Otomodachi has become something of a cliche in Japanese pop culture. Ever since the live-action adaptation of 20th Century Boys hit it big, the stylish mask and pose has been imitated and parodied time and time again. This was especially apparent during Halloween, where it seemed that every dance club had at least three of them running around and getting down, as it were. But I digress.

Not nearly as cliche is this Kamen Rider Double cosplay. It's funny. I can't stand how Double squelched the potential to be a truly awesome tokusatsu take on film noir, but I love the goofy voice that the belt makes for the transformation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_DB8LN4T1A

Cyclone...JOKAHHHHHHHHHH.



Sayonara Zetsubou-Sensei.  A show that I know I am a lesser human being for not having watched yet. I pity this particular cosplayer's neck and arms given that he was always being stopped by the two people who recognized him amongst all the bikini-clad babes.



Love and Peace to you. Love and Peace.



I really want to say that this guy-posing-as-gal is from Black Lagoon, thus making his frilly dress even more manly by association. I somehow doubt it though. That said, the paper pistols were a wonderful touch and I hope that he is getting chased down by many attractive schoolgirls as a man with his testicular fortitude deserves.



I sometimes hate it when I find good cosplay I can't recognize because it makes me, the osentisble editor in charge of knowing everything, seem ignorant. However, he reminds me of Giant Robo and that's all that matters.

Well Happy New Year to you too sir.

I just don't know. I tried to read the name tag but I seriously can't figure out what that kanji, or even katakana, reads. Any help dear readers?

I should note by this point that all of these full-costume works are called kigurumi. While the word could be used in association with just about any big fluffy mascot character (i.e. the actors in Mickey Mouse outfits at Disneyland), it has largely entered Western parlance thanks to efforts such as these fine fellows. While the vast majority of kigurumi cosplayers are men, I'm just going to maintain some suspension of disbelief and think of them in the feminine.

I should note that their actions were impeccably performed and they maintained a very convincing dainty air. Say what you will, but that does take some degree of talent and guts.

Speaking of guts, these guys take the cake in my book. This photo was taken on the 31st in the minutes that Comiket was closing its doors. Now, keep in mind that the staff is very stringent about maintaining order. Again, this isn't to be jerks, but it's because there is a valid safety concern when you have nearly 500,000 people running around a ridiculously tiny space. Perhaps one of the stricter rules has to do with poses: this type of pose is prohibited, as soon found out after being broken up.

Oh, and that Yuki cosplayer? It's a man, baby.

That about wraps it up for the Jumble in Comiket. Next time, we will have some videos from inside the convention proper ready for your eager consumption. Believe it.

Kigurumi-chan, nooooooo!!