Nakano's Cosplay Portfolio

Hello!! :> My name is Nakano and I am a 22 year old cosplayer from the East Coast! I started cosplaying back in 2021 with my very first cosplay being Lapis Lazuli from Steven Universe.In 2023, I began creating my own costumes and started competing in cosplay contests! The first costume I fully handmade was Strawberry Shortcake from the 1980's animated cartoon. I also style wigs and create props to go along with purchased cosplays.This site is like a portfolio and contains all my handmade costumes, props, styled wigs and past contest information. Enjoy! <3

Cosplay Competitions

  • 1. Castle Point Anime Convention (CPAC) - May 2023 (New Jersey) - Judge's Choice Award

  • 2. NYCC Cosplay Showcase - October 2023 (NYC)

  • 3. Anime NYC - November 2023 (NYC) - Best Beginner Craftsmanship

  • 4. NYCC Cosplay Showcase - October 2024 (NYC)

  • 5. Awesome Con - April 2025 (Washington DC)

  • 6. Castle Point Anime Convention (CPAC) - May 2025 (New Jersey) - Best In Show (Performance)

Future Craftmanship Cosplans

  • 1. Aqua Keyblade Armor (Kingdom Hearts)

  • 2. Yugiri Mistwalker (Final Fantasy XIV)

  • 3. Lumitea (Arca Nadea)

  • 4. Daenerys Targaryen (Game of Thrones)

  • 5. Rapunzel (Disney)

  • 6. Lenore (Castlevania)

Handmade Cosplays

✩ Starlight Sailor Hanayo
(Love Live! School Idol Festival)
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Year Created: 2024
Time Taken: 1-2 months

✩ Delta
(Honkai Impact 3rd)
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Year Created: 2023
Time Taken: 2-3 monthsBest Beginner Craftsmanship (ANYC 2023)

✩ Xayah
(League of Legends)
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Year Created: 2023
Time Taken: 1 month

✩ Strawberry Shortcake
(Strawberry Shortcake-1980)
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Year Created: 2023
Time Taken: 1-2 monthsJudge's Choice (CPAC 2023)

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Wigs and Props

✩ Aether Wig + Prototype Rancour (sword)
(Genshin Impact)
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Year Created: 2024
Time Taken: 1 week

✩ Sleeper's Dream
(Honkai Impact 3rd)
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Year Created: 2023
Time Taken: 1 months

✩ Glitchpop Bulldog
(Valorant)
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Year Created: 2023
Time Taken: 3 weeks

Gallery

Detail Shots, WIP Photos, etc.!