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ManaKnight Cosplay has been seen all over social media. I live on the East Coast so I have actually seen ManaKnight in person at conventions, and let me tell you, his work is absolutely stellar (HIS KINGDOM HEARTS COSPLAYS ARE SO SUPER OMG THOUGH). His craftsmanship and attention to detail is outstanding, and his mission to do what he loves no matter what is equally impressive and inspiring. I had the amazing opportunity to interview him, so please enjoy! Age: 32 Favorite Song(s): LiSA “Crossing Field”, Utada Hikaru “Passion” Black Nerd Problems: What color describes you best and why? ManaKnight: Red. It’s my favorite color and shows that I am on fire. Black also describes me because I like to stay hidden and kept to myself. BNP: Please tell us a little bit about yourself! MK: I’m an Electronics Technician during the weekdays, while I work on cosplay in the evening and weekends. I enjoy gaming and anime (mostly anime). I just love going to cons locally and traveling around to meet people from all over. BNP: If you were a drink, what kind would you be and why? MK: Pepsi, it’s so great and keeps me awake.
BNP: What random acts of kindness and beauty have you seen or done in the cosplay community? MK: Whenever I see a cosplayer friend of mine have something on their cosplay fall apart, I offer to let them use my cosplay fixing supplies (glue, tapes, Velcro, thread, etc.) in order to repair their cosplay as quickly as possible.
BNP: What are some negative interactions …
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Oona Sura
Oona Sura is a cosplay enthusiast with an appreciation for Framboise Lambic, Haruki Murakami, and cats. Catch her at the next anime convention on the East Coast!
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