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Interview Video
PROFILE
Nomes
SOCIAL MEDIA
Title of the original work with which you are participating in the Championship
Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core
Name of the character that you are performing in the Championship
Cloud Strife
When did you start doing cosplay?
2010
Manga, anime or games that you like
Fullmetal Alchemist, Dragon Ball, Final Fantasy, Metal Gear, The disastrous life of Saiki K
How many costumes do you have now?
At the moment I have around 20 but historically I've made around 50 full costumes.
What is Japan for you?
I grew up watching Dragon Ball every morning before school. Only when I was a little older did I learn that Dragon Ball came from Japan, that anime existed, and in that moment a whole new library of stories opened up before me. That is my Japan.
Self introduction
My name is Nomes. I like styling ridiculous wigs (over 200 so far), over-complicating simple costumes and telling stories. I can adlib a public speaking gig at minimal notice, but have been known to hyperventilate over a phone call.
Awards received in cosplay or video contests (only if applicant desires to answer)
Half of WCS 2018 Team UK
PROFILE
Minney
SOCIAL MEDIA
Title of the original work with which you are participating in the Championship
Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core
Name of the character that you are performing in the Championship
Zack Fair
When did you start doing cosplay?
2007
Manga, anime or games that you like
Here are the ones that I would consider ultimately life changing for me and have had a significant effect on my personality and outlook: Dragonball, Jojos Bizarre Adventure, One Piece, Biohazard/Resident Evil, Sonic The Hedgehog, Tokyo Ghoul, Attack on Titan, Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy, Pokémon, Bleach, Naruto, Berserk, Death Note, Code Geass
How many costumes do you have now?
I currently have 19 costumes, 6 of them are just different versions of Goku. But I’m trying to cut down recently so I can focus on making just a few really really good!
What is Japan for you?
When I first got fit and turned my life around it wasn’t because I was inspired by actors, models, or movie stars. It was because the stories of anime and manga resonated with me and the hearts of their characters inspired me to keep moving forward with my goals. Since then that philosophy has become the base of my business ‘Be More Shonen’ which will eventually be my life’s work.
That is what I think of when I think of Japan, I think of all the amazing works of fiction that quite literally saved my life.
Self introduction
A fitness coach with the goal of helping 1 million anime fans get in shape and craft a better life using the power of anime, cosplay, and video games as motivation.
Awards received in cosplay or video contests (only if applicant desires to answer)
Half of WCS Team UK 2018, Half of C4 Team UK 2020