Cosplayer Feature: Des
How long have you been doing cosplay?
I have been cosplaying for 10 years. I started when I was 14 years old. My first official cosplay ever was Himotou! Umaru-Chan: Umaru Doma, my first unofficial was Rin from Inuyasha. I was first interested in cosplay when they began playing the classics on Toonami: Inuyasha, Bleach, Cowboy Bebop etc. I wanted to be those characters because I was so fascinated by their fictional situations and powers. So, I attempted to dress, act, and do my makeup like them. Eventually I got better and better!
Who is your favorite Lore Olympus character to cosplay?
My favorite character I have cosplayed so far was Aphrodite. Purple is my favorite color so she was the one I had the most fun with!
Tell us your Lore Olympus story.
One of my closest friends is a main admin on the Lore Olympus Facebook Page and seeing her post about it I was like, “I kinda wanna read it” from chapter 1 I was hooked! I knew I just had to try out all these colorful characters! Now, here we are!
What is the most memorable cosplay?
I would have to say Mera from Aquaman, because I got to meet Jason Mamoa!
What other fandoms are you in? What’s special about the Lore Olympus fandom?
Aside from Lore Olympus I am only in the Yashahime/Inuyasha, Lore Olympus is the second fandom I have ever got on!
If you could body snatch one LO character for a day, who would it be?
Definitely, Hades! Not because he is drop dead gorgeous, but I have always been attracted to the independent, quiet - type, loner characters in anime/manga! Also blue is my second favorite color soooo it worked out, haha.
What does cosplay mean to you?
Cosplay to me is an escape. A peaceful moment where I don’t have to be someone that society expects/wants me to be. It is the one time I feel I can truly be/express myself. At the same time I am able to show my love and support for the shows or books I am interested in!
Any advice for a new cosplayer out there?
Don’t be afraid to use everything and anything to help you create your cosplay. For me I didn’t always have money to buy supplies at places like Michael’s or Joann’s so I had to use what was available to me which was thrift shops and flea markets! A lot of my cosplays come from those places- I merely stitched it by hand or used props that other places were discarding and turned it into something I could use for my character! (The limit does not exist when it comes to imagination and creativity!)
Just for fun: Who did you get on the Hades’ dog character quiz?
Cerberus!!!
Destiny Thurston is a Texas-based voice over artist known for her love of cosplay and video games on both console/PC using the gamer-tag 'KaguyaKrolik.' Her bright personality and versatile voice make it easy for her to voice roles like children, teens, and young adults. When she is not playing the role of 'Mom' or 'Wife' she devotes her free time to bettering her voice and sharpening up her gaming skills. She’s also the current Director and Producer of the audiovisual novel series: Starstream. Follow Des on…