#hatoful cosplay

[hidden-tea-party]

ok but my god I've just found the best hatoful cosplay I've ever seen

BEHOLD

cosplayer diligent sesame, just know I would die for you

picture found here: https://www.acparadise.com/acp/display.php?c=84282

[mouldchan]

Happy birthday to my favourite chukar partridge babygirl 🥰💕❤️

first photo taken by a friend 🫰

[saitiacosplay]

The first Day at St Pigeonation !

[perilegs]

there's some weird ass fudanshi in the japanese romance games section of the museum 🙄

[jerthcontrol]

Bag i painted for an event im going to in my Norisuke Iv cosplay

(Ignore the est date I needed something to make the bottom text seem less uncentered)

[daxquacks]

i know the fandom is dead but I've been cosplaying hatoful again recently

[fuzzbuns]

doodles of me messing around with the human designs (THIS IS NOT A FIX IT THING ITS JUST FOR FUN)

Also HEAVY spoilers for holiday star under the cut. If u have not played the hatoful boyfriend games yet please do so before looking THEY ARE NOT LYINGG WHEN THEY SAY HATOFUL BOYFRIEND IS PEAK STORY TELLING!!

Sometimes i think about how perfect hitori’s mimicry of nanaki is on a visual level and yet when you meet the real nanaki, both in the after life but also in the mirror world he is just. So different that it becomes impossible to ever mistake the two again. The only reason hitori’s cosplay works is because no one knows the real nanaki well enough to call his bluff. Other than hitori obviously.

Also i saw art of the actual nanaki before i played holiday star and went “….? Was nanaki always this moe…?” And then brushed it off as just a more recent art style just being different LOOOLL

[floatingcatacombs]

GENSHIKEN POWER LEVELS

12 Days of Aniblogging 2023, Day 10

For no particular reason, all the members of the Genshiken have had their abilities translated into specific parameters. It’s pretty obvious that A would be the strongest, but you might be thinking to yourself, “What on earth is all this B+ and C+ nonsense!?” Well, don’t worry, because I’m not going to explain anything here. Just consult the Servant Parameter Rules.

Overall, the ratings represent ‘otaku power expressed as deviance, taking combat potential into account’.

Spotted Flower spoilers follow. (everyone is bisexual now).

Sasahara Kanji: C+, B

Condition: Green

An “average” otaku in nearly all respects, though he has good taste and the ability to distance himself and speak objectively, even when under attack by girls. Can appreciate yaoi in some situations. As a manga editor, of course, his power increases, and his devotion to his waifu is commendable. The Gunpla Quiz gave him the Ball as his favorite mobile suit, and he’s also a Patwaber fan!

Still… Ahhh! Men who get in the way of Yuri are unforgivable!

Kousaka Makoto A-

BAYOEN! BAYOEN! BAYOEN! BAYOEN! BAYOEN!

Extremely high base stats, a very scary offense and near-perfect defense, that pretty-boy face, perfect crossdressing, and the ability to make it all look effortless. Capable of going at it for half an hour while also watching anime! He can pull girls for threesomes whenever he wants! (not Saki though). He’s a master of the Great Tanaka Rensa technique! That kind of power is truly fearsome… However, a kiss on the cheek from Sasahara was super effective.

Harunobu Madarame. C++/--

Sou Uke

A lot of pros, a lot of cons. However, it all balances out to an average C. This guy is the very picture of a normal otaku… or at least, he tries to be. Low base stats, excellent coverage and decent utility, but he suffers from four moveslot syndrome. Capable of entering a gay relationship, and even bottoming, although the circumstances were not particularly praiseworthy. Easily punishable, due to his excessive recovery frames.

…I can’t decide if cheating on his wife on the night she gave birth to their child is something that raises or lowers his power level.

Mitsunori Kugayama C-

Level 27 Ranger

A pretty skilled artist, when he has to be. Usually he doesn’t have to be, so that’s fine. Manages to live a nice normal life without drama, and that counts for a lot – but he’s pretty conflict-averse.

Souichirou Tanaka. B

P-Bandai 1/100 MG Master Grade Ver. Ka

Capable of successfully synthesizing 2d and 3d by sewing cosplay, building gunpla, and even making custom figurines. Tanaka definitely understands the power of care and love. That’s not the kind of power you can take lightly.

The type to mostly just block attacks until he sees an opening.

Kasukabe Saki E

Blood Type: AB

An otaku-sounding name, but a low power level. Not actually very good at conflict, either. Still, she has been to Comiket Comifest! Don’t count her out.

Ohno Kanako D+, B

Wears a Three Star Uniform

Just wants to be a pretty cosplay mannequin with no internality – until Ogiue shows up, and then the gloves come off. You can really tell the devs put a lot of effort into that jiggling, huh. Don’t take her lightly though: she built seven Goufs.

Her victory line, “There’s no such thing as a girl who hates homos!!”, does feel really out of place after a round win against Hato though.

The Genshiken President ???

BLOOD TYPE: BLUE

A mystery to the last.

Angela Burton – C+

“Unlike your chest, mine gives people dreams and desires.”

You’d think that not being able to understand all those doujinshi she’s buying would make her a weak otaku – but in practice not speaking Japanese just makes her really good at dodging attacks. Extremely high attack power. Eventually becomes an enlightened being capable of appreciating both Yaoi and Yuri and, uh, demanding threesomes from her friends. Hm.

Suzanna Hopkins – B+

Pettan Pettan Tsurupettan

Today I’ll sneakily hide in the trees again and keep stalking Ogiue! I'll wait and steal the precious thing!  The little girl who speaks in nothing but references is actually really blushing?! She sticks out her arms when she runs; is she going for the cute look?

This fanservice joke girl (evil spirit begone!) /

born into the nation of America (probably plays puyo puyo)/

was actually, canonically, (Kadabra, Alakazam)/

bisexual??????? (Mada Mada Ra, Mada Mada Ra, Mada Mada Rame, yeah!)/

Manabu Kuchiki – E

Stand Parameter: Development Potential E

The other kind of joke character. Like Sue, he’s a grappler, but he just doesn’t have enough options or ability to adjust to matchups. Gets points for liking traps, but loses them for one-note misogyny; gets  points for kissing Madarame but loses them for being boring. Starts a lot of conflict but easy and uninteresting to deal with; he always goes for the super so you just have to bait it out and then smash attack him.

If that wasn’t enough, I personally hate this guy because if not for him Hato and Madarame totally would have done That!!!!!  

Ogiue Chika D+, A

Genshiken Brigade Chief and Ultra Fujoshi Director

Incredible otaku power – enough to draw doujinshi of people she knows in real life and easily grasp the truth of Kifujin Kaminaga’s “Hato x Brother” madness. She does constantly try to kill herself and deny her heart but once she stops doing that she’s capable of producing incredible amounts of manga. Ends up with a boyfriend and a girlfriend but complains that sexually satisfying them both takes away from her drawing time. She’s bad at dealing with conflict but her pure ‘level of ability as an otaku’ is close to the top of the rankings.

This ranking is curtain fire shooting game.

Girls do their best now and are preparing. Please watch warmly until it is ready.

The border land was wrapped in Scarlet Magic. Girls believe that you solve this Genshiken Nidaime.

Yoshitake Rika C+++

Nen Type: Manipulator (Pseudo-Coercive).

A demon of chaos. Her power as a fujoshi is fairly standard, but she devotes herself wholeheartedly to causing problems and drama – and in this capacity she’s powerful enough to approach Hato. All her moves have random components… in serious play nobody uses her but among casual players she’s often considered broken.

Yoshitake Risa D

Noble Phantasm Rank C

It’s all fictional anyway but girl. what is wrong with you. Fails to appreciate Hato, but does get Hato to wear fetish clothing, so that’s a bonus. The gap between her appearance and her personality is moe.

Mirei Yajima D+, A-

Self-Proclaimed Uncute Girl Doing Uncute Things

Toiling away in the shonen mines, convinced that someday Naruto and Sasuke will kiss for real no you just don’t understand the depths of their relationship. A terrible artist, and she knows it. Grouchy and grumbly and insecure about her gender presentation, especially with Hato around.

But she’s a good writer, and a good editor, and she knows what she wants (Hato) and how to get it. My second favorite character honestly; I really love the way her complexes towards and around Hato play out. “He needs to have sex with a guy so we can draw better manga, which is the only way to make sure he stays with me!” Yajimacchi are you okay? (no she is not. She has way too much internality).

Kenjirou Hato. A++

Super High School Level Homewrecker

What is Hato’s otaku level? Let’s review: Hato is a crossdresser with a foundational crush on his older brother’s EX-level fujoshi girlfriend, going so far as to dress up as her, copy her drawing style well enough to end up with a wall circle spot at Comifest, and blush when she tells him “Hey. I’m getting married to your brother soon. It’d be really hot if you dressed up as me and fucked my husband-to-be, your brother, as revenge on me for taking him away from you.”

Hato has a naked floating tulpa girl of his fujoshi self floating around behind him who does things like make him smell his senpai’s bedsheets and shower in his room, hoping Madarame will walk in on him. Once he's in deep enough with all of this, he gains a second naked floating tulpa girl of his fujoshi self who has the same eyes as his older brother's girlfriend and is Evil. Hato then integrates both of them and keeps crossdressing after a conversation with Ogiue about what he really wants to be and what he wants to draw.

Hato is out of his fucking mind. I love him.

Hato’s conflict potential is also extremely high. Not only was he a judoka (who spent time in the locker room looking at other boys’ bodies and thinking about yaoi) he expertly plays all kinds of “ohhhh you should just give up on me” women games with Madarame’s pure maidenly heart.

And then Spotted Flower happens. Spotted Flower is a moiling toxic sexual swamp of barely-holding-together relationships and threesomes where your good old favorite Genshiken buddies are now bi (Kousaka, Sasahara, Sue, Ogiue, Angela, and Yajima, in addition to original series bisexuals Madarame and Hato) and cheating on each other. Everybody hates Spotted Flower and they’re so wrong.

By the time of Spotted Flower, Hato is living as a woman full time, with silicone implants.

Regrettably, I have no choice but to stan.

[encion-posting]

i can’t believe it’s been one year already

(I started playing the day beforehand) (as you can see, i was playing it until 4am)

since on the 14th of march i have my country’s equivalent to the A level exams, i can’t really shuu-post, but i will cosplay at school as shuu becuase NO ONE CAN STOP ME HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAHAHHAHAQHA

hatoful really has been something great and i am really happy i found it and i am also happy that the community is also really nice.

i don’t really want to leave this blank sooo

take this random shuu wip that i will probably scrap since it looks god awful i must go stduy now

or sleep

or wa5tch ninjago until 3 am

im still deciding ⛄

[shyuch]

Genshiken Second Season

I'm not going to lie, this whole season confused me a lot.

Observations with Hato

With Hato, it seems that the most apparent reason he dresses this way is because he would like to be a girl, right? But it seems like the anime doesn't make it out to be this way. The anime shows him to be dressing up like this in order to avoid the repercussions of liking BL. The whole backstory of him is that he was once found out looking at BL in the stalls, and was made fun of for it ever since high school. I think that it makes perfect sense that Hato would want to start dressing like a girl, especially when he participates in Genshiken, because it would sure be a lot more socially acceptable to view BL in a club filled with "rotten girls" and blending in as one, than a guy seemingly there for no reason.

Comparing and Contrasting the Generations of Clubs

With the first generation of the club, there was a difference to what they liked in contrast to the current generation. It seems that they were much more engrossed to the characters themselves rather than the relationships they were in. Mostly, they purchased Doujinshis that were of a standalone character in various different "fan service" fashions. Also, much more of their hobbies were electronic. Most importantly though, this generation of the club was mostly consumers, it was never really shown how much they actually produced for the cultural economy. For example, the manga club fires at Genshiken, calling them very useless for only doing cosplays and things that aren't as significant to the circulation of materials.

The current generation, it is much different. I feel as though this generation is incredibly susceptible to BL. It seems like no matter what the characters are, they can start imagining a BL love story in their head, and begin turning it into material. The gist is that the relationship between the characters rather than the characters themselves drives their consumption. In addition, they are producing a lot more. Ogiue, who is very talented at drawing manga, is producing works that many people buy at comic-cons, and it is showing significant contribution rather than simple consumption.

One thing's for sure though, besides the coldness in the beginning, they are proud of this identity of being an otaku. Both generations participated in comic-cons, purchasing Doujinshis, engaging in fandom, and heavily consuming material.

It seems that everything has changed yet nothing has changed at the same time; they are a reflection of each other.

Madarame

Even though he's grown up, is a salary man with a respectable position, he never stops admitting that he's an otaku. He never rid himself of the title of being an otaku. It shows that to an extent, fandom never stops, no matter what age you are. The only thing he commented about his current situation is that being an adult is hard, and it makes being an otaku hard.

It's interesting to see how much he's grown.

Overall, I liked the spiciness of this season, it was more interesting than the last one.

7/10

[saitiacosplay]

Happy Hatchday Ryouta !

😘📦❤️

[lunacyn24]

Genshiken (EP 1, 3, 4, & 10)

So, once again this was an interesting watch. I wanna say that Genshiken Second Season is more bearable to watch than the first season because, although the first season wanted to take a comedic relief approach in talking about otaku’s and otaku culture, it bordered on being cringe-worthy. I say this because oftentimes the topics spoken felt forced, and like they held no tact, while as the second season approaches topics with more decorum compared to its predecessor. In this new adaptation of Genshiken, we see that this show is still centered around a university club for otakus that is struggling to stay afloat due to their lack of new members. However, soon this club receives new members who offer new perspectives and lifestyles to the club. Now, I want to talk about the societal issues this show addresses like the negative lens otaku’s are seen through. In general, otaku are seen as shut-ins who lack ambition and can’t tell the difference between reality and the fictional world. However, we see in this series how well-bonded and passionate these individuals are, both by themselves and together. Compared to season 1, if I saw this new group of club members I would feel inclined to get to know them because they’re passionate about what they love. Do they seem like a group of oddballs? Sure, but no one is normal. Thus, we see that this season of Genshiken wants to combat the negative connotation associated with otakus in a much better light compared to the previous season. During Monday’s discussion, we talked about different concepts of otaku culture, like cosplay and dōjinshi. These were two aspects of otaku culture that were reflected in just the first episode that honestly helped in bringing everyone together. Within these episodes, we see cosplay as a form to physically show others their interests, like Sue and Kanako. Moreover, dōjinshi is an aspect of otaku culture that multiple of them bond over, especially because the club President, Ogiue, gets the chance for her work to be published in a magazine. Genshiken also focused on the societal issue of gender specific roles by introducing a cross-dressing member named Hato. At first, Hato is very hesitant in their skin and reveals to everyone that although he dresses like a woman, his physical anatomy is a man. Hato’s hesitance is well-established, especially, when living in a society where his livelihood is looked down upon because of the strong pressure of adhering to the traditional masculine roles and expectations. Despite his apprehension, everyone warmly welcomes Hato into the circle. All in all, even though I really couldn’t relate to this anime at all, I still value and understand the problems it wished to address regarding the otaku culture. I stand by the fact that Season 2 is better than Season 1.

[kookiewinchester1401]

Genshiken season 2 (1,3,4,10)

Honesty I still think that Genshiken is really trashy! However, it seems that I can tolerate more of this season of Genshiken because they tone it down on the pervy side of otaku. But of course, they need to somewhat leave some perviness for comedic purposes. One of the main differences that I noticed in this season is that the new members of Genshiken rather call themselves rotten girls and not otakus. Instead of recruiting members by targeting the shared interest of the Genshien club, Ogiue uses her artistic drawing of BL manga that gain female members. The club is more focused on creating its own doujinshi instead of fangirling and collecting doujinshi. Hato’s crossdressing as a female is constantly referred to as cosplay by Oono. I don’t understand what is wrong that Hato’s interest in Boy-love manga, his former sempai thought that since she spread the word that he was reading BL in the bathroom that is why he crossdress. If I remember correctly, Hato’s future sister-in-law asks him if his interest in boy-love manga could influence his sexuality. 

I found it funny that Hato’s crush on Madarame was introduced similar fashion to Madarame’s crush on Saki. Hato images scenarios like in the boy-love manga that he reads that what could have happened when Madarame comes home and find Hato in the bed or shower. Some of the girls told Madarame that he needed to move on from his crush on Saki if doesn’t even try to act on it, like move on from his otaku love. He tried to invite Hato (in girl form) for drinks and was embarrassed afterward. I guess his trying to invite a girl for a drink is a step toward actually making a move in the romantic scene instead of living in an otaku fantasy. 

Not gonna lie -_-  I think that I can hop on the Hato x Madarame ship lol

[daxquacks]

just like a star

[jjraderftw]

Genshiken Second Season (ep. 1,3,4,10)

The last bit of this show actually got me interested in it. The updated animation, the introduction of new characters, and more upbeat plots per episode made me find a lot more overall enjoyment in the show and had me chuckling a bit throughout the anime. I think the second season did a good job exploring what it truly means to be an otaku while also exploring the fears and struggles of knowing yourself, your interests and your sexuality.

The idea of being a true otaku is displayed in this season. To be an otaku means to evolve and avidly partake in the media you consume. It’s not enough to simply watch an anime or read manga, but avidly become one with it. This is possible through activities such as cosplaying and writing fanfiction/doujinshi. These activities involve you actively partaking in the fandom you like to attain the fictional desires most otakus have. You grow the media and it changes based on its fan base too. The attributes of certain anime and manga are added to a theoretical database that fans can access and use in their own writings and outfits. This season, we see lots of both cosplay and writing. Chika has embraced her inner otaku and began creating her own original works that draw upon stuff she has seen or read. She has become an active participant in the world of fiction that anime fans love to interact with, which may itself become part of the database as well. The rest of the cast such as Sue, Oone, and Rika express themselves through cosplay to live out and become their fantasies. There is even a scene where Oone mentions how cosplay has to be perfect in order to truly live up to the source material, including wearing (or not wearing) the same type of underwear and having the same tone of voice.

The idea of coming to terms with your person and interests are talked about in this season. Characters who were ashamed of their interests and kinks such as Chika have come to terms with who they are. They no longer need to ridicule others or hide their true colors to be comfortable in their own skin. She has accepted herself as an otaku and removed the stereotypes attached to that label from herself. However, Hato is a special case in this topic. Hato is someone who likes to cross dress as a girl and likes to be seen as a girl while in club in order to show his true interest in fujoshi. Outside of the club, he dresses like a boy and hides his true interests, afraid of being called out for liking guys (which he himself is also conflicted about). Through the episodes we watch, we see Hato break out of his shell and talk about his interests in his guy persona with Maderame, whom he has a somewhat complicated interest in. He is able to show the others in the club both sides of himself and finally learns to feel comfortable saying how he enjoys the fujoshi community. He claims his interest has nothing to do with his sexuality but he starts questioning this a bit when he remembers the level of comfort he has with Madarame. These episodes show that it’s okay to be weary of your sexuality and explore options. There is no shame in that and we as a society should see it as okay too. Furthermore, it helps further extinguish the fear people have about their interest and kinks. In moderation and within reason, there is no reason to be fearful of liking something.

[plusultranumber1]

My Thoughts on Genshiken Second Season EP 1, 3, 4, 10

The series continues following the Genshiken group, but most of the main crew from the first season has left to be replaced by mostly women. The series continues to depict the lives and relationships of the Otakus and how their shared passions draw them closer to one another. The group introduces new members who each have their own preferences when it comes to how they approach their hobby, whether it be through writing doujinshi or cosplay. This string of episodes largely focus on the fandom sects of crossdressing and male-centric doujinshi. Specifically, with the introduction of Hato, the perceptions of crossdressing and doujinshi within Otaku culture and larger society is discussed to show that even in a haven for which people are supposed to be free to be themselves, discrimination and struggles for acceptance still exists. 

When Hato is discovered to be crossdressing, there are different reactions amongst the Genshiken group. Most of the group is fine with Hato’s choice and accommodates her needs, but Hajima argues that Hato must conform. The others argue that they are used to it and don’t mind because they cosplay. Hajima continues her protest when the group must cosplay in order for Hato to feel comfortable hiding her mustache. The dynamics within the group show that despite the Otaku culture consisting of a multitude of different interests and hobbies as a way of expressing one’s passions, there are some expressions that are deemed less acceptable in the eyes of some.

As Madarame and Hato begin to get to know each other, they have a conversation regarding crossdressing. Madarame is able to have a normal conversation with Hato and treats him normally even if they are a girl or guy, as he separates crossdressing as a hobby over sexual preference. Madarame views Hato’s hobbies as no more than that, and does not judge Hato’s character solely on his passion, because that would mean conceding that his own passions lacked worth. The separation from art and sexuality is also addressed in the relationship between Kaminaga and Hato. Hato had been previously bullied for his affinity for male-centered doujinshi. However, Hato insists that he still prefers women. Kaminaga, Hato’s love interest, thinks that liking BL and crossdressing changes Hato’s sexuality, but Hato says that he just enjoys it as an art. The series highlights the separation of passion for fiction from reality within the Otaku culture.