Boys #5: Shogo Kawada
Shogo KawadaField Test of Kawada before the con.

Series: Battle Royale (Movie)

Worn By: Kitsune Valentine

Created By: Kitsune Valentine

Appearances: Fanime 2003, Animé Expo 2003, Ani-Magic 2003

Awards Won: None

Costume Status: Ready to wear.

Items Needed To Refine:
-Headband
-White Dress Shirt
-Black Tank Top
-Blue Trousers
-Shoes
-SPAS12 Shotgun
-Walking Staff
-Battle Royale Collar (Provided by Enishi)
-Battle Royale Map
-Duffel Bag
-Blood (Or a decent substitute)

The Perks: He's a chain-smoking student with a Kansai accent... what's not to like about him? I get to carry my shotgun around. I don't have to dress up like the rest of the BR crowd.

The Problems: Most conventions are frowning on airsoft guns now. Not all of that blood is paint.

The SCARY: I accidentally wore this costume to Border's after FANIME ended. Oddly enough, I was there to pick up the Battle Royale novel.

Memorable Quote- Self:
"I love my shotgun."
"I need more blood."
"Stupid needle pricked me." (Wipes blood onto the shirt)
"Battle Royale cosplay? Naw, I got injured at the Dealer Room trying to buy the last Naruto forehead protector."
"My father was a doctor/cook/fisherman/(whatever profession is appropriate at the time)."

Memorable Quote- Others:
"Tell them 'My father was a cosplayer.'"
"Nice gun!"

Costume Background: I've been a fan of BR since I saw it at Fanime 2002. I wanted to cosplay as one of the regular students but none of them interested me. After seeing Enishi as Kiriyama, I decided to cosplay the other transfer student Kawada.

Comments: The shotgun cost more than all the other parts combined. I'll add more blood and other signs of wear and tear the more I cosplay him.

Traveling Valentine now cosplays as the lovely couple Keiko and Kawada.

Credits to Cosplay.com for the picture. during AX03.
Kawada versus Keiko
Kawada and his many vices.
Keiko and Kawada picture at Fanime 03.
Stand off between Mitsuko and Kawada (LLNN)
Fun idea from Positive Space.
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