Cosplayer Spotlight
This BennetT cosplay from Genshin impact will ignite your passion!
@Only_swim_free
Cosplayer
BennetT
Bennett is a playable character in video game Genshin Impact. Armed with a sword and fire powers, this adventurer is a skilled healer. Bennett is characteristically unlucky, his own attack knocking him back when he uses it.
@Only_swim_free
"I love cosplaying him because he is just such a happy character!"
"Good things come to those who don't wait around!" That's what they say, anyway. Knowing my luck, the opposite is probably true for me..."
— Bennett
Photographer: DavidMarcsPhotos
Cosplayer background
"I cosplay because it makes me happy, simple as that!"
-@Only_swim_free
@Only_swim_free's first cosplay was Alois Trancy from anime Black Butler, which she wore to Megacon in Orlando. She discovered conventions after looking up ideas for a Halloween costume.
At @Only_swim_free's second big con, they met some cosplayers and became fast friends. Before meeting them, @Only_swim_free was cosplaying alone.
@Only_swim_free made her first cosplay at 17, though she had made pieces starting at age 14. She is looking forward to making more costumes as she digs into cosplay.
Diane
Seven Deadly Sins
Diane, who represents the sin of Envy, is a giantess in anime series Seven Deadly Sins. She is larger than the rest of the cast and very sure of her abilities. She is friendly and protective of her friends.
Diane was @Only_swim_free’s first completely home-made cosplay. @Only_swim_free made the outfit out of suede fabric. The outfit alone took her one month and the hammer she did in a week.
Photographer: Fatafotos
Usagi Tsukino
Sailor Moon
Protagonist of the Sailor Moon anime, Sailor Moon is also known as Usagi Tsukino. Usagi loves to play video games and hang out with her friends, the other magical girl sailor scouts. Crybaby middle-schooler, what challenges she faces academically she makes up for with a good heart and noble love for her friends. This magical girl fights for a better future using the power of the moon!
Location: Florida
Cosplayer general info
@Only_swim_free is a 18-year-old high school student who has been cosplaying for six years.
Favorite Conventions
"Holiday Matsuri and Metrocon are probably my favorite cons! Holiday Matsuri's pool is gorgeous and Metrocon has a great costume contest!
Advice For New Cosplayers
"Cosplay for yourself! If you want to make your own costumes then start small."
