One picture, seven people, but only two cosplayers embodying the infamous Akatsuki group from Naruto.... This is one of the many pictures Lara Wegenaer took together with d00mdcosplay. We are happy to welcome them as guests of honour at the Anime Messe Babelsberg 2022. Take a photo with them at the photo point, listen intently at the cosplay panel or enjoy the cosplay competition, where they will also be guests as jury members.
Lara Wegenaer likes to combine what is known with what is her own to achieve a unique result. For example, she herself says that she attaches particular importance to her own interpretation of the character. This means that she does not aim for accuracy, but much prefers to create extra details and use carefully selected fabrics to give the cosplay a creative element of its own. In 2013, it all started with a carnival costume. Although there's obviously no denying the odd success -- 2018 "Official Vulgrim Cosplayer" at Darksiders Legion and 2019 member of "Team Germany Overwatch Cosplay Battle" -- cosplay is "just" a hobby for her, which she really enjoys. She doesn't work towards a certain level of success, but is happy about everyone who follows her on her journey on Instagram @wegenaer.
@d00mdcosplay is best known on Instagram for his version of Kakashi from Naruto. He hadn't actually intended to start a cosplay career.... All this came about in 2018 by chance, because Lara prefers to make cosplays for others rather than for herself. As a "so-called model" for the cool cosplays, he was able to build up his own fanbase and is therefore very happy that some people follow him on his account.