TYPE-MOON Fans! Fate/Stay Night, Shingetsutan Tsukihime

hosoi-koe · June 18, 2006, 01:33:15 PM

I have a question. There are so many Fate/Stay Night fans and cosplayers, now. How did this happen? Another thing-- why aren't there Tsukihime or Melty Blood fans and cosplayers? It's kind of odd-- they were good games/series, too, and they're older than Fate/Stay Night. Am I missing something? And most Fate/Stay Night cosplayers I'd converse with... they don't know who TYPE-MOON is, nor played the game. What is your opinion or hypothesis? The Fate/Stay Night fandom kind of came out of nowhere.

pockystix · June 18, 2006, 01:52:15 PM

Some people who cosplay don't necessarily have a rabid fandom as others [information wise]. FSN came out recently, while Tsukihime came out a while ago, so the fandom may have died down or went to the next T-M series.

I assume the cosplayers you conversed with were fans of the anime. Not everyone can obtain these import [H] games.

hosoi-koe · June 18, 2006, 02:00:27 PM

Quote from: pockystixSome people who cosplay don't necessarily have a rabid fandom as others [information wise]. FSN came out recently, while Tsukihime came out a while ago, so the fandom may have died down or went to the next T-M series.

I assume the cosplayers you conversed with were fans of the anime. Not everyone can obtain these import [H] games.

That's a shame. Fate/stay Night was a really good game. What I'm still wondering though, is that even when there was a Tsukihime fandom on the internet, there weren't many cosplayers. Saa...

Kazuko · June 18, 2006, 02:04:22 PM

well I agree with Pockystix, maybe the fandom for Tsukihime died out

Fate/stay night its the only TYPE-MOON series i was introduced to x:

Im cosplaying Rin from Fate/stay night XD;

i really dont bother knowing if there was a such a huuuge overload of cosplayers cause yeah then eventually if there was like tonnies it could take on narutards x:

its best to leave it as is

hosoi-koe · June 18, 2006, 02:33:26 PM

Quote from: Kazukowell I agree with Pockystix, maybe the fandom for Tsukihime died out

Fate/stay night its the only TYPE-MOON series i was introduced to x:

Im cosplaying Rin from Fate/stay night XD;

i really dont bother knowing if there was a such a huuuge overload of cosplayers cause yeah then eventually if there was like tonnies it could take on narutards x:

its best to leave it as is

Sup Kazuko. It's Kasumi. :3

mDuo13 · June 18, 2006, 03:40:19 PM

Personally, I like Tsukihime more than Fate/stay night, but I cosplayed as Archer because (1) I don't have access to the TYPE-MOON games, and (2) the characters from FSN have more recognizeable costumes: I mean, who would notice at all if I cosplayed as Shiki?

That said, I'm surprised that I don't see more Arcueids. Seems like it'd be a really easy costume that'd be nonetheless recognizeable and popular.

But I think part of the reason might be that Fate/stay night is newer. The way I see it, there are cosplayers who are on the edge of the latest trends and hot anime, and there are ones who are cosplaying favorite characters from series of all time, and then there are ones cosplaying the super-popular stuff. Tsukihime only qualifies for the second category, and it's but one anime among very many with strong fanbases.

Basically, I get the feeling that the most rabid fans of Tsukihime are also Fate fans, so they are likely to go either way, and Fate works better for costumes.

hosoi-koe · June 18, 2006, 04:37:28 PM

Quote from: mDuo13Personally, I like Tsukihime more than Fate/stay night, but I cosplayed as Archer because (1) I don't have access to the TYPE-MOON games, and (2) the characters from FSN have more recognizeable costumes: I mean, who would notice at all if I cosplayed as Shiki?

That said, I'm surprised that I don't see more Arcueids. Seems like it'd be a really easy costume that'd be nonetheless recognizeable and popular.

But I think part of the reason might be that Fate/stay night is newer. The way I see it, there are cosplayers who are on the edge of the latest trends and hot anime, and there are ones who are cosplaying favorite characters from series of all time, and then there are ones cosplaying the super-popular stuff. Tsukihime only qualifies for the second category, and it's but one anime among very many with strong fanbases.

Basically, I get the feeling that the most rabid fans of Tsukihime are also Fate fans, so they are likely to go either way, and Fate works better for costumes.

Ah, good point. I cosplayed as Len from Melty Blood at this years Fanime. I was glad a few people recognized who I was, but it wasn't many. Maybe... 1 or 2. x3

Tsubasa · June 18, 2006, 07:10:52 PM

The recent upsurgence in Fate popularity in American fandom is obviously because of the anime. Tsukihime is a perennial favorite in Japanese fandom and created something of a niche fandom when it was released in anime form a few years back. I would figure that what's most bouying the fandom in America at this point is Melty Blood, especially considering the release of Act Cadenza to Japanese arcades not entirely too long ago.

A lot of the anime fans won't dwelve further into information outside the show, so I'm not surprised that many have not heard of TYPE-MOON. And even those who try to look further into the series will encounter the inevitable language barrier if they try to play the games.

As for cosplayers, I don't see TYPE-MOON ever making a huge impact on the American fandom scene. It's a tad to niche over here.

JorgeRPG077 · June 18, 2006, 08:41:40 PM

and I move this thread to the general chat anime forum, where it belongs.

*moves thread with Saber's Excalibur*

Sunara Ishi · June 19, 2006, 05:34:10 AM

Well... I wanted to cosplay Ren and still do but its too hot during fanime. Maybe someday, I'll make something for JTAF. /knod

I agree with the fact that a lot of fans don't bother looking into details more. Though I think its partly because if they've only watched the anime and never came across references to the game, how are they to know to look for more information.

I'm sure there'd be a few fans that once they hear of it, they'd look into it.

mDuo13 · June 19, 2006, 12:36:07 PM

The real question is what's next from TYPE-MOON, now that the Fate anime has ended. Their website doesn't have any info about upcoming projects, that I can read. I mean, Fate/hollow ataraxia has been out for a while, right? So they can't be just sitting around doing nothing...

Tsukai Mori · June 19, 2006, 01:08:42 PM

Quote from: Kazukowell I agree with Pockystix, maybe the fandom for Tsukihime died out

Fate/stay night its the only TYPE-MOON series i was introduced to x:

Im cosplaying Rin from Fate/stay night XD;

i really dont bother knowing if there was a such a huuuge overload of cosplayers cause yeah then eventually if there was like tonnies it could take on narutards x:

its best to leave it as is

And I'll be her Saber. We are going to dance apparently. I'm not sure I'm really coming as a Saber though...that would be disturbing to my pride and to many others. I'd gladly be your Sagara Sousuke though. He wouldn't dance though.

ININ · June 28, 2006, 10:48:51 AM

Saber in a white swimsuit O__o

http://www.animaxis.com/en/shop/product.asp?sku=140728%2D00

Emerge · June 30, 2006, 04:27:08 PM

im still down w/tsukihime! i was even looking around the wireless cafe to see if anyone had their laptops hooked up with some mbr action. i even brought my usb converter equipped dualshock because someone posted on the gaming boards that they were gonna bring it! *sigh* oh well...maybe next year.

but yeah. theres still plenty type moon love. you just gotta know who to talk to :D

ININ · July 22, 2006, 01:09:16 AM

For $60.00 ^^

http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827/catalogmgr/5xDm4XhlCgHxV=HrtL/browse/item/70999/4/0/0

Tsubasa · July 22, 2006, 08:27:36 AM

Quote from: ININFor $60.00 ^^

http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827/catalogmgr/5xDm4XhlCgHxV=HrtL/browse/item/70999/4/0/0

Oh yeah, they're releasing the 1/6 Clayz Saber in the US. I guess it sure beats paying $90 or so at Anime Palace. If they even have it in stock. ^^; I personally think the 1/8 Kotobukiya Saber looks better. And it's cheaper too. Imported even. For me, the reason to the Clayz Saber would be for its sheer size. 1/6 is pretty big. X_x

mDuo13 · July 01, 2007, 09:37:23 AM

THREAD RESURRECT

Seems there's... a not-too-serious 3D PSP fighting game with Fate characters? "Fate/Tiger Colosseum" XD
http://www.capcom.co.jp/fate_tiger/movie.html

I doubt it'll really subtract from the Melty Blood fanbase being as it's not a traditional fighter and it's for PSP, not arcades. But it looks fun(ny).

Mew · July 01, 2007, 10:45:04 AM

ARCHERRRRRRRRR~~~~ God he's so CUTE!!! X.DDDDD

I've never seen anyone cosplay Archer before..... Anyone got pics? I've only seen Saber and Rin.

LastElixir · July 01, 2007, 01:05:02 PM

Quote from: mDuo13THREAD RESURRECT

Seems there's... a not-too-serious 3D PSP fighting game with Fate characters? "Fate/Tiger Colosseum" XD
http://www.capcom.co.jp/fate_tiger/movie.html

I doubt it'll really subtract from the Melty Blood fanbase being as it's not a traditional fighter and it's for PSP, not arcades. But it looks fun(ny).

oh god taiga is hot.

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mDuo13 · July 01, 2007, 04:19:08 PM

Quote from: GokuMew2I've never seen anyone cosplay Archer before..... Anyone got pics? I've only seen Saber and Rin.

There were like 3 or 4 Archer cosplays at Fanime 06. I was one of them (with Chloe as Rin):

(Yes, I'm wearing an SOS-dan armband.)