Cosplayer Feature: GYAVASO

GYAVASO is a Japanese cosplayer from Osaka known for his love of Space Sheriff Gavan and incredible craftsmanship.

What got you interested into cosplay?

It all started when I dressed up as a Kamen Rider to a Halloween party once.

When and how did you discover tokusatsu?

I watched it when it was broadcasted on TV when I was a kid.

Can you walk us through your process of creating a cosplay?

Basically, I create a pattern after creating a design, then I paste it after assembling the pattern expanded polyethylene (EPE). I utilize other materials such as FRP.

If you could cosplay any character, who would it be?

Dangaioh.

What is your favorite tokusatsu series and why?

Uchuu Keiji Gavan. I am attracted to metallic combat suits.

What’s the funniest experience you’ve had while cosplaying?

I planned a Kabuto only cosplay photo shoot for the Kamen Rider Kabuto 10 year anniversary. Many Masked Riders and Worms gathered and it became such a fun photo shoot.

What advice would you give to yourself when you first started?

Please make many friends and enjoy cosplay, and mold and revise.

Where can we find your work?

You can find my work on Twitter, Instagram, and WorldCosplay.

Do you have any cosplays you’re currently working on that you’d like to share?

I finished GAVAN typeG in July.