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Japanese cosplayer steals the show at New York Comic Con with awesome Iron Man costume 【Photos】

Oona McGee Oct 13, 2016
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Iron Man’s photo account of Comic Con in New York is a beautiful reminder of the bonds that tie fans and cosplayers together.

The annual Comic Con event was held in New York City on the weekend, and amongst all the fans and costumed participants was one Japanese cosplayer who shone, both figuratively and literally, in a jaw-dropping replica Iron Man Suit that had everyone stopping for photos.

ども、中隊長です。コミコン来ちゃいましたっ♪ってな一枚w#NYCC2016 pic.twitter.com/v4NEht4xLp

— EDGE-中隊長 (@ECAPT1) October 9, 2016

The man inside the red-and-gold suit was Japanese cosplayer Ken, who goes by the handle EDGE CAP or @ECAPT1 online.

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After completing the Mk-43 replica almost eight months ago, Ken travelled to the States to take part in the four-day convention, and became one of the star attractions, thanks to his realistic, light-emitting costume.

とても濃い時間を過ごした5日間でした。
ありがとうコミコン
ありがとうNY
そして日本から沢山声援を下さった皆さん、ありがとうございました！
今から日本に帰ります〜！ pic.twitter.com/ukSGiuoc7q

— EDGE-中隊長 (@ECAPT1) October 10, 2016

After arriving at the venue, Ken says he didn’t know where to turn when he realised he was surrounded 360 degrees by people, who were calling out to him from all directions. Children in particular were keen to pose for photos with him, and Ken loved watching their eyes grow wide with excitement every time he opened and closed his mask for them.

気がつくと360度囲まれたり、四方八方から声かけられてどこ向いたらいいか分からんかったり、子供さんと撮る事も多く、フェイス開け閉めすると子供が目を真ん丸にして驚くのが可愛かったw#NYCC2016 pic.twitter.com/wkXfgvsGeS

— EDGE-中隊長 (@ECAPT1) October 9, 2016

▼ Here you can see video of the mask in operation.

https://twitter.com/_bravo_company/status/784576654068809728

Ken was impressed by the way everybody asked for permission to take photos, with this serious photographer even taking him over to a metal wall backdrop for a professional-looking photo.

大雑把な感じのアメリカですが、撮影する前には必ず撮ってもいいですか？と尋ねてきます。
また本格的なカメラマンさんは囲みから引き抜いて、壁際に連れていき撮影してました。(画像)#NYCC2016 pic.twitter.com/kc2mcAVZU5

— EDGE-中隊長 (@ECAPT1) October 10, 2016

While Ken was more than happy to pose with and for fans, he also posed with fellow cosplayers too. Here he is with the Flash…

僕の名前はバリーアレン！と、ツーショット♪
やっぱ西洋人がやると似合うよねぇ〜#NYCC2016 pic.twitter.com/XrCm1LUh1K

— EDGE-中隊長 (@ECAPT1) October 9, 2016

▼ …and here he is with fellow Marvel Comics character, Loki.

https://twitter.com/MarvelDatabaseJ/status/784771445251567616

▼ There was also a meeting with MK-1, the first Iron Man suit built by Tony Stark…

あ、MK-1と撮った写真もあったから上げとく♪#NYCC2016 pic.twitter.com/ymzsJsqXOF

— EDGE-中隊長 (@ECAPT1) October 10, 2016

▼ …and an encounter with Tony Stark himself!

トニーのコスプレしてる方に、とても喜んでもらいました(^^)#NYCC2016 pic.twitter.com/bTDpxWyPLR

— EDGE-中隊長 (@ECAPT1) October 8, 2016

▼ The Winter Soldier also turned up, this time in female form, trying to rip out his arc reactor.

Civil War. #cosplay #nycc #wintersoldier #ironman #civilwar pic.twitter.com/x0QzZ3l7Qn

— Ingrid (@heyitsingrid) October 7, 2016

▼ Captain America was there as well, with the two photographed together in a Civil War pose.

キャプテンと♪
なぜだか、キャップコスの人は必ずやって来て一緒に写真をと言われますw 何人のキャップと撮ったか分かんないwww
そして必ず、シビルウォーのポーズになる（爆 pic.twitter.com/CPeE34CGBM

— EDGE-中隊長 (@ECAPT1) October 9, 2016

▼ Ken’s most precious photo, however, was this one, with Ironman’s original creator, the legendary Stan Lee!

https://twitter.com/nsnk373_movie/status/784527046001172488

After all the excitement of the convention, where Ken was able to bond with fellow attendees who shared his passion for the comic book world, it was time to return to Japan, with the cosplayer thanking New York for the memorable experience and his fans in his home country for their continuing support. We like to think he took off from the red carpet, waving goodbye to his new friends as he headed skyward, before flying off to his Osaka home base.

とても濃い時間を過ごした5日間でした。
ありがとうコミコン
ありがとうNY
そして日本から沢山声援を下さった皆さん、ありがとうございました！
今から日本に帰ります〜！ pic.twitter.com/ukSGiuoc7q

— EDGE-中隊長 (@ECAPT1) October 10, 2016

To see more of the talented cosplayer’s awesome costumes, and more details from his Iron Man outfit, including this incredible arm gadget, be sure to stop by his Twitter account. Prepare to be amazed!

アイアンマンMk-43のアームギミック追加完成。
元々無稼動設計の物を無理矢理可動させてるので色々イマイチなんですが・・・
そこを誤魔化すのにレーザーポインター仕込んでみましたｗ pic.twitter.com/J4ErlJSJeI

— EDGE-中隊長 (@ECAPT1) September 4, 2016

If you’re in Japan, keep an eye out for Ken’s cosplaying team, called “EDGE AVENGERS”. We hope they all get to travel over to Comic Con in the States together next time!