Niha Patil (aka Niha Novacaine) is a Cosplayer from Mumbai, India. She is the first cosplayer that I found in India, years ago, when there were no cons and only a few states had anime clubs. As a person who has been cosplaying for a long time, she has put up a lot of amazing work in past few years alone. Let’s get to know her a little more through this question answer session:
Q.1) When did you start cosplaying and what got you into it?
- My first cosplay was Uchiha Sasuke when I was 13 years old (I’m 21 now). I was already into Naruto back then. A quick image search on google revealed a guy who looked like Sasuke to me. I opened the image and saw him in Sasuke’s ninja clothes and style. The image said “cosplay” and several Google searches later, I decided I wanted to cosplay as well. I started cosplaying seriously in 2006.
Q.2) How many characters have you cosplayed so far and which one is your favourite?
- I’ve cosplayed several characters and even people. I really enjoy Japanese rock and Visual Kei and am a Gothic Lolita. So, naturally, I have cosplayed a few J rockers too. My favourite of the characters I’ve cosplayed has to be Lust because I had been waiting to cosplay her for more than three years.
Q.3) Do you make your costume and props yourself?
- Moslty all my props are handmade. I usually get help from my friends but I make stuff myself too.
Q.4) How much time and money on an average do you spend on a costume?
- Depends on the complexity of the costume. For example, Lust cost me 3,400 INR and Lighting Farron cost me 45,000 INR.
Q.5) Do you do commissions?
- As of now, I cannot because I’m balancing a lot of work with cosplay. I hardly have time to finish my own costumes. So no, as of now I cannot accept commissions. However, I’m most likely to do so in the future.
Q.6) What’s your most memorable cosplay moment?
-There are so many. From the time I first cosplayed for an MAC (Mumbai Anime Club) meet to the time I finally cosplayed a planned duo cosplay after FIVE YEARS of waiting because I did not have a cosplay partner. (Itachi x Kisame).
Q.7) What’s your experience of cosplaying in public?
- It can be good and it can be BAD. Female cosplayers don’t really get much protection from lecherous people. But when you’re in a safe environment, it’s an amazing experience. I wouldn’t trade ANYTHING for cosplay.
Q.8) Have you ever crossplayed or plan to crossplay in future?
- I’ve crossplayed two characters Uchiha Sasuke and Uchiha Itachi. I plan more in the future. But not as of now.
Q.9) Who is your cosplay idol?
- Miss Sinister and Enji Night. They Might not be the BEST but they’re my favorite ^^
Q.10) Any advice for first time cosplayers?
- Quality over Complexity. ALWAYS. Never cosplay a character that is complex and rush everything. Take your time, make a simple cosplay but DO IT WELL!
Interview Conducted by Anima(Solario Jade)
[Editted by Rohan Andrew Michigan(Zoro)]
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