Ri Kohran : Sakura Wars

Hailing from China, Kohran has been fascinated by mechanical  devices since a very early age. Ayame was impressed by Kohran’s  knowledge of the mechanical wonders being developed by Kanzaki  Heavy Industries in Japan, and recruited Kohran early on to join the Capital Defense Program. Upon arrival in Tokyo, Kohran spent most of her time developing new gadgets and weaponry, such as a steam-powered bazooka, to employ against demonic attackers. Kohran also has a knack for trying to increase the power of common devices, which sometimes results in her inventions going haywire or blowing up in a cloud of smoke and soot right in her face.

Being the Flower Division’s top mechanic and inventor, Kohran works diligently on maintaining and upgrading the Koubu which defend the Imperial Capital from evil. Thanks to her industrious labor, the Flower Division can go in the battle confidently, and use the Koubu to the peak of their abilities. Kohran occasionally goes off to the Hanayashiki branch to oversee the maintenance and development of new equipment for the Koubu. While one of the weakest of the girls in terms of spiritual power, Kohran’s Koubu packs quite a punch with its high-explosives and rear-mounted rocket launchers; all guaranteed to put a damper on any enemy armored attack.

Inspiration

Newly introduced to the art of cosplay and this being only the second costume I have ever made, Ri Kohran was always one of my first choices when I was deciding what to make for my first ‘cosplay-con’. I had owned her action figure for quite some time and it became my perfect reference.

Creation

Wig – borrowed from H-chan. Braided and attached painted napkin rings for her ‘hair ties’. Wig to be redone very soon.

Dress – Make from high-quality red chinese silk brocade, dark green silk habotai lining, yellow satin bias strips and specially-ordered matching yellow frog clasps. An altered pattern served as the basis for the entire dress.

Shoes & Props – store bought shoes, green notebook and green pen.