AKIKO

It's now even easier...

to claim your Patron rewards! Simply head over to the built in Patreon store page and download your rewards with a click of a button!

So be quick to claim your Valentines goodies that are available right now for until they disappear on March 15 and we reshuffle the store!

New votings for the March set are starting soon as well and we have some more exciting news later this month!

See you soon!

It's time to get bready for more content!

The new video is dropping tomorrow on YouTube with a fun ride through the wild world of sourdough goodness and more! But for you it's available already right now!

All thanks to your support, we'll keep creating more and more video content we're sure you're going to enjoy!

A quick style guide to shine (⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖°

You may have already noticed this but we rarely use the canon outfits seen in the shows or games we cosplay from but rather our very own interpretation of what these characters would wear either on an everyday basis or just to change things up. I mean... Let's be honest: who wears the exact same outfit every single day? Wearing their signature looks can be quite fun but we prefer the process of styling a bit more hehe ( ´ ▽ ` )

The first thing we like to do is to create a sort of moo...

Pyon Pyon ~

I'm sure you already read Christmas Padoru's bhts post, so you probably know what comes now right? - correct! It's Toki's shoot log hehe /(⁎˃ᆺ˂)\

Of course we planned to bring back one of our most loved bunnies, Asuma Toki, at some point. We found the perfect cardigan just the day before the event so we quickly crafted her briefcase, got her rifle ready and brought her with us spontaneously. It was such a good decision, her casual school outfit was so comfy, I might even wear...

Tough choices...

on Valentines Day! Seems like the twins have made individual plans to go for a nice Teatime and went to the city. But oh no! Iris suddenly calls and needs one of them for a valentines model event, asking you to get one of them quickly!

Stylists, who are you going to call to take on the job?

Hashire sori yo ♫ ♪ ♬

Wow, Christmas is already over a month ago... But we're still not over it! Let's bring a little bit of the cozy festive vibes back with this Padoru photoshoot blog! ☆ ～('▽^人)

It started as almost every shooting: packing up stuff, getting ready, driving to the location yada yada yada, but this time was special somehow. Everyone in the studio seemed even happier than normally, the room was filled with a general positivity and open kindness that reminded us of conventions years ago...

Our first video is up!

As you may have already noticed our first video is online on our YouTube!
Check it out with the link below (＾▽＾)\

https://youtu.be/BxoFJpr6UxA?si=ioJgIEsDHdwxH8Ec

The next videos won't take too long, we prepared quite a few topics beforehand (⌒▽⌒)☆

What a day!

I definitely need a good meal after this shoot, it was quite different than what we were used to. Not that it was not fun, rather the opposite! We had a blast during our very first video production for our upcoming YouTube channel - a quick introduction of Elena (＾▽＾)

We're currently in the process of editing the files and already preparing the next scripts for new content, I am very excited for what we have planned for you all (o≧∇≦)

If you have suggestions for topics...

How to keep your shiny treasures!

The best feeling after a photoshoot is definitely to get out of the outfit and throw yourself in the shower, but what about the clothes you just wore?

Leave them laying on the ground? Hang them into the closet? Washing machine?

Well, if you don't want to keep your treasures for long and you don't care about how they look... yes. If you want to know how we care for and store our garments, keep reading! (⁀ᗢ⁀)

First of all: cleaning. Probably the most important part in ou...

I'm all ears!

Especially when cosplaying a Kemono character hehe.

Ears are not all the same though, there can be huge differences not only in the price range; but are more expensive ones always worth it?

I advise you to get some snacks, I can talk for ages about this topic!

We'll start with the basics:

In general there are two main types of faux ears - clip ons and headbands. Clip ons tend to be on the inexpensive side. You can position them wherever you want ...

New year...

...new AKIKO?

Don't worry, we won't get rid of our usual shiny cuteness and elegant styles! There is going to be quite a bit of new stuff coming to you though ヽ(o^ ^o)ﾉ

Let's begin with the most obvious things we already mentioned: Our own shop with the first original AKO SFW pieces (✯◡✯) We worked nonstop to ensure they are perfect and are happy to announce that the first prototypes are now finished and couldn't be more shiny! Other items like the promised calendar will...

It's here!

Our new wig for Elena has arrived at our studio and we couldn't be more happy! ヽ(o^ ^o)ﾉ

First time trying it on was definitely something new for me, a hard cap wig feels totally different from what I'm used to, but it is surprisingly comfy keeping the big ponytail in mind. ( ´ ▽ ` )

What do you think about it? Are you looking forward to all the new looks we can create with this wi...

Big plans start with...

... a small wig comission.

After over a year of heavy usage of our first Elena wig (which left a few blemishes even with good care and restyling) we decided it's finally time for a new one! This time a proper hard cap glued ponytail wig with airbrush details and made to measurements for MC, we want to keep this one for a while after all \(★ω★)/

We already got the first update pictures from the wig maker and oh boy, they look awesome! A few things are still missing, e.g. the r...

"So in a sense...

you seem to be interested in reforming your current model contracts?"

"Perhaps "in a sense" would be an understatement really. LL Int. sees the potential in progressive leadership, to approach a more down to top value generation. Our extensive model schooling is one of the key components of a long standing success to promote our high value luxury goods and partners in good faith."

"Is this a direct reaction to the recent developments?"

"We cannot guarantee our newly employed...

The journey of...

AKIKO into other media already begun with the very start of Project AKO. But now our first bigger steps are being taken for your entertainment & fashion needs, some of them might even surprise you.

We've been visiting many conventions, talked to a multitude of artists of various kind, continued to built connections for more content and finally developed our designer opportunities to a point where we can actively look into creating more original & shiny luxury pieces.

But...

The foreign Idol...

shining and sparkly coming to you on Instagram tomorrow. ^•^
Make sure to send Elena lots of ovations this week! If we reach enough likes and shares we consider starting our first original song collaboration! But what kind of Genre would an Austrian Idol sing? Hmmmm...

See you then and don't forget to send those cheer Emojis!

Enhancing the experience...

And our wonderful Patrons already caught a glimpse of it.
Amazing things for you are approaching slowly but surely in a set of changes.

I'm Elena de Haes, but simply call me Akiko.

First off: Don't worry, the cosplay & pictures won't go anywhere. It's a core value of what we love!
Rather I'm here to tell you we'll be able to offer more diverse content in the future and MC is constantly keeping her eyes out to find more members for our shootings.

To nam...

Diving into the world...

of Akiko or rather... the main attraction: Elena (and the other members of AKIKO of course.)
So for everyone that hasn't found our little webcomic yet. Here:
Have a read, it is an important part of what we do since there is a big goal ahead of us.

And what is this? Actual "Lore"? Seems like she's a bit of a rebel when it comes to superficial standards in the fashion industry...

You see... we carefully built her for one purpose alone: To give a face and character to all the...

To our lovely community: Lets start the journey!

What can you expect? (•̀ᴗ•́ )

Tldr: Fashion and cosplay is cool. Anime characters kinda nice. We do both. Yes.

As you know, we take Cosplay relatively literal: It's just so much fun seeing characters come to life, while making original works too.

That's why we created AKIKO for you!

You will see us working on YouTube Videos, writing a Light Novel with short stories, create some fun sketch projects and more. All under the name of fashion and anime art from outsi...