I’m A.K. WIRRU.
I’m a cosplayer, costume artist and workshop presenter since 2006.
I have been crafting since I was 5 years old when I was really into anime prop replica (specifically those really expensive Sailor Moon transformation brooches and wands…) and my parents told me “why don’t you try making your own?”. It all started from there. My free time since childhood has been spent doing one artistic project or another: prop crafting, music writing, drawing, performing etc.
I started using my skills specifically for Cosplay in 2006. Since that time I was hooked onto the craftsmanship and competitive side of cosplay crafting.
Since then I have won over 70 awards in competitions around Australia in all categories including Best Craftsmanship, Best Skit, Best Cosplay and Best in Show.
In 2010 and 2014, I won the Madman National Cosplay Championship, by producing two costumes and performances each (one to qualify, one for the finals).
In 2012, I represented Australia in the World Cosplay Summit as Team Australia with my long time friend Tsubaki.
In 2018 I represented Australia Global Crown Championships of Cosplay in C2E2 Chicago and placed 2nd.
In 2019, I represented Australia in the World Cosplay Summit again as Team Australia with another long time friend K cosplay,,, and we took home the Grand Champion title!
My main focus as a cosplayer is to be as diverse and open-minded in my craft as possible. Ie. To not be limited to the proper way of making something, and not limited to one specialty like sewing, prop making or armour building. I love to use and learn whatever skills and medium it takes to achieve my desired result, and sharing it with everyone along the way!
