Underground Cosplay "Henshin Ninjas" at Anime LA 2008

Video courtesy of Andy at asianschoolboy.com. Thank you!
Firien described a skit like this as a joke, but we crazy Undergrounders all thought it sounded hilarious and decided to make it a reality. xD We already had plans for summer 2008 so we squeezed it in at the first con of the year, Anime LA. Sparkle Pipsi worked very hard on her fabulous Sailor Moon costume, but the rest of it was rather thrown together at the last minute. I hope you like it as much as we do! :D
Awards: Best in Show Performance and Excellence in Workmanship at Anime LA 2008
For more information on this skit or on Underground Cosplay, please visit: ugcosplay.com

[@tessaviolet]

I could watch this a million times and never tire of it.

[@hvziel]

Omg Tessa ily

[@DeconvertedMan]

ditto. would be better if it was Mercury :D

[@parnsangel]

My favorite part is that the skit is only 40 seconds of this video....the next 40 seconds are people LOSING THEIR MINDS. One of my most favorite skits ever. Iconic. Classic. GREAT job!!!

[@davesefoster]

The part with her boot just about killed me.

[@judahosborne8868]

I saw the guy link arms with her and almost screamed "SHE'S GONNA PUT HER LEG UP"

[@mitsukinomoto4879]

I literally didnt think this could ever be done in real life. This was not only creative, but it was also nostalgic, very well planned out, and such a masterpiece in a short amount of time. I am glad to see this performance got an award, it was really outstanding. I literally clapped, smiled and laughed (in a good way!) over how genius this was, and I have to admit, I got a little teary eyed too :)

[@CherryWallflower]

I am not kidding when I say this legit made me tear up

[@karlhans6678]

***** you're so weeaboo

[@karlhans6678]

***** gay

[@DLGR]

+Cherry Wallflower YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE! This is one of the only videos that no matter how many times I watch it I cry and smile so wide my cheeks hurt. XDD!

[@karlhans6678]

DLGR WEEABOO

[@abrahamnextel]

+Cherry Wallflower Those better be tears of happiness

[@RedRobotCake]

Whenever I get discouraged with my cosplays I come watch this video to remember cosplay is meant to be fun for everyone. I can't imagine how good that girl felt, getting that kind of a reaction out of the crowd!! I literally tear up everytime lol.

[@karlhans6678]

Yup, cosplay is about having fun and playing the role of an anime character you like. It shouldnt be about showing skin and having simps worshiping you.

[@beansalad]

Funny how a six year old cosplay skit can literally STILL be the best out there. Seriously and amazing skit. I cannot even begin to express how awesome this is.

[@arnoldfriend6636]

12 years later (it’s 2021) after this skit first happened, people NOW are still unable to express how awesome this is!

[@BerninaPoubelle]

I love it when the crowd starts cheering at 10 seconds into the video because I was literally screaming when I saw the background starting to come in, I would have lost my mind too if I saw that in person!

[@possiblescammer]

lmao she got that audience lit TF up

[@Arz2003]

Hell Yeah SM bitches!

[@Deckronomicon]

For a skit that is literally 40 seconds long, this is the best fucking thing i have seen in the universe.

[@ManaYuGiOhGX5Ds]

best Sailor Moon cosplay skit ever. EVER. Everyone else can go home now XD

[@tessaviolet]

Why would 8 people thumb this down? It is absurdly awesome.

[@nocheExplorer]

they dont know what true happiness is

[@eduardobarajas3101]

Key word: ABSURDLY

[@lpscokeking2633]

0:18 I love this glove moment when she shows the gloves are on also it goes in cue with the transformation music plus noise

[@quentinbarrentine5114]

Cosplay Level: BOSS.

[@WillRennar]

(pulls out list of things he thought weren't possible) Let's see, where is...AH! Here we are: "Live-on-stage magical girl transformation sequence." (crosses item off of list)

[@katsukawaame4190]

Wow its not just me! OMG (finds book of anime yume (dreams) and looks up sailor moon) Ah..... yes here we go... live transformation sequence.... check..... reading comment about it.... check.... watching it multiple times.... check...... My life is complete... ^-^ (gets carried away by Shinagami) haaaaaaaaaaaa......

[@sailorcat]

Well, there are official Sailor Moon musicals and they did it! They normally do it with doubles, but the 2018 musical (Nogizaka46) actually made the girls change clothes within literally a second. It's amazing!

[@rachelreine]

This is my favorite video. I return to it all the time, and to this day it still gives me chills. Such wonderful nostalgia and joy. ❤ Sailor Moon forever

[@ElfriedeRose]

Now that's setting the bar

[@spiceenut]

The crowd gets louder and rowdier especially after they reveal her boots... damn. Wish I was there...

[@Admiralrayofhope]

This is one of the best group cosplays I have ever seen

[@chibbysadventures5555]

I know this video is old but I wanted to say that this video is what I aspire to as a cosplayer. Ever since I first saw it, it became my goal to do a transforming cosplay!

[@FadhiliTheOne]

at 0:24 when the leg goes up, the screaming suddently gets more intense. these fans REALLY know their sailor moon! ♥

[@FadhiliTheOne]

When I first saw this video 9yrs ago, I was starting my cosplaying journey. I began competing a few years after that. I’m now a master lever cosplayer. I need you to understand from the bottom of my heart that this masquerade entry is TIMELESS!!! If this skit was entered in a masquerade today, in 2023, even with all the advances made in the masquerade/cosllay competiton world, it could still win the best in show title for presentation. This video is now making its was onto TIKTOK!! The only main thing showing its age is the video quality but the skit itself?!?!?!? HALL OF FAME!!!

[@yippedoodah]

It's crazy how everyone knows how specific her transformation sequence goes and how perfect these performers did it XD

[@fernandotrevinocastro1018]

You could throw all the budget into a transformation, but the frame by frame accuracy, and sheer dedication still wins

[@12chains]

40 second transformation to get Sailor Moon completely in her Sailor Suit. That is some boss as fuck shit right there!

[@a7xtherevrend]

I don't know if this won or not but this was amazing.

[@sariakokiri3734]

This is absolutely amazing. I think the pigtail-waving at the end just perfects it.

[@calimantis]

I feel sorry for the poor sod that had to follow that.

[@TreClaire]

Still the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. I hope they’re all having a great day.

[@SuperDisneyXDProductions]

Nothing but total perfection! They really nailed the Sailor Moon transformation sequence right on the spot!

[@MrHmoob17]

I'm watching this over and over again just smiling at it's awesomeness!

[@CROAiva]

THAT WIND IN THE HAIR AT THE END !! .'''''DDDDDDD IM LITERALLY IN TEARS ! :'''DDDD

[@user-bt9zk3yg8u]

Y’all it’s 2018, ten years later and I’m still jamming this video Good job

[@kinen160]

My feels are overflowing!! River of tears at my feet!! Nostalgia you've done it again ; ^ ; *sniff* *sniff*

[@amberdawn868]

Dude, just... crying from happy and nostalgia here. THIS IS AMAZING!!!!

[@tessaviolet]

ahaha, that is ridiculously awesome.

[@laurakbye]

if they keep up like this they'll get an oscar before Leonardo DiCaprio

[@katsukawaame4190]

AAWWWW.... DAS LOWWWWWWWWW XD

[@neringiukstis]

this is incredible!! i love the sense of humor in here. original, funny, beautiful, charizmatic. well done! such an inspiration!

[@TRadzak]

She's the real MVP.

[@caitlinisahookerfromhell]

Literally one of my favorite videos on the internet

[@inuyasha309sem]

I was one of the people in this crowd seeing it for the first time and I still think about this to this day.

[@Marty3830]

You know what? I never get tired watching this performance. All of them were FANTASTIC! Great work!

[@Venjamin]

I keep watching it, and it never stops being the best thing ever.

[@random-kun]

I love the mysterious camoflage suited guys! They're the best characters ever!!

[@haufbraus]

Hysterical how excited they got over this

[@Matschaina]

CRYING! This IS a childhood dream come true and its just so amazing!!

[@SkyEmpress]

This is one of the most creative and well-executed cosplay skits I've ever seen. Fantastic!

[@jaydence2542]

This one of the best skits I've ever seen! I love it!

[@nikubitsa]

The word AWESOME is'nt enough!!! Well done to everyone!!!!!!!

[@sharialexa8050]

this is pure gold!

[@mediodia91]

Hahaha! At first I was like "No she's not!" but as soon as it started.... I don't know if I'm tearyeyed because of the amazing nostalgia or because of my cat! Awesome job!!!

[@Deceptatronic]

She just changed the game.

[@titeelfe7712]

Best live Sailor moon transformation ever !

[@stevensolway1054]

I Slowed it down to only 0.25 to watch the best camouflage in blue suits and see how each of the 10 workers helped Miss Pixie Transform , but the smallest addition was the Tiara on her forehead, when all the jewelery was added near the finale!! WOW!!!!! PRAISE THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY!!!!! ALLELUIA!!!!! AMEN 🙏 🙏 🙏!!!!!

[@narnia1233]

Will always be epic. 😄

[@Lasarabande]

seriously the best cosplay skit of all time

[@joshuaduart5830]

omfg this has SO MUCH WIN

[@bruceleo78]

This is still amazing even in 2023!

[@WaNNabePoEt]

I was laughing so hard, not to make fun of them, but 'cause it was just so entertaining! That was really awesome! Must have taken a lot of practice and preparation! Kudos! I also liked how they used the Japanese audio! FAVE!

[@laani8]

That's having a bunch of really good friends! ( the ones dancing on each side my favorites!) LOVE IT!

[@butchmcqueen5625]

ICONIC. Plain and simple.

[@Wizardmaren1]

Well I'm done, I'm so overwhelmed by happiness the only thing that can top this is seeing the reboot later on....*sobs*

[@JuliML]

This video always makes me smile.❤️

[@bubba28871]

Wow! What a great idea for a skit. And it was executed perfectly. I especially like after the gloves are put on how she raises her hands at just the right moment with the audio. Well done.

[@stevensolway1054]

The lifting guy was the key helper with the back lift for the red boots, then front lift for two red bows. BTW, Merry Christmas2020 A.D., and Happy New Year 2021 A.D. Help take care of everyone during Covid 19, so we can once more gather together in Health and Safety, (p.s. that is a Thomas and Henry steamie reference). LOL!!!!!

[@dodo65]

That‘s one of the best thing I’ve ever seen on the internet EVER

[@TigglesToggles]

If tha wasn't the most awesome thing I have seen today, or this month in fact, I've been watching youtube for too long... *Favs*

[@WorsenOne]

I love this video. I watch it over and over and over and over.

[@thankmelautner]

THIS IS STILL EVERYTHING

[@Schwaby69]

I haven't laughed this hard in a very long time. Thank you so much for this! Such awesomeness.

[@stgm]

It's like a pit crew for nerds.

[@josephbevacqua9217]

why

[@PastaPrincess25]

This make me want to go back and watch the anime all over again.

[@katsukawaame4190]

uhhh...... pasta ouji-sama ..don't u mean.... " this-skit-reminds-me-I-have-to-rewatch-Sailor-Moon-again-for- the-219th-time-I-♥MAMORU-KUN!" -_●

[@cosmicmachine949]

This is one of the most impressive things I've ever seen. And I haven't even seen an episode of Sailor Moon. Good job guys!!!

[@sailormoon1013]

Seriously, If i saw this Skit in person, I would Cry of bliss and Happiness.

[@sepifi]

no matter how many times I watch it, this video STILL never ceases to amuse me XD

[@cherizznitz]

I love Underground Cosplay. Seriously. LOVE YOU GUYS.

[@LadyBirdieBop]

this is made of so much win. I can die happy now. and not only is this the power of teamwork, but the ninjas were dressed like the background! IT'S JUST PERFECT!! HAHAHA!!!

[@user-dz1yr5zr2e]

I loved it so much

[@goldenkookoo]

I am crying this is EPIC

[@nostalgiacosplay]

All of y'all's skits are *AMAZING* ~ but this is my favourite. So damn clever.

[@Thevina]

absolutely AMAZING! This is the best thing in the world and I'm going to add it to my myspace immediately!

[@hero7289]

This was my first anime convention and this had to happen........it was awesome!!!!!!!!!

[@poorlittlerichiegirl]

I'm amazed at the audience cheering for nearly a longer duration than the total time of the performance! it's really cute though!

[@dudeswithdolls3955]

I'm speechless, that was just awesome I can't say how much I loved it

[@mauraegrabeklis9275]

That is totally awesome. And it so just made my day!

[@banifi]

so awesome!!!!!! they even got the movements right!!!!!!!!! now that's what i call a skit!!!

[@hikaridemon]

That was a great! I loved that whole transformation into Sailor Moon!!! ^.^ Another great skit by Underground Cosplay! ^.^

[@lotuscrownrealm]

this is the best ever! omg! so wonderful so creative!

[@KyokoFujita]

I love the energy and love that was put into this! Jealous~.. xD

[@sailorcat]

Wow, that's so creative and awesome, I love it!^^

[@kawaiimartha]

I LOOOOVE This Video! & I Especially Love How They Waved The Hair. :D

[@RheaM]

This has to be the most creative thing I've seen in a long time.

[@HolyCosplayBatman]

Excellent! That was the best skit I have ever seen!

[@maybetomoro]

Oh my gosh that is just so fantastic. made my day.

[@harrysasscheeks]

Literally so cute omg

[@Yugure]

WOW!! That was great!! Good job, everyone who was involved!!

[@monarchdodora]

This is easily one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. I love it.

[@SailorBarsoom]

Still as utterly cool as the first time I ever watched it. If ever again a live-action Sailor Moon series is made, this is how they should do it.

[@Mike90317]

That was awesome!

[@Thuthaon]

that was hiliarious the guys in background are freaking awesome i love the out fit

[@moonymonster]

They better have won all the awards. ALL OF THEM.