Guest Post 3AD – Anime Characters Everyone Loves to Cosplay

Anime has become a cultural phenomenon, with millions of fans around the world. The love for Anime can hardly be described by fans as given the diversity of it. Anime is a great way to enjoy and spend time for people of all ages. Shows of a great variety, Anime has a fanbase all over the world. Cosplay, or dressing up as your favorite anime characters, is a popular way for fans to express their love for the medium. Wearing the costumes or outfits worn by these characters is a way of showing how much a fan admires their favorite character. Events such as the Anime Expo in the US are a great place for fans from all over the world to meet and celebrate their love for their favorite Anime. There are a lot of characters that fans love to watch on screen but only some get to be chosen by the fans as their cosplay.

Mikey from Tokyo Revengers

Mikey is the leader of the Tokyo Manji Gang in the anime series Tokyo Revengers. He is known for his fearless personality and his unwavering loyalty to his friends. He is one of the strongest fighters Toman has alongside his vice-president of the gang, Draken. Mikey is a popular character to cosplay due to his unique character and being the source of some very important life lessons for the fans. Mikey is a great teacher of life, teaching fans the importance of several things in life, including the need for good friends like Takemichi, Baji, Draken, Mitsuya, and the rest of Toman.

To successfully cosplay as Mikey, fans need to pay attention to his clothing, which includes a black leather jacket, black cotton pants, a white T-shirt, and white high-rise boots which is the uniform of the Tokyo Manji Gang. Fans also need to capture Mikey’s outgoing personality and his fierce loyalty to his friends, which are two of his defining traits.

Hisoka from Hunter X Hunter

Hisoka is one of the most popular characters from the anime series Hunter X Hunter. He is a skilled fighter and member of the Phantom Troupe, a group of elite thieves. Hisoka is known for his unpredictable and often sadistic behavior, as well as his distinctive appearance, which includes white face paint and bright red hair. Hisoka is known to be a rule bender, always getting himself in trouble and never seemingly staying on the good side. Having passed the Hunter Exam for personal gain and earning the license to wreak havoc, Hisoka proceeds to make the life of the main character Gon and his friends a bit difficult. 

Cosplaying as Hisoka requires careful attention to detail and a very good tailor as his way of dressing is quite unique and never seen before either in the world of Anime, nor real life. His eccentric outfit has a lot of minor details to it, including his unique clothing and accessories, such as his playing cards and his distinctive belt. The key to successfully cosplaying as Hisoka is capturing his confident and often arrogant personality, as well as his love for a good fight.

Tanjiro Kamado from Demon Slayer

Tanjiro Kamado is the main character of the anime series Demon Slayer. He is a skilled demon hunter who is on a mission to avenge his family and to revert his younger sister, Nezuko back to human after she is turned into a demon by Muzan Kibutsuji. Accompanied by the entire Demon Slayer Corps, Tanjiro travels the world in search for a cure while eradicating any demon to stand in his way, keeping his eyes set on Muzan Kibutsuji. Tanjiro is known for his kind heart and his unwavering determination, as well as his distinctive clothing, which includes a green and black checkered haori and a black and white patterned robe. 

Cosplaying as Tanjiro requires careful attention to detail, including his clothing and accessories, which are a key part of his character design. Fans also need to capture Tanjiro’s kind and determined personality, which are two of his defining traits.

Gojo from Jujutsu Kaisen

Gojo is one of the main characters from the anime series Jujutsu Kaisen. He is a powerful sorcerer and a member of the Jujutsu High School. Being a Special Grade sorcerer and widely recognized all over the world for his immense strength, Gojo is a pretty laid-back person who never seems to take anything serious. Apart from his serious fighting skills, his crystal blue eyes are absolutely gorgeous and to die for (literally). Gojo is known for his playful personality and his powerful abilities, as well as his distinctive appearance, which includes a blindfold and spiky white hair. 

Cosplaying as Gojo requires careful attention to detail, including his clothing and accessories, such as his blindfold and gloves. Fans also need to capture Gojo’s playful personality and his powerful abilities, which are two of his defining traits.

Saber from the Fate series

Saber is one of the main characters from the Fate series, which includes multiple anime and manga adaptations. She is a powerful warrior and a member of the Knights of the Round Table. An adaptation of King Arthur, the creators just went all-in on inclusivity and diversity. Not that it matters what gender Saber is, she is quite skillful with the sword, and one of the strongest servants to be summoned during the Holy Grail War. Standing on her own against the likes of Gilgamesh and other significant warriors from all over time, Saber truly sets an example of bravery and courage. Saber is known for her chivalrous personality and her skill with a sword, as well as her distinctive armor and blue dress.

Cosplaying as Saber requires careful attention to detail, including her armor, sword, and dress. Fans also need to capture Saber’s chivalrous and dignified personality, which are two of her defining traits.

Spike from Cowboy Bebop

Spike is the main character of the anime series Cowboy Bebop. He is a skilled bounty hunter and a member of the Bebop crew. Spike is known for his cool demeanor and his love for martial arts, as well as his distinctive appearance, which includes a black suit and a distinctive haircut. Cosplaying as Spike requires careful attention to detail, including his clothing, which includes a blue shirt and a red tie. Fans also need to capture Spike’s laid-back and cool personality, as well as his love for martial arts, which are two of his defining traits.

Conclusion

In conclusion, these anime characters are some of the most beloved by cosplayers around the world. Each character has their unique personality, appearance, and backstory that fans love to explore through cosplay. Whether you are a fan of action-packed anime like Hunter X Hunter and Demon Slayer or more laid-back series like Cowboy Bebop and Tokyo Revengers, there is an anime character out there that is perfect for your next cosplay adventure. Apart from cosplays, some parts of their outfits can also be worn as everyday clothes such as the leather jacket Mikey wears. Inspired by the Tokyo Manji Gang jacket, Basis Leather has a great variety of leather jackets for you to check out and enjoy. So, pick your favorite character, get creative with your costume, and let your passion for anime shine through in your cosplay.