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In a realm where fantasy and reality intertwine, cosplay emerges as a captivating art form that surpasses mere imitation. It’s much more than that! It transforms ordinary individuals into extraordinary characters, breathing life into beloved heroes, villains, and everything in between. In fact, we’re the most fascinated with the in-between part! Cosplay, a blend of costume and play, has become a vibrant subculture that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and the power of imagination. And to honor that, we’re offering you a list dedicated to the most awesome, the most creative, and simply the best cosplay ever!
As you’re about to see with your own two eyes, the best cosplay costumes are not just recreations; they’re jaw-droppingly stunning works of art. We can only begin to imagine the dedication and patience it took to create these cool costumes! What’s even more awe-inspiring is the whole image that the artist creates using makeup and props together with their meticulously handmade costumes. Literally, it’s nothing short of magic. And we’re jealous.
There’s one more thing that stuns us about these clever cosplay costumes, though. Okay, it’s not exactly about the costumes themselves, but the whole cosplay community. The love they share no matter the cosplayer’s age, gender, or background and the inclusivity it fosters is surely a great lesson on how societies could look like if we’d all learn something from these art-loving, fearless, and compassionate folk.
But back on the track here - ready to take a look at some of the most creative cosplays we’ve ever seen? If so, they are right below this text! Once you’re done appreciating them, rank them the way you like them, even if it means upvoting every single one of these cosplays! And lastly, share your own cosplay ideas in the comments section - we’d be thrilled to see them all!
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#1
Realistic Popeye Cosplay - Prosthetic Makeup
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#2
Bob Of War Cosplay
#3
Suki Cosplay Based Off Favorite Fanart!
#4
Son’s Doc Ock Costume For Halloween
#5
Bilbo Baggins From The Hobbit
#6
Jim Carrey's Eggman: Dr. Robotnik
#7
My Catwoman Cosplay From 1992 “Batman Returns”
SaintElena added: "I experience almost everything the same as Michelle [Pfeiffer], unfortunately. If I spend more than 2 hours in this suit actively moving, then I can get heat stroke. If I'm not moving very actively, then I can break the stay in the suit up to 4 hours."
#10
Worlds Finest - Batman And Superman Dc Comics
#12
Maya From Borderlands 2
#13
Bokoblin From The Legend Of Zelda Cosplay
#14
1960s Inspired Daphne Blake Cosplay Made Using A Dress Pattern From The 60s
#15
Vault-Tec Rep From Fallout 4
falloutthrowaqay added: "About 2 hours to apply [the makeup] but the whole process of molding, painting, assembling the outfit, etc. too much longer."
#16
Mantis From Guardians Of The Galaxy 2
#17
Predator Cosplay
#18
Rey From Star Wars
#19
Tinkerbell By Me, Photo By Msilveira
#20
Halo Kitty Crossplay!
#23
Pepper Potts' Mk49 Rescue Armor Cosplay By Roguesgalleryfitness
#24
Old Hagrid From Harry Potter Cosplay
#25
Alucard From Hellsing
#26
Randall Boggs From Monsters, Inc. Cosplay
MoreliaCosplay also added: "I used EVA foam for the head and the scales, Fake leather for the corset and the tail and polystyrene for the eyes!"
#27
Old Link At San Diego Comic Con
#28
Here Comes Elastigirl Stretching Her Arms
#29
Nightcrawler From X Men: Apocalypse
#30
Mom As Gamora And Stepdad As Drax From Guardians Of The Galaxy
#31
My Cosplay Inara Serra (Firefly)
Valek Fermiga 2 years ago
You look beautiful, been a while since I've watched " FireFly" however, memories brought back....
#32
I Was Agent Dana Scully For Halloween
#33
Princess Zelda - Breath Of The Wild Winter Cosplay By Hannah Éva
microwaved mcdonalds fries 2 years ago
oh wow thats stunning! her sheika slate is much better than mine too XD
#34
Princess Zelda - Breath Of The Wild
#35
Princess Mononoke Cosplay
gerry.garh 2 years ago
You are way more good-looking and captivating than the real Princess Mononoke! Amazing! Now, can you put down that dagger so we can talk like civilized people?
#36
Dragon Symmetra From Overwatch 2
TeamParaluna added: "The headpiece weighs less than 300 grams actually! I made a snug fitting cap out of cobracast (flexible thermoplastic) and built on top of it with light upholstery foam. It just slid on and stayed put due to the fit."
#37
Mandalorian Cosplay!
#39
Azul Ashengrotto From Twisted Wonderland
#41
Young Ron, Harry And Hermione From Harry Potter
#42
Ghost Rider Cosplay
#43
Hermione Granger Cosplay
#44
Doctor Strange Cosplay
emilija_wants_cake added: "My first ever cosplay, which costed only 20€ but took 15 weeks to finish"
Valek Fermiga 2 years ago
Please change time and make Doctor Strange 2 as good as the first one....
#45
Vote For Loki
#46
All Might By Tara Cosplay
#47
Lee Kanker From The Series Ed Edd N Eddy
#48
Draugr Deathlord From Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
#50
Azula From The Last Airbender
#51
Took The Boy Wonder To Salem, Massachusetts For Halloween This Year
#52
Jibaro Siren From Love, Death & Robots
DiscoPino added: "[...] I looked very carefully how many strings hung where and where they were connected to the suit. Every bundle of strings that went in the same spot, I attached together to a little jewellery closure, so they could be easily taken on and off, to avoid tangling when in storage. [...]"
NoTSoBoReDPaNdA 2 years ago
Wow .. when I first saw this I had to re watch the episode 3x because it blew my mind!!! Spot on
#53
Doom Slayer Cosplay
Llawliettrader commented: "My jaw literally dropped when I saw this! This looks stupid good! How long did it take you to do this?!"
tpg_art responded: "That is the best compliment I can receive, thank you, so far about 900 hours, I have lost count though."
Naruto_Uzumaki_2005 2 years ago
If i could atleast EVER have a Doom Slayer costume as Amazing as this one... Props to the creator of this suit, your skills are incredible.
#54
Princess Peach From Super Mario Bros
#55
Bellatrix Lestrange From Harry Potter Cosplay
#56
Kida And Milo Cosplay By Kam Legacy
#57
Black Panther At San-Diego Comic-Con 2018
#59
Shy Gals - A Play On Shy Guys From Super Mario Glitchy 4
#60
Link Soldier Crossplay From The Legend Of Zelda
microwaved mcdonalds fries 2 years ago
woahh ;0; much better link cosplay than mine was lol well done!!
#61
Violet Evergarden Cosplay
Navindu Wijewardena 2 years ago
y'know for a long time i though violet and saber were the same person, or at least from the same series
#62
Bebop Crew At Megacon Tampa Bay
#63
Pyramid Head From Silent Hill
#64
Witch Mercy From Overwatch
kawabarker added: "Actually this is not a usual wig, it is a helmet full of glue and plastic."
Matthew Gobbell 2 years ago
I wonder how many OW players have asked her to take off her shoes...
#65
Gally From Gunnm
Sadae_cosplay added: "In the USA it’s called Battle Angel Alita but in France I have known the manga with the name of Gunnm (and Gally for the character)"
Valek Fermiga 2 years ago
You look amazing, such a brilliant character, please tell me there's a sequel....??
#68
Doctor Strange Cosplay
#69
The Witness From Love, Death And Robots
#70
Toru Hagakure From My Hero Academia Cosplay
#71
Cloud Cosplay From Final Fantasy & Remake
#72
Fallout 4 Piper Wright And Canadian Vault Dweller!
#74
Lady Dimitrescu From Resident Evil: Village
#78
SSSS.Gridman Cosplay
athena12441 added: "I spent like 4 months on the costume, 3 months on the lights. It's not done yet, as I'm planning to make all his forms."
#85
Among Us Character And His Mini Crewmate!
#86
Jesse From Pokémon
#87
Maki Zenin Cosplay From Jujutsu Kaisen
#88
My Little Pony Charaters As Humans!
#89
Armin, Eren, Mikasa And Hange From Attack On Titan
#97
Sailor Venus From Sailormoon
#99
Keqing From Genshin Impact
#101
Makima From Chainsaw Man Cosplay! Can I Have Some “Woof”?
#103
Noriaki Kakyoin From Jojo's Bizzare Adventure
#105
Honeydew Mei From Overwatch
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Chucky Cheezburger 2 years ago
I have no clue who most of the characters are, but I'm an old, boring hermit. But the skill to make and dedication to wear these is impressive.
The Phantom Stranger 2 years ago
Honestly, if you told me that some of these people were the stunt / body doubles for the actual actors, I would not even question it. One of the best cosplay compilations I've seen in a while.
Chucky Cheezburger 2 years ago
I have no clue who most of the characters are, but I'm an old, boring hermit. But the skill to make and dedication to wear these is impressive.
The Phantom Stranger 2 years ago
Honestly, if you told me that some of these people were the stunt / body doubles for the actual actors, I would not even question it. One of the best cosplay compilations I've seen in a while.
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