(I love this pic from 2011 btw. That kid in the back pulled that blanket up so quickly it was adorable)
Having been able to go to conventions for the last seven
years, ive seen hundreds of amazing cosplayers who have made a combination of
thousands of costumes. They bring
characters to life on a regular basis, so much so it pretty much feels like
Halloween all year round. So while
thinking of a good Top 5 Topic, to conincide with Halloween next week, I decided
to revisit Otakon 2016 and pick my 5 Favorite Anime Cosplays. As the title suggests, these are cosplays
exclusive to the Anime category (so no DC, Marvel or Video Games this time
around though I could do another list on those later). Anyway, onto some of the best cosplay ive
seen since I started going to Otakon 2010, and in the final year of it’s time
in Baltimore it definitely saved the best for last.
#5-Sakura Kinamoto
(Cardcaptor Sakura)
As a favor for a good friend, I always try to keep an eye
out for any Sakura cosplayers out there.
Cardcaptor Sakura is an older Anime but a gateway title for many fans
(most of whom first saw it as Cardcaptors on Kids WB…if you can remember
that). Sakura’s got a closet full of costumes,
it’s actually kind of strange she actually has an official look when she has so
many. This one looks like a Dragon Ball
Z Saiyan Armor variant (especially with the shoulder pads). It could even be an “Ultimate Battle”
look. Either way, it rocked and my
friend was overjoyed to see it when I showed her the pic as well.
#4-Rory (Gate)
A good friend got me into Gate not long after it came out
and Rory is probably my second most favorite character next to Itami. I mean, she’s a gothic Lolita death God and
she’s not shy about how she looks, acts or generally goes about daily
activities being naughty, devious and bad ass.
Gate is still really recent but I know it’s got a pretty decent
following. Seeing as how I only get out
to one or two conventions a year, I don’t know how widespread the cosplay for Gate
is (or if characters like Tuka and Leilei are more popular choices…but Rory is
Lolita so she probably tops them). I
think I spotted a couple of Rory’s at Otakon but this one was my fav.
#3-Motoko Kusinagi (Ghost
in the Shell Arise)
Those of you who have read my Ghost in the Shell: Arise
reviews know that this iteration of Motoko is my favorite so far. She’s got a bit more depth and she’s a
younger version, so a bit inexperienced and flawed. And her outfit is very much what a bad ass
cyborgs should be (besides the all black commando body suit). It kind of reminds me a bit of Akira (fitting
since she does ride a kick ass motorcycle).
Sadly, I don’t think ive seen this version cosplayed as much as her
Stand Alone Complex iteration. I had to
stop for a photo of this cosplayer the second I spotted it and I think she was
happy at least one person recognized her.
#2-Ryo-Ohki
(Tenchi Muyo)
Was I imagining things when I saw this when I saw it from
one floor above? I could have been since
I spotted this one right before I left the con on Sunday. Thankfully, I was fully sane and so happy I actually
got to see a Ryo Ohki Cosplay. It even
had the carrot and everything. IT WAS SO
FLUFFY!!! Never since the official back
pack plushie have I seen Ryo Ohki done so much justice in design. It was one
last happy gift from Otakon to me to see such a rare cosplay done right.
#1-Sailor Venus
(Sailor Moon)
Ive seen dozens of Senshi since I started going to Otakon
and Katsucon. So why does this
particular Venus stand out? Honestly,
it’s the glasses. True she could have
rocked the cosplay without them but somehow they added an extra charm to the
overall look and made it pretty unique.
She made them work and I almost want there to be an official Venus with
Glasses variant out there in the cannon.
Not to mention, the cosplayer looked so empowered and energized by her
work that it was no wonder she was pretty much leading the Sailor Moon Shoot on
a VERY hot day.
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