Cosplay is a huge deal in the world of anime, thousands of cosplayers take in showing their skills when it comes to replicating the image of their favorite character be it on social media or at popular anime conventions.
And for those who are yet to take part in this beautiful tradition and are searching for characters to cosplay as. We present this list of the most popular and influential characters you could cosplay to make a name in the anime community.
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So, without wasting more time, let’s go over the list of the best anime character to cosplay.
1. Satoru Gojo
You can just feel the cosplay community erupting like a volcano seeing another Satoru Gojo cosplay, whether you’re a pro cosplayer or a beginner. Gojo is a simple character to cosplay as but incredibly hard to master and bring to life.
Gojo has a very simple-looking design, there are a few details that require you to take notice like his white blindfold, and his slick white hair that he sometimes styles upward and other times lets down. His complete attire includes a black jacket, black pants, and black shoes.
Gojo is initially portrayed as the strongest character in the entire Jujutsu Kaisen verse, his abilities are unmatched by even the strongest sorcerers around the world.
2. Kakashi Hatake
If you manage to create a decent cosplay of Kakashi, you’ll be a huge hit in the Naruto community, it’s not as if Kakashi has a complicated style, it’s his sharp sense of style and sharp features that are difficult to replicate.
While you can easily find the basic costume items for the cosplay including the weapon props; however, in order to recreate his character, you would have to dye your hair white and include a Sharingan on his left eye for the final touches.
Kakashi has always been a secretive character, he’s never revealed a lot about his past and always kept people at a length; however, as the show progressed, we learned why Kakashi was never too buddy-buddy with anyone.
3. Levi Ackerman
Cosplay as Levi if you want to impress the fangirls who crush over him from miles away, his distinctive hairstyle and sense of style are one of the most impressive out of all the characters.
If you want to cosplay Levi Ackerman then you need to understand to make it sharp, you can’t cut corners because Levi is a character who takes care of his appearance at all times.
Levi knows how to make an appearance, he’s thorough with his executions regardless of whatever he is doing, and his intensity is something that can never be matched by anyone else.
4. Eren Yeager
Eren is one of the most influential anime characters, you could call him a trend-setter as his new transformation has driven the world out of control where everyone is styling their hair like him and even wearing similar-styled clothing.
There are basically two styles of his costumes, the first one being the sound regiment costume and the latter his unique style after he decided to raid the Marleyan territory all by himself.
Eren has gone from being a foolish brat with temper issues to someone who holds enough power to destroy the entire world if he desires it, and that seems like a possibility seeing as the direction this series is going.
5. Itachi Uchiha
There is a person who doesn’t appreciate everything that Itachi has done to secure a safe future for the hidden leaf village, fans cosplay as Itachi to honor his great sacrifice and you should do the same.
Itachi has a different style compared to other members of the Akatsuki, the way he hangs his left arm in the middle of his robe is overused by many cosplayers. There are many different variations of his style, so you can easily find one that works for you.
Itachi is obviously loved by everyone in the Naruto community, he was talented from the start and he got to see the evil side of the world at a very young age, so when he was given a choice to avoid civil war, he accepted it.
6. Guts
The true black swordsman is Guts, there is no character in this list who could face off against the might of The Dragon Slayer, and his sword is definitely the most captivating thing about his menacing style.
You would have to go extreme with this one because anything less than the best is just not good enough, Guts’ armor is covered with scratches and his blade wreathes with the blood of his enemies, you would have to put a lot of effort to replicate his style.
Earlier in the series Guts had a normal-looking human armor which he acquired during his time as a mercenary, but after the incident with the demon, he was forced to pick up The Berserker Armor.
7. Kazuto Kirigaya (Kirito)
There are people who talk bad about Kirito for being an overpowered character; however, the truth is he grinds his way to the top while other players panic about their situation.
Cosplaying as Kirito is simply amazing because he is widely known in the anime community, his overall black outfit gives him quite the badass look and his multi-sword style is definitely amazing.
Kirito easily has one of the easiest costumes to create because there are multiple variations of his style and they vary heavily in creativity, so there is something for everyone.
8. Monkey D Luffy
If you want to leave an impression on the One Piece community, you would want to dress up the captain of the Stray Hat Pirates, his iconic straw hat and red shirt are popular among the cosplay community.
Luffy has a somewhat easy outfit to recreate, all you need is a few pieces of cloth, beach sandals, and a straw hat to create his basic style. However, you could take it one step further with a black overcoat for that menacing look.
Luffy has been on an adventure to find the one piece, and he’s gone through so many hurdles to stand where is now considered a formidable opponent throughout the land.
9. Roronoa Zoro
Who wouldn’t want to dress up as a guy who holds three swords and then proceeds to destroy everyone and everything in his path, his style is cool and his focus is intense, there are many reasons to cosplay as Zoro.
His overall green appearance gives off a completely amazing aura of sharpness and intensity, you can easily complete his overall costume without the weapon props; however, you would have to use a green dye for the hair.
Zoro has come a long way from how he was before, he was initially an arrogant person who believed that he was the strongest even without the training; however, he’s now much more wise and strong.
10. Immortal Ban
If we talk about characters with just love to flaunt their style, then Ban from Seven Deadly Sins will be on top, he pays little to no attention to his clothing yet he looks dashing purely for his physique.
You could say that cosplaying as Ban isn’t easy because of his naturally tall height and amazing physique, but you can’t argue that those who have cosplayed as him, look incredibly fantastic.
What makes ban so interesting as a character isn’t just his overall appearance, but rather his personality and the way he motivates himself to do something and then never gives up.
11. Shoto Todoroki
Shoto Todoroki is one of the popular characters in the My Hero Academia series, his multi-colored hairstyle allows cosplayers to experiment with the overall look and create something entirely unique.
Aside from the creativity that this cosplay allows, the simple style makes it quite bold and makes for an impeccable first impression, and you go the extra mile with a pair of turquoise and black contacts for the heterochromia eyes.
Shoto is a quiet and cool guy, he doesn’t talk whenever it’s not needed and can be socially inept sometimes; however, he’s able to stay calm under more intense situations.
12. Katsuki Bakugou
Bakugou may be temperamental, but he sure knows how to own a kickass hero costume, easily one of the coolest hero costumes in the entire series, you can just feel the explosive power he stores within those hand grenades.
And like other characters in the series, Bakugou has multiple style costumes for those who want variety, and the various style props you can buy for Bakugou’s costume will allow you to experiment with his style.
Bakugou was initially portrayed as an arrogant and loudmouth character who never showed respect to anyone and only tried to boast about his superior skills; however, he has slowly become a more likable person.
13. Eijiro Kirishima
It happens many times when good characters are forgotten because they receive very little screen time; however, Kirishima has made him known with his monstrous power and ability to take on the strongest opponents.
You could say Kirishima has a rocky style, his ability allows him to harden which makes his style grow even sharper. The overall red theme is also amazing for a rock-solid guy like him, and his cosplayers understand that very well.
Kirishima has always been a bright individual, he believes in making others happy and likes to be around manly guys like Bakugou and Kaminari, his passion for protecting his friends allow him to move forward.
14. Ken Kaneki
Dressing as a ghoul is one of the most amazing experiences you have, there aren’t many people who dress up in dark clothing and portray a creepier side of cosplay. And besides, if you can successfully create a realistic ghoul costume, you will be popular in the community.
The most amazing thing about his costume is the mask, covering his normal right eye when he decides to venture out as a ghoul. And the overall black style makes it quite mesmerizing.
And for those who want the freedom to experiment with their cosplays, Kaneki has multiple transformations throughout the series contrasting sets of clothes.
15. Hisoka Morrow
There are some anime villains that you just can’t hate and Hisoka is definitely one of them, his wild style and costume make him a perfect choice for cosplay because you can really be creative with it.
Hisoka originally had a completely different outfit in the first-generation manga; however, the outfit in the anime version was more loved by fans. His joker-like appearance makes for a creative costume.
Hisoka was originally portrayed as an evil person in general and while he may be evil because of his actions with the phantom troupe, all he wants is to fight stronger opponents.
16. Mikasa Ackerman
Mikasa Ackerman is a great choice for cosplaying as the Attack on Titan series has been more popular than ever, and Mikasa is the most competent female soldier in the series who understands what is truly important.
Dressing up as Mikasa is very easy, most Mikasa cosplays use the same scout regiment costume and besides that, all you have to worry about is styling her hair properly and using that iconic red scarf that Eren gave her.
Mikasa was initially living with her family in the forest before some slave traders murdered them, she was then invited to live with Eren’s family and eventually developed feelings for him.
17. Touka Kirishima
Touka Kirishima is one of the most popular female figures, she’s a strong and fierce lady who knows how to take care of herself, dressing up as Touka is empowering and you can combine her traits with your style to give it a unique twist.
Like many other female characters in this list, Touka has plenty of different costumes which you can try with varying levels of difficulty; however, the most impressive thing about her cosplay is that you can simply wear anything dark and it will be okay.
Touka is a ghoul, and she was beautiful from the get-go, she helped Kaneki learn how to live his life as a ghoul and would often get upset at his incompetence but deep down she cared for him.
18. Sakura Haruno
People often hate Sakura for being insensitive towards Naruto and selfish towards everyone else; however, her character has gone through some deep character development to a point where the community appreciates her.
Sakura has plenty of differently designed outfits with varying levels of difficulty, depending on your creativity, you could create the ultimate cosplay with every bit of detail to her character.
Another reason to cosplay as Sakura is she’s among the few characters who realized their current situation and did what was needed to become the best version of themselves.
19. Hinata Hyuga
You can never go wrong if you are cosplaying as Hinata, she’s the most adored character in the entire Naruto fandom. She was among the only few people who genuinely cared about Naruto from the start and always put faith in him.
And much like any other character in the Naruto series, Hinata has gone through several character designs, she initially wore cream colored hoodie and during Naruto Shippuden, she began wearing violet-colored clothing.
Hinata is a soft-spoken girl, she hesitates to speak her mind because she doesn’t want to offend anyone even by mistake, her motivation to move forward has always been Naruto.
20. Ino Yamanaka
If you’re looking for the most attractive girl to cosplay as from the Naruto series, it has to be Ino Yamanaka. You can certainly go all out of her cosplayer and the entire Naruto fandom will shower you with love and appreciation.
Ino’s character has gone through quite a few different costumes and it is safe to say that she looks amazing in all of them, and most of her cosplays give the same level of appeal.
Ino is easily one of the most underrated characters in the Naruto series, she has gone through quite a lot of character development much like Sakura, and become an important figure in the village’s security.
21. Asuna Yuuki
Dressing up as Asuna is a good thing for new cosplayers, she has plenty of amazing costumes and you can easily pick whichever you want. You can dress up as a fairy, a warrior with a sword, or pair it together with your partner and make a memory.
The variety of different Asuna costumes makes it perfect for a newbie or a professional, there is no limit to the amount of detail you can put in her costume and it would ultimately look good.
Asuna was among the 10,000 players who were stuck in the world of Aincrad; however, she quickly rose to the ranks of commander in the popular Knights of the Blood Oath guild.
22. Zero Two
Zero Two came into the anime fandom and blew every other female character out of the water, there wasn’t anyone who had the influence she had over the anime community.
And the cosplayers weren’t an exception, her cosplay was done by almost every cosplayer, and while the series has been forgotten to some degree, fans would still appreciate seeing you bring the best anime girl to life.
Zero Two was raised as a test subject since she was a counterpart of the Klaxosaur princess, she was taken by the humans and they conducted all sorts of experiments on her to learn more about the Klaxosaurs.
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23. Jabami Yumeko
If we’re talking about dressing up as compulsive anime girls, you know the cast of Kakegurui will be on the top, they might not have some ruthless murderer like Yuno Gasai, but they can be pretty intense with their gambling addiction.
Jabami Yumeko is a completely different and compulsive character and perhaps that is what makes her a good choice for cosplayers, you can go extreme with these cosplays and it would still be fantastic.
Jabami Yumeko is a character who’s not only popular because of her simplistic appearance but because of her extreme focus and ability to take control of any situation.
24. Ochaco Uraraka
Ochaco not only has a bubbly personality, but she also has quite the bubbly hero costume. You can easily cosplay as Uraraka as she has multiple looks, be it her average high school uniform look or her pink hero costume.
Cosplaying as Uraraka is beneficial because the series is blowing up even more and the fans are going wild at cosplay conventions, now is the time to make a name for yourself.
She initially had a crush on Izuku from the moment he first saved her during the training exam, and since then she has followed his lead and tried her best to keep up with him.
25. Tsuyu Asui
Asui is secretly the most precious girl of all the characters, she’s much more passive than any other person and often finds it difficult to communicate and express herself.
Dressing up as Tsuyu Asui is perfect because she’s easily the most adored and loved character in the series, and the fans adore any Froppy cosplay.
Her outfit is easy to replicate as you can basically purchase a jumpsuit for the overall outfit and top that with a pair of cream-colored gloves and slippers, something else to include is the headpiece as many cosplayers don’t pay attention to small details.
26. Megumin
Who wouldn’t want to cosplay as the most iconic anime little girl, her costume is amazing and her facial expressions are iconic one after the other.
Cosplaying as Megumin is extremely easy, all you need is her signature crimson clan costume, a large hat, and a long staff to make it complete. And while you could obviously take it one step ahead by wearing the signature crimson clan eye patch.
When Megumin was a child, she came across a busty woman who saved her by using explosion magic and ever since then, Megumin decided to put all her stat points into a single explosion spell which is why she collapses after using just one spell.
27. Nezuko Kamado
If you want to jump on the Mugen Train and give a try to the amazing Nezuko demon cosplay, you would be the talk of the entire Demon Slayer fandom, while her character design was obviously remarkable, cosplayers took it one step ahead.
And if you still want to cosplay as the usual cute nezuko with a bamboo shoot in her mouth, that is fine too. Everyone loves Nezuko, whether she’s being packed into Tanjiro’s backpack or fighting demons alongside him.
Nezuko was initially a human; however, after an attack from the demon known as Muzan Kibutsuji, she was turned into a half-demon.
28. Rem
There are thousands of cosplayers who have tried cosplaying as the best girl from re;zero and some have gone with cosplaying as Emilia, there are some true fans who understand that Rem is the best girl.
The usual maid outfit truly makes for an excellent cosplay outfit no matter the character, most female characters have been cosplayed with maid girl costumes and it honestly looks good.
One of the important things to keep a track of is to make sure you don’t miss the minor details, Rem’s blue color theme is what makes her special. So a pair of blue contacts is a must-have.
29. Yuno Gasai
Who wouldn’t like to cosplay as the craziest girls in all of anime, yanderes are notorious for being the center of attention in any series but no one even comes close to the level of Yuno Gasai
For those who have a taste for gore and like to show a bit of blood to their character, Yuno Gasai is a perfect choice. You can create the cosplay with a pink wig, a normal high school uniform, and a usual kitchen knife.
Initially in the series, Yuno seemed like a usual everyday girl with a cute personality; however, that facade soon blows over when the god game begins and everyone is at each other’s throats.
30. Misa Amane
From all the characters with unique character designs and showcasing a different tastes in clothes, Misa Amane is by far the most popular anime girl in the goth culture.
From all the way to her overall clothing style, her makeup and even the way she acts from time to time reveals her gothic side and reveals that Goth isn’t just some sad people wearing dark clothes.
She was initially just a bystander but she was one of the strongest supporters of Kira because he unintentionally helped her take revenge against the man who attacked her family.
I hope you liked this list of the best character you could cosplay as and make yourself known in the anime community.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no one right answer, it only depends on the popularity of the character. Perhaps when a sequel is announced or during when the show is most hyped.
There is nothing more satisfying than to see your favorite character cosplayed with every detail done right. And that’s the most important aspect of it, all you need to do is put in the effort and make you missed nothing.
