Are you ready to get started with your cosplay journey? Here, we have highlighted 20 anime character cosplay ideas. You can observe some popular anime cosplay characters to gather information regarding how to bring these characters to life.
The anime world is full of different rich ideas; you just need to put your imagination into practice. Is your budget stopping you from cosplaying great anime characters, which are famous villains and romantics?
This guide will help you get to the deepest details of each cosplay, even if you prefer to create your cosplays. We have rated this article on the basis of the time and skills of the created alter cosplay items.
Remember to keep in mind that the supplies below will not help you to replicate the cosplayer’s costumes. They can still work as starting points for a beginner cosplayer.
L and Light (Death Note)
How many of you have wanted to try the popular character from the Death Note series, Light Yagami? And also L. These two characters are the easiest to cosplay. L especially can be easily recreated if you pair loose blue pants with a long-sleeved plain white sweatshirt.
Light Yagami’s attire will only require a little more effort; you just have to find brown pants to pair with the white shirt. Brown pants can easily be found in anybody’s closet. A nice trick would be to pair it up with a red necktie, and you will look exactly like Light Yagami.
Yato (Noragami)
The Yato character is known for his funny personality and complex past. If you are a Noragami fan, Yato is one of the easiest characters to play.
You can easily mimic the Jersey-clad gods with a zipper down the middle. It would take an extra mile on your part to add a tape for a single white stripe down the arm strips.
Now you can add a ragged white scarf for matching purposes, and you are ready to go! If you are unsatisfied with past repetition, just go with the simple black Yakuta costume design.
Saya (Blood +)
If you have been following the anime show Saya (Blood +), the character of Otonashi Saya can be easily cosplayed. One can easily assemble things like a flared mini skirt, a white skirt, and a red bow tie to create his look.
For more details, a sword can also be added. Are you ready to slay some chiropterans? If yes, then start gathering the stuff!
Luffy (One Piece)
One of the easiest cosplay characters is Luffy. You just have to wear a red vest with denim shorts which have some frayed edges. On your feet, you can wear sandals with a straw hat.
Now, you are ready to play Luffy’s character. However, I’d recommend this cosplay only if you’re slimtrim, else your personality will go against the character.
Umaru Doma (Himouto! Umaru-Chan)
You need an instant solution when you do not have time to plan cosplay costumes. For this, we have an idea for you. Umaru Doma can be instantly cosplayed.
Grab Umaru’s orange hamster hood to cover yourself. Do not forget to wear something under it. Wearing a plain white T-shirt would also be a good idea.
Underneath the top attire should be pink shorts. Get a normal orange hoodie and cut the sleeves to sew them in the shape of ears for Umaru’s character.
Misty (Pokemon)
The most nostalgic character from our childhood, Misty, is everyone’s favorite anime girl. Her character is pretty easy to cosplay. Find a yellow crop top and wear it with denim shorts and red converse shoes.
If your hair color is not natural orange, which most of us do not have, we have a solution for you. Just get a hair wig. It all depends on your budget, you can dye your hair with orange color too.
Please do not forget to take a Pokeball with you to finish the look. Don’t try this cosplay if you’re fat, LOL!
Karasuno High School Volleyball Team (Haikyu!)
If you prefer different hair color characters, the characters from the Karasuno High school’s volleyball team are very simple to play.
The easiest way is to visit an activewear store and browse active wear. It has to be black in color and orange ensemble now add numbers in white from your favorite volleyball team member.
Rentaro Satomi (Black Bullet)
Do you have a suit at home? Then, it will be pretty smooth for you to cosplay Rentaro. All you have to do is grab a black suit.
It would be much better if the suit’s lining matched perfectly with your suit’s color. You must also have a dark blue tie and memorize “Rentaro’s’ ‘cool pose of “This is my Gun”.
It would be great if you could spend some money on getting a pair of trademark boots. Button up your jacket immediately with one button in the middle to create a cool look.
Akira Soma (Meganebu!)
Do you have glasses at home? Did you know that glasses can be used for anime cosplay as well? For example, Akira Soma’s character is cosplayed by wearing glasses. You may have dark blue jeans at home or at least dark blue pants in your wardrobe.
Get your hands on a wristband, layer your body with a white shirt and wear a long-sleeve blue t-shirt. Hsi 90’s 90-style sweater, which is tied around the hip area, can be tied for styling purposes.
Team Rocket (Pokémon)
Pokemon fans, do you want to try a villain cosplay? Jessie and James from TeamRocket would be great for cosplay. Their stunning costumes are easy to prepare. This troublesome due can be a rocking choice for cosplaying.
In Spite famous for a negative role, Jessie and James characters still became the most loved anime characters for many cosplay artists. They were one of the major reasons for Pokémon’s major success and legacy.
If you can simply copy their stylish attire and memorize their famous entry dialogues, Bravo! You would already feel like you have reached for the stars.
But do not forget to include Meowth! We have one more idea for you; just prepare the dialogue:” Prepare for trouble and make it double, Jessie, James, together we will attain many heights, Meowth, that’s right!”.
Lucy (Fairy Tail)
Lucy Hertfilia is a girl full of confidence and sex appeal. She is really caring at heart. Her kindness can be recognized right away by watching her at the beginning of the Fairy Tail show. There is nothing much to do when you are cosplaying her!
Lucy wears her hair tied up in a ponytail. Her hair is blonde, so you can wear a wig instead. Gather all your hair and tease them to give them volume.
A white zip-up with top detailstop stitched details with either a hand or a machine with a blue color would look amazing on attire.
The blue pleated skirt is a must-have because Lucy’s costume is mostly white. For buying a skirt, go for an American apparel brand. Buying online would be time-saving while viewing a variety of color shades and lengths. The skirt should be of Faux leather or any leather you want.
Using a thick canvas with pleated leather to make Lucy’s belt and pocket will add to your costume. But our advice would be to buy a generic brown belt and use brown leather to create a pocket.
Yuji and Todo (Jujutsu Kaisen)
This will be a bromance of ages; Yuji and Todo are truly the perfect friends. The first one tries to stay clothed while the other enjoys removing his shirt and clapping his hands.
Let’s talk about Yuji’s outfit; she goes around in a classic school uniform outfit with a red scarf tied around her neck. Todo also wears a uniform, but only sometimes! For two best friends playing Yuji’ and Tod’s cosplay would be as good as Goku and Vegeta.
Sasuke and Naruto (Naruto)
The most unforgettable anime cosplay characters, the ones who are hot favorites, are Sasuke and Naruto. The rivalry between the two is very well-known among the anime community.
If you decide to take on Naruto’s look, you will need the ninja headbands with orange costumes. To be Naruto, you need to have a never-ending will to never give up; in the case of Sasuke, you will definitely need red Sharingan eyes.
Goku and Vegeta (Dragon Ball Z)
Goku and Vegeta are the most favorite cosplay characters of all of us. From Dragon Ball Z to Dragon Ball Super, these two are very noticeable and loved characters throughout the Dragon Ball series.
You can try cosplaying Goku by getting an orange colored T-shirt or an orange or blue jumpsuit. If you can find equipment that can create Saiyan armor, it will be like adding more stars to your cosplay attire.
You have a “Bad Man” Vegeta and the good Saiyan Goku. To become Vegeta, you can try wearing white clothes, which are full body fitted with a Saiyan armor and belt. If you have another Dragon Ball friend, you can try both Vegeta and Goku’s looks together.
Kakegurui Cosplay Idea: Yumeko Jabami
Taking risks may be risky, but are you brave enough to try something new? If you are ready, Yumiko Jabami cosplay would be a great idea. Yumiko is a compulsive, charismatic gambler female. She is someone who can immediately fall under the radar. This fellow enjoys the spotlight wherever she goes.
Catching everyone’s eyes would be easy if you are cosplaying Yumio, aComic-Conon and at theme parties. Her perfect replica would be, wearing a similar uniform like Yumiko with a long hair wig.
Violet Evergaden Cosplay
Cosplaying a powerful female soldier, Violet Evergarden, who left the army after losing both arms, would be tricky. Violet got her arms replaced with prosthetic arms.
As time passed, she became an Auto Memory Doll(Ghostwriter). Violet Evergreen’s costume cosplay is very attractive for those who know little about anime. A masquerade can be worn at cosplay parties to create her look.
If we get down to fine details, her attire can include a wig, violet-red boots, along with other special detailing. Bring Miss Evergreen to life via this cosplay idea.
Ochaco Uraraka (My Hero Academia)
A student from Hero Academy, Ochako Uraraka, is from U.A. High School. She is in the training process to become a pro-hero. Her quirk is “Zero Gravity”.
Her superheroine identity is Gravity. To play Uraraka, who is fun loving and has determined convention, is a great idea. Everybody would love to meet her.
The necessary item for cosplaying yourself into Uraraka’s character attire would be Ochaco’s wig, her uniform, light-colored shirt, and pleated skirt. You must also grab stockings, a red tie, a belt and a blazer to complete her look.
Asuna Yuuki (Sword Art Online)
Sword Art Online became a commercial success and earned 10,000 players logged in the games’ mindframe cyberspace. Watching the anime, you might know you won’t be able to log out anymore. All you can do is keep fighting to get out of the games so that you can return to the real world.
Asuna Yuuki is a strong and attractive female lead who marries the male protagonist, Kazuto Kirigaya, from Sword Art Online. To replicate Asuna, you need a wig, costume and a sword to fight all your opponents at any cosplay event.
Makima (Chainsaw Man)
One of the most popular anime hits of 2022, Makima (Chainsaw Man), can be cosplayed too. Chainsaw Man is from the gory anime category. Denji hunts down the devils by using his chainsaw techniques. Its outlandish story made it a popular cosplay choice between 2022 and 2023.
To play Makima’s cosplay, you will need Chainsaw Man: Black Blazer, red, orange wig, some chains, black dress pants, and a white dress shirt.
Mikasa Ackerman (Attack on Titans)
Mikasa Ackerman is a soldier who has a strong-willed and powerful character. She is the type to lay down her own life to save her loved ones, especially Eren. Her character is very considerate, but she turns into a fierce fighter when she fights against the Titans.
For a beginner cosplayer, replicating Shingeki requires a Kyojin cloak cape, Jacket survey corps and Hookshot costume. You also have to wear shorts and stockings and playing Mikasa would be very easy. Her survey corps sword and maneuver gear items for Mikasa’s cosplay are necessary.
