Cosplay, short for "costume roleplay", is an activity in which participants wear costumes and accessories to represent a specific character or idea from a work of fiction.
Notable cosplayers
Name ImageKnown forCountry † Science-fiction author, magazine editor, and cosplayer known for his "futuristicostume". United States Singer, model, and cosplayer.Japan Thai idol, cosplayer, and member of BNK48. Thailand Ayasa Violinist known for covering songs while wearing cosplay. Japan AzzyLand Canadian YouTuber focusing on gaming and cosplay-related content. Canada Professional wrestler known for wrestling while wearing cosplay. United States bbno$ Rapper, singer, and songwriter also known for cosplay. Canada Glamour model known for cosplaying as Frost from Mortal Kombat. CanadaEduvas, Ronjay. (February 29, 2012). "Marie-Claude Bourbonnais ", FHM. Retrieved October 3, 2013. Actress, gamer, and cosplayer. United States Professional wrestler. United States Internet personality. United States Professional impressionist known for cosplaying as Peter Pan. United States YouTuber and Twitch streamer that makes content about fashion, makeup, and cosplay. United States Model and TV personality; first winner of the America's Next Top Model. United States Net idol and model known for cosplaying as anime characters, first appearing as Sailor Moon. ItalySolano, Carlos. (April 19, 2009). "La Modelo Con Ojos De Muñeca Hentai (Spanish)", El Tiempo. Retrieved October 3, 2013. YouTuber and pornographic model known for erotic cosplay. South Africa Cosplayer, model, and actress. United States Twitch streamer and cosplayer. United States Cosplayer, voice actress, and former idol. Japan F1NN5TER Online streamer and YouTuber known for cross-dressing. United Kingdom Instagram model known for Cosplaying as Elsa from Frozen. United States Cosplay artist known for highlighting the weapons and armors of The Elder Scrolls Online. SwitzerlandMarlon Rusch (April 18, 2015). "A portrait about Swiss propmaker Folkenstal". Schweiz am Sonntag Sweetie Fox Pornographic film actress, model, and cosplayer; won a Pornhub Award for "Favorite Cosplayer". Russia Ari Gameplays Internet celebrity, streamer, YouTuber, TikToker, model, and cosplayer. Mexico Katie George American cosplayer. United States Model, artist, singer, and recording artist. Award winning cosplayer, known for playing various characters. PhilippinesBoon, Rachael. (November 16, 2010). "Men want to marry her". The Straits Times. pC19. Gibi ASMR ASMR performer, YouTuber, Twitch streamer, and cosplayer. United States Author, YouTuber, and cosplayer. United Kingdom Teacher, activist, and politician known for participating in the 2019 Chilean protests while cosplaying as Pikachu. Chile GypsyCrusader White supremacist known for live streaming while wearing cosplay of characters such as the Joker. United States Professional gamer, Twitch streamer, broadcast analyst for IGN, and internet personality. United States Model and costume designer, featured on SyFy channel's Heroes of Cosplay and the TBS reality show King of the Nerds. United StatesMiddleton, Diana. (October 20, 2008). "The first-ever EXP Con drew devoted, costumed fans ". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved October 4, 2013.Eves, Josué. (March 23, 2012). "Anuncian 'COMCOM!! 2012' ", El Sol de Tijuana, Organizacion Editorial Mexicana. Retrieved October 4, 2013. Professional wrestler, gravure idol, and actress known for cosplay. Japan Professional mixed martial artist who has appeared in cosplay before fights. United States Singer, actress, and cosplayer. Hong Kong Retired professional wrestler, boxer, actress, and model. United States Model, actress and cosplayer. United States Kayane Esports player and journalist. France Keekihime Livestreamer, YouTuber, singer, and cosplayer. Austria Hideaki Kobayashi Cosplayer known for cross-dressing in a Japanese schoolgirl uniform Japan Feminist literary critic and cosplayer. Japan Cosplayer, model, costumer, artist, Internet personality. United States Cosplayer, specialty costume maker, main cast member of Syfy series Heroes of Cosplay. United States WWE wrestler known for dressing up as pop culture characters. United StatesWilson, Ben. (November 1, 2011). "WWE Diva’s Mortal Kombat kosplay ", PlayStation Official Magazine, UK. Retrieved October 3, 2013. Cosplayer; appeared on Heroes of Cosplay. United States La Libertad Avanza politician, conspiracy theorist, cosplayer, and makeup artist. Argentina Liyuu Singer and cosplayer. China Cosplayer, model, and fashion designer based in Jakarta. Indonesia Cosplayer and creative professional in the video game industry. United States Drag queen and cosplayer. United States Computer programmer and system administrator known as "Tron Guy" for his electroluminescent Tron costume. United StatesJames, Andrea. (December 18, 2010). "TRON Guy on open source, DIY ethos, & plans for a suit sequel ". Boing Boing. Retrieved October 3, 2013. † Real-life superhero, Marine, stuntman, and cosplayer known for attempting to raid the Bohemian Grove while dressed as a superhero. United States Megami Drag queen and cosplayer known for competing on RuPaul's Drag Race. United States President of Argentina, also known for appearing at comic conventions cosplaying as a superhero persona called "General AnCap". Argentina Voice actor and cosplayer. Japan Professional cosplayer, actress, model, and licensed practical nurse. Japan †Morojo American costume designer, science fiction fan and fanzine publisher who in 1939 created the first costumes worn at a science fiction convention, worn by her and Forrest J Ackerman. United States American actress, model, television personality, and author. United States Kickboxer and martial artist. JapanManich, Neil. (December 30, 2010). "Dynamite Primer: Shinya Aoki vs Yuichiro Nagashima". Head Kick Legend. Archived from the original on January 26, 2012. Tarento, singer, actress, YouTuber, and cosplayer. Japan Neekolul Twitch streamer and YouTuber. United States Promotional model and cosplayer, known for cosplaying as Juliet Starling from the video game Lollipop Chainsaw. United States Democratic Progressive Party politician and cosplayer. Taiwan Voice actress and cosplayer. United States Professional wrestler. Canada TikTok personality. United States Reona J-pop and anison singer. Japan Actress and television producer. Canada Singer and actress; winner of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4. PhilippinesJarloc, Glaiza. (July 8, 2012). "Myrtle Sarrosa wins PBB Teen Edition 4 ". SunStar. Retrieved October 3, 2013. Special effects artist, television personality, and cosplayer. United States Actress and video jockey. South Korea Former AV idol. Japan Professional wrestler, martial artist, model, and actress. Japan Model, actress, and scream queen. First winner of the Masquerade Ball at San Diego Comic-Con. United States Thai cosplayer and social media personality. Thailand American cartoonist known for cosplaying as his character, "Sikh Captain America". United States Internet celebrity, YouTuber, pornographic model, and cosplayer. United States English glamour model, writer and pornographic actress. United Kingdom Internet personality and video game journalist. United States Model and actress. Italy Professional wrestler. United States Actress and model who provided the likeness for Jill Valentine in a number of Resident Evil video games. Canada Yaorenmao Singer and dancer that posts videos on Bilibili and YouTube. China † indicates that the person is deceased.
See also List of real-life superheroes
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