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In the second week of this year,Anime Los Angelestook center stage once again in Long Beach, California. With over 17,000 attendees and counting, there’s no shortage of impressive cosplay to be had.
Whether it’s in the lobby of the convention center, nearby hotels, the exhibit hall, or artist alley, we discovered some of the most talented and creativecosplayersthe convention had to offer. Having its first event in January of 2005 in Van Nuys, California with an attendance of only 616,Anime LAhas always been a hotspot for cosplayers and creators all across the country.
The Classics
ThisUminekocosplayer perfectly embodied the character that is Beatrice. Her wig and gown were both stellar and accurate to the original series, as if she stepped directly out of the visual novel!
Umineko no naka koro nitells the story of Battler, who encounters awave of strange deathswhen he and his extended family have a reunion at his grandfather’s estate. A fabled witch named Beatrice takes center stage and challenges Battler to a game of wits in a never-ending spiral. Meanwhile, he learns of the mystery of Rokkenjima island.
These twoGundamcosplayers nailed the look with Zaku II and Wing Gundam! Hand made by themselves, these two played the part with accuracy and precision.
In the far future, humanity has enlisted the help ofchild soldiers to fight battleson their behalf via mobile suits, to minimize human casualties and fight intergalactic wars. Spanning across different storylines and continuities, theGundamfranchise lives on to this day since its initial release in 1979.
Originality and the Modern Hype
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildhas its own continuity, but with the inclusion of Wolf Link and Link’s outfit fromTwilight Princess, it’s no surprise why these 3 cosplayers were able to match as well as they did. Here,Link fights bravelyagainst two Yiga clan members, most likely because he stole their bananas.
The Legend of Zeldaseries tells the story of a young man chosen by the gods to defend Hyrule from evil. Fun characters and a potential love interest in Princess Zelda, each game has itsown distinct storyline.
Yahaha we found her! This cosplayer decided to get creative and come up with her own design for the beloved koroks inThe Legend of Zeldafranchise, more specifically,Breath of the Wild, as she even carried around littlekorok seedsto give passerbys.
Koroks are cute and mischievous characters who reside in the forests of Hyrule. They don’t make themselves seen to anyone, but they are always up for a game, although their guardian,The Great Deku Treemight beg to differ.
She’s ready for battle! This Anby Demara cosplayer fromHoyoverse’sZenless Zone Zero(also known asZZZ) takes the center spotlight. Flawless makeup and 3D printed accessories, she looks like she stepped straight out of the game.
Zenless Zone Zerois a free-to-play video game, taking place in a post-apocalyptic world wheresurvivors of humanityfight against other worldly invaders from pocket dimensions called “Hollows”.
Cosplay is abeloved hobbywhich most definitely willnotbe stopping any time soon. These are but a few talented folks who attendedAnime Los Angeles, but if all of them were included, this would go on forever.
