4 Awesome Cosplay Themes for Your Next Event Posted Jan 9, 2024
The high-stress nature of the modern world has caused a surge in extracurricular and passion activities. One activity to benefit from this surge in interest is cosplay in all its forms, from video content to photoshoots and conventions/competitions.
If you’ve considered entering a cosplay competition but have no idea what to base your costume on. In that case, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some interesting themes to choose from.
Anime Based Cosplay
When people think of cosplay, anime-related costumes are the first thing that comes to mind. While the costume competition scene isn’t necessarily limited to Japanese media, it is heavily saturated with it. Cosplaying is often viewed as the next natural progression for a devout anime fan.
Furthermore, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of shows to choose from. You could stick with popular picks like Naruto, Chainsaw Man, My Hero Academia, or more niche picks like Guren Lagan.
A samurai-themed anime might catch your eye, inspiring you to wield a katana and swing into action as your favorite show character. While real Katana might be pricy, you could always get a Japanese sword for cosplay.
Super Hero Theme
Western superheroes are just as popular and offer some room for individuality. This might appeal to you more if you grew up on comics from companies like Marvel or DC. Super Heroes are best identified by their outfits, and some heroes challenge cosplayers who prefer custom outfits.
If you aren’t as familiar with comic superheroes, this could be the start of something amazing. While researching for your next costume, you have the chance to immerse yourself in deep, lore-filled media that could give your outfits new meaning.
Popular cosplay events often include a healthy mix of anime and comic book characters. Both mediums usually hold a higher percentage unless it’s a special event for a video game or other media.
If you want to stand out as a superhero, you’ll need to dig deep, but make sure you also have fun.
Video Game Characters
With the shift in the workplace dynamic, people have had more time to consume their favorite video game media. As such, many fun and iconic characters have become very popular.
Gacha game characters are prevalent and see decent representation at cosplay events. But you don’t need to limit yourself to a specific game genre. Instead, start with what you like to play. Surely, one of the games in your library will have a character you’d love to dress as.
If you still haven’t discovered the right outfit idea from your library, you can cast your net wider and use this opportunity to play new games.
Movie and Cinema
Movies aren’t as popular as they used to be, but that doesn’t discredit the quality of characters offered in this medium. Try looking back at a movie you enjoyed, and maybe you’ll find the inspiration you are looking for.
One popular choice for cosplayers is old Westerns. Nothing beats the fun of dressing up as a cowboy. Just be careful to go with a character with unique features that show off your costume. This is an essential tip if you intend to enter a contest.
Conclusion
It’s okay to enter a cosplay contest to win, but try to enjoy the process as well. Your memories of these events will stay with you as time passes and hopefully propel you to newer heights as a cosplayer.
