Let’s talk about your favorite cosplay character. The cosplay world is filled with a large selection of characters. Dark characters, funny and humorous, sweet, shy, and tough cosplay personalities. There are too many to mention, but if you are a true fan, you indeed have a favorite. Which cosplay characters are the most popular, and why? Find out after you read this article.
What makes cosplay so popular?
Across the globe, cosplay attracts a lot of attention. It gives pleasure, fun, and challenges to people who are imaginative and creative, both as a career and as a hobby. By completing difficult tasks, cosplayers earn rewards and achieve personal goals. Nobuyuki Takahashi coined the term “cosplay” in 1984, and since that time it has grown in popularity among people of all ages.
But what are the reasons that cosplaying is so popular? :
• People can express themselves through cosplay. They can be the artists that they want to be, and step into a creative fantasy world.
• For those who love theater and acting, it’s a great platform to show your professional or novice acting skills.
• Just because it’s so much fun! Cosplay offers acting and playing, depicting behaviors that suit your character’s costume. You can be anyone you want to be, a celebrity or a superhero, and you have endless options to make this fantasy come true.
• The world of cosplay is a huge community. Most people are looking for ways to bring some fun into their lives, besides the daily routines. Cosplay is a great way of expressing yourself, relaxing, and having fun.
Most popular cosplay characters
1. Harley Quinn
Harley Quinn is an amazing character. She took ownership of her own character and proved that she doesn’t need the Joker to have fame. The Harley Quinn character allowed many cosplayers to bring out their wild side and embrace it.
What makes her such a strong and popular character is her funny, bold, resilient, and quirky side.
2. Spiderman
Second place goes to Spiderman, a superhero everyone knows. We’ve all seen the movies and are familiar with the characters. Our cosplay fans loved the new Spiderman movie that came out a few months ago: No Way Home. This is a very dynamic character with plenty of skills and some humor. This superhero fits the bill.
3. Joker
Harley Quin’s partner in crime, the Joker, will be next on the agenda. It is a well-known character who is Batman’s biggest opponent. He can be described as insane, kind of a psychopath, lacks empathy, conscience, and cares nothing about right and wrong. Over the years, the appearance of the Joker changed, which makes him so interesting to cosplay.
4. Batman
The Joker’s greatest nemesis is fourth in line. Batman character is the opposite of the joker. Unlike the joker, he stands for defeating evil. He is one of history’s most famous and iconic superheroes. Most kids grew up with Batman, and they probably still have a Batman cosplay costume in their closet.
5. Harry Potter
One of my favorite characters of all time is Harry Potter. anyone who doesn’t know Harry Potter has probably been living under a rock. He is the main character of many Harry Potter movies. As he works with Hermione and Ron to defeat Voldemort, he is faced with dangerous adventures. This is a very strong character that learns a lot from the other characters. A must-see for anyone who has been living under a rock.
6. Izuku Midoriya (Deku)
The sixth character can be recognized from the manga: My Hero Academia. Deku is the main character and superhero of this series. Deku can be described as a polite, very timid, and reserved boy who doesn’t really know how to express himself. That’s why he sometimes overreacts to abnormal situations.
7. Deadpool
Let’s move on to a very popular and humorous character, Deadpool. In recent years, Deadpool has become wildly popular thanks to the 20th Century Fox movie that brought him to the big screen. He is a fictional anti-hero or super villain. He is referred to as the Merc with a Mouth because he constantly talks and jokes.
8. Wonder Woman
Finally, another woman to add to the list. Wonder Woman remains one of the most influential and inspiring female superheroes of all time. She has a big and strong look and has a great warrior aesthetic. This, combined with a sense of morality and strength, makes her an inspiration to be the best version of yourself.
9. D.Va
Another female character makes it to the list! D.Va, a fictional character from the video game “Overwatch”. She appears as a playable character. She has several skills and abilities, like neutralizing incoming attacks, self-detonating her suit, and dealing with all of her enemies.
10. Doctor Who
And last but not least, Doctor Who. Known from the television program “Doctor Who”. Over the years, there have been over 13 lead actors that played the role of Doctor Who. He can travel through space and time with his companions. He appears as an acerbic, insensitive, and grumpy personage, who is a fatherly figure for most of his companions. With them, he defeats many villains.