Summary
- Umineko and Gundam cosplayers impressed with accuracy and detail in their outfits.
- Legend of Zelda cosplayers blended elements from different games for a unique look.
- Creative cosplays from original games like Hoyoverse's Zenless Zone Zero stood out at Anime Los Angeles.
In the second week of this year, Anime Los Angeles took 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 creative cosplayers the convention had to offer. Having its first event in January of 2005 in Van Nuys, California with an attendance of only 616, Anime LA has always been a hotspot for cosplayers and creators all across the country.
The Classics
This Umineko cosplayer 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 ni tells the story of Battler, who encounters a wave of strange deaths when 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 two Gundam cosplayers 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 of child soldiers to fight battles on their behalf via mobile suits, to minimize human casualties and fight intergalactic wars. Spanning across different storylines and continuities, the Gundam franchise lives on to this day since its initial release in 1979.
Inside Anime Expo 2023
Anime Expo made its 31st debut this passed 4th of July weekend, and what better way than to celebrate Independence Day with a touch of Anime galore?
Originality and the Modern Hype
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has its own continuity, but with the inclusion of Wolf Link and Link's outfit from Twilight Princess, it's no surprise why these 3 cosplayers were able to match as well as they did. Here, Link fights bravely against two Yiga clan members, most likely because he stole their bananas.
The Legend of Zelda series 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 its own distinct storyline.
Yahaha we found her! This cosplayer decided to get creative and come up with her own design for the beloved koroks in The Legend of Zelda franchise, more specifically, Breath of the Wild, as she even carried around little korok seeds to 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 Tree might beg to differ.
She's ready for battle! This Anby Demara cosplayer from Hoyoverse's Zenless Zone Zero (also known as ZZZ) takes the center spotlight. Flawless makeup and 3D printed accessories, she looks like she stepped straight out of the game.
Zenless Zone Zero is a free-to-play video game, taking place in a post-apocalyptic world where survivors of humanity fight against other worldly invaders from pocket dimensions called "Hollows".
Cosplay is a beloved hobby which most definitely will not be stopping any time soon. These are but a few talented folks who attended Anime Los Angeles, but if all of them were included, this would go on forever.