List of cosplayers

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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

† Denotes the person is deceased

NameImageKnown forCountryRefs.
Forrest J Ackerman Forrest Ackerman (1965).jpg Science-fiction author, magazine editor, and cosplayer known for his "futuristicostume".United States [1]
Akari Akase Singer, model, and cosplayer.Japan [2]
Cherprang Areekul Cherprang BNK48.jpg Thai idol, cosplayer, and member of BNK48.Thailand [3]
Ayasa Violinist known for covering songs while wearing cosplay.Japan [4]
AzzyLand Canadian YouTuber focusing on gaming and cosplay-related content.Canada [5]
Leva Bates Leva Bates Nov14.jpg Professional wrestler known for wrestling while wearing cosplay.United States [6]
Marie-Claude Bourbonnais Marie-Claude Bourbonnais.jpg Glamour model known for cosplaying as Frost from Mortal Kombat .Canada [7] [8]
Mica Burton RTX 2016 - Mica Burton (28144027606) (cropped).jpg Actress, gamer, and cosplayer.United States [9]
Riki LeCotey Riddle as Dr Mrs The Monarch (9333201495).jpg Cosplayer, specialty costume maker, main cast member of Syfy series Heroes of Cosplay .United States [10]
Holly Conrad 10.12.12HollyConradByLuigiNovi1.jpg Internet personality.United States [11]
Randy Constan Professional impressionist known for cosplaying as Peter Pan.United States [12]
Eugenia Cooney Eugenia Cooney.jpg YouTuber and Twitch streamer that makes content about fashion, makeup, and cosplay.United States [13]
Adrianne Curry Adrianne Curry 2009.jpg Model and TV personality; first winner of the America's Next Top Model .United States [14]
Francesca Dani Francesca dani bogota.jpg Net idol and model known for cosplaying as anime characters, first appearing as Sailor Moon.Italy [15]
Belle Delphine Belle Delphine - 2020-b (cropped).png YouTuber and pornographic model known for erotic cosplay.South Africa [16]
Chloe Dykstra Chloe Dykstra by Gage Skidmore.jpg Cosplayer, model, and actress.United States [17]
Emiru Emiru at Knut's Dinner.jpg Twitch streamer and cosplayer.United States [18]
Enako Cosplay of Hatsune Miku by Enako with heart hand gesture 20130201.jpg Cosplayer, voice actress, and former idol.Japan [19] [20]
Anna Faith Instagram model known for Cosplaying as Elsa from Frozen .United States [21] [22]
Folkenstal Folkenstal.png Cosplay artist known for highlighting the weapons and armors of The Elder Scrolls Online.Switzerland [23]
Sweetie Fox Pornographic film actress, model, and cosplayer; won a Pornhub Award for "Favorite Cosplayer".Russia [24]
Ari Gameplays Ari Gameplays con el Escorpion al Volante.jpg Internet celebrity, streamer, YouTuber, TikToker, model, and cosplayer.Mexico [25]
Katie George American cosplayer.United States [26]
Alodia Gosiengfiao MGCCon 2012 - Alodia Gosiengfiao 3.jpg Model, artist, singer, and recording artist. Award winning cosplayer, known for playing various characters.Philippines [27]
GypsyCrusader Paul Miller Mugshot (March 2021).jpg White supremacist known for live streaming while wearing cosplay of characters such as the Joker.United States [28]
Kat Gunn Mystik at 2007 CGS.jpg Professional gamer, Twitch streamer, broadcast analyst for IGN, and internet personality.United States [29]
Yaya Han NYCC 2010 - Ame-Comi Wonder Woman (5076160319).jpg Model and costume designer, featured on SyFy channel's Heroes of Cosplay and the TBS reality show King of the Nerds .United States [30] [31]
Moeka Haruhi S haruhimoeka173.jpg Professional wrestler, gravure idol, and actress known for cosplay.Japan [32]
Angela Hill Angela Hill victorious at Friday Night Fights.jpg Professional mixed martial artist who has appeared in cosplay before fights.United States [33]
Sica Ho Sica Ho 20240410.jpg Singer, actress, and cosplayer.Hong Kong [34]
April Hunter April Hunter dog.JPG Retired professional wrestler, boxer, actress, and model.United States [35]
Liz Katz Model, actress and cosplayer.United States [36]
Kayane Kayane - Monaco Anime Game Show - P1560594.jpg Esports player and journalist.France [37]
Keekihime Comic Market 95 Day 1 Cosplayers (46157294534).jpg Livestreamer, YouTuber, singer, and cosplayer.Austria [38] [39]
Mari Kotani Mari Kotani at the Hugo Awards Ceremony 2017 at Worldcon in Helsinki.jpg Feminist literary critic and cosplayer.Japan [40] [41]
Linda Le Cosplay Shoot BTS 2.jpg Cosplayer, model, costumer, artist, Internet personality.United States [42]
AJ Lee AJ Lee WM Axxess 2014.jpg WWE wrestler known for dressing up as pop culture characters.United States [43]
Monika Lee Monika Lee at Dragon Con 20130831.jpg Cosplayer; appeared on Heroes of Cosplay.United States [44]
Lilia Lemoine Lilia Lemoine HCDN.png La Libertad Avanza politician, conspiracy theorist, cosplayer, and makeup artist.Argentina [45]
Liyuu Singer and cosplayer.China [46]
Putri Nony Lovyta DVD3912.jpg Cosplayer, model, and fashion designer based in Jakarta.Indonesia [47] [48] [49] [50] [51]
Meagan Marie Meagan Marie Los Angeles Convention Center.jpg Cosplayer and creative professional in the video game industry.United States [52] [53] [54]
Dax Martin Cosplay of Sailor Mars, Flame Con 2016 (29142060525) (cropped).jpg Drag queen and cosplayer.United States [55]
Jay Maynard Tronguy.jpg Computer programmer and system administrator known as "Tron Guy" for his electroluminescent Tron costume.United States [56]
Richard McCaslin Real-life superhero, Marine, stuntman, and cosplayer known for attempting to raid the Bohemian Grove while dressed as a superhero.United States [57]
Megami DragCon2024 @DVSROSS (142) Megami (cropped).jpg Drag queen and cosplayer known for competing on RuPaul's Drag Race.United States [58]
Javier Milei Retrato oficial del Presidente Javier (cropped).jpeg President of Argentina, also known for appearing at comic conventions cosplaying as a superhero persona called "General AnCap".Argentina [59]
Hiromu Mineta Voice actor and cosplayer.Japan [60]
Nashiko Momotsuki Ready Player One Japan Premiere Red Carpet Momotsuki Nashiko (41604487721).jpg Professional cosplayer, actress, model, and licensed practical nurse.Japan [61]
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 [62] [63] [64]
Olivia Munn Olivia Munn Leia.jpg American actress, model, television personality, and author.United States [65] [66]
Yuichiro Nagashima Kickboxer and martial artist.Japan [67]
Shoko Nakagawa Rogue One- A Star Wars Story Japan Premiere Red Carpet- Nakagawa Shoko (35629525582).jpg Tarento, singer, actress, YouTuber, and cosplayer.Japan [68]
Neekolul Twitch streamer and YouTuber.United States [69]
Jessica Nigri Jessica Nigri as Lollipop Chainsaw at E3 20120606a.jpg Promotional model and cosplayer, known for cosplaying as Juliet Starling from the video game Lollipop Chainsaw .United States [70] [71]
Lai Pin-yu Lai Pin-yu 20230530.jpg Democratic Progressive Party politician and cosplayer.Taiwan [72] [73]
Brittany Lauda Voice actress and cosplayer.United States [74] [75]
Kenny Omega All Elite Wrestling Executive Vice President - Kenny Omega (headshot).jpg Professional wrestler.Canada [76] [77]
Bella Poarch Bella Poarch smiling.jpg TikTok personality.United States [78] [79]
Reona J-pop and anison singer.Japan [80]
Stacey Roy Stacey Roy at SDCC (cropped).jpg Actress and television producer.Canada [81]
Myrtle Sarrosa Singer and actress; winner of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4.Philippines [82]
Seo Yu-ri 18th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival - MC Seo Yuri.jpg Actress and video jockey.South Korea [83]
Kaho Shibuya Kaho Shibuya at AVN Awards 2016 (26606433851).jpg Former AV idol.Japan [84]
Hikaru Shida Hikaru Shida, July 2022 (headshot).jpg Professional wrestler, martial artist, model, and actress.Japan [85]
Brinke Stevens Brinke stevens in 2005.JPG Model, actress, and scream queen. First winner of the Masquerade Ball at San Diego Comic-Con.United States [86] [87]
Anucha Saengchart Lowcost Cosplay Naruto.png Thai cosplayer and social media personality.Thailand [88]
Vishavjit Singh Vishavjit Singh July 2024.png American cartoonist known for cosplaying as his character, "Sikh Captain America".United States [89]
Kaitlyn Siragusa Amouranth (2021).png Internet celebrity, YouTuber, pornographic model, and cosplayer.United States [90]
Tanya Tate Tanya Tate - Invisible Woman.jpg English glamour model, writer and pornographic actress.United Kingdom [91]
Meg Turney Fan Expo 2015 - Velvet (21776644281).jpg Internet personality and video game journalist.United States [92]
Yuriko Tiger Yuriko Tiger as Junko Enoshima at Etna Comics 20140606.jpg Model and actress.Italy [93]
Zelina Vega Zelina Vega 2018-04-07 20-50-02 ILCE-6500 DSC06809 (cropped).jpg Professional wrestler.United States [94] [95] [96]
Julia Voth Julia Voth as Jill Valentine crop.jpg Actress and model who provided the likeness for Jill Valentine in a number of Resident Evil video games.Canada [97]
Yaorenmao Singer and dancer that posts videos on Bilibili and YouTube.China [98] [99]

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Putri Nony Lovyta</span> Indonesian cosplayer and model

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Yuriko Tiger

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nashiko Momotsuki</span> Japanese model

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Keekihime</span> Austrian streamer and singer

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