HERE ARE 21 COSPLAY IDEAS THAT ARE POPULAR IN 2021

Posted by Roger Senpai | Cosplay Ideas, Female Cosplay, Male Cosplay

It’ s that time again; popular cosplay ideas for this year!

Man, what a year 2020 was. Almost every con was cancelled because of the pandemic…and who knows when they will be back. But in any case, whether we get conventions back this year though, we’ll still be cosplaying at home no matter what!

And with that said, I’m sure you’d like to know what’s going to be popular and trendy in terms of cosplay for 2021. It’s always fun finding the same characters to cosplay as others and not only does it help you socialize with people who are into the same series, it’s also more budgetfriendly for your wallet as well.

In this post, I will discuss popular cosplay ideas for 2021. Here’s how we’ll do this:

Of course, it’s always difficult to predict with absolute certainty what people will be cosplaying as; memes always pop up out of the blue (e.g. Bowsette, Among Us) and various series can end up being popular all of a sudden (e.g. Demon Slayer, She-Ra). With that out of the way, let’s get started!

The definite picks cosplay picks for 2021 that will for sure be popular this year (you guys who follow my IG wanted me to start with the definite ones first, so I’m giving what you want!) My bold predictions that I have a good feeling will become viral and popular Characters or series that MIGHT be popular, but also the chance that they may not And for one character from each series (with a few exceptions), I will list all the materials and accessories you’ll need to make that particular cosplay!

Let’s start with the newest addition to this list that’s fairly obvious at this point.

Genshin Impact has taken over the gaming world by storm; this gacha game has generated nearly $400 million in revenue already. For a game that can be played for free, Genshin Impact has it all; beautiful world landscape (similar to Breath of the Wild), lots of Waifus and Husbandos, addicting gameplay and quite the immersive story and quests.

With so many unique characters to cosplay in this game, you can bet that Genshin Impact will be HUGE for popular cosplay ideas in 2021. It helps that the character designs are so awesome that we’re already seeing a bunch of Genshin Impact cosplays pop up.

Give it a few more months and we’ll get to see some amazing cosplays from this game. If/when we are ever able to have conventions or social gatherings again, Genshin Impact will make for the perfect photoshoot for groups.

What you’ll need to cosplay Amber from Genshin Impact: Red coat, headband, details – you can thrift a cotton or polyester hoodie and alter to fit your body. Cut the shape to be similar to Amber’s M-shaped bangs to get the best effect. Brown wig – One of my favourite wig stores is Wig Supplier and you can find an Amber wig or just a generic brown wig. Belt and gloves – Dollar store gardening section all the way.

Shirt – get a brown shirt and a white hurt and hack them together to make a brown and white shirt! Fabric paint the details. Gold embroidery – You can get puffy paint from your local craft store to achieve a raised effect and use craft foam for the base.

Brown shorts – Thrift store is your best bet to find some class brown shorts. Look in the pants section too and you might be able to find a steal. Thigh-high boots – You need a cheap heel and some thigh-high socks. Cut a hole in the heel of a white thigh high sock and slip the heel though and you’ve got some DIY thigh-high boots. Goggles – Amazon has some dank aviator goggles!

Paimon is either the best travel companion…or emegency food. Cosplayer: mingmihoo.

Where do I even begin? There are so many characters to cosplay in this game that look fabulous and totally fun to cosplay! If you’ve played this game, I’d say you should cosplay your favourite character if you can handle the difficulty. Pretty much every character has lots of specific detailing and embroidery with their clothing. So if you can pull it off yourself, you’re gonna look AMAZING. But with that said, you can always do a casual version. For example, you can cosplay Kaeya and Diluc casually by wearing a blue or red wig and a dress shirt. Most Genshin players would recognize you, as both of those characters are really popular! Other favourites are Amber, Lisa, Sucrose, Fischl, Venti, Mona and Bennett. Definitely the most recognizable would be Paimon, your fairy-sized travel companion/emergency food! If you’re looking to get started on a Genshin Impact cosplay and jump on the hype, check out these costumes on RoleCosplay! This Paimon one is awesome.

Use the code: GEN15 to receive a 15% discount on Genshin Impact cosplays on RoleCosplay!

Left: Keqing Costume. Right: Barbara Costume.

Be on the lookout for newer characters from My Hero Academia such as Camie! Cosplayer: luirae.

Photo taken by wendy.snaps.

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What’s there to be said about My Hero Academia (MHA) that hasn’t been said already?

This top Shonen Anime has been superhot for the past few years and 2021 will be no exception. MHA characters have wonderful designs and the Anime is highly acclaimed. All these things will ensure that MHA characters will remain a popular series to cosplay for a long time.

What you’ll need to cosplay Camie from MHA:

My Hero Academia Boku No Hero Academia Camie Utsushimi Cosplay Costume $136.99

Black bodysuit – A full bodysuit can be purchased online on eBay or at any Halloween/theatre store. Black hat – These kinds of police hats are super easy to find during Halloween season, so go early and stock up! Use a red ribbon (or rope) to add the detail and craft-foam for the emblem. Wig – When you’re saving on the costume, it’s very important to be careful of the details. That’s why I will always recommend Arda Wigs for all my wig needs. Arda’s fibre blends look so realistic and they even have lace fronts!

Cosplayer: Emma Patricia Roberts. Photo taken by Connor Heinzmann. CC BY 2.0.

The nice thing about MHA is that despite having a ton of characters to cosplay, they’re all unique in their own way with their “quirks.” And in terms of cosplay, every character is so coollooking!

The main characters like Deku, Bakugo, All Might, Ochaco and Todoroki will always be a great choice. During season 4 last year, new characters like Camie were highly popular cosplay choices.

Season 5 is coming out in 2021, so be on the lookout for new characters. (NOTE: you can always read the manga to skip ahead, but all I will say is…be ready for a shock).

Since MHA is probably the biggest Shonen Anime right now, online cosplay stores are mass-producing costumes from the series. So it’ll be relatively cheap to buy one off those sites.

You can pick up the basic UA School Uniform for only $40 here! rolecosplay.com

BNHA Tsuyu Asui Cosplay Costumes Students Uniforms

3. LEAGUE OF LEGENDS (OR K/DA on the right TO BE EXACT)

Ever since the first K/DA music video Pop Stars was released, the League of Legends world was never the same. Now you see cosplays Ahri, Akali, Evelynn and Kai’Sa all the time! And that’s definitely not going to change in 2021, especially with the newest KD/A videos More and Baddest. In addition to K/DA, Riot Games continues to release new music videos and skins for other League characters. So not only will this game be relevant into the 2020s, so will the cosplays. What you’ll need to cosplay Evelynn K/DA from League of Legends:

Black Trench Coat – If you’re looking for a closet cosplay, Evelynn might be something you and a few friends could put together by combining your wardrobes. The black trench coat is a closet staple, and if you don’t have one, I guarantee your local Goodwill or Value Village will. Necklace – This necklace charm is super easy to make. All you need to do is loop a length of ribbon into an old earring. You can also find lots of similar charms at the craft store, corner store, or Ardene’s. Earring – Evelynn’s earrings here are just small hoops, which you can find online for about $2 on eBay. These are also in the bargain section at Claire’s or Ardene’s. Belt – A common black belt can be purchased at any corner store. Wig – Evelynn’s cat ear hair is what gives her the iconic look in this K/DA version. I would recommend buying some strong hair spray and set aside an hour or so to twirl the hair in the same way. Glasses – Glasses are a challenge to craft. The best hack for glasses is to find some similar frames and tint the lenses with see-through acrylic sheets such as soft binders, or photography gels. Claws – Honestly, paper is the tried-and-true method for the most comfortable claws. You can also do foam for a longer effect. Paint with silver acrylic or Rub n Buff.

K/DA is obviously the first option. The Pop Stars outfit has been so popular for a while now, so you can definitely snag an outfit for very cheap now, like this Kai’Sa outfit.

If you’re looking for their newer outfits from Baddest or More, you still don’t have to break the bank either. RoleCosplay has an amazing deal for Ahri; only $10 for her Baddest outfit!

By far the K/DA crew is the hottest League cosplays at the moment, but you don’t have to go the mainstream route; there are several champions to choose from.

League has tons of cool-looking characters to cosplay such as Jinx, Ashe and Ezreal. And there are a variety of looks to choose from; either you can cosplay the looks that the characters sported when the game first came out, or you can go for the more recent looks like the Spirit Blossom. LOL Spirit Blossom Ahri Cosplay Costume $69.99