The Ultimate Halloween Cosplay Wishlist
With Halloween right around the corner and massive cosplay gatherings on the horizon, Japanese anime news portal Anime! Anime! conducted a fan poll asking: “Which female anime character would you like to cosplay as for Halloween?”
From brilliant scientists to legendary ninja heroines, here are the top choices selected by Japanese fans!
#1. Ai Haibara (Detective Conan)
Taking the crown with approximately 11% of the votes is the cool and brilliant scientist, Ai Haibara, from Detective Conan. Fans pointed out that beyond her iconic lab coat, her mysterious charm and sharp intellect make her a perfect candidate for a witch costume transformation!
#2. Hinata Hyuga (Naruto)
Securing second place with around 9% of the votes is the beloved kunoichi from the Hyuga clan, Hinata Hyuga. Many respondents specifically expressed a dream to cosplay her elegant, 19-year-old look from THE LAST -NARUTO THE MOVIE-, praising her graceful demeanor and character growth.
#3. Maomao (The Apothecary Diaries)
In third place is Maomao, the quirky protagonist solving mysteries in the inner court. Fans noted that her poison-testing habits align ridiculously well with the spooky Halloween vibe, and her traditional Chinese-style outfit is both gorgeous and comfortable to wear.
Top Female Anime Characters for Halloween Cosplay
Here is the breakdown of the top rankings from the survey:
- 1st Place: Ai Haibara (Detective Conan)
- 2nd Place: Hinata Hyuga (NARUTO)
- 3rd Place: Maomao (The Apothecary Diaries)
- 4th Place: Cure Arcana Shadow (Detective Pretty Cure!)
- 5th Place (Tie): Fate Testarossa (Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha)
- 5th Place (Tie): Ran Mouri (Detective Conan)
- 7th Place (Tie): Nezuko Kamado (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba)
- 7th Place (Tie): Corrin / Kamui (Fire Emblem Fates)
- 7th Place (Tie): Mami Tomoe (Puella Magi Madoka Magica)
- 7th Place (Tie): Hatsuzuki (Kantai Collection)
- 7th Place (Tie): Magia Baiser (Gushing over Magical Girls)
Which anime heroine would you want to cosplay for Halloween this year? Let us know your favorites in the comments below!
Source: Yahoo News Japan