The Ultimate Male Anime Cosplay Ranking for Halloween
Halloween is right around the corner, and anime cosplay is one of the biggest ways fans celebrate the spooky season. Japanese anime news site Anime! Anime! conducted a survey asking fans which male anime character they would most love to dress up as for Halloween. The results are officially in, and the top spots are dominated by the “strongest” heroes in anime history!
Top 5 Most Desired Male Character Cosplays
Here are the top male characters Japanese fans are itching to transform into this year:
- #1: Satoru Gojo (Jujutsu Kaisen)
Taking the top spot is none other than the strongest Jujutsu Sorcerer! Fans pointed out that since the famous Shibuya Incident arc takes place on Halloween night in Shibuya, Gojo is the absolute best character to portray. His stylish blindfold, cool dark glasses, and striking white hair give cosplayers great options to switch up their look. - #2: Levi Ackerman (Attack on Titan)
Humanity’s Strongest Soldier secures second place. Sporting the Survey Corps cape and ODM gear is a dream for many fans. Interestingly, Levi received a large number of votes from female fans who noted his shorter stature makes him an easy and stylish choice for crossplay. - #3 (Tie): Naruto Uzumaki (NARUTO)
The iconic orange-clad ninja remains a timeless fan favorite. Many respondents mentioned wanting to pull off a matching couple cosplay with Naruto and Hinata for Halloween photos! - #3 (Tie): Giyu Tomioka (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba)
Tied with Naruto is the Water Hashira. Fans love his distinct dual-patterned haori, Nichirin Sword, and the opportunity to strike cool martial arts stances. - #5: Bo-chan (Crayon Shin-chan)
A fun and unexpected character rounding out the top five, proving that comedy never goes out of style for Halloween!
Why “The Strongest” Characters Rule Halloween
A clear trend from this year’s survey is the overwhelming popularity of characters designated as “the strongest” within their respective universes. Stepping into the shoes of Gojo or Levi allows fans to project ultimate confidence and power while walking the streets in costume.
Which male anime character would you pick for your Halloween cosplay this year? Let us know in the comments below!
Source: Yahoo News Japan