Pikachu fromPokemon/Zenitsu fromDemon Slayermash-up cosplayer
Due to the pandemic, the last time fans were able to attendAnime Centralwas in 2019, so they were pretty excited for ACEN 2022, which took place May 20-22 at the Hyatt O’Hare and the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. Of course, many came in costume.
Come geek out with us and click through this gallery to see some of the best cosplay at the anime and comic expo.
Darth Vader fromStar Warscosplayer
Moon Knight cosplayer
Bowsette cosplayer
Captain America and Thor cosplayers
Scarlet Witch and Doctor Strange cosplayers
Haku, Chihiro, Soot Sprite, and No-Face fromSpirited Awaycosplayers
Reika fromGantzcosplayer
Captain Lavernius Tucker fromRed vs. Bluebased onHalocosplayer
Mugman and Cuphead fromCupheadcosplayers
Ganyu fromGenshin Impactcosplayer
Doctor Robotnik fromSoniccosplayer
Harley Quinn cosplayer
Rosalina, Peach and Daisy fromMario Tennis Acescosplayers
Spawn cosplayer
Count Dooku fromStar Warscosplayer
Celtic Loki cosplayer
Lum fromUrusei Yatsuracosplayer
Rita fromPower Rangerscosplayer
Jean-Luc Picard fromStar Trekcosplayer
Daisy Mae fromAnimal Crossingcosplayer
Crystal Exarch and Titania fromFinal Fantasy XIVcosplayers
Himiko Toga fromMy Hero Academiacosplayer
Alphamon fromDigimoncosplayer
Cubone fromPokemoncosplayer
Aerith, Cloud, and Tifa fromFinal Fantasy VII Remakecosplayers
Blue Diamond and Blue Pearl fromSteven Universecosplayers
Vi fromLeague of Legendscosplayer
Daft Punk/Squid Gamemash-up cosplayers
Sailor Mooncosplayers
Sheik fromHyrule Warriorscosplayer
Bear and May Queen fromMidsommarcosplayers
Snorlax fromPokemoncosplayer
Goemon and Fox fromPersona 5cosplayers
Lady Dimitrescu fromResident Evil Villagecosplayer
Yoshi cosplayer
Aloy fromHorizon Zero Dawncosplayer
Retsuko fromAggretsukocosplayer
Angewomon fromDigimoncosplayer
Byleth, Edelgard, and Dimitri fromFire Emblem: Three Housescosplayers
Totoro fromMy Neighbor Totorocosplayer
Joker cosplayer
Teletubbiescosplayers
Light Blue Yoshi and Cat Peach fromMario Kartcosplayers
Team Magma Grunt fromPokemoncosplayers
Gandalf the Grey fromThe Hobbitcosplayer
Urianger fromFinal Fantasy XIVcosplayer
Leanne fromFire Emblem: Radiant Dawncosplayer
Fullmetal Alchemistcosplayers
Hatsune Miku and Megurine Luka fromVocaloidcosplayers
Cabbage merchant fromAvatar: The Last Airbendercosplayer
Poison Ivy cosplayer
Entei fromPokemoncosplayer
Scarlet Witch cosplayer
K/DA Ahri fromLeague of Legendscosplayer
Sonic with Super Crown cosplayer
Elias and Chise fromThe Ancient Magus' Bridecosplayers
One Piececosplayers
Shovel Knight cosplayer
InuYashacosplayers
Varre fromElden Ringcosplayer
Ash, Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy fromPokemoncosplayers
Rei Ayanami and Misato Katsuragi fromNeon Genesis Evangelioncosplayers
Endeavor, Hawks, and Best Jeanist fromMy Hero Academiacosplayers
Goblin Slayer cosplayer
Jotaro Kujo fromJoJo’s Bizarre Adventurecosplayer
Pikachu fromDetective Pikachucosplayer
Deedlit fromRecord of Lodoss Warcosplayer
Gilgamesh fromFatecosplayer
White Mage fromFinal Fantasy XIVcosplayer
Zero-One fromKamen Ridercosplayer
Business Lego men cosplayers
Son Goku fromDragon Ballcosplayer
Ranni the Witch fromElden Ringcosplayer
Miqo’te fromFinal Fantasy XIVcosplayer
Azula, Iroh, Zuko, and Ozai fromAvatar: The Last Airbendercosplayers
White Raven fromTeen Titanscosplayer
Wizzrobes fromThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildcosplayers
Hunter Huntercosplayers
Ursula and Vanessa fromLittle Mermaidcosplayers
Piers and Roxie fromPokemoncosplayers
Hiyori, Soba Mask, and Sanji fromOne Piececosplayers
Shinobu, Rengoku, and Tanjiro fromDemon Slayercosplayers
Raven fromTeen Titanscosplayer
Denji fromChainsaw Mancosplayer
Bugs Bunny cosplayer
Venat fromFinal Fantasy XIVcosplayer
Renji fromBleachcosplayer
Kiki fromKiki’s Delivery Servicecosplayer
Vegeta and Bulma fromDragon Ball Zcosplayers
Celty Sturluson fromDurarara!
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Team Skull Grunt fromPokemoncosplayer
Donkey Kong fromDonkey Kong Countrycosplayer
Miia fromMonster Musumecosplayer
Zinogre fromMonster Huntercosplayer
Twice fromMy Hero Academiacosplayer
Hua Cheng and Xie Lian fromHeaven Official’s Blessingcosplayers
Miss Anniversary fromSakizoucosplayer
Sailor Moon cosplayer
Veteran drag performer Oriana Peron, cosplaying as Sailor Moon, hosted a large cosplay drag competition for ACEN fans with guest judges from around the country.
Melee cosplaying as Harley Quinn fromBirds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn
Verna Vendetta cosplaying as Legolas fromThe Lord of the Rings
Malaiya Marvel cosplaying as Robin
Heather & Lace cosplaying as Edna Mode fromThe Incredibles
Lottie a la West cosplaying as Kirari Momobami fromKakegurui
Japanese pop group SG5
Japanese pop group SG5 made their U.S. debut wearingSailor Moon-inspired outfits.
Zero fromMega Man Xcosplayer competing in the annual ACEN Masquerade costume contest
Doctor Strange cosplayer
Jawa fromStar Warscosplayer
DJ Sona fromLeague of Legendscosplayer
Lettie Lutz fromThe Greatest Showmancosplayer
Sakura fromNarutocosplayer
Noelle fromGenshin Impactcosplayer
Ozen and Bondrewd fromMade in Abysscosplayers
Doll fromBlack Butlercosplayer
Belle fromBelle: The Dragon and the Freckled Princesscosplayer
Tsunade fromNarutocosplayer
Ruby Kurosawa fromLove Live Sunshinecosplayer
Brook fromOne Piececosplayer
Yumemi Yumemite fromKakeguruicosplayer
Suki fromAvatar: The Last Airbendercosplayer
Queen of Hearts fromAlice in Wonderlandcosplayer
Muichiro Tokito fromDemon Slayercosplayer
Tenn Kujo fromIdol-list 7cosplayer
Maki Nishikino fromLove Live!cosplayer
Jayce fromLeague of Legendscosplayer
Elisabeth fromTakarazukacosplayer
Loki fromThor: Ragnarokcosplayer
Froslass fromPokemoncosplayer
Sinister Seal Armor fromMonster Huntercosplayer
Sieglinde Sullivan fromBlack Butlercosplayer
YunJin fromGenshin Impactcosplayer
Lethe fromFire Emblemcosplayer
Aymeric fromFinal Fantasy XIVcosplayer
Mizutsune Armor fromMonster Huntercosplayer
Beatrice fromUmineko When They Crycosplayer
Sangonomiya Kokomi fromGenshin Impactcosplayer
Asuka fromEvangelioncosplayer
All Might fromMy Hero Academiacosplayer
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