Take a look at some of the best cosplayers of Tokyo Game Show 2013.
While yesterday’s gallery offered you a glimpse into the game show itself, these pictures from Tokyo Game Show’s open-to-all “public days” are all about the cosplay. Japan is known for having a pretty dedicated cosplay scene, and the best of the best came out to play at TGS. Here’s a gallery of our favorite costumes. It is worth noting that TGS has very strict “prop” rules: no props longer than a certain length are allowed, which is why we are seeing some characters without their iconic weapons.
Let’s kick things off this not-so-dynamic duo.
Prepare for trouble.
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Dragonball‘s popularity refuses to wane in Japan.
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This Link had the full suite, including ocarina!
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Master Chief showing off his guns.
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Not sure who this fabulous knight was, but he sure was fabulous!
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Roshi and Roshi fuse to make, Mega-Pervert!
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The Frieza from before gets in on the fusion action.
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I felt sorry for the poor girl in this costume suffering under the hot Tokyo sun.
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Just as good as Mama!
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Morrigan is always a popular choice at Japanese conventions.
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The trainer from Pokemon Black and White.
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“Faith, right?”
“Wow! You guys actually know who I am?”
Mirror’s Edge is not very popular in Japan…
But Street Fighter certainly is!
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Attack on Titan has become a very popular anime in Japan lately.
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The Dragon’s Crown girls appear, though, not as “well-endowed” as their in-game counterparts.
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This Blanka was my favorite Street Fighter cosplay.
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Sora looks almost naked without his signature keyblade.
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Pyramid Head and his entourage.
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Kid Icarus‘s Pit.
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Some kind of gimp Toad???
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This Eva is a friend of mine! Check out her cosplay website here.
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The best part about cosplaying Ryu is you can take it easy, just sit around and “meditate”, and people think you’re just in-character.
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Indie games like Journey are having a surge in popularity in Japan.
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Not sure who this cardboard robot was, but he was happy to pose for me.
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“Hi Vega. Oh, I mean, uh, Balrog? Can I take your picture?”
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Wookie or Call of Duty soldier in a ghillie suit?
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Hiding in plain sight.
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Separately these costumes aren’t too spectacular, but they make a great group shot.
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Here come the obligatory Final Fantasy shots!
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Can’t rightfully have a cosplay gallery without at least one Cloud.
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There was a time when Naruto characters would make up the bulk of any Japanese con. This time, there was just this lonely little Naruto.
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I have no objection to the new prosecutor in the upcoming Ace Attorney 5.
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Last but certainly not least, it’s Taiko no Tatsujin!
So what do you guys think, who was best in show? Personally, my vote lies with the two Master Roshis!
