If you’re an anime, manga, #BookTok resident, or a film fan, chances are that your obsession with your favourite character is pretty high (ehem, Gojo).
Somedays you’d genuinely want to shift universes to be with ’em. But, in Dubai’s cosplay culture, some people bring those characters you love to life.
With the Middle East Film Comic-Con just around the corner, everyone’s in a frenzy for some cool ideas and people follow.
Whether you’re searching for Uraraka costume and make-up ideas or the current fan favourite Taro Sakamoto, these girls can do that and so much more.
Below, we’ve rounded up the coolest Dubai cosplayers you need to follow.
@thatanimemom
Why you need to follow: The OG TikTok cosplayer in Dubai is none other than Shaz. Famous for her iconic eclectic fashion sense and, of course, her unmatched cosplaying skills, Shaz has been dominating the scene since 2020. But aside from inspos, you should follow her for her hurmours content.
Follow her here: @thatanimemom
@paris.ae
Why you need to follow: Aside from being an amazing entrepreneur with her own merchandise and an active Twitch streamer, Bambi is an all-around cosplayer who makes sure she gets each part of the character down to the T. From the make-up to the clothes, she’s surely one of the best in Dubai.
Follow her here: @paris.ae
@dreamcherries.cosplay
Why you need to follow: This 22-year-old knows quite a lot about nailing the look. Whether she’s cosplaying My Hero Academia’s Ochaco Uraraka or the infamous One Piece character Zoro, she makes each costume by hand. She’s also a major winner from cosplay competitions around the Middle East.
Follow her here: @dreamcherries.cosplay
@solrixo
Why you need to follow: She’s a gamer, dancer, and a major anime fan? Meet Shiro, the gal who cosplayed the likes of League of Legends characters, such as Jinx (personal favourite), Demon Slayer’s Giyu, and Yshtola from Final Fantasy (she’s a major FF girlie). Oh and aside from being obsessed with anime, she’s also a huge K-pop fan who biases groups like ATEEZ, Stray Kids, TXT and Seventeen.
Follow her here: @solrixo
@bunnygirlzenpai
Why you need to follow: She isn’t just a cosplayer, TikToker, and Twitch streamer; she’s a legend who takes this so seriously that she has talked on the MEFCC about pop culture and how it transcends culture. Major aura points. The best part? She has an amazing sense of āØfashionāØ.
Follow her here: @bunnygirlzenpai
@mossy_cosplays
Why you need to follow: This 18-year-old cosplayer who boasts over 40,000 followers across her social media platforms isn’t just a cosplayer; she also curates special cosplay wigs. From walking the anime catwalk to the most ~kawaii~ dance performances, Mossy is one of the most talented cosplayers in the city.
Follow her here: @mossy_cosplays
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