The week is wrapping up, and a curated collection highlights the best recent cosplay moments. The spotlight shines on Cyberpunk 2077 from the first trailer, a magnetic Moxxi from Borderlands, and the enduring Marin Kitagawa.
Ada Wong from Resident Evil 4 by Meiko Inoe
With the Resident Evil 4 remake slated for release next year, cosplayers have naturally gravitated toward Ada in her elegant long evening gown. Meiko Inoe delivers a striking interpretation of this iconic look from the 2005 original. For more Miss Wong cosplay, see the main article dedicated to the character.
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I chose to cosplay Ada on a friend’s suggestion. The remake hadn’t been announced when this look began, but the inspiration came from the original Resident Evil 4 appearance.
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Photographer – Nikita Parkhomenko.
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Marin Kitagawa from Lady Melamori .’s anime series My Dress-Up Darling
Marin continues to ride the wave of contemporary cosplay trends. This time the look is simple yet captivating, realized by Lady Melamori. Rather than opting for a fully closed outfit, the interpretation showcases Marin in a canonical bikini that stays true to her character.
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Melissa Rory from Cyberpunk 2077 by Lada Lumos
In Cyberpunk 2077’s opening trailer, Melissa Rory appears as a character who seemed poised for a major role. While her in-game presence is brief, her impact is memorable, often discussed in conversations about the game’s world. The cosplay of Melissa is by Lada Lumos, and there is a dedicated selection celebrating Cyberpunk 2077 heroines.
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Photographer – Kira Mitenkova.
Kailena from Prince of Persia: Warrior Within by Valeria Chimera
Valeria draws inspiration from classic game imagery. This time the character Kailena, the central villain from Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (2004), is brought to life. The narrative around The Two Thrones reveals how the Empress of the era joins the Prince in Babylon, with hidden canon twists that shaped fan interpretations. The cosplay here captures that enigmatic edge.
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Photographer – (untitled credit).
Cosplay Compilations
- Impressive Judy Alvarez cosplay from Cyberpunk 2077, crafted by talented creators from Russia and beyond
- Elegant A2 cosplay from Nier: Automata by striking performers from Russia
- Noteworthy Elvira cosplay from a diverse group of artists
- Ada Wong cosplay highlighted by Russian artists as a stunning fusion of canonical and fan-inspired design
- Remarkable Black Cat cosplay from a wide circle of cosplayers
- Rain cosplay from the BloodRayne series by renowned artists
- Ardent Catwoman cosplay in leather and allure
- Nier Automata’s 2B cosplay stands out for its bold, expressive interpretation
- Jessica Rabbit cosplay from Who Framed Roger Rabbit, featuring red gowns and glamorous robes
Yennefer from The Witcher 3 by Kristy CHE.
Yennefer’s cosplay surge began with the launch of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and has continued with new photo sets that reinterpret the sorceress. This piece showcases Kristy CHE’s take, while more Witcher-inspired cosplay appears across the collection.
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Photographer – Personal Inspire.
Mad Moxxi from Daria Rooz’s Borderlands series
Moxxi remains the beloved Borderlands heroine within the cosplay community. Despite her secondary role in the games, many cosplayers continually return to her iconic image. Daria Rooz has produced more than a dozen photo sets portraying Moxxi, including a non-canon take that fans embrace as a fan art interpretation.
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Photographer – Kira Mitenkova.
Triss from The Witcher 3 by Zirael
As soon as the second Witcher game was announced, cosplayers embraced the fiery sorceress Triss in an alternate dress with a plunging neckline. This look features in The Witcher 3 as part of a broader expansion of character designs, with plans to revisit classic outfits in future updates. The sense of personal connection to Triss remains strong for many fans, who see pieces of themselves in her fiery personality.
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Inspired by the Witcher’s evolving visuals, the author followed Triss through the third installment, admiring her from a distance while still appreciating Yennefer’s core presence. The goal was to reflect a vivid sorceress voice in fabric and pose, with future plans to explore more outfits from the series. The portrayal aligns closely with the cosplayer’s own identity and interests.
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Photographer – Personal Inspire.
Lina from Dota 2 by Torie
Dota 2 stands as one of the most enduring MOBA releases, evolving from a Warcraft 3 mod into a standalone phenomenon. Torie takes on Lina, a fire-wielding sorceress, to bring this beloved character into a fresh light for fans and photographers alike.
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Photographer – Milligan.
Which image resonated with you the most?
Source: VG Times