In December, cosplayers release photo sets dedicated to the New Year and Christmas. So this time, rather than the usual weekly roundup, holiday-themed works appear in the images of Tifa Lockhart, Cammy, Yor Forger and many others. Fans of unusual cosplay will also notice a playful nod to the mother of Uncle Fyodor from Prostokvashino.
Cammy from Street Fighter by Tniwe
Released in June 2023, the sixth installment in the Street Fighter series sparked a surge of cosplay interest in its heroines. Vlada Lutsak, known as Tniwe, takes on the role of Cammy. The portfolio also features Juri Han and Manon from the same game universe.
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2B from NieR Automata by Alena Sysueva
Even though NieR Automata first launched years ago, its characters continue to inspire cosplayers. Alena Sysueva revisits 2B multiple times, including a festive, New Year themed version of the android heroine before the year ends.
Photographer: Ekaterina Murzik.
Bayonetta by Julius
Bayonetta remains a rare sight in cosplay, even after the latest game release at the end of the previous year. Yulia Drovaleva, known as Julius, brings the character to life in a bold, expressive rendition that mirrors Bayonetta’s provocative charm.
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Crystal Maiden from Dota 2 by Torie
Rylai the Crystal Maiden wields ice magic with strategic finesse. Her appearance suits the winter mood, making this cosplay by Torie a perfect New Year snapshot.
Photographer Milligan.
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Yor Forger from the anime series Spy x Family by Roksolana Riedel
In twenty twenty three the anime Spy x Family returned for a second season, and Yor Forger quickly became a top cosplay trend. Roksolana Riedel revisited the character several times, culminating in New Year themed photos.
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Yae Miko from Genshin Impact by Lady Melamori
Genshin Impact fans know Maria Davydova, known as Lady Melamori, portraying Yae Miko, a priestess of Narukami Shrine who channels electrical energy in battles. Her New Year appearance adds a festive edge to the character’s canonical elegance.
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Mei Mei from the anime series Jujutsu Kaisen by Zhanna Rudakova
Jujutsu Kaisen enjoys broad popularity among anime enthusiasts, yet its heroines remain uncommon in cosplay. Zhanna Rudakova chose to celebrate the New Year with a festive take on the sorceress Mei Mei.
Photographer credits available in the gallery.
Jasmine from Aladdin by Anna Shakhovskaya
In the climactic moment of the classic tale, Jasmine is seen in a vivid red dress. That iconic image inspired Anna Shakhovskaya to create a New Year cosplay, followed by a blue outfit interpretation the previous year.
Photographer Alena Mogan.
Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy 7 by Hologana
The remake of Final Fantasy 7 was split into three parts, with the second installment foreseen for a 2024 release. Hologana’s cosplay captures Tifa, one of the central characters, in a look that nods to both the original and the modern remaster.
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Ada Wong from Resident Evil 4 by Sai Westwood
The 2023 remake of Resident Evil 4 revived interest in Ada Wong. Sai Westwood presents a New Year take on the femme fatale, choosing an elegant evening dress reminiscent of the original release from 2005.
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Photographer credits listed in the gallery.
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Uncle Fyodor’s mother from the cartoon Three from Prostokvashino by Valeria Khimera
The lineup closes with a truly unique image. Valeria Khimera presents Uncle Fyodor’s mother, a character from the beloved Prostokvashino stories. The memes that reference the stories live on, and this cosplay art nods to a classic in a playful way as the image draws inspiration from Sveta Shubina’s provocative art.
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With this, the year’s festive collection concludes. The next cosplay showcase arrives next year. Happy holidays to all, and may your celebrations be bright.
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