New Year Cosplay 2023 Highlights

Before the new year, cosplayers in North America stage festive photo shoots, turning to the looks of their favorite heroines and dressing them in holiday outfits. This article curates the latest cosplays celebrating the New Year 2023, offering a wide view of creative interpretations from fans and photographers alike.

Harley Quinn from Torie’s DC Comics

Most New Year photo sets lean toward fan service, yet this one stands apart. Torie’s image is inspired by official depictions of Miss Quinn from the DC universe. The original image serves as a reference point below. A substantial article about Harley herself is featured elsewhere in this collection.

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Photographer – Milligan.

2B from NieR Automata by Lada Lumos

Lada frequently returns to the heroic android 2B. In December, she dressed this beloved character in a Santa Claus costume. One might wonder whether the androids in NieR Automata, who imitate human traits, also celebrate the New Year.

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Photographer – Diana.

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Black cat from Marvel comics by Alena Sysueva

Alena often revisits feline figures from comics, cartoons, and games. This month she brings a New Year’s version of the talented thief Felicia Hardy. A dedicated article about Alena herself is featured in this collection.

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Photographer – Murzik.

Lara Croft from Anya Ichios’s Tomb Raider series

A few years back, Anya released two photo sets portraying the classic Lara from the 1990s games. This year, she returns to the Tomb Raider role. For those who seek canonical Miss Croft cosplay rather than fan service, this selection is worth a look.

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Harley Quinn from Tniwe’s DC Comics

While Torie pursued canonical portrayals of Harley, Tniwe’s photos cater entirely to fan service. The model’s striking silhouette is showcased boldly in cosplay work. This group is discussed in detail in a separate collection within the series.

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Lina from Dota 2 by Lady Melamori

In Dota 2, Lina is a sorceress who commands fierce flame magic. Here, she is embodied by Lady Melamori, with outfits that push the visual boundaries to emphasize the character’s charisma and power.

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Milina from Envy’s Mortal Kombat X

Is there a festive celebration in Outworld? This question lingers, but Milina marks the New Year in true Mortal Kombat X fashion. The image draws on concept art from the game, though the character’s in-game appearance differs from the cosplay interpretation.

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Lara Croft from Anna Shakhovskaya’s Tomb Raider series

The set presents Lara in a long evening dress, a nod to the Tomb Raider Chronicles era. Anna Shakhovskaya captures a likeness to Angelina Jolie, who played Miss Croft in the first two films. More photos from this set appear in the next weekly feature, and a dedicated article delves into Anna’s work along with a video interview.

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Photographer – Andrey Modey.

Hermione from Alice01’s Harry Potter films

Alice Romanova, known as Alice01, delivers a Hermione cosplay inspired by the famed Harry Potter series. The portrayal remains faithful to the character, presenting her in a strict uniform paired with cozy, thoughtful sleepwear rather than revealing attire.

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Photographer – Scarlet.

Aqua from the anime It’s a Wonderful World! by Zhenya Zhuk

This Wonderful World! (Konosuba) follows a teen named Kazuma Sato who ends up in a game-like alternate world, where he meets Aqua. The cosplay was crafted by Zhenya Zhuk, with more of her work highlighted in a dedicated article about this artist.

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(Source: VG Times)