Title is self explanatory. As a black cosplayer, I’ve experienced some backlash over my choice to sometimes cosplay characters who don’t share my racial background or color. Luckily, seeing other pigmented peeps make some amazing cosplays has helped me truly not give two shits and a sheet of craft foam about small minded morons and their comments. With that in mind, here’s a list of some cool black cosplayers I enjoy following (in no particular order).
Character: Yue
Source Media: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Character: Princess Kida
Source Media: Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Cosplayer: LaydiexSkull
Character: Catain Ameowica
Source Media: Inspired by Marvel’s Captain America
Cosplayer: Kali Neko
Character: Dark Link
Source Media: The Legend of Zelda
Cosplayer: Rumitto
Character: Joseph Joestar
Source Media: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
Cosplayer: Kiss a Frog Cosplay
Character: Sailor Mars
Source Media: Sailor Moon
Cosplayer: Petite Ebby Cosplay
Character: Sailor Tiana
Source Media: Sailor Moon & The Princess and the Frog
Cosplayer: Arisu Cosplay and Photography
Character: Krul Tepes
Source Media: Owari no Seraph
Cosplayer: Wreck It Ronnie
Character: Starfire
Source Media: Teen Titans
Cosplayer: DeLa Doll
Character: Tia Dalma (Calypso)
Source Media: Pirates of the Caribbean
I’ve either directly or indirectly encountered all of these awesome cosplayers online or in person, and on top of making wondeful cosplay, they’re also really cool people! That’s always a bonus in my book. Hope you all enjoyed!
PS. If you thought I wasn’t going to include myself in my own list, you’ve severely underestimated my narcissism :3
~DeLa Doll
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DeLa Doll is a culture writer, cosplayer, and artist based in Florida. She has been writing professionally since 2016, with some of her work being featured on sites like HuffPo and /Film. She is an advocate for meaningful diversity and representation in media, a gamer, a mom, and an avid user of DIY hair dye.
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