See the best cosplayers from One Piece, Barbie, House of the Dragon and more at Anime Central

Top cosplayers from Chicago and beyond gathered at ACen 2024 to showcase their captivating ensembles.

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Perona from 'One Piece', Dante from 'Devil May Cry', Barbie. Photo:

Chris Cosgrove

Fans united at Anime Central for the annual anime and comic expo at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, from May 17-19. Attendees represented their favorite anime, games, TV shows, and more, their excited faces radiating as they conversed, mingled, shopped, enjoyed panels, danced, met their heroes, watched anime, and adorned themselves in expertly crafted cosplays that paid homage to beloved characters.

Join us in celebrating the creativity, excitement, and joy that filled this unforgettable gathering.

Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.

01 of 129

Barbie

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Barbie.

Chris Cosgrove

02 of 129

Kens from 'Barbie'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Ken from 'Barbie'.

Chris Cosgrove

03 of 129

Clicker from 'The Last of Us'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Clicker from 'The Last of Us'.

Chris Cosgrove

04 of 129

The Bride from 'Kill Bill'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
The Bride from 'Kill Bill'.

Chris Cosgrove

05 of 129

Jon Snow from 'Game of Thrones'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Jon Snow from 'Game of Thrones'.

Chris Cosgrove

06 of 129

Daenerys Targaryen from 'Game of Thrones'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Daenerys Targaryen from 'Game of Thrones'.

Chris Cosgrove

07 of 129

Daemon Targaryen from 'House of the Dragon'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Daemon Targaryen from 'House of the Dragon'.

Chris Cosgrove

08 of 129

Drolta Tzuentes from Netflix's 'Castlevania'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Drolta Tzuentes from Netflix's 'Castlevania'.

Chris Cosgrove

09 of 129

Lara Croft from 'Tomb Raider'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Lara Croft from 'Tomb Raider'.

Chris Cosgrove

10 of 129

'Office Space' cosplayers

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
'Office Space' cosplayers.

Chris Cosgrove

11 of 129

Perona from 'One Piece'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Perona from 'One Piece'.

Chris Cosgrove

12 of 129

'One Piece' cosplayers

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
'One Piece' cosplayers.

Chris Cosgrove

13 of 129

Smoker from 'One Piece'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Smoker from 'One Piece'.

Chris Cosgrove

14 of 129

'One Piece' cosplayers

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
'One Piece' cosplayers.

Chris Cosgrove

15 of 129

Roronoa Zoro from 'One Piece'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Roronoa Zoro from 'One Piece'.

Chris Cosgrove

16 of 129

Peter Quill and Gamora from 'Guardians of the Galaxy'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Peter Quill and Gamora from 'Guardians of the Galaxy'.

Chris Cosgrove

17 of 129

Drax the Destroyer from 'Guardians of the Galaxy'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Drax the Destroyer from 'Guardians of the Galaxy'.

Chris Cosgrove

18 of 129

Rogue and Gambit from 'X-Men'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Rogue and Gambit from 'X-Men'.

Chris Cosgrove

19 of 129

Spider-Punk

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Spider-Punk.

Chris Cosgrove

20 of 129

Spider-Rex

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Spider-Rex.

Chris Cosgrove

21 of 129

Ariel from 'The Little Mermaid'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Ariel from 'The Little Mermaid'.

Chris Cosgrove

22 of 129

Bert and Mary Poppins

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Bert and Mary Poppins.

Chris Cosgrove

23 of 129

Willy Wonka

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Willy Wonka.

Chris Cosgrove

24 of 129

Muad'Dib from 'Dune'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Muad'Dib from 'Dune'.

Chris Cosgrove

25 of 129

TARDIS and The Eleventh Doctor from 'Doctor Who'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
TARDIS and The Eleventh Doctor from 'Doctor Who'.

Chris Cosgrove

26 of 129

The Mandalorian

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
The Mandalorian.

Chris Cosgrove

27 of 129

Corrupt Crystal Mandalorians

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Corrupt Crystal Mandalorians.

Chris Cosgrove

28 of 129

Ahsoka Tano from 'Star Wars'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Ahsoka Tano from 'Star Wars'.

Chris Cosgrove

29 of 129

Plo Koon from 'Star Wars'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Plo Koon from 'Star Wars'.

Chris Cosgrove

30 of 129

Eric Draven from 'The Crow'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Eric Draven from 'The Crow'.

Chris Cosgrove

31 of 129

Bobby Hill from 'King of the Hill'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Bobby Hill from 'King of the Hill'.

Chris Cosgrove

32 of 129

Michael Myers from 'Halloween'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Michael Myers from 'Halloween'.

Chris Cosgrove

33 of 129

Homelander from 'The Boys'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Homelander from 'The Boys'.

Chris Cosgrove

34 of 129

Felonious Gru, Victor Perkins and Minions from 'Despicable Me'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Felonious Gru, Victor Perkins and Minions from 'Despicable Me'.

Chris Cosgrove

35 of 129

'Avatar: The Last Airbender' cosplayers

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
'Avatar: The Last Airbender' cosplayers.

Chris Cosgrove

36 of 129

Azula from 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Azula from 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'.

Chris Cosgrove

37 of 129

Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog.

Chris Cosgrove

38 of 129

Kermit the Frog

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Kermit the Frog.

Chris Cosgrove

39 of 129

Cruella, Hades and Ursula

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Cruella, Hades and Ursula.

Chris Cosgrove

40 of 129

Prince Nuada and Princess Nuala from 'Hellboy II: The Golden Army'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Prince Nuada and Princess Nuala from 'Hellboy II: The Golden Army'.

Chris Cosgrove

41 of 129

Espeon and Magikarp from 'Pokemon'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Espeon and Magikarp from 'Pokemon'.

Chris Cosgrove

42 of 129

Vaporeon from 'Pokemon'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Vaporeon from 'Pokemon'.

Chris Cosgrove

43 of 129

Leafeon, Umbreon, Sylveon, Espeon and Glaceon from 'Pokemon'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Leafeon, Umbreon, Sylveon, Espeon and Glaceon from 'Pokemon'.

Chris Cosgrove

44 of 129

Alolan Ninetales and Ninetales from 'Pokemon'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Alolan Ninetales and Ninetales from 'Pokemon'.

Chris Cosgrove

45 of 129

Bellsprout and Bellossom from 'Pokemon'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Bellsprout and Bellossom from 'Pokemon'.

Chris Cosgrove

46 of 129

Gyarados from 'Pokemon'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Gyarados from 'Pokemon'.

Chris Cosgrove

47 of 129

Nate, Pikachu, Red, Ash and Eevee from 'Pokemon'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Nate, Pikachu, Red, Ash and Eevee from 'Pokemon'.

Chris Cosgrove

48 of 129

Champions Steven, Cynthia, Wallace and Lance from 'Pokemon'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Champions Steven, Cynthia, Wallace and Lance from 'Pokemon'.

Chris Cosgrove

49 of 129

Raihan, Bea, Kabu and Klara from 'Pokemon Sword and Shield'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Raihan, Bea, Kabu and Klara from 'Pokemon Sword and Shield'.

Chris Cosgrove

50 of 129

Team Rainbow Rocket Special Ops Officer from 'Pokemon'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Team Rainbow Rocket Special Ops Officer from 'Pokemon'.

Chris Cosgrove

51 of 129

Team Rocket from 'Pokemon'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Team Rocket from 'Pokemon'.

Chris Cosgrove

52 of 129

'Sailor Moon' cosplayers

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
'Sailor Moon' cosplayers.

Chris Cosgrove

53 of 129

Mario and Princess Peach from 'Mario Bros.'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Mario and Princess Peach from 'Mario Bros.'.

Chris Cosgrove

54 of 129

Mario from 'Mario Bros.'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Mario from 'Mario Bros.'.

Chris Cosgrove

55 of 129

Mario from 'Super Mario Sunshine'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Mario from 'Super Mario Sunshine'.

Chris Cosgrove

56 of 129

Bowsette

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Bowsette.

Chris Cosgrove

57 of 129

Mario and Luigi from 'Mario Kart'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Mario and Luigi from 'Mario Kart'.

Chris Cosgrove

58 of 129

Sweet Tooth from 'Twisted Metal'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Sweet Tooth from 'Twisted Metal'.

Chris Cosgrove

59 of 129

Vault Dweller from 'Fallout'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Vault Dweller from 'Fallout'.

Chris Cosgrove

60 of 129

Vault Hunter from 'Fallout 76'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Vault Hunter from 'Fallout 76'.

Chris Cosgrove

61 of 129

Karl Heisenberg from 'Resident Evil Village'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Karl Heisenberg from 'Resident Evil Village'.

Chris Cosgrove

62 of 129

Pyramid Heads from 'Silent Hill'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Pyramid Heads from 'Silent Hill'.

Chris Cosgrove

63 of 129

Pink Pyramid Head

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Pink Pyramid Head.

Chris Cosgrove

64 of 129

Marx from 'Kirby'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Marx from 'Kirby'.

Chris Cosgrove

65 of 129

Dante from 'Devil May Cry'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Dante from 'Devil May Cry'.

Chris Cosgrove

66 of 129

Lamb from 'Cult of the Lamb'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Lamb from 'Cult of the Lamb'.

Chris Cosgrove

67 of 129

Bayonetta

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Bayonetta.

Chris Cosgrove

68 of 129

Terry Bogard from 'The King of Fighters'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Terry Bogard from 'The King of Fighters'.

Chris Cosgrove

69 of 129

Scorpion from 'Mortal Kombat'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Scorpion from 'Mortal Kombat'.

Chris Cosgrove

70 of 129

Amber from 'Genshin Impact'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Amber from 'Genshin Impact'.

Chris Cosgrove

71 of 129

Xayah from 'League of Legends'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Xayah from 'League of Legends'.

Chris Cosgrove

72 of 129

William Afton from 'Five Nights at Freddy's'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
William Afton from 'Five Nights at Freddy's'.

Chris Cosgrove

73 of 129

Midna from 'The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Midna from 'The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'.

Chris Cosgrove

74 of 129

Zelda from 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' and a Hyatt statue cosplayer

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Zelda from 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' and a Hyatt statue cosplayer.

Chris Cosgrove

75 of 129

Beedle and Kass from 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Beedle and Kass from 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom'.

Chris Cosgrove

76 of 129

Kairi and Xehanort from 'Kingdom Hearts'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Kairi and Xehanort from 'Kingdom Hearts'.

Chris Cosgrove

77 of 129

Tidus and Yuna from 'Final Fantasy X'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Tidus and Yuna from 'Final Fantasy X'.

Chris Cosgrove

78 of 129

Yugi Muto from 'Yu-Gi-Oh!'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Yugi Muto from 'Yu-Gi-Oh!'.

Chris Cosgrove

79 of 129

2B from 'NieR:Automata'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
2B from 'NieR:Automata'.

Chris Cosgrove

80 of 129

Mega Man Zero

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Mega Man Zero.

Chris Cosgrove

81 of 129

Lucyna Kushinada from 'Cyberpunk'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Lucyna Kushinada from 'Cyberpunk'.

Chris Cosgrove

82 of 129

Employees from 'Lethal Company'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Employees from 'Lethal Company'.

Chris Cosgrove

83 of 129

'Fall Guys' cosplayers

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
'Fall Guys' cosplayers.

Chris Cosgrove

84 of 129

Totoro from 'My Neighbor Totoro'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Totoro from 'My Neighbor Totoro'.

Chris Cosgrove

85 of 129

Kiki from 'Kiki's Delivery Service'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Kiki from 'Kiki's Delivery Service'.

Chris Cosgrove

86 of 129

Chihiro and Haku from 'Spirited Away'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Chihiro and Haku from 'Spirited Away'.

Chris Cosgrove

87 of 129

San from 'Princess Mononoke'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
San from 'Princess Mononoke'.

Chris Cosgrove

88 of 129

Porco Rosso

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Porco Rosso.

Chris Cosgrove

89 of 129

15th Anniversary Strawberry Hatsune Miku

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
15th Anniversary Strawberry Hatsune Miku.

Chris Cosgrove

90 of 129

Niffty from 'Hazbin Hotel'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Niffty from 'Hazbin Hotel'.

Chris Cosgrove

91 of 129

'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure' cosplayers

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure' cosplayers.

Chris Cosgrove

92 of 129

Wamuu, Iggy and Kars from 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Wamuu, Iggy and Kars from 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'.

Chris Cosgrove

93 of 129

King Dice from 'Cuphead'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
King Dice from 'Cuphead'.

Chris Cosgrove

94 of 129

Panty from 'Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Panty from 'Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt'.

Chris Cosgrove

95 of 129

Ira Wendagoth from 'Critical Role'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Ira Wendagoth from 'Critical Role'.

Chris Cosgrove

96 of 129

Fearne Calloway from 'Critical Role'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Fearne Calloway from 'Critical Role'.

Chris Cosgrove

97 of 129

Guren and Krul from 'Seraph of the End'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Guren and Krul from 'Seraph of the End'.

Chris Cosgrove

98 of 129

Angel Dust from 'Hazbin Hotel'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Angel Dust from 'Hazbin Hotel'.

Chris Cosgrove

99 of 129

Death from 'Soul Eater'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Death from 'Soul Eater'.

Chris Cosgrove

100 of 129

Marceline, Princess Bubblegum and Fionna from 'Adventure Time'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Marceline, Princess Bubblegum and Fionna from 'Adventure Time'.

Chris Cosgrove

101 of 129

Marceline the Vampire Queen from 'Adventure Time'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Marceline the Vampire Queen from 'Adventure Time'.

Chris Cosgrove

102 of 129

Frankie Stein and Deuce Gorgon from 'Monster High'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Frankie Stein and Deuce Gorgon from 'Monster High'.

Chris Cosgrove

103 of 129

Abbey Bominable from 'Monster High'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Abbey Bominable from 'Monster High'.

Chris Cosgrove

104 of 129

Elias Ainsworth from 'Ancient Magus Bride'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Elias Ainsworth from 'Ancient Magus Bride'.

Chris Cosgrove

105 of 129

Nezuko Kamado from 'Demon Slayer'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Nezuko Kamado from 'Demon Slayer'.

Chris Cosgrove

106 of 129

Loid, Bond, Yor and Anya from 'Spy x Family'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Loid, Bond, Yor and Anya from 'Spy x Family'.

Chris Cosgrove

107 of 129

Great Saiyawoman and Great Saiyaman from 'Dragon Ball Z'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Great Saiyawoman and Great Saiyaman from 'Dragon Ball Z'.

Chris Cosgrove

108 of 129

Sam and Firefly from 'Honkai: Star Rail'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Sam and Firefly from 'Honkai: Star Rail'.

Chris Cosgrove

109 of 129

Captain Susumu Kodai from 'Space Battleship Yamato'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Captain Susumu Kodai from 'Space Battleship Yamato'.

Chris Cosgrove

110 of 129

Kuromi from 'My Melody'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Kuromi from 'My Melody'.

Chris Cosgrove

111 of 129

Sesshomaru from 'InuYasha'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Sesshomaru from 'InuYasha'.

Chris Cosgrove

112 of 129

The Marionette from 'Five Nights at Freddy's'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
The Marionette from 'Five Nights at Freddy's'.

Chris Cosgrove

113 of 129

Buttercup, Blossom, Bubbles and HIM from 'The Powerpuff Girls'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Buttercup, Blossom, Bubbles and HIM from 'The Powerpuff Girls'.

Chris Cosgrove

114 of 129

Gaara from 'Naruto'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Gaara from 'Naruto'.

Chris Cosgrove

115 of 129

Nelliel Tu from 'Bleach'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Nelliel Tu from 'Bleach'.

Chris Cosgrove

116 of 129

Reika from 'GANTZ'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Reika from 'GANTZ'.

Chris Cosgrove

117 of 129

Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez from 'Bleach'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez from 'Bleach'.

Chris Cosgrove

118 of 129

Alphonse Elric and Edward Elric from 'Fullmetal Alchemist'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Alphonse Elric and Edward Elric from 'Fullmetal Alchemist'.

Chris Cosgrove

119 of 129

God-ish feat. Hatsune Miku cover art cosplayer

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
God-ish feat. Hatsune Miku cover art cosplayer.

Chris Cosgrove

120 of 129

Denji from 'Chainsaw Man'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Denji from 'Chainsaw Man'.

Chris Cosgrove

121 of 129

Yor Forger from 'Spy x Family'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Yor Forger from 'Spy x Family'.

Chris Cosgrove

122 of 129

Mermaid

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Mermaid.

Chris Cosgrove

123 of 129

Siren from 'Love, Death + Robots'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Siren from 'Love, Death + Robots'.

Chris Cosgrove

124 of 129

Mimikyu from 'Pokemon'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Mimikyu from 'Pokemon'.

Chris Cosgrove

125 of 129

Sherb from 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Sherb from 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons'.

Chris Cosgrove

126 of 129

Princess Zelda from 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Princess Zelda from 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'.

Chris Cosgrove

127 of 129

Sakura Haruno from 'Naruto Shippuden: Dragon Blade Chronicles'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Sakura Haruno from 'Naruto Shippuden: Dragon Blade Chronicles'.

Chris Cosgrove

128 of 129

Talald Hieron from 'Vast Error'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Talald Hieron from 'Vast Error'.

Chris Cosgrove

129 of 129

Aerith Gainsborough from 'Final Fantasy VII'

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2024 held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on May 17-19, photographed exclusively by Chris Cosgrove for Entertainment Weekly.
Aerith Gainsborough from 'Final Fantasy VII'.

Chris Cosgrove

Related Articles