Top 10 Humanized/Gijinka Cosplays
June 12, 2015Anthropomorphized, gijinka, humanoid; whatever you want to call it, it’s awesome. Cosplayers take a non-human character – animals, vehicles, even objects – and give them a unique human form. The designs vary from simple to complex but are always incredibly creative and exciting to see. Here are 10 of our favourites for you to enjoy!
If you see some that you like, be sure to check out the artists and photographers to follow more of their work. If you recognize a cosplayer or photo that we haven’t identified, please let us know so we can give proper credit.
Yakul (from Princess Mononoke) by Tesla Cosplay
Photography by Jason DeSomer Photography
Scizor (from Pokemon) by The Sisu Squid Cosplay
Photography by XGeek/Nude Carbon Studios
Smaug (from The Hobbit) by Dynasty Et Babou Cosplay
Photography by Carine.H Photographie
The Impala (from Supernatural) by sherlockandmoriar-tea
Photography by Rebekah Bronwen Photography
Raava (from The Legend of Korra)by Adurnah
Based on art by iahfy
Photography by Alessandro Casini Photography
Red XIII (from Final Fantasy) by Ulfgar Props
Photography by Tom Good
Nala by Lisa Lou Who
Simba by Kohalu
Scar by Kelton
Pumba by Garp Stavo Sauce Cosplay
Timon by Yuks General
Photography by Martin Wong
Mushu (from Mulan) by Wickedy1988
Photography by Aehh
Rocket Raccoon by The Stylish Geek
Photography by Eurobeat Kasumi Photography
The Ravaa shot reminds me of an Avatar shoot in Hawaii two years ago.
Elendriel (www.facebook.com/ElendrielA) played Wan, Azentrefle (azentrefle.tumblr.com) played Ravaa, and Cobesplay (https://www.facebook.com/cobesplay) played Vatuu. Emi Smile (www.facebook.com/emismile45) was the photographer.
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