Which Anime Character Should You Cosplay?

By: Talin Vartanian
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which Anime Character Should You Cosplay?
Image: Fuji TV

About This Quiz

Ever heard of wildly popular shows like "Pokemon," "Naruto" and "Dragon Ball Z?" If so, then you're probably familiar with the cultural impact of such anime shows. Some people like to collect all of the merchandise from their favorite anime series, while others aspire to be like their favorite heroes one day. But for others, there exists a special category that involves dressing up as a certain type of anime character.

This is known as cosplay, and it's a popular part of conventions and anime contests. While some cosplayers definitely go all out with their costumes, others like to incorporate small elements into their everyday wardrobe. Now, we're not saying that you should walk around with a "Death Note" or a sword from "Bleach," but something like a green "Attack on Titan" cape or Monkey D. Luffy's hat would do the trick! But why do people go out of their way to assemble such an elaborate costume anyway? Well, the answer varies, but many people grew up watching anime shows. They may also feel a connection and bond to their favorite characters. 

But let's be real here: it's just so much fun to become someone else for a day. So in this fun anime quiz, you'll get your chance to dress up as an iconic character!

Female Superhero cosplay
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Would you rather dress up as a villain or a hero?
Ideally, a character who has both of these qualities.
Villains are always more fun.
I'm not sure yet.
Hero, of course!

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Hypnotic
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What kind of superpower would you want to have in an anime world?
The power of geass
The power of death
I don't need powers; I have the "heart of the cards!"
The power of alchemy

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Fullmetal Alchemist - Edward Elric
JNN (MBS, TBS)
Which of these characters would you pick to be your sidekick?
C.C.
Light Yagami
Joey Wheeler
Edward Elric

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SAO Asuna's costumes
Wiki Commons by Solomon203
If you were going to enter a cosplay contest, what category would you want to win in?
Most original
Best overall
Most adorable
Best design

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Woman with pink hair
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How would you describe your core personality traits?
Intelligent and confident
Mysterious and funny
Strong and determined
Kind and selfless

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Eye
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Are you interested in any colored contacts for your outfit?
Violet contacts sound nice.
I'm interested in glowy red contacts.
Nah, I'm good.
Yes, I want gold contacts.

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Fullmetal Alchemist - Resembool
JNN (MBS, TBS)
As an anime character, where would your place of origin be?
Area 11
The Shinigami Realm
I don't know; that's why I'm on this quest.
Resembool

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Woman with spiked hair
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What type of cosplay haircut or hairstyle would you rock?
Pixie haircut
Dark and spiky hairstyle
Colorful and spiky hairstyle
No hair

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards
TV Asahi
As an anime character, where are your superpowers stored?
In my left eye
In my Death Note
In my Millennium Puzzle
In my mind, spirit and hands

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Manga girl
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Do you plan on creating your own cosplay outfit yourself?
Heck no, I'll just buy an outfit.
Yes, but it's not going to be easy.
Nope, I'll just use the clothes in my closet.
Of course; that's where the fun is at!

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Beautiful young woman with pink hair and elf ears
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If you were an anime character, would you hide your true identity from your friends and family?
Yes, but it's for the best.
Nope, I'm not afraid of who I really am.
I don't even know my true identity.
I guess it would depend on the person.

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Young woman looking over the top of a book
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Which of these quotes would you probably recite in the anime world?
"To defeat evil, I must become a greater evil."
"The human world is a boring place with boring people doing boring things."
"If you can’t understand the darkness in your opponent’s heart, you will never comprehend the pain and suffering of others."
"Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return."

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Young woman costume makeup
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What is something that scares you about participating in cosplay?
The annoying people at the conventions
Nothing! Nothing scares me at all.
How much everything is going to cost
How hot and sweaty the outfit is going to be

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Medieval lifestyle
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Which of these components would really make a cosplay outfit stand out?
Cape
Wings
Long chain necklace
Metal armor

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One Piece - Zoro
FNS (Fuji TV)
Is your favorite anime character more of a leader or a follower?
Oh, trust me, they're a leader.
Definitely a follower
Well, they're the leader of the social circle.
They're a bit of both.

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Fate Apocrypha
Tokyo MX, BS11, GTV, GYT, MBS
Would you describe your favorite anime character as a great fighter?
Not in the physical sense; they're more strategic with fighting.
Nope, they'd rather watch a fight.
They don't believe in fighting.
Of course! They excel at fighting.

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Contrasting height of young couple
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How would you describe your height?
Average
Super tall
Short
Tall, but not too tall

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Female Archer
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Overall, you want your costume to convey a sense of ...?
Power
Darkness
Coolness
Strength

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The thoughtful girl
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If you were an anime character, what would you daydream about?
Bringing peace to the world
Apples. Trust me, they're so good.
Finding out who I really am
Getting my old body back

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Woman hand holding name tag
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In a perfect world, you would want to change your name to ...?
Lulu
Hey, wait, I like my name!
Nameless pharaoh
Armor boy

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Playing chess
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If someone challenged you to a game of chess, would you be able to defeat them?
Easy, I'm a master of chess.
Huh? What's that?
Nah, I'm not that great at chess.
I guess we'll find out soon!

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Man in casual wear
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What's your sense of style like during regular days of the week?
Formalwear
Dark and mysterious
Hip and cool
Casual

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Happy man opens arm
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Where does your personality fall on the scale of optimistic to pessimistic?
I'm more realistic with how I view the world.
Super pessimistic
100% optimistic
Mostly optimistic, but I have my days.

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Metal armor
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If you suddenly didn't have a body anymore, what would you use as a vessel for your spirit?
I'm just better off dead at that point.
Demon
Golden pyramid necklace
Suit of metal armor

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Distorted man looking through prism
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Your sense of humor can be best described as ...?
Observational
Dark
Surreal
Physical

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Men snowmobiling in remote snowy woods
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Your true personality tends to come out during which of these seasons?
Winter
Fall
Summer
Spring

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Comfortable Burmese kitten relaxing in man's arms
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What house pet would you like to adopt in the anime world?
Cats. They're soft and warm.
Pets? What are "pets?"
I'll always be a dog person.
I love animals! I want all kinds of pets!

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Jim Carrey
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Which of these real-life famous figures are you similar to?
Alexander the Great
Jim Carrey
Angelina Jolie
Oprah Winfrey

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Young man stretching
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Can you tell us about your body type?
Rectangle
Pear
Inverted triangle
Big and strong. Does that count?

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Pizza, wings, and onion rings
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Even anime characters have their favorite foods! Which of these would you want to indulge in?
Pizza
Apples
Fried mozzarella sticks and onion rings
I love all kinds of foods.

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