Top Cosplay Influencers to Follow

Cosplay influencers are fans of movies, books, video games and more who enjoy dressing up as many different popular characters. From superheroes to villains, these influencers bring these characters to life with costumes and makeup. Check out these top cosplay influencers who share their passion for making fiction a reality on social media.

15 cosplay influencers on social media

Anime lovers flock to Alex Marie’s social media pages for her spot-on anime cosplay. From League of Legends to her versions of Briar characters, there’s no shortage of creativity on her social channels. For more videos, tune in to her live streams on Twitch and check out her popular TikTok platform.

Combining a love of video games and cosplay, “Rithe” brings characters like Nikke to life with incredible detail. The detailed wigs, costumes and makeup have raked in more than 117K fans on Instagram. To glimpse the real Rithe, check out her Twitch live streams and her Instagram account, which focuses on all her pets.

A Twitch partner, gamer, cosplayer, and Cringe Princess, oxdessyxo has acquired more than 545K followers on Instagram and 6.7M on TikTok. Her cosplay of Fortnite characters and Velma from “Scooby Doo” show her versatility.

Digital creator Tayla, known as Kinpatsu Cosplay on Instagram, handcrafts her stunning cosplay pieces and offers tutorial books so her 491K Instagram fans can replicate their favorite looks at home. Her composite photos showcase multiple characters, like players from X-Men, Jinx, Arcade Riven, Monster Hunter Nergigante and Seraphine.

Somehow, Grace can make even Darth Vader look gorgeous. Her incredibly detailed versions of Poison Ivy, Domino and a female “Scream” are as good as they come. Join her 285K fans on Instagram and keep up with her latest character creations.

It makes sense that a cosplayer who goes by “King Tide” would make a great Aquaman. But his Thor and Zach Galifianakis from “The Hangover” are equally impressive. It’s worth noting that Robin is a carpenter, costume and prop maker, and wrestler in training, all of which come in handy for making his costumes and performing in them. He’s also got a solid 11K followers on Facebook.

Christina never skimps on the tiniest details with sexy takes on characters from 2B from NieR: Automata to Beidou. Her Instagram is a cosplayer’s dream, with nods to Frieren, Triss from “The Witcher,” and portrayals of Black Swan. To see the makeup artist in her natural form, check out her Instagram page.

Thai cosplayer Sarana, who goes by “Thames,” has 80.6K Instagram followers. Featured characters include Shaka (Buddha), record of Ragnarok, Claude, and Kaveh, the Ruined King. The artist and gaming video creator also shares videos and interviews on his Facebook page.

Although Jessica tends to focus on makeup — like her Eyeballs series — there are plenty of full costumes to be adored. Her cosplay is both scary and beautiful, including her portrayal of Gillian Owens from “Practical Magic.” Join her 509.1K followers on TikTok or watch her videos on YouTube.

Cosplay shapeshifter Jade has channeled everyone from Dungeons & Dragons characters to Hilda Valentine Goneril from “Fire Emblem: Three Houses.” Her talents have earned her a following of more than 11.1K on Instagram.

With a following of more than 5.5M on TikTok, this artist shares her passion for bringing characters to life. Using makeup, Ruthie creates looks for characters like “The Simpsons” and spooky versions of “Teletubbies.” There is no limit to Ruthie’s creativity. She cosplays as Disney characters and shows entertaining looks on social media.

As a gamer from the U.K., this cosplayer and influencer has gained the attention of more than 20.7M followers on TikTok. Known for his impressive recreations of anime characters, he fills his feed with unique costumes and masks.

Known to over 7.7M followers on TikTok as the Anime girl, Queen Fesch shares cosplay content and creative costumes. She keeps her followers entertained with her versions of anime characters like Shinobu and Albedo.

Bruisy is one of the most unique cosplay influencers on TikTok, bringing video game characters to life for more than 131.1K followers. With a series of cosplay tutorials and content that features world-famous characters, Bruisy is easily one of the most fun cosplay influencers to watch.

Easily one of the most followed cosplay influencers on social media, Princess Sachiko has collected 18.7M followers by making characters seem real. She features her favorite costumes and characters by dancing and embodying the characters.

From Batgirl to Elsa, Erika brings out the beauty in every cosplay character. Check out her ode to Deadpool and her portrayal of Ewoks. Her creative looks have gained her a following of more than 64.1K on Instagram.