Cosplay, the distinguished art of dressing up as a character from a film, series, book or video game. Every single person has the right to cosplay any character they please, at any sort of level. The barriers of gender, race, nationality, creed, and body type are nothing before the art of cosplay. It is a free art of expression that can transcend and touch the hearts of all types of fans.
This brings us to the topic of Cross-Gender Cosplay, also known as Crossplay. This is when a Cosplay normally worn by a woman is worn by a man, or when a Cosplay normally worn by a man is worn by a woman. Gender and body type have zero limitations for cosplay, making crossplay a bold, unique and challenging task. Typically, when women cosplay as Male characters they are well received but there was some prejudice against certain men cosplaying female characters in the past decades. But it is 2021 now and this unequal treatment has nearly died out, letting cosplayers be their best.
So below is a list of our picks for the Top Ten Gender Cosplays that can rock 2022 conventions, be it online or offline. We will be looking at both male and female crossplays, why they will be all the rage in 2022, how to smooth out the rough edges and how to easily access them from the comfort of your homes via the trustworthy Amazon.com.
Female Rengoku Kyōjurō
Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train was such a big hit, it became a worldwide sensation that broke record after record. It rocked theaters with audiences of all ages and people flooded in, only to be dazzled by a visually stunning and emotional movie. The Flame Hashira Kyōjurō Rengoku stole the show, becoming a fan favorite within the span of one movie. His character is iconic and his cosplayers could ignite flames even in 2022. Women can rock his characteristic Flame Hashira look, accompanied by fiery hair and sharp makeup. The wig, Sword and Sheath are all purchasable and even crafters can forge it with some time. As for the costume, the link above will simplify it!
Male Jett from Valorant
Valorant by Riot Games came out in 2020 and instantly hooked so many gamers. A neat FPS game with characters who each have unique abilities and gear that can change the tide of battle. It brought with it some interesting lore as well. The Agent Jett has been a hot pick since launch; her swift abilities, flight and pin-point ultimate make her playable in all ranks. Now Jett is pretty toned, making her a cosplay option for men. While there are plenty of other female Agents guys can do cosplays of, like Skye, Jett is just a favorite. The costume is purchasable on Amazon. The other props would be a Gun/Pistol of choice and some Kunai, easily buyable or craftable from home.
Female Diluc Ragnvindr
Genshin Impact released in 2020 and is a revolutionary Gacha RPG to this day! Anime fans, in particular, loved it and many other gamers flocked to it for its amazing world-building, graphics, colorful characters, engaging story and diverse mechanics. All the characters will make incredible cosplays, no matter the gender. Here we will consider a female Diluc Ragnvindr cosplay due to his popularity and flaming looks. After purchasing the costume, you need to only acquire a nice pair of black boots, a long red wig, and a Claymore (long sword). Girls can look dazzling in this getup and the props can be easily purchased or crafted from home with basic materials.
Male Harley Quinn
With the release of the 2021 Suicide Squad, Harley Quinn’s popularity held fast. She has always been a fan favorite, so there’s no doubt a Male Harley Quinn cosplay would be amazing! After getting the right wig, vivid makeup and costume from the link below, you’re basically set! Feel free to swap the pants with similar long pants to look just as badass.
Female Geralt of Rivia
The Witcher Season 2 series is set to release in December 2021 and the hype is still going strong. Geralt is one of the biggest and hottest characters out there and a Female Geralt cosplay would just stun fans. The link above will provide you with all the items needed for his getup, all except a prop sword. Either purchase or craft yourself one and you’re set.
Female Jedi Anakin Skywalker
The Star Wars franchise is still going strong and their cosplays are a staple at every convention. A female Jedi Anakin Skywalker would be a great and comfy pick for any cosplayer. With the costume from the below link, you would need to acquire matching boots, gloves and a prop LightSaber to complete it. As for the hair, even your current hair would work but so will a wig.
Female Katsuki Bakugo
Boku no Hero Academia is still going strong with a hyped upcoming movie. Bakugo is really starting to shine, with incredible character development and is immensely popular amongst female fans. Thus, a female Bakugo cosplay would be explosive! Everything you need is buyable and with the right wig and makeup, you would ignite the hearts of all!.
Female Invincible
The release of the Invincible animated TV series caused Mark Grayson’s popularity to go through the roof after a long time. His getup is comfy and pretty straightforward too. All you need to complete the set after the costume purchase are a pair of Silver goggles and blue boots. Your own hair will do the trick too.
Male Lady Alcina Dimitrescu
Resident Evil Village is one of the hottest games of 2021. There is no doubt that most of its popularity is credited to the towering Vampire Lady Dimitrescu. Now, this is a bold cosplay idea for men and one must be prepared to rock a long white dress to do so. After purchasing the set, complete it with a pair of black high heels and a short curly wig. You don’t have to be a Vampire mommy to take the fans by storm!
Female Mortal Kombat Raiden
Raiden made his first appearance all the way back in 1992, but with the constant updates to the franchise, he is popular to this day. The same applies to most of the iconic MK characters. So what’s stopping a female Raiden cosplay? Nothing at all! Fans would love and the look is striking enough to grab everyone’s attention. This costume set has all the necessary parts. Do not hesitate to tweak it a bit to your liking, a creative change is always welcome. Let your hair flow if you think it fits, cosplay is all about creativity.
I hope you enjoyed this look into 10 cosplays that would be great for crossplay. Feel free to be bold, daring, creative, and spontaneous in your cosplays, not even the sky’s the limit! There is something to be appreciated in every single cosplay, whether you bought it or handmade it. Just remember, be supportive of all cosplayers, and do not forget that “Cosplay is not consent”. If you enjoyed this post feel free to check out more HERE. Or, if videos are more your thing, check out my YOUTUBE channel Thanks for reading and until next time, stay BOUNDLESS!!!
