anime fans, making its characters popular amongst a wide range of cosplayers. There's the talented and down-to-earth redhead Soma, prissy God-tongue Erina Nakiri, gentle and relatable Megumi Tadokoro, the jolly mentor-figure Satoshi Isshiki, the excitable Yuki Yoshino, and many other figures that fans love to dress as.
To make a truly great cosplay for Food Wars, artists must follow or interpret the intensely uproarious and playful spirit of the gang, not only replicating costume but including as much of the characters' personalities as possible.
queendcosplay
Here is a delightful interpretation and re-outfitting of the wholesome home cook with a heart of gold. Not only is the wig for Megumi on point, but this cosplayer has suited her up in her boxing outfit, emphasizing the character's kind fighter spirit that takes her to the toughest cooking competitions in the world. This outfit is a rare find amongst Megumi cosplays, where people would typically dress in a chunky blue braided wig and her chef's outfit. queendcosplay's shows more of a depth of character by portraying her in this costume.
rebellemaki
Talented cosplayer rebellemaki creates one of the most accurate Erina outfits. From her hair's sharp shape to the outfit, it's interesting to see a calmer side to the often envious and snobby Erina Nakari. Her makeup is very well done as well, featuring pink lipstick, purple-colored s, and blush with some heavy eyeliner, giving Erina an E-girl twist.
mrbrightside12344
Sticking with the humble yet often (literally) exposed side of Satoshi, mrbrightside12344's humor pairs well with the counseling cook.
From the wig to the apron, almost everything about his representation of Satoshi is on point, though the underwear, in this case, is certainly forgivable. Often do Satoshi cosplayers use his free-spirited means of dressing to show off as much skin as possible. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with dressing for that, many skimp on showing off the character's delightfully quirky spirit, which in contrast is accurately portrayed here.
kyubeycos
It's rare to see Alice in very many outfits outside of her chef's uniform. Thankfully, kyubeycos has it covered, with Alice's red cheongsam dress as well as her preppier everyday wear. Her poses are showy, sly, and daring, much like how the cocky molecular gastronomy cook herself acts (often to show-up her cousin Erina). The faint pink in the wig adds much to the outfits as well.
hjcosplay
The more polished Erina outfit by hjcosplay provides a glamor that can be difficult to attain. This cosplayer provides a moment in which Erina is voguing towards the camera, very much as if she's in the middle of taking credit for taste-testing the best dishes in the world.
It's hard to see anyone doing Erina any more justice than the polished performance and photography we see here. It's a clean, confident effort. The hair flying back dramatically behind her is also a nice touch.
dollyrama_
Although she's a fan favorite, Ikumi is rarely seen cosplayed in anything other than her iconic American flag bikini top. head-to-head cooking challenge of the season. From the wig to her makeup, her eye color, and choker, this cosplayer has everything on point to best represent the meat expert herself.
elizabethrage
This cosplayer isn't one to shy away from the more scandalous, playing on both the series and Ikumi's tendency to have clothes flying off in the midst of tasting the best foods in the world. The outfit is enjoyably detailed as she even includes a similar U.S. flag bikini, and manages to pull off the same hairstyle.
yamini.chan
The most spiritually accurate and aesthetic cosplay of sweet, small-town Megumi, yamini.chan lends the cook a fresh and dewy look while adorning her hair with a flower, signifying Megumi's closeness to nature and her homeland. The modest gaze and soft, light look remind of Megumi's strength as a cook, which is comfort food and considering the customer's needs. Well put-together, what makes this shoot stand out is the absolute closeness in personality to Megumi.
lobcosplay
Akira is represented here with much personality, detail, and accuracy, a character who doesn't get enough love from the cosplaying fanbase. The spice God himself would certainly appreciate how regally he is represented here.
lobcosplay provides the best Akira ever, posing icily as he appears to be making/plating a curry dish--Akira's specialty. The polished photography, subtle makeup, and costume's sharpness make for the cleanest representation of the methodical cook.
awshititsemma_cosplay
The best interpretation of Soma without resorting to strange, cheap wigs or casual outfits, awshititsemma_cosplay decides to go a whole other route without sacrificing Soma's confident and eager spirit. Her bathing suit outfit adorned by Soma's sash, apron, and bright red hair make for the most lively Soma cosplay yet.