See the best cosplayers at Anime Central 2026

Jason Sargent Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Fans gathered in Chicago to show off their imaginative looks inspired by “The Addams Family,” “Dragon Ball Super,” Marvel, and more!

See the best cosplayers at Anime Central 2026

Fans gathered in Chicago to show off their imaginative looks inspired by "The Addams Family," "Dragon Ball Super," Marvel, and more!

By Chris Cosgrove

June 22, 2026 8:40 p.m. ET

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Cosplayers at Anime Central 2026

Cosplayers at Anime Central 2026. Credit:

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Fans recently came together at Anime Central for the 2026 edition of the anime and comic expo, held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare & Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill.., from May 15-17.

Come geek out with us over the best cosplay from this year's event.

Afro from Afro Samurai

A cosplayer dressed as Afro from 'Afro Samurai'

Afro from 'Afro Samurai'.

Veronica Sawyer from Heathers: The Musical

A cosplayer dressed as Veronica Sawyer from 'Heathers: The Musical'

Veronica Sawyer from 'Heathers: The Musical'.

Morticia and Gomez Addams from The Addams Family

Cosplayers dressed as Morticia and Gomez Addams from 'The Addams Family'

Morticia and Gomez Addams from 'The Addams Family'.

The Radiance from Hollow Knight

A cosplayer dressed as the Radiance from 'Hollow Knight'

The Radiance from 'Hollow Knight'.

Zamasu (Fused) from Dragon Ball Super

A cosplayer dressed as Zamasu (Fused) from 'Dragon Ball Super'

Zamasu (Fused) from 'Dragon Ball Super'.

Gohan from Dragon Ball Super

A cosplayer dressed as Gohan from 'Dragon Ball Super'

Gohan from 'Dragon Ball Super'.

Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

A cosplayer dressed as Lucy from 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners'

Lucy from 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners'.

Hidan from Naruto

A cosplayer dressed as Hidan from 'Naruto'

Hidan from 'Naruto'.

Enjin from Gachiakuta

A cosplayer dressed as Enjin from 'Gachiakuta'

Enjin from 'Gachiakuta'.

The Lorax from Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax

A cosplayer dressed as the Lorax from 'Dr. Seuss' The Lorax'

The Lorax from 'Dr. Seuss' The Lorax'.

Tatsu from The Way of the Househusband

A cosplayer dressed as Tatsu from 'The Way of the Househusband'

Tatsu from 'The Way of the Househusband'.

Storm from X-Men

A cosplayer dressed as Storm from 'X-Men'

Storm from 'X-Men'.

Cyclops from X-Men

A cosplayer dressed as Cyclops from 'X-Men'

Cyclops from 'X-Men'.

Mega Man from Mega Man Battle Network

A cosplayer dressed as Mega Man from 'Mega Man Battle Network'

Mega Man from 'Mega Man Battle Network'.

Spider-Man from Samurai Spider-Man

A cosplayer dressed as Spider-Man from 'Samurai Spider-Man'

Spider-Man from 'Samurai Spider-Man'.

Temari and Shikamaru from Naruto

Cosplayers dressed as Temari and Shikamaru from 'Naruto'

Temari and Shikamaru from 'Naruto'.

Mirajane and Erza from Fairy Tail

Cosplayers dressed as Mirajane and Erza from 'Fairy Tail'

Mirajane and Erza from 'Fairy Tail'.

Yuta and Rika from Jujutsu Kaisen

Coslpalyers dressed as Yuta and Rika from 'Jujutsu Kaisen'

Yuta and Rika from 'Jujutsu Kaisen'.

Gold Ship from Umamusume x KFC

A cosplayer dressed as Gold Ship from 'Umamusume x KFC'

Gold Ship from 'Umamusume x KFC'.

Deku from My Hero Academia

A cosplayer dressed as Deku from 'My Hero Academia'

Deku from 'My Hero Academia'.

Bucky Barnes from Captain America: Civil War

A cosplayer dressed as Bucky Barnes from 'Captain America: Civil War'

Bucky Barnes from 'Captain America: Civil War'.

Denji from ‘Chainsaw Man’

A cosplayer dressed as Denji from 'Chainsaw Man'

Denji from 'Chainsaw Man'.

Dracula from *Castlevania***

A cosplayer dressed as Dracula from 'Castlevania'

Dracula from 'Castlevania'.

Navia from Genshin Impact

A cosplayer dressed as Navia from 'Genshin Impact'

Navia from 'Genshin Impact'.

Raiden Shogun from Genshin Impact

A cosplayer dressed as Raiden Shogun from 'Genshin Impact'

Raiden Shogun from 'Genshin Impact'.

Doctor Robotnik from ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’

Cosplayers dressed as Doctor Robotnik from 'Sonic the Hedgehog'

Doctor Robotnik from 'Sonic the Hedgehog'.

Shadow from Sonic the Hedgehog

A cosplayer dressed as Shadow from 'Sonic the Hedgehog'

Shadow from 'Sonic the Hedgehog'.

Gyro from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure

A cosplayer dressed as Gyro from 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'

Gyro from 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'.

Toad, Whomp, and Piranha Plant from Super Mario Bros.

Cosplayers dressed as Toad, Whomp, and Piranha Plant from 'Super Mario Bros.'

Toad, Whomp, and Piranha Plant from 'Super Mario Bros.'.

Angewomon from Digimon

A cosplayer dressed as Angewomon from 'Digimon'

Angewomon from 'Digimon'.

Officer Jenny from Pokemon

A cosplayer dressed as Officer Jenny from 'Pokemon'

Officer Jenny from 'Pokemon'.

Papa Legba from American Horror Story

A cosplayer dressed as Papa Legba from 'American Horror Story'

Papa Legba from 'American Horror Story'.

Castellan Crowe from Warhammer 40k

A cosplayer dressed as Castellan Crowe from 'Warhammer 40K'

Castellan Crowe from 'Warhammer 40k'.

Cordelia from Fire Emblem Awakening

A cosplayer dressed as Cordelia from 'Fire Emblem Awakening'

Cordelia from 'Fire Emblem Awakening'.

Zelda from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

A cosplayer dressed as Zelda from 'The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'

Zelda from 'The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'.

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