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Ashley Mizuki Robbins is the main character of the Another Code video game series, in both Another Code: Two Memories (Trace Memory) and Another Code: R – A Journey into Lost Memories. There won’t be a large feature of character backstory for this article, as I’ve only played the first one and the sequel is available on consoles not available in my region. Will update later once I’m able to acquire a copy! Going on to the actual cosplay though: A…

…by Courtenay Taylor) is the person responsible for the creation of the C-Virus in the Resident Evil video game franchise. In Resident Evil 6, Dr. Radames undergoes a transformation as part of Derek Simmons’ Ada Project, which turns her into a doppelganger of Ada Wong. In her new appearance, Dr. Radames has short black hair and wears a blue dress with red scarf and belt. She also uses Ada’s signature Hookshot weapon. When seeking a gun to replicate…

Wild Woody is the titular character of 1995 Sega video game. Wild Woody must gather the scattered pieces of a totem pole by erasing enemies and creating sketches to help him in his quest. To recreate this wacky pencil, you have two choices. While pencil costumes do exist, few of them are oriented in the same way as Woody. Still, you could get close by layering one over a black bodysuit and adding gloves and yellow sneakers. If you’re up for somet…

…k (played by Murray Bartlett) is a survivor of the fungi outbreak in HBO’s video game adaptation The Last of Us. Frank is on his way to Boston from Baltimore when he lands in a trap laid by Bill, who is initially reticent to let Frank stay on his property. Soon enough, though, Bill demonstrates that he’s an excellent chef, and the two bond over their love of Linda Rondstadt. It’s not long until they fall in love and spend the rest of their lives t…

…he anime and manga series Romantic Killer. Anzu loves cats, chocolate, and video games, but her life is turned upside down when a wizard named Riri takes away her favorite things and forces her to live her life as if it’s a real-life otome game. Anzu has messy red hair she wears in a ponytail and while at school, she wears her standard uniform including red sneakers, blue knee high socks, and a cream-colored polo shirt. Finding an exact match for…

Professor Sada is a character from the video game Pokémon Scarlet. Alongside her husband Professor Turo, she serves as a main antagonist of the game. She is the primary professor at Naranja Academy. Professor Sada wears a fur-trimmed lab coat over a pair of orange shorts and a matching cropped tank top. She also dons a pair of orange leg warmers and brown sandals. To DIY her fringed attire, take a pair of scissors to an orange tank and shorts. An…

…e from the original game) is the leader of the Boston Fireflies in the HBO video game adaptation The Last of Us. At the start of the series, Ellie is in the custody of the Fireflies under Marlene’s command, but she asks Joel and Theresa to take custody of her after a deal gone wrong leaves her injured. Marlene’s clothing is indicative of her status as a militia leader. She wears sturdy boots and tactical pants with a form-fitting tank top layered…

…ova) are ballerina robots created as bodyguards for Dmitry Sechenov in the video game Atomic Heart. Known as only Left and Right, the humanoid Twins were created with the most advanced technology available, making them as deadly as they are lovely. The twins have smooth silver faces and lithe bodies. To recreate their look, you can start with a full head-to-toe metallic silver bodysuit and layer a black leotard overtop. If you don’t have hair long…

Sarah Miller (played by Nico Parker) is Joel’s daughter in the HBO video game adaptation The Last of Us. Sarah is kind and generous, teasing her father on his birthday while making him breakfast and taking time to have his watch repaired as a gift. Unfortunately, Sarah meets an untimely demise at the very beginning of the pandemic which sets the series in motion. Sarah wears pale jeans with some doodled decorations on the right leg, but the defin…

Perry (played by Jeffrey Pierce who portrayed Tommy in the original video game) is a character from HBO’s The Last of Us. He is Kathleen’s second in command in the uprising against Fedra in Kansas City. Perry has long grey hair and a well-kept beard, and dresses in paramilitary garb, making him a perfectly suited lieutenant as Kathleen searches for Henry. Recreating Perry’s look will require you to stock up on your tactical supplies. Perry wears…