All of Tokyo Game Show"s Crazy Cosplay
Held over several days each year in the massive Makuhari Messe convention center on the outskirts of Tokyo, the Tokyo Game Show is one of Japan largest gatherings of game develoeprs, publishers, and press in the region.
It may not be anywhere near the scale of Western conventions such as E3 or Comic-con but the show has been gradually improving each year to provide both public and press attendees with more substance and entertainment beyond the usual display booths and formal presentations.
One way in which companies are attempting to attract more attention for their games and products is through more creative booth designs and the integration of promotional cosplay models who wear anything from basic promotional T-shirts to wild and impressively details costumes based on characters from within the game they're promoting.
Here's a collection of some of the more memorable professional cosplayers seen at the 2015 Tokyo Game Show. See some cosplayers that you really like? Why not pin them to your Japanese culture, anime, or cosplay Pinterest boards? Want to see more photos from Japan as soon as they're taken? Make sure to follow me on Instagram and Twitter for all the latest.
Promotional Cosplayers at Tokyo Game Show
Over 480 corporations and organizations attended 2015's Tokyo Game Show with 246 of those coming from outside of Japan.
One of the Biggest Displays at Tokyo Game Show 2015
Tokyo Game Show's theme for 2015 was, “Play Your Way: Games Unleashed”.
Mo Engine Cosplayer at Tokyo Game Show
VR / Virtual Reality was a big focus at 2015's Tokyo Game Show with several companies such as Sony presenting new software and hardware for the medium.
Fantastic Cosplayers at 2015's Tokyo Game Show
268,446 visitors attended 2015's Tokyo Game Show. This was the second biggest number of visitors ever for the convention.
Fantastic Cosplayers at 2015's Tokyo Game Show
The first two days of the 2015 Tokyo Game Show (Press Only Days) recieved 29,058 and 29,557 respectively while the following two public days got 97,601 and 112,230 each.
Toy Deer Promotional Cosplayers at Tokyo Game Show
Bizarre Red Cosplayer at Tokyo Game Show
Granblue Fantasy Promotional Cosplayer at Tokyo Game Show
Official Ghost in the Shell Promotional Cosplayers at Tokyo Game Show
Official Ghost in the Shell Promotional Cosplayers at Tokyo Game Show
Out to promote a new 360 degree Ghost in the Shell movie coming to Oculus Rift, iOS, and Android in late 2015, these two cosplayers captured the series' main characters perfectly.
Zodiac Orcannon Odyssey Promotional Cosplayer at Tokyo Game Show
Ghost in the Shell is receiving a lot of attention recently with its 25 anniversary as well as a new animated film and a new live action film starring Scarlet Johansson in the works.
Niconico Idols at Tokyo Game Show at Tokyo Game Show
Australian Model Lee Carmichael Promoting Brave Lagoon Re:Act at Tokyo Game Show
Niconico is kind of like Japan's answer to YouTube but with a bigger focus on live streaming events, viewer interaction, and interviews.
The Airbender Promotional Cosplayers at Tokyo Game Show
Japanese Smartphone App Promotional Cosplayer at Tokyo Game Show
Not to be confused with Avatar the Last Airbender or Korra, this new Japanese game,
The Airbender, is a completely separate entity.
The Airbender Promotional Cosplayer at Tokyo Game Show 2015
World of Tanks Promotional Cosplayer at 2015's Tokyo Game Show
Oyashi Girly Promotional Cosplayer at 2015's Tokyo Game Show
Oyashi Girly Promotional Cosplayer at 2015's Tokyo Game Show
The Official Tokyo Game Show Artwork for 2015