Demon Slayer Cosplay Meetup at Anime Pasadena 2021

Anime Pasadena returned to its full-scale in-person event this past December at the Pasadena Convention Center and with it came all the incredible cosplay. On Sunday, December 12, we attended a meetup for Demon Slayer cosplay. All of our favorite characters were there, from Akaza to Zenitsu. Well no Akaza at the meetup, but that was the only A name.

Demon Slayer is an animated series based on the manga of the same name. The series revolves around a brother and sister whose parents were attacked and killed by demons. Tanjiro and his sister Nezuko, who is turning into a demon slowly, sets out to become a demon slayer to avenge his family and cure his sister.

Demon Slayer Cosplay Meet-Up

The meetup took place on the outside front steps of the Convention Center between the giant Pikachu and Grogu inflatables. The area provided lots of space to be socially distant. The vast majority of the gathered cosplayers wore masks as well. Some even specially matched them to their cosplays.

A group of Tanjiro cosplayers gather on the steps in front of the Pasadena Convention Center
Tanjiro cosplayers at Anime Pasadena
A group of Nezuko cosplayers gather on the steps in front of the Pasadena Convention Center
Nezuko cosplayers at Anime Pasadena

A group of Zenitsu cosplayers gather on the steps in front of the Pasadena Convention Center
Zenitsu cosplayers
Inouske cosplayers gather on the steps of the Pasadena Convention Center
Inouske cosplayers
Shinobu cosplayers gather on the steps in front of the Pasadena Convention Center
Shinobu cosplayers
Giyu cosplayers gather on the steps of the Pasadena Convention center
Giyu cosplayers

Rengoku cosplayers gather on the steps of the Pasadena Convention Center
Rengoku cosplayers
Mitsuri cosplayers pose for photos infron of the Pasadena Convention center. The join hand to form a circle
Mitsuri cosplayers
Two Tengen cosplayers gather on the steps of the Pasadena Convention center. They are fist bumping one another as they pose for photos
Tengen cosplayers
two Tengen cosplayers touch pinkie fingers while forming a circle with their arms as they pose for a photo
Tengen powers activate
Muichiro cosplayers
Muichiro prom pose
Obanai cosplayers
Urokodaki, Makomo and Sabito cosplays

Musan Kibutsuji and Spider Demon cosplayers
Tengen and his wife Hinatsuru 
Mitsuri and Obanai

If you recognize any of these cosplayers be sure to drop their social media handles in the comments!

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Learn more about Cosplay and Conventions

The term cosplay is a play on the words “Costume” and “Play.” It is a popular form of expression at most comic book conventions. Attendees dress up as their favorite characters from pop culture and attend the conventions in full dress-up. Cosplay can consist of simple themed outfits, Halloween costumes, or elaborate homemade designs.

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If you’re new to the convention scene. Check out these articles that may help you prepare to have a better experience.

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