Don't freak out, this is not a furry! It's an amazing Nine Tails costume! (NARUTO)

Smart Zolo! It was 85+ degrees with insane humidity at Otakon! Shirtless cosplay is the way to go! (ONE PIECE)

Posing for snaps on the street! This Yoruichi knows how to please the camera! (BLEACH)

Even the nauseating carpet at Otakon couldn't keep this group from looking amazing! (ONE PIECE)

This is some high-end cosplay! Gloves like that don't come cheap! (REBORN!)

The Third Hokage! I don't see too many Third cosplayers, and from all that I've seen, few are as good as this! (NARUTO)

Cosplay is nothing without attitude, as this no nonsense Naruto proves! (NARUTO)

My favorite thing about this pic is you can tell the guy inside the Elizabeth suit is totally smiling! (GIN TAMA)

One of my all time favorite Luffy poses! Look how happy he looks! (ONE PIECE)

Is Akainu wearing a Hulk fist that's been painted like a giant lava hand? Clever cosplayer! (ONE PIECE)

You can wear pink and still look tough as this Sakura proves. (NARUTO)

One of several Anbu patrolling the halls of Otakon. (NARUTO)

What a great Tosen! So tall and regal looking! (BLEACH)

Grimmjow with a subtle scowl. (BLEACH)

Whoa nelly, this Nel is swell! (BLEACH)

Remember when Gaara used to be seething with rage? This is the older, nicer, less homicidal version. (NARUTO)

With the live-action movie on the way, and the Restoration manga, Kenshin is making a comeback! (RUROUNI KENSHIN)

Beyond outfit and pose, having the right "look" can make the difference in cosplay photos as this Hitsugaya demonstrates. (BLEACH)

Speaking from personal experience, I can tell you a parasol can add just the right flair to any cosplay. (NARUTO)

Do you get the feeling this Anbu is watching you? (NARUTO)

One of the happiest groups of Straw Hats I've ever seen! (ONE PIECE)

The cool thing about cosplaying as Naruto is, there are so many versions to choose from! (NARUTO)

Shadow Clone Jutsu! Well, they don't quite look identical, but you get the idea! (NARUTO)

Naruto looks pretty happy to be hanging out with an Akatsuki. (NARUTO)

Haha! I've seen a lot of Deidara's, but few with the cool/gross mouths painted on his hands! Impressive! (NARUTO)

If I was bald and had three eyes, Tenshinhan would be my "go to" cosplay pick. (DRAGON BALL)

I'm a big fan of the classic Naruto characters, like this young Sasuke. (NARUTO)

A lot of Itachi cospalyers these days. Is it because he looks cool, or he is cool? Maybe both? (NARUTO)

I'm not exactly sure what is happening here, but I know I like it. (ONE PIECE)

I have to say, Blue Exorcist makes excellent cosplay. (BLUE EXORCIST)

In all my years I've never seen a Chi Chi/Gohan cosplay combo. I love it! (DRAGON BALL Z)

This Luffy looks a little more serious than others. (ONE PIECE)

A very convincing Zarbon! I'd love to see this guy's take on Zarbon's next form! (DRAGON BALL Z)

I love Zolo's Hawaiian shirt. More manga characters should wear Hawaiian shirts! (ONE PIECE)

Tobi chilling on the show floor with Sakura. (NARUTO)

These Blue Exorcist cosplayers are spot-on. From head to toe, this is impeccable cosplay. (BLUE EXORCIST)

Luffy and his new Straw Hat crew? Happy Dad and Cat Sister? (ONE PIECE)

If you're gonna be Killer Bee, it helps to have a killer bod. (NARUTO)

Good to see young kids still identify with classic Naruto. I guess it'd be weird if 40 year old dudes tried to pull this off. (NARUTO)

Akatsuki members just keep getting younger and younger. (NARUTO)

Some Brooke cosplayers wear a mask, some face paint. If done correctly, I think both work well. (ONE PIECE)

One of the most effective (and cheap!) cosplay props ever—Choji's beloved chips! (NARUTO)

Crocodile and Smoker! Whenever I see Warlords of the Sea cosplayers, they always have that "dont mess with us" look on their face. (ONE PIECE)

A man walking the show floor with Pu on his head! This guy's my hero! (YUYU HAKUSHO)

Female Zolo and Ace. That's one of the great things about cosplay, gender means nothing! (ONE PIECE)

One of the coolest things about Naruto is you don't have to pick a specific character to cosplay as. You can make up your own shinobi, but people still know you're from that universe. (NARUTO)

Byakuya always looks so serious! (BLEACH)

I think this is the best Minato/Naruto father and son cospaly I've ever seen. Great stuff. (NARUTO)

Shura with some extreme perspective and shallow focus! (BLUE EXORCIST)

Nice to see a Sanosuke! And he did an excellent job on the hair! So pointy! (Rurouni Kenshin)

I literally thought this was Rick James. Then I was like, why is he fighting a Saibaman? It's Yamcha, of course! (DRAGON BALL Z)

If you're going to cosplay as Ace, you definitely have to have the right body! (ONE PIECE)

The higher level of Super Saiyan, the harder the hair. But I think this guy did an admirable job. (DRAGON BALL Z)

Let's celebrate getting a Dragon Ball! (DRAGON BALL)

Dr. Gero or Android 20? How can I tell? (DRAGON BALL Z)

A really tall Reborn! (REBORN!)

I stood in the Starbucks line forever! Luckily, he was a Bleach fan so we had lots to talk about. (BLEACH)

Naruto's biggest fan! Haha! I think the Tobi on the left needs a trim. (NARUTO)

The only thing cooler than Dueling public, is doing it in cosplay! (YU-GI-OH! GX)

Don't know about you, but I'm still waiting for this crossover! (NARUTO, ONE PIECE)

Team Snake! Or Hawk! Minus a member. I wonder where Karin was? Maybe getting a bite. Heh-heh. (NARUTO)

These girls were so cool! Excellent Kisame make-up and teeth. And Itachi's no slouch either. Pro-level all the way. (NARUTO)

Casual summer style Luffy! (ONE PIECE)

Great Goku hair! It's no easy task making believable hair for Son Goku! (DRAGON BALL Z)

Gohan in Super Sayain mode! SJ Alpha editor Alexis Kirsch figured this one out. (DRAGON BALL Z)

Haha! Look at the Toad Sage on Naruto's back! Cute! (NARUTO)

Speaking of cute—Pakkun! (NARUTO)

Kon taking a well deserved break at the con. Wearing a full costume like that is a lot of work! (BLEACH)

The family that cosplays together, stays together! (NARUTO)

More Dueling in cosplay! (YU-GI-OH!)

The girl on the right is definitely Gaara. I don't recognize the guy on the left. Gaara's boyfriend? (NARUTO)

Napa! I hardly ever see Napas! He's one of my favorite Saiyans! (DRAGON BALL Z)

This is our longest cosplay gallery ever! There were just so many great cosplayers at Otakon, like Yoruichi and Urahara here! (BLEACH)

Great Saiyaman Gohan holding what appears to be Captain Ginyu. (DRAGON BALL Z)

And finally, an absolutely spot-on Blackbeard! Hope you enjoyed the giant gallery! So many great cosplayers at Otakon! (ONE PIECE)