Cosplayer Spotlight
This Bakugo Katsuki cosplay from my hero Academia is Explosive!
@mission_squash_cosplay
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Bakugo Katsuki
Supporting character of anime and manga series My Hero Academia, Bakugo Katsuki is a super-powered high schooler dead set on becoming a prominent hero. With a powerful "quirk," or superpower, Bakugo can use his sweat to cause explosions.
@mission_squash_cosplay
"Ever since I was a freshman in high school, I wanted to build this version of Bakugou. It was always my favorite design but didn't have the skill set to build it when I was younger."
"Even if there’s nothing left of me, I will win the way I want to!"
— Bakugo Katsuki
Photographer: Frequent_Photographer
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"Looking back at the obstacles I overcame while making my Bakugo costume and seeing how happy and excited it made people really opened my eyes. It lit a fire in me to want to push past my limits and create more realistic costumes that truly bring my favorite characters to life."
-@mission_squash_cosplay
@mission_squash_cosplay’s first cosplay was Rin Okumura from anime and manga series Blue Exorcist, which they wore to Tampa Bay Comic Con in 2015.
“I love bring my favorite fictional characters to life and brightening other people's day with them.”
@mission_squash_cosplay has always liked art, be it drawing or crafting. Once they learned that they could apply crafting to their favorite characters? They were sold. When they first debuted War Machine Bakugo Katsuki, they were inspired to push their limits to create more realistic cosplays.
New year, new cosplayer. @mission_squash_cosplay is looking to get comfortable with LED lights as they take on more projects. They want to build a workshop so that they can craft bigger costumes, style more wigs, and eventually make tutorial videos.
Sukuna
Jujustu Kaisen
Sukuna is a very powerful curse in anime and manga series Jujutsu Kaisen. The main character of the series, Itadori Yuji, was possessed by Sukuna after eating one of Sukuna's cursed fingers. Now serving as Sukuna's vessel, easygoing Itadori clashes with crass and power-hungry Sukuna.
@mission_squash_cosplay is proud of their makeup and wig styling for Sukuna.
Location: Sarasota, Florida
Cosplayer general info
@mission_squash_cosplay is a 22-year-old college student who has been cosplaying for eight years.
Advice For New Cosplayers
"Don't be afraid to try new things. I know it's easier said than done, but as long as you spend a few hours (if not more) researching what you are trying to accomplish you'll surprise yourself and see how much you are capable of."
