K-pop idols cosplayed as anime, surprising with bold looks and revealing a creative side that delights fans of both universes.

So for fans of K-pop and anime, seeing these two worlds intersect is simply thrilling!

Everyone knows that fans love it when their favorite idols cosplay iconic anime.

Check out 11 incredible moments when idols cosplayed as anime characters and choose your favorite. Did they do the character justice?

Starting off our K-pop and anime crossover list with an absurdly iconic moment.

The group Kiss of Life surprised fans by bringing looks inspired by One Piece, mixing elements of the anime with their unique styles.

They combined clothing pieces that were reminiscent of the anime, but still maintained their own personal styles.

Thus, they surprised fans by taking to the stage at The Fact Music Awards, in 2023, and performing a performance full of references to the anime.

In addition to the outfits, the singers used the song Overtaken, the theme song from One Piece, for the intro of their performance and other iconic elements from the anime.

The beloved Jonghyun, eternal leader of SHINee, made an iconic Naruto cosplay in one of the editions of the Halloween party of SM Town, the company responsible for the group.

So, in addition to getting the look and makeup right, the idol embodied the character and imitated his actions and mannerisms, greatly amusing his fans.

One of the queens of K-pop, Irene Bae, leader of Red Velvet, cosplayed as one of the most admired characters in the anime: Madoka Kaname.

Therefore, anyone who has watched Puella Magi Madoka Magica knows that Madoka is a complex, strong and very well constructed and developed character.

That's why Reveluvs went crazy when Irene cosplayed her during a webdrama appearance and the comparisons were inevitable.

Thus, both Red Velvet and Puella Magi Madoka Magica are known for their concepts that combine dark and light-hearted elements.

In a BTS performance, OV (Taehyung) wore the adorable uniform of the character Syaoran Li from Cardcaptor Sakura.

So, this anime is a classic and V's cosplay brought a lot of joy to fans, who commented a lot on the costume on social media.

When K-pop meets anime, amazing things happen!

Once again, SM Town's iconic Halloween party brought us the impeccable cosplay done by NCT's Winwin.

This time, dressed as Gin from Firefly Lights, Winwin brought the character to life, Winwin embodied the character and even his mannerisms in a respectable cosplay!

TWICE's Japanese members Sana and Momo surprised fans by appearing dressed as characters from Kakegurui during a special live. 

Certainly, the choice could not have been better, as the anime is known for its striking aesthetics, charismatic characters and a plot full of tension.

With the iconic red and black uniforms of Hyakkaou High, they perfectly captured the look of the protagonists. 

SHINee's Key has gone viral a few times for his dedication to SM Town's Halloween parties. 

That's because the idol takes these parties very seriously: Key always gives his body and soul to the characters he dresses up as.

So it's no big surprise that the idol painted himself all green to embody Piccolo from the classic Dragon Ball.

However, every year, Key still leaves everyone on the edge of their seats to find out who he will dress up as this time.

It must not have been at all comfortable for NCT's Yuta to cosplay as L from Death Note.

Yuta went beyond the visual and even incorporated L's relaxed and peculiar posture, making the cosplay even more authentic.

However, by imitating the character's mannerisms exactly, Yuta seemed to have a lot of fun and certainly brought a lot of joy to fans who also like the anime.

Taeyeon is a self-confessed Studio Ghibli fan and lives fangirling, being people like us. That's why, when we talk about K-pop idols who cosplayed, we're talking about fans like us.

In one of her fangirl moments, Taeyeon adorable cosplayed as Kiki from the movie 'Kiki's Delivery Service'.

The boys went to another level with their cosplays and released an MV entirely themed around the anime Haikyuu.

During the video for 'Drama', a Japanese release by the group, the five boys are wearing the uniforms of the “Karasuno” team.

The upbeat beat of the music creates a fun atmosphere, matching this totally addictive anime.

The beautiful Saerom from fromis_9 did a cosplay of Rei Ayanami, Neon Genesis Evangelion, at one of the group's fansigns.

The King is known as an enigmatic and captivating character, with her serene gaze and reserved attitude.

Thus, Saerom made an incredible cosplay, conveying a similar energy to the character and making many fans happy with her choice of character.

Now that you've seen 11 epic moments when K-pop idols cosplayed as anime, it's time to choose: Who rocked this transformation the most?

Each cosplay brought something special, whether it was due to the impressive resemblance, the attention to detail or the idol's attitude in authentically embodying the essence of the character.

Furthermore, since the iconic uniform of Haikyuu!! From TXT's use to Key's flawless characterization as Piccolo, it's clear how K-pop and anime fit together perfectly.

It's no wonder that fans went crazy over these creative tributes, generating lively discussions on social media and making these moments even more unforgettable.

So, now it’s your turn! Which of these cosplays was your favorite? Leave your opinion in the comments and tell us which idol you would love to see paying homage to an anime in the future!