Bleach fandom discovers "the perfect cosplay" when Rangiku is brought to life

Modified Oct 24, 2024 09:30 GMT

Bleach fandom discovers "the perfect cosplay" when Rangiku is brought to life (Image via Pierrot Films)

The Bleach series has introduced numerous characters, like Aizen, Kenpachi, Unohana, Yoruichi and Rangiku, all of whom have gained popularity for starkly different reasons. Rangiku, in particular, has maintained her popularity, largely due to her visually appealing design as well as her impressive personality.

Being one of the initial female characters to be introduced in the series, many cosplayers have chosen to cosplay as Rangiku, making her a staple within the fandom.

Recently, though, a new cosplay that captures both Rangiku's physical appearance and possible mannerisms has become a central topic of discussion within the fandom, especially among Rangiku’s dedicated fans.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the Bleach series.

Bleach fandom discovers real life Rangiku

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Rangiku Matsumoto made her debut in chapter 80 of the manga and episode 10 of the original anime. Although her character was initially dismissed by fans as a fanservice gag, her story intertwined with Gin Ichimaru's helped reveal a much more layered personality, transforming her into one of the fan-favorite characters.

While Rangiku herself is a deeply nuanced character, she's still one of the more blatant displays of fanservice, with an equally unapologetic and overtly sultry demeanor.

That, paired with a relatively simple yet striking design, has spawned numerous cosplays depicting her. The most recent cosplay, though, has broken into the Bleach fandom in a significant way, with many fans discussing how both the appearance and mannerisms of the cosplayer closely match those of Rangiku herself.

Fan reactions to the cosplay

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Many fans took the opportunity to point out how the cosplay perfectly captures the essence of Rangiku, with some even arguing that it's one of the most accurate recreations of the character to date.

Others noted that it may be one of the closest Rangiku cosplays ever created, especially given that she remains somewhat less popular compared to major characters like Ichigo, Aizen and Yoruichi.

A few fans also took the moment to speculate that Soi Fon, another lesser-known character, might receive similar attention following the success of the Rangiku cosplay.

"This is easily the closest to Rangiku we'll ever get, great cosplay," One fan said.

"So, now that we have Bleach girls on the list, Soi Fong could be next?," one fan wrote.

Rangiku as shown in the anime (Image via Pierrot Films)

Several fans expressed their gratitude toward the cosplayer for bringing a character from Tite Kubo’s iconic story to life, while others reiterated how rare it's to find a cosplay that captures both Rangiku’s appearance and mannerisms so accurately.

"MER DID A BLEACH GIRL MY LIFE IS COMPLETE," another fan said.

"Probably the only time someone has cosplayed Rangiku in appearance and mannerism," another fan wrote.

Bleach TYBW part 3 episode 3 recently aired, marking Aizen's much-awaited return and involvement in the main events of the story. The anime is ongoing and is available for streaming on Disney+ as part of the Fall 2024 anime season.