They’ve got high looks, high praise and now a high number of Japanese fans.
There are a couple of ways to know if you’ve made it as a cosplayer. The first is to win the World Cosplay Summit (WCS), which is held every year in Nagoya, and the second is to have adoring fans all over the world. It seems like TWIN cosplay, the duo consisting of Shema Arroyo and Juan Carlos Tolento from Mexico, has officially reached the cosplaying peak as they won the WCS in 2015 and accumulated hordes of gushing fans from the U.S., Spain, and now Japan.
▼ Introducing Shema Arroyo and Juan Carlos Tolento!
▼ They have made costumes for several characters and a wide range of titles.
Though all of their fine work has left an impression those who have seen them, it’s the costumes worn by Shema as Dracule Mihawk and Zoro, both from One Piece, that are making Japanese fans scream, “Ikemen!” (“Hot guys!”).
▼ Just a quick selfie to quicken our heartbeats. No big deal.
▼ Fantastic and fierce reproduction of Mihawk.
▼ A monster in a bed, huh?
▼ The same man, but an entirely different feel.
These two cosplayers love putting together intricate costumes and doing their best to match the look and feel of the characters they are trying to embody. Looking at all the brilliant photos they’ve shared, there’s no denying that their body of work is really impressive.
▼ Definitely a dynamic and dazzling duo.
▼ We can’t help but adore this photo of Juan.
▼ Shh…don’t tell anyone that this is a costume.
We’ve reached a point in worldwide geek engagement where not only are the people who make our entertainment famous, the ones who dress up like them are too. If TWIN cosplay doesn’t inspire you to pick up a sewing needle, there are always other fantastic cosplayers that you can look to for ideas. We can’t wait to see what they have planned for 2017!
Source: My Game News Flash
Featured image: Facebook/TWIN cosplay

66-year-old cosplayer shows you’re never too old for anything!【Photos】
Final Fantasy XV Gladiolus cosplay is as gorgeous as the game itself 【Photos】
Amazing female cosplayer transforms into One-Punch Man, bald head and all 【Photos】
Crazy accurate cosplayer returns in impeccable Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress costume【Photos】
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]
Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki releases new artworks, still wants to make movies
Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
7-Eleven Japan’s giant fried chicken skewer would be too big to eat, so it’s really for cuddling
Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter
Neo Kimono releases innovatively traditional heel covers made from artisanal fabric
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Disney, Pokemon, Ghibli and more awesome handmade cosplay aprons and dresses for geeky girls!
German Re:Zero cosplayer is winning over the hearts of Japanese netizens
Borderlands cosplay that’ll melt your face off and replace it with a handsome mask【Photos】
Final Fantasy XIII screenshot or cosplay? We’re still not sure! 【Photos】
Final Fantasy XV cosplayers go off-road, level-up at real-life haven camp 【Photos】
Keio University professor embodies Cool Japan by cosplaying his way through lectures【Pics】
Zootopia is a smash hit all over the world, so of course people are already cosplaying it
Plus-size Thai model’s super low-budget prawn cracker cosplay goes viral
Dungeons & Dragons Pokémon fanart inspires incredible cosplay group
Cosplay in red, white, and blue with shoes and button-up socks fit for an anime star
Crazy cosplay team dresses up as Japan’s Shinkansen bullet train for an important reason【Videos】
All-Russian cosplay cafe opens in Tokyo – uniformed girls serve up borscht, pierogi, cute 【Video】
Kyoto University students let loose at cosplay graduation ceremony【Photos】
Cosplayers pose, perform, and get a suntan at Singapore’s cosplay festival 【Photos】
“Hijab Cosplayer” wows the world with her take on Japanese anime characters【Photos】