The cosplay world and Blue Archive fans have been surprised by an image that has been circulating in social networks, it is a cosplay of Kakudate Karin, one of the most popular characters of the video game, in her version of Bunny Girl. The cosplayer who made this characterization, known as Maria Valentine, has captured attention not only for her fidelity to the character’s design, but also for her impressive physical resemblance to Karin, especially in details such as her tanned skin and her striking “plot”.
Maria Valentine impresses with her Kakudate Karin (Bunny Girl) cosplay from Blue Archive
Recently, an image has caused a stir among Blue Archive fans and cosplay fans, being Kakudate Karin, a character from Blue Archive, a video game that has gained popularity for its character design and immersive story. If you don’t know Karin, she is a student of the Millennium Science School in the title, besides being a member of the Cleaning&Clearing group, which is one of the school clubs, under the pretext of being a maid’s club.
In her original design, within the game, and the story, Kakudate Karin wears a French maid uniform with blue details, white stockings and high heels, a design in keeping with the club. However, in her Bunny Girl version, Karin wears a shiny black bunny outfit, with a sky blue bow, with a set of fishnet stockings and high heels, this design highlights her long black hair with purple gradients, her tanned skin and her iconic tattoo with the number 02 on her left shoulder.
It was this version which the cosplayer called Maria Valentine has surprised the Blue Archive community, with her interpretation of Karin in her Bunny Girl version, and what has drawn the most attention of this cosplay is the impressive fidelity to the character. Especially in details that can be observed such as the tanned skin and the impressive “plot” of the cosplayer, which matches the unofficial features of Karin, who is rumored among fans to have an E-cup size.
Let’s talk a little more about who is Maria Valentine, who was the one who made this attractive and impressive cosplay at Comiket C105, where according to information she posted, she is a Japanese-Brazilian, besides being a model, and content creator. On the other hand, she shared the images of her cosplay on her Twitter/X profile, where you can appreciate her dedication to detail and her striking physical resemblance to the character.
Although some users who saw this Blue Archive cosplay have pointed out that Maria Valentine’s “plot” is not natural, this has not been an impediment for other users and fans to praise her work. On the contrary, her choice of character and her execution have been very well received, as she manages to perfectly capture the physique of Karin, a student who, although she initially felt uncomfortable with her Bunny Girl costume, ended up accepting it as part of her mission.
Blue Archive is a free tactical role-playing game developed by Nexon Games, released in 2021 for Android and iOS devices, in this game, players assume the role of a Sensei who arrives in the academic city of Kivotos to help solve various incidents following the mysterious disappearance of the president of the General Student Council. Due to its popularity, Blue Archive was adapted into an anime series titled Blue Archive The Animation, which aired between April and June 2024, exploring the stories and events of the game in anime format.
© NEXON Games Co., Ltd.