Have you ever thought how great it would be to have a costume of your favorite movie hero, comic book or video game character, or the like? No doubt you have, right? For example, there are so many popular cosplay costumes among which there are probably the most fans of those characters from the film industry. For example, there are Batman, Spider-Man, Superman, Avengers, Star Wars, perhaps the most popular at the moment-Deadpool, but also many others. The list is really huge.
However, what is the situation with the cosplay costumes of video game characters? We must immediately say that these characters are very popular in certain video games communities and that the popularity of the costumes is slowly approaching those of the film industry. Currently, the most popular cosplay costumes can be linked to the most popular eSports titles. There are definitely characters from the Kingdom Hearts franchise, the Overwatch series, Assassin’s Creed franchise, The Legend of Zelda, etc. Simply, the list is also quite long to list them all. However, a common feature of all cosplay costumes based on characters from video games is vividness, attention to detail and high credibility.
One of the costumes that have become more and more popular lately and are attracting more and more attention from cosplay costume fun is the one inspired by B2. If you have no idea what we are talking about, B2 is a character from the very popular video game Nier: Automata. This game was released a little over three years ago (more precisely on February 23, 2017) and since then it has attracted a lot of attention in the world of gaming, but also cosplay costumes. The aforementioned B2 cosplay costume is one of the sexiest costumes you can currently find on the market. In addition to the original one, it is available with several modifications.
Therefore, we have decided to present you with some details as well as the best B2 cosplay costumes these days. Read more about it below. Well, if you’re ready, let’s get started.
A very brief history of Nier: Automata and B2
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So, before we present you the best B2 cosplay costumes, we must mention the history of the game itself and the B2 character who was the inspiration to the creators of this costume in the non-virtual world. As we mentioned earlier, this video game, Nier: Automata, was released a little over three years ago, in February 2017.
The video game itself is a sequel to the game called Nier. The gameplay is very interesting. The story follows a human-crafted android named B2, which is actually a female character created by Akihiko Yoshida. The game itself belongs to RPG (role-playing games) video games genre and in the previous three years, it has achieved a really notable success with over 4.5 million copies sold. Currently, the game is available for Windows, Xbox One as well as Play Station 4, so if you have one of the mentioned consoles or Windows OS, there is no reason not to try to play Nier: Automata.
Best B2 Cosplay Costumes – Top 4 Bestsellers
Now that you know some basic things about Nier: Automata and the protagonists of this video game, it’s time to discover which are the best B2 cosplay costumes currently available on the market. Before we begin, we just have to mention that the original costume is completely black. However, depending on the different manufacturers, certain variations and minor modifications are also available compared to the original costume.
1. Women’s No 2 Type B Cosplay Costume Leotard Skirt with Hairband Leggings by miccostumes
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So, let’s start with the original model which fully represents an authentic cosplay costume inspired by B2 from Nier: Automata. As we said a moment ago, this costume is completely black, with certain white details such as lines on the skirt and gloves.
Speaking of costume parts, we must mention that this set includes 1 leotard, skirt, headband, blindfold, bow, as well as 2 leather and 2 silky stockings. So, the only thing missing to complement the costume and make you look identical to B2 is a wig.
In terms of material, this costume is mostly made of suede, with the addition of elastic PU leather for stockings. In terms of price, this cosplay costume is available for $70.
2. Women’s White Two-Piece Dress Outfit No. 2 Type B Cosplay Costume Leotard Skirt by miccostumes
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If you still prefer modified versions of this B2 cosplay costume, then our recommendation is first of all this one by miccostumes. As you can see, this costume is completely white, and almost identical to the previous one when it comes to design.
In essence, we can say that this is the second, backup version of the original costume, only in white. It is made of the same material as the previous costume, and the same parts are included in the set as the ones we mentioned earlier. Also, the price is the same.
3. Women’s Short Wig White Halloween Costume Cosplay Wig with Long Bangs by Topcosplay
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The missing part with the first two costumes is, fortunately, possible to buy separately. Thanks to Topcosplay, it is now possible to complete the B2 cosplay outfit with a white wig.
First of all, this wig is of exceptional quality, made of heat-resistant synthetic fibers. Another great advantage is that you can modify the wig according to your preferences. For example, you can wash it, change the length (56 cm max), but also use different hair products (e.g. hairsprays or hair dye). In terms of price, this wig is available for just over $18.
4. Game Nier Automata 2B Yorha No.2 Type B DLC New Exposed Swimsuit Cosplay Costume by Cosonsen
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If you still want to get a different, but also video game inspired cosplay costume, then this one is the right thing for you. This costume comes in different sizes (S to XXL) as well as with plenty of accessories. Namely, the package includes camisoles, socks, patch, gloves, headband, bandages, detachable sleeve, underwear, arm covers, shin protector as well as thigh bands. In terms of materials, satin, cardboard knitted fabric and polyurethane were used.
