Devoted Pokémon fans have taken their passion to the next level as they create a variety of genderbend cosplays. This is where a male or female character is transformed into their opposing gender counterpart. We see a feminine Ash and a masculine Nessa to name just a few.
We have compiled some of the best genderbends out there where fans have honored the franchise with their ingenuity. They have taken creativity to the next level as they create new versions of our favorite classic characters. Keep reading to learn about 10 awesome pieces of pokémon genderbend cosplay!
10 Ash Sports A Skirt
This cosplayer decided that a female-version of Ash would sport a cute skirt and a crop top ensemble. We love their take as the jet black hair meshes perfectly with the updated wardrobe that fits her form.
It is not hard to imagine her on the hunt to catch more pokémon as she already has a pokéball in hand. AnissaCosplay created this beautiful rendition and it makes us dream of a world where a female-version of Ash was real.
9 James Could Be The New Jessie
Jessie and James were a dynamic duo in the series, but now we are wishing James was actually a woman. This cosplayer decided to turn him feminine by sporting a cute blue hair cut and adjusting his wardrobe to be something a womanized version would wear.
We still feel his vibes through this despite the gender reversal, and it’s not hard to fall in love with this new and improved version. Holly Wolf created this mashup that blew our minds as we gained a new perspective on this classic character.
8 Tomboy Ash And Her Pikachu
This rendition of genderbend Ash shows us a tomboy version that we knew was a perfect fit. It keeps a certain essence of the original character with a pair of blue jeans and a bulky cap, but we see the slight femininity in the jacket and the cut of her hair.
It is the way he would deserve to be reimagined as it combines his boyish personality with that of a classic woman. The cosplayer, afi-vaqar, created this signature look that has us head over heels for this version of Ash.
7 Brock Gains A New Afro
Brock has naturally buoyant hair in the anime, but this cosplayer took it to a whole new level. It seems to mesh perfectly with his original design and her feminine beauty combined perfectly with some of Brock’s masculine features.
She decided to stick with the original outfit but took it up a notch by choosing a green vest that almost appears to glow. Trisha_angel101 is the cosplayer behind this piece and she gave a new spin to the world of pokémon with this cosplay creation.
6 San Diego Comic-Con Saw A Feminine Brock
This cosplayer showed off her genderbend cosplay of Brock at the San Diego Comic-Con a few years back. We love her take on his appearance as she transformed his clothing into a crop top and capris while choosing to keep her hair long and flowy.
She even includes his Onix pokémon in her ensemble which shows his love and devotion to rock-type pokémon. Asta Young is the cosplayer in this piece who used her creative mind to make something we never expected to love as much as we do.
5 Nessa’s Eyes Pierce Our Soul
This man’s love for pokémon led to his creation of a male-inspired Nessa cosplay. He decided to keep the same cropped outfit, but it is something that works for both genders.
This cosplayer added some small touches like a blue pendant around his neck and vibrant streaks in his hair that captures the minor details of her character. George Joestar is the cosplayer in this piece and his vision helped us to imagine a more masculine version of this famous character.
4 Professor Oak Could Have Been A Woman
Professor Oak was idolized by many characters within the pokémon world, and he has become the muse of several cosplayers as well. Here we see one woman who decided to give her own magic touch to this special character by switching up the gender.
She has the perfect blonde hair that matches his, as well as a trusty pokémon and an identifiable lab coat. RadioJillian is the cosplayer behind this piece and we love her unique take on a character that few choose to mess with based on his prowess.
3 Masculine Misty And A Feminine Ash
This is a two-for-one as we see a feminine take on Ash and a masculine version of Misty. The Ash cosplay sticks to the traditional pattern of a signature jacket and green gloves, and surprisingly, the Misty cosplay does the same.
We are obsessed with the crop top and suspenders that are similar to those she sports in the pokémon world. She might not wear a hat, but it is a touch that a masculine version of this character would add. SeeYouSpaceCowboy14 is the misty cosplayer in this post who happened to find a feminine Ash friend on his journey, and we absolutely love both of them.
2 A Feminine Ash Would Survive The Apocalypse
Here we see a female version of Ash patching up her wounds following an apocalyptic struggle. We love the details as blood covers much of her outfit and body, as well as tears and rips in her clothing that speak to her immense struggle.
Even Pikachu has seen some things as it is all bandaged up and filthy, but happy that it managed to survive. YGKtech is the cosplayer in this post and she managed to raise the bar as she created a different kind of genderbend cosplay.
1 Sports Bras And Pikachu
This cosplay looks absolutely flawless as a female version of Ash stands with the traditional Pikachu. We love her outfit as she chose a simple black sports bra and paired it with some jean shorts.
The braid in her long, dark hair helps her look ready to face any competition, and her gloves are some of the best we have seen on any cosplayer. Ms. Rae Cosplay is the cosplayer in this piece and her take on this classic pokémon character will live on in our minds forever.
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