Did you know that you can spell Orihime Inoue’s name with the kanji for “best girl”? Okay, you got us — we’re making that up, but it should be true. With her canonical birthday coming up on September 3, there’s no better time to dive into some fantastic Orihime Inoue cosplay and discuss what makes her one of the best female supporting characters from the “Big Three” era of shonen.
Join us today on the J-List Blog for a special birthday cosplay celebration of Orihime Inoue from Bleach!
Who Is Orihime Inoue?
Orihime is the buxom, red-headed school classmate of Ichigo Kurosaki, and she’s pretty easy to dismiss as “side character” material on first glance. We wouldn’t blame you, either. In the early 2000s of anime and manga, most of the “hot girls” were only there for fan service and throwaway gags.
Bleach‘s Tite Kubo took a completely different approach to Orihime. Rather than becoming a frustrating love interest, she’s an essential part of the group, and a particularly critical player in the Arrancar arc.
(Right) Sawakate Cos offers a ravishing Orihime
(Right) Kuroitsune cosplays TYBW Orihime
Why Do We Love Orihime Inoue Cosplay?
As we mentioned earlier, Orihime’s contributions to the Bleach storyline can’t be understated. She gains her own spiritual powers early in the series — powers that allow her to “reject” matter. In essence, she can use her powers to protect people, heal damage, and slice enemies in half. Not half-bad for a ditzy side-character!
That air-headed personality is part of her charm, too. Bleach is no stranger to strong female characters, from the silently terrifying Unohana to the cold-and-deadly Rukia. Orihime is never anything except a teenage girl, which serves as a nice contrast against Ichigo’s overbearing grumpiness. All the more reason to claim they’re the best Bleach couple!
(Right) SylvieeUwU stuns in a bikini cosplay
(Right) Firiat Cat indulges in dessert!
The Best Orihime Inoue Birthday Cosplay!
Let’s be honest — Orihime’s oppai are a huge part of her personality and charm. Flat-chested lovers need not apply when Orihime’s around! In-universe, her classmates joke that all the food she eats goes straight to her breasts — and we’re inclined to believe it!
Cosplaying a distinctively buxom character like Orihime is a challenge, but also a good opportunity for naturally busty cosplayers. Plus, Orihime has multiple unique looks throughout the series, from her school uniform to her Arrancar Arc outfit, and even her own Soul Reaper garb! With so many outfits to choose from, there’s an Orihime cosplay just for you!
(Right) JyuSan‘s high school Orihime cosplay
(Right) Sakuraloli‘s sensual lingerie cos
Thanks for reading this article about Orihime Inoue’s birthday cosplay. Are you a Bleach fan? Let us know what you think in the comments!
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