In an all-new, jaw-dropping cosplay of Kakashi Hatake, Naruto’s Sixth Hokage is brilliantly brought to life. Kakashi is best known in the Naruto manga for his stoic demeanor and silent strength, attributes that are fitting for a skilled ninja such as himself. Another aspect of the character is Kakashi’s Sharingan, which manifests itself in his left eye, changing the color of his iris to a deep red with additional black markings swirling within. While Kakashi usually has his left eye covered, he occasionally reveals the power shown within it, which is exactly the look seen here in this breathtaking Kakashi cosplay.
Kakashi Hatake made his debut in Naruto chapter 3 by Masashi Kishimoto. Since his introduction, fans were given the immediate impression that Kakashi was not to be messed with from his ninja warrior aesthetic to the power he wielded backing it up. Kakashi was named the Sixth Hokage when he became the leader of his town - a position he earned through years of training and effectiveness in battle. Kakashi's story continued in manga sequel Boruto, albeit with a lesser role, since the story follows the next generation.
In two separate Reddit posts by user Big_Gas with credit to batlifter, expert-level cosplay skills are clearly on display. The cosplay nails every aspect of Kakashi, from the hair to the face covering and suit, and even Kakashi’s Sharingan. Rather than going for the original look of the character with the left eye covered, the cosplay opts for Kakashi while showing off the Sharingan with the haunting red iris that looks just like the original character’s. In the first post, the cosplayer is making the same hand poses as Kakashi does when performing his Jutsu.
In the second post from Big_Gas, the Kakashi cosplayer is looking directly at the camera making a ‘quiet’ gesture with their finger. Arguably the most striking aspect of this cosplay is the beautifully captured Sharingan. While the crimson eye is amazing to look at in real life, that particular genjutsu ability is actually quite terrifying. The Sharingan genjutsu ability allows Kakashi to knock out enemies and keep their unconscious minds locked in painful hallucinations.
The cosplay perfectly captures every aspect of Kakashi in these posts, from the personality of the character to the manga-accuracy displayed, winning adoration from Naruto fans on Reddit. Cosplay is more than just crafting the perfect costume - it also includes casting, performance, lighting, photography and editing skills, and more. While Kakashi is the Sixth Hokage and thereby the leader of his tribe, this cosplayer is a leader in their own regard as one of the best Kakashi cosplays in recent memory with an attention to detail that truly brings the Naruto character to life.