My Hero Academia is one of the most popular anime franchises. In a society shaped by which quirk a person possesses, there are endless characters who are heroes and villains. In the most recent season of MHA, one of the newer heroes introduced is Hawks, the new number 2 hero.
Move over Todoroki and Midoriya there's a new challenger for fan favorite and his name is Hawks. Hawks ' popularity among fans shouldn't come as a surprise, as he's a cool snarky addition to the world of quirks. The new hero has had such a huge impact that the internet has become a nesting ground for some truly awesome fan-created art and cosplay. These cool recreations of the character span across various ethnic and gender backgrounds.
@GammaRaeCosplay
GammRaeCosplay is a cosplayer with a growing following. Her Twitter boasts all things anime and nerd and her Hawks rendition is an attention grabber! As a Black cosplayer, GammaRaeCosplay uses her platform to share unique perspectives in the anime community.
Her Black Hawks shows the huge impact of anime in diverse communities across the world. It's obvious from the images that a lot of effort is put into the custom made elements of this cosplay.
@Watercoloren_
The multitude of characters within the MHA universes inspires many different types of cosplay. Instagram cosplayer Watercoloren_'s page shows a true appreciation for cosplay and anime. Hawks is not the first hero Watercoloren_ has reproduced from the MHA universe, either.
Watercoloren_'s recreation of Hawks leaves you with a dreamy interpretation of the number 2 hero. Handmade wings are one of the impressive aspects of this cosplay. Watercoloren_also, like many of the cosplayers on this list, offers a play on gender.
@BirdyBomb
Birdybomb is a cosplayer, graphic designer, and illustrator on Tumblr. Their previous work on their page suggests a huge appreciation for MHA and its many colorful characters. Their Hawks cosplay is one of the best and most widely shared on the site and it is no wonder.
Attention to detail really makes this version of Hawks stand out. A deviation from his traditional red feathers the realistic choice makes the character feel grounded in reality. The outdoor photoshoot and variety of heroic poses make this cosplay truly awesome. BirdyBomb's cosplay was photographed by Eric Rife.
@Kagonineko
One part of an Instagram twin duo, Kagonineko's page displays a true affinity for cosplay in a variety of genres, not just anime. Kagonineko's transformation into Hawks is particularly notable for her choice to use a curly blonde wig instead of the original spiky blonde tips that are seen in the anime.
Kagonineko's photo does a great job of recreating Hawk's signature falling fathers which fans will remember from his introductory episodes, fighting alongside the ever secretive Endeavor. Fans will remember these fantastic episodes and the foreshadowing of plot twists yet to come.
@Kurochatcosplay
Kurochatcosplay is a cosplayer on Instagram with a wide variety of interests. Inspiration for cosplay seems to come from all things nerdy and every look has a quality of care about it. This recreation of Hawks is another fantastic example of Kurochatcosplay's great work.
This version of Hawks pays tribute to the original color scheme of the anime by staying true to the vibrant red of the wings. Photographed by Instagrammer Princecakecosplay, this cosplay truly captures the personality of the sarcastic hero.
@aeonik_
Instagram cosplayer AEON is a true anime fan with many different and sensational cosplay looks. He has absolutely changed up the classic interpretation with this villainous-looking Hawks. The artistic liberties taken on the original design of the character result in a very cool and intimidating Hawks with a scar across his face.
In addition to the scar, AEON has also created an almost pocket-sized looking Hawks by using wings with a small wingspan. Fans of the franchise know that Hawk's wingspan is an important element in his character design but AEON's choice seems fitting for her version of the hero. Although he isn't actually a villain, Hawks does give these bad guys of the MHA universe a run for their money.
@Isaisanisa
An absolutely stellar cosplayer, Isaisanisa's Instagram account shows a true appreciation for MHA and anime. In addition to creating realistic and imagination-grabbing cosplays, Isaisanisa also photographs their own work making it a whole fantasy. Isaisanisa's Hawks cosplay is extremely splendid.
The wings, like in so many of the other examples, are the focus and they do not disappoint. The woodsy photoshoot suggests that there could be a softer side to the character of Hawks that isn't seen in the anime.
@Crunchcosplay
Crunchcosplay's rendition of Hawks definitely shows a talent for paying tribute to fandom. An obvious fan of anime and the MHA universe, it's safe to say that the internet can expect more interesting interpretations from this cosplayer. This photo was taken by Instagrammer karamelphotography.
His page goes into detail about the process of creating the Hawks cosplay and fun con activities. Crunchcosplay captures the bad boy persona of Hawks with this cosplay. His pose and the perspective of the photo scream nonchalant hero of the skies.
@Skrei_
Skrei_ is an Instagram cosplayer whose version of Hawks shows great promise for how her page will grow. Her Instagram shares some great anime cosplay with personal moments peppered in.
Skrei_'s Hawks, which she debuted at cons in 2019, is a very solid portrayal of the character. The giant bright red wingspan accompanied by the sea of the blonde spikes is unmistakably Hawks.
@Valkaricosplay
Valkaricosplay is a cosplayer on Tumblr and Instagram. The cosplay on these pages include a variety of characters from anime to Disney to the gaming world. Without a doubt, Valkaricosplay delivers top-quality cosplay looks that capture the essence of a character.
Valkaricosplay poses in a way that screams bad boy! Another fan of the anime version with a brown wingspan, this version of Hawks is another fantastic example of fandom and creativity.