You can’t talk about cosplay without talking about Jessica Nigri. She was among the first cosplayers that helped to bring the art of being a nerd to the forefront of entertainment culture, and continuously brings innovation, passion, and a much-welcomed sense of honesty and goofiness to today’s convention scene. She continuously pushes the envelope with her creations, and her costume portfolio is very diverse, hosting a wide breadth of video game, anime, pop culture, and modeling works. Jessica is also notable for being able to rock amazingly-detailed and creatively-designed costume armor in one moment, and then sexy and playful outfits in the next moment.
So rejoice, dear readers, because the latter of her two costume styles will be the focus of today’s feature! It’s no secret that this cosplaying siren of silliness has a sultry side that she’s not afraid to flaunt, and we absolutely love her for it! So let’s not drag out the anticipation any longer, and jump right into our list! Marvel at the beauty and allure of the cosplay queen that is… Jessica Nigri!
15. Savage Rogue (X-Men)
This is definitely not your average mutant costume! Based on the raggedy version of Rogue from the Savage Land story arc from the Uncanny X-Men comics, Jessica trades the Nuwali-made wilds for the summery shores of her local beach in order to show off this simple yet sultry ensemble. But don’t let a name like “Savage Rogue” put you off. Through the wildness, Jessica’s sweetness still shines through in her brilliant ocean-blue eyes and slight smile. Canonically, Rogue was stripped of her powers while she was in the Savage Land, but who needs powers when you look this gorgeous in nothing but rags? Magneto may have only had a short-lived romantic interest in our favorite power-draining heroine, but we’re 100% head-over-heels for Jessica in this cosplay!
14. Freddy Krueger, Bishouju Version
This is one Freddy Krueger that gives us nothing but sweet dreams! Beyond a mere genderbent cosplay, this bold new design is actually a product of Japanese illustrator Shunya Yamashita. Yamashita’s art inspired a whole line of bishouju (“beautiful girl”) statues that reimagine iconic movie characters like Chucky and Jason Voorhees as bright-eyed anime-style beauties. The claw-wielding dream killer Freddy Krueger is among the most famous of these designs, and Jessica captures the sinister-meets-sexy aesthetic of Yamashita’s illustration perfectly. The classic Krueger elements are all there, from the striped sweater to the clawed glove and brown hat, while evoking the allure of Yamashita’s redesign. Fun fact: this is also referred to as the Kotobukiya version of Freddy, named after the online distributing company that ships these figures across the U.S.
13. BAEwatch Mercy (Baywatch/Overwatch Mashup)
Mercy me, this is one sizzling character mashup! When it comes to cosplay, sometimes less is more, and with Jessica we get a lot more than meets the eye! At first glance, this looks like just a regular swimsuit, but note the red hue of the piece. This evokes the classic color scheme of everyone’s favorite daytime TV series about lifeguards, Baywatch. Not too surprising, considering that a rebooted Baywatch movie was released recently. But wait! It’s not just a simple Baywatch cosplay either! Check out Jessica’s hairdo, which should look suspiciously familiar to any online gaming devotees who have ever screamed out for healing. That’s right, it’s the same hair as Mercy from Overwatch! The result is a beautiful and subtly brilliant design, expertly conceived and modeled by the lovely Ms. Nigri.
12. Mad Moxxi (Borderlands)
In the words of Mad Moxxi herself, are you ready for this? Well, we certainly weren’t ready for to be blown away by this bedside bombshell of a costume! It is befitting that Jessica chose a bedroom boudoir-style look for this cosplay, given how shamelessly promiscuous the original Hodunk hostess from the Borderlands is known to be. Even the “tip jar” sign is cheeky nod to Moxxi’s streak for immodesty, though Jessica keeps it classy and (mostly) safe for work in this shot. Jessica also does the normal full costume of Mad Moxxi, but we like this “behind-the-scenes” concept a lot; it fits the essence of Moxxi very well, and almost feels like it could be an actual hidden Easter Egg from the game itself. Perhaps the developers snuck it into one of the DLCs after seeing Jessica’s cosplay!
11. Nidalee (League Of Legends)
Normally, we would flee in terror if a spear-wielding predator confronted us in the wilds, but this is one headhunting hottie that we can’t help but stop and stare at. Jessica once again proves her creativity through the masterful use of both costume and environment to convey this cunning creation from League of Legends. Precision and attention to detail make these deceptively simple-looking pieces pop, and setting it against the forest backdrop only adds to the story. The spearhead and teeth bones, which were crafted by propmaker Vensy, are a nice touch to this costume. The jungle-jumping Nidalee has never looked so good, and we can’t wait for her to emerge and gank our lane. Keep the Cougar Form at home; we’ll take this gorgeous Human Form any day!
10. Rikku (FFX-2)
Even the most devoted of Al Bhed need a break from sphere hunting every now and then! Jessica shows that her summer bod is always ready with her Rikku cosplay, and she’s ready to kick back and catch some rays. Despite how minimal this costume may appear, the details from the original design are carefully captured, from the beads in the hair to the individual knots on the arm covers. This well-made work shines superbly in this shot, and whether she’s swimming along the shores of Southern California or bumping around blitzballs by the beaches of Besaid, Jessica goes from beach bum to beach beauty with just one glance. Final Fantasy X-2 certainly encouraged you to swap around dress spheres, but there’s no need to switch out from this sizzling number! This must be the Thief dress sphere, because Jessica just stole our hearts with this cosplay!
9. Black Cat, Boudoir (Marvel)
This cat burglar will take your jewels, but not before taking your breath away! Jessica’s jaw-dropping rendition of Felicia Hardy (a.k.a. Black Cat) shows how the feline-themed femme fatale may spend her free time between heists. We can definitely imagine her slipping into more casual attire, stretching out in front of the fire, and enjoying a glass of fine wine while daydreaming about Peter Parker. Even while in “casual” mode, Jessica still shows off her classy yet commanding presence, with her outfit adorned with diamonds (possible spoils from her last job) and her eye mask retaining a sensuality and sense of mystery about what lies beneath her stone-cold exterior. Here’s hoping we manifest our own spider powers soon so that this Black Cat will finally notice us.
8. Veigar, Boudoir (League of Legends)
Yordles may be one of the most hated species in League of Legends, but one look at this not-so-Tiny Mistress of Evil may change your mind! The League’s diminutive dealer of dark magic gets a delightful and dreamy twist with Jessica’s genderbent boudoir version of Veigar. Discarding the dreadful robes and wizard staff, Jessica gives us a sensual look at the most malicious champion of the Rift, weaving her own brand of magic with her killer eyes and curvaceous form. And as you can see, she doesn’t need to cast Event Horizon in order to stun us; one glance at her can stop even the most fed junglers dead in their tracks. Simply put, if looks could kill, Jessica would be on a Legendary spree with this outfit.
7. Arcade Miss Fortune, Boudoir (League Of Legends)
That’s no glitch in the Matrix; that’s you doing a double take at this Double-Tapping game diva! When League of Legends‘ dual-wielding marks(wo)man Miss Fortune gets the Nigri treatment, the results are pixel-perfect. In this picture by Fake Nerd Boy, Jessica is rendered as a gaming goddess dressed in Pixel Panties and a Vensy-made hat and headphones, and one look is enough to leave players and trolls alike in Shock and Awe. As both a costumer and a gamer, Jessica knows when to come out Guns Blazing and when to take it easy and relax. After long marathons of ski-ball and Dance Dance Revolution at the local arcade, even the most hardcore gamers need to unwind, and Jessica captures that sentiment beautifully here. Game geek? Gorgeous fashionista? Get you a girl that can do both!
6. Lucoa (Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid)
Regardless of who you think is best waifu material on Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid, we can all agree one one think: Jessica is the sexiest Lucoa we’ve seen so far. Rocking a swimsuit/boudoir mashup of the character, Miss Nigri shows off the best of the character’s… um, personality in this playful and sensual shot. But alongside the sexiness is the confidence; Jessica rocks everything she wears, and is certain to capture the essence of any character she cosplays even as she puts her own spin on them. The multicolored palette of Lucoa’s hair and eyes is said to be drawn from the characteristic rainbow hues of Quetzalcoatl, the dragon on which she is based, but we’re okay with Jess showing off her human side and keeping all that scary dragon-ness hidden for now.
5. Ahri, Cat Keyhole Lingerie (League Of Legends)
This cosplay turns the meme into a dream, and is perfect for your League team! Japanese-designed cat keyhole lingerie was big in the fashion and cosplay community in 2016, and even though it has come and gone, we can still appreciate the cosplay trends it has inspired. Like this feisty fusion of fad and fur, which never fails to light a Fox-Fire in our hearts. The animalistic aesthetics of Ahri work surprisingly well with the feline fashion piece, and when you’ve got Jessica Nigri putting on display, one can’t help but be Charmed. That mischievous smile, those piercing eyes, the fluffy tails, this costume has a little bit of everything for everyone! Seeing this almost makes us miss the meme-worthy trends of yester-year. Almost.
4. Pool Party Ziggs (League Of Legends)
This summery take on League‘s boisterous Hexplosives Expert looks like it’s ready to make a splash! The first round of Pool Party skins for champions sent huge waves through the community with their festive and fun seasonal designs. And of course, when we think festive and fun, we think of Nigri, who wasted no time getting in on the poolside action. Everything about this costume is silly and lighthearted, from the duck-shaped floatie to the arm wings and even the comically-huge swim goggles. Jessica herself has expressed how much fun she had making and wearing this cosplay, and we can see that energy shine through in every part of it. With so much summer crammed into one picture, we got the itch to find the nearest pool and dive right in! Bombs away!
3. Swimsuit Cinder (RWBY)
Once again, we have another example of Jessica showing off her voice acting talents in tandem with her cosplay talents. She provided the voice of Cinder in the English dub of American anime web series RWBY, and even though Cinder proves to be the bane of Team RWBY’s existence, this is one villainous vixen we can’t help but love. This Cinder-themed swimsuit was actually a present from one of Jessica’s fans, revealed on a past episode of Mail Mondays on her YouTube channel. As is typical of Jessica, she immediately showed love to her fans by doing a pool shoot with her new gift right after receiving it, and the results are RED HOT! We love when artists get into character, and Jessica makes for the most sensational Cinder we’ve ever laid eyes on.
2. Super Sonico
Here’s a fun bit of trivia: Jessica actually provided the English voice dubs for Super Sonico in the SoniComi video games, which were released on PC through Steam in 2011 and on PS3 in 2014. It’s only natural that a Super talented artist like Jessica would be able to capture Sonico’s beauty and grace not only in voice, but in costume as well. Sonico’s numerous appearances in games, novels, toys and other media may have resulted in a wide range of visual variations, but our favorite version is definitely the Jessica Nigri version. She rocks the trademark headphones and Cherry Red SG electric guitar that are emblematic of Sonico, while bringing her own flair to the character with a frilly white lingerie set, suggesting a momentary rest break in the pink-haired idol’s bustling music career.
1. Casual Tracer (Overwatch)
Cheers, love! The eye-candy is here! Overwatch‘s fan favorite Tracer is known for her English-inspired charm and insane mobility, but this version certainly has a lot more assets to bear. Jessica’s take on the time-skipping adventurer is so tantalizing that we can’t even Blink. As you can see, she has put aside the Pulse Pistols and chronal accelerator for the time being and Slipstreamed into more comfortable gear. Perhaps she’s enjoying some downtime between pushing payloads and capturing points? Or maybe getting ready for a quiet night of snuggles with Emily? Either way, we’ll have no trouble trying to Recall this vision of beauty in our minds. It was tough trying to decide which of Jessica’s amazing looks topped our list, but for this one, we’ll happily settle on a spot of tea and time travel. Keep calm and Nigri on!
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