Chun-Li Cosplay Kicks Its Way To Victory

Since 1987, the Street Fighter franchise has been the bar standard of fighting games. With each new generation, each new game, Street Fighter captures new audiences and fans. The Capcom Pro Tour brings the highest level competitors together in a worldwide tournament to end all tournaments. With Street Fighter more on-trend than ever before, this week we’re featuring some high profile Chun-Li Cosplays!

Chun-Li was first introduced in 1991’s ‘Street Fighter II’. She was the first female champion to be introduced, and one of the first playable female videogame heroes. With the likes of Metroid’s Samus Aran and Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft, Chun-Li kicked her way into the hearts of gamers the world over, and paved the way for future generations of female game characters.

To Cosplay the Champion

Chun-Li is one of the most well known and recognizable characters from Street Fighter. With her iconic hairbuns and traditional Chinese dress, Chun-Li is famous for her high kicks and physical combat skills. Chun-Li’s qipao comes from Chinese culture, imported from Manchuria and popular among girls in the early 20th century. The costume has been altered to provide more mobility, establishing a look that has become iconic in the cosplay world.

Chun-Li has undergone many changes in appearance over the history of the Street Fighter games, from her classic blue outfit to a black and gold version, through many accessories and minor tweaks to her accessories. Through it all, she has acquired a dedicated fanbase of gamers and cosplayers alike. This week we’re featuring a few standout cosplays to showcase Chun-Li’s range. We hope you enjoy the Chun-Li Cosplay feature!