A cosplayer has gone viral after sharing their handmade, full-body fuzzy white Brush Buddy cosplay from the popular series Witch Hat Atelier. Self-mockingly describing their creation as "poorly done," the cosplayer shared amusing photos standing upright and then sprawled out dramatically on a convention floor.
Brush Buddies are living magical tools within Kamome Shirahama's acclaimed manga. This shaggy, big-eyed outfit perfectly nails the creature's signature whimsical charm while keeping its faintly unsettling, oddly cute design intact. Simple materials like long faux fur and layered fabrics brought the fantastical being to life.
The delightfully strange costume earned plenty of amused praise from the community, with one fan writing, "horrifying, I love it." The creation even caught the attention of Kodansha Manga's official account and the series' creator, who chimed in with warm support.