Comic cons, anime festivals, and the like have run their course this year. With 2009 almost at an end, I thought it would be fun to look back at some of the best cosplay of the year. And while the many festivals and conventions have come and gone, 2010 is around the corner with more cosplay goodness waiting to be had.

Move over Pacquiao, there’s another Pac-Man in town.

The cutest chocobo ever.

L from Death Note.

The OG Power Rangers.

Sub-Zero soon learns there are just some things you can’t block. Namely, a grenade.

Note the boombox, which is most likely playing the Tetris theme. Genius.

PikaWOW.

One of the best Link costumes around.

Yes! Master Roshi! This one’s great. The only thing he’s missing is a dirty magazine in one hand and a cane in the other.

It’s no party without at least one Sephiroth.

The Prince takes a break from a tough day of Katamari rolling to say hello.

OK, so this has nothing to do with Japan but just look at this guy’s excitement. He’s totally into it.

Waluigi makes an appearance, intent on talking as much smack about his archrival as he can.

This guy IS Wolverine.

I wonder if he surges with electricity when he crouches.