Lala Barina armor is easily one of the most elegant armor designs, for both the male and female sets. Even our feature writer Patrick Armstrong admitted to have fallen in love with the lacey battle dress. Now, that elegance has come to life as @sachiko1108 stunned Monster Hunter Wilds players with an incredible Lala Barina cosplay costume set.
Posted on X (via IT Media), the handmade armor looks so authentic, people are convinced it came straight out of Capcom’s art department. The post has already racked up 2.84 million views and over 85,000 likes at the time of writing.
From shoulder plates to frilly skirt, the real-life Barina set looks like it could survive an actual Zoh Shia encounter. The whole thing might look very fancy; nevertheless, the armor’s deep black shine and the battle-worn metallic look was made using common materials. “The paint is Turner’s Iron Paint black, with silver highlights added using acrylic paint,” reveals sachiko1108. The water-based paint costs only 1,400 Yen or around $7 for every 220 ml bottle, according to Amazon.
But sachiko1108 didn’t stop at armor. She also crafted the Barina Bouclier Charge Blade, which is just as visually jaw-dropping even if it cannot actually combine. The Sword stands as tall as a person, with fluffy white details on the handle that reflect the Neopteron’s stylish aesthetic. Meanwhile, the Shield features Lala Barina’s signature rose decoration at the center.
Unsurprisingly, Monster Hunter Wilds fans can’t get enough of this Lala Barina cosplay set.
“It looks official, amazing!” wrote @baaan_ts, amazed at the costume details.
“When you look at it like this, you can see that the chest area and other parts are properly protected,” compliments @murakumo81, a Vtuber. “An amazingly detailed design.”
“Wow, the quality is incredible, the game was just released in a month; so fast!” wrote @hikoboshi336. The complete Lala Barina cosplay costume was first shared on X on March 21, just a month from Monster Hunter Wilds launch.
@sachiko1108 herself is no stranger to viral success, having previously amazed netizens with her Goddess of Victory: NIKKE and Fortnite cosplay costumes. Besides Lala Barina, @sachiko1108 has also made perfect replicas of Zinogre, Mizutsune, and Kamura suits.
Cosplay and tailoring enthusiasts might want to take a closer look into her fabulous social media posts. There’s no telling what fashion hunting armor she’ll bring to life next.