Best Manga and Anime Themed Skins [CS2 / CS:GO]

Anime fans play CS too – and they don’t have to give up their otaku style. CS2 and CS:GO are full of skins inspired by Japanese animation, letting you combine your love for manga with headshots on Mirage.

Key Takeaways:

• CS2 and CS:GO offer a wide range of skins inspired by manga and anime, allowing players to combine their love for Japanese culture with weapon aesthetics – from pastel pistols with magical girls to cyberpunk rifles featuring dark characters.
• The list features 20 of the most recognizable anime / manga style skins, including AUG | Akihabara Accept, AWP | Oni Taiji, and M4A4 | Temukau – each with its own unique look, color scheme, and vibe, reflecting different genres of Japanese animation.
• Beyond weapons, players can complete their anime inspired loadout with themed stickers, gloves, and knives – like the Specialist Gloves | Crimson Kimono or Karambit | Doppler (Phase 2) – all drawing from Japanese aesthetics ranging from samurai to magical fantasy.

Anime Skins for Weapons (Pistols, Rifles, Snipers)

CS2 and CS:GO offer a wide range of weapons decorated with anime style artwork – from pink pistols with magical girls to sniper rifles featuring demons and samurai. These skins are more than just colorful decorations – they’re a way to show off your personal style. Check out the 20 best anime themed skins the game has to offer!

AUG | Akihabara Accept

• Official Description: “Powerful and accurate, the AUG scoped assault rifle compensates for its long reload times with low spread and a high rate of fire. It has been decorated with a heat transfer vinyl of an anime magazine cover. Yatta!”
• Weapon Class: Covert Rifle
• Collection: The Rising Sun Collection

AUG | Akihabara Accept is a true gem for anime fans – the entire rifle is covered in artwork that looks like the cover of a Japanese manga. On the side, there’s a large, colorful illustration of a moe-style girl, surrounded by Japanese text and dynamic patterns. The bright white and purple color scheme grabs attention and makes this skin stand out from the rest. It’s one of the most recognizable and unique anime- or manga-themed skins in the entire game.

AWP | Oni Taiji

• Official Description: “High risk and high reward, the infamous AWP is recognizable by its signature report and one-shot, one-kill policy. It has been hand painted with colorful samurai and Oni imagery. Face your demons.”
• Weapon Class: Covert Sniper Rifle
• Collection: The Operation Hydra Collection

AWP | Oni Taiji is a blend of dark atmosphere and Japanese mythology. The body of the AWP features a scene of a samurai battling what appears to be a demon – the titular “oni.” The dominant colors are purple, gold, and red, giving the skin an aggressive and almost ominous look. The art style resembles retro fantasy anime from the 1980s, and the entire design feels like a frame taken straight out of an intense battle scene. A perfect choice for players who appreciate the style of classic anime and manga from the last century.

M4A4 | Temukau

• Official Description: “More accurate but less damaging than its AK-47 counterpart, the M4A4 is the full-auto assault rifle of choice for CTs. A custom paint job in the style of Japanese animation has been applied and depicts a female CT agent fighting against a T-side rush. “Stand your ground!”.”
• Weapon Class: Covert Rifle
• Collection: The Revolution Collection

M4A4 | Temukau looks like it was pulled straight from a high energy anime opening. The rifle features a pink haired girl as the central figure, surrounded by bright, comic style sound effects and energetic streaks. The color palette – white, pink, blue, and purple – gives the weapon a futuristic yet distinctly Japanese vibe. It’s one of those skins you simply can’t confuse with anything else. As a bonus, the Japanese text on the skin includes clever references to CS2 / CS:GO gamer pop culture.

MAC-10 | Sakkaku

• Official Description: “Essentially a box that bullets come out of, the MAC-10 SMG boasts a high rate of fire, with poor spread accuracy and high recoil as trade-offs. In specific lighting the eyes on this custom painted MAC-10 glow red. Make your perception their reality.”
• Weapon Class: Restricted SMG
• Collection: The Revolution Collection

MAC-10 | Sakkaku is a psychedelic blend of anime style and horror. The entire weapon is covered with a drawn character featuring red eyes and a demonic expression, surrounded by a black and red pattern of distorted lines and glitch like effects. The colors are highly contrasting, dominated by deep reds and blacks, giving the skin a disturbing, slightly twisted vibe. It looks like a nightmare brought to life after binge watching too many dark anime series. In other words: perfect for fans of heavier, creepier aesthetics!

Galil AR | Kami

• Official Description: “A less expensive option among the terrorist-exclusive assault rifles, the Galil AR is a serviceable weapon in medium to long-range combat. It has been painted using a hydrographic in a Japanese manga pattern. Some ghosts won’t stay buried.”
• Weapon Class: Mil-Spec Grade Rifle
• Collection: The Huntsman Collection

Galil AR | Kami is a classic among anime themed skins. The entire rifle is covered in a pattern that looks like black and white manga pages – complete with Japanese text, panel layouts, and stylized drawings. It’s as if someone wrapped the weapon in sheets from a shounen fan’s sketchbook. Despite its minimalist black and white color scheme, the skin stands out thanks to its unique and clever design. A great choice for those who enjoy oldschool vibes. This is one of the few anime skins that skips the typical colorful anime girl for something truly original.

AK-47 | Bloodsport

• Official Description: “Powerful and reliable, the AK-47 is one of the most popular assault rifles in the world. It is most deadly in short, controlled bursts of fire. It has been covered in white logo decals over a red and black hydrographic. Co-driver wanted.”
• Weapon Class: Covert Rifle
• Collection: The Spectrum Collection

AK-47 | Bloodsport is a mix of cyberpunk and action anime – packed with bright decals, technical markings, and aggressive colors. Red, white, and black dominate the design, making the rifle look like a piece of futuristic combat armor. The graphic style is reminiscent of posters from mecha or sci-fi anime. This skin looks fast, deadly, and meticulously designed – perfect for players who love intense visuals. Much like Galil AR | Kami, there’s nothing “moe” or “kawaii” about it – and that’s exactly the point.

Sawed-Off | Kiss♥Love

• Official Description: “The classic Sawed-Off deals very heavy close-range damage, but with its low accuracy, high spread and slow rate of fire, you’d better kill what you hit. It has been custom painted with a starry-eyed woman in pink and purple. “I won’t take no for an answer; I have to have it!”.”
• Weapon Class: Classified Shotgun
• Collection: The Recoil Collection

Sawed-Off | Kiss♥Love is an explosion of pink, hearts, and pure kawaii vibes – a true return to basics! The entire shotgun looks like a toy straight out of a teenage shojo anime, filled with pastel colors, cute symbols, cartoonish fonts, and playful graphics. It’s one of those skins that doesn’t try to be tough – it goes all in on sweet, Japanese style. Perfect for players who like to keep things lighthearted… but still pack a serious punch. And despite its feminine colors, plenty of male players absolutely love it too!

M4A1-S | Player Two

• Official Description: “With a smaller magazine than its unmuffled counterpart, the silenced M4A1 provides quieter shots with less recoil and better accuracy. It has been custom painted with bright colors and features animated versions of a GIGN CT and Pop Dog. Press Start…”
• Weapon Class: Covert Rifle
• Collection: The Prisma 2 Collection

M4A1-S | Player Two is a true feast for the eyes – the rifle is covered in bright, comic style artwork featuring a heavily armed, battle anime character. The colors? Neon blue, yellow, and red, all cranked up to the max. The whole design feels like the cover of a futuristic one shot manga, packed with action and exaggerated expression. This skin isn’t subtle – it’s a visual headshot the moment you pull it from your inventory. And let’s be honest… doesn’t it kind of give off Mega Man vibes?

M4A4 | Neo-Noir

• Official Description: “More accurate but less damaging than its AK-47 counterpart, the M4A4 is the full-auto assault rifle of choice for CTs. It has been custom painted with a stylized blue-magenta woman over a grayscale background. “She grabbed what she could and disappeared into a decaying dystopia”.”
• Weapon Class: Covert Rifle
• Collection: The Clutch Collection

M4A4 | Neo-Noir is a fusion of dark noir atmosphere and anime aesthetics – like frames from a black and white manga, but with bold splashes of pink and purple. The body of the rifle features a femme fatale style woman, illustrated with sharp shadows and dramatic lighting contrasts. The whole design looks like the cover of a cyberpunk thriller set in Tokyo. This skin is perfect for players who want style without the sugary sweetness. Honestly, this weapon would fit right into Cyberpunk 2077 without missing a beat.

Glock-18 | Bullet Queen

• Official Description: “The Glock 18 is a serviceable first-round pistol that works best against unarmored opponents and is capable of firing three-round bursts. Menacing bullets and a War Maiden in a pink jacket have been custom painted over a yellow and black base. “I’ll stop shooting when you start shushing”.”
• Weapon Class: Covert Pistol
• Collection: The Prisma 2 Collection

Glock-18 | Bullet Queen looks like it jumped straight out of a colorful, high energy action anime. On the side of the pistol is a cartoon style girl in a military outfit – dark hair, a red coat, and a fierce, confident expression. The background is packed with bold, comic style graphics in shades of yellow, white, and black. It’s one of those skins that grabs attention even in the loadout menu, let alone during the pistol round. Some players even say the character looks like she could be straight out of Fortnite.

MAC-10 | Allure

• Official Description: “Essentially a box that bullets come out of, the MAC-10 SMG boasts a high rate of fire, with poor spread accuracy and high recoil as trade-offs. A woman in teal, believed to be iso onna, stands before koi fish and crashing waves on this custom painted MAC-10. Beauty begets bloodshed.”
• Weapon Class: Restricted SMG
• Collection: The Fracture Collection

MAC-10 | Allure is an elegant yet bold skin with a distinct anime vibe. On the side of the weapon is a female figure drawn in a style reminiscent of medieval illustrations – with red accents, a high contrast color palette, and a sensual atmosphere. The overall tones of red, orange, and black give the weapon a stylish, slightly dark appearance. This is a skin that speaks through its aesthetic rather than loud visuals. The real question is – do you have a soft spot for retro style artwork like this?

MP9 | Mount Fuji

• Official Description: “Manufactured in Switzerland, the cutting-edge MP9 SMG is an ergonomic polymer weapon favored by private security firms. An acrylic painting of Mount Fuji at dawn has been applied. The painting is used as a pattern, so each weapon may appear different. The red sun rises.”
• Weapon Class: Restricted SMG
• Collection: The Operation Riptide Collection

MP9 | Mount Fuji is a tribute to classic Japanese aesthetics – instead of anime characters, we get a landscape straight out of a traditional woodblock print. The rifle features the majestic Mount Fuji in the background (does it really need an introduction?), with soft clouds in the foreground. The color palette includes calm shades of blue, gray, and pink, giving the skin a subtle yet highly distinctive look. Perfect for those who appreciate cultural themes… and, of course, iconic Japanese scenery.

Five-SeveN | Fairy Tale

• Official Description: “Highly accurate and armor-piercing, the pricy Five-Seven is a slow-loader that compensates with a generous 20-round magazine and forgiving recoil. It has been custom painted with a princess, unicorns, beautiful flowers, and a castle in the distance. “Today’s gonna be a good day—I can just feel it”.”
• Weapon Class: Classified Pistol
• Collection: The Operation Broken Fang Collection

Five-SeveN | Fairy Tale is a colorful anime style skin – the weapon is decorated with artwork of a magical girl character straight out of a “mahou shoujo” series, complete with unicorns by her side. The dominant colors are pastel pink, baby blue, and white, with floral and fairytale elements rounding out the design. It channels the look of classic Japanese animations aimed at younger audiences – but with attitude and a sense of humor. This skin is sweet, but not childish — more like a pink grenade. And no, it has nothing to do with the popular anime “Fairy Tail”.

P2000 | Imperial Dragon

• Official Description: “Accurate and controllable, the German-made P2000 is a serviceable first-round pistol that works best against unarmored opponents. It has custom painted with the motif of a dragon using red metallic paints. Look to the West.”
• Weapon Class: Classified Pistol
• Collection: The Gamma Collection

P2000 | Imperial Dragon is a skin that trades classic anime vibes for an oriental style with a touch of epic flair. The pistol is wrapped in detailed artwork of a red dragon – a blend of Chinese and Japanese influence – with a fierce gaze and flaming scales. The color scheme focuses on gold, red, and black, all finished with a sleek, slightly glossy texture. It looks like a weapon made for an honorable warrior from ancient legends. A perfect pick for players who prefer something more serious and refined.

Glock-18 | Neo-Noir

• Official Description: “The Glock 18 is a serviceable first-round pistol that works best against unarmored opponents and is capable of firing three-round bursts. It has been custom painted with a stylized blue-magenta woman over a grayscale background. “Things were starting to turn and she began to feel hope—then she looked up”.”
• Weapon Class: Covert Pistol
• Collection: The Operation Broken Fang Collection

Glock-18 | Neo-Noir is a small masterpiece drenched in anime style – noir, of course. The side of the pistol features a sharp featured female character, styled like a lead from a gritty crime story set in a futuristic Tokyo. The color scheme mixes black, purple, and deep pink – bold, but not over the top. The whole design feels like a frame from a graphic novel or the opening scene of a cyberpunk anime. This skin is all about style – like a story that only ends well for one side.

USP-S | Neo-Noir

• Official Description: “A fan favorite from Counter-Strike Source, the Silenced USP Pistol has a detachable silencer that gives shots less recoil while suppressing attention-getting noise. It has been custom painted with a stylized blue-magenta woman over a grayscale background. “Drenched in a neon glow, she lies at the foot of an oppressive skyscraper”.”
• Weapon Class: Covert Pistol
• Collection: The Spectrum Collection

USP-S | Neo-Noir continues the skin series that blends anime style with dark, crime thriller aesthetics. On the silencer and body of the weapon, you’ll find a female character illustrated like someone straight out of a detective story – complete with dramatic lighting and bold outlines. The dominant colors are deep purple, pink, and black, giving the skin a mysterious, moody feel. It’s the kind of skin that seems to tell a story – just pick it up and step into character. Subtle light blue streaks add a final touch of elegance.

Desert Eagle | Kumicho Dragon

• Official Description: “As expensive as it is powerful, the Desert Eagle is an iconic pistol that is difficult to master but surprisingly accurate at long range. Dragons have been laser-etched onto the slide and grip. I’m a big fan of your work Yukako, we should talk… -Huxley, The Competition.”
• Weapon Class: Classified Pistol
• Collection: The Wildfire Collection

Desert Eagle | Kumicho Dragon is a blend of raw power and the elegance of Japanese artistry. The pistol’s surface is wrapped in a meticulously engraved oriental style dragon – with every scale and whisker crafted with surgical precision. The silver and black color scheme gives the weapon a sense of class and seriousness, as if it belonged to a yakuza boss in an anime about samurai and organized crime. This Deagle isn’t just a tool of destruction – it’s a small piece of art, and the complete opposite of anything flashy.

SSG 08 | Turbo Peek

• Official Description: “The SSG08 bolt-action is a low-damage but very cost-effective sniper rifle, making it a smart choice for early-round long-range marksmanship. Sports cars race down the side of this custom painted, neon-colored sniper rifle. Drifting is a right not a privilege.”
• Weapon Class: Classified Sniper Rifle
• Collection: The Operation Riptide Collection

SSG 08 | Turbo Peek looks like a graphic explosion of energy straight out of a racing action anime. It’s packed with bright colors – pink, blue, and yellow – along with dynamic effects that resemble sound effect text straight from a manga. You’ll even spot vehicles that could’ve come straight from Initial D. The whole skin feels like a comic panel where the sniper fires off a turbo charged shot. It’s made for players who love a fast paced playstyle and equally intense visuals – loud, vibrant, and impossible to mistake for anything else.

Sawed-Off | Wasteland Princess

• Official Description: “The classic Sawed-Off deals very heavy close-range damage, but with its low accuracy, high spread and slow rate of fire, you’d better kill what you hit. Someone has been keeping track of kills on the barrel. A perfect gift for the sociopath that has everything…”
• Weapon Class: Classified Shotgun
• Collection: The Glove Collection

Sawed-Off | Wasteland Princess is a wild mashup of post-apocalypse and Japanese kawaii chaos. The weapon is covered in white, pink, and blue tones, layered with graffiti and cartoon-style details. At the center is a punk-style girl’s mouth – a rebellious symbol that feels like a mix between Mad Max and Tokyo Pop. The whole skin looks like someone dropped a kawaii lolita into a radioactive zone and handed her a shotgun. Perfect for players who enjoy the contrast between sweetness and destruction. I mean — who else picks the sawed-off anyway?

MAG-7 | Insomnia

• Official Description: “The CT-exclusive Mag-7 delivers a devastating amount of damage at close range. Its rapid magazine-style reloads make it a great tactical choice. It has been custom painted with a design depicting fish swimming into a person’s mouth using an orange and black color palette. Gulp, gulp, gulp.”
• Weapon Class: Mil-Spec Grade Shotgun
• Collection: The Revolution Collection

MAG-7 | Insomnia is pure chaos in the style of a dark psychological anime. The weapon’s body is covered in surreal artwork that feels like a disturbing dream – blurred faces, glowing red eyes, swirling patterns, and strange, twisted shapes, like the aftermath of a paranoid trip. The entire color scheme sticks to black and red, giving the skin a deeply unsettling atmosphere. It looks like it’s hiding its own eerie backstory – perfect for players who gravitate toward the darker side of manga and anime.

Example anime / manga-style stickers

Among the many stickers available in CS2 and CS:GO, you’ll find plenty inspired by the aesthetics of Japanese animation. One of the most recognizable is the “Kawaii Killer” sticker, featuring a smiling girl with a rifle – drawn in a sweet yet fierce style. There are also more grotesque options, like “Welcome to the Clutch,” which uses a dynamic, comic style illustration. These stickers let players express their love for otaku culture in a stylish way – and make the anime themed skins listed above look even better.

Example knives and gloves with anime / manga vibes

A great example is the Specialist Gloves | Crimson Kimono, with their red and black pattern resembling the outfits of samurai from futuristic anime worlds. Then there are the Moto Gloves | Blood Pressure, offering an aggressive color scheme and dynamic look that would fit perfectly on a character from a post-apocalyptic shounen series. Among knives, the Karambit | Doppler (Phase 2) stands out – its purple and pink finish brings to mind magical weapons from fantasy anime. The Butterfly Knife | Fade, with its smooth animations and pastel shades, feels like something an anime idol would wield in a high tech setting. And for fans of more classic tones, the Bayonet | Marble Fade looks like the ceremonial blade of an isekai hero.