An incredible cosplay featuring Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has fans amazed by both the quality of the costume and the story of its creator. The classic Souls-like game by From Software takes place in 16th-century Japan and features a distinct style inspired by the era that's immediately recognizable. While the game has inspired plenty of cosplays, this one in particular is gaining community acclaim due to its expert craftsmanship and presentation, and the cosplayer's journey.

The cosplayer, known as pandaredss on Reddit, shared two incredible images of themselves dressed as the titular Sekiro, one kneeling with their sword and one covering their face with the iconic scarf, perfectly embodying the Japanese warrior. The posing and lighting make the whole presentation feel as if it were taken directly from the game, making the cosplay an impressive feat even before reading the cosplayer's journey to get to where they are today.

Sekiro Cosplayer Had To Overcome Several Setbacks

The Inspirational Story Of How The Cosplayer Achieved Their Dreams

The cosplayer explains that the story of their Sekiro cosplay is "deeply personal," spanning several years and countries. In 2020, pandaredss was selected to represent Russia at the World Cosplay Stage, a worldwide celebration of cosplayers. However, the global pandemic thwarted their efforts and ended their journey for a while. Years later, they were again prevented from entering the WCS as war broke out and Russia was banned from participating in the event.

In 2024, years after beginning the journey, the cosplayer says they "brought Sekiro with me to Malaysia," where they applied for the World Cinematic Cosplay Summit (WCCS) and were selected. The cosplayer had finally fulfilled their dream of representing Russia on the "global cosplay stage," a goal of "patience, perseverance, and the quiet courage to keep going" for the cosplay's creator.

Fans Praise Sekiro Cosplay And The Tale That Accompanies It

The Cosplayer's Story Is A Reflection Of Sekiro's Journey

Reactions to the Sekiro cosplay are positive and encouraging, with fans praising both the costume and its creator. Some point out how professional the cosplay looks, resembling a screenshot from the game. Reddit FireLily_, for instance, states that it took them a moment to realize that they were "looking at a real person and not a video game character."

Fellow Sekiro fan beautiful cosplay of the main character.

Source: pandaredss/Reddit, FireLily_/Reddit, grachi/Reddit