Incredible Gol D. Roger Cosplay Outshines One Piece Live Action: “More Realistic Than the Original”

One Piece, despite its extensive storyline and multiple related projects—including the Live Action series, video games, and a new anime on the horizon—has developed an immense fanbase that shows unwavering support. This popularity is prominently displayed on social media, where fans actively share manga panels, clips from the anime and live-action adaptations, and a plethora of fan art.

Cosplaying has become a beloved way for fans to express their admiration for the series and its characters. Recently, a Reddit user known as EvilOdysseus shared a remarkable cosplay of Gol D. Roger that received enthusiastic feedback from the One Piece community. The cosplayer not only achieved Roger’s iconic look, complete with a pirate hat featuring his Jolly Roger, a vibrant red coat, a stylish white cravat, a blue shirt, and a yellow sash, but also embodied the essence of the Pirate King.

Impressive Gol D. Roger Costume by One Piece Cosplayer

Reddit user @EvilOdysseus's cosplay of Gol D. Roger (Image via Sportskeeda) — Reddit user @EvilOdysseus’s cosplay of Gol D. Roger (Image via Sportskeeda)

This passionate One Piece fan and cosplayer, EvilOdysseus, recently posted four photos showcasing his Gol D. Roger costume, which he crafted entirely on his own. Notably, his impressive moustache is real and adds to the authenticity of his portrayal.

One photograph highlights him posing with Polly Woodside, a three-masted, iron-hulled barque ship in Melbourne, Australia, providing a backdrop that evokes a scene straight from the series’ live-action adaptation.

In his Reddit post, he expressed his motivation for cosplaying as Gol D. Roger, noting that the legendary pirate, who sparked the Golden Age of Piracy and inspired characters like Luffy to search for the treasure at Laugh Tale, is often underrepresented among cosplayers. This realization drove him to creatively bring the character to life.

Additionally, he mentioned a personal preference for having facial hair; since Gol D. Roger sports a beard, this made the choice even more convenient for him.

Community Praise for Gol D. Roger Cosplayer

Gol D. Roger from the One Piece anime (Image via Toei/Reddit) — Gol D. Roger as seen in the One Piece anime (Image via Toei/Reddit)

Viewers have enjoyed seeing Gol D. Roger come to life in the first season of the Live Action series, portrayed by Michael Dorman. However, Redditor EvilOdysseus’s cosplay has garnered significant acclaim for its meticulous attention to detail, accurately recreating the legendary character. Here are some enthusiastic responses from fellow Redditors:

“Looks more realistic than the live action one to me,” wrote a Redditor.

“You’re the first person I’ve seen cosplay as Roger! Looking good,” remarked another Redditor.

“WHOA!! Nails the Roger vibe!!! I’ve never seen a Roger cosplay so this feels super fresh!!,” another user expressed their excitement.

Comments particularly highlight his natural mustache, which enhances the realism of the cosplay:

“The mustache really makes the cosplay,” wrote a Redditor.

“I love how piratey and not costumey you look! You even grew your mustache! Awesome!,” praised another Redditor.

“Now we need one of you laughing,” a user playfully demanded.

Many commenters requested scenes to be reenacted and added playful humor, as is common on social media:

“Cos play. Right. You can’t fool me. Now, tell me what the one piece is!” wrote one fan.

“I want to sail with you captain,” joked another.

The overwhelming positivity in the comments section is refreshing. With such an impressive costume, it’s easy to imagine the cosplayer seamlessly fitting into any adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s manga, looking nothing short of majestic, especially with some post-production effects.

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