• Eyes on Final Fantasy Cosplay - Squall Leonhart

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    Aulayna
    Published on 07-03-2013 06:27 PM
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    Hello cosplay fans and those who are just curious! Yes I know it's been over 2 months since the last edition but there was this thing called E3 that got in the way. Surprisingly, tracking down Squall cosplayers that were still active and didn't mind being interviewed proved to be quite a tricky task as well. I guess being withdrawn comes as standard for Squall fans!

    If you're a Cosplayer and you'd like to be featured in this series or if you've simply found some Cosplay that you think should be featured, then please get in touch by sending a Mognet Message to Aulayna and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

    Don't forget to vote for your favourite in the poll and if you have any questions you'd like us to put to July's winner be sure to leave them in the comments!





    This time around we'll be looking at cosplays featuring the moody protagonist of Final Fantasy VIII. None other than Squall Leonhart!

    Much like Yuna, Squall cosplayers have quite a choice of outfits. From his official SeeD uniform to his cameo as Leon in Kingdom Hearts. In most iterations, though, you can generally expect belts and leather in more than copious amounts!

    Squall starts off as an introverted, brooding and cold teenager who has a knack habit of pushing away those who care for him. Think withdrawn hormonal teenage angst and you'll be in the right mindset. However, this introversion paves way to his strong sense of duty and commitment and doing what needs to be done. He is the reluctant leader and although his personality comes at the annoyance of his peers - it is that clearheadedness and sense of mind that allows others to trust him unwaiveringly. As the story progresses and his love for Rinoa Heartilly blossoms he eventually becomes more open, social and trusting. This more extroverted version is best portrayed in his appearance as Leon.

    With all this in mind let's see how our Squall cosplayers go about capturing these emotions    .





    AirPirateCid stands to attention as Squall in his SeeD uniform. That scar still looks raw and fresh! I bet Seifer is hiding in the background somewhere.


    Dymatrex is certainly looking moody. Is that a look of quiet contemplation on his face or one of "why won't you leave me alone?"



    II Squall II brings us a cosplay that's certainly more original than his username! This is Squall's third EX mode outfit from Dissida. This Squall has clearly seen things and is more of a hardened fighter than the vulnerable teenager we started off with.


    Kururugi_Suzaku goes for the re-arrangement of Squall's classic look in Dissida. This Squall certainly seems a bit more open, but there's still a hint of reservedness in his eyes.


    Ratsukorr brings us classic Squall again. The leather, the furr, the blets and those contemplative eyes. The whole package, ticked off!


    Score certainly scores with his Dissida classic Squall cosplay. Giving us an almost sultry pose to lead us on - I think this is a Squall at the end of his journey.



    That brings us to the end of this edition. Six, succulent, sexy, sultry... I've run out of words that begin with S... Squall's for you to choose from. Which one is your favourite?

    Be sure to leave any questions you'd like pitted to our winning Squall in the comments below!

    The next edition will feature... well... it will start and end with a flower.



    Previous
    Editions    		Eyes on Final Fantasy Cosplay
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    April 2013: Interview with Geb_Geb
    March 2013: Interview with Askaroth | Yuna
    February 2013: Sephiroth
    January 2013: Terra Branford | Interview with Liliana
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    Comments 6 Comments
    1. Formalhaut's Avatar
      Formalhaut - 07-03-2013, 06:49 PM
      I think Kururugi Suzaku probably wins this one. However, AirPirateCid comes a decent second place.

      I just think Suzaku's one just looks right.
    1. Depression Moon's Avatar
      Depression Moon - 07-03-2013, 08:57 PM
      The Squall II dissida outfit looks the coolest to me.
    1. Jinx's Avatar
      Jinx - 07-04-2013, 01:31 AM
      Squall is probably my least favourite Final Fantasy character, and FFVIII designs are bland to me. But II Squall II looks the best by far.

      Score is insanely hot, though.
    1. Aulayna's Avatar
      Aulayna - 07-04-2013, 08:09 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by Tifa's Boobs View Post
      Squall is probably my least favourite Final Fantasy character, and FFVIII designs are bland to me. But II Squall II looks the best by far.

      Score is insanely hot, though.
      I know (SPOILER)
    1. Chris's Avatar
      Chris - 07-04-2013, 12:05 PM
      Dymatrex looks awesome. Dymatrex looks sexy. He just gotta give that look and... Dymetrex comes closest.
    1. LadyJuxtaposition's Avatar
      LadyJuxtaposition - 07-05-2013, 07:46 PM
      I'm in love with Dymetrex's and II Squall II's cosplay... I'm stuck in between who was the closest, but a great job of all of the features cosplayers.

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