Final Fantasy 7is held in high regard in the gaming community and is often considered to be the fan-favorite of the series. It recently received a little extra bit of love from Square Enix with the release ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, leaving fans hotly anticipating the forthcoming release of the second half of theRemakestory.
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The game resonates with fans for many reasons, the story, the gameplay, and the world-building, to name just a few. Of course,the characters also captivate the hearts of many gamersand one such character is Reno. Fans often show their love for Reno in various ways, such as these awesome cosplays.
10Reno The Lefty
Reno first appeared inFinal Fantasy 7for the original PlayStation and has appeared in every spin-off title, apart fromDirge of Cerberus, as well as theFinal Fantasy VII: Advent Childrenfilm.
This awesome cosplay byShunsukeCosplayis an action-packed shot that shows Reno wieldinghis Electro-Mag Rod weapon. Despite being shown here and in official media artwork as holding his Elecro-Mag Rod in his right hand, Reno is actually left-handed and only holds it in his left hand during gameplay.
9Tattoos
Reno has two red face tattoos, one underneath each eye. The limitations of the Playstation 1 meant that these tattoos weren’t visible on Reno’s original character model, but they did appear in the official artwork of the character by Tetsuya Nomura and have appeared on every iteration of Reno since the original game.
This awesome cosplay byJannet-Sorekageprovides a great close up of the character’s face where you can clearly see these tattoos displayed. This cosplayer is also wearing goggles on their forehead, one of Reno’s trademark items.
8Yo
In the Japanese versions of the games and film,Reno has a distinct way of talkingthat wasn’t translated to the western versions; he frequently ends his sentences in “zo to”, “yo to”, or “to”,which is best translated as “yo”.
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This awesome cosplay byjhogives us a great look at Reno’s punky hair and ponytail. Though Reno always has the same spiky hairdo, he doesn’t always sport a ponytail, as seen inBefore Crisisand the beginning ofCrisis Core.
7Fan Favorite
Reno is undoubtedly a fan favorite when it comes to theFinal Fantasy 7community and as a result, he was the only minor character to have a Play Arts figure made of him prior to the release ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remake. With a surge in popularity in the fandom due toRemake, fans have since been given Rude as a Play Arts figure too, as well as a new version of Reno.
CosplayerRukindahas delighted fans with this gritty cosplay shoot of their favorite Turk, showing a darker, more mature moment for the usually fun-loving and energetic character.
6Turk Life
Reno isone of the main members of the Turks, the unofficial name given to the Investigation Sector of the General Affairs Department, and he is often seen with his partner in arms, Rude. Despite their two characters having polar opposite personalities, they are actually the best of buds.
CosplayerRainerhas brought Reno to life in this awesome photo, not only having found the perfect setting to replicate Midgar, but we can also see Rude in the background. This cosplay looks like an awesome shot from a live-action film based onFinal Fantasy 7.
5Second In Command
Although he can sometimes be perceived as a bit lazy, Reno is actually a hard worker and he does take pride in his work, this is especially evident when he becomes Second in command.
This rather awesome looking cosplay byKuroshiba Cosplaygives off some very cool vibes and portrays Reno in his usual black suit and white shirt outfit. Interestingly, in the original game, the Turks wore blue suits butthey were changed to black suits in the later games and the film.
4Hot Gossip
Reno is a confident, excitable character, which is likely why fans fell in love with him, and one of his more adorable traits is that he loves to gossip. Reno’s upbeat personality contrasted with Rude’s more severe character results in them being a rather comical duo at times, usually serving as comic relief,especially inAdvent Children.
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Cosplayerchinoaihas managed to perfectly capture Reno’s playful nature in this awesome cosplay and has recreated a fan-favorite expression of Reno with him sticking his tongue out.
3Rebel
Despite usually having a very upbeat and fun-loving personality, Reno has a very rebellious side to his character and this is likely why his appearance is stereotypical of a Japanese delinquent, sporting a punky hairstyle and refusing to wear a tie or tuck in his shirt.
This cosplay byAkitozz6presents fans with a recreation of Reno ofFinal Fantasy: Advent Children, making it look as though Reno has stepped right out the screen. This image gives off plenty of delinquent/thug vibes that are balanced perfectly with an air of “cool”.
2No More Mr. Nice Guy
Reno definitely has a sadistic streak to his character and this can be seen in some of the things that he does. He is also very skilled in battle, despite his more casual appearance. Interestingly, his character portrayal inRemakemixed his previous iterations from the original game and his more developed character fromAdvent Children.
This amazing cosplay bymasa9ne_tqgives fans a fantastic action shot of Reno. The lighting used gives a fiery feel to the image, which is contrasted by the use of water and altogether gives a phenomenal image.
1Suited And Booted
Though Reno’s default outfit is always a suit, his costume has still undergone some subtle changes over the years. In his most recent incarnation inRemake, he receives fingerless black gloves and his suit gets a strap tie across his chest, as seen in this cosplay.
Cosplayermoderatelyokaycosplayis more than a little modest as this cosplay of Reno is definitely more than okay, it’s absolutely fantastic and arguably one of the most perfect Reno cosplays out there.
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