Final Fantasy 7is often lauded as the fan-favorite of theFinal Fantasyseries, with many players considering it to be the best that the franchise has to offer in terms of characters, game mechanics, and storyline. The game is so beloved that it recently received a remake, withFinal Fantasy 7 Remakelaunching in April earlier this year.
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One of the fandom’s favoritecharactersis Vincent Valentine, who was so well-loved that he even earned his own spin-off title,Dirge of Cerberus, which released for the PlayStation 2 in 2006. As with any popular character, fans have shown their adoration by creating some rather awesome cosplays, check them out below.
Spoilers ahead!
10The Nightmare Begins
This brilliant cosplay byAlxx2xshowcases Vincent’s trademark outfit, complete with hisCerberus gun, which is named after the legendary three-headed dog due to it having three barrels. Vincent is arguably the coolest character fromFinal Fantasy 7and has a large fan-following, despite only being an optional character in the game.
Vincent actually wields a smaller gun called Quicksilver inFinal Fantasy 7and uses Cerberus inDirge of CerberusandAdvent Children,but the latter gun has become more synonymous with him.
9"Too much hope is the opposite of despair…"
This cosplay byAnkh-Feelspresents Vincent’s outfit as it was first introduced inAdvent Children, with his right arm being fully covered, a change from his original costume design. When it came toVincent’s design forAdvent Children, the creators didn’t want to stray too far from his signature look, so only subtle changes were made.
Other changes were made were the tattered cloak ends and a full bodysuit. It is this version of Vincent that has proven most popular with fans, likely due to the tattered cloak ramping up his cool guy appearance somewhat.
8Miss Valentine
CosplayerAmie Lynpresents a gender-bend version of Vincent. She seemingly mixes the costume designs from bothFinal Fantasy 7andAdvent Children, as she sports just a small glove on her right arm, yet has the tattered cloak. Vincent’sQuicksilver gunalso makes an appearance, rather than Cerberus.
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This cosplayer has also cleverly changed Vincent’s typical red bandanna into more of a feminine accessory by using it as a hair-band instead. The corset and heels also complete the more feminine look.
7"That was my sin. And this…this is my punishment."
NicoleMarieJeanoffers up another fem-Vincent cosplay to great effect. Vincent’s design has remained largely unchanged throughout all the games and films he has appeared in, with only minor tweaks being made. Vincent’s staple features are his red cloak, long black hair, and striking crimson eyes, which this cosplayer has managed to perfect.
Vincent holds himself responsible for not being able to stop theJenova Project. He has many regrets about not being able to save Lucrecia from the experiments performed on herself and her unborn son.
6"Too much hope is the opposite of despair…An overpowering love may consume you in the end."
This awesome cosplay bydarcywilliamgives fans a rather cool action shot of Vincent with Cerberus. InFinal Fantasy VII: Advent Children, all of the characters wear a pink ribbon on their left arms as a tribute toAerith Gainsborough.
Though Vincent also wears a ribbon, he is the only one to wear it on the right arm, likely due to his full-length gauntlet being on his left arm. This cosplayer has included this ribbon in remembrance to Aerith, which is a nice touch.
5Chaos
CosplayersoulCeruleandelights fans with this awesome action pose, with Cerberus’s barrelheads seen in the foreground.Vincentis often mistakenly labeled as a vampire due to him being stuck in a death-like state and sleeping in a coffin at one point, but he has no thirst for blood.
The reason the character becomes “undead” is due to Hojo shooting him in the chest and then using his half-dead body to experiment with, giving Vincent the ability to shapeshift. Lucrecia infuses Vincent’s body with Chaos-tainted Mako to help rehabilitate him, and then later Protomateria to help Vincent control the Chaos to a degree.
4"Guess I have no choice. It’s time…to save the world."
MiyukiKuramehas edited their awesome cosplay to give the effect that Cerberus is actually being fired, creating a rather awesome battle shot of Vincent. This cosplay’s fine details are quite impressive, with the intricate buckle patterns drawing the viewer’s focus.
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Interestingly,Vincent Valentinewas initially set to appear in theKingdom Heartsseries, but this idea was later scrapped. However, part of Vincent’s design element was incorporated intoCloud’s visual design forKingdom Heartswith Cloud inheriting a red scarf reminiscent of Vincent’s cape.
3"Escape from a world of illusions… Hmph… I wonder which is better."
This fabulous cosplay byAlyson Tabbithais highly detailed, in particular, the gauntlet and Cerberus gun. This image allows fans to get a really good look at the details on the latter weapon. This gun lives up to its namesake not just with its three barrels, but also with each barrel being adorned with a dog head instead of sights.
Vincent didn’t always appear this way, as he was once aTurkand, consequently, wore one of their staple suits. Additionally, he also had much shorter hair at the time.
2Lone Wolf
This absolutely amazing cosplay byAkitozz6is not only a brilliant recreation of Vincent’s character but is also a stunning image due to the artistic photo editing. This cosplay also features a tender tribute to Aerith by having the pink ribbon on Vincent’s arm, as well as Vincent’s iconic Cerberus weapon.
This cosplayer has also appeared as various otherFinal Fantasycharacters, as well as characters from many other franchises. Make sure to check out the rest of their awesome cosplay work.
1Dirge of Cerberus
Kuja Oniisan Cosplaygives what is arguably the most perfectVincent Valentinecosplay to ever grace the internet. This cosplayer has absolutely nailed the appearance of Vincent fromDirge of Cerberus, right down to the exact stylistic hair shapes that the character has in this title.
This cosplay looks so good that one might believe that Vincent has stepped out of the game and into the real world. This cosplayer has other images of their Vincent Valentine outfit, so be sure to check out the rest of their gallery.
