Incredible Resident Evil Leon Cosplay Fools Fans Into Thinking He's The Real Deal

When it comes to , there isn't a character as cool and calm under pressure as Leon S. Kennedy,a trait that's brilliantly displayed in this excellent cosplay. While he may have been a greenhorn police officer in, by the time the fourth game rolls around he's graduated to being one of the best spies in the United States, even functioning as the President's go-to solution to rescue his kidnapped daughter. It may seem like a jarring transition but once players see Leon in action, they'll quickly understand why he's such an asset.

The zombie slayer's nonchalant demeanor is evident in this ultra-realistic cosplay which was posted to Reddit by creator Initial_Cellist_3406.

The outfit consists of the navy blue shirt and shoulder holster that's become synonymous with Leon's look in and coupled together with the iconic middle-parted blonde hair, it's no wonder some commentators briefly believed it to be an official piece of marketing. Several users even joked the clip was so authentic that it exceeded the realm the cosplay, suggesting that Leon S. Kennedy himself exists in real life.

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may boast an expansive cast of characters from all walks of life but Leon S. Kennedy is easily the most popular. While that may be due to the fact that he's starred in the two most beloved games, those being and, many players have come to view him as a reluctant hero who's been forced to step up to the plate to make the world a better place. He may have initially had noble aspirations as a rookie police officer in Raccoon City, but his handling of the Umbralla Outbreak was enough to have him promoted several dozen times over.

There's also something undeniably cool about Leon; from his leather jacket to his snarky quips, the special agent is always aloof no matter the situation.Even after he's been infected by the Las Plagas, a detail that's visible in