One Piece’s Nico Robin Summons An Extra Hand in Superb Cosplay

A breathtaking One Piece cosplay showcases the extraordinary Devil Fruit abilities of Nico Robin, the formidable archaeologist of the Straw Hat Pirates.

Posted on Reddit by SkylineStars, this remarkable Devil Child costume brings to life Robin's appearance after the two-year time skip in the series. The cosplayer skillfully recreates Robin's unique Hana Hana no Mi Devil Fruit powers, with additional arms sprouting from their shoulders and sides, mirroring the character's ability to manifest multiple limbs. SkylineStars is known for their exceptional cosplay creations, which also include remarkable portrayals of popular anime characters such as Faye Valentine from Cowboy Bebop and Ryūko Matoi from Kill la Kill.

Nico Robin Cosplay by SkylineStars
by u/SkylineStars in cosplay

 

The world of Eiichiro Oda's masterpiece, One Piece, continues to inspire the creativity of talented costume makers. Among the characters that have recently captivated fans is the archaeologist's former boss, Sir Crocodile. Reddit user Akira shared their broody interpretation of the Desert King, while another fan cosplayed as Crocodile, humorously referring to the character as "Luffy's Mom." This playful reference connects to a popular fan theory suggesting that Crocodile is not only a transgender man but also the other biological parent of the series' protagonist, Monkey D. Luffy.

Passionate fans have also brought other Straw Hat Pirates to life through their cosplay. Soul King Brook's musical talent and flamboyant fashion sense were showcased in a recent portrayal featuring the skeleton pirate wearing an orange feather boa. Additionally, a collaborative cosplay highlighted both of Nami's distinct looks, pre- and post-time skip.

Exciting developments for the One Piece franchise extend beyond captivating cosplay. Toei Animation's English dub of the anime adaptation has finally made its way to Crunchyroll, allowing fans in the United States, Canada, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand to enjoy the series. The release began with the first batch of episodes on July 5, with subsequent episodes set to be rolled out in waves. Ultimately, Crunchyroll aims to provide the dubbed episodes spanning the East Blue Saga to the "Wano Country" arc.

Furthermore, the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of One Piece will debut on Netflix at the end of August. The streaming giant has invested a significant amount of money into the production, with each episode boasting a budget of $18 million. Jacob Romero Gibson, the actor portraying Usopp, expressed praise for the project's special effects team in a promotional interview, suggesting that the resources allocated were put to good use.

VIZ Media serves as the distributor for Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga in North America.