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21 Cosplayers On What Their Character Means To Them

Sometimes we can transform into our own heroes.

1. "She brings kindness and gentleness to people's darkest hours even when she's hated and misunderstood."

2. "Wonder Woman gives me strength."

3. "Pearl inspires me with her bravery and care towards her family."

4. "Willpower is everything."

5. "To be more assertive."

6. "She's strong and sexy without having to wear tight revealing clothing. Also super smart!"

7. "Kitana makes me fierce."

8. "She's looking for a man at work."

9. "Keep going even when there's no hope of winning."

10. "Raven is constantly fighting her emotions inside. When she says her mantra she is at peace. She is a reminder that our big enemy is sometimes ourself."

11. "I love Angewoman, she's powerful! I love how strong she is, how strong she becomes. She's little and then evolves into a larger than life person. That inspires me to always think one day I will be strong!!"

12. "Peridot inspires me because she's able to stay true to herself."

13. "I dress for the job I want, not the job I have. Girls rock!"

14. "I'm actually a nice guy in real life, so cosplay allows me to be evil for a day!!"

15. "Rey inspires me because of her hope, strength, and determination. I also really look up to her as a cool independent female character."

16. "Bell inspires me to be strong-willed and smart and never judge a book by its cover."

17. "Captain Cold inspires me because he's about $$$."

18. "Orianna makes me feel powerful."

19. "April O'Neil is no longer just a damsel in distress."

20. "With the power of love anything can happen."

21. "To always hold the door for the ladies."