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May 31, 2014
While we’ve seen plenty of Attack on Titan cosplay over the past year or so, we’ve certainly never seen anything like this.
Tumblr user “Drabblemaster” posted a photo of her finished cosplay gown… inspired by one of Attack on Titan‘s most gruesome moments.
Kudos to what looks like a complicated bit of clothing design!
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