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Apr 5, 2016
Goku cosplayers on flying nimbuses are popping up all over the world to delight and astound civilians.
The latest cosplayer is Johannes from Melonboard Electric Skateboards who rode around on a few of company’s boards in Los Angeles.
YouTuber YUKON1 made a similar video in February where he rode around in Taipei. A previous Goku cosplayer was spotted flying around Dragon Con in Atlanta last year.
Thanks to B for the news tip
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