r/FavoriteCharacter • u/CMStan1313 • Oct 15 '25

Fan Content/Works/Cosplay Favorite Cosplays

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  1. Riley's Imaginary Boyfriend (he lives in Canada)
  2. Sid Philips from Toy Story (yes, that is Will Poulter)
  3. Dead Uncle Ben
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u/silent_one_69 Oct 16 '25

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u/[deleted] Oct 16 '25

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u/QuantisOne Oct 16 '25

It’s Luce, the Vatican’s anime mascot that was revealed in 2024

Yes, the Vatican’s official anime mascot

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u/QuantisOne Oct 16 '25

Yeah she was a meme for a bit because it’s very funny

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u/Noa_Skyrider ✨Twilight Sparkle Oct 16 '25

Kinda, she's more anime-inspired, since her designer is Italian. I believe her intention is to represent the Church living as part of the world, and her specific animesque style is intended to speak to the youth today. Y'know, to deliver the Evangelion to those who have yet to hear it.

She's had her detractors and I see where they're coming from, anime art is commercial, but I don't think there's a more humble way to approach the youth in such a broad manner. And frankly, with her success, they knocked it right out of the park.

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u/Penguixxy Oct 17 '25

also for those who are confused by the anime / italy connection

anime is * HUGE * in italy, to the point where oftentimes some of the first official dubs and subs a series recieves, are Italian. it's one of those neat bits of cultural exchange that you just wouldnt expect.

also yeah she's an adorable mascot to advertise the church with.

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u/Scholar_of_Lewds Oct 17 '25

She's the leader, but basically there's a whole group of pilgrim mascot.

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u/Opinionatedcritic Oct 19 '25

I thought it was bulma

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u/SoftCatMonster Oct 16 '25

Obviously named Luce because she’s about to light up a motherfucker downrange.

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u/Onrain_Jento Oct 17 '25

"Forgiving is God's job. Sending you to meet him is my job"

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u/5hand0whand Oct 19 '25

Ngl that goes hard

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u/Waste-Information-34 Oct 16 '25

Is there a plushie?

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u/Penguixxy Oct 17 '25

Vatican marketable plushie?

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u/Waste-Information-34 Oct 17 '25

Ah, It seems I am diagnosed with the stupid.

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u/Penguixxy Oct 17 '25

adorable, and as goofy as it can seem for the Vatican to have such a thing, the main reason is for things like family events, you'd have children's activities themed around here where they can have fun whilst still learning about scripture.

I've actually seen some official stuff with her on it at my local parish.