@Layla.ali_21.rodriguez's Lord Raiden cosplay from Mortal Kombat is electrifying!
In Mortal Kombat, a fighting game originally developed by Midway Games, Lord Raiden is the eternal God of Thunder. He is the protector of Earthrealm and one of the original playable characters in the game. His abilities include teleporting, controlling lighting, and flying.
Lord Raiden is @Layla.ali_21.rodriguez's favorite character to play as in Mortal combat.
“When a god speaks, heed him.”
-Lord Raiden
@Layla.ali_21.rodriguez made this costume from scratch including the hat and the mask. She even added LEDs to the hat for extra flair! This costume took one month to complete.
Photographer: Elixir Photography
"I cosplay to find myself, learn new talents, and spread positivity."
-@Layla.ali_21.rodriguez
Tengen Uzui
Uzui is one of the nine Hashira, or elite demon slayers that are humanity's last line of defense. He is the sound Hashira and is known for moving incredibly fast and using the sound breathing sword style. His personality is flashy! Tengen Uzui is loud and commands attention everywhere he goes.
@Layla.ali_21.rodriguez built Uzui's swords in only one week!
Izuku Midoriya
Izuku Midoriya is the underdog main character of My Hero Academia. He was born without any powers in a world of superhumans. After receiving the gift of strength, Midoriya will do anything to achieve his dream of becoming a pro-hero.
Midoriya is a comfort character for @Layla.ali_21.rodriguez. This costume is what he wears in the My Hero Academia movie, World Heroes' Mission. @Layla.ali_21.rodriguez added LEDs to the costume and made a mask to match.
Top 3 Favorite Cosplays
1
Izuku Midoriya from My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission
2
Tengen Uzui from Demon Slayer
3
Lord Raiden from Mortal Kombat
Bradenton, Florida
The Basic Info
@Layla.ali_21.rodriguez is 27-years-old and has been cosplaying for nearly two years. Her first costume was Scorpion from Mortal Kombat and she even won Judge's Choice in the Central Florida Comic Con 2021 costume contest!
Favorite Conventions
MEGACON, SW-FloridaCon, Holiday Matsuri, St. Pete Comic Con, Brick City Anime Festival, and Collect-A-Con.
Occupation
Private Duty Nurse and Foster Child Mentor
