Summary
- Final Fantasy 12's iconic character, Judge Gabranth, was expertly recreated through detailed cosplay at Katsucon 2025.
- The cosplay, made from 3D-printed parts and fiberglass, attracted over 2,000 upvotes on Reddit for its accuracy.
- Praise from fans included comments likening the cosplay to a game screenshot, highlighting the meticulous attention to detail.
One creative Final Fantasy enthusiast channeled their inner Judge Gabranth, from Final Fantasy 12, through a highly accurate cosplay. Judge Gabranth was one of the major bosses in Final Fantasy 12, which was originally released in 2006 as a PS2 exclusive title.
Final Fantasy 12 is a highly decorated and widely successful entry in Square Enix's long-running RPG series. It was also a pivotal moment for the series, introducing fresh ideas like its unique gambit system. Following a strong spell on the PS2, the acclaimed title eventually landed on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch, thanks to The Zodiac Age remastered version that rolled out in 2017. Among Final Fantasy 12's memorable aspects are the boss battles against the game's antagonists, one of which is Judge Gabranth. Recently, the armor-clad villain was recreated via cosplay by a passionate Final Fantasy fan.
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On Reddit, user JoeShoe1121 shared pictures of their Final Fantasy 12-inspired Judge Gabranth cosplay, exhibited at the recently concluded Katsucon 2025. From the lustrous armor with the horned helmet to the prominent pair of swords, the post shows them in a highly detailed Judge Gabranth costume, striking poses against a scenic backdrop. Noticeably, the images also depict another cosplayer, dressed as a Final Fantasy Dark Knight, and holding the eye-catching huge Asphodelos Claymore. Replying to one of the comments, JoeShoe1121 revealed that their Judge Gabranth armored suit was made out of 3D-printed parts and fiberglass and weighed around 12 lbs.
Judge Gabranth Cosplay Wows the Final Fantasy Community, Gets Showered with Praise
The dedicated Final Fantasy fan's Judge Gabranth portrayal attracted a fair amount of positive feedback from others on Reddit, with the post getting over 2,000 upvotes in the /r/FinalFantasy subreddit. Commending their meticulous work, one user said, "The first picture I genuinely thought I was looking at a screenshot of a game," while another exclaimed, "Amazing work!" Certain players also noted the quality of the Dark Knight cosplay assembled by JoeShoe1121's collaborator. In the process, these cosplays joined the list of similar Final Fantasy fan creations that have previously generated considerable interest on social media.
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- Released
- October 31, 2006
- ESRB
- T For Teen due to Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix
- Publisher(s)
- Square Enix
- Engine
- Zodiac Engine 2.0
- Franchise
- Final Fantasy
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- JRPG
