Her drinks pack one hell of a punch, and so does she. We’re paying homage to AVALANCHE’s heart with these Tifa Lockhart cosplays!
Final Fantasy VII remains one of the most well-loved videogames in the JRPG category. Through decades and multiple offshoots, sequels and movie adaptations, Final Fantasy is an integral part of gaming culture. The most recent Final Fantasy VII Remake is well on its way to reinventing the classic storyline, introducing new characters and inspiring us anew. Though much about the game’s format and underlying narrative has changed, the beating heart of the game has always been the connection to Tifa Lockhart and AVALANCHE. This week we’re featuring some ass-kicking Tifa Lockhart cosplays!
Tifa Lockhart Cosplay by Narga and Aoki
Tifa is one of the first characters in Final Fantasy VII to be given a backstory and connection to the main hero, Cloud Strife. She’s his first sweetheart, who shares a hometown and a deep need for connection and community. She is fiercely loyal, brave and idealistic. Too much idealism to settle for the small-town life, leading her to settle in Midgar and eventually join AVALANCHE and it’s mission to save the planet from the dictates and pollution of Shinra Corp.
The very best of Tifa Lockhart
Cosplaying Tifa Lockhart
Tifa is one of the most easily recognizable characters from Final Fantasy VII. She has an iconic set of combat boots, a pleated skirt, white crop top with suspenders, and her signature weapon- the armored gloves that store her materia and boost her attacks. Though cosplayers have also cosplayed her evening gown and cowgirl looks, it’s her combat boots and skirt combo that get the most attention. It’s a cosplay that doesn’t hide much, allowing the physical fitness and accessories to shine through. We hope you enjoy these fierce Tifa Lockhart cosplays!
“This day will never come again… So let me have this moment.”
“A memory is something that has to be consciously recalled, right? That’s why sometimes it can be mistaken and a different thing. But it’s different from a memory locked deep within your heart.”
“Just promise me one thing. When we’re older, and you’re a famous SOLDIER…If I’m ever trapped or in trouble… Promise you’ll come and save me.”
“You gotta be better than this… If you’re gonna play the Hero.”
“Stop running! I know… Even if you find the kids, you might not be able to help them. Maybe something could happen that can never unhappen. That scares you, doesn’t it? But you need to think about now. Really take it in! Look at you: you think you’ve got it so damn hard. Well, you hate being alone, so let people in! Sure, you may not answer the phone, but I don’t see you throwing it away, either!“
“What’s with you all of a sudden? Like you’re losing that hard edge.”
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Jennifer aka "Mayhem's Muse" is the Cosplay Editor for BoLS and manages Ad Sales and Communications. Her cosplay awards include the RTX Judge's Choice Award and Dragon's Lair Austin's Cosplay Symposium.
Jennifer has been a Cosplay Guest Judge at RTX, Tacticon and Genghis Con in Colorado. She regularly attends conventions to cover cosplay for BoLS. Her cosplay work has been featured in publications such as Girls Who Love Monsters, Geek Fuel, and Renaissance Magazine. Jennifer has modeled in the Her Universe Fashion Show, Precision Camera's yearly Precision Camera University, and has taught several workshops for photographers about partnering with cosplayers and creative muses/models.
Jennifer is a lifelong enthusiast of retro video games and loves Dungeons & Dragons, urban fantasy, tabletop games, VR technology, and historical archery. She has set National Records through USA Archery’s Traditional Division for Asiatic Bows and earned 4th Place in the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan in 2018 for Women’s Korean Archery. Jennifer is currently studying for her Masters's Degree in Organizational Leadership.
