With the latest Gundam anime, "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX," nearing its broadcast finale, fans have been captivated by its intense performances and intricate plot. This iteration of Char Aznable, in particular, has blown many netizens away, especially his latest appearance in Episode 11, which has once again put the "Red Comet" squarely in the Gundam fandom's spotlight.
Recently on X (formerly Twitter) in Japan, a netizen spotted a Char Aznable cosplayer—get this—cruising around the city on a bicycle! The sight instantly went viral. Turns out, the cosplayer themselves popped up on X to share the joy of their Char cosplay.
It all started when a netizen posted on X about seeing the "Red Comet," Char Aznable, near Tokyo Station. Sporting the full Zeon Colonel uniform, helmet and all, while pushing a bicycle, the image immediately sparked online chatter.
Some netizens were quick to recall the manga "Char's Daily Life" (scripted by Masaya Honda, art by Nanboku), which depicts Char living in everyday society. The resemblance was uncanny!
As it turns out, the Char cosplayer themselves, known as シャアに魅せられた人 (@Char83620199232) on X, responded to the post. They thanked the netizen for capturing such a cool side shot! They added that they had just repainted their bicycle red, were feeling fantastic, and decided to cruise around Tokyo. Their sign-off? "Sieg Zeon!"
シャアに魅せられた人 regularly cosplays as Char at various Gundam events, showcasing their deep love for the character. In their free time, they often take strolls around Tokyo districts like Shinjuku, Harajuku, Shinbashi, Ueno, and Tokyo Station. They recently just happened to paint their bicycle Char's signature red, which kicked off their cycling adventures!
▼ Cosplaying as Char and taking leisurely strolls around the city has become their everyday joy.
Other netizens have also managed to snap pics of them cycling around!
Now that they've gone viral, they're inviting anyone who spots them around Tokyo to say hello – after all, fellow Gundam fans are always friends!
It's clear they've truly integrated Char's cosplay into their daily life. Their dedication and sense of fun are truly admirable. So, if you ever find yourself in Tokyo, you just might run into the Red Comet himself!
via： X 帳戶シャアに魅せられた人