She swore to protect Ichigo as repayment for all he’s done for her so far, and this cosplayer strikes a pose that suggests “let me protect you. Just stay there.” With that camera angle and expression on her face, the message is clear: Nel is here to protect. Ichigo, who struggled against Nnoitora, couldn’t believe his eyes when Nel transformed into a full-grown woman, the batman costume complete with a Zanpakuto.