Kirito Cosplay — GGO Tactical Studio, Photo 1

Two hands on a compact black pistol, both arms extended toward the left edge of the frame. Kirito looks along the line of aim toward the same edge. In a hip-length frame taken at eye level, the outstretched arms and the gun form one long horizontal that runs out of the picture.

Cool directional light comes from the front right and is at its hardest on the weapon and the face. It separates the fingerless gloves and fitted black suit from the deep blue backdrop and leaves a controlled sheen on the silver chest plate. The edges of the long coat and the ends of the black hair add a little movement around the rigid line of the arms, while the face stays concentrated.

In the Phantom Bullet arc, a handgun is the backup weapon Kirito carries beside his photon sword.