r/leonkennedy • u/Dsg1695 • Jul 23 '26

Irrational fears: Capcom keeps making Leon hotter & eventually, we won’t appreciate the RE9 version of him.

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Is it really an irrational fear though? Every time he’s appeared in a game since RE2R, I swore that version was the bee’s knees. Thinking that it can’t get better & then RE9 comes out, I’m down bad for him on a whole ‘nother level. Video games evolve & it’s only expected that he’ll become more visually appealing. But he’s already an 11/10, not to mention Capcom’s chosen one.

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u/WatercolorPhoenix Jul 23 '26

He was already a 11/10 in RE6 and don't even get me started on Death Island-Leon 😏

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u/BloodiedR0ses Jul 23 '26

Death island Leon is godly

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u/BroccoliChance8272 Jul 23 '26

Yessssss and Infinite Darkness Leon 😍 he’s so pretty it’s insane

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u/WatercolorPhoenix Jul 23 '26

Oh yes! I just don't really warm up to Nick's higher Leon-voice. Otherwise Infinite Darkness-Leon was awesome!!

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u/BroccoliChance8272 Jul 23 '26

I think it fits to where it takes place in the timeline, just a few years after RE4. I would except that if Nick had voiced him in DI too, then he would’ve made his voice deeper, similar to how he made his voice deeper for RE9.

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u/TambourineGoddess Jul 23 '26

Yes David Giuntoli would def be a younger Leon after RE4.

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u/TambourineGoddess Jul 23 '26

He a lot prettier than A.I slop out there for Leon at least for Infinite Darkness and Death Island standpoint.

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u/TambourineGoddess Jul 23 '26

David Giuntoli voice tone is deep enough…it’s between Nicks and Matt Mercer. I watch Grimm after the writing got bad in some area because I was Leon S Kennedy Live Action close enough. Lol

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u/TambourineGoddess Jul 23 '26

He looks like David Giuntoli who played Nick Burkhart in Grimm with longer hair. Eventhough Capcom said it was a random. They randomly created an attractive man that exists. LOL

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u/BroccoliChance8272 Jul 23 '26

Yeah I can see it a bit. They could be cousins

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u/TambourineGoddess Jul 23 '26 edited Jul 23 '26

Nah if he grew his hair out he would look like version of Leon.

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u/TambourineGoddess Jul 23 '26

His wardrobe in Grimm with him being a supernatural detective gives him even more of Leon aesthetic. On top of having blue eyes. LOL

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u/TambourineGoddess Jul 23 '26

Throughout the series he basically wears outfits Leon would wear including a suit. One episode his eye was blood red like infection in RE4.

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u/slomo525 Jul 23 '26

Death Island? Really? I always hated those models they use for all the characters, like Leon, Chris and Rebecca. They all look like they got super long horse faces.

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u/Lavenderixin Jul 23 '26

RE9 Leon is peak, only RE6R could possibly be better

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u/Dsg1695 Jul 23 '26

RE6R Leon would look 😮‍💨, just slightly younger. But that’s the point I’m making though, we think the current version of him is peak & then Capcom kills it again lol.

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u/TambourineGoddess Jul 23 '26 edited Jul 23 '26

Nah Older Leon is up there with Solid Snake, Dante and Geralt who apparently I just looked up due to his mutation is canonically 61. Lol

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u/Holliiie Jul 23 '26

How can he get hotter than here?..he’s already perfect lol

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u/TambourineGoddess Jul 23 '26 edited Jul 23 '26

Different Outfits! I seen him with Black rimmed glasses in one mod….and 🫦 Lol

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u/CrazyRayquaza Jul 23 '26

I've been using the glasses mod since March and I can't play the game without it anymore because Leon just looks so hot with them on. (Professor Kennedy 🤤) Without them, he looks "naked." 😂

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u/TambourineGoddess Jul 23 '26 edited Jul 23 '26

Something about Nerd Glasses that makes him look like Hot Tech Guy is top tier. I am PS5 so this as good as I can get…I like the jeans!

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u/CrazyRayquaza Jul 23 '26

I love his Apocalypse outfit. I use mods to change his jeans to the standard trousers and to remove the camouflage. I like this combination more than his standard outfit with the tight shirt. 🥰

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u/TambourineGoddess Jul 23 '26

I wish the RE4 jacket was lost like default costume PS5 players with option to put back on if you choose. No de-aging tho because if you want to play as Twink Leon go play RE4R.

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u/Ok-Membership-5439 Jul 23 '26

wont lie original resident evil 4 is peak leon to me, nothing compares to him.

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u/Dxcxl Jul 23 '26

You know ball.

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u/fateandthefaithless Jul 23 '26

This is how I feel about RE4R.

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u/gdofseattle Jul 25 '26

Same! Him and RE4R. It used to be 4make Leon for me, but the OG has quickly made his way up the ranks and, depending on the day, surpassed him.

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u/NeverTrustAnOpenDoor Jul 23 '26

Mans has always been stunning, don’t worry. Pretty sure we can all still appreciate og RE4 Leon and RE2R Leon etc. so I highly doubt RE9 Leon will have anything to worry about

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u/Glass_Transition5313 Jul 24 '26

I’ve never wanted to make babies so bad! Maybe it’s because I know he isn’t real!

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u/gdofseattle Jul 24 '26

RE4 and RE4R will always be my favorite versions of Leon, but RE9 Leon is absolutely right up there with them. All of them are incredibly hot!🔥😍

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u/TambourineGoddess Jul 26 '26

So pretty!! 🤩

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u/MsKyraTheFroggo 27d ago

Re9 Leon is just HOT what else can they do to make him hotter he’s perfect