German OnlyFans creator Susann Alicia is setting her sights on a role in Netflix's live action adaptation of the anime series "One Piece."
She specifically wants to play Yamato, a character she has cosplayed in the past.
Why Yamato?
Susann told TMZ that she grew up watching the anime and is eager to bring Yamato to life on screen.
"I love that Yamato is ridiculously strong," she said.
"She's one of the few female characters who can genuinely stand shoulder to shoulder with the strongest men in the series, and that strength isn't defined by her beauty."
She also expressed excitement about using Yamato's signature weapon, a giant Kanabo. "I mean...
who doesn't want to have a huge bonker in real life? That's also why I crafted it!
It's taller than I am!"
Connecting with the Character
Yamato, born female, idolizes a male samurai and adopts his mannerisms, eventually identifying as a man. Susann relates to this gender fluidity.
"As a kid, I never really fit into the stereotypical 'girly girl' box," she recalled.
"I loved soccer, video games, wanted to wear camo shorts and tanktops, and would see myself as a boy.
Even my dad jokingly referred to me as his second son."
She believes Yamato's character is about authenticity. "She never feels limited by what people expect her to be," Susann explained.
"It's about being yourself without caring whether that fits someone else's expectations."
Yamato appears in the later half of the anime, so casting might not happen for several seasons. Still, Susann is determined to pursue the opportunity.
"If there's one thing 'One Piece' has taught us, it's that dreams are worth chasing, no matter how impossible they seem," she said.
