[Ereshkigal Cosplay] Summer Swimsuit Project: A Refreshing Moment with Space Ereshkigal

Summer is here, and a swimsuit theme is naturally an unavoidable choice. This time, I tried Space Ereshkigal's swimsuit look, which is the familiar version featuring a red and black bow paired with a white and blue color-blocked one-piece swimsuit. I actually did a lot of homework before the shoot because the cut of this outfit is very unique. The halter straps and the position of the bow on the chest needed repeated adjustments to ensure visual balance and prevent any strange creases. The wig is a custom heat-resistant synthetic one, with slightly curled ends. To recreate the character's fluffy yet slightly lazy long hair, I used a lot of styling spray to maintain the curve of the bangs and sideburns. As for the props, the metal birdcage and blue flower string were handmade and modified. The original flower string was a bit pale, so I redyed it myself and added some rhinestones for embellishment. This way, under the studio lights, it creates a subtle sparkle that echoes the blue tones of the swimsuit.

For the shooting environment, I chose a scene combining a white bathtub and tropical green plants. The water on the floor created a mirror reflection, which enhances the depth and transparency of the image. For the lighting, I used a softbox combined with side-backlighting to highlight the skin texture and the gloss of the wig, while darkening the background to let the golden legs of the bathtub serve as a visual anchor. However, the most time-consuming part of this set of photos was the post-processing. As you might have noticed, the swimsuit part was actually partially covered using editing software. The original photos were shot directly in the swimsuit, but considering the censorship rules of the sharing platform, I ultimately chose to redraw a "base layer" effect over the swimsuit area. This ensures a natural transition between the clothing edges and the skin while preserving the original colors and structure of the swimsuit. This method requires high precision with brushes and transparency—it needs to look like real fabric without overshadowing the character.

It was actually quite hot during the shoot. Although the studio AC was on, the prolonged exposure to the fill lights still made me sweat. The areas where the wig and swimsuit met tended to feel stuffy, so during every break, I had to use tissues to dab away the sweat on my forehead to prevent the makeup from ruining. For the makeup, I focused heavily on the eyes, using red eyeshadow to blend the outer corners, paired with a slim eyeliner to make the eyes look more spirited. For the lips, I chose a nude orange-pink shade to avoid clashing with the blue of the swimsuit.

This attempt can be seen as a recreation of a different side of the character. Ereshkigal always carries a bit of stubbornness and tenderness in the story, but in her swimsuit form, she adds a touch of summer-exclusive relaxation. I hope everyone likes this version of me.