[Amiya cosplay] Today's Bunny Energy is Officially Off the Charts!

12 times the bunny concentration—today I completely immersed myself in the joy of being surrounded by fluffy warmth! For this Amiya group photoshoot, my friends and I prepared several distinct looks. As you can see in the photos, we went through multiple outfit changes just taking selfies in the dressing room. Amiya's signature bunny ears and rings were the core focus of our styling. Every time we put on those heavy ears, we had to carefully adjust the flow of the wig strands to ensure the bangs wouldn't obscure the vivid blue glint of our colored contacts—a process that truly tested our patience. To make the makeup harmonize with the character, we incorporated generous sweeps of blue hues and glitter around the eyes, with deepened lower lash line shading and multiple pairs of varied contact lenses, striving to present the most faithful look before the lens.

The black fur-collared coat paired with the crown in the photo looked genuinely stunning on camera; the metallic gleam of the crown created a gorgeous contrast with the softness of the fur collar. Whenever snapping a selfie, I intentionally angled myself so the cross-star ornament on the crown was fully visible. That crown prop actually carried considerable weight, leaving our necks a bit sore after prolonged wear, but everyone pushed through for the sake of beautiful shots. The other ensembles had their own unique charms: for instance, the blue-and-white color-blocked uniform set, where we scrutinized official artwork for ages to nail the bow tie and small golden accessories; or the white hooded look with the red spiked tiara, crafted from thicker fabric that required undergarments yet radiated a pure, pristine elegance under the studio lights. Wearing each outfit felt like stepping one step closer into Amiya's world. Back in the dressing room, everyone helped each other smooth out garments, adjust wigs, find the best selfie angles in the mirror, and even swapped tips on which setting sprays held up best—the camaraderie was wonderful.

The most breathtaking moment was undoubtedly the final group photo featuring over a dozen of us. To pull off this massive group shoot, preparations started long in advance, with every detail—from unified costume tailoring to prop fabrication—meticulously verified. Gathered in the studio seeing so many passionate cosplayers portraying various incarnations of Amiya, holding bouquets, plushies, and that 'HAPPY' banner, the scene was visually magnificent. To achieve the best lighting and shadow balance, we continuously adjusted our positions in front of the backdrop, where blue balloons and white hems harmonized beautifully. Holding that little cake truly felt like a ceremonial celebration shared by all of us for this beloved character. The photographer also dedicated immense effort to the lighting, blending cool-toned ambient backlights with warm key lights to sculpt every subject with vivid three-dimensional depth.

Participating in the Arknights Creator Support Project and the group shoot with Yesterday's Sea was an invaluable experience. From initial hair and makeup preparation, communicating composition and lighting with the photographer on set, to coordinating with fellow cosplayers, the entire journey was physically tiring yet immensely fulfilling. Seeing everyone's shared passion for the same character alongside their varied interpretations brought pure joy. There are many more wonderful shots from this Amiya series, and I'll be gradually sorting them out to share with you all!