[Charlotte cosplay] The White Dress and Blade in Fate/Grand Order

The convention photos I am sharing today truly feature an authentic convention venue in the background.

After coming home from work, I buried myself in front of the sewing machine for a week, handcrafting the black roses on the dress and adjusting the pattern, before finally putting on this outfit that I put together and altered myself. Although this character might be considered the most obscure of the obscure in Fate/Grand Order, to the point where very few people I ran into at the venue could recognize her name at first glance, bringing a 2D anime character from a flat plane into a three-dimensional reality with my own hands is an incredibly fulfilling achievement in itself.

The shoot day was actually quite a hassle. This kind of white satin material reflects light and wrinkles incredibly easily, requiring the makeup artist and photographer's careful attention throughout the entire process. The makeup artist, Tiantian, kept the eye makeup exceptionally clean, and combined with the cool green colored contacts and the original light hair color, she perfectly captured the character's aloofness and composure. The studio lighting beautifully neutralized the chaotic ambient light of the convention venue. In post-production, the overall clean white look and the bright red highlight on the blade were emphasized; I personally really love this simple yet visually impactful atmosphere.

Many people ask me why I chose such an underrated character to cosplay. The biggest advantage of obscure characters is that you don't have to deal with intense competition or gatekeeping; no one will point fingers and tell you which part doesn't match the original source material. You can completely supplement the details based on your own understanding of the character. Although modifying the clothes by hand is hard work, once you put on the costume, take up this red-painted blade, and stroll around the convention, you don't need a high head-turning rate. Just standing there, knowing in your heart that this is the version of her that you understand, is more than enough.

Throughout the whole process, my feet went numb from pedaling the sewing machine, and I spent hours repeatedly tweaking details in post-processing, but being able to leave behind such a clean image makes it feel completely worth it. If doing cosplay is solely about being recognized by others, you might miss out on many inherently fun experiences. Being able to build everything for an underrated character entirely from scratch using my handmade costume, props, and makeup is a unique joy in itself.