[Kusanagi Nene Cosplay] Project Sekai Girls' Group Photoshoot Test Shoot Behind-the-Scenes Is Here

Originally, I planned a girls' group photoshoot pairing with a friend. Today, the makeup, styling, costume, and hair are all fully in place, so the first thing I did was take two selfies with my phone to satisfy my craving. After all, the final photoshoot still requires the photographer's fine retouching, but we were instantly amazed on-site when that lighting came out. As a Kusanagi Nene cosplay, the part that took the most thought this time was actually the hair and eye details. This wig was repeatedly combed through multiple times before the shoot, because it has both neat straight hair and needs slightly messy stray strands left on both sides. Although the mini crown accessory on top of the head has a metallic texture, it bites right into the hair parting when worn without looking out of place. The color of the purple gemstone on the side perfectly echoes the colored contacts of the same color palette. The colored contacts used are a pale purple shade, highly translucent without looking rigid, and the on-eye effect is exceptionally natural. The clothing itself features some patchwork and a stacking of accessories; the black lace trim and thick plush collar at the neckline serve as one of the visual centers of gravity for this look. It truly keeps me warm for a winter shoot; although the indoor air conditioning and heating were blasted high, the plush material against the skin doesn't feel muggy or suffocating. The bow stripes on the chest are customized, and the silver chains and metallic pendants on them beautifully anchor the drape of the entire garment, preventing the upper body from looking too thin. The black-and-white striped wristguards on the cuffs are made of an elastic band material, making it highly convenient when performing movements without any sense of constraint. Overall, this look doesn't feature particularly exaggerated or heavy structures, offering massive space for expressions and body movements, which is exactly why the shooting process went exceptionally smoothly.

This time I shot a duo version with a friend. I've always felt that doing cosplay with someone familiar makes it much easier to find the right state. We don't have to carry ourselves cautiously around each other; we can directly communicate about where adjustments are needed and which side of the face looks better with the lighting. The light and shadow used by the photographer this time were genuinely beautiful. The photo of me doing a single-eye wink in Photo 2 happened to capture the exact moment the light sliced over; the highlight hit the hair strands, bringing out soft layers, and the shadow on the side profile wasn't too heavy, offering great skin tone and light-shadow tolerance. Holding the hair strands in Photo 1 also looks highly natural, with the details of the hand and rings beautifully outlined by the light. The time spent switching standing positions and testing movements together was actually quite long, but the results prevented us from feeling tired.

Although these are selfies, I've always held a yardstick for character accuracy in my heart. The tailoring of the costume and the positioning of the accessories tried their best to match the feeling of the original settings. Because it's a girls' group, the movement design emphasizes softness and playfulness more, avoiding any deliberately murderous or cold, harsh styling. Overall, it feels like the compatibility between the makeup/styling and the character is exceptionally high this time. The slightly cool-toned gray-green of the wig pairs beautifully with the fair base makeup to fit this virtual singer vibe, appearing not too aggressive but instead adding a touch of gentleness. The contrast between the colored contacts and the hair color is just right, making the eyes look highly spirited. However, a wig of this length is actually a bit easy to tangle; when preparing to take it off after shooting, even with highly gentle movements, there would still be some stray hairs knotting up, which is a normal consumption for long straight wigs. Fortunately, the hair fibers are not the type to easily generate static electricity, so a quick combing restores it to its previous smooth state.

When checking the stock on my phone after heading out from the shoot, the more I look at it, the more I feel the final photos will have an even stronger atmosphere. Releasing two selfies first like this serves as a personal record, because the process of selecting and editing photos later will take some time, so I might as well freeze these interesting moments in my phone album while the impression is still deep, and simultaneously serve as a preview for my partner. Since it was completed as a joint collaboration, there will be some highly synchronized movements in the subsequent final photos. The synchronization rate during shooting was extremely high, and we even ran into situations where props weren't enough and could be temporarily redeployed, which truly made for a highly joyful performance. Overall, the comfort of this outfit, the lighting environment, and the chemistry with the photographer count as a highly satisfying creation recently. I've already seen some of the raw photos, and I am personally looking forward to the final product, hoping that when the fine retouching comes out, it can preserve this initial sense of amazement.