[Minato Yukina cosplay] BanG Dream! Silver-purple long-haired tsundere lead vocalist

This time, for Minato Yukina's look, I actually put a lot of thought into the details. Starting with the wig, getting that smooth and lustrous texture for the silver-purple long straight hair was actually quite difficult. I used a flat iron in advance to press every strand of hair very neatly, and the bangs were trimmed repeatedly until achieving that blunt bang effect that just slightly covers the eyebrows without being too thick to block the eyes. To restore the character's hairstyle characteristics, I also specially used a little styling spray to ensure it wouldn't frizz due to big movements during the shoot.

In terms of makeup, to highlight Minato Yukina's cool yet slightly tsundere temperament, I chose light colored contact lenses with a grayish tone. The eye makeup wasn't too heavy, focusing on elongating the eye shape and increasing innocence. The eyeliner followed the eye shape with a slight flat extension, the lower eyelid used a bit of flesh-pink eyeshadow to add a healthy complexion, and single-cluster fake eyelashes were applied at the root of the eyelashes to make the look appear more lively. The lip makeup used a pale pink water-gloss lip glaze, and the overall base makeup was kept as translucent as possible to avoid heavy makeup.

The layering of the clothing is one of the reasons I especially love this set. Inside is a light pink long-sleeved shirt with delicate lettuce edges and black piping on the cuffs. The black vest worn outside has a waist-cinching design, and the ring of black lace on the neckline and the pearl heart brooch on the chest are the finishing touches, making the whole outfit look both sweet and with a hint of a dark style. The lower body is paired with a black pleated short skirt with a great hem arc. In addition, I chose black fishnet stockings to match white-edged lace short socks, plus a pair of black platform Mary Janes, which stabilized the overall center of gravity, and the combination of fishnet stockings and platform shoes really flatters the leg shape.

Accessories shouldn't be neglected either: the black-and-white cat hair clips on the head, the side bow, and the small bobby pin on the bangs were all carefully matched according to the character's original setting. The black heart choker on the neck is also essential. During the shoot, I hugged a plush toy, sitting on a white sofa with large blue-and-white bouquets next to me. When posing, I wanted to try my best to show that contrast of Minato Yukina usually looking cool but actually having a soft and cute side. For example, supporting the chin, gently touching the lips, or sitting with crossed legs were all attempts to capture different expressions. Wearing this outfit really gives off that Japanese girlish atmosphere, and the shooting effect matches the style I've always wanted to try.