[Hornet Cosplay] A Hallownest Encounter in Hollow Knight, Swords and Capes of Bilibili World

The live record of Hornet and the Little Knight on the second day of Bilibili World, with today's main duty being standing guard and receiving cosplay photo sharing. Looking back at the entire exhibition, it indeed verified what I said in the post: the game is indeed a bit of a niche game, so not many people came to take photos together, but I am sincerely grateful to every photographer or fan who recognized us and was willing to take out their phone or camera to record us. After all, such offline moments of fellow fans finding each other are truly unrepeatable.

Let's chat about today's gear and state first. To restore this character, this red cloak and white headpiece started torturing me from early morning. I don't know if anyone has had this kind of experience at a convention, especially in a summer exhibition like this, where the fabric of this outfit looks visually substantial, but the breathability is genuinely fatal. Although the weather in Guangzhou today was acceptable, once all the indoor lights shone down, the temperature under the cloak soared linearly, making it feel like sitting in a sauna. Fortunately, the final presented effect still satisfied me; standing together with the Little Knight, that red and white contrast was exceptionally striking in the gray exhibition hall, and the resulting photos carry a real visual impact.

Speaking of the positioning with my partner, to recreate the classic movements today, the two of us stood in the open space adjusting our positions and angles for a long time. Don't think it's just a few movements like raising the sword, swinging the arm, and striking a stance; to make them look genuinely sharp, it not only tests arm strength but also coordinates with the gaze direction of the headpiece. Because the head is completely covered, the vision is actually very limited, and I relied entirely on groping around and tacit understanding with my partner to complete these synchronized actions.

I also want to talk about the props. Anyone doing cosplay can understand that a good prop blade or sword is the second soul of a character. I actually adjusted the proportions of this needle/sword several times, and the final one determined looks highly eye-catching on camera and feels just right to hold—neither too heavy to lift nor failing to manifest that sharpness from the original setting. Another detail is the black tights on the lower body; when walking and making moves, it coordinates with the red cloak to elongate the leg lines, making me stand very stably on the ground. During the photo sharing, several photographers even specifically reminded me to adjust the angle of drawing the sword, which was truly professional on-site communication.

In fact, participating in the cosplay of such a relatively niche game, perhaps the greatest regret is that the general audience appeal isn't that broad. Many people passing by might not recognize it, or even know what game this is, but this also happens to filter out part of the clamor. Although the number of people taking photos together is small, those who can stop by are basically absolute kindred spirits who have genuinely played this game and understand the background setting. They can name the character's background and even chat about some highly detailed hidden settings or plot memes; that feeling is not something an overcrowded mainstream convention can compare to. In this process, every photo session feels like a brief but passionate exchange among fellow fans; even if it's just for a few short minutes, I feel that being this tired today is totally worth it.

In the exhibition hall, we also encountered some very interesting things. For instance, some people thought we were newcomers debuting as a duo, and some kids were exceptionally interested in our long sword, cautiously asking if they could touch it. But what impressed me the most were those who silently browsed our posts and specifically came over to take photos. This targeted rush genuinely moved me so much, so no matter how busy or tired we were, as long as someone requested a photo or a snapshot sharing, I would take off the headpiece or adjust my posture to cooperate and complete every single shoot.

In such a bustling convention, running around in gear with a good partner is indeed a true test of stamina, but we chose to express our passion in our own way on a niche track. Perhaps to others, this kind of check-in is just joining in the fun, but to us, it's a high level of dedication and focus. I even reviewed today's actions; there were a few times when I looked at the original pictures of my blade-wielding posture and felt I could still straighten my wrist a bit more, which can be adjusted better the next time we shoot. Of course, this is just self-expectation; I think the pictures shot today are already very cool.

Additionally, I recommend that cosplayers who want to do similar giant headpieces and robe characters, or have long sword props, prepare a bit more tissues and portable mini fans; I relied on these to keep myself alive today. If you don't prepare well for physical cooling, walking a lap around the venue will be genuinely exhausting. Another lesson learned through sweat and tears is that you must pay attention to the positioning of the cloak when squatting, otherwise it's very easy to step on yourself and lose balance.

Actually, a convention is not just about taking photos and checking in; for people who like niche games, it's more like an offline fortress in reality. Precisely because it is rare, it is precious. I thank every photographer who was willing to press the shutter to record me and the Little Knight today; what froze in your cameras and phones is not just two character faces, but also our love for this work. Although today was tiring, my spirit is elevated. I hope every fellow fan who took photos today can see the crystallization of our hard work in these few shared photos. If you've seen us on site, please remember that the red and white of that day was our full-hearted passion dedicated to this IP.