[Kochiya Sanae Cosplay] Convention Photos from Chengdu OiOi Anime Convention, Looking Forward to Meeting Every Week

These convention photos from the Chengdu OiOi anime convention were actually taken near the end of the event in the late afternoon. At that time, the lighting inside the venue was very dim, but it gave me a very special atmospheric feel instead. The black background of the overall photos, combined with the highlights of the flash, created a strong color contrast between the white and blue on the outfit, as well as the green hair. I really like this clean and crisp visual effect.

This time, I cosplayed Kochiya Sanae from Touhou Project. In terms of characterization, I've always wanted to capture her unique personality—serious with a touch of stubbornness, yet exceptionally gentle. To stay close to this setting, I chose a makeup style that looks fresh and translucent, and tuned the wig color to a true mint green. The frog accessory on top of the head serves as a highlight of the styling, and is also a highly recognizable element of her outfit.

There are truly so many details on this outfit. The blue skirt uses a shiny fabric with a subtle water-ripple pattern, presenting a flowing metallic sheen. A generous amount of white ruffles and blue-green tassels are sewn along the hem. When walking, or in a single-leg standing pose like the one in my third photo, these tassels sway with the movement of the body. Combined with white socks to complete this White thigh-highs outfit, the upper top features a modified white crossover collar design with wide, detached flowing sleeves. The shoulders and cuffs have delicate pleating and layered craftsmanship, making the entire look appear both vintage and light in an anime cosplay style.

The prop held in hand is also quite substantial. At the top of the rectangular box is a yellow five-pointed star, with numerous white and blue ribbons hanging below. This long staff actually tested my arm strength during the shoot, especially when doing that pose in the third photo—raising one leg and holding the prop high with one hand. It required a lot of effort to maintain balance while keeping my facial expression from breaking. The photographer was very quick to capture it, and after several attempts, we finally got this lively full-body shot.

Actually, compared to studio shoots, I really favor convention photos from anime conventions. Studio shoots often allow more time to adjust lighting and poses, but convention photos feel more like freezing a moment of pure joy. At the Chengdu OiOi anime convention, you can feel the passionate atmosphere of fellow enthusiasts around you, surrounded by all kinds of cosplayers and visitors; this kind of energy cannot be replicated in a photo studio. I really agree with the line in the post description about 'supporting having one every week.' Although it's realistically impossible to be that frequent, the energy of gathering offline at an anime convention always lets people temporarily forget their real-world exhaustion and fully immerse themselves in the works they love.

To capture this set of photos, photographer Yakumo worked really hard, crouching in various corners of the venue throughout the shoot to find light positions. We walked through our positioning time and again in the dim environment. It's precisely thanks to such a dedicated shooting team that the freshest and most energetic side of Kochiya Sanae Cosplay's look could be showcased. These photos record not just a character, but also a very happy and fulfilling memory left at the Chengdu OiOi anime convention. I hope to bring more dedicated characters in the future to experience that unique, passionate scene at offline anime conventions once again.