[Miyamoto Musashi Cosplay] The Radiant and Stunning Woman from Fate/Grand Order—This Anti-Human Design Is Truly Too Hard to Wear!

The difficulty of wearing this outfit was honestly way beyond my expectations. Before putting it on, looking at the concept art, I just thought it was gorgeous. But once I got the actual item, I realized those so-called design details are completely anti-human in reality.

First of all, the black lace decoration at the neck combined with the criss-cross straps... to be honest, every time I adjusted the shoulder straps, I doubted if my hands were attached wrong. The purple bodysuit inside is already very demanding on one's figure, and even a slight movement makes it uncomfortably tight, let alone stacking those complicated arm guards and neck wrap decorations on the outside.

Beyond the outfit being hard to wear, the waist decorations were the biggest headache. The wide belt, combined with tassels and multiple layers of fabric, takes a long time to adjust to a position that is both comfortable and doesn't look bloated. Paired with those delicate gold patterns and metal buckles, just sorting these out took a considerable amount of time. However, once on camera, it felt totally worth it, because I specially adjusted the high-slit position this time to perfectly display the athletic and fierce female body lines of a Japanese-style samurai that this costume originally intended to express.

As for the wig, I went with long, straight silver-white hair this time, paired with that iconic crescent-and-flame-shaped headpiece on top. Trimming the bangs and sideburns really tests the quality of the wig, but thankfully it was styled quite smoothly. Combined with the greenish colored contacts and modified eye makeup, that sharp and slightly fierce look instantly came through. During the shoot, I needed to hold dual swords with both hands; this pose actually requires a bit of core strength. To keep my hands steady and my body balanced, my arms felt noticeably sore after just a few sets.

The set design here is highly atmospheric, featuring red-painted pillars, white draperies, a dry landscape (karesansui) style rockery, and those row lanterns and candlesticks glowing with a warm yellow light. Paired with the purple-blue cool-toned studio lights directed at us, the contrast between warm and cold elevated the texture of the photos significantly. This set of pictures was taken in an ancient-style studio. I was originally worried whether my movements could carry the character's presence, but looking at it now, the photographer's captured angles are truly fantastic.

Of course, the most torturous part of the entire shoot was putting on and taking off the clothes—it felt exactly like a core strength workout. But when I saw the final photos turning out so radiant yet filled with a battle-ready aura, all the hard work felt completely worth it. Behind every exquisite cosplay, there are probably countless moments of being tortured by the clothes, but this is just standard casual cosplay life for us who frequently do shoots. It's a painful yet joyful experience; doing our best to restore the character's true temperament is what matters most.

To prevent the clothes from slipping off during the shoot, I used all kinds of double-sided tape. I really can't help but sigh: replicating a 2D design in the 3D world truly requires a very arduous adjustment process. Especially with this kind of multi-layered battle gear, it's often much more complicated to wear than it looks. I sincerely hope there will be more user-friendly design improvements in the future. Throughout the process of creating this set, I came to appreciate the charm of this character even more. From holding the dual swords to that sharp, confident expression, trying my best to embody the character feels absolutely amazing.