[Huohuo Cosplay] Holding this Command Flag, I Can Surrender One Step Faster Than Anyone Else!

When I first got this Huohuo gear set, my very first reaction was that huge tail—the texture feels incredibly good. However, I didn't spend too much mind fussing over props this time, because I completely handed everything over as a hands-off manager to HoYo Wonderful House. From the costume's tailoring to the wig trimming, and then the makeup artist painting on my face, it was all handled via a one-stop service across pre- and post-production. I only needed to do my job well as the on-camera "tool person."

Let's talk about this costume first. The color scheme is a very clean mint green and navy blue, and the golden patterns and hanging ornaments on the clothes have plenty of details. The layered design of the cuffs combined with the white shorts looks very agile. What satisfies me the most is still that fluffy mint green big tail; the fluffiness is just right. When shooting, placing it behind me allows it to serve both as a cushion to sit on and a giant backrest pillow, turning out amazing in photos. The green flat shoes paired with white strap leg warmers echo the character's traits from top to bottom across the entire look.

The scenes prepared on the day of the shoot were exceptionally complete. The first session was in a study, where scrolls and calligraphy brushes were laid out on a wooden desk. Posing with that antique-style brush, pretending to draw talismans or write, that focused yet slightly bewildered expression made it remarkably easy to find the right feeling. The second session moved to a swing scene, surrounded by a ring of artificial flowers and greenery with highly soft lighting. Sitting on the swing, enveloped by props and flower clusters, my entire self completely relaxed.

There is also my favorite red sofa and starry sky background, carrying a bit of a sci-fi and dreamlike atmosphere. Standing beside the sofa or sitting down, holding that long triangular flag pole, I spent a long time grasping the expression to capture that "ready to run away at any second" demeanor. The shot of hugging the cat plushie is also my favorite picture out of this photoset. Directly wrapping my arms around the big plush cat, my entire body cast off all defenses and slumped onto the sofa, sharing a striking resemblance with that "shivering and trembling" state usually seen in the game.

Speaking of the photography and post-processing, I really have to praise them. I didn't need to bring a brain to design poses throughout the entire session; the photographer was excellent at catching angles, knowing exactly which ones could highlight the texture of the big tail and the costume. In color grading, post-production preserved the clear translucency of the mint green while making the blue-lit background appear deep, devoid of that plastic feel from over-editing—the texture is fantastic. In terms of makeup, the eyes were intentionally drawn very round and large, which, paired with the light green wig, made me look exceptionally energetic while still retaining that delicate, vulnerable, and cute temperament.

Many details are manifested in the finished photos, such as the reflection of the golden decorations along the edges of the robe, the drape of the hair tips, and the coordination of various props. Steering a character with so many intricate details well truly requires the combined efforts of makeup/styling, photography, and post-processing.

I am personally highly satisfied with the final presentation effect of this set of client photos for Huohuo. Differentiating itself from many studio shoots, this set features a study desk with a slice-of-life feel, a swing garden with an outdoor feel, and a starry sky windowsill with a fantasy feel—the scenes are incredibly rich.

Shooting the entire set wasn't tiring at all; I even played around with that flag pole midway through and discovered it is truly an excellent prop for posing. Although this character usually thinks about surrendering, when actually holding this command flag, it feels like the aura is still quite powerful. But that's exactly where the joy of anime cosplay lies—being able to briefly escape reality and experience a life from another dimension. This experience at HoYo Wonderful House was indeed worry-free and effortless, and the outcome of the finished photos is definitely worth recommending to friends who want to shoot a similar style.