[Hu Tao Cosplay] NARAKA: BLADEPOINT Hu Tao Sitting on a Gaming Chair

This shoot features Hu Tao from NARAKA: BLADEPOINT. From character styling to the actual shoot, I put a lot of thought into researching the original design details for this outfit. First is the layering of the clothing: the black velvet splicing at the neckline and the back connection, combined with specific fabric textures, required careful wearing so as not to ruin its folded drape. For the blue frog button and tassel on the chest, as well as the golden lock-shaped pendant, I used small safety pins to anchor them so they would hang naturally.

As for the hairstyle, black hair with straight bangs and twin braids has always been a daily favorite of mine. Adding fluffy Animal ear style accessories and red tassel cords this time immediately brought the head styling to life. Regarding pose adjustments, since the shoot took place on a gaming chair, my primary focus was leveraging the chair's structure and height to highlight the character's dainty charm.

For example, sitting on the chair while raising a leg and pulling a braid effectively showcases the dynamism of the entire costume while naturally accentuating the Black tights outfit and leg lines. Positions like curling up or letting legs hang naturally highlight leg contours and tights texture even better. This combination of a Black tights outfit with a short skirt fits the character's design style wonderfully, making it easy for me to adjust into a relaxed yet playful seated posture on the chair.

When photographing outfits that blend Han-style traditional elements with anime aesthetics, the hardest part is balancing sweetness with battle readiness. Although I really wanted to pull off sharp, cool actions, wearing this outfit—which has a certain thickness and three-dimensional structure—alongside long braids meant large movements could easily trap my hair in the chair's crevices. Therefore, I kept pose selection focused on subtle freeze-frame gestures and eye contact.

For overall lighting, I chose a softer direction, aiming for a quiet, solitary room ambiance. This light brings out garment textures and skin tone beautifully under the camera lens without making facial features look harsh. In particular, the yellow-and-white color blocking on the garment's lower hem stands out with even greater color vividness in a dimmer indoor environment.

The outfit has truly numerous details: the white top fabric features subtle jacquard patterns that look exceptionally delicate close up. The wide sash at the waist, with its golden motifs on a blue background, has very refined symmetry, requiring repeated tightness adjustments when wearing to ensure it wouldn't ride up when seated. The mismatched pairing of glove and bracer also creates visual impact—the glove on the right hand looks playful, while the wrist bracer on the left adds a touch of crispness. This asymmetrical design is always a highlight of this style of apparel.

The black semi-sheer tights, combined with the short skirt, beautifully refine leg contours. Sitting on the gaming chair, whether legs hang naturally or curl up, conveys a relaxed and comfortable state, which is one of the reasons I favor this posture.

Choosing an indoor gaming chair setup as the venue was actually intended to break traditional constraints where ancient or anime styles required outdoor locations or built sets. The black and pink palette of the gaming chair creates a delightful clash with the highly saturated yellow, blue, and white of the character's original design. This combination of modern equipment and traditional elements delivers a striking contrast gap-charm.

The Cosplay photography process went smoothly overall without having to travel far or rely on complex props. As long as the emotion is right and every intended detail is captured, it counts as a successful creation. Sometimes, capturing a momentary glance or hand gesture feels much more impactful than an hour of forced posing. Personally, I am very satisfied with both the wearing experience and the overall visual presentation of this outfit.