[Hu Tao Cosplay] Kurumi from NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, Flashing with Full Vitality at the Convention

This set of NARAKA: BLADEPOINT Hu Tao cosplay shot on-site was actually planned for quite a while, and it finally came to fruition fully at this convention. The overall styling adopts a modified combat suit design with white, red, and pink as the main color scheme, retaining traditional Japanese patterns on the surface while adding a massive amount of light tulle and cherry blossom elements to enhance the overall sense of agility. The golden flower accessory on the chest and the sash at the waist nicely outline the body proportions, and for the wig, I specially chose this light platinum blonde hair very close to the original color. Paired with fluffy fox ears, it visually aligns closer with the character setting.

The booth environment on the day of the shoot was actually quite complex, with many giant installations of high color saturation. For instance, the yellow cheese block in the photo and the large red prop with a built-in smiley face next to it—although these elements are cute, they can easily overpower the main subject in the frame. To better blend the character with these props, I chose to adopt some half-body or full-body interactive poses, such as pointing at the red plushie nearby or utilizing the fluttering of my flowing sleeves to create a sense of movement. The overhead lighting on-site was rather harsh, so during the shoot, special attention was paid to filling in the facial shadows to make the features look more three-dimensional, while also highlighting the eye makeup and the embellishment of fine rhinestones.

The most painstaking part of this outfit was actually the layering of the materials. The outer layer of pink sheer tulle is extremely thin and easily wrinkles, so the positions of the folds needed to be adjusted repeatedly before shooting. The cherry blossom branches at the waist were also fixed by hand, so I had to avoid damaging the petals while taking photos. Although the styling looks lightweight, the overall weight is entirely concentrated on the waistband and headwear, resulting in quite a bit of physical exertion by the end of the day. However, looking at the final convention photos on the screen, the entire makeup, accessories, and expressions perfectly match her energetic, lively, yet slightly tsundere traits, making me feel that all the early preparation and physical effort paid off. This is what the casual cosplay experience at a convention is all about—breaking the wall between dimensions through real objects and striving for character accuracy for the character you love; the process itself is highly enjoyable.