[Raiden Shogun cosplay] 520 Commemorative Photos of Genshin Impact's Narukami Group

The images showcase the official photoshoot of Genshin Impact's Raiden Shogun and Yae Miko—widely celebrated as the Narukami Group. Taking advantage of the 520/521 milestone, we captured this set. Everyone happened to be free that day, so we quickly set up all the gear.

First, let's talk about the Raiden Shogun outfit. The long blue hair was assembled by splicing several wigs together; trimming the bangs to fit my face shape took quite a while, secured with hairspray. The costume features a white base with purple patterns, complete with multiple layered waistbands and metal buckles, making it rather intricate to put on. The white fur collar across the chest is packed with detail, paired underneath with black pantyhose. When shooting full-body photos, this Black stockings cosplay paired with leg contours gave the entire styling a much richer texture. The heels were also quite tall, making my feet ache after shooting for a while.

My partner portraying Yae Miko cosplay looked dazzling with her long pink hair and golden hair ornaments. Her red-and-white outfit features an off-shoulder design; to maintain a commanding aura, she had to mind her poise constantly. The wisteria backdrop paired with shoji paper doors brought immense atmosphere to the frame.

This time, we picked delicate teacups as props. To capture that subtle ambiguity—like the quote "the way you look at her is hardly innocent"—we adjusted our focal points in front of the mirror for about fifteen minutes, repeatedly practicing that interplay of subtle tension and mutual reliance before locking into this exact angle.

Between the two finished photos, one is a close-up showcasing facial features and hand gestures, while the other is a full-body shot highlighting leg lines and costume completeness. I found that full-body shots demand much more in terms of leg silhouette and posture, especially when wearing Black stockings, where good lighting makes the skin texture under the sheer fabric appear far more natural.

Regarding shooting insights: during post-processing, we mainly adjusted the purple-pink halo glow to harmonize the faces with the background. Retouching kept liquifying to a minimum, preserving fabric weaves and natural skin texture as much as possible. The most fascinating yet challenging part of a two-person shoot lies in chemistry: direct eye contact often lacks tension, requiring a slight staggered angle or a gentle tilt of the torso to seize that atmospheric chemistry. Beyond studio lights, we also borrowed natural light from outside, trying various angles and finding that this warmer palette heightened the mood even more.

Posing and holding positions for extended periods inevitably caused my legs to go numb. But seeing these photos brought a deep sense of satisfaction. The details on the costume, wig, and props were remarkably on-point, giving me fresh insights into duo interactions and lighting setups. Today, I mainly wanted to share this photo set alongside some fun anecdotes and behind-the-scenes moments from the shoot.