[Closure cosplay] Arknights Chief Engineer: Recreation Insights & Behind-the-Scenes

This set of Closure cosplay photos represents my recent labor of love. Because the early prep work took quite a bit of time, I wanted to document the entire journey here.

This time, I cosplayed Closure from Arknights. Initially, I planned to assemble the gear myself, but later realized that fine details are truly the key to faithful 2D character recreation. The wig features dark long hair styled into twin tails, which took patience to tie; on top are black horns, and the elf-shaped ears feature dark gradient shading along the edges. To match the character lore, I selected red contact lenses, which, paired with pronounced eyeliner and moderate eyeshadow smudging, firmly established the overall aura.

The costume features a white coat crafted from a slightly substantial fabric, with high-quality metal zippers and chest buckles. Wearing the gold device, red coiled cord, and holding the yellow toy gun prop created a combo of props that certainly ramped up the shooting difficulty. The English lettering on the yellow prop gun was clearly legible, and it carried a solid weight in hand, requiring steady control while posing.

The photos were taken on-site at an Anime convention. With heavy crowds and chaotic lighting, finding a relatively clean wooden wall area wasn't easy. The photographer helped capture angles while doing their best to frame out cluttered elements. Given the narrow space and limited maneuvering room, this set focused mainly on close-ups and medium shots, centering attention on the face and upper-body gear.

Lastly, regarding post-processing—my lovely wifey edited these for me, hehe! Post-processing focused on lighting color grading and skin texture, correcting the venue's yellowish ambient light into a cooler tone that better aligns with Closure's capable, sharp demeanor. The red pupils were made crystal clear and translucent, the whites of the coat remained crisp and pure, and the background was softly blurred.

Cosplaying this character is actually a physical workout. The costume's shoulder straps and ear accessories easily loosened while walking, requiring constant adjustments. A small hiccup occurred on the day of the shoot when my hair got slightly disheveled, but luckily it barely showed on camera. Holding the prop gun all day made my arm quite sore, but seeing the natural gun-holding posture in the final photos made every bit of effort feel worthwhile.

I genuinely love this character's design; she showcases a pragmatic and composed demeanor, and doing her cosplay lets me experience how she navigates her world, which is truly fascinating. Because I don't cosplay very frequently, I try to prepare more meticulous props and styling each time. The proportions and angles around the eyes were finalized only after repeatedly cross-referencing the official 2D character sheets.

Regarding makeup design, several trade-offs were made. Once the red contacts were in, combining them with the flow of the eyeliner effectively recreated the slightly aloof gaze of the original design. I tested this multiple times before settling on the current eyeshadow coverage. During retouching, my wife also carefully preserved the subtle glitter on the hair rather than wiping it away—those tiny specks of reflection scattered across the hair added a texture true to the lore.

Releasing these photos serves as a summary of my prep work over this period, as well as a reference for fellow fans on my interpretation of the character. Though the shooting process was demanding, the results are very satisfying. Walking through the Anime convention venue in this full gear gave me a strong sense of immersion.