[Yae Miko Cosplay] Genshin Impact Narukami Trio: Sakura Washitsu with Raiden Shogun and Raiden Makoto

This Japanese-style studio photoshoot in front of the lens brings together the Inazuma trio from Genshin Impact. When preparing for this photo set, I kept thinking about how to recreate that close bond between them while highlighting their individual personalities. The cool detachment of Raiden Shogun, the gentle warmth of Raiden Makoto, and the cunning cleverness of Yae Miko form a fascinating contrast in character settings.

The location chosen this time was a traditional washitsu room, with a background of red chrysanthemum motifs, golden sliding doors, and lush sakura decorations, beautifully echoing Inazuma's cherry blossom theme. To ensure accurate recreation, we adjusted wigs and makeup multiple times. For instance, my friend in the middle playing Raiden Shogun cosplay enhanced the purplish-black layering on her eyelashes and eyeliner to match the character's naturally majestic aura, while wearing black stockings and leg straps to perfectly convey a subtle sense of ascetic divinity.

On the left, as Yae Miko cosplay, I wore a pink wig and prepared a red-and-white outfit adorned with gold ornaments. When shooting the first photo of us leaning against each other with eyes closed, the three of us simply closed our eyes to rest and let the photographer snap away; that naturally flowing languor felt much more vivid than forced poses. No complex expressions were needed—just surrendering ourselves to the mood of the moment. The second photo looking directly into the camera is much more interactive: I am gently stroking Shogun's hair beside me while the three of us sit comfortably, eyes meeting. Capturing this cozy everyday feel, like chatting casually at the Yashiro Commission, feels so much more grounded and emotional than just striking cold poses.

In terms of garment materials, the costume used rich details to build layering, especially through knitting and embroidery, keeping the visual quality aligned with classic Japanese elegance. Pairing a main purplish-black palette with a red-and-white tone in the same frame anchored the visual center nicely. We didn't do heavy post-processing painted effects, focusing instead on faithfully presenting real studio lighting, preserving skin textures and garment fiber details.

Shooting a group set like this relies heavily on mutual chemistry. Helping each other adjust wigs and dress hems, and even chatting in character tones during breaks, helped relax the atmosphere. Looking at the final photos, seeing Shogun with her twin tails, Raiden Makoto cosplay with her soft long hair, and myself with pink hair truly felt like stepping back into the Tenshukaku for a quiet conversation. Doing cosplay for a long time makes you realize that bringing 2D concepts into 3D reality—letting light, shadow, and garments tell the story—is deeply fulfilling. We don't need exaggerated movements; a subtle resemblance in our eyes and expressions is enough to convey the character's spirit to the audience. Although that day's shoot was exhausting, eating bento together and laughing over photo previews made the whole memory feel well worth it. I hope through these photos, you can also feel this tranquil moment of sakura and Japanese-style beauty.