[Ryougi Shiki cosplay] The Garden of Sinners hunting moment

Today I want to share the behind-the-scenes of this Ryougi Shiki photoshoot. Collaborating with photographer Shiwang went very smoothly, and the overall color tone and atmosphere are exactly that cold yet dangerous feeling in my heart. To restore Ryougi Shiki's temperament from The Garden of Sinners, I put a lot of effort into makeup, styling, and poses.

The wig chose long straight hair with blunt bangs. Two ring-shaped buns were deliberately made on top of the head, paired with pink-purple flowers and tassel hair accessories on the side, which fit the character very well. The costume is a kimono with large-area red and yellow floral and flying bird patterns, with a red inner collar, and a very high color saturation. Paired with blue contact lenses, my gaze looks even sharper in front of the lens.

The shooting location was chosen as an indoor room with tatami mats and a background of a large red floral screen. In terms of props, a Katana and a Go board were prepared. The addition of the Go board gives the picture more sense of story and game-like meaning, with black and white Go pieces scattered and a dark cup of tea placed beside it. The action of holding the sword heavily tests posture; whether holding it over the shoulder, gripping the handle with both hands, or the motion blur brought by a momentary sword slash, core strength is required to maintain stability and aesthetic appeal of the action. The moment of slashing the sword was captured several times, and I am very satisfied with the final sense of speed. In the side-profile looking back shot, it focuses on displaying the back contour of the kimono and the long black hair, creating an atmosphere where a murderous intent is hidden within quietness.

Wearing a kimono is also a science: the layers of the collar overlap, the drape of the cuffs, and the form when kneeling or half-squatting on the tatami mats all need constant attention so as not to look sloppy. The light and shadow in front of the red screen hit the body, perfectly blending the colors of the kimono with the cold light of the blade, achieving the visual tension I wanted. To showcase the moment of battle, we constantly adjusted the angle of the blade tip and the center of gravity of the body on site. When slashing the sword, the arms and wrists must instantly exert force to make the blade appear straight with an afterimage effect.

For the character Ryougi Shiki, I've always felt her charm lies in that ultimate calmness and resoluteness. Being able to materialize this feeling through the lens this time is a wonderful experience. Throughout the shoot, although the actions consumed a lot of physical energy, seeing the final photos made all the fatigue worthwhile. I hope these photos let you feel the same atmosphere.