[Liino Cosplay] Arknights: Endfield, Magic Staff and Stage Light and Shadow

This Arknights: Endfield Liino cosplay costume took quite some time from sampling to finalization, and the first thing I did upon receiving the ready-made garment was to put it on and test its effect. The upper body features a purple-and-white color-blocked corset vest design, with a well-layered neckline where the white ruffled shirt contrasts nicely with the deep purple-red bowtie, and the orange accents at the collar break the monotony. The black leather belt buckle at the waist not only offers a waist-cinching effect, but the luster of the metal parts also adds a sense of techwear functionality to the entire look. The lower half is the highlight: a multi-layered light purple and deep blue ruffled tier skirt with a large amount of pleating. When walking around or standing on one leg, the skirt hem can fan out naturally, presenting a magnificent look akin to a stage performance outfit. The small purple heart-shaped waist pouch hanging on the side of the waist, despite being small, can actually fit tissues and a phone—making it highly practical and perfectly echoing the girly heart elements on the character.

Because the overall styling is relatively complex, along with that black curved horn headband with purple bows on top of my head, it's easy to worry that the position of the headpiece might shift during the shoot, so the core must stay steady. The wig is a warm peach-orange pink color with smooth texture, and the bangs are trimmed just right, covering the forehead without blocking the eyes. For the makeup, I chose a pink-orange color palette, emphasizing the blending of eyeshadow and the aegyo sal (under-eye bags) to make the gaze look brighter and more vivid. Earlier, fellow fans at the exhibition asked if the neck part of this outfit would strangle. Actually, the neckline design is highly clever; paired with the black choker, it doesn't feel restrictive at all, and it happens to cover up the negative space of the collarbones, making the look appear more coordinated.

The shooting prop this time is an exaggeration-sized magic staff. The staff head includes a purple star, white bowknot wings, and a highly stunning red-and-white clashing structure, with central details similar to the outer ring of a lens, giving it a very strong metallic texture. It carries quite a bit of weight in hand, so trying to lift it with one hand while striking an impactful pose requires a certain amount of arm strength. In this set of photos, I intentionally chose to stand on one leg while making a V-sign, along with an interactive gesture of extending an arm to invite. This not only displays the matching details of the lower body's black sheer cutout tights and boots, but also makes the character look agile rather than rigid. In fact, maintaining a one-legged stance heavily tests core strength, but to showcase the character's confidence and vibrant energy, it's well worth the trouble.

This pair of black sheer tights features a highly clever cutout design on the side of the thighs. This patchwork negative space prevents the black base from looking too dull, instead extending the leg lines. The shoes are short boots pieced in purple, brown, and black, with a moderate heel height that increases the height proportion without being too exhausting during long periods of standing. After all, it's a live convention photo environment where the ground is highly reflective, so during the shoot, we also had to be careful to avoid ruining the shot with reflections on the floor; it truly required a highly tacit coordination with the photographer.

For this time's Arknights: Endfield Liino cosplay, I strove to avoid deviations in color accuracy. Only when the saturation of the purple, white, and deep blue patchwork is close can the character's original refreshing sci-fi tech feel be presented. At the same time, the overall costume tailoring also considered the convenience of movement. Although the ruffles on the shoulders and sleeves are wide, they did not hinder the expansion and contraction of the arms, allowing gestures to be expressed quite easily. Of course, there are areas I want to improve, such as handling reflections on the transparent parts of the prop and the fixation method of the metal buckles on the belt. Next time if I get to cosplay this character again, I will find a way to make the prop details more exquisite and stable.

These pictures record our normal performance on that day. We didn't intentionally strike overly strained poses, trying our best to keep the overall posture upright and our gazes naturally focused on the lens. I always feel that a good cosplay is not just about restoring costumes and props, but rather about the instantaneous interpretation of the character's personality at the moment of shooting. From clothing selection and wig neatening to on-site squatting and posing, every step is an effort to stay close to the temperament of the original setting. If you saw this outfit at the venue, I believe you would also find this style with a bit of a magical girl techwear look highly eye-catching. Sorting out this set of photos serves as a satisfying answer sheet to myself for this preparation period.