[Nangong Yu Cosplay] Angels of Delusion in Zenless Zone Zero: Frozen in the Stage Spotlight

This time, I'm bringing you stage event photos of Nangong Yu cosplay in her Angels of Delusion look from Zenless Zone Zero. From trial makeup to shooting, the details of this outfit were repeatedly adjusted many times. Starting with the wig, the gradient treatment with a black base and pink ends, plus that huge blue-green and pink color-blocked bow headpiece on top, utilized an internal support skeleton to maintain a fluffy and 3D shape. Every time I put it on, it took over ten minutes to adjust the angle, otherwise it would easily slant during Cosplay photography. The small bow hair clips on the hair were also specifically chosen in matching gradient shades to echo the main headpiece.

The main body of the outfit is a white off-shoulder mini dress, but to reflect that slightly playful yet cool disposition of Angels of Delusion, the neckline design incorporates a black-and-white choker and small standing collar. The large blue-green bow on the chest was hand-sewn with stiff fabric to support that full curve. The red-and-black straps at the right shoulder are a finishing touch, breaking up the monotony of large white areas while echoing the sleeve covers' color scheme. The sleeve covers used shiny black leather, with a circle of black fur trim at the edges—very thick to the touch. However, the indoor temperature on the shooting day was quite high, making these sleeves really stuffy to wear, but I endured it for the best shot results.

The skirt on the lower body features a multi-layered structure: white outer layer, black piping in the middle, and pink ruffles peeking out from the inner layer, creating strong visual depth. What I love most is the pink hollow strap design on the thigh; these geometric cut lines nicely shape leg contours, and paired with black and red leg covers at the bottom, visually elongated the center of gravity significantly. During shooting, I specifically tried several dynamic poses—such as touching one cheek lightly while opening the other arm outward, which both displays the plush texture of the sleeves and brings out the swing motion of the skirt.

The venue for the day's shoot was in the stage area of a convention, with purple, red, and blue stage spotlights overhead. This high-contrast lighting actually puts high demands on makeup and skin tone; base makeup must be clean and matte, otherwise oily shine gets blown out by flashes. The photographer used a large-aperture prime lens, blurring background lights into gorgeous bokeh while emphasizing the sharp lines of the costume. There were many passing audience members below the stage at the time, but I focused in front of the lens, keeping my expression confident and lively—after all, this Angels of Delusion look carries dramatic tension.

In post-processing, no excessive liquefying was used; we mainly adjusted skin tone transparency and skirt pleat contrast, preserving the glossy leather reflections and soft plush feel of the costume. I feel the fun of cosplay lies in throwing oneself into another character's state—not just dressing like them, but exuding that presence. This shoot lasted about half an hour; since the sleeves and headpiece were quite heavy, my arms felt pretty sore afterward, but seeing those color collision effects in final shots made all the effort worthwhile.

There are actually many more details in this costume, such as hidden snaps inside the choker, anti-exposure lining inside the skirt, and a small black buckle at the waist—all serving to make the look complete. I hope to have the chance to shoot location photos with this look in the future, like in neon-lit or cyberpunk-style streets, which should yield a uniquely different vibe.

That wraps up this share! I shot a few favorite angles and picked this centered composition with the most relaxed expression as the cover, hoping to convey both the playfulness and cool edge of Angels of Delusion.