[Nilou Cosplay] Genshin Impact Blue and White Water Tones: On-Site Photos from the Circular Anime Convention

Finished photos of Genshin Impact Nilou cosplay at the Shenzhen Circular anime convention on August 9. Braving the sultry high temperatures and bright sun, I started preparing at eight in the morning—doing makeup, wearing the wig, arranging the layered blue satin skirt hems, and securely fastening the heavy headpiece. It took nearly two hours back and forth just to fully squeeze myself into this costume.

This time, the makeup and styling were done by myself. To stay true to Genshin Impact Nilou's iconic red hair and blue eyes, I specially chose a rich cherry-red wig. With the skillful assistance of wig stylist Youran, bangs were trimmed with clear layering, and the subtle curls at the hair tips transitioned very naturally. Blue contact lenses paired with soft pink eyeshadow and layered with dewy highlights gave my eyes a clearer, more transparent look. Considering the outdoor heat, I added extra waterproof treatment to the base makeup to prevent sweat from causing patchiness.

The costume parts were gathered over half a month in advance. The blue-and-white aquatic color scheme is very refreshing, and the outer cyan-blue satin fabric gives off a fine, silky luster under the sun. The blue-to-white gradient print on the skirt hem has distinct layers, and white lace ruffles along the edge give the entire dress a light visual feel. The most thoughtful part is the dark belt around the waist—its vintage hollow-out gold accessories are exquisitely polished and serve as the main weight support for the whole costume. The white puff sleeves use crisp fabric to maintain their shape, which, combined with white gloves at the wrists and pearl string ornaments, conveys an overall delicate and fresh summer vibe.

To match the character's temperament, I prepared a tambourine prop. The teal drum surface and the hand-painted pink and white arabesque patterns echo the cool color tone of the entire costume. Holding it near my cheek or letting it rest naturally in front of my body gives hand movements a natural focal point. The convention venue was packed, and photographer Mo patiently looked for clean angles among the crowd. For that pose stretching one leg airborne, I tried over a dozen times to maintain balance; while the shot sitting sideways on the ground—allowing the skirt to spread out naturally—is my personal favorite, looking casual and lively under the light and shadow effects brought by the sunshine.

Although August in Shenzhen is extremely sultry and the layered dress was somewhat heavy, immersing myself in the Roleplay cosplay of a favorite character and completing various high-difficulty photo poses filled me with pure satisfaction. Every costume that appears at a convention embodies meticulous advance preparation and sweat shed on-site, and seeing the final photo results makes all the fatigue feel completely worth it.