[Kochiya Sanae Cosplay] Touhou Project Living Goddess: Gorgeous Photoshoot with \"Instant Noodle\" Design

For this Touhou Project Kochiya Sanae Cosplay, a lot of preparation went into this \"Instant Noodle\" design Arahitogami style look before shooting.

Actually, this outfit heavily tests detail restoration and overall texture. The skirt hem with a deep blue base, water ripples, and a peacock-feather-like sheen serves as the visual centerpiece. This fabric not only drapes beautifully but also casts a captivating luster under studio lights. Paired with extensive white ruffled sleeve cuffs and layered collars, the divine aspect of her original setting is perfectly integrated with this gorgeous Western dress design. The huge blue water-ripple bow on the chest was specifically given 3D styling, accented by a golden butterfly ornament in the center and long pearl tassels, making the upper body's visual focus remarkably distinct.

The tile fan prop held in hand was also an important part of this look. Pearls strung with fine wire formed a crisscrossing geometric pattern on it, possessing a solid texture. To match the overall color tone, cyan-green ribbons were wrapped around the handle with flowing ribbons trailing out, capturing a great dynamic feel during swinging movements in Cosplay photography.

The wig used a matte cyan-green tone, trimmed with straight bangs to highlight the character's agile nature. To match the hair color, matching green contact lenses were used, while eye makeup featured a subtle reddish smudge so it didn't look overly abrupt, instead adding an approachable divinity. Although the frog hair accessory on top was small, it was definitely the soul easter egg of this look, instantly adding a lively attribute to this Anime fashion style.

The shooting location used a pure black backdrop primarily to maximize the outfit's colors and grandeur. Against pure black, the cyan-green hair and blue-and-white textured attire were highlighted best without distraction from cluttered backgrounds. For poses, I tried two different vibes: one holding the fan with both hands quietly for a dignified posture, and another holding the tile fan high for a lively, playful interaction. Overall, I felt Photo 1 had a more balanced and grand composition, displaying body proportions and costume details most completely, so I selected it as the main image for Cosplay photography.

Although wearing the heavy skirt hem and tassels posed some challenges throughout the shooting process, the final result matched my understanding of this Arahitogami style concept wonderfully. Being able to interpret this character in my own way was a joy in itself.