"If we don't sing well, let's all go down together, Delusion Angels!" To recreate the persistence and energy in this line, for this Zenless Zone Zero Sunna cosplay shoot, I maxed out my energy level completely.
Let's first talk about the texture of this costume. The ruffled cuffs of the white short-sleeved shirt carry a hint of obedience, but paired with that red star-and-note tie, it instantly radiates the flamboyant stage vibe of a performance outfit. The multi-layered ruffled miniskirt made of black glossy PU leather on the lower body is definitely a highlight; under the studio lights, when turning slightly, the skirt hem radiates that stiffness-like leather gloss, full of tension. To balance this hardcore feel, the arms and legs were paired with pink-and-white striped knitted sleeves, instantly softening up visually. To increase layering, asymmetric pink buckled leg rings and cyan straps were also tied to the legs, making the details exceptionally rich.
In makeup and hair preparation, this light-colored wig with a slight greenish tint was styled with slightly curled arcs, tied into twin tails on top of the head, and pinned with various shaped small hair clips, bringing out that quirky, playful feeling. The bright green circle lenses are the finishing touch, making the gaze look clear and focused, which, paired with enlarged eye makeup and heavier blush, perfectly fits the character's 2D anime attributes.
The props this time were also super fun. The pink heart-shaped magic wand in hand with small white wings features eye-like painting on it, making me want to strike all sorts of poses holding it. The coolest part is that giant pink vintage dial telephone in photo 3, which I straddled directly to shoot. To capture that highly tense overhead perspective in photo 1, I leaned my body slightly forward, crossed my hands holding the prop, and stared directly at the camera with my gaze; this angle not only delivers full-on oppressive presence but also wonderfully showcases the leg lines and White stockings details.
Throughout the entire shooting process, the coherence of movements is extremely important. For instance, when making a V-sign, you shouldn't just stand there stiffly, but coordinate it with turning sideways or tilting your head to let the body curves naturally emerge. When sitting on the giant telephone, to ensure a good posture, the core must remain tightly engaged the entire time. With every shutter press, I imagined myself truly standing on that stage filled with neon lights, conveying the character's playfulness, confidence, and longing for the stage through my gaze and body language.