Participating in the new album cover shoot for Zenless Zone Zero's Angels of Delusion this time was an incredibly fulfilling and fun experience. The concept of this group set was designed to tie in with the new album launch, with the costumes across the three of us meticulously unified yet distinctly characterized. Cosplaying Sunna this time, I wore a pink wig accessorized with headset headpieces; to accentuate her core character traits, the outfit incorporated numerous geometric line accents and star elements, finished with a petite pair of white wings on my back. In hand was a glowing microphone prop, paired on my feet with bow-accented white platform shoes that made my overall silhouette look wonderfully tall and sleek.
My two partners also brought their own distinctive styles to the shoot. The partner on the left featured long mint-green hair topped with a halo headpiece, styled in a white collared shirt, a red tie, and a black ruffled tutu miniskirt, coordinated with pink-and-white striped over-the-knee socks and a pink leg garter for a striking visual pop. The partner on the right rocked short black hair with pink highlights, dressed in a midriff-baring crop top and shorts paired with asymmetric black Stockings (tights) and red leg warmers, holding an unmistakable cat-head microphone prop with huge visual impact.
Our shooting location was an outdoor commercial shopping street framed by orange bus stop benches and street signage—especially the signs in the background reading slogans like 'Urban Healing Initiative,' which resonated perfectly with the buoyant, uplifting vibe our album aimed to convey. Outdoor shoots heavily test on-set coordination: the sunlight was intense, requiring the three of us to continuously adjust our positioning and poses. Alternating seated and standing postures ensured costume details remained unobstructed while keeping the frame harmoniously balanced. The photographer offered valuable compositional direction as well, ranging from classic three-person lineup stances to dynamic staggered compositions utilizing pillars as framing foregrounds.
Maneuvering in these outfits definitely demanded stamina—navigating outdoors in chunky platform shoes and layered skirts required continuous care to avoid tripping. Between takes, we helped each other adjust wigs and hemlines to ensure every frame looked immaculate. The real challenge of a group shoot lies in managing individual facial expressions while maintaining cohesive group chemistry; to achieve a truly satisfying album cover result, we repeatedly experimented with varied poses and interactive dynamics.
In post-production layout, we integrated pixel-art and UI graphic design elements—mimicking music player widgets and dialogue boxes—to make the final composition look like an authentic, completed music album cover. Heartfelt thanks to my partners for their seamless synergy and to the photographer for their tireless dedication. This new album cover project brought together everyone's shared passion, and we sincerely hope everyone loves this fresh visual presentation brought to you by the Angels of Delusion.