[Nangong Yu and Sunna Cosplay] Zenless Zone Zero: A Japanese-Style Moment Under a Retro Handheld

I originally just wanted to use my phone to record a daily moment of doing this Nangong Yu cosplay and Sunna cosplay, but adding this retro handheld console interface Retro filter unexpectedly gave it a \"found a treasure phone\" feel—just right for posting this update as a photo from the proxy/captain's perspective.

To faithfully recreate the aura of these two characters from Zenless Zone Zero, we put a lot of thought into hair and makeup. First, regarding the wigs: the dark short wig on the left took serious trimming skill; to give the bangs an airy feel, we intentionally thinned out the ends with subtle layers, paired with those blue-green bow hair accessories to immediately bring out a structured styling look. The light green-tinted blonde curly wig on the right has a very unique texture, reflecting a soft sheen under specific lighting. Accented with pink bows, the overall makeup feels clean yet playfully lively—the eye makeup deliberately softened the eyeliner while enhancing aegyo sal shadows to match that cool yet spirited vibe.

For clothing, we chose light-base patterned Japanese-style outfit haori coats. Simple and elegant at first glance, the woven jacquard patterns along the collar and cuffs are actually exceptionally delicate. The jacket on the left features subtle purple and pink square embroidery patterns over a dark inner lining for clear layering; the set on the right uses a pure white fabric base, using a high-saturation pink wide obi sash as the visual focal point. Cinch-bound tightly at the waist, it not only highlights the silhouette but also pops out from the light tone palette, making it instantly recognizable. Standing side-by-side, the colors complement each other beautifully, forming a subtle balance between cool and warm tones in front of the lens.

Choosing an indoor location with a crystal chandelier was a major plus. Warm yellow light shone down from an upper angle, giving the Japanese fabric a soft sheen while making facial contours appear more three-dimensional. While a pixelated dot-matrix Retro filter does lose some image clarity, it softens harsh direct light contrast, presenting a unique aesthetic reminiscent of a cyberpunk prequel. Even the gorgeous chandelier in the frame becomes engaging, looking like a 3D model inside a retro video game wrapped in pixel matrix dots.

When taking a phone selfie, hand placement and camera positioning required careful attention. Being a dual-subject mirrored shot, we needed to keep our shoulders relaxed and stay close naturally. The hand holding the phone on the left had to remain steady to ensure full framing for both faces while leaving room for lens reflection effects. Although the final output shows a device effect with a retro UI, we actually took dozens of shots just to select the best raw image for secondary editing—picking the one where both expressions were most natural without being distracted by wig details or clothing creases.

Japanese-style outfit pieces in cosplay are notoriously demanding when it comes to neatness, as any wrinkle looks glaringly out of place. To achieve a flawless look, we ironed the garments over and over before heading out. For wide-sleeved Japanese apparel, hand positioning is equally key—you can't drop them down to block patterns, nor raise them too high to disrupt shoulder lines. Subtle actions like resting naturally at the waist or casually raising a hand, as shown in the photo, best highlight the garment's airy elegance.

This post-processing with a pixelated Retro filter was an experiment in visual contrast. Zenless Zone Zero itself carries a design tone infused with a strong blend of retro and futuristic aesthetics, so wrapping this selfie in a handheld-console screen layout aligns with our original cosplay vision while letting viewers experience the game's distinctive atmosphere. I hope everyone can feel our dedication in creating this fan piece for Nangong Yu cosplay and Sunna cosplay through this retro, electronically stylized photo.