[Chihaya Anon cosplay] BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!: Pink-Haired Girl with Apologies for Black Pupils

Today I transformed into Chihaya Anon. For this trip to the Hangzhou China International Cartoon and Animation Festival, this styling was the very first decision made. As a boy stepping into female attire as a Crossdressing expert, base makeup is by far the biggest challenge: applying contour too heavily makes the look muddy, while going too light fails to soften the masculine facial contours. During makeup trials, I adjusted things at least three times before settling on a translucent yet sculpt-and-highlight focused contouring technique. The black pupils were a compromise: my natural eye color is quite dark, and unable to find a perfectly matching brown shade, I worried black contacts might look too dull. Fortunately, modern contact lenses wear quite naturally, creating a harmonious mood alongside the eye makeup.

Styling the wig took significant effort, as long straight pink hair tangles easily. To keep it from looking like a synthetic wig cap, I used styling wax on the bangs to shape the strands and add airy volume. Adjusting the outfit in front of the mirror, I found the pairing of the white button-down shirt and plaid skirt crisp and clean; the belt not only cinched the waist but also elongated the lower-body proportions. Mary Janes paired with white socks were the crowning touch. Once dressed, posture control became paramount: shoulders slightly pulled in and hand gestures softened, avoiding my usual casual posture. After all, when portraying a teenage girl, the slightest unrefined movement breaks immersion instantly.

To achieve the ideal composition for our Convention photos, the photographer studied the ambient light on site. The outdoor areas had harsh glare, so we found a shaded corner by the building where the light was much softer. The full-body pose was my absolute favorite: crossing the legs with one knee slightly bent, paired with a subtle head tilt, accentuating the extension of both the skirt hem and leg lines while making the legs look slender. Maintaining that posture was exhausting—my calves were literally trembling—yet I held on for the camera. The white crew socks resting just below the calf, combined with black platform shoes, sculpted the leg contours beautifully, making them look fair and slender. The photographer also reminded me to point my toes to improve the vertical proportions.

We also took a crouching shot with hands placed gently over the chest and chin subtly tucked. Gazing into the lens with glasses is tricky because of lens reflections; finding the right angle to avoid light flares took several attempts before selecting a natural shot. Sitting on the ground with the skirt flaring out added an undeniable maiden charm. Passing attendees were very friendly, remaining curious yet keeping a respectful distance to grant us ample creative space. Although the convention was bustling, our chosen nook was relatively quiet.

While the makeup and hair styling took half a day of effort, once the lighting, angles, and poses aligned, our shooting efficiency surged. Despite the physical exhaustion, seeing the increasingly captivating frames on camera made every hardship worthwhile. I hope these Convention photos convey a Chihaya Anon close to everyone's expectations, and sincere thanks to friends on site who helped carry gear and straighten my skirt. It was a wonderful shoot experience—and please pardon the black pupils!