[Marisa Kirisame cosplay] Touhou Project Magician's Oversized Hat Convention Photos

Seeing someone in the comments section say "Why is the hat so huge?", it's true—when this hat was finished and I first held it, I was shocked by its size too. This time, I prepared the classic look of Marisa Kirisame from Touhou Project, and the most eye-catching feature is definitely this giant ruffled wide-brimmed hat.

The hat is made of layers of white ruffles and lace piled together, hand-decorated with golden glitter and stars. To avoid looking monotonous, a layer of black lace was added to the inside of the brim. To keep this giant hat stable on my head, quite a few hidden supports and counterweights were added inside; although it puts some strain on my neck, it's totally worth it to recreate the character's visual impact. The wig is a very bright golden-yellow long curly style, and when paired with the golden colored contacts, it gives my gaze a very strong sense of focus.

As for the main outfit, the top features a white off-the-shoulder design with a bow, matching Marisa's casual yet lively temperament. The wide black corset at the waist, combined with a leather belt, cinches the waist perfectly. The skirt is made of semi-transparent black tulle covered in a dense pattern of a golden starry sky, finished with layers of white lace trim, making the layers of the entire outfit incredibly rich. With a slight spin or under overhead lighting, the stars on the skirt produce a gorgeous shimmering effect.

The lighting situation on the day of the shoot was quite messy, but thanks to the photographer guiding me from the side to find angles. The high-angle shot in Figure 1 makes the hat take up a massive portion of the frame, which, combined with a slightly serious expression, creates a cool and detached magician vibe. In Figure 2, I made a finger heart for the camera, and the atmosphere instantly softened up, which is closer to my private personality. When shooting with such large props, the key is how to integrate hand movements with the hat—for instance, gently holding the brim to prevent the hat from completely blocking my facial expressions.

Actually, when walking around the convention, this hat turned a lot of heads, and many passersby were curious about how I kept it stable. Such high-volume props not only test the structural design during costume making but also serve as a workout for the cosplayer's physical stamina. Here is a piece of advice for cosplayers planning to bring similar props: make sure to communicate with the photographer about camera positions before shooting to avoid situations where blocking causes only the big hat and lower body to be captured. Overall, I am very satisfied with this set of photos; the character's traits were visually presented very well. For works requiring large-scale props, as long as you put your heart into recreating them, the process might be tiring, but the final photos definitely won't disappoint.