[Castorice cosplay] BW 2026 Snapshots: A Day Captured by Photographers

Straight to the point: the BW 2026 exhibition site was crowded with people, and the actual performance of this Castorice outfit under the complex lighting of the exhibition hall was much brighter than expected. Regarding this outfit, what took the most thought was actually that large scythe prop. To avoid it becoming a burden while walking around the convention, the interior was specially treated for weight reduction, using EVA and lightweight tubing patchwork. Carrying it in one hand all day was actually much better than expected and didn't get tiring easily.

These photos record completely different states. The first event photo in front of the booth clearly shows the structural light of the official exhibition area. The top light combined with the booth's own colors beautifully highlighted the blue-and-white color blocking and purple bowknots on the dress. The second picture of me sitting on the ground was an unexpected pleasant surprise. After walking continuously for nearly two hours, I couldn't hold up anymore, so I found an empty concrete spot in a corner of the venue to sit down and rest. As it turned out, I was just snapshotted by a passing photographer. The completely blank expression and the posture of holding the long staff of the scythe at that time actually looked very relaxed and natural. When I saw the raw image myself, I felt this sense of fatigue brought a great feeling of authenticity.

I like the third one the best, which utilized a clean white background wall in the venue. This solid color background board beautifully set off the textures of the prop, the light purple wig, and that pair of shiny purple high heels cleanly for this instance of event photo sharing. When shooting, I intentionally kept the scythe from blocking the lower body because the multi-layered structure of the skirt hem combined with the high heels provides a very good layering effect when walking around. This posed photo can completely demonstrate the color layers of this look. The fourth one is a quick check-in passing through the Bilibili World main backdrop area, standing a bit further away to combine the huge blue display board with the character composition, offering a registration-like sense of ritual.

While walking around the convention, whenever I stopped, I would be intercepted by various photographers. Today, I was called out by at least seven or eight groups of people in the exhibition area. Everyone was very enthusiastic, guiding the rhythm very well from standing still for full-body shots to zooming in for close-up shots. The offline fan photo session also encountered many fellow enthusiasts; those moments of mutual appreciation and then taking pictures together were truly full of fun. Although the air conditioning in the exhibition hall was quite sufficient today, wearing such a thick wig and shuttling through the crowd holding a prop, my back and forehead were actually sweating all day long.

Besides taking pictures and fan photos, I would also watch out for small details, like whether the bowknot neckline or shoulder straps of this dress shifted due to walking around, or if the paint on the prop got scratched in the crowded flow of people. Generally speaking, the durability of these props and costumes could withstand the high-intensity tossing of the convention. The physical stamina consumption for this day was immense, but saving these over one hundred pieces of snapshots, event photos, and fan pictures brings an absolutely full sense of accomplishment. From standing still posing to snapshots of slumping exhausted on the ground, every single one restores the unique charm of this character in the convention environment, happy and fulfilling. Being able to spend such a day on-site with fellow enthusiasts allows me to remember this BW experience more than anything else, making it a beautiful memory in my cosplay daily life.