[Cissia Cosplay] Zenless Zone Zero Convention Photos Recreation & Behind-the-Scenes Highlights

To get as close as possible to the design language of the original setting, I repeatedly cross-checked many costume components against reference art before doing this Cissia Cosplay. The focus of the entire character costume styling lies in combining sleek combat elements with a slightly playful everyday feel. The light blonde twin-tail hairstyle and two white ball hair accessories required skilled styling hands in real life to achieve 3D volume while staying windproof. The red chest section utilizes high-shine stretch fabric to make the upper body look crisp and posture-upright, which, paired with a black corset, nicely pulls the overall visual center of gravity near the waist.

Black stockings paired with thigh straps on the lower body serve as a signature visual feature for this character; prior to shooting, I constantly adjusted the thigh ring position to ensure natural tight fit without deforming. The boots are the heaviest prop in this costume—the black and red platform design featuring white front rings and pompoms highlights cyber-style weightiness while keeping a touch of cuteness. The curved white tail was a tricky part to handle during actual shooting; a thick aluminum wire framework wrapped in fabric was used inside so it could float naturally mid-air when sitting on a folding stool, perfectly matching the circular composition of the original design.

The shooting location this time was an open hall on the lower floor of the comic convention, featuring an industrial aesthetic. Neatly arranged light tubes and wiring were visible on the ceiling, while a massive octagonal softbox on the left provided abundant, soft diffuse light for the entire shot. The convention environment was fairly complex, with metal crowd control fences and distant passersby visible in the background. Photographer @一只叫神话的快门工 was extremely decisive during the shoot; he directly utilized a black metal folding stool on site as a support point, having me sit down and pose with one leg raised. This angle actually tested core balance control. To replicate the calm demeanor of sitting on an office desk as seen in the original art, I needed to fine-tune my sitting pose and arm prop-holding position according to the photographer's angle. The red pen-like prop in my hand also had to be held naturally without looking stiff.

The on-site shoot went smoother than expected, as the photographer was exceptionally skilled at capturing ambient light and shadow. Due to venue limits, we forewent background glass windows and office elements, focusing visual attention on the subject character and prop contours instead. Live-action convention photos pursue that moment of natural freeze-frame; although the background couldn't be as clean as studio shoots, this real exhibition hall feel brought a unique touch of authentic ambiance. During shooting, I repeatedly verified sleeve fluffiness, boot-rim pompom alignment, and wig fit. After over half an hour of framing adjustments, we successfully captured the visual feel from the original illustration—high leg lift, slightly turned body, and confident gaze.

The whole costume is actually quite heavy to wear, especially the boots and stiff outer fabrics. Although the exhibition hall was spacious, high-power fill lights aimed at me generated noticeable heat. Compared to the original artwork, I believe these finished convention photos achieved an accurate reproduction in terms of main design elements and color tones. Being able to present character texture amidst pure white fill lighting and a black industrial atmosphere was a fantastic Cosplay photography experience, with seamless tacit teamwork throughout the process.