[Ye Shunguang Cosplay] Zenless Zone Zero: Snapshots from the Dimensional New Year Special Train

When putting on this Self-assembled cosplay costume of Ye Shunguang to start shooting, the first real hurdle was securing the headband and positioning the red ribbon. Making the headband stay level from a high angle while letting the ribbon drop naturally without looking messy required layering hidden hair clips. The pose in the photo—raising both hands to adjust the ribbon—perfectly showcases the sleeve details: a black jacket accented with two striking red stripes, which I feel is the most recognizable part of this outfit.

The lighting setup was quite unique, featuring a warm yellow backlight. This style of lighting heavily tests how clean the makeup is, as intense rim lighting brightly illuminates the bangs and facial outline; any lack of cleanliness in the base or overly heavy contouring can make the face look puffy. I deliberately emphasized the eyeliner, extending the outer wings slightly and pairing it with an orange-tinted lower shadow to keep my gaze sharp under the lights. The wig blends silver-white with red; I originally worried the transition would feel harsh, but once illuminated from behind, the glowing edges blended the colors together naturally.

Regarding garment materials, the jacket was crafted from a structured fabric so that even when raising my arms, shoulder and sleeve lines maintained crisp 3D structure without sagging into soft wrinkles. The red stripes at the collar and cuffs were custom-woven ribbons rather than printed graphics, giving them a subtle matte sheen that contrasts beautifully against the black fabric. Shooting at a crowded venue like the Dimensional New Year Special Train tested on-the-spot framing ability; I tried avoiding busy backgrounds, utilizing warm light sources and simple fabric textures as a backdrop to keep visual focus centered on the character.

The most time-consuming part of the whole look was trimming the bangs and heat-styling the wig. I had to ensure the blunt bangs sat right below the headband while leaving enough red highlights on both sides to contour my face. During makeup tests, I adjusted the shadow coverage of the red hair three times to prevent red from overpowering the silver-white visual center. My approach with this Self-assembled cosplay costume was to stay true to her casual yet cool, sharp vibe—avoiding overly tedious embellishments in favor of clean tailoring and color harmony.

Though only one final shot was kept as a keepsake, the entire process took nearly two hours to fine-tune hair, makeup, and camera angles. Looking back at this photo, the slight flutter at the end of the red ribbon paired with the dark backdrop and warm yellow spotlight captured the exact atmospheric feel I envisioned. If I get the chance to join similar events next time, maybe I'll try adding more small props to enrich the visual layers. For anyone who loves this style, the combination of black and bright red is always a head-turner. Sharing this Cosplay sharing snapshot from the Dimensional New Year Special Train feels like a nice wrap-up to my recent dedicated preparations.