[Yidhari cosplay] Zenless Zone Zero Octopus Girl: Convention Photo Share

Shooting convention photos for Zenless Zone Zero's Yidhari cosplay proved to be a real test of both equipment and physical endurance. The costume carries a multitude of details—especially the purple neckpiece and the gilded patterns on the black shorts—requiring significant time to arrange properly. Naturally, the most striking elements were those purple octopus tentacles; far from being mere decor, they actually needed to be held up or strapped securely to my body. Moreover, creating a wet look on the tentacles' surface demanded multiple touch-ups throughout the shoot.

There was plenty of standing water on the floor during the shoot, and balancing in high heels and black stockings made it extremely slippery—any awkward shift in posture could easily cause a slip. To maintain stability while keeping the leg lines as elongated as possible, the photographer and I adjusted our angles repeatedly. Since splashing water effects are tricky to capture, it took several takes to catch the droplets landing cleanly across the tentacles without ruining my facial makeup.

I was actually very pleased with the close-up portraits: the contrast between the white top and black stockings felt crisp, and the slightly sheer texture of the stockings delivered a fantastic sheen under the moist vapor. For a convention photo setting, the ambient lighting was quite cluttered—especially with the industrial overhead lamps behind me casting harsh glare. It was entirely thanks to the photographer's skill in finding angles and controlling the light that the details on my face and costume came through so cleanly.

Even though the props were heavy and the water was cold, seeing the finished results made every bit of hardship worth it. Before the shoot, I studied many of the character's typical mannerisms and poses from the game, striving to recreate that signature octopus girl aesthetic within a limited space. Maintaining frozen poses in the water is surprisingly exhausting; legs had to stay taut to bring out the very best line in the stockings, all while making sure the props didn't block key costume designs. By the end, even my fingers were trembling.

Cosplay involving specialized props like this requires extensive logistic support—you need assistants handing you gear, adjusting hemlines, and steadying tentacles, otherwise managing it alone is nearly impossible. These convention photos serve as a milestone wrap-up, and I'm glad to share this authentic behind-the-scenes journey with everyone.