[Tsukishiro Yanagi cosplay] Documenting this soon-to-be-retired Zenless Zone Zero scene

This Zenless Zone Zero themed set is about to be dismantled in April. Right before the venue closure, I finally brought the complete Tsukishiro Yanagi cosplay look to document this soon-to-be-retired practical set at the HoYo Wonderful House.

Tsukishiro Yanagi's outfit is exceptionally recognizable: a white shirt with a black bowtie at the collar, paired with that layered black corset vest over it, radiating capable competence amidst simplicity. I especially want to mention that cyan braided belt around the waist, which not only features geometric patterns but also drapes with tassels; this color contrast gives the entire look richer layering. The prop I held this time is that black-and-green sci-fi weapon, carrying plenty of weight in hand. Because the prop itself has numerous mechanical joints and intricate details, holding it with one hand or striking a weapon-wielding pose looks full of visual tension before the camera. In terms of hair and makeup, the short pink hair was slightly curled, which, paired with thin silver-rimmed glasses, perfectly brings out that restrained yet workplace-elite temperament. The long black rod component in the hair accessory also carries a distinct cyberpunk feel.

Choosing this practical set for the shoot was truly the right decision, offering wonderful Scene reconstruction. The texture of the red brick wall paired with the blue and red neon signs behind maxes out the atmosphere immediately. The bar counter corner is deeply immersive; the vintage red rotary dial telephone and glass goblets combine to perfectly match the game's aesthetic where urban techwear coexists with nostalgia. That metal mesh countertop is extremely photogenic; sitting on it allows one to elongate limbs nicely, perfectly displaying the lines of the white Stocking outfit on long legs and black high-heeled boots. The two yellow-and-white plush dolls on the counter are also very cute, adding a lively element to the cool setting.

For this shoot, we selected several perspectives. The seated pose seen in the cover image nicely demonstrates the overall state of the costume; the white stockings look textured under the lights, and the cross-legged composition visually elongates the legs. The other two photos lean toward half-body close-ups—holding the weapon sideways and facing forward—which showcase the bowtie, black gloves, and waist strap design in greater detail. In lighting, the photographer used excellent direct light for key illumination, making the skin look translucent and clothing textures distinct. The dark background and neon lighting were graded into cool tones, making the pink hair and white shirt stand out even more in this warm-and-cool contrast.

Having such a high-quality fan-made practical set is truly rare, and thinking that it will be gone forever next month made me quite reluctant to part with it. Thus, this shoot was genuinely conducted with a mindset of cherishing and documenting. From putting on and adjusting the outfit to completing the full styling, many details were fine-tuned back and forth, hoping to preserve the best state in images on the foundation of Scene reconstruction. Though the set is about to become history, these frozen frames will be kept forever. This time, whether in costume and prop craftsmanship or the photographer's camera work, it gave this Tsukishiro Yanagi cosplay a more three-dimensional presentation. Reviewing everything after the shoot, I still feel very lucky to have encountered this scene, and I look forward to taking on more characters in meticulously designed sets in the future.