The photoshoot for the anti-electric shock combat suit from capturing The Thunder is officially complete, so I'm directly sharing my insights from this shoot. Designed to protect against electric shock, the outfit incorporates a black bodysuit and black tights underneath, worn under a pink dress paired with tall pink boots. The visual impact of pairing black leggings with pink boots is striking; under night scenery and intense lighting, the texture of the Black stockings stands out prominently and flatters the lines of the legs, making them look even more slender. Because it's a battle costume setting, the movements needed to convey a touch of strength. The pose of standing on one leg while lifting the other back took quite a while to shoot, requiring significant core and ankle strength to keep my center of gravity stable. The sealing wand in hand was custom-made, and the luminous glow was added in post-production. The Clow Cards levitating in mid-air and the fluttering pink ribbons behind me were accomplished by photographer Chi Dan Ta and assistant Sanyue de Ban using physical props combined with post-production visual effects. Because these airborne-like motions were executed on sandy ground, sand easily got into the boots, requiring cleanup every few takes to maintain footing.
During the shoot, strong backlighting was utilized to create an atmosphere of casting magic, with reflectors brightening my face. To recreate Sakura's state when capturing The Thunder, I rewatched the anime repeatedly beforehand to reference her expressions, aiming to convey determined conviction while preserving her signature cuteness. This combination of Black stockings and tall boots flattered the leg lines from every angle, and the catchlight in my eyes was spot-on during close-ups. The ruffles along the skirt flare open naturally during motion; to seize that perfect instant, we tried the floating angles of the hair and skirt repeatedly on-site. The costume is actually somewhat heavy—to achieve puffy sleeves, internal support rings were sewn in, and holding up the wand for extended periods really tested my arm endurance. In coordination with the black tights and pink boots in the photos, post-processing slightly adjusted the shadow contrast to bring the overall ambiance closer to a nighttime spellcasting scene. Looking across the entire shoot, the design of this anti-electric shock suit is not only functional against voltage, but also visually arresting. Midway through shooting, the prop wings detached, and re-gluing them took considerable time. Capturing that blend of tension and resolute determination when sealing The Thunder was our main objective; heartfelt thanks to the photographer for patient guidance and the assistant for tossing cards and adjusting the skirt hem. This photoshoot beautifully showcased the gentle yet courageous side of Kinomoto Sakura during battle, and gave me a genuine appreciation of the wearability and styling advantages of this combat suit in an actual shoot.