At the China International Cartoon & Animation Festival on May 30, riding on the lively convention atmosphere, I finally completed and organized this set of Qingyi cosplay Convention photos from Zenless Zone Zero. This gear features a mecha style colliding in blue and black, paired with tactical armor and special strap designs, radiating a cool, crisp cyberpunk chill under wide-angle lenses. In terms of props, the craftsmanship and assembly of the three-section staff are very solid; while it carried noticeable weight during posing, it was precisely this substantial feel that highlighted the imposing combat presence of the character.
Beyond the polearm weapon, the "POWER" kinetic module at the waist was crafted with great texture, which, combined with the exquisite badge embellishment on the chest, enriched the layering of the entire Mecha armament. To match this styling, the wig featured a highly saturated dark green hue, tied into high twin ponytails using blue-and-white stylized hair ornaments, and paired with thin braids on both sides to retain playfulness and agility amid the sharp combat aura.
During the shoot, the photographer was particularly adept at utilizing wide-angle lens distortion to elongate spatial depth, creating highly dynamic perspectives. For instance, in that low-angle upward shot extending from the thick-soled tactical boots to the tip of the three-section staff, combined with the unique cyan triangular tattoos and tactical straps on the legs, the character's sense of power and aura were completely unleashed. Another extreme overhead perspective neatly captured the kinetic energy of the twin tails and the commanding swagger of shouldering the heavy weapon.
The light and shadow treatment throughout the photos was also very sophisticated. The high overhead lights of the convention hall shone onto the glossy leather shorts and knee pads, casting cool reflections that, paired with the rugged tactical boots, made the center of gravity appear very stable and full of mobility. In seated poses and dynamic snapshots, the comfort of the costume fabrics was also evident; even under multi-joint folding postures, the armor never looked overly constricting.
I must also mention the studio-like environment provided on site at CICAF; the minimalist industrial backdrop avoided visual clutter, focusing attention entirely on the Mecha armament details. In makeup, the focus was on accentuating the eye contours, which, paired with slightly winged eyeliner, perfectly projected effortless aloofness and composed confidence. For accessories, the stylized sci-fi armguards and armored gloves combined utility with aesthetics; when gripping the weapon, the metallic components and anti-slip textures on the handle were balanced just right.
Through these photos, everyone can see both the distressed weathering marks on the metallic staff and the thick tread textures on the soles of the tactical boots, demonstrating genuine sincerity in craftsmanship. The photographer's mastery over the environment was indispensable, using the geometric cuts of the overhead lighting to create alternating light and shadow across the body—not only accentuating muscle lines and the smooth texture of bare skin on the legs, but also carving out the tiered depths of the mecha shell. This is precisely the visual effect I most wanted to convey on site: a combat aesthetic woven from technological Mecha armament and physical power in Anime-style photography.