[Takanashi Rikka Cosplay] Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions: Aquarium Outfit Full-Set Showcase

This time, the character chosen for the shoot is Takanashi Rikka, primarily referencing her classic blue-and-purple aquarium look. Prior to the official showcase shoot, I meticulously coordinated the costume and wig.

The outer deep blue cloak-cape is made of satin material, which offers an excellent drape, while the ruched design adds a wonderful sense of layering. The inner light purple long-sleeved shirt and tutu skirt utilize mesh netting and mercerized fabrics of varying densities, with the bowknot crafted in deep purple; this contrast of light and dark shades makes the overall styling look much more harmonious. The headpiece section features a bowknot hair clip decorated with black-and-white lace, with long black silk ribbons dangling from the bottom of the clip.

Rikka's hair is blue-black and features an iconic cowlick (ahoge). To preserve the shape of the ahoge, I spent considerable effort on the styling spray, striving to keep it standing firm all day long. The single eye patch has a creamy-white, slightly translucent texture; controlling one-eyed facial expressions after putting it on required quite a bit of practice. I specifically used vibrant blue colored contacts to match her right eye color, which, paired with a clean and clear base makeup, aims to project that slightly childish yet stubborn chunibyo girl demeanor—after all, the Tyrant's Eye is truly magnificent.

I was incredibly fortunate this time to have Himeno Towa-sensei help with the shoot. The master is highly experienced in lighting, helping me completely bypass the cluttered lights at the top of the exhibition hall, enabling me to shoot clean backdrops even inside the convention. During the process, the master would break down every single pose in detail for me, such as paying attention to the orientation of the hips in a standing posture, how to position the hands to look powerful, and where to look to appear more imposing. Moreover, the master is genuinely a warm person; because the shoot went a bit late and I was starting to feel quite exhausted, the master kept encouraging me, telling me that the last shot was superb and that my technique was top-notch.

The full-body shot in print two is one I am personally highly satisfied with; it not only displays the overall costume but also fully reveals the socks and shoes. The black sheer over-knee socks and the lace trim along the edges pair flawlessly with the leather loafers, successfully elongating the leg lines. During the shoot, I tried a rather chunibyo firing pose with both hands extending outward, where you can actually feel the tautness of the muscles, and the final print turned out beautifully. The half-body portrait in print one accentuates the eye patch and facial expressions, while the sitting pose in print three is relatively more relaxed, though I still had to adjust the position of the skirt hemline to ensure I knelt gracefully on the plush floor mat. Honestly, the most exhausting part of every cosplay session is adjusting the wig and clothing, but since the final prints look so great, the process is completely worth it.

As a set of Convention photos, the quality of this shoot is genuinely touching. Roaming around the exhibition hall with friends while casually shooting prints—even though the surroundings were noisy, everyone was deeply focused on their own passion. This kind of atmosphere is perfect for unwinding and showcasing your love for a character. Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions carries the shared memories of many ACG enthusiasts; being able to recreate her and receive such outstanding final prints through the photographer's excellent convention photography brings a massive sense of achievement.