Photoshop is a powerful tool used for editing and creating effects in photos, from smoothing skin and adjusting colors to creating special effects like lighting, fire, or even supernatural elements. Many female cosplayers use Photoshop to enhance image quality, creating photos that are not only beautiful but also highly artistic. The final products are often impressive and are no longer a rare sight. However, some viewers have expressed dissatisfaction upon noticing that many cosplay photos appear too “unrealistic” and lack authenticity.
This situation has sparked controversy in a series of posts by the female cosplayer Hẩu Hẩu Ẳng Rì. It appears that the use of photo editing tools by this cosplayer, who has over ten thousand followers, has left many viewers feeling disappointed. The edited cosplay photos are criticized for being overly “unrealistic” and lacking authenticity. They argue that excessive editing strips the images of their natural beauty and genuine emotion.
Being straightforward, Hẩu Hẩu once clearly stated in a post: “I love cosplay, I only do it out of passion, so I won’t be professional. Photos will always be fully edited, so please don’t message me saying I use Photoshop all the time. I will block you.” – The cosplayer explains that she wants her work to be as polished as possible. Hẩu Hẩu also declared she is unafraid to block viewers who engage in “toxic nonsense about this issue.” For her, using Photoshop is not bad; it serves not only to beautify but also to express creativity and personalization in each photo, contributing to building her personal brand.
In a pinned post on her personal page, the female cosplayer also shared her thoughts to help viewers understand her better. She hopes to limit misunderstandings and avoid inconveniences or wasting time: “I only hang out with friends, so I hope everyone doesn’t invite me out to eat or play, I’m very introverted. I hope we can be close friends who understand each other’s personalities first, and who knows, in the future, we might go out together.”
Please comment or message politely. If you’re toxic, I’m blocking you immediately, so if you don’t like me, just block me too, there’s no need to make it exhausting for both of us.”
Hẩu Hẩu’s handling of the situation is both straightforward and clever. She is not aiming to build a large community but hopes for a group of positive, understanding, and empathetic viewers.