Zenless Zone Zero Cosplay Guide 2026: How to Cosplay Nicole, Anby, Ellen Joe & Zhu Yuan

HoYoverse's Zenless Zone Zero exploded into one of the most cosplayed games of the year, and for good reason: New Eridu's cast has bold silhouettes, sharp color palettes, and instantly recognizable hair that read perfectly on a convention floor. If you're searching for how to cosplay a ZZZ character, this guide breaks down exactly what to wear for the four most-requested looks, what wig color and style to chase, and how to size everything so it actually fits before con day. You can build any of these looks from our cosplay costumes collection and cosplay wigs collection.

How to Cosplay Nicole Demara

Nicole is the schemer and money-minded leader of the Cunning Hares, and her look leans playful and stylish rather than combat-heavy. Her outfit centers on a fitted top, a short skirt, and her signature beret, with thigh-high accents that define the silhouette. Because her proportions are snug through the waist and hips, this is a look where measuring matters more than guessing.

• Costume must-haves: fitted top, short skirt, beret, and thigh accents. Find the base in our cosplay costumes collection.
• Wig tips: Nicole's hair is a soft pink-purple, shoulder-length with a tidy fringe. Choose a pre-styled, heat-resistant wig in a lavender-pink tone so the color photographs true under con lighting. Browse styles in our cosplay wigs collection.
• Size-chart reminder: measure your waist and hips and match the chart before ordering, since the fitted cut is unforgiving if you size by your usual clothing label.

How to Cosplay Anby Demina

Anby is the deadpan, sword-wielding fan favorite, and her look is one of the easiest ZZZ entries for a first-time cosplayer. Her outfit is built around a sleeveless top, shorts, and a layered jacket, with a clean, sporty feel that forgives small fit variations. That makes her a great pick if you're nervous about sizing.

• Costume must-haves: sleeveless top, shorts, and the layered outer jacket. Start in our cosplay costumes collection.
• Wig tips: Anby's hair is short, choppy, and grey-silver with distinctive triangular bangs. Pick a short silver wig you can style into those sharp points, and keep a little hairspray on hand to hold the shape on the floor. Shop colors in our cosplay wigs collection.
• Size-chart reminder: the jacket runs structured through the shoulders, so if you're between two sizes on the chart, size up so the arms move freely.

How to Cosplay Ellen Joe

Ellen Joe, the shark-girl Bangboo-loving Victoria Housekeeping member, is one of ZZZ's most striking cosplays thanks to her maid-inspired outfit and dramatic hair. Her look blends a frilled maid dress with her tail and ear accents, so the accessories do as much work as the costume itself.

• Costume must-haves: frilled maid-style dress, plus tail and ear accents to sell the character. Build it from our cosplay costumes collection.
• Wig tips: Ellen's hair is long, pale blue-white with a gradient toward icy blue at the tips. Look for a long wig with a cool blue ombre, and consider a clip-in extension if your build calls for the full length. See options in our cosplay wigs collection.
• Size-chart reminder: dresses with structured bodices fit best when measured at the bust and waist, so check the chart rather than your dress size.

How to Cosplay Zhu Yuan

Zhu Yuan, the disciplined Criminal Investigation Special Response Team officer, brings a uniformed, authoritative look that contrasts nicely with the rest of the cast. Her outfit features a tailored jacket, shorts, and tactical accents, making her a favorite for cosplayers who like a sharper, more grounded silhouette.

• Costume must-haves: tailored uniform jacket, shorts, and belt or tactical accents. Find the pieces in our cosplay costumes collection.
• Wig tips: Zhu Yuan's hair is dark with bright orange-red inner sections and twin tails. A two-tone wig or a base wig you can pair with colored extensions captures the contrast. Browse our cosplay wigs collection.
• Size-chart reminder: tailored jackets read best fitted, so measure your chest and match the chart for a clean line through the shoulders.

Getting the Sizing Right Before Con Day

The most common reason a ZZZ cosplay disappoints isn't the design, it's the fit. Every costume in our catalog has a size chart running from XS to 3XL and is cut true-to-size. Before you order, grab a soft tape measure and record your chest, waist, hips, and height, then match those numbers to the chart rather than ordering by your usual clothing label. Cosplay sizing varies wildly between brands, so a measured order is always the safe order. The day your costume arrives, try the full look on, including the wig, so you have time to adjust before your convention.

Returns and Exchanges

We back every ZZZ costume and wig with a 30-day return window. If the fit isn't right, you can exchange for a different size within that window. That means you can order ahead of con season, try the costume on at home, and swap a size if you need to, instead of being stuck with a piece that doesn't fit. For a stress-free build, order early and lean on the return window if anything needs changing.

Where to Start

If this is your first ZZZ build, start with Anby or Nicole, since both have clear silhouettes and forgiving fits. Measure first, order true-to-size, and pair your costume with a matched wig so the look reads instantly. Everything you need is gathered across our cosplay costumes and cosplay wigs collections, so you can finish your favorite New Eridu character in one order and head to your next con ready for the spotlight.

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Quick Answers

• Which ZZZ character is easiest to cosplay? Anby Demina is one of the easiest entries: her sleeveless top, shorts and layered jacket have a clean, sporty feel that forgives small fit variations. Nicole is also a good starting pick.
• What wig does Nicole Demara need? Nicole's hair is a soft pink-purple, shoulder-length with a tidy fringe, so choose a pre-styled, heat-resistant wig in a lavender-pink tone so the color photographs true under con lighting.
• What defines an Ellen Joe cosplay? Her maid-inspired look blends a frilled maid-style dress with tail and ear accents, plus long pale blue-white hair with an icy-blue gradient at the tips, so the accessories do as much work as the costume.
• How do I size a ZZZ costume? Every costume has an XS-to-3XL size chart and is cut true-to-size, so measure your chest, waist, hips and height and match the chart. For structured jackets, if you're between sizes, size up so the arms move freely.
• What is the returns policy on ZZZ costumes? We back every ZZZ costume and wig with a 30-day return window, so you can order ahead of con season, try the costume on at home, and swap a size if you need to.