Russian model Lady Melamori (Maria Davydova) has shared a bold new take on Ganyu, the popular character from Genshin Impact – this time dressed in lingerie. Ganyu is a half-qilin adeptus who serves as the secretary general of the Liyue Qixing, bound by contract to the Geo Archon Morax.

Who is Ganyu in Genshin Impact?

Ganyu is a 5-star Cryo bow user from the region of Liyue in Genshin Impact. Her charged shots explode with icy flakes, dealing AoE Cryo damage to enemies caught in the blast.

Ganyu stands out with her pale blue hair that fades to a darker shade at the tips, and distinctive black-and-red horn-like growths that curve backward along her head, reminiscent of a goat’s horns. She has heterochromatic eyes – the upper part violet, transitioning to pink-gold underneath. Many fans mistake her horns for a hair accessory, a misconception Ganyu herself encourages. Her outfit usually consists of a black bodysuit accented with gold along her legs, covered by a white and purple corset with long trailing ends resembling a tailcoat, and a golden bell fastened around her neck.

Ganyu is over 3,000 years old and is a hybrid between a human and an adeptus qilin. She forged a contract with Rex Lapis roughly 3,700 years ago during the Archon War and has faithfully served Liyue since then. Her personality is quiet, reserved, and shy, shaped partly by her half-human, half-adeptus heritage. She tends to get easily embarrassed and is determined to see any task through to completion, even if reluctantly. Ganyu is a workaholic with a demanding schedule, often staying late to finish her duties.

Despite her serious public role, Ganyu has a charming quirk: she is famous for her strict afternoon nap routine, which she follows no matter where she is. When lunchtime hits, she curls up and falls asleep on the spot with impeccable internal timing. This blend of exhaustion and duty earned her a beloved spot among players – beneath the stoic ancient adeptus lies someone very tired of work.

Genshin Impact game overview

Launched in 2020, Genshin Impact quickly became one of the most successful free-to-play games ever, with an expansive open world, gacha mechanics, and a diverse cast of characters. Ganyu debuted in January 2021 with update 1.2 and instantly became a fan favorite and a powerful Cryo DPS option. She’s been featured repeatedly in event banners, consistently drawing players eager to add her to their rosters.

Lady Melamori has frequently embraced Genshin Impact characters in her cosplay repertoire. Ganyu’s canonical outfit lends itself well to more risqué interpretations, which Maria Davydova clearly took advantage of with this latest lingerie-inspired look.

For more of Lady Melamori’s cosplay work and similar costumes, check out her revealing Ciri cosplay from The Witcher and other projects in the cosplay section.