The Xiuying section of artworks here is a combination of both 2D artwork and 3D renders. The 2D artwork offers a fascinating glimpse into the design stage of her character, with various different clothing options drawn. We also get to see her artwork as a child and the original sketch photographs that would be used as a composite for the ingame photograph alongside her brother Ziming. The 3D renders feature a wealth of camera angles to capture incredible shots of her stoic pose.
Xiuying – Casual Outfit Supplementary Order Sheet
Description:
VF・RPG Character Order Sheet – Supplementary Order Sheet
Request Date: January 22, 1997
Original Concept: Makoto Goya (呉屋 真)
Requester: Hiroyuki Nakagomi (中込 博之)
Creator: Eigo Kasahara (笠原 英伍)
Chapter 2: Hong Kong
General Hong Kong Area
Character Name: Li Xiuying (李 秀英) Casual Outfit
No.: 04_B
<Supplementary Information>
• Please add a casual outfit for Li Xiuying. Jacket, red cotton shirt, skirt, boots.
<Notes>
• Mr. Goya requests a casual outfit for Li Xiuying, so please add this.
① Qi Gong Outfit: Use this outfit when she is training with Akira.
② Casual Outfit: Use this outfit when she meets him at Man Mo temple or on the streets of Hong Kong.
<Various approval stamps and process stages are marked along the bottom row, indicating review steps.>
Xiuying – Early Illustration
Character illustration of Xiuying. She wears a brown skirt, lace-up boots, a red top, and a light-colored jacket.
Xiuying – Illustration
A full-body illustration of Xiuying in casual attire. She wears a fitted maroon blouse with a decorative embroidered neckline, a brown belt at her waist, and a long skirt with front buttons. She also wears brown lace-up boots.
Text:
李 秀英 – “Li Xiuying”
普段着 上着なし – “Casual Wear (No Jacket)”
(部屋の中では 主にこの姿です) – “(This is also mainly her appearance when indoors)”
Xiuying – Design Notes
Detailed design notes for Xiuying’s everyday outfit. The page includes a rear view of her coat with a belted waist, button details, and a silver-colored buckle. There’s a close-up of the lace pattern on her upper garment, a boot design with visible stitching details, and a back view of her full outfit.
Text:
李 秀英
(普段着) – “Li Xiuying (Everyday Outfit)”
コート後ろ
(色はいっしょです) – “Coat Rear (same color)”
シルバー – “Silver” [belt buckle]
コートと同じ色 – “Same color as the coat” [belt]
むねのところのレースもようはテクスチャーがつぶれない程度でよいです。
– “The lace pattern on the chest should be detailed enough for the texture to remain clear without becoming distorted”.
くつひものますび目は省略しています。
– “The knots on the boot laces are omitted.”
(コートの下) – “(Under the Coat)”
スカートはうしろにスリットが入っています。 – “The skirt has a slit at the back.”
スリット入りスカートの下にパンツタイプのミニスカート的なのをはいていますが見えなければ省略してもかまいません。
– “Under the slit skirt, she is also wearing pants-style mini-skirt shorts, but if they are not visible, it’s okay to omit them.”
Xiuying – Illustration with Green Coat
A character illustration of Xiuying wearing a long green jacket over a red blouse with embroidered detailing near the neckline, a brown skirt with button details, and red lace-up boots.
Xiuying – Illustration with Green Coat (Rear)
A rear view illustration of Xiuying wearing a long jacket with a belt tied at the waist, a brown skirt, and red lace-up boots. Her long black hair is tied back into a high ponytail.
Text:
李 秀英
(普段着) – “Li Xiuying (Everyday Outfit)”
後ろすがた
(カラー) – “Rear View (Color)”
Xiuying – Illustration of Head
A character design sheet featuring Xiuying. The left side shows a detailed colored front-facing portrait with strands falling across her face. The right side presents a pencil sketch profile view with her hair tied back in a low ponytail.
Xiuying – Blue Robes Illustration
A full-body illustration of Xiuying in a traditional blue Chinese dress with gold buttons running down the side. She has long black hair, tied back, and is wearing black shoes.
Xiuying – Blue Robes Illustration 2
A color illustration of Xiuying in a light blue Chinese dress with gold buttons, a high collar, and a long slit revealing a dark inner lining. Her hair flows in a long ponytail, and she wears brown strap shoes.
Xiuying & “Pickpocket Boy” – Greyscale Illustration
A black-and-white character design sheet featuring two characters. On the left is Xiuying, shown in her long, button-up dress with her arms crossed and a composed expression. On the right is a young boy in casual, worn-out clothing. He appears disheveled and has a slightly surprised expression. His name, translated below, would seem to suggest that this character is most likely Wong.
Text:
李 秀英 – “Li Xiuying”
かっぱらいの少年 – “Pickpocket boy”
Xiuying Child – Illustration
A character design of young Xiuying in traditional Chinese clothing. She wears a long-sleeved, light green Chinese outfit with black accents and sneakers.
Xiuying & Ziming as Children – Illustration
A sketch of Ziming and Xiuying as children. Xiuying sits on the ground in traditional clothing, while Ziming stands behind her. A rural setting with a stone wall and a house in the background.
Xiuying & Ziming as Children – Illustration 2
A colored sketch of Ziming and Xiuying as children. Ziming leans against a wall with his arm resting above Xiuying. The background features a peaceful outdoor setting with trees, a blue sky, and a traditional building structure. This image was seen as the early version for the photograph which Xiuying drops whilst crying during the cutscene in Shenmue 2 in the Game Jam Beta Prototype version of the game (images show below for reference).
Taken from: https://shenmue2gamejam.wordpress.com/
Xiuying – Polygon Count Renders
A series of character models of Xiuying displayed in five different polygon counts, demonstrating level-of-detail (LOD) reduction. The first model is highly detailed with a polygon count of 14,000, labeled as “BASE”. The subsequent models progressively reduce in detail with polygon counts of 5,000, 3,000, 2,000, and 1,000.
Xiuying – 3D Render
A 3D-rendered model of Xiuying in a red top with gold embroidery near the neckline, a brown skirt, and black boots with laces. The model is shown in various poses and angles, with close-ups highlighting her detailed facial features and hair. (photographic paper)
Text:
李 秀英 – “Li Xiuying”
作成 伊藤幸司 – “Created by Takashi Ito”
Xiuying – Upper Torso 3D Render
A 3D-rendered close-up of Xiuying’s face from two angles, showing detailed facial features, hair strands, and skin texture against a dark background.
Xiuying – 3D Render
Xiuying is shown in a full-body pose against a plain background. She wears a long-sleeved burgundy top with lace trim and a long skirt.
Xiuying – 3D Render (Black Background)
Xiuying is shown in a full-body pose against a black background. She wears a long-sleeved burgundy top with lace trim, a belt, and a long skirt.
Xiuying – Both Outfits 3D Render
Character design sheet with multiple views of Xiuying. The image includes two close-ups of her face, a full-body render in a dark red and brown outfit with a gold belt, and an alternate design in a blue Chinese dress with white accents.
Text:
Xiuying Hong (SYP, SYE)
In-game models
Created by Takashi Ito (伊藤孝司)
Xiuying – Blue Robe Kick 3D Render
A 3D-rendered image of Xiuying performing a high kick against a white background. She wears a blue Chinese dress with white trim and black high-heeled sandals.
Xiuying – Blue Robe Kick 3D Render (Black Background)
A 3D-rendered image of Xiuying performing a high kick against a black background. She wears a blue Chinese dress with white trim and black high-heeled sandals.
Xiuying – Blue Robe Upper Torso 3D Render
A close-up render of Xiuying wearing a blue Chinese dress with a high collar and white trim. Her dark hair is pulled back, with loose strands framing her face.
Xiuying – Blue Robe Upper Torso 3D Render (Blue Background)
A close-up render of Xiuying wearing a blue Chinese dress with a high collar and white trim. Her dark hair is pulled back, with loose strands framing her face. The background is a gradient of blue.
Xiuying – Blue Robe Model 3D Render
Xiuying wearing a blue Chinese-style dress in three different poses. On the left, she performs a high kick with a dynamic pose, her dress flowing. The top right close-up shows her looking forward with a focused expression. The bottom right image presents her in a defensive stance, with one arm extended.
Text:
“SYE M (SYP bone)”
“Kou Syuei China Dress version.” [Kou Syuei = Japanese pronunciation of Hong Xiuying]
“Live in Hong Kong Area”
“model created by Takashi Itoh”
Xiuying – Full Body 3D Render (In Bedroom)
Xiuying stands in her traditional-style room. She wears a deep red dress with lace detailing, a belt, and high-laced boots. A patterned rug, wooden furniture, and Chinese-style decor are visible in the background.
Xiuying – Full Body 3D Render 2 (In Bedroom)
Xiuying stands in her bedroom, wearing a red dress with lace details and a belt. Her hair is tied with a gold accessory. The room features a wooden bed with white sheets, martial arts diagrams on the wall, rolled-up scrolls, a wooden chest, and a candleholder. Sunlight casts long shadows on the floor.
Xiuying – Full Body 3D Render 3 (In Bedroom)
A close-up of Xiuying, showing detailed facial features and her burgundy top with intricate lace trim. Her black hair is tied back and flows to the side. The background features an indoor setting with furniture and wall decorations.
Xiuying – Full Body 3D Render 4 (In Bedroom)
A close-up of Xiuying with a serious expression. Her black hair is pulled back, and she wears a burgundy top with intricate embroidery along the neckline. The background features a blue-lit indoor setting with a ceiling light and fan.
Xiuying – Full Body 3D Render 5 (In Bedroom)
A close-up 3D render of Xiuying wearing a burgundy top with intricate embroidery along the neckline. Her gaze is directed slightly downward, and she has a serious expression. The background features an interior setting with a ceiling fan.
Xiuying – Full Body 3D Render 6 (In Bedroom)
A close-up 3D render of Xiuying wearing a burgundy top with intricate embroidery along the neckline. Her gaze is directed slightly downward, and she has a serious expression. The background features an interior setting with a ceiling fan.
Xiuying – Full Body 3D Render 7 (In Bedroom)
A compilation of four 3D renders of Xiuying. She has long black hair tied with a yellow ribbon and wears a burgundy top with embroidery and a long matching skirt. The top two images show full-body shots in an interior setting with wooden furniture, a bed, and martial arts diagrams on the wall. The bottom two images are close-ups of her face with different lighting.
Xiuying – Full Body 3D Render 8 (In Bedroom)
A composite image of three renders of Xiuying in a burgundy top. The left panel is a close-up of her face and upper torso, showing intricate embroidery on the neckline. The middle panel depicts her standing in a room with a patterned rug, wooden furniture, and a framed decoration on the wall. The right panel shows her standing near a bed with martial arts diagrams on the wall and scrolls stacked on a table.
Xiuying – Upper Torso 3D Render
A close-up 3D render of Xiuying, showing her face and upper torso. She has black hair tied back with a yellow ribbon, wearing a burgundy top with an embroidered neckline. The background is a plain light color.
Xiuying – Upper Torso 3D Render 2
Close-up of Xiuying, with her head slightly tilted downward. The background has a reddish tinge.
Xiuying – Upper Torso 3D Render 3
A close-up, high-angle shot of Xiuying wearing a burgundy top with intricate embroidery along the neckline. The background is a deep red tone.
Xiuying – High Quality Render
A close-up of Xiuying, wearing a red dress with gold embroidery along the neckline. Her gaze is directed to the side against a pastel-colored sky at sunset.
