Stand out with your Halloween costume! Eye-catching ideas even for first-time cosplayers
Having trouble deciding what costume to wear for Halloween? From pop and fancy looks to ones with a touch of horror, the cosplay options are endless! But since it’s Halloween, you want something special that really grabs everyone’s attention, right? In this article, we’ll introduce Halloween costume ideas ranging from unique, standout cosplays that set you apart from the crowd to classic choices that are guaranteed to be a hit.
We’ve also gathered popular cosplay picks, so be sure to use them for inspiration!
Stand out this Halloween! Eye-catching cosplay ideas for first-timers (1–10)
Chucky
Chucky is a character from the movie Child’s Play, and he has a vicious image, facial expression and all.
Try a Chucky costume to create an even creepier, more frightening Halloween atmosphere.
The outfit combines a colorful striped shirt with overalls, and the decorations make it feel fun, too.
To bring out Chucky’s vibe from here, makeup is key—carefully paint on wounds and other details to give it a menacing finish.
You could also splatter the costume with paint or sand it down to make it look worn and aged.
Squid Game
https://www.tiktok.com/@serinorina/video/7506524605541108999Cosplay from Squid Game—which made a huge splash with its high-stakes premise where winning is heaven and losing costs your life—seems likely to draw attention too! That slightly damp, gloomy vibe of Squid Game kind of fits right into Halloween.
If you print numbers on a green tracksuit, it becomes a costume as is, so it’s recommended for those who don’t have much time to prepare or want to enjoy cosplay on a low budget.
If your school tracksuit is green, it could be fun for your whole friend group to do this cosplay together.
And of course, if you’ve got a red tracksuit, go all in as the guards!
Harry Potter
https://www.tiktok.com/@marziebear/video/7432096502182333727The ever-popular Harry Potter cosplay is a great option even for beginners.
The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry uniform that Harry wears has a design that resonates with Japan’s school uniform culture.
The way the image color changes depending on the house is a bit like idol costumes, too.
It could be fun to do a Harry Potter cosplay with a few people in an idol-like style.
Transform yourself with a store-bought cosplay set and a handmade magic wand, and make a dashing entrance.
Be sure to memorize famous spells that will hype up your cosplay, like “Wingardium Leviosa!” and “Expecto Patronum!”
Arale Norimaki
Arale Norimaki, the star of the manga Dr.
Slump, is a cosplay that grabs attention anywhere! Her look features a memorable winged cap, a red shirt with overalls, and slightly oversized black-rimmed glasses often called “Arale-chan glasses.” You could probably pull the cosplay together with items you already have.
It also helps that she has signature catchphrases like “Kiin!” and “N’cha!” If you add a long bob wig in purple, even better! Teaming up with a cosplayer as the fairy-like Gatchan will instantly expand the world and make it even more immersive!
Spirited Away
Kiki from Kiki’s Delivery Service is a popular Halloween costume, but how about trying a cosplay from another Ghibli classic, Spirited Away? For example, if you go as Chihiro, the white shirt with green stripes that she wears in the human world is an easy option.
Be sure to style your hair like Chihiro’s, too.
Her pink work outfit from the bathhouse is also super cute—the red obi belt and pure white tasuki sash are must-haves.
If not Chihiro, you could try cosplaying Haku.
It’s a great idea for friends who love cosplay or for couples.
police
Police officer cosplay is a super classic, right? There are costumes for men, but the most popular ones are definitely for women! You can choose from styles like light-blue shirts that look like Japanese female police uniforms, sleek all-black outfits, or even dress-style designs inspired by police uniforms—there are lots of colors and shapes, so pick your favorite! Don’t forget accessories like handcuffs, a handgun, or a baton! Since it’s Halloween, zombie makeup to become a zombie cop could really liven things up, too.
Demon Slayer
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFZpfmBHsL2/Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has become so popular across all generations that it can now be called a national anime.
With a series that talked-about, you just have to try the cosplay, right? Each main character in Demon Slayer has their own signature color and plenty of distinctive trademarks, so there are lots of details you’ll want to pay attention to when cosplaying.
While full costumes are available for purchase, fabrics with the patterns of the characters’ haori are also sold, so it could be fun to make your own as well.