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!
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Stand out with your Halloween costume! Eye-catching cosplay ideas even for first-timers (31–40)
Pompadour & Sukeban
The popular drama “From Today, It’s My Turn!!” aired in 2018.
The characters were total pompadour punks and sukeban delinquents, right? This show was hugely popular with everyone from elementary school kids to adults, so I bet many of you like it or at least know it.
Since Halloween costumes are traditionally meant to be scary, how about going for a different kind of scary with a pompadour-and-sukeban costume? If you break into a dance, you might become the star of the party!
Tokyo Revengers
How about dressing up as a character from Tokyo Revengers—which became a hot topic after its live-action film adaptation—for Halloween? With its lineup of distinctive hairstyles and characters with great vibes, it should be easy to cosplay.
There are also cool costumes available at reasonable prices, so it might be worth checking them out.
Nail the makeup and fully become the character! Since these characters are from a hugely popular manga that’s getting a lot of attention right now, you’re sure to stand out!
Superman
A great Halloween costume that kids and adults alike can enjoy is “Superman.” That said, when you think of Superman, you might end up hesitating because there’s such a wide variety of characters to choose from, like Spider-Man and Batman and other Marvel characters! Mass retailers and online shops offer plenty of sizes for women, men, and kids, so coordinating family costumes is also a great idea.
Transform into Superman for your Halloween party and feel invincible!
clown
There are many kinds of clowns, but I don’t think there’s anything else that combines humor and eeriness to such an extent.
They range from cute ones to those with elaborate makeup that makes them look more realistic.
Whether you want to make it playful and funny or frightening, try expressing the kind of clown you imagine.
Mario & Luigi
How about cosplaying as Nintendo’s popular characters, Mario and Luigi? If you look online, you’ll find tons of costumes made for cosplay! If you’re not keen on buying a dedicated outfit, just grab a red and a green hoodie and matching hats, put on some overalls, and you can easily transform into Mario and Luigi!
Stand out with your Halloween costume! Eye-catching cosplay ideas even for first-timers (41–50)
SWAT
Cosplay of the American special police unit SWAT is becoming a standard look that you often see! For men, wearing a black uniform with a helmet and a bulletproof vest, and carrying a large gun will create a very striking cosplay that looks just like a real SWAT officer.
For women, the classic style is a black costume paired with a cap that says SWAT.
There are sexy mini-skirt versions and cool long-pants versions, so choose the one you prefer.
Wally
Waldo from “Where’s Wally?”—a character I watched a lot as a kid—is also a popular cosplay choice.
The red-and-white striped long-sleeve shirt and hat, plus blue jeans, make for an easy-to-get outfit, which is a big plus! Another nice point is that it’s instantly recognizable as a Waldo cosplay at a glance.
It could be fun to recreate a “Where’s Wally?” scene within your group: have one person dress as the real Waldo while the others wear slightly different outfits.