Cosplay ideas that will shine at your Halloween live show! A special feature on recommended costumes
As the Halloween season approaches, many of you might be wondering what costume to wear for a Halloween live show.
From classic characters to unique outfits, the options are endless.
If you’re going to enjoy the show, you’ll want to go all out with a costume that really pops on stage.
In this article, we’ll introduce costume ideas recommended for Halloween live performances.
Choose something that matches the vibe of your band or group, as well as the songs you’ll be performing!
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Costume ideas that shine at Halloween live shows! Recommended outfit picks (11–20)
Arale-chan
Arale-chan, the protagonist of Dr.
Slump known for her cute “N’cha!” catchphrase, is instantly recognizable with her big glasses and pink cap with wings! If you show up to a live performance in Arale-chan’s outfit, you’ll definitely grab the crowd’s attention with that cuteness.
Play a set of classic anime theme songs and you’ll capture listeners’ hearts with nostalgia, too.
If there’s an Arale-chan, having Gatchan or Peasuke Soramame would hype things up even more.
Or you could go for a surreal gag by having the entire band dress as Arale-chan—it might be hilarious!
No-Face
Slightly spooky-looking cosplay is also popular for Halloween, isn’t it? If you’re looking for that kind of costume, we recommend No-Face from the Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away.
This character has a distinctive look: basically all black clothing with only a white face.
Since live house stages are usually black, the white face should appear to eerily float in the dark.
Zombie Nurse
In girls’ bands and bands with female members, slightly sexy cosplay is pretty popular, right? If you’re looking for that kind of sexy costume, I recommend a zombie nurse cosplay.
It combines the classic Halloween zombie with a nurse outfit, and it’s easy to put together.
If you put some effort into zombie special effects makeup, it can look really realistic.
If you’re performing Ringo Sheena’s “Honnō” on Halloween, definitely try it as a zombie nurse.
maid
Maid outfits have an elegant and cute vibe that many people admire! How about livening up your Halloween live show with a maid costume? Since it’s Halloween, we recommend pairing the outfit with zombie-style “guro-kawaii” makeup instead of your usual look.
Go bold with your eye makeup, pop in colored contacts, and try a slit-mouth effect around the lips—there are lots of fun options.
Put some thought into your MC’s speaking style too, and fully become an adorable maid!
jiangshi (Chinese hopping vampire)
If you’re looking for a cute yet slightly spooky cosplay, how about a jiangshi (Chinese hopping vampire)? Jiangshi are a type of Chinese monster known for their distinctive look: a paper talisman stuck on a stark white face.
You can create a cute-and-creepy cosplay not only with a jiangshi outfit but also by combining it with special effects makeup like wounds.
Wound SFX makeup kits are sold at novelty stores, so be sure to check them out.
dinosaur
This full-body dinosaur cosplay comes with a fan that inflates it.
It’s perfect for those who want to go bold and stand out.
Since playing guitar or bass in it is difficult, I recommend it for drummers with stamina or for dancers.
Cosplay ideas that shine at Halloween live shows! Featured recommended costumes (21–30)
SPY×FAMILY
Cosplay from SPY×FAMILY is popular across a wide range of ages, from children to adults.
Loid’s suit gives an intelligent, cool impression, Yor’s dress is glamorous and powerful, and Anya’s uniform is adorably distinctive.
Coordinating as a group completes the family dynamic, allowing you to convey the world of the story directly to the audience—one of its biggest appeals.
Even solo, the cosplay can feel highly polished; incorporating each character’s expressions and gestures adds even more realism.
It’s a great idea for live events, leaving viewers with the warm, family-like bonds and the fun spirit of the work.
