Liven up Setsubun! A collection of DIY oni (ogre) pants ideas

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As Setsubun approaches, many of you may be wondering what kind of costume to prepare for your child.

Why not take the opportunity to make your own original oni (ogre) pants? By getting creative with materials like felt, smooth knit fabric, or even plastic bags, you can craft oni pants in all kinds of styles! In this article, we’ll share plenty of handmade ideas for these oni pants.

Make matching pairs for parents and kids, coordinate with your favorite colors, and make this year’s Setsubun more special than ever with your one-of-a-kind oni pants!

Get into the Setsubun spirit! A collection of handmade Oni pants ideas (1–10)

pumpkin pants

Pumpkin shorts with black slashes on yellow pants are a perfect idea for Setsubun.

Another perk is that you can reuse the orange pants you bought for Halloween.

You can easily create the slash-like design by sticking on thin, elongated strips of black construction paper.

For a more authentic look, layer yellow pants over black pants and tape them together, then cut parts of the yellow pants with scissors so the black underneath shows through!

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Yuuki

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with a tail

How about oni pants with animal tails that kids will love? They’re easy to make by simply adding a tail decoration to Setsubun oni pants sold at 100-yen shops, so anyone can give it a try.

Another recommendation is to buy animal-themed pants with a tiger pattern if you find them at toy stores and the like.

If you choose a type that already comes with a tail, you won’t need to buy one separately, which makes it super easy! If you have the time, you might also enjoy making them from scratch.

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Yuuki

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vinyl

Let’s transform colored plastic bags and colorful plastic shopping bags into a pair of oni (ogre) pants! You’ll need colored plastic bags and cellophane tape, elastic or string for the waistband, and vinyl tape or markers to add patterns.

Cut off the bottom of the bag so legs can go through, then make a slit at the crotch.

Tape it together with cellophane tape to form the shape of pants.

Fold the waistband inward, thread the elastic or string through, and add patterns all over—done!

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frill

Oni are originally big and scary beings.

But at events like Setsubun, it’s fun to try not only cool looks but also cute oni cosplay.

How about coordinating with frilly oni shorts that look adorable on both kids and girls? The pattern is the classic oni style: black markings on a yellow base.

Yet thanks to the frilly, fluffy design, they’re not just cool—they’re super cute.

If a baby or small child wears them, they’re sure to become everyone’s favorite.

Why not enjoy your Setsubun event with a charming little-oni fashion?

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