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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!

Spice up Setsubun! A collection of handmade oni pants ideas (21–30)

Origami demon pants!

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Origami demon pants!

It’s a humor-filled idea that makes you smile the moment you see it.

The fact that it only takes two minutes to make is appealing, and even children who struggle to stay focused can enjoy it at a good pace.

The finished pants have a clear shape, and simply adding striped patterns instantly boosts the Setsubun vibe.

It’s easy to arrange by combining it with an ogre’s face or turning it into a wall decoration, which broadens the range of activities—a great impression.

I felt it’s the perfect origami for a Setsubun recreation activity, offering a sense of accomplishment in a short time.

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all-in-one type

These all-in-one “oni pants” are recommended for little ones who still need diaper changes.

The transition sections are elastic to make it easy to put on, even for children who aren’t yet able to dress themselves.

There’s also elastic at the cuffs to avoid restricting movement.

Since it has no sleeves or collar, you can pair it with a collared shirt or inner layer underneath.

A large bib would look adorable, too.

Add a horned wig and let them transform into an irresistibly cute little oni—something you can only see at this age!

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Orange

These bright, mood-lifting orange pants are perfect for the colder seasons.

Vivid, primary-like orange is great, but a glossy, gold-tinged orange is sure to delight children! By the way, orange is also said to boost free thinking and creativity.

Choosing orange with the hope of nurturing your child’s imagination could be a wonderful idea.

And for adults: if you’re struggling with a lack of ideas at work, why not boldly incorporate orange into your routine?

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check pattern

What plaid makes me think of are The Checkers, or AKB48’s hit song “Gingham Check.” Whether plaid is a timeless design or not, each era leaves us with memorable trends.

So how about making ogre pants with plaid fabric? If you’re a Hanshin Tigers fan, go with yellow and black; if you’re a BTS fan, white and black.

It could be fun to buy plaid fabric in your favorite idol’s colors and make “oshi-oni pants.” For women, a cosplay-inspired look like Lum from the manga Urusei Yatsura would also be great.

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In conclusion

We introduced ideas for making handmade oni pants.

Just by changing the materials, the whole vibe changes.

Add frills, pair them with a bow tie for a set-up—feel free to customize as you like.

Have fun choosing fabrics with your child, and liven up Setsubun with a one-of-a-kind pair of oni pants!