What does Astro Boy wear?

Astro Boy wears black square-leg trunks, a wide green belt, and large, chunky knee-high red boots, appearing otherwise shirtless due to his robotic skin-toned body.

How do I do Astro Boy's hair?

You can use a pre-styled black cosplay wig, or style your own hair using cardboard cones as a base, wrapping your hair around them and securing it with ultra-hold hairspray.

Is an Astro Boy costume hard to make?

It is moderately easy. The clothing components are simple to source, but styling the iconic two-spiked hairstyle requires some patience and strong styling products.

Astro Boy

Astro Boy Costume

Bring the classic anime robot hero to life with this bold look.

Astro Boy is one of the most iconic anime characters of all time, making him a fantastic retro cosplay choice. His classic look is minimalist and striking, featuring black trunks, a green belt, and giant red boots. With the right styling and some serious hair gel, you can easily pull off this powerful robot hero.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $40–120

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Flesh-toned bodysuit
A long-sleeve, crewneck nude or skin-colored spandex bodysuit to mimic Astro Boy's robotic frame.
DIY: Use a tight-fitting nude long-sleeve shirt and matching leggings.
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Black square-leg swim trunks
Snug, high-waisted black swim trunks or boyshorts worn over the bodysuit.
DIY: Cut the legs of old black sweatpants into short, tight trunks.
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Wide green belt
A wide, bright green waist belt or sash to define the waistline.
DIY: Cut a strip of green felt or satin fabric and secure it with Velcro.
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Knee-high red boots
Bright red, chunky knee-high boots with a flat sole.
DIY: Wear red socks over your regular shoes, or use red felt boot covers.
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Black hair gel or wig
Heavy-duty styling gel to create his signature two-point spiky hairstyle, or a pre-styled cosplay wig.
DIY: Style your own dark hair using ultra-hold gel and hairspray around cardboard cone templates.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the flesh-toned bodysuit as your base layer.
2
Pull the black square-leg swim trunks on over the bodysuit.
3
Fasten the wide green belt securely around your waist, positioning it just above the trunks.
4
Step into the chunky knee-high red boots.
5
Style your hair or wig into Astro Boy's signature two large, curved spikes on either side of the head using heavy-duty styling wax and hairspray.
6
Strike a classic superhero pose with one fist raised to complete the look.

Makeup & hair

Keep makeup minimal with clean skin and defined eyebrows. For the hair, style dark hair into two large, sweeping spikes (one on each side of the head) pointing outward, using high-strength styling freeze spray.

Astro Boy for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with Uran (Astro Boy's robot sister) wearing a red dress and matching spiky pigtails.
group: Group up with Professor Ochanomizu (with a large prosthetic nose and lab coat) and Dr. Tenma.
kids: Use a comfortable red t-shirt, black shorts, a green belt, and red rain boots for a kid-friendly version.
Plus size: Opt for a highly stretchable, supportive nude bodysuit and comfortable black high-waisted athletic shorts.

Tips

Wear seamless undergarments beneath the nude bodysuit to keep the silhouette smooth.
If you cannot find red boots, red vinyl boot covers slipped over comfortable sneakers are a great, walking-friendly alternative.
Use a wire frame inside your hair spikes if you are styling your natural hair to keep them upright all night.

Astro Boy costume FAQ

What does Astro Boy wear?: Astro Boy wears black square-leg trunks, a wide green belt, and large, chunky knee-high red boots, appearing otherwise shirtless due to his robotic skin-toned body.
How do I do Astro Boy's hair?: You can use a pre-styled black cosplay wig, or style your own hair using cardboard cones as a base, wrapping your hair around them and securing it with ultra-hold hairspray.
Is an Astro Boy costume hard to make?: It is moderately easy. The clothing components are simple to source, but styling the iconic two-spiked hairstyle requires some patience and strong styling products.

Did you know? Astro Boy, created by Osamu Tezuka in 1952, is widely considered the 'Godfather of Anime' and helped shape the entire aesthetic of Japanese animation.