Bleach Costume
Unleash your inner Soul Reaper with this iconic anime look.
Step into the shoes of Ichigo Kurosaki or a Soul Reaper from the hit anime Bleach. This iconic look is instantly recognizable by its traditional black samurai-style uniform and white accents. It is a favorite for anime conventions and Halloween alike, offering a comfortable yet striking silhouette.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
Try it on
See yourself as Bleach
One clear photo of yourself; we render you in this costume — face untouched, full body, about 20 seconds.
One render, $1. No account needed — if it fails you're not charged. Pricing.
Your photo is sent to Google's Gemini API to make the render and isn't used for training. Renders are AI-generated and labelled.
Want a different costume on this photo, or a whole group in costume? Open the Try-On Studio.
What you need for a Bleach costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Bleach costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Black Shihakusho (Kimono Top)
A loose-fitting black wrap-around kimono top with wide sleeves and a white collar lining.
DIY: Use a black wrap cardigan or karate gi top and sew a strip of white fabric along the inner collar.
Black Hakama Pants
Traditional wide-legged pleated Japanese trousers in solid black.
DIY: Use oversized, wide-leg black trousers or a pleated maxi skirt.
White Obi Sash
A thick white fabric belt or sash wrapped around the waist to secure the kimono.
DIY: Cut a long strip of white cotton fabric or use a white martial arts belt.
White Tabi Socks & Sandals
Split-toe white socks paired with traditional straw waraji sandals.
DIY: Wear white crew socks with simple black flip-flops.
Orange Cosplay Wig
A bright orange, spiked short wig to match Ichigo Kurosaki's signature hair.
DIY: Style your natural hair with temporary orange hair color spray and strong-hold gel.
Toy Zangetsu Sword
A large, oversized black prop cleaver sword with a white fabric-wrapped handle.
DIY: Cut the sword shape out of sturdy cardboard, paint it black, and wrap the handle in white bandage tape.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Bleach costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on a white undershirt so the white collar peeks out from under the black kimono top.
- 2
Wrap the black kimono top over your chest, left side over right, and secure it.
- 3
Step into the black hakama pants, tie the straps securely around your waist, and let the wide legs flow.
- 4
Tie the white obi sash tightly over the waistband of the hakama, letting the ends tuck in neatly.
- 5
Put on the white split-toe tabi socks and secure the straw sandals over them.
- 6
Style the orange wig with hairspray to get the signature spiky, anime-accurate look.
- 7
Carry your prop Zangetsu sword over your shoulder or secure it to your back.
Makeup & hair
Style a bright orange wig into messy, sharp spikes using strong-hold hair gel or hairspray. Keep makeup natural, or draw a small black skull-like Hollow mask design on one side of your face for a dramatic touch.
Bleach for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Ichigo in his Soul Reaper uniform with Rukia Kuchiki in her matching black Shihakusho.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as different Captains of the Gotei 13, adding white haori coats over the black uniforms.
- kids
- A scaled-down black martial arts gi with a white belt makes an easy, comfortable kid-friendly Soul Reaper.
- Plus size
- The wrap-around nature of the kimono and the adjustable ties of hakama pants make this highly adjustable and comfortable for all body types.
- pet
- Dress a small dog in a black pet kimono with a tiny white sash.
Tips
- Use safety pins inside the kimono wrap to keep it secure and prevent it from opening up while walking.
- If straw sandals are uncomfortable for walking long distances, substitute them with simple black slip-on shoes.
- Iron or steam the hakama pleats before wearing to ensure a sharp, clean silhouette in photos.
Bleach costume FAQ
- What is the Bleach uniform called?
- The standard uniform worn by Soul Reapers is called a Shihakusho, which consists of a white undergarment, a black kimono, black hakama pants, and a white obi belt.
- How do you style the Ichigo wig?
- Use a heat-resistant orange cosplay wig, hang it upside down, spray it with strong-hold hairspray, and piece out the spikes with your fingers or pomade.
- Can I make this costume DIY?
- Yes, you can adapt a black martial arts uniform (karate gi) by adding a white fabric sash and a white collar insert to mimic the Shihakusho.
Did you know? The creator of Bleach, Tite Kubo, originally wanted to name the series 'Black' after the color of the Soul Reaper uniforms, but chose 'Bleach' instead to contrast with the black.