Demon Slayer Costume
Unleash your inner hero with Tanjiro's iconic checkered look.
Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) is one of the most popular anime series in the world, making its characters a top choice for cosplay and Halloween. This guide focuses on the iconic look of the main protagonist, Tanjiro Kamado, who wears the classic Demon Slayer Corps uniform underneath a signature checkered haori. The look is instantly recognizable, combining traditional Japanese garments with striking anime details like his forehead scar and hanafuda earrings.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Demon Slayer costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Demon Slayer costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Green and black checkered haori
A loose-fitting, wide-sleeved kimono jacket featuring a distinct green and black checkerboard pattern.
DIY: Paint black squares onto a green oversized cardigan using a cardboard stencil.
Demon Slayer Corps uniform jacket
A black, button-up gakuran-style jacket with a high collar and the white kanji character for 'Destroy' printed on the back.
DIY: Use a black high-collar school uniform jacket and paint the white kanji on the back with fabric paint.
Black hakama pants
Wide-legged, pleated black trousers that taper at the calves.
DIY: Wear loose black joggers or pleated trousers tucked tightly into your leg wraps.
White belt
A simple white fabric or faux-leather belt worn around the waist of the uniform.
DIY: Use a white canvas belt or cut a strip of white vinyl to size.
White leg wraps (Kyahan)
White fabric bands wrapped around the calves, secured with black bands or ribbons.
DIY: Wrap white athletic tape or strips of white bedsheets around your lower legs.
Hanafuda earrings
Rectangular drop earrings featuring a red sunburst and mountain design.
DIY: Print the design on cardstock, laminate it, and attach it to earring hooks.
Toy katana
A replica sword with a black-and-blue hilt, circular handguard, and a black scabbard.
DIY: Craft a sword from cardboard, painting the blade silver and wrapping the hilt in black and blue ribbon.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Demon Slayer costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black gakuran-style uniform jacket and button it up to the high collar.
- 2
Slip into the black hakama pants and secure them at the waist.
- 3
Thread the white belt through the pants loops or wrap it over the jacket waist, fastening it snugly.
- 4
Wrap the white leg wraps tightly around your calves from the ankle to just below the knee, securing them with black bands.
- 5
Drape the green and black checkered haori over your shoulders, letting the wide sleeves hang loose.
- 6
Put on the rectangular hanafuda earrings and carry the toy katana in its scabbard, tucked into your belt.
Makeup & hair
Style a dark burgundy or black wig with spiked, swept-back hair. Use red face paint or a temporary tattoo to apply Tanjiro's flame-like scar on the upper left side of your forehead.
Demon Slayer for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Tanjiro with his sister Nezuko in her pink kimono and bamboo mouthpiece.
- group
- Gather a squad with Zenitsu in orange triangles, Inosuke with a boar mask, and Giyu in a split-pattern haori.
- kids
- Available in comfortable, lightweight polyester sets with printed details for easy wear.
- Plus size
- Look for hakama pants with elastic waistbands and oversized haori jackets for a comfortable, adjustable fit.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a mini green-and-black checkered dog cape.
Tips
- Secure the leg wraps with safety pins or double-sided tape so they do not slide down while walking.
- The haori is lightweight, making it great for warm weather, but you can wear thermal layers under the black uniform for cold nights.
- Opt for a lightweight foam or plastic katana instead of wood or metal if you are attending a convention with strict weapons policies.
Demon Slayer costume FAQ
- What is the pattern on Tanjiro's jacket called?
- The green and black checkerboard pattern is a traditional Japanese motif known as 'Ichimatsu moyo'.
- How do you do Tanjiro's forehead scar?
- You can draw the flame-shaped scar on your upper left forehead using red and brown face paint, or apply a water-transfer temporary tattoo.
- What kind of shoes does Tanjiro wear?
- He wears traditional zori sandals with white socks (tabi), but you can wear black flip-flops or comfortable black sneakers for walking.
Did you know? Tanjiro's hanafuda earrings were slightly redesigned in certain Asian markets to avoid controversy, as the original design resembled the Rising Sun flag.