Domo Costume
Bring Japan's favorite brown, toothy mascot to life with ease.
Domo (or Domo-kun) is the beloved, rectangular brown mascot of Japan's NHK television station. Famous for his permanently open, toothy maw and wide-eyed expression, he is a popular choice for fans of Japanese pop culture and Y2K nostalgia. This guide covers how to assemble a comfortable, highly recognizable Domo look using a brown base and simple face details.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $20–60
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What you need for a Domo costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Domo costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Brown hooded sweatshirt
A solid chocolate brown hoodie or crewneck sweatshirt to serve as Domo's rectangular body.
DIY: Use any solid brown long-sleeve shirt you already own.
Red felt fabric
A stiff sheet of bright red felt cut into a wide rectangle for Domo's open mouth.
DIY: Use a piece of red fabric or paint a red rectangle on white cardboard.
White felt fabric
Stiff white felt cut into zig-zag triangles to represent his sharp teeth.
DIY: Cut teeth shapes out of white foam sheets or heavy cardstock.
Black felt
Two solid black circles for his wide, staring eyes.
DIY: Draw black circles with a thick permanent marker on paper and cut them out.
Fabric glue
Heavy-duty fabric adhesive to attach the felt face pieces to the chest of the brown shirt.
DIY: Sew the pieces on with a basic needle and thread or use safety pins.
Brown pants
Matching chocolate brown sweatpants, jeans, or leggings to complete the solid brown look.
DIY: Wear dark jeans or black leggings if brown pants are unavailable.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Domo costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Lay your brown hooded sweatshirt flat on a clean working surface.
- 2
Cut a large, wide rectangle out of the red felt to act as the open mouth.
- 3
Cut two strips of white felt into sharp, zig-zag triangle patterns for the top and bottom teeth, then glue them along the inner top and bottom edges of the red rectangle.
- 4
Cut two medium-sized circles out of the black felt for the eyes.
- 5
Arrange the eyes and the toothy red mouth on the center chest of the sweatshirt to replicate Domo's iconic face, then secure them using fabric glue or safety pins.
- 6
Put on the brown pants or leggings, then slip on the completed Domo sweatshirt.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal with a clean face. If you are not wearing the hood up, style your hair simply or wear a brown beanie to match Domo's solid brown color scheme.
Domo for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One partner dresses as Domo and the other dresses as Ta-chan, the pink weasel character.
- group
- Have a group wear different colored Domo-themed t-shirts or dress as various characters from the NHK stop-motion shorts.
- kids
- Use a brown toddler onesie or kids' hoodie and fabric-glue the felt face onto the front for an easy, warm costume.
- Plus size
- Opt for an oversized brown fleece hoodie and matching wide-leg sweatpants for a cozy, comfortable fit.
- pet
- A simple brown dog sweater with a felt Domo face glued to the back.
Tips
- If using fabric glue, allow at least 2 to 4 hours for the adhesive to dry completely before wearing the sweatshirt.
- Keep the felt face pieces high on the chest so they remain visible and do not bunch up when you sit down.
- For outdoor events, a thick fleece hoodie will keep you warm while perfectly mimicking Domo's fuzzy texture.
Domo costume FAQ
- What is Domo's face made of?
- His face consists of a large red rectangular mouth, sharp white triangular teeth lining the top and bottom, and two simple black circular eyes.
- How do I make a quick DIY Domo costume?
- Glue or pin red, white, and black felt pieces representing his face onto the chest of a plain brown sweatshirt or t-shirt.
- Is Domo a monster?
- Yes, Domo-kun is a small, brown, cave-dwelling monster who hatched from an egg, known for his gentle nature despite his sharp-toothed appearance.
Did you know? Domo first appeared in 1998 as the mascot for Japan's public broadcaster NHK, created to mark the 10th anniversary of their satellite television service.