Eijiro Kirishima Costume
Unleash your inner Red Riot with this bold, battle-ready hero look.
Eijiro Kirishima, also known as the Chivalrous Hero: Red Riot from My Hero Academia, is a fan-favorite character known for his hardening Quirk and boisterous personality. His hero costume is a striking, aggressive design featuring a shirtless torso, dark pants, and distinct crimson gear. This guide helps you assemble his iconic look, from his spiked red hair to his signature gears and mask.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~120 min
- Budget
- $60–150
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What you need for a Eijiro Kirishima costume
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Spiked red cosplay wig
A bright crimson, heat-resistant synthetic wig styled into sharp, vertical spikes with two tufts framing the forehead.
DIY: Style a basic short red wig using heavy-duty hair gel and hairspray to create stiff, upward spikes.
Dark grey hero pants
Loose-fitting dark grey or black cargo-style pants with elastic cuffs at the ankles.
DIY: Use plain black or dark grey sweatpants and tuck them into combat boots.
Red gear shoulder guards
Two large, crimson gears worn over the shoulders, connected by a strap across the chest.
DIY: Cut gear shapes out of EVA foam, paint them metallic crimson, and attach them to black chest straps.
Black jagged jaw mask
A black, open-mouthed jaw guard with jagged teeth-like designs that sits across the bridge of the nose and cheeks.
DIY: Cut the jaw shape out of thin black craft foam and attach an elastic band to wear it around your head.
Red and black striped sash
A wide fabric sash worn around the waist, featuring a large metallic 'R' belt buckle.
DIY: Wrap a long strip of red fabric around your waist and craft a large 'R' buckle out of cardboard painted silver.
Black combat boots
Sturdy, mid-calf black combat boots with red laces or red accents.
DIY: Use plain black boots and swap the laces out for bright red ones.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the dark grey cargo pants and secure them at the waist.
- 2
Wrap the red fabric sash around your waist, positioning the large 'R' buckle front and center.
- 3
Put on the black combat boots and tuck the cuffs of the pants into them.
- 4
Drape the red gear shoulder guards over your shoulders, securing the connecting straps across your chest.
- 5
Put on the pre-styled spiked red wig, adjusting the front tufts to frame your face.
- 6
Secure the black jagged jaw mask over your nose and cheeks, ensuring it fits comfortably.
- 7
Apply a small fake scar over your right eye using makeup or a temporary tattoo to complete the look.
Makeup & hair
Style the bright red wig into stiff, vertical spikes using strong-hold hairspray. Use a black eyeliner pencil to draw a small, clean diagonal scar over your right eye.
Eijiro Kirishima for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Katsuki Bakugo in his hero suit for an iconic U.A. High duo.
- group
- Join a full My Hero Academia class 1-A group with Deku, Todoroki, and Uraraka.
- kids
- A red t-shirt printed with the gear design paired with black sweatpants makes a comfortable, kid-friendly version.
- Plus size
- Opt for a red compression shirt instead of going shirtless for extra comfort and a secure fit.
Tips
- If you are uncomfortable going shirtless, wear a flesh-toned or tight red compression shirt under the shoulder gears.
- Use high-quality EVA foam for DIY armor pieces to keep them lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear.
- Pack extra bobby pins and travel-sized hairspray to keep the heavy spikes of the wig upright during events.
- Practice striking Kirishima's signature 'hardened' fist-bumping pose for photos.
Eijiro Kirishima costume FAQ
- Why is Kirishima shirtless in his hero costume?
- His Quirk, Hardening, makes his skin extremely tough. Wearing a shirt would cause his clothes to rip and shred whenever he activates his powers.
- How do I make Kirishima's shoulder gears?
- You can craft them by cutting gear shapes out of lightweight EVA foam, gluing them together for depth, and painting them with metallic red acrylic paint.
- What can I wear instead of going shirtless?
- A fitted red or skin-toned compression shirt works perfectly and keeps the costume comfortable for cooler weather or conventions.
Did you know? Kirishima's hero name, Red Riot, is a direct homage to his personal idol, the retro chivalrous hero Crimson Riot.