Goku Costume
Power up your next costume event with Goku's legendary orange gi.
Son Goku is the legendary Saiyan protagonist of the Dragon Ball series, beloved for his relentless drive to train and protect Earth. Fans choose this look for anime conventions, cosplay events, and Halloween to channel his powerful energy. The costume is defined by his vibrant orange martial arts gi, blue undershirt, and gravity-defying spiky black hair.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $35–85
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What you need for a Goku costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Goku costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Orange Gi Top
A sleeveless or cap-sleeve orange wrap-style top, ideally featuring the circular black-and-white Kame kanji patch on the chest and back.
DIY: Modify an orange scrub top or t-shirt by cutting off the sleeves and cutting a V-neck, then painting the kanji symbol on the chest.
Dark Blue Undershirt
A snug-fitting, short-sleeve or cap-sleeve dark blue crewneck t-shirt worn underneath the gi.
DIY: Use any plain navy blue t-shirt you already own.
Orange Gi Pants
Loose-fitting, baggy orange pants with elastic or gathered ankles to tuck into boots.
DIY: Use loose orange sweatpants and tuck the cuffs into your socks or boot covers.
Dark Blue Waist Sash
A wide, dark blue fabric sash tied securely around the waist with the ends hanging down one side.
DIY: Cut a long strip of dark blue jersey or cotton fabric to wrap and tie around your waist.
Blue Wristbands
A pair of thick, dark blue athletic sweatbands worn on both wrists.
DIY: Cut the cuffs off an old blue sweatshirt or use blue fabric strips wrapped around your wrists.
Blue Boot Covers
Fabric boot covers in dark blue with red trim and yellow laces, designed to fit over regular shoes.
DIY: Wrap blue felt around your shoes and secure it with fabric glue, adding red ribbon for the trim.
Spiky Black Wig
A synthetic wig pre-styled into Goku's signature large, thick, gravity-defying black spikes.
DIY: Style a thick black wig using heavy-duty hairspray and styling wax over foam cone inserts.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the dark blue crewneck undershirt.
- 2
Step into the baggy orange gi pants and pull them up to your waist.
- 3
Slip on the sleeveless orange gi top over the blue undershirt, crossing the front panels.
- 4
Wrap the dark blue sash around your waist over the gi top, tying it securely at the side so the ends hang down.
- 5
Slide the dark blue athletic wristbands onto both wrists.
- 6
Put on your shoes, then pull the blue boot covers over them, adjusting the fit.
- 7
Put on a wig cap to flatten your natural hair, then secure the spiky black wig onto your head.
Makeup & hair
Goku's hair is his most iconic feature, styled into massive, thick black spikes pointing outward. Keep your makeup minimal with clean skin, and use an eyebrow pencil to draw sharp, defined, upward-angled eyebrows to match his intense anime expression.
Goku for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Chi-Chi in her classic dress or Vegeta in his blue and white Saiyan armor.
- group
- Form the Z-Fighters with friends dressed as Vegeta, Gohan, Piccolo, and Master Roshi.
- kids
- An orange toddler-sized gi or onesie paired with a soft fabric spiky hair hood.
- Plus size
- Look for a gi made from breathable, stretchy polyester with an elastic waistband for maximum comfort during movement.
- pet
- An orange dog t-shirt printed with the Kame kanji symbol on the back.
Tips
- Wear a wig cap to keep your natural hair flat and prevent the heavy spiky wig from sliding off.
- Choose comfortable black or dark blue sneakers to wear under the boot covers if you plan on walking a lot.
- Practice Goku's signature Kamehameha stance in the mirror to get the perfect pose for photos.
Goku costume FAQ
- What is Goku's outfit called?
- Goku wears a traditional martial arts uniform called a 'gi' (specifically a keikogi), which consists of a sleeveless top, pants, and a sash.
- How do I get Goku's hair to stay spiky?
- If styling a wig yourself, use a high-strength freeze spray and a hairdryer on low heat to set the spikes over foam or cardboard templates to keep them upright.
- What does the symbol on Goku's gi mean?
- The most common symbol is the 'Kame' kanji, which translates to 'turtle' and represents his training under Master Roshi, the Turtle Hermit.
Did you know? Goku's character design was originally inspired by Sun Wukong, the Monkey King from the classic 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West.