Johnny Joestar Costume
Ride into battle with the iconic Steel Ball Run protagonist look.
Johnny Joestar is the horse-riding protagonist of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run. Popular among anime fans and cosplayers, his look is defined by a light blue star-patterned outfit, a matching knit cap, and equestrian-themed accessories. This guide helps you piece together his iconic, colorful look with ease.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $60–120
Try it on
See yourself as Johnny Joestar
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 Johnny Joestar costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Johnny Joestar costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Blue hooded top
A light blue, short-sleeved hooded sweatshirt or top, ideally decorated with small pink or purple stars.
DIY: Buy a plain light blue short-sleeve hoodie and paint pink stars on it using fabric paint.
Matching blue pants
Light blue slim-fit pants or leggings that match the shade of the top.
DIY: Use light blue sweatpants or leggings and paint matching pink stars down the sides.
Knit cap with horseshoe
A light blue knit beanie decorated with a dark blue horseshoe emblem on the front.
DIY: Attach a cut-out felt horseshoe shape to the front of a plain light blue beanie.
Purple wrist guards
Bright purple fabric wristbands or arm guards worn on both forearms.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off an old purple t-shirt and slide them onto your forearms.
Feather accessory
A single long, dark feather attached to the back of the knit cap.
DIY: Secure a black craft feather to the back of the beanie using a safety pin.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Johnny Joestar costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the light blue slim-fit pants or leggings.
- 2
Pull on the matching light blue short-sleeved hooded top.
- 3
Slide the purple wristbands onto both forearms, positioning them midway between the wrist and elbow.
- 4
Place the light blue knit cap on your head, ensuring the horseshoe emblem is centered on your forehead.
- 5
Secure the long dark feather to the back of the cap so it points upward and slightly backward.
- 6
Put on simple dark shoes or boots to complete the equestrian-inspired ensemble.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in light blonde, shoulder-length strands peeking out from under the beanie. Keep makeup clean with defined eyebrows and optional light blue lipstick for a true JoJo aesthetic.
Johnny Joestar for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Gyro Zeppeli, Johnny's close ally and mentor from Steel Ball Run.
- group
- Form a Steel Ball Run group with Gyro Zeppeli, Diego Brando, and Funny Valentine.
- kids
- A simplified version using a blue star-patterned pajama set and a matching blue beanie.
- Plus size
- Opt for a loose-fitting blue hoodie and comfortable stretch leggings decorated with fabric paint.
Tips
- Use fabric stencils to ensure the star patterns on the hoodie and pants are uniform.
- Since Johnny is paraplegic in the series, many cosplayers pose sitting down or use a wheelchair as a screen-accurate prop.
- Choose a breathable cotton hoodie if you plan to wear this costume at crowded conventions.
Johnny Joestar costume FAQ
- What color is Johnny Joestar's outfit?
- His canonical Steel Ball Run outfit is primarily light blue with pink or purple stars, accented by purple wristbands.
- How do you make Johnny Joestar's hat?
- Take a light blue knit beanie, glue or sew a dark blue felt horseshoe shape to the front, and pin a long dark feather to the back.
- Is Johnny Joestar's costume comfortable for conventions?
- Yes, because it consists of a soft hoodie, pants, and a knit cap, it is one of the most comfortable anime cosplays to wear all day.
Did you know? Johnny Joestar is an alternate-universe counterpart to Jonathan Joestar, the protagonist of the very first JoJo's Bizarre Adventure story arc.