Joker (Persona 5) Costume
Steal hearts in the ultimate Phantom Thief of Hearts cosplay.
Joker, the leader of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts from Persona 5, is a highly popular cosplay choice for conventions and Halloween. His iconic Phantom Thief outfit combines a sleek, high-collared black trench coat with vibrant red gloves and a signature domino mask. This guide helps you assemble his stylish, rebellious look with ease.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $60–150
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What you need for a Joker (Persona 5) costume
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Black ankle-length trench coat
A long black trench coat or tailcoat with a high, standing collar and silver buttons.
DIY: Modify a standard black trench coat by pinning the collar up and adding silver fabric paint accents.
High-collared white button-up shirt
A crisp white dress shirt with a tall collar that can stand upright.
Slim-fit black trousers
Form-fitting black dress pants or dark denim jeans.
Bright red gloves
Vibrant red faux-leather or spandex gloves that fit snugly.
DIY: Dye a pair of white cotton gloves with bright red fabric dye.
Black and white domino mask
A pointed, bird-like domino mask with a white base and black painted borders around the eyes.
DIY: Cut the mask shape out of white craft foam, paint the black details with acrylic paint, and attach an elastic band.
Black ankle boots
Sleek black faux-leather boots with a slight heel.
Prop dagger
A safe, lightweight silver toy dagger or short sword.
DIY: Cut and paint a dagger shape out of thick cardboard or EVA foam.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the high-collared white button-up shirt, keeping the top buttons done up and the collar popped.
- 2
Slip on the slim-fit black trousers and secure them with a simple black belt.
- 3
Put on the black ankle boots and tuck the trousers in for a streamlined silhouette.
- 4
Layer the long black trench coat over the shirt, ensuring the coat's collar stands up behind your neck.
- 5
Pull on the bright red gloves, smoothing them out up your wrists.
- 6
Secure the black and white domino mask over your eyes, adjusting the strap for a comfortable fit.
- 7
Carry your prop dagger safely to complete the Phantom Thief look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair or a wig into messy, wavy black layers with long bangs framing your face. Keep makeup clean with a pale foundation, subtle contouring, and optional light eyeliner to define the eyes behind the mask.
Joker (Persona 5) for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Panther (Ann Takamaki) or Queen (Makoto Niijima) in their Phantom Thief attire.
- group
- Assemble the full Phantom Thieves of Hearts, including Ryuji, Morgana, Yusuke, and Haru.
- kids
- A scaled-down black trench coat, red gloves, and a soft felt domino mask make a comfortable kid-friendly version.
- Plus size
- Look for a trench coat with a belt or adjustable waist to customize the fit, and opt for stretch-blend black trousers.
- pet
- Dress a black cat as Morgana (Mona) to accompany you as your loyal sidekick.
Tips
- Style the wig with hair wax or texturizing spray to get Joker's signature messy, wind-swept look.
- Ensure the trench coat is lightweight so you don't overheat while walking around crowded conventions.
- Practice posing with your hand near your mask, ready to 'rip it off' for dramatic photo ops.
Joker (Persona 5) costume FAQ
- What is Joker's mask called?
- It is a stylized black and white domino mask, resembling a bird's face with pointed ends.
- What are the key elements of Joker's Phantom Thief outfit?
- The essential parts are the long black trench coat, high-collared white shirt, red gloves, black trousers, and the signature domino mask.
- Can I wear glasses with the Joker costume?
- While Joker wears black-rimmed glasses in his civilian student form (Ren Amamiya), he does not wear them with his Phantom Thief costume, as he wears the domino mask instead.
Did you know? Joker's design was intentionally created by artist Shigenori Soejima to look highly polished, aesthetic, and slightly mischievous to fit the picaresque hero theme.