Katsuki Bakugo Costume
Channel the explosive energy of My Hero Academia's fiercest rival.
Katsuki Bakugo is one of the most popular characters from the hit anime My Hero Academia, known for his fiery attitude and explosive Quirk. Fans choose this costume to showcase his aggressive, powerful hero aesthetic at conventions and Halloween. The look is defined by a black sleeveless bodysuit, massive green grenade-shaped gauntlets, and a striking orange and black collar.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~120 min
- Budget
- $60–200
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What you need for a Katsuki Bakugo costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Katsuki Bakugo costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Black sleeveless jumpsuit
A tight-fitting black sleeveless bodysuit or matching tank top and pants with an orange 'X' across the chest.
DIY: Use a black compression top and pants, and fabric-glue orange ribbon in an 'X' shape on the chest.
Grenade gauntlets
Large, green and black forearm gauntlets shaped like hand grenades.
DIY: Craft them using EVA foam cylinders painted green and black, secured with elastic straps.
Spiky blonde wig
An ash-blonde wig styled into sharp, chaotic, gravity-defying spikes.
DIY: Buy a basic blonde wig and use heavy-hold hairspray and a hair dryer to style the spikes.
Black eye mask
A black fabric or foam eye mask with jagged, flame-like flares extending from the sides.
DIY: Cut the mask shape out of black craft foam and attach it with spirit gum or an elastic band.
Metallic neck collar
A thick, dark grey or black neck brace-style collar with metallic rivets.
DIY: Wrap a strip of grey craft foam around your neck and secure it with Velcro at the back.
Knee-high boots
Black combat boots with red detailing or red laces, paired with green knee pads.
DIY: Add red tape or laces to standard black boots and wear green foam knee pads.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Katsuki Bakugo costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black sleeveless jumpsuit or the matching black top and pants base.
- 2
Secure the metallic neck collar around your neck, ensuring it sits comfortably above the collarbone.
- 3
Fasten the utility belt around your waist, adjusting the attached pouches and leg straps.
- 4
Put on the knee-high boots and position the green knee pads just above the boot cuffs.
- 5
Carefully put on the pre-styled spiky ash-blonde wig, securing it with a wig cap.
- 6
Apply the black jagged eye mask to your face, aligning it with your eyes.
- 7
Slide your hands and forearms into the large grenade gauntlets as the final touch.
Makeup & hair
Style the ash-blonde wig using spiking gel and hairspray to achieve his signature explosive look. Keep makeup minimal with sharp, angled eyebrows and a confident, fierce expression.
Katsuki Bakugo for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Izuku Midoriya (Deku) in his hero suit for an iconic rival dynamic.
- group
- Join a full My Hero Academia group with Uraraka, Todoroki, and All Might.
- kids
- Available in kids' sizes with lightweight fabric gauntlets for safety.
- Plus size
- Use a two-piece compression set instead of a one-piece jumpsuit for a more adjustable fit.
Tips
- The grenade gauntlets are bulky; make sure they are removable so you can easily eat, drink, or use your phone.
- Use plenty of wig pins to keep the heavy, spiky wig secured to your head during movement.
- If walking a lot, ensure your combat boots are broken in and comfortable.
Katsuki Bakugo costume FAQ
- What are Bakugo's gauntlets called?
- They are called Grenade Bracers, which store his nitroglycerin-like sweat to unleash massive explosions.
- How do you make Bakugo's gauntlets at home?
- You can craft them using EVA foam sheets, cutting them into panels, gluing them into a cylinder, and painting them olive green and black.
- Is a wig necessary for a Bakugo costume?
- Yes, his gravity-defying, spiky ash-blonde hair is one of his most defining features and is hard to replicate with natural hair.
Did you know? Bakugo's hero costume was designed to be highly practical; his gauntlets specifically store his sweat so he can create larger blasts without straining his arms.