Majin Buu Costume
Bring the powerful and playful Dragon Ball Z villain to life.
Majin Buu is one of the most recognizable and powerful antagonists from the Dragon Ball Z series. Fans love dressing up as this pink, candy-loving powerhouse because of his unique, colorful design and playful yet menacing personality. This guide focuses on the classic Fat Buu look, featuring his signature vest, baggy pants, and gold-accented accessories.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $45–120
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What you need for a Majin Buu costume
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Black buttonless vest
A sleeveless, open-front black vest with gold trim along the edges.
DIY: Take a plain black vest and fabric-glue gold ribbon along the collar and front opening.
Baggy white pants
Loose-fitting, harem-style white pants that gather at the ankles.
DIY: Use oversized white sweatpants and tuck the cuffs into your boots.
Majin belt
A wide black belt featuring a large gold buckle shaped like the letter 'M'.
DIY: Cut a large 'M' shape out of yellow craft foam, paint it gold, and attach it to a wide black fabric sash.
Yellow boots and gloves
Bright yellow mid-calf boots and matching yellow wrist-length gloves.
DIY: Wear yellow rain boots and yellow dishwashing or jersey gloves.
Pink skin suit or body paint
A bubblegum pink long-sleeve shirt or full bodysuit to replicate Buu's skin tone.
DIY: Use a tight pink long-sleeve shirt and pink face paint for exposed skin.
Purple cape
A short, lightweight purple cape that fastens around the neck.
DIY: Hem a yard of purple satin fabric and attach a clasp or safety pin at the collar.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the pink bodysuit or long-sleeve pink shirt as your base layer.
- 2
Pull on the baggy white harem pants over the bodysuit.
- 3
Put on the yellow boots and tuck the bottom cuffs of the white pants securely into them.
- 4
Slip on the black and gold vest over your pink top.
- 5
Fasten the wide black belt with the gold 'M' buckle around your waist, positioning it over the pants and vest.
- 6
Drape the purple cape over your shoulders and secure it at the neck.
- 7
Put on the yellow gloves and apply pink face paint to any exposed areas of your face and neck.
Makeup & hair
Apply solid bubblegum-pink face paint to your face and neck. Use black eyeliner to draw thick, closed-eye arches or a playful, wide-eyed expression, and wear a pink bald cap to mimic Buu's smooth, antennaed head.
Majin Buu for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Babidi, Mr. Satan (Hercule), or Bee the dog.
- group
- Form a Dragon Ball Z villain group with Frieza and Cell.
- kids
- Use a pink hooded sweatshirt with a soft fabric antenna sewn onto the hood.
- Plus size
- The baggy harem pants and open vest offer a highly comfortable, adjustable, and screen-accurate fit.
- pet
- Dress a small dog as Bee, Buu's loyal canine companion.
Tips
- For maximum comfort, choose breathable fabrics like cotton for the white harem pants.
- If using face paint, set it with a translucent setting powder so it doesn't rub off on your purple cape.
- Strike Buu's signature pose: hands on hips, chest puffed out, with a wide, mischievous grin.
Majin Buu costume FAQ
- How do I make the Majin Buu belt buckle?
- Cut the 'M' shape from thick EVA craft foam, seal it with mod podge, paint it metallic gold, and hot-glue it to a black fabric sash.
- What is the best way to get Majin Buu's pink skin?
- A pink morph suit or long-sleeve compression shirt is the easiest method, combined with matching pink water-based face paint for your face.
- Is Majin Buu a good or evil character?
- He starts as an antagonist under Babidi's control but later splits, with his innocent, playful side ('Fat Buu') becoming a lovable hero and friend to Mr. Satan.
Did you know? Majin Buu was created by Akira Toriyama, who partially modeled the character's design and movements after his editor, Fuyuto Takeda.