Mikasa Ackerman Costume
Master the Scout Regiment look with Mikasa's signature red scarf.
Mikasa Ackerman is the fierce, loyal, and highly skilled protagonist from the hit anime series Attack on Titan. Fans choose this costume to embody one of anime's most powerful female leads, recognizable by her military uniform and signature red scarf. The look consists of a cropped brown jacket, white pants, a harness system, and her cherished scarf.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $60–180
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What you need for a Mikasa Ackerman costume
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Cropped brown jacket
A short, light brown military-style jacket featuring the Survey Corps 'Wings of Freedom' emblem on the back and shoulders.
DIY: Use a short brown jacket and attach printed or embroidered Survey Corps patches to the back and sleeves.
Red scarf
A long, cozy dark red knit or fleece scarf wrapped snugly around the neck.
DIY: Cut a length of soft red knit fabric or use a plain dark red winter scarf.
White skinny pants
Fitted white or off-white pants or leggings that tuck easily into boots.
Dark brown sash skirt
A simple dark brown fabric sash or mini-skirt worn around the hips over the pants.
DIY: Wrap a wide piece of dark brown stretch fabric around your hips and pin it in place.
Body harness system
A complex network of dark brown faux-leather straps that wrap around the chest, shoulders, waist, and legs.
DIY: Construct a simplified version using dark brown elastic bands or faux-leather strips and silver buckles.
Knee-high brown boots
Dark brown flat or low-heeled knee-high boots, ideally with folded cuffs at the top.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white skinny pants and a simple white button-down shirt or crewneck undershirt.
- 2
Wrap the dark brown fabric sash around your hips, securing it so it sits just below your waist.
- 3
Step into the leg portions of the harness, pulling the straps up to your thighs and securing the waist belt.
- 4
Slip your arms through the shoulder straps of the harness, adjusting the buckles across your chest for a snug fit.
- 5
Put on the cropped brown Scout Regiment jacket over the harness and shirt.
- 6
Pull on the knee-high brown boots, tucking the white pants neatly inside.
- 7
Wrap the signature red scarf around your neck, leaving one end slightly longer.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup natural and minimal with a matte finish. Style your hair into a chin-length black bob with signature face-framing layers and long bangs parted down the middle, or use a pre-styled Mikasa cosplay wig.
Mikasa Ackerman for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Eren Yeager in his matching Scout Regiment uniform or his green hooded cloak.
- group
- Form a full squad with Eren, Armin, and Captain Levi, all wearing matching Survey Corps jackets.
- kids
- A simplified version with a brown cropped jacket, white pants, and the signature red scarf without the complex harness.
- Plus size
- Use stretchy white leggings for comfort and look for adjustable elastic harness straps that can be customized to your measurements.
Tips
- Put the harness on over your pants and shirt before putting on the cropped jacket to keep the straps lying flat.
- If the full harness is too restrictive, look for a printed t-shirt that mimics the strap design or use a simplified clip-on harness.
- Keep your hair out of the scarf by tucking the back of the wig or hair slightly into the collar before wrapping the scarf.
- Practice walking in the harness beforehand to ensure the leg straps don't slip down as you move.
Mikasa Ackerman costume FAQ
- Why does Mikasa wear a red scarf?
- The red scarf was given to Mikasa by Eren Yeager when they were children, representing comfort, safety, and her deep bond with him.
- How do you put on the Attack on Titan harness?
- Start with the leg loops first, pulling them up to your thighs. Next, fasten the waist belt, then slip on the shoulder straps and connect them to the waist belt and chest buckles.
- Can I make a DIY Mikasa costume without buying the official harness?
- Yes! You can use dark brown webbing or elastic straps safety-pinned to your pants and shirt to mimic the look of the harness without the complex rigging.
Did you know? Mikasa's design was partially inspired by a woman creator Hajime Isayama met before his debut, and her name is derived from a famous Japanese pre-dreadnought battleship.