Soul Eater Costume
Channel the cool, laid-back demon weapon with this authentic cosplay guide.
Soul Eater Evans is the cool-headed, music-loving demon weapon from the hit anime series Soul Eater. Known for his signature yellow-and-black jacket, striped headband, and sharp-toothed grin, he is a favorite choice for anime fans and cosplayers. This guide helps you recreate his iconic Death Weapon Meister Academy look with ease.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–95
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What you need for a Soul Eater costume
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Yellow and Black Varsity Jacket
A dual-colored bomber or varsity jacket, featuring a bright yellow left side and sleeve, and a black right side and sleeve.
DIY: Buy a plain yellow jacket and use black fabric paint or dye to color the right half.
Striped Headband
A thick, stretchy headband featuring horizontal black and white stripes, worn low across the forehead.
DIY: Cut a strip of stretchy white fabric and draw black horizontal stripes on it using a fabric marker.
Red and White DWMA Patch
A circular patch featuring the Death Weapon Meister Academy logo, attached to the left chest of the jacket.
DIY: Print the logo onto iron-on transfer paper and apply it to a piece of white felt, then pin it to the jacket.
Red Pants
Straight-leg or slim-fit crimson red trousers or jeans.
Orange and Black Sneakers
High-top canvas sneakers in bright orange with black accents or laces.
DIY: Take a pair of white canvas high-tops and dye them orange, then thread them with black laces.
White Spiky Wig
A short, heavily layered white wig styled into messy, gravity-defying spikes.
DIY: Style a standard short white wig using heavy-hold hairspray and spiking gel.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Soul Eater costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the red slim-fit pants and secure them with a simple black belt.
- 2
Slip on the yellow and black varsity jacket, leaving it unzipped to reveal a plain black or white undershirt if desired.
- 3
Attach the DWMA patch to the left chest of the jacket if it is not already integrated.
- 4
Lace up the orange high-top sneakers with black laces.
- 5
Put on the white spiky wig, adjusting it so it sits naturally, then slide the black-and-white striped headband over the wig, positioning it low on your forehead.
- 6
Apply temporary sharp tooth caps or use tooth FX paint to create Soul's signature shark-like grin.
Makeup & hair
Style the white wig into sharp, messy spikes pointing outward and upward. For makeup, use a pale foundation, draw thin, sharp eyebrows, and use black tooth FX paint or cosmetic wax to give your teeth a pointed, shark-like appearance.
Soul Eater for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a partner dressed as Maka Albarn, complete with her black trench coat, pigtails, and giant scythe.
- group
- Form a DWMA team with friends cosplaying as Death the Kid, Black Star, Tsubaki, and Liz and Patty Thompson.
- kids
- A simplified version using a yellow hoodie, red sweatpants, and a striped headband for a comfortable kids' outfit.
- Plus size
- Opt for a relaxed-fit bomber jacket and comfortable red stretch-denim jeans for an easy, screen-accurate fit.
Tips
- Use high-strength hairspray like Got2b Glued to keep the wig spikes sharp and upright all day.
- Practice your smirk in the mirror to show off the signature sharp teeth in photos.
- Keep the jacket unzipped for better ventilation if you are wearing this costume to a crowded convention.
- Carry a small pocket mirror to check that your headband hasn't slipped out of place on the wig.
Soul Eater costume FAQ
- What does Soul Eater wear on his head?
- Soul wears a thick, stretchy black-and-white striped headband that holds back his messy white hair.
- How do I make Soul Eater's sharp teeth?
- You can use non-toxic black tooth FX paint to paint gaps, or buy custom-molded clip-on acrylic shark teeth veneers online.
- What color is Soul Eater's jacket?
- His signature DWMA jacket is split down the middle: the left side is bright yellow and the right side is solid black.
Did you know? Soul Eater Evans' design was heavily inspired by Atsushi Ohkubo's love for dark fantasy, skate culture, and hip-hop fashion, giving the characters a unique streetwear edge.