# Anime Costumes Cos Play for Halloween By Cowbag | Published 2008-10-22 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-cos-play-wide-eyed-halloween-fancy-dress-ideas References: [mooncostumes](http://www.mooncostumes.com/pcat/Cosplay) & [fanboy](http://www.fanboy.com/2007/12/new-york-anime-festival-cosplay-photos.html) [Anime costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-hero-academia-x-nba) have become popular for year-round fun, but for those who don’t feel comfortable with day-to-day cos play (the act of dressing like [manga characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animeinspired-glasses)), then Halloween is the perfect opportunity to try it out. Some people are coming up with costumes that looks so cartoon-like, they look amazing when spotted in real life. Typically these costumes include over-sized featured and colours which offer massive visual impact. These images are taken from groups, conventions and people’s personal anime blogs; photos 7 and 8 are courtesy of Michael Pinto of [Fanboy](http://www.fanboy.com/2007/12/new-york-anime-festival-cosplay-photos.html). Cos play provides a very unique approach to Halloween, so look out for events like the Cosplay Lab where you’ll be joined by other manga fans. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kpop Film Costume Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demon-hunters-costumes.md) - [Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-animatronics.md) - [Drink Toy Costume Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vita-coco-halloween-treats-kits.md) - [Sweet-and-Salty Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auntie-annes-and-cinnabon-costumes.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [Smiling Sponge Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrub-daddy-costume.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Curated Halloween-Inspired Japanese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-snacks-for-halloween.md) - [Anime-Themed DJ Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-studios-japan-halloween-party.md)