# Beefy Wrestler Costumes Dress Heavy with the Self Inflating Sumo Suit By Matt Ho | Published 2011-09-21 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-inflating-sumo-suit References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/self-inflating-sumo-suit-for-your-halloween-party.htm) & [urbanoutfitters](http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=22960058) Since Halloween is just around the corner, the beefy Self Inflating Sumo Suit may be the perfect costume for the [candy-crazed holiday](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airheads-decoy-boy). The Self Inflating Sumo Suit is a hilarious costume that mimics the famed Rikishi's of the [Japanese sport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-body-burger). Even though it looks heavy, the lightweight vinyl material should allow the individual to move around a lot easier. If it gets too hot at the party, there's actually a hidden fan inside that ensures sure overheating is never a problem. Of course, what good is a Sumo outfit without the hair? The purchase also comes with a Sumo hair hat to fully complete the Japanese wrestler transformation. The hilarious Self Inflating Sumo Suit is an easy costume that requires no preparation at all. Just make sure you don't topple over because getting up will be tricky! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Inflatable Costumes:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist for companies that can create more comfortable, lightweight, and versatile inflatable costumes for various occasions. - **Theme Party Costumes:** Companies can capitalize on the growing popularity of theme parties by offering unique and eye-catching costumes that stand out from the crowd. - **Japanese Culture-inspired Costumes:** There is an opportunity for companies to create costumes that celebrate Japanese culture, such as traditional attire or iconic characters, to cater to the demand for cultural-themed events and parties. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Costume Retail:** Costume retailers can explore the market for inflatable costumes and invest in R&D to develop innovative designs that offer comfort and ease of movement. - **Event Planning:** Event planning companies can incorporate themed parties into their offerings, partnering with costume manufacturers to create memorable experiences with unique costumes. - **Cultural Entertainment:** Cultural entertainment businesses can leverage the demand for Japanese-inspired costumes by creating immersive experiences that incorporate traditional elements and storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Exclusive Candy Bar Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-halloween-x-butterfinger.md) - [Weighted Workout Body Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workout-body-suit.md) - [Interactive Fossil-Inspired Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-dinosaur-costume.md) - [Life-Sized Clog Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-costume.md) - [Smiling Sponge Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrub-daddy-costume.md) - [Toaster Pastry Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-mascot-costume.md) - [Sweet-and-Salty Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auntie-annes-and-cinnabon-costumes.md) - [Macaroni-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-bold-to-the-bone-costume.md)