Shinobu Kocho, the character which is known from the series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. She is the major supporting character in the whole series. The character is shown as a powerful and also skilled combatant. She is an average Demon Slayer and lacks physical strength due to which she didn’t cut off the demon’s head. She is creative, ingenuous and has other physical abilities. Her nature seems to be friendly and cheerful and she is the most easygoing character of the series who has a smile on her face whether she is in any situation.
To look like Shinobu Kocho you can follow the simple, given costume guideline which can easily follow.
Shinobu Kocho Cosplay Costumes
Demon Slayer Dress
Shinobu wears the outfit that stands out in the many characters. Her dress is the mixture of the traditional Demon Slayer uniform.
Butterfly Kimono Jacket: Shinobu wears haori which is the most eye-catching part of her dress. It is basically a butterfly style kimono jacket. The jacket is white which is fading into soft lavender and mint green near the ends. It also consists of the black border which is patterned which resembles the butterfly wings. Also the white part of the jacket also has line patterns just like the butterfly wings.
Demon Slayer Corps Uniform: Inside the jacket Shinobu wears the standard navy uniform like other Hashira. It includes the dark top which has gold buttons and also matching hakama-style pants. She wears the fitted version of the corps uniform.
Belt/Obi: She wears a simple white belt over her dress. She ties it around the waist just to secure haori. However, it is not flashy but it adds balance which makes the outfit complete.
Footwear
For the footwear she wears white tabi socks just like her jacket which she paired with black zōri sandals. It also keeps the butterfly tone by keeping the straps purple or sometimes pink. The footwear seems comfortable when she fights.
Hairstyle
Shinobu’s hair in the series is seen as jet black which has the soft purple tips. Her hair is styled in the bun at the back. However, some of the strands seem to be loosely falling from the front over her face. To complete the look of Shinobu you can wear the wig if you do not have black hair color or you can use temporary black hair color spray to get her look.
Accessories
Don’t wear any extra accessories. Her only signature accessory is the butterfly clip. She puts this clip over her bun which matches her hair color. You can find the same one in online stores or any shop.
Props
For the props of Shinobu look, carry a sword which should be thin and needle like. The sword should be decorated with the purple and pink wisteria flower motif. You can also DIY it or buy a replica of the sword.
Makeup Guide
For the makeup, you can use foundation to make the skin light and also keep the makeup natural. Use eyeliner black or brown in color with purple or lavender eyeshadow, light mascara, nude lipstick color. Also you can put lenses in light purple or lilac color which completes the anime effect.
Where to Wear the Look
Shinobu look is simple and comfortable. You can wear this look for anime conventions. The look can also be worn in cosplay conventions. Wear the look for photoshoots when you are in Japan or China or any other places which resembles any place from the Demon Slayer series. Furthermore, it is best for Halloween parties, although it is not that much spooky but you can transform yourself into the character.
About Shinobu Kocho
Shinobu Kocho is the major supporting character from the 2019 series Demon Slayer. In the series she is known as the insect of the Demon Slayer Corps. Shinobu is the youngest to her late sister Kanae Kocho. She became the older sister and also mentor to Kanao Tsuyuri. The character Shinobu became the owner of the Butterfly mansion who serves as the recovery base for the injured members of the corps. However, she is less powerful in physical strength, she is very intelligent and also a cunning swordswoman. Her appearance is regarded as the beautiful, petite young woman who has a small face. Her nature shows that she is calm and friendly. But beneath her cute and soft smile she is ferocious and also has a hot headed temperament. She also greets everyone with “Yoo-Hoo”.
Shinobu Kocho Costume FAQs
Is Shinobu Kocho’s look beginner friendly?
Her look is beginner friendly. She is not the heavy detailed character, her look is simple and also comfortable.
Is her sword necessary to complete the look?
If you want to complete the look you can carry the replica of the sword. Otherwise, it is not mandatory. The character’s clothes style is enough to get recognized.
Is it necessary to wear an exact Demon Slayer Corps uniform?
Yes, it is necessary to wear a Demon Slayer Corps Uniform. It is part of her identity as a Hashira. However, her version is more fitted which makes her slimmer and gives the elegant appearance.