Uh oh, it’s the start of October and Halloween is creeping up. You told yourself last year (and the year before) that it’ll be different this time — you’ll do some research, make a list of ideas, and have your costume well before the trick-or-treaters come knocking at your door.. But never fear because Character Media is here to help. The days of scouring the sad cleared-out aisles of Party City or panic-ordering from Amazon are over. Here are some Asian characters that would make for a great costume as well as some honorable throwback mentions.
- Jobu Tupaki “Everything Everywhere All At Once”
Sure, Jobu Tupaki was a hot costume last year when “EEAAO” came out but we’re not done with her yet! There are so many versions of Jobu to choose from, like Elvis Jobu, Goddess Jobu, Wrestler Jobu, even Jobu as a rock. Choose a different version every year and you’ll be good for a decade at least. You could start off with the eye-grabbing, bizarre Chaos Jobu. The Picasso-esque abstract makeup is non-negotiable but if you’re in a rush, just tease your hair (or get a wig to save yourself some damage), tie some mismatched clothes around your waist, and call it a day!
- Ember “Elemental”
If you loved the feisty fireball from Pixar’s “Elemental,” embody her this Halloween! All you need is a black dress or a skirt and top combo of sequin material. If you want to be extra, you’ll DIY Ember’s iconic hair with craft glue, a headband, and papers cut in a flame shape — or you could always just buy an orange wig. If you want to take it a step even further, you’ll invest in some body paint to draw fiery details on your arms.
- Diane Nguyen “Bojack Horseman”
Fairly simple right? We trust that you own a basic white top and jeans. But more importantly, who is Diane without her quintessential green jacket? It’s a must if you want to nail this witty writer’s look. DIY the arrows with some red…
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