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Plan and execute character makeup, body paint, or prosthetic application for cosplay. Covers product sourcing, practice runs, full application dress rehearsals, and packing a con-ready travel kit.

The most iconic anime hero: the orange gi, the blue undershirt, the spiky black hair. Goku's look is a martial arts uniform with Saiyan flair, and it's one of the most recognized cosplays on any con floor. This template covers the full outfit: the wrap-front gi top, the blue wristbands and obi, the boot covers, and the gravity-defying wig. 7 components, 10 materials with cost estimates, a 12-step build plan, and a realistic 4-week, $70 to $200 budget.

Genshin Impact's shrine maiden guuji: the soft pink wig with custom fox ears, the red-and-white robe with asymmetrical cut, and the detachable weighted tail. The ears must be made from wig material or heavily anchored, the red fabric needs color-matching precision, and the tail needs weighted construction to avoid dragging. 6 components, 12 materials, about 6 weeks, $110 to $280.

Fontaine's Hydro Archon in full Rococo splendor: the tilted top hat, cascading jabot collar, split-tail coat, and white-to-blue gradient wig with a wired ahoge. The hat is the make-or-break piece. It needs to hold its shape, sit at the right angle, and stay on the wig through a full convention day. 7 components, 13 materials, about 6 weeks, $120 to $300.

Vocaloid's iconic digital diva, built around four instantly recognizable details: the floor-length teal twin-tail wig, the grey school-uniform top and pleated skirt, the detached black sleeves, and the headset with mic. This is an intermediate build where the wig is the star component, and every garment has a signature teal trim. Includes 7 components, 16 materials with cost estimates, a 14-step build plan, and a realistic 5-week, $100 to $300 budget.

Zenitsu Agatsuma: the yellow-haori Thunder Breathing swordsman from Demon Slayer. This build covers the gradient urokomon haori, the Demon Slayer Corps gakuran uniform jacket, hakama pants, kyahan leg wraps, and the iconic yellow-to-orange ombre wig. The haori is the make-or-break piece; the triangle print needs sublimation or stenciling. 6 components, 13 materials, ~5 weeks, $100-260.

Build a full costume combining fabric garments, foam armor, wig styling, props, and accessories in one project. For experienced builders tackling a multi-technique build that needs careful planning and integration across different crafting disciplines.

Jujutsu Kaisen's ancient sorcerer Kenjaku inhabits Suguru Geto's body, distinguished by an exposed brain prosthetic mounted on the head and a stitched scar across the forehead. The signature brain piece is a weeks-long build requiring tissue paper, PVA glue, and careful paint work, while the Geto uniform and long black wig complete the iconic silhouette. 5 components, 13 materials, ~8-10 weeks, $180-380.

Design and build an original character costume from scratch. Covers concept art, color palette selection, silhouette planning, construction approach, and building a character that reads clearly even without an existing reference sheet.

Chainsaw Man's protagonist in his iconic hybrid form: the human body with a chainsaw head and transformable chainsaw arms. The hand-carved foam helmet with chain-link detailing is the make-or-break piece, demanding precision foam work and 8-12 weeks of dedicated building. A full build includes the school uniform base, prosthetic teeth, spiky hair, and the chainsaw arms or helmet. 6 components, 14 materials, ~10 weeks, $200-500.