How to dress as one of the Liella girls (One more time...honest.)

I have some great news for all the Love Live! fans out there: the Liella girls are back! The third season of Love Live! Super Star!! will be coming to NHK ETV on October 6, 2024. In an exciting first for the Love Live! TV anime franchise, this season will bring the girls' adventures to a thrilling conclusion. But first, they'll have to face off against their biggest threat yet: Wien Margarete, the rival school idol who was defeated by Liella! She's transferred to Yuigaoka Girls High with one thing on her mind: revenge! 

I'm so excited to see how this plays out. The Liella girls are sure to give it their all, and I can't wait to see how they handle this intense new challenge. Mark your calendars for October 6th and get ready for the most dramatic season of Love Live! Super Star!! yet!

Anyway, in anticipation of the most dramatic chapter in the Love Live! Super Star!! saga ever told, it's time to teach you how to be one of your favorite Liella girls for one last time. Honest.

Love Live! SuperStar!!

As Kanon Shibuya - Kanon Shibuya is a humble and free-spirited young girl who aspires to become a school idol. She's the brainchild of the school idol group Liella! Becoming Kanon Shibuya is an easy task. You'll need a semi-long orange hair sized enough to be tweaked to Kanon's style. With that sorted, put on the Yuigaoka Girls High School uniform and you're ready.

As Tang Keke - Hailed from Shanghai, Tang Keke is a close friend of Kanon who has a fistful of ideas. A short sand-colored hair should do the trick but don't forget to put some pink highlights on it and then match the bangs to Keke's style. With that hairstyle done, time to put on the Yuigaoka Girls High School uniform and you're Tang Keke!

As Chisato Arashi - Chisato Arashi is Kanon's childhood friend and a talented dancer who wants to impress Kanon. The long white hair is the starting point for your Chisato Arashi cosplay and to match her hairstyle, you'll need to give it some pigtails and then some round bits on the upper sides. With the hairstyle done and the uniform set, you're now Chisato Arashi.

As Sumire Heanna - Sumire Heanna is a klutzy sassy girl who gets into all sorts of mess easily. Just a long blond hair and a red hairband should do the trick and with the uniform set, you're now Sumire Heanna. Galaxy!

As Ren Hazuki - Ren Hazuki is a conservative type who despises being a school idol at first but a change of heart prompted her to join Liella. Long black hair ponytailed, this is the only thing you'll do if you want to be Ren Hazuki, and with the uniform ready, you're good to go.

As Kinako Sakurakoji - Kinako Sakurakoji may be an absent-minded school girl but she's brimming with excitement. To become Kinako, you'll need long dark brown hair to start with. Then, give the rear part some braids and then finish it with long twin tails. After that, put on the school uniform and you're now Kinako Sakurakoji!

As Mei Yoneme - Mei Yoneme is an aggressive type who's not good at talking about herself. Her connection with Shiki Wakana is a bit complicated. A short red hair should do the trick and then give it some side buns to your left while trying to match Mei's hairstyle. With the hairstyle done and the uniform set, you're now Mei Yoneme.

As Shiki Wakana - Shiki Wakana is a self-proclaimed genius who excels in science. She can be down-to-earth and quiet most of the time but her connection with Mei Yoneme is complicated. A short blue hair is enough to do the trick and with the uniform ready, you're now Shiki Wakana. The lab coat is optional.

As Natsumi Onitsuka - Natsumi Onitsuka is a content creator who is also a smoothie fanatic. To become Natsumi, you'll need long blond hair to work with, then give it some pink gradients, twin tails, and a white flower hair accessory to finish it off. With the hairstyle done and the uniform set, you're now Natsumi Onitsuka. Just get your vlogging gear and your favorite smoothie ready just in case.

As Wien Margarete - Hailing from Austria and enrolled at a prestigious talent academy somewhere, Wien Margarate was once the most powerful rival school idol the Liella girls faced. Having lost to Liella and Kanon remaining undecided over the proposal to study overseas, Wien has no choice...but to transfer to Yuigaoka Girls High School for one purpose; to destroy the Liella girls from within. Being Wien, you must have a long lavender-colored wig. The braids at the top front are slightly challenging to replicate so you need to be delicate and precise to match Wien's hairstyle. With that sorted, Wien Margarete is indebted to you.

As Tomari Onitsuka - Tomari Onitsuka, recently enrolled at Yuigaoka as a first-year, is the sister of Natsumi Onitsuka. She may be different compared to her sister but...could she be the key person to mediate the fresh feud between Liella and Wien Margarete? Being Tomari is a tricky feat because you'll need to find a long turquoise-colored wig to start with. With the wig prepped, you'll need the patience to replicate Tomari's twirly twin tails. It's a big job but if you execute it with no issues, you'll be Tomari Onitsuka in no time.

...and here you go. How to be one of the Liella girls!

Whether you’re a fan of the original five members, the second batch from Season 2, or the recently added two members for Season 3, there’s a Liella girl out there for everyone. I can’t wait to see you try.

Good luck and...OniNatsu!!!

How to dress as the Aikatsu Academy idols

Aikatsu has finally made its way into the world of VTubers! Just like IDOLM@STER and Love Live, Aikatsu Academy! features virtual idols. And now that it's officially out, let's celebrate by learning how to become one of these virtual idols ourselves.

Aikatsu Academy!

As Mieru Himeno - Mieru Himeno is a pretty, talkative, and positive idol singer who has a weakness for cute staff as some claim. Anyway, to become Mieru, you first need long pink hair. That's a beginner's task but the tricky part is to replicate her hairstyle. Her braided side parts feature two big red bows and four white small ones each, totaling four big red ones and eight white small ones. The end parts of her pink hair are twirly so do your best not to mess them up. With that sorted, you are now Mieru Himeno. Feel free to decide on the outfits she wore from her campus escapades.

Mieru Himeno

As Meh Mamimu - Meh Mamimu looks like a mysterious cool beauty but she is calm and friendly when she speaks. If you want to cosplay Meh Mamimu from Aikatsu, it's easy to do. Just get short silver hair with a lot of volume and two black faux hibiscus flowers for the hair accessories. No sweat, right?

Meh Mamimu

As Parin Wao - Parin Wao is an energetic leader and an active girl who loves games and fun. Wao's hairstyle is no doubt the most difficult to replicate. She boasts an extra long sky blue hair with orange insides. Replicating the two ribbons from her hair is extremely difficult as it requires professional help from someone you know, although the pigtail from her left takes four rubber bands to match the look. The thin rear tails feature two orange and one blue small bows each. There are other hair accessories as well such as two ribbons, the orange and the blue, a red oval hairpin, a yellow ribbon hairpin, and a green X hairpin. With the herculean task of replicating her hairstyle sorted, you're now officially Parin Wao.

Parin Wao

...and there you have it. How to dress as the Aikatsu Academy idols. These cosplays are sure enough to be Liked and Subscribed by everyone and you should, too.

If you’re an Aikatsu fan, you should definitely try one of these outfits. You’re sure to be the life of the party!

How to dress as your favorite PriPara idols

PriPara, the second generation of the Pretty series, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year! The show aired on TV Tokyo from the summer of 2014 to 2017 and had a fourth season called Idol Time PriPara. The anime series follows the life and times of Laala Manaka, a little girl who dreams of becoming the best PriPara idol.

In honor of PriPara's 10th anniversary, PriPara fans from all over the world are celebrating by cosplaying their favorite characters. Since you are itching to become one of your favorite PriPara characters, it's time to teach you how to be one of your favorites. Time to do something our Meganee-san and Meganii-san don't want you to do.

PriPara

As Laala Manaka - Laala Manaka is the star of the PriPara series. She's an elementary-grade little girl who dreams of becoming the best PriPara idol. Her catchphrase is "Kashikoma!" To become Laala, all it takes is an extremely long light-purple hairdo and then give it some twin-tails to match Laala's look. It's complicated but if you did it, you're now Laala Manaka. Be sure to work on whatever costumes she wore in the series and also the Kashkoma pose. Kashkoma!

As Mirei Minami - Mirei Minami was a smart-minded student and the head of the school's disciplinary committee until she got promoted to student council president in the second season. She's known for her strict personality but in PriPara, she is a cute idol with a pop personality. Her catchphrase is "Pop Step Getchu". If you’re looking to cosplay Mirei, you’ll need a midsize yellow wig. You’ll need to add some triangular "cat ear" buns to the top (rubber bands work great for that), and then attach ribbons: blue on your right, and red on your left. Once you’ve got the hair right, it’s time for the finishing touch: the Pop Step Getchu pose! You're now Mirei, pri!

As Sophy Hojo - Sophy Hojo may be a highly-talented idol who has an intense fanbase dedicated to staying by her until the end of time, but she's usually lethargic in her daily life, even in PriPara. However, when she eats "red flash", which is a different term for umeboshi, Sophy reveals her cool self. Don't "pushu" yourself too hard because a long red wig is all you need to be Sophy.

As Dorothy West - Dorothy West is one of the West twins who is known for her tomboyish attitude, Dorothy's catchphrase is "Tension MAX". To become Dorothy, you'll need a short sky-blue wig and then give it the braids to your right. With the hairstyle settled, you're now Dorothy West. Feel free to decide on the outfits she wore.

As Reona West - Reona West, one of the West twins, is a rather enigmatic person who is shy but often matches the actions of her (his?) twin sister Dorothy. Unlike Dorothy, who has a tomboyish attitude, Reona is more relaxed. And while Dorothy's catchphrase is "Tension MAX", Reona's is "Tension Relax", although she (he?) often just says "relax" when Dorothy says "tension max." To become Reona, you'll need a short pink wig with braids to your left.

As Sion Todo - Sion Todo was originally a Go champion who stopped playing Go and became a PriPara idol, proving that no one can stop her. To become Sion, first, you'll need long dark purple hair and give it a side ponytail to your right to match her hairstyle. With you as Sion, feel free to decide on her outfits. Let's ¡Go!

As Falulu - Falulu is a mysterious vocal doll lurking around PriPara but thanks to the girls, Falulu can freely become herself. To become Falulu, you'll need an extremely long bright lime green wig. With the wig ready, here comes the extremely difficult part; replicating Falulu's hairstyle. Either the baguette-shaped hairstyle when she was purely a vocal doll or the ultra-wavy quad twin-tails when she became a free girl, replicating either of her hairstyles is an arduous task. If you're herculean enough, you're now officially Falulu. Feel free to decide on the outfits she wore in the show.

As Cosmo Hojo - Cosmo Hojo is Sophy's big sister who is a renowned dress designer. To become Cosmo, you'll need a sky-blue short wig and then fix it to match Cosmo's hairstyle. With Cosmo your gal, feel free to decide which of the costumes she wore in the show.

As Aroma Kurosu - Aroma Kurosu is one of the Aromageddon duo with a penchant for conjuring devilish acts. Just long brown hair should do the trick and then tinker it to match Aroma's hairstyles. With Aroma's your girl, feel free to decide on the outfits she wore in the show. A Gaaruru plush is optional.

As Mikan Shiratama - Mikan Shiratama is one of the Aromageddon duo who is an angel idol who loves eating steamed buns. All you need is a long light reddish hairdo for this one, then give it the ponytail to match Mikan's hairstyle. You're now officially Mikan, the heaven-sent but hell-bent member of Aromageddon. Feel free to decide on the outfits she wore in the show. A Gaaruru plush is optional, although it's hard to decide which of you will be holding little Gaaruru.

As Hibiki Shikyoin - Hibiki Shikyoin is a high-profile PriPara idol with a prince-like personality whose ultimate goal is to radically change PriPara and ruthlessly cut off those who stand in the way, especially Laala Manaka. To become Hibiki, all you need is light grayish short hair. That's it. Then, decide on whatever fancy outfits Hibiki wore in the show.

As Fuwari Midorikaze - Fuwari Midorikaze is a transfer student from Europara who was invited by Hibiki Shikyoin to come to Japan. At first, she never got the chance to debut in PriPara because she did not fit the image of any existing brand but thanks to Cosmo Hojo, she debuted under her Coco Flower brand without problems. Her relationship with Hibiki is complicated. To become Fuwari, all you need is a short midsize blond wig and then do the complicated braids at the top of the hairstyle. Sounds challenging but if you can pull it off, you'll be Fuwari Midorikaze in no time. Good luck with the costume choice.

As Ajimi Kiki - Ajimi Kiki is the art class teacher and she's Hibiki's worst nightmare. Her catchphrase is "Da Vinci!" To become Ajimi, you'll need an extra-long pink wig and then go for the braided twin-tail approach to replicate Ajimi's hairstyle. Don't forget her glasses! With that settled, you're now Ajimi Kiki. Just don't approach the nearest Hibiki Shikyoin cosplayer because "all hell breaks loose" within contact. DA VINCI!!!

As Non Manaka - Non Manaka is Laala Manaka's little sister. In Season 3, with the competition to become Divine Idols in full swing, Non joined the fray in the form of the TRIANGLE unit consisting of Kanon, Junon, and Pinon. Sadly, the TRIANGLE unit is nothing but a scam busted and Non starts over at PriPara...by finding proper friends worthy of creating her own unit. To become Non, all you need is an extremely long light-purple wig and then give it the ponytail to match Non's look. Feel free to choose any of the costumes she wore in the show. Just be sure to have fun and enjoy your time!

As Chili Tsukikawa - Chili Tsukikawa may be a shy girl living with a wealthy family but in PriPara, she's a high-and-mighty idol who demands respect. To become Chili, all you need is a long dark green wig. With the wig ready, prepare for the hard parts because of the noodle-ish hairstyle with the rounded braided bits on the sides. With the complicating parts settled you're now Chili Tsukikawa.

As Pepper Taiyou - Pepper is a jungle idol who came from Aprika and was raised by lions. To become Pepper, you'll need a rather short midsize sand-colored wig and then pepper it to match Pepper's hairstyle. Pun intended. You'll become the jungle idol Pepper in no time and the outfits she wore are up to you. Just don't eat the Scout Mascots, please.

As Jewlie - Posing as Jururu, the little baby Laala Manaka adopted and raised, Jewlie is of course the legendary PriPara goddess. Prepare the extremely long light green wig because replicating Jewlie's hairstyle is going to be a long day. The front parts have the look of a Basset Hound's ears with the round part at the top. Below, the braids will pose the biggest challenge while replicating Jewlie's hairstyle. This is going to be the toughest task if you want to cosplay as the PriPara goddess Jewlie but have faith. You can do this.

As Janis - Janis is a PriPara goddess just like Jewlie but both are in the middle of a sibling strife. To prove Jewlie wrong, Janis assists the Non Sugar team in the hopes of crushing the competition and Jewlie herself. Just like Jewlie, expect extreme difficulty if you're to replicate Janis' hairstyle with the extremely long white wig. The front parts have the look of a Basset Hound's ears with the round part at the top. Don't forget the braids below.

As Yui Yumekawa - Yui Yumekawa is a sixth grader at the Avocado Private Academy who dreams of becoming the best idol in the hopes of surpassing her brother Shogo. Teaming up with Laala Manaka, they're on a quest to reshape the Paparajuku PriPara by all means. To become Yui Yumekawa, all you need is a long light blond wig and then give it some short twisted twintails. Yumekawa! You're now Yui Yumekawa!

As Nino Nijiiro - Nino Nijiiro is the Avocado Private Academy's star athlete with a can-do spirit. She became a PriPara idol in the hopes of surpassing Sion Todo. Becoming Nino requires a turquoise-colored wig that is not too short and not too long. Just the right size. Then give it a light green gradient while matching Nino's hairstyle. A big yellow ribbon is a must!

As Michiru Kouda - Michiru Kouda is a second-year middle schooler whose luck often runs out. Thanks to the Gaarmageddon antics, she enters PriPara as Miichiru, the princess of the so-called long-lost kingdom of Puu and known for her high-and-mighty attitude. If you want to cosplay as Michiru Kouda, you will need a very long gray wig, which must be at least waist-length. You should braid the front side of the wig and style it to match Michiru's hairstyle. You can also choose to dress up in any of the outfits she wore in the series.

As Shuka Hanazono - Shuka Hanazono, the primadonna who believes “Idol Time is Money,” runs a Rich Venus shop in Paparajuku’s PriPara. She sees Yui Yumekawa as her arch-nemesis and while she is the little sister of the legendary idol Mia Hanazono, Shuka has more priority than her big sister. If you’re going to cosplay as Shuka, all you’ll need is a super long dark purple wig, and then give it the bangs to match Shuka’s hairstyle. Her outfits are all over the place, so pick the one you like the best.

As Falala A Larm - Falala A Larm is the mysterious goddess who pops up during the concert's Super Idol Time segment where she invites the idols to the Time Garden. She usually continues to sleep in the clock tower of Paparajuku's PriPara but she can be only awakened when the clock's hands move by the power of the idols' stage performances. To become Falala, all you need is an extremely long light green wig, give it the twin-tail look, and twirl the bottom half of each tail. This is extremely tricky but if you can pull it off, you'll become Falala A Larm.

As Garara S Leep - Garara S Leep is also a mysterious goddess who resembles Falala A Larm but she's the villainess who is responsible for putting Falala to sleep and the destruction of the ancient PriPara that was in present-day Paparajuku a long time ago with her scout mascot, Pakku. Becoming Garara requires an extremely long dark blue wig. That's the first step. The difficult bits involve giving it a twin-tail look and twirling the bottom half of each tail.

As Amari Katasumi - Amari Katasumi is an average high-school girl doing average things until her fateful encounter with Laala Manaka dragged her to Idol Land. In the past, she loved PriPara, but now, she's up to save it, although unsure of what to do around Idol Land. The first thing you’ll need for your Amari Katasumi cosplay is a long, light turquoise wig. Her hairstyle is not for the faint of heart. Amari’s twin tails have a wrap-around bottom half on each tail. If you can pull that off, you’re basically there. Don't forget the pink ribbon to your top left. The rest is just a matter of choosing the right costume. Whatever you do, don’t forget to have fun!

And there you have it. How to be one of your favorite PriPara idols. If you’re a fan of PriPara, then you’ve probably spent some time dreaming about becoming one of your favorite idols. Well, here’s how you do it: pick a character, study their hairstyles, and then decide which of their costumes you want to wear.

Goodbye and Happy 10th Anniversary to the world of PriPara!

✌️😉

KASHIKOMA! 

How to dress as Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club members

“Link! Like! Love Live!” is a mobile game and multimedia app featuring the lives of the Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club, which launched last year. When it was first launched, we were greeted by the first six members of the group. But for its second outing, three new members joined the fun. If you are not familiar with the Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club, I suggest you get to know them!

It’s no surprise that more and more people are cosplaying as their favorite Hasunosora idols. I think it’s really cool how the club is growing, and it’s great to see so many people getting into cosplay as well. Since you're preparing for the big anime convention weekend ahead, it's time to teach you how to be one of your favorite Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club members.

Link! Like! Love Live!

As Kaho Hinoshita - The Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club will never be possible without the schoolgirl who became the root of it all; Kaho Hinoshita, a second-year high school girl with a bright personality and a dazzling smile. Her goal is to "bloom" as a school idol, and one day perform live with 1 million people. As any Love Live cosplayer would tell you, a normal-sized orange wig is all you need and then tinker it to match Kaho's hairstyle. With Kaho's your gal, feel free to plan on the costumes she wore during her time.

As Sayaka Murano - Sayaka Murano is a second-year student who has been figure skating since she was young and is also an athlete. Her serious personality ends up taking care of them but she can be quite airheaded. To become Sayaka, all it takes is a long dark blue wig and then give it some twin tails that match Sayaka's hairstyle. With Sayaka set, the outfits are up to you.

As Kozue Otomune - Kozue Otomune is a third-year who excels in both academics and sports and has beautiful features. She serves as the school idol club's captain. Getting a long purple wig is a simple task but replicating Kozue's hairstyle is a challenge because the tail and the roundish part are positioned on her right. It's a big job but if you manage to sort it out, you're now officially Kozue Otomune.

As Tsuzuri Yugiri -Tsuzuri Yugiri is a third-year high school student and a well-known performer. Despite her status, she has a laid-back personality and people around her think of her as a genius. To cosplay as Tsuzuri, all you need is a silver, short-haired wig with red extensions. The hair is the hard part; with that done, you can choose whichever outfit you think suits her best.

As Rurino Osawa - Rurino Osawa is known for being an energizer. Get it? Energizer? She's a first-year high schooler who transferred from California, where she studied overseas in her first year. If you're looking to cosplay as Rurino, be mindful of the hairdo. It may be a long blond hairdo with a sky-blue gradient on it, but replicating Rurino's hairstyle is no walk in the park. But if you can manage to pull it off, you'll be the hit of any convention!

As Megumi Fujishima - Megumi Fujishima is a third-year student at Hasunosora Girls' High School. She is known for her talent and cuteness. She is also aware of her cuteness and is not afraid to show it off. She formed a group called "Miracla Park!" with Rurino Osawa, and they are determined to make their cuteness known all over the world. If you want to cosplay as Megumi Fujishima, you'll need a long brown wig and some rubber bands to match her hairstyle. As for her outfit, you can choose any outfit you think suits her best.

As Ginko Momose - Ginko Momose is a first-year student at Hasunosora Girls’ High School who dreams of becoming a school idol who inherits her family’s tradition. If you’re looking to cosplay as Ginko, you will need a short, dark, blackish hairdo and a traditional Japanese ornament to put in it. Ginko’s hairdo is one of the easier ones to replicate, but the traditional Japanese ornament might take some searching to find.

As Kosuzu Kachimachi - Kosuzu Kachimachi is a first-year student and the youngest child of a fishing family from Tsuruga. She's a hard worker who doesn't get discouraged even when she fails, but she sometimes makes remarks that look down on herself. Kosuzu's hairstyle is a long golden-brown one with braids at the front. Replicating Kosuzu's hairstyle won't be an easy job. but it might be fun to try. If you're feeling brave, I say go for it! If anyone can do it, it's you!

As Hime Anyoji - Hime Anyoji is a first-year student and a gamer well-known for winning student tournaments. Getting a long pink hair with the bottom part painted in blond color and then ponytailed is a simple task, right? Well, no. There are a couple of details that can be easy to miss, so make sure you take your time and get it right. It’ll be worth it in the end! Grab some rubber bands because it's going to be a long night replicating Hime Anyoji's ponytail.

Whether you’re a fan of the original six members or the new additions to the club, there’s a Hasunosora girl out there for everyone. I can’t wait to see all of the amazing cosplay that comes out of this new interest in the club.

How to dress as one of Aqours (One More Time. Promise)

It’s official. The Aqours era of Love Live is coming to an end. Aqours’ 9th Anniversary will feature “finale” concerts and the Yohane the Parhelion compilation film. It’s sad to see it end, but it’s been a great run.

Aqours 9th Anniversary Project visual

The Aqours era of Love Live is ending and it’s sad to see it go. But before it does, it’s time for one last cosplay. Whether you’re getting ready for a big anime convention or still struggling with “post-SIF syndrome,” here’s a guide to cosplaying some of your favorite Aqours heroes:

As Chika Takami - Chika Takami is the leader of Aqours, and for one last time, you can be her! To start with, you’ll need a medium-length orange wig, and to complete the look, you’ll also need to replicate her hair accessories, including a yellow ribbon and a small green one. If you’re able to get that far, you can pretty much wear whatever outfit you want. Chika’s a second-year student whose family runs an inn. She’s also a big fan of μ’s.

As Riko Sakurauchi - If you want to cosplay as Riko, then you’ll need a crimson-colored long wig with a few specks on the right. That’s the easy part. As for the outfit, I’ll leave that up to you. Here’s a little bit about her, so you can get to know the character. Riko Sakurauchi is a former Tokyo resident who now lives in Uchiura. She is a second-year high school student who loves to draw and likes to stay indoors. She is part of the Aqours group of school idols.

As Kanan Matsuura - If you're looking to cosplay as Kanan Matsuura, you're in luck. You just need a simple long blue wig and a ponytail, although I would also recommend a wetsuit since diving is one of Kanan's favorite pastimes. You can pretty much choose whatever outfit you want as long as you've got the hair and wetsuit. Good luck, and have fun!

As Dia Kurosawa - Dia Kurosawa may have not wanted to be part of the school idol group, but she has grown into a great leader. It's hard to imagine the student council without her. Also, I am always amazed by her confidence on stage. She really came out of her shell! If you're cosplaying as Dia, you really need a long black wig. If you've cut your hair, definitely invest in a wig. But otherwise, you can wear whatever you want as long as you have the right wig.

As You Watanabe - You Watanabe is a second-year student and a very good diver who would be a great addition to any swim club. If any ladies out there don’t want to commit to a full You costume, a sandy wig might do the trick. Just make sure to cut it to the right length. Then, once that’s good to go, feel free to put on whatever outfit you want. Be warned, though, there are worse things in life than running into a You Watanabe cosplayer in a skintight racing swimsuit.

As Yoshiko Tsushima - Yoshiko Tsushima is a first-year student who prefers to be called Yohanne. For those who want to cosplay as Yohanne, the hair can be difficult. Yohanne has somewhat long, royal blue-ish hair, so it can be super tricky to find the right shade of blue for the wig. Even more challenging is the round part on the right of Yohanne's hair. It might take a while to get right, but it will be worth it! Once you have the hair, you can wear whatever outfit you like. Yohanne also dislikes mikan fruits.

As Hanamaru Kunikida - Hanamaru Kunikida is a first-year student and the daughter of a family of shrine keepers. Although she's a member of a local choir, she loves to read and gets dizzy easily. To become Hanamaru, a simple long toffee-colored hairdo should do the trick and the rest is up to you.

As Mari Ohara - Mari Ohara is a half-Japanese senior student with a fun and independent personality. She’s the daughter of an Italian-American father who had his hands full with the hotel businesses, and she likes to do things at her own pace.  Cosplaying Mari is a very challenging task because it’s hard to replicate her hairdo due to the odd-looking style at the top of her head. You definitely need a blonde hairdo, but you can choose your own outfit if you can figure out the hair.

As Ruby Kurosawa - Are you looking for a last-minute Aqours cosplay? Ruby Kurosawa is a great choice! She's a first-year student and a good friend of Hanamaru. She may be prone to crying, but she's good at sewing. You won't have to worry about finding the right outfit either. Just get a red wig and pigtails. That's all you need to become Ruby!

Aqours heroes, once and always, and now forever in our hearts. 

I'm so glad the Aqours era of Love Live is going out with a bang. I know it's the end of an era, but I can't wait to see what the new era brings. I'm a little sad that it's over, but I'm so excited to see what's next. I'll miss Aqours so much, but I know they'll always be in my heart. 

If you could choose to be one of the heroes, who would you be? Sorting out the costumes is the next objective for you all. Once you've done that, it's showtime! With the help of your buddies, you'll be able to show what Aqours is all about.

How to dress as the AiPri idols

Himitsu no AiPri, the fifth installment of the Pretty Series is about two girls, Himari and Mitsuki, striving to become the best AiPri idols amid heated competition from the best of the AiPriVerse.

As anime convention season draws near, it looks like you have grown interested in the new Pretty Series installment and you wanted to be one of the AiPri idols. Guess what? No need to go to the AiPriVerse because now, it's time to teach you how to be one of your favorite AiPri idols. With that, welcome to AiPriVerse Day!

Himitsu no AiPri

As Himari Aozora - Himari Aozora is the main character of the show. A cheerful and energetic middle-schooler who dreams of scoring a million friends. She represents the Poppin' Heart brand. If you want to transform yourself into Himari Aozora, the main character of Himitsu no AiPri, the first step is to get her extremely long pink hair. That’s the intermediate task. But if you’re up for the advanced task, you’ll need to learn how to style her twin tails. They need to be twirled just right, and they need to be positioned above the head. It’s definitely not easy, but if you want to truly become Himari, you have to go all out. With the hairstyle sorted out, you're now officially Himari Aozora! Feel free to pick whatever costume you like for this cosplay.

As Mitsuki Hoshikawa - Mitsuki Hoshikawa is the kind of person who is charismatic, but also quiet and reserved. She’s also a viral sensation because of her AiPriVerse web show called Mii Channel. She is Himari’s childhood best friend. She represents the Miracle Moon brand. If you’re interested in dressing up as Mitsuki Hoshikawa for an anime convention, the first step is to get a long blond hairdo. Then, you’ll need to tinker with it until you can match Mitsuki’s hairstyle. As long as you can get the hairstyle right, you pretty much have her look down.

As Sakura Ichijoji - Sakura Ichijoji is the President of the Paradise Private Academy's Student Council, the eye of the campus, a cunning elitist with a plan, and a member of Ruby=Lazuli. She represents the Scarlet Butterfly brand. The first step to becoming Sakura Ichijoji is to get an extra-long red wig. But the real struggle is learning to braid between the rear ponytail. It’s not easy, but if you get it right, you’re officially Sakura Ichijoji.

As Tamaki Nikaido - Tamaki Nikaido is a member of the Paradise Private Academy Student Council and she's a real fashion leader with a strong sense of style. She represents the Rosession brand and is a member of Ruby=Lazuli. An extremely long bright peach-colored hairdo is the first task of becoming Tamaki but the braided twin-tails are worthy of a challenge. With that sorted, you're now officially Tamaki Nikaido.

As Airi Mitsuba - Airi Mitsuba from the anime Himitsu no AiPri seems like an interesting character. She's on the Student Council at Paradise Private Academy, but she's not just into books! Airi also enjoys business tactics, robotics, and programming. Plus, she represents the Rainbow Candy brand and is a member of AISMIRIN. If you want to cosplay as Airi, all you'll need to do is get a short lime green hairdo and style it to look like hers. The costume should be easy to find after that. Would you want to cosplay as Airi Mitsuba?

As Rinrin Shinomiya - Rinrin Shinomiya is a member of the Paradise Private Academy Student Council and her specialty is data analysis. She represents the Bear Bear Bear brand and is a member of AISMIRIN. If you're planning a Rinrin Shinomiya cosplay, you're going to need a long orange hairdo that matches her double bun segments. And not just any buns, but perfectly round, perfectly symmetrical, perfectly orange buns. The probability of you cosplaying as Rinrin is so-so, but if you can pull off the hairstyle, you can officially call yourself a Rinrin Shinomiya cosplayer. Good luck!

As Chii Mamiya - Chii Mamiya is one of Himari's classmates and she's a brash loudmouth who tries to make her name in the AiPriVerse, no matter how many times she failed. She represents the Love My Music brand. Just a light lavender-colored short hair would do the trick and then put a light green headband onto it. That's it.

As Tsumugi Suzukaze - Tsumugi Suzukaze is the mysterious girl lurking around the AiPriVerse. Everything about her is unknown for the moment. Who is she and how did she know Himari Aozora? She represents the Flower March brand. Although Tsumugi is enigmatic, there's nothing enigmatic about her hairstyle. A long black hair is all you need and then slightly fix it to match Tsumugi's hairstyle. With that, you'll be the mysterious girl from the AiPriVerse. The costumes are up to you...if there's one.

...and there you have it. How to be your favorite idol from Himitsu no AiPri. Who needs to go to the AiPriVerse to see their favorite idols when you can become one yourself? With these tips on how to dress up as your favorite character from Himitsu no AiPri, cosplaying will be a piece of cake. 

If you’re a fan of Himari Aozora or Mitsuki Hoshikawa, this is definitely an opportunity you wouldn’t want to miss. With the right hairdo, hairstyle, and costume, you’ll be ready to walk the stage as your favorite idol. Now, go out there and shine like the AiPri idol you are!

How to dress as Liko or Roy

Today is Ash Wednesday but because of the latest Pokemon anime series, let's rename it Liko & Roy Wednesday because of the show's two main characters. 

To recall, the Pokemon Horizons anime series centers on two youngsters, Liko and Roy, as they set off on a globe-trotting adventure as members of the Rising Volt Tacklers, an intrepid group of brave adventurers led by Friede. Together, they unravel the secrets and save the day from the wrath of a shadowy group of evil-doers called the Explorers.

As anime convention season draws near, the call to cosplay has spiked and your interest in dressing as either Liko or Roy has been answered because today, I'll teach you how to dress as Liko or Roy from the Pokemon Horizons series.

Pokemon 2023 series

How to dress as Liko

• Start with semi-long black hair and a hairpin shaped like...you know what that symbol is. HINT: It's the same symbol in the first and original hat Ash wore in the old Pokemon anime.
• With the hair sorted, work on her outfit. She wore a bluish short-sleeved coat, a white T-shirt, and dark blue shorts with buttons. The yellow fanny pack is an optional accessory, although it's hard to find one shaped like Liko's.
• White running shoes and white socks are a must.
• OPTIONAL: A Poke Ball toy and a Sprigatito plush. Seriously, a Poke Ball is a necessity to prove that you're dressed as Liko.

How to dress as Roy

• Beginning to the top, Roy has a black cap with a red hairdo stuffed. To replicate it, you'll need a black cap, paint the cotton red, stick it, and that's your lot.
• For the outfit, Roy wears a black vest, a red T-shirt with short white sleeves, and brown shorts. Snag those clothes for your cosplay project but be warned, replicating the insignia from Roy's T-shirt can be nerve-wracking. Consult a T-shirt expert first.
• For the footwear, Roy wears sandals. Any sandal would work.
• OPTIONAL: A Poke Ball toy and a Fuecoco plush. As expected, a Poke Ball is a necessity to pass as Roy.

...and there you have it. How to dress as Liko or Roy from the Pokemon Horizons series. Dressing as one of the main characters makes you feel like you're part of the Rising Volt Tacklers, huh? Nidothing approves and so does every Pokemon fan everywhere.

Good luck!

How to dress as the PriMagistas

Waccha PriMagi! is the fourth installment of Takara Tomy's Pretty franchise which sets in the world where magic and entertainment collide in one unique setting. The show is about Matsuri Hibino, a middle-schooler who dreams to be the best just like her idol, the legendary Jennifer Sumire Sol.

Waccha PriMagi!

As fans prepare to shed some tears for the series finale, let's slow things down as I'll teach you how to be one of your favorite Primagistas from the show.

As Matsuri Hibino - Matsuri Hibino is a middle-schooler who dreams to be the best just like her idol, the legendary Jennifer Sumire Sol. To become Matsuri, it's best to start with very long pinkish hair, then slather it with some peach gradient below and some baby blue-colored extensions on the top. With that hairdo done, feel free to pick whatever outfits she wore in the series. Don't forget a Myamu plushie as well when you need her.

As Hina Yayoi - Hina Yayoi's the strong-armed, athletic type of girl who wants to surpass Jennifer by all means. To become Hina, it's best to start with long orange hair, give it a left-side ponytail as long as it matches Hina's hairstyle, and slather it with some purple paint below. With Hina's hairstyle done, feel free to pick whatever outfits she wore in the series, especially her Flame Elements outfit. A Chimumu plushie is optional.

As Miruki Amauri -Miruki Amauri is a devotee of all things cute but behind her cute looks lies a dark side. A semi-long blond hair should do the trick but be sure to add some pink extensions, a lot of pink extensions, and curve your hairdo to match Miruki's. With Miruki's hairstyle done, the outfits she wore in the series are up to you. A Hanitan plushie is optional.

As Lemon Kokoa - Lemon Kokoa is a shy goth girl who loves playing video games and she's fond of idols. When she's in shock, she often lets her ectoplasm from her mouth out, which is her trademark. To become Lemon, you'll need long blond hair to start with, then give the side some circular bits, curve the undersides, paint it green, make the inner side of the hair dark blue, and give the middle part of the hairstyle some blue extensions. With the complicating procedure done, you're now officially Lemon Kokoa and you're free to pick whatever outfits she wore in the show. A Carron plush is optional and oh, the ectoplasm part is optional as well if you're in a state of shock. Ahhhhh........

As Amane Sumeragi - Amane Sumeragi is an elegant young woman who enrolled in a very fancy school. Although winning girls' hearts is her specialty, Amane struggles to deal with the one girl who changed her heart; the girl named Midoriko. Becoming Amane is plain simple from the start. You'll need short crimson hair to start with and then slather it with some white extensions, as long as it matches Amane's hairstyle. With that settled, you're now officially Amane Sumeragi. Feel free to pick whatever outfits she wore and when you're ready to capture some ladies' hearts, so be it. A Patano plush is optional, just to remind you.

As Auru Omega - Auru Omega is a quirky techie and a real know-it-all. Her father, the CEO of Omega Corporation, is involved in a conspiracy to control PriMagi. Anyway, to become Auru, you'll need short, turquoise-colored hair to work with, and then fit it with some light green extensions. Voila, you're now the techie girl with a conspiracy-driven, power-hungry CEO dad. Pick whatever outfits you want as long as it matches Auru's aesthetics.

As Jennifer Sumire Sol - Jennifer Sumire Sol deserves no introduction because she is by no means the legendary Primagista known the world over. Despite her legendary status, Jennifer's involved in a conspiracy with the CEO of Omega Corporation. Becoming Jennifer will be the toughest feat yet for someone planning to cosplay as the legendary Primagista. First, get long blond hair, then give it a ponytail look. With that done, be prepared with a massive array of extensions to recreate Jennifer's hairstyle. If by massive, there's a lot of extension colors needed such as light green, turquoise, blue, silver, magenta, everything! It's tricky to pull this one off but believe in yourself. After completing the most complicated task, feel free to pick whatever outfits she wore, including the Sun Elements outfit that spelled doom to PriMagi.

...and there you have it. Becoming one of your favorite Waccha PriMagi Primagistas. Performing on stages, showing off, and with a little magic, it's all part of the Mana-Mana-Magipa-Pachuppi assurance as a Primagista.

Enjoy cosplaying as one of your favorite Primagistas!

How to dress as one of the Liella girls

The second season of Love Live! Super Star!! has arrived and the Liella girls are back for more with new faces joining the ranks. Now that the whole world got hooked on Liella's return to the telly, it's time to teach you how to be one of your favorite Liella girls in case cosplaying's allowed again.

Love Live! SuperStar!!

As Kanon Shibuya - Kanon Shibuya is a humble and free-spirited young girl who aspires to become a school idol. She's the brainchild of the school idol group Liella! Becoming Kanon Shibuya is an easy task. You'll need a semi-long orange hair sized enough to be tweaked to Kanon's style. With that sorted, put on the Yuigaoka Girls High School uniform and you're ready.

As Tang Keke - Hailed from Shanghai, Tang Keke is a close friend of Kanon who has a fistful of ideas. A short sand-colored hair should do the trick but don't forget to put some pink highlights on it and then match the bangs to Keke's style. With that hairstyle done, time to put on the Yuigaoka Girls High School uniform and you're Tang Keke!

As Chisato Arashi - Chisato Arashi is Kanon's childhood friend and a talented dancer who wants to impress Kanon. The long white hair is the starting point for your Chisato Arashi cosplay and to match her hairstyle, you'll need to give it some pigtails and then some round bits on the upper sides. With the hairstyle done and the uniform set, you're now Chisato Arashi.

As Sumire Heanna - Sumire Heanna is a klutzy sassy girl who gets into all sorts of mess easily. Just a long blond hair and a red hairband should do the trick and with the uniform set, you're now Sumire Heanna. Galaxy!

As Ren Hazuki - Ren Hazuki is a conservative type who despises being a school idol at first but a change of heart prompted her to join Liella. Long black hair ponytailed, this is the only thing you'll do if you want to be Ren Hazuki and with the uniform ready, you're good to go.

As Kinako Sakurakoji - Kinako Sakurakoji may be an absent-minded school girl but she's brimming with excitement. To become Kinako, you'll need long dark brown hair to start with. Then, give the rear part some braids and then finish it with long twin tails. After that, put on the school uniform and you're now Kinako Sakurakoji!

As Mei Yoneme - Mei Yoneme is an aggressive type who's not good at talking about herself. Her connection with Shiki Wakana is a bit complicated. A short red hair should do the trick and then give it some side buns to your left while trying to match Mei's hairstyle. With the hairstyle done and the uniform set, you're now Mei Yoneme.

As Shiki Wakana - Shiki Wakana is a self-proclaimed genius who excels in science. She can be down-to-earth and quiet most of the time but her connection with Mei Yoneme is complicated. A short blue hair is enough to do the trick and with the uniform ready, you're now Shiki Wakana. The lab coat is optional.

As Natsumi Onitsuka - Natsumi Onitsuka is a content creator who is also a smoothie fanatic. To become Natsumi, you'll need long blond hair to work with, then give it some pink gradients, twin tails, and a white flower hair accessory to finish it off. With the hairstyle done and the uniform set, you're now Natsumi Onitsuka. Just get your vlogging gear and your favorite smoothie ready just in case.

...and there you have it. How to dress as one of the Liella girls! By becoming one of your favorite Liella girls, you are ready to show the world that you are a school idol who aspires to reach the stars above! Galaxy! Anyway, you get the idea but enjoy cosplaying as your favorite Liella girls!

How to dress as the Aikatsu Planet idols

Aired in TV Tokyo from January to late June 2021, Aikatsu Planet is the fourth installment of Bandai Namco's Aikatsu franchise that breaks apart from the franchise traditions. It features a mix of live-action J-drama (tokusatsu, if you like to refer) and anime sequences and instead of cards, Aikatsu Planet uses the swing system where avatars use swings to tame mysterious creatures known as Dressias, possessing wonderful outfits to use on-stage battles.

In honor of the movie version of Aikatsu Planet, it's time now for another "How to Dress as" segment where it's time to learn how to become your favorite Aikatsu Planet girls!

As Hana - Mao Otoha, known by her avatar name Hana, is the main character of the show. Her goal in life is to become Aikatsu Planet's best idol. To become Hana, you'll need long blonde hair to work on and then decorate it with pink extensions. With her twin tails sorted, you are now Hana and you're free to decide which outfit suits you best. Her signature costume may be recommended but there are other outfits she wore in the series for you to try.

As Ruli - Ruli Tamaki or Ruli is the spokesperson of the Meltyhouse brand. She sees Mao (or Hana) as her rival and a friend at the same time. A semi-long lavender color should be the starting point for your first step to being Ruli. With the said hair color at your disposal, decorate it with some yellow extensions and then give it a twin-tailed look. With the hairstyle sorted, you are now Ruli and you're free to decide which outfit you want to wear, be it her signature outfit or her super-cool onstage costumes.

As Q-Pit - Ayumi Tsukishiro or Q-Pit is Hana's first foe she faced at the beginning of the series. Known for her elegance and her piano skills, Q-Pit is a classy idol that should not be underestimated. To become Q-Pit, you'll need a super-long light green hairdo to work with, decorate it with some baby blue-colored extensions, and give it a twin-tailed look to match Q-Pit's. It's hard work from the start but when you sort it out, you're free to decide which outfit you'll want to wear; be it her normal Aikatsu Planet outfit or her onstage costumes.

As Beat - Kyoko Umekoji or Beat is known for her contrast between her formal manners in the real world and her punkish looks in Aikatsu Planet. Being Beat is a tricky one because her hairstyle is a split between the colors black on her right and magenta on her left. If possible, get magenta-colored long hair to start with and then spraypaint half of it with black. With the tricky part sorted, you're now Beat and you're free to wear whatever costumes she wore in the series.

As Shiori - Shiori Motoya or Shiori is one of Mao's closest friends. She came to Aikatsu Planet as a visitor to witness Hana's progress until Shiori decided to become an idol and join the fun. To become Shiori, you'll need long sky blue hair to work with, decorate it with some pink extensions and then give it a bun-ish look to recreate Shiori's hairstyle. Sounds tricky but with that sorted, feel free to decide which outfit suits your style.

As Ann - Ann Kurimu or Ann is a third-year middle-schooler with a devotion to all things sweet. To become Ann, you'll need long pink hair to start with and then decorate it with some sky blue extensions and then give it some pigtails to match Ann's. With Ann's hairstyle done, you're good to choose whatever outfits Ann wore in the series.

As Rose - Meisa Hinata or Rose deserves no introduction. She's the Aikatsu Planet's professional idol who has the highest rank in the Aikatsu Ranking until Hana defeated her to become the Aikatsu Ranking champion in the end. To become Rose, it's best to prepare a super long reddish hair to work with, give it a ponytail look in a big way, and then decorate it with some light green extensions. Feels difficult to work with from start to finish but with her complex hairstyle sorted, you're now Rose and you're free to choose whatever outfits she wore from the series; be it her default costume or her onstage outfits.

As Sala - Sala Itoi or Sala served as Starlet Promotions' dress designer. Although her designs are top-notch, her Aikatsu Planet debut as an idol gives her the chance to broaden her horizons. A simple long orange hair should do the trick, then decorate it with some purple extensions and give it some curly bits at the lower end. With the hairstyle set, you're now Sala from Aikatsu Planet and you're good to pick whatever outfits she wore from the series.

...and there you have it. How to be one of your favorite Aikatsu Planet idols. Life as an Aikatsu Planet idol can be down-to-earth fun and exciting but can be somewhat challenging from the start. Hey, that's life inside Aikatsu Planet, you know. Life outside Aikatsu Planet, well, that's life.

 Anyway, enjoy cosplaying as your favorite Aikatsu Planet idols any time you can and see what's like to be in the idol system.

Have fun!

How to dress as one of the Nijigasaki High School girls

The Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club TV anime series centers on the eyes of a young teenage girl named Yu who holds the fate of nine high school girls who will give birth to this group you know. To celebrate the girls' return on TV, and almost the whole world returns to cosplaying again, now is the time to teach you how to be one of your favorite Nijigasaki High School Idol Club girls!

Love Live!
Nijigasaki High School Idol Club

As Ayumu Uehara - Ayumu Uehara is a second-year student who started becoming a school idol thanks to her childhood friend, namely Yu Takasaki. With her caring personality, she strives to support her friend, whatever it takes. To become Ayumu, it's best to start with sienna-colored short hair, give a round part on the right side, and done! What's left now are the costumes Ayumu wore in the TV show, mainly her school uniform.

As Kasumi Nakasu - Kasumi Nakasu is a first-year who does hilarious things to surpass the opposition but ends up like everybody else. To become Kasumi, a simple, sand-colored, short hair should do the trick. After that, feel free to work on her outfits, especially her school uniform.

As Shizuku Osaka - A first-year student who transferred to Nijigasaki, Shizuku is a member of the school's theater club. She aspires to be an actress someday. To become Shizuku, you'll need long, black-colored hair that deserves some tailoring to Shizuku Osaka standards. Don't forget the ribbon on the back, of course. After that, the outfits are up to you.

As Karin Asaka - A third-year student, Karin Asaka has been an amateur model before. Her appearance and characteristics are something you may call...beguiling. A short, dark blue hair should do the trick and off you go to find some attractive outfits to deliver the Karin Asaka effect.

As Ai Miyashita - Ai Miyashita is a second-year student and a shouty show-off with a friendly personality. A light blonde semi-long blond hair should do the trick and then tailor it to Ai Miyashita specifications. After that, feel free to find some attractive outfits to deliver the Ai Miyashita magic.

As Kanata Konoe - Kanata Konoe is a third-year transfer student with a sleepy habit. Take it slow because you will need light brown colored long hair to do the job and off to find some outfits to become Kanata Konoe. Her school uniform is recommended for this stint.

As Setsuna Yuki - A second-year student and a student council president with a double identity as a school idol, Setsuna Yuki has a passionate personality. Forget about double identity, being Setsuna Yuki is what you need because you will need long black hair and then add a tail on the right side. With Setsuna's hairstyle done, feel free to find some outfits to recreate her appeal.

As Emma Verde - Emma Verde is a third-year foreign exchange student from Switzerland. Despite her ditziness, she has a friendly personality. She loves bread. To become Emma, you will need semi-long brown hair and then give it some twin tails to match her look. After that, feel free to do some costume-hunting.

As Rina Tennouji - Rina Tennouji is a first-year student who has trouble expressing her emotions. That's why she uses her trademark Rina-chan board. The short pink hair is the easy part but the Rina-chan board is the hard part. If you're going for her school uniform approach, best to get a small sketchpad and a pink marker to recreate the Rina-chan board approach. If you're going for the school-idol approach, the high-tech version of the Rina-chan board is the most difficult bit as it involves crafting, lighting, and whatever you're throwing at. Whichever style you're going, being Rina Tennouji is no easy task but you can do this.

As Shioriko Mifune - Despite being a first-year student, Shioriko Mifune rose the ranks to become the student council president. She first despises the school idols but a change of heart prompts Shioriko to join the team. A simple short, dark green hair should do the trick, and then off to find some outfits to recreate Shioriko. Her school uniform should be enough.

As Zhong Lanzhu - Hailing from Hong Kong, Zhong Lanzhu is a second-year student who is trying to be perfect. It's not going to be an easy task being Lanzhu because it takes serious searching for a dark pink-colored long hair to match it. If you managed to have one, be sure to tweak it to match Lanzhu's look. With Lanzhu's hairstyle done, feel free to recreate her costumes, although her school uniform is recommended.

As Mia Taylor - Mia Taylor's gifted talents accelerated her to university status at the age of 14 and then enrolled at Nijigasaki High School as a third-year high school student. Born in a family of talented musicians, Mia wanted to become a vocalist someday. Her favorites are hamburgers and baseball. Just a white-ish short hair should do the trick and then off to do some costume-hunting. The school uniform approach is fine unless you'll need a black-and-white jersey for this approach. Don't forget about speaking English with an American accent. This is highly recommended to pass yourself as Mia Taylor.

...and there you have it. Feel free to cosplay as one of your favorite Nijigasaki High School Idol Club members. Get out there and impress a certain Yu Takasaki with your school idol charms. After all, this is Love Live from a new angle.

Welcome back to Nijigasaki High School!

How to dress as the Kiratto Pri☆Chan idols...one last time!

Kiratto Pri☆Chan is the current installment of Takara Tomy's Pretty franchise that began with Pretty Rhythm, KING OF PRISM, and most famously, PriPara, which sets in the world where fame comes from social media just like in the real world. It's about a group of girls who called themselves the Miracle☆Kiratts who are striving to become the best PriChan idols above the rest.

Over the past three years since the series began, we watched Miracle Kiratts taking on big challenges such as heated competition with rival teams such as Meltic StAr and Ring Marry, the jewel idol competition, saving the world, the road to the Queens Grand Prix, and saving the world...again, while they do what they do best; showcasing the world that they're the best PriChan sensations ever known.

Kiratto Pri☆Chan

As fans prepare themselves to say goodbye to Kiratto PriChan after three seasons, let's slow things down as I'll teach you how to be one of your favorite Pri☆Chan idols if the world allowed us to do some cosplaying again.

As Mirai Momoyama: We begin with Miracle☆Kiratts, the main protagonists of the show, and to start, let's focus on the show's heroine, Mirai Momoyama. Mirai's a middle school girl who dreams to become the best Pri☆Chan idol just like the legendary Anju Shiratori. She bears the Sweet Honey brand. To be Mirai, it's best to start off with pink hair and then top it off with a ponytail just the right size as Mirai's. Oh, and feel free to put a big bow on the top of the ponytail to complete the Mirai look. Outfits? Feel free to mix and match whatever you like such as her middle school uniform, her pink-colored Pri☆Chan uniform, and her on-stage outfits.

As Emo Moegi: Emo, bearing the Girls Yell brand, serves as the fire of the Miracle☆Kiratts because of her burning ambition to be an idol just like Mirai's and Miracle☆Kiratts formed, they share the same goal. When I say burning, I really mean it because she always keeps on burning like mad. Anyway, enough of the fire jokes because to be Emo, you can start it off with a long blond hair and then recreate her twin banana tails to complete the look. With the Emo look done, feel free to choose whatever outfits will be such as her school uniform, her yellow Pri☆Chan uniform, and her on-stage outfits, among many others.

As Anna Akagi: Anna Akagi is the self-proclaimed "super celebrity idol" and the leader of the Meltic StAr team. Because she comes from the infamous Akagi zaibatsu, which also controls the entertainment industry, she always gets what she wants no matter what. A real spoiled brat. She bears the Dolly Waltz brand. Since you are itching to be Anna, you can start with long red hair and then make a twin tail with some spiral bits at the lower end. Presto! You are now the super celebrity idol Anna Akagi! Now, go get some outfits that will make look like you're in control.

As Sara Midorikawa: Sara Midorikawa is like Anna's right-hand gal and a member of Meltic StAr. She is a cool, calm, and talented tomboy who cares not just Anna but also Mirai as well. A real charmer who became a fan favorite among certain viewers elsewhere due to her tomboyish charm. Just a short green hair would work nicely and then feel free to work on her outfits. Oh, and be sure to bring a guitar as well.

As Rinka Aoba: Rinka Aoba's the equivalent of Cardcaptor Sakura's Tomoyo because why? When the girls made Rinka their manager, she always brings her Pri☆Chan Cast gadget to livestream the girls' antics. At a young age, her father doesn't want her to be an idol but her brother Yuzuru wants her to be. Now, thanks to a certain someone, Rinka Aoba awakened her talents and now became the third member of Miracle☆Kiratts. She bears the Secret Alice brand. To be Rinka, it's best to start with long blue hair, then work on the braids in the middle, and cover the right bits only. Right bits only because if you went to the left, you'll end up being Rinka's mother who looks like her. With the hair done, you can go with glasses on or glasses off, depending on the outfit of your choosing. Oh, and be sure to have the Pri☆Chan Cast toy with you because Rinka's that kind of girl.

As Mel Shido: Mel Shido is Anna and Sara's childhood friend that led them to the formation of Meltic StAr. She was one of them but due to numerous reasons, she left the team but now that she's back at being a Meltic StAr member, they have a lot of catching up to do since her disappearance. Hailed from the United States of America, Mel is a prodigy who managed to graduate college at the age of 13 but for numerous reasons, she stays being a middle school student at the school where the girls are on. Anyway, don't let her high IQ surprise you because Mel's part-genius, part-idiot who likes to screw things up. She bears the Universe Queen brand. Fancy cosplaying as Mel Shido? Best to get a long purple wig ready and then match Mel's hairstyle. Once sorted, feel free to choose whatever outfits you want such as her school uniform, her Pri☆Chan uniform, and her on-stage outfits.

As Anju Shiratori: Anju Shiratori deserves no explanation because she is by no means the legendary Pri☆Chan idol known the world over. She bears the Precious Muse brand. In order to become the legendary Anju Shiratori, best to start with long white hair and make the hairstyle a squid-shaped one just like Anju's. Then, feel free to choose whatever outfits you want but the top recommendation is her Kiratto Rare outfit that she wore while performing her theme song, Fortune Carat. Oh, and be sure to have Anju's gold-plated Pri☆Chan Cast with you.

As Daia: Daia is the virtual PriChan idol who orchestrated the jewel idol audition for the whole PriChan idols to take on. The biggest secret is she was created by a young girl named Daia Nijinosaki ever since she got her own Design Palette a long time ago. Daia's hairstyle is the most complicated to replicate because you will need a long blond hair pigtailed and then attach some clippings on the hair, be it baby pink and baby blue. After sorting her hair out, feel free to pick whichever outfit works best such as her idol costume and her jewel idol outfit.

As Maria Kanamori: Maria Kanamori is one of the Dear Crown's Ring Marry duo and a strong devotee of everything cute. To become Maria, you'll need to have the toffee-colored long hair to start with and then work on the round bits on the upper sides. With the round part on the top done, put a pigtail below the round part, and presto! You're now Maria Kanamori. Feel free to choose whichever outfit fits best and be sure to ready with her trademark cute stickers on.

As Suzu Kurokawa: Suzu Kurokawa is one of the Dear Crown's Ring Marry duo and a talented dancer. No complicated measures are necessary. Just a short jet black hair is enough to start with and with your short black hair set, feel free to choose whichever costume fits best, be it her school uniform, her jeweling rare outfit, anything as long as seen on the series.

As Kiracchu: Kiracchu is the Miracle Kiratts' own mascot. In Season 3, we get to witness Kiracchu's own idol mascot form, and looks like you're in for a treat in case you'll find difficulty doing a normal Kiracchu mascot. All you need is a semi-long pink hair, to begin with, and then make the top bits round to match Kiracchu's. Once done, feel free to work on her costumes.

As Melpan: Melpan is the official mascot of Meltic StAr and she's a real headache because sharing her team's ambitions to become PriChanLand's best, Melpan is a fierce mascot that prefers to take things seriously. Forget slipping on the panda bear mascot as if you want to pass on as Melpan because her idol mascot form is what you should be working on. To start, you'll need long black hair to work with and then there's the complicating part; knotting the sides to match Melpan's. Once you get the complicating bit done, you're free to pick whatever outfit suits you best.

As Rabbily: In the beginning, Rabbily is nothing more of an orphaned mascot that wonders around PriChanLand until the return of Ring Marry made the duo adopt Rabbily as their own mascot. As much as we love her normal form, it's her idol mascot form you should be working with and it requires a semi-long, light green hair to work with. When you match this hair to Rabbily's specifications, you're good to choose whichever costume fits best.

As Alice Peperoncino: A typical employee who works part-time at PriChanLand, Alice Peperoncino always has a positive attitude to the park attendants, especially Miracle Kiratts. Behind her positiveness lies a big secret; she's the long-lost twin sister of Kagayaki Corporation's boss, Eve Kagayaki. To become Alice, all it takes is a super long blonde hair to work with, and once you get the long, curly bits sorted out, position the long ponytail to your right. When you're done, feel free to work on her costumes such as her PriChanLand uniform and her Sunshine Circus Illuminage coord.

As Eve Kagayaki: Eve Kagayaki is the boss of Kagayaki Corporation, the company that brought them the PriChanLand as well as the PriTama Go devices. At the start of the third season, she ordered Meltic StAr to do one purpose; to defeat Miracle Kiratts off the map. Eve's biggest secret is; she has a sister. Anyway, the hairstyle is similar to Alice's but this time, it's black and her long ponytail's positioned to your left. I repeat, your left. With that sorted, feel free to pick whichever outfits you like.

As Solulu: Solulu is Alice's own mascot and he's her loyal companion who always sticks around with her everywhere. He's a white cat, right, but he's more than that because Solulu has an idol mascot form no one saw it coming. Description of Solulu's idol mascot form? He has long white hair and he wears his signature Mascot Solulu Coord. Think you can match his looks?

As Luluna: Luluna is Eve's mascot and although loyal to her, she holds the biggest grudge against Solulu. Her grudge against Solulu's the main reason why Alice and Eve got separated at birth. If you're willing to dress as the most nefarious villain ever existed in PriChan, you're gonna need long black hair to work with and give it some cat ear-shaped tops on your hair. Once done, feel free to work on her signature Mascot Luluna Coord. Welcome to the dark side of the moon.

...and that's a wrap! Choosing which one of your favorite PriChan idols to cosplay as is worth a shot especially if you are ready, willing, and able to say goodbye to this show.

Enjoy cosplaying as your favorite Pri☆Chan idols! This post is now signing off.

How to dress as: Yume Hinata and friends from Mewkledreamy

Mewkledreamy

Aired on TV Tokyo last April 2020, the Mewkledreamy TV anime series centers on the life and times of a middle schooler named Yume Hinata, whose life changed forever upon her encounter with the adorable Dreamy Mate named Mew-chan. Armed with her Mewkle Stick and her Dreamy Compact, with the help of the Dreamy Mates, Yume is on a mission to purify bad dreams and foil Yuni-sama’s evil plan.

With the season finale and next week’s new season, titled Mewkledreamy Mix, around us, some of you are itching to cosplay as their favorite Mewkledreamy characters and I have just the list for you...if we’re allowed to do cosplaying again in public in the unforeseeable future.

As Yume Hinata - The main character of the show, Yume Hinata joins forces with Mew-chan to purify bad dreams and thwart Yuni-sama’s nefarious mischiefs. To become Yume, you need a long blond hair and then curve the bottom end of the hair to match Yume’s. Lastly, strap yourself some hairband on it. When you’re done, you can pick whatever costume you want, be it her school uniform or her magical girl costume for when she’s on a mission to purify one’s bad dreams. To fully achieve your Yume Hinata cosplay goals, you need a plush toy of Mew-chan (the big talking plush one is the best but a small one works too), the Mewkle Stick toy, and the Dreamy Compact toy. Speaking of Dreamy Compact, here’s hoping you can strap that to a bow while you are planning to dress as Yume in her school uniform. 

As Maika Tsukishima - Maika Tsukushima is the stylish one who draws a lot of attention from students around her. She’s one of Yume’s closest friends she saved from Yuni-sama. Her Dreamy Mate is Peco-kun, the one with the Kansai dialect. So, light brown long hair, pink cardigan, red bow, red miniskirt, and an optional Peco-kun plush to snuggle with, it’s the ideal recipe for a Maika Tsukishima cosplay. Although nearly perfect, it will do.

As Kotoko Imai - Kotoko Imai is the genius third-year middle schooler Yume admires. She’s also one of her closest friends that she saved from Yuni-sama and then part of the team. Her Dreamy Mate is Suu-chan, who is also a genius. A simple long blue hair would do and then match the same style as Kotoko-senpai. Then, you’re good to strap yourself in her school uniform as well as tagging along with the small Suu-chan plush.

As Tokiwa Anzai - Having moved to the same town as Yume’s, Tokiwa Anzai is the athletic one. Having Yume saved her from the nightmare caused by Yuni, she became part of the team. Her Dreamy Mate is Nene-chan. All it takes is a short red hair that matches Tokiwa’s hairstyle, and then you’re good to wear her school uniform and an available Nene-chan plush to go on an adventure with.

As Asahi Minamikawa - Asahi Minamikawa is Yume’s next door neighboor. He’s secretly have feelings for Yume. Later, he joined forces with the Dreamy Mate named Rei-kun and having learned that Yume and Mew-chan are in trouble because of a malevolent threat named the Night Mask, the two sides finally open themselves and with that, Asahi and Rei are now part of Yume’s team. Short brown hair is the best bet for you but be sure to trim it to make it look like Asahi’s. Then, you’re good to wear his school uniform and tag along with the available Rei-kun plush.

As Haruhito Sugiyama - The mysterious Haruhito Sugiyama is the one Yume Hinata had a crush on but he’s already had the love of his life; his childhood friend who understands him dearly. Later, he got cursed by the Queen of Nightmares and became the Night Mask, a malevolent threat that made Yume’s life more miserable. With his short jet black hair trimmed to look like his done and ready, you can either go for eitheir his school uniform, which is white all over, or terrorize the night as the Night Mask, which involves a big white crescent mask, black formalwear, a black cape, and a Yuni-sama plush. (The big, talking Yuni-sama plush is the top pick but a small one works too).

...and there you have it. How to dress as Yume Hinata and friends from the Mewkledreamy anime! Enjoy the season finale and don’t miss next week’s new season, mya!

How to dress as Haruka Hoshinogawa

In honor of the series finale of Hirake! Cocotama, it's time to show you how to dress as the series' main character, Haruka Hoshinogawa. In case you never know her, Haruka sets off to an adventure with her Cocotama friends Ribbon, Pillow, and Chaco, among many others, to fulfill the wishes of humans while dealing against the Minus Power phenomenon. Before we say goodbye to Haruka and her Cocotama friends when the series ends tonight, it's time to lay down some simple instructions on how to be Haruka Hoshinogawa.

This may need some parental supervision before dressing as Haruka Hoshinogawa so little girls, ask you mom and dad first.

Haruka Hoshinogawa

• First, start with the long blond hair and position her ponytail to your left.
• Haruka's signature ribbon has a petal of a cherry blossom in the middle. With parental help, you can recreate Haruka's trademark ribbon by using a normal pink ribbon, a round thing (button works well) and some pink art paper. Simply draw a cherry blossom petal on the pink art paper, cut it with your scissors, position it on the round object, and place it in the middle of the ribbon.
• Haruka's costume involves a blue V-shaped suspender skirt, a pink vest with a hood, a white T-shirt (short-sleeve for Summer, long sleeve for Autumn to Spring), and some reddish shoes. If you managed to find every single item in the shopping list, you got what you need to recreate Haruka's costume.
• Haruka carries the Himitsu no Key alongside her in the TV series and a replica of it is standard when you buy the Ribbon Cocotama doll so be sure to buy one.
• Optional; to fend off the Minus Power phenomenon that plagued humans, Haruka uses the full power of the Mahou no Tamago item and fortunately, Bandai has a Mahou no Tamago toy so feel free to find one at your nearest toy shops or online.
• Optional: Haruka is always tagged along with her Cocotama friends so a selection of Cocotama dolls make a nice touch to it. Ribbon, Pillow, and Chaco are highly recommended but you can have any of the Cocotama cast from Hirake! Cocotama such as Ruby, Pantonio, Marume, Ojou, and others! The more, the merrier!

...and there you have it. You have your Haruka Hoshinogawa cosplay and you can really set off to a wish-fulfilling journey with your Cocotama friends while fending off against the Minus Power phenomenon. The Cocotamas will thank you for it.

How to dress as Aikatsu Friends characters...again

Tonight is the series finale of Aikatsu Friends and while fans are going to miss this show when it ends, you can expect a lot of comments about just how great the final episode will be but don't shed so many tears because even though Aikatsu Friends ends, the characters will return in next month's Aikatsu On Parade TV series, the series' 7th anniversary present to the fans.

It's hard to say goodbye to such a wonderful but pointless installment of the Aikatsu franchise in fact, you can expect a lot of cosplays to remember the moment. Anyway, in honor of the series finale and without the help from Coco this time, it's time for instructions on how to be your favorite Aikatsu Friends character from the first to the second season!

Aikatsu Friends

As Aine Yuki - Aine Yuki is one of the stars of the show and a member of Pure Palette. In the first series, she and Mio Minato formed Pure Palette and they've been through different obstacles in the hopes of becoming the Diamond Friends champion against Love Me Tear. She bears the Sugar Melody brand. In the second series, she bears not just the Diamond Jeweling Dress but also the All Jeweling Dress she and Mio had. being Aine is as simple as a long pink hair with some added yellow gradient to it (airbrushing on the bottom is recommended) and a baby blue ribbon to your right. With that settled, do whatever you want in the choice of outfits, be it the Star Harmony uniform or her standard onstage costume, not to mention the Miracle Dress from the first series, the Diamond Jeweling Dress, and ultimately the All Jeweling Dress.

As Mio Minato - Mio Minato is also one of the stars of the show and a member of Pure Palette. A young girl with a keen sense of fashion, she bears the Material Color brand. She and Aine formed Pure Palette and together, they've conquered through every obstacle to become the Diamond Friends Cup champion in the first series. In the second series, she bears the Sapphire Jeweling Dress. Anyway, her semi-long hairstyle is sky blue with a purple gradient below and has braids on the back. Once done, feel free to do whatever outfit you want for your Mio Minato cosplay, from her Star Harmony uniform to her All Jeweling Dress.

As Maika Chono - Maika Chono is a member of Honey Cat. A feisty young girl, Maika is the kind of idol who won't let anyone stand in her way. She bears the Dancing Mirage brand. To be Maika, make sure the hair is somewhat long and somewhat lilac, not to mention the Yohane-ish round part on the right side of the hair. With the Maika look set, feel free to don whatever outfits she wore.

As Ema Hinata - Ema Hinata is a member of Honey Cat and a member of the school's lacrosse club. She sees Maika as both a friend and a rival and that's how their friendly rivalry brought them together as Honey Cat, travelling around the globe to get their names known. She bears the Colorful Shake brand. To be Ema, first you need to get a very long blond hair and make two pigtails out of it, making sure that the pigtails you're doing is as slim as Ema's. With that, the outfits are up to you!

As Karen Kamishiro - Karen Kamishiro is a member of the legendary duo Love Me Tear. She is known for her elegant nature and her philanthropy known the world over. She bears the Classical Ange brand and in the second series, she bears the Aquamarine Jeweling Dress. To be her, one long blond hair is needed to work on but approach with caution, folks, because her hairstyle looks like a squid of some sort. It's a tricky job so you'd better be careful with the hair your working on while trying to mimic Karen's. Once done, feel free to pick whatever outfits you want.

As Mirai Askua - Mirai Asuka is a member of the legendary duo Love Me Tear. Unlike her mate, Mirai is somewhat of a mischief who loves to poke fun not just Karen but also Aine. In the second series, she served as a mentor to her apprentice idol, Wakaba Harukaze. She bears the Milky Joker name and the Garnet Jeweling Dress. If you want to be Mirai, first, get a long red hair and make sure the pigtails you're working on matches Mirai's look. It may sounds intermediate but feel free to do some outfits when you're done sorting out Mirai's hairstyle.

As Sakuya Shirayuri - Sakuya Shirayuri is somewhat a young girl with a mystery. Fortune-telling is her hobby and she always predicts the fortunes of everyone who come across. She and her twin sister Kaguya formed Reflect Moon and they were responsible for the downfall of Pure Palette at the Brilliant Friends Cup but later lost to Love Me Tear at the Diamond Friends Cup. She bears the Luna Witch brand. Being Sakuya is a long order because you have to work on the dark blue gradients on the half of your long, whitish hair but the gradient needs to be below because if went backwards, then it's a Kaguya hairstyle, which is exactly I'm going to mention it later on. With Sakuya's hairstyle set, time to work on her signature headband and once done, feel free to work on her outfits.

As Kaguya Shirayuri - Kaguya Shirayuri is Sakuya's twin sister and a member of Reflect Moon. Unlike her twin sister Sakuya, Kaguya is a rather brash, sassy girl who often runs into trouble wherever she goes. She bears the Moon Maiden brand. As mentioned above, the dark blue gradient will be on the top side of your long white hair instead of the downside that Sakuya had. After that, you can put two red ribbons on each side. With Kaguya-sama's hairstyle set, feel free to work on her outfits of your choosing.

As Hibiki Tensho - Once a member of the legendary duo I Believe, Hibiki emerged from outer space and asked the Pure Palette girls for help. A strict but welcoming personality, Hibiki's always in charge of almost everything. She bears the Heavenly Perfume brand and the Ruby Jeweling Dress. Hibiki's hairdo is somewhat challenging because while it requires a long orange hairdo with some red gradients on it, trying to match her hairstyle will take several hours to perfect it. Once perfected, feel free to select any outfit she wore, especially her Ruby Jeweling Dress that set the stage on fire, literally.

As Alicia Charlotte - Alicia Charlotte is the crown princess of the Principality of Solvette. Ever since her mother, the queen, died of an incurable illness, Alicia decided to abandon her idol life and choose to reign the snowcapped kingdom instead. That meant breaking up Hibiki for good but thanks to the Pure Palette girls and Hibiki, Alicia finally re-opened her heart to be an idol and henceforth, I Believe is revived. She bears the Glorious Snow brand and the Emerald Jeweling Dress. For anyone wishing to cosplay Solvette's crown princess, consider finding a long, pale turquoise-colored hair, make the hairstyle a bit Aria Futaba-ish, and then work on the braids on the right side. After finishing the hardwork to match Alicia's hairdo, feel free to work on her outfits. Crown Princess' orders.

As Wakaba Harukaze - Wakaba Harukaze is a young girl who passed Mirai's audition and serve as her apprentice idol. She is a big fan of Pure Palette and she wishes to follow their footsteps one day. She bears the Humming Leaf brand and the Topaz Jeweling Dress. Wakaba's hairstyle is somewhat long, brown, and has two pigtails on it. That sounds easy but working on her signature hair accessory adds some challenge to it. Once done, feel free to work on her outfits from her style dress to her Topaz Jeweling Dress. Mirai will definitely approve your Wakaba look.

...and there you have it. With the hairstyle set and with the outfit of your choosing, you can have your own Aikatsu Friends cosplay anytime you want.

The series finale of Aikatsu Friends airs tonight on TV Tokyo at 6:25PM JST. Don't miss it!