Tokyo Kabukicho: 120-Min Anime Cosplay Makeup & Costume

Pick Your Anime Character, Get the Full Costume & Makeup

You choose an anime character, spend two hours in the makeup chair getting the full professional treatment (hairstyle, makeup, costume, wig), then either stay in the studio with food and drinks or walk Kabukicho in full cosplay taking photos. The deposit for outdoor cosplay is refundable, and you leave with the memories and photos from the experience.

Step-by-step itinerary

Anime cosplay transformation and adventure

• Choose your favorite anime character
• Get professional makeup and hairstyle
• Wear costume and take photos
• Enjoy food and drinks at Shinjuku Yale
• Stroll around Kabukicho in costume
• Return costume and wig, change back

The experience

You walk in, choose from eight anime characters (Goku, Luffy, the Forth Hokage, Rei or Asuka from Evangelion, Nezuko, Sailor Moon, or Hatsune Miku), and the makeup artists get to work. The 120 minutes includes the full transformation: hairstyle, makeup, costume fitting, and a wig that actually looks like the character. It's not a quick touch-up. They're building the look from the ground up so you step out looking like you walked out of the anime itself.

Once you're done, you've got options. Hang out at Shinjuku Yale with food and drinks in full cosplay, take photos there, or if you're up for it, walk around Kabukicho in the costume and shoot pictures on the street. The neighborhood is used to it: Kabukicho is where anime culture lives in Tokyo, so you'll fit right in. If you want to go outside in the costume, there's a ¥5,000 deposit that gets refunded when you return everything and it's checked over. You handle removing your own makeup at the end, and you've got to bring your own undergarments (camisoles, tank tops, short spats), so the costume sits right.

One thing to know: the staff might use a translation device if English isn't their strong suit, but they know what they're doing with the makeup and costume. If your size doesn't match what they have, they'll still do the hair and makeup, just skip the costume part. Minors need an adult there the whole time. Book ahead and tell them which character you want. Some might not be available while others are being adjusted, so confirming early keeps your pick locked in.

What’s included

• Your 120 minutes include character selection from eight anime options, professional makeup and hairstyling, costume and wig fitting, and photos.
• You can relax at Shinjuku Yale with food and drinks included in the studio, or take the costume out into Kabukicho (with a ¥5,000 refundable deposit).
• You remove your own makeup at the end and return the costume and wig before you leave.

Options for this experience

2 options

Includes self-photography with makeupGuide in English or Japanese · 15:00Includes self-photography with makeup

With makeup & photographyGuide in English or Japanese · 17:00, 18:00 and 19:00Comes with 20 pictures

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDepartures at 15:00, 17:00, 18:00 and 19:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (16 to 80 years) · Youth (8 to 15 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated today

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Halue Inc.

Is this one for you?Right for anime fans who want the full cosplay look without spending days hunting down pieces: the makeup artists and costumes handle the transformation in two hours. Plan to bring undergarments and know that if your size doesn't match, you'll get the hair and makeup but not the costume itself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 15 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

How long does the whole cosplay transformation take?

120 minutes total, from character selection through makeup, costume fitting, and wig application.

Can I walk around Tokyo in the costume after?

Yes, but a ¥5,000 refundable deposit is required. It's returned once you bring back the costume and accessories in good condition.

What if my size doesn't fit the costume?

If the costume doesn't fit, you'll still get the full hair and makeup service, just without the costume itself.

Which anime characters can I choose from?

Eight options: Goku (Dragon Ball), Luffy (One Piece), Forth Hokage (Naruto), Rei Ayanami and Asuka Langley (Evangelion), Nezuko (Demon Slayer), Sailor Moon, and Hatsune Miku.

Do I need to book a character in advance?

Yes, tell the studio which character you want when you book. Some may not be available while costumes are being adjusted.

What do I need to bring?

Bring your own undergarments (camisoles, tank tops, or short spats), so the costume fits properly.

Can minors do this experience?

Yes, but they must be accompanied by an adult at all times.