Carbon Costume

Luca Paguro is the titular protagonist of the Disney Pixar movie, Luca. In the water, he is a green and blue sea monster who lives with overprotective parents. He stumbles upon human treasures and grows curious about the surface. Another sea monster named Alberto finally pushes him on land, where they both resemble human boys. On the Italian coast, they meet Guilia, a human girl who wants to win the Portorosso cup. Bright and inventive, Luca longs to go to school with her so he can learn about the world. Whenever he gets nervous or fearful, he exclaims “Silenzio Bruno!”

Millie Kessler (played by Kathryn Newton) is the meek teenage girl whose personality is swapped with the Blissfield Butcher‘s after being stabbed with an ancient dagger in the horror comedy film Freaky.  Millie begins the film as a quiet and focused high school student, only to be turned into a rampaging slasher when the personality of her town’s local folk legend and serial killer takes over her body.  Not only does Millie’s personality get a makeover, but her wardrobe too, swapping out frumpy dresses and oversized sweaters for a sexy retro look that includes a red moto jacket.

Elizabeta Hedervary, also known as Hungary, is a supporting character in Hetalia: Axis Powers. She is known for her tomboyish interests and personality. In contrast to Italy, who had been thought to be a girl, she had been mistaken for a boy. Other countries fear her because they claim she carries bad luck. Despite her brazen and sometimes aggressive behavior, Hungary has a feminine side, hence her maid outfit. Austria is her ex-husband.

Miku is a character in the manga The Way of the Househusband. Written and illustrated by Kousuke Ono, it was published in the magazine Kurage Bunch since 2018, and was adapted into a live-action drama by Nippon TV in 2020. A year later, an anime adaptation was released on Netflix. Miku is a career oriented designer with a strong work ethic. She is Tatsu’s wife, and in the TV drama, she has a daughter named Himawari. Her big secret is that she is an otaku.

Tatsu is the main character in the manga The Way of the Househusband. Written and illustrated by Kousuke Ono, it was published in the magazine Kurage Bunch since 2018, and was adapted into a live-action drama by Nippon TV in 2020. A year later, an anime adaptation was released on Netflix. Known as the “Immortal Dragon,” Tatsu is an infamous, intimidating yakuza boss. He retires from crime to support his career wife, Miku. As a result, he assumes the domestic responsibilities. This leads to comedic scenarios given his formidable appearance and background. The manga also follows his encounters with old yakuza associates and rivals.

Rose Lavillant (voiced by Reba Buhr) is a sweet and sometimes naïve girl on the animated show Miraculous: Tales of Lady Bug & Cat Noir.  Also a superhero known as Pigella, Rose also finds time to front the rock band Kitty Section along with Luka Couffaine, Juleka Couffaine, Ivan Bruel, and sometimes Adrien Agreste.  Rose’s sweet personality really come across in her clothing, which consists of dark pink skirt and matching striped top, white leggings, and pink sandals.

Sasha Velour is a drag queen, artist, actor, and television producer. She won the ninth season of Rupaul’s Drag Race. Out of drag, Velour identifies as gender fluid and uses she/they pronouns. With her signature bald head, her avant garde drag defies gender constructs. She hosts her own drag show “Nightgowns” in Brooklyn, New York, as well as her one-queen theatrical work, Smoke and Mirrors. In this guide, we show you how to recreate her RPDR entrance look. Use black liquid liner for the accentuated brows and finish the makeup with red lipstick.

Olivia Rodrigo is a pop singer/songwriter whose music has defined Gen Z. Known for her roles in the High School Musical series and Bizaardvark, she was an actress before dabbling with music. Her debut power ballad, “Driver’s License,” reached number one in multiple countries with millions of global streams. Her next two singles “Deja Vu” and “Good 4 U” also saw massive popularity. Olivia released her first full length album Sour in May, and broke the global Spotify record for the biggest opening week for an album by a female artist. Her honest, self-written lyrics and versatile style appeal to listeners and critics alike. Apply the stickers around your face, but we don’t suggest putting any on your tongue!

The Blissfield Butcher (played by Vince Vaughn) is the terrifying serial killer behind the supernatural body swap film Freaky.  When Barney Garris attempts to murder high school student Millie Kessler with an ancient dagger known as La Dola, he inadvertently trades their personalities and they wake up in one another’s bodies.  The Blissfield Butcher’s costuming is simple, but it can be hard to track down a similar mask, since no official merch has been released for the film, yet.  You can use a generic-looking oval mask and paint it if you’re feeling especially crafty.

Ryuji Ayukawa is a character in the manga Blue Period. Illustrated by Tsbuasa Yamaguchi, the series was serialized in Kodansha’s seinen manga magazine and has been collected in ten volumes. Also known as Yukachan, they are Yatora’s classmate and member of the art club. They invite Yatora to join the art club, which motivates his passion for painting. Ryuji specializes in Japanese art. When painting, they prefer to wear a French maid apron which matches their cute, feminine style. According to the LGBT character wiki, Ryuji is bisexual and non-binary.