Carbon Costume

It’s never good when one person is judge and jury. Even worse when they’re the executioner too. But Joe Owens (played by Lee Tergesen) doesn’t see it that way. Not during The Purge.

The Purge isn’t real but Joe Owens still makes for a fearsome cosplay.  Black combat boots, black tactical pants, and a black canvas jacket under a black paintball vest are great pieces that can easily transition into other costumes. Even the prop shotgun can be used again and again. His mask, however, is a DIY project all itself. There aren’t any listed pre-made but one can be fashioned using EVA foam.

Kagami Tsurugi (voiced by Faye Mata) is a supporting character on the animated series Miraculous:  Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.  Kagami is a proficient fencer, and becomes a rival in the sport for Adrien Agreste, though she eventually becomes friends with Adrien and with Marinette Dupain-Cheng.  Kagami’s outfit consists of a red plaid pleated skirt and matching tie, red sneakers, and black tights, paired with a black shirt and white blazer with contrast piping.

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.

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.