Halloween is the spookiest time of the year and a celebration of all the scariest ideas and franchises that fans love. Anime fans also have a lot of fun with Halloween and some of the best costumes for trick-or-treating come from anime series and movies.
Anyone looking for a stylish, terrifying, and memorable outfit to score some delicious candy in should turn to the world of anime for inspiration. The best way to celebrate and make a splash on the streets or attending a big Halloween party is to dress up in a spooky, flashy, anime-inspired costume.
10 Ken Kaneki Is Sleekly Scary (Tokyo Ghoul)
Whether the early Kaneki is chosen or a fan opts to go all out with the white hair of the later parts of the series, Tokyo Ghoul's protagonist is an easy look to achieve but a striking one.
The iconic mask and uniform combine to make a one-of-a-kind look that's sure to turn heads and score some compliments. Ghoulishly simple but a fantastic choice for anyone looking to make a splash this October.
9 Ainz Ooal Gown Is One Spooky Skeleton (Overlord)
In his skeletal guise and flowing dark robes, Ainz from Overlord cuts a menacing and intriguing figure. The protagonist of the MMO-based isekai dresses for success and always achieves it.
If a fan is trick-or-treating with a group, there are plenty of other Overlord characters to go around, too. This digital representation is a great opportunity to stand out from the pack of zombies, Freddys, and Jasons. Anyone dressed like this is bound to find success.
8 Satania Has Devilish Glamour (Gabriel Dropout)
Satania Mcdowell from Gabriel Dropout offers a simple, understated, and effective look. Her straightforward uniform and demon outfit are both accented by her spooky bat accessories.
Despite the plain outfit and nonthreatening demeanor, Satania is full of devilish mischief, so anyone dressing up as her should act the part. Comedy anime might be a strange place to look for Halloween costume ideas, but for a quick yet stylish option, fans should turn to Satania for a great look that's easy to make.
7 Alucard Is Stunning In Red (Hellsing)
The immortal vampire Alucard from the anime Hellsing is instantly recognizable, and his unique outfit will definitely stand out from any crowd. Hellsing is certainly horror-themed, even if it isn't all that scary.
Alucard's trademark red coat will leave people talking on All Hallow's Eve. The hat is a necessity, and don't skip the pentagram-emblazoned gloves to really make sure the details are correct.
6 Bondrewd Is An Imposing Villain (Made In Abyss)
From the hit anime Made in Abyss, Bondrewd is one of the cruelest and most indifferent villains in anime, subjecting innocents to his experiments with no regret. He's also one snappy dresser, with his sleek armor and one-of-a-kind helmet.
Even if people don't recognize the character, they will still be impressed by the look. To go all out, one would need to make sure that the helmet lights up, which could be achieved fairly easily with LED lights (or glow sticks in a pinch).
5 DIO With The Stone Mask Is One Cool Vampire (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Battle Tendency)
DIO is one of the greatest and most famous villains in anime, and his look is never better than at the conclusion of Battle Tendency.
When this JoJo's Bizarre Adventure villain abandons his humanity, he only gets more stylish, and the Stone Mask is a unique and visually interesting costume piece. DIO has style to spare in any of his forms, but the Stone Mask era is the spookiest by far and the best to dress up as.
4 Caster Is One Demented Jester, But He's Got Flair (Fate/Zero)
From Fate/Zero, the prequel to Fate/Stay Night, Caster is a sick and twisted individual who's happy to torture and murder, all while drawing sadistic pleasure from it. His outfit is impressively spooky, calling to mind jesters and clowns even though there's nothing funny about this villain of the Holy Grail War.
Practicing one's evil laugh is a necessity to really embody this sick, demented mind — and look good doing it.
3 Femto Is The Scariest, Best-Dressed Demon In The God Hand (Berserk)
In Berserk, Griffith has always had class, style, and a calm demeanor, but when he becomes Femto, he gets even scarier and more sadistic. His design is enough to fill anyone with dread, with the flowing cape and bird-like cowl giving him an almost comic supervillain look.
Femto's outfit would be amazing replicated for a costume. This might be one of the simpler options, but for Berserk and villain fans alike, it's sure to make an impression.
2 Brook From One Piece Is A Scarily Snappy Skeleton (One Piece)
There's nothing more Halloween than a skeleton, and there's no skeleton with more swagger than Brook, the musician of the Straw Hat Pirates in One Piece.
A gifted swordsman and Devil Fruit user, Brook's stunning style is just one facet of this interesting character — one fans could copy with a little effort to make a great costume. He's the spookiest of the Straw Hats and the best one to dress up as to nab a bucketful of candy and a plethora of compliments.
1 Medusa Gorgon Is One Fashionable Witch (Soul Eater)
Medusa is one of the central villains of Soul Eater She's the most powerful witch around, but even stronger than her abilities is her sense of style. Her striking outfit is understated but chic, with the eye-design hood being a real standout piece.
Anyone dressed up as Medusa is sure to get compliments from anime fans and costume appreciators alike, so cosplayers shouldn't be surprised if people want to snap a picture.