Latex Kigurumi Outfits

In costume, the Kigurumi character must first wear a full bodysuit (English: zentai) that covers the head to the toes to give the performer smooth skin that more closely resembles that of the anime character. After putting on the costume, the performer finally puts on a mask made of clay or fiber-reinforced plastic, which usually has the same proportions and expressions as the original character. Through this kind of dress, Kigurumi actor can more perfectly restore the original role. Currently there are many studios that offer mask-making services.

Kigurumi actors must rely on ways other than language to communicate with the outside world after completing the costume, for one thing, the voice that occurs does not match the original role, and for another, the expression of the mask does not change while making the voice, but rather makes people feel weird. In addition to sign language, in recent years, there are also players began to use a stylus to operate cell phones to communicate.

Unlike normal cosplay, Kigurumi actors need to have an assistant at all times to help. The assistants are generally responsible for acting as a bridge between the characters and the public, giving voice to the characters and responding to any situation that may arise. Because the actor’s vision is limited inside the mask, the assistant must also keep an eye on the surroundings to ensure the actor’s safety on the go.

Although Kigurumi is mostly used for stage shows and simple hobbies, it is gradually being extended to a variety of performance forms. DJ Momochichi Minami wears Kigurumi in her performances; American photographer Laurie Simmons has made a series of works related to Kigurumi; Japanese artist Hashimoto Lulu wears Kigurumi in the form of Kigurumi; and in Japan, there is also Kigurumi in the form of Kigurumi; there are also Kigurumi cafes in Japan where waiters interact with customers while wearing Kigurumi.