Popularity of Halloween continues to grow in Japan. He appeared on the scene in 2000, when Tokyo Disneyland organized its first Halloween event. It was a triumph and other theme parks followed suit. Now, Halloween is one of the biggest events on the calendar, celebrated, of course, on October 31st.
However, Halloween in Japan is not just an imitation of the American version.. First of all, there isn’tmasquerade“. Second, because it’s a new phenomenon, people don’t care about most of the Halloween traditions that are important elsewhere. Instead, people are focusing their creative energies on Halloween costumes. The Japanese love to dress up, and Halloween offers an opportunity for cosplay. Typical Halloween events are zombie races, flash mobs and street parties.
But for this article, let’s review the most popular illustrations released by the industry to commemorate this date, where characters from various manga and anime franchises are usually dressed in themed outfits.
One piece


Mob Psycho 100

Kimetsu no Yaiba








Bocchi rock!


Mushikaburi-hime


Kai Ikada (“Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi”)

Tribe nine

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten

Koori Zokusei Danshi to Cool on Douryou Joshi

Project Touhou


Somehow I got stronger as I improved my farming skills

The man with the chainsaw

Uma Musume: Nice derby


Riko Korie (“Hyouken no Majutsushi ga Sekai wo Suberu”)

Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica

Hibike! Euphonius

Kemono friends

Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san

Sword Art Online

Neon Genesis Evangelion


Undead Unluck

Shin no Nakama

Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka?

Fate/Grand Order


Gensha’s influence

Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Aalya-san

Kirby

Senpai ga Uzai Kouhai no Hanashi



Bang Dream!

Princess Connect! Re: Dive

Gotoubun no Hanayome





Uzaki-chan wa Asobitai!

Edens Zero

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