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Grim reapers are supposed to be scary creatures dressed in black cloaks with a scythe. Thanks to pop culture though, we have different variations of reapers, sometimes as handsome as Brad Pitt!
You might think that dressing as a grim reaper this Halloween is overkill (pun intended) but there are different ways you can dress as one and still be unique by following in the footsteps of these reapers.
Death: Supernatural’s Grim Reaper
Supernatural’s Death is one of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse in Season 5. Dress like him by wearing a black suit with a necktie and a black trench coat. Complete the ensemble with a walking cane, his scythe in disguise.
Sam Oliver: Reaper
For a no-fuss Grim Reaper costume, dress like Sam Oliver from the Reaper! Dress casually then don a blue apron with a name tag.
Wang Yeo aka Grim Reaper: Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
In this hit Korean drama, the Grim Reaper steals the show every time he’s on screen. His good looks are up to par (dare I say, even better) than Meet Joe Black’s Brad Pitt. Dress up in a black suit and a trench coat and complete your costume with a fedora.
Death: Sandman
A rare version of a female grim reaper, Sandman’s Death is also an easy costume. Dress up like a goth girl and you’re golden! If you’ll dress up like the comic book character, don’t forget the leather gloves, and the studded belt. But if you’re dressing like Kirby Howell-Baptiste from the Netflix series, forget the gloves and just wear silver rings. Don’t forget the Ankh necklace for both versions.
Ichigo Kurosaki: Bleach
Anime fans know very well who Ichigo Kurosaki is. He is the main protagonist of one of the most popular shounen anime there is. Bleach is an anime that focuses on “shinigami” or soul reapers who protect the human world from malevolent spirits called Hollows. To dress like Ichigo, wear a black kimono, and orange wig (his most prominent feature) and wield a katana.
If there are any of the grim reapers mentioned in this post that attract your fancy, you can buy the accessories you need to complete your costumes with these products.
Walking Cane
Pretend mortals can’t see your scythe with this walking cane. Supernatural’s Death was a “man” of few words, yet his sinister aura oozes from all his pores. Don’t forget to wear a big silver ring and put on pale makeup.
Blue Apron
This blue apron will complete your ensemble as Sam Oliver from Reaper. This apron has two front pockets to keep your necessities. It’s wrinkle-free and durable to last all the Halloween parties you’ll attend.
Name Tag/Badge
Add this blank name tag/badge to your costume as Sam. You can get Sam Oliver’s name engraved or use a label. This pack comes in 10 pieces.
Black Fedora
If your costume is Guardian: The Lonely and Great God’s Reaper, you need this black fedora. You might already have a black suit, a black coat, and dark colored necktie in your closet, this fedora will complete your ensemble.
Cropped Black Leather Gloves
Sandman’s Death is another easy grim reaper costume you can do this Halloween. Dress in all black and accessorize with these cropped black leather gloves. These gloves are soft and skin-friendly and fit most adults’ hands.
Black Studded Belt
You might purchase this black studded belt as part of your Sandman’s Death costume, but you can still wear it after Halloween. This belt has silver buckles and pyramid studs and is versatile enough to match most jeans, dresses and pants.
Death Ankh Necklace
A black sleeveless top, black slim pants, cropped black leather gloves, black boots, a black studded belt and this Death Ankh necklace and most people will know that you are cosplaying as Sandman’s Death. From the DC Collectibles store, this necklace is made from quality materials.
Kurosaki Ichigo Cosplay Costume
Thinking of being Bleach’s Ichigo this Halloween? Look no further because this costume from the CosFantasy store already has a kimono robe, a white belt, and a pair of black pants. Make sure to check the size chart first before ordering.
Orange Wig
Ichigo’s trademark is his orange-colored hair. Complete your costume with this orange wig made from synthetic materials. The package includes one wig and one wig cap.
Katana
A shinigami without their katana is useless. How can they defend us from the hollows without one? Truly embody Ichigo with this replica of his Tensa Zangetsu Samurai Sword from the anime. This katana is safe for cosplaying since the blade is dull.
