
If the cosplay typically seen at anime conventions is a little too extreme for you, take a look at these toned down cosplay alternates. The clothing and style of beloved anime and cartoon characters from all over the world have been transformed into fashionable clothing for everyday wear. Who knew Lisa Simpson’s orange paper bag dress could look sexy and that taking a fashion cue from Papa Smurf would result in a decent getup?
Check out these cosplay inspired outfits from the likes of Japan’s Sailor Moon, England’s Paddington Bear, America’s Popeye, and many more.
These fantastic outfits were actually put together by a blogger at B For Bel and can actually be purchased as sets from Cartoon Closets via Amazon, though prices can run a little high for some of the more eccentric items.
Source: Cartoon Closets
[ Read in Japanese ]





















Tailors to Queen of England design ultra-luxurious Gundam cosplay outfit with jaw-dropping price
Gorgeous cosplayer shifts between Disney, shonen anime and indie game guises【Photos】
Cosplay as Sailor Moon’s classmates with official uniforms of the anime heroines’ schools
Beautiful Korean cosplayer charms fans with outfits from Cardcaptor Sakura, Love Live!, and more
Cosplay comes to the kitchen with the Cardcaptor Sakura apron
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Why you should be adding Calpis to your beer in Japan
Fake police phone scam also highlights dumb stereotype about how foreigners speak Japanese[Video]
Awesome Ghibli Howl’s Moving Castle figure is also a puzzle and an organizer[Photos]
Are 500-yen noodles at Akihabara Ramen Center a great find or cheap miss?
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
Secret Starbucks sausage customization sparks sweet joy in Japan[Taste test]
Language fail: 22 funny and embarrassing tales of Japanese language missteps
10 awesome Tokyo cherry blossom festivals and experiences for this year’s sakura season
Godiva now makes tofu in Japan, and sakura chocolate tofu too![Taste test]
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Dragon Ball master’s Hawaiian shirt is here to meet your mature cosplay needs
Pikachu cosplayer delights Pokémon Go gamers in Japan
Top coplayer Enako lingerie cosplays new line of One Piece intimate apparel【Photos】