PriPara, the second generation of the Pretty series, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year! The show aired on TV Tokyo from the summer of 2014 to 2017 and had a fourth season called Idol Time PriPara. The anime series follows the life and times of Laala Manaka, a little girl who dreams of becoming the best PriPara idol.
In honor of PriPara's 10th anniversary, PriPara fans from all over the world are celebrating by cosplaying their favorite characters. Since you are itching to become one of your favorite PriPara characters, it's time to teach you how to be one of your favorites. Time to do something our Meganee-san and Meganii-san don't want you to do.
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As Laala Manaka - Laala Manaka is the star of the PriPara series. She's an elementary-grade little girl who dreams of becoming the best PriPara idol. Her catchphrase is "Kashikoma!" To become Laala, all it takes is an extremely long light-purple hairdo and then give it some twin-tails to match Laala's look. It's complicated but if you did it, you're now Laala Manaka. Be sure to work on whatever costumes she wore in the series and also the Kashkoma pose. Kashkoma!
As Mirei Minami - Mirei Minami was a smart-minded student and the head of the school's disciplinary committee until she got promoted to student council president in the second season. She's known for her strict personality but in PriPara, she is a cute idol with a pop personality. Her catchphrase is "Pop Step Getchu". If you’re looking to cosplay Mirei, you’ll need a midsize yellow wig. You’ll need to add some triangular "cat ear" buns to the top (rubber bands work great for that), and then attach ribbons: blue on your right, and red on your left. Once you’ve got the hair right, it’s time for the finishing touch: the Pop Step Getchu pose! You're now Mirei, pri!
As Sophy Hojo - Sophy Hojo may be a highly-talented idol who has an intense fanbase dedicated to staying by her until the end of time, but she's usually lethargic in her daily life, even in PriPara. However, when she eats "red flash", which is a different term for umeboshi, Sophy reveals her cool self. Don't "pushu" yourself too hard because a long red wig is all you need to be Sophy.
As Dorothy West - Dorothy West is one of the West twins who is known for her tomboyish attitude, Dorothy's catchphrase is "Tension MAX". To become Dorothy, you'll need a short sky-blue wig and then give it the braids to your right. With the hairstyle settled, you're now Dorothy West. Feel free to decide on the outfits she wore.
As Reona West - Reona West, one of the West twins, is a rather enigmatic person who is shy but often matches the actions of her (his?) twin sister Dorothy. Unlike Dorothy, who has a tomboyish attitude, Reona is more relaxed. And while Dorothy's catchphrase is "Tension MAX", Reona's is "Tension Relax", although she (he?) often just says "relax" when Dorothy says "tension max." To become Reona, you'll need a short pink wig with braids to your left.
As Sion Todo - Sion Todo was originally a Go champion who stopped playing Go and became a PriPara idol, proving that no one can stop her. To become Sion, first, you'll need long dark purple hair and give it a side ponytail to your right to match her hairstyle. With you as Sion, feel free to decide on her outfits. Let's ¡Go!
As Falulu - Falulu is a mysterious vocal doll lurking around PriPara but thanks to the girls, Falulu can freely become herself. To become Falulu, you'll need an extremely long bright lime green wig. With the wig ready, here comes the extremely difficult part; replicating Falulu's hairstyle. Either the baguette-shaped hairstyle when she was purely a vocal doll or the ultra-wavy quad twin-tails when she became a free girl, replicating either of her hairstyles is an arduous task. If you're herculean enough, you're now officially Falulu. Feel free to decide on the outfits she wore in the show.
As Cosmo Hojo - Cosmo Hojo is Sophy's big sister who is a renowned dress designer. To become Cosmo, you'll need a sky-blue short wig and then fix it to match Cosmo's hairstyle. With Cosmo your gal, feel free to decide which of the costumes she wore in the show.
As Aroma Kurosu - Aroma Kurosu is one of the Aromageddon duo with a penchant for conjuring devilish acts. Just long brown hair should do the trick and then tinker it to match Aroma's hairstyles. With Aroma's your girl, feel free to decide on the outfits she wore in the show. A Gaaruru plush is optional.
As Mikan Shiratama - Mikan Shiratama is one of the Aromageddon duo who is an angel idol who loves eating steamed buns. All you need is a long light reddish hairdo for this one, then give it the ponytail to match Mikan's hairstyle. You're now officially Mikan, the heaven-sent but hell-bent member of Aromageddon. Feel free to decide on the outfits she wore in the show. A Gaaruru plush is optional, although it's hard to decide which of you will be holding little Gaaruru.
As Hibiki Shikyoin - Hibiki Shikyoin is a high-profile PriPara idol with a prince-like personality whose ultimate goal is to radically change PriPara and ruthlessly cut off those who stand in the way, especially Laala Manaka. To become Hibiki, all you need is light grayish short hair. That's it. Then, decide on whatever fancy outfits Hibiki wore in the show.
As Fuwari Midorikaze - Fuwari Midorikaze is a transfer student from Europara who was invited by Hibiki Shikyoin to come to Japan. At first, she never got the chance to debut in PriPara because she did not fit the image of any existing brand but thanks to Cosmo Hojo, she debuted under her Coco Flower brand without problems. Her relationship with Hibiki is complicated. To become Fuwari, all you need is a short midsize blond wig and then do the complicated braids at the top of the hairstyle. Sounds challenging but if you can pull it off, you'll be Fuwari Midorikaze in no time. Good luck with the costume choice.
As Ajimi Kiki - Ajimi Kiki is the art class teacher and she's Hibiki's worst nightmare. Her catchphrase is "Da Vinci!" To become Ajimi, you'll need an extra-long pink wig and then go for the braided twin-tail approach to replicate Ajimi's hairstyle. Don't forget her glasses! With that settled, you're now Ajimi Kiki. Just don't approach the nearest Hibiki Shikyoin cosplayer because "all hell breaks loose" within contact. DA VINCI!!!
As Non Manaka - Non Manaka is Laala Manaka's little sister. In Season 3, with the competition to become Divine Idols in full swing, Non joined the fray in the form of the TRIANGLE unit consisting of Kanon, Junon, and Pinon. Sadly, the TRIANGLE unit is nothing but a scam busted and Non starts over at PriPara...by finding proper friends worthy of creating her own unit. To become Non, all you need is an extremely long light-purple wig and then give it the ponytail to match Non's look. Feel free to choose any of the costumes she wore in the show. Just be sure to have fun and enjoy your time!
As Chili Tsukikawa - Chili Tsukikawa may be a shy girl living with a wealthy family but in PriPara, she's a high-and-mighty idol who demands respect. To become Chili, all you need is a long dark green wig. With the wig ready, prepare for the hard parts because of the noodle-ish hairstyle with the rounded braided bits on the sides. With the complicating parts settled you're now Chili Tsukikawa.
As Pepper Taiyou - Pepper is a jungle idol who came from Aprika and was raised by lions. To become Pepper, you'll need a rather short midsize sand-colored wig and then pepper it to match Pepper's hairstyle. Pun intended. You'll become the jungle idol Pepper in no time and the outfits she wore are up to you. Just don't eat the Scout Mascots, please.
As Jewlie - Posing as Jururu, the little baby Laala Manaka adopted and raised, Jewlie is of course the legendary PriPara goddess. Prepare the extremely long light green wig because replicating Jewlie's hairstyle is going to be a long day. The front parts have the look of a Basset Hound's ears with the round part at the top. Below, the braids will pose the biggest challenge while replicating Jewlie's hairstyle. This is going to be the toughest task if you want to cosplay as the PriPara goddess Jewlie but have faith. You can do this.
As Janis - Janis is a PriPara goddess just like Jewlie but both are in the middle of a sibling strife. To prove Jewlie wrong, Janis assists the Non Sugar team in the hopes of crushing the competition and Jewlie herself. Just like Jewlie, expect extreme difficulty if you're to replicate Janis' hairstyle with the extremely long white wig. The front parts have the look of a Basset Hound's ears with the round part at the top. Don't forget the braids below.
As Yui Yumekawa - Yui Yumekawa is a sixth grader at the Avocado Private Academy who dreams of becoming the best idol in the hopes of surpassing her brother Shogo. Teaming up with Laala Manaka, they're on a quest to reshape the Paparajuku PriPara by all means. To become Yui Yumekawa, all you need is a long light blond wig and then give it some short twisted twintails. Yumekawa! You're now Yui Yumekawa!
As Nino Nijiiro - Nino Nijiiro is the Avocado Private Academy's star athlete with a can-do spirit. She became a PriPara idol in the hopes of surpassing Sion Todo. Becoming Nino requires a turquoise-colored wig that is not too short and not too long. Just the right size. Then give it a light green gradient while matching Nino's hairstyle. A big yellow ribbon is a must!
As Michiru Kouda - Michiru Kouda is a second-year middle schooler whose luck often runs out. Thanks to the Gaarmageddon antics, she enters PriPara as Miichiru, the princess of the so-called long-lost kingdom of Puu and known for her high-and-mighty attitude. If you want to cosplay as Michiru Kouda, you will need a very long gray wig, which must be at least waist-length. You should braid the front side of the wig and style it to match Michiru's hairstyle. You can also choose to dress up in any of the outfits she wore in the series.
As Shuka Hanazono - Shuka Hanazono, the primadonna who believes “Idol Time is Money,” runs a Rich Venus shop in Paparajuku’s PriPara. She sees Yui Yumekawa as her arch-nemesis and while she is the little sister of the legendary idol Mia Hanazono, Shuka has more priority than her big sister. If you’re going to cosplay as Shuka, all you’ll need is a super long dark purple wig, and then give it the bangs to match Shuka’s hairstyle. Her outfits are all over the place, so pick the one you like the best.
As Falala A Larm - Falala A Larm is the mysterious goddess who pops up during the concert's Super Idol Time segment where she invites the idols to the Time Garden. She usually continues to sleep in the clock tower of Paparajuku's PriPara but she can be only awakened when the clock's hands move by the power of the idols' stage performances. To become Falala, all you need is an extremely long light green wig, give it the twin-tail look, and twirl the bottom half of each tail. This is extremely tricky but if you can pull it off, you'll become Falala A Larm.
As Garara S Leep - Garara S Leep is also a mysterious goddess who resembles Falala A Larm but she's the villainess who is responsible for putting Falala to sleep and the destruction of the ancient PriPara that was in present-day Paparajuku a long time ago with her scout mascot, Pakku. Becoming Garara requires an extremely long dark blue wig. That's the first step. The difficult bits involve giving it a twin-tail look and twirling the bottom half of each tail.
As Amari Katasumi - Amari Katasumi is an average high-school girl doing average things until her fateful encounter with Laala Manaka dragged her to Idol Land. In the past, she loved PriPara, but now, she's up to save it, although unsure of what to do around Idol Land. The first thing you’ll need for your Amari Katasumi cosplay is a long, light turquoise wig. Her hairstyle is not for the faint of heart. Amari’s twin tails have a wrap-around bottom half on each tail. If you can pull that off, you’re basically there. Don't forget the pink ribbon to your top left. The rest is just a matter of choosing the right costume. Whatever you do, don’t forget to have fun!
And there you have it. How to be one of your favorite PriPara idols. If you’re a fan of PriPara, then you’ve probably spent some time dreaming about becoming one of your favorite idols. Well, here’s how you do it: pick a character, study their hairstyles, and then decide which of their costumes you want to wear.
Goodbye and Happy 10th Anniversary to the world of PriPara!
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KASHIKOMA!
