What You’ll Need
Yogfit Men’s Short Straight Light Brown Cosplay Wig
Uniqso Sweety Crazy Vampire Brown Cosplay Contacts
Urban CoCo Women’s Basic Versatile Stretchy Skater Skirt Black
Eastland Women’s Holly Penny Loafer Brown
Bestjybt Women Extra Long Thigh High Socks Black
Japanese School Girl Short Sleeve Uniform with Socks
Japanese School Girls Uniform Long Sleeve with Socks
Mai Taniyama’s look in Ghost Hunt centers on her classic Japanese high school sailor fuku, keeping her grounded as the energetic student working alongside Shibuya Psychic Research. Because her design relies on clean school uniform silhouettes rather than ornate fantasy gear, getting the proportions and crisp lines right makes all the difference.
The outfit primarily consists of a sailor-collared top, a pleated skirt, dark thigh-high socks, brown penny loafers, and her chin-length brown bob. Depending on the arc and season in the anime, she switches between short-sleeve and long-sleeve versions of her school uniform, giving you flexibility based on weather and convention hall temperatures.
Choosing the Sailor Uniform
Her standard school top features a white base with a traditional navy sailor collar, matching cuffs, and a contrasting neck tie. Pre-made sets like the Japanese School Girl Short Sleeve Uniform with Socks or the Japanese School Girls Uniform Long Sleeve with Socks give you an immediate base with the collar lines and chest scarf already sewn in place.
If you prefer building the outfit from separates or adjusting the fit around your torso, pairing a tailored sailor shirt with a standalone black or dark navy pleated skirt like the Urban CoCo Women’s Basic Versatile Stretchy Skater Skirt Black gives you more control over the waistline and drape. A pleated skirt should hit right above the knee so the gap between the hem and your socks matches her on-screen silhouette.
Socks and Loafer Pairings
Mai consistently wears dark, opaque over-the-knee socks paired with traditional brown school loafers. An over-the-knee cut such as the Bestjybt Women Extra Long Thigh High Socks Black stays up well while maintaining the proper length relative to the pleated skirt hem. If thigh-high socks tend to roll down while you walk around an event floor, a dab of body adhesive or fashion tape along the inner band will keep them firmly at mid-thigh.
For footwear, standard brown slip-on shoes like the Eastland Women’s Holly Penny Loafer Brown complete the Japanese high school aesthetic. The rounded toe and low heel match the everyday footwear drawn across the Ghost Hunt series, and the structured leather holds up well through long hours of walking.
Styling the Bob and Brown Eyes
Mai has straight, chin-length warm light brown hair with blunt bangs that fall straight across her forehead. A pre-cut short wig like the Yogfit Men’s Short Straight Light Brown Cosplay Wig provides the necessary length and density. You will likely want to trim the bangs slightly while wearing the wig so they sit cleanly right above your eyebrows without obscuring your face. Lightly beveling the ends inward with a hair straightener on low heat helps frame the jawline naturally.
Her large, expressive brown eyes are a prominent feature of her animated design. If your natural eye color is different, warm-toned lenses like the Uniqso Sweety Crazy Vampire Brown Cosplay Contacts bring out the rich, defined iris shape seen in the series.
