EVA Foam Katana Cosplay Tutorial - Mitsuri Kanroji (Demon Slayer) - 鬼滅の刃

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  • How we made a strong Katana out of EVA Foam for Cosplay! See how we constructed and painted the sword for Mitsuri from Demon Slayer! (Kimetsu no Yaiba)
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    Materials List:
    2mm EVA Foam, 3mm or 4mm EVA Foam & 10mm EVA Foam - Find at online suppliers such as Lumin's Workshop, Red Moon Cosplay Solutions & Cosplay Supplies or in store at Joann's
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    Video edited by Eric Solomon - / faceless_eric

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  • @Ri-cl7go
    @Ri-cl7go 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1786

    Me not having any of the materials but still watching: 👁👄👁

  • @filmjolk448
    @filmjolk448 3 ปีที่แล้ว +700

    I wish more People watched your cosplay tutorials. They are so good.

    • @ultimateotaku4159
      @ultimateotaku4159 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes!

    • @beanzy9429
      @beanzy9429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The thing is a lot of them are female cosplays and there are a lot of male anime lovers

    • @MILESTOR
      @MILESTOR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes

    • @mcintyretida
      @mcintyretida 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're right

  • @himynameisoliver
    @himynameisoliver 3 ปีที่แล้ว +247

    I don’t cosplay I just want a sword. But I mean I was thinking of doing a kny cosplay soooo

  • @86thfloor
    @86thfloor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +498

    This is awesome, thank you. Can't wait for the new season of Demon Slayer and to see more Demon Slayer cosplays!

    • @pyromaniaccc
      @pyromaniaccc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Manga readers: ✋😭

    • @itstomyo6986
      @itstomyo6986 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-lj6ls3vx4o the show or what do u mean

  • @inkling1377
    @inkling1377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Hard to believe that’s foam though it looks so real 🤩

  • @crypticore5897
    @crypticore5897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    i love how their outfit always relates to the cosplay

  • @uwubakaoneechan
    @uwubakaoneechan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    Mitsuri's sword is soft and bendy according to the manga and also it's longer than her body. That looks so realistic tho-

    • @ronnietheboywonder
      @ronnietheboywonder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Maybe skip a few steps and make the foam longer for manga accuracy? 🤓

    • @midnightskys2341
      @midnightskys2341 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@ronnietheboywonder it’s like a whip in the manga, but still a sword? I don’t know how to explain it. It’s serval meters long and she’s the only one able to use it

    • @broccoliboi6732
      @broccoliboi6732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@ronnietheboywonder in the manga it looks like a ballet ribbon but sharper so i dont think foam is gonna do the work :v

    • @mythicalbeast3791
      @mythicalbeast3791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      A few of the demon slayers have weird swords, like shinobu, gyomei, mitsuri and snake man

    • @uwubakaoneechan
      @uwubakaoneechan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mythicalbeast3791 gyomei uses a dang wrecking ball

  • @jakobmertens3142
    @jakobmertens3142 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Building Katanas really is a wild ride. Its incredible how vastly different the methods are for each material.
    So far I've built one out of steel, one out of hardwood and one out of foam. The methods are really interesting

  • @xxangelsofchaosxx
    @xxangelsofchaosxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I am absolutely in awe of this craftsmanship, thank you for sharing this with us!

  • @ArySuru
    @ArySuru 3 ปีที่แล้ว +209

    Really amazing result!! I need to find a primer like that cause it really makes the work look so clean and professional, and an air brush would be amazing too but ohh expensive 😂

    • @casscosplay
      @casscosplay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      theres some really cheap ones on amazon that do the trick! if you do a youtube search, people that made tiny models for warhammer made a video on it and they dont seem that bad!!

    • @ArySuru
      @ArySuru 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@casscosplay ohhh really? I must have missed it, I'll check it out thank you!💞

    • @vivksk
      @vivksk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Mod podge works wonderfully with eva foam

    • @scardy_cat3936
      @scardy_cat3936 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      U can get cheap air brushes from Amazon and ebay

    • @abracadabrakkj
      @abracadabrakkj ปีที่แล้ว

      woaah I was watching your pvc katana tutorial a few minutes ago

  • @kryfania2731
    @kryfania2731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Me: A cosplayer wanting to make this
    Also me: To broke to make it

    • @MissKitty21
      @MissKitty21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Saaame 😭😭

    • @annas.5972
      @annas.5972 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      same

    • @Zombear
      @Zombear 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Too broke*

    • @SaintTony22
      @SaintTony22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Zombear do you think your doing the world good by correcting a person’s spelling online😐😐

    • @Zombear
      @Zombear 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SaintTony22 not the world, just the individual. But I hope it helps. Have a great day. 😁

  • @WMNKK
    @WMNKK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I wanted to make a Sekiro's mortal blade for some times now, this is gonna be helpful :]

  • @Hakvzosv
    @Hakvzosv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thank you so much! I wanted to make Giyuu’s katana but had no idea where to start.

    • @Cari2536
      @Cari2536 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same but I wanted to make kanao’s katana lol 🌸

    • @comicwool
      @comicwool 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I want to make a kokushibo sword

  • @ShazamCarai
    @ShazamCarai หลายเดือนก่อน

    That totally light up the way for my Deadpool katanas, extremely easy! Tysm

  • @captainlevi2704
    @captainlevi2704 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    THIS IS SO COOL! I really wanted to make giyu's sword but was clueless how to so this is so much help thankyou!!

  • @arakidarui
    @arakidarui 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    you make everything look so easy, i'm so jealous

  • @CarolCao
    @CarolCao 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    wow this is one of the cleanest DIY prop i've seen!! amazing work

  • @deafengineer
    @deafengineer ปีที่แล้ว

    I just so happened to have a build commission for a unrelated cosplay sword build that I was considering using some EVA foam for contact surfaces. This has so many great tips for makers just by showing products and how you're doing it. Thank you so much!

  • @micchiki2430
    @micchiki2430 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2 years after and this is still such a great help. Because of this video, I was able to craft my Maki Zenin's Reed Katana and am currently crafting the Sode no Shiroyuki Zanpakuto for my Rukia cosplay! Thank you thank you, you legend! 😭💖

    • @cathyang-ke3cx
      @cathyang-ke3cx ปีที่แล้ว +1

      OMG i’m making side no shirayuki too!! i was scrolling past these and was like “wait did that say zanpakuto?” haha hello fellow bleach fan

    • @micchiki2430
      @micchiki2430 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cathyang-ke3cx hello fellow bleach fan!! and fellow rukia cosplayer?? 🥺 hahaha my sode no shirayuki is coming along good bc of this tutorial really!!

    • @cathyang-ke3cx
      @cathyang-ke3cx ปีที่แล้ว

      @@micchiki2430 omg that’s awesome! did u add a bell? i was looking up a few references and they all have bells on them, i kinda want to but i’m scared they’re gonna be noisy 💀

    • @micchiki2430
      @micchiki2430 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cathyang-ke3cx that was a concern of mine too but after seeing some more manga panels, i ommitted the bell thingy entirely asdkajs

    • @cathyang-ke3cx
      @cathyang-ke3cx ปีที่แล้ว

      @@micchiki2430 ohhh ok!! my dad suggested stuffing the bell with cotton things LMAO

  • @NextSummon
    @NextSummon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kinpatsu really be saving lives out there with these tutorials. I was unsure of what method to use for making Tsuyuri Kanao's katana with what I have but this is perfect for me 🤩

  • @neko_jenjen
    @neko_jenjen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG this ist the first Video i saw for a Katana to make thats looks easy and very understanding even so it´s in english ;.; now i can make my Katana thwn with its method thanks~

  • @dannyrosgren
    @dannyrosgren 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for this! I'm making a spirit from Dbd cosplay and she uses a ketana! I will definitely come back to this video

  • @raisincosplay
    @raisincosplay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Immediately clicked! I'm so happy you are posting more videos!

  • @cosplaymaker7720
    @cosplaymaker7720 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    that is the most beautyful eva sword i've ever seen,good job

  • @lixxie3820
    @lixxie3820 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the only reason I'm ordering foam

  • @RogueHeartCosplay
    @RogueHeartCosplay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've been stumped on how to make my 2B sword (virtuous contract) stiff but still thin, so this should be super helpful!

    • @caitlintravis270
      @caitlintravis270 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Omg I just found this video and I am trying to make this weapon as well!

  • @emiv592
    @emiv592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you! I almost gave up on cosplaying her because I couldn't figure out the sword

  • @annanovadesign
    @annanovadesign 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AMAZING! I'm cosplaying for the first time as Shinobu from Demon Slayer and my boyfriend will be Giyu, so I plan to use this technique for our katanas! SO helpful! Thank you so much!

  • @jessicakern160
    @jessicakern160 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who is ready to con crunch a katana? Only with Kinpatsu can I succeed!

  • @karinefonte516
    @karinefonte516 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can use a cheap yoga mattress as well, for extra durability. It's what we use to make foam practice swords in HEMA classes.

  • @goblinslayertf2
    @goblinslayertf2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This sword is perfection

  • @kiyothu6400
    @kiyothu6400 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It doesn’t even look like it’s made out of foam! Wow!

  • @mxnchoild
    @mxnchoild ปีที่แล้ว

    my kaedehara kazuha cosplayed arrived earlier this afternoon, so i'm gonna make a sword to go with it with this method. thank you so much!!!

  • @veebezoo5175
    @veebezoo5175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    gonna use this for my stocking cosplay!

  • @captaingigglez1605
    @captaingigglez1605 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent watch! Found it because I want to make Yami's katana from Black Clover. I find the masking difficult to do properly at times though, wish you showed a bit more of that like the wavy lines

  • @ladykageia
    @ladykageia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi!!! Thank you for all of your videos 💕

    • @ladykageia
      @ladykageia 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just started watching Demon slayer and so far I’m loving it! Thank you again for the tutorial! Still deciding who I want to cosplay

  • @Goldcrusty
    @Goldcrusty ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so awesome as a tutorial I am now lost because I am still a hobbyist

  • @lynnguyen3252
    @lynnguyen3252 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    She makes it looks so easy

  • @louiegray8679
    @louiegray8679 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so useful!!! Now i know what ill need when i make my own katana for this Oni cosplay im going to make

  • @saiga-sama
    @saiga-sama 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making this tutorial. Finally someone makes a sword with actual foam.

  • @mlky4629
    @mlky4629 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    After this video i decided to be mitsuris katana as cosplay. thank you

  • @rhin143
    @rhin143 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just randomly found you and i love it I get TO COSPLAY

  • @gemtachataj6119
    @gemtachataj6119 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU!!! I don't do cosplay but I do make props for shows and your video saved me!

  • @nahni3955
    @nahni3955 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    finally- a mitsuri sword tutorial

  • @roxa_xx
    @roxa_xx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    yeah this is actually kinda healpful for my tanjiro final selection cosplay thanks!!

  • @dietcolacan
    @dietcolacan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This helped significantly for a Sephiroth sword I made. Thank you!

  • @Neophoia
    @Neophoia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the only think I'd suggest about the supporting aluminium rod as a core, is check if conventions in the area you go to are ok with that. some countries do not allow props that have a metal core in them, for safety reasons.
    Great tutorial video, will probably use it as reference for props in the future.

  • @giyuutomioka6974
    @giyuutomioka6974 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that sword is so beautiful

  • @my.dad.left.me.5677
    @my.dad.left.me.5677 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I needed this for my halloween costume

  • @knunes271
    @knunes271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How did she make the sheath/scabbard for the blade?
    Edit: She should totally do a hatsune miku cosplay tutorial! (Especially how to do her put the hair accessories on the wig so they look like their holding up the twintails without touching them. Also, her headphones as well as Rin and Len's and Luka's)

  • @theanomaly3463
    @theanomaly3463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This could be a very nice practice katana, thanks for the tutorial!

  • @koiromii
    @koiromii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WAIT OMG IM GOING TO MAKE THIS BUT FOR MY OWN DEMON SLAYER CHARACTER IM SO EXCITED

    • @Adan_17017
      @Adan_17017 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wait as in you are making your own character and not one that’s in the show!?! That’s cool!

  • @camilaayalarubiani7653
    @camilaayalarubiani7653 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm bot doing this exact katana, but is useful... Now i know how to make my own "Unbreakable faith"

  • @lucasevans5309
    @lucasevans5309 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love crofting foam

  • @anita8742
    @anita8742 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm using this for my vorpal blade! especially the first part. thank u!

  • @hoodiefreak9206
    @hoodiefreak9206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ll definitely try this if I’m ever trying to make one of the Hashiras katanas. Thank you 😄

  • @reinaldorey3939
    @reinaldorey3939 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Wow! Wow! Fantastic!!!

  • @ehokaycosplay7431
    @ehokaycosplay7431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This couldn't have come at a better time for me!!
    My next D&D character uses Daishō, so I'll be making a katana!! Thank you so much for this :3

  • @apandacosplay4954
    @apandacosplay4954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Woah, I've been tempted to build a random weapon like a katana or another sword lately, now this is tempting me even more T^T

  • @geanbelintani6853
    @geanbelintani6853 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    NICE!
    I will do the tomioka katana for myself! Thanks for tutorial.

  • @Feratrix3wafu
    @Feratrix3wafu 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing :0
    This will definitely help me make shinobu's katana :3

  • @TherealSakuraKei
    @TherealSakuraKei 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to say aluminum ~ You win that battle mme ~ oooof ! GREAT TUTORIAL !!!! Its been about 15 years since last cosplaying; but to see how far the community has come is amazing.... Back in the day there were no tutorials; and most people didint have easy access to all these materials. ♡
    Ah evolution in motion.
    Nice to meet you and your channel btw.👋

  • @elinmoore961
    @elinmoore961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello! I'm 15years old korean girl who loves your videos♡ I am a amateur cosplayer. As I loooove to making outfits, Whenever I have a hard time making costumes, your tip helps me. Well, I just wannna say I'm always thx for your making tips! XD
    (Translator is not used. Please understand if there is anything strange)

  • @gamerworld1136
    @gamerworld1136 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    THANK YOU SO MUTCH IT WAS SO HELPEFULL

  • @KazzieBB
    @KazzieBB 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've always heard videos of people adding inserts to foam but have never seen it!! This is SO HELPFUL because I'm going to be making TFA Blackarachnia's spider legs and had no idea how to make them sturdy :0

  • @stuart3712
    @stuart3712 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aluminum.
    Respect to the man that discovered it.

  • @chadwicmears
    @chadwicmears 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing this tutorial. I need to make Tomioka Giyu's nichirin sword for a cosplay on Saturday and this was super helpful

  • @redneckgamer6447
    @redneckgamer6447 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This one helped me out alot

  • @davidramtjarn7766
    @davidramtjarn7766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    a tip also if you have some clouth around the Rod it wont risk percing the foam as easy :)

  • @malice_macabre
    @malice_macabre 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is literally so perfect! I'm starting a Kamui Gakupo Cosplay soon and I was worried about how I was gonna make his katana AHHHHHH💕💕

  • @McKaveh.REALOFFICIAL
    @McKaveh.REALOFFICIAL ปีที่แล้ว

    Im planning on crafting a katana for my 2B cosplay for the Dokomi this year

  • @PyroFTB
    @PyroFTB ปีที่แล้ว

    wow that's cool, looking forward to making my first katana

  • @jack1701e
    @jack1701e ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a great tutorial, thank you! I'm completely new to this but want to try making a couple daggers/swords as a test for myself but was wondering how to do it (Think thicknesses of foam, the inner piece to keep it rigid, that stuff) and this video explained it! I think I can make my own props, they might be a bit janky, but it's a start!

  • @vanillali67
    @vanillali67 ปีที่แล้ว

    I keep making all the foam stuff with out the rods but this is one where I'll have to cave

  • @ramiroortizjr.1221
    @ramiroortizjr.1221 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did a great job on making a cosplay katana sword out of EVA foam.

  • @spongebobmafiabossthumbsup3611
    @spongebobmafiabossthumbsup3611 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done i only watched 2 minutes of the video and it looks amazing even tho its foam in the future this could help me!

  • @Mikuupikuu
    @Mikuupikuu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tip for anyone who does this: air spray the prop in a well ventilated area, or outside as some fumes may be toxic. I think this is common sense, but some people don’t know to do this! It’s just a friendly reminder. Stay safe and make some jaw dropping cosplays!

  • @lametralletadejinx884
    @lametralletadejinx884 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much i will sure use this on one of my cosplays, awesome work!!

  • @Johndi_S
    @Johndi_S 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    early and i luv the vids and creations

  • @Neptoon_dev
    @Neptoon_dev 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m still amazed that this is foam

  • @MykeltiDarkwood
    @MykeltiDarkwood 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For a katana the disc between blade and hilt is called a tsuba

  • @zenku41
    @zenku41 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is way too good, wow, thank you for sharing your tips, it looks amazing!

  • @zacharydemko1800
    @zacharydemko1800 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That Gaurd looks like a 4 leaf clover!

  • @Lio7o7
    @Lio7o7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    easy to follow tutorials are so rare, i love yours so much !!!

  • @ahuman3642
    @ahuman3642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi,
    It looks great!!
    Please continue this profession of yours

  • @lumine_..
    @lumine_.. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is so sick good job

  • @michaelvasquez1355
    @michaelvasquez1355 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome

  • @mochii_coser112
    @mochii_coser112 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    im gonna try this soon!!

  • @Mairim23
    @Mairim23 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, that looked so amazing, you are really very tallented. Thanks for teaching us.

  • @wolfboi220
    @wolfboi220 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes! I really needed to learn how to make this!!!

  • @ultimateotaku4159
    @ultimateotaku4159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love these tutorials! So helpful! Thank you sm!!

  • @maryroseamaral1481
    @maryroseamaral1481 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial!

  • @AKALLIONETRICK
    @AKALLIONETRICK 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to see you with full mitsuri cosplay

  • @trash-chancosplay631
    @trash-chancosplay631 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made my tanjiro katana with 2 sheets of 3mm (i think) wood. They sell it at craft stores, i think it was 0.70€ per 1! I did basically everything the same, but withoutadding a rod, since the wood is pretty sturdy on its own.
    The paint job in this is so good thooo and I didnt know that if I heat up the foam it would get smooth again after sanding!! Thanks for that! 🌟🌟

  • @jeanheaven
    @jeanheaven 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesomeeeeeee!!! its time to try make Sephiroth masamune YEAH!!

  • @mae_707
    @mae_707 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks so cool and professional

  • @weepyllama
    @weepyllama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much for this! Going to make Aki's katana from Chainsaw Man so this was super helpful!
    Also considering making his nail sword! :D

  • @shyquest8075
    @shyquest8075 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE IT

  • @KRani-ii4dv
    @KRani-ii4dv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You do a very difficult but mind blowing job. Keep it up

  • @alexr3454
    @alexr3454 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Lady!