Dancers in pink and white ruffled candy costumes with lollipop props, USJ anniversary shows. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom

Universal Studios Japan

Costume Design ยท Anniversary Shows & Parades

  • Hello Kitty characters in purple and pink outfits on a parade float, USJ anniversary shows. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Hello Kitty characters in Indian-inspired sari and tunic looks on a float, USJ anniversary shows. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Parade float with a Minion and dancers in pink and floral costumes, USJ anniversary shows. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Betty Boop as a mermaid with a green tail and coral crown on a float, USJ anniversary shows. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Cookie Monster and a singer in a colorful patterned gown on a float, USJ anniversary shows. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Princess Peach character in a pink gown and crown in a garden gazebo, USJ anniversary shows. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • 5th anniversary parade dancers in pink and white with big flags, USJ anniversary shows. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Parade dancers in bright patterned pants and tops cheering in a line, USJ anniversary shows. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Dancers in orange and black argyle dresses, orange socks and purple caps, USJ anniversary shows. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Elmo in neon sunglasses and a bright patterned vest on a pink float, USJ anniversary shows. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Minion in a red stars-and-stripes suit and spiky hat on a parade float, USJ anniversary shows. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Hello Kitty characters in Indian-inspired looks on a palace float, USJ anniversary shows. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Hello Kitty, Mimmy and Dear Daniel in Indian-inspired sari and tunic looks, USJ anniversary shows. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Parade float with a giant sun, blue feathers, Minions and performers, USJ anniversary shows. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Dancer in a green and pink petal costume before a Peanuts parade float, USJ anniversary shows. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Lucy in a blue dress waving from a float with a sun and purple feathers, USJ anniversary shows. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Sesame Street fabric print design with Elmo, Big Bird, Oscar and friends names, USJ anniversary shows
  • Two Hello Kitty characters in winter caps, striped scarves and sweater dresses, USJ anniversary shows. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Pokemon float with Pikachu, Charizard and giant Poke Balls, NO LIMIT! Parade, USJ. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Mario, Luigi and dancers in green and red overalls before a mushroom arch, NO LIMIT! Parade, USJ. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Performer in a yellow headband and orange top holding a bubble wand, NO LIMIT! Parade, USJ. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Mario Kart float with Mario, Bowser and dancers in yellow helmets, NO LIMIT! Parade, USJ. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Hello Kitty float in pink with hearts, bows and dancers in pink, NO LIMIT! Parade, USJ. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Dancer in a checkered race-inspired jacket and pants seated on a float, NO LIMIT! Parade, USJ. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Dancers in iridescent blue and purple tops, shorts and boots marching, NO LIMIT! Parade, USJ. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Dancer in a silver sequin top and pink skirt on the Hello Kitty float, NO LIMIT! Parade, USJ. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Pokemon section dancers in red jackets and white pants with characters, NO LIMIT! Parade, USJ. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Dancers in yellow outfits and caps with Koopa shell props, NO LIMIT! Parade, USJ. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Mario in a kart atop the Mario Kart float with Toad and Bowser, NO LIMIT! Parade, USJ. Costume design by Cynthia Nordstrom

Sketches

  • Four girls in pink and black pop street looks with tutus and boots, USJ anniversary shows. Costume sketch by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Minions Stuart in a bubble print top and Tom in ice cream print swim trunks, USJ anniversary shows. Costume sketch by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Princess Peach in a pink ball gown with puffed sleeves and red panniers, USJ anniversary shows. Costume sketch by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Two Peanuts-inspired girls in orange and purple argyle dresses and caps, USJ anniversary shows. Costume sketch by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Elmo in green goggles and a neon color-block vest and shorts, USJ anniversary shows. Costume sketch by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Cookie Monster as a lifeguard in neon print shorts, cap and whistle, USJ anniversary shows. Costume sketch by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Male MC in a black jacket, striped top and pink Hello Kitty print pants, USJ anniversary shows. Costume sketch by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Sesame Street dancer in a patchwork vest, red boa and alphabet print jeans, USJ anniversary shows. Costume sketch by Cynthia Nordstrom
  • Princess Peach in a pink gown with puffed sleeves and a crown, concept art. Costume sketch by Cynthia Nordstrom