Watch the full-length movie "Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow" to see the main Naruto characters, as well as others central to the movie. The popularity of this film will help ensure that your friends and neighbors--at least the kids among them--will recognize a well-designed costume.
Look carefully at the cartoon panels in your favorite Naruto manga books to get up-close ideas about how to create a costume for your favorite character.
Select or design an item of jewelry to represent the hexagonal shaped crystal pendant that Yukie Fujikaze wears around her neck in "Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow" if you want to design a costume for the actress and play her dual-role part.
Use accessories such as a prop dagger and a long dark cape-like coat to highlight your transformation into Yukie's manager, Sandayu Asama. Tie an eyedropper to the dagger so you can help Yukie shed fake tears as Sandayu did in "Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow."
Check around the house for the right pieces to complete the costume you are designing. A camouflage flak jacket may do the trick for Kakashi, or a long red or purple coat with white fringe for Yukie.
Browse the costume choices at your nearest costume store, Target, or the CostumZee website's Naruto department to get additional ideas for clothing, accessories and characters (see Resources below).
Begin months beforehand to create the Naruto character, costume and effect you want to bring to life. That way, you can be on the lookout for the perfect articles from yard sales to your parents' closets.