Wearing this is so much fun- everyone knelt down to me, and called me Akitosama!

Akito is my favourite character from the Fruits Basket manga and anime though it’s a close call. I am technically crossplaying I guess because I’ve used the anime costume version! It was simple and straightforward as I’ve made kimono and yukata before. It does trail on the floor when worn off the shoulder like Aki-chan, but I pick it up to walk around to save it from the nasty evils on the floor! I wore this with traditional Geta (the male kind) and white tabi socks. I know Akito doesn’t wear this costume out of the house and wears it barefoot but the constaff wouldn’t be too happy about that, and neither would my tootsies! I would love to commission this costume for someone simply because I love making this type of thing. Hopefully I will have the chance to make some more kimono type clothes in the near future!

Items made: Kimono, yukata, obi, tabi socks, zodiac fan (original design inspired by the artwork of Furuba!)
Items bought: The little birdy that perches on my finger, the Geta shoes (they are the male type of Geta, I did my research so I know! Even if this was the manga version, I think Akito would still wear this type of Geta since she’s such a masculine acting character!)

Accuracy: I know the fabric looks like it could be slightly patterned in the anime for the trim, but I decided to go with a plainer purple, and it was the closest to the anime colour I could get. I couldn’t say no to the subtle cute little flowers! I also chose a richer red for the kimono itself. I wanted it to be brighter than the dull look in the anime. I think I succeeded without going too crazy! A nice bridal fabric came up with giving it the sumptuous touch. I could have gotten a more accurate colour for the coral red, but I took my license here.
Favourite part to do:
I enjoy making traditional Japanese patterns so much that I liked making all of it! I hope to make a fully dyed and painted traditional kimono soon enough. Possibly a Furisode since I will come of age eventually ^^
Favourite part of the finished costume:
Call me crazy, but I like the bird I perched on my finger for some of the photos! You have no idea how hard it is to find a plastic bird __
Any bad bits?
Looking back, I wish I’d have taken the time to get more accurate fabrics, maybe a less shiny red would have done and looked nicer, but I do love this costume so much I don’t care!