54 Nerdy Couples' Costumes to Show Off Your Passion For Cosplay and Anime

For a nerdy couples' costume that's scary without being too terrifying, opt for Mike and Sulley from "Monsters, Inc." These costumes are easy to re-create; you just need to don each character's respective color scheme and a few key accessories, like fuzzy slippers.

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If you're a fan of anime and video games, "Fate/Stay Night" has plenty of nerdy couples' costume inspiration. Dark Sakura and Shirou Emiya make for an iconic couple of the franchise that you and your partner can re-create this Halloween.

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Bring to life the nostalgia of the Super Mario console games with these nerdy couples' costumes of Bowser and Peach. These costumes are colorful, easy to re-create, and guaranteed to steal the show at your next Halloween party.

For a fun "Inside Out" Halloween getup, dress up as Sadness and Anger. You and your partner are sure to steal the show at any Halloween party this year with these bright, nerdy couples' costumes.

For a fun and easy "Star Wars" meets "The Princess Bride" getup, dress up as Dread Pirate Han Solo and Princess Buttercup Leia. These nerdy couples' costumes have layers to them, and we love to see it.

This Halloween, dress up as two characters of the Gotham City Sirens trio, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn. These gals actually dated in the comics as well, so they make for the perfect nerdy couples' costume for you and your partner.

For a nerdy couples' costume that's easy to make at home, look no further than this fun take on a Sims costume. Playing off the iconic shower animation, these are equal parts funny and clever.

Of all the anime heroes, Goku is definitely one of the most iconic characters out there. Do this super Saiyan justice this Halloween and dress up as him and Bulma from "Dragon Ball Z" for your nerdy couples' costumes.

If you and your partner are big into video games, this is the nerdy couples' costume for you. Show your love for the Halo franchise by dressing up as Master Chief and Cortana this Halloween.

If you're still feeling nostalgic for "Game of Thrones," look no further than this nerdy couples' costume of Jon and Ygritte. This all-time favorite TV pairing is an iconic costume waiting to happen.

Relive the magic of Hyrule with this nerdy couples' costume. Zelda and Link aren't just skilled fighters in their own right — they make for a cute couple, too.

If you're a fan of the DC comics, grab your partner and dress up as Harley Quinn and Punchline. Though these villains are fearsome on their own, they also both dated Joker, which is another fun twist for your Halloween getup.

This couple are just too iconic to pass up. Grab your partner and dress up as Joker and Harley Quinn this Halloween for a nerdy couples' costume you can really make your own.

This nerdy couples' costume inspired by the beloved Pixar short animation is just too cute — and easy. All you really need are the red and blue umbrellas, which are easy to DIY at home.

For both longtime Final Fantasy fans and newcomers to the franchise, Cloud and Aerith make the perfect nerdy couples' costume for Halloween. To capture Cloud's rugged look, just wear all black. As for Aerith, all you need are a red jacket and a pink dress.

If you've got a need for speed this Halloween, dress up as one of the fastest video-game characters out there, Sonic the Hedgehog. He and Amy make for a fun and colorful pair of nerdy costumes.

Defend the universe as two of the most iconic characters in the "Star Wars" franchise, Princess Leia and Han Solo. Nerdy couples' costumes like these are just out of this world!

For a nerdy couples' costume that's easy to make and combines the best of comics, animation, and quirky characters, opt for Ramona and Scott from "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World." (Just keep an eye out for any evil exes.)

For a fun DC costume, dress up as Black Canary and Green Arrow. This pair of nerdy couples' costumes is sure to turn heads at any party this Halloween season.

If you and your partner are big X-Men fans, opt for this nerdy couples' costume. Jean Grey and Cyclops make for a great pairing for your Halloween getup.

Want to join the Time Lord himself on a once-in-a-lifetime journey? Opt for the second-best thing and dress up as Rose Tyler and the Tenth Doctor for Halloween this year. This nerdy "Doctor Who" couples' costume is fun and easy to re-create at home.

Head to Gravity Falls this Halloween with these nerdy couples' costumes of Dipper and Mabel. These costumes are easy to make at home; all you need are Dipper's signature hat and a fun sweater for Mabel.

If you're a longtime Stucky fan, here's the ideal nerdy couples' costume for you and your partner. You can choose to wear their full hero suits for Halloween, but an off-duty look for each of the heroes would work well, too.

If you're in the mood to re-create a more colorful hero for your nerdy couples' costume, we've got the solution for you. Invincible (with his bright yellow and blue ensemble) is definitely the way to go.

Travel under the sea and straight to Bikini Bottom this Halloween with this nerdy "SpongeBob SquarePants" couples' costume. "To the invisible boatmobile . . . AWAY!"

For a simple DIY Halloween getup, dress up as the TARDIS and The Master from "Doctor Who." Both costumes can easily be made with things you already have at home (like a stray suit for The Master and spare cardboard box for the TARDIS).

For another nerdy couples' costume in the realm of "Star Wars," opt to dress up as Anakin and Obi-Wan. These contrasting suits make for a particularly cool Halloween look.

If you're a fan of "Sailor Moon," dressing up as any two of the Sailor Scouts for your Halloween getup this year is a must. This Sailor Moon and Jupiter nerdy couples' costume is a great choice.

Embrace the fun of Marvel's multiverse with this nerdy couples' costume of Gwen Stacy and Miles Morales from "Spider-Man." These getups are great for a last-minute Halloween party — all you need are the suits.

Travel to the whimsical land of Ooo with these nerdy couples' costumes. Flame Princess and Finn are certainly eye-catching "Adventure Time" ensembles for you and your partner on Halloween night.

Skip the traditional Disney princess costumes this year, and opt for a more unique (but equally iconic) look for you and your partner. These Meg and Hades "Hercules" couples' costumes are colorful, quirky, and sure to turn heads at any Halloween event.

For a nerdy couples' costume that combines two of the most iconic DC characters with the whimsy of steampunk, opt for this industrial Batman and Catwoman look. All you need to capture the steampunk aesthetic are a few key accessories (like goggles).

Season five may still be in the works, but we've known these two were endgame all along. For a pair of nerdy couples' costumes that are sure to impress this season, dress up as Joyce and Hopper from "Stranger Things."

For more Pokémon Halloween fun, skip the critter costumes and take inspiration from two iconic trainers instead. These Milo and Raihan getups make for great nerdy couples' costumes.

If you like your Halloween costumes to be on the intergalactic side, look no further than these nerdy couples' costumes. You're sure to impress "Star Wars" fans throughout the spooky season with two of outer space's most iconic bots, C-3PO and R2-D2.

If you're a Pokémon fanatic, there are plenty of Eeveelutions to choose from for you and your partner's nerdy couples' costumes this Halloween. These Umbreon and Espeon getups are just too good to pass up.

For cute Sanrio-themed nerdy couples' costumes, opt for Kuromi and My Melody. These two characters have starkly different aesthetics, but when paired together, you and your partner will look great for any Halloween occasion.

Travel to the Shire and relive and the magic of "The Lord of the Rings" this Halloween with these nerdy couples' costumes of two beloved Hobbits, Merry and Pippin. With costumes as fun as these, you're sure to turn heads.

For a couple who are as iconic as they are powerful, opt for Gambit and Rogue from the X-Men franchise. Not only are their getups unique, but the pair also make for a great nerdy couples' costume.

Take your Halloween inspiration from another iconic Pokémon duo, Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy. These two gals are great choices for you and your partner's nerdy couples' costumes.

If you're a fan of villains, we've got a scarier alternative for your Halloween getups. For a darker "Lord of the Rings" look, opt for these Eye of Sauron and Witch-King nerdy couples' costumes.

For another Pokémon dynamic duo, you can't go wrong with this classic nerdy couples' costume of Team Rocket. Jesse and James are partners in crime, and now you and your partner can be, too.

If you're in the mood for an easier but no less geeky costume, dress up as the zombies from "The Walking Dead." This nerdy couples' costume may be a little more subtle, but it's still guaranteed to scare.

If Hobbits are your nerdy niche, here's another suggestion for you and your partner's Halloween getups this year. Frodo and Samwise make for a great geeky couples' costume.

Tauriel and Legolas aren't just a great nerdy couples' costume for Halloween. With majestic outfits and their long, flowing hair, you and your partner are sure to feel like royalty in these getups.

Can't get enough of the Pokémon Halloween costumes? Neither can we. Here's a fun nerdy couples' costume of Squirtle and Blastoise for you and your partner.