Genji
Cyborg Ninja (Hard Armor)
Overview
Full green-and-grey cyborg plating over a black bodysuit, with a visored faceplate and — the single most important element — the glowing green Ryu-ichimonji katana carried on the back. Silhouette is angular and segmented; every plate has a visible gap line.
- Franchise
- Overwatch
- Difficulty
- ADVANCED
- Builds
- 1
- Build Hours
- 30h
- Popularity
- High
Where to get it
Every link below is searched with this variant's keywords, so results stay on-outfit.
Full outfits, armour pieces and worn garments from retailers.
The look
Full green-and-grey cyborg plating over a black bodysuit, with a visored faceplate and — the single most important element — the glowing green Ryu-ichimonji katana carried on the back. Silhouette is angular and segmented; every plate has a visible gap line.
Base costume
- 01Segmented chest, thigh, and shin armor (EVA foam or 3D print)
- 02Shuriken set (3-point, 3D-printed) on a chest mount
- 03Black underlayer bodysuit
- 04Articulated forearm and shoulder plates
Character details
This is a full hard-armor build with a helmet, articulated joints, and a lit weapon. Expect 120+ hours and real attention to how plates move when you sit down.
Hair / face / makeup
- Faceplate helmet with green visor lens
Props
- Ryu-ichimonji katana — green-lit blade, back-mounted sheath
What makes the cosplay read as Genji
segmented chest + shuriken set + black underlayer bodysuit — get those right and the build reads as Genji instantly.
Versions · 1
The canonical Genji build — every link on this page is scoped to it.
Alt colorways, seasonal skins and film versions of Genji get their own build page with re-scoped retailer searches. Suggest the first one.
COMMUNITY_BUILDS
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