On March 3, 2025, this website was taken offline at the request of Data.
The Discord server formerly known as Kigurumi Research Institute was also deleted.
With Data's permission, this version of the website is now available again.
However, the plan is to replace it with a bigger project.
If you want to contribute or you are looking for a server similar to Kigurumi Research Institute, feel free to join the new Discord.
The Discord server formerly known as Kigurumi Research Institute was also deleted.
With Data's permission, this version of the website is now available again.
However, the plan is to replace it with a bigger project.
If you want to contribute or you are looking for a server similar to Kigurumi Research Institute, feel free to join the new Discord.
Dictionary
animegao - japanese for “anime face”, once used to refer to any kind of anime mask.
bjd - abbreviation for “ball-jointed doll”, used to refer to doll style masks.
comm - short for “community”, used to refer to a local groups of kigs, either online or in real life.
faceup - the painted makeup of a mask, usually done with acrylics.
full-custom - a mask that is completely made from scratch without the use of a premade shell.
full-lock - a style of locking mask which covers your entire head and closes around your neck.
generic - a mass-produced mask where the person can only choose the color and style of the eyes and hair.
hada - short for “hadatai”.
hadatai - abbreviation based off the japanese terms “hada” (skin) and “taitsu” (tights), used to refer to zentai which emulate skin and usually feature breast pockets.
half-type - a style of mask which only covers your face, usually worn with an elastic band.
handler - a person supporting a kig during public wear to make up for the limited vision.
hard hair - hair made from solid material as opposed to a wig.
kig - short for “kigurumi”.
kiger - abbreviation based off the terms “kigurumi” and “player”, used to refer to a person wearing a kigurumi.
kigable - portmanteau of “kigurumi” and “useable”, used when an item is not necessarily made for kigurumi specifically, but can be transformed.
larper - someone who pretends to be a kig but isn't.
padding - foam or silicone pads which are used to shape the body.
para - short for “Para2”, used to refer to pvc lingerie made by the japanese fetish store Para2.
premade - a ready-made mask that was created for sale outside of commissions.
reference sheet - an image that displays the turnaround view of a character as well as design details.
semi-custom - a mask that is made based on a mass-produced shell but with customized features.
shell - the blank base of a mask.
ss - abbreviation for “shopping service”.
the pit - slang for the fandom, once you are in you can't get out.
zentai - abbreviation based off the japanese term “zenshin taitsu” (full-body tights), used to refer to any kind of skin-tight bodysuit.
bjd - abbreviation for “ball-jointed doll”, used to refer to doll style masks.
comm - short for “community”, used to refer to a local groups of kigs, either online or in real life.
faceup - the painted makeup of a mask, usually done with acrylics.
full-custom - a mask that is completely made from scratch without the use of a premade shell.
full-lock - a style of locking mask which covers your entire head and closes around your neck.
generic - a mass-produced mask where the person can only choose the color and style of the eyes and hair.
hada - short for “hadatai”.
hadatai - abbreviation based off the japanese terms “hada” (skin) and “taitsu” (tights), used to refer to zentai which emulate skin and usually feature breast pockets.
half-type - a style of mask which only covers your face, usually worn with an elastic band.
handler - a person supporting a kig during public wear to make up for the limited vision.
hard hair - hair made from solid material as opposed to a wig.
kig - short for “kigurumi”.
kiger - abbreviation based off the terms “kigurumi” and “player”, used to refer to a person wearing a kigurumi.
kigable - portmanteau of “kigurumi” and “useable”, used when an item is not necessarily made for kigurumi specifically, but can be transformed.
larper - someone who pretends to be a kig but isn't.
padding - foam or silicone pads which are used to shape the body.
para - short for “Para2”, used to refer to pvc lingerie made by the japanese fetish store Para2.
premade - a ready-made mask that was created for sale outside of commissions.
reference sheet - an image that displays the turnaround view of a character as well as design details.
semi-custom - a mask that is made based on a mass-produced shell but with customized features.
shell - the blank base of a mask.
ss - abbreviation for “shopping service”.
the pit - slang for the fandom, once you are in you can't get out.
zentai - abbreviation based off the japanese term “zenshin taitsu” (full-body tights), used to refer to any kind of skin-tight bodysuit.
