Well I took a very long vacation (8 days away from my computer xD) though it felt longer than 8 days ^^. One thing I visited while in California was Fanime in San Jose. I’ve never been to another anime convention besides the local anime convention where I live so this was going to be interesting. It was a different experience being a “con-goer” rather than a “volunteer.” As a volunteer, I would need to keep “moving around to make sure things get done” so just “moving around” was nice. There were lots of different things I noticed while I was there, even if I was only there for five hours total :P.
I guess I’ve been spoiled as a volunteer because I had to “wait in line” to pay for admission to attend the convention activities and rooms; usually I just walk through everything because I get my pass the day before the convention starts. I can understand maybe 1 hour of waiting but I waited 2 hours (thats a lot of wasted time :P) but it isn’t bad compared to the 5 hours it used to take, based on what I heard. Their system for registering is confusing. Initially, I started in the big line, then after having my information being processed in their computer for a ID, they sent me to another line in the same room to get into the next line to pay for admission, then they sent me to another line to pick up my program guide and complimentary plastic bag to put stuff in. Seriously, line after line…it might have been easier for them but if they had it all in one big room it should be easier to things on the spot. O well, enough of my complaining ;p, on to the pictures.
First off are some cosplay pictures I took. There were some really nice ones and one’s that weren’t so nice, but you get that at any convention lol. I took pictures of the ones I really liked.
Starting off with a closer look at the girls above, I really liked their costumes which is based off the game Final Fantasy 10. The Tidus girl in the red and black outfit is my favorite ^^.
Another favorite of my was Travis Touchdown from the Wii game “No More Heros” and it was cool that I didn’t see just one but two xD. Their katana’s were awesome, though I was hoping for the heavy blade version lol, I love heavy blades ;p.
Who could go wrong with old school, with Shredder from Ninja Turtles no less ;p.
I believe the next guy is Wolfwood from Trigun.
Yuko from Tengann Gurren Lagann, scantily clad version xD.
Ulquiorra and Grimmjow from Bleach, the two were part of my top favorites when I was there. The detail in Grimmjow’s “jaw” really won me over.
I believe the next picture is the penguin from Disgaea.
Luigi, most likely based off of the game “Luigi’s Haunted Mansion.”
A couple of Desmond’s from the game “Assassin’s Creed.”
No convention would be a convention without Naruto charactes, the picture below features a few ANBU and Tobi. The next one has Kakashi and some other character.
Next up are a few pics of the convention itself, first up is the dealers room which had many figure dealers to my delight xD.
Artist Alley, they had really talented artist in the room. The Drunken Panda group and a original character artist are my favorite.
My next post will be on the loot that I bought while I was there, so look forward to seeing it ^^.
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I’ll be looking forward to the loot post…..like many people wanting to look at my loot.
Nice, you went to the 6th largest convention on North America. It looks like fun. I would had gone if I didn’t have Anime North to go to.
Still, the cosplayers are so cool!!!!! My favorite is the Boo and Luigi cosplay!!!! That’s one big boo!!!!!
So many figures…I want!!!
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Only there for 5 hours? Kind of a pity I guess, I guess the trip to the convention wasn’t really planned? Cosplayers aside since I’m not really well versed on that (The Tidus girl is sweet though I must say). But looking at the dealer’s section, I could have spent forever in there and you only had 5 hours? =/
Ooh! I spot Hikaru Jan! (the warrior Yuna cosplayer you liked). Looking forward to seeing what you got. ^_^
great prinny cosplay there (the penguin!)
so how much did you spend for the loot hehe
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I know that cosplayer (Jan) in the red and black!!! We went to High School together. She’s amazing. *___* I love all her outfits. She changed like 10 times during the con, it was great. XD;
Looks like you had fun. Can’t wait for the l00t post (:
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i can’t wait for the loot post… it’s like you’ve gone to something short of Comiket… lot’s of stuff… i’ll be waiting… ja ne!
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Lol at Assassin’s Creed
Looks fun
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@Rin: If only the conventions were all in one area and were one after the other lol, though every one of us would be broke if that were to happen lol. Gigantic boo is awesome xD.
@shino: You’re right, it wasn’t planned xD. I was in the area and had just learned about it so I decided to check it out because I’ve never been to another one besides the local one. Due to time constraints I couldn’t stay longer than the 5 hours I stayed there.
@hoshi & Akila: She must be pretty popular in the cosplay world to be identified just by a couple of pictures ^^.
@ron~: Hmmm, not much. I believe I spent about 100 USD lol, a tiny amount compared to others.
@Shin: It was interesting, I’ll give you that. My loot post is up xD.
@raimaru2880: Hmmm, not much doujinshi around, though I did spot a few vendors selling doujinshi.
@Rokku: I actually stood behind one of the Assassin Creed’s people while I was in line for admission lol.
Tidus girl in the red and black is pretty hot dude. Good choice!
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I would have to disagree with some of the photos here… as much fun as it is to cosplay, some people simply shouldn’t cosplay.
The Tidus girl outfit is pretty creative though.
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@R.O. & radiant: Ya, she is pretty good and cute xD.
Ah, I’m glad she finally got her Tomoyo figure! ^_^ The Uliquiorra and Grimmjow cosplayers are Jin and Miguel from the Philippines. Jin is an awesome crossplayer, and they both have really cool Bleach and Naruto cosplays.
looooooooooooooks sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo fun i wish my best friend georgia took me to fanime i am so going next year and meet some decora soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo yeah if its as fun as you say and my friends say im definitly going heck yes
-shena-