We're on out way to the airport now. Won't be too long before I'm back home ( Read more... )

I sat around and waited to get into the World Cosplay Summit competition, expecting to see some spectacular costumes. What did I see? 15 minutes, 7 entrants, 2 decent costumes, all of which was filmed to be shown on TV in Japan. One of these "well-qualified entrants with an extensive cosplay resume" is apparently winning a 2 week trip to Japan to ( Read more... )

--Dano
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--Dano
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Oh, by the way, we did get into the AMV contest, which was really cool. About 80% of the videos were very good. I ended up choosing an action video for Best of Show. There were a couple really good ones in the comedy category that unfortunately are sure to be trumped by "What Persocoms Are Really For", which used a song called "The Internet is for ( Read more... )

I think ADV has the nicest one. I'm surprised at the lack of different
types of merchanides at these booths. They pretty much only have dvds
and manga. All the non-production company dealers booths have the bags
and posters and what not.
--Dano
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--Dano
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Just got out of the Mythology in Anime panel a little while ago. It was ( Read more... )

I just saw my first, and hopefully last, Man-Faye cosplayer. The image wil be forever burned into my brain.
--Dano

Just paid for my account again. My intention is to make email updates throughout the weekend with pictures from anime expo.
--Dano