Anime Expo General

[Anonymous No.7397749]

I know it's early, trying not to completely procrastinate this time

>what are your cosplay plans
>Best/worst aspect about AX

[Anonymous No.7397867]

I'm looking to book a hotel, looking at the millenium baltimore but if there's something good the shuttle can reach that isnt one of the 5 listed on the site I'm open to anything

>5 people, 2 couples, between 23-29
>all certifiably sane

or if there's a hotel that's really nice and worth paying for we can do that

[Anonymous No.7397870]

>>7397749
>2011, be at AX
>leave stupid weeb friend in charge of booking the hotel
>arranges for horrible tumblrtard 15 year olds to be our room mates
>gets the one in Little Tokyo
>shuttle doesn't get that far
>no one will split parking at the hotel because "too expensive!!"
>nightmare trying to find anywhere to park
>took forever to get to convention center

I swore of AX and driving in LA ever again but am giving it another go I guess

[Maguma !ftEuMagUmA No.7397872]

>>7397749
I'm doing a Volcarona Gijinka, Lil' Mac possibly, and Hero from Half Minute Hero for sure. Anything else is subject to change

SO MUCH TO DO SO MUCH TIME

[Anonymous No.7397873]

>Everything you ever wanted
>nothing you can afford after paying for the hotel

I can't tell you how many goddamn times...

[Anonymous No.7397881]

>>7397749
Planning on fulfilling my young weeb dreams and cosplaying one of Amu's more elaborate outfits from Shugo Chara, also Kanna with a Maplestory group. Other two days are pretty open, lots of plans but nothing solidified yet.

[Anonymous No.7397882]

>>7397870
Why didn't you just take the metro rail? the weekend pass is only ten dollars... and also you could have easily walked, it's not that far.

[Anonymous No.7397893]

>what are your cosplay plans
Snk something or another, maybe one or two others if I find something I like and can finish my Judge Dredd costume before SDCC
>Best/worst aspect about AX
Best is probably the Mega64 panel, though it's been getting more crowded and less lengthy in recent years. Worst is probably the location; downtown LA isn't terribly photogenic and most of the hotels are just far enough away to be inconvenient.

[Anonymous No.7397901]

I'm seriously hoping for some good bands this year. There hasn't been any for awhile.

>tfw hoping for ClariS, Supercell, Kalafina, Ali Project, or Baby Metal

Any of these and I would be happy. Probably wont happen though...

[Anonymous No.7397979]

>what are your cosplay plans
I'm sure I'll find out some time after fanime

>Best/worst aspect about AX
Got a room at the JW, but nothing was available day 0 or 4.

Can't decide if I want to fly or drive because the cost and time from the Bay Area are pretty close. Anyone got any good suggestions on where to park for cheaper than the hotel overnight in the area?

[Anonymous No.7398010]

>>7397979
your best bet is finding the lots everyday for like $5-10 and then meter parking at night when they're free

this is a terrible idea shit

[Anonymous No.7398013]

>>7397882
I'm out of state, I had no idea, we were driving there anyway so we would've had to fund somewhere to put the car for four days

>downtown LA
>nestled right up against skid row
>brings rental we didn't pay insurance on because we were throwing caution to the winds being poorfags

honestly I was really stressed about the rental the entire weekend, no peace of mind whatsoever. definitely doing something different next time we go, probably taking friends car

[Anonymous No.7398150]

>>7397901

They've had Kalafina previously, got stuff signed and went to the concert.

Also, Claris would be doubtful due to the fact that they're like 15 or something, and never show their actual faces because they're so young. Notice how all their promo art is always some type of illustration?

I would kill to see Ali Project, missed them when they were at Sakuracon a few years back...

[Anonymous No.7398814]

>>7398150
I had no idea, they started high school in 2012? holy shit

[Anonymous No.7398830]

anyone know the policy on sharing tables in the artists alley?
i missed the registration and a friend and i wanted to split a table, and we were wondering if it's possible to split a table three ways with someone who is already registered.

[Anonymous No.7398841]

Well, I'm not sure what I'll be cosplaying. Depending on my work schedule, I may not be able to go at all or have only one day.

I'm thinking I may finally cosplay Osono and have my husband go as the baker since I'm pregnant and I'll be almost 7 months along.

[Anonymous No.7398965]

>>7398841
I would go as far as getting a totebag and transferring a picture of jiji and kiki onto it. It would match and if no one knew who you were they'd know right away.

also, it gives you an excuse to spoil yourself on melonbread at the con- to pose with! good luck!

[MMillen No.7398987]

The worst aspect is that LBCC and Anaheim were far better venues

[Anonymous No.7399153]

>>7397872
I like your K cosplay. You bringing it?

[Anonymous No.7400742]

>>7398987

Fuck no to LBCC, I actually found the surrounding area far worse than LA (and honestly, I don't think LA is as bad as everyone makes it out to be) but I do love the ACC the most, and hope AX returns there someday.

[kazaragi No.7400859]

Plan on doing 2 cosplays and hopefully have a hotel bulefore the shit storm happens. Ill do steam punk finn and possibly my halo noble 6 armor.

[Anonymous No.7400887]

this will be my first con out in CA, and it lands on my birthday too!
I hope I can make some good friends, and I don't mind being the packmule of the con for ifor anyone planning to take/get their photos taken.

I want to have a lazy day where my boyfriend and I wear couple's tshirts, but the awesome ones from think geek are sold out, and anything other than that is just amazingly boring compared to those.

I haven't been to a four day con before either. I'm really excited to see what its like and meet new people!

[Anonymous No.7401031]

Let's see:
>Cosplay: James Kidd AC4, Galadriel (White Council), maybe Extremis Pepper Potts, at least these are the ones I'm working on and or editing....all depends on what friends are bringing.
>Best: holy shit there are some damn good cosplayers who don't mind freaking out with you about sewing/crafting techniques. Pretty good panels and entertainment, damn like all the cosplay people I know are here. Bad: FUCK I LOOKED AWAY FOR ONE SECOND AND MY FRIENDS/GROUP IS GONE. Overwhelming crowds. Sometimes creepy 'camera men and women'. Weeaboos, weeaboos fucking everywhere....

[Anonymous No.7401072]

>>7397749
I have so many cosplays I want to do but I don't know which I'll actually wear...
so far I have femme version of matsuoka rin/not so raunchy version of jakuzure nonon in her nudist beach outfit/ femme izaya/ shauna from pokemon xy

[Anonymous No.7404222]

>>7400742
Long Beach was hell, though being by the ocean was sort of neat. Anaheim would be ideal, but I think AX has outgrown ACC. Plus I got the impression that the whole Shriners thing a few years back may have burned that bridge.

[Anonymous No.7404527]

>Best aspect about AX
OH GOD SO MANY PEOPLE SO MANY GOOD COSPLAYS SO MUCH TO DO
>Worst aspect about AX
OH GOD WHY IS LA SO FUCKING HOT I'M MELTING HERE

[Ribbon !Pi2UwD0ab2 No.7404567]

So this year is going to be my first AX and I'm going to be driving all the way from florida. I've never been over to that side of the us before are there anythings I should be careful of?

[Soto No.7404926]

>Cosplay
Thinking of cosplaying as a male ryuko

>Best
Partying with some of the staff, I've known em for sometime so I party afterwards with em and shit, and just being drunk and having fun and shit
>Worst
I used to crash with the staff members in their hotels but now they're being really strict about the hotel rooms and always checking in so since 2012 I've been having to actually pay for a hotel
Also, its hot as dicks

>>7404527
Dude, its gonna be hot as fuck and Im gonna be wearing a jacket
gg weather

>>7404567
Fuuuuuuuuck dude
Thats quite the drive, hope you have a Prius or at least a Honda
Driving in LA is a pain in the ass, its hot as fuck, don't eat at the convention center just walk a few blocks to a dennys or grab some ramen or something
There is a gas station a block away from the back of the con, they sell alcohol
Hope you have fun man

>>7397901
ClariS would be fucking godly
Supercell and Baby Metal would be pretty dope too
Was pretty let down about last years band
Meishi Smile made up for it though

>>7400859
>Steam Punk Finn
nice desu ne
how you thinking of doing it?

[Anonymous No.7404965]

>>7404926
>Dude, its gonna be hot as fuck and Im gonna be wearing a jacket
That's what I mean, I was wearing a suit last year and I almost passed out

[Soto No.7404968]

>>7404965
Were you that Jack in the Box guy?
Who were you cosplaying as?
Fuck I don't know how that fucker could even manage
Fucking willpower right there

[Anonymous No.7404971]

>>7404968
holy shit

[Feanor No.7405060]

>>7401031
good luck with the James Kidd, that costume is gonna be a bitch to wear

[Anonymous No.7405066]

>>7404968
naw, I was a Kyubey with a wig and hat on

[Ribbon !Pi2UwD0ab2 No.7405904]

>>7404926
Omg Yeah I know it's going to be a long drive XD thats the least exciting thing about this whole trip, however, the heat shouldn't be the problem. Idk if you saw the internet but florida never realized it was winter so I'm used to the heat. Thanks for the tips on the food though

[kazaragi No.7406026]

>>7400859

Oh I already have the outfit ready. The one thing I do need is the gauntlet of hero's to match but my steam punk sword will make up for it.

[Anonymous No.7406186]

>>7404567
>driving all the way from florida
damn son

[Ribbon !Pi2UwD0ab2 No.7406195]

>>7406186
We're a special kind of stupid

[Anonymous No.7406200]

>>7397901
I want AKB to perform at AX again, but it's unlikely. I'd give anything to see them live, really. My gut tells me that if any 48 group is coming to the US, it's HKT, but I'm probably wrong.

I'd also love to see Dempagumi.inc, Especia, MomoCloZ, Juice=Juice, or maybe Morning Musume. MomoCloZ has never performed in America as far as I know, so they might be possible. More possible than the others, anyway.

[Anonymous No.7406208]

>>7406200
AKB's management was a little dejected after the number of people who attended their concert in LA
I'm not sure they'd let any of the 48 groups back here after that

denpagumi maybe because they'd be cheap although they were here for JX last year

[Anonymous No.7406216]

>>7406208
Yeah, I watched the performance. It's a shame Pinky couldn't show up, their choreography relies so much on the images of all the members that it felt really incomplete without her there, W.W.D especially.

I'd love to see them live, but I wonder if overseas shows make them a profit. Idols are a rather niche interest in the west, so there's a large chance that the show could completely bomb and leave them without any profit at all. I think that's why those Miku shows have become popular lately; they have to pay for the equipment and probably some license to do it, but I can't imagine it costing as much as bringing over an idol group. There's a lot more to deal with when you're dealing with 2-8 real people, plus staff who accompany them, rather than a hologram and the people who run the equipment.

[Anonymous No.7406245]

>>7406195
Planning on stopping anywhere along the way? Sounds like a fun (but exhausting) road trip, if you're with friends.

[Ribbon !Pi2UwD0ab2 No.7407407]

>>7406245
I know we're going to be stopping somewhere but I'm not sure where yet, there's still a bit of planning going into it. I want to stop somewhere stupid like a giant ball of twine. Points if I can get pictures next to it in cosplay

[Anonymous No.7407471]

>>7400887

Awesome! A 4 day con is no easy feat. You WILL get tired. And LA tends to be pretty hot around that time, so if you're feeling like cosplaying, just make sure you and the sun have an agreement.

[Anonymous No.7407511]

>>7397749
Anime Expo General

>what are your cosplay plans
last year's AX was my first con and thought it was great so I'll be trying my hand at actually cosplaying this year. girlfriend and I did Kiki and Tombo for Halloween as a last minute getup and it turned out well so we might try bringing them to AX.

I began working on mounting my road bike with the propeller but didn't get around to finishing this project. would I even be allowed to bring my bike as a prop? I have no experience with what constitutes as a prop, not sure I even would want to take it considering I'd have to walk with it everywhere, but I'd figure you guys might know more about this than I would.

>Best/worst aspect about AX
I fucking hated the Project-H ecchi panel. the guests themselves were great but the wait was filled with barely 18 year olds chanting "tits!" at anyone who walked by. to top it all off we waited in line next to a group who were reenacting their favorite scenes from bible black....

[Anonymous No.7407574]

>>7397749


>>what are your cosplay plans
No idea yet. All the characters I wanted to cosplay this year wear generic highschool uniforms, so I feel like i'll be ignored even if I try to be accurate.

>>Best/worst aspect about AX
Well, after going for 7 years, i have a huge list of pros and cons, but it's mostly nitpicking. The biggest pro is simply the experience of going to one of the largest anime cons on this side of the US. The feeling of literally being surrounded by everything you love (and hate) for 4 days is amazing. The biggest con would be cost, no matter what I do to try and "save up", I always end up spending waaaaaaaay more than I planned for (somewhere in the $1K+ range for badge, room, food, stuff).

[Anonymous No.7407632]

>>Best/worst aspect about AX

Best: There are so many Japanese industry specialists that come out, they can always reach out to their fans, and there are so many fucking cosplayers that you're bound to catch at least one or two beloved rarities and a good number of high-quality cosplays from either dedicated cosplayers or career cosplay for series you like.

Worst: The lack of any decent food for cheap for a fucking mile, the fact that LA is full of a bunch of judgemental faggots that will give you crap if you leave the convention for any reason in cosplay, the creepers who are out to grab whatever genitals they can get their paws on because they think that's fine in cons, the catty bitches who cause shit during this massive convention, and the thieves.

Overall the community and overall surroundings are the only problems with the con. It's honestly fantastic beyond that.

[Anonymous No.7408137]

Any food recommendations for Little Tokyo? My friends and I usually end up going during AX.

[Anonymous No.7408164]

>>7407471
You know what's worse? work, 4 day convention (5 including day 0), back to work again. A couple of weeks after AX I have SDCC which means I have to do it all over again.

[Anonymous No.7408171]

Best: usually has a solid guest lineup with decent/good musical acts, cosplayers everywhere

Worst: parking sucks if you don't want to pay/walk (cheap parking is farther away, free is even farther), photoshoot areas are very limited, it's LA so shit costs a lot in general, fuck LA traffic and traffic leading to LA, 4th of July weekend which means HORRIBLE FUCKING TRAFFIC. LACC has a lack of good panel rooms (most of them are too small except for one).

[Anonymous No.7408173]

>what are your cosplay plans
Miyo Takano, Ragyo Kiryuin, Mami Tomoe, and Featherine Augustus Aurora. Granted, this is if I finish them all (I have to make cosplays for friends as well). I've finished Mami and Ragyo, but I still have a lot of work to do for Takano and Featherine.
>Best/worst aspect about AX
>Best
Most of my friends regularly attend, and I don't live too far from the con center. Generally great guests, great cosplayers, well organized, a fun con in general.
>Worst
It's very long. While I can tolerate the length, many of my friends cannot. So many arguments have broken out at AX because spending 12+ hours at a con every day for 4 days (and ~4 hours day 0, if the lines last year were any indication) really gets on everyone's nerves. Also, the hallways and the dealer's hall can get crowded as fuck.

[Militsiya Officer Boris !!pP78TjSIAmJ No.7408208]

>>7408137
Shinsengumi and Orochon are great for ramen (though I prefer Shinsengumi). Kouraku is great for just general Japanese food (tons of menu variety, all of it is great).

Mitsuru Cafe isn't half bad either as an alternative to Kouraku.

[Anonymous No.7408220]

>>7408173
>Miyo Takano

I love you

[Anonymous No.7408256]

>Best about AX
The sheer number of decent cosplay, plethora of buying opportunities including stuff that you can't find at other cons, guests that you actually care about
>Worst about AX
Gatherings can become huge and sometimes unstable, all the snobby cosplay elitists come out to play for all the "world-class" photographers, staff who don't know what they fuck they're doing, history of corruption and con chairs who don't give a fuck, high food prices even with the food trucks

[Anonymous No.7408268]

>>7408256
You shouldn't think of food trucks as being cheap food unless it's the Mexican taco trucks that seem to be everywhere with $1-2 tacos. They're more like "mobile gourmet restaurants" or at least that's what they'd like you to think.

[Anonymous No.7408281]

>>7408268
At least I can bargain and live off of LA street hot dogs, last year I was able to talk down every dealer to $1-2

[Anonymous No.7408286]

>>7408281
that's a decent price. I might have to sample a few. I ate one a couple years ago right before shipping out back home (stupid idea considering it could have gone horribly wrong) and it was alright.
also I learned where all the ice cream cart guys came from

[Anonymous No.7408308]

>>7408268
Yeah, but last year they had all taped new prices over their signs to make everything more expensive.

[Anonymous No.7408311]

>>7407574
>after going for 7 years

assuming you've gone consecutively...
your first year at AX was 2007? If so, damn, your first year at AX was one of the WORST years AX ever had!

[Anonymous No.7408317]

>>7408308
they most likely have a contract that dictates prices as part of their agreement that allows them to be there. when I was at CES and there was a truck outside they couldn't sell their cheapest item, only their most expensive ones, although they did combo a few things together to get to that price point

[Anonymous No.7408318]

>>7408281

>those fucking bacon wrapped hot dogs

Those delicious shits have been keeping me alive at AX for years. The vendors always fight for customers, so even though they go for $4, i always end up getting a deal for ~$2.

[Anonymous No.7408320]

>>7408318
>cops roll by, sometimes on foot or in golf carts
>vendors scatter
>come back after 10 minutes
>repeat

[Anonymous No.7408329]

>what are your cosplay plans

Haine/Heine Rammsteiner - DOGS
Kuroneko - OreImo
Lalafell Conjurer - Final Fantasy XIV
Kinomoto Sakura - Cardcaptor Sakura
Akatsuki - Log Horizon
Christa Renz/Levi - Attack on Titan
List is subject to change depending on the people I'm cosplaying with.

>Best/worst aspect about AX
I'd say seeing some of the cosplayers that are there and some of the panels for the best. Worst however, is probably how crowded it's gotten.

[Anonymous No.7408355]

>>7408329
Anime conventions in general are growing at an exponential rate while the infrastructure of these convention centers and surrounding hotels haven't changed
AX is getting crowed, Fanime is selling out their hotels in a day, and Otakon is saying fuck Baltimore and moving to a more roomy convention center in Washington D.C.

[Soto No.7408634]

>>7408137
>>7408208
Orochon is fucking good man
Never been to Shinsengumi tho
Either way go for ramen man, its cheap and there serve you alot

[Anonymous No.7408691]

I haven't been to AX since the Miku concert, but I heard it got worst since then.

[Anonymous No.7408692]

I'm not really excited for AX. Too big, too many lines. But Anime California sounds amazing so far, so I'm definitely going there.

[Anonymous No.7409024]

>>7408692
>Anime California sounds amazing so far

Really? were you not on the thread (that was mysteriously deleted) that was essentially saying how bad that con is going to turn out?

the "ceo" is a /v/ fag who got out of community college and has experience in moderating an mmo forum and being staff at a couple nerd-culture cons who decided it would be cool to start a con for gaming and anime fans, which are essential the worst kind of weeboos.

They're expecting 5K people in the FIRST year, that's more than ALA had this year, and the venue for AC is even smaller. That guy must plan on viral marketing the shit out of his little con at AX, since it's only a month after it. And 4 days at a con smaller than ALA? I don't think so. There would be hardly anything to do.

AC would just be a cheap way for vendors and artists to sell the crap that didn't sell at AX. It's not going to be "amazing". Mediocre at best.

[Anonymous No.7409055]

>>7409024

Oh, it was deleted. I had that bookmarked too, dang.

[Anonymous No.7409701]

it's never too early

[Anonymous No.7409809]

>cosplay plans
rolling girl miku, nezumi from no.6 and allen walker from dgm. my friends are cosplaying with me, so that's cool
>best/worst
the worst is the heat and the amount of people there. my friends get lost easy bc they're fucking children, so i expect that i'll have to put them on a leash just so they don't get lost

[Anonymous No.7409825]

>>7408634
Orochon is okay(I didn't care for their ramen) but it's fine if you're looking for something right in little Tokyo.

Sushi wise, I don't know about the little Tokyo location, but I like going to Kula's in Brea since all the plates are a flat $2 a piece(with the exception of only a couple items being more) Also you get the bonus of it being a revolving sushi bar, so you just pick what you want to eat. It'd probably be a fun experience to take some friends who haven't done a revolving sushi bar before.

[Soto No.7410035]

>>7408691
Its gotten kinda worse but I just keep going back
I'm like a wife in an abusive relationship
I just keep coming back for more

>>7409024
So its basically AX's sloppy seconds?
How many years has this been going on?
Never even heard about it

>>7409825
Damn dude, I haven't been to Brea since like 2006
The OC is so much better than the IE
All we have here are spics and niggers

[Anonymous No.7410111]

>>7397749
>cosplay plans
Crossplaying Panty & Stocking with my friend.
Other than that I've got nothing unless I can finish an Oktavia Von Seckendorff cosplay before the con, which is unlikely

>Best/worst aspect about AX
I wouldn't know, I've never gone

[Anonymous No.7410396]

>>7409024
Aren't most cons started for anime fans? What else would you start a con for?

[Anonymous No.7410610]

>>7410035

Anime California is barely going to start this year in august.

[Anonymous No.7410640]

>>7409825
>Orochon is okay

well screw you then. you must have ordered some shit ramen if you didn't enjoy those delicious bowls.

[Anonymous No.7412749]

I bought some star-shaped beads and was wondering if /cgl/ would like any free bracelets?
If so are there any color/pattern requests?
I have pastel pink, orange, yellow, green, pastel blue, navy blue, pastel purple, and black.
I'll hopefully get rid of my spaghetti and finally attend the meet-up.

[Anonymous No.7412860]

>>7410640
LA native here rhat enjoyed Orochon. Their quality has declined over the years. The soup is pretty bland these days and the noodles aren't cooked as well so that they are chewy. I stopped going after eating there in May last year.

Shinsengumi, Daikokuya and Men Oh are better ramen places in the area.

[Anonymous No.7412866]

>>7408137
If you want good sushi and don't mind paying price, Sushi Gen. Tenno sushibis decent and they give you quite a bit of food for your money.

If you walk a few blocks from the main little Tokyo area, there is a big gray building that houses an excellent handmade udon place on the third floor and cream puffs (Beard Papa) on the first floor.

If you feel like eating something Mediterranean, Spitz. Snacks, I recommend Mitsuru cafe (Village Plaza) for their imagawayaki (food is decent there). The snow cone and mochi ice cream are good at Mikawaya across from the cafe.

[Anonymous No.7415447]

>>7412749
Sorry for the shitty photo quality, they dont do the poor beads justice.
But heres what you'll get if you want a bracelet

[Soto No.7416158]

>>7410610
Oh no
gg

[Anonymous No.7416461]

>>7415447
Those are adorable, I'd love one but I'm too shy to go to the meetup...

[IndygoEEI !!7WNorjHYZEH No.7416500]

>>7397867
Try Cecil Hotel...

[kazaragi No.7416776]

Shieeeeeeet, last time AX was around I was out underway if I recall. Hopefully things lighten up this time unlike the 2011 AX-games that happened. Still had an amazing time, but it was way more unorganized than it should have.

[Anonymous No.7416781]

>>7416461
do it faggot

[Anonymous No.7416784]

>>7408208
shinsengumi is all service the food is forgettable diingd dare

[Anonymous No.7416910]

>>7416500
just don't drink the water
or go up to the upper floors
it's best if you spend as much time out side of the hotel as possible actually...

[Soto No.7416943]

>>7416776
You gotta admit that hot wheels shit was pretty dope

[Anonymous No.7416951]

>>7416461
Nooo! It'll be my first time going to the meet-up too! What colors/pattern do you want?

[Anonymous No.7418413]

>>7409024
>Anime Cali
First, CEO graduated from college. That's a good sign.

I've seen ads on Facebook for it, so they're doing something. And several press releases on ANN. My buddy on staff says that several major gaming companies are working with them too, and that's gonna be their big "magic thing" or something.

So far it seem pretty legit. Look at the website, guest list, and hotel. All of which are amazing.

[Anonymous No.7418416]

>>7418413
In short, Anime California is going to be less than terrible. But IDK about amazing. Maybe "acceptable."

[Anonymous No.7418584]

>tfw when you live in LA and you can just walk to the Con

[Anonymous No.7418645]

>>7418584
You'd save a fortune. Where in LA? Can you also walk to Anime California, Anime Los Angeles, etc too? Or at least bus? How's the buses there?

[Anonymous No.7419912]

>$232 per night at the Luxe this year

[Anonymous No.7419929]

>>7418584
I used to live like 4 blocks away from there. But recently moved to koreatown. Now i have to take the redline then transfer and catch the rail that leaves you like 1 block away from staples. Still pretty good though. I might get a hotel though because im too lazy to taking public transportation back and forth and im going to be staying up really late anyway.

[Anonymous No.7419936]

>>7418645
if they're in walking distance from AX they're probably not saving much because of the area's rent unless they're in that neighborhood to the north of it

[Anonymous No.7420092]

AX has been going downhill for a long time. ALA is capped. AM2 is cancelled. Anime California is pretty much the only option left for a new con in Cali.

[Anonymous No.7420114]

>>7420092
Man, it's like you've gone and seceeded from Nor Cal. Finally we're rid of you whiny southern bitches.

[Anonymous No.7420338]

>>7420114

SoCal is best. NorCal is just awkward to be in.

[Anonymous No.7420514]

>>7420338
Truth to this statement

[Anonymous No.7420522]

>>7416500
>>7416910
so uh what yes or no

[Anonymous No.7420588]

>>7420522
>>7416500

[kazaragi No.7421082]

>>7416776 yea you are right man, shit was pretty cash. Hope to see you there at a CGL gathering or just around the con. Hopefully that Hilton still has those rooftop parties

[Anonymous No.7421131]

>>7420522
No don''t go there. There was a dead body in the water tank for the longest time. /x/ was all over it for months.

[Anonymous No.7421143]

>>7409024
i think i talked with him at ALA
if i'm correct.
he was a pretty cool guy.
Best wishes to him

[Anonymous No.7421304]

>>7421131
oh I remember that jesus

[Anonymous No.7422468]

I'm looking for some help/suggestions/advice here, I'm stuck between these 2 cons,
AX and Wonder con.
Which would be better to attend?
Anyone got any comparisons for that?

[Anonymous No.7422511]

>>7422468
AX is better if you like animu
Wondercon (and SDCC by extension) better if you like western stuff

[Anonymous No.7422517]

>going with two best friends
>they are dating twins who are also my friends
>all pretty mischievous
>friend we all are friends with is gonna be there
>everyone wants us to be together
>we have a lot in common
>cosplaying together
>ohshit.jpg

This should be interesting.
Planning on going as Kojou from Strike the Blood, and my friend is going as Asagi, which pushes this even further.

We all live down here in the SoCal area, so it's not a long trip. We are gonna be there 3 of the 4 days, as opening day we are all going to be hanging out at home to avoid that huge crowd.

Hope all goes well for you all <3

[Anonymous No.7422518]

>>7422468
"Why not both?"

mariachi.mp3

[Anonymous No.7422531]

>>7421143
I think I met the Anime California CEO at ALA also (at like that empty table at the far end right?) He didn't seem bad, but didn't make much of an impression other than looking like your average geek.

[Anonymous No.7422556]

>>7420092
Don't forget that the savior of the California convention scene, Japan Expo, is severely downgrading from the Santa Clara Convention Center to the San Meteo "Events Center" which looks more of a fairground than a convention center
Not to mention
>Fanime is doing jack shit for the 20th anniv, no guests with 73 days remaining
>SacAnime is in Sacramento, so people will hate on it despite the growth and its ability to get great guests
I wouldn't be shocked if JX and AC's numbers are about the same since some are bailing the NorCal con for SoCal

[Anonymous No.7422571]

>>7422556
>its ability to get great guests
everytime I see this is another time I shake my head

Much like you are the same one who posts that, I am the same one who posts something to this effect.

[Anonymous No.7422582]

>>7422571
It's ok, I'm going to add to this by posting as usual that nobody actually wants to go to Sac Anime because it's in Sacramento.

[Anonymous No.7422608]

>>7422582
that was indeed different from the usual posts.

I'm actually thinking of driving up for the next one because a bunch of my friends are up there. 2 hours is still not that appealing. Last time I said "nope" when they asked.

[Anonymous No.7426015]

>>7397749

welp, yaya is confirmed. looks like i'll be avoiding that general area.

[Anonymous No.7426050]

Does anyone really go see the english voice actors?

[Anonymous No.7426073]

>>7426015
Sorry. I knew this would happen when I left staff because there wouldn't be anyone there to go DON'T TOUCH IT, IT'S EVIL.

[Anonymous No.7426099]

>>7426050

the last time I was excited about english voice actors was at ax07. Johnny Yong Bosch and Crispin Freeman. and that's saying something.

[Anonymous No.7426388]

Anyone know whether the fashion show this year is going to accept applications?

I was in it last year and we got free 4-day badges to the con... If they're accepting again, I'd rather not pay for it... D:

[Anonymous No.7426391]

I bought an Amuro Ray costume from China.

No boots though...

[Anonymous No.7426467]

I'm cosplaying Edea Lee with my boyfriend who is going to go as either Tiz or Ringabel (I'm hoping he picks Ringabel) as well as Maya and Tetsuya OR Mia and Godot, we're still choosing. Also going to be cosplaying either Hajime (Gatchaman Crowds) or Popura (Working) alone on Sunday, I still have to pick which. If I cosplay Hajime I kind of want to go for her gatchaman transformation version. The only problem is that that's a LOT of work.

[Anonymous No.7426504]

>>7426050
I have only been excited to see Reuben Langdon. Fuck yeah.

[Anonymous No.7426583]

>>7426050
Yeah man, although usually it's for western stuff, but I'm pretty excited to see the English VAs of Sailor Moon this year

[Anonymous No.7426586]

>>7426073

jnig will be there for sure, although I don't know if she'll be at a booth this time, or just lounging around looking for photo opportunities.

[Anonymous No.7426678]

I've never cosplayed before, but I was thinking about doing a Nekozawa...Went to AX in normal clothes in 2012, then ALA just a couple months ago...

[Anonymous No.7426697]

>Kojou from Strike the Blood
It can be a semi boring cosplay, but I am building what you would call a transparent "power glove" that mimics him summoning his fimiliars and activates when clenching a fist, as he does. It's turning out nicely so far.

>The hassle of, well, everything. There is so much to see, do, so many amazing people to meet. It's hard to either see it all in a day, or restrain yourself from seeing it all and not having anything to do the rest of the con. AX is a pretty well developed con at this point, so there aren't too many terrible aspects other than the ones that entail with any other con.

[Anonymous No.7427074]

I'm saving all my good cosplays for Anime California. Forget AX, it's too crowded, my shit always gets broken.

[MMillen No.7427254]

I'm definitely going to be stuck on the top of some mountain somewhere fighting some 9000+ acre wildfire when AX rolls around.

Oh well, next year

[Anonymous No.7427385]

>>7427074

you're going to wear your best costumes to a con that has absolutely no track record?

>AC still hasn't posted a cosplay guidelines list, so i'm assuming they either are too innocent to know that people are going to bring sexyfied cosplays, or they want people to bring them.

either way, someone is going to get buthurt, and it'll be great drama to post here that weekend.

[Anonymous No.7427390]

>>7426586
Didn't she get shat on by some Japanese producer because her cosplay was nowhere near the original character and hated the "sexyfied" version of it?

[Anonymous No.7427401]

>>7427390

she was also wearing 20 pounds of makeup.

[Anonymous No.7427412]

>>7427390
>>7427401
deets/sauce?

[Anonymous No.7427442]

>>7427401
She's so gross looking without her makeup. She looks like she's 50.

[Anonymous No.7427749]

>>7426586
When did Jessica Nigri become known as JNig?

[Anonymous No.7427786]

>>7427749
uh like a million years ago, welcome back from your time travels friend

[Maguma !ftEuMagUmA No.7427803]

>>7399153
Got a lot of costumes I plan to bring to AX so I probably can't fit it in. Unless there's some KOF going on, I might be able to smuggle it away for some photos and fun :3

>>7397872
Also gonna bring Tsumugu and maybe Aikuro for the Kill la Kill ACP stuffs. Gotta get dem uniforms in order!

[Anonymous No.7429135]

N-no free bracelet requests?
C'mon /cgl/ I need a real reason to go so that I won't get nervous and not attend.
2 years in a row this shit has been happening.

[Anonymous No.7429141]

>>7426391
I'm sure you could find the boots on taobao.

[Soto No.7429695]

>>7429135
I'll take one and maybe a hug too

[Anonymous No.7430010]

>>7429135
I'm not even sure what I'd do with a bracelet

Make one with Murrican colors. Yeah. That sounds good. Red White and Blue.

captcha related

[Anonymous No.7431059]

>>7429695
What colors?
>>7430010
Circumference of your wrist porfavor? That way I don't make them too small

[Soto No.7431142]

>>7431059
Lets get matching ones :3

[Anonymous No.7431169]

>>7431142
nigga what colors doe

[Anonymous No.7431185]

>>7429135
I'd like one, anon. Pink and purple, please.

[Anonymous No.7431201]

>>7431185
Yaaay! Wrist circumference? That way I don't make the bracelet too small or anything

[Anonymous No.7431221]

>>7431201
About 7 inches, can't wait to see you and say hi!

[Soto No.7431379]

>>7431169
blk/wht

yeah its plain and simple but I like those colors

[Anonymous No.7431436]

>>7431221
desuuu neee
>>7431379
Oki doki

[Anonymous No.7431581]

Woot woot

[Anonymous No.7431598]

>>7429135
Could I get one in light blue/ lavender/ white? Wrist circumference is about 6 inches!

[Anonymous No.7431601]

>>7431581
Those look so cute! The pink and purple look perfect together. I wish there was a little thing I can get you in return? Is there any kind of candy you like?

[Anonymous No.7431633]

>>7431598
Got it!
>>7431601
Aww, thanks! But you don't have to get me anything, anon. I find my happiness in the happiness of others.

[Anonymous No.7431648]

>>7431633
If you say so. You're very sweet for doing this for everyone. On a related note, when and where /is/ the /cgl/ gathering going to be? Or is it not decided yet?

[Anonymous No.7431659]

>>7429135
>>7431598
Same for me! If you're still making some, I'd love one in lightblue/lavender/white.

[Anonymous No.7431668]

>>7429135
I'll take a black/red/white one so it matches with my seirin uniform

[Anonymous No.7431667]

>>7431648
I have no idea to be honest lol
and thank you!
>>7431659
I'm on it! I'll be making these until I run out of beads/string or until AX starts

[Anonymous No.7431671]

>>7431668
Oh I didn't see your post about what colors you have. I'll take a orange and black one then.

[Anonymous No.7431683]

>>7431668
>>7431671
Wrist circumference?

[Anonymous No.7431702]

>>7426050
When I consider them good... I wish they could get Ralph Lister more, but I suppose once was enough.

[Anonymous No.7431710]

>>7431683
I'll say 8 inches to be safe

[Anonymous No.7431740]

>>7431659
Finished it!
>>7431671
You get two because basketball

Btw, if anybody wants more than one bracelet feel free to ask!

[Anonymous No.7431780]

>>7431667
When will everyone know the details about the gathering?

[meishi !rEseXGSL8M No.7431904]

Pshhhhh I never even make my AX lineup until like 3 weeks before the con. If I can guess, I'd say there would be some Eiyuu senki or something. Maybe some Plastic Nee san since its easy.
Who knows maybe I'll work another ACP event. That was pretty fun.
Best aspect of AX is the enourmous dealers hall which is super fun to wander. Also just the general enormity of the venue and the types of people you encounter can make it really interesting. Unfortunately the hotel, food, and transportation situations can be pretty abysmal.


>>7422517
>>7426697
>strike the blood
HRRRNNNNGGG
love it with all my heart
>>7426050
I usually just go to harass Patrick Seitz when I can because he's my homie.
>>7426015
as long as there is no HoC filming we can just ignore her and her yayas.
>>7427254
it's ok you can be cosplay sexy fireman in spirit.

[Anonymous No.7431955]

AX lines have got so big, I said last year would be my last. I'm intrigued by Anime California though.

[Anonymous No.7432751]

>>7431740
Bracelet-chan <3! Can I please get a white and pink one? Wc:6in

[Soto No.7432757]

>>7431904
Meishi Smile's live set was pretty good last year

[meishi !rEseXGSL8M No.7432799]

>>7432757
that pic gives me the heebie jeebies every time I see it eeek.

[Anonymous No.7432886]

>>7432751
Sure!

[Jebus of /a/ !01jMxbeXFY No.7433021]

>>7397901
If someone like Momoiro Clover Z, Abingdon Boys School or ClariS performed, I would book my flight immediately. If they got LiSa back, sign me up as well.

[Soto No.7433058]

>>7433021
ClariS's recent album was shit though, Birthday was chill as fuck tho
Nisekoi's OP was aight

[Jebus of /a/ !01jMxbeXFY No.7433062]

>>7433058
I didn't know they came out with a new album. All i've heard is Birthday, which I agree, was pretty good. I'm guessing Nisekoi's OP is from the 2nd album?

[Anonymous No.7433079]

>>7432886
aaaa i wish i was going to AX so i could get one of these too!

such a cute idea bracelet-chan~

[Soto No.7433084]

>>7433062
Yeah, Second Story.
The only good ones from that album I could think of are Reunion and Luminous
Nisekoi's OP was a single they came out with or something
Either way they would be cool as fuck to see live
But I doubt it's ever gonna happen cause both of the girls are still in HS and they choose to remain anonymous because they are leejun or something.

[Anonymous No.7433139]

>>7433079
Thanks. There is always next year, anon!

[Anonymous No.7433328]

>>7431904
Yes, do more events like this.

[Anonymous No.7433364]

>>7433084
>That group of Asian guys staring at you in the background.
hue

[Anonymous No.7433670]

>>7431955
Second

[Anonymous No.7433784]

>>7397873
oh god damn that's going to be me this year its gonna blow in terms of shopping, i'll just have to rely on events being good.

[Anonymous No.7434052]

>what are your cosplay plans
Freddie from Cromartie Highschool and Tsumugu from Kill la Kill. I did Freddie at ALA, but it was pretty shitty/last second, so hope to improve on it.
>Best/worst aspect about AX
Best is probably the food trucks and the sheer amount of good parties at night. The cosplay being the best goes without saying. Worst is probably the lines, but other than that, I had no complaints.

[Anonymous No.7434101]

Im just wondering how is the JW Mariott at night? Like i usually stay at the Westin Bonaventure and there always seems to be lots of shit going on there at night. Always end up meeting cool people and having a good time there with all the parties and shit going on. Interested in staying at the JW Marriott though since its really close and was just wondering if the late night scene was the same as the Westin Bonaventure. Because i would rather book at a place that has the night life plus the convenience of being really close to the convention center.

[Anonymous No.7434154]

>>7426050

You need to remember cons are like 95% casuals, they don't watch subbed anime, and usually only catch what comes on Toonami.

One year when Yui Horie was a guest, I spotted her walking through one of the halls and waved to her. Virtually no one around seemed to recognize her, it was incredible.

I want more high profile seiyu, fuck english dub actors.

[Anonymous No.7434171]

>>7434154
At this point I'm far more excited for events like Idol Matsuri. I usually decide whether or not to go to a con depending on musical guests and cons have been getting shit guests lately.

[Anonymous No.7434173]

>cosplay plans
No idea as or right now. Most likely will be too broke and too busy to work on a cosplay this year. On the bright side, I will officially be an exhibitor this year, so there's that.

>best
Can't wait to see what amazing cosplays come out this year and be around you nerdy bastards

>worst
Lines and STAFF ugh.. I really hope they do a better job at teaching their volunteers wtf they are doing this year. Not looking forward to being redirected 50 times just to find out the event is closed.

[Anonymous No.7434192]

>cosplay plans
probably my old kakashi and a mako.
i'm still pretty new, get over it.
>best aspect
I fucking love LA and it's close-ish to home for me. Plus I get to see my buddy before he goes away for a long time.
>worst aspect
I guess cost? Nothing really standing out to me here.

>Side bar
Did anyone see/participate in the kpop dance contest last year? I plan on joining this year.

[Anonymous No.7434211]

>>7408137
Daikokuya is supposedly the best ramen in the country, but the other seagulls aren't steering you wrong.

It's all fucking awesome out in little tokyo. plus they have some not-terribly-sketchy looking noraebangs/kareoke places. it's a fun place. all the ethnic burroughs in LA are. there's even a little ethiopia relatively close to beverly hills

[Anonymous No.7434216]

>staying at a friend's place
>it's free
>can't party because I have to drive back to his place
fuck

[Soto No.7434218]

>>7434216
Drinking and driving isn't that hard

[Anonymous No.7434220]

>>7434101
dude if you're just now trying to book at any of the con hotels, i'm pretty sure youre SOL

i'll double check on that. I was the anon who had the google spreadsheet a few months ago about hotels/prices/distances/etc. most are fully booked from what i remember.

[Anonymous No.7434223]

>>7434216
>not spending money on a hotel
>spend the money on a taxi, you dolt. it's like 20-30 bucks for a one way ride to any reasonable distance in LA. split it with friend, now it's cheap. ch'mon lee.

[Anonymous No.7434225]

>>7434101
yeah, pickings are gettin slim. you should really get on that whole... where'mahgonnalive thing...

[Anonymous No.7434454]

>Cosplay Plans
Uh if i can finish it, extra edition Silica from Sword Art Online, Aoba From DmmD (maybe a playboy bunny version of him too but im not sure if it looks good tbh) and probably homura Akemi but likely my last year wearing it.

>Best/Worst about AX
LAST YEAR, NOIZI ITO, FUCK. the staff was so bad, i waited like half the day in line with friends (i was having them get my other things signed) they told us we were next, moved us to some other line, let others ahead then told us it was over, and that i could come tomorrow, rinse repeat the EXACT same thing happened the next day but it wasn't as long this time. Staff was terribad with line managing.

[Anonymous No.7434683]

>what are your cosplay plans
Satsuki Kiryuin (untransformed Junketsu)
Sailor Uranus (classic version)
Nuriko (red traveling outfit)

>Best/worst aspect about AX
Line-Con 2014. No, but seriously, the lines are getting ridiculous. Not SDCC level lines yet, but pretty bad.

Best is superior Japanese guests and musical artists. Keeping my fingers crossed for a good concert this year, can't wait for the announcements to go up.

[Anonymous No.7435141]

Does anybody know how the masquerade works? Dobi have to purchase tickets or is it a free event? I can't find anything on their website...

[Anonymous No.7435237]

>>7434683
>Anime Expo
>Superior Japanese guests

I have some bad news for you anon.

[Anonymous No.7435239]

>>7435237
Yeah, this year is not looking so good so far... But in the past there have been some pretty awesome guests.

[Anonymous No.7435250]

Has anyone reserved a room at the new Renaissance Inn? It's part of the AX hotel block but it won't be open until June. I'm kind of skeptical since I have never reserved a room at a hotel that is still under construction. I'm still keeping my Westin reservation in case we get fucked over by the Renaissance.

Also

>$232 per night at the Luxe

[Anonymous No.7435343]

>>7435141
Here's how it used to work:
You can buy a ticket so that you get a seat without having to play the standby ticketing line game.
You can spend a few hours in the standby ticketing line and get a ticket without paying for it.
You can, if there are still seats, show up after it starts and they'll typically let you in (not recommended for any event that is more than half full at start)
If you are entering masquerade, you do not need a ticket but you're going to spend a lot of con time doing masquerade shit (which is often sitting around waiting for other people to do masquerade shit)
And just because yes this has happened: buying a ticket does not get you an entry in the masquerade (don't. fucking. ask.)

[Anonymous No.7435366]

>>7435343
*asks*

[Anonymous No.7435370]

>>7435343
Thanks, anon. B-but where do I buy a ticket?

[Anonymous No.7435454]

>>7435370
They usually become available on the site a month or so before con. You have to have your badge number to get any extras, too.

[Anonymous No.7435543]

>what are your cosplay plans
I have a group of friends that are all going. We are planing to do group cosplays. With all the people in our group its a little hard to decide which cosplays we will be doing this year, and which ones will be put off. So far we are doing a Tales of Symphonia and a Team Magma group cosplay. I will be doing a monster hunter cosplay on my own and we still have yet to decide on the last one.
>Best/worst aspect about AX
I love AX, the atmosphere, the many vendors, the guests, but I hate many things about AX as well. The lines are the worst, the lack of organization for said lines, the now horrid staff/lack of. They recently changed the way that they take on and compensate 'volunteers' so the people that take the work now see to have absolutely no people skills and seem to have no idea about any of the events/panels/workshops. Honestly last year the staff was one aspect that ruined my experience at AX. I can only hope it gets better this year.

[Anonymous No.7435588]

>>7435239

>not looking good so far

They generally don't make the bulk of announcements until a bit closer to the con (though in earlier years, I do recall big guests being announced as early as February). When all they have is the SM dub cast and June has rolled around, then you can panic.

As much as I hate how AX has been handled in the past few years, they generally never disappoint as far as Japanese guests go.

[Anonymous No.7435616]

>>7435588
Guest negotiations often aren't finalized until a few weeks before. If you've ever seen an internal schedule for a big con there are names on it that are still in negotiation because if things work out they have to be on the schedule, but things don't work out and they aren't there and they're struck from the final schedule.

[Anonymous No.7435658]

>>7435588
Yeah, I'm not panicking yet. That was more in response to the anon who said "I've got news for you..." All the good people usually get announced mid-June, as annoying as that is. You would think there would be more talk about the musical artists at this point, though.

[Anonymous No.7435928]

>>7434454
I came into the Noizi Ito panel about halfway in, and I just want to say holy shit the translator was so bad.

[Anonymous No.7435943]

>>7434223
is pasadena reasonable?

>>7434216
it was more about not waltzing in til really late

[Anonymous No.7435945]

>>7435943
also friend doesn't go to AX

[Anonymous No.7436195]

>>7435928
I didn't even bother with the panel, i just tried the autograph session and it was just a hectic mess.

[Anonymous No.7436262]

>>7435943
I live in Pasadena, it's pretty beautiful there. Even the poorer areas look nice because of the trees.

Also they have the metro rail starting from that city which goes all the way down to Union Station in LA, which you can take the bus to the convention center as well. Golden line, I think. Check it out, it's quite affordable.

[IndygoEEI !!7WNorjHYZEH No.7436388]

>>7418584
But...
http://youtu.be/R_UpLtGEWoY

>>7418645
If you've never been to LA and try to use Google maps for the bus system, be
warned. I used in 2010 and I ended up in places I shouldn't have been.

[IndygoEEI !!7WNorjHYZEH No.7436475]

>>7420338
The fact is NorCal is full of nice country like folk and SoCal is an
urbanized mess of fakery especially LA Area. I lived in both and
transplants have wreaked both. California hasn't been a great state
to live or work in since the early Millennium Decade. It breaks my
heart too especially in NorCal. The economy has gone to shit there
and it's devolved cities like Turlock, Fresno, and Stockton into
trailer trash communities. At least the parts that didn't go through
the housing boom. This state would be so much better if it was
carved up into 4 to 6 smaller states.

BTW, TokyoPOP Girl I miss you. Hope to see you again someday. I wish I had more confidence in my worth and asked
you for your contact info.

[Anonymous No.7436513]

Does AX have a formal dance? Is it free? Is it overly crowded? Anime California promises a formal dace and that's the only reason I'm going there.

[Anonymous No.7439072]

>>7435250
Booked a room there. Had the Sheraton but I'm willing to shell a couple more $$ for a closer hotel. I live in LA and the building looks practically finished. I'm haven't cancelled my reservation at the Sheraton yet just in case something happens to the Renaissance though.

[OP No.7439080]

>>7439072
I still haven't booked a room oop

[Soto No.7440519]

>>7436513
Gonna waltz your way into some pussy?

[Anonymous No.7440724]

>>7436513
>Anime California promises a formal dace

AHAHAHAHHAHAHA, yeah, and all those weebs are going to be wearing their best suits and dresses and wearing plenty of deodorant in that hall, right?

I can already imagine that stench in that room.

[MMillen No.7442106]

>>7440724

lmao that does actually seem like a trainwreck. Definitely going to see that next year

[Anonymous No.7445640]

>Go to a con that treated it's attendees like crap last year
>Anime Expo

[Anonymous No.7445646]

>>7445640
>Go to a con that treated it's attendees like crap last year

You're talking about all anime CA cons

[Anonymous No.7445669]

It'll be my first time coming, and I'm excited! What's some good knowledge for an out-of-state newcomer? I've got room/badge stuff squared away, but... I'm clueless on what to expect.

[Anonymous No.7445785]

So whats the best party hotel?

[Anonymous No.7445801]

>>7432799
>>7432757
I fucking love it

[Anonymous No.7445819]

>>7445669
lines
avoid big-name panels if you don't want to wait for hours (possibly for nothing)
avoid autographs if you don't want to wait
cosplay everywhere (photographers everywhere)
food trucks are pretty awesome but they are $10 each (welcome to LA)
get snacks/drinks from a local store so you don't have to pay the convention center prices who charge for the convenience
weather will be hot
concerts/events have standby seating for free but there will probably be people waiting for that too so if you don't want to pay money you'll be paying time
lots of walking because the LACC is spread out. bring good shoes. the exhibit hall and panel rooms are on opposite sides

I don't know how big your usual conventions are but AX last year was 60k.

are you going by yourself or with friends? cosplaying?

[Anonymous No.7446167]

>>7445646
ALA wasn't bad, but everything else was pretty much shit.

[Anonymous No.7446225]

>Anime Expo will never move back to Anaheim

[Anonymous No.7446484]

>>7446225
>long beach was the best AX ever.

no, seriously, it was.

[Anonymous No.7446689]

>>7446484
In 2007? Are you fucking high or something?

[Anonymous No.7450007]

Hotel booked at the Marriott a few short blocks from the LACC. Got it booked well in advance. Looking at doing my Kuroko cosplay, taking out a Yowapeda cosplay, a Free cosplay, and maybe get together an as of yet unknown 4th athlete.

[Anonymous No.7450121]

Does anyone know if KOKOKIM and Swankiss are going to be holding auditions/applications for fashion show models?

[MMillen No.7450129]

>>7446689

07 was my last AX

[Anonymous No.7450394]

>>7426388

I want to app for it too but I don't see anything so far

[Anonymous No.7453680]

Who even organizes meet-ups? Is there like a designated person or what

[Anonymous No.7453684]

Probably a dumb question, but are two-day passes not going to be available this year? I don't want to buy the four day pass unless I absolutely have to.

[Dead !Mau55LLxj. No.7453844]

>>7415447
I want one, they look pretty awesome.

I think I have a collection of everything I've gotten over the years from all the cgl gatherings, so it'd be pretty cool.

Also, I really hope I don't die as Thomas. Fuck leather jackets.

[Soto No.7454107]

I'll bring the drugs

[Anonymous No.7454463]

>>7453844
Bracelet-chan here
What colors/pattern would you like?

[Dead !Mau55LLxj. No.7454646]

>>7454463
Uhhhhh shoot.

I can't really think of any. ;_____;

[Anonymous No.7454658]

>>7454646
Well, what colors do you like?
Do you like manry man colors or kawaii pastel uguuness?

[Anonymous No.7454686]

>>7401031
Anon, I'm bringing my Edward cosplay along...I haven't seen anyone cosplay James/Mary yet and this just made me really excited

[Anonymous No.7454751]

Holy shit, there's too much stuff I want to wear this year. I have a group planned for every character here except Ezio and Dirk, but I love the Assassin's Creed series way too much and last year I had a good time hanging with some cool Homestucks a friend introduced me to while hanging with her.

I'm also bringing Yu Narukami just for the Persona midnight gathering.

I hope my body can take it, /cgl/.

[Anonymous No.7454762]

i recently cut out one of my con friends from my life after she turned out to be a pretty decent shit head and so now i'm not entirely sure about getting a hotel this year at ax because idk who to room with or who i'll hang out with

[Anonymous No.7454772]

>>7401031
>>7454751
Dudebro, come chill with this Mary and myself (Edward), I never get enough Assassin's at cons

[Anonymous No.7454785]

>>7454772
Hell yeah! I'm so down for that! So far ACIV has been my favorite in the series, but I can't turn away from Ezio 'cause doing the Italian accent is so damn fun.

[Anonymous No.7454804]

>>7454772
Sorry for the late boarding, Mary/James here. I'd love to see your guys' costumes and chill at AX, here's my face

[Anonymous No.7454823]

>>7454804
Boarding the AX hype train right this moment. This Assassin chillin' shit definitely needs to happen!

Here's a picture from the last convention I went to. Gonna wear the white robes at AX.

[Anonymous No.7454894]

>>7454762
Same thing here. Used to be best friends with this one guy. Then he got addicted to drugs. Got kicked out of his house multiple times for long periods of time. Started hanging out with gangsters and wanted criminals. He was actually bragging about that not joking. So i just stopped talking to him entirely. Im just gonna look for somebody that is looking for roommates. Should be easy enough making friends that way. We can hang out at ax too if you want.

[Dead !Mau55LLxj. No.7460014]

>>7454658
I like both. Surprise me!

[Anonymous No.7461281]

>>7446484
It was good because of how bad it was. It was the right time to be going to cons... right before the bubble burst.

[Anonymous No.7462026]

So I am planning on going to AX for the 1st time (also 1st time at a Anime Con in general) Any tips? What times does it usually end? Any fun stuff for adults later on when the kids go home? How good are the anime figure deals? What's the best time to go and pick up my badge on Day 0? Keep hearing that I should go when they are about to close.

[Anonymous No.7462032]

Yo guys real talk, how easy is it to pick up cosplay chicks at AX? I am going with a few friends who hate anime and are only going for the bitches.

[Anonymous No.7462078]

Hope to go as nudist beach aikuro for it just hope they let me in...First time ill be going to this con.

[Anonymous No.7462646]

>>7460014
Will do. :>

[Anonymous No.7462650]

>>7462032
Depends who you're hitting on.
Also, tell your friends that they're what's wrong with this world.

[Anonymous No.7462799]

>>7454772
Do yall know if/when the assassins creed gathering will be?

[Anonymous No.7462810]

>>7462799
Did a quick Google search, it revealed nothing.
It's likely there will be one once we get closer to AX's date, so I'm not worried about it.

[Anonymous No.7462862]

>>7462032
Pretty easy if your cosplaying. The bitches will literally come flocking to you if your anything above a 5/10. I consider myself a 6/10 and when i cosplay i always have random women coming up to me an hitting on me every few minutes. Some ugly, some decent, and some pretty good looking. Have banged all types of girls mostly average looking and some complete butterfaces. Pretty much every night im banging a different slut. Im not the one with the ideas either its always the girls asking me to go to their room or something. Its really really easy if your not ugly and your cosplaying. If your a normalfag theres zero chance. Don't even try unless your 8/10 and actually like anime.

[Anonymous No.7462912]

>>7462032
>throw together shitty closet cosplay
>be 5/10 dude
>girls come flocking

pretty easy bruh, you should buy a weekend pass, had a 3 way just by telling a girl I hated her weeb shit. we fucked in cosplay, she brought two asian friends. it was awesome.

all this to convince me to like her weeb shit.
man, con girls are so easy. they fucking love it if you comment on their boobs too.