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Mar 7, 2015 6:40 PM
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A thread used to discuss upcoming conventions near where you live.
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Mar 7, 2015 6:57 PM
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eww, cons. eww, weebs. eww, otaku.

eww
Mar 7, 2015 6:58 PM
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fst said:
eww, cons. eww, weebs. eww, otaku.

eww
Mar 7, 2015 7:05 PM
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it's funny, I've watched considerably less anime than both of you and I love cons. It's the social experience and especially cosplaying that I enjoy. I love working hard on a costume that will be appreciated by a lot of people, and seeing a bunch of crazy cool shit too.

Good place to trip face.
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Mar 7, 2015 7:07 PM
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Relevant ;)


But yes, I like cons. Only when it's cheap. :C I've always volunteered at Atomic Lollipop and AN so I got in for free..
Mar 7, 2015 7:08 PM
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eww, cons. eww, weebs. eww, otaku. eww cosplay

eww
Mar 7, 2015 7:09 PM
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I was joking.

Never been to a con, probably because the events there sound kind of boring
Mar 7, 2015 7:13 PM
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Mushmallow said:
I was joking.

Never been to a con, probably because the events there sound kind of boring


Dont you throw me under the bus
Mar 7, 2015 7:13 PM
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You can:
buy stuff, merch, manga, anime
go to panels to discuss shows
simulwatch shows on the big screen
watch people do anime trivia
join contests and stuff
watch performances of dancing and singing??

last time i went, i had to earn volunteer hours so i watched anime with people the entire time.
patlabor
gundam build fighters
uchuu senkan yamato
sakurasou
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Mar 7, 2015 7:22 PM

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Mushmallow said:
I was joking.

Never been to a con, probably because the events there sound kind of boring

it was fun when i went to one :D
Mar 7, 2015 7:46 PM

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mayukachan said:
You can:
buy stuff, merch, manga, anime
go to panels to discuss shows
simulwatch shows on the big screen
watch people do anime trivia
join contests and stuff
watch performances of dancing and singing??

last time i went, i had to earn volunteer hours so i watched anime with people the entire time.
patlabor
gundam build fighters
uchuu senkan yamato
sakurasou
...sao


People at anime conventions have shit taste confirmed.
Mar 7, 2015 7:47 PM

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lmao the sao i'd agree with.
the other shows were not bad. a breath a fresh air.
Mar 7, 2015 8:09 PM

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mayukachan said:
lmao the sao i'd agree with.
the other shows were not bad. a breath a fresh air.

Hey mayukachan, how do you sign up for volunteering?
Mar 7, 2015 8:12 PM

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KyubeySensei said:
mayukachan said:
lmao the sao i'd agree with.
the other shows were not bad. a breath a fresh air.

Hey mayukachan, how do you sign up for volunteering?

info is here: http://www.animenorth.com/live/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=11&Itemid=73

they usually email you back two weeks before the con starts.. :/
Mar 7, 2015 8:23 PM

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I live in Miami, so the major con here is Florida Supercon. It's the largest convention in South Florida. I might go with my friends. The con is in late June.

There was one in January called Animate Miami. One of my friends went and said that it was fun.
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nigga i am black, do you think my ass would fit in? "Oh look it is negro kun." Hell no.
Mar 7, 2015 8:25 PM

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mayukachan said:
KyubeySensei said:

Hey mayukachan, how do you sign up for volunteering?

info is here: http://www.animenorth.com/live/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=11&Itemid=73

they usually email you back two weeks before the con starts.. :/

Awesome, thanks :)
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Mar 7, 2015 9:25 PM

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JAFAX here in west Michigan. Used to be on the Grand Valley campus but it got too big so they're doing it somewhere in Grand Rapids this year. It's free so that's a plus, not sure how big it is compared to others but I plan on going this summer, think it's in June.
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JAFAX here in west Michigan. Used to be on the Grand Valley campus but it got too big so they're doing it somewhere in Grand Rapids this year. It's free so that's a plus, not sure how big it is compared to others but I plan on going this summer, think it's in June.


I might go to that, since I'm headed to michigan mid-summer anyway for nationals.

I'm thinking about going as Haruko Haruhara, I'd pull that off like super fucking well, but I equally want to do something like wear an Iwo Jima flag-raising shirt with a stormtrooper helmet and swimming trunks or something. It's a really difficult choice for Sakura con.
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Mar 8, 2015 1:11 AM

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So far I've been going to MechaCon, and I plan to go this year. I might end up going to A-Kon next year.

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Space-Wizard said:
gombo said:
JAFAX here in west Michigan. Used to be on the Grand Valley campus but it got too big so they're doing it somewhere in Grand Rapids this year. It's free so that's a plus, not sure how big it is compared to others but I plan on going this summer, think it's in June.


I might go to that, since I'm headed to michigan mid-summer anyway for nationals.

I'm thinking about going as Haruko Haruhara, I'd pull that off like super fucking well, but I equally want to do something like wear an Iwo Jima flag-raising shirt with a stormtrooper helmet and swimming trunks or something. It's a really difficult choice for Sakura con.


I think I'm going to go as someone from Prince of Tennis, just need to buy a polo online and get the right color shorts somewhere, too hot for anything else haha. I'll have to send you a message or something when it comes around to see if you're in the area.
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I've gone to mechacon once, and a local con in my city called Lousianime but thats all. Mechachon was too crowded for me >_< and lousianime... well it really wasn't "anime" but rather just 3 fandoms and some extra (hetalia, homestuck, and steampunk for some reason?)
Still, I met some cool people there, and won a Halo 4 Tournament with my nephew, so good memories.
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Next convention I'm going to is Otakon in July at Baltimore, MD. It's a huge anime convention. The dealers room is epic. And 18+ panels are great. Would be awesome to meet up with people there.

Might also go to Dragon*Con whenever that is.
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Next convention I'm going to is Otakon in July at Baltimore, MD. It's a huge anime convention. The dealers room is epic. And 18+ panels are great. Would be awesome to meet up with people there.

Might also go to Dragon*Con whenever that is.

I walked in on an 18+ hetalia panel once w/my brother and my two nephews

never forget.
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I'm finally 18 so it's time to ruin myself in the 18+ panels lol.

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I walked in on an 18+ hetalia panel once w/my brother and my two nephews

never forget.

Tell me more. 8)
I've heard this series has a lot of yaoi linked to it lolol
Mar 8, 2015 12:51 PM

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sammario said:
vokisa said:
Next convention I'm going to is Otakon in July at Baltimore, MD. It's a huge anime convention. The dealers room is epic. And 18+ panels are great. Would be awesome to meet up with people there.

Might also go to Dragon*Con whenever that is.

I walked in on an 18+ hetalia panel once w/my brother and my two nephews

never forget.
I've run my own 18+ hentai panel once. Was called: Hentai vs. Porn. Which is better?
It was basically an educational panel going into the history of hentai & porn, and the taboos in each, and why certain things are the way they are in hentai (tentacle monsters, censoring, etc). The panel did pretty well. Showed off some "interesting" stuff in it. xD

I also did burlesque one year.
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I went to Otakon like 5 years ago but I didn't go to any 18+ panels though despite being of age.
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mayukachan said:
I'm finally 18 so it's time to ruin myself in the 18+ panels lol.

sammario said:
I walked in on an 18+ hetalia panel once w/my brother and my two nephews

never forget.

Tell me more. 8)
I've heard this series has a lot of yaoi linked to it lolol

it was a "ask the country a question" panel or something

we walked in, and it seemed kinda cool so we stayed in and listened (I didn't know what hetalia was at the point) and it seemed really weird but still interesting. Then someone asked about if "blank was gay for blank". And then everything went downhill, and my brother rushed us the fuck out of there.
Mar 8, 2015 1:05 PM

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lol. that's hilarious. I'm not surprised though.

Maybe I should have added a Hetalia challenge to our anime challenge... ;)
Mar 8, 2015 1:45 PM

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The 18+ panels are the only ones that I really go to. I hang out with friends or in the dealer's room for the rest of the time.
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never been to one b4
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There will be an upcoming Otakon in our university this March 29. Might as well go but meh, not having too much expectation since it's gonna be held on a very small venue.
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