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>>10963917Raven's DAD
>>10966986Jesus christ how disgusting.Legs look terrible with all that cellulite.
>>10967034That's not cellulite that's gaussian blur
>>10967043Its fat. She's fat.
Anyone here going? I'm a local so I'm definitely going but national harbor is a 50 minute drive or a 2 hour train ride for me. Not sure what I wanna do. I heard parking is too expensive and that most if not all hotels and airbnb's are sold out
>>10966968No speedruns = far fewer troons.Speedrunning and retro consoles attract balding troons like moths to a flameAlso hot women don't give a shit about "gaming" or some dude's "jam session". They care about getting their influencer pics and then going to room parties - which pretty much is all that katsu is.
>>10966995>I'm pretty sure it was because the hotel was badge only this year so cosplay sluts couldn't just get a few gazebo photos then fuck off to a party.It really wasn't. I had a friend join us by just borrowing another friend's badge to get into the hotel, and then giving it back once she was inside. At one point i forgot to bring my badge with me when picking up a (massively overpriced) uber eats order, and just flashed my room keycard at the staff and he just let me through. So you could've probably just used an old room keycard from last year and gotten in.
>>10967020"elevatorcon" happens starting at 10am... So you really gotta be out of your room by then or else you're standing in line listening to every retard say "gotta go up to go down" for 30 minutes.
shouldve went to ala or ikkicon
>>10967038Stair CHADS will never have this problem
>mfw realizing cosplay is only worth it if you're attractive
>>10964116...why?
>>10878507not if you are ringwraithno face requiredjust black mask but shit view
>>10878933okay so give some advice to a fat ugly white dude who wants to cosplay, try not to sub to emiru in the meantime, she'll survive without for a second.
>>10964328wear cosplays that cover your face/eyes + lose weight. It isn't rocket science
>>10964328
Boobanon editionLast thread autoaged and image limit>>10911148
Raven cosplay, really hard to get a good photo of with boobies because the boobs push out and make it stretch and look weirdI liked it despite that
>>10966993And a second photoIt looked way better irl but it was hard to take pictures
>>10966993>>10966998Last pictureEnjoy!
>>10966993>>10966998>>10966999really hot, love the legshow much butt is it exposing back there? are you going out in public with this?
>>10967018All of it, and noI might post the butt pics in the cosplayer butts thread later but right now I have to prepare for a trip
>what?an anime convention that stopped being good years ago>when?April 3rd-5th>where?Seattle Convention Center, Washingtonhttps://sakuracon.org/Hopefully it sucks less this time around!
Will be there everyday, as always
>>10966884FELLOW MONOGATARI FAN????>>10966796Yeah ill be there as Ryu Hayabusa
>>10966884Das rite. Toying with the idea of a cosplay AGAIN but afraid of low recognition (again)
>>10966897what cosplays do you plan on doing?
>>10966796ill be there... but mostly i just use it as an excuse to hang out with friends in seattle and hit up parties. The con itself seems kinda boring.
Otakon is a million years away, but I finally got a Marriott Marquis room, any tips for having maximum fun while there? I only experienced it during the day, is the night scene any different? Is it acceptable to switch to a different cosplays at night?
>>10960002T???
No more early bird registration. Now you have to pay $90 for pre-reg or $110 at the door for 2026.
>>10965051This sucks but I guess we have no choice
>>10950765>any tips for having maximum fun while there?Get drunk in the lobby.Also every single hotel in the area has their own restaurant/bar. They all have different vibes. Its worthwhile going to a different one for every meal.Also the car show thing they have is kinda neat.But overall the convention center is fucking massive and sprawling. Get ready to be walking a LOT if you actually want to "do the con".
>>10958986CCE is fucking amazing if you like waterparks and parties at all.
May 15th - 17th, 2026.Hyatt Regency O’Hare & Donald E Stephens Convention CenterDo you have a cosplay picked out yet?Any particular events or panels you're hoping to catch?What part of the convention floor are you most drawn to?Are you traveling in from out of town or staying nearby?Will you be attending solo or with friends?
As in people going alone
>thread went from 110 posts to 79holy schizophrenia...Anyways, ya'll excited for C2E2?
>>10966395Not animeNo
>>10966395When is that happening
This thread was made way too early, who thought it was a smart idea to make a thread for a con happening this year, last year?
larp thread again as the previous one is yet again in auto sagenow 37,8% slower than everprevious thread>>10873579
>>10966143EU is in a massive economical recession due to proxy wars, incompetence and American imperialism so people let their old hobbies rest and rediscover eating, heating and not being homeless as valid recreational activities to spend money on instead.Also I have the feeling that as counterculture answer to renfairs becoming more and more e-girl, furry and cosplay conventions with worse overall historical accuracy (or people outright going full pulp fantasy) than ever, there is a hyper fixated on historical facts movement forming and people get picky.But its probably mostly #1. People dont buy as much anymore, business becomes barely viable and being a small time niche business owner in the EU is hell anyways so they drop it for a stable income without responsibility.
>>10966177this is your brain on MAGA propaganda
>>10966360Kill yourself, retard. It's no longer a debate.
>>10966143As a European I can attest that we can still buy stuff. Covid killed a lot of small businesses and consolidated the few businesses remaining. On top of that because of the greater popularity of national or international webstores, there is less of a market for your old crappy fantasy store or local manufacturer so it's harder for new people to break in. Especially because the larger stores tend to be "good enough" for most people and those grew enough that they can provide some variety so not everyone wears the same shirt.Also, it is not unheard of for small-time craftsmen to have considerable churn and only produce for a decade or so before they decide they like having a job which actually pays decently. I have less of a view of re-enactment businesses but I expect similar situations there, though another issue is that hose fuckers can't advertise if their lives depended on it.
So this gorget has these belts that fix to the spaulders, but they leave a bunch of belt just jutting up by my head. Anyone know what to do with those? Also any other recs for what to add? I think I'll get a cream-white gambeson some day because it's more authentic than the black. I'd like to get a wool tabard and cloak in a templar style, but the only ones I can find are sold in Germany and they won't export to USA because of tariffs.
Why am I the only one making these EditionWHATS YOUR FAVORITE>IDOL>ORIGINAL SONG>OUTFIT>EVENT
>>10966934>>10966936>>10966938>>10966947>>10966973imagine thinking you can give advice when everything they said is true and there's no rhyme or reason to popularity within the kaigai community. in fact being obnoxious and pandering to the autists that make up a big portion of event attendees is a better strategy than doing the correct thing. being fat and terrible is more approachable and thus more desirable here. and if you even manage to get remotely noticed, a bunch of lazy jealous losers will start hating on you like it's their part time job, negating any enjoyment. the only advice should be try to get popular outside the kaigai idol community, like the popular idols have done.
>Hamu Cottonalways has a huge following, a little too much dancing and not enough signing for my taste>Oyasumimireally good duo, especially for a rookie group, i have no doubht they will be a top tier group this year>XFLO100% should have been in the cosplay masquerade >MoeAgeTop tier kaigai idol group, one of the few groups that knows what they are doing>himichuureally good soloists that need to practice more together to refine their performances. Amanda and Shoyun have god tier vocals.i like Berry in a group, its harder to see her flaws when shes in her group.
>>10966933as an otaku who drops cash in these events i would say ?>make friends with people>maybe try to start a group instead of a soloist>pick songs that the crowd would like>sing even if your singing is just subpar, i don't support idols that don't sing and a few friends dont consider them as idols
>>10966988They asked for advice, literally asked for it. We gave advice. You don't sound like you're someone successful either. The bare minimum is be an enjoyable or appealing person. The bar is in hell and you're both still bitching about it lmao
>>10966988>being fat and terribleas if there wasn't a huge conversation earlier about how no one likes fat overweight idols at least your last sentence I can agree with.
Post those seagull feels.My cosplay friend is 23 but looks about 12. We like to tease her, saying that all of her fans are pedos. Well, we might stop now... Her Discord mod didn't show up to Dragoncon. Guess what he was arrested for?And my Etsy order from the UK cancelled.Previous:>>10941913
>>10966339>If it makes you feel any better when I went to AWA in 2013 a friend of mine crossplayed as Youmu and someone posted on this fucking board about how hot he was and how bad they wanted to wreck his ass and I'm still laughing about thatis this a common occurrence? I've heard of the elusive male crossplayer and seen a few online before but irl all I've ever seen are rather unsightly troons (which to be fair I've only ever been to local cons) >So it could be worse. Boy hazing is worse. Trust meelaborate
>They looked busy so I didn't ask them for a pictureThe most common excuse I see and a pretty weak one but doesn't stop me from cooking up my own>I know what one person in this group is dressed as but not the othersNo (reasonable) person gets mad about being "interrupted" for a photo, but being ignored for one is real. It strings pretty bad. Yah, there are ways around that too. "I'm not sure what this is but you look great!" Still feels kinda forced thoughbeitRelated side note, I always gotta raise an eyebrow when seeing a couple, both in costume, and they don't match
>wear cosplay of a character I like>friend for some reason points out the franchise not being relevant anymore like Im supposed to careYeah its cool when people like and recognize your cosplay, but I have these two friends that care way too much about this and it annoys me everytime. I out right just said I couldnt care less because its a cosplay I worked hard making. I still like the character and series and dgaf if a bunch of attention-deficit 15yr olds moved on to something else.
>other people cosplaying the same franchise already have their own cliques>trying to break in feels impossiblehits extra hard when you're running solo
>>10966883Don't keep passive-agressive "friends".
hey /cgl/ this me cosplaying as my cat rupert, who is on my shoulder for reference.Does anyone else here cosplay as their pet, or have tips on how to cosplay more like a cat without looking like a furry?
Roop
>>10951875imagine being jealous of a cat
>>10909011Dubs don't lie>>10829358Faggot
>>10829358>01/13/23was this thread really so important it had to be bumped for 3 years?
>>10967014yes
It feels pointless going to cons alone. I just went to Otakuthon yesterday and I saw tons of people, I went to panels, I had tons of nice conversations, interactions and pictures, but it hurts knowing I'll probably never see any of these people again. The only real long interaction I had was with a guy playing Go with me and some other people, but beyond that, it never moved outside of small talk and compliments.I'm still happy that I probably talked to over a 100 strangers in one day, something most people who are lonely fail to do, but being alone in a crowd truly hurts.
>>10960797>but they won't actively try to fuck you.tell that to groupies, or anyone who ever been to a bar with drunk females
>>10931985I've been going to cons for over 20 years. I've met hundreds of people, hooked up with plenty of people, and even met my wife through cons. I have met a lot of great people with some being lifetime friendships.I got over my crippling social anxiety by talking to them. If the small talk didn't seem like anything then I moved on. I would read the room seeing if they want to get drinks or hangout.I didn't creep. I was honest about my weirdness as it drew people in.If you want friends or a relationship you have to work for it. They aren't going to know ya in a 5 minute chat. You got to extend to see if they want to go beyond being at the con. It might be awkward but fuck that if you don't try.
>>10931991we need more
>>10932434>Joke around with staffOne time the event organiser asked to get a photo of me arresting one of his workers
I was depressed a lot of the con, my mental was not good. A lot of the time I wanted to break down and cry. A few events made me happy. I had a lot of fun doing some dtuff but my mental was not in a good place this con. I was constantly worrying.
>just over a month away>no threadSeriously what happened? I heard some BS happened last year but it wasn't bad enough to wipe discussion off the board was it? Just got my room filled and looking forward to it.
Anyone else get sick? I was having a good time on Thursday but I ended up super tired on Friday and woke up sick on Saturday. Didn't get to talk to too many people this time around bc of that. Makes me kinda sad
I like the ALA Long Beach con vibe. The con feels like Anime Expo in 2002 before it became a normie clusterfuck.
>>10966719bought her yotsuba and osaka charm, neat stuff>>10966817dude they literally invited them up there were you seriously willing to sit through some little girl sing mcr
>>10966844no>>10966859>>10966860Why was this broken into two posts?>>10966887The air conditioning was fucking with my sinuses and nose really hard but I was slamming Airborne and echinacea tea during the entire event so I wasn't actually sick, just very tired.>>10966893>you seriously willing to sit through some little girl sing mcrYeah. A kid singing a song poorly is cute. A group of fat grown-ass women singing a song poorly is annoying. And it's really sad when they're singing over a child who's trying to push her voice through a bunch of screaming adults. They should've known better to let her have the stage.
>>10966859You should talk to your friends about what's eating you without having to feel like a burden. Finding someone to talk to can make you feel better, don't bottle it up.
Because why notConnichi is around the corner - September 5 to 7 in Wiesbaden. Anyone going?Tell us about your con visits, your plans for the next months, cosplay struggles and everything else!Not sure where to go next? Consult this handy site which also lists smaller local cons:https://www.jam-cons.net/con-kalender
>>10960635did they go to Wiesbaden to die?
This year's Dokomi site could induce ADHD in an otherwise healthy individual
>>10963672I hope I can go to next Kokoro too
It's an outrageous cosmic injustice that in the year 2026 AD I still don't have an older tomboy lesbo gf who only cosplays cute boys and is obsessed with beyblade, even though I'm male and never go outside!
It's not fair
