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Anyone else here went?Or was it just me and my gfIt was hectic, a little disorganized, and full of wannabe streamers (thankfully less than last year) but still a fun as fuck experience
I follow a vendor that went on insta . The algorithm decided to show me a bunch of other vids from the con. Anyone care to explain why there were so many boxing fights just happening around the con ?
Do the people at Dreamcon actually care about cosplay and animanga? Most of their cosplays weren't accurate in the slightest, but I guess as long as they look "sexy" it's fine to them.
>>10973678>There was white people there tooWhy would they subject themselves to this?
>>10973693Because the alternative is AM.
>>10973691Fight Night
Thoughts when you see this?
I think the Koga is lost. The leather club is two blocks down.
>>10973684alpha as fuck.
>>10973684As far as showing skin, women get to do shit cosplays that are just a wig and a bikini, so I don't see why men can't do something similar. What they got going on is more accurate to the characters being cosplayed than bikini cosplays anyway.
>>10973684me in the back, with the fisher hat
>>10973700>so I don't see why men can't do something similarno one said they couldn’t. you invented the need to argue in defense of them in your head.
Any style suggestions or new releases you're looking forward to?
pretty nice black and white colorway
I like the new LL releases, generally. Does anyone have any tips for getting "back into" jirai? I started my wardrobe in 2021 so I have some older items but I couldn't buy any more for like the last 2 years and I'd like to change my wardrobe to be a little less neanderthal jirai but it's been so long idk where to start anymore
>>10969692i suggest to check second hand websites because you can find some pretty good cheap stuff on there. interacting with lots of jirai content has helped me improve a lot too!
i was told losing weight would bring down my bust but it only went down by 2cm despite losing 15kgs, is it worth binding to fit into brands like secret honey? i want SO BADLY to wear their pink pinstripe and black setups but my bust is like almost 20cm bigger than their max
I never went to these as I wasn't old enough but I've heard that conventions used to be more fun. Actual nerds going there having a good time.No social media attention whores trying to get cloutNot overly woke and annoying bullshit shoved down your throatJust nerds nerdin' out
>>10973632Because of all the sexy cosplay girls that are like 18-21 right?
>>10973632Bigger crowds and influencers don't make a convention better, anon.
This entire thread piles on loaded premises, one after the other, and most are none the wiser. Ignore the chronology. Maybe you know the entire history of your local convention for 25 years, front to back. You can speak about your experiences as objectively as possible, it still doesn't mean that's gonna register in the same way for someone else. There are people who think you're a ""normie"" if your MAL profile has under 5000 ratings, but a ""normie"" to someone else could be "Oh he hasn't even seen JJK." And then there's the matter of what TYPE of conventions you're talking about, what you're even looking for. Speaking for myself anyway, a truly great one has to be in a single central location and have a high percentage of people who will start a conversation about whatever random nonsense is on their mind, probably because we're both hiding flasks. That won't comport to either the extreme fandom enthusiast who thinks it's only about the media itself. It won't comport to the family who treats it like an outing to the mall and sees high turnout as the marker of qualityI guess the skinny here is: it's what you make it. Unless it's some corpo trash, there's no real fun to be had there.
>why isn't the subculture I enjoyed still a thing?
>>10926084I mostly go nowadays to drink or to help out with my sister's booth, but the big difference I see is that everyone's autistic and scared of their own shadow. No one associates outside of preplanned discord groups or small chat about cosplays. Havent crashed a good room party in a very long time Way less thirst traps, and they werent constantly shilling their socials. Fujoshis have kind of been normalized, which sucks because I used to have talking to them when they were outliers.They dont feel fun anymore, maybe thats just because I got older>t. ancientfag that partied with moot at ACEN
Texas thread died about a week ago or so... RIP, not OP of the previous Texas thread but the anon that had revived it briefly in October. Meant to revive it again this month in-time for it to reach 1-year-plus status, but had totally slipped my mind and was already too late by the time I had noticed... oh well, let's try this 1-year challenge all over again, shall we?UPCOMING NOTABLE EVENTS (for the next six months):Anime Frontier - Dec 12-14Ecchi Expo - Dec 12-14Ikkicon - Jan 9-11Ushicon / Komoricon - Feb 6-8 (both in Austin, Komoricon happening on Feb 7 only)AnimeVerse Houston - Feb 13-15WeebCon - Apr 3-5Anime Dallas - Apr 17-19Otaku Odyssey - May 8-10Riverwalk Anime - May 23-24A-Kon - Press X to Doubt (World Cup will be in town during Jun-Jul)Discuss topics about Texas cons here, including ones that have have happened recently such as Anime Impulse Dallas.
Anime Matsuri is showing how desperate they are by saying in their ads that 40,000 people will show up. Wasn't it 74,000 at one point? I will be snickering when the photos pop up, showing the empty halls.
>>10973710what's wrong with anime matsuri?
>>10973713They are owned by rapists to invite more rapists so they can keep on raping. It is no wonder that people aren't coming out.
>>10973713They don't put on a good show. Any controversies wouldn't matter if they actually ran an event worth going to.
>>10973713nothing, it keeps mogging every other tx con and it existing simply creates seething hatred
Idk whatever happened to the help thread so I'm making a new one. Post your questions related to costume making, techniques and stuff.I used to scroll /cgl/ back in 2018 and participate helping other ppl. I took a long break from cosplaying and want to get back to it.
where can i find cosplays that will actually fit a man? I want to cosplay as Asuka....Im XL as a man.
>>10972725https://www.herostime.com/Asuka-Evangelion-Plugsuit-Dyesub-Printing-Cosplay-Costume-CSC180.html?search=asukahas custom made Asuka bodysuits.
>>10972731i was talking more about her school fit
I know this cosplay is realistically easy as fuck to do but I need help on the hair, any tips on styling it or should I just get a wig? My hair is darker brown, straight, and shoulder-length so noticeably longer than his. my con in like a week so I need to act fast.
>>10972732You can find one to fit your waistline, no question. The REAL problem, unless you're a manlet, is length. As a certified KnowerTM, you're going to find very few if any that are good enough. So in that case, just make sure you get one that's wide enough, wait for it to arrive, measure the gap and then have a tailor add on the missing inches
>Little over one month away>Not much talkFuck it. Might as well get a general thread for this con going.August 1st and 2nd at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, Michigan.Tickets available at https://www.michigananime.com/tickets
Also, some of the guests that have been confirmed were Cherami Leigh, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Clifford Chapin, Ian Sinclair, David Martranaga, Kristen McGuire, Mallorie Rodak, Monica Rial, Brian Matthis, Jamie Marchi, and Kira Buckland.
>>10972905>Exhibitor Hall only open until 6>on a fucking SaturdayAt least the arcade will be open later than that.
>>10972905Michigan people can't go to convention, they are all sick with new diarrhea parasite ! Michiganders were the most sick with covid before, most cases of chronic fatigue syndrome The entire state suffers from many diseases and there are a lot of people on disability. The disabled already enjoy free money so they shouldnt need to go to able person stuff but they do anyway
>>10973680So far, that seems to be an exaggeration. The parasite in particular is linked to lettuce.
>>10973621Probably it's due to restrictions from the venue.
Conventions in Florida thread.Last thread was nuked for no reason and someone needs to take their meds. Previous: >>10946506>Brick City Anime Festival - January 10-11>SSA+S Toracon - January 31 - Sarasota>PokeKon Fest - February 7 - Sarasota>Ocala Anime-Fest - February 14 - Ocala>Pensacon - February 20-22 - Pensacola>Collect-A-Con Miami-Fort Lauderdale - February 21-22 - Fort Lauderdale>SwampCon - February 28 - March 1 - Gainesville>ACEcon - March 7-8 - Palm Harbor>SWFL Anime-Fest - March 8 - Fort Myers>MegaCon Orlando - March 19-22 - Orlando>Collective Con - March 27-29 - JacksonvilleComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>10973596Sabaton guy is okay. I dunno what his deal is but he wasn't in the way. He should also put on some muscle like some of those Banes had.
>>10973634He committed to his bit if nothing else. Never stopped, no matter where he was found. Changed costumes, came with at least 5 flags
>>10973640As a Sabaton fan I appreciate him, but I can see others having no fucking clue what he is. Did you see that woman with the gigantic grotesque fat fake tits? What was that
>>10973647That could mean a couple things. There was someone with huge fake tits as Boa Hancock but that makes sense. If I'm gonna associate anything from Supercon with breasticles though it was the cone cup Lara Croft
>>10972868I got sick before AFO looking at the venue and itinerary, so I passed>>10973556I see what you mean, but I'm free for that weekend now and the events look good enough. The spacing between shows I'm interested in is also favorable for recharging my photo perv equipment, and I feel confident in bringing out the combined GDP of Somalia level gear since the photo policy is nice. Also I met a cute persona panther cosplayer a few months back that insisted metro was better than holmat, and though she is 100% fucking wrong, the red latex alone or whatever she's working on is going to be worth the cost of admission.I'm a fuckin artist, you give me a tuber and I'll make something out of it
Trap HereI'm planing on cosplaying Goth 2B soon and I'm looking for shiny boots similar to the ones on the pic on the right, that are in a mans size. I also want to find better fake boobs than the ones i currently use. Preferably latex without being too huge, I don't want to look like an obvious troon or those shitty crossplayers. Make up will be done by my gf.
>>10972480of course <3
>>10972487what about the design is stupid? the shorts, the exposed skin is wonderful always; thighs you kiss, but shins you give long stripes.
>>10972489the top kind of ruins the look imo
>>10969479Hey anon If you want to search for a shiny boots that fit your leg You need to measure your leg first. if you already find the result after measuring your legs then the thing you need to do is buy a shiny boots that has the same size you already measure before. About the fake boobs, i can't help you with that so i'm sorryIdk my thread Will help you since i never go to a con before and i'm apologize for my bad English
>>10969515No idea, but ask this guy
Why do you think so many woman cosplay as bunnies. To be honest it’s starting to feel repetitive.
>>10969985I thought men where supposed to be dove themed.
>>10970827They are
>>10969229Because it's fun, it's hot, get's good attention, and is easy. Boom.
>saw a bunny Lumine cosplayer at a local con last year>besides a photo, I didn't get anything moreFeels bad
>>10972514This, also long history of playboy bunnies and the idea that bunnies have a lot of sex to have a lot of babies. The rapid breeding of rabbits is true, the sex part much less so.
Boobanon editionLast thread autoaged and image limit>>10911148
>>10973315Okay, those are big boobs, but WTF is up with her nose? And is that a goiter on her neck?
>>10973637Looks like some heavy AI filter/editing on a photo of a fat person, the weird neck is probably from it smoothing out a double chin
>>10973208pain, i guess the account has been locked for a while, been waiting for an add back that hasnt come
>>10973641She not gonna do it, let it go she's full of it.
New day badges, new website, same old bullshit.Location: David L Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PADates: July 23-26 2026
>>10973672They are not her bffs. They are poly and she/him are most likely sleeping with them. Those two sleep with a ton of different people involved with Tekko leadership which continues to create nepotism issues. It's a big, strange, questionable web of sleeping with people. I believe Mr. President and Sales lady sleep with the Vendor lady and the Merch lady. It's a big weird goonfest.
>>10973648the racist claim sounds like just another ypipo weeb kink tho
>>10973648I know leadership has changed over the past few years. Are you referring to O and V specifically?
>>10973690Huh? No. They run Guest Relations. No, I'm referring to J and K. O and V are cool, at least to me. I haven't had issues with O and V personally. Has there been issues with them?
>>10973687No, the Sales Director does actual raceplay/Queen of Spades porn. I've seen her X account. Queen of Spades porn is very racist.
I was wondering if I ever make a cosplay, I firstly understand what makes it bad. Even if I dress properly, make up, good wig, I feel like it would look bad anyway. I was wondering if it is something else, like face structure or just being ugly. Also not talking about cosplays that don't match body build or those that want to look bad ironically.
>>10970637She uses those cosplays to whore for attention. Why would she AI it up to look ugly? She even crowdfunded this particular one
>>10970540Is that a FAMAS
>>10972821no its a FG42its a german paratooper rifleifk it looks neat on her.
>>10972842I think anon was meme'ing. Also, the barrel is upside down...
>>10833478Usually the cosplay itself is great in those cases, the cosplayer just isn't the right shape for it.It's a show of skill in sewing and costume design but a fat girl can't be a thin girl no matter what she wears.
The signups have finally opened, for this year's /cgl/ Secret Santa event!>Rules, Hints, FAQ and More:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Od4uaaOZpm276bd2Sp9xDBL3ZK363eQ1V_4oHZ_l-xQ/>Sign-up Form:https://forms.gle/Wqn7aDGaGNgUdinX7Please don't hesitate to ask if you got any questions! You may use the thread, or the following email:secretseagullsanta@gmail.comSome important dates:>Signup deadline:October 22ndComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
Thank you so much for the gift #3879! I'm so sorry to post it so late. I'm incredibly happy about your amazing gift and it's more than I ever expected. You picked out the perfect items. The h.naoto and Baby items match my style perfectly, I always wanted to get AP arm warmers and this Hello Kitty bangle. The sanrio gifts and the sweets were really lovely too. Thank you so so much!!!
If anyone is interested in doing a Secret Santa (or any sort of gift exchange) with /cgl/ users again this year, or any year in the future, please send me an email! secretseagullsanta@gmail.comI'll need to know if there's any interest, and I can also send an email as a reminder when Christmas is getting closer. It'll probably be done a bit differently from previous years, more suiting the small number of people, but if there's anyone left who still wants to do gift exchanges, I'll help make it possible.Also, if anyone has anything they want done in regards to the 2025 event, please email me about that as well.
>>10970286Doesn't seem like the community is there for these anymore. Very little excitement or hype chatter, and very few posts of gifts. It would be better off it was put to bed if there weren't enough people with their hearts in it.
>>10970368I agree, but even if only 2 people remain who want to exchange gifts, I'd help them connect. Even if it ends up being done in a way that doesn't resemble past events at all, maybe it'd all be done by email. And I don't think any new thread will be created, but if there's any desire to share things with /cgl/ this thread could stay up.But from the looks of it, the event seems to not have much of a future. I was thinking if anything could be done for people to go back and look at old memories, when new threads will no longer be made for the event each year. There probably would not be much interest even in that though to be quite honest.
Is this the last thread
