Who’s going? Who’s excited? Cosplay lineups.This is my 4th year going solo so I hope to be able to organize a meetup this year or something. This con has otherwise been enjoyable every year.September 3rd - September 6th, Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus Ohio.
I'm going with my kid. This'll be our fourth year. Really good con, nice size, nice venue.
>>10974687agreed!
>>10974689Any specific panels or events you're hoping come back this year?
I'm also going solo again, organizing a meetup would be nice. I met one of you a couple years ago, a surprising amount of you guys go to this one it seems. I'm always kinda surprised at how fun Matsuri is, even solo, I swear I like it more than Colossal anymore.
>>10974795i hope the rave is better this year, it was kinda lackluster compared to the previous 2 years.
>>10974839it could’ve been me you met anon!
>>10974897Oh I am almost certain it was you lmao. If I see you again this year you can have a drink on me homie.
They opened up an extra room block for the Hyatt I guess. Can't deice if I wanna cancel my room at the Sonesta for it but if you any of you care, shit's open. Would imagine the con is bigger this year too if they sold out of every room block to the point they had to open a whole extra one.
less than a week away! where do you guys wanna meet up? the Hyatt bar or that Hilton lobby area connected to the convention center?
>>10974413I might come for the Tokon tournament.>>10975348is this just a general /cgl/ meetup? Didn't have time to put a cosplay together (cap)
>>10975364i guess, i’m not a cosplayer i just like to meet new people at cons.
>>10975072It's supposedly going to do double the attendance of last year, they're estimating 17,000 which is pretty close to what peak Ohayocon used to be, I'm hyped
>>10975348Hyatt bar/lobby is pretty standard>>10975381They're estimating attendance is doubling? Shit, Matsuri is already not what I'd necessarily call small either. Can't tell if the makes the Hyatt more or less appealing in that case.
>>10975392The 17,000 is a turnstile number. I was told this by a current volunteer. It isn't the actual number.
>>10975393Were previous years counts turnstile as well?Raw number aside, is it actually supposed to be bigger this year or are they fudging it?
>>10975394Turnstile is not the actual warm body count. It's fudging.
>>10975396pretty standard con stuff except the prostitutes one, is that normal?
>>10975397Whole of Columbus is overrun with lot lizards. Avoid all women in red dresses.
>>10975398They actually go into the con?
>>10975413Saw them there in the last two years, yeah. Friend of mine got kissed by one and ended up getting some kind of disease from it.
>>10975415normies getting into anime was a mistake
>>10974413anybody know any good artists attending? I wanna get into con art, would love to buy a sketchbook if anyone printed one
So the plan is to get drunk af at the hotel lobby bar correct?
>>10975427Just meander around artist alley nigga, there's always atleast a few artists worth buying from.>>10975433Just need a day and time.
day 1 tomorrow!! we can meet around 9 at the Hyatt regency, Friday or Saturday.
>>10975506AM or PM?>>10975426They don't like anime, they just know weak willed men will be present.
>>10975506Will you be dressed like that?
>>10975519i’m a guy, anon. of course not
>>10975520That would make it even better
No arcade / gaming open on Thurs… Anyone know why? Schedule said it’d be up and running. Pretty bummed not getting to get my Monkey Ball on before the banana gets all germed up.
good morning everyone, let’s have a great day today.>>10975518PM if we’re meeting in the bar>>10975529i was looking for this too, it was sad they were closed
First time visitor for matsuri, just got my badge last night. Most areas smelled like a fucking smash tournament jesus christ
>>10975538mark that off on the bingo card lol >>10975396
i don’t think there’s a rave tonight, we can do tonight around or at 9
>>10975570Sounds good. I am already drinking and I just got here.
>>10975572at the Hyatt?
>>10975574Haven’t drank at the Hyatt yet no but they sure are belting it out at the karaoke here
>>10975576yeah lol, i’m omw over there right now if you guys start meeting up and have a spot or something let me know. i’m painfully shy when it comes to asking around.
>>10975578Dunno bout any spot I’m just sittin by the elevator outta cosplay because I got here so damn late
>>10975579did i just pass you?
>>10975580Maybe, lot of people pass the elevator, am directly in front of them though
EVERYONE JOIN US
>>10975583In front of da elevators
Hmm
the bar is extra dead if anyone wants to hang out with us
we’re by Nielsen’s now
The bunny girls (girls dressed as bunnies with their booties hanging out) is making me bonkers. I'm really trying to be a gentleman and not look.
it was a fun night even tho only 2 of us showed up. i’ll try again tomorrow and hopefully meet some more of you.
>>10975594I only saw one by the Hyatt. Dressing like they’re at night swim at Colossal. Pretty nice.
>>10975598I mean, it's very nice to see, I've seen 3 so far. My friend and I saw that burlesque strip show upstairs. It was incredible.Honestly do the girls dress up in bunny outfits because they like the character or want attention?I really try not to look because I'm trying not to give into lust as much and I don't want the girls to feel creeped out. Oh well.
>>10975599>My friend and I saw that burlesque strip show upstairs. man, i didn’t even know about this
>>10975601We almost missed it, it was an 18+ "panel"My favorite was the daisy cosplayer performer. Massive bubble butt and total boobs out with flower pasties on.Maybe they'll perform again on Saturday? I want to see them again.
maybe i’ll try somewhere between 5PM - 7PM today for a meetup. it’s much more active during the day.
tonight, i’m gonna head over at or around 6. there’s way more people here than yesterday maybe i should’ve done it today after all.
i’m heading over now, fuck i’m so late i’m later than i said lol
>>10975639Is the bar busy and still serving that nasty cocktail
>>10975642bar is busy, i don’t know about that i didn’t order anything. still unable to strike up convos with randoms. i might get dinner soon tho.
I missed the Love Live! trivia it’s so over
>>10975649i’m still waiting for the rave and speed friending to do anything lol
>>10975650There’s a speed friending? I wasn’t even aware
>>109756519:45
Well the thread wasn't as active as I've seen in past years but still had a pretty good time. This con is pretty good for solo going, at least compared to Colossal, people always seem more outgoing beyond their own groups, could just be me though. Wish the rave wasn't cancelled(?) the first night and I didn't miss it the second but mingling and socialization has never been easier at a con than this year here.
