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AX is about two weeks away now! How prepared are you? Also general AX discussion thread.

>> No.9054182
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>>9053934
>How prepared are you

Room is booked but havent paid my share yet. And I dont even know how many people are gonna room with me
One of my cosplays is almost done and im looking for material for the second one
80 bucks so far, (for food/souvenirs) in reserve.
My job didn't give me Thursday and Friday off, And I have school Thursday so im going to probably only attend 3 days
Honestly....preparation is better than last year!

>> No.9054184

Lmao my streak of making threads was broken
I was going to make one when I got home
You are now the new thread custodian

>> No.9054297
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Still haven't bought my pass

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>>9054297
I haven't bought my pass either, finals just ended at my college about a week ago and I just now realized how far behind I am on my cosplays and buying my pass.

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im surprisingly well prepared for a con for once in my life lmfao. i have my pass, time off from work, train ticket paid for, and room booked
still havent paid for my portion of the room or finished my cosplays yet but im pretty close
also mfw my direct deposit goes through on the first day of the con

>> No.9054490

>>9054331
>How prepared are you?
Strangely more prepared than any other con I've attended even though I'm still halfway done with my main costume, because all of my costumes are very straightforward outfits this time instead of armor & fake ears/tail & a million little accessories & endless snaps and Velcro to keep things in place.

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AX has now added two more sponsors to their site.

>Fakku
>Satelight
joins
>Hulu
>Crunchy
>CosplayDeviants

The con now begins and and ends with porn

>> No.9054590

>>9054565
So are we still supposed to pretend we're about kids?

>> No.9054601
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>>9053934
I'm 100% prepared, but all of my friends are skipping out this year and I won't have anyone to hang with.

How do you make friends at AX?

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I'm getting there. Just need to finish Iyami's pants and Philemon's mask.

>> No.9054774

Still trying to decide which friends to room with. My close friends are charging $120 for their room but my acquaintances are only charging $75.

>> No.9054784

>>9054774
i know how you feel. thats about how much my close friend is charging for my portion of the room too so my wallet is wheezing a little

>> No.9054789

>Went to AX years ago
>Tons of lolitas
>Went again last year for a single day
>No lolitas

Was I unlucky, or did something happen?

>> No.9054794
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This fucking mess

>> No.9054801

>>9053934
Pretty excited to have found a group to go to anisong with. I reserved all the tickets but as long as all of us can arrange to meet before it starts everything is going to be fine.

It's going to be a good convention, I can feel it.

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>>9054794
jesus christ will you even have time to walk around the con with a schedule like that?

>> No.9054851

>>9054601
I've found that group chats really help you get comfortable with meeting people at the con.

There was an e-mail and kik floating around not too long ago in the other threads. Just wait for something like that to pop up.

Overall plenty of people seem to be going to AX alone so just don't be a creep and be social you're bound to find someone else there looking for a friend.

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>>9053934
Me and the bf's hotel is booked and paid for, the flights to and from LA are booked and paid for, our passes to AX and our tickets to Super Live are bought and paid for (we have seats in the Loge with no one directly in front of us.) We also have purchased our dumb weeb shirts we're wearing to the con together, and we have a good chunk of change behind both of us to play around with at the con.

The only things we have left to do is to purchase a camera for our trip, purchase our buss passes, and plan out what we'll aim to do each day. We can do the first two relatively soon, but the third will have to wait until AX finally releases its damn schedule.

So, all in all, our ducks are in a row so far.

>> No.9054901

No cosplay this year...
Have my pass i'm staffing. But it looks like friend is gonna bounce, so i might have a 4day code for AX. Ill see on the 17th.

>>9054851
Post your kick ill add you to the group im too lazy to get the group link

>> No.9054903

Got my tickets for Japan Super Live.
Wish I was able to get vip.
I live in Venice and I cant decide to drive or bus it there.

>> No.9054955

>>9054774
>$50 difference is a huge amount
goddamn I am glad I do not live in those days anymore

>> No.9054957

>>9054903
VIP was only available to premier fans
it was gone like that along with most of the front zone before the general public ever got to see the map

>> No.9054964

>>9054955
Nah I'm just overly frugal with everything I do. I'm cheap as hell.

>> No.9054965
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>>9054955
>tfw working class

>> No.9054979

>>9054965
I make a whopping 40k a year and even I can splurge on $50 here and there

>> No.9054994

>>9054957
Yeah I bought my tickets as soon as it was available to the general public. The tickets were disappearing in a flash. I managed to get my tickets pretty close to the stage though. So I'm pretty happy about that

>> No.9054995

>>9054979
Original anon here. Money isn't the problem I'm just having a hard time deciding which friend group I want to chill with. The first group are my close friends but the majority of them are annoying as hell at cons and the other ones I work with but don't know that well. Its more of a do I really want to spend $50 more to be in a room with loud weebs or do I want to pay less and possibly sit in awkward silence.

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>People talking about paying $150-$250 for a shared room

Why didn't you just reserve a room when the hotel block opened?

>> No.9055005

>>9054996
The majority of people with shared rooms are sharing it with friends so it would make sense that everyone would chip in. In other cases I guess it'd be cheaper to share a room rather than pay for an entire one by yourself. I'm driving from Anaheim so I don't have to worry about rooms or whatever.

>> No.9055011

>>9054995
I'd go with the cheaper ones honestly. You can still hang with your friends at the con and you won't have to deal with them being loud at night. I'd rather spend less on a room and more on weeb shit desu.

>> No.9055123

>>9054996
A room for 4 nights at the JW Marriott through the AX block is still over $1000.
I'll be luck if I can get a split down to 200 per person.

>> No.9055124

>>9053934
I still have to make a scythe from scratch, style wigs, and make a mask.
Otherwise done as I'm gonna get, I think.

I just hate driving the 2-3 hrs in costume more than anything.

>> No.9055126

>>9054751
How the fuck do you manage to change costumes once let alone 3 in a day.

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>>9054565
>starts with 2D and ends with 3D

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got massively fucked over financially by my tax refund, cosplay shopping and the announcement of Final Fantasy XV, The Last Guardian and Persona 5 getting release dates motivating me to buy myself a PS4 for my birthday after AX. But other than that, I'm prepared, since my cosplays are easymodo with 90% of it in the bag, the days off work are placed 10 months in advance and got my budget for everything from hotel and such allocated accordingly with nearly $500 for anime swag.

Pic related. The playlist for the Roadtrip is even made ahead of time.

>> No.9055201
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I'm going to cosplay for the first time in 2 years, I'm so excited!

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>>9054901
I think you and I are already in the same group anon.

>> No.9055340

Does anyone have any advice for surviving the dealers room? This is my first time going and I'm going to be in charge of a booth for the entire day Saturday.

>> No.9055580
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>tfw i asked a my co-worker to go with me to AX
>tfw she said yes
Looks like my life is going up.
I'm finally happy.

But thing is she has no interest in any of this.
What do i do? I'm really worried she won't like this.
Advice on what to do and not loose her interest.

>> No.9055685

>>9055580
Lol you fucked up.
You can try to find her interests and find Anime that goes with it

>> No.9055688

>>9054789
A lot of people either didn't attend in lolita or just didn't attend at all. I have a feeling it will be about the same or slightly less this year. There was also a lot of itas out last year too so good luck if you go to the meetup.

>> No.9055706

>>9055126
It's easy...I did 3 at Fanime in one day. You just bring your cosplay with you in your car or hotel room and go there to change. There are a lot of gatherings I want to go to hence why I'm wearing so many.

>> No.9055714

>>9055580
Make her watch some anime with you. Something entry level to at least stir up some interest. Try One Punch Man since there will be a lot of OPM cosplay and you will look cool pointing all of them out

>> No.9055801

How much are you playing for your room?

>> No.9055835

http://www.anime-expo.org/artist-alley/

List for the artist alley has been released at least.

>> No.9055842

>>9054184
Ha ha well I did create the initial post that kicked off the AX threads.

>> No.9055898

>>9055580
>But thing is she has no interest in any of this.
You're fucking boned.

But really, this is probably gonna be your shittiest AX if you like to nerd out.

Maybe the two of you can wear kigus? Try out watching super normie and super popular stuff together (so when youre walking around she can see cosplays of those things).

If this is for somebody you're romantically interested in, end the night with good food in LA. It doesnt have to be expensive, but hey, everyone likes food, so its a good way to leave off on a good note. Little tokyo is a safe option (Kula, Oomasa, Mr. Ramen, Shin Sen Gumi) and there are some good places in Ktown as well (Cafe Concerto, Slurpin Ramen Bar, and TONS of great dessert cafes)

>> No.9055901

>>9054789
A lot of lolitas in the comm just didnt make any plans to dress up. Myself included.

>> No.9055948

>>9055901
Yeah, and half the comm is going in cosplay.

>> No.9055971
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Who wants to get drinks at Hooters?

>> No.9056008

So my +1 isn't going anymore.

Woooweee. Extra pass thing/code

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Lineup! I think I have about 20% of my cosplays done, my time management sucks. I'm probably just going to go in casual clothing on Monday.

>> No.9056071

Goddamn, schedule when? I really need to know so I can start making plans for the vacation.

>> No.9056162

>>9054794
lol its not like she does makeup or styles wigs so getting in and out would be fast. Also considering all her "costumes" are shitty good will crap. I also suspect half of this list is BS and most of these costumes don't exist she's just hoping for someone to comment "Oh hey let's shoot___" and those are the real ones she would wear. She's getting too old for this I s2g

>> No.9056201

Bebop tickets are up, still lots of decent seats

>> No.9056251

>>9056201
what's the bonus item?

>> No.9056257

>>9055971
Sure, I'll go. I get discounts anyway.

>> No.9056261

Just realized how close it is and I don't have solidified hotel plans. Maybe I should just abandon hope.

>> No.9056278

Unable to go this year , first time in 10 years i cant go
Makes me sad

>> No.9056316

>>9056261
airbnb senpai

>> No.9056334

Need a Saegusa Mayumi coser.

>> No.9056336
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Line up for the weekend. Totsuka isn't a priority for day 3 since I'll have already done a photoshoot on day 0 for him. Really excited to meet up with Bungou cosplays I've talked with for day 1.

>> No.9056343

>>9056201
For some reason the site to get Bebop tickets keeps rejecting my card. I already called my bank and everything is alright so idk what is going on.

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>>9056201
Thanks anon, I hadn't heard about this yet. AX hasn't put up anything about it on their site.

>>9056343
Just bought a ticket in Section A, must be something wrong with your card.

>> No.9056371

>>9056336
That Gokitai better include a white tiger or I will personally hunt you down on Day 2 and call you mean names.

>> No.9056372

>>9056364
Just got mine in A too, had no issues.

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>>9056372
Ma friend of African decent. I'll see you with the rest of the cool kids.

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>>9056371
Got you anon.

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>>9056386

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>>9055198
>505 tracks
>ClariS
>Gerudo Valley and Corneria tracks from the Smash Bros OST

What else did you put in there?

>> No.9056407

>>9054565
>Fakku
Time to bring my sadpanda shirt

>> No.9056449

unsure if i have the energy to AX this year,
so many artists to commision
but crippled by depression

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>2 weeks to go

>> No.9056462

anyone else gonna meet up with me to pee in front of feverworms booth?

>> No.9056527

>>9056071
Honestly, I'm trying to plan out when to go to Little Tokyo over the weekend but I can't until I see the schedule

>> No.9056530
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>>9053934
Cosplay Medic 60% Mission capable. Costume/ gear ready. Tools/ Supplies need organization and configuration. That and I need to finish the sign for my ruck sack indicating free repairs and for cosplayers. Looking forward to it ya'll.

>> No.9056535

>>9054601
Have you tried turning it off and on again?

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>>9056530
One other thing, any other advice on items/gear/ materials to bring for those who have costume or shit break at cons?

>> No.9056545

>>9056540
staple gun?

>> No.9056551
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>>9056535
I tried, but after I turned off my first friend the others ran off for some reason..

>> No.9056585

>Chocolate Covered Cosplay
when the fuck did they get announced
and does anyone even care?

>> No.9056611

>>9056585
I believe this is their third year. They're fine I have no issue but.... cosplaying corgi...? really?

>> No.9056630
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OKA -SAN COME BACK TO US!

>> No.9056638

>>9056630
Don't abandon your children ;_; </3

>> No.9056647

>>9056611
3 years? guess that shows how much I've paid attention to cosplay guests

>> No.9056691

I'm pretty ready, I'm going as steam punk finn and jamie from SU part of my jamie cosplay is handing out fake mail with lil gifts inside along with our YouTube channel business card. Other than that I'll be able to pack up everything in 2 seabags, plus alcohol and microwaveable food

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Got fucked over by surprise loans, so I can't have my original plan of making a cosplay last minute. It's pretty shitty because I only go to cons to dress up and buy merch, but now it looks like I won't be able to do either. At least I already have my hotel booked? Hoping I'll have extra money after my next paycheck to make a quick Aqours school uniform. Can't wait to get drunk as all fuck, though.

>> No.9056773

>How prepared are you?

Still making EVERYTHING for the masquerade, costumes, light up weapons but i think we'll make it.

I actually have a question if anyone cares to answer, for those binders they want what kind of photos do they want besides references? like obviously progress photos but what kind are best?

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>>9056402
Can't post them all, but here's a few

>> No.9056803

>>9054751
fuck yeah, philemon

>> No.9056943

Have a room at the LA Hotel Downtown and need a fourth person to split the room with. Checking in on the 30th and checking out on the 4th. Your half of the room would be $250. Might be 1 or 2 beds, won't know until we check in. We will hang out with you if you want we are friendly people. Send me an email if you're interested.

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So like... We're past half the month of June now... Where the fuck is the schedule?! Like seriously AX get your shit together! Like depending on what's going on at the expo will determine whether or not I buy a ticket for Japan Band Battle...

>> No.9057243

>>9057017
What's even worst is that AX has been really slow communicating with guests and companies. My friend who is a handler for a japanese guest hasn't even gotten her schedule on what days and times she will have her panels and autograph sessions being so close to the con now.

Hopefully by Thursday next week they will have everything finalized.

>> No.9057298

>>9057243
If you're not lying, then goddamn. To be fair, isn't AZ under new management of this year or something?

>> No.9057310

>>9057243
Heard that there's been some turnover in AX staff. Don't know to what degree but it could be a lot of new faces working the back end.

>> No.9057316

>>9056773
They want swatches and photos of major steps or techniques used. If you are building armor for example, include pictures of major steps, painting,, sculpting, embellishing. Same thing for sewing, showing pictures of individual progress for parts of the costume, wigs, and any extra details they could miss judging.

I had the same question too anon!

>> No.9057363

>>9056162
It takes away from the actual art of cosplay. Her fucking closet costumes make me want to strangle her.

You didn't work on any of that, you bought a wig off amazon and a tank top from Ross.

>> No.9057521

>>9056630
>>9056638
i looove you alllllllll

>> No.9057737

>>9056803
I'll be doing him at the Persona gathering on Day 2 if you want pics!

>> No.9057788
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>QUEERSPLAY
>QueersPlay was founded in 2014 by cosplayers Kimber Brightheart and Dommenique Dumptrux to challenge the toxic masculinity, homophobia, misogyny, transphobia, and transmisogyny that often runs rampant in convention culture. QueersPlay has 6 queer and transgender collaborative members. QueersPlay aims to create safer spaces for marginalized communities within convention culture. Additionally, QueersPlay contributes to more vulnerable in the queer community and donates to grassroots organizations that benefit LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness.

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>>9057788
>Kimber Brightheart (they/them/their) is a nonbinary, transmasculine, femme, demigoddex who thinks they came from outer space
>Kimber has an incredible cat named Lou that their boyfriend Ari likes to think belongs to him, and enjoys bacon, fashion, and bending the gender binary until it breaks

>Dommenique Dumptrux is a fat, fierce femme who got her start in costuming in high school drama class
>She is a proponent of fat positivity and wants to help QueersPlay in creating safe spaces for queer people of size in the cosplay community

>Ari Stanley is a queer and trans artist, cosplayer and crafter
>Ari creates various handmade wire wrapped jewelry, pendants and collage wall art pieces

>Leigh is a Chicago-based queer/genderqueer writer, cosplayer, general creative dabbler, and unabashed nerd. Their interests and work focus on exploring intersections of identities (e.g. gender, race, sexuality, etc.) and fluidity, particularly in pop cultural and/or genre media

>Malice (pronouns: sin/sinself) is a disabled, chronically ill, nonbinary transfemme digital illustrator, provocateur, and aspiring hellspawn
>sin's very eager to get back into crafting and cosplay after a long hiatus due to extraordinary circumstances in sins life, and thrilled to be contributing to the creation of better, safer queer spaces in nerd culture and participating in the ongoing dialogue about feminism, queer identities, body positivity, accessibility, and intersectionality in and out of cosplay

BRAVO AX.

>> No.9057822

>>9057805
The only explanation I can think of is that it's the fault of the same person who thought up the youth protection thing

>> No.9057834

>>9056407
Can I join you senpai?

>> No.9057840

>>9057788
>>9057805
This can't be serious holy shit i'm dying.

But seriously though do panels like this even attract people?

>> No.9057845

>>9057840
Maybe people who are morbidly curious

>> No.9057848

>>9057805
...Dumptrux? Really?

>> No.9057866

>>9057840
Not usually the people they are trying to educate. It's just going to be a lot of people who are already in that crowd.

>> No.9057878

>>9057788
>>9057805
Fuck tumblr and fuck SJWs.

>> No.9057891

Anyone cosplaying anything from P.A. Works for their anniversary special?

>> No.9057922

>>9057891
Might be doing Miyamori from Shirobako

>> No.9057931

>>9057788
>>9057805
dear god
ok then looks like I am staying on the east coast then fuck y'all CA people are weird. (also holy shit buzzword soup.)

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>schedule coming in mid-june!

>> No.9057947

>>9057931
Everyone in QueersPlay are from Chicago.

>> No.9058099

>>9057788
I think the message is alright, but I can see this turning into one giant circle jerking, no fun allowed, PC hug box hive mind extravaganza

>> No.9058123

>>9057737
>>9056803
There will be official Persona presence at the con with Atlus and a Sony headphone collaboration event at Aniplex booths. Anyone want to meet up there?

>> No.9058227

>>9057932
this desu

>> No.9058242

>>9058123
Are they gonna make those headphones from dancing all night a real thing?

>> No.9058247

>>9058123
What day and what time?

>> No.9058374

Anyone have experience sneaking a couple people into the Omni hotel? Is it easy?

>> No.9058390

>>9058374
It's incredibly easy, they'll even give you extra keys cards if you ask. Last year we had 10 people in the room and 8 the year before. Just don't all go piling in at once.

>> No.9058428

>>9057947
well that city is Iraq version US so they can burn

>> No.9058811

>>9058390
Oh really at the Omni? Cool, yea I had 6 people pile into the Miyako last year but I wasn't sure about any other hotel. Two of us unloaded the luggage and checked in, asked for an extra keycard cuz "we might split up at times" and then we just told the others to come in separately afterwards.

>> No.9058812
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I'm guessing announcing an enormous guest like the Blue Exorcist mangaka two weeks before the con is pretty typical? Never been to AX and don't care about guests that much but this is huge for me and I'm posse there's so little notice.

>> No.9058832
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>tfw all your friends flake out and you're going to ax alone for all 4 days

Th-thanks guys.
Since this'll be my first time alone, how bad it going to this fucking huge con by yourself?

>> No.9058898

>>9057805
>Dumptrux
>(pronouns: sin/sinself)
It's like they already know they're a fucking joke.

>> No.9058905

>>9058832
Being alone is 1000x better depending on how cool your friends are.

My first time at AX, I went with an insanely charismatic group as a tag-along kid and it was great.

My second time, I went alone and I made friends with a couple groups and had a great time just shooting the shit with random people everywhere.

3rd time I went with a group of close friends and it sucked donkey balls. Too restrained, trying to find each other is a pain, ect

>> No.9058979

>>9058905
It's best to have a mix of both. Sometimes you want to be in a group (especially anything involving a line) but other times you want the freedom to do what you want at the time you want

>> No.9059060

>>9058811
Yep. I'm going to miss being at the Omni this year though, because they have water dispensers in the lobby with fruit in them, so my group would always fill up water bottles before leaving haha.
Yeah, that's pretty much the way to do any room stuffing. Oh, and I don't know why, but for some reason we needed to use our key card in the elevator to select our floor. If we pressed it without the card, it wouldn't light up/move. It wasn't like that for the other floors. Just something to be aware of when figuring out how many cards you'll need.

>> No.9059093
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9059093

>Nami Sano is the creator of Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto (Sakamoto Desu Ga?), a manga comedy series about an impossibly cool high school student who defeats bullies and deflects lovesick girls with impeccable style.
> Originally published in Fellows! and Harta magazines published by Enterbrain / Kadokawa, Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto is currently being published Seven Seas Entertainment in North America, with the fourth and final volume being released this summer. The digital volumes can be found at global.bookwalker.jp.

Now I just got really excited for AX. Hopefully AX keeps on announcing good guest like this before the con starts.

>> No.9059107

>>9057788
>>9057805
I am cringing so fucking hard

>> No.9059113

>>9057788
>>9057805
dead

>> No.9059250

My friend was telling me there's usually a shuttle that goes from the convention center to the Westin Bonaventure.
I'm not staying there but will be parking nearby, does anyone know any details about the shuttle such as the hours it runs?

>> No.9059305

>>9059250
Every 15-30 mins while the sun is out. 30-45 when sunset hits. Though that can be longer is some fucker holds up the bus.

>> No.9059306

>>9058812
Pretty normal. They have have a 'last guest' announcement day before Day 0. Then there are also the un-announced guests that show up at AX.

>> No.9059311

>>9057891
>>9057922
Also doing Miyamori from Shirobako. I'm pretty excited, never would have thought my first AX would be the one with PA Works coming.

>> No.9059322

>>9059305
Thanks, that sounds pretty convenient. How late does it run until?
And sorry if this is a dumb question but they don't actually check if you're staying at the Westin, right?

>> No.9059345

>>9058242
>>9058247
It will be a Swag-Off at the booth and the winner gets a Sony Walkman

>> No.9059356

First time AX goer here, does my pass get me into any CON dance thing or do I purchase that separately.

Sorry for the dumb question

>> No.9059363

>>9059356
Main event tickets are extra.

Dont think dances count as a main event.

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>>9059356
First time for me too, and I also have a question. How do I get tickets to see that "your name" movie? Is it included with the badge?

>> No.9059370

>>9059363
Cool thanks

Also don't know if anyone desperately needs floor space or bed space but I have some available. Note: it is 3 miles away from the con but on right on the train line to the con center

>> No.9059373

>>9059060
Yea I work in a high rise with that same protocol, thanks for the tip.

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Welp, guess I don't need an autograph schedule anymore.

>> No.9059384

>>9059364
All ticketed events have been announced with ticketing info, god remove your trip and I will ignore you at the con

>> No.9059389

Sayori autograph session with Sekai Project. Anyone got any idea how they're going to handle it? Last year with Isuna Hasekura you could buy a bundle of stuff and get an autograph ticket. I'd expect something similar for this year but wouldn't hurt to see if anyone here had some insight.

>> No.9059395

>>9058832
I'd hang out with you, personally large cons I prefer to go alone and end up having a much better time.


Also is there a /cgl/ meetup at like a bar or something? I may have missed it, been busy with cosplay and other shit

>> No.9059458

Me and the bf are planning on bringing emergency CAH deck in case the lines take a super long time. We figure we could make friends with the people we're sandwiched between as we slowly migrate forwards.

Good idea, bad idea?

>> No.9059462

>>9059389
Go in cosplay of one of the NekoPara girls to get an autograph

>> No.9059565

>>9059382
Well this sucks and crushed many of my dreams.

>> No.9059566

>>9058832
I know how you feel anon. I have more fun with people but I am going alone this year.

>> No.9059640

Do you guys know which hotels still have booking available?

>> No.9059647

>>9059640
they all have rooms but at prices you probably don't want to pay

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HOLY SHIT
We've been trying to get our JoJo'a Bizarre Adventure fan panel approved at AX for like 3 years and now it's finally happened! If any of you are interested in JoJo please be sure to stop by!

>> No.9059696

>>9059654

I hope this means the fucking schedule will be up soon

>> No.9059750

>>9059640
Airbnb m8

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Well, for the first time my budget for the entire con is now $100 not including food. Had to pay some expensive car repairs that drained my budget.

Luckly I paid for my hotel ahead of time with my group so ill just be very picky on what I pick up at the shops this year.

>> No.9059953

>>9059640
Before the housing site ended the westin was showing a double/double for the 30-4. Might try calling them.

>> No.9059959

> How prepared are you?

i'm going to pay for my room and board today, then i gotta finish coloring the polka dots on my leggings. thankfully i have a car and access to craft supplies (though it's a pain in the ass to get to michael's all the time just for fabric paint pens) but after that i'll more or less be done!

i am ready for ax sooo much!

>> No.9060172

>>9059640
Call the hotels up, if they have a room you can negotiate for the AX discount on a regular room.

>> No.9060174

So because of the Orlando shooting, how is security going to be at AX this year? Hopefully there won't be long lines for bag checks.

>> No.9060215

Who in the 2K budget here with me?

>> No.9060244
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>>9060174
>anyone really checking bags
Last year I forgot to take my switchblade out of my back pack and they just waved me through
Pic unrelated

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So, what's the deal with the 18+ Maid/Butler Cafe? From what I understand, the butler cafe is gonna have dudes in yukatas and the maid cafe will have bunny girls. Are they going to put on some kind of burlesque show, or would I just get harassed by 4/10's for expensive drinks and lapdances like a strip club?

I'd buy a ticket just to watch a bunch of awkward nerds getting overpriced lapdances, though.

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schedule fucking when holy shit AX I have to be able to plan my trip help a bitch out

>> No.9060367

http://motto.daisuki.net/awm2016/concert/

Make sure to vote for your favorite song only for them to play something else anyway.

>> No.9060529

>>9060281
No, it is honestly a waste of money. You guys dont do shit inside. You play some card games and thats about it. They can serve you some overpriced food too. If your there for girls in bunny suits, theres a shit ton in South Hall. Dont go there in my honest opinion.

>> No.9060544

>>9059654
Nice job anon! I hope It's awesome!

>> No.9060552

>>9060529
Why is it 18+, then?

>> No.9060576

>>9060174
>long lines for bag checks
Bag checks are a joke. They'll jostle your shit and move you on ASAP, especially if it's near the end of their shift. You could easily sneak in a gun or a knife into the con

>>9060244
Two years ago I did that exact thing too

>> No.9060591

>>9060552
Just because of the bunny suits, the dark lighting of the room. It gives a 'mature feeling'

>Teddyloid at AX

Where is the fucking schedule.

>> No.9060592

>>9054996
My group rented an apartment for the five days because we wanted a fridge, stove and are located across the street. All the perks of a hotel but with a larger living room. The closet is huge too with all the props room. About 235 for my share.

>> No.9060614

>Teddyloid at AX

Where is the damn schedule? I need to start planning on where to go and what to miss instead.

>> No.9060641
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I want to see Teddyloid perform but I've never been in Lounge 21 before. Could anyone give me some of idea what it's like there?

I-it's not some kind of nightclub thing, is it? I've never been to anything like that before.

>> No.9060644

>>9060174
they said they'll have more security and more cops on site but it's all security theater bullshit.

>>9060576
they stop staffing the doors later in the day. basically they're sending the message "it's not okay to attack when there's a ton of people in the main lobby but if you want to attack during the evening go for it." this ignores the fact you could just bypass bag check by shooting your way into the main lobby.

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I sure fucking hope so

>> No.9060648

>>9060641
it's a bar that is usually empty
21+ as the name might suggest
you can get drinks there (bar prices)

that one year where they had an open bar was pretty cool though. everyone got loaded.

>> No.9060669

>>9060648
But when there's a musician is it going to get really wild or anything? I probably just want to hang around and enjoy the set, not really drink or dance or anything, or would that not be a good idea?

>> No.9060697

>>9060645
They better deliver, or heads are gonna roll.

>> No.9060703

>>9060215
I am, I don't plan on spending it all lol

>> No.9060785

>>9060669
there's definitely more people when there's a decent act
I'm sure you'll be fine

>> No.9060786

>still haven't started making my cosplay props
>J-pop battle submission ends tomorrow
Hold me. I don't think I can make it.

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Is anyone cosplaying Umineko? A couple of friends and I have a Chiru characters group on Day 3 but we'd love to see more!

>> No.9060811

Just bought my ticket. First time in like 5 years I'll be going ALL ALONE. My crew literally moved out of CA at the last minute and I'm just like...oh. My other friends are not into anime at all. Guess I'll go alone...should be fun? WTF do you do by yourself for three days?

>> No.9060813

>>9060552
Because apparently this AX's theme is "protect the children"

>> No.9060821

>>9060811
You can look at the schedule and find the companies that you like and go to their panels.

>> No.9060835
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9060835

Anyone who's flying solo this year at AX is welcome to join our kik group (download the app and scan the code). As long as you're not a super weird, unsociable person, you're cool.

I'm willing to organize a small meet up to hit Little Tokyo, possibly grab some ramen, and hang out. It'll depend on how many people are interested, but it'll be fun and you won't be spending all your time outside of the con alone.

>> No.9060840

>>9060835
I've never used Kik before. I'm embarassed to ask, but what sort of usernames do people use? Stuff like SteveH204, or just normal online handles like you'd see on Steam?
I don't want to join and have some weird username that totally stands out from everyone else.

>> No.9060843

>>9060840
I use my normal nickname, not my actual name. And then there's the account name people add you by.

>> No.9060846

>>9060840
I just used part of my real name in it. It honestly doesn't matter that much. The goal is to meet some friends, so it's not a big deal what name you put for it. I might make a discord, which might be easier to get people talking and comfortable with each other.

>> No.9060891

>>9060835
Is this kik for people on /cgl/ going to AX or is it public for people in general going to AX?

>> No.9060899

Anyone staying at the Ramada? Only hotel I could afford ;_;

>> No.9060908

>>9060891
Anyone going to AX. I'm not a /cgl/ native either.

>> No.9060943

>>9056462
why?

>> No.9061078

>>9060943
It's a troll.

>> No.9061097
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>website says schedule will be posted mid-june
>mid-june and still no update

i need to know what i should be planning for already goddamn it

>> No.9061438

>>9061097
They're "aiming to release it on Monday."
Which probably means another week or so.

>> No.9061454

Is there a good place to get a couple of drinks nearby or in AX? I'm meeting a couple of friends for the first time in years.

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>>9061454
Hooters

>> No.9061676

>>9061655
Tits and drinks.

>> No.9061737

>>9061454
800 Degrees is pretty good. I went twice last year. It's similar to Blaze Pizza, if you've ever had that, but also has a bar.

>> No.9061757

>>9061655
I'll take you to Hooters, megumin.

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>>9060641
A bunch of lone virgins waiting 30 mins in line to get 1 over priced shot just to sit down and converse with no one.

>> No.9061822

>>9060835
Going solo mostly, you guys down for some drinks?

>> No.9061828

>>9060891
cgl and soc use it the most, It's a nice app that makes it easy so you don't have to give out your number or any personal info to meet some people

>> No.9061948

>>9061822
iirc most of that group is under 21, closer to 18.

i'm not in the group but i'd be down to grab a drink and maybe enjoy some live music!

>> No.9061991

>>9061948
Ah okay, thanks for the heads up. Not saying drinking is required to hang out but having a few drinks with some fellow seagulls is always fun

>> No.9062007

Guys, I want to bring my 360Fly, buy I dont really know how to carry that shit besides holding it while mounted on a fucking stick.

>> No.9062010

>>9060835
Please don't let the group be like last year. It was infested with guys, most of them creepy, thirsty dwarves that were just looking to find a girlfriend. If you organize an actual meetup, can you make it all female?

Last year, we avoided telling the guys that there was an after party and all the true seagulls got to have some fun, along with the very, very few decent guys.

>> No.9062017

stick is probably the easiest considering it's a 360 degree camera
that or a helmet
or some sort of backpack harness that you can mount the stick to that when mounted would put it above your head/shoulder so it gets a good view

>> No.9062022

>>9062010
Sadly it's becoming a sausage fest now with only two girls, since two other girls left already. But half of the guys seem pretty chill the others don't speak as much.

>> No.9062025

We should go hit a buffet, my treat.

>> No.9062090

>>9062025
And I bet you'll be the first person to leave when they headed the check.

>> No.9062099

>>9062090
better pick one of those buffets where you pay first

>> No.9062101

anyone going to the ken ashcorp concert?

>> No.9062102

fuck guys my friends boned me at the last min. and now I don't have a place to stay. Does anyone have any free slots open in their room? I'll suck your dick for the whole weekend if I have to pls.

>> No.9062106

>>9062102
It's a shared bed so are you okay with it? I am charging 125 for the whole weekend. 6/30 through 7/04. Bed is included

>> No.9062124

>>9062106
>125
And all anon has to do is spoon with you? That's such a great deal!

>> No.9062159

As someone who'll be working the exhibit hall from opening to close every day what can I do for fun after 7pm?

>> No.9062171

>>9062159
Entertainment hall is open till 0000, so if you wanna go play or take pics there. You can hit up panels and shit. You can go to the West Hall and take more pictures of people.

>> No.9062180

>>9062171
the picture area is sign up only at night which i found kind of dumb
the photo area is empty as fuck at night even on a saturday
then again the photo area kind of sucks because they haven't upgraded or changed the sets since they introduced them a few years ago

you guys make millions of dollars in revenue and you can't spare a few bucks for fabrication

>> No.9062195

>>9062180
In 2013 (first and LAST AX, thank you very much) the lines were massive, went out of the main con area, and people were at serious risk of getting heatstroke from standing outside in 100+ degree sunny weather. An elder tier oldfag (bald guy easily in his 40's) told me that years ago AX had bought misters and freestanding awnings years ago and had them in storage somewhere, but either the important people forgot about them, or they just didn't want to pay to actually transport them, get them out, set them up, and use them

>> No.9062197

>>9062195
Sorry, make that 2014.
In any case, the point is that AX is a real business at this point and they DO look to cut corners where they can.

>> No.9062228

>>9062180
Where's the picture area? This will be my first AX. I'll be stuck in the exhibitors' hall for the most of the day but I'd be interested in finding places for decent photos

>> No.9062231

>>9062197
they started trucking in pallets of water that year but not for 2015 because it wasn't as bad outside. wouldn't be surprised if they do it again this year because this year's summer is supposed to be hotter than normal

panel lines still suck
badge line was a billion times better
autograph line wasn't too bad because tickets for that ran out fast because people were lining up early and it didn't get that hot in the morning

>> No.9062248

This is my first AX, if I want to get into any panels, how early should I start lining up?

>> No.9062250

>>9062101
I am now that I know he's having one

>> No.9062251

>>9062248
about an hour or 2 before is fine, but for the panels that you know are going to be very popular, i would recommend you line up asap

>> No.9062288

>>9062248
SAO panels tend to cap out 2 hours before it starts though. So if you're into SAO stuff, go earlier.

>> No.9062301

>>9062288
>SAO panel

Too bad it's a dub-focused (if not dub-onry) panel this year. Otherwise I might pop in.

>> No.9062317

>>9062251
basically any panel involving a Japanese guest is going to be a long wait so go for 2 hours just to be safe.

even that might not be enough depending on the guest

>> No.9062320

If the panels and shit with all these announced guests are overlapping, then thats fine for me. If not then I would be killing myself for not getting a premier badge.

>> No.9062321

FLOW

1 03.COLORS
36%
2 01.GO!!!
17%
3 02.DAYS
16%

/a/ would be crying if they saw this.

>> No.9062324

Wasn't planning on going (and haven't been to an AX in three years), but got last-minute invited by a friend yesterday. The kicker: I'm leaving on a roadtrip tomorrow that will drop me off in LA on Day 0, so I've had one day to throw together a new cosplay.

What's parking like? Is it worth trying to find a lot through the map on the AX website, or should I follow anon at the Westin above and park there to take the shuttle?

Also, I was looking through the AX website and saw the "quiet room" - has anyone used that before? It's an unusual addition to a convention (within my limited experience).

>> No.9062331

>>9062324
Welp to answer those questions

-Are you just going for one day? If so then just go early to the con and park there. If not then go park elsewhere like the lot in front of westin or millenium then utilize the shuttle.

-Quiet room is pretty much self explanatory. You go there to charge phones/3ds/vita/camera and to sleep if you want too. If I remember correctly that is also the area where you can read manga. I could be wrong on that though. It is honestly not that unusual since the LACC during AX has so many unused rooms, they started adding more shit in the past years.

>> No.9062337

>>9062251
>>9062288

So I am guessing if I want to have a chance at something like FLCL panel, I should go 2+ hours before.

I expected to be early but two hours early or so, that's quite a long time to wait but thanks ya'll for the tip.

>> No.9062342

>>9062337
test the water, by that I mean go ask where the line for FLCL would be at a good 2-3 hours before it starts. Go ask what Hall/Room it would be held in, and how many people it can hold. A competent staff should know this shit. Afterwards go and see the 'line' and try to see what your actions would be.

>> No.9062414

>>9060552
Literally just to keep the kids out. They don't want kids souring the mood.

>> No.9062417

no schedule or event exclusive merch yet? Don't tell me that GSC's translucent green Snake is the only exclusive

>>9062337
during the Bandai panel last year, I spent about an hour in line and barely got in; line snaked around to the main staircase in the entrance of the Hall

It really depends on the panel but it doesn't hurt to line up early; worst case scenario, you just got to rest for 2 hours, maybe talk with someone new (unless you're going with friends) and miss another panel.

>> No.9062418

>>9054565
I blame all the furries that go to anime cons desu

>> No.9062420

>>9062418
Nah, furries aren't the issue there, shitlords like me are.

>> No.9062425

>>9062337
at least they had the good sense to put it in the big room
FLCL might as well be babbys first anime and hyped to shit so FLCL 2 is going to be swarmed

>>9062342
it's in petree aka the only good panel room

>> No.9062450

>>9054565
You're late to the party. They hit that mark last year when they had Bosshi and the director of La Blue Girl there last year. Hen Da Ne arranged that, I think.

>> No.9062481

>>9061822
I'm personally over 21, but I never go hard on drinking while I'm at AX. I'm down for a couple beers, but it also depends on my schedule for each day.

>>9061948
I believe a third of us, with the members we have right now, are over 21. A couple of us are pretty hyped for Teddyloid in Lounge 21 (me included). If you're looking for people to hang out with, feel free to join the group.

>>9062010
I've never gone to a /cgl/ meet up in past years, so I wouldn't know what they were like before. I came with a group of buddies the last two years that I attended AX, so I only ever lurked some threads on /cgl/ and that's it. I can see how that would happen though. As of right now, there aren't many females in the group (I think we only have two). I'm most likely the one who's going to be organizing the meet up for our kik and I'll try to keep that from happening. As stated, our group doesn't have a lot of females, as I imagine a lot of girls/women share your fear of cringey dudes hitting on you. I will say that anything I organize IS NOT going to be for that type of shit. If anyone is trying to pull that, they can fuck right off and I won't invite them to anything. If anything, I'd say just check out the kik group for a little bit. If it's not for you, you can easily just leave the chat.

>> No.9062511

>>9062481
went with a buddy to our first AX last year and were gonna attend the seagull meeting, but as soon as we saw how many guys there were, we just decided against it. I do feel bad for the girls (there were some qts with awesome outfits) because you could just see some of the guys undressing them with their eyes.

I might attend the meet up, just going to depend on whether I can book a room or not; don't want to risk driving the hour back home under thr influence. If I do go, first round is on me

>> No.9062528

>>9062511
Well, I have no idea what the turnout is going to be like and who will actually come. First get-together that I'm going to be doing is Day 0 during the evening/dinner time. I might meet up with a couple people from the kik when I arrive at the convention center and have lunch too.

If anything, getting an uber might be an option. I might do it since I probably won't feel like walking from the Westin, or LACC, to Little Tokyo.

>> No.9062641

>Airbnb host suddenly cancelled a month ago
>second airbnb host cancelled this morning

Lmao, never fall for the Airbnb meme

>> No.9062676

flying to ax this year- does anyone know if traditional steel cage underskirts can be brought as a carry-on? i don't have a hardside suitcase that'd fit it without bending.

>> No.9062774

>>9062010
There are like two cringy guys in that group. Which led to the other two girls leaving. Don't join buddy. Not worth the time anymore.

>> No.9062777

>>9062528
Don't go to this guys meetup, cringe.

>> No.9062802

>>9062774
I need examples. How cringe are we talking?

>> No.9062854

>>9062777
truth confirmed by trips.

>>9062774
to be fair, there's one really annoying girl in the group too. sucks that the ones who left were the super chill ones. one of them was a really cool cgl oldfag.

>> No.9062856

>>9062774
I wasn't very active when they left, so I wouldn't know.

>>9062777
If you're still in the group, and you feel that way, feel free to leave. I'm not sure if someone's given you a bad impression but, as far as I know, most of the active chat members are fine. Give me some examples of how cringe I am though, because I'd sure like to know too.

>> No.9062869

>>9062856
It isnt your group though.

>> No.9062871

>>9062869
>Don't go to this guys meetup, cringe.
??????????????
>It isnt your group though.
????????????????????????????????

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>>9062010

>that one girl's "help me" face

>> No.9062880

>>9062871
It isnt your group, what don't you understand, idiot?

>> No.9062881

>>9062878
Honestly, all cgl meetups are like this. Dont bother meeying these creeps.

>> No.9062890

>>9060641

this pretty much covers it >>9061760

>go in there to try to socialize with nerds
>everyones sectioned off in small groups
>no one is sitting in the center of the room, only to the side
>those who came alone purposefully isolating themselves and avoiding eye contact
>band is just dicking around

I'm very social at cons but I got the fuck out of there, it was too pathetic.
if anything its a nice sitting area.

>> No.9062892

>>9062880
don't respond to that idiot, anon. he's pure cringe and clearly enjoying the attention.

that whole kik group is pretty much like this, just ignore them and maybe they'll go away.

>>9062881
this. most of them aren't even cgl regulars, it's gross.

>> No.9062908

>>9062869
>>9062880
He never said it was.

>>9062892
>he's pure cringe and clearly enjoying the attention
It seems like you want all the attention. Is there a reason you're being so hostile? Most of the people in the group are pretty chill and you still haven't given any examples as to why they were cringe.

>> No.9062915

>>9062908
i'm not the one who said that first, i was piggybacking the comment because i agree with it.

my post is a warning so other anons are aware of what to expect from the group. i would have liked it if someone warned me.

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>>9062878
That guy in the yaoi hat in the bottom left corner just got me angry when I saw him last year. I saw him walking and for some reason I wanted to hurt him.

>> No.9062919

>>9062908
Why does the cgl meetup consist of mainly guys even though it's a male dominated board?
Why do the girls in the picture look uncomfortable?

>> No.9062962

>>9062676
No. It's sure to be outside the size requirements.

>> No.9062969

>>9062962
ah damn, thanks for the help!
i was contemplating wearing it and removing once i got in the terminal lol.

>> No.9062979

>>9062892
>>9062918
>>9062010
>if a guy is ugly, he doesn't like cosplay or browse /cgl/, he just wants to get laid!!!! :^)

i'm gay you stupid cunts
holy fuck, this is unbelievable. not everyone is out to get you. lolita comms are so fucking toxic

>> No.9062987

>>9062979
and besides, most of the guys from last year were actually cool and knowledgable about anime, cosplay, and jfa, aside from like 3 creeps. sorry that they make you uncomfortable because they're not 10/10 greek gods. I heard all the shit the girls talked about them the moment they were separated, worried that they were gonna "get raped."

fucking laughable

>> No.9062999

>>9062987
it's hilarious how paranoid the girls are, I'm surprised they didn't take their own bodyguards and scream rape whe someone approached them like that other crazy tumblrite cosplayer last year.

>>9062918
wasn't he the one who organized the meet? I can't remember what his trip was. Dude is gay as fuck but such a cool person

>> No.9063014

>see an influx of posts
>get hope that maybe the schedule is out now
>instead weird drama about petty bullshit

I think I'll just stick with the BF and fly solo occasionally.

>> No.9063021

>>9062999
He is beanie kun~

>> No.9063022

>>9062856
Just get rid of all the guys. Just do it. No one talks to the guys, and nobody cares about them. All of them are just smelly crossboarders that want to so desperately fuck the weebgirl of their dreams. Tell them to fuck off or I ain't attending shit. Just look at them coming out of the woodworks and complaining about being oh so oppressed. They ruin everything at cons, and they've ruined this board. They are not welcome to any true /cgl/ meetup.

>> No.9063024

>>9062979
>lolita comms are so fucking toxic
wow, way to point fingers randomly.

i'm not even a part of the conversation here, but fyi ax isn't a lolita oriented con and lolitas haven't focused on it in years. i don't think anyone mentioned lolita at all in these posts, so please take your misdirected rage elsewhere.

polite sage because this is really stupid.

>> No.9063028

>>9063022
This
Even if I were to bring my boyfriend for protection to shove away all the creeps, all the seagulls that don't have one will constantly be on edge for that one touchy 4channer. The guys just create drama.

>> No.9063035

>>9063022
>>9063028
seems more like you girls are creating the drama.

why not create your own group if you're that worried about the guys? I have no problem with them or crossboarders

>> No.9063042

I'm the girl that originally created the KIK group. Nobody really seemed cringey to me apart from one new guy. If anybody was cringeworthy it was probably me. I just left for my own reasons.

I'm still very much in favor of an all girls meetup. I'm not crazy about cross boarders either.

>> No.9063043

>>9063035
i don't think they are or have been in the kik group, just people putting in their 2cents. you guys should continue as you are, there will always be naysayers and you just need to let it go.

leaving a friendly reminder that it isn't any better for people to collectively blame females just because of a few anon posts. the people who left the original chat group had their reasons and have kept a low profile since- stop bringing it up, leave them alone.


instead of bitching about this shit, why don't we channel this rage to bitching at AX for STILL not releasing the schedule?

>> No.9063089

>still no fucking schedule
2 fucking weeks to go and still no schedule

BRAVO SPJA

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>talking shit bout my boi beanie kun

>> No.9063201

>>9063089
"we plan on releasing it monday" bullshit SPJA

>> No.9063256

How cold does it get inside the convention center?

Should I bring a sweater?

>> No.9063263

>>9063256
A good idea either way. Just make sure it's not a pain to carry around when not worn.

>> No.9063275

>>9063256

I'd bring a light one. I ended up wearing one the whole time I was working the dealer's room last year.

>> No.9063280

>>9057891
>>9059311
I'm doing Canaan instead. Same, very excited!!

>> No.9063305

>>9063043
Can i get the info for the kik group?

>> No.9063335

>>9063305
It's
>>9060835

>> No.9063364

The schedule is out

>> No.9063367

>>9063364
Still technically Monday!

>> No.9063389

>autographs
>SCHEDULE TBA
another wait

>> No.9063392

>>9054751
Not doing Hitler for AX? That's a shame.

>> No.9063412

Underwhelming schedule

>> No.9063415

omg someone from the kik group found my facebook somehow and he sent me a friend request what do I do?

>> No.9063422

>>9063364
>Kawamori panel and TeddyLoid both happen during Japan Super Live
What is this actual bullshit

>> No.9063425

>>9063415
/doubt

>> No.9063426

>>9063415
Accept and make him your bf

>> No.9063430

>>9063422
What why. That's stupid. I wanted to see Kawamori. Guess I'll have to hold out for a signing.

>> No.9063445

why is this girl handling out her nudes to all the guys on kik? seagull a slut

>> No.9063449

>>9063445
you're asking why cosplayers, especially seagull cosplayers, are sluts

that's redundant

>> No.9063452

>>9063415
Ignore him unless you actually want to friend him

>>9063422
>>9063430
They do it on purpose so the crowds are split up

>> No.9063453

bless the gods, the kazue kato panel is happening the day i'm actually free.

what are my chances that her autograph session will be the same day?

>> No.9063461

>>9063422
It's to split up the guests. Though that's retarded since a sold out Nokia concert would be better than a free entrance to lounge 21.

>> No.9063465

>>9063445
???????
where, were they PMed?

>> No.9063468

>>9063461
My thoughts exactly. People who are borderline on going or last minute deciders for super live now have two good reasons not to buy a ticket. Lounge 21 and panels are free.

>> No.9063472

>>9063468
If JAM Project and TM Revolution play early enough, I might just try to leave and get into Lounge 21 for TeddyLoid

>> No.9063476

>>9063472
i want to do this too, but i suspect jam project will be near the end..

>> No.9063485

>>9063465
yes

>> No.9063487

>>9063445
post em

>> No.9063489

Welp, will all these increases of prices and what not, Im pretty sure AX can make up for any loss in revenue by not selling out at Nokia. It aint cheap booking all these artist and getting all these accommodations for them. AX really did fuck up a lot this year. So many blunders that could have been avoided.

>> No.9063494

>>9063445
hahah which one is it? post em' anon.
one of them pm'd be all flirtatiously too.

>> No.9063510

>>9063494
>>9063487
>>9063485
>>9063465
>>9063445
>>9063449
What's with all the shitposting?

>> No.9063522

Does AX have a bag check area where you can drop your luggage off and not have to carry it around?

>> No.9063523

latest AX guest announcement

siztra

>> No.9063526

>>9063523
HOLY FUCK BOYS. A god will be among us!!

>> No.9063536

The schedule is up. It's as bad as I expected.

>> No.9063558

>>9063392
Well you know, I did Hitler at Fanime (A vessel for Nyarpathotep) so it's fitting to do Philemon at AX. Poetry.

>> No.9063561

>no yuri panel
>tons of yaoi panels

My BF is going to be so sad.

>> No.9063564

I'm curious what the crowd at Inafune's panel is going to look like.

>> No.9063565

>>9063564
Inafune is showing his face again?

>> No.9063569

>>9063564
I wanna go to Inafune's panel because I know there's gonna be some kind of hilarious happening, but at the same time I'm afraid of a disgruntled MN9 backer fucking losing it and shooting up the panel room.

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GONNA MISS THE TITMOUSE PANEL AND THE MEGA64 PANEL BECAUSE BOTH JOJO PANELS ARGH

>> No.9063588

>>9063522
Yes. It costs money but it's worth it if you're going straight to con before hotel or leaving con straight to airport or whatever mode of transport you're taking. They also have an all con price which is handy for dropping stuff off temporarily if you know you are going to a lot of concerts or panels but it's per item.

>> No.9063590

>>9063583
I'm picking Mega64 over Jojo, I'd be more interested in a Jojo panel if they had some voice actors or Araki there.

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>>9063590
the JoJo panel that Mega64 conflicts with is a fan panel hosted by me :(

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>>9063592
That's the most unfortunate scheduling ever then, cause I would've checked it out normally but I can't miss out the boys. I am truely sorry for your lots.

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>>9063595
Tearing me up desu.
You can make it up to me by coming to the Persona and JoJo gatherings though ;)

Also any seagulls going to Cosplay Wrestling Federation? I went there at Fanime and it was the hypest shit.

>> No.9063601

>>9063592
Sell me on your panel, I'm having trouble deciding between you and Mega64.

>> No.9063602

>>9063600
If you're cosplaying Philemon then I have to at least go to see that

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>>9063601
We're gonna have prizes for a posing contest! We're still working on what exactly they'll be but we're eyeing a keychain for third, a t shirt for 2nd, and either a JoJonium or Rohan Goes to the Louvre for 1st.

And I'm gonna be Alessi and have my friend be Sethan on stage the entire time trying to be as still as possible.

I don't blame you if you wanna go to Mega64 though. I'd honestly choose them over myself if I didn't have to host it

>> No.9063623

I am so damn disappointed at the schedule, not many panels caught my attention.

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>>9063623
>>9063536
God, first Fanime and now AX

A good con is all I'm asking for

>> No.9063648

>>9062878
Lmao, look all those fucking SEA Asians. Glad I skipped the meet up last year. Fucking SEA Asians ruin everything.

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How did this get approved?

>> No.9063652

>>9063648
>Southeast Asian Asian

>> No.9063656

>>9062918
Ha, et tu, eh? Just look how that faggot is crouching. He must have one stretched out asshole from all those dickings he recieves.

>> No.9063658

>>9063649
>tfw someone's panel got rejected over this.

>> No.9063674
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Do kids today remember Fanboy Bebop?

>> No.9063710

>>9063608
Now I'm definitely going to your panel. I've been practicing my Kars pose.

>> No.9063739

>BONES, IG, and A-1 Panels right after each other or overlapping
Great scheduling.

>> No.9063748

does anyone know if they check IDs at badge pickup? my plans got busted and I can't make the trip so I was gonna hand off my badge, but I don't know what kind of verification they do. I'm so bummed, this was gonna be my first year.

>> No.9063749

So how do you go about getting free shit?

I know Miki Yoshikawa gave out keychains last year, and Itaru Hinoue gave out illustrated shikishi!

On an unrelated note, how do you find out about "secret" guests that are going, as in people industry related that will show up but aren't listed as guests of honor.

>> No.9063753

>>9063600
Where is the series gatherings/shoots schedule?

>> No.9063755

>>9063749
>how do you find out about "secret" guests
have friends on staff or industry.

sucks that it's hard to even hint on this info without outting who you're affiliated with

>> No.9063765

>>9063755
That's a shame. The only ones I found out about were some doujin artists only because Fakku publically released that info.

>> No.9063781

>>9063755
This, a fucking shame. I know someone who is normally affiliated with a company to be present there and the unannounced guest just wants to go as a normal attendee for once instead of paraded around. God knows what will happen if the company reps suddenly recognizes their supposedly on-vacation employee among the crowds.

>> No.9063799

>>9063748
Yeah they check IDs

>> No.9063805

What's this bullshit about wristbands for hotel guests? Does that mean no room sharing?

>> No.9063833

>>9063805
Officially yes.

Unofficially, just get creative on how to bring up the extra guests to your room.

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Anybody else think overbooking all these guests are gonna come back to bite AX in the ass? I feel like they're really going for the broke this year and it's gonna wind up really bad for them.

>> No.9063845

>>9063748
have them push your badge to the following year

>>9063755
lmao yeah I can't even mention to people about guests coming because of that

>> No.9063846

>>9063833
For all hotels? I'm not concerned about the number of ppl in my room but I don't really want a wristband in all my cosplay photos...

>> No.9063851

>>9063805
is this for all hotels?

>> No.9063854

>>9063834
90k attendees is a lot of money to work with and I wouldn't be surprised if half the guests are footed by industry companies again this year like it was last year

>>9063851
>>9063846
supposedly it's all of them
last year it was 1 hotel and that hotel gave up after 1 day because it was dumb

>> No.9063855

>>9063833
Do they block the stairs like they did at Fanime?
>>9063851
According to the AX website, yes.

I'm asking because my friend noticed it last second but I'm wondering how bullshit it will be because I stayed at AX 2 years ago with randoms and I never even SAW any security or sign of wristband checking.

>> No.9063865

>>9063855
i legit hope they don't do that.. aside form being annoying to move in/out, it'd ruin my outfit and it'd be annoying to keep track of yet another small thing,

>> No.9063871

>>9063865
they're probably not going to be checking too closely so you could cut it off and assuming you don't lose it just tape it back together when you're flashing it

>> No.9063880

Is it free to get in to Lounge 21 during events or is there a cover charge or whatever?

>> No.9063882

>>9063880
free unless they changed something

>> No.9063892

>>9063882
the drinks are still overpriced

>> No.9063903

>>9063892
yeah, it's a bar. bar prices aren't going down anywhere. somehow I doubt that poster cares about the drinks

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>>9063608
>want to go to the jojo panel but afraid I will run into my stalker there because she likes jojo too

>> No.9063927

>>9063921
is she qt?

she could be your Yukako

>> No.9063930

>oh my god J.Hart is doing two panels
>they both seem more in-depth and complex than basic "how to get into cosplay!" panels
>so fucking pumped

>> No.9063938

>>9063855
>>9063865
>>9063833
>>9063846
expanding on the wristband taping thing, this is what you do:

>have your 4 guests go up to the room normally
>send 1 guy back down with all the wristbands
>he'll need to be wearing his still, so this will only work for 3 more people if you don't want to repeat it again
>give the 3 wristbands to extra guests and have them tape it back together
>come up to the room as normal, maybe have the guy who went down go up later so he isn't seen with the group

>> No.9063943

>>9063927
She is but she's just trying to use me to live out her NTR fetish. First time we met we went through a relationship for a little under a year and then when we finally fucked she straight up told her boyfriend that I was unaware of that she was going to get plowed by me and put the guy on speaker without me knowing while he called her repeatedly out of desperation. Then we ended up meeting again a year later, she told me she broke up with the guy so I trusted her...only to find out she was still up to the same shit and that apparently she was now obsessed with me and stalking me down to finding my address.

Fug I really don't want to run into her again because I know she'll just go full semen demon mode and try to fug me the whole con. I feel pretty bad for her boyfriend but then again he is a massive cuck and faggot for putting up with that shit, but then again he is pretty below average looking desu so I can understand why he'd hang on so hard to her because he knows he'll never snag another 9/10 big titty cosplay gf if he dumps her.

Don't ever trust cosplay grills, they're all crazy.

>> No.9063947

>>9063943
>full semen demon mode

You say that like it's a bad thing

>> No.9063949

>>9063943
>tfw you're presented with an ntr doujin plot and not taking advantage of it
Why even live?

>> No.9063951

>>9063947
>>9063949
+1

I mean I guess he's a bro for not wanting to cuck that guy but god damn, if she's as hot as you describe then you might as well go for it

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>>9063947
>>9063949
That's why I don't want to run into her because I know probably won't be able to resist, I don't want to sound like I'm bragging but she's like 4'8" and I have a huge dick and a tightness/domination fetish so I want to dominate the shit out of her but at the same time I don't want to be a douche who NTR's people but at the same time the weak who put up with that kind of shit deserve to be trampled on desu.

It's a huge moral paradox that I'd rather just avoid completely by not running into her.

>> No.9063957

>>9063954
Is it possible the bf has a cuck fetish? If he does you can definitely take advantage of that.

>> No.9063973

NEW THREAD IN THE CATALOG

>> No.9063992

>>9063753
Here friendo https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1l8mLALVriMNeXm5JIyUNbR7EjrvFXfZGmt80JfHHt_o/edit#gid=0