Anime Expo 2011: Part One

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Another year for Anime Expo which also happens to be its 20 year anniversary. I’m not really a big fan of Anime Expo to start things off. I first went to AX(Anime Expo) in 2006 adding it to my convention touring list of the big San Diego Comic Con. I was not impressed due to its small exhibit hall and lacking activities. I usual go to conventions simply to go buy stuff and take pictures, but compared to Comic Con, AX was like an ant on the floor. It wasn’t until 2010, I decide to see the progress its made. The convention has definitely improved in attractions such as adding concerts from big names like Miku Hatsune, Aya Hirano, and May’n. The exhibit hall has grown which usually comes in hand with attandance.

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This is just a small section of the smaller hall where people came to take pictures or relax for a bit.

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A couple of itasha Toyota Corollas promoting the Miku concert, Mikunopolis.

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I like the whole itasha car scene. There are cases where its gets a little creepy, but then every scene has people going off the edge. I think the wrapped cars with anime is a pretty cool idea and I don’t see it beign any different from Racing Livery. Its just some design that identifies you with your car and interests.

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Danny Choo from Culture Japan also sponsored a couple cars to be done up in itasha with his website mascot Mirai Suenaga. His booth was very simple, but I would have like to have seen someone watching over the cars as most people don’t know its not car show etiquette to not touch the cars with their sweaty hands. Anyways, his show “Culture: Japan” now aires in the US so you can go check it out.

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Nice Nissan Cube on some Kosei K1s next to the stock Toyota Celica.

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Speaking of Danny Choo, I ran into him in the hall which he was so kind have a brief hello and give me one of his business cards. Its nice to see him recognize his readers.

For some reason, I’m terrible at taking pictures of celebrities at conventions. I messed with Alodia’s pictures last year at Comic Con and now I’ve ruined one with Danny Choo. I suck. :/

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Moving on, I spotted a Prinny right by the entrance of the exhibit hall.

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Deadmaus

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Penguin….of some sort.

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Deadpool cosplay with his health bar. Pretty cool cosplay.

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Lightning from Final Fantasy XIII cosplay

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Jack. From the Box.

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Portal 2. A rather rare cosplay this year.

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Daisy from Mario

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Stocking from Panty and Stocking. I have a good amount of pictures of her since she was so photo friendly.

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Panty and Stocking.

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A moment between Red Ranger and R2D2. The R2D2 was moving all around the lobby floor with is drinks on top. I wish it really served drinks. That would have been really cool.

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Soul Eater cosplay.

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I thought this was such a cool cosplay. Russel from Up.

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Little bit of gnarliness.

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Looked like everyone was trying to get the next “Cutest Chun Li” picture with this girl. I actually did see the little Chun Li with her dad in the exhibit hall.

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A pretty decent Halibell cosplay aside from the height

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Zack from Crisis Core

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Advance Wars

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Pretty awesome Kunieda from Beelzebub.

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No idea what she is from, but the wings had a remote that opened and closed the blades which was pretty freaking awesome in my book.

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One of two Miku cosplayers that models around the Miku Corollas.

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More tomorrow.

Comments

72 responses to “Anime Expo 2011: Part One”

  1. Mikalee Byerman Avatar

    Incredibly cool artwork and very invested fans. Thanks for opening my eyes — I don’t think I realized how spectacular this genre could be!

    🙂

  2. thoughtpantry Avatar

    These photos are amazing! I’ve never been to an Anime Expo or Comi Con, but ever since I started watching the show “The Big Bang Theory” I’ve been wanting to be a little nerdy and try it out. Put the sewing machine to use. Embrace my Asian side…all that jazz.

    1. timscribbles Avatar
      timscribbles

      BBT is a great show. There’s a little nerd in everyone. Its always nice to see people let loose and just have some fun. Comic Con will be coming up in a couple weeks, be sure to check back for some of cool content. Thanks for viewing.

  3. profesone Avatar

    Just Coolness thanks!

  4. Lakia Gordon Avatar

    Thanks for sharing the pictures. A friend of mine is too excited to go there and see everything. I had no idea this even existed.

  5. Andrew B Avatar

    Nice pics, I hope to go to Anime Expo someday!!!!!

  6. Kim Avatar

    The penguin and the Advance Wars costumes are hilarious! XD
    You took really great pictures! 🙂

  7. panfx Avatar
    panfx

    All the costumes just looked amazing, makes me wanna go someday,

    1. timscribbles Avatar
      timscribbles

      Part two has already been posted. This post is a couple days old.

  8. Aansy Stone Avatar

    awesome photo collection…………..makes me wonder to be there 😦

  9. Dee Avatar

    Nice post.. The photo collections are great ! I like the little evil alice photo… evil but cute

  10. Yisraels Redeemer Avatar
    Yisraels Redeemer

    kewl picture of deadpool, pity no wolverine

  11. saltybi11 Avatar
    saltybi11

    Great pics!!!… glad to see so many fans. Love the portal!

  12. Auspicious Wedding Dates Avatar

    Very nice! The little chun-li reminds me of a character from some horror story though 😀

    1. timscribbles Avatar
      timscribbles

      The picture I took with the “next cutest chun li” caption was referring to a picture of a little girl cosplaying last year as seen here: http://gadgetsin.com/uploads/2010/07/the_cutest_chun_li_not_in_street_fighter.jpg

  13. Khemi Avatar
    Khemi

    Dang it, I wish I could go to one. 😛

  14. the island traveler Avatar

    The human anime characters were all great. They totally got into their role.

  15. Joe Harrold Avatar

    Awesome photos!! In case you were curious the penguin is what chiyo-chan dresses up in for the school cultural fair in Azumanga Daioh :D!

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  17. Imaginarium of Pau Avatar

    Not so much of an anime fan, but this is an interesting post! Good job! 🙂
    I love the snaps. Looks like you enjoyed the whole thing!

  18. Ron Avatar

    Great photos thanks!

  19. spatulagoddess Avatar

    I can tell you who 5 of these characters are if you’re interested.

    Business Scrub from the Legend Of Zelda series:

    Princess Peach and Rosa from Super Mario Galaxy:

    Princess Zelda and Princess Peach:

    Pyramid Head and Bubble Head nurse, from Silent Hill 2 game:

    Edea from Final Fantasy VIII:

  20. Mozes Avatar

    My blog is prinny themed! I got really excited that you saw and identified one of them! You should check it out!

  21. 森森 Avatar

    SOOO INTERSTING NE ^^^

  22. reviewfrenzy Avatar

    I’ve always wanted to go to anime expo, but just haven’t got the time. Thanks for posting the photos. I got a little taste of what it would’ve been like!

  23. Eva McCane Avatar

    i’ve never been to one, and because i’m not really into anime i can’t imagine i’ll attend one anytime soon. but i can imagine it’s some good people watching. thanks for sharing…cool pics 🙂

  24. Jordan Avatar

    So cool! When I was over the anime club at the library where I used to work, I was able to take the kids to Animazement in Raleigh, NC. So much fun!!!! 🙂

  25. lolgames4u Avatar

    I’ve always wanted to go to an anime expo! I would cosplay as either Miku, Zelda, or Kagamine Rin!

  26. Shinken del Fénix Avatar

    I am amazed by the dedication and creativity that goes into these events. (I also like the layout of your blog, very nice)

  27. tobyzwebsite Avatar

    Cool, thanks for taking us along.

  28. güvenç sönmez ocak Avatar

    Nice pics, I hope to go to Anime Expo someday!!!!!

  29. mengler Avatar

    that looks like a very fun place to spend some time.

  30. MING Avatar

    wish to see more pictures. It is really cool. Is the Southpark figures also shows out? or Kungfu panda.

  31. davidsneen Avatar

    Amazing! If I cannot go to the Expo, its great to get into the spirit! Nice pictures!

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  33. gondilyn Avatar

    I had so much fun just looking at the pictures! ^_^

  34. sophiawang Avatar
    sophiawang

    That looks pretty cool 😀

  35. mkeeffer Avatar

    Faboo – love the fandom….congrats on being Pressed!

  36. Casey Avatar

    Fantastic!

  37. Chie Satori Avatar
    Chie Satori

    I’ve never attended an anime expo but I’d love to!!! >.< So do you basically go and dress up if you want? or do you have to be part of some sort of promotion team?

    1. timscribbles Avatar
      timscribbles

      Anyone can go and dress up. No need to be part of any team. Just go and have fun.

  38. shatreeo Avatar
    shatreeo

    That’s wonderful pics, 0_0

  39. Novroz Avatar

    Amazing pictures!!!

    I love capturing cosplayers on action. One of the cosplayes did the same cosplay as one I took several days ago. Here is my post if you are interested to see Indonesian cosplayer http://bokunosekai.wordpress.com/2011/06/29/cosplay-cosplay-and-cosplay-at-gj-ui/

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  41. Sister Earth Organics Avatar

    Just goes to show that the kid never dies in us. Very cool!

  42. Krundok Avatar
    Krundok

    Always good to see the cosplayers out in force 😀
    Makes you proud to be a geek 🙂

  43. leighdu Avatar
    leighdu

    I’ll be taking my daughter to her first Anime convention in a few months in Atlanta. I’ve never been myself, and it’s cool to kinda see what’s going to be there. Thanks for the awesome pics! I hope they Hetalia there for my kid’s sake!

  44. Unknown Avatar
    Unknown

    Great photos. Really sharp, colourful and well composed!

  45. eva626 Avatar

    so cool!!! i like the one from mario!!!

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  47. Andrew D. Avatar
    Andrew D.

    This is some really interesting stuff, I didn’t realize how big cosplay was! I especially liked the Portal 2 costumes, those seemed like they were really difficult to make. Did you get any information from them about the costumes?

    Thanks for these pictures!

  48. hoshiko Avatar

    Very beautiful pictures!

    Congratz on getting FreshlyPressed. It’s my first time seeing anything cosplay or anime or manga getting that honor! You’ve spread the word, man.

  49. wonderwall97 Avatar

    lol’d at the Up cosplay :D:D. First time I’ve seen an anime related stuff at freshly pressed. ^^

  50. D... Avatar

    I live in LA and have never been to this convention, I was tempted to go in ’06 but none of my friends wanted to go. It’s no fun being a solo Otaku at one of those things. I need more like minded friends. You like the San Diego one better?

    1. timscribbles Avatar
      timscribbles

      I personally like the San Diego Comic Con better since its more mainstream instead of just a niche crowd of anime fans or cosplayers. Comic Con does bring together more than just anime fans and comic fans.

  51. CONIEFOX Avatar

    wow~~ amazing! Definitely one of my dream destination.

  52. milezaway Avatar

    I have never been to one of these, not even sure if they happen in the UK but I would love to some of those costumes are wicked !

    1. timscribbles Avatar
      timscribbles

      Actually anime iand cosplay s rather popular in Europe. There are a couple of conventions coming up in UK you could probably look up like Hyper Japan, London Anime Con, and Manchester MCM Expo.

  53. whatsaysyou Avatar

    Totally awesome!

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  55. vanholywell Avatar

    That is really intersting, thamks for the pics!

  56. a flower in the breeze Avatar

    That was pretty cool, thanks for sharing! Really nice pictures, man, some people really go all out for they’re cosplays! The Up one was really cute.

  57. sakura55555 Avatar

    The pictures are amazing! I only went to a Chinese anime expo, and the place was a mess. Thanks for sharing!

  58. gaycarboys Avatar

    How marvelous. Thanks for sharing. Cheers….

  59. รับสร้างบ้าน Avatar

    Thanks for sharing. Is very good and very interesting.

  60. musbox Avatar

    Wow! The photographs are cool. I’ve never been to an Anime Expo before but I’m hoping I could (soon). I’m also a fan of anime stuff. Nice blog by the way.

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  62. Monica Avatar

    The photos are great!! Although I wish they’d be able to separate Anime from Cartoon Characters…they’re actually different in my own opinion. 🙂 But nonetheless, this is a success!!!

  63. Ryan Fanus Avatar
    Ryan Fanus

    I’m really digging those cars. Cool.

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