Fanime and AX Preparations

Fanimecon and Anaheim Comic Con preparations by Rukazu

I thought this may be a good as time as any to explain my plans for the rest of the year. Right now I'm making preparations for Fanime and Anime Expo, and that's the usual planning gatherings and working on cosplay.

Since I'm graduating from college at the end of spring this year, Fanime is going to be big for me. I managed to get two of my friends interested in staying in the room with me, Ryan, Matt and Tom. I've been meaning to do a convention with them for some time now and I am glad that I have this opportunity. I was also surprised to hear that FLOW will be back again this year. Last year was amazing and I wish to see them again as well this year.

Here is a list of the cosplays I have planned for Fanime:

Emperor Lelouch
Emperor Lelouch (artbook)
Lyrica Prismriver – Touhou Project
Sergeant Kane Fury – Full Metal Alchemist
Naoi Ayato – Angel Beats!
Nakaji – Pop'n Music
Seta Souji – Persona 4
Austria – Axis Powers Hetalia

And for Anime Expo I plan to have:
Asbel Lhant – Tales of Graces
Takashi Dai/Banker – Star Driver

As you can see, I have expanded my list of cosplays since last year. This year I'm also excited about Anime Expo. Not only is it the 20th Anniversary, but also I will be participating in the Masquerade this year building props. The anime club at my college have planned a skit for the event and although I will not be on stage, my name will be credited so I'm happy about that. I am also pleased to announce that that Hatsune Miku will be doing a concert this year. Although I've never really been a huge vocaloid fan, to see the 'actual' person on stage performing this year will be something to look forward too.

After AX however, I'm not sure what my con plans will be since I'll be working (hopefully) full time by then. Even if this is my last convention, I am glad that I have had this opportunity to work alongside my colleagues to report on conventions and cosplay.

This is Rukazu, signing out!