Anime Expo 2008
For the first time, Anime Expo headed to the Los Angeles Convention Center in Downtown Los Angeles. How did the convention hold up in the new venue? How is the industry adapting in an increasingly difficult business climate? And how were the cosplayers?
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Fanime 2008
California's Second Largest Anime Convention returns once again to it's San Jose home. How well did the convention "For Fans, By Fans" live up to it's name?
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Spring Gathering 2008 (Preview)
While convention season isn't really in full swing yet, anime fans and cosplayers have already started to get into the spirit of the year. This year, the So. Cal Spring Gathering boasted over 400 attendees. Thankfully, it's new location was more than up to the challenge.
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Sakura Photoshoot @ Lake Balboa - 2008
The sakura are in bloom again at Lake Balboa in Van Nuys. These beautiful flowers entrance the willing into returning year after year after year.
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Katsucon 2008 (Preview)
Held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in DC, Katsucon is one of the most popular anime conventions out on the East Coast.
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Steampunk Photoshoot
As a favor to a friend, a steampunk costume photoshoot in various locations around San Diego's historic buildings.
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San Diego Balboa Park Photoshoot
With the holiday season comes the convention off-season. And when the convention off-season comes, there must come photoshoots to pass the time.
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Photoshoot @ UCLA
Shots from a small photoshoot on the campus of the University of California at Los Angeles, home of the Bruins.
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Avatar Photoshoot
Avatar: The Last Airbender is quite popular on Nickelodeon, and with good reason. Ergo, it inspires people to cosplay from it.
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Pacific Media Expo 2007
Return of the Pan-Asian cultural experience. Music, costumes, and... an Asian Food Challenge?
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Yaoi Con 2007
"A Celebration of Male Beauty & Passion in Anime & Manga." An ever growing fandom.
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Anime Con Carne 2007
Anime With Meat! The alternative to the desert jewel. A gathering at our favorite park, but at a different time of year. And with EGL Full Contact Football. :D
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Lancaster Desert Sunset Photoshoot
The beauty of the desert reflects well upon certain costumes. Especially during the sunset hours at the end of the day.
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Summer Gathering 2007
Cosplayers from across the Southern Californian landscape descend on Laguna Niguel for a day filled with good times. The So. Cal. Summer Gathering 2007 had over 200 participants, all with one common goal: to have fun in the hot summer sun.
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Comic-Con International 2007
Geekdom descends upon America's Finest City. Comic-Con International 2007 has grown into a major media event, with Hollywood stars alongside fans of many forms and genres.
