Another weekend and another first for me. For the second straight weekend I went to a new (to me) con, and what a first day! So much anime and truly inspiring cosplays all around.
I spent most of my day at my friends booth but managed to wander around a bit so I could walk around the artist alley and exhibition hall, there is so much I will be going back to on day two. I just can’t wait!
One of my closest friends has a bit of a collection of Mob Psycho 100 (she’s absolutely obsessed with Reigen, with good reason) and has a small shrine to her favorite character. I am so excited because I found a whole bunch of stuff to grab at WasabiCon Portland on the second and last day to add to her collection. I can’t wait to see how she reacts to it all! I of course found some One Piece art I need to have as soon as possible, so YAY!!!!
I was a little surprised by how much 18+ is at this smaller convention, but it’s actually a bright spot and super fun. Even though the 18+ artist alley isn’t much, there are quite a few places on the show floor that have more (wink, wink), and honestly who doesn’t need more of their favorite anime characters in some sexy clothes and poses? I know I’ll be stopping by these booths to pick up a few pieces… (cough, cough-One Piece).
All the anime cosplay was so much fun to see also, I was a little bummed I was Nanami Kento from Jujutsu Kaisen today. Only because there were so many One Piece cosplayers for the big meet-up (this is why it pays to check out the schedule beforehand folks), but I still had a blast meeting and getting photos with other Jujutsu Kaisen cosplayers! Tomorrow I will definitely be in one of my many One Piece cosplays (Robin), who is a very comfy cosplay to wear. In all honesty, I needed something easy and comfy this weekend while still dealing with my now post concussion syndrome and still being exhausted from San Diego Comic-Con (more articles on that coming soon!).
Lastly, I have so many hopes for day 2. I’ll have more free time to roam and shop. I am also excited to hang out with my friends I made back in November at KumoriCon (they are the best and so sweet!). I also have my eye on a few panels, and as we know I try to make it to at least one panel per con (even though I wish I could make it to more!). The ones that have me the most interested are: Social media senpai, Live body paint, Let’s get Dandy!, Making money off cosplay, and Magical girls after dark. All of these and more sound really interesting, and I think I could learn a few things from them. The other really important thing I’m looking forward to is just having a nice time. My friend I’m staying with has been giving me home cooked meals the past few nights, K-dramas, puppy snuggles and lots of giggles and sarcastic snark. I couldn’t have had a more relaxing and fun time. I hope if any of you are in the area that you can stop by for a bit to enjoy this con or add it to your list for next year!
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