I spent last Sunday in Cosplay Mania 09 with hundreds of leather-clad and pleated teens. Not only is the event successful, it seems to be driving a market in anime fashion and merchandise.

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It’s also a personal plus for me, as I got in touch with not one but two friends who inspired Beerkada, as well as college friends like Zanne and Malvs, some Via Astris colleagues and a few Beerkadets.

The coolest cosplayers I saw were emulating Season 3 Avatar, complete with disguised Katara and Toph.
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It seems Glen will start to wear his hair long ala 90s Rick Astley in the next few months. Thanks to Robert Wong and Filcosplay for having me over and providing a free booth.

Now on to Komikon on October 18!