With 2024 right around the corner, please use this thread to keep up to date on the costume information and plans that you'll be having over this next year.
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2023 1:26 pm
For Sure Cons (with planned Cosplays)
RetroX (Idaho Falls, Idaho) May 3-4th: Princess Daisy (Cosplay Contest, hubbs as Luigi) and Luigi, Jessica Albert (Dragon Quest VIII, possible friend as the hero), and two other uknown costumes, but possibly Pokemon Go Girl, Tsunade (Naruto), Cinderella (animated), Kiki (Kiki's Delivery Service), and Genkai (Yu Yu Hakusho) Kuroneko Con (Spokane, WA) July 19-21: Cinderella and Fairy Godmother (Cosplay Contest, with friend), Gray (Black Clover), Sailor Jupiter and Sailor Pluto (Sailor Moon/Hopefully/With same friend) and two other costumes with possiblities of: Tsunade (Naruto), Genaki (Yu Yu Hakusho), Jessica Albert (Dragon Quest VIII), Kororo (Shaman King), Princess Peach or Daisy with Mario or Luigi, Ms. Joke and Aizawa, Shinobu (Demon Slayer), Kero (Cardcaptor Sakura), Mei (Kigurumi, Turning Red), Naruto and Hinata (Boruto), Hinata (Naruto Shuppuden), Anna (Shaman King), Renge and Kyoya (Ouran High School), or Yor and Loid (SpyxFamily). Snake River Horror and Pop Convention (Pocatello or Blackfoot ID) Oct 25-27: Witch to Goat Costume, Kororo from Shaman King, Shinobu (Demon Slayer), Yukina (Yu Yu Hakusho) and 1 or 2 more costumes that could include Anna (Shaman King), Kero (Cardcaptor Sakura), or a Vampire outfit.
Other Possible Cons
Isekai Con (Sandy, UT) February Bordertown Comic Con (Ontario, OR) March Gem State Comic Con (Boise, ID) April AnimeTown UT (Sandy, UT) May Idaho Horror and Pop Con (Boise, ID) July FanX (SLC, UT) September Anime Banzai (Layton, UT) October
Costume Build Plans
Ice Queen Elsa from Frozen: Need to add an underlayer and accessories (Nov/Dec completion plan) Sailor Jupiter from Sailor Moon: Need to make jacket piece, add skirt, make bows, paint shoes, make gloves and tiara, and get wig. (Nov/Dec completion plan) Witch Costume: (Image C), hat in pieces, jewelry done, but additional accessories in progress. If I have time I'm going to have the witch transforming into a goat (otherwise it'll be a witch). Yukina from Yu Yu Hakusho: Need to buy shoes, wig, and finish making bow. Need to also make the Obi. Daisy and Luigi: Need to finish skirt and then attach everything, make accessories, cut wig, buy Luigi shirt. (Will be done by May 3rd, 2024, Competition Cosplay) Rapunzel and Eugene (Flynn) from Tangled: parts of it are cut out, currently painting the under skirt, have wig for Rapunzel, but not Eugene. (Hoping to be done by Dec/Nov) Shinobu from Demon Slayer: Have all fabric, but the black twill for uniform, shoes are half way done, Haori needs finish markings and then sewn, and research how I'll be doing the butterfly hair piece, need to also buy wig. (Competition Cosplay) Naruto and Hinata from Boruto: Have a wig and jacket for Naruto, all the fabric for Hinata. Need Wig for Hinata and shoes, pants, and "arm" for Naruto. Yamuraiha from Magi: Need to make everything. It's pretty much mostly in pieces. (Cosplay Competition) Edwardian Outfit: Have a dress, working on chemise, and have parts of the corset. 2nd Regency Outfit: Have the dress mostly done, will decorate. Grey from Black Clover: Have everything, but shoes and belt fabric. Anna from Shaman King: Have dress in pieces, need fabric for bandana, need wig and shoes. Jessica Albert from Dragon Quest VIII: Have all the fabric, minus for whip. Sailor Moon: Need fabric for bows, collar, and skirt. No Accessories. Snow White: Have fabric to make part of the sleeves and the bodice, bow and collar. Sailor Venus: Have skirt and collar fabric Hinata from Naruto Shuppuden: Have pants almost done and have fabric for hoodie. Yor and Loid from SpyxFamily: Have everything to make Yor's assassin dress and fabric for the shoes. (Cosplay Competition) Fairy Godmother from Cinderella: Have all the fabric. This costume is for my friend and she will be incharge of her wig, wand, shoes, and undershirt(?). (Cosplay Competition) Tsunade from Naruto: Need to remake top and need wig. Naofumi and Raptalia from Rising of a Sheild Hero: We have some fabric and the shield
Right now, the only con I plan on going to this coming year is Neko(staffing, because of course).
Unless I get voluntold to come help run the Neko table at another con somewhere, at which I will look at my friend(who is also head of HR) like she just smoked the biggest crack rock ever. gonk
So, yeah. Just Neko rn -- subject to change, of course.
Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2023 11:05 pm
My 2024 cosplay and event (not just conventions) plans are:
gaia_starHatsune Miku Expo Concert on April 4 in Vancouver - I’m going with a friend of mine. He’s a big fan of Miku and the concert is close to his birthday, so I ended up getting both of us VIP tickets. We both never been to a concert like that before, but have always wanted to. I’m intrigued how the whole setup works since the concert is dealing with non-human singers (Miku is the main singer, but her main crew is also known to be guest singers). - I’m currently in the progress of getting a Purple Miku (Vocaloid) cosplay made by Emilie Gauvin Creation. This version of Miku is of her version 2 main outfit, but the turquoise is replaced by purple. The wig and tattoo will be from FM-Anime. While I’m a Gakupo/Gakuko cosplayer, purple Miku has always been on my ‘future cosplays’ list. I figured cosplaying purple Miku at the concert would be cool! (I would have cosplayed Gakupo at the concert though, if he was considered to be part of Miku’s main crew. XD)
gaia_starCalgary Expo for part of a day (most likely on the Friday for POW! Parade) - I’m cosplaying Ceremonial Robe Silver (Twisted Wonderland) with a Twisted Wonderland group. - I’m not buying a day ticket to get into the building since I will be basically hanging out to get photos outside the venue with my group for a bit before leaving. (Comic cons aren’t really my thing, tbh.)
gaia_starOtafest 2024 on Mother’s Day weekend - On the Sunday, I’m cosplaying Sabrina (Pokemon: SoulSilver) as a tribute cosplay to my late friend, Polar Prince Cosplays. I have all the pieces for my Sabrina cosplay. I just need to modify the footwear, get the wig styled, and make the bracelets. - On the Sunday, I’m also co-hosting a Tribute Cosplays To Polar Prince Cosplays photo shoot meetup, where a bunch of us will be wearing cosplays that reminds us of him (including cosplays we did or had planned on doing with my late friend) and his family is more than welcome to come hangout with us! - While I don’t know which days (Friday/Saturday) that they’ll be worn yet, I’m also cosplaying Data Riku (Kingdom Hearts: Re:Coded) and Ceremonial Robe Silver (Twisted Wonderland) to this anime convention. I’m also part of the same Twisted Wonderland group as before.
I had the fabric to make the shorts and the shoes are basically Sailor Moons (which I'm planning on doing). So I thought 'why not'. It'll also be cool since now I can join the local superhero group for events.
I don't really have a superhero (minus one) that I see in myself. The one that I do see in myself is more background like Dust from X-Men.
My 2024 cosplay and event (not just conventions) plans are:
gaia_starHatsune Miku Expo Concert on April 4 in Vancouver - I’m going with a friend of mine. He’s a big fan of Miku and the concert is close to his birthday, so I ended up getting both of us VIP tickets. We both never been to a concert like that before, but have always wanted to. I’m intrigued how the whole setup works since the concert is dealing with non-human singers (Miku is the main singer, but her main crew is also known to be guest singers). - I’m currently in the progress of getting a Purple Miku (Vocaloid) cosplay made by Emilie Gauvin Creation. This version of Miku is of her version 2 main outfit, but the turquoise is replaced by purple. The wig and tattoo will be from FM-Anime. While I’m a Gakupo/Gakuko cosplayer, purple Miku has always been on my ‘future cosplays’ list. I figured cosplaying purple Miku at the concert would be cool! (I would have cosplayed Gakupo at the concert though, if he was considered to be part of Miku’s main crew. XD)
gaia_starCalgary Expo for part of a day (most likely on the Friday for POW! Parade) - I’m cosplaying Ceremonial Robe Silver (Twisted Wonderland) with a Twisted Wonderland group. - I’m not buying a day ticket to get into the building since I will be basically hanging out to get photos outside the venue with my group for a bit before leaving. (Comic cons aren’t really my thing, tbh.)
gaia_starOtafest 2024 on Mother’s Day weekend - On the Sunday, I’m cosplaying Sabrina (Pokemon: SoulSilver) as a tribute cosplay to my late friend, Polar Prince Cosplays. I have all the pieces for my Sabrina cosplay. I just need to modify the footwear, get the wig styled, and make the bracelets. - On the Sunday, I’m also co-hosting a Tribute Cosplays To Polar Prince Cosplays photo shoot meetup, where a bunch of us will be wearing cosplays that reminds us of him (including cosplays we did or had planned on doing with my late friend) and his family is more than welcome to come hangout with us! - While I don’t know which days (Friday/Saturday) that they’ll be worn yet, I’m also cosplaying Data Riku (Kingdom Hearts: Re:Coded) and Ceremonial Robe Silver (Twisted Wonderland) to this anime convention. I’m also part of the same Twisted Wonderland group as before.
ADDING ANOTHER CON TO THE LIST! (Tbh, I had forgotten about possibly going due to weekend passes not available yet to buy and hotel costs until my friend asked me if I was still interested on going since she now had a spot to hotel it with her. XD)
gaia_starAnime North: - It’s one of my dream cons to attend! I don’t do back to back cons. However, since Otafest isn’t the weekend before Anime North this year, I’m able to finally go! :’D - I’m being Riku (either KH2 or KH3) for one of the days. - I also made a list of potential other cosplays to wear, but I won’t know for sure which 2 other cosplays until the schedule of fandom photo shoot meetups is up.
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:44 am
Cosplay Update
For Sure Cons (with planned Cosplays)
RetroX (Idaho Falls, Idaho) May 3-4th: Princess Daisy (Cosplay Contest, hubbs as Luigi) and Luigi, Jessica Albert (Dragon Quest VIII, possible friend as the hero), and two other uknown costumes, but possibly Pokemon Go Girl, Kiki (Kiki's Delivery Service), and Genkai (Yu Yu Hakusho) Kuroneko Con (Spokane, WA) July 19-21: Cinderella and Fairy Godmother (Cosplay Contest, with friend), Gray (Black Clover), and three other costumes with possiblities of: Sailor Jupiter and Sailor Pluto (Sailor Moon/Hopefully/With same friend), Genaki (Yu Yu Hakusho), Jessica Albert (Dragon Quest VIII), Kororo (Shaman King), Princess Peach or Daisy with Mario or Luigi, Ms. Joke and Aizawa, Kero (Cardcaptor Sakura), Mei (Kigurumi, Turning Red), Naruto and Hinata (Boruto), Hinata (Naruto Shuppuden), Anna (Shaman King), Renge (Ouran High School) Snake River Horror and Pop Convention (Pocatello or Blackfoot ID) Oct 25-27: Witch to Goat Costume, Kororo from Shaman King, Shinobu (Demon Slayer), Yukina (Yu Yu Hakusho) and 1 or 2 more costumes that could include Anna (Shaman King), Kero (Cardcaptor Sakura), or a Vampire outfit.
Other Possible Cons
Isekai Con (Sandy, UT) February Bordertown Comic Con (Ontario, OR) March Gem State Comic Con (Boise, ID) April AnimeTown UT (Sandy, UT) May Idaho Horror and Pop Con (Boise, ID) July FanX (SLC, UT) September Anime Banzai (Layton, UT) October
Ice Queen Elsa from Frozen: Need to add an underlayer and accessories (Nov/Dec completion plan) Sailor Jupiter from Sailor Moon: Need to make jacket piece, add skirt, make bows, paint shoes, make gloves and tiara, and get wig. (Nov/Dec completion plan) Witch Costume: (Image C), hat in pieces, jewelry done, but additional accessories in progress. If I have time I'm going to have the witch transforming into a goat (otherwise it'll be a witch). Yukina from Yu Yu Hakusho: Need to buy shoes, wig, and finish making bow. Need to also make the Obi. Daisy and Luigi: Attach everything and add zipper, need fabric for sleeves, gloves in pieces, make accessories, cut wig, buy Luigi shirt. (Will be done by May 3rd, 2024, Competition Cosplay) Rapunzel and Eugene (Flynn) from Tangled: parts of it are cut out, currently painting the under skirt, have wig for Rapunzel, but not Eugene. (Hoping to be done by Dec/Nov) Shinobu from Demon Slayer: Have all fabric, but the black twill for uniform, shoes are half way done, Haori needs finish markings and then sewn, and research how I'll be doing the butterfly hair piece, need to also buy wig. (Competition Cosplay) Naruto and Hinata from Boruto: Have a wig and jacket for Naruto, all the fabric for Hinata. Need Wig for Hinata and shoes, pants, and "arm" for Naruto. Yamuraiha from Magi: Need to make everything. It's pretty much mostly in pieces. (Cosplay Competition) Edwardian Outfit: Have a dress, working on chemise, and have parts of the corset. 2nd Regency Outfit: Have the dress mostly done, will decorate. Grey from Black Clover: Have everything, but shoes and belt fabric. Anna from Shaman King: Have dress in pieces, need fabric for bandana, need wig and shoes. Jessica Albert from Dragon Quest VIII: Skirt, underskirt, leggings, and shoes and shirt done, working on corset, need to alter wig, and need material for whip for whip. Sailor Moon: Need fabric for bows, collar, and skirt. No Accessories. Snow White: Have fabric to make part of the sleeves and the bodice, bow and collar. Sailor Venus: Have skirt and collar fabric Hinata from Naruto Shuppuden: Have pants and headband done and have fabric for hoodie, under top and shoes. need to buy wig. Yor and Loid from SpyxFamily: Have everything to make Yor's assassin dress and fabric for the shoes. (Cosplay Competition) Fairy Godmother from Cinderella: Have all the fabric. This costume is for my friend and she will be incharge of her wig, wand, shoes, and undershirt(?). (Cosplay Competition) Tsunade from Naruto: Need to remake top and need wig. Naofumi and Raptalia from Rising of a Sheild Hero: We have some fabric, pattern for Raptalia, and the shield
My 2024 cosplay and event (not just conventions) plans are:
gaia_starHatsune Miku Expo Concert on April 4 in Vancouver - I’m going with a friend of mine. He’s a big fan of Miku and the concert is close to his birthday, so I ended up getting both of us VIP tickets. We both never been to a concert like that before, but have always wanted to. I’m intrigued how the whole setup works since the concert is dealing with non-human singers (Miku is the main singer, but her main crew is also known to be guest singers). - I’m currently in the progress of getting a Purple Miku (Vocaloid) cosplay made by Emilie Gauvin Creation. This version of Miku is of her version 2 main outfit, but the turquoise is replaced by purple. The wig and tattoo will be from FM-Anime. While I’m a Gakupo/Gakuko cosplayer, purple Miku has always been on my ‘future cosplays’ list. I figured cosplaying purple Miku at the concert would be cool! (I would have cosplayed Gakupo at the concert though, if he was considered to be part of Miku’s main crew. XD)
gaia_starCalgary Expo for part of a day (most likely on the Friday for POW! Parade) - I’m cosplaying Ceremonial Robe Silver (Twisted Wonderland) with a Twisted Wonderland group. - I’m not buying a day ticket to get into the building since I will be basically hanging out to get photos outside the venue with my group for a bit before leaving. (Comic cons aren’t really my thing, tbh.)
gaia_starOtafest 2024 on Mother’s Day weekend - On the Sunday, I’m cosplaying Sabrina (Pokemon: SoulSilver) as a tribute cosplay to my late friend, Polar Prince Cosplays. I have all the pieces for my Sabrina cosplay. I just need to modify the footwear, get the wig styled, and make the bracelets. - On the Sunday, I’m also co-hosting a Tribute Cosplays To Polar Prince Cosplays photo shoot meetup, where a bunch of us will be wearing cosplays that reminds us of him (including cosplays we did or had planned on doing with my late friend) and his family is more than welcome to come hangout with us! - While I don’t know which days (Friday/Saturday) that they’ll be worn yet, I’m also cosplaying Data Riku (Kingdom Hearts: Re:Coded) and Ceremonial Robe Silver (Twisted Wonderland) to this anime convention. I’m also part of the same Twisted Wonderland group as before.
ADDING ANOTHER CON TO THE LIST! (Tbh, I had forgotten about possibly going due to weekend passes not available yet to buy and hotel costs until my friend asked me if I was still interested on going since she now had a spot to hotel it with her. XD)
gaia_starAnime North: - It’s one of my dream cons to attend! I don’t do back to back cons. However, since Otafest isn’t the weekend before Anime North this year, I’m able to finally go! :’D - I’m being Riku (either KH2 or KH3) for one of the days. - I also made a list of potential other cosplays to wear, but I won’t know for sure which 2 other cosplays until the schedule of fandom photo shoot meetups is up.
gaia_star I forgot to make an update about my official Anime North cosplay lineup. XD;; In order of the Friday to Sunday, I was KH2 Riku, kid Noctis (FFXV), and Camellia Gakupo (Vocaloid). I went to the KH, FF, and Project Sekai/Vocaloid cosplay photo shoots.
ANOTHER CON UPDATE!!! I wasn’t planning on attending Animethon this year until recently. They announced that one of their music guests is Miura Ayme! I known of him through Obey Me!. He voices Asmodeus in Obey Me!, plays/streams different games, interacts with fans during streaming (bonus that he talks in English, not just in Japanese), write/sings songs (including singing songs for Obey Me!), and cosplays (including Asmo)! He’s definitely more than a music guest in my eyes!
I still have to figure out which days to be Mammon (Obey Me!) and Riku (KH Re:coded or KH2). I might be Mammon for 2 days, depending on my Obey Me! cosplay group and Miura Ayme’s con schedule. If not, I’ll pick a third character to cosplay as.
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2024 10:45 pm
I'm gearing up for Anime Midwest next month, and I'm torn between dressing up as Sailor Mars or Tomoyo Daidouji in their casual outfits. What's your take on this? Any thoughts or recommendations?
I'm gearing up for Anime Midwest next month, and I'm torn between dressing up as Sailor Mars or Tomoyo Daidouji in their casual outfits. What's your take on this? Any thoughts or recommendations?
Sailor Mars for sure!! She's my favorite scout. Also of the two choices I think that a Sailor Mars cosplay would be recognized more. If you are going to the convention for at least 2 days you could wear one outfit one day and the other another day. Assuming both are ready. I Love Tomoyo from Card Captor Sakura too. Haven't seen anyone cosplay her though. Have fun at the convention!!
Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2024 8:18 pm
smithers456
AnimeAdept
I'm gearing up for Anime Midwest next month, and I'm torn between dressing up as Sailor Mars or Tomoyo Daidouji in their casual outfits. What's your take on this? Any thoughts or recommendations?
Sailor Mars for sure!! She's my favorite scout. Also of the two choices I think that a Sailor Mars cosplay would be recognized more. If you are going to the convention for at least 2 days you could wear one outfit one day and the other another day. Assuming both are ready. I Love Tomoyo from Card Captor Sakura too. Haven't seen anyone cosplay her though. Have fun at the convention!!
Thank you so much for your input! heart Sailor Mars is definitely a classic and it's great to hear she’s a favorite of yours too. I love the idea of alternating outfits if I'm there for multiple days – that way I get to enjoy both characters! I’m really excited to bring Tomoyo to life as well since she's such an underappreciated character. I’ll definitely have fun at the convention, and I appreciate your advice! Can’t wait to see what amazing cosplays everyone will bring! 4laugh
RetroX (Idaho Falls, Idaho) May 3-4th: Princess Daisy (Cosplay Contest, hubbs as Luigi) and Luigi, Jessica Albert (Dragon Quest VIII, possible friend as the hero), and Pokemon Go Girl Mystic Realms Ren Faire (Pocatello, ID) June 27-29: 14th Century servant, 14th century royal, and Elizabetian Merchant. Snake River Horror and Pop Convention (Pocatello or Blackfoot ID) Oct 25-27: Witch to Goat Costume, Kororo from Shaman King, Shinobu (Demon Slayer), Yukina (Yu Yu Hakusho) and 1 or 2 more costumes that could include Anna (Shaman King), Kero (Cardcaptor Sakura), or a Vampire outfit.
Finished Cosplays
Pokemon Go Girl Princess Daisy and Luigi Jessica Albert from DQ VIII
Costume Build Plans
Ice Queen Elsa from Frozen: Need to add an underlayer and accessories (Nov/Dec completion plan) Sailor Jupiter from Sailor Moon: Need to make jacket piece, add skirt, make bows, paint shoes, make gloves and tiara, and get wig. (Nov/Dec completion plan) Witch Costume: (Image C), hat in pieces, jewelry done, but additional accessories in progress. If I have time I'm going to have the witch transforming into a goat (otherwise it'll be a witch). Yukina from Yu Yu Hakusho: Need to buy shoes, wig, and finish making bow. Need to also make the Obi. Rapunzel and Eugene (Flynn) from Tangled: parts of it are cut out, currently painting the under skirt, have wig for Rapunzel, but not Eugene. (Hoping to be done by Dec/Nov) Shinobu from Demon Slayer: Have all fabric, but the black twill for uniform, shoes are half way done, Haori needs finish markings and then sewn, and research how I'll be doing the butterfly hair piece, need to also buy wig. (Competition Cosplay) Naruto and Hinata from Boruto: Have a wig and jacket for Naruto, all the fabric for Hinata. Need Wig for Hinata and shoes, pants, and "arm" for Naruto. Yamuraiha from Magi: Need to make everything. It's pretty much mostly in pieces. (Cosplay Competition) Edwardian Outfit: Have a dress, working on chemise, and have parts of the corset. 2nd Regency Outfit: Need Closures will decorate. Also making a overlayer. Grey from Black Clover: Have everything, but shoes and belt fabric. Anna from Shaman King: Have dress in pieces, need fabric for bandana, need wig and shoes. Sailor Moon: Need fabric for bows, collar, and skirt. No Accessories. Snow White: Have fabric to make bow, bodice and sleeves Sailor Venus: Have skirt and collar fabric Hinata from Naruto Shuppuden: Have pants and headband done and have fabric for hoodie, under top and shoes. need to buy wig. Yor and Loid from SpyxFamily: Have everything to make Yor's assassin dress and fabric for the shoes. (Cosplay Competition) 2nd Yor Outfit: Have fabric to make Yor's sweater dress, need to dye it, have shoes and tights. Need wig and hair piece. Fairy Godmother from Cinderella: Have all the fabric. This costume is for my friend and she will be incharge of her wig, wand, shoes, and undershirt(?). (Cosplay Competition) Tsunade from Naruto: Need to remake top and need wig. Naofumi and Raptalia from Rising of a Sheild Hero: We have some fabric, pattern for Raptalia, and the shield Adventure Anna from Frozen: Have fabric for the undershirt Popuri from HM64: Have fabric to make corset, have skirt finished and wig. Need to make hair band and shirt. BT from .Hack//Sign: Have most of the fabric to make the dress. I just need some white vinyl and gold paint. May already have a wig. Need fabric and supplies for belt and peplums. Bunny Girl Outfit: Just need underlayering