I'm considering going to the one here in LA, in early july, but heard it's full of weirdo's and idiots. Anyone here have positive experiences with the expo? I'm freaking over comic-con, like ... I don't even wanna start.
Been to anime Expo a few times since like 2004. One year I fucking made a badass Metro cop outfit with a sillicone mask I custom made.... That was definitely a low point for me. But the dances are always nice, my friend is DJ this year so im probably gonna go try to find someone who will give me their pass (Worked at…
Been to a bunch and also worked at a friends booth for a number of years. Yeah, you get a bunch of weird ass people but I've never really minded it I guess. Most my friends that go are the "normal" people. We like anime but we're not crazy and we bathe regularly. You'll be safe from nerd stink on Friday usually. After that…
I went to Otakon a couple years ago in Baltimore. Depending on the type of expo, the ratio of weirdos to normal people will vary. The only thing you have to consider is how comfortable you are with having your personal space encroached upon by Sephiroths and Pokemen. At least with it being in LA, there's a higher…
I've been to one quite a few years ago but that was back when it was in Anaheim. It was pretty fun although there were quite a few weirdos. There were interesting panels though though and sometimes seeing new animes before they get released is also fun. I do remember some interesting workshops though like leather armor…
I've only been to Gamesday Baltimore which is all Gamesworkshop stuff and PAX East - Gamesday reaked of nerd stink but PAX seemed to have a pretty beefy airconditioning setup so it wasn't bad.