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Posted 25 April 2009 - 01:41 PM

It's my first time going to Acen, and it will be my first anime con. A few of my friends have gone before and are showing me the ropes and what not. I would love to know what people think of the con and what are some interesting things to do.

I'm a big fan of Negima! and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya along with Pani Poni Dash! and Ouran high school host club. I really can't wait to meet the voice actors who worked on a few of the titles I love

This post has been edited by Sarah-Senpai: 25 April 2009 - 01:44 PM

Acen '12 cosplays

no idea yet, maybe Haruka from IM@S

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Posted 25 April 2009 - 01:47 PM

Welcome to the forums! ^__^

You will have a blast. Theres tons of things to do!

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Posted 25 April 2009 - 01:54 PM

umm... hope u have a fun first time at acen! its my first time going too so i hope all first timers have fun!
*pulls out baka gun* BAKA BAKA BAKA! The world is full of bakas!!!

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Posted 25 April 2009 - 01:56 PM

Welcome and enjoy both here and the con.
Linlindesu is muh Waifu <3

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Posted 25 April 2009 - 02:10 PM

So, what kind of booths are there? I know Funimation will have one.
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Posted 25 April 2009 - 02:15 PM

You WILL have fun.
When I attended Acen for the first time I didn't have anyone to show me what there was to do so I ended up wandering the dealer's room.
But I still had fun.
XD
The cosplayers are so nice, and the energy is so enjoyable.
If your friends don't take you to the Maquerade (skits) you need to scold them.
But other than that there is lots to do.

They have rooms for viewing animes and movies (and AMV's)
They have a game room and table top game rooms.
There are different panels you can go to, (Even though I was lost my first year Istumbled into a Negima panel and got to meet the voice actors!)
There is soooo many things that are sold there.
It's just a weekend full of fun.
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Posted 25 April 2009 - 02:19 PM

If I had known about the deadline for AMV I would have entered the one I made for Soul Eater. I wanted to enter, but I didn't know there was a deadline for it.

I'm going as Kyouya from Ouran high school host club. I'm hoping to buy some stuff, like plushies, I really want a Negima plushie XD

To bad I'm going to miss like half the first day due to school and not being able to skip.
Acen '12 cosplays

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Posted 25 April 2009 - 02:24 PM

View PostSarah-Senpai, on Apr 25 2009, 02:19 PM, said:

If I had known about the deadline for AMV I would have entered the one I made for Soul Eater. I wanted to enter, but I didn't know there was a deadline for it.

I'm going as Kyouya from Ouran high school host club. I'm hoping to buy some stuff, like plushies, I really want a Negima plushie XD

To bad I'm going to miss like half the first day due to school and not being able to skip.

I know what you mean about missing half the day.
I'm trying to convince my dad to let me leave early since I'm taking myself down there and I need to be there in time for the fashion show.
>.>

It takes about two hours to get there from my house and I get out at 3. I need to be getting ready for the show a little before five I'm sure.
;w;

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Posted 25 April 2009 - 02:25 PM

View PostSarah-Senpai, on Apr 25 2009, 03:19 PM, said:

If I had known about the deadline for AMV I would have entered the one I made for Soul Eater. I wanted to enter, but I didn't know there was a deadline for it.

I'm going as Kyouya from Ouran high school host club. I'm hoping to buy some stuff, like plushies, I really want a Negima plushie XD

To bad I'm going to miss like half the first day due to school and not being able to skip.

I see, so you would probably be Sarah-Kouhai to most of us.

On the topic of vendors, name anything (and that does mean all) and they will have it there. Clothes, games, books, plushies...no food though...
Linlindesu is muh Waifu <3

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Fancy Pants-My Little Pony 5% maybe?

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Posted 25 April 2009 - 02:29 PM

Can't wait, I saved up all my birthday money so I could get stuff.

I just really want to meet Vic and Catlin Glass. I have burning questions for them! and have them sign my ouran and negima dvds XD
Acen '12 cosplays

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Posted 25 April 2009 - 02:32 PM

Well, the autographs might cost you all your birthday money. They're $50 each item signed.
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Linlindesu is muh Waifu <3

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Fancy Pants-My Little Pony 5% maybe?

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Posted 25 April 2009 - 02:33 PM

View PostBaka Taco Sauce, on Apr 25 2009, 03:24 PM, said:

I know what you mean about missing half the day.
I'm trying to convince my dad to let me leave early since I'm taking myself down there and I need to be there in time for the fashion show.
>.>

It takes about two hours to get there from my house and I get out at 3. I need to be getting ready for the show a little before five I'm sure.
;w;


I live about a hour to a hour and a half away from where the con is. I live in cook county.

School get's out at 3:20 I'm going to try and wear my cosplay to school so I don't have to run home and change.

This post has been edited by Sarah-Senpai: 25 April 2009 - 02:34 PM

Acen '12 cosplays

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Posted 25 April 2009 - 02:38 PM

View PostSarah-Senpai, on Apr 25 2009, 02:33 PM, said:

I live about a hour to a hour and a half away from where the con is. I live in cook county.

School get's out at 3:20 I'm going to try and wear my cosplay to school so I don't have to run home and change.

What's your cosplay? XD
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Posted 25 April 2009 - 02:41 PM

View PostBaka Taco Sauce, on Apr 25 2009, 03:38 PM, said:

What's your cosplay? XD


Kyouya from Ouran high school host club :3

My mom drives me to and from school so she would have the wig in the car or something XD

but the white shirt, and pants and shoes are my formal band clothing. I would just wear the jacket over it
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Posted 25 April 2009 - 08:20 PM

Remember that you want to go to panels and meet voice actors. It's easy to get side tracked, lose track of time, or find something else to do. I really think the panels and voice actors are the best attraction though. (after gaming) Try to watch some anime with Japanese audio though because they have some Japanese voice actors here and they are even more rare to see. Also try to make a new friend or two. I always try but only seem to find the stuck up people. Maybe I'll see u there.

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Posted 25 April 2009 - 09:10 PM

View PostSarah-Senpai, on Apr 25 2009, 02:41 PM, said:

It's my first time going to Acen, and it will be my first anime con. A few of my friends have gone before and are showing me the ropes and what not. I would love to know what people think of the con and what are some interesting things to do.

I'm a big fan of Negima! and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya along with Pani Poni Dash! and Ouran high school host club. I really can't wait to meet the voice actors who worked on a few of the titles I love




Welcome! I'll guarantee you that you will have the best time of your life at the con. This will be my 3rd year at the con and I love it so far! There are many things to do at the con so you'll never get bored. I recommend you going to the soap bubble! It's a dance that occurs on a saturday night where anyone can go! && since u mentioned liking Ouran High School Host Club (I'm a fan to), there's actually going to be a panel on it! You should definitely go!
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Posted 25 April 2009 - 10:15 PM

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Posted 25 April 2009 - 10:24 PM

yaaayyyy your gonna have a friggin blast!!! good thing your friends are telling you the ropes of an anime con cuz if they didnt!!! IT WOULDN'T MATTER your going to a place where everyone has the same interests!! your going to fit in just fine. ^.^

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Posted 25 April 2009 - 10:40 PM

View PostTantilas, on Apr 25 2009, 11:24 PM, said:

yaaayyyy your gonna have a friggin blast!!! good thing your friends are telling you the ropes of an anime con cuz if they didnt!!! IT WOULDN'T MATTER your going to a place where everyone has the same interests!! your going to fit in just fine. ^.^


Really?...thats good...I'm plannin on goin to this one...i hope *fingers crossed*...moneys the issue...no in my family likes anime of any kind...and majority of my buddies look down on me bc i enjoy it...it it'll feel nice to fit in for once...
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Posted 25 April 2009 - 11:12 PM

View PostOniOokamiSama, on Apr 25 2009, 11:40 PM, said:

Really?...thats good...I'm plannin on goin to this one...i hope *fingers crossed*...moneys the issue...no in my family likes anime of any kind...and majority of my buddies look down on me bc i enjoy it...it it'll feel nice to fit in for once...



I know exactly how you feel for the longest time I was the only one of my friends that was into anime too until they realized that that were wrong :) so just give it time and you will make friends with the same interests (as far as anime)

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Posted 25 April 2009 - 11:21 PM

View PostTantilas, on Apr 26 2009, 12:12 AM, said:

I know exactly how you feel for the longest time I was the only one of my friends that was into anime too until they realized that that were wrong :) so just give it time and you will make friends with the same interests (as far as anime)

i hope so...*fingers crossed*... ...
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Posted 25 April 2009 - 11:28 PM

trust me... just don't worry about what everyone has to criticise and be your self that's the best way to make friends at a con....

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Posted 25 April 2009 - 11:32 PM

View PostTantilas, on Apr 26 2009, 12:28 AM, said:

trust me... just don't worry about what everyone has to criticise and be your self that's the best way to make friends at a con....


true...true... ... ... ...looks like im gonna have a blast!
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Posted 25 April 2009 - 11:33 PM

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Posted 26 April 2009 - 12:14 AM

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Posted 26 April 2009 - 03:51 AM

Hello and welcome to the forums. Hope you have a fun time at your first Acen!!!
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Posted 26 April 2009 - 09:55 AM

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Posted 26 April 2009 - 03:55 PM

Thank you all for the welcomes
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Posted 26 April 2009 - 05:09 PM

Hello! Welcome to the forums!
This is my first time going to Acen as well!
I'm sure we'll both have a blast. I'm so excited! :]

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Posted 27 April 2009 - 04:56 PM

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