Last year, I met a lot of non-anime people. A lot of random pirates, a Valentine from MirrorMask, the Goblin King from Labyrinth, Elphaba from Wicked, two Pouncivals from CATS......I was just wondering what are other peoples' thoughts on non-anime costumes at an anime convention? Personally, I like them, because the people that do them usually do good jobs and it's always fun to see some of those characters, even if it's not 'their' convention.
I love 'em. Right now I am SO jealous of you seeing Valentine and Jareth, I would've loved to have seen those cosplays! For the past couple of years at Otakon there's been a Dread Pirate Roberts (who has an awesome costume, but really needs to learn how to pose) from The Princess Bride, and this year he had an R.O.U.S. with him. XD
Hell, FFVII AC isn't anime and it's based off a game, and yet it's become a con staple no matter where you go. I rank non-anime cosplays up there with obscure anime cosplays - awesome to see pulled off, and great additions to the mix in general.
It is fun to see those characters. It is refreshing and unexpected. My sister wants to dress up as Helena from My Chemical Romance's music video, her costume is going to be pretty cool. xD
I like them, I think they add a little more variety to the con.
Wow.....So I was talking about my '08 cosplay plans, and I mentioned wanting to be Nellie Lovett from Sweeney Todd, and one of my friends said that at cons, non-anime cosplayers have sometimes been met with hostility and even minor violence on occasion!! I had no idea....Does anyone know how often this happens?
sometimes people harass non-anime cosplayers.....
and possibly spank you with a yaoi paddle >.>
Non-anime cosplayers add a new dimension to the con, plus it's really cool to see crossovers like Auron from Final Fantasy taking a sword to Optimus Prime and Star Wars Stormtrooper.
The only non-anime cosplay violence I've seen was this:
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Jack Sparrow battles Snakes On A Plane! FUCKING SWEET.
I think non-anime cosplays are really cool :3
I'm doing one this year! :3
I don't really care to much for non-anime / Video game cosplayers.
They should stick to their own things and convention...because its just weird seeing them at Fanime.
Seriously I don't mind but is strange. That would be like going to a star-wars convention dressed as Rikku or Sailor Moon, some anime or Video game character.
I know that some people would probably bitch about it [The hard core fans of SW]. Because you don't belong there.
to me as long as it's pretty good or funny then it's fine with me. Like i saw a power rangers cosplay, some star wars, POC, etc.
and most game cosplay are consider anime because of the style and the people on deviantart >_>
I don't know if anyone saw the Dr. Zoidberg last year. He was awesome though I couldn't get a picture of him, my costume got in the way >.>
I don't mind the least bit, in fact I'm going as Barbossa from PotC one day. The rest are anime but I like the brave souls that tread into anime territory. I just missed the Star Wars group on Saturday, I was leaving as they strolled up but they were awesome.
I saw Zoidberg, but... my camera it was dead.. i tried doing a Shrek cosplay last year, but my ears broke in the luggage and i didnt bring stuff to fix them, so i walked around with a stuffed donkey and the shirt+vest. i failed.
As long as it's funny or is done well, I enjoy it quite a bit. Unless it's furry, in which case my blood boils and my rage burns like the heat of a thousand suns.
Quote from: Nanashi on January 15, 2008, 04:45:20 AM
As long as it's funny or is done well, I enjoy it quite a bit. Unless it's furry, in which case my blood boils and my rage burns like the heat of a thousand suns.
o_o Er...any reason?
I don't mind non anime cosplay. Sometimes its REALLY fun to see them! Last year I danced with a storm trooper at the black and white ball!!! :D
Quote from: Farfie_Girl on January 14, 2008, 09:40:17 PM
I don't know if anyone saw the Dr. Zoidberg last year. He was awesome though I couldn't get a picture of him, my costume got in the way >.>
I don't mind the least bit, in fact I'm going as Barbossa from PotC one day. The rest are anime but I like the brave souls that tread into anime territory. I just missed the Star Wars group on Saturday, I was leaving as they strolled up but they were awesome.
Hell yes, that Dr. Zoidberg rawkd. He even ran around like Zoidberg did, he totally fit the part completely.
Quote from: Death_Note_Matt on January 12, 2008, 11:56:37 AM
I don't really care to much for non-anime / Video game cosplayers.
They should stick to their own things and convention...because its just weird seeing them at Fanime.
Seriously I don't mind but is strange. That would be like going to a star-wars convention dressed as Rikku or Sailor Moon, some anime or Video game character.
I know that some people would probably bitch about it [The hard core fans of SW]. Because you don't belong there.
I can understand being irked by Star Wars (which it clearly American), but why video games? Most originate in Japan and many are drawn in typical anime style. Where exactly would you draw the line on that? And how about games that spawn animes? Are they then valid now that they're animated? Not to flame or anything, but I'm having trouble with your logic.
Quote from: Sai_The_Righteous on January 02, 2008, 08:53:20 PM
sometimes people harass non-anime cosplayers.....
and possibly spank you with a yaoi paddle >.>
From what i understand the yaoi paddle was banned from the convention due to people complaining about being harassed at other conventions
Quote from: Tur713 on January 15, 2008, 06:01:16 PM
Quote from: Death_Note_Matt on January 12, 2008, 11:56:37 AM
I don't really care to much for non-anime / Video game cosplayers.
They should stick to their own things and convention...because its just weird seeing them at Fanime.
Seriously I don't mind but is strange. That would be like going to a star-wars convention dressed as Rikku or Sailor Moon, some anime or Video game character.
I know that some people would probably bitch about it [The hard core fans of SW]. Because you don't belong there.
I can understand being irked by Star Wars (which it clearly American), but why video games? Most originate in Japan and many are drawn in typical anime style. Where exactly would you draw the line on that? And how about games that spawn animes? Are they then valid now that they're animated? Not to flame or anything, but I'm having trouble with your logic.
I am talking about cosplayers from American movies Like Kill Bill, Sweeny Todd ect.
I don't mind if its a cosplayer from a Video game, its all good, but people from movies should stop DX
and sorry for using Star-war because its in pa Game I forgot all about that..Sorry.
Quote from: Death_Note_Matt on January 16, 2008, 10:51:40 PM
Quote from: Tur713 on January 15, 2008, 06:01:16 PM
Quote from: Death_Note_Matt on January 12, 2008, 11:56:37 AM
I don't really care to much for non-anime / Video game cosplayers.
They should stick to their own things and convention...because its just weird seeing them at Fanime.
Seriously I don't mind but is strange. That would be like going to a star-wars convention dressed as Rikku or Sailor Moon, some anime or Video game character.
I know that some people would probably bitch about it [The hard core fans of SW]. Because you don't belong there.
I can understand being irked by Star Wars (which it clearly American), but why video games? Most originate in Japan and many are drawn in typical anime style. Where exactly would you draw the line on that? And how about games that spawn animes? Are they then valid now that they're animated? Not to flame or anything, but I'm having trouble with your logic.
I am talking about cosplayers from American movies Like Kill Bill, Sweeny Todd ect.
I don't mind if its a cosplayer from a Video game, its all good, but people from movies should stop DX
and sorry for using Star-war because its in pa Game I forgot all about that..Sorry.
Okay, that makes more sense then. Like I said, I can understand why cosplaying American movies might bug you, but the video games is what threw me before. ;)
I'm thinking of going as Cassandra Cain http://bp2.blogger.com/_kxF371gMSro/RyJ6WDUqWaI/AAAAAAAAAkc/nkUNWH3JDyw/s1600-h/scan0063.jpg (http://bp2.blogger.com/_kxF371gMSro/RyJ6WDUqWaI/AAAAAAAAAkc/nkUNWH3JDyw/s1600-h/scan0063.jpg), the latest Batgirl for one of the days XD. If people harass me I'll just beat them up!!! ::)
What I'm wondering is this:
Are cosplaying Jrockers counted towards non Anime cosplay since it really isn't Anime or are they frowned upon at conventions?
Say I came there as Kanon from An Cafe... would that get frowning as much/often as if I went there as someone from an American show like Futurama or Star Wars?
I know someone also was talking about how they don't like it if there are non-anime / video game characters at conventions because they have their own. Jrock cosplayers don't have their own convention, so does that make it okay?
I say that because although I'm going as rockstar Nana from ... well, the manga Nana, I'm also going as Kanon from An Cafe and probably another Jrocker as well.
Quote from: IshokuOsero on January 20, 2008, 09:17:44 PM
What I'm wondering is this:
Are cosplaying Jrockers counted towards non Anime cosplay since it really isn't Anime or are they frowned upon at conventions?
Say I came there as Kanon from An Cafe... would that get frowning as much/often as if I went there as someone from an American show like Futurama or Star Wars?
I know someone also was talking about how they don't like it if there are non-anime / video game characters at conventions because they have their own. Jrock cosplayers don't have their own convention, so does that make it okay?
I say that because although I'm going as rockstar Nana from ... well, the manga Nana, I'm also going as Kanon from An Cafe and probably another Jrocker as well.
No, no, I'm sure nobody will give you any problems with that. Most, if not all, Japanese derived cosplays are accepted. If someone gives you crap, I give you full permission to kick people in the shins. (Which will get you as far as, "But that guy Tur713 on the forums said it was ok." Followed by, "Tur who? I'm sorry miss, but we're gonna have to take you downtown for booking." ...My permission doesn't stretch very far...)
Quote from: Tur713 on January 21, 2008, 01:19:53 AM
Quote from: IshokuOsero on January 20, 2008, 09:17:44 PM
What I'm wondering is this:
Are cosplaying Jrockers counted towards non Anime cosplay since it really isn't Anime or are they frowned upon at conventions?
Say I came there as Kanon from An Cafe... would that get frowning as much/often as if I went there as someone from an American show like Futurama or Star Wars?
I know someone also was talking about how they don't like it if there are non-anime / video game characters at conventions because they have their own. Jrock cosplayers don't have their own convention, so does that make it okay?
I say that because although I'm going as rockstar Nana from ... well, the manga Nana, I'm also going as Kanon from An Cafe and probably another Jrocker as well.
No, no, I'm sure nobody will give you any problems with that. Most, if not all, Japanese derived cosplays are accepted. If someone gives you crap, I give you full permission to kick people in the shins. (Which will get you as far as, "But that guy Tur713 on the forums said it was ok." Followed by, "Tur who? I'm sorry miss, but we're gonna have to take you downtown for booking." ...My permission doesn't stretch very far...)
Ah, okay. Well that's good to hear then. x3
I just figured I'd do some simple cosplays this year since it's my first one and there are a few of my favorite Jrockers that have pretty easy outfits, so I was guessing that's best. I don't want to end up going as like.. Rei from Evangelion or something, and have my outfit look horrible because I can't sew worth a damn yet. ^^;