Thank you everyone that was able to make last year's Vocaloid gathering! We're looking forward to running it again for Fanime 2020!
Note1: Fanmade
(Ex: Neru, Haku, genderbends), UTAU
(Ex: Teto, Defoko, Momo), CeVIO
(Ex: ALYS, ONE), and Project Sekai characters are welcome! We try to be up to date with most things, but in the event neither of us recognize you and you haven't had any chance to go up for a photo, please speak with us! We want everyone to have fun and get photos!
Note2: Sorry! This is not the gathering for cosplays of Utaite/Human singers
(Ex: 96Neko, Mafumafu) or Virtual Youtubers
(Ex: Kizuna AI) as they are not characters with synthesized voices. Project Sekai characters are the only exception to this rule.
♫ ~ Fanime Vocaloid Gathering 2020 ~ ♫
*Fanime will be taking group pictures during the Gathering/Event this year. If you do not want to be included in those pictures please step aside for those photos. By remaining with the group when the pictures are being taken you give your consent to be photographed.
FaceBook:TBA
Day: Saturday
Time: 4:00pm
Location: G8
Attending:
✿ TBA - Rinv4 (Gathering Leader)
✿ TBA - Lenv4 (Gathering Leader)
Photo order:
Start of gathering group photo
Vocaloid
[Individual character photos]UTAU
[Group]CeVIO
[Group]Project Sekai
[Group]Requests
[Pairings, ships, groups, characters you just want photos together, funny ideas, whatever!]End group photo
[Rainbow order]If there's time, we'll line up and do seven second individual shots
Hey, just letting everyone know that we've been approved for 5pm Friday at G5! \(' ▽ ' \ )
Hi~. I'll be there as Luka from the Seven Deadly Sins song Lust.
So excited to finally cosplay a vocaloid! xD
Ahoy all! I'll be there as Matryoshka Len (might need some help figuring out the costume, it's my first time O.o). Also, hi there queeniesloth, I can't wait to see your Lukana cosplay! :D
Updated~ Looking forward to seeing everyone! If anyone else is attending, please feel free to post! I'd love to hear what everyone plans to wear~ (ノ´ヮ´)ノ*:・゚✧
Please don't expect too much, but I'll be around dressed as Miku.
Hello I'll be cosplaying Halloween Miku!
Ah I didn't know this was still going on...
Would have come as Yowane Haku but the time isn't good for me...
=/
Quote from: Motoko on May 18, 2015, 02:29:58 PM
Ah I didn't know this was still going on...
Would have come as Yowane Haku but the time isn't good for me...
=/
Aww that's too bad, we would've loved to have you :<
Taking next year's gathering into consideration, would there be a better time/day? Is it because Friday's just a bad day or is it better for the gathering to be earlier in the day? If I could get everyone's thoughts that'd be great!
Hey I saw some fantastic cosplays!
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Tmyk9YZCnSA/VWQmUQQJoCI/AAAAAAAAWOY/3Y6zKSjcs6o/s640/DSC01986-3.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jEozMhxwJ_E/VWQmUmw4FuI/AAAAAAAAWOg/qCiPp8wowmk/s640/DSC01988-3.jpg)
www.magicalcreampuff.com
More on my site. Let me know if you need any HQ images of anything.
I uploaded photos of the gathering (split into 2 albums - the first one is group shots, the second is the individual shots). Please feel free to tag yourselves!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.809437989152877.1073741861.100002600497006&type=1&l=488257029d
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.809451362484873.1073741862.100002600497006&type=1&l=55f3804bc5
Hi everyone, I just updated the top post for Fanime 2016!
Right now we're thinking about having the gathering on Friday at 5:00pm like last year, but if there are any other preferences, please comment and we will definitely take them into consideration. \(' v ' )
I hope the gathering will on Friday! (if not saturday, but definitely not sunday).
I'll be coming as Yuzuki Yukari
Updated~!
Seeing as the gathering submission forms have opened today, I'll probably submit something really soon and try to get a confirmation for Friday at 5pm.
Hi guys! I don't mean to double post but we're confirmed for Friday at 5pm at G5~!
I'm aware that some people had trouble finding the location last year. If you attended last year's gathering, we'll be in the same place this year. However to try and help people out in advance, I plan on making a map to explain how to get there so hopefully we won't have too many people getting lost again. If you're not sure where the G5 location is, please check back in May and I should have link in the in the top post for a map explaining how to find the area! \(' v ' )
Another update! I've made a map of how to find the G5 gathering location which you can view here: http://tinyurl.com/z9qlusp (http://tinyurl.com/z9qlusp)
I hope it's easy to understand, and sorry about using MS Paint! (It's the only software available for me right now;; :-[ )
Explanation: From the main entrance area of the convention center, walk along the sidewalk in the direction of the Hilton until you reach the first turn with several short pillars lined up. Turn into there and continue walking along the rows of trees. All the way at the end and up the small staircase is the G5 location.
Alternatively, you can also reach the gathering location through the little restaurant on the first floor of the Hilton. However in recent years it seems that people haven't been allowed to pass through, in what I believe to be an attempt to keep all the con attendees from constantly walking through and disturbing the customers sitting there. Assuming the same goes for this year, please do not count on being able to take this "shortcut" to the gathering location. If possible, please pay attention to the time and give yourself enough time to walk and find the gathering. It's a shame when people miss the first group shot cuz they were just a little too late;; (> A < ;; )
If there's still any confusion on how to reach the G5 location, please feel free to let me know and I'll do my best to help explain more! :3
Bumping this thread up as the gathering is tomorrow!! Again, please check out the map to be sure how to reach the gathering. And if you haven't already posted what you plan to wear, feel free to- it's not too late!
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the gathering tomorrow~!! \(^ v ^ )/
I took some photos, https://goo.gl/photos/eLoS9XogN4VhV1LC6 (https://goo.gl/photos/eLoS9XogN4VhV1LC6). Not so many and not the best, but I haven't seen the official photography staff's yet.
Couldn't take any with myself though. :-\
I will be there as Yuzuki Yukari (v4) ^^b
Hello everyone! Updated the thread for 2017~!
What would everyone think about moving the gathering to Saturday around possibly 3pm, 4pm, or 5pm? I've found that Fridays seem to be a bit difficult for some people to attend which is why I'm considering trying for a weekend day this year. Is there any preference? If people like having it on Friday at 5pm like we've usually done, then we can continue doing that, otherwise I'll look into if Saturday is possible.
Thoughts and feedback would be very much appreciated! ♫
My friend and I will be going to the con as GUMI and Rin Luvoratorrrrrrrry. but we would only be able to do it on saturday.
Quote from: CallMeRed on February 09, 2017, 10:26:14 PM
My friend and I will be going to the con as GUMI and Rin Luvoratorrrrrrrry. but we would only be able to do it on saturday.
Thank you for the feedback! I'm definitely going to try for Saturday then since there haven't been any objections to that day and, like you, some people can't do Friday anyway.
Now to wait for the 2017 gathering forms to open~ \( ` ω ´ )/
Just an update, but I submitted a form for the gathering and requested Saturday at 3pm! I hope that works for everyone and it's accepted. This is NOT a confirmed time yet, I will update again when we do have a confirmed timeslot~
I'll be attending this year as Love Philosophia Len. Any day works for me, Saturday included ^^
Quote from: belovedcosplay on March 26, 2017, 03:21:49 AM
I'll be attending this year as Love Philosophia Len. Any day works for me, Saturday included ^^
Updated! I only submitted times for Saturday afternoon, so I think we should definitely get something around then as long as staff doesn't have any major problems with it. :)
Ahh I won't be cosplaying Miku this year, but will come back next year for her :') Hopefully there will be another Vocaloid gathering hosted in Fanime 2018!
Quote from: Miu on March 26, 2017, 10:10:13 PM
Ahh I won't be cosplaying Miku this year, but will come back next year for her :') Hopefully there will be another Vocaloid gathering hosted in Fanime 2018!
We've been hosting the Vocaloid gathering since 2015 and intend to continue doing so~ ;)
Hope to see you next year then!! ♡ ♡ ♡
Hi guys! We've been CONFIRMED for 3:00pm Saturday at G5~! \( ` ω ´ )/
Please be sure to check out the map on my the first post so you know where to go, and if possible, please try to be a little early! We hope to start the gathering as close to 3:00pm as we can, if you show up 10 minutes later you'll have missed the first group photo and possibly your character photo! If you can't help being late, no worries, we do latecomer photos and there's still the second group photo, but I do think the gathering is much more fun the earlier you are~ \(0 ω < )
Hi everyone! I'm going as Daina for the weekend. I'll definitely make sure to come.
Quote from: StarPalace on April 02, 2017, 01:13:06 PM
Hi everyone! I'm going as Daina for the weekend. I'll definitely make sure to come.
Updated~!
and omg- I've never seen a Daina before!! I'm so looking forward to seeing you there!!! ♡ \(> ω < )
Hello! I'm Fandom, nice to meet you all. My friend Kiku and I are attending Fanime for the first time this year, and we'll be going as Senbonzakura Len and Kaito (Me as Len, and Kiku as Kaito).
Quote from: GodTierCosplay on April 05, 2017, 08:20:19 PM
Hello! I'm Fandom, nice to meet you all. My friend Kiku and I are attending Fanime for the first time this year, and we'll be going as Senbonzakura Len and Kaito.
Updated~! Hope I entered it correctly into the attendee list, if not feel free to let me know~ :)
And for first timers, if you're not familiar with where it will be, I strongly recommend trying to head to the gathering location a little early since people have had trouble finding and getting to the location in the past. There's a cafe next to the gathering spot that has a door to get in and out of the convention center, however we are NOT allowed to go through there and you will have to reach the gathering by walking around outside.
(Map to location: https://68.media.tumblr.com/f85e1d1ee798d2380ffee0370f96a97b/tumblr_o5b2vjGWfL1tvidsco1_1280.png)
Thank you for the advice! I think Fandom and Kiku got switched around (Kiku is Kaito, not Len, and Fandom is Len, not Kaito) on accident though. Thanks again, we'll make sure to come early!
I'm going as Senbonzakura Gumi c:
Quote from: GodTierCosplay on April 06, 2017, 05:25:14 PM
Thank you for the advice! I think Fandom and Kiku got switched around (Kiku is Kaito, not Len, and Fandom is Len, not Kaito) on accident though. Thanks again, we'll make sure to come early!
I thought I might've gotten those mixed up, it's fixed now!
Quote from: Akiyama on April 06, 2017, 11:02:47 PM
I'm going as Senbonzakura Gumi c:
Updated~! :3
Sorry for making you update again, but our friend Mika will also be attending as Senbonzakura Rin.
Quote from: GodTierCosplay on April 07, 2017, 07:28:38 PM
Sorry for making you update again, but our friend Mika will also be attending as Senbonzakura Rin.
No need to apologize! I'm super happy to update~! ;)
I'll be coming as Matryoshka Gumi!
Bumping this up~ We're less than a month away to the con! I hope everyone's cosplays are coming along well \(^ - ^ )
I'll be there as Snow Miku 2017 >w<☆♡☆
Quote from: Konekogami on May 11, 2017, 01:47:03 PM
I'll be there as Snow Miku 2017 >w<☆♡☆
Updated~!! ♡ \(> w 0 )
May Daft Punk humbly request make a appearance like last year?
Looking to find all electronica family. :D
(https://image.ibb.co/i5R92a/Screenshot_20170518_153342.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/n4shNa/Screenshot_20170518_153407.jpg)
Quote from: bsan89 on May 18, 2017, 03:38:34 PM
May Daft Punk humbly request make a appearance like last year?
Looking to find all electronica family. :D
We'd love to have you again! We can do a photo towards the end of the gathering after we've done some requests~ \(' ω ' )
Hi everyone!
Now that we're less than a week away from Fanime, I wanted to give a reminder about the gathering location. It seems like every year there there are people that have some trouble getting to the G5 location. We've had several people show up on inside the window during the gathering unsure of how to get outside!
I believe the only way outside from the first floor is through the Hilton cafe right next to the location. However we are NOT allowed to go through there. Please do not count on using that door since it will probably be roped off again. I suppose you could get outside by going through the second floor fire escape doors, but I ask that you please do not since last year the alarm was going off every time the doors were opened and it's very noisy and annoying. :(
Probably the best way to get there is by walking around outside: https://68.media.tumblr.com/f85e1d1ee798d2380ffee0370f96a97b/tumblr_o5b2vjGWfL1tvidsco1_1280.png
From the main entrance area of the convention center, you can walk along the sidewalk in the direction of the Hilton until you reach the first left turn. Turn into there and all the way at the end, past the trees and up the small staircase, is the G5 location.
Please try to be on your way there early if possible so you don't need to rush. We will try to start the gathering as close as possible to 3:00pm. If you're late you may miss the first group photo and possibly your character photo. (But if you can't help being late, don't worry, we do latecomer photos!)
I hope this explanation is clear, please feel free to ask questions before the convention starts. Otherwise if you need more help, in in the past I've found the con staff at the gathering desk to be very helpful!
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TLDR: Please know where the gathering is and know how to get there so you don't get lost! Also please try to be a little early if possible because we will start as close as we can to 3:00pm, otherwise you might miss the first group photo and possibly your character photo!
I'll be attending as Harvest Moon Hatsune Miku! Look forward to seeing all the other amazing vocaloid cosplays~
Quote from: Ayukizami on May 22, 2017, 05:40:09 PM
I'll be attending as Harvest Moon Hatsune Miku! Look forward to seeing all the other amazing vocaloid cosplays~
Ahhh that's such a pretty Miku!! Updated~! \(' v ' )
The photoshoots were great! Sorry to ask, but where are (if they are) the photos from the shoot going to be uploaded?
Quote from: GodTierCosplay on May 27, 2017, 06:16:04 PM
The photoshoots were great! Sorry to ask, but where are (if they are) the photos from the shoot going to be uploaded?
Replying so I can figure this out. I've been looking for the past 2 days!
I have a card with the website for it! The photos were uploaded to here: https://fanimecon.slickpic.com/gallery/ (https://fanimecon.slickpic.com/gallery/)
Here's what I managed to capture this year: https://goo.gl/photos/7WUbDP6miCpfNyAR9
I was at a bad angle and using my backup phone whose camera kinda sucks, sorry :(
Updating the thread for 2018!
A heads-up to everyone that we are considering moving the location from the previous area, G7 - "The SLAB" (outside the Hilton Hotel Bar), to potentially G6 - "Fallout Zone" outside alcove in front of Convention Center. If you have any thoughts or preference about either location, please comment! Feedback would be fantastic! :)
Hi everyone! The gathering form has been submitted! We're aiming for Saturday afternoon and have a FaceBook link now. Please keep an eye out for updates~!
As always, please feel free to comment what you intend to wear! I always look forward to seeing what characters we'll have attending! ♡ ♡ ♡
We've just been confirmed for Saturday at 2:00pm and have this year moved to the G6 "Fallout Zone" location! Hope everyone's looking forward to it! ;)
Bumping the thread~ I hope everyone's cosplays are coming along well!
It's May! Can't wait for Fanime!! ;)
Fanime's just a week away!! :D
Quick reminder that we've changed from last year's location to G6 - "Fallout Zone" in front of the convention center! Make sure to go to the right location, hope to see everyone there!
Hi there! I'm reviving this thread for 2019!
This year's gathering submission form hasn't been posted yet, but when it is I'm aiming for Saturday at 3pm or 4pm. Please let me know how that sounds or if there are any preferences for a different time. Thanks!! \(' v ' )
Works for me!
By the way, did we have official photos from last year's gathering? I don't see us in https://fanimecon.slickpic.com/albums/FanimeCon-Saturday-2pm-3pm-01/?wallpaper&viewer :'(
Quote from: ephemient on February 21, 2019, 12:30:53 AM
By the way, did we have official photos from last year's gathering? I don't see us in https://fanimecon.slickpic.com/albums/FanimeCon-Saturday-2pm-3pm-01/?wallpaper&viewer :'(
Honestly I was wondering the same thing. After the last con I was also looking around for them on there, but had no luck finding anything. I'm really not sure what happened. Other than the SlickPic website, gathering hosts aren't given any special link or notification about their gathering's photos, so we're in the same boat as everyone else. :(
I'm hoping it was just a one time mistake since this doesn't unusual happen. Crossing my fingers that we'll get them this year!
Bumping this, but I requested our gathering to be Saturday at 4:00pm! Just waiting for the official list to confirm our time now~ ^^
Heyo~ We've been confirmed for Saturday at 4:00pm! Our location has changed again, this year we'll be at G8! ⭐️
Bump~ We're about a month away!
One week away!
It was brought to our attention that there was a request to do something in honor of wowaka during the gathering. (For anyone that hasn't heard, he passed away earlier this year.) However I'm not terribly sure what we could do. Everybody singing along to Rolling Girl was suggested, but I don't think everyone is able to sing in Japanese (I know I can't ^^; ).
If anyone has any ideas that will fit within the gathering's time limit, please feel free to suggest them. I know in past years somebody would occasionally bring speakers to the gathering to play music off of, so if anyone plans to do that again this year then please consider throwing in a few wowaka songs. Thank you!
Updating this thread for 2020~
The date/time/location is undecided at the moment, let us know if you have any thoughts about it!
Hi! I've submitted the gathering application and am aiming for Saturday around 4:00pm. I'll update again once we're approved.
Also we are keeping an eye out for Fanime announcements regarding the COVID-19 situation. If Fanime is still held Memorial Day weekend, please be aware that people may not feel comfortable standing too close during group photos. Because of this, please especially make sure it's okay with another cosplayer if you want to pose holding hands, hugging, picking someone up, etc. (It's possible we might discourage this behavior, we are still deciding.)
This is truly an unusual situation, but we will do our best to make this gathering still work. In the meantime please try to stay safe and make smart decisions, not just for your own health but for the health of others.
Hello! I'm checking for interest whether or not to still hold the Vocaloid gathering for 2022. How comfortable is everyone with attending gatherings at cons? Are you still going, or intend to skip them? Due to Covid still existing, it will likely be an outdoor, masks-on gathering and we may skip the large group photos. As I am still concerned for everyone's health, I am wondering if it's best to just cancel.
Please let me know. As of now, I have not received much feedback so I am seriously considering canceling the gathering due to lack of interest.