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Title: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: BunofGovt on February 02, 2008, 12:47:04 PM
By the way, sign-up for the Anime Costume Parade is open.  You can sign up for either the Costume Contest & Parade, or just for the Parade.

Sign up at Japan Video in Japantown, San Francisco.  I think the deadline to sign up is April 12th but weren't they allowing people to sign-up (at least for the contest) on the day of the parade also?

The parade will be on Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 1:00pm but the contest takes place earlier, around 10:30 am.  Check in by 10:00am.

Of course, the Cherry Blossom Festival begins the week before.

Hope to see you there!   :D
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: RyuHayabusa on February 02, 2008, 01:08:15 PM
I won't participate in the parade, but I'll be there for the festivities. :3
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Shinsengumi on February 02, 2008, 05:06:36 PM
I'm going to try to participate in the parade, I'm not 100% sure yet, but I'll be at the festival.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Magical Senpai on February 02, 2008, 06:10:48 PM
Quote from: RyuHayabusa on February 02, 2008, 01:08:15 PM
I won't participate in the parade, but I'll be there for the festivities. :3

Same here.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Chloe on February 02, 2008, 10:10:59 PM
I'll be there with Ohsu.  I'll be in cosplay and participating in the parade, yays!  I'm excited this year. :3
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: OniCourseMusha on February 03, 2008, 02:08:51 AM
I am planning on participating in the parade.  Looking forward to this event and we can gather up some people to hang out.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Mizuki on February 03, 2008, 01:53:59 PM
I'll try and make it this time! I've missed out 3 years in a row due to bad events leading up to the event.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: edendreams on February 03, 2008, 09:11:25 PM
hmm sounds interesting I'll look into it. I've always wanted to do something about cherry blossoms ^-^ heehee would be a great excuse to dress up
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Gatsby on February 07, 2008, 01:52:07 PM
Omg! This is what I planned to do for my B-day since my b-day is on 4/20! Hehe... glad you posted this.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Chloe on February 07, 2008, 07:34:23 PM
Quote from: Darth_Diclonius on February 07, 2008, 01:52:07 PM
Omg! This is what I planned to do for my B-day since my b-day is on 4/20! Hehe... glad you posted this.

I suppose as the date comes closer, we can plan out something better...

Like, 10:00 AM on Sun.  Cosplayers in the contest meet in front of City Hall for the contest.  Then the cosplayers for the parade meet in front of city hall at 12:00...

After the parade, restaurants in J-Town get soooo packed, it's hard to eat somewhere.  I'm sure we can try to make things work out.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Gatsby on February 07, 2008, 08:02:22 PM
Hehe I was just saying that I was going to be there for my b-day I never thought of making it a real get together. :P That would be so much fun. Once I can make some more solid plans I'll make a topic in the get together forum.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: ~~Loktera~~ on February 10, 2008, 09:51:28 AM
Hopefully my Rock Howard coat arrives in time (after numerous delays thanks to materials).
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: xxxplizit (pogi1kenobi) on February 10, 2008, 06:38:31 PM
I'll be there for sure.  :)
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Chloe on February 10, 2008, 10:40:32 PM
Quote from: ~~Loktera~~ on February 10, 2008, 09:51:28 AM
Hopefully my Rock Howard coat arrives in time (after numerous delays thanks to materials).


Ah, I'm going to be Kula...  How do we end up doing cosplays form the same series? lol.

Maybe I'll see you there with Ohsu.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Mr. Wendell on February 12, 2008, 03:29:25 PM
I missed the first contest in 1999, and haven't missed it since.

I'll be there emceeing it, as well as helping out the judges, as usual.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: ININ on February 19, 2008, 03:46:46 PM
I'm participating in the parade.  If timing is good, we can eat dinner at my cousin's Japanese restaurant in Pinole.  It's Happy Sashimi at 2718 Pinole Valley Road just off I-80.  Website is http://www.eathappysashimi.com/
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Kandybar on February 20, 2008, 01:42:12 PM
Not sure about the parade yet, but will be around in general.  :)
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Mordyan on February 21, 2008, 11:49:55 PM
Cool this is the day after the play I am directing and doing tech on closes. So I can actually make it this year.

No cosplay though... I haven't come up with anything yet for Fanime. So I doubt I'll have one by then.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: fanime_lo-ve on February 25, 2008, 03:52:49 PM
I was thinking about going. I haven't been to the Bay Area in a long time. At least this will also give me a chance to see my Dad again too. ^-^
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Chloe on February 25, 2008, 10:54:58 PM
Quote from: Mordyan on February 21, 2008, 11:49:55 PM
Cool this is the day after the play I am directing and doing tech on closes. So I can actually make it this year.

No cosplay though... I haven't come up with anything yet for Fanime. So I doubt I'll have one by then.

You'd best come, cosplay or not. D:
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: gmontem on February 28, 2008, 11:26:44 AM
Quote from: ININ on February 19, 2008, 03:46:46 PM
I'm participating in the parade.  If timing is good, we can eat dinner at my cousin's Japanese restaurant in Pinole.  It's Happy Sashimi at 2718 Pinole Valley Road just off I-80.  Website is http://www.eathappysashimi.com/

Ah, a better choice than Miyako SF. ;)
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: RyuHayabusa on February 28, 2008, 12:25:22 PM
Quote from: gmontem on February 28, 2008, 11:26:44 AM
Quote from: ININ on February 19, 2008, 03:46:46 PM
I'm participating in the parade.  If timing is good, we can eat dinner at my cousin's Japanese restaurant in Pinole.  It's Happy Sashimi at 2718 Pinole Valley Road just off I-80.  Website is http://www.eathappysashimi.com/

Ah, a better choice than Miyako SF. ;)

Yeah I have to agree as well. I haven't been there in ages lol.

Thank George for cropping your sig.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: punk_parfait on February 29, 2008, 10:57:21 AM
Hmm... I'm not much for the marching around thing but I will be there sampling food, I'm sure.  :-X
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Mizuki on March 03, 2008, 12:21:57 AM
Quote from: ~~Loktera~~ on February 10, 2008, 09:51:28 AM
Hopefully my Rock Howard coat arrives in time (after numerous delays thanks to materials).

Hey, I'm cosplaying as your adoptive daddy, no homo.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: JME2 on March 09, 2008, 04:23:34 PM
Ah, I don't know if I'd be able to make it up, but if I did, it would be as Kisuke Urahara.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: _Rena_ on March 09, 2008, 04:31:29 PM
ahm. I'm not sure if i'll participate in the Parade but you can't miss me I'll be very pink. xDD

yeah cosplaying in my Sakura Shinguji to fit the theme. :3
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Yukari Kaiba on April 03, 2008, 12:00:06 PM
ill be there participating in the contest and in the parade as BANKAI!Renji Abarai :D
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Chloe on April 03, 2008, 10:27:49 PM
Quote from: Yukari Kaiba on April 03, 2008, 12:00:06 PM
ill be there participating in the contest and in the parade as BANKAI!Renji Abarai :D

Imma see you there! D:

We should battle, lol.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: ININ on April 04, 2008, 03:16:44 PM
I signed myself up for the parade.  I'm cosplaying as Syaoran from Tsubasa Chronicles.  Two years ago, the sword shop was selling swords on sale.  Need a sword for Syaoran for Fanime ^^
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Eurobeat King on April 04, 2008, 04:14:01 PM
I'm going to bring my FC3S costume and have fun "drifting" in the streets of San Francisco for this year's parade.  8)  Hopefully the weather will be good else I'll just be there and take pictures.

Since I can't bring my car to Fanime (no room due to all the swap meet stuff i'm selling) this will the only time this year i'll have it at a cosplay-event until my new FC is made. 

See you all in 2 weeks!
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Shinsengumi on April 05, 2008, 12:38:55 PM
I might bring my Shinsengumi outfit since I've never wore it the Cherry Blossom but I'm not sure yet.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Black Kawaii Kitty on April 06, 2008, 02:03:52 AM
Quote from: Shinsengumi on April 05, 2008, 12:38:55 PM
I might bring my Shinsengumi outfit since I've never wore it the Cherry Blossom but I'm not sure yet.

yay so you're going for sure now? Haven't seen you guys in ages DX
I'll be wearing Yuya's white/pink girly dress(it's sounds so wrong to my brain lol) that I've been slacking on from Samurai Deeper Kyo XD and a couple of friends of mine will be there as DMC4 Dante and Princess Serenity, but I keep forgetting what Lisu is going as lol oh and Vasher will hopefully be stopping by before the parade starts =3 ah so nice to meet up with everyone, good times ^.^ <3
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: OniCourseMusha on April 06, 2008, 01:52:30 PM
Quote from: Black Kawaii Kitty on April 06, 2008, 02:03:52 AM
Quote from: Shinsengumi on April 05, 2008, 12:38:55 PM
I might bring my Shinsengumi outfit since I've never wore it the Cherry Blossom but I'm not sure yet.

yay so you're going for sure now? Haven't seen you guys in ages DX
I'll be wearing Yuya's white/pink girly dress(it's sounds so wrong to my brain lol) that I've been slacking on from Samurai Deeper Kyo XD and a couple of friends of mine will be there as DMC4 Dante and Princess Serenity, but I keep forgetting what Lisu is going as lol oh and Vasher will hopefully be stopping by before the parade starts =3 ah so nice to meet up with everyone, good times ^.^ <3
U were pretty occupied during wondercon but thats must be worth it!  I guess this might be the best time we all get together perhaps?
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Black Kawaii Kitty on April 06, 2008, 04:52:03 PM
Quote from: OniCourseMusha on April 06, 2008, 01:52:30 PM
Quote from: Black Kawaii Kitty on April 06, 2008, 02:03:52 AM
Quote from: Shinsengumi on April 05, 2008, 12:38:55 PM
I might bring my Shinsengumi outfit since I've never wore it the Cherry Blossom but I'm not sure yet.

yay so you're going for sure now? Haven't seen you guys in ages DX
I'll be wearing Yuya's white/pink girly dress(it's sounds so wrong to my brain lol) that I've been slacking on from Samurai Deeper Kyo XD and a couple of friends of mine will be there as DMC4 Dante and Princess Serenity, but I keep forgetting what Lisu is going as lol oh and Vasher will hopefully be stopping by before the parade starts =3 ah so nice to meet up with everyone, good times ^.^ <3
U were pretty occupied during wondercon but thats must be worth it!  I guess this might be the best time we all get together perhaps?
Yeah Wondercon I was preoccupied with the masquerade and trying to navigate through all the other people to get to panels and the dealer's room, so the parade will be a nice time to kick back and hang out lol XD
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: RyuHayabusa on April 09, 2008, 01:06:51 AM
As for the weekend of the 20th, I've looked at the schedule on the SCBF's website and it looks like the costume contest happens on saturday afternoon on the 19th. Edit: OK, THIS IS THE FASHION SHOW, NOT THE COSTUME CONTEST.The schedule is misprinted with the wrong event. Bart has told me about this because he got a reply from the coordinator of the cosplay contest. Disregard that, please.
The costume contest will happen on sunday morning as scheduled.

if you want to download both parts to the schedule of the SFBCF, here are the links:

Schedule of Events-SFCBF Part 1 (http://nccbf.org/docs/CBF_schedule_page1.pdf)
Schedule of Events-SFCBF Part 2 (http://nccbf.org/docs/CBF_schedule_page2.pdf)

It looks like they changed it around this year and i'm glad they did. :3
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: pandabooti on April 09, 2008, 01:20:22 AM
Spoiler costume for Contest: Sasori from Naruto.

It's gonna be a special version though. I also think lulz will be had with my cosplay. ^_^
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: BunofGovt on April 09, 2008, 05:48:23 PM
Crikey, I'm in Dallas this week for a training class and trying desperately to finish my outfit in my hotel room (meh meh).  This weekend will be crunchtime fersure.  If I can't get these arm band things done, or my belt or my wig or my jacket done, dunno what my cosplay will be  :o

See y'all there...
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: quantbits on April 12, 2008, 02:10:20 AM
I'll be there to document the whole thing with my camera from start to finish - maybe I'll join in the parade next year =).

By "camera", I mean a really big camera with a really long lens.  8)
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Shinsengumi on April 12, 2008, 02:39:32 AM
Quote from: Black Kawaii Kitty on April 06, 2008, 02:03:52 AM
Quote from: Shinsengumi on April 05, 2008, 12:38:55 PM
I might bring my Shinsengumi outfit since I've never wore it the Cherry Blossom but I'm not sure yet.

yay so you're going for sure now? Haven't seen you guys in ages DX
I'll be wearing Yuya's white/pink girly dress(it's sounds so wrong to my brain lol) that I've been slacking on from Samurai Deeper Kyo XD and a couple of friends of mine will be there as DMC4 Dante and Princess Serenity, but I keep forgetting what Lisu is going as lol oh and Vasher will hopefully be stopping by before the parade starts =3 ah so nice to meet up with everyone, good times ^.^ <3

Of Course I'm showing up lol, I'll be seeing there.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: YoureMyHiro on April 16, 2008, 12:59:37 PM
Quote from: OniCourseMusha on April 06, 2008, 01:52:30 PM
Quote from: Black Kawaii Kitty on April 06, 2008, 02:03:52 AM
Quote from: Shinsengumi on April 05, 2008, 12:38:55 PM
I might bring my Shinsengumi outfit since I've never wore it the Cherry Blossom but I'm not sure yet.

yay so you're going for sure now? Haven't seen you guys in ages DX
I'll be wearing Yuya's white/pink girly dress(it's sounds so wrong to my brain lol) that I've been slacking on from Samurai Deeper Kyo XD and a couple of friends of mine will be there as DMC4 Dante and Princess Serenity, but I keep forgetting what Lisu is going as lol oh and Vasher will hopefully be stopping by before the parade starts =3 ah so nice to meet up with everyone, good times ^.^ <3
U were pretty occupied during wondercon but thats must be worth it!  I guess this might be the best time we all get together perhaps?
Craig, are you going to be there Saturday? Its Joe's Bday and were probably going to be there both days but Saturday for sure.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on April 16, 2008, 04:48:26 PM
I thought i'd miss it but I might actually be at the festival on Saturday.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: xxxplizit (pogi1kenobi) on April 16, 2008, 09:36:33 PM
Quote from: YoureMyHiro on April 16, 2008, 12:59:37 PM
Quote from: OniCourseMusha on April 06, 2008, 01:52:30 PM
Quote from: Black Kawaii Kitty on April 06, 2008, 02:03:52 AM
Quote from: Shinsengumi on April 05, 2008, 12:38:55 PM
I might bring my Shinsengumi outfit since I've never wore it the Cherry Blossom but I'm not sure yet.

yay so you're going for sure now? Haven't seen you guys in ages DX
I'll be wearing Yuya's white/pink girly dress(it's sounds so wrong to my brain lol) that I've been slacking on from Samurai Deeper Kyo XD and a couple of friends of mine will be there as DMC4 Dante and Princess Serenity, but I keep forgetting what Lisu is going as lol oh and Vasher will hopefully be stopping by before the parade starts =3 ah so nice to meet up with everyone, good times ^.^ <3
U were pretty occupied during wondercon but thats must be worth it!  I guess this might be the best time we all get together perhaps?
Craig, are you going to be there Saturday? Its Joe's Bday and were probably going to be there both days but Saturday for sure.

O snaps.  Almost the same birthday as mine (mine is today)!!

But yeah, we should party hard (given that we finish the cosplays on time for Sunday).  XD
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: RyuHayabusa on April 16, 2008, 10:29:17 PM
Quote from: xxxplizit (pogi1kenobi) on April 16, 2008, 09:36:33 PM
Quote from: YoureMyHiro on April 16, 2008, 12:59:37 PM
Quote from: OniCourseMusha on April 06, 2008, 01:52:30 PM
Quote from: Black Kawaii Kitty on April 06, 2008, 02:03:52 AM
Quote from: Shinsengumi on April 05, 2008, 12:38:55 PM
I might bring my Shinsengumi outfit since I've never wore it the Cherry Blossom but I'm not sure yet.

yay so you're going for sure now? Haven't seen you guys in ages DX
I'll be wearing Yuya's white/pink girly dress(it's sounds so wrong to my brain lol) that I've been slacking on from Samurai Deeper Kyo XD and a couple of friends of mine will be there as DMC4 Dante and Princess Serenity, but I keep forgetting what Lisu is going as lol oh and Vasher will hopefully be stopping by before the parade starts =3 ah so nice to meet up with everyone, good times ^.^ <3
U were pretty occupied during wondercon but thats must be worth it!  I guess this might be the best time we all get together perhaps?
Craig, are you going to be there Saturday? Its Joe's Bday and were probably going to be there both days but Saturday for sure.

O snaps.  Almost the same birthday as mine (mine is today)!!

But yeah, we should party hard (given that we finish the cosplays on time for Sunday).  XD

if you guys do anything for Jyung, I'll be there. Hiro, send me a pm with your plans for saturday?

so, you guys getting ready? it;s only 4 more days, 3 if any of you are going saturday lol ;p
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Eurobeat King on April 16, 2008, 10:52:15 PM
I fixed up my costume but am feeling under the weather the last couple of days..  :P  If I don't feel better by Sunday morning, I'll still go and take pictures of everyone.  :)  But I would like to cosplay alongside those are cosplaying AND take pictures.  darn this cold..  :-\

See you all in 4 days!
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: rubymoonIII on April 16, 2008, 11:48:43 PM
Quote from: YoureMyHiro on April 16, 2008, 12:59:37 PM
Quote from: OniCourseMusha on April 06, 2008, 01:52:30 PM
Quote from: Black Kawaii Kitty on April 06, 2008, 02:03:52 AM
Quote from: Shinsengumi on April 05, 2008, 12:38:55 PM
I might bring my Shinsengumi outfit since I've never wore it the Cherry Blossom but I'm not sure yet.

yay so you're going for sure now? Haven't seen you guys in ages DX
I'll be wearing Yuya's white/pink girly dress(it's sounds so wrong to my brain lol) that I've been slacking on from Samurai Deeper Kyo XD and a couple of friends of mine will be there as DMC4 Dante and Princess Serenity, but I keep forgetting what Lisu is going as lol oh and Vasher will hopefully be stopping by before the parade starts =3 ah so nice to meet up with everyone, good times ^.^ <3
U were pretty occupied during wondercon but thats must be worth it!  I guess this might be the best time we all get together perhaps?
Craig, are you going to be there Saturday? Its Joe's Bday and were probably going to be there both days but Saturday for sure.

hey hayatao wanted me to tell you he is showing up and i quaote "Yeah I'll be there!  Just call me up when u guys arrive!" < thats what hayato said he cant tell u himself since he got himself banned fromt he fanime forums somehow
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: BunofGovt on April 17, 2008, 09:34:20 PM
figured I'd better post in this thread since I started it, I'm not gonna make it to the parade after all, sorry, everybodies!  My doctor has prescribed antibiotics for me and I'm not supposed to be out in the sun for long periods of time for awhile.  Hope you all have a great time and hope to see you all at the next gathering or at Fanime!
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Magical Senpai on April 17, 2008, 10:28:23 PM
I'll show up of course, but I'll be bailing around 3:45.

Also, bundle up, I hear it's gonna be cold.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: otakuapprentice on April 17, 2008, 10:35:57 PM
i'll be at J-town sometime around noon-ish, or before the parade starts.

if you know me, just look for the jacket...you'll know what i mean.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: *rei* on April 18, 2008, 09:27:45 AM
It's going to be my first time at the Cherry Blossom festival. I've missed it the past few years. I always find out about it after it happens  :-\ I dont know about the parade but i'll definetly be there to enjoy the festival and see everybody!
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on April 19, 2008, 07:02:16 PM
I was there for a long time today, and I might actually go back tomorrow.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: rude32 on April 19, 2008, 07:07:24 PM
I might be going tomorrow, but I won't get to J-town until about 1-130
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: SOawesomeness on April 19, 2008, 09:34:46 PM
D'OH! I can't go, I have church. D:
But someone take pictures and show everyone else! :0!
Lots and lots of pictures!!!
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: edendreams on April 19, 2008, 09:55:59 PM
I have church too but i'm heading over right afterwards I'll try to catch bart over there. so i'll probably get there about 1:30ish
I spent all day making a Chinese dress hehe I wanted to do something for the event. But i really hope it's not going to be too cold just in case i will have my favorite brown jacket ^-^

anyway i'll see you guys tomorrow XD
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: RyuHayabusa on April 20, 2008, 01:17:42 AM
I was there yesterday and man, it was fun, despite being windy. I bought some stuff at Kino and had lunch at Osakaya. Later on, me, Bart and the salinas crew along with Jeff(ultramangaia), we went to go see The Forbidden Kingdom. Pretty awesome movie imo. Then I came home.

I'll be there later on today for some more cherry blossom goodness.

@Edendreams: Nice. I hope to see you there. Call me or Lok when you get into town :3
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Makou on April 20, 2008, 01:58:20 AM
It's been a very hard week for me. I was planning to go, but with my cold and homework, I don't think it's going to happen.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Kita sama on April 20, 2008, 04:44:37 PM
i was there today but i didn't see a lot of things, my father's car have had some problem and we couldn't find a parking! :-[ but i saw the cosplayers during the parade!! it was awsome! >///< (i saw Totoro! >w<). it was a shame that we used to came back at home very quickly becouse of this stupid car! :'(
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Eurobeat King on April 20, 2008, 08:42:21 PM
Back from a tiring & busy day at CBFP, and I've begun posting a lot of pics from today:

Eurobeat King : Cherry Blossom Festival Parade 2008 (http://www.cosplay.com/gallery/109332/)

I should have all of my pics posted by tonight.  Please enjoy them!  :)
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: quantbits on April 20, 2008, 09:09:27 PM
Finally got my pictures up as well. Enjoy guys =)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/winterwish/sets/72157604647607444/

email me at [email protected] if you want links or the low-res pics.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: BunofGovt on April 20, 2008, 09:19:12 PM
Ah, all those pics are awesome!  Thanks for posting, I missed today.  Looks like everyone had fun, and the cosplays were amazing!
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: xxxplizit (pogi1kenobi) on April 20, 2008, 09:27:21 PM
Getting accidentally spiked with a prop's tip directly on the side of my head almost put me out of action for the duration of the festival.  At least it wasn't intentional and were cool afterwards.  XD

Nonetheless, the CBF was very fun.  I had an awesome time walking the parade fir the first time.  What a nice way to burn out some calories.

Now, to actually sign up for the costume contest next time...  :P
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: JTchinoy on April 20, 2008, 09:30:49 PM
Quote from: quantbits on April 20, 2008, 09:09:27 PM
Finally got my pictures up as well. Enjoy guys =)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/winterwish/sets/72157604647607444/
damn, can't link the pix. :(
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: quantbits on April 20, 2008, 10:00:49 PM
oh that.

email me at [email protected] for which ones you want... use imageshack after ^^
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: RyuHayabusa on April 20, 2008, 10:27:26 PM
I'll be posting my pics later. I need sleep. :3

Overall, it was a good day to be there. I had fun and man, being a photographer, at least an amateur one was cool and fun. :3

I had a good time with everyone that I saw and now, Fanime. lol :P
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: xxxplizit (pogi1kenobi) on April 20, 2008, 11:51:36 PM
Pictures from the Cherry Blossom Festival.  Enjoy. (http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y76/xxxplizit/Cherry%20Blossom%20Festival%202008/)
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: JTchinoy on April 21, 2008, 12:00:18 AM
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi3.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy76%2Fxxxplizit%2FCherry%2520Blossom%2520Festival%25202008%2FP1010061.jpg&hash=787bb2be7dad235d3af32ec83e5167060c931be1)
WINNER
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: RyuHayabusa on April 21, 2008, 12:02:00 AM
Here are my pics, enjoy:

SF Cherry Blossom Festival 08 (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v338/TifaFan666/SF%20Cherry%20Blossom%20Festival%2008/)

Now, onto FANIME 2008 :3
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: short_storiesgl on April 21, 2008, 12:35:27 PM
eww i saw me.... Lol thanks for teh pictures.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Oniko on April 21, 2008, 09:43:55 PM
You guys all looked great. good job
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: JTchinoy on April 21, 2008, 09:49:44 PM
Quote from: short_storiesgl on April 21, 2008, 12:35:27 PM
eww i saw me.... Lol thanks for teh pictures.
O RLY?
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Makou on April 23, 2008, 11:03:15 AM
Oh, shit. Do I see Iori c-c-crossdressing as..... AAAAAAGH!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/TifaFan666/SF%20Cherry%20Blossom%20Festival%2008/IMG_1508.jpg
I was okay with other characters, but this one...
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: onimusha on April 23, 2008, 11:56:25 AM
Here's my pic from the parade.
http://www.cosplay.com/gallery/109345/
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Chloe on April 23, 2008, 12:12:40 PM
Quote from: Makou on April 23, 2008, 11:03:15 AM
Oh, shit. Do I see Iori c-c-crossdressing as..... AAAAAAGH!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/TifaFan666/SF%20Cherry%20Blossom%20Festival%2008/IMG_1508.jpg
I was okay with other characters, but this one...

lol, yeah, That's Iori. You know him?  I met up with him over there, I thought he was going to pull off a Satsuki there though. He normally crossdresses, like Ayumi from Kanon, or Sacchin from MBAC. 
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: onimusha on April 23, 2008, 12:30:33 PM
Quote from: Chloe on April 23, 2008, 12:12:40 PM
Quote from: Makou on April 23, 2008, 11:03:15 AM
Oh, shit. Do I see Iori c-c-crossdressing as..... AAAAAAGH!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/TifaFan666/SF%20Cherry%20Blossom%20Festival%2008/IMG_1508.jpg
I was okay with other characters, but this one...

lol, yeah, That's Iori. You know him?  I met up with him over there, I thought he was going to pull off a Satsuki there though. He normally crossdresses, like Ayumi from Kanon, or Sacchin from MBAC. 
Did u cosplay as Kula at CBF?
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Chloe on April 24, 2008, 02:49:21 PM
Quote from: onimusha on April 23, 2008, 12:30:33 PM
Quote from: Chloe on April 23, 2008, 12:12:40 PM
Quote from: Makou on April 23, 2008, 11:03:15 AM
Oh, shit. Do I see Iori c-c-crossdressing as..... AAAAAAGH!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/TifaFan666/SF%20Cherry%20Blossom%20Festival%2008/IMG_1508.jpg
I was okay with other characters, but this one...

lol, yeah, That's Iori. You know him?  I met up with him over there, I thought he was going to pull off a Satsuki there though. He normally crossdresses, like Ayumi from Kanon, or Sacchin from MBAC. 
Did u cosplay as Kula at CBF?

Yeah, I did.  This year's cosplays were so competitive... Luckily, I scored 4th, but it was still 1 away from being able to ride teh damn float! D:

I saw you there Onimusha!  You were The Doc from Brain Age, right?
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: onimusha on April 24, 2008, 03:32:06 PM
Quote from: Chloe on April 24, 2008, 02:49:21 PM
Yeah, I did.  This year's cosplays were so competitive... Luckily, I scored 4th, but it was still 1 away from being able to ride teh damn float! D:

I saw you there Onimusha!  You were The Doc from Brain Age, right?
Yeah thats me and I took your pic.  Anyways did that guy wit the cap bothered u?  Cuz I tried separate that fool from your groups so he doesn't give u a hard time but I don't know any good excuse to separate him from other cosplayers and plus I know that guy myself.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Chloe on April 24, 2008, 06:03:49 PM
Quote from: onimusha on April 24, 2008, 03:32:06 PM
Quote from: Chloe on April 24, 2008, 02:49:21 PM
Yeah, I did.  This year's cosplays were so competitive... Luckily, I scored 4th, but it was still 1 away from being able to ride teh damn float! D:

I saw you there Onimusha!  You were The Doc from Brain Age, right?
Yeah thats me and I took your pic.  Anyways did that guy wit the cap bothered u?  Cuz I tried separate that fool from your groups so he doesn't give u a hard time but I don't know any good excuse to separate him from other cosplayers and plus I know that guy myself.

lol, yeah That guy was kinda weird, because after you and I talked about your costume, and how I complimented you on it, he came back after you left, and started telling me about who you were dressing up as (I already knew)... I was like, "What?"  I thought he was your friend or something so, I was like aha ha...
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Eurobeat King on April 24, 2008, 07:09:48 PM
Chloe:  They were supposed to have two floats this year, like last year, so the 1st through 4th place winners would've been able to ride on them for the entire parade.  I don't know if Safeway screwed up regarding that.  I'm still pretty disappointed in that, not to mention those 4 women who were supposedly sponsors from Safeway, had to be up on the float in-front of the 2nd-3rd winners.  :P   They could've easily have fit in the back of the truck with Wendell, and them being there looked pretty retarded.  It took away some of the attention from the cosplayers, as the 4 didn't wear any Safeway attire.. just normal clothes, so people watching from the audience had no idea who they were.

btw, i liked your Kula!  I hope you wear her again at Fanime next month for more pics!  :)
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: punk_parfait on April 24, 2008, 07:24:58 PM
Nya~ I missed everyone but Ryu and Oniko... ah well, the costumes looked great from across the courtyard!
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: onimusha on April 24, 2008, 09:10:35 PM
Quote from: Chloe on April 24, 2008, 06:03:49 PM
lol, yeah That guy was kinda weird, because after you and I talked about your costume, and how I complimented you on it, he came back after you left, and started telling me about who you were dressing up as (I already knew)... I was like, "What?"  I thought he was your friend or something so, I was like aha ha...
Sort of, but not really that close (I'm more friends wit Shinsengumi and RubymoonIII).  I'm trying to keep him away so he doesn't bother other cosplayers since I know him well plus he frightened couple of my other cosplaying friends.  Now he's considered stalking the cosplayers at CBF.  If you find someone suspicious or anyone bothering u just come up to me, I'll shoo them out on your behalf.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: edendreams on April 24, 2008, 10:31:43 PM
Haha i was there on sunday but i was at least in theme

(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi3.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy77%2Fedendreams%2FDSCF0232.jpg&hash=1ecce575c3c075b5eaa87146b5841c65efbdc7fb)

here's me in the dress i made it turned out good :)
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Yukari Kaiba on April 25, 2008, 12:28:37 PM
yay for replying late, like almost a week after the parade XD
anyways, i had a lot of fun participating for the second time in the parade and the contest. I place 4th ^^ I was the Bankai Renji Abarai with Hihio Zabimaru. kinda bummed that 4th place winners didnt get a float or announced at the plaza, but it just makes me more determined to place higher for next year.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: ININ on April 25, 2008, 10:12:31 PM
I had a great time.  Sorry about the bad news to the 4th places winners.  Thanks Eurobeat King for the information.  Everyone's costumes were terriffic.

I didn't buy a sword.  The sword shop was a rip-off even with the CBF sale =(  I buy my sword online.
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Tenchi Fan on May 04, 2008, 11:26:16 PM
Cosplay photos:

http://faidoi.smugmug.com/gallery/4766033_KcbxN#282681533_jCXaE (http://faidoi.smugmug.com/gallery/4766033_KcbxN#282681533_jCXaE)

Non-cosplay photos:

http://faidoi.smugmug.com/gallery/4834579_gJgJX#287837624_qPWuy (http://faidoi.smugmug.com/gallery/4834579_gJgJX#287837624_qPWuy)
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: MidnightRosebud on May 07, 2008, 07:17:29 PM
That was my first time attending the Cherry Blossom Festival, and I had an absolute BLAST!! >.<

Here are a few cosplay pictures that I took.  ;)

http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs30/i/2008/112/9/1/We_Need_to_Get_Along_by_MidnightRosebud.jpg (http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs30/i/2008/112/9/1/We_Need_to_Get_Along_by_MidnightRosebud.jpg)

http://fc06.deviantart.com/fs30/i/2008/112/5/e/Basu_no_Neko_by_MidnightRosebud.jpg (http://fc06.deviantart.com/fs30/i/2008/112/5/e/Basu_no_Neko_by_MidnightRosebud.jpg)

http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs26/i/2008/112/0/e/Lolita_at_City_Hall_by_MidnightRosebud.jpg (http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs26/i/2008/112/0/e/Lolita_at_City_Hall_by_MidnightRosebud.jpg)

http://tn3-1.deviantart.com/fs27/300W/i/2008/112/4/2/Domo_in_a_UPS_Truck_by_MidnightRosebud.jpg (http://tn3-1.deviantart.com/fs27/300W/i/2008/112/4/2/Domo_in_a_UPS_Truck_by_MidnightRosebud.jpg)

http://tn3-2.deviantart.com/fs25/300W/i/2008/112/2/e/Sexy_no_Jutsu_with_a_Twist_by_MidnightRosebud.jpg (http://tn3-2.deviantart.com/fs25/300W/i/2008/112/2/e/Sexy_no_Jutsu_with_a_Twist_by_MidnightRosebud.jpg)
Title: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival Anime Costume Parade 2008
Post by: Gatsby on May 07, 2008, 08:32:31 PM
Quote from: edendreams on April 24, 2008, 10:31:43 PM
Haha i was there on sunday but i was at least in theme

(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi3.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy77%2Fedendreams%2FDSCF0232.jpg&hash=1ecce575c3c075b5eaa87146b5841c65efbdc7fb)

here's me in the dress i made it turned out good :)

You're stunningly gorgeous!

I enjoyed walking in the parade. Plus I got sake!