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Title: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on June 29, 2008, 10:50:19 PM
Anyways, welcome to the Gintama Gathering of 2009! ^^ Yeah, just thought I'd get Gintama in here, just cuz it's not up yet. . . POST AWAY, PEEPS!!! xDD

TIME AND LOCATION
WHEN: TBA, possibly sometime on Saturday
MP & L: TBA

ATTENDEES

kai and Miyu_Mya's boyfriend as Sakata Gintoki
Miyu_Mya as Yatou Kagura
Hirotona and quantbits as Shimura Shinpachi
Mirai Noah as Shimura Otae
kai's friend as Hijikata Toushirou or Okita Sougo
Persephone as Sarutobi Ayame ("Sa-chan")
yamaneko as Yagyuu Kyuubei

On a side note, a Shimura Otae cosplayer is wanted for a photoshoot; please tell us if you're interested!
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on June 29, 2008, 10:56:27 PM
I wonder if I can get my friends to do Elizabeth and Katsura again....
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on June 29, 2008, 10:57:01 PM
LOL you totally should!! xDD It'd be awesomeness~
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on June 29, 2008, 11:03:04 PM
I'll ask them when I can get ahold of them again. One of them is Korea right now and I don't really have their contact info anyway ^^
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on June 29, 2008, 11:10:02 PM
Bah, everyone I know is in some faraway Asian country right now D: the main reason why I can't go to any conventions during the summer; there's no one to go with Dx
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on June 29, 2008, 11:22:13 PM
D8 I have friends in these coutries I wish could come and visit orz ;;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: kai on July 07, 2008, 09:26:51 PM
I have planned a Gintoki cosplay, and hopefully I'll finish it in time for Fanime 09. A friend of mine is also going as either Hijikata or Okita, she's unsure which, lol.

However, even if we don't show up in costume, we'll definitely be there to take pictures of you guys.  :D
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 07, 2008, 10:02:41 PM
Awesome either way!

Man.. I saw some really, really good Gintama cosplay at AX ; A; I wish I had a camera and could have shown you guys.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 11, 2008, 03:34:06 PM
LOL I need a new camera xDD; And updated x3
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 11, 2008, 04:49:43 PM
I'll upload my friends picture now that the site is back up...

D: I haven't seen you on Gtalk? Did I upset you or something? Or just not a lot of computer access of late/too busy?
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 11, 2008, 04:57:40 PM
http://i35.tinypic.com/2qs8pxs.jpg

The girl on the left in the lolita is another of my friends Cx;;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 12, 2008, 12:46:43 PM
No, no, nothing like that ^^;; It's just that my internet is currently at war with Gmail, and I can only load the HTML version, minus Gtalk D: So yeah, sorry about that ^^;;

YAY!! Tsura and Elizabeth!!!! xDD (Katsura: "Tsura janai! Katsura da!!")
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 12, 2008, 02:09:36 PM
Aww buu D: Well I hope everything works for you again soon, x3 I want to make plans for the next meet up? And I generally miss talking to you ^^;;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 12, 2008, 07:24:32 PM
Ehhh my computer generally has issues D: It randomly blocks sites xD; Which was why I couldn't get on the forums for a bit either. . .

Anyways, yeah, we should meet up either at your place or mine for measurements D: (I've decided that I must order early this year so that, if there's something wrong with it, I can get it fixed in time)
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 12, 2008, 08:05:27 PM
Well the forums were down for like... three/four days so it wasn't just you who couldn't get on ><;; That's pretty lame though overall D: Hope it decides to free up your g-talk again real soon at the very least.

XD;; I just realized I've never had friends over at my house... well what works better for you? I can hoof it over to your place pretty early if that works better for you, my house is close to a bus stop as well though if visiting me is more convient to you. And yeah that's probably a good idea, I'll be ordering mine once I have a job again, which better be soon since I need Chikusa in about a month or so.

But lots of hanging out with fellow otaku pals = good times, good times overall x3
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 12, 2008, 09:37:25 PM
I think going to your house might be better. . . but who knows? xDD; My parents aren't usually home, though, so they might be pretty "eh" about you coming here. . . Plus, if I go to your place, I won't have to be home alone D:

But, yeah, measurements soon, hopefully x] Gahhhh Kyuubei's gonna be really, really, REALLY hot >_< (probably) The commissioners always end up making the costumes layers thicker than it really needs to be. . . or was it the other way around? xD;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 12, 2008, 10:31:12 PM
Well you said as long as you told them in advance they should be fine with it? And XD yeah that's true, my mom and little sister would be around to.

Yeah defienetely Cx And I'm not so sure? My PoT one is cool enough as long as I don't wear the pants and jacket and Shinpachi was only hot cause I wore a shirt under it. And Kyouya is going to be hot cause it's formal wear pretty much, even the funky looking blue blazer I suppose : P Well I hope our cosplays turn out to be cooler then expected in anycase >__<
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 13, 2008, 05:25:57 PM
I might specifically talk to the commissioner about making it lighter and cooler x3;; But, overall, I think your house would be the better idea ^^;;

WE HAVE TO DO OSHITARI AND MUKAHI FROM PoT!! Eventually. xD;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 13, 2008, 06:44:25 PM
Well when do you want to come over then? Cx

Haha well I still want to visit your house to if that's okay sometime, so I can see the cosplay hiding spot XD And your manga collection and play fighting games with you? C:

AND YEAH FOR SURE XD That will be really awesome.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 13, 2008, 09:06:02 PM
Yeah, sometime xDD

Maybe sometime this week? D: I have to go to Tahoe in a bit, though. . .

GO HYOUTEI!!! Though I don't like Atobe very much, but everyone else is cool!!! x];;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 13, 2008, 10:32:54 PM
... XD Atobe is like, one of my favorite PoT characters, if not my favorite. My favorite school to : D That and Rikkai of course C;

Aww really? Why/and for how long? D:

Well... let's see. I'm going to get a hair cut tomorrow... but whenever is fine with you should work. I'll just have to say I'm having a friend over C: And hopefully I can visit you soon to! And of course I look forward to your visit as well.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 13, 2008, 10:43:31 PM
Atobe's kinda. . . weird. xD; Yeah, he can be cool, but he kinda got pwned by Ryoma in the Nationals xDD;

Just cuz, my dad got a free vacation, so I'm going with him to Tahoe for a week or so ( don't know when, but probably sometime near the end of July D: )

Lol, probably can't go until Wednesday at the earliest, though Dx And I'll need to know where I'm going, too xD; I've got a swim meet and fencing tomorrow ( so I'll be too exhausted to do much else xD; ) and going to Santa Cruz on Tuesday.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 13, 2008, 11:02:18 PM
XD oh I'll email you my address then hold on C:

And buuu Ryoma = annoying brat =_____=;;

Ahh so busy :3 I want to see you fence sometime! That sounds fun. And what's up in Santa Cruz if you mind me asking?
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Persephone on July 14, 2008, 12:12:08 AM
Depending on what time, you can expect Sa-chan again.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 14, 2008, 12:15:48 AM
That's a good question..... the time and day.

Well what time works for you? I'm leaning personally towards later Friday and early or mid afternoon Saturday atm.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 16, 2008, 07:28:14 PM
I REALLY want the gathering to be during the weekend sometime >_< Just for the sole reason that some people (who I can name) don't come on Friday and Monday.

But, yeah, I'm hoping for a slot on Saturday (since Sunday's already pretty full. . .)

And it turns out that I'm not going to Tahoe after all! xDD;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 16, 2008, 07:34:56 PM
Saturday, sometime in the morning preferably works for me.

And haha awww I hope it's not cause you got in trouble or anything ;;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 16, 2008, 08:52:43 PM
Nah, it's just cuz my dad called in too late xD; No more reservations left 'til October!! x3
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 16, 2008, 09:05:41 PM
Oh xD;; I see. Well are you still going on vacation somewhere or is he going to wait till another time?
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 17, 2008, 01:16:03 PM
We're considering Hawaii now D: But still dunno if we're gonna go anywhere or not.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 17, 2008, 02:54:03 PM
That would be fun I guess. I've never been much for beaches and the like though, more a person who enjoys cool walks through a big city like Chicago or New York. And if you don't go anywhere we could always just hang out more xD
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 17, 2008, 08:15:34 PM
Lol, yep! x] my place next time! *evil eyes* *wants to show Dynasty Warriors to*
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 17, 2008, 08:17:56 PM
Yes hopefully very soon x] And FF: Advent Children to.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 20, 2008, 10:20:19 AM
Oh yeah I'm getting that first thing on Netflix x];; So it'll be here by Tuesday (hopefully)
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 20, 2008, 10:37:18 AM
Awesome x] And sometime we should watch the YYH bloopers and anything else that comes to mind/you've wanted to check out.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 22, 2008, 08:46:50 PM
So, back on the topic of the gathering, I think we're looking at sometime on Saturday? I'd like to meet somewhere else besides the fountains, though. . . it's kinda, well, overly-used? >_>
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 22, 2008, 08:57:50 PM
LOL we get off topic pretty easily. At least it keeps the thread noticable though?

I look forward to the next meeting already x3;;

Ahh and yeah I defientely agree >>;; Gotta scope out some better/more interesting photo spots.... the fountain is way overused.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 23, 2008, 12:58:12 PM
Plus, it doesn't exactly fit the "image" of Gintama. . . again, we need somewhere slightly resembling feudal Japan TT_TT *knows there is no such place on-site at Fanime*. . . Maybe we could use the little forest-like area over on the left hand side of the main entrance? Again, near where I'd like to have the D.Gray gathering. We could always make a banner / sign / poster that people can see from the fountains to make it more noticeable! :D
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 23, 2008, 01:41:28 PM
That's not a bad suggestion. If Japantown.. looked more feudal Japanish XD that would work to..

Maybe the park with the giant Monopoly board? Never really been there though..
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 24, 2008, 11:25:39 AM
That might work since we have a smaller group for Gintama than D.Gray-man; it wouldn't be as hard to transport everyone as a group over. . . But I think it'd be nice to stay closer by (?) ^^;;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 24, 2008, 12:35:08 PM
Well we could take the light rail to there, it's not to far : 3
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 24, 2008, 01:26:42 PM
I always thought it was within walking distance? o_o
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 24, 2008, 02:29:33 PM
Japantown? Well.. that would take even more time for just a gathering... D: And we don't know how much time we'll have between them yet.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 24, 2008, 06:01:44 PM
Oh, I didn't mean Japantown xDD; I meant the Monopoly in the Park park.

True, we'll have to see how things unfold, just sit back and watch, then we can finalize our plan.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 24, 2008, 06:38:23 PM
OH LOL well.. that surely is x3;;

And yes alot of it depends on what falls where.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 25, 2008, 03:37:43 PM
But, chances are, according to the rough plan right now, it'll be sometime (possibly earlier on) on Saturday, in the little forest-y area by the fountains?
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 25, 2008, 03:47:31 PM
That sounds about right to me. As you might have noticed the SE meet is also sometime that day to, probably later in the day so I imagine having the Gintama gathering earlier on would work out well. We can adjust this according to when the SE gathering actually is though (and xD you can come and take pics if you want).

So far this is my rough/uncomplete cosplay schedule:

Friday:

(Reborn) Chikusa/Irie or (Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei) Itoshiki-sensai?

I don't know though, my friend Jess said they actually might already have those character spots taken. Might be cosplaying Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei with my friend Iya if that's the case then or one of our yet to be planned out group cosplays.

Saturday:

(Gintama) Shinpachi
(Soul Eater) Dr. Stein
(Ragnarok Online) Kiel Hyre?

Not sure if the RO gathering is going to be on Saturday or Sunday yet but I'm hoping for Sunday for obvious reasons since it's more likely then not to be in the evening and I can switch to Kiel after doing Cross for the D.Gray meet. If push comes to shove I can skip the SJ meet.

Sunday:

(D.Gray) Cross
(Tegami Bachi) Lloyd or (Majin Tantei Nogami Neuro) Higuichi?

Nothing much to say. If the RO gathering and SJ gathering conflict in anyway the RO gathering takes clear precedent.

Monday:

Free day so far. Might not cosplay at all since it's the final day but I'm not sure on it yet. I'm going to A-kon the following weekend actually so I might go home and try and get some rest early after saying my goodbyes and seeing everyone off.

Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 25, 2008, 04:40:01 PM
Sounds about right. Depending on which cosplays I can actually get on time, I'm probably looking at one cosplay per day xD; Might decide to go back and change into normal clothes in the middle of the day, though, if it gets hot.

If I get Chrome, I may be with you for the Reborn gathering. Completely unfamiliar with SZS ^^;; Will more than likely do Kyuubei with you for Gintama. Probably no Maka this year ^^;; RO is most likely not xD; Definitely doing Allen for DGM on Sunday. So I may have a day to pull out casual Tamaki? x3;; Dunno if Halibel will make an appearance or not @___@
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 25, 2008, 06:08:20 PM
I don't actually know when they're doing Reborn though... xD;; I just hope it's Friday. And if you can do Bleach I'll do Bleach to, which would be another one for Saturday. And yeah.. same. I hope the AC works well and that the con keeps it's streak of having decent weather so I won't have to.

Gintama and D.Gray will be awesome for sure * w* And hopefully I can help you with Chrome or Halibel? xD;; And you don't have to redo casual Tamaki it if you don't want to. I never did ask you what you wore for that now that I think about it....

And XD do read SZS if you do get the chance : ) I strongly recommend it.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 25, 2008, 08:41:16 PM
Lol, okies xD *adds SZS to her list of mangas to read*

I. . . would probably get Chrome before Halibel, though ^^;; Now that I think about it. . . cuz Halibel, well. . . I get cramps just from looking at the costume @_@ *gets little stomach cramps if her stomach is too cold* It's weird, I know, but true xD; Besides, Chrome is more "me" in my opinion xD; *can't imagine herself acting like Halibel for real. . .*
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 25, 2008, 09:18:20 PM
x3;; nor can I really ^^;; And does that mean you get alot of cramps while swimming or is the water just not usually cold enough to cause them?

I still think we should do Syazel and Halibel sometime together though, but let's try and get Chome next after your other two then. Perhaps we'll do another Ryohei birthday bash next year and we can both participate in it next time?

And I hope you enjoy SZS : D It's... kind of fragamented on onemanga (they have like 1-19 then 87-92 or something like that). But it's a very enjoyable series, espically if you get all the cultural references.

Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 26, 2008, 11:41:55 AM
Well, when I'm out of the water, kinda. V.V It's really just the wind; when I'm swimming, I know it's water, plus, if I'm actually swimming, I'd be keeping the muscles that cramp up warm ^^;; Cuz, when I'm just standing around, I'm not using the muscles, so they can get cold pretty fast @_@

But, yeah, still Chrome before Halibel xD; I guess @___@ Yeah, that'd be fun! xDD

Cultural. . . oh, god, don't even get me started @_@ *culture = 1/3 of her grade in Japanese class*
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 26, 2008, 12:37:20 PM
x3 well at least you'll be able to appericate SZS a litte better then right?

And mhm I kind of figured as much. Is the pool over there nice btw? Perhaps we could go swimming together sometime. xD;; I have "new" swim trunks I haven't actually used since I got them.

Keke and yes Chikusa and Chrome : 3 It would be nice to see cosplay MM to I think... I've never seen anyone do her and she isn't that hard to do.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 26, 2008, 06:38:56 PM
It's okay, I guess D: There's usually a bunch of little kids there with their parents, though. . . xD;

Now we just need Ken xDD But I think he'd be pretty hard to do. . .
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 26, 2008, 06:42:19 PM
xD;; well perhaps we should just stick to tennis and walking and gaming and whatever else for now.

I've yet to see anyone do him well > < I've seen some good Mukuro's and actually alot of at least fairly well done Chikusa's so far.

I think it would be nice to find an MM and Lancia to! Then we'd have the whole group (for the most part).
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 26, 2008, 06:43:59 PM
I personally think his barcode would be the hardest part. . . o_o

MY FRIEND WAS GONNA DO LANCIA!!! >_____< But then he pulled out and said he was gonna be in England at the time of this year's Fanime >.<
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 26, 2008, 06:46:27 PM
Well xD;; I could always ask Gina for advice. Since she seems proficent/skilled with facial markings and all that.

And aww to bad, but I don't think I'd pass up a chance to go to the UK myself if it was offered. Perhaps if we do another private Reborn gathering? I'll ask some of other friends if they might want to do MM or one of the others.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 26, 2008, 08:15:51 PM
I wanna hold a D.Gray-man gathering *w* Once I get my camera. . . yes, I really wanna photoshoot at the Japanese Friendship Garden xD; *slightly obessesed*
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 26, 2008, 08:38:30 PM
x3;; well so do I but the problem is besides you and I not alot of the D.Gray cosplayers live around here. And we still need to get our costumes ^^
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: quantbits on July 28, 2008, 11:40:52 PM
shinpachi being made right now... count me in!  ;D
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 29, 2008, 12:03:54 AM
Ah XD another Shinpachi? Hello fellow Shinpachi cosplayer : 3 You wouldn't know any one willing to cosplay Otae would you? x3;;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on July 29, 2008, 11:50:05 AM
quantbits!! xD; I love your pictures~ *o* lol Hiro knows the Lenalee in your siggy xD

And, yes, we're looking for an Otae to photoshoot with Shin and Kyuu x3

Updated. ^_^
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on July 29, 2008, 12:06:32 PM
I'm suprised we actually found another Shinpachi. And umm.. xD;; lame question which pics our qb's?

And I do indeed Cx;; Actually one of my longest con going buddies I know, known her since AX06 which was my first full con.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on August 01, 2008, 06:06:04 PM
I need to get my internet back D: *on a library computer* For the sake of saving this thread from the depths of PAGE TWO!! xDD;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on August 01, 2008, 06:56:05 PM
Awww D: Hang in there > . <

/patpat

Yeah.. ;; I miss talking to my good cosplaying buddy > < And I sent you stuff over email about the picnic/Reborn meet! Going to take place at the Friendship Garden of all things : D
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on August 01, 2008, 07:18:52 PM
LOL, yeah, I'll definitely be coming xDD; Replied to the email with other stuff / suggestions; might bring cake to share? x3
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on August 01, 2008, 07:22:17 PM
LOL I'm apparently in charge of condiments > <;; Cake is a good idea, and I'll be stopping by TJ's the day before to pick up stuff probably.

And... I need to find the cap and wig at least and see if someone will let me iou them.... orz --
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on August 01, 2008, 07:24:07 PM
^^; Or you could order one off of Cosworx and I'll help you style it? xD; It's up to you whether or not to trust me with it, though, lol xDD

I really wish I had a more impressive camera to bring to the meet, though >.<
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on August 01, 2008, 07:29:17 PM
It's more my lack of money that I'm worried about >>;; I trust your styling and am thankful of your offer (as well as pretty confident I could find the right wig) but... yeah I really don't have the money to order atm.

Awww it's okay > . < We'll have your new camera by October's end : D
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on August 01, 2008, 08:03:07 PM
Well, the grading period ends, I think, on either the last day of September or the last day of October D: I think it's Sept. though. . . (Or, at least, I HOPE SO!! xD)
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on August 01, 2008, 08:07:20 PM
X3;; you sure have very odd/short grading periods. Ours were usually six weeks or so.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on August 01, 2008, 08:12:18 PM
Well, I dunno D: I looked at the calendar and it said the first two end September and October, but then we don't have another one for a really long time o.o Not until January. . .
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on August 01, 2008, 08:16:08 PM
That's an interesting way of doing things xD;; At least you'll get your camera sooner then : ' D
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on August 01, 2008, 08:23:19 PM
YEP! xDD YAYAYAYAYAYAY *high from drinking 4 cans of Pepsi in a chugging contest* @___@
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on August 01, 2008, 08:26:40 PM
xD;; lol what did you do today that required that of you?

We need to go to nickel city sometime soon * D*
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on August 01, 2008, 08:39:21 PM
Yep *w* Hopefully, lol

Let's just say, crazy friends over + a 24-pack of Pepsi = lots of chugging xDD;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on August 01, 2008, 08:43:07 PM
XD I see, I see. I really dislike Pepsi and most sodas... maybe we can do it with Coke sometime? X3;;

And well D: I hope we can plan for it very soon. I enjoy your company x3;;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on August 01, 2008, 09:29:01 PM
I like Coke better than Pepsi, but we only had Pepsi, so whatever xD;

Maybe sometime early next week? D: But my cousin's coming back from Taiwan, and then I have tennis try-outs, so it'd have to be soon >.<
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on August 01, 2008, 10:38:39 PM
Awww well I hope so x3;; I want to hang out with at least a couple more days before school cuts into our fun time > . <

And good luck with tennis tryouts. And X3;; I can't really stomach other soda other then coke...
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on August 03, 2008, 04:35:26 PM
Lol, I have an unhealthy addiction to Coke / Pepsi xD;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on August 03, 2008, 05:10:58 PM
How much do you drink a day xD;; ?

I usually just try to limit myself to one can of soda a day.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on August 04, 2008, 01:16:57 PM
I can drink 1-4 cans a day, probably more if my dad didn't help me reinforce my self-control =w= It really depends how much is refridgerated xDD
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on August 04, 2008, 02:40:40 PM
XD you're a soda fiend. I drank four cans in a period of a few hours one time and felt really crappy.

Soo...... nickel city sometime this week? I hope > . <
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on August 04, 2008, 05:07:53 PM
Hopefully, yeah >.< Chances are we can go xDD;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on August 04, 2008, 06:47:09 PM
Excellent Cx
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on August 04, 2008, 09:49:12 PM
OH! Btw, there's a Japanese Summer Festival going on near Kinokuniya and Mitsuwa (on Saratoga) sometime soon! Dunno the exact date though D: I will most likely be showing up in yukata though ^^
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on August 04, 2008, 10:32:15 PM
Haha I'll try and show up then if you'd like hang out with ^^

I need to get some traditional Japanese clothes myself sometime > <
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on August 05, 2008, 08:40:14 PM
Wow! Apparently it's on the 16th as well! xD; Hopefully later during the day >.<
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on August 05, 2008, 08:48:17 PM
So much for the lolita gathering later that day my friend is going to xD;;

And well it's convient? Since I could get a ride to there as well hopefully? x3;;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on August 06, 2008, 04:54:40 PM
Lol, yep! xD; 'cept we'd have to make a pit stop at my house for me to change into my yukata D: (unless I decide to wear it to the gathering, but I think that'd be rather hard to move around in. . .)
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on August 06, 2008, 06:53:14 PM
Well I could always entertain myself with your P2/Dynasty Warriors xD;; Unless you'd mind?

And yeah I think it would be better to wait on it and change afterwards x3;;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: quantbits on August 06, 2008, 07:31:56 PM
Quote from: yamaneko on July 29, 2008, 11:50:05 AM
quantbits!! xD; I love your pictures~ *o* lol Hiro knows the Lenalee in your siggy xD

And, yes, we're looking for an Otae to photoshoot with Shin and Kyuu x3

Updated. ^_^

one of my goals next year is to definetely do a gintama shoot of myself, and perhaps a group photoshoot with other gintama cosplayers.

and of course, free photoshoots for gintama people.   ;D
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on August 06, 2008, 08:45:50 PM
Quote from: Hirotona on August 06, 2008, 06:53:14 PM
Well I could always entertain myself with your P2/Dynasty Warriors xD;; Unless you'd mind?

Of course I don't mind! x3

Quote from: quantbits on August 06, 2008, 07:31:56 PM
Quote from: yamaneko on July 29, 2008, 11:50:05 AM
quantbits!! xD; I love your pictures~ *o* lol Hiro knows the Lenalee in your siggy xD

And, yes, we're looking for an Otae to photoshoot with Shin and Kyuu x3

Updated. ^_^

one of my goals next year is to definetely do a gintama shoot of myself, and perhaps a group photoshoot with other gintama cosplayers.

and of course, free photoshoots for gintama people.   ;D

I've been thinking of offering photoshoots at Fanime myself, but it seems pretty time-consuming D: Plus, I busted my old camera, so I would need my new one in time, too (which I most likely will, hopefully)
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on August 06, 2008, 08:50:04 PM
Aww you will you will! And I'll be there to assist with making sure you get the proper marks x3;;

And great! Umm.... so any possibly of Nickel City this week/weekend still? x3;;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on August 06, 2008, 10:08:47 PM
Maybe tomorrow or the day after? >.< Cuz I know I'm booked on the weekend D: Or maybe next week. . . >____<
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on August 06, 2008, 10:18:13 PM
Yeah I hope so soon/tomorrow/or the day after > . < Sooner the better xD;;

And awww what's going on for the weekend if you mind me asking?
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on August 06, 2008, 10:58:28 PM
Well, Saturday, I'm going to play tennis cuz my mom's making me go with her and her boyfriend ( so they'll look more pro >_> ) Talk about awkward, eh? xD;

Sunday, my cousin comes back from Taiwan, so we're going to go pick her up (and play Dynasty Warriors all night long to help her get over her jet lag xP

Monday, I leave EARLY in the morning to make it back in time for warm-ups, then tennis try-outs @_@ Oye.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on August 06, 2008, 11:21:25 PM
... yeah.. that is > >;; I hope we can hang out even more then so you can have some fun at least before the awkward weekend or day xD;;

Haha aww that sounds fun * * Now I wish I could join in on that.

And ace them tennis try-outs! I hope we can still play together sometime x3;;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on August 07, 2008, 11:53:32 AM
Yep! ^^ Now to plan it @___@ Oye.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on August 07, 2008, 12:36:11 PM
Well... it shouldn't be to hard should it be? I can help get you here via bus if need be.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on August 07, 2008, 02:10:45 PM
Well, I could always just ask my dad to take me to Nickel City and "coincidentally" meet you there xD;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on August 07, 2008, 02:35:25 PM
Haha xD;; sounds cool to me. Well he'd just drop you off and pick you up later right? C:
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on September 19, 2008, 09:25:09 PM
Blaaaaarrrrrgggghhhhh *wants the grading period to end earlier* I WANT MY NEW CAMERA, DAMMIT!!! DD: And I need a full cast for a contest portfolio TT^TT

Oh, and I might do M.M. instead of Chrome ^^;; Since I got my hair already cut like hers, after all @_@ But it's not the right color; I obviously don't have magenta hair. . . AND I have my old clarinet, so EASY PROP!! xD;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on September 19, 2008, 10:31:01 PM
Yeah that would be awesome : D Besides.. xD;; you could always get a wig for her to.. and she's so underdone (like Longchamp and crew).

D: It sounds like a cute hair cut x3;; Hang in there and really hope we can have some fun together soon > <;;

/does miss
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Mirai Noah on October 07, 2008, 08:35:37 PM
Depending on the time and day of the gathering, I might come as Otae. :)
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on October 07, 2008, 10:09:21 PM
Awesome x] Me and Yame were thinking 10is-11is Saturday morning.. but we could probably be open to a bit of change? She's more in charge then I am though, but she's usually not on to check either.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Mirai Noah on October 08, 2008, 07:49:24 AM
^ That works for me so far. :)
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on October 08, 2008, 08:52:02 AM
Great! That would probably seal in that time then (since for photoshoot purposes your character is really important).

Out of curiousity have you ever cosplayed her before? And if so do you have a pic?
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Mirai Noah on October 10, 2008, 07:41:45 AM
Nope, I haven't cosplayed as her before.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on October 10, 2008, 10:31:49 AM
Well I hope it turns out well then ^^;;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on October 14, 2008, 07:57:35 PM
ACK! Sorry my lack of activity as of late! @_@ Anyways, YAYYYYYY we have an Otae! xD
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on October 14, 2008, 10:12:46 PM
Heyaaa Cx

XD I kind of want to do Cow-Ninja Shinpachi or school Shinpachi now. And convince my friend to cosplay Takasugi? sp
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: kai on October 18, 2008, 11:39:31 PM
Hey, just asking for opinion (not really gathering-related), but which version of Gintoki's outfit do you think would be easier/cheaper (or prefer to see)? His default version or his Joui? Because I don't have a lot of time or money (yes, I know it's a year early) so yea...

And as for the forum itself, no offense guys but it might be better for the two of you to message each other than communicating through the forum? Just saying.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on October 19, 2008, 10:57:09 AM
xD well we do when we have time/luck to catch each other through g-mail. Otherwise this thread would die though and we certainly want to get more people to come, nothing in the rules that prohibits socializing in the threads.

I've never seen a Joui version Gintoki at a con before actually, I'd personally prefer to see you do that.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on October 19, 2008, 08:59:44 PM
Yes, our talking in the thread. . . they're actually hidden bumps. xD;

As for the costume versions, yes, I agree with JJ-tan; I would really rather see Gin-san in his Joui costume ^^ You'll be unique! EVERY-freakin-ONE cosplays as his default costume, so it's refreshing to see a change-up every once in a while. Plus, you'll be given more attention because you'll look different ^^
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on October 19, 2008, 10:53:46 PM
And with summer long over it's hard (sadly) to stay in much constant communication/touch with Yame as I'd like xD;;

X3 and perhaps that would be true, though of course it will be overlooked anyway cause alot of American fans just don't have a diverse interest in anime/manga.. But cosplay characters you like and can do well and not for attention whoring purposes I'd defientely suggest, though with this and MMTN I don't think that's something I'd have to worry about with you (and of course not with Yame either).
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on October 21, 2008, 06:25:56 PM
Oh, btw, I might change Chrome to M.M. xD; And pretend I don't know what her real hair color is. . . >_> *too lazy to get a wig* Cuz I have her hair already; it's just not. . . magenta. o_o I HAVE A CLARINET, TOO! It'll be perfect x3 JJ-tan can still be Kaki-pii~<3 xD
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on October 21, 2008, 10:38:12 PM
Get a wig? x3 Since it's a short one it probably is relatively cheap, maybe I can get it for you?

And yeah that sound great! x] I still need to talk to my friend about getting in touch with her friend who knows alot of Taiwan costume makers and wig people.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: kai on October 21, 2008, 10:43:03 PM
Quote from: Hirotona on October 19, 2008, 10:57:09 AM
xD well we do when we have time/luck to catch each other through g-mail. Otherwise this thread would die though and we certainly want to get more people to come, nothing in the rules that prohibits socializing in the threads.

I've never seen a Joui version Gintoki at a con before actually, I'd personally prefer to see you do that.


Thanks for the opinion! I'll probably work on both and see which one I can finish first or feel like doing.

As for the thread, I just mentioned maybe keeping personal conversations to PMs because usually on other forums the moderators don't appreciate irrelevant posts. There's nothing wrong with conversing in threads, but I didn't want you to get in trouble because of something like this. >_< Sorry if I came off rude.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on October 22, 2008, 12:28:47 AM
Well good luck with that! And you're still doing that MMTN cosplay to right? : D

I can't get enough of Neuro, it's the only manga I enjoy then Gintama or Reborn! I really, really want Yuusei to come.

And I didn't see it as rude at all, don't worry about it at all and we appericate the concern.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on October 22, 2008, 09:01:04 PM
Yes, thank you thank you for your concern ^^ But, luckily, I (personally) know that staff members as busy as Angel-han, who is one of the heads, I believe, don't have time to go through every single thread. ^^;

Anyways, JJ-tan, you don't have to get a wig for me! >.< I might get it myself if I have the time/money ;; But, aren't wigs all the same price, no matter how long? >_<;; That's what I thought, anyways o.o

We need to find a cooooooon soon~
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on October 22, 2008, 10:31:30 PM
D8 well I don't see why we couldn't go like to SF and just have fun looking around and stuff xD Or something like that, waiting for a con prior to Fanime is probably a long, long shot >>

And... haha I don't actually know >>;; But I do think shorter is cheaper, and I remember when trying to order a friend's Tsuna wig it only cost around twenty five bucks. Not to bad at all.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on October 24, 2008, 06:53:11 PM
Ahhhh I don't know if I can do anything this weekend @_@ I have to go with my mom to pick up her boyfriend from the airport tomorrow, then have to spend practically the whole day at his place taking care of his dog while he and my mom go out. And Sunday is VA club stuff @___@ And next weekend is Halloween/my aunt's bday. . . I'm sorry! >___<
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on October 24, 2008, 07:20:24 PM
Well okay. XD I just want to stress how unlikely it will be that the next time we'd meet up is a con that isn't Fanime that's all.

We'll plan something out soonish I bet though C: Don't lose confidence and hang in there.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on October 27, 2008, 09:40:56 PM
Yeah, we'll figure something out! x3 Even if it's meeting at Santana Row again!! D: *needs to get more ink*. . . I'm so behind on non-online manga. . .
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on October 28, 2008, 07:10:44 AM
Santana Row would be great to I think X3 We could play giant chess and enjoy good food and fun stuff like that as well as get you more ink.

I still need to buy at least Gintama volumn five so I don't have a volumn gap xD;;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on November 01, 2008, 10:46:15 PM
Wow, you know what? I just learned that I might actually know chiretto-san from somewhere besides the gathering. o_o Apparently, she went to my school last year (damn, I JUST missed her!) cuz a bunch of my sophomore/junior friends know her o.o I'm not sure if it really IS her, but if it is, wow, what a coincidence that I had no idea who she was until now xD;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on November 02, 2008, 11:37:03 AM
Ahaha I see, I see.

D: so what's up? Any free weekends coming up? C:
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: kai on November 23, 2008, 02:47:03 PM
Just a random (stolen) idea from the Gintama gathering at AX this year, if you guys were planning anything for the gathering. It looks pretty fun. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJHXLXVJpeA&feature=related
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on November 23, 2008, 04:30:25 PM
Some of the good Gintama cosplays I saw the first day were there **;; I'd have showed but most of the final day was prepping to leave in my case.

It's not a bad idea, hopefully we'll have more people show up though/more variety in cosplay then we currently do.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on December 09, 2008, 05:42:04 PM
WINTER BREAK SOON *W*

Anyways, I'm ordering Kyuu-chan now; should have her in time for Sac and AOD ^^
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on December 09, 2008, 06:59:53 PM
And cosplay shopping for us coming up in a week/or two Cx Man I can't wait!
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Mirai Noah on February 09, 2009, 09:57:34 AM
Hi guys! Have we decided a day and time yet? I know that I said earlier that I could do Saturday morning, but that's not going to work for me anymore, because the Gundam gathering is at 10:30...
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on February 13, 2009, 12:13:53 PM
Ahhh well.. I thought ten oclock morning would be the time.. maybe we can change it though. I'll have to talk to Yame about it though, she's currently not avalible however.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Miyu_Mya on March 25, 2009, 04:47:06 PM
Hey, I just got a Kagura outfit and My Boyfriend is going to dress as Gintama.

Update: there is a slight problem with my outfit and I will not be going as Kagura :( . But Weaponhex (boyfriend) will still be going as Gintama.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on March 26, 2009, 03:08:33 PM
You have art from queenofdorks in your icon! /random
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: yamaneko on April 23, 2009, 04:10:37 PM
AHHH I wanna do Kagura's Hyakka outfit now!! *o*
*sigh* I really should stop planning cosplays. . . Kyuu-chan isn't gonna be here on time TT___TT
And we still need to decide a time xD;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on April 25, 2009, 05:00:45 PM
You'd do that very well C:

More essential is that we get to hang out pre con to plan and just have some fun together again otl >___<;;
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: kai on April 25, 2009, 11:21:22 PM
Just stopped by to mention that my friend and I will no longer be able to attend the gathering due to scheduling conflicts and costume fallbacks. Sorry. D:

I hope the gathering will still be a success and you guys will have fun. =)
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: senritsu on April 26, 2009, 07:31:02 PM
if i can make it, i might go as construction worker gintoki (like from the episode where he's working on the roof)
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Hirotona on April 27, 2009, 07:38:22 PM
Ah shoot and here I thought I'd get to meet a fellow Neuro fan - w-;;

Sounds good Senritsu C: Hope you can stop by.
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: BSaphire on May 18, 2009, 01:06:46 PM
Gathering/Event Organizer: Please Read my last post in Fanime 09 Cosplayer Gatherings List thread.

Gomen Nasai ^^)
BSaphire
Title: Re: Gintama Gathering ~+~ 2009
Post by: Mirai Noah on May 21, 2009, 11:02:05 AM
Being that we haven't decided on a time for this, why don't we all try and make it to the Shounen Jump Gathering?