Official Fanime 09 Cosplay Gatherings List *Final List.... See you @ FANIME!*

[mochisnack]

I have a The World Ends With You group/gathering being planned for Fanime 2009..
we're thinking about having it on Sunday at 11am at the fountains?
My cosplay group would really appreciate the ability to make a gathering :D

[fanime_lo-ve]

can you please put "Soul Eater 2009" Gathering down at 3-3:30pm in front of the water Fountains? When ever you start the 2009 gathering list Info page

[yamaneko]

Likewise, if possible, the D.Gray-man gathering would like their old time (10 AM on Sunday by the fountains). I'm gonna wait for the list to fill up more before placing the Gintama gathering ^^;;

[BSaphire]

Konnichiwa new & old Fanime cospeeps! I have updated the first post with a Q & A section. If your question was not answered, or you are still unsure, feel free to post here or pm me and I will do my best to get an answer to you ASAP. I see that 19 peeps have taken the poll so far ^^) Thanks!

mochisnack: Do you have a thread started here on the Fanime cosplay section, or another area such as LJ, F, DA, C.c, M_, or is this so far a school/club/group gathering that you would like to welcome others to join? If it is the later I would like to suggest that you start one and encourage others to join in.

fanime_lo-ve: I will start the times after the 1st of the year, so please repost then your Soul Eater gathering, just in case I miss it when I list the times :P

yamaneko: Please repost your info after the first of the year & I will put it in. Until then to many things change and it just gets crazy with editing the list. I'm sure that there won't be a problem, but I don't want to forget anyone :) I hope that the D.Gray-man cospeeps join in on the Jump gathering ^^)

Arigato
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[yamaneko]

Will do! o.o Lol, most of gathering went to the Shonen Jump gathering as well, either in their D.Gray costume or another SJ one x3;;

[fanime_lo-ve]

@BSaphire_ thanks for your help. I'll be sure to post again just like you asked. =3

[mochisnack]

Konnichiwa new & old Fanime cospeeps! I have updated the first post with a Q & A section. If your question was not answered, or you are still unsure, feel free to post here or pm me and I will do my best to get an answer to you ASAP. I see that 19 peeps have taken the poll so far ^^) Thanks!

mochisnack: Do you have a thread started here on the Fanime cosplay section, or another area such as LJ, F, DA, C.c, M_, or is this so far a school/club/group gathering that you would like to welcome others to join? If it is the later I would like to suggest that you start one and encourage others to join in.

fanime_lo-ve: I will start the times after the 1st of the year, so please repost then your Soul Eater gathering, just in case I miss it when I list the times :P

yamaneko: Please repost your info after the first of the year & I will put it in. Until then to many things change and it just gets crazy with editing the list. I'm sure that there won't be a problem, but I don't want to forget anyone :) I hope that the D.Gray-man cospeeps join in on the Jump gathering ^^)

Arigato
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I've posted a thread on this site and C.c, but this isn't a school group? I have a cosplay team that's doing TWEWY cosplay, and they wanted to start a gathering :D

[ZukoLKirafan1]

Here's the Avatar:The Last Airbender Gathering thread! ^___~ http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,10335.0.html

[BSaphire]

Here's the Avatar:The Last Airbender Gathering thread! ^___~ http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,10335.0.html

Thanks for posting the url for the thread! I know that it does help cospeeps to find gatherings to have the url posted here, especially with so many checking the list and reading the posts as con gets closer. I hope you have a terrific turn out in 09! :)

Squidges
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[fighter_for_hire]

I'm starting a Sailor Moon Gathering for Sunday at 2 PM in between the waterfalls and the entrance to the con.

Fanime Gathering link: http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,10428.0.html

Cosplay.com Gathering Link: http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=156419

[Suiseiseki]

i've started a rozen maiden gathering! i hope we can reserve a spot on saturday at about 4:30ish in front of the convention center! ^^
http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,10187.0.html

[K&K4ever]

I hope I didn't bight off more then I can chew.  :-X

OK, I am absolutely coordinating the Rurouni Kenshin Gathering, the Fight Game gathering, the Guilty Gear Gathering, and (until further notice) the Ace Attorney Gathering.

I really don't want to coordinate the Nintendo gathering By myself because I have never coordinated anything that big, but if no one else will pick up the torch, then I will.

I'll call you back when I have something more solid to announce.

[Death_Note_Matt]

I'm Going to be Planning the Death Note and Vocaloid gathering. I haven't decided on a date and time yet, I was waiting to see what the Main events schedules are like, like The karaoke contest and things or that sort. I would hate to make my gatherings interfere with things like that...and it sucks having to chose one event to go to. So I will be thinking of a date and Time at a later Time.

[GomenNasaiPro]

hi I would like to start a second Naruto gathering but a Formal Naruto gathering before the "Black and White Ball" so that we may go as a group. The meeting place will be some where outside the Black and White Ball entrance. But all cosplayers must be in a Dress or a Suit. (I will keep updating if there are any changes).

-thanks

[BSaphire]

hi I would like to start a second Naruto gathering but a Formal Naruto gathering before the "Black and White Ball" so that we may go as a group. The meeting place will be some where outside the Black and White Ball entrance. But all cosplayers must be in a Dress or a Suit. (I will keep updating if there are any changes).

-thanks

Have you started a thread for your Formal Dressed Naruto Cosplay Gathering? If not, I would recommend it and talk to the Naruto peeps on the Naruto gathering thread for 2009. Be sure and read the first post of this thread and thenpost back here the info before Fanime so that it can be listed on the info boards.
Arigato
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To All Fanime Cospeeps!

I did add times, but I am not listing gatherings till after the first of the year so save those posts until then please. ^^)

The current poll results for the Fanime[dot]com and Cosplay[dot]com polls are combined:

87 voters total
Found the info on one or the other forums = 30
Gatherings Info boards = 5
Gatherings list = 5
1-3 = 30
No, couldn't find @ Fanime = 5
No, was not on the forums = 2
No, new to Fanime = 7
Didn't care either way = 1
Whatever = 2

70 of 87 found the info
14 of 87 could not find the info
3 of 87 were not concerned

Be sure and vote in this poll if you haven't already!

I started a thread on the Fanime forums called "What cosplay are you debuting @ Fanime 09?" located here: http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,10640.0.html

If you are registered on the Fanime forums be sure to log on and vote in the attached poll there. Also please post and tell me what you are debuting @ Fanime 09.

Squidges & Smootchies
BSaphire

[GomenNasaiPro]

I already have a thread but I still have to talk to the cosplayers :)

[BSaphire]

Well Met! Fanime cospeeps! ^^P

I am reposting the info from the 1st thread here so that it can still be referenced in the coming months. I will use the first post for updates as usual, but updates and the like are just around the corner! How are your cosplays coming along? PLEASE BE SURE to post your URL on this thread so that other cospeeps can reference your thread.

I also wanted to let you know that I am contacted about gatherings that are being done on other websites such as: Cosplay.com (C.c), Livejournal (LC), Myspace (M_), DeviantArt (DA), Facebook (FB) to name a few. Please be sure to list your URL when posting your gathering info so that I and others may find the conversations on the gathering.

I have listed below some Q & A that may help explain more of what this thread is about. If you have any other questions please post, pm or email me and I will get a reply to you ASAP. Also, be sure and take the poll. I will periodically update in a post what the polls are doing.

Arigato

BSaphire

What is a gathering?
A "Cosplay Gathering" is where a group of cosplayers from the same group/title/game/subject come together for photographs from the press/media/photographers @ a particular time/location/date during the convention.

Most gatherings are open for other like/similar cosplayers to join in.
For example a Naruto gathering would be open to all Naruto characters being cosplayed from the anime, manga, or game. A Resident Evil character wouldn't be in a Naruto gathering.

Why are there gatherings?
Many cosplayers like to get together with others who are cosplaying from the same thing and have pictures taken.
By doing a gathering it helps to plan out what to cosplay during which time and day during the convention. It helps the photographers to get many of the cosplayers photos with similar characters from a series/game/etc. It is a fun way to meet new cosplayers who are interested in the same thing as you & to meet up with old friends from previous gatherings.

What makes a gathering?
A gathering consists of 4 or more people from the same anime/manga/game/title/organization/subject in costume who would like to be photographed by press/media/photographers/fans.

Do we have to have all the info when we post?
It is best to have a Day, Time, and Location & Where the thread can be located (URL) so that others can find out about the gathering.

You should have at least a day & time for your gathering. With only a Day & Time listed in your post I will place your gathering in the time requested if available, HOWEVER, your gathering will also be listed in the "Unconfirmed Gatherings" section at the bottom of the list. If you DO NOT post again with the missing information and stay on the "UG" list you gathering will not be listed on the FINAL VERSION of the Gatherings List. It is best to check back at the gatherings list to make sure your gathering info is complete and located where you requested.

If you want to meet up in a different location than the location (where you are having the photos) you  need to post that the MP is different than the L, otherwise the MP & L will be listed as the same. If the MP isn't known/determined post that the MP is To Be Announced.

What if our time/date/meeting place/location changes?
You need to re post that information here on this thread so that I can change it on the Official List. If the change can NOT be completed due to conflict then I will post you in my update post.

I requested a time and when I checked the list I saw that it was moved up/down a half an hour from the time I requested. Why was this done?
Sometimes a time requested is full. I will then try to put it in either a half hour before or a half hour after. I will then let you know in my update post.

There have been times where I have updated the list and posted the info incorrectly by accident. It is always good to re check the list periodically to make sure your info is correct.

What does MP mean?
MP = Meeting Place
The meeting place is sometimes done for gatherings that want to meet in one place but move to another location for the gatherings photos.

What does L mean?
L = Location
The location (L) for a gathering is where the cosplayers of that gathering will be located for photographs. Locations vary for gatherings. Also note that some gatherings may list more than one location to do photos. This is normally because of other things the gathering cospeeps wish to do.

For example:
The Naruto gathering may have the official group photos at the fountains in front of the convention center, but later move to a near by park for fun/random photos of their own. Photographers/press/media may choose not to attend the second location and only photograph the official group photo gathering, while other may go to the other location.

If a time is in bold, can I still get my gathering listed at that time?
You can request the time, but most of the time if a location is full then I will not list it. I may move it a half an hour before or after if the time is available, but most of the time I will post that your gathering was not listed when I post that the list has been updated.

The person who started the thread for my gathering has not been on, what do we do?
Many thread starters stick with their threads, however on occasion a thread starter no longer keeps the thread updated. An active person on the thread should take over updating the list and reposting the updates for the others.

What is a unconfirmed gathering?
This is a gathering that has requested a date and time for the gathering but does not have a location/meeting place. If left on this section past the confirmation deadline that gathering will loose the time slot set aside for the gathering

What is a special event by cosplayers?
These are events that the cosplayers are doing and NOT a Fanime con run event. These may include parades, picnics, games, and dancing to name a few. These events are included during a gathering and fall either before or after the official photo time. Events also change locations, and may be required to, especially during peak cosplay gathering times at a particular location.

How do I get my gathering/cosplayer event on the Official Gatherings/Cosplayer Event List?
First read the 1st post of the Official Gatherings List. With in the 1st post is many links. Be sure to read All the information. Because the Gatherings are being made into it's own department under Live Programming (A first for conventions ^^) there are some specific requirements. Follow the directions on the first post.
PLEASE make sure:
1. Your gathering has 4 + people before giving me the info.
2. You include all the info requested.
3. Check the thread after the updates and periodically before con to make sure your info is correct. Mistakes happen, but your eyes can help me fix any accidents.

[GomenNasaiPro]

Well Met! Fanime cospeeps! ^^P

I am reposting the info from the 1st thread here so that it can still be referenced in the coming months. I will use the first post for updates as usual, but updates and the like are just around the corner! How are your cosplays coming along? PLEASE BE SURE to post your URL on this thread so that other cospeeps can reference your thread.

I also wanted to let you know that I am contacted about gatherings that are being done on other websites such as: Cosplay.com (C.c), Livejournal (LC), Myspace (M_), DeviantArt (DA), Facebook (FB) to name a few. Please be sure to list your URL when posting your gathering info so that I and others may find the conversations on the gathering.

I have listed below some Q & A that may help explain more of what this thread is about. If you have any other questions please post, pm or email me and I will get a reply to you ASAP. Also, be sure and take the poll. I will periodically update in a post what the polls are doing.

Arigato

BSaphire

What is a gathering?
A "Cosplay Gathering" is where a group of cosplayers from the same group/title/game/subject come together for photographs from the press/media/photographers @ a particular time/location/date during the convention.

Most gatherings are open for other like/similar cosplayers to join in.
For example a Naruto gathering would be open to all Naruto characters being cosplayed from the anime, manga, or game. A Resident Evil character wouldn't be in a Naruto gathering.

Why are there gatherings?
Many cosplayers like to get together with others who are cosplaying from the same thing and have pictures taken.
By doing a gathering it helps to plan out what to cosplay during which time and day during the convention. It helps the photographers to get many of the cosplayers photos with similar characters from a series/game/etc. It is a fun way to meet new cosplayers who are interested in the same thing as you & to meet up with old friends from previous gatherings.

What makes a gathering?
A gathering consists of 4 or more people from the same anime/manga/game/title/organization/subject in costume who would like to be photographed by press/media/photographers/fans.

Do we have to have all the info when we post?
It is best to have a Day, Time, and Location & Where the thread can be located (URL) so that others can find out about the gathering.

You should have at least a day & time for your gathering. With only a Day & Time listed in your post I will place your gathering in the time requested if available, HOWEVER, your gathering will also be listed in the "Unconfirmed Gatherings" section at the bottom of the list. If you DO NOT post again with the missing information and stay on the "UG" list you gathering will not be listed on the FINAL VERSION of the Gatherings List. It is best to check back at the gatherings list to make sure your gathering info is complete and located where you requested.

If you want to meet up in a different location than the location (where you are having the photos) you  need to post that the MP is different than the L, otherwise the MP & L will be listed as the same. If the MP isn't known/determined post that the MP is To Be Announced.

What if our time/date/meeting place/location changes?
You need to re post that information here on this thread so that I can change it on the Official List. If the change can NOT be completed due to conflict then I will post you in my update post.

I requested a time and when I checked the list I saw that it was moved up/down a half an hour from the time I requested. Why was this done?
Sometimes a time requested is full. I will then try to put it in either a half hour before or a half hour after. I will then let you know in my update post.

There have been times where I have updated the list and posted the info incorrectly by accident. It is always good to re check the list periodically to make sure your info is correct.

What does MP mean?
MP = Meeting Place
The meeting place is sometimes done for gatherings that want to meet in one place but move to another location for the gatherings photos.

What does L mean?
L = Location
The location (L) for a gathering is where the cosplayers of that gathering will be located for photographs. Locations vary for gatherings. Also note that some gatherings may list more than one location to do photos. This is normally because of other things the gathering cospeeps wish to do.

For example:
The Naruto gathering may have the official group photos at the fountains in front of the convention center, but later move to a near by park for fun/random photos of their own. Photographers/press/media may choose not to attend the second location and only photograph the official group photo gathering, while other may go to the other location.

If a time is in bold, can I still get my gathering listed at that time?
You can request the time, but most of the time if a location is full then I will not list it. I may move it a half an hour before or after if the time is available, but most of the time I will post that your gathering was not listed when I post that the list has been updated.

The person who started the thread for my gathering has not been on, what do we do?
Many thread starters stick with their threads, however on occasion a thread starter no longer keeps the thread updated. An active person on the thread should take over updating the list and reposting the updates for the others.

What is a unconfirmed gathering?
This is a gathering that has requested a date and time for the gathering but does not have a location/meeting place. If left on this section past the confirmation deadline that gathering will loose the time slot set aside for the gathering

What is a special event by cosplayers?
These are events that the cosplayers are doing and NOT a Fanime con run event. These may include parades, picnics, games, and dancing to name a few. These events are included during a gathering and fall either before or after the official photo time. Events also change locations, and may be required to, especially during peak cosplay gathering times at a particular location.

If an event is to be listed in this section it MUST BE posted on this thread or PM me the info.

I was wondering if you can some how try to put the (2009 formal gathering) on the gatherings list because this gathering is for the Black and White Ball.
and we are still reciveing undecided cosplays but here is the link (http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,11017.0.html)

[GomenNasaiPro]

sorry double posted

[BSaphire]

I was wondering if you can some how try to put the (2009 formal gathering) on the gatherings list because this gathering is for the Black and White Ball.
and we are still receiving undecided cosplays but here is the link (http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,11017.0.html)

I have seen your thread on the forums and when you get the info together later just post it here. I will put it up on the list.

If you are having a gathering in the evening for a time that isn't listed don't worry, I will still put you up. Most gatherings happen during the day in the hours listed but there are a few that happen in the evening.

Hugs to all!
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