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Anyone going?

What are your cosplay lineup?

Who's skeptical of its return?

>> No.9940489

>>9940416
>no guests
>small
>35 for sat
>walking distance
maybe.

>> No.9940608

>>9940416
i live close but nah, ill pass.

>> No.9940798
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9940798

Let's get drunk and go to Denny's at 2am

>> No.9940825

>>9940416
>Who's skeptical of its return?

I'm less skeptical because I know the previous owner is gone. Nice girl, terrible leader.

I am worried I'll get roped into staffing, though.

>> No.9941128

>>9940825
At least this isnt owned by Ryan Kopf now.

I felt so dirty lining up his pockets with money every time I attended Anime California.

>> No.9941290

>>9940416

I'm pretty interested. Just don't know what to expect. Any good events/meetups happening?

Coming off of AX so I'm kind of looking forward to the more intimate setting of a smaller con.

>> No.9941292

What’s going to be there ?
Obviously for the ticket price it can’t be like anime expo

>> No.9941316
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>>9941292
A tiny exhibit hall/AA
A tiny dance
A few tiny panels
Maybe a tiny AMV contest
Maybe a tiny cosplay contest
Lots of booze and drinking in the lobby and hotel rooms

>> No.9941330

I'm Semi excited, i had to forego AX this year so its nice to go to a summer con, i'm planning a masquerade entry and hopefully a photoshoot if i can find a photographer. i had a good time at previous AC so i'm hopeful

>> No.9941340

Did anyone go to AC when it was in Long Beach? I know this year's is new management, but what was that 2016 one like?

>> No.9941344

>>9940416
This is either going to be a scam or complete failure. I don't think they've even replied to AA applications yet and it's in August

>> No.9941387

>>9941340
The Long Beach one was a shit show.

They tried shoving the entire convention into the exhibition hall.

>> No.9941685

Still debating on if I want to stay at the hotel for this. I remember year 1 in 2014 was still pretty small, but there were more people than I expected and it was around the same time after AX.

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>>9940416
>Anyone going?
Maybe, I live nearby
If some of the artists I follow show up, then i'd be more interested

>Cosplay lineup?
Not gonna bring m cosplay to this.

>Skeptical of its return?
I only know stories of the previous shitshow, but i still genuinely wish the best since this is new management.

>> No.9941986
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It's gotta turn into a "party con" like the first year when it was at a hotel and not a convention center like in 2016, right? Can anyone gauge how many people are going?

>> No.9942000

>>9941986
I think with the location they chose, it's going back to the party con/socializing convention feel.

The 2016 attempt at going large is what did them in. It's not what anyone wanted from the con.

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Thought everything was gonna be inside the hotel but it looks like the Marriot has a little convention center to the left. Everything will probably be in there. At least this hotel has experience with hosting cons since they seem to do a horror themed one in September.

I don't wanna get too hyped up, but it would be nice to have something small and social before ALA.

>> No.9942418

If this is being run by who I think it is then It could turn out okay

>> No.9942424

>>9942418
explain further

>> No.9942626

>>9942418
It's literally being run by the Anime California staff without Kopf and the lady who is with Anime Conji now. If you think previous AniCali staff sucked, it's the same people. If you think they were awesome and held back by Kopf, you will like this con.

>> No.9942920

Oh this is at the Burbabk Marriott? I'm 5 minutes away. I may hit it up.

>> No.9942967

I heard its going to be a really small con like less than 2k people. I'm hoping it'll be a party con like super early ALA back when it was back in LA.

>> No.9943531

is anyone gonna stay at the hotel for this?

>> No.9945607

Any Photographers going? i'm trying to book a photoshoot but can't find anyone.

>> No.9945625

>>9945607
I haven't seen many post yet, but they probably will closer to the con. I'll post here whoever is going that I'm following

>> No.9945771

>>9942626

What complaints have they had in the past? I've never been to this con but I'm interested.

>> No.9946238

>>9945607
Most Cali photographers suck, if you want a good one, choose a paid out-of-state photographer. Free photographers are free for a reason, they don't take it seriously.

>> No.9946360

>>9946238
oh i'm willing to pay one, i think i'll probably just have to wait till closer to the con.

>> No.9946412

>>9946238
>most cali photogs suck
you mean the ones who shoot you in particular for free suck. it’s pretty easy to get really good photogs for free if you’re cute

>> No.9946416

>>9946238
not true at all lmao
sorry bout your state's shitty paid photog culture but cosplayers and photogs out here collaborate based on mutual passion (anime)

>> No.9946432

>>9946412
Are you cute?

>> No.9947238

>>9946412
Its also easy to get shoots when you pretend to be nice to photographers. It's pretty easy, just look at the camera, see the brand, and say, "oh I love (insert camera brand), what is your style of shooting." Then just smile and nod as they explain everything, and every once in a while say, "I see."

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I hope it turns out to be good, having more smaller Cali cons like ALA would be nice. Especially for people who don't want to deal with AX

>> No.9947782 [DELETED] 

Anyone mind if a new thread is made for more photos?

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What's the best case scenario for this con? Worst case scenario? What's your backup plan in case of worst case scenario?

>> No.9948549

>>9948490
Worst cast scenario, I'll change, eat at Portos and play in the Ikea wonderland.

>> No.9948616
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>>9948490
>best case
It turns into a comfy con like ALA where strangers become friends and just have a good time without the hassle of having packed schedules, and packed spaces.

>worst case
Something happens that kills the con returning
e.g. People just leave and go explore around Burbank/Glendale so the site itself dies, someone starts a fire and place gets evac'd, group fucks up so hard that the con gets blacklisted and never happens again

>backup plan
Just go home cause I live here

>> No.9948663

Unrelated, but is anyone else near LA or in the general SoCal region going to Animanga in Pomona this year? This is the first time I'm hearing of it and I want to know if it's one of those decent small cons where people meet up and have events or if it's an empty shit show. Asking because I'm thinking of going to both just because I still miss AX.

>> No.9950433

>>9948663
Please be my friend. I'm going and I'm nervous that it's going to be completely empty

>> No.9950732

There is a thread on it
>>9944269

Talk about it there, not in here.

>> No.9951397

>>9948490

Best case
Everyone becomes friends and has a good time. Lots of neat things to do and panels to see

Worse case
Get drunk and sing karaoke at the lobby... or watch anime in the hotel room.

>> No.9953829

so today is the last day to get a room at a discount

>> No.9955244

3 weeks

>> No.9958133
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schedule when?

>> No.9964416

One week. Any news updates?

>> No.9964772

nope, this is gonna be shit on arrival

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9966407

any buzz?

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9967648

guys?

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https://register.growtix.com/schedule/anime_california_con_2018

Schedule is here

>> No.9968300

Looking for a photographer for this event, does anyone have recommendations?

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9969254

So uh...3 days to go. What's everyone's plan?

>> No.9969527

>>9969254
get drunk enough to forget i'm there

>> No.9969532

Anyone know if the vidya room will have TVs available for Bring your own, they only allow their consoles, or is it just gonna be the fgc tourneys?

>> No.9969559

>>9969527
Can I join you?

>> No.9969666

>>9968300
Pangi cospix

Anyone wanna cosplay from Rwby with me?

>> No.9970074

>>9968300
There aren't many good photographers in California, you have to go to New York or Florida for talent.

>> No.9970076

>>9970074
This is a laugh and a half because there's plenty of good photographers in California

>> No.9970352

Hey I've never been to one of these things and I'm looking for an opportunity to be social. I've read the thread and I can see there's no guarantees on this one but would you more experienced goers think that this is a good place to be social?

How do these cons work? Anything I should know before going? I'll be going solo. I'm not socially inclined but I be social and I'm told I'm not bad looking if that matters.

>> No.9970354

>>9970352
*can be

>> No.9970536

>>9970352
just bee urself

>> No.9970573

>>9970352
well this is a "revived from the dead" con so its really hard to say how this one is gonna be.

though if its anything like the old anime california. its was very clique heavy. if youre cosplaying as a popular character, you might get some attention as well as meet people that way.
otherwise, youre gonna have to put a lot of effort into meeting people.

>> No.9970909

>>9970573
If anything, just treat it as a year one con. If it makes enough money, next year onwards should be pretty awesome as long as they don't do stupid crap like their predecessors and move to as shitty area like Long Beach.

Long Beach is literally where cons go to die.

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>>9970909
Why did they go to long beach? The con was never big enough to warrant getting a space that big. It was fine as a single hotel thing.

>> No.9971313

>>9940416
>AC is birthday con
>Not going because 3 other people decided to take the week off and I have to cover work this weekend
>Won't have time to drop by
Kill me

>> No.9971316

>>9970918
I think these small SoCal cons should remain in a hotel and never expand. AC, Conji, and I believe PMX is also making a comeback this year and they are all in hotels. Unfortunately ALA will never go back to that. I miss ALA when it was at the LAX Marriott. I went to its first year in Ontario and decide to never go back. I don't like the Ontario location at all.

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I wonder how many people will be there. I can hardly remember how many people were at the first one in 2014

Who wants to hang out at the Fry's across the street?

>> No.9971333

so anyone know where the free/cheap parking is?

>> No.9971354

Oh! I forgot about this. I live in the valley, so it's doable, but I can't get drunk because I live too far to uber.

Who's going and how is it looking so far?

>> No.9971394

>>9971354
don't think there's anything there today

>> No.9971451

You can park on empire during the day and residential areas minding the times posted

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>>9970074
What makes them innately better?

>> No.9971685

Hopefully I can find parking

>> No.9971702

won't get there for another 4 hours or so. How's it looking so far?

>> No.9971712

Got the day off work, how things looking? Worth checking out, or should I just spend the day in the gym and the library?

>> No.9971744

>live less than 15min walk away
Still probably wont go.

>> No.9971877

Time to check this thing out

>> No.9971882

Dealers hall is hella small. Panels arent looking too cool This gonna be a social con that's for sure.Kinda happy i brought alot of alchy.

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>>9971882
You gonna share?

>> No.9971907

>>9971894
Im ez to find

>> No.9971938

I got drinks I can bring where everyone at?

>> No.9971946

Who’s hosting the room party?

>> No.9971984

I’m gonna need to drink something for this gyro panel

>> No.9971986

>>9971984
*guro

>> No.9971989

I live nearby and have drinks so I can Uber there. It’s been a long week at work and would like to kick back

>> No.9972008

>>9971989
Temper your expectations

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Feels like I’m the only one here

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Shout out to the guy taking pictures of girls making out at the pool outside our window.

>> No.9972082

This con is a bust. Hope tomorrow is better

>> No.9972087

>bought a badge because it's literally right next door and I know I need to get out more
>terrified of the idea of being at a small con with nothing to do

What should I do? How's the gaming hall?

>> No.9972143

Oyasumi

>> No.9972276

>>9972070
>It's another Richie pays two random drunk chicks to make out and take pictures of them convention

>> No.9972351

It’s dead lmao

>> No.9972422

>>9972351
Define dead. Are we talking 100 people or 1,000? Is it worth going at all?

>> No.9972493

What's the verdict on this thing? Should I bother coming tonight or is it a failed revival?

>> No.9972508

Does anyone want to do the Fate Escape room with my group? We need one more RIGHT NOW.

>> No.9972510

>>9972493
It's a very chill con. Not dead, just hang out, not much to do but relax.

>> No.9972514

>>9972493
Its pretty chill. Good crowd. Definitely a social con.

>> No.9972570

>>9972510
>>9972514
What's the age range of these things? Are we talking 18-21, 21-30, 30-35 or some sort of mix and by mix I mean a good amount of a particular group.

>> No.9972613

>>9972570
It's a normal mix. Majority 21-30, some teens, some old farts.

>> No.9972746

I spent the whole day there and couldn't manage to talk to a single person.

>> No.9972748

>>9972746
I went to the hotel bar and my 2nd drink in had already spoken to 4 people. Alcohol really is man's best friend.

Almost forgot to mention that the bartender named Robert at the hotel bar inside the lobby was giving 20% off all drink yesterday. If he's there today he may still be doing that discount.

>> No.9973319

Very small but chill con. Some cool panels if you knew where to look. The Ghost in the Shell translation one was super fascinating, the Claypools are really informative. The JoJo and Metal Gear ones were shitshows but pretty fun ones with cool prizes, CWF hype as always even with the small crowd. Didn't even bother with day 3 though.

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Pretty high security prescence this year too. Talked to alot of people at the con. I'll definitely be back again next year. Last comic standing was good too.

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>bought a 3 day pass
>ended up only being able to go on day 1

it was small, but there is potential for it to grow. Reminded me a lot of year 1 AC in 2014 where there wasn't much to do at the con itself, but there were cool people to meet. I guess we'll see if this version of AC can last.

>> No.9973446

Con was small but ass. I'll give it another year before it goes away again for good.

>> No.9973490

>>9973373
High security? What? There was no one checking for panels. Only for dealer halls and dance.

>> No.9973531

Did they announce Anime California 2019 in Closing Ceremonies? That tells us whether the con has a future or not.

Even Anime Conji announced Conji 2019 in the end.

>> No.9973645

>>9973490
There was a lot of hotel security.

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>>9973531
yeah saw how prepared they are for 2019

>> No.9973656

20 year anime con veteran here. Been disillusioned with AX etc and the giant con experience for a while and wishing for small low key social cons again and got my wish. Con was well organized and unpretentious, only thing that seemed to have a hitch was the masquerade going so long and the dance being delayed (making the dance pretty empty). Good chill con for low key cosplay, drinking and making friends, venue was great too. I’ll definitely come back next year if they hold it.

>> No.9973814

>>9973648
I though that was the hentai con table.

>> No.9973989

>>9973645
well yeah, thats kind of a given.
they dont want you losers wrecking the place.

>> No.9974065

>>9973648
Looks like anime conji

>> No.9974253

>>9973814
>hentai con
Ugh, don't remind how awful that con is going to be. They're already having those goons with the VR fuck dolls at the con.