Going To My First Anime Expo

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This past summer I went went to Anime Expo in LA! We only had less than a day to experience everything the Expo had to offer, and this happened to also be my first time going. What could possibly go wrong?
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[@YoungYongTales]

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[@user-gk9nt8ns4t]

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[@parkhae-il9211]

I'd literally fight for a clodsire plushie, you guys have no idea how i'm obssessed with it

[@sarahtelles1931]

Well it is cuter than Quagsire. Quagsire is still cute but not as cute

[@Mr.Troodon]

You turn around and see *Mike Tyson is holding a Clodsire plushie and is waiting for you to fight him, yes or no?*

[@DigiBrad]

​@@Mr.Troodonyes, all for the CLOD!

[@Why_not_watch_me]

Same quagsire is number one

[@mysticfox9718]

I would want to buy a clodsire plushie if someplace sold one!

[@FerraticaTheBard]

As a long-time cosplayer... yes, having someone stop and ask to take a picture of your cosplay feels fantastic, especially if it's one you put a lot of effort into! Also, one tip for future con-goers (that YoungYong probably doesn't need): Always grab goodies at your local Asian grocery store before going to con, because the pockey and mochi and such at con WILL be overpriced, so make sure you're not paying extra for something you can get at a local business instead!

[@BlueFlower___]

When you go in without a costume, you're just cosplaying as a background character!

[@FerraticaTheBard]

...that's actually a really clever idea? I know I'd take a picture of someone dressed normally but holding a sign or something that said 'background character!'

[@nothingtoseehere6071]

@@FerraticaTheBard go into anime expo wearing all grey shirts, shoes, etc and also wearing a faceless mask looking-like thing

[@Brenilla]

Ima give you a tip, go to the artist alley over the commercial area. Way better quality items and suports artists. And it’s like 99.9% chance it’s their own stuff (or they are selling another’s with permission))

[@TsukabuNosoratori2]

Glad you had fun despite the mishaps. I remember my first con. I went as Katara from the Last Airbender TV Show. It was weird being accepted as a nerd for the first time by my peers. I grew up in an area where being a nerd was a thing to be ashamed of. So I had to be a closet nerd growing up. Then I went to my first con and was like "Woah, so this is what it feels like to be accepted without question by people!" And I had to make sure to tell people "TV Katara! Not movie Katara! That movie doesn't exist!" Which always got a laugh.

[@YoungYongTales]

glad you enjoyed yourself! Nerds are cool

[@peachesscales4782]

It's been 10 years since my first con, I recall how hecka candy store like that place was. Cosplay was the freaking best thing about it, recently I went to a local anime convention and about lost it all over again. Such a magical time, the dealers den omg are always money black holes 😂😂😂 but never buy real anime merch at cons cause they're basically reselling stuff. And support the artists selling their wares and the money they dumped into the process of having it made. Cause it ain't cheap!

[@izzypower1184]

Going to your first anime con is like magic.

[@icarue993]

By magic do you mean MTG? So expensive, addicting, and you feel you miss a lot of things compared to the ones that go/play often? Sounds accurate.

[@Dachusttin]

Can confirm

[@clickwatchlaughzoobapictur5413]

@@DontReadMyProfilePicture.57I read your name

[@KirbysCards48]

It's the only place you can cosplay some random character and not get hella weird looks and be your FULL WEEB so basically I agree

[@lance001]

Also like hell because it can be crowded ASFF. I was there day one. 💔

[@Meh_Lone_Bah]

I learned my lesson of what not to buy. 1. Mystery boxes. The boxes specially. Boxes with the anime pics on them usually have garbage cheap merch inside. I keep shooting my luck with them and picking different series, but all were bummers. Go for the baggies at figurine stands. Usually they got some good stuff. 2. Japanese rubber charms. Too overpriced and from really old anime. Rubber charms are not going to last long and will get dirty, usually not double sided. 3. Shirts with clearly jpeg images, probably pirated if it's not sold by the actual artist or brand company. 4. Prints are 50-50. If cool design from amazing artist for a decent price and you have wall space to hang it up, go for it. But most prints are not worth it and will eat up your money savings just to be stored in your room. Got prints and no place to put them, some i realized later was cheaply made and later looked tacky. 5. Cosplay outfits. Usually the full body outfit is very cheaply made for >$100 price tag. The smaller accessories r usually the best to get and u can get a costume later. 6. Anime plushies are ugly and with weird felt flaps as bangs. You can win cuter plushies that arent anime characters at Round 1. (...will edit more later. But comment below if im missing something)

[@YoungYongTales]

good tip thnxs!

[@devinb677]

I'm not really THAT into anime but after seeing and hearing about all the cool stuff it has to offer something tells me I should or shouldn't idk.

[@lucygirl1111]

even if your not that into anime there is still things you can check out like the different kinds of food there are available

[@zoeyc5851]

As a con veteran, don't buy mystery bags, most of the time they are scams.

[@lucariotrainer16]

Generally speaking, merch that's sold in the main hall and not a big company are second hand but not necessarily used either. Unless the booth has the actual name of a company and said company is on their merch, then its licensed

[@KyloXsogi]

The tofu returns! Sounds like a great name for a sequel movie.

[@danielobr-zd7un]

I have been clickbaited, where is my pheramosa body pillow being hugged by a block of tofu I came to see

[@Dr.SunshineDev]

Young really just played a spike serve into that mans face 😢😢

[@thejoo05]

I blow the most money on Artist alley, especially if you want something one of a kind and unique, AND it supports independent artist. But for anime expos I usually buy anime because finding some of them here in the US is rather tough without trusting the quality online, it can cost a little bit more, but at least it will be new or I can inspect the used quality

[@YoungYongTales]

i'll be sure to see artist alley next time

[@HanamoriKuna]

You DIDN’T go to the Artist Alley? Where were u getting the rayquaza from?! I like to collect pins so any unique pins or posters r always a must for me. Also I recommend u bring a poster box to keep ur posters/ paper goods protected. Bring water and snacks.

[@YoungYongTales]

good tips for next time! XD

[@omnimon1996]

I have a usual strategy when I go to Anime Expo. (I go all 4 days though so might not work with those working with less time.) Day one: Just fun! I spend the first day just casually walking around and having fun with family and friends. If we got to Exhibit Hall I scout out the booths that catch my interest and take a picture of the aisle number so I can remember to come back to where I saw a cool item I want to buy. Day 2: Me day! Exploring EVERY aisle in the Exhibit Hall! Pretty much I just scout out every booth and anything they have that I’m interest in I come back later to buy on that same day. Once I’ve explored every aisle, then I start going back and buying the ones I want the most of everything I saw to best save my money vs buying on impulse. Day 3: Same thing but for Artist Alley! I explore all of it! Keeping my eye out for anything that I absolutely want to buy. Unfortunately this the area where I have the HARDEST time controlling my impulse buying! If you struggle with finding a specific video game, anime or cartoon merchandise you will 100% find them at Artist Alley and temptation is too hard to resist! Despite this obstacle it’s definitely my preferred area to buy merch from! Day 4: Do whatever! Or come just to show off a cool cosplay! It’s rare when there’s a panel I want to see on Day 4. Or possibly last minute buying! Between these things I do try my best to go to panels, though majority of the time I don’t get to go in cause they reach max capacity ridiculously fast when I wait in lines. But it’s just a great atmosphere to hang out in and I love cosplaying for it! :D

[@valeriedominguez607]

My dude, I get it. I was at the state fair a few days ago and my husband and I saw this both of acrilic anime and video game posters, and he had to stop me from spending our carefully budgeted money for the day. I am weak when it comes to awesome stuff that I want. That's why I need to sit myself down and say no. I'm not buying it, and will myself to walk away after seeing if they have a website so I can spend my paycheck online. Don't judge

[@izzypower1184]

LETS GO! I went to my first anime con a few months ago!

[@Squirtle05.]

5:18 certainly one of the shots of all time

[@buttertopthebutterfly473]

This is the best day ! You post , a new episode of inanimate insanity, and webzforevz posted too!❤✨️

[@sonicboss5716]

Its kinda funny this video popped up because I just went to my first comic con recently and it was so much fun! I'm excited to go to another one next year!

[@YoungYongTales]

i would like to go to one of those as well

[@sonicboss5716]

@@YoungYongTales it was pretty fun, espically seeing all the cosplayers! I bet you'll enjoy it if you go to one!

[@JayAshBranAudioScripts]

Never ever EVER ASK where someone got or made their costume. And don’t just assume you can take photos of people. Always ask

[@NinJenna]

Yeah, I know that its expensive, but even if you only get to do it once its worth it to go to a convention for the whole weekend. Best way to experience everything other than the Expo Hall 😅

[@JJstar568]

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[@Shmoopyn]

Reminds me when I went to närcon. Its the biggest one here in scandinavia.

[@swiftzora]

I'm happy for this video because everyone said this years anime expo was a terrible experience cause of the sea of people, but in my opinion past that the expo was very fun and enjoyable. glad to see not everyone had a negative experience.

[@KnightsofGaming2016]

Never been to any kind of convention, let alone an anime convention because I live far from anywhere that hosts one but I hope my first time would be a great time. Not sure if I could pull of any cosplay but I don't mind just being a weirdo in regular clothes lmao. Glad that you had a great time with your convention, Tofu!

[@olgagachaphoenix9130]

You went to AX this year? How wonderful! I went last year and make a vlog about it

[@clickwatchlaughzoobapictur5413]

Love this video a lot 💗

[@nathandonnell3410]

Ahhh I remember staffing that event years ago fun times...... I still hate arcade cabs...but fun times.

[@midnightowl1516]

The merch look super awesome

[@phorchybug3286]

I'm a simple man. I see really cute bug. I click.

[@687Animations]

To-jo is worried for our mental health, what a gentleman

[@bentendo43]

I went a anime expo and the first and onily mission my friends had where to be steped on by buff cosplayers and it hapened they fufilled their mission

[@slateportraichu5416]

Glad you had fun despite the mishaps=) Have a nice day=)

[@rowan1593]

I love ur videos!

[@jasonhayes451]

Love the video hope you hit 1.mil subs❤

[@The-Soulless-One579]

Dope video it reminds me of my first anime expo

[@valerieyggdrasil7984]

1:12 i have never seen a gojo recommended me a therapy ads 😂😂

[@oceanzenithreader]

"Just order it online"😂😂😂

[@FedoraBoi]

Needed to watch this cause I’m going to one this Friday, Anime NYC. I’m helping a friend run a booth and will have one hour for lunch to roam around the con. Though I’ve been to NYCC 4 years in a row so technically the same rules apply. 😅

[@EthanGates-yi6dy]

This is so new

[@user-gi4bq8yb5s]

Yesssss!

[@justjune7933]

52 seconds baby i made it

[@RyanShears-xg1wd]

I can not wait for my first anime expo

[@Karomix3]

If thye have Astarion stuff from Baldur's Gate 3 next year I would totally come and buy it all. XD I just wanted all the eeveelutions plushies that you saw right now. XD

[@Jaypril_Gaming]

Wow!

[@Frost_2307]

I’ve been going to AX for many many many years, and let me tell you… ARTIST ALLEY > exhibit hall!!!! The artist alley is the first thing I wanna do, unless there’s a panel I wanna go to. The exhibit hall is fun, but after a while, u start seeing all the same things, and it’s mostly stuff u can find online too. Artist alley is where you find unique merch and the artist/vendors are so nice, I’ve even made friends with some. Not saying exhibit hall vendors aren’t nice, but I def get a more, ‘this is my job’ kinda vibe from them. Where in the artist alley, it’s a more, ‘you’re speaking with people within your fandom’ vibe, and they’re so appreciative when you compliment their work.

[@a.p.studios8713]

3:59 As a huge Gundam fan, the Gundam cosplays are legit awesome, tho I’ve never seen that one in particular before

[@shrekusmcheckus9826]

It’s not a gundam. People just call robots gundams sometimes for some reason.

[@a.p.studios8713]

@@shrekusmcheckus9826 point made

[@doniejumana8492]

*gasp TWICEE

[@xandervanbrunt4609]

I so confused seeing that the last video I watched also had a short sponsorship with better help What a crazy coincidence 😅

[@meredithbutikofer5658]

10:00 I’m glad you acknowledged it

[@dika_hilman]

As someone who only knows Pokemon and Yugioh, I like this video 👍🏻

[@SecretSlayertheHybrid.]

I’d probably buy a body pillow of Shadow the Hedgehog, because I’m like that, but uh.

[@tiredkasixe]

i swear to god this man is the irl tendou and you cannot convince me otherwise.

[@gavrilojovanovic-dv3bb]

Ok I gotta be real that Rayquaza looks fantastic and sentasquarch card was dope

[@CrimsonWolfpack0215]

Man, if I wasn’t so self conscious, I would ABSOLUTELY go to anime con, and get myself broke from buying so much merchandise xD I need decorations for my room

[@YoungYongTales]

I recommend going.

[@CrimsonWolfpack0215]

@@YoungYongTales Maybe when college is done xd

[@jcklmeadow]

Wow, no artist alley? That was my first spot for me and 2023 was my first time going too

[@CroissantsSlay]

glorious thumbnail

[@criskiss500]

So you went to anime expo to basically shop for stuff physically and not online...thats a chad move

[@Dachusttin]

Went to my first con yesterday :)

[@Oxiderende]

Love your video's 😊😊😊

[@RaySparceAnimations]

I’m early wow also I love your animootions

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[@JJstar568]

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[@declanmcdaniel8222]

To be honest, there is no way I could resist looking at literally every single one of those Yugioh cards either.

[@yatsuda4660]

I just got the centiscorch shirt and can confirm it is dope

[@YoungYongTales]

aye glad you like it!

[@yatsuda4660]

@@YoungYongTales I've never bought merch before, but when I saw the design I knew I needed it

[@DaraIdowu-sm4ee]

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[@angpeter1075]

Yes

[@elinasanglert1520]

Didn’t think Gojo would tell me about therapy today but here we are… Great vid!! Your shirt design was so cool!! Also yes plz by stuff from artists and not something with a google png on!! Or even worse… stolen fanart.. :(

[@ItsNuY]

Legendary Dragon 2.0 Embroidered Hoodie... Do with what you want with that knowledge

[@YoungYongTales]

hmmmmmmmmm

[@xxjunie609]

AHHH OBEY ME!

[@alphadragon837]

Very cool 😎 👌 👍

[@user-pp6sj7gz4s]

How dose he keep on uploading very good videos

[@mamrelaadi4066]

Just as I got home from my own first anime convention lol

[@Olivertheolive]

Honey wake up Young yong tales posted again!

[@kirialaska8057]

Unrelated, but I'm happy there are more jjk fans

[@lucygirl1111]

i got a normie former classmate of mine to join me and a few other friends of mine cosplaying as vocaloids we did have to stick close together though so we couldn't wander off but nice to hear you had a nice time at anime expo yong ^^ while it wasn't a plush i found a figure of kaiba and one of those figures you build yourself from the blue eyes white dragon i bought them both cause you just don't seperate kaiba from his blue eyes you just don't

[@YoungYongTales]

this is true

[@ericasutton3147]

I’ve anyways wanted to go to Anime Expo. But after seeing the size of the crowd. It seems very overwhelming to me. (I’m autistic so extremely large crowds over stimulate me)

[@nouamanthesaiyan6018]

Wow i went to my first anime con just a week ago

[@justkidding0147]

Let’s go

[@kaitopedestrian]

I went last summer as well and my friend and I made the horrible mistake of going on day 1 (we only went for the pjskeai VA booth) and it was absolute hell to exit the building

[@Notk0ggly]

If theres a humungus cramorant plush i will buy the whole entire stock

[@speakfromtheheartnow]

This guy is cool

[@joetheturtle7768]

Yo respect on the Solo Leveling anime poster

[@LesondoAnimations.]

I Wish I was able to go to Anime Expo i would be nice to see Yu-Gi-Oh stuff( Its my fav Anime)

[@boomprower]

I was there that day as Bowser! Yo!!

[@markotting9777]

Best things to do at anime expo's: 1. buy gunpla 2. buy gunpla 3. buy more gunpla 4. buy even more gunpla

[@kamala9484]

Nobody can steal my Hajime no Ippo plushie

[@javierbecerra1339]

DUDE I WENT ON THE 2 TO DID YOU SEE A KID INA TANJIRO COSTUME WITH AN OLDER MAN

[@mysticfox9718]

If I see someone’s stand that is selling Pokémon plushies. I just HAVE to check them out!! I might even buy one or two plushies. Especially if there are any of my favorite shinies!

[@tadeocarrasco8722]

Nice, but wait, l have a question: Can you make a video about where you and your viewers play pokemkn unite, and then you rate how good their gameplay was

[@handdrawnmemes]

it hurts man i cant go to america

[@foxmonahan-xo4lz]

Haven’t been to anime expo but went to comic con twice, and definitely didn’t buy a 50$ sword

[@musemintsvloghaulreactions1460]

It's a humble brag. LOL

[@virginieghoos8783]

❤

[@evelyngran9796]

I just watch your Pokémon other Nas lock video and let me say are you, James I think you are😅😂

[@MegaMegajennifer]

if you dont say no, then i'll have to assume you mean yes. and there was no way i could have experienced everything at fan expo even if i wanted to. i didnt even have enough time to buy a pink bunny hat that i wanted cause my step dad showed up to drive me and my family friend out of vancouver after we had lunch at the mall across the street!

[@boreumkim5143]

God that is the only sponsor section I will willingly see