Springtime in Seattle 🌸 Sakura-Con 2024

Likely my final con vlog of 2024, here's a look at my time at Sakura-Con! Huge shoutout to everyone I met this year, you all were amazing. 🥰
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Ultear (Adam/Caine/Wally)
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Kay (Vash)
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CakeBird (Bubble)
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Spoons (Jax/Maka)
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Megan (Sailor Moon)
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[@jadedheroo]

I completely hear you when you say sometimes it's hard not to be conscious about how you look in certain cosplays, and it's something every cosplayer goes through! you glow as Meryl, embrace the hyperfixationnn!! 💖

[@AnyaPanda]

That's such a kind compliment thank you so much 🥺💕

[@wow__mel]

I appreciate you being so open about your struggles with how you look sometimes! Sometimes I feel self conscious in cosplays too no matter how much I love the character, and it really messes with me. This helps me feel a lot less alone, although I am sorry you feel that way. Your cosplays looked amazing, and this vlog was so fun to watch ❤ Thank you for sharing it with all of us!

[@AnyaPanda]

Thanks for watching and for your kind comment, Mel! Always lovely to hear from you. ☺️💕

[@theintersect629]

Your con vlogs are my absolute favorite! So sorry to hear about the rough patches at the con, but I'm so happy to see how joyful you were about the Trigun meetup and being Meryl ☺️ So great to hear how welcoming and kind the fandom was! Huge props for pushing through the weekend and stepping out of your comfort zone ♥️ Wishing you the best!

[@AnyaPanda]

This comment lives rent free in my brain now, thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement! 🥹🙏🏻💕

[@theintersect629]

@@AnyaPanda of course! Anytime! 🤗 I know it's been a rough past year, but you're doing amazing with taking things one day at a time! 🙌

[@TheKarin12]

Hearing you talk about how your body has changed over the year and not feeling confident about yourself is something I completely understand. I hope your confidence in yourself comes back in full because you are a very beautiful girl with a lovely personality. I love your vlogs please keep doing what you’re doing for as long as it makes you happy =3

[@AnyaPanda]

Thank you so much for your kind words. 🥹🙏🏻💕

[@mocha45375]

I love your Meryl cosplay! All the stickers were so adorable too!

[@lillianbright790]

I absolutely adore your Meryl cosplay and the wig looks fantastic

[@AnyaPanda]

Thank you that's so kind of you 🥺💕

[@MaiAquarius]

I feel you a lot on not feeling great about your own appearance while in cosplay - even though you look absolutely stunning in all your cosplays to me, when you're looking at yourself it's so easy to become super critical. I've also had big changes in my appearance and I've always struggled with my face as it is, and for me it's often when I see photos of myself that I feel the worst! The combo of some camera lenses doing weird things plus not getting posed right and I feel like I look COMPLETELY different to how I do in the mirror! I think it's extra hard in today's social media landscape as well, where those with faces and bodies that fit the most popular aesthetic (or have the most filters/work done) tend to get picked up by the algorithm, which both means we see them more which skews your perception of the huge variety of cosplayers out there but also makes it harder to get content seen at times. I'm trying to make an effort to get more in the mindset that cosplay is, firstly, about having fun and sharing community, and about setting fun challenges and learning cosplay skills and watching yourself grow in that way! It can definitely be a struggle, but I hope you know how much of a positive impact you have in the community and to those around you!

[@mayamurillo8611]

when you talk about not feeling like you’ve had the time to feel comfortable with your body changing, god dude i feel u. i’m on new meds and i fcking feel you. some days i feel so good abt my new curves and so cute and genuinely love some of the changes and other days i just am confused about the changes and i feel so sh!tty and disassociated. it’s a journey fs and made me just feel so good and seen and understood to hear you talking abt it :,) ty for always keepin it real lol ❤️‍🩹 you’re so beautiful. AND YR MERYL IS SO GOOD‼️‼️so precious to see you have a good time despite everything :,) proud of u shawty keep it up

[@AnyaPanda]

This means so much, thank you so much for your comment! So reassuring to know I'm not alone. 🥹🙏🏻💕

[@nikkonaner]

Nearly made me tear up I wanted to hug you so bad! It does not feel good at all to not like how you look in a cosplay and Im happy you made the right choice for you cause I see so many people sacrificing their con experience for others and at the end of the day we cosplay because it is fun, so when it is not we loose sense of everything. Keep doing what you do, you are amazing at it and are so beautiful!!

[@Phantomhive_Cos]

I completely understand your troubles and worries with your body, I am the same way with mine. I’m a teenager (16) still and I too have had body changes and I’ve honestly been struggling for 2 years adjusting to things and I’m just now coming to terms with my changes. I relate to the hyperfixation thing very much too, I cosplayed Grell Sutcliff from Black Butler for my first convention and I was happy, but in all honesty I struggle to see myself cosplaying her much anymore just from my body, my face is fine. But trust me I completely understand. I’m sure it’ll be a journey to get through this but you and your friends along with your followers will gladly cheer you on through the process. Much love! 🖤🥀

[@RayBOSS1957]

Yay another Anya video ❤❤❤❤

[@failure-at-failing]

Dude I'm so with you on the self conscious in cosplay thing. The last two or three cosplays I've done I'm so hyper aware of how I look in them and can't enjoy it 😩 I will say I think your Meryl cosplay is definitely one of my favourites. Dark hair really suits you- the color of your Pomni wig is very flattering! I always enjoy seeing your con vlogs because I feel like I'm there with you experiencing it 🥹

[@AnyaPanda]

Thank you friend! 🥹

[@rebeccashissler6859]

I was having a bad day and your video def made it a lil better! I am 100% here for the Meryl hyperfixation and am glad the trigun community has been super welcoming :)

[@AnyaPanda]

Aww I'm glad the video helped! 💕 And thank you for supporting my brainrot, much appreciated. 😁🫶🏻

[@kyokichii]

That tristamp crane game print is my phone wallpaper rn! Very cute find

[@AnyaPanda]

Oh no way!

[@Suwawako]

Your vlogs are so comfy!

[@AnyaPanda]

Aww thank you I'm so glad!

[@crystalbruce7875]

i love the trigun fandom!! it’s my current hyperfixation rn. i went to a con last saturday and all the vahs cosplayers were so sweet and gave me freebies! next time i’m gonna hand out little donuts hehe

[@AnyaPanda]

That's awesome omg I'm so glad you had the same experience! 🥹

[@Digisoulwings]

In 2009, my first cosplay was Rem from the '90s Trigun, part of me wants to redo it after all the years. I haven't seen the new one yet but love the OG to pieces.

[@klsmuddluvr]

Love this! So glad you had a good time and were able to change your costume into one you felt better in. I would have toughed it out for my friends too and then changed.

[@Kayizcray]

🥹🥹🥹 we were so cute bless 🥰 can't wait for the next trigun with u bud 😤💕

[@AnyaPanda]

WE WERE!!!! 🥰 Best day ever, thanks so much for cosplaying with meeee. 🥹💕 I'm so down for more, maybe '98 next time? 👀

[@Lauralyn922]

I'm sorry you weren't feeling well! I know it can be really tough to try to keep up with things! But I think having off times should be more normalized and I love that you shared that with us. I'm sorry that the body transition is so tough, but I definitely get that self consciousness! I just want you to know that yoh look great and you are definitely cool too! You totally belong with the other cool trigun cosplayers and I'm glad you went to the meet up! 😊

[@AnyaPanda]

Thank you so much 🥺🥺🥺💕

[@angstycola]

Got recommended this video right as I was feeling the post-con blues. Sakuracon is my home con and I've been attending since 2002 (back when it was at the airport Hilton). Seeing you and your friends gave me lots of warm fuzzy feeling from my younger days of cramming a bunch of cosplayers in a hotel. I love your energy, glad you enjoyed your time in Seattle!

[@mochimarmar8225]

Catching up with your videos right now while working on a cosplay❤️ just wanted to say that your my comfort KZbinr and I love your videos so much! Hope you have a good day!

[@AnyaPanda]

That's so kind of you, thank you! 🥹

[@kanjifaith6619]

I love seeing your videos and Con Vlogs! Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@Cloud-gr3rq]

I really missed your con vlogs so it was a real treat to get to watch this one ❤

[@AnyaPanda]

Thanks for watching!

[@SeerOfTime577]

I'm so glad you had a positive fandom experience! ❤

[@AnyaPanda]

It was so refreshing! 🥹

[@crabkitty]

oh hey! i saw u at the con, you looked amazing in pomni :)

[@jac_and_the_making_of]

I friggen love the amtrak

[@SpacePrince24]

Have to agree on the trigun fandom being really nice... a friend and I cosplayed Vash and Wolfwood at a con last september and omg everyone was so sweet and amazing

[@AnyaPanda]

That's so great to hear, I'm glad you had the same experience! 🥹

[@ultearlight]

dude amazing! i love going to cons with you

[@Ghibliballs]

Another wonderful convlog Anya, no surprise here. Sorry you weren’t able to have the best time ever but glad you still had fun!

[@AnyaPanda]

So glad you enjoyed it! There were some bumps for sure, but overall the best Sakura-Con I've had in years honestly.

[@Janime_corner]

Love your Meryl cosplay ❤ also now I want chocolate cake 🤤

[@bella_daze3092]

What’s this? Two of my favorite fandoms in ONE cosplay video???? HELL YEAH❤❤❤🎉🎉 SUBSCRIBED

[@AnyaPanda]

YAAAAA glad I could deliver! 😁

[@hellnah8859]

I saw you on sunday as julie! you looked absolutely amazing. im so glad i was able to say hi, it was one of the highlights of my weekend :D

[@AnyaPanda]

Aww I'm so happy to hear that! Thanks so much for saying hi! 🥰

[@hubertshim1381]

Vancouver con goer here, your vlogs are awesome! I really appreciate you uploading these as they help grow the convention scene in BC. You look amazing in all the cosplays that you do and inspire me to go all out with my costumes (I’m making a chainsaw man cosplay for Anirevo wish me luck). Don’t know if I would have the motivation to do so if it wasn’t for creators like yourself, so I just wanted to say thanks!

[@shamblingabby]

Makes me wanna go to cons again, but I have no one to go with 😭

[@Whitney_Sews]

I don't know the character/show your first cosplay is from, but that short dark wig looks adorable on you.

[@AnyaPanda]

Thank you! I'm still getting used to the wig, so that's very encouraging o hear. ☺️🙏🏻

[@spo0kykatt_334]

i felt so seen when you were talking about being self conscious in pomni and stuff.

[@AnyaPanda]

🥹❤️

[@theoddbody1856]

3:59 omg I have MET THIS DOG! I with u could remember their name, it was a few years ago at a cosplay meetup

[@lauricdarkbolt9481]

I'm sorry to hear your struggles with your appearance when you cosplay. Though i can't know exactly how you feel, I also get really insecure about my appearance when i cosplay sometimes because of how my body has changed over the years. But don't forget that you are beautiful and your cosplays are amazing 💛

[@Mikabell]

Hey, I was at this con too!

[@DefenderRoy]

Wish I was able to meet you! Had some issues on my end, but I'm glad you had fun!! This will probably be my last year going sadly

[@AnyaPanda]

Aww sorry to hear that. :(

[@jesuschristwhat]

I was here lol. Also in my fursuit😭🙏

[@Sailor1088]

Why do our uturus always bother us when we doing cons. Also Spoons Adam cosplay is amazong!

[@AnyaPanda]

That was @ultearlight actually. 😊

[@Sailor1088]

I’m sorry, but either way it looked amazing. As did yours too!

[@GhostKitten69]

7:27 man if I'd been there and seen a physical copy of Splatune, I would've had my wallet out before you could say "woomy"

[@starlite156]

Yeah it's rough when the image of yourself in your head doesn't match up with what you actually look like 😢 I'm really glad you had such a good experience cosplaying trigun though! ❤

[@AnyaPanda]

Yeah it's really rough. 😔 Definitely has been messing with me over the last year. Yes! Omg it was hands down my favourite part of the weekend. 🥹

[@SandraOrtmann1976]

You looked so great in your cosplay. I absolutely understand when you say it is hard not to be conscious how you look. It took me quite some time to feel confident when wearing my Boba Fett costume. After all, Temuera Morrison is first a guy (which I am simply not), and he is very athletic (which I am...also simply not.) I also have zero feeling how I look when I try to pose for pictures, so I am also very awkward at doing that (does it help practicing in front of a mirror?). I was so relieved when I met him wearing this costume and he said he likes it a lot. Okay, I was super awkward - my usual self when meeting people I do not know. Meeting him was so much worse and wonderful at the same time - a dream come true. Okay sorry, totally offtopic.

[@AliceMadness.]

I totally understand being insecure about how you look in a cosplay. I've had those same struggles as well. Anyway always nice too see how others enjoyed the convention as well.