Tips and Tricks for Your First Anime Convention

[@cjaquilino]

You forgot, "Don't sexually harass people."

[@bananehanna]

+Diamond Qween usui takumi. i got it

[@helenthu6793]

Hi Ra I love usui

[@dekusbed8541]

Basically don’t be mineta

[@ianian4162]

@Chloe Li Well. How would you react to someone wearing a swastika ?

[@suprphats]

@@ianian4162 That was clearly not their point

[@AmandaRTheOtaku]

DONT PULL THE FIRE ALARM. Someone did this at ACen 2015 (probably to get into the rave) and EVERYBODY had to leave the convention center for 30 minutes. Everyone was in the streets, half of the people were drunk, and people tried to protest and start raving outside. I know most people would not even think to pull the fire alarm, but if you do, DONT DO IT! ! Thanks

[@zymond8405]

Now i know what to do at furry conventions

[@ebenezeramare1]

@@zymond8405 good thinking

[@luvbreyona]

@@zymond8405 you are immature

[@hannahphillips2650]

every single year at ichiban someone pulled the fire alarm and everyone has to go out into the open it’s so annoying but makes ichiban special at the same time

[@Gun14Slinger]

LMAO died laughing reading that . I mean yeah not cool that someone did that and and possibly ruined everyone’s day at the con and yes to be very honest if I was one of the attendees at the con just a regular attendee in my R.P.D. Leon cosplay, I’d to be very pissed off if someone did that and possibly ruined the day at the con. And yes I agree NEVER PULL THE FIRE ALARM AS A PRANK OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT. Only pull the fire alarm if there’s an ACUAL FIRE.

[@SnickyNicky96]

Make sure to respect people. Don't insult their cosplay if you think it looks bad or off because they probably put a lot of time, work, and money into it and feel really proud of it. If anything, give them advice on improving it *politely*. If you're with other friends that came with you to the con, make sure they don't just run off or go to any strange rooms without you or another friend. Have a meeting place set in case you do get separated. If you can, try to check your phone to see if anyone has tried to contact you for help or to tell you where they are. At the cons I go to, the schedule is on the website and lists all of the events. Printing it out and holding onto it for the duration of the con helps manage what you're going to do.

[@ConventionReviews]

very good tips!

[@SnickyNicky96]

Convention Reviews Thanks!

[@Swegosaur]

Lotnof big conventions put there schedule on an app call "Guide Book" it helps because that app updates the thing that have changed so you always have the exact scedual

[@pacebellum]

*COSPLAY PIC TIPS*: for the photogs, especially amateur n00bs :U (1) as a cosplayer, i've have TONS of people taking my picture without my permission. it's very flattering that people want my picture, yes, but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE always ask the cosplayer for permission. if you want to post it somewhere, please ask for their name, so you can credit them, too! i love seeing my pictures up on websites, but it's always a little disheartening to see that im not credited :'u an ok time to skip all these, imo, would be if the cosplayer already has a hoard of people around them. :P because yeah, that's a little tough to ask for all that info in such a fast paced, crowded area, i know. *(2) IF THE COSPLAYER IS EATING, SITTING DOWN, RESTING, DO NOT ASK FOR THEIR PICTURE, DO NOT TAKE A PICTURE W/O PERMISSION*. remember we are people too, and we get tired and hungry and cranky too! :P im fairly sure all you good people know this, but just a reminder uwu (3) please always ask a cosplayer if you want them to pose a certain way, or if you are allowed to touch them (like a hug, or a hand around the shoulder/waist, you pervs!), or if you want to hold a prop of theirs! as a cosplayer, i dont mind letting people hold my props, hugging me, putting an arm around my shoulder, etc, but always ask first!! uwu mmmm i think that's it for now, but yeah!!! tips!!!!!!

[@valen24689]

VERY IMPORTANT: If you're waiting in long lines without shade then bring sunscreen! I went to Anime Expo last year and got one of the worst sunburns I've ever had because I waited for 5 hours in the sun without any sunscreen on

[@jeannitakagome]

another thing i noticed at cons if person say dresses as sakura or character other person may not like don't tell "oh i hate sakura she so ugly" that's hurt cosplayer feelings and they may not like it so be nice to that person costume just because you don't that character don't mean have be mean to that person.

[@ArielJerseyJr]

What if I scream "This Con has so many weeaboos!" what will they do to me?

[@ConventionReviews]

Ariel Jersey Jr nothing

[@ArielJerseyJr]

Convention Reviews I hope that didn't often you I'm just joking even its a bad joke.

[@ConventionReviews]

lol yes i know

[@ArielJerseyJr]

In 2 We Believe Lmao. I'm just joking.

[@Neonlazerbeams]

Probably be like 'yes, yes we are' in my experience

[@SuperJapanime]

You forgot to mention that if buyers are after official merchandise, to be warned of bootlegs ! A very important factor for all to know about. Great video though.

[@flclfan85]

Sega Super Star I was at a convention in 2007 and the dealer's room was pretty much 50/50 on official/bootleg. Also no attempts made to keep items for people 18+ censored for the younger attendees

[@SuperJapanime]

flclfan85 I just hate it when bootlegs are allowed to be sold in a convention...it's not right and sadly at this present time there are no strict rules for these sort of situations. I think it's not right and not fair unless sellers claim that they have both bootleg and official and tell the buyers what is what. Then i don;t have much of a problem. It's the buyers discretion if they want to support pirates or hard working company's who supply us with decent official merch.

[@MewSilverGold]

I have always been told if you're a girl to bring your boyfriend or some scary guy, especially if you're smaller. Which was a rule set when I was a kid, due to me being smaller then Edward Elric. The bigger and scarier the guy the less creeps will come near you, which worked out very well for me due to being a steampunk cosplayer.

[@AJ-ux3pn]

i’ll be going to cons with my dad in the future (since i’m a minor) but thank you for the heads up ^^

[@milla-rw8lo]

I’m going with my 2 besties and my dad ^^

[@parkerposies3538]

i’m going with my mom and my 6’5 dad, i think i’ll be alright lol

[@ates423]

*Laughs in 6’5 and fit* I’m going to be cosplaying as uzui with my girlfriend and her friend for Katsucon. Thanks for the advice 🙏

[@theunicornknitter8669]

@@ates423 Hope you and your girlfriend had fun and looked extra ⭐Flamboyant⭐

[@trufflesth]

15:58 i was at a store with my dad just wearing a attack on titan hoodie and a scarf cause its cold here and one girl came up to me and said "excuse me excuse me i LOVE your cosplay sooo much" and i looked at her weird a bit and i just said "its just a hoodie" she kinda freaked me out... me and my dad just walked away at first i thought she needed something in the freezer behind me and she was like jumping and crap

[@gntlhowl]

How ya feelin about that as of 2021😔

[@CullenDraws]

Someday I will travel to America and go to every big Con that's there. Ugh it's making me so jealous that you guys have such awesome Cons and such awesome things to do there!! We don't even have panels! And I heard that the people are much nicer than here... sure, german cons are hella fun, but american cons sound so overwhelmingly awesome... it just sounds and looks so much better! someday.... that had absolutely nothing to do with your video but I needed to say that xD your advices are very helpful! most of them are also helpful for german cons, but not all of them since you have so much more features there.. but all in all, very helpful x3

[@borg386]

CullenDraws you are certainly welcome to come here and enjoy our cons. Hope your wish comes true!

[@skylermartinez1257]

This is probably the most helpful video when it comes to planning ahead for any convention in general! Thanks dude!

[@ConventionReviews]

Skyler Martinez Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@ConventionReviews]

Wow I cant believe this hit 10,000 views! Thank you guys so much! Also I have a lot of people asking me what cons are in this video. It is a mix of Anime Midwest 2013, Matsuricon 2013, Ramencon 2013, and Anime Crossroads 2012.

[@22fortifier]

I believe one thing that you forgot to mention was "Con-Flu". People will come from near and far to go to a single convention, spending lots of time and money to get there. So you can imagine that they're determined to go to that convention whether they're sick or not. Make sure that once you get back home (or to your hotel room), you take a shower, get a good night's sleep and if you have to, take some medicine/lozenges. Better safe than sorry.

[@pbelloso6coolboy]

thank you so much on the info , im learning as much as i can before my first con , so thank you for the tips , can't wait to go to akon next year :D

[@gabeguzman]

What do you mean by weird because people have their different opinions on whose weird lol

[@ConventionReviews]

What I mean is there will always be people that you find weird because there are so many people there. Your weird is different from my weird, but we will both still find people we think are weird. But dont forget that weird doesnt mean bad!

[@gabeguzman]

Lol, in society weird is a bad thing.

[@melonmelons1297]

I just wanted to say another tip that some people might find helpful. If you have low self esteem or are just shy in general don't forget to be yourself when you're with your friends and family if you bring your parents like I did when I first started out. Just be yourself while in your cosplay or when your just there without cosplay I'm sure that if you are at the con (while being yourself) you will make more friends just don't be annoying when you are being yourself like don't scream a lot or hit people I've seen it happen but the moral of this comment is to just be you and have fun.

[@ojodeorus8394]

7:17 “the majority of people are just like you and me” *dude starts to take his pants off* Didn’t know it was that normal😂

[@hg3394]

I SAW SO MANY HOMESTUCKS AND IT MADE ME SO HAPPY. I WAS LITERALLY CRYING TEARS OF JOY.

[@SamanthaMoonCosplay]

This was such a good video!! You covered everything about conventions. I'm going to an anime convention tomorrow and watching this made me even more excited!

[@strawberrycow2699]

I dunno why but I'm crying tears of joy ;u; I wanna go to my first con now >.< but I'm bad at cosplaying as my aot character (Ymir)

[@ConventionReviews]

Niki Eve Blair No one cares if your cosplay is good or bad! Just go!

[@strawberrycow2699]

Thank you ^~^ Convention Reviews​

[@Phoenix-rg2xx]

Niki Eve Blair good cosplays are ones you enjoy

[@klausvortex8200]

litteraly only 1 out of 10000 people will care. But thats bc they are just jerks

[@emelehem]

yeah im gonna go as hanji or levi im so nervous!!!

[@myr.peterson4790]

I wish I had seen this before I went to my first con a few years ago. I wasn't rude or anything, I was just scared of everything! Honestly, I still needed this now and you just answered lot of questions that I had. Awesome video and great info! Thanks!

[@eri7411]

Are cartoons, such as Adventure Time or Gravity Falls, included in anime cons?

[@rubyia312]

Ericah Dongu They may say "Anime convention" but they often include all types of fandoms. I've seen cosplay and meetups for videogames, books, cartoons and just about every other interest out there. They may not necessarily have panels for the topic but it's also not exclusively anime themed. (Aventure Time is really popular)

[@eri7411]

Angela Siu Oh, thank you!

[@littlemrsmods7998]

Ericah Dongu I did see a Dipper cosplay somewhere n this vid :3

[@naranciaghirga6631]

Definetly! I've cosplayed bill cipher two times before!

[@dreamiinqsummer]

Yes

[@PlebeianGoth]

I watched this video in preparation for my first convention in 2014. Now in 2021 I showed this to mt friends who I'm bringing to their first convention next year (if it isn't cancelled)! This still holds up. And the comments section is very helpful also! Hope you all are doing well, and thank you for the very comprehensive video! P.S. I'll emphasize that it's easy to forget to hydrate. At my first con I got kinda sick because I was having so dang much fun I forgot to drink water. There's usually water coolers set up along the halls, but don't count on them being full; there's a lot of people at a con and they also forgot water bottles. Keep some manor of water-filled flask on you at all times! Even a hip flask which can be easily hidden in your cosplay is something!

[@InuMiroLover]

This list pretty much covers everything! I just want to add some helpful tips to con newbies as well! ~In my personal opinion, getting a hotel room is a necessity if you're coming in from well out of town, and commuting back and forth from the con to your house is not an option. If you live close enough to the con in which you can drive or use public transportation, I say just skip the hotel. Yeah it is convenient, but you can save alot of money skipping it if you live pretty close to the con. Plus that's money you could be spending on the dealer's room! My personal rule is that if the con is over an hour away, get a room. ~Another thing about hotels and friends! Cons give the hosting hotel discounts for their attendees! This helps alot if the con takes place in a pricey and swanky hotel. However, having one person pay for the room is still alot of money. 4 people dividing up the cost of a $300 room is alot easier to handle than just 1 person paying up. But make sure everyone is on board with paying their share of the room! Screwing over your friends means you're losing them! ~Sticking to a budget is very very good, but I also like to have emergency money on hand JUST IN CASE LIFE DECIDES TO KICK YOU IN THE BUTT FOR NO REASON. Keep it SEPARATE from your spending money. And keep your priorities in check. If the money you have needs to go toward necessities like food or transportation, don't spend it on an action figure. And sometimes vendors in the dealer's room/artist alley can be a little pushy in you buying their wares. Remember that its your money, and you decide how to spend it. If you're dealing with a vendor who really really really really really wants you to buy something, but you can't, just say "I'll think about it" and be on your way. Buy their wares because you wanted to, not because they promised you the world if you did.

[@bunaynayslay]

well obviously... that's just common sense.

[@josukeshairspray232]

omg I just saw a Dirk and a Jake with a smol dave OH MY GOODNESS THAT IS SO CUTE

[@GameNut321]

This helps a lot man, I'm going to Bronycon this year and It's my first time. I been to a couple smaller cons but Bronycon is the main convention and it's gonna be so awesome! xD

[@lordkurt4eva]

Wow 7 years and a verified person did not get any replies-

[@SpongeCakeJ]

@@lordkurt4eva I wonder why

[@yayeixiong9736]

If your younger than 18 yrs old, and you still wanna go to the Anime Convention... Can your parents come?

[@ConventionReviews]

Ya Yei Xiong Yes they can. Anyone of any age can go.

[@yayeixiong9736]

ok thx!

[@lucasgarcia8285]

Most cons let you roam around at 13+ ! Or there's some cons that don't care.

[@kaylamoriarty27]

Mc x Anime I love your profile picture!💙

[@Phoenix-rg2xx]

Convention Reviews can you attend without your parents

[@catchingaglimpse6657]

Also ask to take pictures of people. Don't just take a picture of them randomly.

[@sneep77]

_//Im really new to this, I just found out what anime cons are and etc. I was thinking of going to one next year, since you recommended to prepare on year earlier....But my parents won't really understand what's going on (and I have a little sister so I don't think it's a good idea) so I'm thinking I can go with a family friend? I have a friend who's into anime and I can invite like 1 or 2 more.....I would need help on this though...Jeez these things can be complicated!_

[@JasmineLiontamer]

Hiiya friend ~ It's really not so complicated as it seems! I had around the same problem at my first con a few years ago, I had no one to go with apart from my family, I also have a little sister. What I ended up doing was going there with my mother, she took my sister around and I made friends with a few people, who I'm still friends with today! Not sure how old you are, but it's not as complicated as it seems! Also I wouldn't recommend waiting a year unless you're planning to make a cosplay or something

[@JasmineLiontamer]

Hiiya friend ~ It's really not so complicated as it seems! I had around the same problem at my first con a few years ago, I had no one to go with apart from my family, I also have a little sister. What I ended up doing was going there with my mother, she took my sister around and I made friends with a few people, who I'm still friends with today! Not sure how old you are, but it's not as complicated as it seems! Also I wouldn't recommend waiting a year unless you're planning to make a cosplay or something

[@TheSlycoops]

So beautiful~ Also, the dealer rooms are like money death traps. Last April was my first convention and spent like 3/4 of my money at What Pumpkin and other booths as well...

[@HeyiGuessOfficial]

This looks like it will help a lot. I'm going to me first anime con in June and I know it seems like a long way away but I am still studying right now. Thanks for making this ^w^

[@ScumFuck333]

What con are you going to?

[@HeyiGuessOfficial]

albert mendez AnimeNEXT >.

[@ScumFuck333]

Jade ThePanda awww that's far, I going to anime expo and Alhambra expo.

[@HeyiGuessOfficial]

Where I am it is just like 5 hours away lol Only reason I am going is cause it is on my birthday XD BEST. PRESENT. EVVVAARR

[@KattPhantomhive]

Jade ThePanda HEY I'LL BE AT THAT CON! :)

[@YaburuRunyaru]

This has the STRONGEST 2013 vibes I've ever seen. This is a time capsule.

[@Ezeizsoda]

AT 1:46 I LOVE THAT KOKICHI AND MIKU ARE DANCING TOGETHER XDDD

[@chatboulon743]

The food tip is the MOST IMPORTANT thing in this video. Went to a con last weekend and my friends decided to skip dinner because we were running late for the registration deadline. Then we skipped breakfast! Had I known that was the plan, I would have packed a PopTart or two to snack on! Next time, I will be more prepared! Lol

[@eckat5]

I'm going to my first con, and I only live 15 minutes away so I won't be staying in a hotel or anything. How much money should I bring??? I'll probably just need it for lunch and buying products (unless attractions cost money... Do they?)

[@Contesta234]

It depends mostly on the con itself. If it's a small decently priced convention (say at worst $45-50 for the ticket) then you know that the area itself is decently priced foodwise. If you're going big to an expensive con (heading to more $65-90, then plan on more money. For example: food. You have to plan what you're going to eat. If you plan on eating fast food (which at worst is about $10) or going to a restaurant (a decent cheap restaurant is maybe $20). My dad gives me about $100 for food alone if it's a big con. Since you live nearby, i'd say maybe $40 since you'll probably eat breakfast and dinner at home, but at a con going out to lunch with friends is always a fun idea so long as you have the funds. On that note- stuff is expensive at a convention. Sure some things are decently priced, but your best bet when buying stuff at a convention is to wait 'til Sunday when things go on sale. But be sure to ask! When you go to a table you can ask if they'll be there the next day and if not, if they'll put things for sale later in the day. As for attractions? I'm not too clear on what you mean but usually at an anime convention when you buy your pass everything in con space you're allowed in for free (as long as you keep your pass). The only exception I've seen in the past five years was at a comic convention I went to, where they charged for Autographs. Your best bet is to check the internet- most cons have a facebook and they'll say explicitly if they're charging extra for such-and-such a thing. I dunno how helpful this is but good luck!! And if you're really lost on how much money- just remember that it's better to have too much then too little. Just be safe with your money and don't put all your cash in the same place. Keep some in your pockets, in your bag, in your sock, wherever, just in case something happens and you overspend.

[@benny5246]

0:24 lol idk how to say this but LOOK AT THOSE BLACK BUTLER COSPLAYERS-😌

[@amandamarie3771]

I went to my first con November 15 it was the best day of my life u helped me so much there was no rude people I went to a panel I meet voice actors and it was amazing what u said about being starstruck was true but I kept it together thank u so much for help!!

[@ConventionReviews]

Amanda Garcia Of course! glad you had a good time!

[@kellybelly1004]

My first con I went to, my only other friend that is into anime was working the maid cafe. I had to walk around by myself for four hours....never felt so alone. BRING FRIENDS!! It makes it 10000000000x's better

[@marmarabadeer129]

Hi, um, I'm 12 and I'm planning on going to AWA. I'll be trying to doing a Meenah cosplay and I'm really nervous concidering this is my first con. I'm also kinda awkward when meeting new people but I really want to make friends that are Homestucks! I feel like I'm gonna die/get kidnapped/get mugged/ be thrown off a building or something. >°< I really want to make friends but everyone I see in videos look 16. Any help?

[@Neonlazerbeams]

I was 12 when I went to my first con, please don't go alone! Bring a couple friends or a parent/family member. Homestucks unite! The Homestuck community can be kinda iffy sometimes so be careful! Generally people are quite nice, I have met a lot of friends within the hs community at cons! Don't glomp anyone or throw buckets. Seriously don't be that person. But stay safe and have fun!

[@rebeccadollahite4899]

I was 12 (still am :P) when I went to my first convention. It was a little hard, but I made some friends through a Fairy Tail photoshoot. If you look on the forums for the con you're going to, you might find some people with common interests. Also, there's tons of staff around so you'll be perfectly safe

[@karol.-.1403]

omg me too I wanna go hopefully ppl are nice there

[@badcookie123456789]

+Marmar Abadeer im going to one to and i going as either meenah or karkat

[@marmarabadeer129]

I went! :D It was really fun, but I was a bit awkward for the first hour or so. I also lost my mom a few times because the second place we went was the merchandise spot (Idk what it's called.) and I kept getting detracted by cosplayers/merch/gaming. My mom looked like she was going to leash me when we got out. (Which is ironic, because that day I was cosplaying godtier Jade.) I was really awkward for a while, as previously said, so my mom asked most of the people for pictures for me. I did talk to a few people when leaving a Hetalia panel, though. One girl was close to my age and really nice! We traded Tumblrs and spent the rest of the con together. It was a bit overwelming but enjoyable. (minus the Black Butler panel got canceled, that sucked.) I'm going to my next one in about four months. This time I am bringing my cousins and a few friends. Hopefully I'll be a bit more social this time.

[@spencerdeavers2597]

OMG! Thank you I might be going to a con soon and this really helped me out! Thank you again!

[@klokdeth1]

I wanna go to comic con

[@spencerdeavers2597]

klokdeth1 ditto

[@klokdeth1]

Ditto?

[@spencerdeavers2597]

That I want to go to comic con

[@klokdeth1]

Oh

[@mlpisace]

I'm going to my first con in two months and I CAN'T WAIT :D This video helped me get an idea of what to expect, so thanks :)

[@jonathanward1992]

12:15....no drugs?....every con rave i've ever been too there were drugs lmao but no violence though.

[@CatGurl1098]

This video is making me super excited to go to my first big con! I've only been to small 1-Day cons in the past, I can't wait for the one i'm going to! Too bad I gotta wait like 2 months Dx

[@captaingalaxy3457]

I've been to over 30 conventions and this video is great for new people! If only I watched this before I attended my first con; I was petrified when I stepped into that convention center!! Currently getting ready for San Diego Comic Con. Gonna represent the LoL community and cosplay Firecracker Jinx and Popstar Ahri. Wish me luck on Jinx's impossibru rocket launcher.

[@gabbieracaza6000]

CON-flict //nudge nudge wink wink//

[@skymitchell4857]

con damn it

[@littleangel12344]

Like the con's group page, it's a good way to get a feel for the people there and get recommendations and tips for that particular con

[@pokechan7316]

Great video. Otakon is in a few months and I can't wait. I went last year, but this time I'll be going with friends! I was utterly clueless last year, but this time I'm going to be prepared. Thanks for the tips.

[@Frost-hj4nd]

This is great advice! When a person attends their first ever con, it can be quite frightening. In fact, the next anime convention I'll be attending will probably only be my fourth one in my life. I don't think that's a lot, but it's going to be my fourth one. From what I've seen in my short life (Edward Elric would freak), not too many people in the US love anime. A lot of my friends either have never watched it or they hate it. Anime convention are amazing places because hundreds, usually thousands of people can get together and love anime together. You can meet new friends, enjoy panels, cosplay, take pictures of cosplay, etc. Believe me, cons are just the best in the world. It is always good to do everything, and I mean EVERYTHING in advance. That convention I mentioned is in 3 months, and I registered 1 month ago. Do you know how hard it was to find a hotel room? I also bought new cosplay makeup a few weeks ago, since this will be my first time cosplaying. Surprising, right? I've also been following the website for a few weeks as well, checking up on updates, panels, events, etc. Do not be nervous! Basically everyone there loves anime or is interested in anime, and chances are, just telling them this is your first con is fine. Everyone needs to have a first convention, so it's perfectly okay. On the other side, be polite to people who say they are at their first con. Remember how scary or nervous you might have been? Don't put more pressure on them, and give them tips about what to do. I'm a tiny bit nervous, since the convention I'm attending, Anime California, is expecting over 5000 people, making it one of the largest cons I've seen. The others had around a thousand or sometimes only a few hundred people attending. I guess I was one of the lucky ones. I already predicted most of these problems, and actually managed to avoid most of them. I'll be detailing how my first con went. My mom would always badger me about bringing dozens of bottles of water everywhere, and now, I'm thanking her for it. Go moms! I also walked around the dealer's hall TWO times before buying anything. Once again, I thank my mom for the budget tips. Last, I bought some great food for a relatively cheap price, so that worked out. There was also the fact I live only half an hour from the con in Las Vegas. Yes, I live in Las Vegas!

[@mspir1252]

I went to comic-con before I could appreciate it...That was before I knew anime…I was so innocent.

[@ihavenofriends7845]

Are there any younger teens at cons? Like 13 or 14. I'm afraid I'll be the only one and stick out like a sore thumb.

[@carolyn1124]

I might be going to a convention, though I'm only turning 13 in a few days. I am currently working on a Homura Akemi cosplay. Where do you live? I live in Canada, in Toronto. I might go to Fan Expo Canada on September 3-6.

[@merikkdraws8130]

There's a lot! I was 14 when I went to my first con

[@ProloguePrincess]

I wanna go but it might feel like I'm the only 13 year old xD

[@palengrey1578]

I went to my first con when I was 12 so you should be fine!

[@in2webelieve997]

first con for me was 15, and my friend who wasn't into anime went to one to write a college paper. When asked about it he said it was fun, though he was concerned by all the 14 y/o running around with swords. You'll be fine.

[@ccayco]

This video is on point! Very well put together, man. Subbed.

[@maturelydisapointingmember2699]

When you're not even going to a convention yet you just wanna know for future reference

[@milkbread6426]

This was 6 years ago and ppl still comment 0-0

[@ConventionReviews]

Crazy right

[@kaylees.5314]

Thanks for the tips I'm going to an anime con Dis year ))

[@beccaleskovec9877]

you cant escape the homestucks

[@Saiyagurl]

What he said about the Dealer's Room is so true. I always scan the room at least one time while making a mental list of things i would like before I buy anything. However, don't wait too long to buy something because Saturday is usually the day everyone is shopping and things can go quickly.

[@nyancat8655]

10:19 It's Grell and female Ciel! Also I have a question but can kids (Im 12) Go the anime conventions? I want to cospaly Grell and one of my friends are going to cosplay Miku and the other one Sebastian but we want to know if we could go cause most people who go are like teens or adults so yeah

[@alexislewis4030]

Yes you can I went to my first con at the age of 13 but you might need an adult. I had my mom go with me but some of my friends who went didn't have a parent with them. Sorry if that didn't really help.

[@nyancat8655]

Alexis Lewis okay thanks

[@patty1982video]

Thanks so much for the tips. This is my 2nd Comic Con I'm going to in Columbus, OH on Oct.31, Nov. 1 & 2nd I'm so nervous and excited, last year I asked Jason David Frank a question and was OMWow! And now I'm excited bout this year I'm dressing as Korra, and getting other stuff there, and never been to a panel before.

[@emmaluce4910]

I have never been to a con but now I really won't to go!!!!

[@sashab5287]

Another thing to consider is to be gentle with merchandise. I've seen people pick up merchandise from the Dealer's room and artist alley (especially artist alley) and fool around with it. Sometimes they swing it around to show to their friends from far away. Sometimes they yank it out of its place and the seller needs to fix it. This is wrong and disrespectful even if the item in question will be purchased. People are welcome to touch, just not get sloppy with it. Also, wash them hands! I was selling at cons before and somehow two of my expensive pieces made with resin were damaged by people handling them with dirty hands. To this day, I cannot understand how any substance on one's hand can melt hardened resin, but it's possible!

[@ViolinSnowKid2]

I got a tip of advice - If you are a vlogger VLOG ABOUT THE CON AND VLOG AT THE CON! Show your viewers and friends what the con life is about. Also, if you see something awesome that you may not get the chance to see again, VLOG IT ASAP! (kicking myself for not vlogging me having backstage access of a rave for a con I was at)

[@ConventionReviews]

umm i do.. lol. look at my other videos under raw footage. I vlog the whole week end

[@ViolinSnowKid2]

Convention Reviews lol i meant that towards those who're starting out! Sorry! :)

[@ConventionReviews]

oohh okay sorry haha

[@strawberrymints2696]

This got me even more excited for the con this summer omfg

[@Samookely]

I'm going to be going to my first con in august! (it's the con in chicago) and me and my two other friends will be cosplaying as our trollsona's! HYPPPPPEEEDDDDD

[@Samookely]

ChesisFOXD Studios cool! :D

[@Angstey]

I like ice cream Is it ACEN???? Cause me and my buds are going there :D

[@Samookely]

Angstey no :( it's Anime Midwest

[@Angstey]

Aww, either way have fun and just make sure to be yourself! ^^ You'll love it

[@Samookely]

Angstey thanks! :D

[@_kbear_467_8]

This is very helpful for me! I have been to a con but it was awkward bc it was just me and my dad and i did see 1 person my age and thats it. So thankyou so much for the help.

[@brennanhuffsglue]

What are the best conventions to go to if you are a minor like me? I'm 11 and really into cosplay but I don't know what conventions to go to

[@DrFatesOrder]

Look into cons around your area. Your parents/guardians are more likely to take you if its close to you. Read about those cons, see the target age demographic and what you like. If it's a family friendly con and it's stuff you like, it will probably work out good. Save up some money, depending on how your parents/guardians are, you're probably going to need to have some of your own money. So however you choose to make it, save it up for the convention. If you're going to wear a cosplay make sure you do a lot of research. You don't want to be disappointed by the quality or if you could find it cheaper. So look across different sites and find the pieces of the cosplay you think you'll truly like. Make sure to read the reviews too. Definitely tell your parents/guardians about the conventions, the good and the bad. Tell them how fun it could be, but also how expensive it will be. You can tell them how there is going to be a lot of cool people, but also some are going to be a bit werid. It's like everywhere you go. Make sure to plan out the convention with your parents/guardians. The hotels, what you're going to do, etc.

[@Frost_Samurai]

Thanks for making the video! I'm going to Hartford Comic-Con this weekend as my first convention, so I'll keep these tips in mind.

[@ineedtherapylmao4418]

everyone: BOOK A HOTEL ROOM EARLY AND CHEAP AND GET A GOOD ONE me: *laughs in con is 15 mins away from my house*

[@kaylarussell7385]

Lucky

[@purplexzombie3371]

This is so super helpful. There were a lot of things in here that I haven't heard in other videos, like the game room and booking a hotel so far in advance. The link for the website, also super helpful. Thank you so so much for this video.

[@c4tb0t58]

me hoping i can go to a con after covid

[@mahimahi6131]

In regards to preregistration, it is true that buying in advance will be cheaper, however some conventions will actually have a shorter "buy-at-the-door" line than their preregistration line depending on the popularity of the con. For example, Metrocon has had a Much shorter at-the-door line for the last couple years so it definitely helps to know your con and ask around.

[@neighborhoodweeb8310]

I just recently compromised with my mom that I would clean the house for a week if she got me 1 cosplay(my first cosplay) we will discuss a convention at a later date xD

[@susana8284]

*gasp* I wish my mom would do that!!

[@eliasmata8855]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm gonna be attending my very first con in the beginning of next year, and I'm pumped! Seeing all of these tips really helps me to put forth a good plan before the con to make sure I'm not stupid at my first one. All of your videos get me pumped!

[@johnegbert3847]

Omg. There are Homestucks!

[@ellie.stargazer]

+John Egbert Thats literally all I was pointing out lol

[@johnegbert3847]

Me too. I counted 11 different Daves.

[@ellie.stargazer]

omg yiss! Dave, stop ripping time/space! XD

[@johnegbert3847]

I know. I also saw like 7 Johns.

[@kammerer3329]

I saw all of the karkats and daves and I was surprised I didn't see many johns

[@IzumiHanjinozuka]

Ramencon 2015 was me and my cosplay partner's first Anime convention. We cosplayed as Sebastian Michaelis and Ciel Phantomhive from Black Butler respectively. We made a lot of first-timer mistakes such as forgetting to eat and rushing up to people like fangirls. The lack of eating and drinking water resulted in us getting con plague. We're heading to Anime Apocalypse later this month and we have been planning it out a lot better than the previous one. Also we almost never attend cons for full weekends. As we live in a small town and most of the cons we attend are either out of city or even out of state we typically only attend one day. We often talk through what events are happening each day so we may decide when to go.

[@roxaslover9]

WHAT.STEAM POWERED GIRAFFE WAS THERE. I'M SO MAD.

[@ConventionReviews]

It was Anime MIdwest. They will be here again this year, they do tons of cons!

[@roxaslover9]

Awww! So lucky. :C I'm in PA. I would love to see them xD

[@lexichan6582]

Thanks! I went to my first one yesterday, and this helped so much!

[@Metal8Lover]

I have a question to ask to people that go to con's in the past and in this last year, i know this is going to sound really stupid but bear with me. I have a serous phobia of heights and i'm sad to say the said phobia has kept me from going to con's in the past. My question is, are most of the con's activity's on the ground floor or on the second floor of the hotels that the con is being held in? I have my heart set on next years A-con but it is in a huge hotel and if something con related is on the top floor i would fear missing out.

[@ConventionReviews]

Metal8Lover Everything is pretty much always on the bottom floors.

[@Metal8Lover]

Convention Reviews thank you that really helps me out :)

[@annaskill5500]

If you'd like I'm sure you can look up the location and the building the cons going to be in before you buy the ticket, often there's also pictures of the inside of the building on the cons website so if it looks too intimidating you can always choose another con. I'm also sure you can find friends that will be understanding and stick with you if you feel to uncomfortable to go upstairs ^^

[@Metal8Lover]

Anna Skill That the second reason I don't go to con's much. I don't know anyone into anime at least not enough to go to a con with me. but I have been looking at the hotel where this next a-con is going to be and the main exhibition hall with be on the bottom floor. so I have a good feeling about this years con. This is going to be the biggest con I have ever gone to I am both really excited and really nervous.

[@ConventionReviews]

Try to get over the nerves fast and realize everyone there loves the same stuff as you. It is an amazing place to meet people. A lot of life long friends can be made at cons!

[@sonofnothing]

I'm planning on the Animecon in NYC in Aug 2017. The marquis is $300 a night. There are amazing Air B/B spots near central park in beautiful brownstones for $90 a night. Private rooms with kitchens.... So, do some searching, find a room that's a quick train ride or walk away. =)

[@marikennedy2938]

I sent this to my best friend and we literally rewatched the video like 3 times to analyze all the cosplay- THANK YOU FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL VIDEO

[@gabbywood1423]

One thing I found helpful when I cosplayed Fionna from Adventure Time is when I was making my backpack I didn't stuff it and I put a zipper on it so I could open and close it and put my water and stuff that I bought in there so if you cosplay something that has a backpack you could try to make it where you can put your stuff in it. I know it seems like common sense, but in almost all of the tutorials I saw they stuffed it which would leave you or somebody else holding your stuff.

[@urmom-vd9dw]

not me watching this in 2020-

[@scouts5505]

I'm 13 and had my first con last year and it felt kind of lonely when having to walk with your dad and no friends ;-;. But this year I plan on bringing friends... yay.... Most of these tips really helped, thank you!

[@jetblackwingzz]

I am going to a com soon and I am going to propose to and Muichiro from Kimetsu no Yaiba (demon slayer) So if you are going to supanova AUS Sydney as Muichiro... Be prepared....

[@MaverickAJO1]

Great vid! I've been going to Cons for 6yrs now and I just started to do a panel on this very topic!

[@ConventionReviews]

WATCH THE NEW VERSION HERE - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqPSioqubZ2VpZI IT HAS A LOT MORE TIPS THAT WERE MISSING IN THIS VIDEO!!!!

[@cemc9502]

Convention Reviews is a Comic-manga convention the same as the anime convention?

[@obbyobelus]

Thank you so much! This helped me a lot. The link helped me find two upcoming cons near me, and one is less than an hour away!

[@victorburright2976]

Is it normal for people to cosplay from other fandoms, such as BBC Sherlock at anime conventions?

[@thebeatlesathogwarts]

Audrey Burright Absolutely! You'll see more people from anime or cartoon fandoms at an anime convention since its geared for them, but there will definitely be other cosplayers from other fandoms. I've cosplayed as non-anime characters at anime conventions before. If you don't want to go to an anime-centered con, you can always go to a comic or video game one.

[@victorburright2976]

+aliceartemis Thanks a lot! I am new to this whole thing, and was just wondering as all the cons near me are anime. Thanks again!

[@Neonlazerbeams]

Fan expos and comic cons generally have a lot of BBC or Supernatural Cosplay :p

[@lit_wick]

ayyy watching this before midwest and lmao you saved me a panic! I forgot i had to get my cosplay ready. Ive done it so many times i dont even think about it too much anymore

[@jonassteggo5877]

homestucks spotted

[@CabbageArchives2]

Jonas Steggo yesss.

[@Neonlazerbeams]

Omg frickin homestucks!!! -love a homestuck

[@sebastianmichaelis4091]

Sadly at my first con we didn't do any panels. We just shopped, played, and talked. We went to celebrate someone's birthday and she didn't want to go to a panel, and we didn't see any we liked.

[@grimdarkrosielalonde1719]

SO.MUCH.HOMESTUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kayleeleng5265]

Thank you so much! I'm about to go to my first Anime-Con in March with my Uncle and you helped me out a lot with the tips!

[@kaylees.5314]

Anime midwest is where I'm going to ))

[@ConventionReviews]

haha there is TONS of anime midwest footage in this

[@kaylees.5314]

YUP

[@bulletmagnet212]

Convention Reviews Man, you got to see Steam Powered Giraffe in person?! Awesome!

[@ConventionReviews]

Just got back from seeing them a second time lol.

[@casstank]

man thank you for making this video exist! I went to my first Anime con last year and this video helped so much!!!

[@whippeddream4461]

Thanks for the advice! I was worried people wouldn't like my Crona cosplay, now I'm ready!

[@XxDreamPoolxX]

I know I've been to Animate!Miami 2013 and 2014, but this July will be my first convention staying for more than one day(I'm going to Florida SuperCon). Thanks for telling me on what I should do!! I feel very confident(it's also my first time cosplaying and getting VA autographs)! :D

[@ShiggitayMediaProductions]

As a con-veteran, I 100% approve! Great job! :) Regarding scheduling if you have a smartphone or tablet (Android/iOS) get the GuideBook app and the con guide. If there's an event time change or cancellation it's good to know that it's been cancelled or changed before lining up etc. That's what I got.

[@WhatTheFudge121]

If you're going to a con for the first time, try to make it a small one. My first con was quinnicon 2014, a free university run con in Connecticut, and it was really small and perfect for my first con.

[@jennifervictoria349]

This is good advice, I don't normally go to the a con as an attendee but I usually volunteer because even within the volunteers you get to meet people and become friends as well. Also, weapons some people love bringing real weapons, you should add the weapon part to this list. Thanks for the last tip because people would get pissed at me for telling them if they got to show me their badge and what they're doing is wrong. So thank you

[@samanthakelly2456]

i'm going to my first convention with my grandma in LA i can't wait.

[@C_alonzo103]

Hey dude I love your videos and the quality! Instant sub! This helped a lot because I went to my first con last year, onicon, with me and my friend who is not really into anime but wanted just to accompany me. Anyways, all we did was walk around the halls, sometimes stood there doing nothing, and starved to death and it was really awkward and frustrating. Now I'll know what to do when I go to Anime Matsuri next month so thanks a lot!

[@sammitaylor3942]

I always keep a bag with backup clothes in my car at most cons if I can't wear shorts and a tank top underneath. That way if my cosplay gets damaged, I have something to wear and I keep a Pidge jacket in my car as a backup cosplay