Surviving Your First Convention 

“A camera” Throws gun “Charger” Throws death note

"I roleplay" "With your bf or your husband...?" LMFAO

The drink was the only thing she put in carefully XD

"your camera..." *throws a gun into luggage* me: because you wanna SHOOT some photos. *finds a door to gtfo*

I was once in an airport, going to a con, and I got to a security desk. The guy who was checking my backpack was about fourty, and looked bored as hell. So he looked into my bag, and it was all normal until he just stopped. He was looking into my bag as if there was a bomb inside. He reached in, in the most strange way possible, and pulled out my Death Note. 'What the hell is this?!' He said. Well I didn't know what to say! This had never happened to me before! 'It's my Death Note.' 'Your... Death Note.' He looked at me suspiciously, and then he actually called someone else over to look at my bag. 'This lady has a... 'Death Note' in her bag,' said the man. The other employee just looked at me, then the man, then back at the man. Then he suddenly burst out laughing. 'Don't worry, I won't tell L,' he said to me, 'You can let her through.'

Me and my friends went out to breakfast in full cosplay. Needless to say, we got some looks.

"stick your face in cement. it's wet for a limited time only" lmao

I really want that Monokuma backpack. I love Danganronpa. It's the best!

oh yes...spend money wisely ( i spent over $300 on 7 things)

I'm 13 and there are never any cons near me ;-; Send help

Oh wait, this isn't a camera.

At my last convention, i saw this amazing fluffy unicorn from Despicable me at 35€ (~40$), i was like "i need it!" so i bought it. 10 minutes after, i saw the exact same plush for 15€....

Aki's the closest thing we'll get to a female filthy Frank guys

"...or just really skilled procrastination." *This is so accurate it hurts*

I love that sign on her door. "DON'T STEAL. The government hates competition."

I ALWAYS get abandoned at cons, usually because my fandoms are different or my friends want to impress strangers rather than make sure each other are safe/enjoying the con. Any tips?

Yes, spend it wisely lol I spent $120 of AOT manga and $55 on a plushy I gave away :'))

Could not agree more on that last topic. Take a full walk around the Dealers Hall before committing to a purchase. Also if you happen to see a figure you like and don't see it at any other booth, take a quick look on a few sites just to be sure your getting a fair price. I found one I wanted but I found the same one online at half the price so don't let the dealers trick you. I found a few that were overpriced than getting it from the site and thats including shipping. If your on a budget, take your time especially on the last day, not every dealer wants to bring everything back with them.

"How you feel about your cosplay before you leave the house" accurate

i buy anything that people call "rare"

Another tip, have a game plan for your panels because lines are no joke. Rooms fill up fast.

Throws 50 guns and grenades in my bag. Totally legal.

That Kamina quote "Believe in the me who believes in you"

Dunno why I'm watching this. I'm not going to a convention anytime soon. . . . . . . . . . **cries**

OMG Aki... THE LIMITED EDITION COPIC SKETCH MARKERS! I've been looking for them for sooooo looong... How cool!

REMEMBER BAND AIDS FOR FEET IF YOU'RE WEARING HEELS Story time: I was cosplaying someone that had long as shit heels and long story short i ended up sitting in a hall being stiched up by a medic that watlked around

2:54 CIEL'S DRESS!!!

You are one day too late from where I am. I already went to a con, and I'm broke

i want to go to an anime con but Im only 15 and have like zero friends who are into anime its a crisis

Step 1. Don't go Step 2. Success

At my second convention I lost my phone and realised shortly after I got in line, keep in mind my cosplay was Kaneki Ken. In a panicked state I pulled of my mask and wig and frantically started searching my bag. It ended up on the staircase to the convention centre and a girl gave it back to me. It wasn’t until I was calm that I’d realised I was looking quite ridiculous. Embarrassed by my appearance, once I’d entered the con I ran to the nearest bathroom and put my wig and mask back on.

I remember the last time I went to a convention, someone asked me in my Izaya Orihara cosplay to take a photo /with/ me and it was lit. I was so happy, please ask to take photos. Also one time a Shizuo Heiwajima cosplayer asked to step on me. That was also really fun and creative. Do not be afraid to ask for that kind of stuff!!

Aki packs her "camera" because she will get the merch in a flash *crazy eyes* If you didn't get it a camera flashes but a gun also flashes when it's being shot

I wanted to do a Koro Sensei cosplay. But then i realized, i live nowhere near a convention, and i don't have the money. Fuck.

she has a poster of Ciel Phantomhive in the pink dress XD

Aki: Spend your money wisely Me, who buyed five earrings even when I don't have holes on my ears: ...

im going to the anime expo in california jesus my wallet gon to die! :, (

well i would say "it's like halloween , but instaid of a specific time , it's a specific place "

Me: wants to cosplay Also me: can't cosplay until it's Halloween-

Next year When virus is gone im going to comic con as springtrap

All of these BNHA cosplayers that we’re like double my age started smiling at me and I’m pretty sure my heart sank

OMG You made this just in time! I've been to only one convention before but I was totally lost. I didn't bring enough money I was hungry, shy, my feet hurt. I'm going to the same one but I'm prepared this time. Thanks Aki! ^ ^

Fun thing that happened to me at Czech con: So I was on the con in Overhaul cosplay, and there this old lady walked up to me and said: ‘’is there plague going on?’’ And I just burst out laughing while she looked scared asf lmfao

Me before covid started: *wanting to go anime conventions* :3 Covid 19: Hah nope! Me: :')

Another important tip: Stay hydrated ! I almost past out due to me getting overheated in my cosplay, luckily I got water into my system and slowly cooled myself down Also if you need to make sure to take breaks especially if your planing on being their for a long time. Food is also important make sure to keep yourself fed so you can enjoy the con and not be focused on being hungry

4:58 remember Aki's FNAF markiplier cosplay skit?

it's 5 past 12 am, I want to go to a con, I find mama Aki, she's loud, I almost got caught with the tablet...

How old do you have to be to go to a con? Because, I'm only 13 and 1. My cosplays suck xD 2. I'm freaking short and idk what will happen if I try to talk to like, an 18 year old with a great cosplay xD

Fun fact: if you ever see me at a con as a cosplayer I’ll probably happy cry if you take a picture with me. I LOVE PICTURES

I love your monokuma bag

I'm going to otakon soon (anime convention) I'm doing pearl from Steven universe and I know it's not an anime character BUT IM FUCKING SCARED I MADE THE WEAPON AND EVERTHING IS DONE BUT HOLY SHIT IM SCARED Thanks mama aki

i normally just say “i’m a cosplayer, i dress up as characters for events” if i’m asked about things in my luggage

THE COPIC SKETCH MML

I went to a convention in a unicorn onesie and a pink wig, most amazing lazy way to cosplay yes yes

Cosplaying makes me happy because it’s fun to be someone else...

look, i'm not a pro like Aki is (i've been going for 6 years now and i only go to like 2-3 max due to lack of cash to fly around the world and back), but take a lesson or two from me: #1) always, ALWAYS!, brings snacks, food and drinks to cons. not saying you can't buy them at the con, it's just easier on your wallet/purse. and #2) just have fun. stop to relax, buy the stuff you can't buy normally and just meet people with the same interests as you. heck! take a moment to just do Karaoke. it's fun to be part of it or just sing! just...don't be a perv ok? no touching without permission or crap like that. grow up.

I want to go to a Expo but I can't

6:32 who else noticed lady ciel?!

Ramencon in September 2017 & C2E2 in April 2017. 3 Cosplays: Abraham Ford, Yuri Plisetsky, and Mink. Bring it on -- I say as I silently pray I actually get my shit done on time.

omg! This helped me because once I got a chance I'm going to the nearest convention and cosplay as someone from Attack On Titan

I just went to supa nova as chara

This is very VERY helpful as I'm going to a con in June cosplaying ghoul kaneki. Also, 2:29 that kaneki poster :3 July* They changed the date...

Haha as a seller I found that last one to be hilarious XD I hope I've never made anyone feel that way!

"The cosplay bomb" Ah yes, My Morgan wig fell our of style as soon as I left my house and I could never revive it.

Ty! Going to Phoenix 'Con 2022 and your lists (and others) are extremely helpful. 👍

Do you have to wear a cosplay?

When you were showing the neko cosplay, I happened to notice the background. Is that Ciel in his dress?

"Possess you like Lelouch" love the reference.

Others: Camera = gun??? Me: OMG SHE HAS MONOKUMA BACKPACK-

I know that it's been a while sense you posted this but I just wanted to let you know that you helped me out a great deal! I'm about to go to my 1st cosplay convention an was feeling a mix of excitement and fear. I got on RU-vid and yours was the 1st thing I saw. I feel much more confident and want to thank you so much sweety! ^_^

Me: walking towards the convention center Also me: “UwU” Also also me: gets kicked out

Who's watching this video but the probability of u going to a convention is .0000000000000000000000000001 out of 900000000000000000000000000000. 🙋🙋🙋

4:24 , When your Mum comes into your room... "I do that too"

I’m gonna cosplay junko for hazard con and I’m scared that I’m gonna get judged but I’m feeling more confident after watching this thank you so much!

im wanting to start costplaying and going to cons so ive been watching videos like this for a while and when i found your videos seeing how funny and such they were it made me alot less nervous.

"Dont be shy" gg for introvert anime otaku this event isnt for me...

At 1:08 EPIC MONOKUMA BACKPACK!! AAA

Ok so I'm so excited I'm going to comicon with my girlfriend

I can totally relate to the cosplay falling apart bit. lol The beading I had carefully hand sewn to my Neo Queen Serenity dress decided to break a part while I was in costume just 30 minutes before the Sailor Moon Photoshoot. Luckily I work well under pressure so I quickly went back to my hotel room and carefully hand sewn the beads back on while still in the costume.

Honestly the advice about the cosplay falling apart can apply to most competitions involving you bringing something. So many bad experiences involving the props we made falling apart...

Notification squad role in~!

Lol she packed tons of tampons

im excited for ax 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

I’ve been going to Comic Con for the past four years, an this is still the most accurate thing I’ve seen.

I just watched this and I'm not sure why but it really inspired me to start working on my current cosplay again! Thank you!

I love you

ALSO!!! ALWAYS HAVE THAT ONE CONVENTION DAD!

The packing to much is so true... I went to a con in Scotland(I live near London) and I was going for two days and I was cosplaying Sebastian And Ciel And I packed my cosplay and accessories and all my basic stuff....was crammed and shoved into a backpack 😂

I loved how Aki tried to pack a fake gun 😂

I didn't get to see this video before I went, but when I saw the pictures part of your video, I was like, "THAT WAS ME!" So many people asked for a pic of me, and I was so flattered and happy. I had no clue that this was a thing!

--Shouldn't have smiled when she said Lelouch. Senpai knows. Senpai has seen Code Geass. All hail. //lays down It's very late at night. gdi

can i cosplay as mei and im a 10 yr old

This video was so helpful! Anyone else going to smash in Sydney this year?

I’m going to anime fest in August!! Can’t wait. I already know my mom is gonna be clueless because she doesn’t really get anime,, but I’m really shy,, and I’d be so overwhelmed. I wouldn’t know where to start

I was going to a large convention once and I remember I brought my best cosplays that were supposed to stay smooth. when the security guy put my stuff back into my bag *he really had the audacity to cram my stuff and crumple them into my bag*

oh my god Mama Aki is wearing a Gorillaz shirt

Do you have to cosplay for a convention??

Weird question: how do I pack a gigantic cardboard hammer about the size of a 9 year old?

Another tip: at the end of con days or times things tend to be cheaper, if there’s a cool item no body seems to have bought u should probs wait a bit

the thing i love about that shelf behind here is that monokuma is right behind it