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This image was taken at Anime Conji 2011 on Day 1.
I was cosplaying as Komui Lee from D.Gray-Man (always a fun character to embody!). My friend snapped this picture of me, very seriously, reading The Art of War by Sun Tzu. We thought it would be a hilarious and perfectly in-character contrast for Komui, who, despite his eccentricities, is a strategic leader. It's one of those little, silly moments at a con that always makes me smile!
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The Day Fandoms Formed a Military Unit
These images represent some of my absolute favorite memories of the cosplay community. This occurred on Day 2 of Anime Conji 2011.
I was cosplaying as Denmark from Hetalia, but I teamed up with a cosplayer of Halo, Vash the Stampede (Trigun), and Vegeta (Dragon Ball Z). We decided we were a military unit and actually worked together, strategizing as we "climbed" up the hotel structure!
I will always cherish this memory because it perfectly shows that four cosplayers from entirely different fandoms can instantly collaborate, work together, and have a genuinely great time. I’m truly grateful that I was part of this remarkable, spontaneous event.
The War Room: PC Setup Before Anime Conji 2011
This photo was taken right before we headed out for Day 1 of Anime Conji 2011. My friend is on my original PC, probably doing last-minute cosplay intelligence—securing reference images, checking con maps, or figuring out a final makeup detail.
This desk was my HQ in San Diego; I practically lived here. And I think this is the only picture of this whole setup that still exists.
Check out the detail next to the keyboard: that is a Microsoft Trackball Explorer. It was a cult classic—extremely rare and highly sought-after even by 2011. Unfortunately, mine got sticky and I had to retire it, but for a short time, it was the best pointing device I ever used.
This is the late 00s/early 10s PC experience: a big monitor, dedicated peripherals, and the machine being the central hub for all pre-con operations. No smartphone could do what this beast did.
Pillow Fight at Liberty Station: The Afterparty Vibe
This image was taken right after Anime Conji 2011 concluded, during a pillow fight gathering held at Liberty Station. The organizer wanted to keep the good times rolling and encourage more casual socializing, even though the con itself was over.
I showed up ready to rumble in my pajamas with a pillow, but the truth is, most of us were really just chilling, laughing, and sharing our passions with each other. It was a perfect, low-key decompression session. I remember meeting a few great new people at this event for the very first time, which was really nice.
In the picture, a beautiful girl is planning to playfully swat me with her pillow while I'm smiling for the camera. It was all in good, spontaneous fun, and a great way to close out the amazing Conji 2011 weekend.
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Pre-Con Prep: Comfort Over Chaos
This image was taken right before my friend and I headed out for Anime Conji 2011 Day 3. As you can see, we had just put on our cosplays and were packing up our bags before leaving for the con.
My friend actually had an invite to crash in someone’s crowded hotel room at Conji, but she opted to stay at my house instead. Nothing beats having your own room and a real bed when you're powering through a con weekend! Plus, I live fairly close to the venue, so it was a quick, short drive every day.
It was all about prioritizing comfort and low stress so we could have maximum fun at the convention.
This picture was taken at Anime Conji 2010! This was the inaugural year for the con, and let me tell you, it was full of glorious chaos. As the first major anime con in San Diego, a ton of anime and manga fans showed up.
I remember the registration line was absolutely swamped, but that didn't stop anyone from having a good time. A super kind touch was the hotel staff giving out a bunch of free cookies to keep everyone's spirits up!
My anime club was doing a character creation session for D&D, which was taking forever. So, my friend and I decided to ditch it and explore the empty hotel rooms on the first floor, where we started bouncing between the mattresses! As you can see, I captured that exact moment of pure, unadulterated fun. It was a blast!
Wearing my Denmark cosplay here, snapped right before Conji started. This was a low-key convention for me since I was local and had friend staying over, which made for a great, chill weekend. I have to specifically shout out my amazing grandma for this one! She sewed the jacket for me (truly a wonderful gift), and I put together the rest of the pieces. Always thankful for her help!
