7 Things to Expect At Your First Convention - Tips & Survival Guide 💝

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  • Опубліковано 17 тра 2015
  • Have you ever been to a convention? No...yes? Well here are the TOP seven things you should expect at your first convention, whether it be Anime North, San Diego Comic-Con, Fan Expo, Otakuthon, Katsukon, Anime Expo, Atomic Lollipop, Unplugged Expo, Ohayocon...etcetera...Expect to see these things.
    Also, when I filmed this video it was really hot for some reason. I live in Canada and usually, the weather is negative degrees, but it was like 20-30 degrees that day and my body just wasn't having it.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 954

  • @aprilensell4260
    @aprilensell4260 8 років тому +627

    First thing! You are so adorable! I totally agree! KEEP MOVING there is no room to stop! If you see some cosplay you like, wait until you are located in a bigger area!! You will probably see them again anyway! I also hate that when i ask for a photo and people jump in and take there photo without asking, especially when that cosplayer only has limited time! Sometimes i never get my photo because of others! There are also the people who try and sleep at some conventions because they dont get a hotel or just dont want to leave! >.

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  8 років тому +39

      +April Ensell The shower tip is SO SO IMPORTANT. For everyone. Con funk on Sunday is too real.

    • @gburns0119
      @gburns0119 2 роки тому +1

      C
      -my puppy that won’t stop hitting my device with his paw
      (He clicked on your comment too lmao)

    • @CinnamonDelight-xb8pl
      @CinnamonDelight-xb8pl 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you in addition to Tia's tips you gave great advice to me a brand new newbie ! Awating my first opportunitity as things open up.

  • @alexbazzelle377
    @alexbazzelle377 5 років тому +565

    Something I didn't expect at my first con: no matter how bad you think your cosplay is, someone will probably want a picture. Whether you are a popular character or not, as long as you are recognisable, expect at least one picture.
    Similarly, don't be scared to ask someone for a picture! Trust me, people will be happy. It might feel awkward at first (in most normal social events, asking a stranger for a picture is _really_ weird), but throughout the con, it will get easier. Even if you don't want a picture, complimenting other's cosplays is perfectly fine. You don't have to be creepy about it at all. If the person you want a picture with isn't busy talking or eating, just walk up to them, say their character's name if they don't notice you ("Levi! Hey, uh, I really like your Levi cosplay. Can I take a picture?"), and try to avoid touching them to get their attention. If they are eating, just try to find them later, and if they're talking, you can just wait around for them to finish.
    On another note, walk around and look at _all_ of the vendors before buying anything. Even better, look at everything soon after you get to the con, then come back around lunch to buy stuff. That way, you've had time to think over your purchases, and you don't have to carry everything you bought all day.
    Lastly, give yourself some down time during the con. Around 3/4 through my con, I was tired. There weren't any panels that interested my sister and I, and we had just been active for a couple of hours. My sister took a nap while I sat next to her playing on my phone, and afterwards, we were set to have fun again. Don't feel like you have to do stuff the entire time you're there: eat a snack, take a nap, and relax. It's no longer fun if you have to force yourself to enjoy it.
    That's all the knowledge I can share. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask. Good luck at your first con. It's an experience you'll never forget.

    • @bacon6734
      @bacon6734 4 роки тому +13

      MysteriousPsychology thank you, I’m feeling nervous, but this comment helped!

    • @dookiedan985
      @dookiedan985 3 роки тому +8

      I agree with the picture thing, and I looked awful half my makeup was dripping of cause there was a massive heatwave and I got 5-6 compliments for amazing people and 2 pictures. So yes and also be ready to pose!

    • @kithalie
      @kithalie 2 роки тому +1

      I'm a very shy person, the only person I socialize with is my family, and boyfriend, I'm cosplaying for the first time. The picture thing makes me nervous because I have some past trauma linked to people taking my picture, and I'm SHY and have terrible anxiety. I hope everything goes well.

    • @tranductinh2742
      @tranductinh2742 2 роки тому

      @@kithalie Hope you'll get over that trauma with pictures. How's your first convention went?

    • @GamingWithGlacier
      @GamingWithGlacier Рік тому

      Thank you sm for these tips! I'm going to my first con next week! I am super nervous (but also excited ofc). I want to cosplay Wednesday Addams for Saturday, and Michael Myers for Sunday. But due to money troubles, I don't feel confident in either cosplay. Your statement about "someone will want a pic, regardless if it's good or bad" has helped me relax. ❤️

  • @zeekcore4269
    @zeekcore4269 8 років тому +613

    PFFFFT WHO NEEDS FRIENDS WHEN UR GOING WITH UR MUM
    aha my life sucks

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  8 років тому +99

      +ScreechingVoldemort YOUR MOM IS COOL

    • @queefking3000
      @queefking3000 5 років тому +42

      Lmao I’m going with y mum later this year to😂😂😂😂 and she’s gonna cosplay too so that’s cool I guess 👌

    • @TheSquonkOfPillingerForest
      @TheSquonkOfPillingerForest 5 років тому +35

      Pssh I'm going with my parent. Screw it. It's a tradition at this point. Just have fun yo

    • @denkikamanari1086
      @denkikamanari1086 5 років тому +13

      its fine im going with my dad cause i have know life

    • @jeremossy9768
      @jeremossy9768 5 років тому +12

      Dw! I’m going with my dad. My mum would go, but she’s not very into conventions/fandoms etc

  • @jennajeffries6872
    @jennajeffries6872 8 років тому +623

    I am a cosplayer noob. Is it okay to dress like a female version of a male character
    (Edit: I appreciate all the likes and comments, but could you possibly stop, its been 4 years. Thanks! ❤)

  • @SoapSqueezy
    @SoapSqueezy 8 років тому +210

    My first "con" was Anime Con 12 at the Louisville Public Library. It was so small, but I saw about 18 of my favourite characters and it was amazing! I did exactly what this video says. I was excited/feeling a bit overwhelmed/wanted to run around screaming! This year I'll be COSPLAYING as a character I did not see last year...!!!

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  8 років тому +6

      +❤Anime4Ever❤ AWw have funn!!!

    • @kananhh1158
      @kananhh1158 7 років тому +2

      SakuraSenpaiProductions I live really close to Louisville lol like 4 hours away

    • @SoapSqueezy
      @SoapSqueezy 3 роки тому

      Five years later, I’m still cosplaying just not at cons 😅

    • @runa1322
      @runa1322 2 роки тому +1

      I’m gonna go to my first convention soon I am so exited I am going to cosplay as monokuma

  • @moththegreatest9795
    @moththegreatest9795 7 років тому +269

    I swear that Totoro blinked at me

  • @quinnsinclair7028
    @quinnsinclair7028 3 роки тому +20

    "You are not normal, we must be headed the same direction."

  • @jolijnschalkwijk7290
    @jolijnschalkwijk7290 8 років тому +191

    the fun thing is, I wear what I wear at a con and people don't laugh at me at all. if people laugh at you isn't that becouse of what you're wearing, it is because you feel uncomfortable about it. when you just think: 'I like this, I don't care what others think' only jerks will lough at you. and why would you care about that? when you dress in cosplay, a lot of people will say that you look great!!!

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  8 років тому +9

      +Jolijn Schalkwijk So true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @emilywickershamisqueen696
    @emilywickershamisqueen696 4 роки тому +100

    ‘you may have a hard time not feeling overwhelmed’ me, who cried at my first con because I was overwhelmed: hm yeah

  • @solanaceae6079
    @solanaceae6079 8 років тому +236

    dat Levi and Erwin tho .................

  • @pillsburydoughboy3433
    @pillsburydoughboy3433 7 років тому +246

    so like are you saying that believe in yourself? I'm going to a anime con I'm going to be Chiaki Nanami from danganronpa :D

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  7 років тому +42

      Yes. Believe in yourself. Do what makes you happy as long as it doesn't harm others. Have fun.

    • @kreissthekeeper
      @kreissthekeeper 5 років тому +14

      AWWW I LOVE CHIAKI

    • @rainbowbolt272
      @rainbowbolt272 4 роки тому +10

      I cosplay as Nagito Komeada! :D

    • @MiuIruma
      @MiuIruma 4 роки тому +9

      I'm going to my first con as Nagito ^_^

    • @CheyDunaway_16
      @CheyDunaway_16 4 роки тому +7

      I’m a dangnamronpa fan as well I’m going as female kokichi next con 😁😁🥰

  • @BowserJr
    @BowserJr 7 років тому +109

    Wow those words described me
    After your first convention
    Your gonna be cosplaying
    I'm cosplaying in comicon this year ^-^

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  7 років тому +4

      Yup!!! It's so much fun.

    • @easterbunnie3320
      @easterbunnie3320 7 років тому

      Bowser Jr. Same! And it's my first! What country?

  • @jinxapologist
    @jinxapologist 5 років тому +79

    The journey to the con and the cosplayers slowly taking over public transportation is SO TRUE lol! I've been to a renaissance/medieval con last year and the station we had to get off the subway was crowding with people in armor and medieval dresses! And then this huge group of people started walking through the streets to the actual location of the con, it was so weird and so AMAZING! :D You really feel like you're part of a special group no one else knows about!

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  5 років тому +4

      Yup!

    • @wolfkitty42
      @wolfkitty42 10 місяців тому +1

      Recently me and my dad drove to a cosplay picnic. Asides from my dad butchering how you pronounce cosplay, he was the one who spotted the first people walking around! It was helpful because we weren’t really sure where to go.

  • @s0nia.p08
    @s0nia.p08 3 роки тому +28

    Remember,if your skin colour is not the same as the character you're cosplaying, don't freak out or get out of cosplay because somebody said that it's not okay for you to cosplay that specific character you are beautiful and it doesn't matter what your skin colour is. You are still one of us 💛💛

  • @jordan_2565
    @jordan_2565 8 років тому +127

    My first con I'm cosplay as Bill cipher (female ver) and ma friend is dipper pines (female ver) so excited!!!!!!

    • @lefeton
      @lefeton 8 років тому +4

      Oh. My. God. That. Is. BRILLIANT!!!!!

    • @jordan_2565
      @jordan_2565 8 років тому

      +lefeton thank you :)

    • @lefeton
      @lefeton 8 років тому

      +Darkest_cosplayXX :)

    • @nikoleta8207
      @nikoleta8207 7 років тому +1

      sounds awesome! have fun!

    • @ayexthree
      @ayexthree 7 років тому

      Phil'sEyeLashAndSisterDaniel I just saw your name and was like 👏🏻 yes

  • @tarahfield1198
    @tarahfield1198 8 років тому +86

    I went to my first con this weekend and you are so on point in this video. The one I went to let little kids in, there was even a newborn baby with his parents in the talent show. I think something to add to the video is if there's going to be little kids and they see someone like Spiderman and they are super excited, tugging their parents as they run to the cosplayer, don't be that person whose like "that's not really Spiderman" you don't want a child to lose faith in their heroes so early on in life.

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  8 років тому +14

      +Tarah Field I think that's awesome. You gave me an idea. I'd love to see a reaction video of children reacting to conventions, because they might actually believe everyone they see is real!

    • @tarahfield1198
      @tarahfield1198 8 років тому +5

      +BecomingTia you should. it's an adorable site. I even saw a little girl whose parents purchased her first ever cosplay outfit in the dealers den and as soon as money exchanged hands she was on the prowl for Titans.

    • @angeliquehernandez-sandova9486
      @angeliquehernandez-sandova9486 2 роки тому +1

      @@BecomingTia I'm going to one with my older sis

  • @catharsis_cosmic_child4259
    @catharsis_cosmic_child4259 7 років тому +29

    I literally inhaled when I saw Levi and Erwin, wait here it comes agai - * inhaling *

  • @hayleeh18
    @hayleeh18 8 років тому +99

    My first con is a smaller one happening tomorrow! I'm cosplaying as Phoenix Wright (unfortunately I couldn't get a wig in time but whatevs) I made my own objection sign and everything! The next con I'm going to is Planet Comicon in Kansas City, which is a lot bigger! Seriously, Stan Lee and Edward Elric's voice actor are going to be there!

    • @hayleeh18
      @hayleeh18 8 років тому +6

      Also,
      "You'll see people who are flailing. The people who are flailing, inch away from them."
      SUBSCRIBED!

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  8 років тому +4

      +crystal bubbles Haha thanks!

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  8 років тому +4

      +crystal bubbles Woot! Stan Lee and Vic Mignogna? I haven't met them perse, but Vic always shows up for Fan Expo and I volunteered for crowd control for Stan Lee's autograph line once. ^^ Enjoy!

    • @hayleeh18
      @hayleeh18 8 років тому +2

      +BecomingTia
      Yeah! And just today at Stealth Con I met the Ultra Girls cosplayers and got some awesome tips for my Phoenix Wright cosplay.

    • @hayleeh18
      @hayleeh18 8 років тому

      +BecomingTia Tomorrow is the big con! Yesssss Planet Comicon!!! So pumped! Preparing myself for the 5 year old on Christmas morning feeling :D

  • @miyukidolka6338
    @miyukidolka6338 8 років тому +151

    my first cosplay is in 9 months and I'm going as kaneki ken ( Fem ver) I'm so excited and happy I have so much Time but I want it to go faster lol

    • @oddlyoptimistic3395
      @oddlyoptimistic3395 8 років тому +1

      Hope your cosplay turns out awesome!

    • @allietheoutcast7615
      @allietheoutcast7615 8 років тому

      +Miyuki & Dolka Dont worry, time passes before you know it!!

    • @leapailley9432
      @leapailley9432 8 років тому +2

      +Miyuki & Dolka Hi ! So it'll be your first Cosplay experience ? Me too ! My convention is in 2 month , i'm sooo excited ! Good luck ! :)

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  8 років тому +3

      +Léa Pailley

    • @leapailley9432
      @leapailley9432 8 років тому +1

      ***** Thank you very much :D !

  • @NoahIdeaFilms
    @NoahIdeaFilms 8 років тому +36

    Going to my first convention in March! Cosplaying as Dipper Pines from Gravity Falls... Thanks for the convention advice!

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  8 років тому +1

      +NoahIdeaFilms Have fun. You'll love it!

  • @teh_rogueartist6480
    @teh_rogueartist6480 8 років тому +49

    im watching a lot of videos like this because im going to my first convention this month, and im kinda scared

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  8 років тому +2

      Why are you scared?

    • @teh_rogueartist6480
      @teh_rogueartist6480 8 років тому +2

      +BecomingTia im just really nervous

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  8 років тому +2

      Captain Phoenix Gaming Okay, that's normal. New experience, new nerves = enhanced life. I have a video called 7 Ways for Shy People to Have an Amazing Time at a Convention. It may help: ua-cam.com/video/NVscH08-QH8/v-deo.html

  • @charlesh.1634
    @charlesh.1634 7 років тому +21

    That ending had me wheezing. I kid you not when I say that I almost fell off of this bed because I was laughing so hard and didn't know how close I was to the edge.

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  7 років тому +3

      FINALLY. SOMEONE WHO APPREcIATES MY SELF-DEPRECATING HUMOUR.

  • @alex-kq6it
    @alex-kq6it 4 роки тому +12

    One day, I'm dreaming of going to a con as Hawks or Aizawa from BNHA. This will surely help me!

    • @emilyreiff8978
      @emilyreiff8978 3 роки тому

      Omg yes I want to go to my first con next year and I'm trying to convince my parents to let me go as either toga or ochaco

    • @emilyreiff8978
      @emilyreiff8978 3 роки тому

      I asked for a toga wig for christmas

    • @klover7890
      @klover7890 3 роки тому

      Same post pandemic ofc

  • @ship_wreckd1197
    @ship_wreckd1197 8 років тому +35

    Ive never been to a con before and im planning on going to some in 2016. Im trying to get info from "veterans" and trying to become prepared. so thank you for posting this 😊

    • @cassandrahuber713
      @cassandrahuber713 7 років тому +1

      Ship_ Wreck'd I'm at a con right now. This is my second con, and some advice would just to be polite, and if anyone is super rude, they are the small part of our community and nothing to pay any mind to. If you cosplay, don't let anyone convince you to be someone you don't want to be. Also, some cons have panels to explain average cons. They're great opportunities and worth the time you spend.

    • @cassandrahuber713
      @cassandrahuber713 7 років тому +1

      Ship_ Wreck'd have fun at your first con!

    • @ship_wreckd1197
      @ship_wreckd1197 7 років тому

      Thank you!! I hope you had fun at your con. Ill keep this in mind!

    • @cassandrahuber713
      @cassandrahuber713 7 років тому

      Ship_ Wreck'd No problem, have fun!

  • @iramisflores7694
    @iramisflores7694 5 років тому +8

    The hallway thing is so true. I met a Dazai Osamu cosplayer at my first convention a month ago and we just stood in a slightly empty hallway and talked for about ten minutes. It was gr8

  • @felixotakugamer7688
    @felixotakugamer7688 8 років тому +25

    This is my first convention. And im going to cosplay at natsu

  • @Asatyrk
    @Asatyrk 5 років тому +15

    I had my first con today and it was nuts and I was screaming on the inside the entire time 😂

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  5 років тому +2

      I'm so excited for youuuuu

  • @sillyssubliminalplayground8633
    @sillyssubliminalplayground8633 4 роки тому +9

    With the food thing, an idea might be to bring "weeb foods" if you know what I'm talking about, but make sure it's not super messy or something because it will be crowded

  • @emmaslife8248
    @emmaslife8248 5 років тому +17

    So this July I’m doing my first con(Atlanta Comic-Con)
    And I’m doing my first cosplay ever I’m cosplaying tsu from My Hero Academia and I’m so excited

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  5 років тому +1

      Cool!

    • @dioeatingaburger816
      @dioeatingaburger816 2 роки тому

      Oh cool! I’m going to my first ever con (which happens to be the comic con in Scotland) as whatever I get for Christmas, hoping for denki, kirishima or Josuke from jjba

  • @diemrants5356
    @diemrants5356 3 роки тому +10

    Also another thing you need to know: When you go to a Con don't expect that you'll be the prettiest or sum there could be people who has the same cosplay as you but cosplay it better and you don't need to feel bad because your cosplay is not good as theyre cosplay because your cosplay is good even if people are going to the other cosplayers and talking with them and not talking with you don't worry your cosplay is awsome so don't think that you have a bad cosplay

  • @miraculose_ladybug
    @miraculose_ladybug 8 років тому +11

    My first con I didn't cosplay , the day after plans cosplay for the next con

  • @finnrees2373
    @finnrees2373 3 роки тому +5

    Me and my friends went to a Con last year and one of them started their first period, Not to mention she was wearing a tight cosplay, Thank God she had a spare cosplay XD

  • @Sandy33569
    @Sandy33569 7 років тому +6

    As someone who has been going to cons for many years now, I tend to like to schedule out my Con before I go. I love panels, go to photoshoots, set up private shoots, go shopping, and of course I block out time specifically to eat. If I don't schedule it, it'll stress me out at the con to figure it out. It makes it easier and more fun for me at cons. :)

  • @bellaaahh4612
    @bellaaahh4612 8 років тому +22

    I feel so excited and nervous to go to my first con. I'm watching a lot of these videos haha but I feel nervous that my cosplay wings are gonna hit people because my first con is Otakon which has like 20,000+ people going omg.

  • @treenaturtle1585
    @treenaturtle1585 8 років тому +39

    I'm hopefully going to my first con in April!
    i'll be going as Asriel from Undertale
    If i am going i need these tips because i'll probably be so excited, because i might take a picture of someone and not know x3
    Also, your hair looks like twilight sparkle o3o

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  8 років тому +6

      +Treena “The crazy fangirl” Turtle Yes it is! Twyli is my girl.

    • @treenaturtle1585
      @treenaturtle1585 8 років тому +2

      *****
      Nice! :D

  • @No-sz7ie
    @No-sz7ie 4 роки тому +10

    im going to my first con next year in 2020 its a small con im also planing my toga cosplay already im 11 its near where i live so i dont need a hotel its like 6 mins away cant wait!

  • @gachaskylo4848
    @gachaskylo4848 3 роки тому +5

    I’m gonna be 11 and I’m going in April cosplay is a thing is a I’ve wanted to do since I was 7! :)

  • @sweetsonicstars1
    @sweetsonicstars1 5 років тому +6

    My first con was a year ago. I had a mostly internet-bought AOT costume that I bought for Halloween. The point about leaving the con wanting to make my own cosplay is very true.
    Now I sit here typing with my half finished costume in front of me and the con in a week 🙃

  • @hanikake7282
    @hanikake7282 2 роки тому +8

    I loved this video! Even if it’s old content, I’d love to see more stuff like this from you!

  • @willow8833
    @willow8833 4 роки тому +9

    I’m that person who doesn’t go to a con for three years, just to perfect their makeup and cosplay, then go to a con then freak out and leave 👁➖👁
    ( this hasn’t happened. Yet.)

    • @bloodsunsubs
      @bloodsunsubs 3 роки тому

      It’s really easy to make friends at cons. I know it seems scary, and I was scared too, but once I went in there it was so much fun. And nice people!

    • @dioeatingaburger816
      @dioeatingaburger816 2 роки тому

      Sounds like something I’d do lmao

  • @luckylavender1015
    @luckylavender1015 Рік тому +2

    At my first con I felt really shy and embarrassed before getting to the center while wearing my cosplay, but once I got inside I felt *underdressed*. Like everyone looked amazing and beautiful and majestic and just 👌👌. If I died rn, that con would be on the highlight reel. MORAL OF THE STORY dont worry about overdoing it because in the end everyone is just excited as you are 🌸

  • @vixenofthesun2920
    @vixenofthesun2920 6 років тому +4

    I AM SO HYPE YOU QUOTED LIGHTS TO START THIS VIDEO WITH ❤❤❤ Also you are. Total Doll and seriously helping me start my cosplay adventures!

  • @EminayDrackoness
    @EminayDrackoness 5 років тому +3

    Thank you for pointing out that not all nerds know how to dance. This is extremely validating to me. I am one of those flailers XD Proud of it too,

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  5 років тому

      That's hilarious. Good for you. :)

  • @Greyyy.cosplay
    @Greyyy.cosplay 5 років тому +5

    Tomorrow I my first con and I’m so excited

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  5 років тому +1

      Yay! Where are you off to?

  • @becca8462
    @becca8462 7 років тому +11

    Me and mom planned sakura - con in november and its this saturday. Its CRAZY! MY FIRST CONNN!!!

  • @alisterfolson
    @alisterfolson 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @melacosplay1775
    @melacosplay1775 6 років тому +2

    I'm going to be Lucy Heartfilia and Natsu Dragneel from Fairy Tail and i'm so excited!

  • @samheppner1291
    @samheppner1291 7 років тому +6

    My first cosplay is in June and I'm going as Feferi (male version), and this has helped so much

  • @sigma.analysis
    @sigma.analysis 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much for this video! I'm going to my first convention in a week and I swear, your video and your energy made me even more excited!🤩

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  Рік тому +1

      I'm glad, because this video is painful for me to watch of myself several years later.

  • @hania.sztuka
    @hania.sztuka 6 років тому +3

    Sometimes a cosplay is so good that you wonder if it's actually the person they're cosplaying

  • @jayxzanimates9823
    @jayxzanimates9823 5 років тому +1

    Your con advise series has been really helpful thanks!

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  5 років тому

      You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I also have convention vlogs if you'd like to see the experience. If you scroll to the end of my UA-cam homepage.

  • @dattebayo7193
    @dattebayo7193 5 років тому +2

    In going to my first cosplay in July!Im gonna dress up like Eren from Attack on Titan!Im so excited!

  • @randombean2643
    @randombean2643 8 років тому +11

    Anime Festival Asia Indonesia or AFAID 2015 is coming on September, i'm preparing to my first battle! Thanks for the help! :D

  • @RaurXDberry
    @RaurXDberry 3 роки тому +3

    Who need friends when you got an older half brother taking you to your first convention !
    My friends went last year and doesn't have enough this year but last year I didn't have enough to go 😅 maybe next year we can all go

  • @carouselfairy
    @carouselfairy 4 місяці тому +1

    i remember i watched this video when i was 10!!! i’m 18 now and finally going to my first ever anime convention and i am so nervous and excited xD thank you so much for keeping this video up hehe

  • @skyeh1312
    @skyeh1312 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks this really helped me as I’m a teen who loves cosplay and anime who wants to go to conventions but gets a bit scared by the idea of them

  • @yakketyyak6414
    @yakketyyak6414 7 років тому +6

    Going to my first con this July, Omaha Comic Con! This video was super fun, and helpful. :) Keep it up! My cosplay is gonna be Castiel from Supernatural.

  • @bbeat4241
    @bbeat4241 6 років тому +6

    Im going to supanova tomorow (my first con) and im going as chucky, sooooooo excited

  • @saharaholland4983
    @saharaholland4983 4 роки тому +1

    Hope to see you at a con, thanks for the advice!

  • @hideyourfrown.official6039
    @hideyourfrown.official6039 2 роки тому

    9:40 that really was relieving to hear, I’m a very anxious person and I guess I always just expect to be made fun of but that was really nice to hear thank you omg

  • @nanachiiirbx163
    @nanachiiirbx163 3 роки тому +3

    never been to a convention before so I'm studying

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  3 роки тому +2

      This video is so old now, but a lot of it is still true, haha. For example, I definitely don't attend those con dances.

  • @Taymicia
    @Taymicia 9 років тому +8

    This video was so helpful ! ♡ now im even more excited for the first time i go, lol.
    Thank you :3

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  9 років тому +2

      Mischa Barros Yay! I'm glad. When is your first con?

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  8 років тому +2

      +Mz. Cherri Aww! First of all that's so cool! But I live far away in a city known as Toronto (da 6). Maybe one day! Or you can come down here! We have Anime North and Fan Expo. ^^

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  8 років тому +2

  • @Lucyence
    @Lucyence 5 років тому +2

    I'm hoping to go this year with a friend (or three), I've already started planning. I'm watching all these videos and I'm already feeling overwhelmed and excited 😂

  • @uggievin
    @uggievin 6 років тому +1

    Ive been watching so many of your cosplay/convention videos because my first con is in like 2 months and im so nervous. Im going as Hanji Zoe from aot/snk. Your videos really help me, thank you!

  • @YourFavoriteSenpaii
    @YourFavoriteSenpaii 9 років тому +4

    Ahhh! I'm going to a con in less than 2 weeks! I'm so excited!
    Making a schedule is a good idea!! I'm going to MomoCon and I want to get the full benefit of it!

  • @JayveeEntertainment00
    @JayveeEntertainment00 9 років тому +3

    You're vids are great. Im going to a con this summer and this vid got me super excited for it!

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  9 років тому

      Jayvee Entertainment Thank you so much! Love it. Which con are you going to?

    • @JayveeEntertainment00
      @JayveeEntertainment00 9 років тому

      ***** Its an anime convention called Connecticon

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  9 років тому

      Aah! Nice. I heard of that one. Have fun! XD

  • @SegaChris5
    @SegaChris5 8 років тому +2

    Even though I went to ax last year, this year is my first TRUE trip so this was very helpful. Thank you for making this :)

  • @plaxy4412
    @plaxy4412 7 років тому +1

    I remember my first con, i got so overwhelmed i cried because i got so happy over cosplays and such:))

  • @emilywickershamisqueen696
    @emilywickershamisqueen696 4 роки тому +3

    bold of you to assume I’m not there with my dad 😎😂

  • @abigailcole8141
    @abigailcole8141 7 років тому +3

    I'm going to Ohayo Con in Jan. and I'm so excited! I'm cosplaying as sans from undertale and I'm so happy I came across this video!! Thank you

  • @rageingredroblox4913
    @rageingredroblox4913 2 роки тому +2

    My first one is next august!! So excited 😁

  • @taylashorters6473
    @taylashorters6473 3 роки тому +2

    I’m going to my first anime comic con in may so I’m doing research
    Anyone Violet Evergarden fans here??

  • @Idk-pm2uy
    @Idk-pm2uy 2 роки тому +4

    I wish I watched this before my first con a few days ago. I was so stressed, hot and overwhelmed. I didn’t know you could ask cosplayers for photos at first and it made me so stressed asking. I laughed when you said you will already be planning a cosplay because I literally am as we speak lol. I also didn’t know vendors have to tax you if you pay with card so next time Im gonna save my cash. I didn’t really check out what was happening online so I only took pictures with cosplayers and bought stuff and I kind of regret not having a schedule and attending panels.

  • @inblu_murrina
    @inblu_murrina 3 роки тому +6

    My first con is in the summer of 2021, and I’m going with my friend. We’re still deciding what to do for it tho...
    Edit: We actually just decided on Gyro Zeppeli and Johnny Joestar from JJBA!

  • @annabellekim2649
    @annabellekim2649 8 років тому +1

    this literally helped so much thank you

  • @kaniskastudios8346
    @kaniskastudios8346 8 років тому

    Thank you for the tips! They are really helpful

  • @5oundOfVictory
    @5oundOfVictory 8 років тому +3

    I'm so sad because all the cons ever are on days that I have important shit, like I was gonna go to a local con, but nope I have PMEA finals for concert band the first day and MAPS championships for indoor percussion the next day, great. fun

  • @brokenpencil2492
    @brokenpencil2492 6 років тому +8

    This video was amazing, and very helpful, thank you! But I have a few questions that came to mind while I was watching.
    1. What convention would you recommend going to for someone who has never gone to a convention before?
    2. What convention would you recommend going to for someone who has a low budget?
    3. Is it acceptable for someone to go to a convention cosplaying as an OC (original character)? Or would people get mad?
    4. Which convention is usually the most packed / full of people?
    5. Last question. I've never gone to a convention before. Should I cosplay the first time I go to a convention, or should I not?
    I'm very late in asking this question, so I don't know if I'll get an answer, but it was worth a try. :D
    Thank you either way!

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  6 років тому +1

      I shall answer these in videos and a q+a this month

  • @TheresaStylinson
    @TheresaStylinson 5 років тому +2

    I’m going to my first con in May and I’m nervous but excited

  • @alexysspalmer3921
    @alexysspalmer3921 8 років тому

    love the quote in the beginning:3

  • @harlequindeer2142
    @harlequindeer2142 8 років тому +5

    My first con was Cyphacon in Louisiana 😊 I didn't enjoy at first cause there was lots of people (no surprise there) but in the end i enjoyed it

  • @phandomwtf1322
    @phandomwtf1322 8 років тому +3

    I'm going to Walker Stalker Con in Chicago, May 28 & 29th!!!

  • @jonnycar5006
    @jonnycar5006 7 років тому

    great advice tia, yet to do my 1st one so appreciated this vid...thanks a million xx

  • @edenelegiac
    @edenelegiac 8 років тому +2

    You are totes right! At my first con. Immediately after we left I started planning my cosplay. And your tips are very helpful! Thankx

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  8 років тому

      +Azariah Deckard I'm glad :)

  • @astrulance
    @astrulance 3 роки тому +3

    This will help me a lot! i am planning on going to Gen Con with my older brother and his roommate! i have like 50 ideas for my cosplay for it ;w;

  • @alaaasei2247
    @alaaasei2247 4 роки тому +7

    I just got into cosplay and this video was very informative :D
    Also have you seen danganronpa?

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  4 роки тому +3

      Thanks, and yes I have. That show is a trip.

  • @sparkyboomboomboi7051
    @sparkyboomboomboi7051 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this! Today I'm going to my first anime convention! (Otakon), i'll be there the whole weekend with my friend and I'm so excited. We've saved so much money for cosplays and vendors I'm sure it will be a blast! :D

  • @EmikoCult
    @EmikoCult 2 роки тому +1

    Omg! Thank you so much!!!! I’ve been to a convention before, and have dressed up. Though, that was during Halloween- I’m going to be Eri from MHA. If not, then I’ll most likely be Gilda from tpn. Though, thank you so much for the tips!

  • @queenonyxbutterfly
    @queenonyxbutterfly 5 років тому +4

    Even though I am very late watching this video, I enjoyed it! Thank you for making it! I have yet to attend my first con but I am very interested in cosplay overall! I will be 50 on November 26th and I am attending my first con on November 17th in Pleasanton, California! 😍😍😍😍😍

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  5 років тому +1

      You're welcome. You look so young! My mom's birthday is on November 25th.

    • @queenonyxbutterfly
      @queenonyxbutterfly 5 років тому

      BecomingTia thank you very much! You're very sweet! Heyyyy me and moms are sagittarius's!!😍😍

  • @SirMarblePasta6663
    @SirMarblePasta6663 4 роки тому +3

    So I'm just starting to cosplay and me and my uncle decided that when more cons open up that we'll go to one and I was just wondering, is it ok to wear any cosplay that you have or do you have to wear a cosplay related to the con?

  • @sumatv3164
    @sumatv3164 2 роки тому

    In a couple months I have my first con and there are going to be many people. I’m a people person and I feel confident in my cosplay choices. Thank you for this video so much💕

  • @divio784
    @divio784 4 роки тому +2

    Great advice!!

  • @Rohan-dv2ou
    @Rohan-dv2ou 5 років тому +4

    This is probably a random question, but I'll be going to my first con in April (with some friends who are cosplaying with me). I have been cosplaying for a few years and have a cosplay social media, but I just this year found people (who are now my friends) who also cosplay, so I feel comfortable going! I also have experience going out in public in cosplay and getting my photos taken and people talking to me about my cosplays when they see me. I suffer from anxiety and sometimes I have issues when it comes to what to say. If I want to take a photo of someone is saying, "Excuse me, is it okay if I can take a photo of you (or photo with you )? I really love your [character] cosplay!" okay? Sorry if this is really stupid of me to ask haha, I am just scared that I might say something impolite (I'm a polite person, just under pressure or anxiety I have brain farts and it's good for me to know exactly what to say before hand" xD

  • @maplemagma5380
    @maplemagma5380 3 роки тому +4

    Those in 2021 please don't go to any cons this year. I know you probably really want to/ or it be your first con but don't. not during the pandemic.:// The faster it ends the sooner we can all go!

    • @Zay.Flicks
      @Zay.Flicks 3 роки тому +1

      In new Zealand were literally done with covid and I was here for vacation and now I've been here for a year. Just waiting on the us

    • @Zay.Flicks
      @Zay.Flicks 3 роки тому

      Theres no masks no nothing

  • @luwitcher5489
    @luwitcher5489 7 років тому +1

    this was really helpful!! thanks so much!! also i love your videos :3 :D

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  7 років тому

      Thank you, Taegan. I'm glad it helped.

  • @hetaliafangirlwut2995
    @hetaliafangirlwut2995 5 років тому

    I’m going today!!!!!!!!!! I can’t wait!

  • @nevaehdraws2893
    @nevaehdraws2893 5 років тому +3

    I went to Anime Ohio as Deku for my first con. I got yelled at by 4 Bakugos

    • @nicoletteadams1398
      @nicoletteadams1398 5 років тому

      Nevaeh Draws *oh boy*
      Was Ochako there with you

    • @nevaehdraws2893
      @nevaehdraws2893 5 років тому +1

      @@nicoletteadams1398 No I went with with my friend, she was todoroki. But I saw a deku and her

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  4 роки тому

      😂

  • @Hackrifice
    @Hackrifice 4 роки тому +3

    Hi, I've never been to a con either, this was really helpful! Thanks! Question though. There's a sketch duel by some of my favourite artists in a conference room on one of the days. Is the seating for that kind of thing first-come-first-served? Or are these generally paid extra events?0(It's hard to tell from the website!) Should I plan to go to that way before it starts? I really don't want to miss it, since it's the main thing I want to go to this con for! Thanks :)

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  4 роки тому

      Whoops! This is a bit late, but I would contact the event organizers on Facebook or through their email to clarify. It could go either way for an event like that.

  • @heh9746
    @heh9746 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this!

  • @randomperson7325
    @randomperson7325 8 років тому

    I'm going to Gencon in August and this is gonna help me so much!