Michigan Swan: Anime Convention 2009
February 5th, 2010 | by admin |
Hey gang, welcome to another special Michigan Swan episode. In this one, I went with my friend Rupert to JAFAX, which is now on its 14th year. It’s a convention held at Grand Valley State University that focues on anime, manga and games. It’s also totally free to get into, which sets it apart from other conventions. So, while it may not be the largest con (for some of those, see my tokyo swan series), it doesn’t cost a dime to walk into the door which is cool.
We went two years ago, and just like last time we decided to cosplay and dress in costumes to get into the spirit of things. Last time, I picked a (at the time in america) character that was fairly obscure to American anime fans (kyon from the melancholy of haruhi suzumiya), but this time Rupert and I got a great reception for our Pokemon ‘team rocket grunt’ costumes. They were also extremely cheap to make, so I was very pleased with the results.
The convention itself was fun (especially if you are into cosplay). There were different booths selling anime goods, and there were different rooms showing subbed and dubbed anime, childrens anime, adult anime (hillarious), as well as music videos and other fun things. Anyways, hope you enjoy this episode of Michigan Swan… and see you next time!
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25 Responses to “Michigan Swan: Anime Convention 2009”
By RizingBlackSun on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
Oh wow. T_T
Oh wow. T_T
By maxgo111 on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
RIP Roger
RIP Roger
By Sanders1521 on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
I saw Kiske urahara …
I saw Kiske urahara LOL
By UpcomingCons on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
Everyone loves …
Everyone loves lines, not lol!
By dsgame13 on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
5:34 omg mark …
5:34 omg mark cirrely with his mikki falls!!
By Lori794 on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
Pyramid Head at 2: …
Pyramid Head at 2:32! Sweet!
By inutitanic on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
i saw claire …
i saw claire redfield and nemesis!
By mega666angel on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
lol i saw a chick …
lol i saw a chick with a gaiaonline poster
By nuramber on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
man u guys rock!! i …
man u guys rock!! i lov any1 who goes to anime cons … CUZ I NVR WENT…..T_T im serious if it comes 2 my town im goin ! ppl btr move out of my waayy!!
By mashmusic11235 on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
Haha, yes, I share …
Haha, yes, I share your opinion (your friend’s insane: ). You are probably right, there are two ‘generations’ of pokemon fans: the young adult/older teen generation (you), and the younger generation (Ruby/Sapphire onwards). I am somewhere in between (getting the best of both worlds : ) ).
By naritchi on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
I’m hopefully going …
I’m so excited, me and some of my friends are gonna be Gijinka!
I’m hopefully going to Jafax next year!
By ZaAli1723 on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
I want to attend …
I want to attend one of them! where could I go? this place looks like heaven to me!
By skylinehulmes on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
rupert looks like …
rupert looks like gud fun always laughin
By Saiyajin256 on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
how come no one is …
how come no one is dressed as in dragon ball series =/…
By NarutoxCosplayer on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
You guys live in …
You guys live in Michigan!?!?!
By FrodanFTW on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
haha this is …
haha this is entertaining as hell, i plan on going to one of these one day, love the pokemon music incorporation too
By shinofreak011 on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
Nice, classic …
Nice, classic Rocket costumes from the color series!
By Doodle33433 on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
2:09 Ouran Host …
2:09 Ouran Host Club, I see the twins!
By 19H0N3Y87 on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
LoL Nemesis was …
LoL Nemesis was following you. Every other frame I saw him haha. I saw Mark Crilly…I love his drawing vids.
LMAO I gotta go to a convention sometime… the closest one is like 2hours away from me though. Maybe one day haha.
That Pokemon music was annoying tho xD with is mono-toned ear splitting fury! x_x
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It’s been like years since I watched Pokemon though BUT the Team Rocket idea was genius 5 stars for you sirs
By AnimeCutieGirl on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
at 5:43 theres …
at 5:43 theres naruto!
By AnimeCutieGirl on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
yeah your so right …
yeah your so right do you have a gaia account
By AnimeCutieGirl on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
cool costumes at 2: …
cool costumes at 2:50 theres an akatski person from naruto!
By Jennichigo on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
Your costumes are …
Your costumes are the best. XD
By Killre2801 on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
pause at 5:36 and …
pause at 5:36 and there’s mark crily with miki falls
By starsky1012 on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
Goddamn weeaboos
weeaboos