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! >.

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.

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

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...!!!

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

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

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!!!

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!

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

I swear that Totoro blinked at me

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! ❤)

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.

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 💛💛

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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 😊

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

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

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

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

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. :)

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

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

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

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! :)

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

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 🙃

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

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!

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,

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.

Tomorrow I my first con and I’m so excited

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

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

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

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 🌸

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

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!

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

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

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

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!🤩

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

never been to a convention before so I'm studying

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!

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 :)

Your con advise series has been really helpful thanks!

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.)

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.

love the quote in the beginning:3

this literally helped so much thank you

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

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

That doll was staring into my soul XD

My first one is next august!! So excited 😁

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!

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!

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 😂

Thank you for the tips! They are really helpful

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

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

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

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!

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

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;

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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! 😍😍😍😍😍

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

Great advice!!

blaargh this was so helpful! Going to my first con in 3 weeks! So tysm!

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 :)

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?

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

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

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!

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

this is my first time watching one of your videos and oh my gosh you are amazing

Love the music choices lol I use Candyland sometimes too. Great video.