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

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  • čas přidán 17. 05. 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.
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Komentáře • 953

  • @aprilensell4260
    @aprilensell4260 Před 8 lety +625

    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  Před 8 lety +39

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

    • @gburns0119
      @gburns0119 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +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 Před 5 lety +563

    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 Před 4 lety +13

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

    • @dookiedan985
      @dookiedan985 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety

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

    • @GamingWithGlacier
      @GamingWithGlacier Před rokem

      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 Před 8 lety +612

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

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  Před 8 lety +99

      +ScreechingVoldemort YOUR MOM IS COOL

    • @queefking3000
      @queefking3000 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +35

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

    • @denkikamanari1086
      @denkikamanari1086 Před 5 lety +13

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

    • @jeremossy9768
      @jeremossy9768 Před 5 lety +12

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

  • @emilywickershamisqueen696
    @emilywickershamisqueen696 Před 4 lety +98

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

  • @SoapSqueezy
    @SoapSqueezy Před 8 lety +211

    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  Před 8 lety +6

      +❤Anime4Ever❤ AWw have funn!!!

    • @kananhh1158
      @kananhh1158 Před 7 lety +2

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

    • @SoapSqueezy
      @SoapSqueezy Před 3 lety

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

    • @runa1322
      @runa1322 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @jolijnschalkwijk7290
    @jolijnschalkwijk7290 Před 8 lety +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  Před 8 lety +9

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

  • @jennajeffries6872
    @jennajeffries6872 Před 8 lety +624

    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! ❤)

  • @moththegreatest9795
    @moththegreatest9795 Před 7 lety +269

    I swear that Totoro blinked at me

  • @quinnsinclair7028
    @quinnsinclair7028 Před 3 lety +19

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

  • @tarahfield1198
    @tarahfield1198 Před 8 lety +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  Před 8 lety +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 Před 8 lety +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 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @jinxapologist
    @jinxapologist Před 5 lety +78

    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  Před 5 lety +4

      Yup!

    • @wolfkitty42
      @wolfkitty42 Před 9 měsíci +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 Před 3 lety +27

    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 💛💛

  • @solanaceae6079
    @solanaceae6079 Před 8 lety +236

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

  • @BowserJr
    @BowserJr Před 7 lety +109

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

  • @jordan_2565
    @jordan_2565 Před 8 lety +127

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

    • @lefeton
      @lefeton Před 8 lety +4

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

    • @jordan_2565
      @jordan_2565 Před 8 lety

      +lefeton thank you :)

    • @lefeton
      @lefeton Před 8 lety

      +Darkest_cosplayXX :)

    • @nikoleta8207
      @nikoleta8207 Před 7 lety +1

      sounds awesome! have fun!

    • @ayexthree
      @ayexthree Před 7 lety

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

  • @pillsburydoughboy3433
    @pillsburydoughboy3433 Před 7 lety +245

    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  Před 7 lety +42

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

    • @kreissthekeeper
      @kreissthekeeper Před 5 lety +14

      AWWW I LOVE CHIAKI

    • @rainbowbolt272
      @rainbowbolt272 Před 4 lety +10

      I cosplay as Nagito Komeada! :D

    • @MiuIruma
      @MiuIruma Před 4 lety +9

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

    • @CheyDunaway_16
      @CheyDunaway_16 Před 4 lety +7

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

  • @hayleeh18
    @hayleeh18 Před 8 lety +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 Před 8 lety +6

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

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  Před 8 lety +4

      +crystal bubbles Haha thanks!

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  Před 8 lety +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 Před 8 lety +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 Před 8 lety

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

  • @catharsis_cosmic_child4259
    @catharsis_cosmic_child4259 Před 7 lety +28

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

  • @charlesh.1634
    @charlesh.1634 Před 7 lety +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  Před 7 lety +3

      FINALLY. SOMEONE WHO APPREcIATES MY SELF-DEPRECATING HUMOUR.

  • @miyukidolka6338
    @miyukidolka6338 Před 8 lety +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 Před 8 lety +1

      Hope your cosplay turns out awesome!

    • @allietheoutcast7615
      @allietheoutcast7615 Před 8 lety

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

    • @leapailley9432
      @leapailley9432 Před 8 lety +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  Před 8 lety +3

      +Léa Pailley

    • @leapailley9432
      @leapailley9432 Před 8 lety +1

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

  • @teh_rogueartist6480
    @teh_rogueartist6480 Před 8 lety +49

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

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  Před 8 lety +2

      Why are you scared?

    • @teh_rogueartist6480
      @teh_rogueartist6480 Před 8 lety +2

      +BecomingTia im just really nervous

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  Před 8 lety +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: czcams.com/video/NVscH08-QH8/video.html

  • @NoahIdeaFilms
    @NoahIdeaFilms Před 8 lety +36

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

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  Před 8 lety +1

      +NoahIdeaFilms Have fun. You'll love it!

  • @alex-kq6it
    @alex-kq6it Před 4 lety +12

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

    • @emilyreiff8978
      @emilyreiff8978 Před 3 lety

      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 Před 3 lety

      I asked for a toga wig for christmas

    • @klover7890
      @klover7890 Před 3 lety

      Same post pandemic ofc

  • @ship_wreckd1197
    @ship_wreckd1197 Před 8 lety +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 Před 7 lety +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 Před 7 lety +1

      Ship_ Wreck'd have fun at your first con!

    • @ship_wreckd1197
      @ship_wreckd1197 Před 7 lety

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

    • @cassandrahuber713
      @cassandrahuber713 Před 7 lety

      Ship_ Wreck'd No problem, have fun!

  • @iramisflores7694
    @iramisflores7694 Před 5 lety +7

    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

  • @Asatyrk
    @Asatyrk Před 5 lety +15

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

  • @finnrees2373
    @finnrees2373 Před 3 lety +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

  • @sillyssubliminalplayground8633

    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

  • @diemrants5356
    @diemrants5356 Před 3 lety +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

  • @Sandy33569
    @Sandy33569 Před 7 lety +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. :)

  • @emmaslife8248
    @emmaslife8248 Před 5 lety +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  Před 5 lety +1

      Cool!

    • @dioeatingaburger816
      @dioeatingaburger816 Před 2 lety

      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

  • @miraculose_ladybug
    @miraculose_ladybug Před 8 lety +11

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

  • @gachaskylo4848
    @gachaskylo4848 Před 3 lety +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! :)

  • @felixotakugamer7688
    @felixotakugamer7688 Před 8 lety +25

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

  • @No-sz7ie
    @No-sz7ie Před 4 lety +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!

  • @sweetsonicstars1
    @sweetsonicstars1 Před 5 lety +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 🙃

  • @EminayDrackoness
    @EminayDrackoness Před 5 lety +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,

  • @bellaaahh4612
    @bellaaahh4612 Před 7 lety +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.

  • @hanikake7282
    @hanikake7282 Před 2 lety +8

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

  • @Greyyy.cosplay
    @Greyyy.cosplay Před 5 lety +5

    Tomorrow I my first con and I’m so excited

  • @RaurXDberry
    @RaurXDberry Před 3 lety +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

  • @treenaturtle1585
    @treenaturtle1585 Před 8 lety +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

  • @skyeh1312
    @skyeh1312 Před 2 lety +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

  • @luckylavender1015
    @luckylavender1015 Před rokem +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 🌸

  • @sigma.analysis
    @sigma.analysis Před 2 lety +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  Před rokem +1

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

  • @samheppner1291
    @samheppner1291 Před 7 lety +6

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

  • @becca8462
    @becca8462 Před 7 lety +11

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

  • @willow8833
    @willow8833 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety

      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 Před 2 lety

      Sounds like something I’d do lmao

  • @vixenofthesun2920
    @vixenofthesun2920 Před 6 lety +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!

  • @alisterfolson
    @alisterfolson Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @melacosplay1775
    @melacosplay1775 Před 6 lety +2

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

  • @dattebayo7193
    @dattebayo7193 Před 5 lety +2

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

  • @randombean2643
    @randombean2643 Před 8 lety +11

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

  • @bbeat4241
    @bbeat4241 Před 6 lety +6

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

  • @carouselfairy
    @carouselfairy Před 3 měsíci +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

  • @TheresaStylinson
    @TheresaStylinson Před 5 lety +2

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

  • @hania.sztuka
    @hania.sztuka Před 6 lety +3

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

  • @nanachiiirbx163
    @nanachiiirbx163 Před 3 lety +3

    never been to a convention before so I'm studying

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  Před 3 lety +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.

  • @plaxy4412
    @plaxy4412 Před 7 lety +1

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

  • @SegaChris5
    @SegaChris5 Před 8 lety +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 :)

  • @brokenpencil2492
    @brokenpencil2492 Před 6 lety +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  Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @Idk-pm2uy
    @Idk-pm2uy Před 2 lety +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.

  • @geekwolf123
    @geekwolf123 Před 7 lety +2

    That doll was staring into my soul XD

  • @jayxzanimates9823
    @jayxzanimates9823 Před 5 lety +1

    Your con advise series has been really helpful thanks!

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  Před 5 lety

      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 CZcams homepage.

  • @inblu_murrina
    @inblu_murrina Před 3 lety +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!

  • @yakketyyak6414
    @yakketyyak6414 Před 7 lety +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.

  • @ellieb5284
    @ellieb5284 Před 5 lety +1

    usually whenever im joining that crowd of people taking a photo of a cosplay i just point at my phone and wait for them to look at me and nod so I don't interrupt them but I know it's okay to take a pic

  • @saharaholland4983
    @saharaholland4983 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @YourFavoriteSenpaii
    @YourFavoriteSenpaii Před 9 lety +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!

  • @alaaasei2247
    @alaaasei2247 Před 3 lety +7

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

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @Lucyence
    @Lucyence Před 5 lety +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 Před 6 lety +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!

  • @5oundOfVictory
    @5oundOfVictory Před 8 lety +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

  • @Taymicia
    @Taymicia Před 9 lety +8

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

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  Před 9 lety +2

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

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  Před 8 lety +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  Před 8 lety +2

  • @CantFindaName420
    @CantFindaName420 Před 9 měsíci +1

    My first convention is very soon so I'm binge watching all of these convention tips videos I've seen when I wasn't able to go 😭

  • @edenelegiac
    @edenelegiac Před 8 lety +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

  • @JayveeEntertainment00
    @JayveeEntertainment00 Před 9 lety +3

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

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  Před 9 lety

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

    • @JayveeEntertainment00
      @JayveeEntertainment00 Před 9 lety

      ***** Its an anime convention called Connecticon

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  Před 9 lety

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

  • @abigailcole8141
    @abigailcole8141 Před 7 lety +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

  • @hideyourfrown.official6039

    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

  • @rageingredroblox4913
    @rageingredroblox4913 Před 2 lety +2

    My first one is next august!! So excited 😁

  • @harlequindeer2142
    @harlequindeer2142 Před 8 lety +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

  • @emilywickershamisqueen696

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

  • @luwitcher5489
    @luwitcher5489 Před 7 lety +1

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

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  Před 7 lety

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

  • @jonnycar5006
    @jonnycar5006 Před 7 lety

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

  • @phandomwtf1322
    @phandomwtf1322 Před 8 lety +3

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

  • @astrulance
    @astrulance Před 3 lety +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;

  • @annabellekim2649
    @annabellekim2649 Před 8 lety +1

    this literally helped so much thank you

  • @alexysspalmer3921
    @alexysspalmer3921 Před 8 lety

    love the quote in the beginning:3

  • @Rohan-dv2ou
    @Rohan-dv2ou Před 5 lety +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

  • @Hackrifice
    @Hackrifice Před 4 lety +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  Před 4 lety

      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.

  • @sparkyboomboomboi7051
    @sparkyboomboomboi7051 Před rokem +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

  • @ravendovev
    @ravendovev Před 6 lety

    THAT COMMUTING ON PUBLIC TRANSIT FEEL. So real.

  • @SirMarblePasta6663
    @SirMarblePasta6663 Před 3 lety +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?

  • @rhiannon0629
    @rhiannon0629 Před 4 lety +3

    I've just started getting into anime and I really love it, but I've only seen a good 5 popular animes and I'm really worried I'm gonna look stupid because I wont know who a lot of the cosplayers will be :(

    • @BecomingTia
      @BecomingTia  Před 4 lety +2

      Don't worry about that. Most conventions feature cosplays from anime, comics, movies, television and just pop culture in general. Are you watching Naruto, by chance?

    • @rhiannon0629
      @rhiannon0629 Před 4 lety +1

      @@BecomingTia No, I haven't started watching it yet. Should I?

    • @maebhcunningham8012
      @maebhcunningham8012 Před 4 lety

      @@rhiannon0629 YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @taylashorters6473
    @taylashorters6473 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @spectron09
    @spectron09 Před rokem +1

    i am overly excited about the smallest things and well getting super excited for a normal person means I’m going to pass out

  • @queenonyxbutterfly
    @queenonyxbutterfly Před 5 lety +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  Před 5 lety +1

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

    • @queenonyxbutterfly
      @queenonyxbutterfly Před 5 lety

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

  • @abbiclarke7540
    @abbiclarke7540 Před 7 lety +4

    i'm scared no one is gonna know my cosplay because the character (and game?) isn't like, that popular aha.

    • @marleymarley8347
      @marleymarley8347 Před 4 lety +1

      I feel the exact same way!! I'm going as Yandere-chan from Yandere simulator and I'm a bigger lady and I'm scared people are gonna like fight me or something

  • @kaniskastudios8346
    @kaniskastudios8346 Před 8 lety

    Thank you for the tips! They are really helpful

  • @JewelShine5
    @JewelShine5 Před 6 lety +1

    How do you not have more subs?!? Your videos are stunning and professional. Not to mention entertaining