It doesn't matter if you're a newbie or a seasoned convention veteran; this guide will help you navigate the chaotic and wonderful world of an anime convention.

Think about any event you've gone to with cosplay. Even at a small convention, how many Narutos did you see? What about Goku, Ichigo, or Faye Valentine? Sometimes it leads to a kind of cosplay deja vu, where you might think you've visited a certain panel because it's surrounded by the same conglomeration of outfits. Instead, it's just a mass of repeats.

Short anime series tend to have fewer episodes for a variety of reasons. The project may have had little funding, reducing the series to less episodes. Conversely, the anime series may be more focused on experimenting with new animation styles, and therefore constricted to fewer episodes due to costs. Some examples of these shorter series are....

The term "cosplay" is a shortened word that means Costume Play. A costume play is a form of art performance where the people who are involved dress in costumes that represent the impression or idea that they are trying to promote.