We are also performance judges this year for Anime Fusion’s Masquerade!

Good morning, and happy Friday!

Today we come to you with another cosplay judge announcement! Reintroducing La Vie Cosplay! If you’ve been to Anime Fusion before, this name may sound familiar. That’s because these guys were here before. We, and you, loved them so much, we invited them back!

La Vie Cosplay started in 2013, though the duo has been attending conventions for over 20 years. LVC has numerous awards to their name in crafting and performing including the current USA representatives for International Cosplay League in Spain. Together, LVC does a variety of events including charity, small gatherings, and large conventions. The duo is best known for their performances and emcee work including their hit podcast Sh*t Cosplayers Say covering the best of the worst of cosplay and con-going life. Best of all, the goal of La Vie Cosplay is to promote friendship and fun within the cosplay community!

We can’t wait to see you and all our fabulous cosplay judges in October. Remember to stay safe and continue masking in the meantime.

Wash those hands!
Meghan Wanovich
Head of Marketing

See the original announcement here: Cosplay Judge: La Vie Cosplay – Anime Fusion

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re excited to be back for the in-person return of Anime Fusion!

For more information about Anime Fusion, please visit the link below:

Anime Fusion – Where Classic Meets the Cutting Edge Anime Fusion is an annual non-profit convention run by volunteers from the Twin Cities fan community. Our organization is dedicated to bringing the classic favorites of anime back into the spotlight alongside the newest titles fresh from Japan. From our guests to our game rooms, we strike a balance between retro and modern favorites. Whether you’re a newcomer to the genre or a die-hard fan of the classics, Anime Fusion is the place to celebrate what you love!

For more information about Anime Fusion’s COVID-19 mitigations, please visit: 2021 COVID-19 Policies – Anime Fusion

LIVE SHOW ALERT!

It’s been confirmed we will be doing a live presentation of Sh*t Cosplayers Say (18+) at Anime Fusion 2021! This will not be broadcasted as part of their virtual ticket. Be there or be square! The show has gotten wackier with: more games, more prizes, new stories and the first appearance of Phil the Fridge. Time & Date TBA. Badges are limited.

For more information about Anime Fusion, please visit the link below:

Anime Fusion – Where Classic Meets the Cutting Edge Anime Fusion is an annual non-profit convention run by volunteers from the Twin Cities fan community. Our organization is dedicated to bringing the classic favorites of anime back into the spotlight alongside the newest titles fresh from Japan. From our guests to our game rooms, we strike a balance between retro and modern favorites. Whether you’re a newcomer to the genre or a die-hard fan of the classics, Anime Fusion is the place to celebrate what you love!

For more information about Anime Fusion’s COVID-19 mitigations, please visit: 2021 COVID-19 Policies – Anime Fusion

We’re missing photographers, so Elle took the opportunity to do some self-shooting!

If It Can Go Wrong …it will go wrong. Join us Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Nerdfest as we dive deep into everyday cosplay catastrophes including hot glue mishaps, wardrobe malfunctions, seam-stress, and other maker mishaps. We’ll tell you some stories of our own and give advice on how to fix and avoid common calamities.

For more information on Nerdfest, please visit the link below:

NerdFest | United States (qcnerdfest.com) Introducing NerdFest, a one-of-a-kind experience that brings together the most talented and driven professionals in the industry. Video Games, Trading Card Games, Board Games, Tabletop RPGs, Cosplay, Interactive activities, and so much more! Come be a part of this amazing celebration of Nerd Culture! A collaboration of nerddom. A celebration of community. A festival with a purpose!

The International Cosplay League (Madrid, Spain) has announced that they are postponing their 2021 event. We will advise you when we are given more information in regards to a 2022 International Cosplay League competition. See full details on their Facebook post:

https://www.facebook.com/internationalcosplayleague/photos/a.1999864743586937/2981979245375477/

For more information about future International Cosplay League contests, please visit the link below:

Competition – International Cosplay League ICL is an international cosplay competition created and organized by Japan Weekend, the biggest convention of Madrid (Spain). The third edition will be hosted on September 21st at Feria Madrid. What’s the system of the competition? We select a duo and a solo, a couple and an individual contestant. The duo is based on the performance (60% performance and 40% craftsmanship) and the solo is based completely on the craftsmanship, so a performance is not required.

For more information ICL’s host event Japan Weekend, please visit the link below:

Japan Weekend Madrid – 25 y 26 de septiembre de 2021 – IFEMA MADRID – Japan Weekend Madrid – 25 y 26 de septiembre de 2021 – IFEMA MADRID Japan Weekend es el evento de pop culture más grande de España, que celebrará su edición madrileña en septiembre de 2021. Se respetarán todas las medidas de seguridad y se contará con un aforo muy limitado. ¡Entradas próximamente a la venta! (Japan Weekend is the largest pop culture event in Spain, which will celebrate its Madrid edition in September 2021. All security measures will be respected and there will be a very limited capacity. Tickets coming on sale!)

In honor of Colossalcon weekend and the premier of Sailor Moon Eternal on Netflix, here’s a #throwbackthursday from one of our photoshoots of Helios & Princess Lady Serenity from Sailormoon SuperS, taken at Colossalcon 2019!

Get your geek on as we celebrate all good things in pop culture June 5, 2021 in-person at Peoria Quad Con.

Cosplay Tips & Tricks: Join us June 5, 2021 from 10:15 am – 11:00 am with special guests Wig-Wig Cosplay for an informal Q&A panel where we talk about life, cosplay, competing and more.

Cosplay Contest sign-ups begin at 11:15 am. The show is at 1:00 pm. $250 vending credit prize to winner. Elle will be emceeing and Ash will be one of your judges.

Cosplay and Psychology: Join us June 5, 2021 from 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm with Dr. Scott Jordan and Eric Wesselman as we tackle the psychology of cosplay.

While we have to stay at home for another year, that doesn’t mean we can’t join together and enjoy our love of anime. Join us for Anime North: Stay at Home Edition: streaming from twitch.tv/animenorthcompass on the weekend of May 28 to 30, 2021.

Self Care Extraordinaire: Join Elle, licensed occupational therapist, May 30, 2021 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, in a discussion about self care in relationship to cosplay. Explore the current climate of cosplay, motivation, and regaining enjoyment in this hobby. This panel is not meant to treat or diagnose. Rated E for Everyone.

Sh*t Cosplayers Say | April 25, 2021 | La Vie Cosplay | Season 2 | Episode 35

Ep35: Con Crimes

Show Notes

Join La Vie Cosplay as we take you through our first true crime episode! We will discuss the gunman of Phoenix Comic Con and the chlorine scare of Midwest Furfest 2014.

https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/
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Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like what you heard please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for listening and remember; just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. 

Midwest Fur Fest:
https://www.vice.com/en/article/kwxj39/the-mystery-of-who-launched-the-chlorine-gas-attack-at-a-midwest-furry-convention

https://people.com/crime/midwest-furfest-disrupted-by-chlorine-gas-attack/

https://www.reddit.com/r/news/comments/2ojta9/chlorine_gas_attack_at_chicago_area_furry/

https://www.furfest.org/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animals-and-us/201707/what-s-the-deal-furries

Phoenix Comic Con:
Phoenix Comicon Gunman Mathew Sterling Sentenced to 25 Years in Arizona State Hospital | Phoenix New Times

Phoenix Comicon Gunman Matthew Sterling Punisher Jason David Frank | Phoenix New Times

Gunman at Phoenix Comicon, Claiming To Be The Punisher, Targeted Jason David Frank (gizmodo.com)

WATCH: ‘Green Ranger’ Actor Jason David Frank Speaks After Gunman Arrested At Comicon (FNN) – YouTube

‘I’ve already forgiven him’: Actor reacts to footage of Phoenix Comicon suspect | 12news.com

Armed man arrested at Phoenix Comicon after struggling with police (abc15.com)

Phoenix Comicon Gunman Allegedly Wanted To Kill Police And Green Power Ranger Actor (comicbook.com)

Thank you everyone for your support. We couldn’t have done this without all of you. In a little over a year, we have hit 5,000 downloads on our podcast, Sh*t Cosplayers Say. That is a major accomplishment. We can’t wait to see what else season 2 brings.

You can find our Podcast at the link below, or wherever you get your Podcasts.

Sh*t Cosplayers Say (buzzsprout.com) Join Elle and Ashlyn of La Vie Cosplay on this cosplay comedy podcast where you’ll learn the true humor of fandom, crafting, competing and the crazy that is cosplay con-going life. You won’t believe what some people say; or what people think they can attach to their bodies with hot glue. Rated PG-13.