• Animu,  Life

    Anime Expo 2014: Day 1

    The big day finally came, and through all the cosplay preparations, I didn’t get as much sleep as I would have liked before a big convention like this. Either way, another year at AX means another series of jaw-dropping cosplay and seas of anime to gawk at.

  • Animu,  Code Geass,  Life

    Operation: Zero 2.0

    Tomorrow’s the big day, and now that my comrade’s armor is all but finished, I figured I would shed some light on my own endeavors for this year’s Expo. Needless to say I’m cosplaying as Zero again. It’s partially because I like the character a lot and partially because I felt like last year’s costume was so lackluster I’m obligated…

  • Animu,  Life

    Operation NT-D: Episode 4

    The final phase has arrived – we’re two days away from AX and this is just about the last time I’ll really be able to work with my partner on the armor. Last night we managed to get most of the pieces and painting done, today’s just about fitting it on my comrade’s body and making sure he can walk…

  • Animu,  Life

    Operation NT-D: Episode 3

    Three days to show time. Given this is only the third real time I’ve worked with my partner on the armor, a lot of it was done by him alone. We’re really crunching on this one, and the rushed effort shows. Most of the armor is taking shape this time around, though a very important aspect has yet to be…