Otaku Blue

There wasn’t really anything that “wow’d” me at London Expo this year in terms of figures. Many of the stalls that were usually reliable in getting in the latest figures still had ones that were with them 3 expo’s ago > www.mech-a.com, a very well priced store that sells Fix Figuration, Gundam Kits, Revoltech as well as some nice little trading figures. Was able to get myself a Keroro Gunso Fix Figuration mech there.
What expo really lacked this year was figures that were actually on display. I only saw one figure on display. I was hoping to take photo’s of displayed figures to spice up the figure coverage a bit more. But, i plan on continuing it with reviews of the figures i did buy. I took some photo’s of the stalls for you to enjoy, these will also be on the photobucket account I’m getting ready for the readers that will be up when all the coverage is finished.

Thought i may take a break from Expo footage while my friend and I sort out the photo’s we took at the figure stalls, will have that post up tonight or tomorrow so keep checking this evening. Today i got the June issue of Dengeki G’s in the post. It’s basically a magazine for Otaku that covers most things Bishoujo like Eroge and bishoujo related anime. This is the first issue i have ever got and i am mighty pleased with it. The supplements are ace aswell. Got a D.C.II Spring Celebration Fan book and a double sided shitajiki featuring characters from an Eroge called “Little Busters!”. I’m going out soon so i will read the magazine when i get back home. If you want more information on the magazine go to the Dengeki G’s Official Webiste.

Of course at any anime event, cosplay is plays a big role. This London Expo had tons of cosplayers. Over the past few years i’ve noticed how popular Final Fantasy cosplay is in the UK. But recently i have noticed how popular Naruto cosplay has become. I remember when i was 10 years old and no one had a clue what i was talking about when i mentioned Naruto. It’s become very popular. What was a huge shock to me aswell as my friends Alex and Rob, being Haruhi fans living in the UK, was the fact that Haruhi cosplay seemed to dominate the Expo. Not only this but when we sat outside for lunch we saw two Hare Hare Yukai dances and then one inside the center. It’s good to know that the series is becoming more popular and widespread in the UK. Hopefully this will allow for DVD releases in the near future.

There were quite a few cosplayers that shocked me in terms of how good they were. Kerry, a fellow member of Tokyo Toys Forum made a fantastic KOS-MOS from Xenosaga. There was also a girl who i met last year who dressed up as my favourite anime character, Uchiha Sasuke. This year she dressed up as Sai and i was able to take another photograph with her. It was only after Alex uploaded the photograph that i realised what was written on the scroll he let me hold. Many other amazing cosplayers graced the London Expo but if i were to list them all this post would stretch several pages ^ ^; So i will leave you photographs some of the ones i found amazing. Also, sorry for the picture quality, the flash on my camera kept turning its self on and off, i think its because i dropped it several times during the event, may need to get a new one before i go to Japan in August =_=

I look back now and laugh at the scroll as well as myself

Didn’t realise how far away i was when i took this photo. The Yuki is a man,but, the cosplay is brilliant. The Mikuru and Haruhi costumes are brilliant as well.

Brilliant Final Fantasy X-2 Group Cosplay. -Photo taken by Alex-

Awsome cosplay by Otaku-jin of Tokyo Toys Forum. Need me one of those swords.

This KOS-MOS cosplay by Kerry is super. Due to the quality of the photograph you cant really see how detailed it is. But if you were to see it close up in person you would be surprised. Its amazing and she did it all by hand.

I don’t know that much about this anime so i need to watch it sometime. All i know is that its the 3rd Season of the anime, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha. Been watching to watch this series since i got a lovely figure of Nanoha for my birthday but haven’t got round to doing so. Since it’s half term i may try and watch the whole series if possible. Enjoy the Videos.

Got back about an hour or so from the Expo and it was without a doubt the best yet. I wasn’t able to get any video footage due to the fact on today of all days my camera decided to play up and the flash kept turning itself on, hence the not-so-good photographs. I took a lot though and i will definitely have them uploaded by tomorrow. Bought a few things but not a lot. I’m most pleased with the Nagi figure i got from the Tokyo Toys stall. £32!!!!
Also got a chance to meet a lot of the fellow Tokyo Toys forum members which was nice. Great Xenosaga cosplay!!!
Was able to catch a few trailers, no anime screenings however since they were all packed. Looks like I’ve failed in giving you all the coverage i wanted to but expect loads of photo’s of cosplayers and stalls over the next few days. I will also review the figures i bought. I shall upload the pictures of stuff and some of the images from the journey there and line to get in tomorrow. I’m knackered at the moment XD

Since Mirei was released and a number of other figures designed by Shunya Yamashita I began looking out for more of his work and one thing I have noticed is how crisp, clean and accuratley proportioned his art is. I’m tempted to get one of his artbooks. Wish i was able to draw this good.