Katsucon 2019

It was my sixth year at Katsu and it had it different vibe than usual. It felt less crowded, probably thanks to the new badge policy. It also gave me a nostalgic con vibe thanks to hanging out with friends and meeting many new people. As always, I didn't run into many of the people I knew were there over the weekend, a fact of life for modern cons. Luckily I was able to have quite a few good chats with some old friends that live far away and I miss them already.

​​Another observation, Katsu always had a party vibe to it, but I feel as if it is becoming Dragoncon north with the partying (congregation of drunk people) in the lobby of the Gaylord which is leading to many memorable moments. See the DVD X It crossover, Mothman, or the Danny Devito shrine.

I took it relatively easy over the weekend. I managed to finish all of my costume in time with minimal hotel finishing touches (adding a handful of rhinestones to my dress and sewing down some buttons). I kept it to 3 costumes for the weekend, 1 per day and I was maybe in them for maximum 4 hours each. I find this give me more time to enjoy the con, see the sights, and relax. I'm technically there on vacation so it should feel like it by the end of each day.

---

Some highlights of the weekend:

• My fastest experiences of going through airport security, both there and back
• Staring at amazing costumes
• Offering apples to Snow Whites when dressed Evil Queen Regina
• Quality friend time
• Warm reception for my new costumes - thank you for your kind words
• Cosplayhipster's makeshift photoshoot set on a bed
• Exploring the MGM and it's cool photoshoot locations
• The nice weather, yet spending the bulk of my time shooting outside on one of the colder days
• Forgetting my Atalanta ears at home and managing to find a near perfect substitute in the Artist Alley. Thanks Cabbits!

---

What were your highlights this year? Any memorable costumes?