Hey gang, welcome to another special Michigan Swan episode. In this one, I went with my friend Rupert to JAFAX, which is now on its 14th year. It’s a convention held at Grand Valley State University that focues on anime, manga and games. It’s also totally free to get into, which sets it apart from other conventions. So, while it may not be the largest con (for some of those, see my tokyo swan series), it doesn’t cost a dime to walk into the door which is cool.
We went two years ago, and just like last time we decided to cosplay and dress in costumes to get into the spirit of things. Last time, I picked a (at the time in america) character that was fairly obscure to American anime fans (kyon from the melancholy of haruhi suzumiya), but this time Rupert and I got a great reception for our Pokemon ‘team rocket grunt’ costumes. They were also extremely cheap to make, so I was very pleased with the results.
The convention itself was fun (especially if you are into cosplay). There were different booths selling anime goods, and there were different rooms showing subbed and dubbed anime, childrens anime, adult anime (hillarious), as well as music videos and other fun things. Anyways, hope you enjoy this episode of Michigan Swan… and see you next time!
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July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
5:35 Mark Crilley!! …
5:35 Mark Crilley!! (the creator of Miki Falls)
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Hey i posted my …
Hey i posted my video as a response, i saw your video after making mine and i really really like your series. I don’t ever hope to accomplish as much as you but i just wanted to say you have made me determined to visit Japan.
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
hah my sister sed …
hah my sister sed she saw you there
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
hehe POKEMON!!! [ga ...
hehe POKEMON!!! [ga da catch em all]
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
OMG POEKMON BATTLE …
OMG POEKMON BATTLE MUSIC!!!!!!
i hated that ing music
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
OMG, that was …
OMG, that was pokemon GOld intro RIGHT?
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Lol that was great …
Lol that was great ^_^ Rupert was really funny. Especially when asked what his favourite part of the convention was. lol
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
7:22
That’s me =D
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7:22
That’s me =D
I have a great ‘Red’ outfit which I didn’t wear, which would have gone great with Giovanni and Team Rocket grunts (You know who Red is, right?). I could have battled you guys in order to get to Giovanni ;]
The music in this video is awesome (do you still play the games, then?) But as said in previous comments, the video was too self centered ^^;
I think if you go again, you could also spend a bit more time on the costumes and the response would be even greater.
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
A typical lame job …
A typical lame job you’ve done… Your video could’ve been far more persuasive if you’d just used the utmost upside of video recordings, which is “Not” to say to the camera how many people recognized you as Team Rocket or that stupid ty line “still overwhelmed by how positive reception of our Team Rocket costume has been” but to do more “Capturing” of scenes like the guy at 3:51. We ain’t want hear you “Explain” about ppl’s reactions but wanna “See” ppl’s actual responses to your costumes!
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
you going to do …
you going to do anymore j horror reviews ?
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
I love the theme …
I love the theme song to this vid, makes me think of my early game days.
the video is epic to the max!! d(*.*)b
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Was that just a …
Was that just a place to sell stuff or just sell stuff?
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Well, Swan don’t …
Well, Swan don’t fit in that category, well except for the nerd part.
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
haha 2:32 Pyramid …
haha 2:32 Pyramid head with katamri damacy king or whatever. Pyramid head in my opinion is the most badass villian ever made
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Team Rocket lol
…
Team Rocket lol
There seem to be lots of amime manias. You had a nice time
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
haha yeah, we …
haha yeah, we thought about how the R names kinda made sense for those costumes lol.
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Team Rocket=R(odger …
Team Rocket=R(odger)&R(upert)
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
naruto cosplays/ …
naruto cosplays/ naruto fans = naruto nerds antisocial people
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
pokemon gameboy …
pokemon gameboy opening = awesome
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
yea : / maybe the …
yea : / maybe the year after. or if you aren’t gone by november, you should go to MFF! Hopefully I’ll have at least my bunbun hoodie by then
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
i’ll be in japan …
i’ll be in japan during that time for my teaching job i think…
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
we saw you!!
we saw you!!
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
5:07!
we’re …
5:07!
we’re getting stuff out of my mom’s green van!
xD
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
haha this video …
haha this video made my life. Great job 5/5
July 31st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
awesome, that …
awesome, that looked like it was so much fun!!!! lol and i spotted NaruHina at 5:44!