Getting Into Anime Expo 2017 Was A Real Issue According To Fans
It’s summer time, and otakus know what that means: Anime Expo. The annual event got under this [...]
Momochiyooo
@AnimeExpo LineCon 2017: AX gets too greedy, oversells passes and screws over its attendees #animeexpo #AX2017 #linecon2017 #linecon pic.twitter.com/lRapaJnLSu
— ?chiyo?@AX?✌ (@momochiyooo) July 1, 2017
At this distance, the Anime Expo is all but a speck to hopeful attendees. However, it appears that only the strongest will snake their way to the convention center by sundown.
TDoSOfficial
#LineCon2017 is booming with lines! Come on down to the #LAConventionCenter for some serious lines! Get here before they're gone!#AX2017 pic.twitter.com/VmDdGmk8nn
— TDoS @ AX 2017 (@TDoSOfficial) July 2, 2017
Let's take a moment to pray for all the cosplayers standing out in the heat for hours on ends. Their carefully applied make-up and glued-on costumes may not make it out of the weather.
Kpossibles
My friend Marty has spent 2+ hours in AX #linecon2017 in the hot sun & no line control peeps in sight... ridiculous!! ???
— Kim ????@AMW (@kpossibles) July 1, 2017
Sadly, this anecdote is a very similar one which fans shared. Anime Expo had all of its badges for on-site pickup rather than having a mailing option. With such a large crowd, the event may want to take point from events like San Diego Comic Con next year.
Cinna_canela
@AnimeExpo I didn't know that I bought tickets for #LineCon2017. i spent 30 minutes trying to even find the right line. Another 6 in it.
— cinna can (@cinna_canela) July 2, 2017
The time this fan spent waiting to get into Anime Expo was enough for them to fly to the East coast. Let's hope they had sunscreen or ouch!
Prussianpott
Almost to the door #linecon2017 pic.twitter.com/3361aJO994
— Nathaniel Pott (@prussianpott) May 26, 2017
So close and yet so far! This fan's feet must have been killing them, but sweet relief and air conditioning is almost theirs!
RedCard94
#LineCon2017 #katsucon pic.twitter.com/MRTLXgknlh
— Red Card (@RedCard94) February 17, 2017
It one were so inclined, attending Anime Expo this weekend would have been the perfect place to cosplay Waldo and have people spot them. The challenge would be incredibly difficult for the people here.
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