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WIth the explosive growth of anime in Florida, it's no wonder
AFO staff were kept busy answering the call of duty. Hundreds
of fans (around 1,800 at last count ) squeezed in to watch
the AMV shows, Cosplay contests, and dozens of panels ranging
from Steve Bennett to Wendee Lee and J-Rock to Para Para.
Though there were technical issues at nearly every turn with
live video feeds to backstage contestants, and setup issues
that kept things from starting and ending on time, there was
much entertainment to be had. The non-stop video gaming room
offered a cool break from the heat of the mammoth dealer room
that zapped over $100 from my piggy bank.
Speaking of money, one of the best things about AFO is that you
get the most bang for your buck, less than $10 per day to get access
to tons of things. Personally, I hung out in the cosplay and costuming
workshops where we learned tips and tricks for stage presentation
and working with difficult costumes. Very informative - thanks to
Susan and Joe as well as Heidi and Diane. Had I not been at the
cosplay panel, I wouldn't have won an award for our skit because
I decided to change it the day of the contest. "Keep them wanting
more by making it shorter than you think it should be". I'm
just glad we got it done since our costumes weren't finished in
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