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August Convention Weekend, 2005
Gen Con Game Fair - Aug. 18-21, 2005 - Indianapolis, Ind.
We found a costuming collection at the gaming convention on Thursday and Sunday. Gen Con looks more like an anime convention each year.
Otakon - Aug. 19-21, 2005 - Baltimore, Maryland
We found crowds of costumers on a rainy Friday morning.
More costumers arrived as the rain stopped on Friday afternoon.
Friday evening costuming got interesting.
Puffy AmiYumi delighted a Friday night crowd with their presence.
The Indigo spoke about their colorful world of gentle music.
Here's a look at The Indigo in concert.
Seiji Mizushima shared his thoughts on Fullmetal Alchemist.
Kawamori Yoshinori had animation insights.
A warm Saturday saw a gathering morning crowd of costumers.
Saturday afternoon was as hot as the number of costumers on hand.
Toshihiro Kawamoto chatted about characters and their design.
Costuming barely slowed on Saturday evening.
Saturday night saw the Otakon costume contest.
There also was a stage appearance by the participants in the Saturday hall costume contest.
Let's look at costume contest award winnners.
You won't believe the cosplay groups we found.

We disgorged the usual collection of author's notes.