Listed are conventions that one or more members have been to.
Location: LA Hilton
How many members went: 1
Cosplayed: No
Personal Report: This was my first time going to Anime Expo. I heard about it after my sister went to Anime Expo 1996 (I would've gone then if my sister had told me about it), but it was very fun. I ran into Chisa Yokoyama, but didn't realize it til it was too late. Wish I was more into J-pop back then. Oh well, I hope to meet her again sometime at another con. Other than that, I bought stuff and watched anime the entire time. Oh, and I got a sneek peek at the Masquerade that year (didn't know about it til I went by the room they had it in, and it was the first time I saw cosplayers). The commute was horrible tho, I didn't stay at the hotel, and I had to travel back and forth from Lake Forest to LA and back. Oi. But it was well worth it.
Location: Anaheim Hilton and Convention Center
How many members went: 1
Cosplayed: No
Personal Report: This year was fun also. It was located closer than LA (that's a good point). I got myself a hotel room this time, and I met my friend Scott, and his friend Tim, for the first time. They joined me in the room to help costs. Scott had a kick ass Cloud Strife costume and Buster Sword (to scale too, so it was taller than him). I did the same old thing: bought stuff, and watched anime. And also saw those cosplayers running around (I first, I thought it was weird that people dressed up, but changed my mind after masquerade). I also attended the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. But this was the first time I went to go see the Masquerade. Scott was in it with a random group that he joined at the last minute. The masquerade was so funny. Didn't run into any special GoH's this time. After watching the masquerade, I was inspired to start cosplaying for next year. We went to a party, and met my friend Emily for the first time as well. With Anime Expo 1998 over, I didn't want it to end (don't think anyone does). But I got to make new friends and got my inspiration to do what I do now.
Location: Santa Clara Westin Hotel
How many members went: 1
Cosplayed: Yes
Personal Report: This was the first con that I had to fly to, since it was in Santa Clara. Scott came with me, and we met up with Emily, since she was helping staff this year. The flight up was rather interesting, the fact was we scared other passangers by getting an atmosphere/air pressure high on the plane (just acted weird). We got to the Westin hotel by shuttle and checked in. It was a smaller con than AX, but worth checkin out. Saw some cool cosplayers as we went up to our room. Final Fantasy VIII was the fad at the time, since it just came out in Japan. Scott made himself a Irvine costume, but to our surprise only a few recognized him. I cosplayed for the first time as Chuji-Wu from Tobal No.1/No.2. Only 2 people reconized me (guess cosplaying video game characters wasn't that big then). We went around the con as usual, into the dealers room, hanging out with Steve Bennett IV (got a autographed shirt by him, sweet drawing too). Found Emily working at the staff booth, which was right across the Iron Cat Studio booth. After wandering around, we noticed that things were significantly smaller than AX is. Mari Iijima was the GoH that year, but the line was too long o get a autograph from her. But I did get an autograph from one of the guys who worked on Evangelion (I think he was the producer or somethin). Didn't go to the masquerade (couldn't find it). Scott and I went to dinner with our boss and his wife (we both worked at an Anime store called Manga House at the time). After dinner, we found Emily again, and partied late. Last day, we packed up and flew back home. Fun convention, but with one minor detail (I will not say what, but due to that, I won't go back to Fanime for awhile). I might go back to Fanime Con 2002...maybe.
Location: Anaheim Hilton and Convention Center
How many members went: 6
Cosplayed: Yes
Personal Report: Working on it!
Location: Disneyland Hotel and Convention Center
How many members went: 5
Cosplayed: Yes
Personal Report: Working on it!
Location: Long Beach Hyatt and Convention Center
How many members went: 10 (5 newbies)
Cosplayed: Yes
Personal Report: Working on it again!
Location: Lancaster Best Western Antelope Valley Inn
How many members went: 1
Cosplayed: Will!!!
Personal Report: Wait til after Ani-Magic...=D