Past Events
Hello, and welcome to my past events page, where I keep a record of various convention and nerdy/art-themed events that I have attended, worked, tabled at, guested at, or otherwise been to in some capacity. I mostly mafe this page for my own sake, since I've been to so many events of the years that I've lost count now!
This page is still very much under construction, so please bear with me as tinker with the page design, and while I review over a decade of records and past photos to try and retrace my cosplay and events histories. I'll also be adding links to my cosplay pages for any events that I have a cosplay listed as being worn. (Last updated on Feb 20, 2024)
2024 Convention and Events History
•TaiyouCon, Jan 5-7 💼
Animebooks.com Booth Assistant, cosplay contestant
Day 1: not in cosplay
Day 2: Miyuki Takara 🏆
Day 3: Kagome Higurashi
•Asian Festival, Jan 12-13 🎨 artist vendor table
Day 1: not in cosplay
Day 2: not in cosplay
•Tempe FanCon, Jan 27 🌸 cosplay guest, cosplay table
Day 1: Supergirl (V1)
•Kira Kira Pop-Up, Feb 3 🎨 artist alley table
Day 1: not in cosplay
•Tempe Night Market, Feb 10 🎨 artist alley table
Day 1: not in cosplay
•Moe Moe Pop-Up, Feb 11 🎨 artist alley table
Day 1: not in cosplay
•Game On Expo, Mar 15-17 💼
Animebooks.com Booth Assistant
Day 1: not in cosplay
Day 2: not in cosplay
Day 3: not in cosplay
•SakuraCon, Mar 29-31🌸⚖️✨ cosplay guest & judge
Day 1: Kagome Higurashi (half cosplay)
Day 2: Psylocke
Day 3: not in cosplay
•Phoenix Fan Fusion, May 24-26 💼
Animebooks.com Booth Assistant
Day 1: Pokemon Go Trainer
Day 2: Zatanna
Day 3: Sabrina (half cosplay)
•J & J Gaming Factory Nerd Market, Jun 1 🎨
artist and cosplayer table
Day 1: not in cosplay
2024 Summary:
(Last Updated Jun 16, 2024) This year is already half way over, and I've mostly stuck to Arizona conventions and events thus far. I have started a few cosplays but still need a bit more time to finish them up. I've been working on those in tandem with releasing a bunch of new art!
⭐ 1 con attended ✨ 1 new con 👗 0 cosplays debuted 🏆 1 cosplay award
🌸 2 cons guested at 🎨 5 artist tables 💼 3 cons worked at
2023 Convention and Events History
•Tempe FanCon, Jan 28 🌸 cosplay guest
Day 1: Black Cat (V3)
•Lvl Up Expo, Feb 17-19 casual attendee
Day 1: Sabrina
Day 2: Sam Manson
Day 3: Celeste Dress 🛍️
•UwU Con Pop-Up, Mar 11 🌸 cosplay guest with table
Day 1: Rikku
•Kikori Con, Mar 17-19 🎨 artist alley table
Day 1: Lavender Cow Print Dress 🛍️
Day 2: Celeste Dress 🛍️
Day 3: Kiki Cheer Dress 🛍️
•Kira Kira Pop-Up, Mar 25 artist alley table
Day 1: not in cosplay
•TsumiCon, Mar 31-Apr 2 💼 Sleepi Booth Assistant
Day 1: Madame President
Day 2: MeMeMe
Day 3: Succubus (Original Concept)
•Ganbatte Mini Con, Apr 22 🌸 cosplay guest with table
Day 1: Yoko Littner (V2)
•Anime Arizona, May 5-7 💼
Animebooks.com Booth Assistant
Day 1: not in cosplay
Day 2: Kagome Higurashi (half in cosplay)
Day 3: Lucky Star Winter Uniform (half in cosplay)
•Anime Central, May 19-21 🎨 artist alley table
Day 1: not in cosplay
Day 2: Supergirl (V1)
Day 3: Lucky Star Winter Uniform (half in cosplay)
•Naka-Kon, May 26-28 🌸⚖️ cosplay guest with table
cosplay contest judge
Day 1: Sabrina
Day 2: Kagami Hiiragi
Day 3: not in cosplay
•Phoenix Fan Fusion, Jun 2-4 💼
Animebooks.com Booth Assistant
Day 1: Mary Jane Watson
Day 2: Psylocke
Day 3: Supergirl
•Anime Expo, Jul 1-4 casual attendee
Day 1: Camie Utsushimi
Day 2: Yoko Littner V2
Day 3: Miyuki Takara
Day 4: not in cosplay
•UwU Con Pop-Up, Jul 8 🌸 cosplay guest with table
Day 1: Supergirl (V1)
•Ani-Con, Jul 15-16 💼 Animebooks.com Booth Assistant
Day 1: not in cosplay
Day 2: not in cosplay
•Ganbatte Mini Con, Jul 22 🌸⚖️
cosplay guest with booth, cosplay contest judge
Day 1: Rikku
•Game On Expo, Aug 13-15 🎨 artist alley table
Day 1: unknown
Day 2: Super Girl
Day 3: Celeste 🛍️
•SabotenCon, Sep 1-4 🎨 artist alley table
Day 1: not in cosplay
Day 2: not in cosplay
Day 3: not in cosplay
Day 4: not in cosplay
•Arizona Fur Con, Oct 13-15 🎨 artist alley table
Day 1: not in cosplay
Day 2: not in cosplay
Day 3: not in cosplay
•UwU Con, Oct 27-29 🌸 cosplay guest with table
Day 1: Thorn
Day 3: Casual Misa Amane Cosplay
•Ganbatte Mini Con, Jul 22 🌸⚖️
cosplay guest with booth, cosplay contest judge
Day 1: Rikku
•Ganbatte Pop-Up, Nov 11 🎨 artist alley table
Day 1: not in cosplay
•LibCon West, Dec 2 🌸 cosplay guest with table
Day 1: Sailor Mars (Merry Moon)
2023 Summary:
(Last Updated Jun 16, 2024) This year is already half way over, and I've mostly stuck to Arizona conventions and events thus far. I have started a few cosplays but still need a bit more time to finish them up. I've been working on those in tandem with releasing a bunch of new art!
⭐ 1 con attended ✨ 1 new con 👗 0 cosplays debuted 🏆 1 cosplay award
🌸 2 cons guested at 🎨 5 artist tables 💼 3 cons worked at
2022 Convention and Events History
•Phoenix Fan Fusion, May 27-29: Cosplay Guest with table, Supergirl, Kida, Sheryl Nome (Marketing Dress)
•Anime Expo, Jul 1-4: Casual Attendee, Sailor Saturn, Sheryl Nome (Marketing Dress), Misty
•Tekko, Jul 22-24: Cosplay Guest with table, Cosplay Judge, Moka Akashiya (Gothic Lolita), Kagome, Debbie Thornberry
•Fan Expo Canada, Aug 25-28: Cosgear Booth Assistant, Gadget
•Saboten Con, Sep 2-5: Casual Attendee, Miyuki Takara,
Ty Lee
•D23 Expo, Sep 9-11: Casual Attendee, Queen La, Jessica Rabbit (Powergirl)
•UwU Con, Oct 28-20: Panelist, Cosplay Guest Handler,
Kim Possible
•CosSwap Mart, Nov 6: Cosplay Vendor
•LibCon West, Dec 3: Cosplay Guest, Sailor Mars (Merry Moon)
•Kira Kira Collectibles 1 Year Anniversary Market, Dec 10:
Art Vendor, Merry Moon Dress (Half Cosplay)
•Ganbatte Matsuri, Dec 17: Cosplay Guest with table,
Black "Coal" Cat (Christmas Black Cat)
2020 - 2021 Con and Events History
•TaiyouCon, Jan, 2020: Casual Attendee, Cosplay Contestant, Nessa, Catra, Camie Utsushimi (V2)
•OhayoCon, Jan, 2020: Cosplay Guest, Catra, Sabrina, Thorn
•Lvl Up Expo, Feb, 2020: Casual Attendee, Cosplay Contestant, Chocola, Pokemon Go Trainer, Black Widow (V2)
•Kikori Con, Mar 2020: Panelist, Mizore Shirayuki (V2),
Sam Manson, Velma Dinkley
•PixyPros Cosplay Night, Aug, 2021: Casual Attendee,
Kagami Hiiragi, Tsukasa Hiiragi
•Saboten Con, Sep 3-6, 2021: Cosplay Contestant, Sheryl Nome (Cowgirl) Azari
•LibCon West, Dec 2021: Cosplay Guest, Supergirl
2019 Convention and Events History
•OhayoCon 2019: Cosplay Guest with table, Panelist, Fashion Show Judge, Kagami Hiiragi (Cheerleader), Officer Jenny, Pokemon Go Trainer
•Animatic Con 2019: Cosplay Guest with table, Cosplay Contest Judge, Camie Utsushimi (V1), Pokemon Go Trainer, America Chavez, Trixie Tang
•Anime Central 2019: Hallway Cosplay Contest Judge, Pokemon Go Trainer, Camie Utsushimi (V1), Gearless Joe
•ColossalCon: Casual Attendee, Clair, Faye Valentine, Officer Jenny (Swimsuit), Pokemon Go Trainer
•Indy PopCon: Cosplay Contestant, Officer Jenny
•A-Kon 2019: Cosplay Guest with table, Panelist, Selena, Pokemon Go Trainer, America Chavez, Nessa
•KentokyoCon: Camie Utsushimi (V2), Sabrina
•MatsuriCon: Madame President, Ranka Lee
•LibCon West: Sailor Neptune (Merry Moon)
•Holiday Matsuri: Selena, Sailor Neptune (Merry Moon)
2018 Convention and Events History
•OhayoCon: Casual Attendee, Sailor Pluto, Taelia the Snow Faerie
•KentokyoCon North: Cosplay Guest with table, Panelist, Korra, Pluto, Ranka
•Wizard World St. Louis: Cosplay Guest with table, Panelist, Cosplay Contest Judge, America Chavez, Psylocke
•KatsuCon: Cosplay Contestant, Chocola, Princess Odette, Queen Fyora
•Lexington Comic and Toy Con: Cosplay Contestant, Anna
•Indiana Comic Con: Cosplay Contestant, Anna
•EvilleCon 2018: Cosplay Guest, Cosplay Judge, Panelist
•Anime Central 2018: Hallway Cosplay Contest Judge, Faye Valentine, Officer Jenny, Ranka Lee
•ColossalCon 2018: Panty Anarchy (Pink Bikini), Stocking Anarchy (Striped Bikini & Volleyball Bikini), Yoko Littner (Roomwear & Bath House)
•Anime Ohio 2018: Cosplay Contestant, Faye Valentine
•Indy PopCon 2018: Cosplay Contest Judge
•MatsuriCon: Cosplay Contestant, Princess Odette, Aurora Dapper Day Dress, Taelia the Snow Faerie, Jewel
•KentokyoCon: Cosplay Contestant, Kida, Camie Utsushimi, Sailor Pluto
•DragonCon: Casual Attendee (No Cosplays)
•Louisville SuperCon: Cosplay Contestant, Spyro, Psylocke, Chocola, Officer Jenny, Jessica Rabbit (Santa's Helper)
2017 Convention and Events History
•OhayoCon: Cosplay Contestant, Sailor Neptune
•KatsuCon: Sailor Mars, Princess Odette, Sailor Neptune
•Anime Crossroads: Cosplay Contestant, Princess Belle
•Animatic Con: Cosplay Guest with table, Selena, Sailor Venus
•Shumatsu Con: Cosplay Contestant, Princess Odette
•GojotekiCon: Cosplay Guest, Cosplay Contest Judge, Paulina Rodriguez, Princess Aurora, Black Widow (V1)
•Anime Central 2017: Hallway Cosplay Contest Judge,
Sailor Venus, Sailor Jupiter
•Anime St. Louis: Cosplay Guest, Cosplay Contest Judge, Sailor Jupiter, Aurora (Dapper Day Dress)
•ColossalCon: Casual Attendee, Chocola (Bikini), Kida,
Pinkie Pie (Pool Party Princess), Symmetra (Swimsuit), Michiru Kaioh/Sailor Neptune (Swimsuit)
•SoyCon: Cosplay Guest, Sailor Mercury
•MatsuriCon: Cosplay Contestant, Aurora (Dapper Day Dress)
•KentokyoCon: Cosplay Guest, Cosplay Contest Judge, Sailor Uranus
•DragonCon: Casual Attendee, Azari, Reggie Rocket, Spyro, Selena
•Cincinnati Comic Expo: Cosplay Guest with table,
Sailor Neptune, Sailor Uranus
2016 Convention and Events History
•Anime Los Angeles casual attendee
Day 1: not in attendance
Day 2: Sailor Mars (V1)
Day 3: not in attendance
•Long Beach Comic Expo cosplay contestant
Day 1: not in attendance
Day 2: Aurora 🏆
Day 3: Moana
•TitanCon cosplay contestant
Day 1: Sailor Mars (V1) 🏆
•WonderCon casual attendee
Day 1: Moana
Day 2: Psylocke
Day 3: Supergirl (Leotard & TAS Versions)
•LA CosplayCon cosplay contestant
•Fanime casual attendee
Day 1: Sailor Mars (V2)
Day 2: Psylocke
Day 3: Jewel
•Anime Expo Official Sailor Mars Cosplayer for Viz Media
Day 1: Sailor Mars (V1)
Day 2: Sailor Mars (V1)
Day 3: Elena of Avalor
•MatsuriCon casual attendee, cosplay contestant
Day 1: not in attendance
Day 2: Sailor Mars (V2) 🏆
Day 3: not in attendance
•KabochaCon casual attendee, cosplay contestant
Day 1: not in attendance
Day 2: Mizore Shirayuki (V2) 🏆
Day 3: not in attendance
•Cincinnati Comic Expo cosplay contestant
Day 1: Jessica Rabbit (Powergirl Crossover)
Day 2: Anna
Day 3: Black Widow (V1)
2015 Convention and Events History
•Long Beach Comic Expo cosplay contestant
Day 1: not in attendance
Day 2: Spyro 🏆
Day 3: not in attendance
•WonderCon casual attendee
Day 1: Jessica Rabbit (Park Ranger)
Day 2: Jessica Rabbit (Powergirl Crossover)
Day 3: Jessica Rabbit (Rollercoaster Rabbit)
•LA Cosplay Con cosplay contestant
Day 1: not in attendance
Day 2: Belle
Day 3: not in attendance
•Anime Expo casual attendee
Day 1: not in attendance
Day 2: Princess Jasmine
Day 3: Ed
•KokomoCon cosplay contestant
Day 1: not in attendance
Day 2: Belle
•Cincinnati Comic Expo cosplay contestant
Day 1: not in attendance
Day 2: Belle
Day 3: not in attendance
•MatsuriCon casual attendee
2015 Summary:
In a very exciting turn of events, I spent most of 2015 in Anaheim, as I had been accepted into the Disney College Program as a stores hostess! This was the furthest I'd ever been from home, and was totally new territory for me. I am so glad I took the plunge, and met many amazing folks on the west coast that I am still friends with to this day! Naturally I got to try a lot of new conventions. I also tried out some new things in cosplay, such as making my first two ballgowns, although I didn't debut Aurora until 2016. I also experienced many contest losses, which was unlucky for me, but I was determined to get recognition for my Belle costume because it is still one of my cleanest pieces I've made. Well, craftsmanship wise. Nowadays, it has sustained a few stains on the skirt hem, and a lot of the glitter has fallen off, but I sure got a lot of wears out of that cosplay!
⭐ 7 cons attended ✨ 6 new cons 👗 8 cosplays debuted 🏆 2 cosplay awards
2014 Convention and Events History
•OhayoCon casual attendee
Day 1: unknown
Day 2: Sailor Neptune (V1)
Day 3: Space Faerie
•Indiana Comic Con casual attendee
Day 1: not in attendance
Day 2: Black Cat (V1)
Day 3: Space Faerie
•C2E2 casual attendee, Crown Championship contestant
Day 1: Black Widow (Avengers)
Day 2: Anna 🏆
Day 3: Esmeralda
•ColossalCon AV volunteer
Day 1: Tess, Chel
Day 2: Jhudora (Dress, Swimsuit),
Jasmine (Leia Crossover)
Esmeralda (Topsy Turvy & Red Swimsuit)
•IkasuCon ⚖️ cosplay contest judge
Day 1: Mizore Shirayuki (V2)
Day 2: Supergirl
Day 3: Kida (V2)
•Indy PopCon casual attendee, cosplay contestant
Day 1: not in attendance
Day 2: Space Faerie
Day 3: not in attendance
•Wizard World Chicago casual attendee, cosplay contestant
Day 2: Space Faerie
Day 3: not in attendance
•GenCon casual attendee
Day 2: not in attendance
Day 3: not in attendance
Day 4: Kida (V2)
•RamenCon 🎭 cosplay contest director
Day 1: unknown
Day 2: Kida (V2)
Day 3: unknown
•Awesome Con casual attendee
Day 2: Anna
Day 3: not in attendance
2014 Summary:
This year was definitely among my most active. I don't know how I did it because I was also completing my senior collection for my Apparel Design degree in which I had to create 6 unique looks! Although I did not get to create many new competition worthy cosplays this year, I was able to create one of my most lofty and difficult costumes to date, which was Anna. It used several spools of thread, required me to buy an embroidery machine, and to learn to digitize my own embroidery designs, and used lots of unique fabrics such as satin, velveteen, wool blend, fleece, taffeta, and more. This was also my biggest contest ever, including judges such as Ashley Eckstein, Yaya Han, and more! To compensate for how much time and money I spent on Anna, I ended up attending most of the rest of the year's cons for only a single day.
⭐ 10 cons attended ✨ 8 new cons 👗 8 cosplays debuted 🏆 1 cosplay awards
💼 2 cons worked at ⚖️ 1 contest judged 🎭 1 contest coordinator
2013 Convention and Events History
•OhayoCon casual attendee
Day 2: Kurumu Kurono
Day 3: Mizore Shirayuki (V1)
•Anime Boston 💼 Funimation Cosplay Ambassador,
Michiko to Hatchin Premiere Cosplayer
Day 1: Michiko Malandro (Orange Tube Top)
Day 2: Michiko Malandro (Red Jacket)
Day 3: Mizore Shirayuki (V1.5)
•Anime Central 💼 Funimation Cosplay Ambassador,
cosplay contestant
Day 0: Dani Phantom
Day 1: Kurumu Kurono
Day 2: Mizore Shirayuki (V2), Sheryl Nome (Cowgirl) 🏆
Day 3: Tinkerbell
•MatsuriCon casual attendee, cosplay contestant
Day 1: Elastigirl
Day 2: Space Faerie 🏆
Day 3: Anastasia
•RamenCon 🎭 cosplay contest director
Day 2: Tess
Day 3: unknown
•Anime Crossroads casual attendee
Day 2: Jhudora
Day 3: not in attendance
2013 Summary:
I accomplished my first "official cosplayer" status this year by working for Funimation on two occasions. I got to attend the North American debut of Michiko to Hatchin, and was at the debut of the first few episodes with a Hatchin cosplayer (whose name has escaped me), as well as some of the leading voice actors, such as Monica Rial who dubbed for Michiko. I also got to assist the Funimation booth once again at Anime Central, and cosplayed from one of their titles, Rosario + Vampire, as Kurumu and then Mizore. I also won my first "big" convention award with my Sheryl Nome cowgirl cosplay. I then later placed in Best Masters for the first time with my Space Faerie cosplay. This year was a great one for the growth of my skills and abilities.
⭐ 3 cons attended ✨ 1 new con 👗 11 cosplays debuted 🏆 2 cosplay awards
💼 2 cons worked at 🎭 1 contest coordinator
2012 Convention and Events History
•OhayoCon casual attendee, cosplay contestant
Day 1: unknown
Day 2: Yoko Littner
Day 3: unknown
•A&G Ohio casual attendee, cosplay contestant
Day 1: Jessica Rabbit (V1)
Day 2: Tess 🏆
Day 3: Emi Toshiba
•Anime Central casual attendee, cosplay contestant
Day 0: Sheryl Nome (Star Date)
Day 1: Jessica Rabbit (V1)
Day 3: Ember McLain
•AnimeWorld Indy casual attendee, cosplay contestant
Day 1: Yoko Littner
Day 3: Sheryl Nome (Star Date)
•MatsuriCon casual attendee, cosplay contestant
Day 1: Dani Phantom
Day 2: Tess 🏆
Day 3: Zange
•RamenCon 🎭⚖️ cosplay contest director & judge
Day 1: Black Widow (Avengers),
Panty (Pink Bikini, Bunny Suit V1)
Day 2: Michiko Malandro
Day 3: Kiyal Bachika
•SugoiCon casual attendee, cosplay contestant
Day 1: Chel
Day 2: Esmeralda 🏆
Day 3: Zange
•Anime Crossroads casual attendee, cosplay contestant
Day 1: Paulina Rodriguez (V1)*
Day 2: Michiko Malandro
Day 3: Mizore Shirayuki*
*unsure of this exact date
2012 Summary:
I'd say that 2012 was my biggest year of learning, growth, and coming into my own identity as a cosplayer. I made several new cosplays, started competing more seriously, made it all the way into masters category from novice level in just one year! Albeit, somewhat by accident, since I was misplaced into masters at MatsuriCon. However, I was apparently able to hold my own even at my skill level back then. So after that, I competed from masters/advanced categories from then on!
⭐ 8 cons attended ✨ 3 new cons 👗 16 cosplays debuted 🏆 5 cosplay awards
⚖️ 1 contest judged 🎭 1 contest coordinator
2011 Convention and Events History
•Anime Central casual attendee
Day 1: Haruhi Suzumiya (Gothic Lolita)
Day 2: Yoko Littner
Day 3: Anya Alstreim
•RamenCon casual attendee
Day 1: Panty (Red Dress, Beach Bikini, Yoko Crossover)
Day 2: Yoko Littner
Day 3: Anya Alstreim
•SugoiCon casual attendee, cosplay contestant
Day 1: unknown
Day 2: Yoko Littner 🏆
Day 3: unknown
•KollisionCon casual attendee, cosplay contestant
Day 1: Panty (Red Dress)
Day 2: Yoko Littner 🏆
Day 3: Haruhi Suzumiya
•Anime Crossroads casual attendee, cosplay contestant
Day 1: Mizore Shirayuki (V1)
Day 2: Yoko Littner 🏆
Day 3: Anya Alstreim
2011 Summary:
This was the first year that I really started truly making my cosplays from scratch, without existing patterns, garments, or guides. Yoko Littner was the first ever cosplay that I made entirely from scratch, and she snagged me a few awards early on! Mizore Shirayuki was another cosplay that I made from scratch. On both cosplays I later ended up remaking several or all of their parts.
⭐ 5 cons attended ✨ 2 new cons 👗 7 cosplays debuted 🏆 3 cosplay awards
2007 - 2010 Con and Events History
•SugoiCon 2007 casual attendee, skit contestant
Day 2: Sasuke Uchiha 🏆
Day 3: not in attendance
•SugoiCon 2008 casual attendee
Day 2: Haruhi Suzumiya (Winter and Cheer)
Day 3: not in attendance
•A&G Ohio 2009 casual attendee, cosplay contestant
Day 1: unknown
Day 2: Haku Yowane
Day 3: unknown
•San Japan 2009 casual attendee
Day 1: unknown
Day 2: Haruhi Suzumiya
Day 3: unknown
•SugoiCon 2009 casual attendee
Day 1: unknown
Day 2: Haruhi Suzumiya
Day 3: unknown
•Anime Central 2010 casual attendee
Day 2: Kumori Lolita Dress
Day 3: Nautical Lolita Dress
2007-2010 Summary:
These were my earliest years in cosplay, some of which were back before I knew anything about sewing! I attempted to make some cosplays on my own such as Hatsune Miku, Sasuke Uchiha (Shippuden), Temari, and others. But only a few came to fruition, such as Anya Alstreim, which was later debuted in 2011. I was able to debut Haku Yowane though, where I entered my first ever cosplay contest. My costume was just modified from mostly bought garments, and my sewing skills were highly beginner. So naturally, I did not win a craftsmanship award, and yet I was so inspired by the contest winners there that I KNEW that was what I wanted to do, and so began my journey as a cosplay crafter and craftsmanship contestant!
⭐ 6 cons attended ✨ 4 new cons 👗 4 cosplays debuted 🏆 1 cosplay award