I managed to attend Anime USA for the first time in over 4 years, since they moved away from the Crystal City Hyatt to the Wardman Park Marriott in DC.
I didn’t get to see everything, but I did manage to get some photos, so enjoy!
Cosplayers just seem to get younger every year
The AnimeUSA mascot, original version
Part of the restaurant was dedicated as a “maid cafe” during the day, and a “butler cafe” in the evening
The main atrium at the hotel was a hot spot for cosplay photography
Sharing Halloween candy with the scary lady dressed in black with horns
Hello scary lady now dressed in black instead of red, with horns…
The convention had many levels of activity
Mr. West, is that you?
Wonder Woman
Marvel-ous cosplayers
Cosplayer on the go
Old school Batman
Maids stand ready to escort guests to their table, and entertain them with fun games while they eat
One of my favorite web cartoonists, in his native habitat
The highlight of the convention, and the main reason I went, a panel with the voice actors who dubbed the “Cowboy Bebop” anime in English
From “Captain America: Winter Soldier”
The AnimeUSA traditional torii gate, a staple of the convention every year
Cosplayers and photographers in the main lobby
A very nice thing the actors did, they posed for pictures for the fans, including a group of cosplayers dressed as the characters from “Cowboy Bebop” that the actors provided voices for
