Michigan Swan: Anime Convention 2009

Hey gang, welcome to another special Michigan Swan episode. In this one, I went with my friend Rupert to JAFAX, which is now on its 14th year. It's a convention held at Grand Valley State University that focues on anime, manga and games. It's also totally free to get into, which sets it apart from other conventions. So, while it may not be the largest con (for some of those, see my tokyo swan series), it doesn't cost a dime to walk into the door which is cool.

We went two years ago, and just like last time we decided to cosplay and dress in costumes to get into the spirit of things. Last time, I picked a (at the time in america) character that was fairly obscure to American anime fans (kyon from the melancholy of haruhi suzumiya), but this time Rupert and I got a great reception for our Pokemon 'team rocket grunt' costumes. They were also extremely cheap to make, so I was very pleased with the results.

The convention itself was fun (especially if you are into cosplay). There were different booths selling anime goods, and there were different rooms showing subbed and dubbed anime, childrens anime, adult anime (hillarious), as well as music videos and other fun things. Anyways, hope you enjoy this episode of Michigan Swan... and see you next time!
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• michigan
• tokyo
• swan
• anime
• convention
• jafax
• 2009
• cosplay
• pokemon
• team
• rocket
• dragonball
• resident
• evil
• ouran
• katamari
• chrono
• nintendo
• manga

[pokelover0at0heart11]

is pokemon considerd anime

[rodgerswan]

while it certainly started out as a game boy game, I would say having a very popular anime series that has been going on for over 12 years with theatrical movies every year certainly gives me no reason to question how it could not be considered an anime. Yes, it started as a game obviously, but most conventions and convention goers I am familiar with tend to lump anime/manga/games all in one big melting pot of general anime fandom.

[BuddhaKris]

did anyone ever tell you that you sound like kermit the frog?

[rodgerswan]

naw, that's a new one actually haha. i personally don't hear it, but i guess that's awesome heh.

[ZaAli1723]

I want to attend one of them! where could I go? this place looks like heaven to me!

[RaesAnimes]

omg not only is this in Michigan BUT your guys dressed up as team rocket!! to best combos!! :)

[XDSuperwaffles]

Who the fuck wants to go to a free anime convention lmao

[Monkeygirl32398]

Oh, wow! I never knew there was a con in Michigan so close to me... and I even saw some Death Note cosplayers (Near and Matt)! xD I'll make sure I go to that sometime.

[KaminaTheSpiralKing]

Giant Togepi card. AMAZING!

[nearnatericer]

nice music

[ShiekGirl101]

I've wanted to go to this so bad ever since I found out that it existed!

all the cons in Michigan are either too far away for me or too expensive, but not this one! if only I could drive....

[Anniesik]

Haha, I love the costume! I love the moment when you speak how everyone recognise your and some dude comes out of nowhere "Team Rocket!" lol!

[midnightgirl11]

I was wondering since i might go to an anime con this year probably the Godaikocon out in troy if they sell cosplays (The costumes for animes) at the cons and stuff like that

[Hippiefriend101]

So it's in Michigan and if it is where at in Michigan?!?!??

[rainman1344]

i fucking lold. i read the comments saying you sound like kermit the frog at the begning of the video.

Then you talked and i spilt all my chocolate milk