AFASG 23 - Attending without Attending AFA

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My 1st Anime Festival Asia (AFA) was in 2009, when there was student price with no distinction between the exhibition and stage area. Then 2010 comes the "Festival + Stage Access" concept, but it was still largely affordable at $15/day.

Fast forward 13 years later, after a 213% inflation the ticket price has soared to $32 for a mere "exhibition" only access... Naturally I was not inclined to support such price hike and protested by attending and hanging out along the taped-out area.

While I was slightly bummed to miss out on the figurines showcase and booths hopping experience, I was not disappointed by the quality of cosplayers who guarded the free alleyway with me.

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Attendance time: 14:00 - 15:24

Immediately the Bleach cast caught my attention and I drifted to the main character to kick off my 1st shot. I noticed that he probably cut and put together the Shinigami outfit from rough cloths, kudos!

Hi Shinji, appreciate the funky expression & canon-slanted-straight bangs

Renji was a strong presence with the bankai props...

...Though not as strong as Urahara's giant puppet that helped to clear the pathway

A crazed-looking Sanemi Shinazugawa from Demon Slayer

One of the impressive Madoka Kanames spotted; due to the shooting hijack attempt I failed to notice the wings were perfectly perpendicular to the camera...

A pretty elf lady chilling by the figurine table
Of course, I had to throw in the iconic Ai & her "brother" Aquamarine. Also, her permed wig was looking fire

One of the favourite cosers (and is male!) whom I was admiring from afar who happened to bang into my shoulder, and I had to seize the opportunity ₍₍⁽⁽(ી(´◐ω◑` )ʃ)₎₎⁾⁾

Another dynamic pair who walked past & dazzled me with their coolness

Final coser from Brisbane is presents Rei from the classic Neon Genesis Evangelion, very petite & friendly lady *◡*

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I hope to be able to continue the annual AFA tradition & there's some slim chance that they will adjust the tickets rates to Budget Friendly 。゚ノ

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