Jan. 16, 2024

AnimeCon UK Interview - Wild! Funny! Crazy! & Unhinged! | Ep.188

"Were Unhinged" - Loz from AnimeCon UK

Summary

In this episode of the Super Anime Podcast, hosts Ed and Solo., welcome Bexy Beans, and Loz who work for AnimeCon UK to discuss anime, their experiences and also AnimeCon UK’s next event London AnimeCon on 3rd and 4th February.

They share their backgrounds as illustrators and cosplayers and talk about the anime conventions and what makes AnimeCon UK unique. We go in to discuss their favourite anime and the coolest things they've seen at anime conventions.

Takeaways

Anime conventions provide a sense of community and a space for fans to come together and celebrate their love for anime.

Cosplaying is a creative and rewarding hobby that allows fans to bring their favourite characters to life.

AnimeCon UK offers a unique and intimate experience compared to larger conventions, with a focus on community and inclusivity. It is an exciting event that brings together fans of anime and manga.

The next AnimeCon event in London promises to be an exciting event, with new venues and surprises in store for attendees. AnimeCon UK is an exciting event that brings together fans of anime and manga.

Discussion Points

Becoming an Illustrator for AnimeCon UK
How did Bex and Loz get to work with AnimeCon UK
Bex explains how she got into cosplaying
The Community Feel of AnimeCon UK
Differences of AnimeCon and other conventions
Loz explains how she started as an Illustrator.
Bex gives advice on how to Cosplay.
Bex and Loz share their Top 5 Anime
Whats the coolest thing they have seen at Anime Con
AnimeCon in London and what it means
How Bex got into Genshin Impact cosplaying
Exclusive details about the next AnimeCon London
Excitement for AnimeCon UK
Bex fan girls hard about Keith Silverstein

AnimeCon UK
Buy tickets here - https://www.animeconuk.com/london

Guest socials

Bex Socials: Instagram - @bexibeans
Loz Website: - https://www.loolastrations.com/
Loz Instagram: - @loolastrations

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BexiBeans

Cosplay Performer

BexiBeans has been a cosplayer for over ten years. She began aged 15 and by age 17 she was already making princess ball gowns! She specialises in sewing and wig styling, her work includes replicating costumes and wigs from international theme parks while also being durable for the performing environment.
Shortly after getting into cosplay, she started her career as a character performer which she still does to this day. BexiBeans has worked for various party companies, many charities and now also organises and runs her own character events. In recent years, she's even been friends with Pudsey Bear!
While maintaining a successful performance career, she has continued to sew and improve her skills further, making all of the princess gowns for herself and her performers as well as getting back to her cosplay roots to bring characters to life from series such as Genshin Impact and The Avengers. She also now provides wig styling panels and tips for the new stylist, along with practical repair services and advice for bought cosplays. She's the 'lead consultant' at AnimeCon UK's Cosplay Hospital, providing her repair services in person and helping the next generation of cosplayers to make the most of the creative journey!