Actar in Tokyo - Comiket Sucked...
my whole darn wallet dry. Seriously. I did plan to budget only 20,000 yen for the convention, but once I was at the industry section, BAM! All bets were off. 40,000 yen down the drain.
While I'll be blogging on the actual experience later, I have to say that the experience is unlike any other. Imagine being at the very place and convention that has been featured in countless Anime and manga ranging from Lucky Star to Genshiken to NHK Ni Yokoso!... Words really couldn't describe it. The number of people there were staggering! But strangely enough, I didn't have a hard time moving through the crowd, but that's probably because I went at about 12.30 in the afternoon......
You'll know when you are at the right station when the number of people at the platform jumps from 3 to 5000.
The Anime posters also help.
The same things could be said about the station.
Took a walk around the whole Industry Section that had Animation companies, Game makers, Television Stations and Anime/Manga stores.
A little of what it was like is in this quick video I made that is also in my Comiket Figure Post:
Here's my takings during this legendary event, and boy did I get a shit ton of stuff. Here it is. Unfortunately, the loot bench wasn't able to fit everything, so had to lay out everything on the bed:
Where to begin... Hm, well here goes:
Touhou Reimu Doll
Touhou 'I don't know the character' Doll
Disgaea Flonne Doll
Disgaea Etna Doll
Disgaea Prinny Doll
Touhou Marisa Nendoroid
Touhou Reimu Figma
Ichiban Kuji Mugi
Ichiban Kuji Chibi Vajira Konata (won both Ichiban Kujis at a lotto they were having after Comiket)
Fate/Stay Night Movie LE Movie Ticket holder and Ticket + Free UBW T-Shirt
Fate/Stay Night UBW Art Book
Nanoha The Movie First Book Mark Collection (It includes a ticket I think, now I got 2...)
Mio package including a bag, strap, poster and a number of other things
Kotonoha Crazy Chibi Murderer Wall Scroll (from Cross Days)
Weib Schwarz Nanoha Movie Box Set (Folder, 2 Decks, Nanoha Mat, 2 Phone Card like Cards and more)
Free Weib Schwarz Promo boosters
2 Disgaea clear files
Disgaea Prinny Table Top Calendar
Yui Keychain
Reimu Keychain
Marisa Keychain
Suika Chibi figure Cosplay Ver.
Woah!!! Also a ton of gorgeous paper bags...
Some bags like the Sekirei and So Ra Wo O To ones I had no idea where to get.
...and of course, brochures and pamphlets galore!!! Since they were free, I just grabbed them all.
That's all for loot, but let me just say that I was STUPID not to attend the first day. Evidently, they don't re-stock LE items each day. The two things that I wanted the most, namely a Nanoha/Fate Dakimakura and a Mikoto Dakimakura were GONE. GONE. GONE. Geh...
Thankfully, while I did originally plan to go on the third day only, I was so worried, that I headed down to Tokyo Big Sight at around 12 noon. Of course, I only did go to the industry sections. Will visit the circles and cosplay pavilion tomorrow. Though I'm not sure if I'll be able to buy any doujinshi... Have just barely enough left to afford the YF-21 that I so want...
The industry section won't have anything new to offer right?
Took a ton of pics, but I am way too tired to post them all or even organize them. Besides, my watermark program is in my other computer at home. Will upload all the hundreds of pics up by next week! (^o^)
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If you haven't seen my Day 3 report where I went t Otome Road and Tokyo Tower, it's on my blog. Tried my best to post it on F.Fm yesterday, but there was a picture limit and it was already 4.30 am...
wow awesome loot all limited edition
looks like you had fun x3
FFFFFFFFFSUIKAAAAAAAA
FFFFFFFFFMARISAAAAAAA
god I must go to japan sometime ;v;
oh and the other touhou plushie you got was orin
I didn't know the plushie came with a figure... orz
so much jealousy... D:
Wow UBW Movie tickets, im green with envy. How much were they and are you planning to see the movie in the cinema there?
Well , That sucked bad :( .
If , I were you . I saved up all my gold for Comiket but knowing myself , I can't resist the urge of buying stuff at Akiba either ^^;;
I see you bought quite a lot of merchandise . Me likes that Mio Bag and those Disgae Merchandises
[ Special News ]
My Japanese Friend who just went to CC 77 today has just told Great News . THERES GOING TO BE A K-on! SEASON 2 . He says " K-on! live performed by voice actresses took place in Yokohama. And they announced the second season. (^^)" . I am just so excited for this , More Azunyan Coverage Woooot ^0^ .
I see Anime news Network has also announced it as well .
Sometimes I'm glad I don't live in Japan. I spend enough as it is, but if I were there....my money wouldn't be able to stay in my wallet!!!
well, you will start with a blast, but it will slow down after a month
that just how life work...
Is that the Reimu plush with joints or the one without any joints?
Nanoha!! Nanoha~~~~
sounds like you were overwhelmed! So much loot, so little monies !!! I would have to declare bankruptcy if I was there, WOH !! What is the type of video armory you use ? Just curiosity . . . :D
See what I mean. Comiket = Wallet goes DRY...
I think over the course of my time at Comiket...I think I spent a good 300000yen. It's a lot of money and trust me, you can't buy everything yet alone walk the entire Comiket in 1 day without help...
Forgot to say...
I WANT THOSE BAGS OF YOURS AND MIO!!!
Looks like you had fun!!!
I wonder you going to spend more during your stay in Japan...
Looks like I have to do this at summer Comiket huh...
It makes me wonder how much i should save is i plan on going to comiket...O.O
My tip to you...A LOT!!!
I went all 3 days of Comiket and everyday, there is something different...
Only went to the Doujin circle and Cosplay Pavilion today and managed to pick up only 8 doujins... Should have gotten more.
Yummy~~
Oh god~ I Know I probably have to save up to 500,000 yen for me to get to Comiket.... I'm so jealous! I want those Touhou goods. Especially that Suika figure! SO CUTE~
Rare plushies! DO WANT!
Nanoha merchandise.... do want!
lol you was already over the budget if you was attempt on the first day how many things could you buy more. Huh and i tough Comiket was the main event for dōjinshi from watching Genshiken and Lucky Star ???
Very nice! Does anyone happen to know the artist for this picture?
A weiss card!! Sugoii!!
Mio...Drool
We need a full picture of this =3
Want Figma Reimu bad. Missed pre-order and ebay is too evil. T.T
That looks insane!!!! Nice haul though.
On another note...I have a question that you guys might be able to help me with on here. I am looking for the VOLKS 1/6 Holo/Horo fig from Spice and Wolf and I have been told you can only get it in Japan. I have to have this figure. I don't really want to get it on E-bay so I am asking for help with other options. Please help. Must have this fig. I am also looking for the FREEing Nagato 1/4 bunny. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Keith
Well you are not the only one I was there expecting to spend like 30000 yen well, let's just say I had to borrow lots of money :p but it was a fun first time for me :)