Katsucon Stays Beautiful in 2018

President’s Day Weekend and I once again shoved myself onto a crowded bus, clutching my duffel and a trash bag full of cosplay items, to make the trip to National Harbor, Maryland for Katsucon! Katsucon 2018 was held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center the weekend of February 15th-18th. Thousands upon thousands of attendees traveled from across the country to get to this famous anime convention, many with heavy, intricate, and dazzling costumes and props in tow. Katsucon is known for its GORGEOUS venue so many cosplayers and costume designers dress to the nines to take advantage of all the glorious backdrops. The Gaylord has an inner forest/garden with small rivers and creeks, a fountain, beautiful marble floors, and of course, the infamous gazebo. It is also close enough to the harbor and the scenic Ferris wheel for the more adventurous con-goers and photographers to trek out. It short, it was truly a sight and I was so blessed to be able to witness it.

Things to Do Katsucon, like most other conventions, provides the attendees with a schedule of multiple activities to keep us occupied during the 3-day affair. There are panels, workshops, a maid cafe, dances/raves, a masquerade, and so much more. Many popular voice actors are guests at the convention, so many clamor to get in line for either a panel or an autograph with the coveted celebrities. I myself enjoyed a panel that explained the science in Voltron: Legendary Defender. I learned about black holes and…