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Willowlark

@thelittlethingswemiss.us

🤖 Check out this photo from the gallery RWBY at AnimeNYC'17 📸™️.
#photography #photo

October 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM Everybody can reply

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Kingzilla Productions

@kingzillastopmo.bsky.social

I've been drooling over the coverage, I'm doing that next year over AnimeNYC unless they get, like, Nachi, or something.

October 11, 2025 at 10:12 PM Everybody can reply

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黎文静

@mrsliwenjing.bsky.social

💸💸 AnimeNYC Haul 💸💸 @meiraladslatest.bsky.social

October 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM Everybody can reply

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Gigi Murakami 🔪 Queen of Horror Manga

@gigimurakami.bsky.social

I’m superrrrrr late but here’s a super quick photo dump of my time at @animenyc—making new friends ( @colleensmangarecs.bsky.social and @omnibuscollector.bsky.social) and meeting some old ones, plus me kidnapping Odi and Nasambi from the NLite booth 🤭🤭 don’t ask why 😂

September 27, 2025 at 12:40 AM Everybody can reply

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Kirha

@kirhaha.bsky.social

Just a girl testing #cosplay for #animenyc #windbreaker #wistoriawandandsword #jjk

September 22, 2025 at 12:03 AM Everybody can reply

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Mimi 💕

@synapticseams.bsky.social

Before vs After ✨🙆🏼‍♀️

One of my favorite parts of cosplay making is that nothing ever has to be “done.” I first embroidered my @tebasakizo.bsky.social Violetta in 2024, and this year I gave it a glow up for AnimeNYC 2025!

Always love reminding myself: our costumes can keep growing as we grow! 🌸✨

September 19, 2025 at 8:16 PM Everybody can reply

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AI2U: With You 'Til The End

@ai2ugame.bsky.social

Which is more damaging: The con haul or the wrath of a yandere?

#ai2u #yandere #yanderegirlfriend #horrorgame #cozygame #kawaii #cosplay #cosplaygirl #cosplayers #animenyc #playnyc #anyc #indiedev #playnyc #ai #aigame #chatgpt #twitch #tokogameshow #lacomiccon #tokyogameshow2025 #lacomiccon2025

September 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM Everybody can reply

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📷Knightmare6 (Philip Ng)

@knightmare6.com

"That reason is as compelling as rat shit in the bathroom, and it will be your demise."

Series: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Character: Dio Brando
Cosplayer: @zaxiade.bsky.social

#AnimeNYC #CosplayPhotography

A cosplayer dressed as Dio Brando from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is captured in a dynamic and exaggerated pose that mirrors the flamboyant energy of the character. The costume is striking and immediately recognizable, consisting of a shiny golden-yellow outfit with a fitted black undershirt that emphasizes contrast and highlights the bold color palette iconic to Dio. The pants and jacket are crafted from a satin-like fabric that reflects sunlight, giving the costume a dramatic sheen. Green accents are carefully incorporated throughout the outfit: a bright metallic green belt with a heart-shaped buckle at the center, straps hanging from the waist, and knee guards shaped like hearts, all of which enhance the visual vibrancy of the design.

The footwear consists of metallic gold boots that match the glossy tone of the pants and further emphasize the luxurious, powerful aesthetic of the character. The cosplayer wears a striking blond wig styled into voluminous, spiky hair, with a bright green headband tied across the forehead, which helps frame the face and completes Dio’s distinctive look. The makeup is subtle yet effective, with dark eyebrows, carefully done eyeliner, and contact lenses that make the eyes appear more intense, adding to the character’s menacing charisma.

The pose is particularly expressive, with the cosplayer leaning backward in a dramatic stance, chest forward, arms outstretched, and one hand clutching a set of throwing knives, a weapon closely associated with Dio. This theatrical gesture conveys a sense of arrogance, confidence, and over-the-top flamboyance, which are key traits of the villain. The bright sunlight enhances the gleaming textures of the fabric and metallic details, casting sharp shadows that highlight the bold angles of the pose. The setting appears to be outdoors in an urban environment, near an escalator, though the focus remains on the costume and the performer’s larger-than-life presence.

September 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM Everybody can reply

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Yatta-Tachi

@yattatachi.com

Roundtable Interview: Minetaro Mochizuki by @wendeego.bsky.social

At AnimeNYC 2025, manga artist Minetaro Mochizuki discusses his 1994 manga classic Dragon Head as well as his broader career.

yattatachi.com/roundtable-i...

Roundtable Interview: Minetaro Mochizuki (Anime NYC 2025) | Yatta-Tachi

At AnimeNYC 2025, manga artist Minetaro Mochizuki discusses his 1994 manga classic Dragon Head as well as his broader career.

yattatachi.com

September 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM Everybody can reply

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Mimi 💕

@synapticseams.bsky.social

Went to a wedding and talked about final fantasy 7… all weekend 🧍🏼‍♀️💜…

Can’t wait for my next ff shenanigans… 2026 appears to be Mimi in her ff cosplay groups era lol 😝

Photography @hailthenaninator.bsky.social

#ff7 #finalfantasy #cosplay #finalfantasycosplay #tifalockhart #tifacosplay #animenyc

September 9, 2025 at 10:28 PM Everybody can reply

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Kajico

@kajico.bsky.social

Hey fellow holofans, Juniper just got her x account suspended. They are a great artist who does a lot of great pokemon art and pins and she organized the great #MoominNYC event at AnimeNYC. If you don't mind giving them a follow and a retweet to make them feel welcome here.

❄️ Juniper ❄️ @karuscreative.art · Sep 9

So true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

September 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM Everybody can reply

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Hiroko Yoda

@hirokoyoda.bsky.social

I gave a talk at AnimeNYC 2025 about Japanese spiritual traditions hiding in plain sight in your favorite anime series, from Jujutsu Kaisen and DanDaDan to Totoro and even Gundam! Now the video is online — check out my newsletter for info! blog.hirokoyoda.com/p/animated-s...

Animated Spirituality

Japan's spiritual traditions are everywhere -- even in your favorite anime shows.

blog.hirokoyoda.com

September 8, 2025 at 7:23 AM Everybody can reply

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Flare

@flarechess.bsky.social

lately I've been obsessed with taking random pictures with this rat @nastynelf.bsky.social bought me at AnimeNYC

ALL HAIL BIG CHEESEBALL

September 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM Everybody can reply

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TooStupidGamerz

@toostupidgamerz.bsky.social

Today we take a dive into this new #Indie episodic, mystery game called #OfTheDevil by @nthcircle.bsky.social Come watch!
#indiegame #gaming #indiedev #playnyc #animenyc
@playcrafting.bsky.social

youtu.be/jbn0C46HyOI

Of the Devil - Anime NYC 2025 - Play NYC!

YouTube video by TooStupidGamerz

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September 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM Everybody can reply

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AI2U: With You 'Til The End

@ai2ugame.bsky.social

help she's still in con mode ✌️🔪

#geminiai #天天天国地獄国 #hatsunemiku #Aiobahn81 #ななひら #P丸様 #indiegame #animenyc #animenyc2025 #anyc2025 #lacomiccon #lacomiccon2025 #tokyogameshow #tokyogameshow2025 #dragoncon #dragoncon2025 #otakon #otakon2025

September 4, 2025 at 10:32 PM Everybody can reply

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cctakatoboo

@cctakato.bsky.social

The discourse about that anime ranking YouTube video reminds me TheAnimeMen did the REMOW panel at AnimeNYC 2025 and I don’t know how they got that position

September 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM Everybody can reply

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Chris Kindred

@chriskindred.com

Nobody:
Me: did you know omicron was CREATED at AnimeNYC?

September 3, 2025 at 12:54 AM Everybody can reply

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caffumiyo

@caffumiyo.bsky.social

Base Color Step😻
#anime #AnimeNYC #animeartist #animeart #animeCharacter #animelove #Animeillustration #illustrations #art #dakimakura

September 3, 2025 at 1:38 AM Everybody can reply

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Claudia aka prismtchi

@prismtchi.bsky.social

Second coord from Anime NYC! #animenyc #jfashion #jiraikei #harajukufashion

September 3, 2025 at 1:41 AM Everybody can reply

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JeyHD

@jeysthoughts.bsky.social

My first ever AnimeNYC was great! I can’t wait to come back next year! I appreciate the love for my Nanami cosplay! It’s honestly one of my favorite cosplays now! 🙂‍↕️

#cosplay #blackcosplay #animenyc #jujutsukaisen

September 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM Everybody can reply

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TooStupidGamerz

@toostupidgamerz.bsky.social

(Reposted cuz the uploaded video was incorrect)

We're at #PlayNYC at #AnimeNYC speaking with the developers of @scrambleheart.city an excellent, broweser-based 3v3 fighting game!
Come watch!
@playcrafting.bsky.social #fgc #indiegame #gaming #fightinggames #indiefighter

youtu.be/LusiDPOGjqY

Scramble Heart City - Anime NYC 2025 - Play NYC

YouTube video by TooStupidGamerz

youtu.be

September 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM Everybody can reply

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AI2U: With You 'Til The End

@ai2ugame.bsky.social

She yandere'd her way straight off the screen!!! 👯🔪

#ai2u #ai2uwithyoutiltheend #animenyc #animenyc2025 #anyc2025 #playnyc #playnyc2025 #cosplay #indiegame #cozygame #horrorgame #lacomiccon #lacomiccon2025 #tokyogameshow #tokyogameshow2025

September 2, 2025 at 6:22 PM Everybody can reply

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Soulcial Dreamin' Ent

@soucialdent.bsky.social

K-Pop Demon Slayers

If you know these cosplayers. Tag Them!

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September 2, 2025 at 7:49 PM Everybody can reply

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Rayne Grimm ➡️Furpocalypse

@raynegrimm.bsky.social

The majority of the thread with the conversation they had

I asked him what his process was like and if he used gen ai or not and he said he didn't, but I was just looking for ai because it's like an "industry witch hunt to ruin people's careers."

He told me used procreate (the same software as me) and showed me his tablet. He pulled up the layers, which obviously showed that he drew the character, but the background was just a copy and pasted in image on the bottom layer.

I then asked him if I could see the Timelapse replay, but he told me he didn't record one. I have made over 700 illustrations using procreate, so I Know for a fact that it AUTOMATICALLY saves a Timelapse replay.

I told him this, and offered to show him how to access them. He then got mad at

I told him this, and offered to show him how to access them. He then got mad at me and told me to leave. I got into a bad fight with my mom about it after, since he tricked her into thinking his process was all his own and that he did not use gen ai.

Apparently, I'm the second person to bring this up (even though the con just started!) since gen Al is strictly against their rules for vendors. Shoutout to Stacy at the help desk for being absolutely lovely!

I am so incredibly disappointed that someone working for such a large and artistically talented company would stoop so low as to blatantly lie to their customers. I was almost gaslit by him into thinking that he WASNT using ai.

If he would have told me that "I use some generative ai in designing my backgrounds, but the character art is

backgrounds, but the character art is mine" then I would have been fine. Because that's the truth. But he didn't say that at all, and instead blatantly lied

to me and my mom.

I struggle with severe social anxiety, so this entire interaction left a sour taste in my mouth. I urge @DisneyLorcana @animenyc and any other people who may have had a similar experience to make some noise about this!

If by some insane MIRACLE, he is not lying and is ACTUALLY NOT LYING ABOUT THIS, then I would love to see a Timelapse, sketch, or literally any proof that he is not incorporating gen Ai into his work like he says.

He's right about one thing. This is a witch hunt. Except in this case, the witches aren't practicing magic- they're lying, scheming, and stealing from the real magic that is human made ort

He's right about one thing. This is a witch hunt. Except in this case, the witches aren't practicing magic- they're lying, scheming, and stealing from the real magic that is human made art.

I'm sorry for any spelling mistakes or lazy writing in this, I'm not used to making threads and I'm very tired. Shoutout to all of the lovely people at #AnimeNYC and to everyone for helping me out!

Okay last thing! Obviously this is no excuse to harass the artist, staff, or anyone else involved! I really don't like to get involved with controversy online (for the sake of my own mental health) so please keep everything civil and respectful

September 3, 2025 at 3:00 AM Everybody can reply

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Jimmy Aquino

@jimmyaquino.bsky.social

COMIC NEWS INSIDER 1646 - Anime NYC Recap! Reviews: Peacemaker s2, Twisted Metal s2 finale, Fixed, Red Sonja.
#ComicNewsInsider #AnimeNYC
www.comicnewsinsider.com/2025/09/epis...

September 2, 2025 at 1:15 PM Everybody can reply

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