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…s of attendees descended onto the Javits Center for the highly anticipated New York Comic Con (NYCC). Estimates are saying that 2023 attendance surpassed last year’s record – which was 200,000! Over the span of four days, the con programming featured exclusive panels, must-read books, and interactive booths. Not to mention the opportunity to meet adored celebrities, authors, and comic book artists. The most popular fandoms for cosplay included Bar…

…uded Marvel (namely Moon Knight & She-Hulk), Star Wars, and Critical Role. New York Comic Con went all in on anime this year. Viz Media and Crunchyroll had booths on the show floor, and THREE whole booths promoted the new One Piece movie, Red. Many panels centered around anime as well, such as the US premiere of Chainsaw Man to the premiere of the Bleach movie. The majority of anime cosplays pertained to Chainsaw Man, Genshin Impact, and Spy x Fam…

…Shirou Emiya loves to cook, and lives in the city of Fuyuki. The setting for “Today’s Menu for the Emiya Family” is an alternate universe of Fate/Stay Night. In this reality, the Fifth Holy Grail War is resolved with most characters surviving and becoming friends. Shirou peacefully spends his time cooking for his friends and family….

…itting on a fairy themed throne! Entertainment: When you grab a map at the New York Renaissance Faire, flip to the other side to see the various entertainment and shows. From magic to puppets, to fire whips (yes, those are whips on fire) , there’s something for everyone. Silent magician Arsene Dupin juggles in the Magikhana Show. It seemed as if the water would spill onto his head, but magically, it didn’t! He later revealed a sponge was inside th…

…lly, it’s becoming more mainstream. It feeds into the the cons themselves. New York Comic Con hosted a Cosplay Central, an area specifically for cosplay content. Jordan: “Yeah, I guess part of that impulse is that we decided to make this film. We kind of represent that this culture is big enough and healthy enough that it deserves a film to explain what it’s all about.” This documentary features conventions around the U.S., including Anime Expo, S…

…High school chemistry teacher, Walter White, went from collecting homework to collecting cash in the critically-acclaimed series, Breaking Bad. Often referred to as “Heisenberg” in the drug world, it has become harder to tell if the former cancer patient is the protagonist or the antagonist. This could have something to do with the pork pie hat and the menacing stare or perhaps the increase in greediness….

In Breaking Bad, Lydia Rodarte-Quayle (Laura Fraser) is the kind of person you want on your team. So long as you can keep a close eye on her, of course. She was crafty and cunning and always out to make sure she protected herself and her daughter above everything else. What’s not to love? Lydia’s fashion sense also makes her a popular cosplay choice. Chic pencil dresses, a voluminous and detailed wool coat, and sleek black heels make up a signatu…

…e (played by Charles Baker) is one of the few recurring side characters on Breaking Bad. He appeared in all five seasons and even made it out the far end alive which is more than most of the show’s characters can say. He is known for his gaunt appearance, trademark beanie, and quick wit that many people ignore because of his history as an addict. When cosplaying Skinny Pete the key detail to nail is the beanie. He wears it through the entire show…

…ayed by Raymond Cruz) is the quite possibly the most dangerous of all the drug dealers on Breaking Bad. Unless a person owns his absolute trust and loyalty – usually a feat reserved for older members of his family – Tuco has no objections to killing people. Even his near and dear are not safe if they disrespect him or someone he cares about. For all the danger he presents, Tuco is a very savvy businessman and and ever savvier dresser. He prefers s…

In Breaking Bad, Hank Schrader (Dean Norris) is a dedicate and loyal man. He does what he thinks is right for his friends, his family, his community, and his country. Whether it’s his role in the DEA, his commitment to the people that work under him or his connection to Walt, he always tries to do the right thing. It doesn’t prevent him from meeting a tragic end, unfortunately. But it does make him the kind of man that cosplayers are eager to rec…