Scared about Anime Expo...

Okay! Hi..I'm going to Anime Expo and it's going to be my first BIG con. I really don't have any anime friends, who would attend with me. I will be 17 on July 17th. So you can imagine my slight nervousness in going by myself. If you're going, and don't mind protecting me (Er, well letting me tag along..) I would so appreciate it! Some helpful tips , if you have some. Is there really creepy perverts there? Should I be concerned? My cosplay shows my stomach so the seal Can be seen l. (I'm cosplaying as naruko, which is a female naruto.) I'm just....scared. I sound like a little child. Sorry....

I'm going to my first con this year to so I know the feeling lol, so I can't really give any good tips but you definitely don't sound like a little child . The important thing is to be careful and of course have fun.

I've been going to Anime Expo since I was a kid (9 year veteran whoot!). There are only a few instances throughout the years that I can think of that ever made me nervous. The worst thing that has ever happened to me is that I've been hit on when wearing somewhat revealing costumes. There are so many people to meet and mingle with. Just have fun. P.S. Day 3 and 4 is when all the deals happen. Go to the late night anime screenings in the upstairs theaters. Convention food is expensive. Bring a LOT of cash, the ATM machines tend to crash or run out of money sometimes. Bring a pair of flip flops or roll up flats (walking in high heels for 5 hours straight hurts...I speak from experience).

I went last year and this year as well :p my best friend and I are going to be together since our bfs leave us behind xD lol if you'd like we can chit chat and you can decide whether you'd like to hangout at thr expo :p Im cosplaying yay! lol

I'm going there for the third year know my way around if you don't mind tagging along then let me know I can show you the layout of the place and some little tricks I gotten I been going by myself last two years (sob) my friend move away so I had to though it up and do it but will gladly like to meet a Mai otaku friend and talk stuff over

no need to fear! ax has good vibes all around- nothing really to be afraid of :P also! i'm going with a friend or two, but i'd be down to hang with any/all of you at ax! hopefully i'll see u all at the meetup! :)

anime expo is really fun but theirs not much too worry about its as safe as it can bee but just like in the real world if your looking 4 trouble you will find trouble .but one thing is 4 sure you need money trust me theirs so manny thing your gonna wanna buy its stupid . also they sell food in the con but its expensive as fuck so bring your own food or be prepared too pay allot but if you look out side the convention center theirs a couple restaurants . and i invite you if you wanna come and chill with me and my friend 4 a little its up too you :)

Have faith in the people. They generally look out for each other when they see someone having a hard time due to anything. :) My cousin and I might be able to help ease your loneliness, if only just for a while, but I will have to consult with him about this matter. Trust me, the good outweighs the bad.

There are creepy perverts at every convention, small or big, just like there are creepy perverts anywhere else. That's no reason to be scared though. Just like anywhere else, people like that are in the minority. Just remember that at a convention, all the rules for real life still apply. If you want someone to stop, tell them stop or no. If they don't stop, leave or raise a fuss. Most people who go to conventions are decent people, and if you let if be known that someone is trying to make you do something you don't want to do, someone will get con security. Have fun at your first "big" con, and be safe!