Parents At Cons (and their kids)

A photo compilation of parents and their children at conventions

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Mission Statement:

I have been attending conventions with my daughter for over 10 years and I have always been amused at the interactions between the costumed kids and their parents. Now I am looking to interview and photograph other parents and their kids at conventions (“Cons”).

I am looking for stories of these kids bringing their parents to Cons and the parents’ reactions to the convention experience.

Or the other way around.

I will be starting at Anime Central May 17-20, 2018

Hope to see you there and if you are coming with your kids or parents, message me here or on Twitter @ParentsAtCons

P.S. If I misspell or get a name wrong, please leave me a comment/message and I will correct it

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Dave and Terry with Anika, Callan, Bryn and Seeley

Anime Central for the last three years, but Anime Milwaukee in the past. Really enjoying the con.

Watch/Read: MHA, Death Note, Invincible, and K-Pop Demon Hunters Cosplay: Hazbin Hotel (nicely done!)

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Graham and Diana with Claire and friend Diana

Have been coming to Acen for seven years Graham has been going to cons since 13yo (Motor City ComiCon) They met in Russia acting

Like: Nintendo, LOTR, Brandon Sanderson, Spy Family, Ghibli and Claire likes K-Pop Demon Hunters (and Bluey!)

Cosplay: Mario characters

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Haliey and Leron with Roshawn

First time at Anime Central Was a birthday present for Roshawn who just graduated from college with an Art Degree She has been at conventions at Kansas City in the past

She likes to watch character driven anime with good designs Leron is a Chiefs fan

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Jim and Jodie with Jay and Leoncia

2nd time at Anime Central with family Cosplay: One Piece

Jim has been coming here since HS Jay really liked the buttons on my vest Have been watching the One Piece Live Action and Dandadan

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I Got A Callback!

Jim and Jodie were last seen at Anime Central in 2024 with Jay. Nice to see you guys again.

(Got Jodie's name spelled correctly in the update)

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💬 0  🔁 0  ❤️ 1 · Jim and Jody with Jay · Jim has been coming to Acen since high school, Jody since 2001 Watch: Azumanga Daioh, Erased, One

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Jim and Jodie with Jay and Leoncia

2nd time at Anime Central with family Cosplay: One Piece

Jim has been coming here since HS Jay really liked the buttons on my vest Have been watching the One Piece Live Action and Dandadan

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Kathleen and Ozzie with Clara and Alton

First time at Anime Central which was the kid’s idea

Watch: Pokemon and One Piece Cosplay: Matching Pokemon shirts

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Will be at @animecentralofficial this weekend!

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Ashley with Naomi

Have been coming to Acen off and on over the years. Mom has been coming for 20 years. Their father is on the con floor with a friend. (and Naomi brought her friend - to the right)

Likes to buy cute things at the con.

Watch: MHA, Naruto, and many others

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Saaema and Foad with Umar and Humza

Coming to Acen since 2007

Watch: One Piece, Naruto, Dragon Ball, Trigun, Kenshin, Bleach

Cosplay: One Piece, Trigun

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Sarah and Evan with Anja

(Yes, her name was inspired by Anya.)

Fifth year at Anime Central. Watch: Spy x Family, Apothecary Diaries

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Mirinela with Avi

Avi’s first time at Anime Central and she thinks it is awsome. Mirinela was here 10 years ago.

Play: Forsaken, Dishonored Read: Fantasy books Cosplay: Roblox?

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Marina with Nina

First time at Anime Milwaukee. They saw a street sign and thought “we should go”, and here they are!

Watch: Ghibli movies

Cosplay: Sophie from Howl’s Moving Castle and a Care Bear

Nina also loves capybaras and dogs

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And here is a capybara

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Marina with Nina

First time at Anime Milwaukee. They saw a street sign and thought “we should go”, and here they are!

Watch: Ghibli movies

Cosplay: Sophie from Howl’s Moving Castle and a Care Bear

Nina also loves capybaras and dogs

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Megan with Emerson

First year at Anime Milwaukee

Like: Checking out cosplay and Vendor Hall

Watch: Demon Slayer, Pokemon, Sailor Moon

Cosplay: Nezuko from Demon Slayer

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Lizzie with her Little Soul

Have been coming to Anime Milwaukee for 17 years, along with her kiddo who was a baby the first time they came (dressed as Alicia Hughes then).

Watch: Full Metal Alchemist, One Piece

Have Met: Caitlin Glass, Wendy Powell

Cosplay: Chopper from One Piece and Leon Kennedy from Resident Evil

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Chance and his Mother

(Chance was so squirmy that I forgot to get his mom's name!)

Her fourth time at Anime Milwaukee, the first time she brought him. Her older son is with his friends there.

Chance had "Big Waffles" for his First Breakfast!

(Chance then dropped his rubber donut over the balcony which stopped our interview as I ran and retrieved it.)

Watch: Sailor Moon, Bleach, Naruto

Cosplay: Harfoots from Rings of Power