Share your anime convention horror stories.
At an anime convention, I once got lost in a very large and confusing exhibition hall. I was looking for a specific panel about my favorite anime. There were so many people and so many different areas. I wandered around for hours, missing the panel. It was like being in a maze of cosplayers and stalls, and it was a really horrible experience.
One horror story was when I was at an anime convention and the line for a popular autograph session was so long. People were pushing and shoving. Some even tried to cut in line. It was chaos and I almost got crushed. I felt really scared and frustrated.
I had a bad experience at an anime convention when I found out that my favorite voice actor's meet - and - greet was cancelled at the last minute. I had been looking forward to it for months. There was no proper explanation given. I was so disappointed. To make matters worse, the convention was so crowded that I couldn't find any other interesting events to attend right away. It was a total bummer.
Share your Homestuck convention horror stories.
One horror story was the overcrowding. There were so many people at the Homestuck convention that it was difficult to move around. Lines for panels and autographs were insanely long. It felt like you could barely breathe in the packed hallways. And the noise level was overwhelming, making it hard to have a normal conversation with fellow fans.
What are some anime convention horror stories?
There was a time when the air conditioning broke at an anime convention. It was in the middle of summer, and everyone was sweating buckets in their cosplay costumes. The smell was horrible, and it made the whole experience really uncomfortable. Some people even fainted from the heat. Cosplayers had their makeup running, and it was just a mess.
What are some common anime convention horror stories?
A common one is overcrowding. You can't move around easily and it gets really hot. Another is when vendors run out of popular items early. For example, a limited - edition anime figure that you've been waiting to buy.
What are some anime convention security horror stories?
There was a case where a cosplayer had a very expensive prop weapon as part of their costume. The security at the anime convention didn't properly check the prop when the cosplayer entered. Later, during the con, another attendee accidentally bumped into the cosplayer and got hurt by the prop. There was a lot of chaos and the cosplayer was blamed, but it was also the security's fault for not ensuring the prop was safe.
Share some r convention horror stories.
At a r convention I heard of, the special guests didn't show up as promised. Fans had paid a lot of money to see them, and there was no prior notice. Everyone was disappointed and angry. They had planned their whole day around meeting those guests, and it all fell apart. It was a nightmare for the attendees who were really looking forward to that experience.
Can you share a particularly scary anime convention horror story?
There was this anime convention where the fire alarm went off in the middle of the night. Everyone had to evacuate the hotel where the convention was being held. But it turned out to be a false alarm. However, in the panic, people lost their personal belongings, and some cosplayers lost parts of their elaborate costumes. It was a nightmare for many.
Can you share some convention horror stories?
Sure. One convention horror story I heard was about a cosplayer who had their expensive costume stolen right from the convention hall. They left it in a supposedly secure area for just a few minutes to grab a snack and when they came back, it was gone. Another is that some conventions are so overcrowded that people can't even move around to see the exhibits or meet the guests they want to. It's really frustrating for attendees.
Can you share a particularly bad anime convention security horror story?
Sure. There was an anime con where the security guards were undertrained. A fight broke out between two groups of fans over a popular anime merchandise. The security guards took a long time to respond and when they did, they couldn't handle the situation properly. People were getting pushed around, and some of the merchandise was damaged. It was a really unpleasant and scary situation for the regular attendees.
Anime Convention Security Horror Stories: How can these situations be improved?
Better training for security staff. They need to be able to handle different situations calmly. For example, if there's a false alarm like the fake weapon incident, they should quickly assess the situation and communicate clearly to the attendees that it's not a real threat.
Anime Convention Security Horror Stories: What are some of the scariest experiences?
One horror story could be when a person with a fake weapon managed to get into an anime convention. There was chaos as people thought it was a real threat. Security took a while to respond and during that time, panic spread among the attendees. Many were scared for their lives, especially those cosplaying as vulnerable characters. It was a really bad situation that showed the importance of strict security checks at these events.