Final Fantasy Festival Day 1

Admittedly, I know next to nothing about the Final Fantasy game and its 30+ million audience. I do know I had fun at Day 1 of the Final Fantasy XIV convention in Anaheim, California. Leading off with one of my favorite images, a group most likely on a video call. 

My interest was in the cosplay or costuming for the event. There was a cosplay parade which, from our seats, was viewed only through the monitors. 

There were many more in costume that didn't participate in the parade. These two gave me my first stickers. Cute cutouts of FF and personalized characters.  I especially like the pink and black outfit. 

I brought my Golden Girl Grandfluencer best for cosplay. Since I am a sewist, I could whip up some pretty neat stuff for these types of events. I really didn't know what to expect so I kind of winged it. 

A few more images of others dressed in costume.  

Amazingly, I slept sitting up through the Japanese translated demonstration of all of the game upgrades. There was lots of ooooos and aaahhhhhs over new game evolutions. After a 20 minute walk back to the hotel from Disneyland earlier, I was exhausted. 

Ending this post with some long perspective shots of the convention area.