Video footage of the MechaCon 2318 Cosplay Contest Children’s Division.

Sakura-Con has come and gone once again, but this year was an extra-special occasion. 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the convention since its debut in 1997 as Baka-Con. Back then, it only consisted of a few hundred people bringing traded VHS fansub tapes and TVs into hotel rooms to watch anime and hang out, but it’s certainly come a long way from there.

Photo Gallery from MechaCon X’s Lolita Fashion Show in New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo Gallery from MechaCon X’s Cosplay Contest Skits and Award Ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana

Video from the MechaCon X Opening Ceremonies & Dinner.