We hit our inaugural Madman Anime Festival in Melbourne (Sep 3 and 4) with great expectation and let’s just say, we weren’t disappointed. From being wowed by the awesome cosplay, checking out wonderful special guests like Cristina Lee (voice of Sailor Mars from Sailor Moon) and Makoto Furukawa (voice of Saitama from One-Punch Man), to the great exhibitions and the ever tempting merchandise, there was something to see, do and buy! Speaking of merchandise, we could not leave the festival empty handed, so Ripley and a few of her friends had to come home with us.
If you missed out on the Madman Anime Festival, then check out our highlight pics from this great event.
We arrive at #MadFest
We are armed with our guide
Before we enter the main floor of the festival, we meet Asuka!
Whoa!
OK, let’s do this!
Star Wars temptations
Hahahahaha!
Glamours at Banpresto
Dragon Ball Z represent
“Fire Fist” Ace
Goddamn that’s a big Gundam!
ausretrogamer Ed, Alex Boz can’t resist the urge to pose!
Play time! Final Fantasy XV (pre-release) action!
The Jedi readies his lightsabers
Stopped in our tracks
Oo’er, merchandise!
The great wall of goodness
Anime cinema!
Hey, it’s an anime festival!
Awesome cosplay
Get your weapon ready Ripley, aliens are nearby!
Aliens!
Thundercats classic
Very wicked stuff indeed
Even SBS PopAsia were getting in on the act
Oh yeah, One Punch Man!
Gundams Galore!
The heroes weapons await
A Jedi’s saber doesn’t come cheap
<3
Outside cosplay action
Spring cosplay!
Cosplay at its best!
Hitting the Madman Cosplay Parade!
And it begins!
That is one mad weapon!
The parade gets serious!
Clever cosplay – the Madman logo
Amazing cosplay
Armed forces
Super cute Pikachu
Adorable cosplay!
Best in show!
Dead-awesome!
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We salute you
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WOW
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Gotta catch them all!
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