Arts

Photo Essay: Uchi-Con 2018

Last weekend, Uchi-Con, the annual student-run anime convention occurred, featuring cosplay characters and anime art.

By Zoe Kaiser and Maria Krunic

January 30, 2018

A Joker cosplayer sneers at the goings-on of the con. “Perhaps I’ll burn the place down,” he muses, “if I feel like it.”

Cosplayers show their skills and strike a pose. ()

Attendees check out Artist’s Alley, where UChicago students and community members sold their original fan-art. ()

Cosplayers wait for the contest results to be announced. ()

The Fantastic Beasts group cosplay enters the competition hall. They won best group in the cosplay contest. ()

Tyler Timmreck, cosplaying as Berserker (Lancelot) from the anime Fate/Zero, won best in show. It was his first time cosplaying. ()

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