Once and Again: Cosplay Teaser for 3/11/2018

(I have delayed. Now I obey.)

For more than a decade now, I've conceived what I call "yearly themes" based on how I perceive the year might go or have gone. For this year, the theme is "Once and Again" because I perceive that some things happen, and then happen again with a vastly different effect. The same could be said to occur for my Pokémon cosplay, but then this occurs regularly; however, there might be an instance this year that this quality might be more pronounced, and that the effect might be far greater than I'd expect. To that regard, I've decided to "lay out my cards for all to see" in a cosplay teaser for a convention slated to occur next month - and in fact, I have to, because of my intent to take part in the cosplay walk or parade in it.

Part of the "once and again" thing is that the costume I plan to wear is not quite new; it's first-generation Ash Classic, something that I've worn several times, even in the cosplay events I've covered in this blog. So why wear it again? I treasure this costume because this was actually the first costume I had wanted to have in the effort to cosplay Ash, and this desire was present even one and a half decades ago, but only realized a decade later. Also, I'm aware and informed that even some seasoned cosplayers revisit their costumes so that they can do new things with them and have new experiences. Keeping this in mind, this means a lot to me, so I say why not. But because with this teaser it becomes more special, I'll be putting in a couple of new things when I cosplay with this costume next time.

Cosplay teasers are nothing new for me and in this blog, as I've done one in the past, but only on the day before. What is new is that I have not done one as early as this one, nearly a month before the convention, and of course the fact that this one is actually necessary, as outlined by the organizers. But like the teasers for the Pokémon games up to their release, at least this can also serve to build up the excitement for it. I'm already excited, that much I can say. The rest of the excitement will have to come at the convention, along with whatever I do there.

Lastly, just a little reminder. As always, I will be reviewing the convention when it comes by next month. But as I've mentioned in my first review this year, I've enlisted the help of the character which I cosplay to do it, for any and all events or conventions this year. That means this convention is included. I'm sure there will be a lot of good things to say - you won't be hearing them from me, but you'll be hearing them from him then. Expect only the best, from one who aspires to be, and expect the convention to be incredible too.

And in conclusion, I present my teaser, as posted on Facebook:

[EN] See you at Daisuki Japan Fest, March 11 2018!!
[ID] Sampai jumpa di Daisuki Japan Fest 11 Maret 2018!! 

#DaisukiJapan #DaisukiJapanFest2018 #japanculturedaisuki #japan #japanese #culture
#popculture #japanpopculture #event #malang 

[EN] The time has come. Once and Again.
[ID] Waktunya telah tiba. Sekali dan Lagi.

P.S.: Today happens to be the Lunar New Year, which could also be perceived as a sign of renewal of sorts. What a fine coincidence with this teaser. Best wishes for those celebrating.

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