Finally, it was time for the cosplay contest. While the video program may have been a little monotonous, the cosplay stage was fantastic.

Steve Bennett from Studio Ironcat kicks off the festivities. For the first time since AE started five years ago, Cosplay in the Round became the official designation of AE's unique cosplay contest.

That's what I get for waiting so long to publish this page. I have no idea what's going on other then it seems to involve the Great Saiyaman.

Below, I've watched most of Rurouni Kenshin and I've never seen a fight like this one.

Above, everyone joins the big dosie-do.

Next up is Hikaru in her season II outfit.

A huge fan favorite, the Magic Knight Rayearth girls get down to "Baby Got Back".

Above, Ryoko and Sasami from Tenchi Muyo square off.

Below is Inu-Yasha and the, um, missing shoe?

I missed getting a photo during the actual cosplay competition, but this kawaii little Dejiko from Di Gi Charat was there as well.

Lady Pikachu and friend lead everyone in the Hamster Dance, come to life. I have to admit, it's an engaging, addicting song.