The Rancho Simi Valley Potluck Picnic and Cosplay Gathering took place on August 27, 2011 in Simi Valley, CA. The event was sponosred by Anime Los Angeles (ALA). About 50 local area otaku showed up at this end of summer event. Likewise, the event brought in cosplayers from the area. Despite the weather being in the high 90s, people still had a good time catching up with friends in the shade. The potluck consisted of burgers, hot dogs, and an unending supply of soda pop for all. Typically, these gatherings are a great way to meet new people or just catch up with friends one has not seen in a while.

Scarlet Rhapsody took plenty of pictures of this gathering. They can be all seen in the Anime Los Angeles: Simi Valley Picnic gallery.

Scarlet Rhapsody does plan to attend Anime Los Angeles in 2012. We are planning to host several panels based on old school anime and professional development. Our last Anime Los Angeles attended was ALA 2010.

Anime Los Angeles is a non-profit anime convention run by the LASFS. ALA 2012 will have Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo) and Dave Merrill (Anime Weekend Atlanta chair) as guests of honor. Only 4,000 weekend tickets will be made available.

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