Sakura Elric is a seasoned veteran when it comes to cosplay conventions.
The Kelowna resident has been creating costumes since 2008, and this will be her fourth time at the Kelowna Fan Xpo.
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Elric got into cosplay because she wanted to meet one of her voice-acting idols. She put together the costume for his character and has been attending conventions ever since.
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Elric paused and waved to a few of her local cosplayers, who were dressed as characters in the same series.
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In the future, she plans to open a anime store called Sakura Obsession in Kelowna.
KFX was held Friday and Saturday, on March 24 and 25 in downtown Kelowna.
To read more details on Elric and KFX, see Wednesday含羞草研究社檚 edition of the Capital News.
