LLNN Coverage of KatsuCon10

#29: Dark Muffins Productions presented their shooting stars cast of Sailor Moon StarS with full
set of dancing and fighting choreography and plenty of favorite characters to fill the stage.
Winner! Honorable Mention for Presentation, Judges Choice Award for
Guys in Drag, and Judges Choice Award for Best Use of Gold for Galaxia

#32: When all seems clouded in darkness... the power of bravery shall overcome!
Final Fusion approved! Brave King GaoGaiGar has arrived to save the day!
Winner! Craftsman Best in Class for Workmanship, Workmanship Special Award, Tech Crew
Award for making their lives easy, and Best Presentation Craftsman Division Award

#31: Characters from Alichino duel on stage
Winner! Journeyman Honorable Mention for Workmanship on the Wings

#34: Just can't match up to the high standards of the Pretty Boy Club? Then it's time for Shounen Ai for the Shounen Guy! They're not here to change you, they're here to make you better! Wardrobe!
Winner! Best in Class for Presentation Craftsman Division Award

Additional presentation highlights included: Sugar from Tiny Snow Fairy Sugar apologizes for last year's snowstorm, Public Service Announcement from Anti-Fanboy Squad Member, Fuu's trip to the Magical Knight Girl's Emporium, energetic DDR kids give the older generation a chance with a slightly dumbed-down version, Lunar 2 characters have a spat with gambling obsession, Red Jacket Lupin vs. Green Jacket Lupin demonstrating their "smooth criminal" dance moves, DJ Meowth in the House raps his way to Pokemon stardom Eminem-style, Sakura Taisen and comedy wedding night goodness, and a friendly neighborhood announcement from Saiyuki's drunken Sanzo that we're all gay.

KatsuCon 10 Masquerade Cosplay Contest Awards

Workmanship Awards

Novice Division
Novice Honorable Mention: Lunar 2
Novice Honorable Mention: #21 Skuld
Novice Honorable Mention: #21 Banpei-kun
Novice Honorable Mention for Best Documentation: Kakashi from Naruto
Novice Best in Class: #10 Berserker Paine

Journeyman Division
Journeyman Honorable Mention for Weapons: #11 Rikku's blades
Journeyman Honorable Mention for Wings: Alichino
Journeyman Best in Class: #30 Guilty Gear XX

Craftsman Division
Craftsman Honorable Mention for Documentation: #18 Lulu from Final Fantasy
Craftsman Honorable Mention for Excellence in Reproduction: #18 Lulu from Final Fantasy
Craftsman Honorable Mention for Dragon Armor: #28 Villgust
Craftsman Best in Class: #32 GaoGaiGar
Workmanship Judge's Choice: #8 Ronin Warrior
Workmanship Special Award: #32 GaoGaiGar group

Presentation Awards

Honorable Mention: #22 Dir en Gray
Honorable Mention: #29 Dark Muffins Productions for Sailor Moon StarS
Honorable Mention: #19 Castlevania Midnight Concerto group
Honorable Mention: #21 Wishful Thinking Ah! My Goddess group

Novice Division
Best Presentation Novice: #3 Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
Best in Class Novice: #8 Ronin Warriors

Journeyman Division
Best Presentation Journeyman: #23 Alichino
Best in Class Journeyman: #9 Cell Shade Tango

Craftsman Division
Best Presentation Craftsman: #32 GaoGaiGar group
Best in Class Craftsman: #34 Shounen Ai for the Shounen Guy

Judges Choice Award for Guys in Drag: #29 Dark Muffins Productions for Sailor Moon StarS
Judges Choice Award for Best Use of Gold: #29 Dark Muffins' Galaxia from Sailor Moon StarS
Judges Choice Award: #11 Final Fantasy Dance-Off
Judges Choice Award: #7 Summoner Yuna
Tech Crew Award for making their lives easy: #32 GaoGaiGar
Masquerade Director's Award: #18 Lulu from Final Fantasy

Best in Show: #9 Cell Shade Tango

Hard work and dedication paid off to make this year's KatsuCon Masquerade an excellent show.
Congratulations to all the participating entries and amazing award winners!

But wait! Check out some of the Post-Masquerade Cosplay Photo Galleries!