Anime Expo 2009 - Ai Chérie and Hello Kitty Cosplay

Japanese anime and manga fans invade Los Angeles during the 4th of July weekend for the North America's largest anime and manga convention, Anime Expo 2009, from July 2 July 5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Ai Chérie a pop singer and host from CosplayTV.com is pictured with a Hello Kitty girl.

Cosplay is a Japanese term that combines Costume and Play and is becoming very popular all around the world.

Cosplayers spend a lot time time preparing to attend Cons as their favorite characters from film, television, videogames and movies. Conventions allow Cosplayers to gather together and interact with other like minded individuals.