X RATED INSIDE !
Out there in Sydney town on the weekend of February 21st to the 23rd 2014 we travel with the WONDERFUL Patrick Weyland-Smith as he enters the Yaoi and Yuri world of Room 801 !
Same Sex Porn Cartoons? What!? Who are these Manga fans ? Why is it X-Rated ( in some cases ) Who is the audience?
What sort of people Enjoy it and Who makes this stuff and Why?
‘Room 801 is a pop culture convention for over 18s – and more specifically, for fans of yaoi and yuri anime, manga and video games. While yaoi and yuri are both niche genres and have minimal representation at most conventions, they do have a sizeable fanbase. Organised and run by longtime fans with a background in conventions and fandom, Room 801 is a weekend where yaoi and yuri are the central attraction rather than a dirty little secret.
Room 801 is intended to be a safe and inclusive space for fans, regardless of their interests – it won’t be a family-friendly convention, but it won’t be a nerdy Sexpo either. It’s a place where artists, writers, game designers, cosplayers, academics and fans interested in yaoi and yuri can meet up, share information, learn new skills and celebrate their passion.’
It is a very colourful and QUEER convention as it turns out and Patrick our intrepid reporter has a great and fascinating time chatting to artists, writers , commentators , games developers and fans at this very rare popular culture convention….with interviews with :
Luke Miller talks here :
Kittyhawk and her Sparkling Generation Valkyrie Yuuki !
Artist Rae Yaoi and Yuri
Artist Fox
and the marvelous special guest Sean Z from Los Angeles Bent Con !
and more..MORE..MORE!!
ENJOY all ! And Many thanks to LadyLuckDoubt AKA Jess Cran for her fantastic support !
and here is Patrick as a very BUSTY Valkyrie ! ( Art by Kittyhawk )
