A crowd awaits the opening of the Anime Expo 2016 in Los Angeles on July 1.
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John Madrigal, center, dressed as Juan Aguacate - Guacamelee! soaks in the experience at the Anime Expo 2016 on Friday.
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Riley Vernon, center, dressed as Tin Soldier from Team Fortress 2, rushes in at the start of Anime Expo 2016.
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Bryan Atlas, as Greed Full Metal Alchemist, at Anime Expo on Friday.
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Cosplayers Kaitlin Lam, from left, as Saber from “Fate/stay night”; Nicole Siryj as Lili Rochefort from “Tekken”; and Samantha Ko as Chun Li.
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Gaby Sapetto, center, dressed as Amumu the Sad Mummy, from “League of Legends,” gets some fresh air as Laura Matsen, in costume as as Bee from “Bee and Puppycat” points a fan at him.
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Haseo Ryou, as Tai Agumon from “Digimon,” at Anime Expo 2016 on Friday.
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Elizabeth Olsen, left, as Poison Ivy, and Chelsea Palmer as Suzaya Juuzuo take some time to shop at Anime Expo 2016 in L.A.
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Jazmyn Buendia cosplays as Jinx from “League of Legends.”
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Eric Chhour, cosplaying as Gundam Barbatos, poses for photos at Anime Expo 2016.
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A huge crowd gathers at the opening of Anime Expo 2016. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
Cosplayers head up to Anime Expo 2016 in Los Angeles.
