I've edited the post below about CLAMP's appearance at Anime Expo by removing the scanned CLAMP artwork. I did so after reading one of the English portions of CLAMP's Website, which allows fan artwork and "cosplay" (costuming) depicting CLAMP characters; but very politely asks that scans of CLAMP's artwork not appear on Websites:
"Just as other creators wish to display their 'works' under 'ideal and intended conditions', CLAMP desires to give viewers the opportunity to view works belonging to CLAMP under ideal and intended conditions. CLAMP asks for your understanding and cooperation regarding display policies applying to its works."
As a substitute, since CLAMP encourages cosplay concerning their characters, here are two photos of fans dressed as characters from the CLAMP manga "Cardcaptor Sakura." The photo on the left is a young lady at Anime Expo Tokyo dressing as Sakura; on the right are two girls at Anime Expo 2004 (in Anaheim) as Sakura and Tomoyo. You'll note that the American girls seem to be having more fun. Japanese cosplayers often have astounding costumes, but they tend to look deadly serious.
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