I had the awesome opportunity to interview the JoJo Pose Competition winner at Anime Pasadena, who showed up in an incredible Guido Mista cosplay from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure during Anime Los Angeles weekend. The cosplay was on point, from the outfit to the attitude, really bringing one of the most iconic characters from the JoJo universe to life.

During our conversation, we dove into everything that makes JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure such a legendary anime series. We talked about the unique art style, the unforgettable characters, and of course the over the top poses that have become a huge part of anime culture. As the JoJo Pose Competition champion, he shared what it felt like to win and how much fun it was representing the JoJo fandom at the event.

We also got into a fun debate about Stands, the powerful spiritual manifestations that define the battles in JoJo. One of the big questions I had to ask was, if you could have any Stand in real life, which one would it be? His answer sparked a really fun discussion about the abilities, personalities, and strategies behind some of the most famous Stands in the series.

It was a great moment celebrating the passion of anime fans and the creativity of the cosplay community. Interviews like this remind me why the anime community is so special, bringing people together to celebrate the stories and characters we all love.

Stay tuned for more interviews, cosplay highlights, and anime conversations from the convention floor.