“Ala” is the mascot for Animé Los Angeles, designed by Yukiko.

The Ala Look Alike Contest will take place on Friday at 12:00 PM in room LP 2 of the convention center. (Room subject to change – please see program guide for final confirmation) Please be on time to fill out forms prior to judging.

The winner will be announced during opening ceremonies on Friday and presented with a rosette ribbon to wear throughout the convention; along with the honor of being Anime Los Angeles’ mascot representative for ALA 2008.

Rules

1. Costumes must not be commissioned or purchased, and made by the wearer, with the exception of Rule 2.
2. You can choose to have someone model your costume, but you must be present for judging. One model per person, please.
3. You must be a badged member of the convention.
4. Entrants 17 & under must have a parent or guardian present to sign a waiver.
5. In the event of a lack of participation, the judges may refrain from awarding winners.
6. Walk on entries only, please.
7. Documentation is always welcome.

Description of Ala from the Anime Los Angeles 2 site:

She likes sunny yellow clothes, but wears leg warmers in case it's chilly. Thin, lanky, and almost all legs; she has a pixie-ish face with large dark eyes. She has black hair with large bangs that split off to either side. She wears two low ponytails that are twisted and curled up to look like large hoops. She seems to almost always have a hint of a smile on her face.

Ala is an anime/manga/Japanese fan. She would get excited when an event takes place nearby and doesn't hesitate to help promote it. She's not a rabid "Otaku", but enjoys many aspects of it all and perhaps could fall into a fad or two. She's not overly shy and thinks everyone should have as much fun as she does in her hobby. But she's not an obsessive glomper. That's a little too excitable for her.

Chairman's addendum: Ala is the daughter of famed costume designer Edna Mode, whose work you may have seen in The Incredibles.

Yukiko's site with more Ala artwork