Deeply passionate fans are the lifeblood of pop culture convention, Otakon, spending oftentimes hundreds of hours preparing to celebrate their favorite characters through astonishingly elaborate costumes. Among the most impressive elements of these costumes are the makeup designs. We follow makeup artist Karina Cureton and cosplayer Kurenai Kiba as they prepare for Otakon 2021. See the precision, patience, and passion that goes into cosplaying at the event, as well as the rich culture that has developed within the fan-led world of Otakon.