On Saturday, the second day of the Mobicon gaming, sci-fi, horror, fantasy and comic convention, two iconic anime characters were joined together in mock holy matrimony in front of a crowd of Pokemons, demons and aliens.
But before we bring you into the raucous and quirky celebration at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel, a little explanation is in order for those unversed in the world of anime and fandom.
The marriage was between characters from Naruto, a mega-Japanese animation franchise encompassing manga (comic books), TV series, movies, trading cards, video games and more.
The protagonist of the series is teenage ninja Naruto Uzumaki. In the film “The Last: Naruto the Movie,” he and his longtime love Hinata Hyuga get married.
The Mobicon cosplayers staged their own version of the ceremony.
Naruto and Hinata were played by friends Kristina Guidry of Killeen, Texas and recent B.C. Rain High School graduate Tia Sewer. The two said they met years ago at a comic convention.
The audience burst into acapella renditions of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” and the theme song to the anime series “Sailor Moon” while they waited for the procession to begin. The fantasy wedding started late because Naruto was having real world car problems.
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Eventually, the groom arrived and the walk down the aisle commenced. Naruto waited at the altar while characters from the Naruto world- a couple of whom scattered red paper rosebuds on the ground – walked in pairs past the audience
Hinata elegantly entered the room in an exquisite beaded floor-length plum-colored gown. Purple is Hinata’s favorite color. The bride held a small bouquet of red, pink and white flowers.
When the couple came together at the front of the room, ordained minister Eric Balch got down to business.
“We are here to celebrate friendship, happiness, life, eternal matrimony and teamwork,” Balch said.
He then asked Hinata to recite her vows.
“Naruto, you have been my best friend since we were toddlers,” Hinata began. She continued with a beautiful tribute to their love.
“I didn’t write any vows, but I love you so much,” Naruto responded as the crowd went wild.
After a quick kiss and a big hug, Naruto swept Hinata up into his arms and carried her out of the room amidst cheers and hoots.
So, how did the happy couple feel after they were united?
“We’re fantastic,” Hinata said. “It’s about time.”
“No regrets,” Naruto said.
A few minutes later, Hinata returned to throw the bouquet. She turned her back to the flock of characters anxously awaiting the toss. Balch caught the bouquet.
Ocean Springs resident Tiffany Cox, 17, who came to the wedding in the guise of a legendary white Pokemon bird, was inspired by the ceremony.
“This is the type of wedding I want to have,” she said.
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