3 days Ozine Fest 2010!

As summer kicks off recently and school is out, its the perfect venue for otaku and cosplayers to go full force and enjoy going to conventions, specifically Ozine Fest of 2010! The con is 3 days held at the SM Megatarde Halls 1 and 2. And with a 3 days of whole day of Anime and Cosplay action, it was filled with a lot of activities. And just as expected, there were a lot of Otakus and Cosplayers that filled the halls. Also there were a lot of enthusiasts and regular mall customers who were interested with the event which was near the chapel and the stores.

This con is very much awaited since this is one of the main cons that many were anticipating even at the start of the year. The venue takes 2 halls and is divided into sections with two stages for the different events like the group and individual cosplay. There were also exciting events like drawing contests, eating contests and also a maid cafe for the those who wants to dine with the beautiful (kawaii) maids.

If you are a regular attendee of cosplay conventions, you will be able to recognize active cosplayers of manila. You could also detect foreigners like Koreans, Japanese and other nationalities that adds the feel of international convention. The show front act (formerly shown on TV5 and now on solar TV), have a booth as they are searching for the next frontista idol. So far, the event was a success with the number of cosplayers in which on the third day, there was 302 registered cosplayers for the catwalk.

However, according to my observation, there were less mech cosplayers this time unlike the other previous cons but there were a rising number of kid cosplayers who were less than 7 years old, some were as young as 4 years old. This makes me wonder if their parents were cosplayers before and how they taught their children how to pose and do a impressive catwalk. The event coincidently falls on April 9 which is a holiday (Araw ng Kagitingan, Day of Valor) which is favorable for attendee who are in the workforce to attend or join their children for this one.

And also, this event also paves the way to another new convention for Otakus, is GO KAISHO. This will be held on May 8 at the World Trade Trading Center. Advance tickets are available for P75 pesos on Ozine. You can also get more details at their website http://www.gokaisho-event.com.


photos by kuroi tenshi

What Will Happen on March 20?

March 20, 2010

Its not a holiday, its a regular Saturday. Nope its not the end of the world, nor it is the start of a new world war. The details remain undisclosed but there has been intel that it will be held in March 20, 2010. No specific time was also disclosed. However, it was known that a lot of people would gather there.  You might be surprised, and you better be...Be prepared, be entertained, be ready with your camera especially if you are using a DSLR. It will be FUN. Don't miss this opportunity that others might have tried but never made into fruition. 

Remember the date March 20, 2010...

TAGCOM and our Cosplay Clan First General Eyeball!

Today was again the time for a convention for Toys & Hobbies Convention, and this time it was held at Robinsons Place Manila Midtown Atrium. That part of the mall is the newest extension and also the most widest, perfect for conducting events such as these. And with this event, of course there would be a lot of people that regularly stroll the mall would be able to see them and also pass by the shops and displays inside. The good thing about this event is the fact that its not enclosed inside a convention center and there is no entrance fee. Thus, everyone can get a chance to be part of the convention and also a higher chance of making profit for the stores there. 

TAGCOM is a haven for toy and anime enthusiasts since there were merchandise for die cast, scaled models and other tools and accessories devoted for the craft. There was also a competition of the best in die cast and scaled models which I find very impressive. Pinoy craftsmen can now be proud to be great toymakers and scalers in the international scene. Every  detail has been carefully been made even with a meticulous eye. Of course, models from anime and American comic books also in demand with the crowd, there were also DVDs and accessories shop which makes it a one stop shop.     

 

 And of course, TAGCOM also smells cosplay for its two days. For this event, its also special to me since this will be the first grand eyeball of my cosplay clan, the Nosebleed Cosplay group which has more than 700 members and counting! However there were a hundred plus member who shoed up for the EB but it was very overwhelming since we almost dominated the TAGCOM event. We also had a tarpulin and even conquered the McDonalds store. There, we had the french fries festival, as in an overflowing of fries in a tray! But its not the food or the tarp that made our day, it was the new aquaintances and bonding that the guild had. 

 

  

 

The guild had a memorable time of doing the thing we like best, cosplaying and since there were a lot of enthusiasts and photographers, the member had their time in striking a pose. So far, not all in the guild were wearing costumes, some are there to assist with the costumes and some are more of the anime fanatics that have prowess in drawing.  We are now looking forward to more cosplay events in the future especially Ozine fest in April.