Pinoy Anime fans out there!
By secretbear
@secretbear (19448)
Philippines
March 24, 2008 5:11am CST
are you aware of the Otakuzine event on April 5 and 6 at Megatrade Hall 2 in Megamall? that's all i know. i don't know the specific details but one of my friends said she might join the karaoke contest. i don't know what other activities there will be. if you know something, tell me. it might help me decide if i'll go or not.
how many anime events have you gone into? have you joined in anime-themed contests?
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8 responses
@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
24 Mar 08
So far, I have only attended one and it sure was interesting so, if I were you and you were free on those dates, why not go there and see for yourself
The one I attended was Hataw Hanep Hero at SMX which had activites wherein anyone could participate. I think I didn't pay anything at all.. well, aside from the stalls that do sell anime merchendise as well as food.
Have not participated in anime-themed contests. The number of participants are already over-whelming for me and I could pretty well assume that I wouldn't be around to be a finalist anyway
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
25 Mar 08
I can't exactly remember but I think I have gone into two anime events. It was really a blast, well, for an anime fan like me. it was like heaven especially when the bands were playing our favorite anime soundtracks. and I remember one band played one of Sailormoon's ending songs! I can also remember that I had with me my anime song lyrics book then but it was kinda dark and so we couldn't sing along. ^__^;; that's when I also bought a sailormoon soundtrack cd which was on sale then. I think there was an entrance fee because I still have my ticket.
I haven't participated in any anime-themed contest too. but it sure would be fun to join the karaoke or cosplay. ^__^
so are you going to Otakuzine?
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@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
25 Mar 08
If I was really able to, I'd be joining cosplays as well as that kareoke activity you mentioned.
So, that days are both on week ends.. who knows.. I would surely like to go but, you never know when such things just come up and make you cancel things that you really look forward to
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
25 Mar 08
you can always reserve that dates ahead of your schedule right? but i understand you. even if i'm saying i would go there, i'm not dismissing the possibility that something more important might come up and i might not be able to attend to the event that would definitely make me truly happy.
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@YamiKiba (937)
• United States
2 Apr 08
Lol. I probably would have if I lived in the Phillipines. :P I myself am getting prepared for the AX here in Los Angeles. I want to get a really nice similar blazer that they wear on Ouran. . .but my search has turned up nothing so far. ;-; I could probably improvise on the patch xD.
@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
hi yamikiba-chan! I would tag along with you if I live at Los Angeles. the school uniforms in many animes really look cool. I wish our uniform back in highschool or gradeschool were as cool as those. I would have liked the school uniform in the anime Clannad or Lovely Complex.
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@drknlvly6781 (6246)
• United States
24 Mar 08
I have never heard of any Anime conventions in my part of the world. I guess Anime just isn't that popular in the midwest; either that or I just haven't heard anything about it. If I did hear of one that is close by I would definitely go. I would get my brother to do my hair in a variation of Sailor Moon's and dress up like her too. I would definitely be in a karaoke contest if they had one. I guess I should start looking for them, or just have one myself lol.
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
25 Mar 08
hey drknlvly! I'm sure they hold anime events in the US because I see pictures of cosplayers in the internet. I just forgot which state was it and the name of the event. your brother is a hairstylist? nice. I wouldn't know what to do with my hair and i'll probably rent a wig if ever I would cosplay sailormoon. i'd like to join the karaoke too but not the contest. I know I wouldn't stand a chance because I don't really have a singing voice.
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
26 Mar 08
"yume no naka nara ieru..." ^__^
its really frustrating if you're living in a place far from the usual venue of great events like that. I live in the province and anime conventions are always in the city (of course) and I would have to travel for at least two hours just to attend it. but now, I am working here in the city and going to such event should be easier for me. all that's stopping me is being lazy and wanting to have a weekend rest.
I wish I have a hairstylist brother or sister or just a relative too who I can request to do my hair because I'm not really good at fixing my hair. the easiest hairstyle for me would be that of sailor neptune's because my hair is wavy too and I would just color it green. LOL
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@drknlvly6781 (6246)
• United States
26 Mar 08
That is so cool, your hair that is. After I posted yesterday I watched some of Sailor Stars, and it reminded me of Sailor Pluto's hair. I love the color green, and her hair is so long and thick I just love it. I want to dress up as one of the Sailor Scouts for Halloween, and now I am torn between Pluto and Moon. There so many things I could do with Sailor Moon's hair, yet I could just go with Pluto's basic style and be happy. Arrgh, decisions decisions lol.
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@kawaiijamichan (773)
• Philippines
27 Mar 08
XD yeah im aware of it.. you coming secretbear?? XD i guess see you when i see you =P
been in different anime cons and even yaoi con and jrock cons =P its so fun and so cool to be apart of this events.
though never really participate in any contests, hehe id rather love to watch the cosplay and check out the anime goodies. also its fun to costrip with your friends ofcourse ^.~
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
27 Mar 08
hi jamiichan! i guess i'm gonna be there! but i'm still 75-25 on it. 75% sure! at least it increased from 50%. i posted this discussion hoping to meet other anime fans here at myLot. but so far, only and ratyz are the pinoys who responded here. tsk tsk tsk. and ratyz is not coming i think. so its see you when i see you to you too! but it would really be fun if we would make it as a venue for an eyeball! ^__^ let's find each other there okay?? ^__~
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@drannhh (15219)
• United States
25 Mar 08
I have never been to such an event, but it sounds like great fun, so I hope you go and have a good time. That one would be too far for me to travel, but surely if you do go, you will t5ake some photos and bring them back and start a discussion here so we can see them! Wahoo, an event!
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
25 Mar 08
hi drannhh! the possibility for me of going there is increasing actually. but I still haven't decided. and I'm choosing between those two days because I can't go on both days. I'm also sure it would definitely be fun because I just love anime.
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@rhane7315 (5649)
• Philippines
28 Mar 08
I think I'll go there if I have a chance
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
29 Mar 08
hi rhane! see you when i see you there!
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@yuusukinet (84)
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
I attended last years Ozine and it was fun. I never actually participate in any of the contests cause I usually just hangout with forum friends and stalk cosplayers ^^
I think you should go! We only have a few anime events in the Philippines so it's better to be there and experience being around fellow anime fans.
oh and here is ozine's site with a list of activities
http://www.otakuzine-mag.com/
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
I'm sure it would be fun! I have attended an anime convention years before with my friends and fellow otaku. that was one of my memorable experience. I really had an amazing time. I have already decided to go on saturday but my officemates scheduled an outing to Hundred Islands on Saturday too and I don't want to miss it because I haven't been there. :p I'm still thinking about going on the Sunday event.
ne, I'm happy to meet you yuusuki-kun! I'm always happy to meet fellow anime fans. I hope someday I would meet all the anime fans here at myLot.
@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
kyaa! gomen ne yuusuki-chan! :p i thought you were a guy because of your username!
i have heard about the mangaholix too. but i don't have much information about it. if you know when exactly it would be on May, please tell me. onegai! ^__^
i'm actually excited to go to Hundred Islands. i can't wait to do some island hopping!
@yuusukinet (84)
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
wah ^^ I'm a girl *erase ~kun erase*
yeah hundred islands is waay better than ozine ^^ wish I could go somewhere on a real vacation too..hehe
You still have next year...^^ and mangaholix in May...
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@yuusukinet (84)
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
I attended last years Ozine and it was ok..I don't really participate in the contests and stuff. I'm only there to hang out with forum friends and stalk cosplayers ^^
I attended last years hataw hanep hero and UPame event..might go to mangaholix as well..
As with deciding to go, I think you should..this is one of the major anime events in the Philippines ^^ so it's a lot better compared to smaller cosplay events
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