With anime/cosplay events in the metro running almost every weekend, we figured that it’s the right time to give the newcomers a preview of what’s coming up next, so The Reimaru Files and keepsakes. spearhead what will be known as the Events Circuit Preview series. Our first episode covers the next two weeks of the month, including the big weekend of May 19-22 where each part of the metro will have their share of events, starting with three major events at SMX Manila (for the southies)—Mini Ozine Fest, Unbox Con and the Manila Game Fest, FanFes @ Circuit Makati (for those in the middle) and the Pinoy Otaku Festival in Novaliches (for the northies). ...

Long time no see, keepsakes.! I am so immersed in VTubers that I gave this space the least priority. It’s not too late to write here, so I have a story to share with everyone. Earlier today, I was at OtaCute to witness the Launch Party of its Event DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization). I am still somehow confused as to what a DAO means even after reading this Investopedia article and how it applies to OtaCute’s current format, but I did realize that the whole process of organizing the launch party was left to those who want to participate in it. ...

Gravity Game Hub announced that Ragnarok Origin reached 10 million pre-registrations Wednesday April 5. Special rewards are unlocked for all players. Ragnarok Origin retains the lore while stepping forward in reinventing traditional massive multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs). This means that battles can now be affected by weather conditions, and outcome of quests may be influenced by plot choices. In addition to the recreation of the Midgard continent, Ragnarok Origin offers six diverse major classes. Graphics, combat, and social features are upgraded. ...

CBZN Perspective in cooperation with the Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP) presents the first Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX), to be held on August 18 to August 20, 2023 at the function halls of SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City. Game development will be put on the spotlight in a platform that gathers local and global game developers. PGDX is poised to be the biggest gathering of games of 2023, giving the opportunity for everyone to interact, discover, and experience every creation in one venue. Game developers overseas are set to introduce their works at this event as well. Visitors can also witness the latest innovations from select hardware companies alongside their latest promotions and offerings. ...

My latest trip to Cebu was last-minute, but it sure did lead me to another great event, which is Cebu Litfest 2023 at the Ayala Malls Central Bloc at the heart of Cebu IT Park. I got a lot of cosplay photos on Facebook, plus a video featuring my good friends Gary and Lloyd who covered the 6200 Geek Con and Otakufest last year. Now for some photos that I’m sharing in this post: There was this one special booth where Sharreh dressed up in traditional attire. Happy to know that hours after taking this photo, her merch are sold out! ...

Ozine Fest, Anime Fair organizer: We need to keep Anime and Cosplay fun and for everybody to enjoy Fresh off the largely-attended second run of Anime Fair at Ayala Malls Manila Bay, the organizer reached out to keepsakes. to share their plans as well as to address some concerns within the ever-growing anime and cosplay community. Dennis J. Uy—some may remember him as GM Ukiya of Otakuzine, and is definitely someone unique to the community—leads Ozine Events, the organizer of Ozine Fest, Anime Fair, Otaku Expo and other related anime and cosplay events. ...

Happy New Year! I’m going back to basics of life-blogging and sharing photos from my recent trip at Ayala Malls Manila Bay for Anime Fair 2023. This post will be in a mix of English and Filipino. So ayun nga po, balik-Ayala Manila Bay tayo for Anime Fair. Byahe uli sa bus carousel, konting pahinga, and then ayus na. It took me a while to get to the destination lalo na at atat ako bumaba—yun pala ilang kanto pa bago ako bumaba. Napa-exercise ng di oras. ...

It’s the first time I’m posting here on the site in a long while, so let me start the year right by sharing this video I did before the year ended—Ozine Fest 90s Retro Anime Event. What kicked the Cosplay Week in the Philippines was a nostalgic, feel-good event. The dress code has set the tone for the event—90s Anime—and the cosplayers followed suit. Those who have complaints of seeing cosplays from a major game should have been here to relive their childhoods, as they will see only a few of such. ...

It has been a long while since a Wotagei competition appeared in Philippine soil post-pandemic, so Wotagei Pilipinas organized its own competition called Wotagei Taisen. You can choose to participate in the event as a competing Wotageishi (dancer) or as an audience (spectator). As long as you are keen on learning the art of cyalume dance that originated from Japan’s idol culture, you are welcome here. Aside from the main competition to be judged by two-time Philippine representative to the Cyalume World Dance Battle Protektor, artists such as DJ Clarky Luna, Neko Fire (collaboration between Asfire and Nekonnect) and Sai Pingwinn will also take the stage. ...

Cebu’s Otakufest is physically back with a bang! The sought-after annual event for Cebu’s otaku community returns—and it’s the first time it will be held indoors. This year’s Otakufest will be held at the JCentre Convention Hall, JCentre Mall, Mandaue City, Cebu on November 12-13, 2022 (Saturday and Sunday) Guests include Sally Dorasnow from Malaysia and one of Cebu’s familiar faces of cosplay, Charess. VTuber Pokato Grylls from IkasuLive is also listed as one of the guests. ...