Hi guys! I’ll be sharing photos from my visit at The Dessert Museum last year. I checked the EXIF details and it’s dated one year ago from the time I have posted this, so it’s just right to share these with you, especially that we’re at a critical time of our lives. As with most of my visits, I came in alone (but not lonely). I got a discounted pass here as the Museum is changing one of its rooms to a different theme. ...
After a long wait, the Murasaki7 team at Chamoji sent a letter to keepsakes. to inform us that the puzzle anime RPG is now available on both Android and iOS devices. Previously, we featured the game as well as its Angels brought to life at Cosplay Mania last year. Murasaki7 is an Anime Puzzle-RPG genre with an in-game manga series and over 200 levels, cute anime girls, legendary weapons, PVP and PVE game modes. Players are to match 3 to win epic battles and quests! ...
Yes, you saw it right. Actually, for anime fans my age, it’s not that rare to see this comment. I wrote this piece last year for the Anime Idol Convention 2020 which will be held a week from now (we’re one of its media partners), and I’m happy to share with you my experience being in the anime idol community. Over this post, I’ll share photos from last year’s event. There are a LOT of anime idol franchises these days, and they are dominated by THE iDOLM@STER, LoveLive!, BanG Dream!, among others in the male demographic. ...
Last week, I visited Cebu for the fourth time to witness Otakufest 2020. It’s their 13th year holding the said event, and the second time that they will do so at SM Seaside City Cebu’s Maze Garden. I’ve thought long and hard if I’m supposed to push through with my fourth Cebu trip, and it turned to be like any Cebu trip I had in the past: It’s wild! It’s been a fun weekend spending time in the Queen City of the South. ...
Last year, we saw how Iloilo’s ConQuest Festival grew so big that it got international attention. Guess what: They’re ready for an encore. Organizer ISC Events partners with Globe once again for the 4th ConQuest Festival to be held at the Iloilo Convention Center on the weekend of July 4-5, 2020. CONQuest2019 Cosplayers [Photo Handout] Dubbing itself “the largest enthusiast event in the country,” ConQuest has proven itself to bring a pop culture boom in the region - from gaming, anime, comics, technology and vlogging. ...
Otakufest 2019 at SM Seaside City Cebu. Recently, Netflix got the rights to release 21 Studio Ghibli films in most territories. Speaking of Ghibli, what’s the next event to have that kind of theme? Cebu’s Otakufest. I am returning to Cebu for the fourth time to witness this year’s Otakufest, happening at the Maze Garden of SM Seaside City Cebu on the weekend of February 23-24, 2020. Previously, the venue is stated to be held at UP Cebu in Lahug, but due to the recent outbreak and scare of COVID-2019, the Otakufest team made big leaps to proceed with holding the event. ...
I left this piece as a draft for so long as I try to compose myself. Now, dear reader, be ready. December 22, 2019: While I was enjoying my stay at the 2nd OtaCute Cosplay Festival in Manila earlier, I saw Tanchikon at one corner. Well, I did follow a part of Tanchikon’s journey in becoming the magical detective idol that she is nowadays. I’m still keeping in touch with her during events as she gets back to Seishun Kakumei’s fold. ...
Over the span of almost three years, Hypnosis Microphone has grown to have its own anime series coming this year. Last year, an event was organized for the avid fans: Hypnosis Underground (HypUG). Hypnosis Underground fan event https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKivU2t9_pU The first HypUG held at One Corporate Center in Ortigas went so well that it warranted a second installment. Last year’s event was done in a bar setup, but this year’s edition has another addition: Water. Lots of it. I think this is more of a pool episode rather than a beach episode if I say so myself. ...
Kiong Hee Huat Tsai! This weekend (January 25-26) is Otaku Expo 2020 at Megatrade Hall 1 of SM Megamall. I’ve been invited by Ozine to feature the event on keepsakes. The event’s guests include illustrator Nao Shirahane (DMYO), who did illustrations for Danny Choo’s Culture Japan, DJMAX, Battle Spirits, Soccer Spirits, and much more. She has been through many countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Germany, and USA. This is her second time in the Philippines. ...
It’s been so long since Otaku Expo has established itself to be one of the much-awaited hangouts for the casual otaku at SM Megamall’s Megatrade Hall, and they will be there once again. On the weekend of January 25-26, coinciding with the Lunar New Year weekend, Otaku Expo presents its “Anime and Manga Drawing Special.” In the invitation sent to keepsakes., the Ozine Team which also organizes Otaku Expo said that this event is focused on creation: ...