Profiles

Miminaru describes herself as a plus size monkey VTuber who frequently streams to her over 8,000 Twitch followers a variety of content such as Apex Legends, Genshin Impact, chat streams and the like. She debuted with a new model last February. There’s quite a lot to Miminaru than just bringing chaos and gremlin vibes on stream though—she underwent model changes and other challenges, leading to who she is now. On this feature, the VTuber Section asks her questions about her origins, her strive for representation, and her outlook on VTubing. ...

The Virtual YouTuber scene is continuously expanding as you read this. In the age of content, we see a lot of people making their dreams come true. A lot of countries have caught up to the hype already, but how about countries which have no VTuber representation whatsoever? Enter the Israel-based Idol VTuber agency, which aims to fill the gap. On this feature, we take a look at what Idol is, and what’s their goal in the VTuber community. We also spoke to Idol to understand where they stand in the global VTuber scene. ...

It takes a while to understand that one of the many people you treat as good friends is no longer with you. Last Tuesday, July 27, we lost a colorful person. I’ve known Lora for so long that I forgot when I first met her. Was it when she was hosting on stage? Was it when she’s getting in touch with me to write about casual games as part of her work? The most memorable moment I had with her is when I went to Baguio, joining her, Stephen and Sir Mack for Cosplay Tanabata 7, the last one in the city. ...

The podcast has reached 90 episodes! I never realized that this side project of mine will end up like this. I’m expecting that I’ll be able to reach 100 episodes this year, so I’ll just keep a steady pace in producing episodes. On this episode, I have with me Red Mendoza, who is wearing three hats, but I know him the most as an anime fan and a journalist. Originally, we are to talk about a specific topic here. Since we’re eternally at a state of nostalgia, given that we still can’t hold anime/cosplay events physically because of the pandemic, we then talked about his experience covering the health beat. ...

Tonight is a sad one. Bad things are happening one by one tonight. I learned about the passing of one of my favorite komikeros, Sadvertising, just tonight. I am definitely at a loss. I’m in no mood to write about something in detail, so I’ll leave you with this. View this post on Instagram Sadvertising left us his Facebook and Instagram, sharing experiences from the advertising industry. ...

Last week, we saw a post on Facebook compiling the posts of people who either mistook sign language in-sets on local newscasts as something similar to the social app Tiktok. This did not go well with the Deaf community. This did not also go well with the Philippine National Association of Sign Language Interpreters (PNASLI). Interpreters seek awareness after online ‘mockery’ of sign language insets MANILA - An organization of sign language interpreters has asked the public to be more aware of their work and the Deaf community after some netizens questions the use of insets during television newscasts. ...

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. ...

The Philippine Simulator thrives in transforming boring news into bite-sized patches Good day, guys — these are the latest headlines for today: [GM] DU30 to name those players involved in PCSO exploits. [ADMIN] Tolentino defends Duterte-Xi “verbal fishing agreement”. [GM] DU30 names [ADMIN] Duque as #PHSim Coconut Authority chief. [Tournament] “Idol Philippines” names it’s top 3 players. #UKSim’s “Global Witness” declares #PHSim as dangerous. #CHSim appeals for “patience and peace” on sea disputes with other Sims. Players residing in Valenzuela City [MAP] are to receive E-Trikes. Players dependent on PCSO Guild Funds switches other guilds due to PCSO system maintenance. …mass media does not format their headlines like these. ...

Sillykonpeito Alright guys, I just finished Day 1 of Stores Asia Expo and I would love to see you at SMX tomorrow (Friday August 10) as entrance is free and I’m game for some chit-chat. For now, let me share my unedited thoughts about Maria (Sillykonpeito) as I see her developments online. [Photo] Brentertainment The first time I really really met Maria was at O-kun Fiesta years ago where she is dressed as Hanayo Koizumi (the apple of the eye ng mga kanin kings kasi mahilig din sya sa kanin) and I was among the ones who got enthralled by how great her costume is and her cure appearance. ...

Featuring the 2018 Nihongo Speech Contest Student Category Winner Sofia Abigail Sanches Let me tell you a story. One day, someone thought of a small dream. This dream was a result of her being inspired to Sailor Moon, Sugar Sugar Rune and other anime series that made a mark in the childhood of most of us 20-somethings. She keeps that dream as she studies. Photo: Japan Foundation Manila One day, she was given the opportunity to address her “small dream” to a large crowd, in a place she has rarely been to. ...