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September 8, 2012

Otakus unite at Best of Anime 2012


Anime lovers, cosplay fanatics, and 
Japanese culture enthusiasts, unite! 
The Best of Anime (BoA) 2012 is back with more fun activities on Sept. 15-16, at Function Rooms 4 & 5, 3rd Level of the SMX Convention as part of the 33rd Manila International Book Fair.

This year’s Best of Anime will be bigger and better with a line-up of exciting events for cosplayers, figure collectors, photographers, artists and even foodies.

Event highlights include: The Best of Anime Cosplay Duo, where cosplayers will compete in pairs; All-Star Cosplay Singles; Otaku’s Got Talent where otakus can belt or bop their way to fame; Quickdraw Challenge for artists and illustrators; SuperClicker! where photographers can show-off their skills; The Ultimate Maki Showdown for foodies who want to be named “The Ultimate Maki-Eater” ; A fashion show to give otaku fashionistas inspiration on how to pull-off certain runway looks to the street; Cosplay and Figuart Photography 101; Cosplay Make-up and Wig Styling Tutorial to level up styling skills; Japanese Culinary Workshop where participants may learn to cook their favourite Japanese meals; and a blogging workshop under Japanese culture blogger Magnetic – Rose.

Visual Kei fans will no longer sulk that certain bands do not visit the country to do concerts or just to show-up. This year, otakus and Japanese music enthusiasts should also prepare for Japan’s V-Kei band Uchuu Sentai Noiz as they will be making an appearance at Best of Anime 2012 convention.

Whole day activities include: the Manga Library where bookworms can find exclusive manga collections directly from the shelves of Japan, Sam’s Maid CafĂ© where the hungry and the tired can replenish their energies for the long day ahead, Sam’s Beauty Corner can offer to make any con-goer don the Harajuku and Lolita styles, and a lot more.
For more information about Best of Anime 2012, contact organizer Primetrade Asia at 896-0661 or 896-0682, or e-mail info@primetradeasia.com.

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