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arkadymac.com got to cover 4th PUP Otaku Xperience : OXP Cybergaming Showdown 2014 as an official media partner.  Held at the activity center at the 3rd Floor, SM Cyberzone, SM City Sta. Mesa, the event was well-attended by cosplayers, enthusiasts, photographers and curious folk who came to enjoy an afternoon of gaming, contests, music and cosplay.

 

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We’re lucky to have our coverage partner and features writer Jillian Rose help bring you the events that day.  I expected this to be a fun event so I decided to go in my usual ANBU cosplay as was Jillian in her Lelouch cos as we went around taking pictures of the wonderful cosplayers who were there and reporting on the many attractions of OXP 4 along with our co-media partner Anime PH Project doing live coverage of the event.

 

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Organized by the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Otaku U Rule!, Urule: Japanology Club , Primetrade Asia and SM City Sta. Mesa Cyberzone, OXP 4 was a unique event that coincided with the 4th year anniversary of PUP Otaku U Rule!  There was so much happening in and around the event venue, including Jpop performances, cybergaming show, exhibition and activity booths, games, acoustic Jrock band performances, charity auction, the LARP Launch and various manga booths.  Attendees had much to do and experience and even got to take home freebies and giveaways.

 

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RG Gamurot, founder of Otaku U Rule!, talked about the beginnings of the organization and of the first OXP, which was more of a private affair with the members and their families as a chance to showcase their talents in cosplay, games, music and arts.  After four years, despite many challenges and setbacks,  Otaku U Rule! has become an active and admirable organization, and the 4th OXP a big success from the number of people gathered there that afternoon.  Otaku U Rule! is a network of campus based student organizations aimed to promote youth development through Japanese pop culture. Currently, Otaku U Rule! is the official organization partner of Animax Philippines for all events. In 2011, the organization was recognized as one of the most outstanding student organization in the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Today, the organization is composed of members from the different schools.

 

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The highlight of the event was the Individual Cosplay Competition which was also the Best of Anime Interschool Cosplay Competition for PUP Branches.  A total of 46 cosplayers battled it out and showed their costumes and talents for coveted top spots in different categories.  The crowd was in awe seeing the amazing performances put on by the contestants, showcasing to everyone how fascinating and amazing cosplay can be.

 

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Xtian Mack of The Cosplay and Anime Cafe, arkadymac.com was chosen to be one of the panel of judges who had the tough job of choosing the winners for each category.  In the end, the winners were Jeasan Declaro for Best Male, Andrea Francisco for  Best Female, Ashley Misaki for Best Chibi, RB Cheng for  Best Mecha, and Pete Mendoza for the special category of Best Spiderman.

 

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The program ended in the evening with the awarding of prizes to the winners and words of thanks from the organizers to the sponsors and groups and individuals who have made the event possible.  From the healthy and enthusiastic turnout, it was clear that OXP 4 was quite a success. Congratulations to everyone at Otaku U Rule! for organizing a fun and exciting event as we look forward to more future events from them.

 

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Thanks for dropping by, and do visit us again soon for more cosplay features here at arkadymac.com.

 

 

 

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