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Having helped create some of the most well-loved anime in the world  for 30 wonderful years, TOEI Animation Philippines got to share in their joy of this milestone with fans, cosplayers and Japanese pop culture enthusiasts with an exciting cosplay event at the ICITE Auditorium at Eastwood Cyberpark in Quezon City.  TOEI Philippines 30th Anniversary Cosplay Contest was a way for the studio to respond to the community’s love and shared passion with a simple yet intimate gathering with wonderful surprises, performances and prizes for everyone.  arkadymac was a media partner for the event, and we are glad to bring you the highlights of the event.

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Many guests, enthusiasts and cosplayers gathered at ICITE Auditorium at Eastwood Cyberpark in Quezon City that afternoon, all excited with this rare event by the studio.  After introductions and a brief program,  the judges were revealed: esteemed figures from TOEI Animation Philippines itself and they had the difficult task of choosing the best among the talented contestants.

 

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Many cosplayers from all over took part in the competition, registering and undergoing intense preparations weeks beforehand.  All were eager to show off their own brand of creativity and artistry in spectacular performances onstage.  They got to portray characters from the studio’s best-loved anime: Sailormoon, Dragonball, One Piece, Digimon, TigerMask and Pretty Cure.

 

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After the exciting performances, it took a while for the judges to carefully and painstakingly deliberate on the winners, but they eventually were announced on stage and their huge cash prizes were awarded on the spot.

 

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After the program, group photos were taken. Everyone also got to talk to each other as well, taking selfies and sharing stories and experiences while they were at it.  It was indeed a small but intimate affair for fans who shared in the same passion.

 

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Congratulations to TOEI Animation Philippines for celebrating their 30th year of showcasing the Filipino talent all over the world and for having this wonderful gathering of artists and enthusiasts from everywhere.  We wish you well and hope for more and for even bigger events for your fans, myself included.

 

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