Marble Wonderland promised to be the biggest fashion and cosplay event of the year, and after the spotlights were turned off for the final set, it achieved just that. Marble Wonderland was a spectacle of Kawaii fashion and cosplay at its finest. Everything fell into place and it just left everyone in awe.
Movie Stars Café at SM Mall of Asia was a fitting setting for this unique experience as it gave the feel of a red-carpet affair with a glamorous backdrop. That Friday evening, January 17, 2014, marked a colorful celebration of Japanese pop culture and fashion as Marble Wonderland graced Philippine shores after very successful runs in Japan, Singapore and Indonesia, with the aim of spreading Kawaii culture and fashion all across Asia and the rest of the world.
The Kawaii or “cute” culture in Japan has taken a life of its own, becoming an essential part in the lives of Japanese and it also had a profound influence on Japanese fashion, also spreading to other parts of the world. Asia Way, the creators and organizers of Marble Wonderland, has always sought to provide entertainment and experiences to showcase the emerging and dynamic Kawaii culture in Japan through fashion shows and dance performances. The director and visionary behind the production, Junya Yamada, had been hard at work to make sure that Marble Wonderland would be a show Manila won’t soon forget.
There was an overwhelming air of excitement as the event opened with a scintillating performance by Japanese dance sensations Niina (217) and Miume. Their unique, frenetic choreography along with infectious energy left the audience in awe from start to finish.
Alodia Gosiengfiao then made her appearance in a grand kimono to the delight of the crowd. As host and main performer, she was a class act and have kept the audience excited all throughout the show.
Rhianna Floresca hosted the event alongside Alodia. She was bright and bubbly as host and was thrilling and engaging.
Guest celebrity cosplayers Myrtle, Sarrosa, Kristell Lim, Jia Gold Bustamante and Michelle Echavez performed a special live cosplay show, electrifying the crowd with their performance, leaving them clamoring for more.
Then there was the search for Alodia’s Sisters, a competition for aspiring young women who wish to spread Kawaii culture in the Philippines and beyond. Many talented ladies performed, each showing their grace, charm and energy fitting of being a representative of Kawaii culture. In the end, Rachelle Redecio was chosen to be Alodia’s Sister, winning 50,000 pesos.
Cosplayer Mina Kim was chosen as a runner-up thanks to her exciting performance and huge appeal to the crowd. She and Kahreen Evangelista and Lou Angeline Buenaventura Ulanday received 10,000 pesos as their reward.
The final scene saw all of the performers on stage, waving and thanking the audience for coming, and the audience in turn clapped almost endlessly in appreciation to the great spectacle they have just witnessed, as it indeed was a feast to the senses. The ecstatic reception was a clear sign that Marble Wonderland had been a success, and that it indeed was THE cosplay and fashion event of the year.
We then congratulate Asia Way for a splendid job bringing Marble Wonderland to Manila, and sincerely ask them to come again. We also would like to congratulate Movie Stars Café for holding this amazing event, providing a great venue and impressing everyone with their courteous and professional staff.
Many thanks to Cosplay Network Philippines for being such a great part of this event and making it an event the cosplay community will be talking about for a long time. We wish you more success in bringing such extraordinary events in the future.
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