arkadymac.com is proud to be an official media partner of Pinoy Otaku Encore (POE) 2014, a prelude to Pinoy Otaku Festival 2014: FANTASM coming this May. It was an exciting event that showcased the talents and camaraderie of the local otaku community.
Organized by Naruto Cosplayers PH and Red Cloud Events and Productions, the event was held last weekend at Starmall Alabang at Starland Themepark. Hundreds of cosplayers, enthusiasts and curious folk gathered to celebrate the many fun and exciting aspects of Japanese pop culture.
There were games, giveaways, and a program filled with exciting performances. There were also a variety of booths that the crowd enjoyed.
Pinoy Otaku Encore was also be the final leg of Otaku Encore: Cosplay Idol Season 2, one of the major series of cosplay competitions in the Philippines. Many cosplayers joined the highlight of the event, the cosplay competition. Each one showed their amazing costumes and backed it up with their various talents. I also served as one of the judges of the event and it was really difficult to choose the best as each one had a great costume and fascinating talent.
In the end, the winners for the different categories were announced. Best Child: Natalia as Sasha Braus, Best Male: Megumi Otaku Goddess as Inori of Guilty Crown, Best Female: Stephanie Faust, Best Mecha Armor: Carl Lucas, Best Dragon Nest Cosplay: Ianah Otaku, and Cosplay Idol: Ian Quinto as Fujiko Mine.
The event ended with the awarding ceremonies, and a word of thanks from the organizers to the people who came to take part in the event, to the cosplayers who participated, and to the sponsors and media partners who made the event a successful one. We all eagerly await the culmination, Pinoy Otaku Festival 2014: FANTASM this May.
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