We were there for Cosplay Mania ’14: Day 0, the ingress for the event. Ingress is that often-frantic time when exhibitors and organizers are busy getting ready for the main event, as bringing supplies, materials,props, merchandise, and setting up booths and the stage can be quite the challenge. It offers us a sneak peek into the process of making of the biggest cosplay event of the year.
Function rooms 4 and 5 of the SMX Convention Center was bustling with activity as exhibitors alike get ready setting their respective booths up and as the organizers prepare the stage and other attractions of the event. Noticeable is the grand stage where the program will take place and where the international guests and performers will be making their appearances. They were readying their giant Cosplay Mania ’14 tarps as well.
Some booths were already set up and running,like this online game booth for Phantasy Star and DC Universe Online.
The booth for the Embassy of Japan, one of my annual favorites along with the Animax booth.
Then there’s the Cosmic Bytes booth, where you can get your cosplay needs from the latest wigs,costumes, accessories and contact lenses at the most agreeable prices. Make sure to drop by as Liui Aquino is slated to make a special appearance that one shouldn’t miss.
Also make sure to drop by the PID Clothing booth, where you can get the latest anime-inspired hoodies with the most creative designs. Better drop by as early as you can as their stocks run out very quickly.
arkadymac.com is excited as we will be a media partner for Cosplay Mania ’14, definitely the biggest cosplay event of the year, and you can be sure that we’ll be there to bring you the highlights of what truly is a spectacle. Being the most anticipated cosplay event of the year, Cosplay Mania draws in thousands of attendees each year, coming from not only all over the Philippines, but also from all over the world, filling the SMX Convention Center at the SM Mall of Asia to capacity during the entire length of this exciting two-day event.
In light of its successes in recent years, the Philippines’ premiere cosplay convention, Cosplay Mania, is taking another step forward to reach ‘world class’ status with Cosplay Mania Evolution! Cosplay Mania Evolution promises to deliver even more thrills for fans of cosplay, anisong, anime, manga, and gaming in the Philippines and the rest of South East Asia. Cosplay Mania Evolution has revitalized the Cosplay Tournament of Champions (TorCh), mixing in a new flavor that will certainly bring more depth and life to the competition! The TorCh Mentor system has been implemented, where each team will be assigned mentors to help them win the honor of representing the country in the Anime Festival Asia Regional Cosplay Championships, to be held in Singapore in December 2014.
The event also features Meet-and-Greets with world-class cosplayers such as the all-time favorite KANAME☆ and Reika, along with international cosplayers Orochi X, Pinky, Vic and Jesuke. Cosplay Mania Evolution has even increased its stellar roster to include Japanese authority on cosplay Tatsumi Inui, and American cosplay superstar Vampy Bit Me.
The convention will once again feature its signature events the Cosplay Solo Showdown — where cosplayers get to strut their stuff on the catwalk; and the Cosplay Team Battle — where friends can band together and show the world that they are the team to beat.
To end the event with a bang, Cosplay Mania Evolution will feature the first ever JAM: Japanese Anime Music Concert in the Philippines, headlined by Aya Ikeda — the voice behind the theme songs of popular animes such as Heartcatch Precure!, Kindaichi Case Files and the online games “Finding Neverland Online” and “Harezora Monogatari”, and Loverin Tamburin — the band behind the opening theme for the anime Disgaea and the ending theme for Natsuhiro Drops.
Audiences, both old and new, will surely enjoy the activities, games, and giveaways, the awesome music, and the stellar cosplay performances — so join the Evolution! Tickets are still available at all SM Ticket outlets nationwide, or online via http://smtickets.com
About Cosplay Mania Evolution
Cosplay Mania is the Philippine’s premiere event for cosplay and cosplaying enthusiasts. As Cosplay continues to rise as a creative hobby for the young and old, the event continues to draw bigger crowds, with more than 25,000 attendees for last year’s two-day event. Now in its 7th year, Cosplay Mania celebrates the more than 10 years of Philippine cosplay history since the hobby’s humble local beginnings way back in the year 2000.
About Cosplay.PH
Established in 2006, Cosplay.Ph is the premiere website and online community for Cosplay afficionados in the Philippines. Based in Makati City, the company has spearheaded some of the biggest cosplay events in the country, such as competitions, conventions and workshops. Known among anime, gaming, toy, comic book and collectible groups, Cosplay.Ph has grown into an authority on Cosplay events and conventions, and has provided avenues for hobbyists to come together, interact and share their passion to the world.
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