On its second day as one of the most awaited events of the later half of the year, Otaku Expo Reload 2015 continued to draw in a huge crowd of cosplayers, enthusiasts and curious folk alike looking forward to meet and greet sessions with international guest cosplayers, contests, booths, games, bands, a cosplay competition and many other surprises for attendees.
arkadymac.com is an official media partner, and our photographers Jillian and Kami were all there to help us cover the event.
Aza Miyuko from South Korea, Miu from Vietnam and Misaki from Thailand are renowned cosplayers not only in their native countries but are also acclaimed internationally, and they got to meet more of their avid Filipino fans as during the second day of Otaku Expo Reload 2015. With a different set of cosplays, they got to do Q&A sessions, autograph signing and photosessions with their adoring fans.
For more of our coverage of the Otaku Expo Reload 2015 Meet and Greet Day 2 with Aza Miyuko, Miu and Misaki on Day 1, click here.
Various fun stage segments like the Hu U trivia game and art contests not only entertained the crowd, it also got them some really nice prizes.
Great local Jrock bands and guest performers showed their best in front of an appreciative crowd as talented musicians got to perform familiar Japanese songs for the audience to enjoy on the second day of the Battle of the Bands.
The highlight of the day was the individual cosplay competition where contestants battled it out on stage, putting on great performances in colorful and creative costumes in front of a supportive audience. In the end, Sergio won First Place for his exciting performance as Daimos.
We were also there for the cosplayers of course who were enjoying themselves at the event having their pictures taken by he crowd, photographers, mall patrons, and fellow cosplayers. We of course did not pass up the opportunity for quick shoots with cosplayers and congoers just having fun.
With a very good turnout of attendees, Otaku Expo Reload 2015 was an event where attendees got to indulge in the many fun aspects of Japanese pop culture and more and a venue for sharing this passion and fascination with others.
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