The very first major Japanese pop culture event of the year opens with a lot of excitement as international cosplayers Shimo and Miu got to meet their Filipino fans at their special meet and greet sessions fat this annually anticipated event. With thousands of cosplayers and enthusiasts coming to enjoy the booths, games, bands and competitions, it was a great start for another fun year for anime fans, congoers and cosplayers alike.
Joining us for our coverage were our Cosplay Models Candy and Mitchaki, who got to enjoy the festivities as they went about the event to bring us the highlights.
Headlining the event were international cosplayers Shimo and Miu. This endearing pair are prominent cosplayers in their home country\ies for quite a while now, and their skill and dedication to cosplay has earned them many admirers all over the world, even more so here in the Philippines who came from far and wide to see them.
Aside from the international guests, Otaku Expo had more things in store for attendees. A lively Anime Karaoke contest had contestants and audiences, even judges alike singing and dancing to well-chosen and fondly-remembered themes from anime series.
The Battle of the Bands Competition rocked the Megatrade Halls as talented groups of musicians showed their best performances in front of discerning judges and a very appreciative crowd.
Art contests showcased our local talents:
Eating contests have also become staple crowd pleasers at Otaku Expo.
The various sponsor, artist, and merchandise booths and stalls have always been the mainstay of Otaku Expo, and there are lots this year, offering attendees with a bewildering array of anime-themed merchandise to choose from, and congoers do take their time browsing for interesting finds throughout the venue.
While prominent band Asterysk closed off the day’s program on a high and loud note as they engaged the crowd with their hard-hitting music.
We were also there for the cosplayers, of course, and we enjoyed having shoots with them all throughout the day, as they showed their best and had fun with the crowd and with each other.
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