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ACX 2023 Takes Fans on an Unforgettable Isekai Adventure

Celebrating its seventh year on its quest to deliver the best convention experience for fans of anime, cosplay and J-culture in the country, Anime & Cosplay Expo brought attendees an extraordinary world to explore and enjoy last July 15 and 16, 2023 at Function Rooms 4-5 of the SMX Convention Center Manila. With a multitude of attractions, exhibitors, contests, games, freebies, and with the wildly popular appearance and performance of special guest cosplayer Amelia Khor, was ACX 2023 definitely an adventure of epic proportions.

Rurouni Kenshin Worldwide Screening Event to Make a Philippine Stop

Two of the film’s Japanese voice actors to make special appearances

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As one of the biggest and most-beloved anime franchises ever seen in the country, Rurouni Kenshin has had a special place in the hearts of Filipinos for decades. This legacy continues with its latest theatric feature to be screened internationally. The throngs of Filipino fans of the anime will be thrilled to hear that the Rurouni Kenshin Worldwide Screening Event will be making a Philippine stop this coming June 25, 2023, at SM Megamall Cinema. What’s more, two of the film’s Japanese voice actors will be making special appearances.

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Bento Tambayan: POPTV Bonds with Anime Enjoyers through Free Anime Screening

It was a fun afternoon of free food, free prizes, and free anime screening last Saturday, May 6 at the headquarters of POPTV Philippines. Bento Tambayan, by POPTV Bento, aims to gather anime fans and enjoyers for a chill and casual event just for the love of anime and all for free.

Tengoku Daimakyo (Heavenly Delusion) to Debut on Disney+ on April 1

The award-winning manga series written and illustrated by Masakazu Ishiguro finally gets its highly anticipated anime adaptation produced by no less than industry-leading studio Production I.G. Tengoku Daimakyo (Heavenly Delusion) is set to debut on Disney+ on April 1, and being given the chance to catch the advance screening, I would definitely gobble up the entire series upon release and invite everyone to watch it too.

POPTV Bento Lauded During the Platinum Stallion National Media Awards 2023

At the recent 8th Year Celebration of the 2023 Platinum Stallion National Media Awards on February 15, 2023, Trinity University of Asia recognizes POPTV Bento for its continuing efforts in educating the public through emerging media and arts. Awarded “Citation for Youth Oriented Program in the Emerging Media,” the university acknowledged POPTV Bento’s achievements in its “zeal for social service, inspiring accomplishments, and outstanding contribution to the growth and furtherance of the community and the media industry.” Jackeline Chua, COO of POPTV Pinas, accepted the Platinum Stallion National Media Award 2023 in the University Theater of Trinity University of Asia during the 60th Founding Anniversary of the said university.

POPTV Bento Anime Festival

A fresh new anime streaming channel, POPTV Bento, geared to excite and satisfy the Filipino taste, gave a casual screening of simulcast episodes of their latest highly anticipated anime titles to the local anime content media last January 22 at their headquarters. arkadymac.com was thrilled to be invited to the event, and our Correspondent Nina got to experience what POPTV Bento is all about.