Someone says no to otaku!
Speaking of cosplay, apparently, not everyone in international anime/cosplay communities are fond of otakus. I came across this site, F*ckin’ Otaku which, according to the F*ckin Otaku team itself, aims to: … (as necessary) define, address, attack, and caution against the dangers of the world of fandom. After all, it’s easy enough to make fun of the obvious social deficiencies in otaku (and we do!) but if we can do...
Online Cosplay Contest
Cosplay.ph is having an online cosplay contest. If you are Filipino and have a number of photos of yourself or your friends in full cosplay regalia, then click here for more details. Deadline for submissions is on March 10, 2007. So better hurry!
Kyou no Nihongo: yabai
NOTE: Be sure that you have Asian language support for your browser to view the characters. Today’s Japanese word: YABAI adjective Hiragana: ??? Katakana: ??? Simple Definitions: Risky. Crap! Usages: You just have to watch Keanu Reeve’s new film so you decide to ditch your 2 P.M. class and rush off to SM North Edsa with your orgmates instead. Three hours later, as you excitedly yak amateur criticisms while walking out of...
International Women’s Film Fest Sked
I am woman, hear me roar! Meow! Hehe, don’t mind me. I’m a little weird in the head lately. Anyway, in celebration of the worldwide women’s celebration for March, the UP Film Institute is hosting the 17th International Women’s Film Festival. This year’s theme is “Women Refigured—Making Choices, Creating Changes, Crossing Boundaries.” The film fest is slated from March 5 Monday to March 8 Thursday at the Cine Adarna (UP...
2007 Nihongo Fiesta: March 3
The Japan Foundation, Manila presents its annual Nihongo Fiesta which will be held on March 3, 2007 (Saturday) from 10:00am to 6:00pm at Clam Shell II, Intramuros, Manila. This fun whole day event will feature the following: The 34th Nihongo Speech Contest Book launching of “Junctions Between Filipinos and Japanese “, essays on Japan and the Philippines Arts & Performances from the Japanese language students...