Mangaholix Manga Mania 2008: Aftermath
Due to unforeseen circumstances, I arrived half a day late for the convention proper. And as much as I would have liked to give you real-time highlight updates via micro-blogging, there was no wifi available. So forgive me for my very limited point of observation in my post-event report. Highlights The layout of the booths surrounding the stage area was well thought out. One can easily walk around and not bump on anyone, unless of...
Mangaholix Ticket Price: PHP 100
Got this from the guys behind Mangahloix. So for those asking for the ticket price to the event: A lot of people have been asking us the ticket price for M3con and we heard rumors that it’s P150. It’s not. Here’s the real ticket price: P100 See you at the con!!! Mangaholix Manga Mania ’08 May 31, 2008, Saturday SMX Convention Center Seashell Drive, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City...
The Seven-Day Shuffle
All artists out there, you now have the chance to walk the walk on Quick Draw: Seven Day Shuffle, an art contest sponsored by the United Nations, UNESCO, NCCA and Groundbreakers Inc., in cooperation with Manga Kami! Studios. Entries will only be accepted during the Mangaholix Manga Mania Animangaming convention at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia on May 31st. So grab your art gears and haul your rumps to Mall of Asia on the 31st....
Sugoi cell straps: OL wrestles drunk salaryman
Remember my post on drunken salaryman cellphone straps? Well, the folks who manufactured those cute collectibles have gone a step further with their concept. What are drunk men (salary or not) prone to do when they see office ladies (OL’s) in the streets at night? So what are these “hapless” ladies prone to do in retaliation? Match the moves with the pictures! 1. Cobra Twist 2. Alex Bomber 3. Giant Swing 4. Boston...
Sugoi gadget: Special massager
Guess what this is: It is run by AA batteries or it can be attached it to your USB port (with a 200 mm cable) so you can use it when the people at work aren’t looking! It’s compact (80 x 120 x 60 mm)! It’s light (140 grams)! It’s portable! It stimulates! It vibrates! And most importantly, it has tentacles! It’s a “brain massager” available at Rare Mono Shop called the Burutako. I get where the...
Oricon survey: Most Interesting anime films
From Nausicaa.net Oricon has released its most interesting anime survey: 10 Evangelion: 1.0 You Are 9 The Castle of Cagliostro 8 Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo 7 Kiki’s Delivery Service 6 Doraemon 5 Spirited Away 4 My Neighbor Totoro 3 Detective Conan 2 Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind 1 Laputa: Castle in the Sky Who would expect less from Miyazaki Hayao...