Cosplay.ph
Filipino cosplayers sure have gone a long way from the, “Uy, may trench coat Tatay ko. Hiramin mo para mag-Aoshi ka,” days. Proof of which is the fact that Pinoys who are into cosplaying, may it be sewing, wearing, or oggling, now have their own not-so-little-anymore nook in the world wide web – Cosplay.ph! Don’t forget to visit this wonderful site, and you’ll be amazed at the creativity and ingenuity of...
Dragon Ball turned 21
I can’t believe I’m the one making this post as it belies my otaku-hatin’ nature. Hahaha. But yesterday’s Dragon Ball’s 21st anniversary and I forgot to post this bit. In 1986, Akira Toriyama’s creation aired on Japanese Nihon TV. Oh well, I knew RPN made strides when I first heard Son Gokou speak Tagalog all of a sudden. Sure was a Sunday afternoon shocker.
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!
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...
Anti-boredom sites
My “day job” plus this blogging sideline entail me to work in front of the computer screen up to twenty hours a day. Maybe three or four of said hours I spend trying to work out the kinks I’ve developed in my brain translating and writing. How exactly? Read on for three of my favorite links! Hungry for the latest Hollywood tsismis? Why not visit Hollywood Tuna? It has the same effect on the brain as your favorite...