Some schools here in the Philippines are embracing the culture of cosplay by having an official organization which students can join-in. The first time that I attended that was organized by a school organization is the UP-AME in UP Diliman — Cannot forget that event because after that event on that place, someone was shot dead within the premises. After that event schools like PNU — Philippine Normal University, and Adamson University have its own cosplay organization recognized by their school admin.
On December 10, 2011 — Last saturday, PUP or Polytechnic University of the Philippines held also an event showcasing the culture of cosplay and hobbies, the said event was called the Akibacon — At the Bulwagang Balagtas. The said event is just a walking distance from our place; ironically, I was the one who is late — My friend went there earlier than me.
The ticket of the event was priced at 50 Philippine pesos; for that price, you will enjoy everything that the said event offers to the attendees.
The said event was hosted by two gorgeous ladies also on their cosplay outfit.
That segment that I grasp was the dubbing contest, contestant will dub on their own an anime scene shown on a projector.
On the said contest, there is a contestant prevails; a contestant dubbed a "master pogi" thingie which gives the audience a laugh at that time.
The next program was the Hotdog eating contest; well, on the said contest, contestant will eat hotdogs on a short-period of time. But, here is the thing on that contest, the contestant are Mister and Miss PUP — Oh my! their figures will be ruined.
At the said guys prevail eventhough they have hard-time finishing the whole hotdogs provided by the organizers — Still, guys has a big appetite even to those image conscious.
The next program was the Pick-up line, this was popularized by the show of Bubble-Gang — A contestant must have a cheesy line which he/she must tell to the to that person how she/he feels, the one who has a big impact at the audience, win.
Other programs at the event are the video presentation of cosfight and giving certificate to the winners of the previous and very successful Otaku Encore held at the Megatrade Hall.
Here are some images of the winners.
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And of the much awaited cosplay catwalk, this is also the event that I am waiting for; there where two categories, one is the group and the other one is the individual.
Here are some video of the individual cosplay catwalk.
Here are some images of cosplayers at the said event (feel free to grab).
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I'd like to thank Dave Perez for contributing pictures of the said event and people from Cosplayer Society
Cosplayer Society
Hope next year there will more cosplay events that will be held in University here in the Philippines.
