The acceptance of demo CDs for the 2010 J-Pop Anime Singing Contest has been extended, with the submission deadline set for 16th June 2010.

Application forms must still be received on 20th May 2010 by the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Library, Embassy of Japan, 2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City (MAP) at the end of the business day, whether hand-carried to the Embassy or sent via courier.

Prospective contestants must form groups of three to five members, submit a fully accomplished application form, a group photo and short write up, and a demo CD containing two Japanese songs performed by the group (or submitted later until the 16th of June). For a complete list of rules, click here.

Ten lucky groups will be selected to compete in the Grand Finals, where they stand to win a veritable treasure trove of personal electronics and gift items from some of the best and most recognizable Japanese brands and companies.

Competition Prizes

Winner
– Japanese Language Scholarships from The Nihongo Center Foundation
– Panasonic Mini Component Systems (SRP PhP 17,000++)

2nd Place
– Canon P&S Digital Cameras (SRP PhP 12,000++)

3rd Place
– Sony Playstation Portable Units (SRP PhP 10,000++)

4th Place
– Toshiba DVD Players (SRP PhP 9,000++)

All Finalists
-Gift Bags from Toei Animation Philippines

The 2010 J-pop Anime Singing Competition is organized by The Embassy of Japan and The Japan Foundation Manila in partnership with the SM Supermalls and SM Cyberzone. The Grand Finals will be held on 24th July 2010 at Cyberzone, SM City North EDSA (Annex).

The 2010 J-pop Anime Singing Competition is also brought to us by TOEI Philippines, Nihongo Center Foundation, Center for Pop Music, Yoshinoya, Animation International Licensing Philippines, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines, Inc., Ajinomoto, Canon, Heritage Hotel, Panasonic, Sony, Toshiba, and Yakult. HERO TV and MAX FM 103.5 are also on board as media partners.