Here’s a quick rundown of some of the events at next weekend’s Singapore Toy, Game, and Comic Convention!
Author: Rochelle
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Digital Manga Services Launched by Viz, JManga
Both sites were created to combat scanlated manga sites and illegal manga download services, which have hurt the sales of manga in the US.
Maria Ozawa Graces 13th Hong Kong Comic, Anime, and Games Fair
The internationally-infamous star gave out hugs at the opening of this year’s 13th Hong Kong Anime, Comic, and Games Fair.
Call for Entries to the 5th International Manga Awards
One Gold Prize winner and three Silver Prize winners will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Japan to attend the awarding ceremony and meet with Japanese manga artists and publishing executives.
07-Ghost Now on Animax! Plus, Win Prizes from K-on!
Catch the latest anime running on Animax this month all the way,to August! Want a sample of the music of Houkago Tea Time? Then you’re in luck as Animax is raffling off a limited K-On! Original Soundtrack Volume 2!
Japan: Kingdom of Characters Lecture Series
The Japan: Kingdom of Characters Exhibit will be holding a series of lectures on Japanese pop culture.
2011 J-pop Anime Singing Contest Grand Finals Event Report
Reminiscent of last year’s results, one group of performers swept all three major awards, including the Hero’s Choice Award, the Toei’s Choice Award, and the Grand Championship.
The 5th Morning International Comic Competition
Morning is famous for being the publisher of titles such as Vagabond, Kami no Shizuku,Black Jack, Gon, and Chi’s Sweet Home.
Cosplay Tournament of Champions II Cagayan De Oro Regionals Event Mini-Report
Congratulations to the pair from CDO for overcoming the first hurdle on the way to the Regional Cosplay Championships at Anime Festival Asia 11!
How to Pick Your Next Cosplay Character
Man-Faye, Sailorbeard, and Fatiroth have forever burned my retinas and scarred my poor fangirl heart.
Teriyaki Boy Matsuri
Teriyaki Boy Matsuri will be featuring plenty of fun family activities such as cosplay, photo and manga contests, merchandise booths, party games, and hands-on cooking demonstrations!
X JAPAN Bassist Taiji Passes Away from Self-inflicted Injuries
He was already comatose in the hospital’s intensive care unit, when his family arrived in Saipan and decided to remove him from life support.
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