As of 8th August 2009, JPQ has re-opened, but is now operating at limited capacity.
Category: Geekery
Comics, Indies, and Cosplay at the Metro Comic Con 2009
The spotlight is on Comics, Indies, and Cosplay at the Metro Comic Con 2009, 8th and 9th August 2009 at the SM Megamall Megatrade Halls 1 and 2!
Animahenasyon 2009: The 3rd Pinoy Animation Festival
The Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. (ACPI) is inviting all amateur and professional animators to take part in Animahenasyon 2009: The 3rd Pinoy Animation Festival.
Global Recession Hits Anime Industry
According to international news channel CNN, not even Japan’s burgeoning “soft culture” industry has been spared from global economic woes.
Fully Booked “Konichiwa! Manga” Event Report
The Fully Booked flagship store in Bonifacio High Street played host to a month-long celebration in honor of Philippines-Japan Friendship Month, and they rounded it up with a lecture-discussion on manga and anime.
Halo Legends Animated Feature Announced
Halo Legends will be released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc, as well as a digital download by 2010.
OTACOOL: Danny Choo X Kotobukiya X Anime Festival Asia 09
Dubbed “Otacool”, the project will feature high-resolution photos of rooms, shelves, and collections of otaku from every corner of the globe.
JPQueen Closes Online Shop
In a shocking turn of events, Japanese BL manga source JPQueen has closed its doors as of 25th June 2009.
Macross Frontier Film on 21st November
The film adaptation for Macross Frontier will open in Japan on 21st November 2009.
Nodame Gets Lea Salonga’s Seal of Approval, On Hold Due to Ninomiya’s Hospitalization
Nodame gets Lea Salonga’s seal of approval. But manga is on hold due to Ninomiya Tomoko’s hospitalization.
Odaiba RX-78: Japan’s Answer to North Korean Nukes
The construction of a giant 1:1 scale model of Amuro Ray’s RX-78-2 reached its apex with the statue’s completion on 9th June 2009.
GREAT TOYS Makati Opening 20th June
The new store is located at the third floor of Waltermart Makati, Chino Roces corner A. Arnaiz (formerly Pasay Road), Makati City.
JPOP Manila 