Three Filipino designers had their work selected from more than 18,000 entries submitted all over the world for the 2019 Uniqlo Tee Grand Prix (UTGP) Pokemon Collection! HNLee, Dana Asahan, and CTRLD were selected for their Dark Pokemon, Jigglypuff, and Pikachu designs, respectively. Congratulations to you all and we look forward to more creations from…
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Tamiya Releases Exclusive Philippine “Dyipne” Mini 4WD
Tamiya and Brickyard have released a the special edition “Dyipne” Mini 4WD kit to commemorate the Tamiya Mini 4WD Asia Challenge slated in Manila from 20th to 23rd June 2019. The 1/32 Scale Mini 4WD Rev Series Tamiya with FM-A Chassis. It also highlights an easy snap together assembly with no glue required, 4:2:1 Gear, and stock…
Japan Foundation Manila Closes Library Permanently
Via Primer: The Japan Foundation Manila has announced that its Library will permanently cease operation effective 16th May 2019. The JFM offices — located at the 23rd floor of the Pacific Star Building (Makati Ave. corner Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave., Makati City) will also undergo revonations to better accomodate the needs of Japanese culture…
Top Filipina Skater Cites “Yuri!!! on ICE” as Inspiration
Filipino skaters bagged 103 medals from the recently concluded Skate Asia 2018 competition in Bangkok, Thailand. Among them was thirteen-year-old Justine Gabrielle Lim who won first place in 7 events. “I tried many sports from tennis to badminton to swimming. Then I decided to check out figure skating after I watched the anime called “Yuri…
Villa Escudero Featured in Gundam Build Divers
Today, on things we found on the internet: popular Philippine tourist spot Villa Escudero has been featured in a recent episode of Gundam Build Divers. That’s it — that’s the post.
Manga About Jose Rizal Serialised Online!
A manga about Philippine National Hero Jose Rizal has been released on the anniversary of his birthday. The eponymous “Jose Rizal” tells of how he inspired a revolution against Spanish rule. Matsui Takahiro wrote the storyline, while Ryo Konno was in charge of the illustrations. Publisher TORICO said this is the first manga written about…
Cosplay Mania 2018 Hosts 2.5D Stage Play Actors Hiroki Ino and Kousuke Asuma
For the first time in history, 2.5D Stage Play Actors from Japan will grace a convention in the Philippines, and it is going to happen at the biggest J-culture celebration in the country: Cosplay Mania! Now celebrating its 10th year anniversary, Cosplay Mania has grown to become one of the most anticipated events in the…
FanFes Manila 2018
Philippine creators and an artists — it’s time to show the world what you’re made of at FanFes Manila 2018! Happening this 13th and 13th May 2018 at the SMX SM Aura Premier in Taguig City, it’s a fantastic weekend of everything geeky and creative in the metro! Fanfes Manila is a bustling convention and…
Born To Make History: A Yuri!!! on ICE Fan Gathering 2
Born To Make History: A Yuri!!! on ICE Fan Gathering 2 will be held on March 18 2018, Sunday at the Bayanihan Center in Pasig City, Philippines. See you guys there!
Cosplay Carnival 2018
Get ready because Cosplay Carnival is back to kick-off another amazing Cosplay Mania Event series.
ELISA Joins Cosplay Mania 2017 Line-up!
ELISA joins fellow anisong artistes Konomi Suzuki, kradness, and Shiena Nishizawa!
JPOP Manila 