CEDF-IT COSPLAY HD (Harajuku District)

  HARAJUKU. Renowned for its Street Fashion has been an alley for inspiration because of its Sense of Style. 

CEDf-IT in partnership with Ayala Center Cebu and Cebu Holdings Inc., in cooperation with iLuvCebu.com present CEDf-IT Cosplay HD (Harajuku District) on October 29, 2011 from 5PM – 12MN at the Ayala Linear Park (Between Cebu Holdings Center and City Sports Club of Cebu), Cebu Business Park.

On this Night of Festivities, everyone is welcome to bring their own fashion style and is encourage to think out of the box and be whoever YOU want to be. You can infuse multiple style of Fashion to form your own unique look, may it be as a Cosplayer, Fashionista, or just being the Unique-You.

The Event will Highlight a Cosplay Competition with Four (4) Categories : Kiddo-Cosplay, Male-Cosplay, Female-Cosplay and Group Cosplay. Raffles through out the event will also be drawn, so hold on to those tickets to take home event memorabilia and other exciting prizes! A festive night with live bands, dancers, musical performers and various artists to celebrate with! Food stalls, fashion and souvenir shops will surround the park to complete the feel of Harajuku District!

In line with this event, we are also proud to present an exclusive Cosplay Workshop at Cebu City Sports Club on October 28, 2011 conducted by the TUXEDO TEAM from Manila headed by Jin Joson herself! There will also be a Cosplay Photo Exhibit by Cebu Digital Photographers (CDP) at Ayala Center Cebu starting October 24 – 30, 2011 featuring famed Cebuano Cosplayers!

On this day where will you be? Join in the Festivities!

Tickets are Sold at :

Php 200.00

(Entry to COSPLAY HD - Harajuku District, inclusive of P100 worth money coupon, good as cash in the Event Venue)

and

Php 500.00

(COSPLAY Workshop inclusive of Snacks + Entry to COSPLAY HD - Harajuku District, and P100 worth money coupon,good as cash in the Event Venue)

Tickets are available at the Privileges Desk, Ayala Center Cebu located at Level 1 (between Naturalizer and Watchworks) on Oct 21, 2011. 

For Cosplayers who wants to Participate in the COSPLAY COMPETITION; Please take note of the Updates Below;All participants should fill out the Online Registration by clicking on this link : http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZCK2PR6 . A confirmation email will be sent upon receipt of the said Registration form. Online Registration starts on October 15, 2011 and Deadline of Registration is on October 27, 2011. All response received outside of these dates will not be honored. All confirmed Participants are required to submit the requirements needed for the Competition on October 28, 2011 in Ayala Center Cebu at the privileges Desk located at Level 1 (between Naturalizer and Watchworks). All forms will be available on October 21, 2011 at the Priviledge Desk.

You can also own some Limited Cosplay HD Merchandise at affordable prices, check it out at COSPLAY HD MERCHANDISE .

Cosplay Pins

A Variety of  Pins to show your love for Cosplay and all sort of hobbies.  At an affordable price of only php 50.00 . With 24 Designs available and counting, Check out for designs on Facebook @ Cosplay Ads and For more info you can pm Arvee Yap @ http://www.facebook.com/#!/geccos.ph.

For outside Cebu Buyers, Shipping Cost is waived for orders over 80 pieces.

otaku umi

Otaku Umi is one of the biggest events for TechKnow Week 2011 that will create an opportunity for anime and manga enthusiasts to gather and exchange ideas and in-depth information on the nature of anime and manga. It aims to gather hundreds of people who share the same interests and some who are just present for the fun and excitement. It will bring fans closer together and will provide them an opportunity to be known and be acknowledged. It includes contests such as the Anime Karaoke Contest, Anime Dance Contest, and Cosplay Competitions for Individual and Group.

Although this eveny is only open for Carolinians, this is yet another opportunity to gather all Anime enthusiast.

On February 14, 2011 @ Bunzel Lobby, USC-TC from 1pm to 5 pm.

for more information on  the Mechanics of the Competition : OTAKU UMI

ARCHcon 7

Mark your calendar as hobbyist gather on November 06, 2010

 at the Ayala Activity Center, Cebu for

ARCHcon 7

source : http://animeotakucrib.blogspot.com/2010/11/archon-2010-official-updated-guidelines.html

ARCHcon stands for Anime, Roleplaying, Comic and Hobbies CONvention. Aside from a Cosplay Competition, a lot of activities are in store for everyone like a Drawing Contest and a Tekken 6 Tournament.


Versus Gaming Tournament: Tekken 6

· Single elimination matches
· Infinite time
· 3 Rounds
· Bringing your own arcade stick/controller is allowed
· Standard set up only. You may change control set up before the match
· Pausing in mid-fight is an instant DQ
· Final match up is 5 rounds.

DRAWING CONTEST

· Papers to be used will be distributed on the spot.
· Participants can bring their own drawing materials excluding the paper. (Marked papers specifically for contest will be provided)
· Contestants will have up to 3:00 PM to submit their OCDs.
· Each character entry should have at least one descriptive paragraph made of 4 – 5 sentences.
· All entries after the designated time are disqualified.

Possible themes: Gothic, Samurai, Futuristic or Superhero. 

 

COSPLAY COMPETITION: SINGLE & GROUP COSPLAY

GENERAL RULES:

1. Anyone from any organization can join.

2. We will accept characters from any written or visual media. Original Character’s (OC’s) will not be eligible for the competition.

3. Registration will be done before and during the day of the convention. Registering early will not determine the order of performance. We will randomly select which group/individual will perform first.

4. Metal props and metal costume components are allowed for this competition. With that in mind please nothing bladed, or anything that will pose immediate harm to any of the participants of the convention or yourself. (We advise those who carry swords to please keep them sheathed as much as possible). We will still not allow any pyrotechnics or chemicals to be used on and off stage.

5. Groups must present a skit. Single division participants may not need to present a skit BUT will be interviewed on stage.

6. This year we put great emphasis on character but we know it’s tiring to be acting like your character all day. Therefore you need only be in character from 2:00 PM till after you have gone on stage. Please be in the convention proper area during that time.

7. This year our parade of characters will be held on stage to also give a chance to people who want to take photos of those cosplaying (additional details will follow).

8. Please bring your CDs with your music if you wish to have it played during your time.

9. There will be a repair booth for those who need to make emergency repairs during the convention.

10. We know that cosplaying your favorite characters is exciting but please let’s keep it wholesome. Ayala is a family place after all.

11. The breakdown for this year will be:

· 50% - Character (on & off stage)
· 30% - Skit (audience impact, originality, neatness) / Interview
                 (audience impact and IN character answering)
· 20% - Costume (accuracy & neatness)

SINGLE DIVISION RULES:

1. Should you present a skit you will be given between 1 – 3 minutes of performing time.

2. Once again if you wish to have your own music played during your time please bring a CD.

3. If you have entered yourself in the single division you will not be allowed to participate in the group division FOR ANY ROLE.

Registration Fee = P50.00

GROUP DIVISION RULES:

1. Group Participants will be allowed only 2 – 9 Members. This will not include props men if you should have any. We will allow props men to handle materials on stage however if the skit will look messy due to the number of people on stage it will affect your score.

2. You will be given only 3 – 5 minutes of performing time. Anymore will be deducted from your score. Timer starts when your skit officially starts. Set up all you want.

3. We encourage the group to interact with the other participants either as a group or individual.
4. Please bring a CD with your music if you wish to have it played during your time.
Registration Fee = P100.00 per member

Pre-registration: (Singles)
1. Name:
2. Age
3. Name of Character:
4. Name of Anime / Movie / Series / Game the character you're cosplaying is in:
5. Skit or Interview?
6. Picture of the character you are cosplaying:

Pre-registration: (Groups)
1. Name of Group:
2. Name of Anime / Movie / Series / Game the character your group is cosplaying in:
3. Number of Members in the group:
4. Picture of the characters you are cosplaying

Note:  For on the spot Registrations please bring a picture of the character(s) you're cosplaying both for Groups and Singles Cosplay.
 
Email your Pre-Registrations to:       jesserussellyaptan@gmail.com

IMPERIA

HOBBY CONVENTION (hobcon)10.10.10

IMPERIA was graced with amazement and glamour as everyone took part in the meriment where Fantasy becomes reality.  It was a freewheeling parade of young individuals as well as those who are young at heart.  It was jam-packed with people who gathered to showcase their art not only in cosplaying but also in drawing, photography and in whatever hobby they might have. 

 The event featured A VARIETY of hobbies like COSPLAYING, PHOTOGRAPHY, COMIC ARTS, BLOGGING, TOY COLLECTION AND FASHION SHOW.  It was highlighted with a Fashion Show by ACRE INTERNATIONAL as Celeste Buenaviaje Shockey launced her Winter Ballroom Collection  

It was indeed the biggest gathering in CEBU for cosplayers and their families this year.  Everyone was in awe as Cosplayers flaunt their best in the Cosplay Competition.  And aside from that, CANE Events hosted the first hobcon young designers' fashion competition.

It was definitely an fun and exciting.



CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!!!

BEST MALE COSPLAYER - RAYLAND DUARTE as QUEEN AMIDALA (STARWARS)




QUEEN AMIDALA OF STARWARS



RAYLAND DUARTE as QUEEN AMIDALA (STARWARS)



BEST FEMALE COSPLAYER - YUKI AKAI as the MAGICIAN VALKYRIA (YU-GI-OH!)






MAGICIAN VALKYRIA OF YU-GI-OH! 



YUKI AKAI as the MAGICIAN VALKYRIA (YU-GI-OH!)

 



BEST GROUP COSPLAYER - UNLIMITED BLADE WORKS



UNLIMITED BLADE WORKS



                  

    (FATE STAY NIGHT)

      

 MAKI AKAI as SABER

 JOEBERT CIMAFRANCA as ASSASSIN

 ARA CATUBIGAN as LEYSRITT

 ERICA GOCUAN as RIDER

 MISAO TEVES as CASTER

 ALLAN VILLARIAS as ARCHER

 KIERBY CALDERON as LANCER

SPECIAL KIDDO COSPLAYER AWARD : ZOE TOONG as EMPRESS TIANZI of CODE GEASE

PHOTOGRAPHER'S FAVORITE : QUEEN AMIDALA of STARWARS (RAYLAND DUARTE)





PRINCE JUMONG of JUMONG (ZENITH CAINTIC)





SYKES' PICK : PRINCE JUMONG of JUMONG (ZENITH CAINTIC)

CANE'S CHOICE : SABER of FATE STAY NIGHT (MAKI AKAI)

YOUNG DESIGNERS' FASHION COMPETITION : CHAMPION - CLIEZA MAYOL



CLIEZA MAYOL with the Models dressed in her collection





BEST ARTWORK : JOSEF BENJAMIN EUGENIO

most Photowall Facebook "LIKES"



PHOTOWALL LIKES : JHON RYUSUKE L. ENGUEL AND  SINCERO ESPEJON

IMPERIA hobcon STAFF and COSPLAYERS

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