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Director Kon Satoshi Passes Away at Age 47
Anime director Kon Satoshi has passed away due to cancer. He was aged 47.
Event Reports
2010 Metro Comic Convention Event Report
The second Metro Comic Con just wrapped up this weekend — last 21st and 22nd of August 2010, at the SM Megamall Megatrade Hall.
2010 J-Pop Anime Singing Contest Event Report
Eight finalists from Luzon, one from Visayas, and one from Mindanao went all out to win this year’s top prize.
Asia Cosplay Meet Grand Finals Event Report
Running from the 3rd to the 4th of July 2010 at Singapore’s Downtown East D’ Marquee, Cosfest IX is one of Singapore’s largest cosplay events.
Guides and How-To's
Commonly Misused Japanese Words and Phrases by Philippine Anime Fans: Wrong Grammar
This last part deals with grammar abuse commonly committed by those who have had zero instruction in Japanese, and rely mainly on what they think they learned watching anime or j-drama.
Commonly Misused Japanese Words and Phrases by Philippine Anime Fans: Wrong Context
This second part deals with words that are used in the wrong context, or with improper use from literal translations.
Commonly Misused Japanese Words and Phrases by Philippine Anime Fans: Wrong Pronunciation
I’ve assembled a “Best of” list of the worst misuse of the Japanese language in local blogs and message boards.
News and Events
Akira Kurosawa Film Festival
In commemoration of the 100th Birth Anniversary of the legendary Japanese director, the Kurosawa Film Festival starts on 14th September 2010 at the CCP Little Theater.
SM Cyberzone Cosplay Tour Grand Finals
The SM Cyberzone Cosplay Tour Grand Finals will be held on the 28th August 2010 at SM Megamall and SM Davao.
The Best of Anime 2010
The Best of Anime 2010 will be held on the 19th of September 2010 at Function Room 5 of the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia.
Affiliations
Anime and Manga
Divorce Rumours Surround YYH’s Togashi and Sailormoon’s Takeuchi
An unverifiable Japanese tabloid has recently published a rumour stating that Togashi Yoshihiro and Takeuchi Naoko have divorced.
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Music and Entertainment
Luna Sea World Tour Announced
Entitled “Reboot to the New Moon”, the band announced performances in Germany, USA, HK, Taiwan, and Japan.
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Gaming and the Internet
Atami City Welcomes Lovestruck Love Plus Fans
More than 2000 Love Plus “boyfriends” have already visited Atami City thanks to these promos.
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Toys and Collectibles
Kotobukiya Star Wars Chopsticks Review and Giveaway
The chopsticks are nonscale replicas of the fictional sabers used in the Star Wars universe, and are perfect down to the smallest detail.
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Travel and Living
magnetic-rose.net to Hold Yukata Workshop at Cosplay Mania X
The Ladies Yukata Workshop will be at Cosplay Mania X on the 2nd and 3rd of October 2010 at the SMX Convention Center.
