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Anime Festival Asia – Day 02

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Decided to take it easy the second day as the earlier lineup of events were an extension to that of yesterday's. I was going to just time it so that I would be just in time for the cosplay competition, but I'm glad I made it for the Sky Crawlers promo.

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They were actually airing the trailer on screen but the screening area was already packed by the time I noticed, so there wasn't any point in trying to jostle our way in just to have a look, considering it can also be viewed online.

While most of the figurines on display hardly impressed, there were a couple that looked so great that it would be a crime to lump them together with their lesser brethren as these were truly works of art.

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As noon approached, the gang decided to grab a quick bite so that we'd be able to get good seats later on for the competition. At least that was the plan before we were impeded by the urge to snap more cosplayer photos.

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See forever.

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Apparently this was a good idea.

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No one cares about you.

While I'm partial towards Macross Frontier for obvious reasons, some of the event's best offerings in terms of cosplay come from the series itself. Who knew a female could pull off Ozma so well?

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While Michael's a little too effeminate for my tastes(I'd still hit it), Clan Clang here was just right, especially when you consider her prepubescent stature and appropriately proportioned bustline, though I'm likely to get into trouble if I start elaborating in detail.

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*Cardiac Arrest*

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This poignant moment with Clan Clang looking forlorn as she tugs Michael's shirt serves but a painful reminder that our space playboy is still dead. Bawwwwwwwww :cry: :cry:

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SMS group shot, minus Luca, while Ozma is clearly compensating for something.

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Despite the delay, the cosplay competition proceeded without a hitch, even if the entire affair emitted that "Been There, Seen That" feeling which left me a little underwhelmed, though I'm probably just butthurt over the lack of any Macross Frontier cosplayers. The mandatory performance by each team was somewhat amusing, though it got cheesy towards the end when it became a pseudo Disney Musical. And then there was the sisters team at the very end, which I rather not comment on.

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 Needs more symmetrical docking.

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Homolust, how I missed thee!

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His Majesty Emperor Lelouch.

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What the stage looked like before May'n's performance. No actual photos of the performer because I'm a law abiding con-goer =)

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The 1337 bunch who paid for the priciest tickets(save for one person). The actual concert was way better than I would like to admit, but because C.I was standing next to me at the time, I had to suppress my enthusiasm, unlike Setsuna who got caught in the excitement and decided to worship Sheryl instead. Ranka frowns upon your treachery! :oops:

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  1. hoshi MALAYSIA
    December 1st, 2008 - 00:26

    ktkr! ruru-shu :cool:
    :eek: Lenneth! :twisted:

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  2. Ryvious MALAYSIA
    December 1st, 2008 - 00:43

    I was really amazed by the crowd during the May’n Concert… Was really expected to be a lot but not overcrowding a lot… Well the concert is entertaining for me but not all are really satisfied though sadly… Lastly being there is really awesome and i hope i could be there again… Oh not to forget day 2 has better cosplayer than day 1 but sadly those really good ones weren’t participating in the competition…

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  3. Amon PORTUGAL
    December 1st, 2008 - 00:53

    Homolust, eh? Do I detect a pang of jealousy in thy speach? Admit it, you wanted Suzaku for yourself and are just angry Lulu got to bite that sausage first.

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  4. Shin MALAYSIA
    December 1st, 2008 - 01:02

    @hoshi

    Bitch costs 500 USD.

    @Ryvious

    You won’t hear me complaining; I got upgraded for free. :razz:

    @Amon

    Replace Suzaku with Lulu and you’d be right on the mark. :oops:

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  5. The Sojourner UNITED STATES
    December 1st, 2008 - 02:01

    Haha. Ozma is compensating for something. And Kuro said you should have hijacked May’n's concert and replaced it with a Seikan Hikou performance.

    The Sojourner’s last blog post..[ID SOJOURNER] MY FIRST ATTEMPT AT A NEW ANIME SEASON PREVIEW. ALSO, MY ONEE-SAMA IS BACK.

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  7. Panther SINGAPORE
    December 1st, 2008 - 11:12

    First pic Ranka talks in our channel, but she has a boyfriend! Shin weeps.

    Panther’s last blog post..Thy November Monthly Summary

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  8. FFVIIKnight UNITED STATES
    December 1st, 2008 - 11:17

    Ozma looks good… with those shoes on :grin:
    FFVIIKnight’s last blog post..Kannagi – Episode 9

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  9. Loba SINGAPORE
    December 1st, 2008 - 11:25

    who cost USD$500?

    Loba’s last blog post..Michiko to Hatchin episode 6

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  10. Mini UNITED STATES
    December 1st, 2008 - 11:29

    :???: Wait so is that supposed to be a boy miku? Also at the Ranka picture you should have put some sparkles in there to, that would have been way awsome. :lol:
    Mini’s last blog post..Thoughts so far- ToraDora

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  11. Mika UNITED STATES
    December 1st, 2008 - 12:01

    Better Ranka!! Red eyes! :wink:
    2nd Miku- invisible ponytails?
    Ozma is wearing some sexeh boots thar. :3

    Actually, the Death trio works kinda cuz Patty’s boobies are supposed>Liz’s boobies. Unless you mean Liz and Patty interlocked in a suggestive way. :???:

    *sniffffffff* :cry: :cry: :cry: Oh how I miss my Code Gayass….

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  12. Jason SINGAPORE
    December 1st, 2008 - 14:16

    “Ranka frowns upon your treachery!”

    But you seem to have converted over to a new Goddess yourself :???:

    *looks at banner and blog background*

    Jason’s last blog post..Kannagi 09

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  13. Setsuna-san MALAYSIA
    December 1st, 2008 - 19:22

    “Ranka frowns upon your treachery!”

    NOOOOO. I prefer Ranka over Sheryl!!! :shock: But sadly Nakajima Megumi isnt coming over any time soon. :sad:
    Truth be told, I didn’t know the Vocaloid 01 existed until that day when i saw the Kaito cosplay.

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  14. Shin MALAYSIA
    December 1st, 2008 - 21:53

    @Sojourner

    If Ranka had loaned me her outfit, I may have very well done it. Well, not so much as go up on stage, since the Yakuza Manager is ever so vigilant.

    @bakaneko

    I was smitten at first sight.

    @Panther

    Kyun Kyun, Kyun Kyun, Her Boyfriend Is A Pilot….. :cry:

    @FFVIIKnight

    It adds to the charm, yes. :razz:

    @Loba

    Lenneth :sad:

    @Mini

    I think that was the idea. :lol: Well, didn’t want to add too much SFX to the image, since it looks good as it is. :grin:

    @Mika

    Yes, she is no doubt the best Ranka at the show floor. Too bad she has Hime with her already. :oops: Yup, what I meant with Symmetrical Docking was actually this

    @Jason

    Touche. But really, I just wanted to give the site a new look after months of Ranka. I’m still loyal to my Goddess. :razz:

    @Setsuna

    You will be put under probation. :razz:

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  15. westrim UNITED STATES
    December 1st, 2008 - 23:11

    It’s always weird seeing Asians trying to dress up as European descended characters. The Lelouch fails were just… fail. The Zero was pretty good, though.

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  16. The Sojourner UNITED STATES
    December 2nd, 2008 - 04:18

    Yakuza manager bowed to Darkmirage. Yakuza Manager<Darkmirage. Darkmirage=Blogger. Shin=Blogger. Yakuza Manager<Shin. I really do not see why you shouldn’t!

    The Sojourner’s last blog post..[ID SOJOURNER] MY FIRST ATTEMPT AT A NEW ANIME SEASON PREVIEW. ALSO, MY ONEE-SAMA IS BACK.

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  17. Mika UNITED STATES
    December 2nd, 2008 - 05:15

    Haha, and Death the Kid in the middle of them? :lol:

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  19. Shin MALAYSIA
    December 3rd, 2008 - 23:53

    @westrim

    Until I see a good Westerner doing Lelouch, I’m still inclined towards believing Azns make the better Lelouch, even if the one I showed isn’t that good of an example. :lol: :razz:

    @Sojourner

    Darkmirage = Prince
    Shin = Pauper

    @Mika

    Not necessary, but hot idea nonetheless. :twisted:

    @Aoshi

    Thanks for the heads up.

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  20. Anonymous MALAYSIA
    December 5th, 2008 - 22:15

    Ozma clearly compensating for something.

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  21. KuLa^^ SINGAPORE
    December 5th, 2008 - 23:14

    Thank you for the Macross Frontier pictures, i hope you wont mind me taking the Michel and Klan ones. ^^

    PS: I doubt i will grow up anymore at my age now, especially my bust :)

    Klein Klan

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  22. Shin MALAYSIA
    December 6th, 2008 - 00:07

    @Anon

    For what, I wonder. :???:

    @Kula

    You honor me with your presence. :oops: Please, peruse those images as you see fit; I’m sure the photographer will be grateful as well. Also, thank you for that last bit of info. :razz:

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  23. Actar SINGAPORE
    December 6th, 2008 - 01:39

    Yes!!! I’m in the last picture! Once again, I did have an awesome time there at Singapore’s first ever full fleged anime con.

    Really looking forward to the next one and I would love it if we could meet.

    Would love to be added to your blogroll! Already added yours.

    Actar’s last blog post..ATELIER-SAI’s 1/6 Mikuru Asahina Combat Waitress Version

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  24. Shin MALAYSIA
    December 8th, 2008 - 17:43

    I had to dig around until I figured out who you were. :razz: Yeah, I had only the the bunch from Teamblue to guide me so I didn’t really know who was who until they got introduceed. Added!

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