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… this year at the 28th of September, that is a Sunday. What is special on that day? OtakonEK 2008, a pop culture mania of comics, gaming, anime, manga, movies, and cosplay. Get to see collectibles, toys, and your favorite comics, manga, and anime characters come alive, walking around Enchanted Kingdom.

Still a no? You do realize that this is the first time the Philippines will have a Cosplay whole day in open grounds, right? Yes, there is no reason for you to miss this one.

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Here are some more details:

OtakonEK Promo

Cosplayers can enter the event and park free-of-charge. You just have to register here.

Toy Show

Filipino Toy groups will showcase their toy collectibles from Zoids, G.I. Joe, Transformers, to the latest in Anime toys. Get a chance to meet fellow toy collectors and have a fun-filled otakuness disucussions with them!

Enchanted Kingdom like never before

Sure you’ve been in Enchanted Kingdom before, but was there ever a time where you get to see your favorite characters running around the grounds or perhaps scream with you? Now’s your chance. (Depending on their costumes, they may or may not be able to join you in certain rides.)

Games and Constest

What is an Anime/Manga event without Anime singing contest? Or maybe an event without Anime dubbing (you could land a job too!), and ever seen a similar event without an Art Contest?

Photography contest

Oh, this is new, at least for me. There will be two contests - [1] Cosplay Photography; and [2] PC Digital Focus Contest. Just visit visit the contest page for more details.

TV5 Anime Cosplay contest

If you Cosplay one of the anime characters being aired in TV5 (formerly ABC5) then you get a chance to win an Ipod Shuffle.

Bands Performance

Bands?! Yeah!! Alice Cafe, Rakuen Science, Haponesang Dilat, Mango Tigers, Harakirijiro, Himitsu Heiki, AsianChickenFest, 7Thvrsday, Molded Sushi, Rtschrck will all be in OtakonEK LIVE!

Cosplay Contest

And of course, the Cosplay Contest, I’m sure the fact that you are reading this is because of the Cosplay. Are joining as one of the cosplayers or as a cosplay(er) fan? It doesn’t matter, coz this one is a day to remember, nothing like any other Cosplay events in the country.

The Sponsors

This will not be possible without sponsors like TV5, fudge, CVC, CSCentrl.com, Playground Magazine, Bounce Magazine, Creati Voices, Wacom, Otaku Zine, Tag, Power Mac Center. Of course together with Enchanted Kingdom, Azrael, and ToyCon. (I hope I didn’t miss anyone.)

So, see you all there next week! Okie dokie?

For more details, cosplay rules, event schedule, and other information, just visit the official website.

Watch out for photos and event report ^_^