Otaku Expo is back for more activities and stuff for the otakus and gamers, the Otaku Expo 2011 was held last September 3 and 4 at the Megatrade Hall 3, SM Megamall. The event was co-presented by Cubizone Philippines and Yakult Philippines and was sponsored by PSICOM Publishing Inc., E-Games and Bankee Trading.
There were tons of activities in the two-day event, from Dance competitions from Cubizone PH to Battle of the Bands to BlazBlue tournaments and also let’s not forget the Cosplay competition.
For toy collectors, there is a showcase of figure collection from Onii-chan and a Gunpla building contest from Bankee Trading, the Ozine Maid Cafe is also available in the event so attendees can take a break from long hours of strolling in the event.
There are also merchandise booths from 2Rats, Comic Alley and many more. I was fortunate to become a guest judge for the Individual Cosplay Competition on the Sunday event; a first for me and it was a great experience.
Here’s the rundown of the winners in the two-day event of Otaku Expo 2011:
Saturday Winners:
Karaoke: Alyssa Marie Fulguteras
Battle of The Band: Wala pa pong Maisip
Group Cosplay: Silent Hill Grp Cosplay
Art: Kathlyn Abigail M. Bernardo
KPop Dance Contest: Heat
Sunday Winners:
Individual Cosplay
1st – Carl Marvin Zamora as Whitesmith
2nd – Jayralie S. Carlos as Red Angry Bird
3rd – Charlon Renzo Maño as Infinite Justice Gundam
Cubizone Pick: Meiji Bayanin as Hikaru Shindou
Special Awards
Best Male – Jake Gonzales as Aion
Best Female – Isabel Cortez as Guyver
Best Mecha – Christian Umali as War Machine
Best Child – Bole Lareza as Wyvern hada Manthys
Art Contest
Individual: Erika Agurias
Group: Patrick Clavina, Harold Balangatan, Erika Bunaves
Battle of The Band: Reloaded
Karaoke: Denggoy Isidoro
Also, don’t forget to check out our Aftermath Video of Otaku Expo 2011
Special thanks to Cubizone Philippines and to the Organizers of the Otaku Expo.