Otakyun! 2017 offers entertainment, special guest cosplayers
KUCHING: It’s back and bigger than ever. Anime convention lovers will be pleased to know that Otakyun! 2017 will be held at the CityONE Megamall Convention Centre from 11am to 6pm on Dec 2 to 3.
Organised by the Anime Gathering committee, the twoday Anime, Comics and Games (ACG) event is sure to entertain enthusiasts as well as hobbyists of all ages. This year’s theme ‘ Idol’ was decided through Facebook votes by convention goers.
In previous instalments of the event, visitors got to meet local and international cosplayers such as Kappy ( Malaysia) and Onnies ( Thailand) in 2014, while Shine Ng ( Malaysia) and Miu ( Vietnam) graced the event in 2016.
This year’s event will host renowned cosplayers Ying Tze ( Malaysia) and Yui ( Hong Kong), giving fans a chance to meet and greet them. They will also be signing autographs and signed merchandise for sale at the event.
Aside from talented cosplaying special guests, expect to see booths set up by collectors to showcase model kits, and artists selling their artworks. Those wishing to sell their artworks or other items, booth registrations for both days are open from now until Oct 15.
More information on booth registration can be found on the Otakyun! 2017 event page on Facebook through the organisers’ page at www. facebook.com/ AnimeGathering/.
Those interested in attending can pre- order the entry tickets online at http://anigathering. com/ticket/.
Pre- ordered tickets are sold at RM20 for both event days while walk-in purchases are RM15 per day. Pre- order of entry tickets ends on Oct 31.
For more information on the event, check out the Otakyun! 2017 Facebook event page where organisers will periodically reveal special guests for the event.