Best of Animé set for Sept. 17 & 18
It’s that time of the year again for animé fans, cosplayers and fans of Japanese and Asian culture to ready themselves for one of the most-awaited animé-related events in the country. The Best of Animé (BoA) 2016 is set to excite Asian culture fans on Sept. 17 and 18 at Function Rooms 2 to 4 of the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
Now on its seventh year, the BoA 2016 is one of the biggest and most exciting events on animé, cosplay and Japanese culture. The event promotes Japanese culture and music through exciting activities and exhibitors that promise to offer animé fans exciting finds. It’s two whole days of guest performances from some of the hottest acts from Japan and the Philippines, meet-and-greets with Japanese artists and local and international cosplayers, exciting contests and challenges, fun workshops and meeting fellow otakus.
This year’s BoA is set to be extra exciting with performances from artists sure to entertain otakus. Visual kei group Uchusentai:Noiz is back this year to dazzle performers. First-timer INKT is ready to perform hits such as Trigger. The indie band is headlined by Koki Tanaka, a former member of the multiawarded band KAT-TUN, and known for the creative vibe in their music. A huge star in Europe and the US, Haruna Luna is also set to take the stage to sing her songs such as Overfly and Kimi Iro
Signal. Known for her sweet looks and deeply soulful voice, she is also one of Japan’s rising fashion models and has graced the cover of many magazines.
One of the most unique groups in the country, Tanya Markova is also headlined to perform. Known for the song
Picture Picture and its unique blend of elaborate costumes and a refreshing feel to their music, the band will showcase their style that can only be described as “happy goth meets shock pop.” Now on its 10th anniversary, Callalily will continue to excite animé fans with hits such as Stars, Magbalik and Pasan.
The BoA 2016 is also the opportunity to meet and greet amazing cosplayers not only from the Philippines but all over Asia. One of the best-known cosplayers in the world, Taiwan-based Misa has portrayed various characters from both Asian and Western pop culture, ranging from Harley Quinn ( Suicide Squad), Misa Amane ( Death Note), Hinata Hyuga ( Naruto: Shippuden) and Tracer ( Lena Oxton). One of Japan’s upand-coming cosplayers Jun Kaise will also grace the event. Best known for her portrayal of Buchou from the Sengoku
no Musou game, she has won several cosplay awards in Japan.
For details, call 896-0661 or 896-0682, e-mail bookfair@primetradeasia.com or follow @ManilaBookFair on Twitter.