Cosplay event to look out for this time of year

Cosplaying is clearly becoming a part of the popular culture. Today, dressing up as your favorite anime, movie, comic book, or video game character is not as “weird” as it was in the past. People are starting to appreciate its art and beauty. Some business are even anchoring on the idea and selling cosplay-related material. Enthusiasts turned makeup artists in the Philippines do tutorials on Youtube to help fellow cosplayers with dressing up. During toy and comic conventions, cosplay competition is commonly becoming the highlight event. The modern times has opened a window for cosplayer to show off their brand of creativity and style.

It’s really wonderful to see how much the scene that has only been confined as a thing for kids morphed into something where fans they can openly be who they are. It is now common to see cosplay-related items on social media platforms. And more and more people, even celebrities, are letting out the “nerd” in them. No more hiding behind codenames while lurking on anime-related forums. No more sulking on DVD collections of your favorite anime and feeling left out wishing you can take yourself to some place where mechas, lolis, shinigamis, and sempai will notice you. Nowadays, the events related to this culture are not just coming to event centers near you, but they are marching with a full band, proud and loud.

It is truly a great time to be alive for cosplayers, cosplay enthusiasts, otakus and otakus-alike everywhere as the second half of the year comes with an even more amazing, and more exciting cosplay events! And to make sure you won’t be missing out; here is a list of some of the biggest cosplay event this time of the year in the Philippines and why you need to attend with a makeup artist and a costume ready:

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Rampage 2015 – Be sure to ask your makeup artist as to look up for Garena games ‘cause the grandest League of Legend annual event in the Philippines is now on its 4th year. The event will feature Cosplay Clash and special appearances from premiere cosplayers from the country. WHEN: August 22, 10:00am - 8:00pm WHERE: World Trade Center 2/F WTCMM Building, Gil Puyat Avenue Extension corner Diosdado Macapagal Blvd., Pasay City, Metro Manila

Best of Anime – A cosplay event that will showcase both renowned local and international cosplayers. Save up your energy and money cause this 2-day event will feature a film viewing, live art gallery and cool live band performances.
WHEN: Sep 19 at 10:00am to Sep 20 at 10:00pm
WHERE: SMX Convention Center, Seashell Lane, Mall of Asia Complex, 331 C Pasay City

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CosplayMania 2015 – Gear up and make sure those cameras are ready for shutter-mashing. This 2-day cosplay event will feature meet and greets with professional cosplayers from all over the globe and exhibits of high-quality cosplay equipments.
WHEN: Oct 3 at 11:00am and Oct 4 at 9:00pm
WHERE: SMX Convention Center, Seashell Lane, Mall of Asia Complex, 331 C Pasay City

So call all your friends and mark your calendars ‘cause these events will take you on the cosplay adventure that you are looking for.

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