University of
the Philippines SUGOD and UP Nichibunken will take you back in time on February
16 as they organize the sixth installment of Otaku Fest, an annual cosplay
event held in the UP Cebu Campus in Lahug.
To celebrate the rich and
magical Japanese history and heritage and explore its myths and legends, Otaku
Fest VI makes “A History of Magic” as its main theme. So expect dragons,
samurais, ninjas and toriis will welcome you on this gathering of Otakus, a Japanese
term which refers to fans of animé, manga and Japanese computer games.
Cosplay, an abbreviated term
for costume play, requires participants to don costumes and accessories
representing a specific character, which is usually based on popular Japanese
fiction, and recently American cartoons and science fiction.
This year's Otaku will take you
to another level as it expands its coverage. For the cosplay competition (Solo
and Group), the organizers have decided to expand the geographical region
delimitation. From Japanese-only history the organizers choose to include all
of East Asian (Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Mongolian) history, legends,
myths and magical creatures, on the condition that the published work in which
these characters appear is still by a Japanese creator.
No performance is required for the Solo
Cosplay Competition. One just has to deliver a line with an action or pose. For the Group Cosplay Competition, each group shall consist of
three to eight members. They are required to have a presentation of at least
three minutes and not exceeding five minutes. Each minute excess is a deduction
of five points.
For both cosplay competitions, the use of hazardous materials as props
is strictly prohibited. Contestants
must be visible in the campus from 12nn onwards for secret judges will be
stationed all over the campus to check how each contestant properly conveys
his/her character.
Aside from the
cosplay competition, there will also be a Jpop Dance Showdown. Five groups of
three to eight members will be swaying their hips to a Japanese song. To clear
its definition, organizers emphasized it as any song performed in the Japanese language by any Japanese solo or group artist
and that has first debuted in Japan.”
These
competitions are pre-registrations basis only. Online pre-registrations will
run up to February 13. For those who will be joining the various competitions, registration
fees will be collected at the entrance or the registration booth on the day of
the event. Confirmation of registration will only be until 12 noon and failure
to comply will result to forfeiture of slots.
Otaku Fest VI will also be
hosting a DOTA tournament. For those who want to join, there will be no
registration fees and expect no prize for this is just a friendly competition.
Also, there will be a Film Showing of three
Japanese movies entitled Hotarubi no Mori e, Rurouni Kenshin and Kari-gurasahi
no Arrieti from 10am to 2:30pm.
The faculty
and students currently enrolled at UP Cebu are granted free entrance. Just
present your UPCC ID or Form 5 upon entry. Registration is required. For
outsiders who are not competing, registration fee is at Php60 each.
A lot of
surprises are awaiting you on Otaku Fest VI: A History of Magic. For more
details, check us out at: www.facebook.com/otakufest6 or https://www.facebook.com/events/477308652310413/
Immerse yourself in a
magical atmosphere and reminisce Japan's grand history on February 16.
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