Tuesday 30 September 2014

STGCC 2014 : Event Recap


Event: Singapore Toy Game & Comic Convention (STGCC)
Organised By: Reed Exhibitions
Date: 6th Sept - 7 Sept 2014
Location: Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre (MBS)
Link: http://www.singaporetgcc.com/

*Warning*: As usual, there are a TON of photos ahead! Massive photodump!

Project Harata once again decided to attend for this year's annual Singapore Toy, Games & Comics Convention (STGCC)! With high hopes, Rizky and I head down to the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre to catch some of the latest news on many pop culture related topics and see some of the newest goods that comic and game companies have to offer. ( Sadly, Emi couldn't be here with us this time D: )

~ Rian

For a coverage of The Creator's Panel which was held during the event, please check out the other blogpost, STGCC Creator's Panel!

Wednesday 17 September 2014

STGCC 2014 : The Creator's Panel

A panel headed by Makoto Kedouin, Tomokazu Sugita and Nao Shirahane
This year's Singapore Toys, Games and Comics Convention had been a joyride to attend, with much to see and a variety of interesting merchandise to purchase. However, I came down with the sole objective of catching the Creator's Panel in action - A panel headed by author of Corpse Party Makoto Kedouin, well-renowned voice actor Tomokazu Sugita as well as famous illustrator Nao Shirahane. The panel was dedicated to discussing the ups and downs of the life of a 'creator', be it whatever genre of media said creator is developing.
With my curiosity regarding the creative process of these three talented 'creators' at its peak, I made my way down to the stage area where the panel will be held, and wait in anticipation as they prep the stage for the Creator's Panel.

~ Rizky

Monday 18 August 2014

Animenz Concert Live in Singapore 2014

Animenz, in the flesh
Picture Credits: NerdReactor.com
Animenz's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Animenz
His YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/Animenzzz

So, who is Animenz?
Animenz is a piano playing prodigy, hailing from Germany, has been playing anime-related music on the piano and uploading his magnificent piano covers on YouTube since November, 2009. Having 17 years of piano experience on his back as of this year, he is able to accurately replicate many famous anime songs on the piano, and he even does transcribe some songs into his own sheet music! In 2013, Animenz held a concert in Singapore too, and drew a large crowd of people to his amazing piano concert. This year, Animenz came down to Singapore after having another concert in Malaysia.

My friend helped me to reserve tickets to his concert on Saturday (16th of August), held at School of the Arts (SotA) in Dhoby Ghaut (Thanks, Chris!). Needless to say, his concert was spectacular and some of the songs he played really let me relieve all the favourite anime memories stored somewhere in the back of my mind. Upon reaching SotA, the pool of people who was attracted to the school was overwhelming, and you are able to see how big of a talent he is just from the sheer number of people who were attending the concert. Apparently, the concert for that night was completely sold out. After paying the concert fee (which was oh, so worth it), my friends and I went into the concert hall in which Animenz was to play.

Only after a couple minutes from the time that I sat down, Animenz came onto the stage, followed by a very big round of applause. (Sorry for the lack of pictures and videos, but photography was not allowed in the concert hall ><") After introducing himself and the emcees completed their speech, he started to play on what he called was his "Feels" collection of songs.
One of the "Feels" collection songs (Angel Beats OP)
Those songs were a real tear-jerker, and all the feels from many animes (such as Clannad and Angel beats!) came back and made me go on a feel-trip. :(

Afterwards, Animenz decided to hype up the crowd a little bit with more energetic and popular songs (to set the hype-train rolling), such as Guren no Yumiya and even the Pokemon and Digimon theme songs! As the crowd sang along to the powerful notes that Animenz plays from the piano on stage, you are able to feel the vibe and the energy from the surroundings get to you.
Alas, after about two and a half hours into his concert, Animenz came to his final song for the night. however, after playing his final piece (this song!), the whole crowd gave him a standing ovation and everybody shouted for him to come back and give an encore song. After a minute of cheering, Animenz gave in and came out for yet one last song. After his outstanding performance, Animenz took a selfie with the entire crowd just for fun!


Pictures from the concert! (you can even see me in the bottom left picture haha!)
Picture credits: Animenz's Facebook Page


Needless to say, his performance was amazing and it opened myself up to appreciate piano music a lot more than I did last time. Hopefully, Animenz comes again next year to Singapore to play again, so that more people here would be able to have the chance to appreciate and experience what I was able to experience on that night. Thank you Animenz for coming down to Singapore to play for us!

~ Rian

Wednesday 22 January 2014

Makeup Mayhem: [Review] Etude House "Look at My Lips" Lipsticks


Hello! Introducing a new series on Project Harara -- Makeup Mayhem! In this series we will have various tips, tutorials, hauls and how to's that Emi will be introducing to everyone. 

This series is essentially the merger of 2 blogs, Iliaric's Makeup Garden and Project Harata (seriously, it's hard to update both blogs at the same time) so that Emi can focus more on PH. 

Read on about the haul! 

~Emi 

Tuesday 14 January 2014

Comic Fiesta 2013


Event: Comic Fiesta 2013
Organised By: SAYS Youth Society
Date: 21-22 December 2013
Time: 10am - 7pm
Location: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC)

Comic Fiesta marks the first overseas event that Project Harata has attending, and it was an eye opening experience! Check out our blog post below for more. 

*Warning: Tons of pictures ahead*

~Emi

Wednesday 25 December 2013

AFA 2013: I ♥ ANISONG ELISA (Interview)

ELISA
Photo Credits:  Project Harata

ELISA is a singer and model from Kanagawa Prefecture. She entered the music industry through a modelling contest in high school. Known for her wide vocal range, she has performed in Japan's largest anisong festival, Animelo Summer Live for four consecutive years since 2008.

REALISM【期間生産限定盤《アニメ盤》(CD+DVD)】
Valvrave the Liberator 2nd Season ED: REALISM
Image Credits: SUNRISE/VVV Committee, MBS

This year, after a 16-month-hiatus, ELISA is back, singing the ending theme songs for Valvrave the Liberator. Like angela, ELISA performed in I ♥ ANISONG: Valvrave Night, with this concert being her first in Singapore.

Read on to find out more about her in Project Harata's interview!

Note: As this was a round robin interview,  we would like to credit the various media entities who were in the same group as us!



~Cheryl

Sunday 22 December 2013

AFA 2013: I ♥ ANISONG angela (Interview)




Atsuko and KATSU from angela
Photo Credits:  Project Harata

angela is one of the most popular Anisong bands in Japan, known for catchy theme/ending songs, such as "KINGS", the theme song of K. They made their debut in 2003, with "明日へのbrilliant road", the opening of Stellvia, and this year marks their 10th anniversary! Together with other Anisong artistes like T.M. Revolution and Elisa, angela performed in AFA'13 I ♥ ANISONG : Valvrave Night.

Read on to find out more about them in Project Harata's interview!

~Cheryl

Friday 20 December 2013

[Photos] Preview to Comic Fiesta 2013 @ KLCC



Hello everyone! This year, the Project Harata team made it down to Comic Fiesta and had a chance to view the exhibition while it's being set up!

Check out the really huge exhibition area!

~Emi 

Saturday 7 December 2013

AFA 2013: Guest Cosplayers Angie and Ying Tze (Interview)

Angie as Kotori from Love Live! and Ying Tze as Enoshima Junko from Dangan Ronpa
Photo Credits:  Project Harata

At AFA'13, Project Harata had the chance to interview guest cosplayers from Malaysia, Angie and Ying Tze who are also known as MMK meidos Ringo and Mio! They are rising cosplay stars in South East Asia known for their handmade costumes and amazing portrayals of characters. Both of them juggle their studies while going to international events.

Read on to find out more about their cosplay lives!

Note: As this was a round robin interview,  we would like to credit the various media entities who were in the same group as us!


~Cheryl

Saturday 23 November 2013

AFA 2013: AFA Cafe Experience

Picture Credits: MMK Facebook

AFA Cafe
(Moe Moe Kyun Cafe + Atelier Royale)
Event: Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2013
Organised By: Sozo, Dentsu
Date: 8th - 10th Nov 2013
Location: Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre
Link: http://www.animefestival.asia/

For lunch, we headed down to AFA Cafe with Jimmy (representing Tokyo Otaku Mode) to check it out! Click to read about our experience there (with a short bonus clip!)

~Emi

Friday 22 November 2013

Anime Festival Asia (AFA) 2013 Day 2 & 3 (Part 2)


Event: Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2013
Organised By: Sozo, Dentsu
Date: 8th - 10th Nov 2013
Location: Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre
Link: http://www.animefestival.asia/

Continuing on from Day 1, here's a summary of Day 2 and Day 3! 

If you have not seen part 1 of our coverage, click HERE.

~ Cheryl 
(with tiny inputs from Emi in greyish purple)

Thursday 14 November 2013

STGCC 2013: Redjuice (Interview)


A picture of the man himself, Redjuice!
Photo Credits: STGCC

A popular illustrator from the Kouchi prefecture in Japan, Redjuice (a.k.a. Shiru) blessed this year's Singapore Toys, Games and Comics Convention (STGCC) with his presence! For those who do not know who Redjuice is, maybe if i told you that he was a key character designer for the anime "Guilty Crown", then it would ring a few bells in your mind. Project Harata was lucky enough to squeeze in a quick interview with this awesome artist, and I sure was glad to meet such a well reknowned illustrator :)


Photo Credits: STGCC

Without further ado, the interview!
~ Rian

Tuesday 12 November 2013

Anime Festival Asia (AFA) 2013 Day 2 & 3 (Part 1)


Event: Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2013
Organised By: Sozo, Dentsu
Date: 8th - 10th Nov 2013
Location: Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre
Link: http://www.animefestival.asia/

Continuing on from Day 1, here's a summary of Day 2 and Day 3! Even after walking around the event repeatedly, I have to say I was kept entertained with the many stage performances and booths!

~ Cheryl


STGCC 2013: Aza Miyuko (Interview)

Aza as Inori from the popular hit anime, Guilty Crown
Photo Credits: STGCC

A cosplay sensation, Aza Miyuko is a well known cosplayer hailing from Korea. She made her way down to this year's Singapore Toys, Games and Comics Convention (STGCC) to be a VIP of this year's annual event. She was definitely a hit with the crowd at the main event, with many people queuing up to take pictures with her and trying to talk to her. I'm just glad that Emi and I were able to get to sit down and talk with her for a quick interview :) I hope she'll be able to get to return back to Singapore for another event!

~Rian


*Note: As this was a round robin interview, not all the questions were asked by us. Credits to all the other media entities who contributed questions!

Saturday 9 November 2013

Event Update: Anime Festival Asia 2013 presents 3 Days of Japanese Popular Culture Extravaganza

Artistes at the media preview yesterday
Photo Credits: AFA

Singapore, 8 November 2013 – Anime Festival Asia, South-east Asia’s largest premium experiential festival for Japanese Popular Culture returns for its 6th year today. For the first time, exhibition grounds, stage and concert halls are open for all three days from 8 to 10 November 2013 at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre. Jointly organised by Japanese investors Dentsu Inc & Zepp Live Entertainment, and Singapore-based organiser SOZO, Anime Festival Asia 2013 expects to welcome over 80,000 local and overseas visitors.

Friday 8 November 2013

Anime Festival Asia (AFA) 2013 Day 1


Event: Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2013
Organised By: Sozo, Dentsu
Date: 8th - 10th Nov 2013
Location: Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre
Link: http://www.animefestival.asia/

Project Harata headed down to Suntec on the first day of AFA for a media preview! Unlike previous years, the exhibitions were open on Friday as well, and it was already quite crowded (The SAO booth was mostly empty by 3pm)!

~ New Junior Writer, Cheryl
Emi is busy with studies so I will be covering the event this time! よろしくお願いします!



Thursday 7 November 2013

Event Update: Anime Festival Asia 2013 Singapore


Event: Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2013
Organised By: Sozo, Dentsu
Date: 8th - 10th Nov 2013
Location: Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre
Link: http://www.animefestival.asia/

Looking forward to Anime Festival Asia (SG) tomorrow? Check out some of the offers that they will be having at the event!

(Note: These updates were gathered from AFA's Facebook as well as Sony's Facebook Pages)

~Emi

Monday 14 October 2013

Singapore Toys, Games and Comic Convention (STGCC) 2013 Day 2




Event: Singapore Toy Game & Comic Convention (STGCC)
Organised By: Reed Exhibitions
Date: 31st Aug - 1st Sept 2013
Time: 10am - 8pm
Location: Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre (MBS)
Link: http://www.singaporetgcc.com/


On the first of last month, the Project Harata team went down to Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre (MBSCC) in the heart of Singapore’s business district for the annual Singapore Toys Games and Comics Convention (STGCC for short). However, as it was Emi’s birthday on that day, I worked alone that day to let her do her own thing for her birthday. So here’s my recap of a sad, lonely time at STGCC (sobsob).
[just kidding, haha! (: ]
  ~Rian

Wednesday 2 October 2013

Singapore Toys, Games and Comic Convention (STGCC) 2013 Day 1


Event: Singapore Toy Game & Comic Convention (STGCC)
Organised By: Reed Exhibitions
Date: 31st Aug - 1st Sept 2013
Time: 10am - 8pm
Location: Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre (MBS)
Link: http://www.singaporetgcc.com/

*Warning: Tons of photos ahead!


Last month we headed to the Marina Bay Sands Convention and Exhibition Center for the Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention. This year marks the second since Singapore’s largest toys and comics convention has shifted to MBS from Suntec. 

~Emi

Sunday 29 September 2013

STGCC 2013: Vampy Bit Me aka Linda Le (Interview)



Picture Credits : STGCC
I'm sure that a portion of you will jump at the sight of this beautiful girl's name.
Vampy Bit Me, also known as Linda Le, is a western cosplayer hailing from the US of A.


Picture Credits : STGCC
Meeting her was a very exciting thing for me, because for once i was able to meet a cosplayer this popular and all. (Still a newbie at media here, haha..)
So anyway, enough about me and more onto Vampy!~

~ Rian

*Note: As this was a round robin interview, not all the questions were asked by us. Credits to all the other media entities who contributed questions!