OTAKUFEST IV: Marching On!

Cosplayers, costrippers, hobbyists and photographers from all over Cebu gathered once again as the UP Cebu College successfully transformed its grounds into a battlefield of fun and creativity during the recently concluded “OtakuFest IV: Marching On!” last February 5, 2011.


from Otakufest official FB page

this year’s celebration boasted more awesomeness with their fresh line up of attractions aside from the annual Cosplay, DoTa, Photography and Original Character Design competitions. There was a Maid Cosplay Cafe dedicated to the ‘moe-moe’ fetishes, Jpop Dance Contest, Photobooth, mini 4WD race, and band performances. Enthusiasts also had the luxury of shopping cosplay goodies at the bazaar and pigging out at the food station.


Wigs were the most sought after items at the bazaar.. (photo by Regine Bacud)


because pretty maids dance during their coffee breaks! (photo by Alan Odulio)


Irrashaimase, goshujin-sama! Sipping afternoon tea at the Maid Cafe.. (photo by Alan Odulio)


Fortune telling with the Great Red Habagat, Philip Bawasanta! (photo by me)

for the past four years, Otakufest never fails to bring invigorating joys and memories to every Cebuano who attends the event. it’s the only time of the year where fellow junkies can share their passion and hobby to everybody without limits, meet new and old acquaintances, and a chance to switch lives with their favorite fictional characters.


(photo by me)

this year was one awesome Otakufest for me since i went there as a first time costripper, strutting my age-old black lolita dress. now i know why most of my cosplay friends call it addictive. the fun and satisfaction you feel whenever someone admires your costume is priceless! you forget all the hardships you went through in making the costume the moment someone calls you by your character’s name. everything was worth it!


(photo by John Diras)

and the best part of this event is meeting your longtime friends. every hobby convention feels like a reunion with my elementary classmates. though we live in the same city, we never had the chance to meet up because of conflicting schedules. except for Otakufest, Of course!


me and elementary classmate and fellow doodle junkie, Bubbles! we used to exchange drawings and pretend we’re cartoon super heroines back then.. ^^




Me and Sean-Kuun~! they were selling cosplay wigs.. you can check their site here!



DoTa pwners ivan, bennie, john, and richie with Bubbles of course! ^^

Otakufest isn’t merely a comical event, but a massive collaboration of aesthetic expression! Cheers to another successful one..

till next festival, gaizzz!!! <3