Comiket 81: Day 1 Summary

It's that time of year again, where the entire otaku fandom and monarch arrive to participate in the this righteous and holy journey of purification to Tokyo Big Sight for one of the largest and most anticipated conventions of the year; Comiket 81.


This year, Comiket 81 Winter is taking place a day earlier, from 29th (Thurs) till 31st(Sat), unlike the usual Friday to Sunday modus operandi as the New Year is coming.

Wont be covering as much as I did last year, all viewable under the "comiket" tag, as I'm celebrating New Year in Penang at the moment, enjoying Asam Laksa with lots of Char Kuey Teow (and the netspeed here is unstable). Nonetheless, a summary of the event is the least I could do.

This might be my only post on CM81 as I'll be out most of the time visiting Penang, so see you guys in 2012!

Merry (Late) Christmas and a Happy New Year!

AFA 2011 Report [Day 2: The Masses Amassed]

It was Day 2 of Anime Festival Asia 2011 at Suntec City Convention Centre, and I'm stuck with a broken shoe, concert-hangover, and an unsatisfactory breakfast.

But truthfully, never felt better.

Fate/TYPE-MOON Cafe

While the onslaught of the Holy Grail War continues, Masters and Servants may rest up and seek refuge at the Good Smile Cafe, playing host as neutral-ground of the "Fate/TYPE-MOON Cafe" theme.

TYPE-MOON Cafe for Carnival Phantasm

After the Madoka Magica Cafe madness, which kept extending itself due to overwhelming demand and popularity, has finally ended, the next theme hosted at the Good Smile Cafe will be the "Type-Moon Cafe for Carnival Phantasm" from the magical world of Type-Moon!

The Hokago Tea Time Ita-Train

Only a few more months till the premier of moeblob series, "K-ON The Movie" and fans are already treated to the ride of their life; The Hokago Tea Time Train. 

Wonder Festival 2011 Summer Highlights

Welcome to Wonder Festival 2011, the Summer edition, an event where top toy and figure manufacturers gather to display their latest works to the public, for your sake and wallet's worth.

Wonder Festival, biannually held during the Summer and Winter seasons in Chiba City, Japan, was held for the 14th time on July 24th, Sunday, from 10:00 to 17:00 at Makuhari Messe, as droves of cosplayers, figure enthusiests and garage kit sculptors gathered to attend of of the most anticipated events of the year. 

Below is a gallery of the latest figures, complete with price, release dates and other information! つ（＾∀＾）つ
Took me quite longer than expected as I'm not that free on weekdays, but its finally complied! Enjoy!

Makuhari Messe
Wonderful Hobby Life For You!
Good Smile Company 10th Anniversary Puella Magi Madoka Madoka Corner Madoka Corner Homura Corner Mami Corner Sayaka Corner Nendoroid Puchi WF Exclusives Good Smile Cafe Cheerful Japan Good Smile Ccompany Shanghai BRS Vocaloid DOG DAYS Fate Series Hanasaku Iroha Ikoku Meiro no Croisee Ano Hana Denpa Onna to Seishin Otoko Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai Tantei Opera Milky Holmes BEATLESS Guilty Crown Fireball Charming Disney Steins;Gate Bakemonogatari Claris Ore no Imouto Toaru Series Kobayashi Kamui threeA Muv-Luv Berserk Evangelion se.kirara Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Working!! Kami Nomi zo Shiru Sekai ToLoveRu Amagami SS Strike Witches Soro no Otoshimona Catherine Shin Megami Tensei Super Sonico Anata no Shiranai Kangofu Love Plus Heavenly Warrior Sunred Shinryaku! Ika Musume Sonic the Hedgehog Card Fight! Vanguard Sengoku Basara Tsuchibayashi Makoto Shinsengumi Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt Nendoroid Puchi Freezing Totori Full Daemon Muramasa Dynamic Change Getter Robo Big O Good Smile Racing
Alter	Kotobukiya	Megahouse
Persona 3 Bakemonogatari Infinite Stratos Durarara!! Fate Series Hyakka Ryouren K-ON! Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha KOS-MOS Strike Witches Tales of Abyss Valkyria Chronicles Yosuga no Sora Yumekui Merry Starry★Sky Guilty Gears	Ore no Imouto Shining Series Aiyoku no Eustia Daiteikoku Coming Soon Hoi Hoi-san LEGACY Muv-Luv Hoshizora e Kakru Hashi Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha ToHeart Little Busters! Kudo Wafter Toaru Series Shinryaku! Ika Musume Strike Witches CLANNAD Bishoujo Statue Trading Figures Star Wars	Koi to Senkyo to Chocolate Yumekui Merry THE iDOLM@STER One Piece Dororon Enma-kun Occult Academy Mobile Suit Gundam Bleach Code Geass Gintama Full Metal Alchemist Rurouni Kenshin Trading Figures Coming Soon

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GT300 Fuji Speedway 2011 Qualifying and Raceday

Held on April 30th and May 1st, the GT300 had stopped by the good old Mt.Fuji for Round 2 for this leg of the race. As my report will be heavily biased towards covering team GSR due to my nature as a fan of the diva and customer of GSC, do forgive me if I do not highlight the other teams that much.

As I previously mentioned in the history of GSR Studie & Team UKYO, the backdrop gave a hint as to the teams next circuit, the Fuji Speedway in Oyama. The circuit, if you have seen it, has only a few tight corners with the major speedway being the famously long stretch also known for holding drag races.

Custom "Nendoroid NEW Rinko"

A diehard fan of popular virtual-girlfriend-game, Love Plus has customized himself a fan-made Nendoroid Kobayakawa Rinko.

The Many Hairstyles of Toyosaki Aki

A nice compilation of "Aki Style", consisting of different hairstyles Toyosaki Aki has been seen sporting.

The Many Faces of Sugata

There's an interesting thread going on in 2ch, consisting of parodies with Sugata Shindou from apprivoise-ing anime Star Driver. It seems Sugata's sharp eyes and blue hair struck 2ch as pretty amusing, with various angles of his face plastered on various characters. Pretty amusing indeed ^^"

Viewers discretion is advised lol.