My life in the 2-Week Hiatus

I wouldn't say that I'm not one of those people who gets hooked by lovely, cute, colorful things...because I AM.  COSPLAY is manifesting itself in different malls these days and I for one loved the promotion of this performing art.  Lets just hope event coordinators don't get greedy and decide to make money out of this medium. 

I've been away from the cosplay scene these weeks...solely because I'm busy with A LOT of OTHER THINGS!  I wish, i wish I can be with the cosplayers all day long...sadly, it's gonna stay as a dream...for now... hehe.

I'm posting late pictures from the cosplay gathering, KOSUPUREDETO (Cosplay Date) last February 5, 2011.  I can not post all 75+ cosplayers because...well...there are just TOO MANY to post here! Check the FB accounts for more pics.  I believe Bian from TINTA|productions posted a LOT of individual pictures.

Kakashi and Kaka-she from CEBU City, Bian, Vench, Mac, Fu and Jay enjoying the earlier hustle and bustle in the event center.  Most people here at that time were getting to know each other.

   

Maid in Heaven! XD I was planning on getting this category added in the ANIMOTION 2011...hope things go well..

MINI TOUSHIRO! Argh...one of the crowd drawers...  This lil kid is a relative of Hemmy from TINTA|production and OG.

OMAYFATOLA! Jay looks like...well... X3 Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei!!!!

Another cute cosplayer.  She's cosplayin Yachiro from the anime Bleach! Nyuhhuuu~

Epic couple from Cebu: Kakashi and Kaka-she.  Miss you guys.  Hope to be there this summer!

So many new faces!  Hope I can all know their names!!!  I'm not so good with names though...

Very cute indeed!  The best part about KosupureDeto is that there are a LOT of variety in the anime characters that the cosplayers chose to cosplay.  It's so nice to see characters from different anime series without a double.

Of course...Naruto will always be present...in this case...NARUKO! ^_^  I love this version.

Lelouche also showed up. Nyahhhah!  So many new faces!

These days I'm busy with the ICI Team.  What is ICI??? ICI is Ice Cream Indie <--- a local team of manga artists who publish their own manga within the city (for now).  I've been recently plucked out...HAHAHAH thanks to Oyabun and Shids...  Now the team of two immediately multiplied to a team of six because the BLOTS Inc. (TINTA|production's Ink Art team) joined the ICI banner.  

Ice Cream Indie.  Hope to see you guy this coming March 4, 2011.  We will be launching our 2.5 Issue!

Manga (Japanese Comics) has always been a part of my life since HS.  Jay and I have been creating our stories and imagining visions of them since we first saw Ghostfighters (YuYu Hakusho) back in 1997.  When we were separated in 2001, we did not stop talking about these...we email each other and plan...plan...plan...  Until we met again in Manila 2004 where we did our first Manga...that did not get published because of some technical error.  Anyway!  In all those years not making mangas, I did not stop writing.  

One of my written works is ROOK of the RATS.  It's basically staged in a fictional medieval age that reflects the very society of Pinas.  Originally, ROOK is written in narrative form...which makes it difficult to transform given that graphic-wise, it is very demanding.

Jay Wong took charge of sketch.  Joe Ming and Fu Odashima took charge of Ink and Layout.  I ended up with scriptwriting and toning...which I need more time to practice.  The story is about a young thief, Rook...who grew up with a Thieving Guild ran by an Old Thief Queen.  Living in the old trading city of Lunetta, this guild has ruled over the underground kingdom that rebels against the tyrannical kingdom of the Sunivan Clan.  As you read through the manga, you will not only notice similarities to our own country but also fun and exciting adventures of a kid's life and of course, ROMANCE.    

It is a blessing that I came to meet Shids and Oyabun.  We talked about it...in truth...I can't even remember when it started?  It just...POPPED OUTTA NOWHERE! And then we'll be launching the Issue 2.5 this March 4! 0,0 WooooaaahhH!  No kidding!  Time sure flies...

Aside from Shida's "IN HER WORLD" and "RISING UNDERGROUND," we will also be releasing Kou's "WISHFUL THINKING" and BLOTS Inc's "ROOK of the RATS."

After freaking out for 2 weeks, we met last night to check on the artworks.  I really need practice.  Arghhh!  Thank you so much, Shids and Kou for helping me out!  My eternal thanks!!!

Hoping you guys will come to love our stories and art.  Remember, it's OUR VERY OWN LOCAL MANGA!  Let's support this and see it fly.  Remember how the cosplay community bloomed?  WE CAN!  So please support the Local Comic Artists of Bacolod.

Enjoy!

katz :3

Radical Changes Need Not be Disturbed!!!

It wouldn't be fair if I say, COSPLAY is exclusively for cosplayers.  I know that much - the very reason why I'm encouraging event managers to make cosplay events.  But conflicts occur when people are greedy. As much as I want to emphasize on this, I'd let it go.  Dig your own graves if you must... 

More than anything, I'd love to see Cosplay being accepted by not only the young generation, also the older ones. 

Students take up most of the population of Cosplayers here in Bacolod City.  There are only a few pioneer cosplayers that show up once in a while due to their regular work.  Obviously, the bloodline rests on the young cosplayers who will be continuing this performing art long after "we" are gone. 

The art of cosplaying is not as simple as preparing costumes and competing.  Given that it is a new form of art and that parents look at it as an expense or something that deters their kids from studying, it is hanging by a thread.  Students deal with their parents, encouraging them how important the art is to them - trying to make them understand that it is their outlet for the stressful days at school. It is not pretty...but is slowly looking better.  If you intervene with this mutual understanding between the student cosplayers and their authorities, how will the students gain respect? 

I was once a student and yes, I love to skip classes illegally I'm afraid...  How much more if it's legal?  The continual flow of understanding between the society and cosplayers will obviously be disturbed if you encourage them to prioritize something other than their studies!  If you care for the art so much as to make an event, then why can't you adjust?  If you can't, then let things be...  Don't pressure cosplayers especially student cosplayers to break that trust between them and their parents/ guardians. 

We all know that our education always comes first.  Education is the one thing no one can take away from us when we're in a fix.  It is the very thing that will support us as we live our lives and continue to survive.  Can you not understand how crucial that is?  Letting students know that they can SWAY a little bit of tolerance in skipping their classes is not a good idea.  I am not being a pain in the ass for the students. 

Students, I understand your dilemma 101%.  Your studies might mean less than cosplaying these days...but believe me, it will mean more...a LOT more when you graduate.  "But it's just for ONE DAY!" <--- You will be shouting that...I know. :3  Like what they say, a small hole will gradually widen.  Let's prevent that from happening then.  Guys, I am a cosplayer - one of the firsts here in BCD...and I'm not just looking at seconds of satisfaction...  I'm looking at a bigger picture as your sempai.  Try to understand why I am against this.

To those who are pushing this...  If you want to make the cosplayers attend, ADJUST.  I am basically protecting the very pride of a cosplayer.  Respect us, and you will gain what you want.  Treat us like entertainment for your personal gain without considering our schedules and you'll see what's in store for you.  

Sincerely,

mochimon

in THEIR world

Hi!  It's been a while since I wrote a NOTE here in FB.  Not all may know who I am....so I'm introducing myself.  I'm Katz.  I love cosplay...art and practically anything that inspires people to dream and soar.  So, when I see things that need praise and need raising up, I write about them and acknowledge them gladly.  Especially....stories...

Rising Underground

For so long as I can remember, MANGA has already been a part of my life.  When I got off work, the first thing I do is check if my favorite MANGA (Japanese Comics) is updated.  If not, I'm bummed out.  Most stories in mangas are great.  Take for example, NANA...KIMI NI TODOKE... BATTLE ROYALE... NOBLESSE (Manhwa, A Korean Comic)...  CHEESE IN THE TRAP (Manhwa)...  You get my point...  And yeah, this form of art is basically much more emotional...like a PHOTOGRAPH is to a FILM.

Among the various things I've been doing for the past week and hundreds of worries to think about what with the cosplay gathering just around the corner...I'm so lucky to have met SHIDA SHINPAN a day ago!  He walked up to me and asked me if he could be there in the gathering this coming February 5, 2011.  If you still don't know him, he is the creator of the local Manga, "IN HER WORLD."  This manga was launched last year at the ANIMOTION 2010.

In her World

I talked with him for a couple of minutes and he will be releasing the 2nd issue.  So, don't miss it! ^_^  Here are some pics I took of what's to come...  SNEAK PEAK!  

SNEAK PEAK! Nyaha~

These guys are really putting up an effort to promote local art into this very competitive industry.  Well, not that we have a comic industry here in Negros...  Sigh~  But hell, they're starting it!

Opened Wide!

They are truly an inspiration to those of us who loves to draw and write.

Don't forget to check it out this Saturday at the KosupureDeto Gathering!

Anyhooo~  We'll be seeing the team this Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the 888 Event Center for the KOSUPUREDETO Gathering Event 3:30 - 9:00PM.  Ja matta!!!


katz~