Restless Mangaka

I'm restless.  Quite recently, things began picking up like HELL!  After the BIG ANNIVERSARY event of the place I work in, I promised myself to stay low for a while and rest.  But oh no...the WORLD does not permit that little idea of mine.  As soon as I finished the event, I heard news that one of my hobbies and passion got nominated for a national convention this coming November.  Not again... -,-

I'm actually very excited but my body is really telling me to rest.  Anyway, let me ask you a question...  If your mind works non-stop and pushes the idea of pursuing a certain work but your body is not willing....what happens?  To me, I MOVE.  My eyes are closing, yet I still move.  That's why I'm UP tonight doing something for the upcoming November Nomination when I'm supposed to be sleeping already because there will be work in the office tomorrow.  REGULAR WORK (something I despise if not for my co-workers).  

Issue 2.5 - THE TEASER

So what is this work that has been nominated?  ICE CREAM INDIE.  It has been presented to the NEGRENSE crowd just this afternoon.  

This LOCAL manga made in Bacolod City is put together by a couple of artists namely, Kouyuki Kun Yelo, Shida Shinpan, Shin Oe, Jay Wong, Jo Ming and Fu Odashima.  There are a couple of stories within this comic per issue.

It cost P50.00 at first and then went up to P75.00 because it became thicker.  I'm currently working as a writer and art director of one of the stories within it, "ROOK OF THE RATS."

Aside from contributing in the stories, I also write reviews and several interviews with local artists and the like.  I love presenting my hometown and telling everyone that, YES...we do exist and we also have our own ideas and we do love our CULTURE.

We are distributed by MUNSTERIFIC INC. - a local 24-hr Convenience Store that can be found all around Bacolod and also in Iloilo...PLUS...Cebu.  Honestly, I don't know what will be the outcome of our going to Manila this November 2011 for the Komikon 2011 Awards.  I hope we can bring some pride to Bacolod.  I'm happy enough that we've managed to get the attention of people from Manila.  It basically means that WE (in Bacolod) are slowly SHINING.

RAW of ROOK OF THE RATS 5.0

Bacolod is slowly rising up...developing through economy and at the same time Culture.  -,- I just hope the government sees the development in Culture though...so far, they don't see it.  Still the Artists here are suffering...still, new art is being snubbed....  Typical Ilonggo Attitude actually but damn...WE NEED CHANGE!  

We do this not only to prove to the world that WE ARE HERE...and that we have ideas...  We do this to inspire younger generations to try and find themselves.  This is an opportunity, a beacon that serves as their lighthouse that their dreams (whatever they may be...) can come true with determination and hard work.  The world might not accept this as fast as we wanted, but they are slowly getting there and I'm elated to know this.

I'm now finishing up several pages for the ISSUE 5.0 of Ice Cream Indie.  I need to finish these tonight since I have regular office hours starting tomorrow... I THANK YOU FOR THE 4-day BREAK!!!  Hahhahaa! Every Filipino is celebrating that!  Anyway, here is a SNEAK PEEK of the 5th Issue.  Thanks for dropping by here...

Before I go, I will be posting several updates of the upcoming Bacolod Cosplay Convention, ANIMOTION 2011 this week...watch out!  ICI will be present too!

Signing off for now,

Cat :3

APRON CHRONICLES

Presenting the MALE CAST of the anime BLEACH created and owned by TITE KUBO and worshiped by fan artists like us. BEHOLD...the APRON CHRONICLES!

One day, Yamamoto-Taicho realized that someone stole the funds for the GOTEI 13. Because they need funds immediately, the old man proposed the only FAST-EARNING thing to do...with his resources. XD

STUDIO 1 : MR. MAKE-UP

PHOTOGRAPHER: "Gomen, Schiffer-san...can you please smile?"

ULQUIE: "I don't think so..."

PHOTOGRAPHER: "Oh-kay.... Any expression will do."

ULQUIE: "I don't think you understand when I said NO..."

PHOTOGRAPHER: *takes out contract* "But the contract says you should follow my direction. After all, I'm the photographer..."

ULQUIE: *stares at papers* "I just died in the series... This is voluntary. Cut me some slack. I have to look for another job. I heard they're hiring a lead in a band called, KISS. So, hurry up and take the damn picture."

PHOTOGRAPHER: *twitch...twitch*

STUDIO 2 : MR. ICICLE

TOUSHIRO: "This isn't right! Why am I in a bedroom? The apron belongs to the kitchen! I demand an explanation! Ulquiorra posed in the kitchen!"

PHOTOGRAPHER: "But...I was ordered, Toushiro-kun... Besides, it's sexy."

TOUSHIRO: "Do I look like I'm old enough for this!? And what's with the torn apron!? I did not agree to this!!!"

PHOTOGRAPHER: "Uh...Gomen, Toushiro-kun...but...but...a pretty woman told us you did..."

TOUSHIRO: "MATSUMOTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

STUDIO 3 : RANDOM SHOUNEN

JINTA: "I still feel weird..."

PHOTOGRAPHER: "Relax, Jinta-kun. Don't strain yourself."

JINTA: "What's this for again?"

PHOTOGRAPHER: "To raise money..."

JINTA: "WHAT!? But Urahara-taicho told me it's to promote the store!"

PHOTOGRAPHER: "Uh...well, in a way...it is..." *fiddles* "You know...more people see this picture...more customers."

JINTA: *relaxes* "Oh! Okay."

 

 STUDIO 4 : MR SEXY

PHOTOGRAPHER: "Uh...uhmm....Gin-kun...I didn't know if they told 'ya but...you're supposed to WEAR the apron."

GIN: "WHAAAa? Awh, come on neh? I cooked these cakes like what you ordered. I am now posing to present them... What's so interesting about an apron?"

PHOTOGRAPHER: *gulp* "Ehehe...nothing, Gin-kun. But you're supposed to wear it for this shoot... The project is called, The APRON Chronicles."

GIN: "Are you saying the APRON is hotter than my body?"

PHOTOGRAPHER: *takes out several tissues with blood* "Not at all, Gin-kun. I've already used up all my tissues just this morning... By tomorrow, I might not be able to wake up anymore..."

After 1 minute...

PHOTOGRAPHER: "So...are we going on with the shoot?"

GIN: "Fine. I don't get why you want me to wear anything at all..."

PHOTOGRAPHER: *wipes nose* "Uhm...can you lengthen the apron, Gin-kun?"

GIN: "WHAAA? But how about my legs?" *shows legs*

PHOTOGRAPHER: *FAINTS*

STUDIO 5 : MR. DENSE

PHOTOGRAPHER: *surprised* "Uh...wow...Renji-kun...you're so good at this... You look so natural." *smiling*

RENJI: "Oh...thanks. Anything for Byakuya-taicho."

PHOTOGRAPHER: *blink, blink* "Uh...that didn't come out right..."

RENJI: "What didn't come out right? Look at these cute buns I'm making!" *squishes cute siopao*

PHOTOGRAPHER: *sheepish* Uhh...right."

RENJI: *smiles at photographer* "Do you wanna squeeze my buns?"

PHOTOGRAPHER: *faints*

 

STUDIO 6 : MR. METROSEXUAL

PHOTOGRAPHER: "Uh...Szayel-kun..."

SZAYEL: *glares* "IT'S CHAN! NOT KUN!"

PHOTOGRAPHER: *shock* "Uh...Szayel ----chan, Uhm...I hope you know that you should wear the apron..."

SZAYEL: *raises a brow* "That rag? I don't think so. Hurry up and take a picture of my divine body, slave!"

PHOTOGRAPHER: *shiver* SNAP, SNAP, SNAP!

 

STUDIO 7 : MR. S & M

MAYURI: "And so, kiddies...let's add eyeballs and tongues next...we stir it like so..." *stirs with finger*

PHOTOGRAPHER: "Uhm...Mayuri-kun...this is not a cooking show?"

MAYURI: *stops* "Uh...Yes, it is."

PHOTOGRAPHER: "No, it's not."

MAYURI: "Then why am I in the kitchen wearing an apron? Hmm...let me see... I have several hypothesis' as to why I am wearing an apron with nothing else. One, I am being photographed for the benefit of the female audience to arouse them...in this weird fetishes that they love... Two, I am here because I am being used as a sex symbol... Three...

PHOTOGRAPHER: *turns towards the crew* "Anyone...please brief Mayuri-kun about certain words not allowed here in the studio..."

 STUDIO 8 : MR. ADORABLE

 

STARK: *yawn* "You've woken me up...I was sleeping so wonderfully..."

PHOTOGRAPHER: "Gomen, Stark-kun...but we're behind schedule... Ehehe..."

STARK: *sighs* "FINE. Take a picture and leave me in peace..." *looks about* "Hmmm...i can't seem to find my pillow though... Can I borrow your lap then?"

PHOTOGRAPHER: *faints*

STUDIO 9 : MR. FREAK & CO.

NEL: "Neh,neh... Why am I the one in an apron???"

NOITORA: "Shut up, Nel."

NEL: *pout* "But you're supposed to be the one in an Apron! Mou~"

NOITORA: SHUT YOUR TRAP! I already cut myself here! I don't F#$%ing want to wear that polka-dot halter style apron designed by -"

NEL: *blink* "What's a halter top? Why does Noi-noi know so much about fashion???"

NOITORA: *silence*

PHOTOGRAPHER: "Can we go on with the shoot now?"

NEL: "HAI HAI!!!!"

 

STUDIO 10 : MR. SEXY (PART 2)

PHOTOGRAPHER: "Gin-kun...I'm afraid you're already finished..."

GIN: "Oya...But this is my master pose!"

PHOTOGRAPHER: 0,0'

KON: *leaps into action* "NNNNOOOoooooooooo!!!!"

GIN: "Fufufufuuuu...." *laughs* "Oya....Ms. Photographer??? Are you okay?"

KON: *walks to photographer's body* "I think you killed her."

NOTE: THESE ARE COMPILED DRAWINGS OF TINTA|PRODUCTIONS' LUNACY.  IT HAPPENS ONCE IT A WHILE...BUT THE IMPORTANT THING IS....  

IT HAPPENS... XD

HOPE I MADE YOU DAY...JA MATTA!

katz :3

Hidden Vibes of 2010

Just before the AniMotion 2010, the team was asking for a photoshoot.  I remembered I was against it solely because I was too busy with work and I  don't want to be pushed into something mediocre.  Yeah...I'm that's dramatic.  I break that principle most of the times though I stick to it as much as I can.  

What happened then was that the team just wanted a "Bonding Time."  I totally understand that!  But well, being ME once more I wanted to make sure they really...REALLY want it this time around to muster up all their strength and help me take care of themselves in the photoshoot.

We love making anime characters into MODERN, ALIVE ones...and so we opted for a mix character since Ric...can't pull off Ichimaru...although I was slightly idiotic for not thinking that he can! -,- Argh.  Gomen, neh?  The main reason was to let Karl (my cousin) use the wig...therefore we did not cut off the wig.  Oh well, what's done is done.  So here are the pictures of the times we went bonkers...

THE LOCATION

This is the location and NO, I can't tell where it is because the owner doesn't want to share the details.

Thank you so much, you....

THE PRODUCTION

 

Tin, Sakura and the gang...thanks so much for being there! I'm so happy to work with you guys all the time!

We heart you all!  Of course, THANK YOU to all

the professional photographers who attended!

THE MODELS

JAY 

A.K.A "Driver/Model"

Jay ended up doing Ulquie again because of the short notice and...I hate to say it but I'm so tired of thinking at that time that I just told her to DO so...BE Ulquie.  Jay was like, "AGAIN!?"

RIC 

A.K.A. "Mr. IDON'TKNOWWHOYOUARE"

 

Because HONESTLY...I was so shocked to see him look like this!

Tin, you're the gal! Thanks so much. :3  Sanada Yukimura's

ROCK NIGHT.

BIAN

A.K.A. "MR. KUCHIKI"

Where the hell are you pics??? Gashhhh~  I can't find them!  But yeah, I gotta give it to this chick...

For someone who looks friggin cute, she's one hell of a man! >,<

PKOL

A.K.A. "MR. STEEL BUCKET"

 

 I can't seem to find your pic with the bucket. -,-"  Well...  AND WHAT THE HELL

are you doing here?! XD  Kumamura, sit!

SAI

A.K.A. "MR. BANDAGED NOSE"

 

 This was taken by Sir Ang.  Domo!  XD I dunno...he's cosplaying Rockstar Sasuke.

JO-CHAN

A.K.A. "MS. ROSE AMONG THE THORNS"

 

 And she's busy fixing her hair... ^_^  Hinamori Momo rock version.

AND SO WE DID THIS...

 

 

 One of the pics I took of RIC just before San ran outta batteries... T_T

I wasn't here because I stayed on the set...these guys are enjoying the AC.

 

 

Fu prepared the food.  Orangy-goodness!!!

 

What? Tired already??? XD

AGAIN! Enjoying the AC while we TOIL OUTSIDE! XD

The models were taken away by each photographer.  This is where I was able to breath...for a while. XD

 Jay discussing something with Sai.  I really don't know what they're talking about...  They aren't talking about GIRLS, are they??? 0,0

WHO TOOK THIS PIC!? Syet!  What the hell is wrong with you guys?!  Hahaha..Kidding...  Ric was helping...HELPING Pkol with his belt... *cough*

Ric was feeling the energy too much, he didn't realize that his brief is showing. XD HAHAHAHAHAH!

Jo-chan and Jay...  It looked like Jay is crying and Jo-chan did something with the camera... XD Blackmail?



 

 

They want a group shot.

 

HULI KA! XD  The photographer was talked them into doing something.

Looking fine, guys...

 No matter how hard I try...this still looks like a TELESERYE cover! XD

With the production team.  Thanks so much.  Elie, Abing, Queen, Tin, Sakura, Manaples...  EVERYBODY! Thank you!

There were so many pictures but these were just some I got hold of.  I dunno where the others went and I'm too tired to look for them. hehehe...  The thing is, it was a great experience...  I just got off from an event the night before the photoshoot , they took me out of the event to check on the props and we set-up the location the next day 8 AM.  Pewwwh!  You guys are gonna be the DEATH of ME!

Loving you always,

katz :3

 

WHAT IF. . . (part one)

 

 

This is a series of stupidity that Fufu, Jul and I.   Hope you guys like this...  Ja Matta!