Shattered in Awe

I am a very...very emotional person.  Mark my words, I will have comments on anything...everything under the sun...and even the SUN itself!  It's been HOT these past few days and along with it is the scandalous news of what happened in the recent Cosplay Event.

What happened? This is what happened...

This was taken from Jeii's Photos.

I didn't want to say anything at first because at the very least, I understand that it is the judges' decision that matters...and it is final.  But my cosplay pride won't let this go really...  It was also fired up by Jeii who passionately talked about it with all honesty.  It made me wary of how, as event managers, we should take our events seriously. 

It's true.  Event Organizers should have enough knowledge of any event they plan to tackle.  Why?  The organizers might not take part it in, but others will...  For a special event like Cosplay, people who enter here are not mere fans of anime or cartoons or movies...or that they just want to have fun and feel the fame and enjoy...  They are artist...and we do know how touchy artists can be...  

Artists are selfish first of all...  Yes, we are.  We can all deny it!  But we are.  Being selfish and having pride in what we do enables us to give our best into our works.  With participants such as these, event managers should be careful.  Cosplayers take events seriously not only because they express themselves in the event...but also because of the COST of their art.

Having a costume made is no simple task.  Having a costume made by YOURSELF is NEVER a simple task.  I remembered spending up to Php 4,000.00 in one of the many costumes I have made.  It's not a pretty price...especially when I'm not even competing.  Yes.  For Cosplayers...an event...or to enter an event is secondary.  BEING a PART of the event...is the first and foremost reason why they are there - having to meet new cosplayers and converse in the art they share.  

I'm not saying it's not about the competition.  Of course everyone wants to win!  But naturally, everyone must BOW to the judge's decision.  And that's why when I choose a judge, it takes me several weeks or a month to think about.  The judges must be balanced.  They are the only ones that have the SAY to choose who among all the outstanding cosplayers are worthy of being placed in a pedestal.  I might comment on some, or you might not like the winner....but the JUDGE, in a cosplay event, is god.

Some of you might react to how I see judges.  But really...don't be a hypocrite.  Judges are the very people that YOU...ME...ALL OF US must suck up to in an event.  So again, choosing them is a VERY, VERY DELICATE MATTER.  I've heard several people tell me that the judges in the recent event were chosen in a whim...except for Lyron of course...  It disappointed me in many levels.  It just shows that the organizer did not give much care about the event.

Another thing that caught my attention is...I do not like the host.  Sorry...nothing personal.  But I didn't even know the names, characters of the winners.  I'm a cosplayer but I'm not omnipotent!  I was there...and I did not hear shit about the winner's profile.  I'm a host too...that's why I can understand.  Again, I do not blame the host.  Hosts are hired...so, it's their job to do their best  in a situation they were thrown into.  It's natural.  Okay, fine!  I blame her a little for not researching! LOL!

The Cosplay Village...yeah...I was actually looking forward to that!  I overheard that there will be lots of tables and chairs for cosplayers and exhibitors to exhibit their wares...  The only group I saw there is Artsylum...  What happened?  Sheesh...  I'm bitter about this because our team, the ICI <--- a local manga artist group, which you should have supported because Cosplayers support manga... --were held off by your conditions.  You did not deliver.  Question, HOW CAN YOU CALL YOUR CONDITIONS EX-DEAL???

It's a free country, that's why I'm commenting.  I'm an event manager, that's why I'm blabbing...  Most of all, I'm a cosplayer...a pioneer...and I can't just shut up when this is waved up at my face, right?  

The event was done haphazardly.  I commend you for trying to uphold Cosplay here in Bacolod...but please...please....  If this is the only thing you could muster, ask for some help.  I won't believe you if you say there's no budget because I KNOW THERE IS...  Let's just say I have many friends who know friends who know....friends....  And I KNOW THERE IS and I even know the amount...per month.  Also, I KNOW WHERE IT WENT.  I'm not suggesting you pocketed it.  Because you didn't.  I'm saying you gave importance to another event...and yet you pushed the COSPLAY EVENT into mediocrity because you can't handle the budget anymore.  WRONG MOVE!!!

My comments are idealistic.  I sure know how I sound because I am an event manager too.  I understand the problems with higher ups, budgets and other elements.  But despite these, you still pushed on...why?  I'm never one to push an event when I see it crumbling...  So why did you?  The effect on people, on event managers such as me, the pioneers and especially how the cosplayers will react is not pretty.  Look at the results now...

Cosplayers, there is nothing wrong if you won.  It's the judges' decision.  Don't blame yourselves for having to see crappy comments or haters.  Haters are normal for cosplayers.  I also want to stress that...

FASHION SHOWS are different from COSPLAY EVENTS!!!

Must I repeat that???

Fashion shows features clothes and models.  Cosplay Events features crafted costumes, props, skills and artists.  DO NOT MIX THEM UP.

I don't have other pictures with regards to the event I'm currently murdering...  I don't have to pulverize it.  SHATTERED IN AWE gid ko!  I hope the next Cosplay event ANYONE puts up will be a WHOLE LOT BETTER!!!!  

More power, Cosplayers!  Take it like a man, event managers! (give Gatorade to self and other event managers...)  Hoping this will fuel more POSITIVE energy...  Don't take this as an insult...this is constructive criticism.  If you're not MAN enough to swallow, then don't. 

Still in shock,

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

WHAT IF. . . (part one)

 

 

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

KosupureDETO, Spread the L-U-R-V!

WELCOME TO COUPLE COSPLAY!!!

GIN AND RAN-CHAN. hot! hot! hot!

What is this now? COUPLE COSPLAY?!  Katz must be inlove…  NO! NO! AND, NO!

Ne, minna-san…  We are talking about the next theme for this year 2011’s Chinese New Year Cosplay Gathering! 

Hatake Kakashi and Kaka-She from Cebu! Love this Couple!!!

 

WHY COUPLE COSPLAY?

We've already thought this through regarding the theme and at the same time, the FUN.  We're not saying that you should cosplay together as a couple and that YOU can not participate if you don't have a GF/BF... NO!  You still can.  The mechanics for this is simple...  Cosplay OPEN CATEGORY COUPLE CHARACTERS.  The couples don't have to be an established couple in a series...HOLD IT RIGHT THERE!!! I know what you're gonna ask next!

"Neh, Katz-neechama...can we cosplay boy lurv????"  *faints* <--- Talk about NOSEBLEEDS!!!  I will address you personally with these kinds of questions, hai?  So PM me.

Another reason is that the month is gonna be FEBRUARY, the month of LURV (rawr).  So, yeah.  We're gonna have lottsa kissing and mushy stuff...and...not to say, nosebleeds.

GAI and ROCKLEE. Is this considered a couple? Hell YEAH! Friendship is LOVE!

AGAIN, I'M STRESSING THIS...YOU CAN COSPLAY EVEN IF YOU GUYS ARE NOT REALLY A COUPLE AS LONG AS YOU ARE COSPLAYING COUPLE CHARACTERS.  But hey, if there's any development with the love life...don't blame the artificial sparks I'm gonna be giving... XD

IS THIS A CONVENTION?

No.  This is NOT a CONVENTION like AniMotion which we have every October.  This is a cosplay gathering and the only main and important thing here is F-U-N.  FFFuuuhhhhnnnn!!!

I am currently checking up on the games.  YES!  GAMES!  COUPLE Games, that is... Who wants to have "THE LONGEST KISS." Contest??? XD  And group games of course.  I'm also thinking about "AI DURAMA" lmao!!!  This gathering is all about fun and to bond with other cosplayers.  It's an official GATHERING, people....an OFFICIAL GATHERING! 

BUT!!!

There will  be a special category wherein cosplayers can enter.  BEST IN CHINESE COSTUME. We decided to make this an individual conquest.  Individual cosplayers will also be up for the grabs: BEST COSPLAYER (BOY) AND BEST COSPLAYER (GIRL). 

SYAORAN and SAKURA. Awwwhhhh...

 

 

 

DO I NEED TO REGISTER?

YES.  Why? We always secure the cosplayers and in terms of records, we need to know for your safety and for other important needs.  Registration Fee?  Yes.  Sadly, despite the cosplay fad...it's still hard to push (I've been pushing them, believe me...) people to care...

For now, I'm toying with your imaginative minds.  Go think of something fun, guys! Let's WOW Bacolod once again this coming February 2011.  It's gonna be the first Cosplay Gathering for this year after all... 

 Asian Cosplayers are the BOMB! Nyehehe! Hurrah for us!  Nice couple from Malaysia (i think...)

Don't like how the costumes fit....but hey! Everyone loves Gohan and Videl! XD EFFFFIIICCCC~

SPREAD THE WORD, SPREAD THE LURV...



katz ;3

PS. JAN-FEB's claimed already.  Please RESPECT the CON Code of Ethics...domo.

PPS. Reposting this from my FB account... XD  Here's a link to the event: 

KosupureDETO FB Event Account

the "P" in COSpLAY

PICTURES!  What were you thinking???? XD 

Posting these pictures from so many cosplay gathering since last year 2010...

Pkol from TINTAProductions cosplaying Takada Shingen from Sengoku Basara.  Gooo TORO!

The crowd's and one of my favorites, HAPPY from Team Otaku Geirin...was it Fritz donning this costume???

Taking a break from hosting and posing with a 30% modern Nouhime? HAHAHHA! Halloween Fest 2010.

Can you BEAT this??? Shocks!  Winner of the Halloween Costume Contest!

Team Hituzen Inc cosplaying the bishounens of HAKUOKI at the Matsuri Party NGC. faints~

Bian from TINTAProductions crossplaying a modern Byakuya.

Raikee from Team Jugatsu looking so sensual...NYAHAHAH...  Kawaiiii smiluuuhh!

Antot and Moi....having fun with my soulmates (PSG and the Artist Guild).  TAGAY!!!

COSA NOSTRA photoshoot with TINTAProductions, my 2nd Family. Hugs~

Ulquie in the Flesh!? Hahaha..nawh....Crossplayer Jay Yip from TINTAProductions doing a modern version of Schiffer.

OUR birthdays.  SCANDALECIOUS party with TINTAProductions and Hitsuzen Inc. July 2010

The BEST make-up session I've ever done.  Team YUYA cosplaying the Zombies in PvsZ.

Modern Ulquiorra...once again crossplayed by Jay from TINTAProduction.

After the LONG night of putting up with my team's request...IT'S A WRAP!

In case you can't recognize, that's Bam from Team Yuya as the Zombie...and Fritz from Team OG...Fritz, right???  XD

Will continue posting tomorrow....or later...  If I stop myself from playing SIMS3... HAHAHAHHA! 

JA MATTA,

katz :3