It was an exciting day for Japanese Manga and Anime and costume play (cosplay) fans in the State when the Hobbycon 2011, the State's arguably biggest alternative hobby convention, kicked off in Suria Sabah, Saturday.
The first day of the two-day event, which ends today (Sunday), saw various Anime-related activities such as singing, dancing and individual cosplay competition performances.
In addition, many booths were set up showcasing various types of Anime and related items and activities such as games, toys, artworks, fortune-telling, comics, wall art, demos and many more. Judging from the first day, an increasingly large number of the cosplayers appear to be of the fairer sex.
"Gurren Lagan" cosplayers Becky as Yoko Littner and Leone as Kamina said they did the costumes themselves and that both their outfits and props cost each of them under RM200.
"We took about a month or two to do our costumes and props and yes, we are big fans of the Anime and Manga," said Becky.
Another Cosplayer was Cassandra whose character was Mortred the Phantom Assassin of DOTA fame. "I spent less than RM150 on my costume which I made by myself from items including a hula hoop, cardboard, paint and paper," she said.
The occasion also saw some rather offbeat characters including a cosplayer named Massy who cosplayed as an "evil" Ronald McDonald character along the lines of the "Joker" of Batman Movies.
"I spent about RM200 on my outfit which was tailored, she said, adding that she thought the theme was unique.
Another cosplayer Jnalee, who was cosplaying as a Repentia Battle Sister character, said she did her outfit which cost less than RM200 from various bits and pieces and also with some help from her friend Nex who was also good in making props.
According to Hobbycon 2011 event organiser Julian Lee, there was a few "firsts" in store for this year's convention as compared to previous years.
"The highlights of this year's event include bringing in a special guest in the form of Japanese 'Seiiyu' (voice actress) from Japan, Aimi Terakawa, who is the voice of 'Suiko' in 'Cardfight!! Vanguard' who will be performing and also having autograph sessions for her fans both on Saturday and today (Sunday).
"Also we are having probably the first in Malaysia an 'All Star' march where cosplayers do a march in for the opening ceremony.
"We are also going to have a anime quiz and rubics cube competition in addition to Earth Realms Mortal Combat PS3 competition, Magic the Gathering competition and Warhammer 40K and Fantasy Demo, Rigzone computer and console demo, Engetsu Character Design game and Japan TCG Card Board Game.
"We also have 12-15 friends from Sarawak coming to support us which is coming from 'Gunpla' - a Gundam Modeling Group who are here to showcase their hobbies.
Julian said members of the public are invited to come over to enjoy themselves at the event which starts at 9.30am till 5.30pm on Sunday.
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