More photos under cut!
The entrance to the ‘Matsuri’ booths. Had wanted to try the special ice sticks there but the price deterred me X_X
Episode 5 comes back with focus on every Yaoi fan girl's muse; Homosexuality. Better known as "Boy's Love".
The story begin with Vice Leader Ocha aka rabid yaoi fangirl chancing upon her brother's collection of Arya’s photograph kept in a folder affectionately named "My Lovely". What happened next was a dreadful misunderstanding between Ocha and Jafti that threatens to tear their relationship apart. What would happen to them?
The episode concludes abruptly with a Cosplay PV of Kagamine Rin & Len's original song 'Adolescent'. Definitely have to like how the song was chosen to reflect the feelings of the characters in this specific episode.
Coming to the 5th episode, the shortfall of having overly short stories are starting to stand out. Like what someone commented, having overly short episodes is starting to make the series appears truncated. I'm guessing the story is designed so as to have an even distribution of screen time and for it to stay general.
The usual issues of poor lighting persists in this episode with a big portion of the filming taken in places with poor nature lighting. I can't help feeling that the scene of Ocha with Annisa and Vincent would have been much more effective if it had better lighting and varied camera angles. I was also hoping the actors could give a more exaggerating performance but I guess I should lay down on that since nobody's a paid professional here.
Critics aside, what would you do if you found out your blood brother/sister is a gay/lesbian? Would you judge them or empathise with them?
Having been brought up in a fairly traditional family, I must admit I find it hard to attune to the idea of “Boys Love”. Even after nearly a decade into this community and having numerous Pro-Yaoi friends, I still find it hard to comprehend this interest.
Don't take me wrong, I'm not against them, I just can't find any reasons to support it on a personal basis. I still prefer my protagonist to get on with another protagonist of the opposite gender. Are you a Yaoi fan? What do you guys think about it? Comment and share with me!
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Hi guys, I’m here with a Photo Shoot entry for my Defence Devil cosplay with Zephyus. It was also the costume we worn during the Anime Festival Asia’s Regional Cosplay Competition.
It felt good to finally shoot our AFARCC costumes. Though trying to settle the Nitti gritty of a Photo shoot is annoying as usual. And it is made worse with the fickleness of Singapore's January weather coupled with Zephyus's forever busy schedule.
But despite all, we came through to something. Yeah to cosplay superheroes for saving the day once again!
Zephyus as Kucabara from Defence Devil
The day didn't went that well for me though =( I had so much props and stuffs to carry I actually forgot about my costume even though I ironed and bagged it that morning! Had to cab home for it after reaching the photo-shoot location T.T
Anyway, back to our shoot concept. Zephyus and I couldn't agree on a suitable setting for Defence Devil as it seemed like the series existed in a fictional era of clock towers, exercising priest, hamburgers, Combini (Convenience Stores) and Ramen. Confusion much @.@!
Zephyus wanted to have an urban setting but in the end I convinced her that Defence Devil is probably much like current Paris/France. And so we got colonial backgrounds instead :D!
I really loveeee the shoot location! Would be so sad when it gets covered up for upgrading works.
Zeratul brought his epic lights! They were probably 2 storeys high and looked like a singular sunflower xD Our helper had to hold on to it to prevent the wind from carrying it off xD. And there is Hexlord photo bombing xD
Adrian dry h**ping my sword sheath.
Songster still dry h*mping my Sword Sheath and me photobombing him.
Zeratul acting cute
If you haven’t realised, I personally LOVE action shots! I Love dynamic impact on photos and I brutally forced zeratul to keep retaking the same pose for me haha.
Wanted to have an action shot of Idamaria with her weapons. So I tried to run and pierce in the direction of the camera while my left hand clumsily throws my wig in the air to fake movement. After that we tried jumping diagonally but was epic fail.
Then we tried doing it with her gun. The photo consist of me doing a 180 degree turn that ends with my torso slanted , throw my hair with left hand again, point the gun towards the camera(making sure the words are visible) and then give a death stare... All at the same time.
This was the best shot.
Top part of the gun flew and hit Zeratul straight in the lens and we all burst out laughing ahaha. And I shall photo spam you because I don't know what else to say.
Zeratul’s awesome light gear + skills made for pictures that didn’t need cg.
Oh! A small posing tip to share with you guys. If your feet/legs are going to be seen from the front in pictures. remember to either tip your toes or cross them . See the difference below?
Adrian stood very dangerously to get this shot.
Ending off with a very scary picture taken by Zeratul! We were trying to mimic the chapter where Idamria was first introduced but failed @_@
Again, I apologise if this entry is a little boring. Sometimes it’s hard to squeeze words in when the photographs does a much better job of describing.
Apologies for the late review but yours truly was in the land of the rising sun the entire last week ^^; And so here comes the highly anticipated Episode 4 of Cosplay:The Series!
Let’s watch the short film before we proceed to my review.
I must say, this episode had me screaming out “ Too Short!!! ” much more than any other episodes. In this episode, the focus falls on the group’s most obviously awkward Otaku cum Armour Maker; Bagas. The story tells of Bagas’s beginning with armour making and is a tale of heart-warming encouragement.
As usual, CTS has delivered another touching insight into this seemingly childish hobby. The focus on acceptance and kindness and the reminder that everyone needs someone. Everyone needs to be encouraged and above all, everyone wants to be accepted.
Like the title implies, never underestimate the power of Kindness.
I really wished the episode could have been a little longer to allow for more awkward silent moments and maybe more in-depth explanation of Bagas’s story. But all in all, it is another wonderful episode by CTS.
I wonder if the ’candle light’ dinner like setting is paving way for further development xD Leave me a comment and share your thoughts on this episode with me! Bagas X Annisa yes? no?
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Fans of the highly popular AKB48 all girls group in Singapore rejoice now! For the group will be coming to Singapore, REGULARLY!!!!
Watch the official video below to verify!
http://www.akb48.com.sg Full details here!
Starting this month, Singapore has been picked to house AKB48 and their sister group's first overseas theatre where concerts will be performed on a regular basis, in a similar format to Japan's. The world's first AKB48 Café, as well as South-east Asia's first AKB48 Official Shop, will also be set up in Singapore. This exciting project will be housed at *SCAPE in Singapore.
When I was in Japan last week, AKB48’s popularity was evitable. With commercials and posters almost everywhere. But I never knew they had that much Southeast Asia, much less Singaporean fans!

There’s even going to be a AKB48 cafe! Singaporeans rejoice!!
I may not be an AKB48 fan girl but this sure is exciting news to me. Because I see it as an opening of opportunities for Southeast Asia fans to interact with their favourite Japanese Celebrities in the future. It’s amazing how the Japanese culture is now actively reaching out to foreign fans and rooting their presence there.
Makes me wonder could the influx of Kpop be one of their driving factor xD
But nevertheless, I’m looking forward to a Johnny Junior performance here in Singapore! With AKB48 coming regularly, expect Singapore’s Tourism to see an increase! So exciting!
So sorry for the late announcement guys! So much had been on hand the giveaway totally slipped my mind! Without further ado, I present to you the winner.
Random.org has selected Yui Misora ^_^!!! In case you’re wondering, why is the max 74 instead of 76, that’s because the last 2 participant commented late =\
Anyway, Yui Misora, please email me your mailing details at Elpheal @ Gmail.com !
And lastly, fear not if you didn’t win it this time. Because I will definitely be having more giveaways =)!