#Hyper Japan Festival 2017

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Hyper Japan Festival Vlog - July 2017

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The 5th annual Philip K. Dick European Science Fiction Film Festival announces events in France and Germany

The Philip K. Dick European Science Fiction Film Festival has announced its full schedule for the fifth annual celebration spotlighting the brilliance of legendary novelist Philip K. Dick. Pushing the boundaries of storytelling through remarkable feature and short films and virtual reality, the festival will be held October 25-26 at L'Hybride and Inoui in Lille, France and November 1-2 at Film Club 813 e.V. in Cologne, Germany.

This year's festival marks its fifth gathering in the locations of Lille and Cologne, both highly artistic meccas essential for the event's mission. "Europe has a long tradition of integral and psychological science fiction," said Daniel Abella, the founder and director of the festival. "Both Lille and Cologne have a rich cultural life and are popular areas for learning and appreciating this genre." The event will also commemorate its namesake by attributing his work as a reflection of modern society. "Philip K. Dick foresaw the aspects of technology to free and liberate us," said Abella. "If you look around at the technological advancements of our world, many of his stories have come to pass and the festival recognizes his vision. He understood that the fluid nature of reality and the lure of transhumanism is becoming a real phenomenon."

Festival Passes: Passes to the festival are available for purchase on www.philipkdickfilmfestival-europe.com.

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018: L'Hybride (18 Rue Gosselet 59000, Lille, France) Short Films + Q&A: Reality Is An Illusion 7:00pm - 9:00pm It's a Clear Day (2017) Director: María Vázquez Run Time/Country: 14 min, Spain Synopsis: A woman is planning on giving a lecture on the famous science fiction writer Philip K. Dick. Everything seems like her everyday routine, except for a little excitement because of the event. But as time passes she will discover nothing is what it seems. Gab (2018) Director: Gazanfer Biricik Run Time/Country: 10 min, France Synopsis: A journalist who was charged by her diary to write an article about a victim killed in an attack organizes an interview with the sister of the deceased in a pub. The Photographer (2017) Director: Bertrand Normand Run Time/Country: 12 min, France Synopsis: A woman photographs statues of antique gods in the gardens of the Versailles palace. Through her camera, she perceives the presence of a male statue who has come to life and is lurking around her. The Pipers (2013) Director: Ammar Quteineh Run Time/Country: 15 min, France Synopsis: An army psychiatrist is puzzled by a case of a French soldier who returns from the war in Afghanistan and claims that he's a plant. Based on Philip K. Dick's short story Piper in the Woods. Tous les jours (2017) Director: Philippe Orreindy Run Time/Country: 14 min, France Synopsis: A company director is under the perverse psychological influence of her superior. But is it real or is it an hallucination caused by her anguish? The Summoned (2017) Director: Mathias Couquet Run Time/Country: 29 min, France Synopsis: Paris, 1920. Four veterans of the Great War painfully try to recover from this dreadful experience. But for them, the horror is only beginning. For in the midst of their dreams, a dark and sinister entity has arisen. Post-Film Q&A: The screening will be followed by an in-depth discussion with directors. Short Films + Q&A: Invisible Realms 9:00pm - 11:00pm The Bay (2017) Director: Joris Laquittant Run Time/Country: 23 min, France Synopsis: Every year during the summer solstice, the Bay transforms into desert sands and the tides stop. This year, when a hunter is charged with battling the forces of nature, nothing goes as planned. Mimesis (2017) Director: Patrick Lee Run Time/Country: 4 min, USA Synopsis: Nothing is what it seems in the cycling of the natural world. Le Flottement (2017) Director: Philippe Gariepy Run Time/Country: 15 min, Canada Synopsis: A woman suffering from dementia disappears from her rest home. During the search, her daughter discovers mysterious clues. A Forest (2017) Director: Thomas Geffrier Run Time/Country: 15 min, France Synopsis: A young woman meets a couple at a private party and leaving with them, she finds herself trapped in some sort of twilight zone from which she cannot escape. The Devil's Remix (2017) Director: Hugues Sanchez Run Time/Country: 44 min, France Synopsis: A surrealist remix of Les Diaboliques (1955) directed by Henri Georges Clouzot. Post-Film Q&A: The screening will be followed by an in-depth discussion with directors and the first Audience Award. Inoui (6 rue de l'Egalité, 59155 Fâches-Thumesnil, Lille, France) Virtual Reality Experience 7:00pm - 11:00pm Eclipse (2018) Director: Aymeric Favre Run Time/Country: 40 min, France Synopsis: An immersive "hyper-reality" experience and a glimpse into tomorrow's cinema. Contrary to most VR experiences dedicated to entertainment, this exhibition is a four-player interactive science fiction short film enhanced by physical effects, full body awareness and a total freedom of movements. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2018: L'Hybride (18 Rue Gosselet 59000, Lille, France) Short Films + Q&A: The Eschaton Approaches 7:00pm - 9:00pm Those Who Can Die (2017) Director: Charlotte Cayeux Run Time/Country: 18 min, France Synopsis: A 15-year-old girl enters a strict boarding school. Around her pupils are playing and attending classes with faded eyes and the violence of the supervisors is visible through their obsequious look. One day she meets a classmate and understands their true destiny. SOMA (2018) Director: Christel Morvan Run Time/Country: 9 min, Belgium Synopsis: A tribute to Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World' showing the challenges and risks of living in a world of artificial pleasure. Cyborgs. Should We Be Better Than We Are? (2017) Director: Victoria Sutton Run Time/Country: 23 min, USA Synopsis: Restoring human senses and capabilities is almost universally accepted, yet enhancing human capabilities beyond human norms is highly controversial. This short documentary explores this question and what it means to be human. Fraktaal (2017) Director: Julius Horsthuis Run Time/Country: 4 min, Netherlands Synopsis: A world within worlds. December 17 (2016) Director: Yuji Hariu Run Time/Country: 15 min, Japan Synopsis: In the near future, a family comes face to face with a dangerous secret about their sons. Metta Via (2017) Director: Warren Flanagan Run Time/Country: 10 min, Canada Synopsis: Set in the future, a young woman wakes up in a mysterious temple-like room and must figure out her purpose. Post-Film Q&A: The screening will be followed by an in-depth discussion with directors. Short Films + Q&A: The Darkness Returns 9:00pm - 11:00pm Shelter (2017) Director: Daniel Andrew Wunderer Run Time/Country: 10 min, Austria Synopsis: A wanderer in the wasteland seeks shelter in an abandoned trailer, where he discovers he corpse of a boy with strange wounds. MayDay (2016) Director: Sébastien Vaniček Run Time/Country: 13 min, France Synopsis: A man subject to violent hallucinations must overcome the imminence of death during his extradition flight towards United States. I Came from the Future (2018) Director: Dave Lojek Run Time/Country: 4 min, Germany Synopsis: A man writes his suicide note but finds there are more questions than answers. Rabbid Jacob (2017) Director: Donovan Alonso-Garcia Run Time/Country: 22 min, France/Belgium Synopsis: Two meteorites have hit Brussels. There is little time left for Jacob to restore order and moral in the depths of a city in complete loss. Leftovers & Leftlovers (2017) Director: Raitis Abele Run Time/Country: 15 min, Latvia Synopsis: After years of madness, a man seeks out his past and confronts his feminine and masculine alter egos. Sound From the Deep (2017) Director: Antti Laakso, Joonas Allonen Run Time/Country: 29 min, Finland Synopsis: An international research group is searching natural resources from the Arctic Ocean. They pick up a strange underwater sound from far north, and start to follow it to the uncharted waters. Inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. Post-Film Q&A: The screening will be followed by an in-depth discussion with directors and the second Audience Award. Inoui (6 rue de l'Egalité, 59155 Fâches-Thumesnil, Lille, France) Virtual Reality Experience 7:00pm - 11:00pm Eclipse (2018) Director: Aymeric Favre Run Time/Country: 40 min, France Synopsis: An immersive "hyper-reality" experience and a glimpse into tomorrow's cinema. Contrary to most VR experiences dedicated to entertainment, this exhibition is a four-player interactive science fiction short film enhanced by physical effects, full body awareness and a total freedom of movements. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2018: Film Club 813 e.V. (Hahnenstraße 6 50667, Cologne, Germany) Short Films + Q&A: War and Paranoia 7:30pm - 9:30pm Shelter (2017) Director: Daniel Andrew Wunderer Run Time/Country: 10 min, Austria Synopsis: A wanderer in the wasteland seeks shelter in an abandoned trailer, where he discovers he corpse of a boy with strange wounds. The Super Recogniser (2017) Director: Jennifer Sheridan Run Time/Country: 11 min, UK Synopsis: A normal guy has the very special talent of 90% facial recollection. He never forgets a face and you better hope he doesn't knows yours. Starring Jacob Anderson (Game of Thrones) and Ritu Arya (Humans). Sound From the Deep (2017) Director: Antti Laakso, Joonas Allonen Run Time/Country: 29 min, Finland Synopsis: An international research group is searching natural resources from the Arctic Ocean. They pick up a strange underwater sound from far north, and start to follow it to the uncharted waters. Inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. Hunters and Gatherers (2018) Director: Andreas Ramm Run Time/Country: 15 min, Germany Synopsis: The year is 2044. A violent conflict permeates throughout the country. Various zones are ridden by chaos and terror. To put down riots, a regime sends troops but does not shy away from biological warfare. Nazi VR (2017) Director: David Freid Run Time/Country: 17 min, Germany Synopsis: The High Tech Prosecution of a WWII Nazi Guard with virtual reality. Post-Film Q&A: The screening will be followed by an in-depth discussion with directors. Short Films + Q&A: Reality Is An Illusion 9:30pm - 11:00pm It's a Clear Day (2017) Director: María Vázquez Run Time/Country: 14 min, Spain Synopsis: A woman is planning on giving a lecture on the famous science fiction writer Philip K. Dick. Everything seems like her everyday routine, except for a little excitement because of the event. But as time passes she will discover nothing is what it seems. The Pipers (2013) Director: Ammar Quteineh Run Time/Country: 15 min, France Synopsis: An army psychiatrist is puzzled by a case of a French soldier who returns from the war in Afghanistan and claims that he's a plant. Based on Philip K. Dick's short story Piper in the Woods. Instant Realities (2017) Director: Andreas Z. Simon Run Time/Country: 10 min, Germany Synopsis: A businessman feels followed by fitting puzzle pieces on the street. Reality seems to fade away and a greater mystery begins. Gallery of Lost Trades (2018) Director: Will Kubica Run Time/Country: 8 min, Germany Synopsis: The year is 2068. A gallery owner leads a journalist through “The Gallery of Lost Trades”. By means of impressive paintings it depicts the historical downfall of whole fields of trades and professions. Alchemy (2017) Director: Brandon Polanco Run Time/Country: 14 min, USA Synopsis: A failed everyman begins working through pages and pages of questions. As time begins to elongate, the man finds himself tormented and more and more isolated. He battles the unknown ultimately transcending into a heightened reality, discovering a new life existing between multiple worlds, both familiar and otherworldly. Mental Health (2018) Director: Michael Carolan Run Time/Country: 15 min, Ireland Synopsis: A young worker is sent to be mentally assessed after expressing disillusionment with his job, leading to a sinister revelation about his very existence. First Day Kosmos (2018) Director: Thomas Kuhling Run Time/Country: 18 min, Germany Synopsis: Under the vast expanse of a cosmic sky, a psychiatric guardian is on his way to his farmhouse in a secluded region where he is surprised by the unannounced visit of his old friend who escaped from a psychiatric ward. Post-Film Q&A: The screening will be followed by an in-depth discussion with directors. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2018: Film Club 813 e.V. (Hahnenstraße 6 50667, Cologne, Germany) Short Films + Q&A: Human All To Human 7:30pm - 9:30pm December 17 (2016) Director: Yuji Hariu Run Time/Country: 15 min, Japan Synopsis: In the near future, a family comes face to face with a dangerous secret about their sons. SOMA (2018) Director: Christel Morvan Run Time/Country: 9 min, Belgium Synopsis: A tribute to Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World' showing the challenges and risks of living in a world of artificial pleasure. Cyborgs. Should We Be Better Than We Are? (2017) Director: Victoria Sutton Run Time/Country: 23 min, USA Synopsis: Restoring human senses and capabilities is almost universally accepted, yet enhancing human capabilities beyond human norms is highly controversial. This short documentary explores this question and what it means to be human. The Very Near Future (2017) Director: Sebastian Egert Run Time/Country: 5 min, Germany Synopsis: In the very near future, a man tries to order a pizza online. The Ash: Safe Haven (2017) Director: Marty Stalker Run Time/Country: 17 min, UK Synopsis: A deadly volcanic ash cloud. A 12-year-old boy besieged by the bloodthirsty infected. When the ash falls, terror rises. Brainbloodvolume (2016) Director: John Carter Run Time/Country: 17 min, Germany Synopsis: Inspired by the bizarre actual life events of Dutch librarian and medical student Hugo Bart Huges, this stylistic interpretation of the essential moments at which Huges followed through with an operation he theorized would lead to a permanent state of higher consciousness - through the ancient mind-altering practice of "trepanation." Post-Film Q&A: The screening will be followed by an in-depth discussion with directors. Short Films + Q&A: The Alchemical Wedding 9:30pm - 11:30pm APEX (2018) Director: Stuart T. Birchall Run Time/Country: 4 min, UK Synopsis: Emergence of a hybrid human-alien consciousness from the void. Metta Via (2017) Director: Warren Flanagan Run Time/Country: 10 min, Canada Synopsis: Set in the future, a young woman wakes up in a mysterious temple-like room and must figure out her purpose. Genesis (2018) Director: Michael Tekle Run Time/Country: 9 min, Germany Synopsis: The CEO of a biotech corporation suffers from an incurable disease. With the help of a doctor, he creates an android with autonomously growing A.I. uploads of his entire memory. However, his search for eternal life might end faster than he thinks. The Replacement (2018) Director: Sean Miller Run Time/Country: 16 min, USA Synopsis: On election night, a janitor feels cheated out of a life he might have lived when his own clone becomes the president. He goes on a bender to seek justice, encountering new forms of prejudice, dismissal, and classicism. In a society where the morality around cloning is dividing the masses, physically looking like the newly elected president has its own dangers. Ghostcode (2017) Director: Patrick Defasten Run Time/Country: 9 min, Germany Synopsis: Advancements in sonic warfare lead to a net-born artificial intelligence. Voyager (2017) Director: Kjersti Helen Rasmussen Run Time/Country: 8 min, Norway Synopsis: A shooting star falls down over the arctic island of Svalbard. The Global Seed Vault gets an unexpected visit. Hunger knows no boundaries. Pura Energia (2018) Director: Francisco Garcia Mateos Run Time/Country: 15 min, Spain Synopsis: They thought it was a distant future. They thought they knew disaster. But only a few of us were aware of what surely would happen. Pure White (2018) Director: Sven Windszus Run Time/Country: 3 min, Germany Synopsis: The protagonist is an anatomy model who awakens in a seemingly perfect world. The fact that she must live as a "damaged" being in such an ideal environment amplifies her pain. She converses with her creator in an attempt to find answers. I Came from the Future (2018) Director: Dave Lojek Run Time/Country: 4 min, Germany Synopsis: A man writes his suicide note but finds there are more questions than answers. Back and Forward INC. (2014) Director: Martin Demmer Run Time/Country: 13 min, Germany Synopsis: Switching between visual metaphors and a near future possible way of living created by the company Back and Forward INC., a program is launched for the modern society that nobody has to fear the effect of the burnout syndrome any longer. Attack Of The Cyber Octopuses (2017) Director: Nicola Piovesan Run Time/Country: 20 min, Estonia/Italy Synopsis: Neo-Berlin, 2079. A dark city held by mega corporations where the only way to enjoy life is by connecting into cyberspace. Here, a team of detectives are investigating a new menace: an army of cyber octopuses that are terrorizing the government. Post-Film Q&A: The screening will be followed by an in-depth discussion with directors.

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Sayaka Yamamoto Live Tour 2017 ~identity~ NHK Hall 19th November Fan Report

On the 19th of November, I went with a friend to Sayaka’s NHK Hall Live. We were able to secure pretty good seats which were on the first floor, 7th row on the left side. 

As I’ve been to theatre before, I have technically seen Sayaka performing from even closer up before, but as this was her solo live and not in a group, the experience was completely different.

I’ve also been to one of Sayaka’s Zepp concerts last year, but my friend Jess had never been to a Sayaka live before, so she seemed completely overwhelmed the whole time. Haha.

Honestly, more than a week has passed since the concert, and I don’t remember a lot of things anymore, so I’ll just share some of the highlights of the whole experience itself.

MAIN HIGHLIGHTS

1. Making/preparing our own uchiwas

As you can see in the photo, that’s me and my friend, Jess, just around the concert venue. For some reason that day, there was some Spanish festival going on, so that’s why you can see tents and festive looking things in the background. We made that uchiwa about a week before the concert, and were very proud about how cute it turned out haha.

Then, on the actual concert day, we worked on the other side of the uchiwa as showing our support for the one and only Team SY, Sayaka’s incredible support band that are really ultimate squad goals as a team haha.

Here’s the photo of the other side of the uchiwa we worked on!

And then to the actual concert itself...

2. The epic beginning

We were able to know that the concert was starting because the lights dimmed, and some funky music started playing. Then as the red curtain started to unveil, the band began playing the intro to JOKER. And when the curtains fully opened, there was Team SY and Sayaka right before everyone’s eyes. Sayaka was dressed beautifully in white clad with her white guitar, and she looked absolutely stunning. I thought JOKER was a perfect start to the concert as the super rapid drum beats really built up the anticipation for the rest of the concert.

3. Sayaka’s beauty and elegance

Now, you may think I’m saying this as a a Sayanee oshi, but when I saw Sayaka perform Wings, my jaw dropped. I did personally want her to dance more in that song since it’s a super dancey track...however, even though she really only danced a little, every gesture and movement she made while singing with her mic stand was so graceful and elegant. In all honesty, words can’t even give it justice, but it was just the way she moved her hands and her expressions - everything was so cool and entrancing. What stage presence! She was still in her white dress then, so I think that added on to the flair of the performance.

4. Sayaka’s most engagingly emotional performance

When I went to Sayaka’s solo concert last year, I don’t know why but her Yukikoi performance then didn’t quite leave an impression on me. However, this time, Yukikoi started with a breathtakingly beautiful violin solo by Ayasa, Team SY’s violinist, and I think that really set the mood. I was able to really feel just how much Sayaka was getting into the song - the heartbreak, the angst etc. Everything just felt so vivid. It has to be one of the most emotional performances I’ve ever seen from her.

5. The performance that I got most hyped up about

Surprisingly, it wasn’t something like Rainbow Rose or Let’s Go Crazy that hyped me up the most, but instead it was Kassai. The whole song I got so hyper! It’s a real head banger!! I was pretty much bouncing and jumping the entire song. I do like the recording, but this song live to me actually felt like a completely different song altogether. It’s not even my favourite song of the album (though I do like it), but it definitely is up there as one of the best concert songs in Identity alongside Let’s Go Crazy. 

6. The performance that made me squeal the most

This was of course none other than my favourite song from the Identity album, Yubikiri. Sayaka’s smile, movements, and gestures - everything was so adorable. I kept squealing at how cute Sayaka was haha. I can’t wait to watch it again on DVD!! I guess January is not that long a wait haha. Also, at the part where she sings “Yubikiri genman” (pinky promise), she actually put out her little baby finger. Ughhh it’s sooo cute. I have no more words other than, “IT WAS SO ADORBS!!”

 7. The climax of the concert - the towel songs

I think most people can already figure out which songs these are. First, there was Smile which from last year had been a great towel flinging song. But when she performed Let’s Go Crazy, that reached another whole new level. Sayaka had mentioned before she wrote that song to cater especially for lives and that when it was performed, everyone could just leave aside their problems for a while and just enjoy themselves to the max. And I really did experience that at the live. Like while being accompanied by Sayaka’s crisp and energetic vocals, I was surprisingly not even focusing on Sayaka herself that much the whole song, but rather, I was just having fun getting hyped jumping about, and really just living in the moment, and it was GREAT. Haha. Thanks Sayaka, it was perfect stress relief lol.

8. The significance of NHK Hall

NHK Hall is filled with many important moments for Sayaka. First of all, it’s where Kouhaku Uta Gassen is held every year, so it has memories from the first time NMB was on with Kamonegix to various lives to many shows Sayaka has been on like AKB48 Show, Utakon etc. Especially, last year, Sayaka managed to get #1 in the AKB48 Dream Senbatsu at this very venue, so it held many special memories for her. She got really emotional talking about it, and you could feel just how nervous and thankful she was being able to perform there. Really though, Sayaka couldn’t stop thanking everyone during that live. That sincerity was really moving. The fans in the audience (including myself) also spontaneously broke into a Sayaka call, and then she got even more emo. Haha. To be honest, it wasn’t just for her, but even just realising how they hold Japan’s biggest year end music show in that very venue, even I in the audience kept being aware about what a prestigious and special venue it was. Thus, I can really understand why Sayaka got so overwhelmed.

9. Everything went by in a flash

For Sayaka’s encore, she performed 3 songs, but to be honest, at this point, I cannot really remember much because I was just trying to soak in everything but somehow, it all just passed by me in a flash. I did think Yume no Koe was a little tame to start off an encore. It was just very relaxing and chill. The same goes with Haru wa Mousugu which is gentle and touching. Melody is always a good ending song, so I’m glad she chose to end with that. That song really does feel like Sayaka’s promise to fans encapsulated in a song about how she’ll continue singing and doing what she loves up there on stage. 

10. There were concert streamers that fell from the ceiling!

The red circle is where my friend and I was. So, I heard that NHK Hall was the only venue they were able to get streamers to fall from the ceiling, so I guess that was pretty cool. Streamers are always a great way to end the concert with a bang. Only the people on the first floor and towards the front half of the hall really were able to get streamers, so that was pretty neat too. Later on, we also saw people coming towards the front after the concert to pick up streamers too haha.

As it was a very long strip, I folded it, but here’s an example of the streamer.

It said: 

｢今日は本当にありがとう！ 皆にとってのサードマンに��れるよう がんばるぞ★｣

"Thank you so much for today! I'll do my best so that I can become a third man for everyone."

What a nice message. Thank you Sayaka <3

FINAL THOUGHTS & IMPRESSIONS

It was really fun going with my friend Jess as it was her first time ever seeing Sayaka in person and going for a 48-related live! I’m glad she really had a blast at Sayaka’s concert. By the end of the day, she wasn’t just gushing about Sayaka but also Team SY. To be honest, I was the same because I really felt how not just Sayaka, but every band member really levelled up from last year in both their presence and synergy with each other. If they were amazing last year, this year they were out of this world phenomenal. 

Just like last year, I also really liked the MC parts Sayaka would dedicate to talking to her band members one-by-one. It was really nice how we could just get to know the team. So much warmth and love; they’re reaaally the best.

As for the goods, I did buy some, but for things like the rave band, I reused the one from last year as it was still fully functioning (once I changed the batteries). It was very handy as the staff would regulate our rave band lights during the concert itself so we didn’t have to do anything. I’m glad last year’s rave band still worked the same because it was actually pretty pricey. Thank God I got to use it more than once haha.

Going for the concert actually got me thinking about a lot of things including my fangirl life haha. I realised when I got busy with work and chasing my own goals and aspirations, Sayaka who has all this time been a big focus in my life was slowly but surely becoming a side thing. 

It’s not like I’m quitting from being a Sayaka fan anytime soon, but it’s just I may not be able to spend as much time on her anymore. I am glad Sayaka has been my #1 this past 6 years, and I wouldn’t change that for anyone else. I’ve been inspired and motivated by her so much after all. Also, I’m really proud and happy to have an oshi who truly values and cares for her fans, and of course also the people around her.

She has even mentioned about how this time, she wrote songs this time for the sake of others, hoping people could find strength and courage in them. That’s just the sort of person she is.

Seeing her like that though, I began to feel even stronger about how I want to seriously pursue my goals and move forward in my own life too. I don’t really know how things would change for me as a fan from now on, but rest assured, I’ll keep supporting Sayaka one way or another. 

Maybe you’ll still see me at lives once in a while from now on if my schedule permits it XD

I mean come to think of it, my last fan report was actually from a year ago. So, that may be my frequency of going for lives/events after all haha. Anyway, thanks for reading till the end. Hope you enjoyed it!

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Yuuri Week 2017, Day 6: (The Power of) Love  Title: Heart on His Sleeve Characters: Katsuki Yuuri, Victor Nikiforov, Nishigori Takeshi, Nishigori Yuuko. Pairings: Yuuri/Victor, Takeshi/Yuuko. Genres/Tags: Friendship, Romance, Fluff, Canon Compliant, Post-Canon. Rating/Warnings: G/None. Summary: It was when Yuuri took his rightful place on a GPF podium that a dam broke; and Takeshi cried. Meanwhile, Yuuri is already planning to reach the next level and move above and beyond even more expectations.

It wasn’t the first time Takeshi was moved to tears over Yuuri’s skating. In his defense, that quad flip had been gorgeous, who could blame him?

Yu-topia had been bustling with activity since the end of the medal ceremony. Hiroko-san had slipped out of the room a few minutes ago with Makkachin to pray at Vicchan's shrine in Yuuri's stead. Minami was currently talking just as loudly and exuberantly as his daughters. He clearly thought he was Yuuri’s #1 Fan. Takeshi almost felt bad for the kid. No one would ever overthrow Victor for that title.

When Yuuri had left with his childhood idol and coach, he and Yuuko knew this could be his last run. Yuuri was given a second chance and he ran with it, ready to show the world what he was truly capable of. His route to a Grand Prix Final redemption had its highs and lows; a second place finish at Cup of China, a narrow qualification into the final following the Rostelecom Cup. After everything that happened, Takeshi thought he'd be ready for any outcome in Barcelona.

He was wrong. None of that could have prepared him for this moment. Not for the overwhelming pressure building in his chest as he watched Yuuri stand, expression neutral and hands folded behind his back while the bronze medal was awarded. It was when Yuuri took his rightful place on a Grand Prix Final podium that a dam broke; and Takeshi cried. Then he kept crying, unabashedly and without abandon.

He cried for his childhood friend who had given up so much to chase his dreams. Who had to uproot his life and move to another continent by himself because he didn't have a coach who could train him locally; a privilege other skaters took for granted. Who had unknowingly missed the last years of his beloved dog's life only to feel like it was all for nothing because of one bad performance in Sochi. How it had caused him to downspiral so much he was contemplating retirement.

He cried for his childhood friend who never seemed to recognize his own worth and accomplishments and instead hyper focused on his failures. Who wasn’t considered a prodigy, but made up for it in other ways. Who let life and happiness pass him by for so long then finally—finally allowed himself to hold onto someone he loved only to be rewarded when that same love was not only returned, but held back just as tightly.

He cried for Yuuri's heartbreaks, his triumphs. He cried for everything that had shaped his friend into the man he was today and the man he would become in the next years following his return as Japan's Ace.

“Oh, Takeshi...”

Yuuko's voice was fond as she she leaned against him, resting her head on his shoulder. Her hand rubbed soothing circles into his arm as she turned her proud gaze back to the screen. Yuuri was holding up his medal now, looking both so demure yet happy and—Takeshi's nose snorted loudly as he inhaled, a fresh wave of tears spilling over. He gave a particularly unflattering wet blow into the napkin his wife handed him.

“This is just the beginning, you know,” She remarked. “Hiroko-san’s going to need a much bigger case to store all his future medals in.”

It wasn’t like Yuuri didn’t already have a nice collection of awards. Since he was a Junior, Yuuri had been the Japan Skating Federation’s golden child. They’d had high hopes for him since he was thirteen. Yet until now he never realized how much impact he had on Japan’s skating. He was their future and dozens of kids watching from home who were now just taking to the ice would grow up idolizing him. Kids who would cite him as their reason and their influence to skate in the first place. It was both a surreal and uplifting thought.

When Yuuri and Victor returned home Yuuri wasn’t surprised by the gathering waiting outside Yu-topia. His parents and Mari were there of course along with Takeshi, Yuuko, Minako and Minami. The triplets were holding up a banner they had to peak over the edge to see. There were also at least a dozen guests his parents had invited to the screening.

Yuuri embraced the warm and light feeling as more guests from the small town came bringing food and drink, then the party celebrating both his homecoming and success was in full-swing. Before long the festivities began spilling outside, the air full of conversation and laughter. It was into the second hour when Takeshi cornered him.

“So where is it?” He started by way of greeting. “Remember we promised years ago that whoever won a medal at a Senior level Grand Prix Final first has to let the other hold it.”

Yuuri shook his head with a smile. Of course when Takeshi had made him promise they were both Juniors and the idea seemed more like a dream. He undid the first few buttons of his jacket and tugged the ribbon free.

Takeshi whistled. “Nice. The final scores were so close too. It's mind-boggling.” He released Yuuri’s medal and stepped back. “So tell me, Yuuri. You landed a quad flip in competition. You embodied Eros for an entire season—I was very turned on by the way—now you’re on the road to Worlds against Victor. Is there anything else I should know about Japan’s Ace?”

He watched as Yuuri idly rubbed the medal’s ribbon between his fingers. He looked like he was in thought so Takeshi waited patiently.

Yuuri met his gaze contemplatively and finally answered. “Well, I’ve been working on landing a quad axel consistently in practice.”

A beat passed where the two friends simply looked at each other. Yuuri shifted awkwardly, eyebrow lifting in askance. Another beat passed, then Takeshi's jaw dropped.

“Wait a minute,” Takeshi sighed and pinched the bridge between his eyes. The way Yuuri had worded it was so nonchalant too... “Did you say you’ve been trying to land it ‘consistently?’ Does...does that mean you actually have?”

Yuuri worried his bottom lip and sighed in frustration. “My success rate is basically non-existent. I roughly landed it a few times, but my leg was wobbly and I still often lose my footing. I'm working on getting enough height for the extra ½ rotation. I can consistently reach 4, but anymore and I usually end up eating ice or the boards—”

“Yuuri,” Takeshi cut in incredulously. “You can’t have been practicing it for very long and you’re already almost sticking the landing! On a quadruple axel.” He paused. “What does Victor think?” There was no need to ask if Victor knew. Of course he knew.

Yuuri smiled thoughtfully. “He said I don’t need it to win, but if anyone can do it, he-he said it should be me...” He trailed off.

Takeshi hummed in thought. Axels were notoriously difficult with the extra half rotation, yet Yuuri somehow managed to make them look easy. The triple axel was his favorite jump and also one of his most reliable. Logically it did make sense that Yuuri should be the one to take that next step and oh, what a history making step that would be. As a lifelong skating fan, the idea of witnessing a successfully landed quadruple axel at all was exhilarating.

“You know, I think he’s right,” Takeshi said. He paused in consideration. “Maybe that’s why my little Axel favors you so much. She’s named after your favorite jump after all,” He quipped.

“Not that joke again,” Yuuri couldn’t help the bubble of laughter. He felt loose and comfortable. There was a lot of work ahead of him, but these days no dream felt as untouchable as they once did.

Takeshi felt anticipation build in the way only something new and exciting can inspire. The next five or so years were sure to be interesting in the figure skating world. Yuuri would be the first skater to land a quad axel in competition. He would make it his signature move. Not to mention with Yuuri’s stamina he would probably have it in the back half of his programs for added points. Takeshi felt his fingers itch to find a pen and paper to readjust what Yuuri’s score could look like. As exciting as that prospect was it also wasn’t the only opportunity Yuuri had to make history.   

“And now you’re going to be facing your coach as a fellow competitor.” Takeshi still had no idea how that was supposed to work but nevertheless. “Think you’re ready to take him on?”

Yuuri considered his answer.

“It really all comes down to one thing; I’ve spent most of my life chasing Victor. Now I want him to chase me.”

It’s around three hours after the party is in full swing when Yuuri takes a breather from the festivities. As the guest of honor he felt guilty about slipping away, but he needed a few minutes to himself. He felt he could as the guests were steadily becoming more intoxicated. Minako and his dad were especially keen on pulling anyone dubiously willing into dance competitions.

He wanted to spend as much time with his family and friends as possible before his move to Russia. He was already making preparations to leave home for another extended absence. He wasn’t nervous about moving to Victor’s apartment in St. Petersburg. It wasn’t like his move to Detroit. Back then he felt like he was leaving everything he considered home behind. He couldn’t pinpoint when he’d started associating ‘home’ with Victor, but he felt that was why he was in a state of calm despite having to go through another impending culture shock. He wouldn’t have to adjust without help this time.

The screen slid open behind him, the din from the party temporarily filling the quiet space before being shut out again. A rustle of clothing and he knew it was Victor seated next to him. 

After a few moments of comfortable silence Yuuri broke it with a chuckle. Victor looked over at him in confusion.

“I guess it’s a delayed reaction,” Yuuri explained with a shrug. “That we’re really doing the whole coach/competitor thing. I don’t think it’s sunk in until now how crazy it sounds. Nationals are less than two weeks away as well...”

He paused.

“I hope you’re ready for the first installment on your coach’s fee,” Yuuri said with a wink. He didn’t know what specifically brought on his need for light banter. He was just feeling good right now.

Victor looked momentarily surprised. Then he grinned. “I don’t know, Yuuri. Are you sure you can keep up with me?”

“Are you implying I can’t?”

“Oh Yuuri, what’s a little competitive bite between us, hmm?”

Yuuri giggled and bumped their shoulders together. “I know I’m ready to prove more people wrong. To anyone who hasn’t taken us seriously.” Then he added playfully. “If you think you can extend your reign though you’re going to have your work cut out for you. I’m backloading everything, remember. It won’t be easy for you,” He teased.

He was met with one of Victor’s most brilliant smiles yet.

“I would never expect it any other way.”

[electricbloomwebzine]

Check out our top music picks for this year's HYPER JAPAN Festival.

http://www.electricbloomwebzine.com/2017/05/hyper-japan-2017-top-picks.html

[jrocknews]

Top music picks for HYPER JAPAN Festival 2017

London’s biggest Japanese pop-culture celebration HYPER JAPAN is back with one of the year’s biggest Japanese music showcases. Since the start of this now twice annual event in 2010, HYPER JAPAN has been bringing some of the latest in new and traditional sounds out of Japan to the UK stage. From hardcore techno infused chiptune…

Top music picks for HYPER JAPAN Festival 2017

[brotheryanny]

REOL going to London from 14-16th July 2017

Heads up! 

REOL, Giga and Okiku are going to be making their first ever UK appearance at the Hyper Japan Festival this year in London, at the Tobacco Dock.

Be sure to make it if you’re a fan!

(meanwhile i CRY because that’s literally when I gO TO JAPAN)

[utaitenews]

TIME TO GET LIT!!! 

Reol is coming to the UK in July!

She will be performing at HYPER JAPAN Festival. Official site here. This is from the 14th-16th of July at Tobacco Dock in London. Ticket information can be found here. The 2017 timetable isn’t up yet, but check it in the future and you may see her live on it and more info on it. Link to the timetable is here. Here is the site’s FAQ for any concerns you have.

If you are going, please do tell me! I’d love to see some photos from the event if possible! :D

[kayahanasaki]

Bio of Kaya Hanasaki

Solo Exhibition

2016 12/11-01/31 “My Home, Our Treasure” Treasure Hill Artist Village (Taipei, Taiwan) 2013 08/02-28 “Kaya Hanasaki works of 2007-2012” ( ) Art Space (Taipei, Taiwan) 2012 10/03-06 “Art Action in UK -Return back solo exhibition” Shirotonoran shop No.12 (Koenji, Tokyo)

Solo Performance

2019 12/07 “Dismiss Us With Blessing” Hyper Local - Nature & Future by Funny Revenge (Busan, Korea) 11/30 “Idling Images” The Thrill Amongst Giant Infants, South Sour Water Performance and Visual Art Festival, Lookman Longshan (Taipei, Taiwan) 01/27 “Across the Visible Babbling” The Era of Compound Eyes — RANDOMIZE Intl. Unstable Media Art Festival 2019 (Taipei, Taiwan)

2018 04/01 “Golden Intent” Ivy Palace (Taipei, Taiwan)

2017 03/26 “Buzz Under the Blue Sky” Maruki Gallery for the Hiroshima Panels (Higashimatsuyama, Saitama) 01/22 “Play Back, Pray” Pundit’ (Koenji, Tokyo)

2016 06/05 “Mama’s Tatoo” Basement (Shimokitazawa, Tokyo) 04/01 “2016 Taipei Contemporary Art Center’s Golden Ticket Performance” Spot (Taipei, Taiwan)

2014 12/05 “Me Myself as Secret” Roji to Hito (Jinbocho, Tokyo)

2012 10/3 “Performance in Mask vol.2” Shirotonoran no.12, (Koenji, Tokyo) 08/12 “Deptford X London’s Contemporary Art Festival” HATCH SPACE (London, U.K) 01/07-15 “Geidai Sentan 2012 -Graduation Exhibition of Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of Intermedia Art” BankART Studio NYK (Yokohama, Kanagawa)

2011 11/07-11 “Exhibition of Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of Intermedia Art” Tokyo Art University (Toride, Ibaraki)

2010 10/25-31 “Atlas 2011 -Exhibition of Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of Intermedia Art” Tokyo Art University  (Toride, Ibaraki) 08/17 “Nightmare at Sand Dune” Shinjuku Ganka Gallery (Shinjuku, Tokyo) 03/12-17 “∴ Exhibition by Olimu Urano, Kaya Hanasaki, Miki Watanabe” Gallery Commune (Shimokitazawa, Tokyo)

2009 05/03 “NaиZö:zAяanYa” RAFT (Nakano, Tokyo)

Group Exhibition

2019 11/30-12/29 “The Thrill Amongst Giant Infants” South Sour Water Performance and Visual Art Festival, Lookman Longshan (Taipei, Taiwan) 2018 09/14-16 “Barrack: survives” Bangkok Biennial 2018, Whiteline (Bangkok, Thailand) 09/01-09/16 “Neat Memory” Cale (Tokyo, Japan) 2016 10/09-11/06 “Parousia: The Advent of N-Factory” N-Factory (Tainan, Taiwan) 09/03-11 “Another (Home) Land” Stock 20 (Taichung, Taiwan) 04/16-05/29 “Return To” Tokyo Wonder Site (Hongo, Tokyo) 03/24-27 “Anti Nuclear Exhibition” Irregular Rhythm Asylum (Shinjuku, Tokyo)

2015 12/04-01/03 “Short-Term Memory” Taipei Artist Village (Taipei, Taiwan) 10/16-18 “On Site Artfest” URS21 (Taipei, Taiwan) 03/10-15 “Those Who Go East” White Conduit Projects (London, U.K)

2014 03/31-04/05 “World Uprising Exhibition” Bunbodou Gallery (Jinbocho, Tokyo)

2012 01/07-15 “Geidai Sentan 2012 -Graduation Exhibition of Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of Intermedia Art” BankART Studio NYK (Yokohama, Kanagawa)

2011 11/07-11 “Exhibition of Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of Intermedia Art” Tokyo Art University (Toride, Ibaraki)

2010 10/25-31 “Atlas 2011 -Exhibition of Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of Intermedia Art” Tokyo Art University  (Toride, Ibaraki) 08/06-18 “Nightmare at Sand Dune” Shinjuku Ganka Gallery (Shinjuku, Tokyo) 03/12-17 “∴ Exhibition by Olimu Urano, Kaya Hanasaki, Miki Watanabe” Gallery Commune (Shimokitazawa, Tokyo)

2009 03/20-23 “Tama Art University Exhibition of Graduation Works 2008” Tama Art University (Hachioji, Tokyo) 02/19-03/01 “Joint Graduation Exhibition of 5 Art Universities in Tokyo” The National Art Center Tokyo (Roppongi, Tokyo)

2008 12/05-14 “Central East Tokyo 2008 -TIME/SPACE/TRANSFORM Exhibition-“ Ohara no.5 Building (Bakuroyokoyama, Tokyo) 11/01-12/02 “Yarimizu Youth Art Museum -Tokimeki Yarimizu☆Rendezvous” Sagamihara Citizen's Gallery (Sagamihara, Kanagawa)

2007 11/02-04 “NUiDE Exhibition at Tama Art University Festival” Tama Art University (Hachioji, Tokyo) 07/20,21 “P15 Portrait Exhibition” Yarimizu Youth Art Museum (Hachioji, Tokyo)

Organized and Collaborated Performance

2019 12/07 “TUTUMU” Ryun Space (Busan, Korea) 12/02 “The Way” NODE (Busan, Korea) 11/30 “Dusty Husky - LalaEatsLala Installation Show” ( ) Art Saloon (Taipei, Taiwan) 11/29 “Camping Asia Closing: ＱㄦＱ<3 CAMP-ing Party” Bopiliao Historic Block (Taipei, Taiwan) 10/20 “THREE” by Nyotaimori Tokyo, Mica (Taipei, Taiwan) 10/19 “THREE” by Nyotaimori Tokyo, Venue (Taipei, Taiwan) 10/18 “Liqueered × Fucking-Super-Girlfriend Crash Party” Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts (Taipei, Taiwan) 08/30 “Improvisation Performance Night - Night 4 - ” Reykjavík Lab (Taipei, Taiwan) 06/22 “Improvisation Performance Night - Night 3 - ” Ivy Palace (Taipei, Taiwan)

2018 12/16 “Improvisation Performance Night - Night 2 - ” Ivy Palace (Taipei, Taiwan) 10/20 “Improvisation Performance Night - Night 1 - ” Ivy Palace (Taipei, Taiwan)

2016 08/28 “Perspectives of Individual” with Kao Yui, N-Factory (Tainan, Taiwan) 03/12 “Wiggling Umbra” for No Nuke Rally 2016 by Green Party (Taipei, Taiwan) 02/20 “Technoshamanist Ritual” Schillerpalais (Berlin, Germany)

2015 12/11 “Red Borders” with Dino, Chang DengYao, Yang ZiJie, Treasure Hill Artist Village (Taipei, Taiwan) 10/17,18 “On Site Artfest 2015” with Zheng YiPin, Kao YuYi, Tsai, ShowZoo, Hsueh YaWen, Liu ChiaHsin, Jenny Picco, URS21 (Taipei, Taiwan) 07/09 “Ocean Home Wild Market” with Yang ZiJie, Ocean Home (Hualian, Taiwan) 04/06,11 “Action Vacation” with Zheng Yi Pin, Treasure Hill Artist Village (Taipei, Taiwan) 03/21 “Kaya no Soto” with Lily Ikeda, Taipei Fine Arts Museum (Taipei, Taiwan)

2014 12/28 “Winter Solstice” with Yang ZiJie, siu siu (Taipei, Taiwan) 09/13 “Mobile Box” with Yang ZiJie, Bihu Weaving House (Taipei, Taiwan) 03/11 “OLD GIRLS OF JAMIA -Ⅰ” with Yang ZiJie, M.F.Husain Art Gallery (Jamia Millia Islamia) (New Delhi, India)

2013 09/22 “The Solar Budokan 2013” with Saaya Hitomi, Nakatsugawa Park (Nakatsugawa, Gifu) 08/11 “iN-PAF / International Interactive Performance Art Festival” with Yang ZiJie, Instant42 (New Taipei City, Taiwan) 08/07 “Lin Shin vol.2” with Yang ZiJie, Howl Space (Tainan, Taiwan) 08/03 “Unite! Idiots of the East Asia!” with Yang ZiJie, Jiang Shan Yi Gai Suo (Hsinchu, Taiwan) 08/02 “Yu Lan the Flower Lady” with Zheng Yi Pin, ( ) Art Space (Taipei, Taiwan) 03/26 “Performance HeArt” with Saaya Hitomi, Grace Exhibition Space (New York, U.S.A) 03/24 “Performance Heart -Pussy Licious” with Saaya Hitomi, Muchmore’s (New York, U.S.A) 03/02 “Kin Chu Sai Ka vol.2” with 3c123, Remon Nakanishi, Shuhei Hosoya, Sendai Mediatheque, Street (Sendai, Miyagi)

2012 08/24 “Greenbelt Festival” Cheltenham Race Course (Cheltenham, U.K) 01/28 “i close my eyes” with 3c123, Remon Nakanishi, Shuhei Hosoya, Gallery Chifuriguri (Sendai, Miyagi)

[happymillefeuilledelucie]

Ma première semaine de vacances cette année je l’ai clairement adapté aux dates de la Japan Expo. L’année dernière j’avais tenu ma promesse envers mes filles et je les ai accompagnés à ce festival gigantesque. Tous les trois on a été conquis et j’avais consacré sur ce blog quatre (!) articles à cet évènement. Donc un an déjà et mes lecteurs ont dû s’habituer à mes drôles de choix de sujets – mais vous commencez peut-être à comprendre : le but de cet exercice consiste à se focaliser sur des choses joyeuses dans la vie (ma méthode « Happy Millefeuille »). Car le tout me permet de bien continuer et de développer mes projets perso – même et surtout si ça prend du temps.

Mes filles et moi, nous sommes impressionnées par des Cosplayeurs, à un tel point qu’on avait comme projet de nous déguiser nous-même cette année. Mais comme nous aimons des choses bien faits et avons tous les trois un côté perfectionniste nous avons remis ce projet un peu de côté. Car pour mes filles la priorité cette année était de passer le brevet. Et en plus on se heurter simplement aux choix du personnage. Quel personnage incarner ? Quel costume choisir qui ne fait pas trop « plastique » ? Pour ma part je me posais la question si j’ai envie de me déguiser dans un personnage d’un film, une série ou d’un jeu ? Ou préférais-je pas plutôt de développer mon propre style qui a un lien vers mon projet en cour d’un livre dans le genre de la High Fantasy ? Eh bien là, tout se complique car il faut vraiment développer dans le détail tout – des habilles aux armes. Donc pour l’instant nous ne sommes pas en mesure de nous déguiser, ni mes filles, et encore moins moi-même. En plus il fait tellement chaud en juillet donc en fin de compte j’étais bien contente de me balader en jeans-baskets-débardeur.

L’année dernier déjà j’avais remarqué le stand de « Sethopia », une jeune créatrice de Toulouse avec tout une gamme de bijoux dans l’esprit « Memento Mori ». Croquer la vie en pleines dents car il ne faut pas oublier que nous allons mourir – c’est juste.

  Pendant que j’ai fait mes recherches pour mon éventuel futur costume j’ai retenu l’idée de jolies cornes de bélier (une de mes héroïnes dans mon livre en porte un casque garni avec). Mais ce n’est pas évident du tout de trouver des belles cornes ! Et comme j’avais un peu mis de côté ce projet, car on ne peut pas être partout, je me suis simplement contentée de rêver et collectionner des images inspirantes sur Pinterest.

Par contre j’étais hyper heureuse de retrouver aussi cette année le stand de « Sethopia » ! Elle propose aussi des cornes seules mais j’ai littéralement craqué pour un serre-tête garni de cornes, de feuilles, de fleurs, un petit crane et des petites pommes de pins. Très « esprit de la forêt » ! Mes filles ont approuvé (j’allais pas les mettre mal à l’aise quand même!) et j’ai osé de me balader avec mon nouvel accessoire le reste de la journée au festival. C’est en fait très naturel de se balader ainsi, on se tiens même un peu plus droit !

Et moi, qui a une sainte horreur des selfies, j’ai tenté la petite pose souvenir pour mémoriser ce moment. Encore un grand Merci !

J’ai adoré aussi une petite bague en forme de fleur dans des tons d’automne. D’ailleurs vous pouvez trouver ces bagues, colliers, broches et bracelets sur son magasin en ligne sur etsy.  

Je suis fan et j’ai hâte de continuer mes recherches et ma collection dans ce sens. Le moment venu je vais faire quelques photos dans la forêt avec ce nouvel élément pour illustrer mon histoire personnelle qui accompagne l’écriture de mon projet de livre (pour l’instant je l’écris en allemand, ma langue maternelle – tout simplement).

  Sethopia sur la Japan Expo Paris 2017 ! Ma première semaine de vacances cette année je l’ai clairement adapté aux dates de la Japan Expo…

[tinymixtapes]

Mount Eerie announces live album titled (after)

The grieving process involving the death of loved ones varies from person to person, from loved one to loved one. It’s this variability that makes it so hard to disentangle, so difficult to understand from an outside perspective. So to call Phil Elverum’s grief over the passing of his then wife Genevieve distinct or special would be an obvious understatement. But the raw, terse, and direct method of Phil’s sorrow through his recent works as Mount Eerie — one that explicitly avoids metaphor in its understanding of death — stands out on its own, a testament to facing death and reality. It’s why we continue to speak highly of A Crow Looked At Me and its follow-up Now Only. This goes even further in terms of how one expresses their grief in a public setting, and we get to hear the results on September 21, when Mount Eerie releases a live concert album titled (after) on P.W. Elverum & Sun. While Phil was hesitant to even perform these songs in public, with matters complicated by having his young daughter in tow (as one would after being widowed), he toured successfully as Mount Eerie, benefiting from a sympathetic and supportive network of people in various venues to make this happen. “They have been the most powerful shows of my life, no question,” said Phil in a statement. The recording took place at the Le Guess Who? Festival in Utrecht, Netherlands in November 2017. The venue was an old Protestant church, Jacobikerk, an ideal setting for music such as his. The set includes the bulk of A Crow Looked At Me as well as early performances of songs that would later comprise Now Only. Explains Phil: “You can hear the breath in the room. You can feel the simultaneous intimacy and immensity. Foregrounded by the hyper-bare instrumentation (minimal acoustic guitar), the words burn brighter even than on the albums, more legible. This is a recording of these ultra-intimate songs living in the real world among people, and of peoples’ wide eyed accepting silence, and clapping.” Listen to a live version of “Soria Moria,” one of Crow’s standout tracks, below, followed by Phil Elverum’s full statement about the release. While making the songs that would be released as “A Crow Looked At Me”, I wasn’t thinking at all about sharing them with other people, family or strangers. Nobody. I was only thinking of squeezing the constant flow of words that was crashing around in my head into a familiar form, a song, since that was my habitual method of processing that had accidentally developed since adolescence. I made my inner monologue into songs for no other reason than to release it from my skull. At some point during the writing I recognized a feeling in the vicinity of “pride” about the work. It was a strange realization. These songs, and the facts of my life that the songs were made from, seemed like nothing to be proud of. They seemed like something purely brutal and new and apart from my usual conception of creative work, and the notion of having excitement stemming from these new songs was accompanied by so many apprehensions and uncertainties. What does it mean to write things like this down? What would it mean to record it? What would it mean to share it with strangers? Where is the line of propriety? What is anyone supposed to do? At every step I was uncertain if it was OK to be doing what I was doing. My hunch was almost always that it was wrong. Don’t write it, don’t record it, don’t sing it in front of people, don’t repeat it. But also I was surprised to discover that my internal response to this hesitation was almost always to double down and go deeper in; to write more nakedly, to go on another tour, etc. In the year that came after releasing “A Crow Looked At Me” I toured a lot. The United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan. It wasn’t easy. The shows were emotionally difficult and the atmosphere was so delicate and strange, like reenacting a violent act on stage in front of a paying audience every night. On top of that, I had to tour with my daughter (and a nanny) so my mind was stretched between 2 big difficulties. But fortunately, with the help of so many understanding and helpful agents, bookers, organizers, I was lucky to get to perform these songs in very well suited and beautiful rooms, nice theaters and churches, to kind and supportive listeners. The concerts ended up being something beyond strange, macabre, gawk-shows. I don’t know what they were exactly. Just strangers gathered in beautiful rooms to pay close attention to one person’s difficult details, and to open up together, quietly. They have been the most powerful shows of my life, no question. Even so, every time it was clear that the audiences shared the same apprehensions that I had. After the first song, every time, there was a palpable hanging question in the air: “should we clap?”. It’s a good question. What is this? Is it entertainment? What is applause for? What kind of ritual is this? Many close friends have still not listened to the records or come to a concert. What, beyond pain, is embodied here? I don’t know exactly what my job is, traveling around and delivering these feelings. The concerts in 2017 and 2018 have been unusual, unexplainable, and great. The best one was at Le Guess Who? festival in Utrecht, Netherlands on November 10th, 2017. Nobody was supposed to be recording these shows but fortunately someone didn’t get that message and this beautiful recording of that show has surfaced. So now I’m plunged back into the apprehensions, now pushed into new territory. What would it mean to release a live album of these songs that maybe shouldn’t have been written in the first place, let alone recorded or performed? Is it OK? Does it bring anything new to the songs to hear them in this way? My hope is: yes. You can hear the breath in the room. You can feel the simultaneous intimacy and immensity. Foregrounded by the hyper-bare instrumentation (minimal acoustic guitar), the words burn brighter even than on the albums, more legible. This is a recording of these ultra-intimate songs living in the real world among people, and of peoples’ wide eyed accepting silence, and clapping. (after) tracklist: 01. Real Death 02. Seaweed 03. Ravens 04. When I Take Out The Garbage At Night 05. Emptiness pt. 2 06. Soria Moria 07. Crow 08. Distortion 09. Now Only 10. Crow pt. 2 11. (remarks) 12. Tintin In Tibet http://j.mp/2P9JH2D

[cakeswithfaces]

Cakes with Faces will be back at Hyper Japan Festival on 14-16 July 2017 at Tobacco Dock in London! https://www.cakeswithfaces.co.uk/events/hyper-japan-festival-july-2017/

[cebeavers]

Japan 2017 Day 9

September 18, 2017 Tokyo Sightseeing Tokyo Photos | Tokyo Dome Photos

Monday morning was a late morning, and we needed it.  We grabbed breakfast at a restaurant near the hotel and headed up to Tokyo for some sight seeing and attractions.  First stop:  LaQua.  We went over to Tokyo Dome City and LaQua to see if Thunder Dolphin was running.  The whole area was really nice.  I had considered going to LaQua Onsen while here, but didn’t get a chance.  We walked around the rides section by LaQua and eventually got a ticket for the coaster.

Thunder Dolphin-You head up the first hill, drop, pop up on top of a building, dive thru a ‘hole’ in said building, then dive thru and around a hubless Ferris Wheel, then back up on the building for some trick track before dropping down and hitting the brakes.  As far as hyper coasters go, it was what everyone else has said.  A good couple of drops, no major airtime, but a fun coaster, and it looks stunning.  It gives a few good views as well.  The hills really didn’t have much airtime, and the trick track was odd, but I liked it.  I probably wouldn’t pay to ride it again, though.

We walked around the Tokyo Dome, in to a gift shop, and back out onto the plaza where there were a ton of cosplayers all over before heading over to the other rides section.  We were going to ride the parachute drop, but the line was too long, so we had dinner at a burger joint in Tokyo Dome instead. Then we walked back thru the cosplayers, LaQua/Tokyo Dome City, and caught our next train down to the waterfront area to hit up Sega Joypolis.  Once we arrived, though, we realized the area by Joypolis was a beautiful public park with a beach on Tokyo Bay, and gorgeous views of the Tokyo Skyline, the Rainbow Bridge, and other landmarks.  We hung out and took photos while the sunset, soaking up the atmosphere, walking out on the pier, and on the elevated boardwalk.  It was a beautiful evening.

Next we headed in to Joypolis.  Because we were foreign tourists, they gave us a 300¥ discount (Score!) for the entrance fee.  Joypolis is basically a huge arcade with not only cabinet games, but large interactive mazes, unique, 'flat ride' games, a roller coaster, and other crazy Japanese gaming attractions, with loud music, smoke, and lasers.  I would have absolutely LOVED this place when I was a teen or in my early 20s.  Not that I didn't like it now, but we were basically there for the coaster, although there was a neat looking half-pipe ride/game we'd have liked to try out, but unfortunately wait times were an issue.  We stopped into the restroom first, and there were even games at the urinals and in the stalls.  We explored for a bit and I took some photos before we headed to get in line for the credit and wait out the 30+ minute line.

Gekion Live Coaster-This is the second coaster that Joypolis has had.  It's been changed from when it was first installed, but currently the ride is a spinning coaster with a 'dark ride rhythm game' section, where you hit buttons in succession to the rhythm on the screen from a boy band.  After that section, there's a blast of fog, a tire launch, and then your car starts spinning over and around the queue, then in to an inline twist (all while the car is spinning), then into a small room with the coaster layout with drops and turns before hitting the brakes.  Overall, it was a fun little coaster!  I was apprehensive about spinning and inverting, but it really did work, and the launch was well done too.

Once we were done with Joypolis, we got back on a train and headed to the world famous Shibuya Crossing, the busiest crosswalk in the world, in the Shibuya shopping district.  On the way to the station, we accidentally stumbled upon Ultra Tokyo (the EDM Music Festival), and I actually heard some of Steve Aoki’s set.  Once we got to Shibua, We crossed a couple times, took pictures (and video), then went and found some dinner at a noodle shop (which once again had amazing food) before taking the metro back to our hotel.

Day 11

[londonholidayapartmentrenta-blog]

Top 4 Things to do for the joy of Nightlife in London

How it would be like holding a bottle of beer and chilling out sitting at one of the popular rooftop location in the city of London? Exciting! Isn’t it? The season of winter sees a lots of visitors and tourists at various events leaving their hectic hours far behind and enjoying a wonderful time in London.

Let’s have a look at the 4 best things that you can do for the joy of daytime in London:

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A Hackney Wick collaboration between Crate Brewery and Berber & Q

You can visit Crate’s bar that specialises in “Kombucha” , a sour drink of fermented tea popular in Australia, it does have a sour tang with health benefits. Apart from that Shukshuk serves a short menu similar to Haggerston haven Berber & Q. This altogether is a heaven for beer lovers.

Brixton club focusing on underground, high-quality house and Techno

South London nightlife of has become just amazing with the presence of Brixton club Phonox where you can enjoy London clubbing as a whole. The nearest nightspots are XOYO, The Nest, the Old Queen's Head and the Blues Kitchen franchises. Highly acclaimed selectors like Gilles Peterson, Julio Bashmore, DJ Sneak, The Bug and Horse Meat Disco play all night long.

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The Printworks

Especially for party lovers London has a new space that can easily accommodate 5000 music lovers called “The Printworks” that is few minutes walk from Canada Water station. Here at this place London Warehouse Events and Broadwick Live have tried to make it as raw as possible.

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Tobacco Dock

The nightlife at Tobacco Dock is made as high as possible. In this winter you can visit various events like Winter Secret Garden - 01 December 2017 - 15 December 2017, The Gentleman’s Grooming & Lifestyle Show - 03 December 2017, Taste of London 2017 - 16 November 2017 - 19 November 2017, HYPER JAPAN Christmas 2017 - 25 November 2016 - 27 November 2016, Prosecco Festival 2017- 16 December 2017 - 17 December 2017, Gin Festival- 25 August - 27 August 2017.

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20 - BALEARIC VIOLENCE - July August Sepember 2017

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Contenu / Content : après notre apparition hyper-furtive dans l’un des festivals les plus cools du mois d’août (baleapop engun on muxu muxu), on met une nouvelle pierre à notre édifice : journal intime d’ado sur dictaphone, freaks & geeks franchouillard, révélations & amours de cour de récré épisodiques, petite sournoiserie sonore à l’honneur pour cette rentrée de merde deux mille dix sept, fermez les yeux, on vient dancer sur les cendres de vos souvenirs estivaux brumeux et aquatique, l’oeda hante les plages de galets qui font mal aux pieds, pour l’éternité. Pour ce nouvel épisode : c’est encore l’été avec un des plus beaux orchestres space-age français, le french-equatorian combo le plus classe de la planète, le brésil qui localise pour le marché japonais avec la splendide Sonia Rosa, un groupe un peu raciste produit par Claude François qui chante �� china kungfu » absolument sans aucun remords, du rare pc music par son boss et son bras droit foutraque ex-croissance de KKB, une leçon de skate en musique assez inéfficace, grosse vapor-wave nippone, et bien d’autres. Canicule sonore post-estivale servie sur plateau réticulaire. Rien que ça. 01:43 - DANY DELMIN ET SON ORCHESTRE - Petit Matin - 7’’ L’été / Petit Matin - Disque Bélier - France, 1969 04:01 - JUANICO ET SA TROMPETTE - Pictures Of Oceania - 50% Slow 50% Rythme - Riviera - 60’s, France 07:00 - INVADERS - Set Me Free - 7’’ - Phalanx - USA - 1966 09:58 - LA SINFONICA DE J.B - Papaya - 7’’ - Dicesa - El Salvador - 1976 13:08 - SONIA ROSA - Morning Coffee - 7’’ - A&M - Japan, 1970 15:42 - KIM HYUN CHUL - 횡계에서 돌아오는 저녁 - 3집 - 횡계에서 돌아오는 저녁 - Donga Corportation - South Korea, 1993 21:10 - BANZAI - Chinese Kung Fu - 7’’ - Telefunken - Germany - 1974 26:09 - WALLY BADAROU - Hi-Life 30:40 - SHE MALE - Wanna Discover You Out 37:00 - パソコン音楽クラブ (PASOCON ONGAKU CLUB) - Sunset Of Micro Beach - She is A - autoprod - Japan, July 2017 40:19 - A.G COOK - Every Journey - PC Music - ?? - no release - UK, ?? 44:57 - ¡ WE WILL WOO ! - Como Aire - Cayuco - El Cuarto Elastico - Equateur / France - 2017 48:41 - ODYSEEY - Who 1974 - 7’’ - WWA Records - UK - 1974 52:02 - SEA URCHIN - Tigre Che Balza - Yaqaza - Kraak - Belgium, 2016 55:54 - SHMLSS - Andong - not released yet - OYE Records - Netherlands, 2017 59:03 - KANE WEST - ??? - ??? - cut in mix for disown pc music - UK, 2014 01:00:45 - SUNSHOWER - Hollywood Splash - Arcadia - Hi Tide - Australia, 2017 01:03:58 - PISTOL DISCO - Goo - 7’’ - Höga Nord Rekords - Sweden - 2015 01:08:28 - ROLLERCATS - Leçon de Skate - Hey, Skate Roller! - Bimbo / Carrere - France - 1977 01:11:00 - THE PHI MU WASHBOARD - Love Hurts - 12’’ - ?? - USA (?) - 1960 (?) Listen here too from now on -_-

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STGCC over the years (File Photos: Speedknight.com )

STGCC is marking its 10th Anniversary milestone this year! Here is what to expect for the event that is happening this weekend at the Sands Expo & Convention Center! More zones, More fun!

Good Game Experience (GGXP)

Mountain Dew Cup, STGCC 2016 (File photo: Speedknight.com ) 

Win or lose, let’s all say “GG!” and keep on striving to improve our game (and of course, crush our opponents in the next clash). The Good Game Experience (GGXP) is the “G” of STGCC – serving as home base to our gaming fans. This year, we’re dedicating an entire hall for the gaming scene at STGCC and things are just about to get savage! There’ll be tears, sweat, roars of “Nice lah!” and of course, plenty of salt and kappa. Expect some high octane tournaments with awesome prizes coming your way soon! It’s not all about electronics though as our friends from Coliseum will also be present with exciting tabletop games such as Pokemon Trading Card Game, Yu- Gi-Oh! and Final Fantasy Trading Card Game. Not so much into hardcore gaming? Why don’t you relax a bit at our Chillax Zone, where beanbags and consoles will be set out for you and your buddies to knock out a grudge match or two. What’s more, support our indie developers in Singapore and around the region. They can be found at GGXP showcasing their work so do drop by and give their offerings a spin. All indie studios participating in GGXP will also be eligible for our Good Game Awards (GGA). Determined by a panel of judges, consisting of veterans and important figures in the gaming scene, we’ll be giving out Best in Show and Best Runner Up award in appreciation for their hard work.

AKIBA ZONE

Hisui & MoMo Guest Cosplayers as Hanamaru & Ruby from Aqours(Love Live! Sunshine!!) ,STGCC 2016 (File photo: Speedknight.com )  

D.Watt(IOSYS) feat. TAM(TAMusic), both if you are unfamiliar ,are household names in the touhou music circle,STGCC 2016 (File photo: Speedknight com) 

GuildStars one of the visiting idol group from japan,STGCC 2016 (File photo: Speedknight.com) 

Erika at winner of STGCC CoC,STGCC 2016 (File photo:Speedknight.com) 

Inspired by the sleepless high energy electric town in Japan, Akiba Zone strives to provide an area of cosplay, music and idols to cater to our fans. The area will be hyped up and transformed into a high energetic zone, featuring some of the most popular DJs from Japan, upcoming idols and beauty brands for cosplay makeup junkies! Visit our cosplay guests - Leon Chiro, Shimo, Siutao and Iori Moe- at their booths to get up close and personal with some of the most sought-after cosplayers in the global scene. Hang out, party and have fun as we serve up bite-sized live entertainment segments on our mini stage. Got a costume boo boo? Swing by the Costume Repair Station, managed by our STGCC Championship of Cosplay (CoC) 2016 winner, Erika Jean Garbin. Erika and her partner will be providing quick fix-up services to attendees. What’s more, she will also be hosting a talk on costume maintenance and enhancing a costume’s durability.

Artist Galore!

Rachta Lin,STGCC 2016 (File Photo: Speedknight.com)  

Discover an amazing showcase of homegrown and regional artists and new talents celebrating all things pop culture! These artists and talents create original and fan art such as comic books, art prints, toys, jewellery, clothing and more. Get your hands on a master piece done by your favorite creator!

Exclusively Yours!

The Commemorative SJ 50 Bearbricks were one of the Exclusives at STGCC 2016  (File photo: Speedknight.com)  

Don’t miss out on the collection of exclusive merchandise on showcase. From comics to games, toys and collectables and loads of fun stuff to see and do. Expect limited edition toys and figures, life-sized installations, plushies and many more. Add them to your treasure trove!

Fam-fun!

Young Padawans honing their light sabre skills,STGCC 2015 (File photo: Speedknight.com)

This impressively transforms, I kid you not. STGCC 2016 (File photo: Speedknight.com) See? I told ya! STGCC 2016 (File photo: Speedknight.com)

The Geek Life chose us. Start your Padawans young with a plethora of fun kid-friendly activities, attractive giveaways and family-bonding! Guest! Guest! Guest! I Wanna meet all the Guest...

Yasu

                         Yasu is prolific Japanese artist, illustrator, character and product designer from Nagoya Japan. Yasu is a veteran of the Tokyo Design Festa show having exhibited there many times under her brand name "Yorozu zakka Ebineko-ya" Ebineko Character Goods Company. Yasu’s original character designs come alive in a wide variety of media including plush, resin, soft vinyl, drawings, paintings, messaging stickers, and more! Her trademark character is “Ebineko” - a half cat and half shrimp character that seems to have gotten himself into some tempura batter. “Ebineko” was released as a soft vinyl toy earlier this year - Yasu sculpted the figure herself and painstakingly hand-paints every release. Her figure line-up has recently expanded featuring several new soft vinyl figures; “Same” - the three eyed shark, “Yamorin” - the Gekko Dragon plus a cute mini version of “Ebineko “are all on the way. She exhibited at the Taipei Toy Festival last year and did a live painting performance. She will be having a show in Shanghai in October with fellow artists Teresa Chiba, Hikari Bambi and Hinatique. This will be Yasu’s first visit to Singapore. Website : http://ift.tt/1KhczfL Facebook: http://ift.tt/2waoXgt Instagram : http://ift.tt/2wIBBqb

Teresa Chiba

Teresa Chiba is a Japanese Graphic Designer and Illustrator. Through her own art production label - Production_Genmu - she releases creative works in a wide variety of disciplines including Yukata (summer kimono), daily items and live performances in addition to her illustrations and designs. Many of Teresa’s works are based on traditional Japanese motifs including Kabuki and Folk Art. Her illustration work celebrates the ‘Kabuki Otome” - the teenage girls of Kabuki who are passionate, brave, yet sensitive. She combines the pieces of their rock spirit with girly characteristics and encourages the girls of today to find themselves in Kabuki too. Her designer toys are inspired by Japanese folk art. “KIBUNADON” was her first design toy - fish Kaiju toy - which was released from Maxtoy company (USA) in 2014. Her newest toy design - INU-HARIGON - was self-produced and has already seen releases in a variety of colorways. The character is very popular and has recently been picked up by MEDICOM Toy (Japan), as both a Gacha toy in Vinyl Artist Gacha series 11, and as a Bearbrick in series 34. Teresa is also an educator, teaching digital illustration skills at the Tokyo Design Academy in Harajuku, Tokyo. Website : http://p-genmu.com/ Instagram: http://ift.tt/2wJcQua Twitter: https://twitter.com/p_genmu Facebook: http://ift.tt/2walApy

SIMONE LEGNO

             Simone Legno is the Co-founder and Creative Director of tokidoki. Born in Rome, Italy, Legno, drew incessantly as a child. The boxes of chewed, broken and unsharpened pencils he adored as a kid were the beginnings of a passion for art that led to the eventual creation of tokidoki. tokidoki started as Legno’s professional online portfolio and artistic diary while living in Italy, where he showcased his illustrations, advertising and new media designs for various clients. A partial list of these clients includes Volkswagen, MTV, John Galliano, Champion, Toyota, Renault, Daihatsu, BenQ, Microsoft, Narcotic Bureau of Singapore, Telecom Italia, and TIM. tokidoki means “sometimes” in Japanese. Legno, who has always had a deep love of Japan and fascination with world cultures, chose the word because he feels “everyone waits for moments that change one’s destiny, by chance or by meeting a new person”. Simone's special moment arrived when his designs drew the attention of entrepreneurs Pooneh Mohajer and Ivan Arnold, who spied the art on his personal website and convinced him to move to L.A. to build a brand. Since officially launching in 2005, tokidoki has grown into an internationally recognized pop- culture lifestyle brand and has amassed a cult-like following for its larger-than-life characters, megawatt partnerships and extensive range of products from apparel and handbags to home décor and even slot machines. tokidoki has collaborated with many brands such as Karl Lagerfeld, Guggenheim Museum, Sephora, LeSportsac, Onitsuka Tiger, Marvel, New Era, Hello Kitty, Fujitsu, Levi's, Smashbox cosmetics, Xbox, T-mobile, Medicom Toy, Major League Baseball, Skullcandy, Barbie, Canon, Black Eyed Peas, and more. As the creator of tokidoki, Simone has become a sought-after speaker around the world at museums, universities and conferences, from MOCA (the Geffen Museum-Los Angeles) to the Adobe MAX conference, UCLA, USC, the Flash Film Festival in San Francisco, Art Center College of Design, Apple store in Osaka, Istituto Europeo di Design in Rome, Singapore Toy and Comic Convention, Grafika Manila and many others.

Mark Nagata

Mark Nagata, founder of San Francisco-based Max Toy company, introduced Singapore to the likes of Eyezon, Dualos, Argus and the perenial favourite, Negora in 2012. These kaiju (怪獣 which means strange beasts in Japanese) did not last a day at STGCC. Mark Nagata will be back for another round of kaiju invasion this year and he has an spectacular lineup, including a very special STGCC 10th anniversary exclusive, that will satisfy your vinyl cravings. What exactly will he be unleashing from his ever-expanding monster family? Let's just say only the cat is out of the bag. If your only experience with Kaiju is a selfie with Godzilla in Shinjuku, drop by the booth and have a chat with the unofficial Kaiju Ambassador!

Hisacy(HYPER CORE)

HYPER COREモデルのありす @ariusa_chan_ がSGSさんのサイトに"バンダナ堕惡再度"コーデで掲載されております🍓😈🍓 https://t.co/fyC6w09ZrP

— HYPER CORE原宿店オフィシャル (@hypercore_hrjk) September 3, 2017

FCKです😀HYPER CORE7周年おめでとうございます❤️ちょっとフライングですがお店に遊びに行ってきました✨ Hisacyさんもﾊｲﾊﾟｺも大好き😆これからもよろしくお願いします‼️お店には可愛いかっこいい商品がたくさん🎵来週は、渋谷タワレコの前にﾊｲﾊﾟｺだね✨ http://pic.twitter.com/42wovUN6Iz

— GacharicSpin ガチャリック (@Gachapin_info) September 3, 2017

The mastermind behind the popular rocker’s favourite Harajuku fashion brand “HYPER CORE” Hisacy started on the street in Harajuku back in 2000 as an illustrator. With the experience that he have gathered through designing for many rock icons such as YOSHIKI (X JAPAN) and hide, he founded the brand HYPER CORE and opened their first shop in Harajuku in 2010. With their motto “HYPER CORE IS HERE FOR YOU!”, HYPER CORE is looking forward to bring their brand overseas. Find their shop at 3-23-2 JINGU-MAE, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN

Kaori Hinata(Hinatique)

Kaori Hinata is a Japanese artist, illustrator and character designer. The overarching theme of her creative works is "The Cuteness of antiques and Nostalgia”. She loves drawing pictures, live painting and making Knick Knacks in felt, ceramics and other materials. Kaori’s first toy release was Kaiju Kinora - a cute little mushroom monster produced by Max Toy in 2015. Kaori continues to produce resin figures which she sculpts and paints herself. Her newest original character is called "Morris - The Cat with Antlers". Morris is a cat boy - but different from the average cat because he has big antlers on his head. “Morris” has proved to be a very popular character and will be released as a sofubi figure this fall. Additionally the character will be featured in the Medicom’s VAG (Vinyl Artist Gatcha) Series 12 and has been featured in mini picture book also released by Medicom. Her works has been featured in many exhibitions in Japan, and recently had a show in Taiwan at the Wrong Gallery with Teresa Chiba and Hikari Bambi. In addition to her own original characters, Kaori has produced collaborations with many popular properties including STAR WARS, ULTRAMAN, MAZINGER-Z, GACHAPIN & MUKKU and THE POWERPUFF GIRLS. This will be her first time to Singapore - make sure to check out her custom WeGo in the Custom Show. Stay tuned to Hinatique’s Social Media channels for news and updates of future projects and events. Website : http://ift.tt/2sNq0Wy Facebook : http://ift.tt/2wJcSlM Twitter : https://twitter.com/hinatique Instagram : http://ift.tt/2wb1kEo

Deanne George (Sorbet Jungle)

Deanne George is the founder and lead designer behind the wildly popular U.S. based brand, Sorbet Jungle. Having been introduced to art and animation as a young child, Deanne found herself drawing incessantly throughout her entire life. Never missing a chance to grow and experiment with new media and tools, she eventually found her passion in character and toy design. In late 2010 her love for animals and desire to pursue illustration and product design as a career led her to create the first characters inside the Sorbet Jungle universe. Best known for their instant hit character, Croconana, Sorbet Jungle combines cute animal characters and creative word play into a smile invoking brand that has not only grown into one of the most popular, but also one of the most established companies of its kind around the world. Facebook: http://ift.tt/2wapGOz Instagram: http://ift.tt/2wJOKzv Twitter: https://twitter.com/sorbetjungle Website: http://ift.tt/2wb1mMw

Carlos East(The Beast Brothers)

one of a kind piece in collaboration with @1000toys ! @singaporetgcc see you there come and say hi and check this cyber luchador 🤼‍♂️ 🤖@datadub thanks amigo! #thebeastbrothers #losbeastbrothers #1000toys #stgcc2017 #LA #Mexico #California #Singapore #art #design #retro #VHS #glitch #glitchy

A post shared by Carlos & Ernesto East (@thebeastbrothers) on Sep 6, 2017 at 6:02pm PDT

Born in an Aztec temple deep inside the jungle of Mexico, The Beast Brothers spent most of their childhood developing their unique and distinct style of art. Through the years, this royal pair have used their mighty twin powers to create memorable works for Nike, Kidrobot, Reebok, Coachella, Bacardi, VANS, among others. They have also travelled the world teaching and customizing techniques to fans and aspiring toy designers. Carlos and Ernesto East continue to make paintings, illustrations and sculptures in their secret jungle laboratories, located in Mexico City and Long Beach, CA. This will be Carlos second time visiting STGCC since his appearance in 2013. Website : http://ift.tt/1sxu9Hw Instagram : http://ift.tt/2wJiv3z

Sae Tsukiyama

ではではシンガポってくるよ！！🇸🇬✨(ふたりしてすっぴんで失礼)

行ってきまーーーすっ💓💓 http://pic.twitter.com/8MtSdPCNiY

— 築山さえ@9.9-10シンガポール (@tsukiyamasae) September 6, 2017

倉庫から5枚だけ出てきたーーッ！！本当に本当にラストトラックです、これシンガポール持って行きます…！！！青春メランコリーとか入ってるやつ！いや本当貴重よこれ…！ http://pic.twitter.com/ML2ZB02F0C

— 築山さえ@9.9-10シンガポール (@tsukiyamasae) September 5, 2017

A well-known performer in the game music industry, Sae mainly performs songs for video games. She is also the main vocalist for the doujin circle “Amateras Records”. She has participated in many songs as singer and lyricist for KONAMI’s BEMANI series music game, namely SOUND VOLTEX, MUSECA etc. A familiar face in Akihabara, she is also active as a MC in various events in Japan. An artist with many talents, she also participates in local radio programs and models as a free paper model. Sae will be MC-ing for STGCC 2017 Akiba mini Stage. Website: http://ift.tt/2wamqCY Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsukiyamasae

Tokyo CLEAR’S

@rin_asahina7 @ure_sheena @karuberuka @RionSawabe_ @TOKYO_CLEARS

良い曲でした❗ http://pic.twitter.com/heHqPyGPcB

— Quattro (@sugiura_nau) September 3, 2017

Probably the world-first idol group to combine idol activities with cleaning activities, Tokyo CLEAR’S is an idol group with active sister groups in 9 different areas around Japan. With the catchphrase “Keeping our streets clean!!”, the groups actively takes part in monthly cleaning activities with members being certified with cleaning licenses. Tokyo CLEAR’S is active in Tokyo and frequently makes appearance in media and lives. CLEAR’S had their major debut back in 2014 and ranked in on the Oricon Chart for 1st , 2nd and 3rd spots consecutively. In 2016, the group released their single 「キラリ☆NIPPON (KIRARI☆ NIPPON) which was an instant hit selling over 40000 copies. Their latest single「HEART WASH」is the ending theme song for TBS TV program 「アッコにおまかせ 」(Akko ni Omakase).

TAM (TAMUSIC)

シンガポールのファンから応援コメントが既に沢山届いてます(^^)

arigato! https://t.co/Q5rU9SSEOc

— TAMUSIC 同人音楽 (@TAMUSIC_STAFF) September 6, 2017

TAM,STGCC 2016 (File photo: Speedknight.com)

Perhaps the most active otaku violinist on planet earth, TAM started to upload videos of himself playing violin online in 2003, as of now he have uploaded over 1000 videos and garnered more than 50000000 views online in total. TAM founded a doujin music circle TAMUSIC at 2005, and since then they have expanded to 500 members and produced over 160 CDs to date. TAM starts his first step in the anime industry in 2015, when he started to be involved musically in anime, game products and singers in Japan. Till date, he has contributed to more than 10 anime titles, spanning over more than 100 songs in total. Currently TAM is busy touring as a musician, where he performs around 30 concerts in Japan and 10 concerts internationally every year. Twitter:http://twitter.com/TAMUSIC/ Website:http://tamusic.jp/ YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/user/violinpiano2/

Rie Yunohara

シンガポール到着！！

毎年お出迎えに朝早くに空港でファンのみんなが待ってていてくれて本当にうれしいですん😭💕

シンガポールめっちゃ満喫するぞ！#りえちょ遠征#肉アイドル#リエチョブ#teamRiecho#シンガポール#STGCC#STGCC2017 http://pic.twitter.com/RyX8LJIPms

— 柚之原りえ▶︎9/9〜10シンガポール (@rie_yunohara) September 6, 2017

Rie Yunohara,STGCC 2016 (File photo: Speedknight.com ) 

Known for her love unending love for Singapore, Rie Yunohara or Riecho have been performing in STGCC every year since 2014. Graduated from MKM-ZERO and PhantomVoice, currently as a solo artiste, Riecho have been crowned as the official idol of the Japan’s biggest food entertainment festival “Niku-Fes”. Other than being active in her own solo activity, she is also busy in providing choreography for artistes and in her very own food blog. Don’t miss out her adventures by following her weekly stream in DeNA Showroom! twitter : https://twitter.com/rie_yunohara instagram : yunoxrie Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/user/yunoxrie

Hiigari Rio

凸待ち配信見てくれてありがとう🌝💓みんな何かに向かって頑張ってる！自分ももっと進んでいきたい。行く(｀・ω・´)！！いろんなことがあるけど、全部全部意味がある。今日という日もいい日でした！また明日！

(全国ワンマンツアー中！詳細はhttps://t.co/dKPimPn33M ) http://pic.twitter.com/yAtAYFRGBr

— 柊木りお10/8札幌ワンマン (@HiiragiRio) September 6, 2017

RioRio started her idol activities since 2011, where she gained public attention as participating and winning various competitions. From TwitCasting, SHOWROOM, NicoNico Nama Housou, she streams actively DAILY to interact with all her fans from France, UK, USA, Taiwan and all over Japan. Her continued streaming since 3 years ago have not stopped for a single day, and has hit the 1000 th day by October 20 th 2015! She major debuted on 1 st April 2015 and held her first solo concert on 21 st June that year at Osaka, since then she have been set to tour 12 cities around the world. On July 2015, she performed at JAPAN EXPO 2015, HYPER JAPAN Festival at UK, Macao’s International Board Game Doujin & Anime Convention and then Solo Live at Hongkong. She have performed in the world’s largest Idol related festival such as TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2015 and also participated in mega event like a-nation. She is currently one of the most awaited solo artists in the country. Please give your best cheer to RioRio too!

Color Pointe

Color Pointe is an idol group with a refreshing visual concept and a theatrical vision for ballet dancing and vocals. The group leader, Hink heads the production in choreography and lives, writing lyrics for their songs as well. In a world whereby classical ballet is regarded with high standards, the group has successfully merged band music with electric sound, mesmerizing audience into their fantasy-like performance where” music comes alive”. In 2016, they finished their second live in Singapore and this year, they completed their second live in Thailand. With their expanding horizon in overseas activities, they are one of the upcoming girl artists to look out for in Japan.

ayame a.k.a apricot*(Alstroemeria Records)

Ayame,EOY 2015 (File photo: speedknight.com)

【お知らせ】

9/9・10『STGCC2017』https://t.co/bIja7ox6ap

今週末シンガポールで開催のイベント『STGCC2017』で、踊ってみたのあぷりこっと＊として＆Alstroemeria Recordsのayameとして出演します！２年ぶり！ http://pic.twitter.com/wuoJqJvE5Q

— あやめ@あぷりこっと＊今週末STGCC (@ayame_apricot) September 6, 2017

Popular odorite from NicoNico Douga, ayame is known for her fantastic choreography, costume design, and also her unique video recording style that is not found in other similar odorite. Having performed at the festive NicoNico Chou Kaigi’s Chou Party and many others NicoNico’s official event, she have recently evolved into a public figure by participating as MC and hosting several successfulevents by herself. When she is not busy fangirling at Aikatsu! Going under the name “ayame”, she sings for the famous Touhou Circle “Alstroemeria Records”, regular DJ at Anisong DJ event アニ LOVE っ!! And also forthose who frequent Akihabara, you will be able to find her at Maid Café Pinafore where she has served for the past 8 years.

AkaiRyusei(Tokyo Active NEET)

Akai Ryusei,STGCC 2016 (File photo: Speedknight.com)

         AkaiRyusei is the Arranger, Pianist, Mixer, Producer and also the Founder of the famous doujin circle “Tokyo Active NEET”. The circle started with uploading video clips of their performance medleys on NicoNico Douga back in 2008 and they have since been releasing video actively till today. Known for their high energy jazz arrangement of famous tunes from Touhou, Kancolle, Vocaloid and others. AkaiRyusei is actively performing in both Japan and international stage with other doujin artistes. Twitter: https://twitter.com/akairyusei Tokyo Active NEETs Website: http://neets.tokyo/ Tokyo Active NEETs Twitter: https://twitter.com/active_neet

Yunomi+nicamoq

Yunomi is a track maker, lyricist and composer from Tokyo. He started his musical adventures back in 2015. Yunomi composed “kawaii” themed songs to various contents and acts such as KONAMI’s “Hinabita♪”, idol groups. He also provided remixes for singers, namely Lovely Summer and the popular seiyuu Hana Kanazawa. Main works: Makuramoto ni Ghost (w/ Aiobahn)」(2015 Maltine Records) Yunomic ni Ocha Shite EP (feat. nicamoq) (2016 Village Vanguard Music) Oedo Controller EP (feat. TORIENA) (2017 Village Vanguard Music) Official Website: http://www.yunomi.tokyo nicamoq is a vocalist from CSI Promotion. Known for her collaboration with Yunomi, she has provided vocals for more than 20 songs, making appearance in Yunomic ni Ocha Shite’s music video. Recently she has been active as a seiyuu and an actress under the name Morisaki Futaba.

TAKU INOUE

A popular sound designer, composer and DJ, Taku Inoue is one of the rising stars in in the club scene in Japan. Known for his cult hit songs in both fighting and idol games, he also composes for singers and does official remixes. In 2017 he co-composed and arranged the ending theme song for the anime “Rage of Bahamut: Virgin Soul” titled ”拝啓グッバイさようなら”, which was performed by the singer & rapper DAOKO. While he is not busy composing or remixing new tracks, he can be spotted spinning the mashed up version of his songs in various club events across the country.

Shouya Namai

Shouya Namai started his DJ and composing activities back in 2006, with his music focus spanning across different genres from Trance dance music to pop music. Besides producing original works, the composer also produced songs for seiyuu, idols and KONAMI’s music games. He also does official remixes for animes and game songs. A composer with multi-talents, Shouya has recently produced 「追い風Running」(Oikaze Running) for the popular series「THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS」.

REDSHiFT

REDSHiFT is one of the earliest VOCALOID producer units from Indonesia. The group consists of music producer, lyricist and illustrators. The group begun their journey back in 2010, since then REDSHiFT has produced and published their original works in various music compilation albums via their music circle & crafTUNER. Besides composing original tunes, REDSHiFT also creates remixes of various Indonesian Pop music and Anisongs. Their repertoire mostly comprised of electronic genre, such as electro house, future bass to drum and bass. Aside from music production, REDSHiFT often performs as a DJ-VJ duo in various expo and Japanese events all across Indonesia while spinning the hottest anisong mixes,VOCALOID and more.

Masayoshi Minoshima(Alstroemeria Records)

Masayoshi Minoshima is easily one of the best known producers in the Touhou Doujin music scene. His record label Alstroemeria Records, established in 2003, is rife with elements of House, Trance, UK Hardcore and Dancehall amongst a spectrum of genres, reflecting his musical versatility. Minoshima’s Touhou arrangements primarily showcase Techno and House music. In 2007, the genius producer was brought icon status by his arrangement and shadow-art video for “Bad Apple!!” – a staple with the Touhou fan base. Minoshima has since expanded his capabilities to producing and composing original tracks for major commercial projects and Japanese entertainment giants Konami and Taito.

Kitune(ANISON INDEX!!,Anilab)

Source: Profile page on anilab 

A regular VJ at Akihabara MOGRA, he’s at the helm for the visuals at every 3 rd Wednesday of the month in the event “ANISON INDEX”. He is also the organizer of the popular Anisong + Bowling + Cosplay event, “Cos☆Bowl”. As a member of the Anisong DJ group “Anilab” he actively collaborates with various events namely with the dance and vocal group Prizmmy☆,as well as the TV anime & Trinity Seven, LISANI! Night Vol.05 and others. Collaboration list: Noitamina 10 th anniversary event “Noitaminight” AnimeJapan 2015, “Noitaminight powered by AnimeStore” Visual Art’s 20 th Anniversary Thanksgiving Festival’s Club Event “OTSU” Space Shower’s event “SPACE SHOWER SOCIOUS” “spirite LIVE 2015 –Beyond the sky-“ And other Anisong and non Anisong related events. Cosbowl’s website：http://www.cosbowl.com/ Anilab’s website：http://anilab.info/ Profile：http://ift.tt/2wagnOG

DJ MarGenal (ANISON INDEX!!,AniLab.)

Source: Profile page on anilab

DJ MarGenal started his DJ activities back in 2007 after coming in contact with club culture from hip hop music. Now, he plays at the heart of Anisong DJ boom “Anisong Index!!” event as one of the top artists. Skillful and experienced, he plays at regular events and other Anisong events all over Japan. In 2013 alone, he played in LISANI Night and Akinet Music Festival organized by the famous Akihabara Anisong club MOGRA. In 2014, he was invited to be the backup DJ for the Anisong singer ZAQ for notable events such as “AJ Night” and “Animesia”. In previous year, he was spinning as the backup DJ for the well-known idol group Prizmmy☆at 2016

D.watt (IOSYS)

D.watt is the multi-talented artist from the famous music production team "IOSYS" of Sapporo. A familiar name in Akihabara subculture scene like "Nico Nico Douga", anime, games scene. In the recent years D.watt has provided music and remixes to music game giants like SEGA, KONAMI, TAITO, NAMCO. Other than game he also composed anime theme song for famous titles like "SanshaSanyou", "YuruYuri", "Etotama". While he have collaborated as composer for Koishio Ringo(Band janaimon!), Nanahira and miko, he also pens the lyrics and scenario for the 2-dimensional girl band "Irodorimidori" of CHUNITHM(SEGA).

CleanTears(S.C.X)

CleanTears is a creator with a self-proclaimed liking for rabbits. He has provided corporate DJ works to notable labels such as DefSTAR Records, Jake Entertainment, SEGA, 5pb. Records, EXIT TUNES. Not to mention, he also composed works for idols, cosplayers, Tokyo Joypolis, online games and compilations. Releasing on the online music store, Beatport, his works have received credits in overseas as well. He is also active in Vocaloid×EDM scene, composing works under the alias S.C.X.

ARM(IOSYS) 

Hailing from Hokkaido, ARM is the composer and arranger from the popular mega circle IOSYS. Together with IOSYS, ARM have composed some of the most memorable and popular songs in the Touhou scene such as “Marisa Stole the Precious Thing”, “Overdrive”, “Cirno’s Perfect Math Class” and many others. Not to be limited to IOSYS’s activity, ARM is also actively involved in projects by KONAMI, Pony Canyon, KADOKAWA, avex, Lantis for their respective products. ARM channels his creative instinct through the influences like Pop, Jazz, Shibuya-kei, Rock, Metal, Orchestra, Hardcore, and EDM music into his works, where he brings us the hit songs with his distinctive Moe Denpa music style. Known works: 「THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS」 ● Märchen Debut! ● LET’S GO HAPPY!! ● HANAKANZASHI ● Ao no Ichibanboshi ● Nyowa Nyoworld☆ KONAMI’s BEMANI series ● “Meumeupettantan!!” 芽兎めう ● “Chikuwa parfait da yo☆CKP” 山形まり花&芽兎めう ● Totsugeki! Glass no kneeso hime! ● Bakunana☆testroyer Anime and Character songs “D-Frag!” Opening Theme Song ● Stalemate! “Robot Girls Z” Opening Theme Song ● Robot Girls Z “Acchi Kocchi” Opening Theme Song ● Acchi de Kocchi de “Yuruyuri” Character Song ● Akaza Akari’s Watashi, Shuuyaku no Akaza Akari Desu Pachinko’s “Kaito Tenshi Twin Angel” Series ● Endless Heaven ● OTONA NI NARU NO DESU!

Aizawa(Hachimitsu-Lemon) 

Aizawa is a creator working in the music circle “Hachimitsu-Lemon” with his partner, CleanTears. Diverse in his works, Aizwa had produced songs of different genres from EDM, rock to orchestra. The circle had composed songs for idols, games and corporate attractions in Japan and overseas. In recent years, he has written numerous songs for the doujin game「東方紅輝心」 (Adventures of Scarlet Curiosity) on PlayStation®

Siu Tao

Siu Tao,AFA 2015 (Filephoto: Speedknight.com)

Cheerful and bubbly, Hong Kong based popular cosplayer Siutao always strive for her best in cosplay, regardless in prop-making or sewing (she is especially fond of doing props!). Travelling to different events in Asia connected her with many of her like- minded fans which she feels is the most joyous part of her travels. Her favorite characters are energetic characters such as Hoshizora Rin from Love Live! but she does takes a liking for quiet and intellectual characters as well. A first timer at STGCC, Siutao looks forward to meeting her fans at the event.

Shimo

Shimo,FAM 2015 (File photo: Speedknight.com)

Shimo, a widely- recognized Taiwanese cosplayer. A familiar face in conventions, she has graced as guest for events in China, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam etc... and this year STGCC welcomes her back to the sunny island of Singapore. Her hobbies are traveling and listening to music. She likes to cosplay character from idol series or cool female characters.

Leon Chiro

Leon Chiro is a professional cosplayer from Italy, and the official cosplayer for large video game companies such as Ubisoft (Assassin’s Creed and Watch Dogs), Square Enix (Gladiolus - Final Fantasy XV), Capcom (Devil May Cry) and many more. He currently works for Riot Games as the official cos-model for the champion Rakan from League of Legends. Having worked for 20th Century Fox on the last Assassin’s Creed movie promotional campaign, stunting and official launch events in Europe, he’s also known as one of the most iconic figures in the Assassin’s Creed community. He has officially been recognised as the Italian face of Assassin’s Creed since 2016 as well. A winner of many cosplay competitions, he has been invited as a special guest in over 80 events in more than 30 different countries around the world. He has acted as both a judge of numerous cosplay competitions and a host of entertaining panels, Q&A sessions and conferences. With a medium of 4 events or conventions per month, Leon is one of the most successful cosplayers in the worldwide male cosplay community. Facebook: http://ift.tt/1jxthxw PATREON : http://ift.tt/2wb1n32 DeviantArt: http://ift.tt/1pcFtFm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LeonChiroCosplayArt Instagram: http://ift.tt/2wJfTT5 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Leon_Chiro CosPro: http://ift.tt/2wap4bx

Iori Moe

A popular Internet personality, Gamer, Model and Cosplayer from Japan, she took over the cosplay scene in Japan by storm when she appeared in cosplay and gaming events such as Comiket, TGS and others. Popular for cosplaying sexy anime characters, Iori is unique to the fans due to her innocent face but yet having a proportionate body that enables her to bring to life unrealistic 2D anime character into realistic real life cosplay. Addressed fondly by her fans as Iorin, when she is not busy modelling or appearing in various radio and tv show, she will spend her free time playing games on steam and stay active in her social media which boasts 650000 followers around the world.

Sonny Liew

Sonny Liew's The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye was a New York Times and Amazon bestseller, and the first graphic novel to win the Singapore Literature Prize. Other works include The Shadow Hero (with Gene Luen Yang), Doctor Fate (with Paul Levitz) and Malinky Robot, as well as titles for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, DC Vertigo, First Second Books, Boom Studios, Disney Press and Image Comics. He has been nominated for multiple Eisner Awards for his writing and art (including 6 for The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye) and for spearheading Liquid City, a multivolume comics anthology featuring creators from Southeast Asia.

Mirka Andolfo

Italian artist, Mirka is actually working at DC Comics on “Teen Titans” within the “Metal” event, “Wonder Woman” (with Greg Rucka and Shea Fontana) and “Bombshells” (with Marguerite Bennet). Recently, she illustrated a issue of “Rebirth JLA: Killer Frost” (DC Comics), two issues of “Ms. Marvel” (Marvel), and some pages on “Green Arrow” (DC Comics), after many pages drawn at Dynamite (“Vampirella”, “Chaos”, “Lady Demon”, “Swords of Sorrow: Chaos”) and Aspen (“Damsels in Excess”), Vertigo, Young Animals. In Europe, she’s also an acclaimed author, thanks to her best seller creator-owned series as “Sacred/Profane” and “Unnatural”, sold in many countries (Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Netherlands...). She started very young her career as colorist, working on important international properties like “Mickey Mouse”, “Geronimo Stilton”, “Ice Age” and “Adventure Time”.

Hiro Kanzaki

A multi talented individual, Hiroyuki ODA is widely known within the anime industry for his involvement with many hit titles in Japan’s anime scene. Going under the alias of Hiro Kanzaki, he have provided original character design to some of the most memorable anime in the recent times namely My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute, Eromanga Sensei and Go! Go! 575, where he also provides the art illustration for the original light novel. As an animator, Hiroyuki ODA have worked on many hit titles such as Eureka Seven: AO, Rozen Maiden, Ichigo Mashimaro and most notably HEROMAN. Breaking out of illustration and animation world, he is known to be rocking the dance floor as DJ HanasoumenP (HSP) in NicoNico Douga. In the midst of this busy schedule, he is also known to participate in Comiket as the circle “tabgraphics”.

Joyce Chin

Joyce Chin has been working in comics since 1995 when she pencilled for Guy Gardner: Warrior for DC. Since then, she has been working on many other titles, interiors and covers on stories for the Hulk, Spider-man, Green Lantern, Witchblade, Red Sonja, and many others through various publishers. Currently, other than pencilling and inking Marvel covers, she also works on book, game, magazine and toy packaging illustrations.

James C. Mulligan

James C. Mulligan's fine artwork is recognized internationally and collected by famous personalities from Hugh Hefner, Dick Van Dyke, Oscar winning composer Richard M. Sherman, Brad Pitt to Holly Madison, Fred Durst, Roger Daltrey and many others. James also works with corporate clients including: Disney, Lucas Films, Warner Brothers, Hollywood, Magic Castle, Lexus and Playboy whereby he won an art direction award for Playmate of the Year. He is also the estate's official artist for Elvis Presley Enterprises and working with notable organizations and companies. James was recently named as one of Disney's top selling artists, and his solo shows at the Bellagio and Aria resorts in Las Vegas smashed all records, both domestically and internationally. He also performs on stages around the world, from Tokyo to the Hollywood Bowl. He is currently in development on a television show atDreamworks Studios, and is involved with development work on an unnamed Sony project with Rob Minkoff (director of Disney's “The Lion King”) and Mel Brooks. James is a large supporter of various charities including Shine Family Foundation, Boy's Town and Loma Linda Children's Hospital. His work can be seen at http://ift.tt/1V5DoJO or http://ift.tt/1gCpAHP.

Fujima Takuya

ビッグサイズの新作タペストリーが出ます！WEBで予約受付中なほか ９／１６−１８にサンシャインで開催の「神絵祭」でも販売されます☆  ”さくらんぼちゃん”B0タペストリー｜ https://t.co/ekJTGFFAsi http://pic.twitter.com/W9hvAdCDwz

— 藤真拓哉@Z/X 9/21連載開始！ (@fujimatakuya) September 6, 2017

  One of the most sought after illustrator in Japan, while he design character for anime and game characters he is also a popular mangaka in Japan. Known for his extensive involvement with the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha series, his serialized manga “Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha ViVid” is made into anime by A-1PICTURES in 2015. He is also tasked with the original character design for the continuation “ViVid Strike!” anime in 2016 where he single handedly drew all the anime end cards. Works: Anime ・Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha ViVid (Character Design) ・ViVid Strike! (Character Design, All Anime End Cards) ・R-15(Character Design) ・Black Bullet (Character Design) Manga ・Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha ViVid ・DOG DAYS ・NEGIMA!?neo ・THE IDOLM@STER BREAK! Light Novels ・R-15 Series TCG ・Aquarian Age ・Battle Spirits ・Cardfight!! Vanguard ・WIXOSS ・Force of Will ・MONSTER COLLECTION ・LORD of VERMILION ・ChaosTCG ・Weiβ Schwarz ・Z/X -Zillions of enemy X-

Frank Cho

Frank Cho is an Emmy Award-winning and critically acclaimed writer and illustrator. He is known for his newspaper comic strip series, Liberty Meadows, as well as for books such as Mighty Avengers, Spider-Man, X-Men, Shanna the She- Devil, the Hulk and Savage Wolverine for Marvel Comics. As of this year, he is the cover artist for Wonder Woman and Harley Quinn at DC Comics.

Frank Cho is noted for classical and energetic figure art, beautiful women illustrations, humorous writings and adventure stories.

He is currently working on several creator-owned projects, Skybourne at Boom Studios, Guns & Dinos at Image Comics, and World of Payne with novelist Tom Sniegoski for Flesk Publications. When he’s not writing and drawing, Frank Cho is napping.

David mack

David mack is the Emmy nominated, New York Times Best Selling Author & Artist of KABUKI, writer of Marvel's Daredevil, cover artist of Neil Gaiman's American Gods, Jessica Jones, & Fight Club 2 by Chuck Palahniuk. Artist on Jessica Jones opening titles & Captain America The Winter Soldier film titles & US Comic Book Ambassador of Arts & Story for US State Dept. Mack created artwork for the the opening titles of the new Jessica Jones Netflix TV series (winner of the Peabody Award), based on the book he was co-collaborator on. The opening titles he worked on with Imaginary Forces garnered an Emmy Nomination in the category of Outstanding Main Titles. For the Academy Award nominated film Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Mack created the art & concept for the titles sequence with Sarofsky Designs, which received recognition for the Excellence in Titles Design Award. Mack contributed artwork for the opening titles of Robert Rodriguez's Matador TV series with Sarofsky designs, and contributed art (and a cameo role) for the Powers TV series at Sony. Mack's work has garnered nominations for ten Eisner Awards, four International Eagle Awards, and both the Harvey and Kirby Awards in the category of Best New Talent, as well as many other national and international awards and nominations. Mack has authored his children’s book THE SHY CREATURES from MacMillan, has illustrated and designed music albums for both American and Japanese Labels, including work for Paul McCartney, Amanda Palmer, Thomas Jane, Vincent D'Onofrio, painted Tori Amos for her RAINN benefit calendars, directed three music videos for Amanda Palmer, storyboard artist & asst director for Dead Can Dance music video, designs for toy companies in Hong Kong, animation art for MTV, ad campaign for SAKURA art materials, written and designed video game characters for film director John Woo and Electronic Arts, wrote the interactive animated viral promo for Mission Impossible four, and contributed the artwork for Dr. Arun Ghandi’s essay on the Culture of Non-Violence. Mack created the Marquee art and make up designs for the theatrical performance of Tenshu which received multiple Broadway World Awards. Mack’s KABUKI books have been the subject of under-graduate and graduate university courses in Art and Literature, and listed as required reading. His work is on exhibit in the Philadelphia Museum of art with Michelangelo, Titian, & Rubens. His work has been studied in graduate seminars at USC and hung in the Los Angeles Museum of Art. He’s lectured at universities and taught classes in writing, drawing, and painting all over the world, including a Masterclass at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia, for Japan’s School of Communication Arts of Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, and an invitation to speak at Harvard as the Guest of Honor at their annual Science Fiction Writing convention. Mack created the final two seasons of Dexter Early Cuts episodes for Showtime (the first, collaborating with legendary artist Bill Sienkiewicz). The latest season earned him nominations for both the Writers Guild of America and the Producers Guild of America. In 2013 Mack had exhibits in Los Angeles & Chicago of his work presented with originals of Gustav Klimt & Egon Schiele, and spoke in Barcelona at the OFFFest presentation of trailblazing artists and designers. Mack's paintings were exhibited in Paris and Brussels with successful gallery openings and book store signings. The documentary film on Mack's work, The Alchemy of Art, was awarded the top prize at the 40th annual Worldfest Film Festival among other film awards & in 2012 Mack delivered an inspiring TED Talk. In 2016 the US State Dept. honored Mack as a US Comic Book Ambassador of Arts & Story selected to travel abroad to teach storytelling in other countries, beginning in Tblisi, Georgia, joining efforts with the US embassy there. In the former Soviet country & borders, Mack taught at settlement camps for displaced persons, the Asylum Seekers Center, the Marneuli Youth Center, Tbilisi Arts Academy, Special Needs school, & the Tbilisi Palace of Fine Arts Museum featured a massive exhibit of Mack's work & books. In 2017 Mack traveled to Tunisia in North Africa to speak & teach there. In 2004 Mack, with Brian Michael Bendis & Mike Oeming (M.O.B.- Mack, Oeming, Bendis), formed a new imprint at Marvel Comics which they named ICON, to publish their creator-owned comics KABUKI and POWERS. ICON continues as an imprint of Marvel to this day publishing some of the most successful creator-owned comics. David Mack is one of the only creators to be listed in both the Top Ten Writers List, and the Top Ten Artists List in Wizard Magazine. Mack’s writing and art on KABUKI, have earned him international acclaim for his innovative storytelling, painting techniques, and page design. KABUKI has been translated in seven languages, in addition to nearly two million copies of KABUKI Comics, Paperbacks, and Hard cover graphic novels in print in the U.S. The series has launched successful lines of action figures, toys, and art objets (many of which were featured on Showtime’s TV show DEXTER). Mack has exhibited his work in Europe, Asia, and America with gallery shows, and book signing tours in over a dozen countries. He was the first American to be nominated for Germany's most prestigious Max-Und-Moritz award in the category of Best Imported Comic. Mack has illustrated poetry collaborations with Neil Gaiman and U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins, & wrote the adaptation of Science Fiction Master Philip K. Dick's Electric Ant as a graphic novel at Marvel Comics. Mack is currently working on a new creator owned project with Brian Michael Bendis and on bringing KABUKI to the screen.

C.B. Cebulski

Rumor has it McDonald's Singapore is bringing back the Nasi Lemak Burger?! Hope they last till @singaporetgcc!! https://t.co/Svl1KeVPsB

— C.B. Cebulski (@CBCebulski) August 24, 2017

Tired of "news" about the same chicken rice & chili crab places? Here's a great piece on young hawkers in Singapore: https://t.co/V1eNqLMIjK

— C.B. Cebulski (@CBCebulski) August 24, 2017

C.B. Cebulski is just a guy lucky enough to be working for Marvel, a company whose comics and characters he’s loved since he was a kid. He travels from country to country, month after month, hunting for opportunities for Marvel to expand their creative interests in new markets, while also searching for the best artists in the world. C.B. spends his free time blogging about his international eating adventures on Eataku, www.eataku.com.

Adi Granov

Adi works as an illustrator and designer primarily for Marvel. His most notable works include the Iron Man: Extremis series, written by Warren Ellis, and his role as a conceptual designer and illustrator on the Iron Man films and the Avengers. He worked on key character designs and created keyframe illustrations for the action sequences. He recently completed work on the upcoming Avengers: Infinity War and Black Panther movies. For comic work Adi is currently under an exclusive contract with Marvel and has produced covers for multiple series over the last few years, as well as a number of short interior stories. He has also designed statues for companies such as Kotobukiya and Sideshow, and has created album cover art and tour posters for multi-platinum selling rock band, Tool. Adi currently lives in England with his wife, Tamsin, and their two very weird cats. He likes aeroplanes, trains and cars, and working on his 1967 Lotus Elan.

Arthur Adams

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Arthur Adams, a self-taught artist, became a fan favorite when, at the age of 19, he left his job making pizzas for the masses to pencil the critically-acclaimed Longshot limited series, written by Ann Nocenti and published in 1985 by Marvel Comics. He has been in high demand as an artist since. Adams' highly distinctive and detailed artwork gained him considerable popularity amongst fans and editors, if not his inkers, and he's enjoyed being a cover artist, and the artist and sometime writer for miniseries, specials, and annuals. These days, in order to spare inkers the pain, his work is largely shot directly from pencils or inked by himself, with some exceptions. In his career, Arthur has worked on many titles, Batman, Superman, Spiderman, X men, Godzilla, Vampirella, Rocketeer, the Authority, Danger Girl, Excalibur, and the Hulk, to name a few. He also launched his creator owned, written, and drawn series Monkeyman and O'Brian in 1993 with Dark Horse Comics "Legend" imprint. He also had a ten-issue run on an anthology series featuring the character Jonnie Future. The eight page Jonnie Future stories appeared in Tom Strong's Terrific Tales (2002–2004). More recently, Arthur has been working on Ultimate X for Marvel Comics with writer Jeph Loeb, and issue one launched in 2010. Adams has provided cover images for issues of the Justice League of America, Appleseed, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Green Lantern, Hulk, Avengers, X Men, Red Sonja, Superman, Batman, and Vampirella, among other titles. In addition to his work in comic books, he has also produced popular commercial art, such as numerous illustrations for trading cards, posters, shirts, and various other comics-related merchandise. Outside the field of comics, he has also provided illustrations for various magazines, movies, video games, and worked in toy design, packaging art, and even a series of X-Men-themed Campbell Soup cans. Arthur lives in Northern California in the woods somewhere, like his hero, Bigfoot. When told he should have a "Web" site he went outside and tried to spin his own web. It was funny and sad all at once. We got him back inside and gave him his medicine.

Exhibitors

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Where? When & how much?

09/09/2017 & 10/09/2017 

Sands Expo and Convention Centre

3 Tier of Tickets to suit your needs

Floor Plans and Schedules