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Once again, I was late in coming to the J-Pop Anime Singing Contest. ^^;

But unlike last year, where I came near the end of the event, I came here much earlier than that and I was able to see the 1st group, Saigo no Tsuchi, perform.

BTW, I have to apologize for the 1st few pics I took. It was a bit underexposed ‘cos I haven’t set up my camera properly yet. Baka! >.<

The emcees for the event.

While I was taking pics during the event, a Japanese guy (probably with the Embassy) came up to me and asked if I was “Press“. For a moment, I didn’t know what to say but I realized that having a blog is already part of being the New Media “Press“, so I said “yes” and told him I was with PhilAnime.com. LOLZ!

He then gave me a Press Kit containing some write-ups about the event and a couple of magazine-type newsletters. One of the newsletters is particularly cool ‘cos it talks purely about Manga. I’ll try to do some scans of this and post it in another article. ^^

He also asked me if I had a calling card. Good thing I still have some with me in my wallet and gave him one. Thing is… you see this all the time in J-Dramas, Movies, Anime, etc. where some Japanese businessman gives somebody their card and its always in a particular way, like holding the card with 2 hands and giving a short bow while handing it to the recipient. How come I didn’t do it this way is beyond me. I’m still kicking myself over it! >_<

Anyway, back to the program. ^^;

The emcees interviewing the 2nd performers, Morning Star.

A.J.A., which stands for “A Joyful Act”.

XOR

It was a surprise seeing Monique a.k.a. “Geisha Girl” here. She’s just one of the few cosplayers that I saw at the event.

Anibeat Rocks!

An intermission number from the Nihongo Language Teachers and Trainees of the Japan Foundation’s CJH (Course on Japan for High Schools).

Whew! That’s a mouthful. XD

4th Edition Family Band.

And yes, they really are a family.

Himitsu.

Himitsu‘s guitarist doing his best Jimi Hendrix impression.

To be continued…

つづく

Related Posts:

• August 2, 2010 -- Inside a Manga Studio
• July 26, 2010 -- J-Pop Anime Singing Contest 2010 Event Coverage Part 2
• June 28, 2010 -- J-Pop Anime Singing Contest 2010 on July 24