Tis' that time of the year again. ^^
The name MANIFEST (which stands for Melbourne Anime Festival) speaks for itself. =P In short, it's a yearly convention held at Melbourne Uni over the last eight years (I think).
(For more information regarding MANIFEST, click HERE)
This was the first time I've ever attended an anime convention. With that in mind, and without realizing MANIFEST has such a strong foothold in Melbourne, I (unfortunately) underestimated the turnout last Saturday. My lack of insight thus resulted in an excruciating 2 1/2 hour wait under the hot afternoon sun. Just to collect my Saturday entry pass which I've booked online weeks before. Geez.
"Le pass". To think I waited in line for a 5cm x 8cm plastic card. I like the little samurai though.Of course my "lateness" have led me to miss a number of key events I wanted to attend - most notably the Cosplay competitions in the afternoon. Some of the anime merchandise I wanted to buy even ran out of stock by the time I got there. (@&%@#!!!).
Oh well. At least I managed to procure a Kon plushie-cum-backpack, with a zipped pouch at his back. To the uninitiated, this is a character from Bleach. Haha. Reminds me of an episode when they fashioned Kon into a backpack. Hilarious! XDMoral of the story: Collect your passes one day BEFORE you turn up....
Apart from that, the convention was actually pretty good. I was especially surprised by the sheer effort of many who Cosplayed for the event. THEY REALLY LOOKED THE PART. XD
Didn't take many pictures this time around, mainly because I was too hot (from the weather, in case you're wondering =P) and pissed by the "entry glitches".
Some of the photos my sis (Min) took on Sat:
Min with the "One Piece" crew. =)
Min with Roxes (Kingdom Hearts 2) and Tidus (Final Fantasy 
(Edited) A character Scorpion from the game Mortal Kombat taking a shine at a rather gargantuan Moogle. =P
Seth from Trinity Blood.
Don't know this one either. lol. But the costume looks good on her, don't you think? =)Labels: Events, Leisure and pleasure
