Anime Festival Asia 2009

もう一回。Yay, once again I am participating in Singapore Anime festival, AFA 09. This year the preparation looks bigger and better, pre-ordered tickets available (so no more queue :), official website with more info and more events...The tickets for 2 days, however, is painfully raised to 20S$

The first day, I left without my camera, so not much could be done, the results can be seen in my album. Basically it's retail day. After 5 minutes for the crowds to squeeze in, it's a battle for the merchandise. Thank goodness I'm not well-financed enough to take part in it. The products this year are better (I think) with the presence of cospa and more retail shops. After the first hour scanvaging for cheaper solutions, I've gotten the loot you see below.

My loot for this year

Includes 1 set of CLANNAD figures, 1 set of Fate plushie and 2 tin can badges (the touhou doujin was bought on the second day). This's the first time I'm seriously taking pictures of cosplayers. The change from last year is so vast that I cannot believe I'm still in Singapore. No longer the plain shounen, but more and more and more are coming into the big picture (thanks to the appearance of Kaname and the regional finals perhaps?)

a rare sight, given the context

Wow! A Touhou cosplayer! I later realize she's from Malyasia, supporting her team. It's not the only surprise of the day. In the afternoon, after meeting up with my friends I spotted more and more Touhou cosplayers around. Not only those, but series like Pandora Hearts and Little Busters as well (they are technically staff but nvm...). Take the next few hours walking around taking photos with the cast of touhou.

even though I never clear her last spell in the game

Some camwhoring and then I spotted the sight of the day.

This shot makes my day

On day two, generally I have nothing left on my agenda and I spent the morning with my friends taknig photos of the booth and figures on display. Saw Yuka with her umbrella (this is much better than the song). And guess what? On my way back I spotted Senjougahara and Nanoha.Great way to end the day. The only regret is that they couldn't cosplay Marisa cos of the wig
It was a great experience and really worths spending 20 bucks on the tickets. My greatest thanks goes to the Malaysian team cosplaying Touhou. Looking forward to next year.
P.S: I hope more ppl can join me on the first day's scavenger hunt