You’ve experienced accidents before. It could be something like accidentally tipping a glass full of water over or accidentally blurting something out to somebody that you weren’t supposed to. I don’t know what kind of crazy adventures you have on a daily basis but think about this as a new school year approaches: can an…
Aside from all the panels and contests that take place at Otafest, one of the major hit points is the amount of amazing cosplay that people bring in. Although it’s held in Calgary, people travel from all over just to attend this convention (which should give you an idea of how popular it is and…
Attention all Otafest newbies: Are you planning on attending Otafest next year and don’t know how to plan your day? Do you know what to pack? Just what the heck even goes on at Otafest? If you have ever thought about any of these things, or are an old-timer just wanting a guide book to…
“Juniper’s Knot is the tale of a lost boy and an imprisoned fiend who through eventual bonding, try and help overcome each other’s obstacles.” My usual boring tale of app store browsing was met with the discovery of a more superior, melancholic, and thoughtful tale of Juniper’s Knot, a kinetic visual novel made by Dischan…
I’m not Japanese and I can’t understand it but there are some tunes that I definitely enjoy listening to regardless if I know what they’re saying or not. There’s something magical that makes the language sound differently musically than the English language. If you’re relatively new to J-pop, the songs may seem strange to you…
What is so good about manga and anime? Why do we read it? Why do we watch it? At first glance it seems like an over the top comic book with completely unrealistic characters but once you read a really good manga for the first time, you’ll find yourself hooked in the masterful creations of…
Here’s yet another post about Otafest. I guess we’re just trying to encourage you to go to more conventions in Calgary! 🙂 I was able to take pictures of really nice costumes throughout the convention. Unfortunately I was volunteering when the Cosplay photoshoots were happening, but I hope you enjoy these awesome costumes!
The past few months, I had the pleasure of working with dedicated volunteers who helped with the 2013 Otafest Maid Cafe. We had to learn how to do the dance featured in Secret’s Shy Boy video and then during the weekend of Otafest, greet and serve customers! Overall, volunteering was a ton of fun and…
Post-con blues? Don’t worry, there’s always photos to help with coping! Without further ado, here are a bunch of various photos I snapped up at Otafest of the various things that personally made my day. Enjoy. 🙂 Until next Otafest… 🙂
I am sure that you have that bunch of Asian kids in your school that talk about Anime all the time. It seems like that they are having so much fun but unfortunately, even though they are speaking English (sometimes they would not be), you may still feel like you don’t understand a word they…
Alas, it’s September, and here I am talking about winter already. Nonetheless, it’s always good to know when Otafest Aurora is so that you can get started on you costumes/cosplay! Lets begin with the basics. Otafest. What is it? It is a 3-day festival held at the University of Calgary on the May long weekend…
This weekend, Calgary will be hosting a comic and entertainment expo at the BMO Centre on the Stampede grounds. There will truly be something for everyone at this event- whether your interest be comics, anime, gaming, science fiction or cartoons. There will be countless exhibitions, vendors selling unique merchandise as well as photo and autograph…
Everyone loves food! (Or at the very least, needs it to survive…) -So why not a little creativity with some bento boxes? Pictures accredited to linked websites and chain mails (who know those would be so evil… inducing hunger in all of mankind).
For all of us piano players out there, we are all aware of the grueling Bach Prelude & Fugues, or the ever repetitive Czerny exercises. These, of course, are not bad pieces as they are absolutely crucial for your development in the fundamental skills of piano, but every once in a while, we all need…
I’m not into music with lyrics, so I usually go YouTube a bunch of instrumentals (like soundtracks or classical music). It’s different take on music for a lot of people, but I laaave it. Music without words is my favorite. Now, onto the top ten real deal. Oh, let’s make this a countdown, I’ve always…