AFA14: So close yet so far...
My parents, my religion, my teachers, anime and manga has
taught me that patience is a virtue and one should uphold it in their lives. I
do believe its true and it is one way to live one’s life smoothly. Though, one
must keep in mind to not mistake it with laziness, as they are both entirely
different.
However…
HOWEVER!
WHY MUST I WAIT TOO LONG FOR AFA TO ARRIVE?!
It’s just there, within hands reach but steel bars (days) are guarding it. Just a little bit more… C’mon… Dislocating my shoulder seems like a sacrifice that I’m willing to make. ARGHH!!!! This is so frustrating. Boo to patience! And school while I’m at it.
Kuyashii...
It’s just there, within hands reach but steel bars (days) are guarding it. Just a little bit more… C’mon… Dislocating my shoulder seems like a sacrifice that I’m willing to make. ARGHH!!!! This is so frustrating. Boo to patience! And school while I’m at it.
BOO~
Moving on, it is here once again, greeting us with its
presence and hype in the air. The area around Suntec will once again become
crowded with the hustle and bustle of my fellow people. Ah… I can just imagine
it. Waiting hours before opening, amusing oneself with games on your portable
consoles. Glancing at others passing by you as they make their way towards the
back of the line which you could no longer see. Then as the opening time draws
closer, the queue or crowd starts chanting- No wait! They start counting down
and as the door opens, pushing would occur but at least last year there was
order. I remember the previous year before that, you could get in for free as
the crowd was too wild for the security too handle. Then as you pass the door,
you start to speed up and run towards the first booth on your list of things to
buy.
For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about, it’s an event called AFA. Anime Festival Asia-dayo. An annual event that is held in various, and
when I say various I mean Malaysia, Indonesia and finally Singapore. The event
is held for three days where fans, appreciators, creators and consumers from
different race, age and size come together to celebrate one thing they all have
in common, which is anime. I remember seeing several families that went there
together, some makciks here and
there. It’s just surreal to see a hall- no, 5 halls and a concourse level full
of people who appreciates the same thing you do. It a wonderful feeling to be
in that crowd. The hype, the excitement, the enthusiasm, the happiness, the
adrenaline, the warmth, the humidity, the bumping, the sweat, the noise, the
squeezing and especially the queues. I HATE THE QUEUES. And with that amount of
crowd, I have no space to move around freely. I can't run and I can’t stand
being too slow. Ah… side tracked again.
This year’s AFA, AFA14 seems to have few new additions to
it, which will make it interesting for the crowd. I am also looking forward to
a few anime that hopefully have their own merchandises to display and hopefully
sell. I want Akibaranger's Moe Moe Zukyuun.
It looks so nice and it can double up as a figurine and a gun.
Oh, it seems Miku is back but her booth is small though. Just like… the budget I set aside for this year. Yup, so much subtext. They already release a floor plan, their artiste lineup, stage events and a few brochure shots but I won’t put it on here, as I fear it might be taken down. So you guys can check it out on their Facebook page and for more details you can check out their website.
Here is Aoi Ichikawa
It looks so nice and it can double up as a figurine and a gun.
Zukyuun~
Oh, it seems Miku is back but her booth is small though. Just like… the budget I set aside for this year. Yup, so much subtext. They already release a floor plan, their artiste lineup, stage events and a few brochure shots but I won’t put it on here, as I fear it might be taken down. So you guys can check it out on their Facebook page and for more details you can check out their website.
Have you guys bought your ticket yet?
I got mine last Saturday and was surprised that there wasn’t a line at all. And look how lucky I was. I have Miku as a bonus.
It’s not an actual Miku but I can dream about it. I can treat it like a charm when I attend AFA next Friday. I can’t wait for the doors to be open.
The ticket this year for the exhibition and stage is now a wristband that is waterproof...
I got mine last Saturday and was surprised that there wasn’t a line at all. And look how lucky I was. I have Miku as a bonus.
Yay! A Miku ticket...
It’s not an actual Miku but I can dream about it. I can treat it like a charm when I attend AFA next Friday. I can’t wait for the doors to be open.
Well then, I guess I’ll leave you guys with a PV of this
year’s AFA featuring a new mascot/character and for those who are attending AFA
this year, hope to see you there!
Introducing Seika
Mata ne~
Written by Zwei
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