2015 - In Retrospective

In a few days, we will say goodbye to 2015. As the new year beckons, its imperative that I do a write-up about the experiences gained in 2015. This year has been great so far. Most of my idoru to-do list has been fulfilled albeit some "regrets" here and there. I'll list down the top few happenings that is worthy of mention. Here we go~~

Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2015 - Everybody DD Mode

Yeay, AFASG2015! By the time I write this article, events' been done and dusted. For year's edition, I've attended all 3 days. Also, as with last year and year before, gave the main anisong concert a miss. Will explain the reason why later on.

For the first time ever took leave for this event. Never thought I'd be doing this but ever since Morning Musume did a surprise video stream last year, I'm not going to take chances. Well Morning Musume did appear but its via a video message greeting which was presented by the renowned Takamasa Sakurai, an otaku and j-culture panel expert. That event itself was on a Saturday 9.30AM. Got first hand info from one of my dancing sensei's Reina07 around 2 weeks before AFA. She told me to wear any Hello! Project related shirt just to show the support which Singapore has. Well I obliged but only to change my "Tanaka Reina" shirt once the panel is over.

Reina-sama Reina-sama, Oshioki Kibonnu

Next Wave of Changes

So will it be the end of idorus? Lets hope not!

Projectnakitty is not dead yet! In fact 'Kitty' has been frustrated with some of the features in blogger and contemplating another wholesale change (or rather migration) to another blog portal. Especially with SEO functions, still cant figure out how to allow descriptions appear together with posts when shared to Facebook.

Alright, enough with the rants, till a new blog portal can be found, will continue on via blogger.

Tokyo Idol Festival 2015! Day 2

Here it is, Day 2 of TIF2015! Off to Odaiba again!!

Hello again Odaiba~~

Make a point to attend the performance that I've missed out. Eyeing the Smile Garden for the first half of the morning as Niji No Conquistadors will perform around 11AM. Someone dressed like Freddie Mercury appear on stage along with this guy, whom nubu said is an "air guitar" expert of sorts. Somewhat to prepare us for TIF performances, they want us to do some stretching and excercise. Thus the name of this segment "Stereo Excercise". Peculiarly they played this familiar song while we do stretching.

Tokyo Idol Festival 2015! Day 1

Tokyo Idol Festival 2015 Starto!

I've been waiting for this day to come. Tokyo Idol Festival 2015 in Odaiba! This is my 2nd time attending TIF and this time I got a free pass for the event. Free pass is given to foreigners on a first come first serve basis. I'm thankful to snag one of the few passes. I guess TIF wanted to showcase this event globally too.

NJPW in Singapore! CharaExpo 2015

Wrestling Galore!

Who would've thought? Wrestling in an AGC (Anime, Games, Cosplay) event! Attendees for the inaugural CharaExpo event were treated to a wrestling extravaganza! Bushiroad, the ones behind this CharaExpo exhibition, is also owner of Japan’s biggest wrestling promotion, New Japan Pro Wrestling! NJPW has a very big loyal fan following, not just only in Japan, but worldwide! It's the 2^nd most followed promotion in terms of worldwide viewership. 

Okada grappling Makabe

tricot Live in Singapore

tricot. Now this is a band not many has heard. They recently held a performance here. Organized by KittyWu records and held in the Substation, this event is pure music (or Math Rock as it was billed) goodness. Furthermore, this is tricot's 2nd visit to Singapore.

*its even on Yahoo Japan: http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20150601-00000072-minkei-asia*

Their current lineup. Credits to tricot FB page

CharaExpo 2nd Press Conference

I had the opportunity to be present at this event. Attended by both media and general public, all were eagerly anticipating the latest reveals. Event was held in the Sony store, level 2 of 313 Somerset. CEO of Bushiroad Inc. Mr Takaaki Kidani starts off with the press con address.

Takaaki Kidani starts off with the press con address (courtesy of CharaExpo)

SCANDAL Hello World Concert!

Its been quite sometime since I've last attended a SCANDAL concert. The last one was their concert held in SCAPE around 2-3 years back. I got my first exposure to SCANDAL when introduced to their MV way back in 2009. Its quite a new experience for me to see an all female group doing rock songs. And they're musically talented too! The members themselves composed most of the songs, most notably their bassist Tomomi. They penned their own lyrics too and have the looks and charms to boot. Kinda rubbed onto me and got my first taste of their live performance during AFA 2009. 

Thailand Comic Con 2015 Day 2 - Day 3

Its been a hectic week... Loads of events jam packed on the last week April all the way till Labour Day. Most notably, I flew back to Thailand again! This time to attend both Anime Festival Asia and Thailand Comic Con, both happening over the same week (30 April till 3rd May.)

Its here! Thailand Comic Con

For Thailand Comic Con, I managed to receive the press pass access. Thus I have a decent amount of freedom (and snap exclusive photos!). Additionally collaborated with Roaming Dog & nubu515 for content.

[IDOL Feature] lyrical school

Wazzup everyone? Today, I'm starting something new. Its called IDOL Feature! I am an idol fan and why not share my love? Basically these posts are about idols, usually the ones I follow. Also, hopefully after introducing these idol groups, you might find them interesting and in turn support them. So without further adieu, our first group for IDOL Feature: lyrical school!

Lantis Festival Singapore 2015

On 28th March, I have the chance to attend Lantis Festival 2015. Its an anisong (anime songs) themed concert. Initially did not want to go. However, since I was handed complimentary tickets, I figured why not. Besides my last anisong event was AFA2010? It was THAT long! This event was held at Star Vista Theatre.

Berryz Koubou - The Final Concert

3rd March marks the day where Berryz Koubou plays their last concert before going on a hiatus. Hiatus for how long, we dont know. Most marks this day as a graduation. Berryz Koubou is regarded as one of the longest performing idol groups. Its been 11 years since their formation and thus this concert is one the most saddest thus far.

(1 Feb - 4 Feb 2015) Bangkok Trip!!

As mentioned in my previous post, I went to Bangkok for a few days. Main highlight was attending the Berryz concert. The other days is mostly spent mingling with friends and trying out new places.

As my leaves are hard to come by and I have to settle on a 3 days trip. Flew off on Sunday 1st Feb.

Berryz Koubou NARUCHIKA 2015 (Bangkok)

Berryz Kobo Naruchika 2015

Berryz Koubou (Berryz工房) recently held a fan event in Bangkok Thailand on 3rd Feb 2015. Kitty has been wanting to see Tsugunaga Momoko aka Momochi up-close for a very very long time. As travel plans for watching Berryz in Japan has been scuppered time and again, them coming down to Thailand is a good opportunity due to proximity and costs. One budget airline travel will just set you back 200SGD (or even lesser) as opposed to the long haul trip to Japan.

All Aboard the Shinkansen!

Train lovers and densha otokos (and onnas) flocked to the Shinkansen Exhibition that was held last week in the Marina Bay Sands Heliconia Ballroom. Kitty did a visit last Saturday. Kitty's main purpose was to check out Japan's new Hokuriku Line that will open somewhere March this year. Also, one of the guests is this lovely lady:

J-Life Event! Tsunku Approves!

Konnichinyan~~ Is everyone genki nyan? XD

Attended the J-Life event on 17 January. Its an event organized inside ITE college central east. Basically it showcases cosplay and performances by various (and talented!) Japan sub-culture lovers~

The ITE Central College!
Picture linked from designstudio.com.sg

Anyways its been a long time since Kitty did video taking. Since ITE college central is snuck somewhere in Ang Mo Kio, which is just bus ride away, decided to pay a visit. In all honesty, I'm not that keen to attend another cosplay event. Especially last year, the high frequency of these events was quite high,. Kinda lose its charm on me (Sorry nyan, Kitty's opinion). Unless there are other drawing factors, felt its best the young ones go all out instead. Perhaps will write up an article on it~ Well, for this event, I heard that dance sensei Reina will be performing! I did promised her to attend her performances. No choice, must go~~

Its Official! Launch! And 2015 Ehime Fair!

HELLO 2015!
PROJECTNAKITTY BLOG 1ST POST!

Hi everyone! Nakitty here and I am proud to announce the official launch of our webpage! Woots! Its been a long time nyan!  I believe, its been almost 2 years I first started out with my facebook page. Hehehe, I decided on a website, to store all of our reviews, updates and random stuff. Since its 2015, why not? New beginnings for our channel!

I would like to extend my thanks to all those who have been supporting and following my facebook page and youtube. ありがとうね〜〜 Alright without further ado, lets start things out with the first event post of the year!