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Report on Eurogamer, Birmingham NEC, 26-29 September 2015

Report on Eurogamer, Birmingham NEC, 26-29 September 2015

Luke Derbyshire attended Eurogamer, the biggest gaming convention in the UK! Find out what he got up to… The biggest gaming event moved to Birmingham NEC this year as Earls Court is no longer with us (RIP). However Londoners it is still worth the trip as Eurogamer is the place to get the latest gaming news and demo new games that haven’t been released. Highlights included: Star Wars Battle Front…

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We Are Perfume World Tour Documentary, RichMix

We Are Perfume World Tour Documentary, RichMix

Thanks to Aisha Anime’s recommendation I attended a special screening at RichMix Cinema, Bethnal Green to watch a documentary entitled “We Are Perfume — World Tour 3rd Document”. Self explanatory, the film is a behind the scenes look at the Japanese band Perfume during their world tour. The documentary features tour rehearsals, interviews and back stage footage with the ladies; Ayano…

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Pokemon Symphonic Evolutions, Hammersmith Apollo

Pokemon Symphonic Evolutions, Hammersmith Apollo

Pokémon was founded in 1995 and is still going strong today capturing the next generations heart and making them want to catch em’all. The Pokémon Company continues to release new games, series and merchandise worldwide. I attended ‘Pokemon Symphonic Evolutions’  a world tour event to celebrate the memorable music from the beloved games which stopped at London Hammersmith Apollo, Sunday 20…

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The World of Shojo Manga, The Japan Foundation

The World of Shojo Manga, The Japan Foundation

I attended a very special panel hosted by The Japan Foundation at Foyles regarding the history of shojo manga with guest speakers Nozomi Masuda and Eiko Hanamura. For those unfamiliar, Shojo Manga – often translated as ‘comics for girls’ – is a genre of Japanese comic books which has a history spanning many decades in Japan. Contrary to its male counterpart ‘Shonen Manga’, Shojo Manga features…

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Merry MOE Christmas with Maids of England Cafe

Merry MOE Christmas with Maids of England Cafe

Merry MOE Christmas took place Sunday 13 December with a doctors and nurses theme in slot 1 and Christmas theme in slot 2. It had been a year since my last MOE event, the Christmas event back in 2014. Again held at Cafe Nekko, a modern Japanese café hidden in the depths of Exmouth Market which specialises in desserts and traditional Japanese bento and curry dishes. Tickets were around £10 and…

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Hyper Japan Christmas Market 2015 ft Ladybaby

Hyper Japan Christmas Market 2015 ft Ladybaby

The Tobacco Docks were filled with evergreen trees and fairy lights, setting the scene for this year’s Hyper Japan Christmas Market. Moving from the 02 summer venue, this marked my first time at London Tobacco Docks, rustic and different from the likes of the sweltering Olympia and Excel it was chilly, so wrap up warm if you ever happen to go there again  in the winter. Friday I arrived at around…

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Anime films to watch on TV this Christmas 2015

Anime films to watch on TV this Christmas 2015

Don’t want to watch another depressing episode of Eastenders this Christmas? Then see our list of anime films showing on TV this festive period. All courtesy of Film 4, it seems Ghibli season has arrived! Times and dates according to the Radio Times, may be subject to change. Pom Poko, 13 December, 11am “They used their balls as weapons in a brave kamikaze attack” Arrietty, Saturday 19 December,…

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Kuli-Kala: Revenge of the Samurai, Stratford Circus

Kuli-Kala: Revenge of the Samurai, Stratford Circus

Last Wednesday I went to see Kuli-Kala: Revenge of the Samurai at Stratford Circus theatre. This musical samurai drama marks the first ever Japanese theatre production to host its premiere in the UK. The production was in London from 24-28 November and will continue its world tour, next stop France! With a small cast of around 10 (plus 3 in the orchestra) the production took three years to…

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Northampton Comic Con 26=28 September Report

Northampton Comic Con 26=28 September Report

Hattie Hayridge with fan Northampton held their first ever comic con at the local cricket ground on 26-27 September. Featuring Doctor Who stars Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant along with Red Dwarf actress Hattie Heyridge. The cosplay area had its own marquee outside, fortunately the weather was lovely or that could have been disastrous! The marquee had its very own stage which was used to host a…

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Report: MCM London Comic Con 23-25 October

Report: MCM London Comic Con 23-25 October

Between 23-25 October cosplayers flocked to the Excel centre which could only mean one thing; it was MCM London Comic Con! Consequently the DLR was packed with an array of colourful costumes and props – much more fun than suited up office workers. Unsurprisingly the event had a record breaking attendance, 130,560 passed through the doors of the Excel Centre, topping May’s 122,600 attendees and…

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Halloween is coming so we’ve got an amazing Buffy the Vampire Slayer themed Halloween Giveaway!

There will be two winners.

First Prize:

Spike Titan Vinyl Figure

First & Second Season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Region 1 DVD’s)

Vampire Slayer Necklace from Geek Studio

Set of 12 Buffy Pinback Buttons from Geek Studio

Spanish Buffy the Vampire Slayer Poster from The Art Eye

Buffy Inspired Charm Bracelet from Nerdtastic

Custom Tombstone from Chinook Crafts

Set of 3 Custom Lipglosses from Shiro Cosmetics

Winner will be able to work with Caitlin from Shiro Cosmetics to develop a set of 3 custom Buffy-themed lip glosses in any colors they desire.

Second Prize:

Set of 12 Buffy Pinback Buttons from Geek Studio

Buffy Quote Poster from Out Nerd Me

Megatron G1 Leggings from Mitmunk

Silver Buffy Necklace from Silverthink Jewellery

Buffy Umbrella from CassaRaptor Creations

The Rules:

You must be following Geek Studio

Each reblog is an entry so you can reblog as many times as you want. Don’t spam though. That’s mean to your followers :) Likes count as well.

Likes count.

No giveaway only blogs!

Worldwide shipping so everyone can enter (with the exception of some limited shipping for the Mitmunk leggings)

The giveaway ends on October 31st, 2015 @ 12pm EST

Check the FAQ’s before asking questions :)

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Giveaway!

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Review: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu London Roundhouse 12 October 2015

Review: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu London Roundhouse 12 October 2015

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, internationally famous J-pop sensation performed in London’s Roundhouse on Sunday 11th October, as part of her world tour partnered with the Moshi Moshi Nippon festival. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu first played in London at the 02 Islington Academy back in 2013 and again in Shepherds Bush in 2014. Reportedly over 2.500 people gathered at the Roundhouse, her biggest London show…

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Chinese Food Festival, Southbank London 25-27 September 2015

Chinese Food Festival, Southbank London 25-27 September 2015

On Friday 25th September, Southbank played host to the Chinese Food Festival (25-27 September). Filled with Chinese lanterns, noodles to-go and even a dragons head… Approx 10 mins walk from my office,  I popped over on my lunch break immediately enthused with the smell of Chinese food drifting from the hot food stalls. It was a tough decision deciding what to have but I grabbed some dumplings…

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International Sailor Moon Day 2015

International Sailor Moon Day 2015

Last month, Saturday 15 August marked the world’s first International Sailor Moon Day (ISMD). The event saw 11 countries and 47 cities partake in this special day. Participating countries included England, Peru, America and Australia, residents gathered from all over to celebrate their favourite magical girl. The Japanese manga series Sailor Moon was first published in 1992 by Kodansha, which was…

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Veronica Taylor Pokemon VA Interview at Film Comic Con Bournemouth

Veronica Taylor Pokemon VA Interview at Film Comic Con Bournemouth

I interviewed Voice Actor legend Veronica Taylor at Film Comic Con Bournemouth. Veronica is most known for voicing our childhood hero Ash Ketchum from Pokemon. She reveals what it is like to play our favourite Pokemon master… How did you get into voice acting? Well, I have always been an actor, I did my first play when I was five. I later went to college then grad school for acting. I’ve toured…

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Film Comic Con Bournemouth 29 August 2015

Film Comic Con Bournemouth 29 August 2015

Last time I was at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) I was surrounded by hundreds of people wearing caps and gowns, not capes and masks. I had last ventured those halls for my graduation ceremony back in 2012, now instead of excited graduates and proud parents there were aisles full of geeky memorabilia and people in elaborate costumes. It was surreal how different it looked after all…

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Tatsuya Fujiwara was an excellent Hamlet at the Barbican Centre back in May!