Anime Fiesta Kuala Lumpur 2012

 
Right, so here's the awaited post on my trip to the so-called "largest anime event ever!"
Didn't take as much pictures as I did at last year's CF, but I managed to capture enough to make a post of it. Anyways, enjoy?

Anime Fiesta Kuala Lumpur - so, what happened?

So in the end, despite all those rumours about it not existing, the event really did happen. This is just sorta like a preview post since I'm not gonna get the pictures from Fafrina until after Tuesday, so please be patient. 

The event was supposed to be held at KLCC, with double the number of halls that Comic Fiesta 2011 had. However, it was said that due to a few problems, the venue was changed to Berjaya Times Square, on the 14th floor, with a hall about a quarter of what was promised. 

The promised goodie bags that were supposed to be handed to each of the SuperPass holders were said to be mailed to their homes instead of given on the spot due to some printing problems and whatnot. Not sure whether I should be looking out for the packages or save myself from the disappointment of not having them.

Although I sound really pessimistic about the whole deal, I must admit, there were some really awesome things that I got from this experience. I mean, for one thing, I got to meet Darell Guilbeau. He was a really awesome person who was also very nice. It was an honor to have been his helper, be it for a very short time. He's very talented and funny, too. Gave me a DRRR post card, which was the best thing that ever happened to me this year. I couldn't thank him enough!

Went today (the second day), but he wasn't there this time. Wonder why...

And then there was this big booth that was all about NEWS, a really awesome Jpop group who makes really great songs and has really hawt/cute members. I love that there are mini-groups inside of the group. For example, Tegomass is really cool (I mainly love them because they sang Kimi+Boku=Love, which was the OP for LoveCom).

You know what, I'll just end it here. Won't want to give spoilers for the actual post with pictures that I'll post sometime soon. Meanwhile, I gotta go digging in Wikipedia for info on Prussia. I'm doing my BM Oral test about it and I'm pretty clueless on some of its basic history. =_=

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First Time :: Having Someone from Class Say Goodbye!! :: Part [1]

Sorry for the misleading title. I have had classmates say goodbye to me, yes. But this is in a different category; this time, it’s a dude. (I’m not even close with him)

See, this thing kinda has to do with the first time I voice acted - 

this was actually BECAUSE of it.

That day, we had two chances of practicing for our act. It was raining the whole day. After out second rehearsal, the bell rang, signaling the end of school for the week.

Raindrops lightening as students bustled towards the gate to exit the school compound. Some were searching for a spot to stay dry in the crowded area under the specially built roof (?), while others were running towards the vehicles awaiting them.

Originally, I had wanted to hitch a ride with a friend of mine, but unfortunately, she went on ahead without me.

Damn woman.

So, I just stood there, with my other close friend. She was waiting for her neighbor to pick her up. We chatted for quite a bit as we watched the crowd lessen minute by minute. Then, I realized something. 

Even if I wait with her, I'm not going home with her. In the end, I'll still walk home alone. So why was I waiting with her in the first place?

Upon realizing my idiocy, I bade my farewell and made my way across the zebra-crossing. Tough the rain had lightened up a bit, the sky was still dark and gloomy. But even so, I didn't feel depressed or down, rather, I felt calm and peaceful.

I was in absolute bliss just walking in the rain.

The cool touch of the wind grazing my skin and the sound of rain splashing against the ground were one of many reasons why I wish I had moments like this more often.

As I was floating in my own wonderland, minding my own business like I should (well, that's a first) , a car drove by on the street beside me. It was driving at quite a slow speed - perhaps out of safety reasons? My eyes lazily follow the car and rested at the open window and the person peeping out of it. What kind of person opens the window of their car while it's raining?

It turns out that it was the guy who's playing the main character; the guy I'm voicing for.

Both of us took a moment to evaluate the situation when our eyes met. Apparently, he has a faster reaction than mine.

"Hi, [Name]!" he says, waving at me with a goofy smile. Just like a little kid.

I wasn't expecting such an action, so I awkwardly raised up my right hand and waved back. I have no idea of what my expression looked like. 

My guess is that it was something like this: \(o_o)

Nice.

I kept a stoic face as he retreated inside the car and I watched the car drive off and kept on walking. 

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First Time :: Voice Acting!! :: Explanation [END]

If you haven’t checked the 1^st and 2^nd posts yet, maybe you should check them out before you read this.

If you HAVE, then …okay?

Well, basically, I had an opportunity to play a voice acting role in a play. At first, I really didn’t want to do it – at all. But then after a whole bunch of rehearsals and all that, it turned out to be fun and I was actually looking forward to it.

On the day of the event, I wasn’t all that nervous. But that all changed as soon as we were called up. Then, I felt like I was strapped on a lorry falling off a cliff with a bomb on countdown. Oh, the joy.

Though my hands were shaking and my knees were wobbly, I had no problem with the voice acting. That is, until I made a tiny slip-up and ended up chuckling. I regained myself shortly afterwards and the play went on without a hitch.

It was probably one of my favorite activities I did this year at school. It really did feel like I was part of the class; like everyone was getting along. We laughed, argued, complained, and worked together.(Eugh, so cheesy)

If there ever is something like this to happen again in the future, and we all have the opportunity to join, maybe, just maybe, I might do it once more.

Never really realized how I’m really enjoying my second year with these people…

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First Time :: Voice Acting!! :: Part [2]

<This is the continuation of FIRST TIME :: VOICE ACTING :: PART [1] >

First Time :: Voice Acting!! :: Part [1]

I’ve wanted to post this for so long now! Finally! Well, without further ado, I present you, MY FIRST TIME VOICE ACTING! (sorta)

Actually, this ain’t really the “first” time I’ve voice acted or dubbed. Last year I actually had to do the voice of this bird in a mini-play in front of the class, but that time, I couldn’t really say anything (I actually did say nothing), so that didn’t count.

This one, however, is on a totally different level!

We (the whole class) had to do a play on one of our historical heroes that we learned in History in front of the whole school, including the teachers. They said this was to, you know, sorta increase the patriotic-ness in students.

At first I got one of the main roles (I play a dude). I was pretty happy, cause I didn’t expect the teacher to pick me – being all self-awkward and not really all that good with History and all. But still, she picked me. Why? (because I’m freakin awesome!) Because she said my voice was loud enough.

After discussions and what not, they decided that the characters won’t be able to talk after all, because our school’s lack of microphones. So when they were deciding on who gets to be the voicer, some dude – or dudette – suggested the teacher that we should go with me.

See, they were not looking for normal voice actors, no. They were looking for voice actors who could do accents. My parents both have the said accent, so I’ve had a decent amount of exposure towards the accent. The teacher handed me this script with words that had been converted to their “accented” counterparts. I read it, and then just like that, the teacher had me do the main character’s voice.

We had a narrator and 3 voice actors, which are a friend of mine, my second cousin and me. I only had one role to play, while the others played the other characters. The problem was, the actor playing the character I’m voicing, has this complex about wanting to sound manly. My voice is already quite deep, what more do you want, man?! I mean, he ain’t even all that manly. (oh, but he has a not-bad body, thanks to his soccer training)

It was really cool when we all rehearsed together on the stage and behind the school – I really felt part of the class. I actually was having fun.

On the day of the performance (a week ago, I think), people were all dressed up in these awesome costumes and with the really cool props made by a really talented bunch of kids in the class.

My friend was really panicking – though she didn’t have a part in the play. It was like she was worrying for me. Meanwhile, I wore a hardcore poker face, and on the inside I actually felt like that too. 

Until…

TBC...