Japanese Cosplayers: Touya Hibiki + Kousaka Yun + DJ haLRu from MONOMIND to attend STGCC2012

If I said the Singapore-scene was ruled by Western Licensed Properties and Toys, I would be partially inaccurate, as the alarmingly huge general younger masses gravitate towards the Japanese Anime Scene. The number of Cosplay-events held year round in Singapore trumps the sole event that the Singapore Toy Games and Comic Convention sees once a year. No small wonder STGCC as well embraces the cosplay-scene with aplomb.

I've just received info and images for three 'well-known' cosplayers attending STGCC this year, which I'll share with you here (Also an excuse to post otakulicious-imaes of smelly anime-babes ;p). Have a read and as well check out THIS FB-album for more images! Here's hoping one day the organizers will bring in Linda Le aka 'Vampy' (exceedingly well known for her Western comicbook cosplays, as well as Anime/Manga-ciosplays), or I will someway or another!



WHO: Touya Hibiki is a famous cosplayer in Japan, well-known for her extremely charming portrayal of male anime and manga characters. Her flawless cosplay of familiar male characters such as Ichinose Tokiya (Uta no Prince Sama), Vocaloid character Kaito, Shiraishi Kuranosuke (Prince of Tennis), Kamui and Okita (Gintama) as well as Alto Saotome (Macross Frontier) has captured the hearts of thousands of fans worldwide. Touya also regularly participates as a staff Cosplayer for Miku Party (Mikupa), Comiket and many other game events in Japan. She will be making her first appearance in Singapore at STGCC.



WHO: Another famous Japanese cosplayer coming to Singapore for the first time is Kousaka Yun. She is best known for her depiction of sweet, innocent characters from popular anime and manga such as Kobato Hasegawa (Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai), Kagura (Gintama), Madoka Kaname (Madoka Magica) and Yamada (Working!). Yun and Touya have also worked together to bring alive dreamy couples from popular anime series such as Gintama and Uta no Prince-sama.



WHO: MONOMIND is a popular Japanese electronic music label. Made up of DJ haLRu and guest artists, MONOMIND takes pride in spreading its fusion of Otaku and Club culture to all parts of the world. Known as the mastermind behind Japan’s much-raved about Touhou club event “Onban Yakoh” (Monster Party),DJ haLRu is famed for being the Mastering Engineer for popular Doujin releases such as Anime House Project Series and Enigmatic Lia 4.

PRESS: DJ battle @ STGCC: DJ haLRu, MONOMIND vs DJ Zanio, ZANEEDS Japanese pop culture fans can also look forward to an electrifying DJ battle as DJ Zanio from ZANEEDS battles MONOMIND’s DJ haLRu at this year’s STGCC. This will turn out to be an ultimate Touhou vs Vocaloid showdown that fans will not want to miss.

STGCC 2012 (www) takes place 1-2 September 2012 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.