j-music

Shizen Orchestra is an anime and manga convention devoted to Japanese Pop and Rock Music.  The event was held last Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the SMX Convention Center at the SM Mall of Asia.  The convention was organized by the anime organization, Touhou no Yuujin, of Ateneo De Manila University.  Some of the highlights of the convention were the J-Pop and Rock bands, the Fashion Show and Design contests and the DokiDoki Kissaten maid and butler cafe.

We arrived at around 11:30 PM.  Security at SMX Convention Center is strict and they don't allow prop weapons that contain metal parts, especially bladed type of weapons.  This information should have been cascaded before the event to prevent problems especially cosplayers whose costumes include weapons.  The convention itself was on the top floor in Function Room 4.  As expected there was already a line outside for the tickets.  Tickets were at PhP100.00 but those that reserved got it at PhP80.00.