Sprouting Soon 🌱
Red Cloud Interactive is set to debut its own virtual mascot, the organization announced on its social media pages on August 14.
The virtual YouTuber, or VTuber, will feature plant-based design elements inspired by the organization's environmental initiatives.
QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES - A Kaiju No. 8 exhibit is set to launch at SM North EDSA's Annex Atrium on AUG 25, featuring exclusive merchandise and interactive activities.
As part of the mall's Animazing North initiative, the exhibition will run until SEP 9.
UP's Anime Manga Enthusiasts announced on Sunday that it will hold its AME Matsuri 2026 / Ame Fair on September 11 at the Gimenez Gallery in UP Diliman, Quezon City.
Originally slated for August 14, the event was postponed due to inclement weather caused by the Habagat (Southwest Monsoon).
📷: University of the Philippines Anime Manga Enthusiasts - UP AME / Facebook
It is important to stand with the Artists 🎨
ComiPa DVO announced on Monday that it will discontinue its partnership with Patrons of the Arts following recent developments in the art community.
The organizers stated they are grateful for the successful events they helped organize as regional staff, but believe it is important to stand with their fellow creatives in demanding accountability and fair outcomes for those awaiting compensation.
📷: ComiPa DVO / Facebook
Hold your Excitement until September 🍡
Constellate Production announced on Monday that they will postpone its upcoming Cosplay Summer Festival to September 5-6 due to safety concerns regarding the event venue during the rainy season.
📷Constellate Production / Facebook
Festa Festa Wasshoi 🎊
Families, idols, and cosplayers alike attended SM Grand Central's Cosplay Convention in Caloocan City on Sunday, August 16.
Joining other SM malls as part of the Tech & Play Month expo, the convention featured a cosplay competition alongside performances by Rainna, XTN, Mimi The Doll, Nako Chii, and Festa, who returned to the public stage after their hiatus. (Gabriel Duldulao / Kuhaku Media)
Festa Festa Wasshoi 🎊
Families, idols, and cosplayers alike attended SM Grand Central's Cosplay Convention in Caloocan City on Sunday, August 16.
Joining other SM malls as part of the Tech & Play Month expo, the convention featured a cosplay competition alongside performances by Rainna, XTN, Mimi The Doll, Nako Chii, and Festa, who returned to the public stage after their hiatus. (Gabriel Duldulao / Kuhaku Media)
Into the Virtual World 🌐
Virtual idol fans and local VTubers attended the annual Onlive convention in Pasig City on Saturday, August 15.
The one-day event featured local independent VTubers performing on a digital screen. VTuber fan merchandise from various agencies was also available, catering to the diverse fanbases in attendance. (Gabriel Duldulao / Kuhaku Media)
Thank You for Everything, Cherry 💜
Davao City-based idol group Pastel Mix announced that one of its members, Cherry Pyon, is set to officially retire from the group starting this Saturday, Aug 15. This follows her temporary return in 2022 to mentor the group's junior members.
The retirement announcement comes just a day after the group introduced its newest member, Mel Pyon.
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HoYo to GachaMania
North and Central Luzon Esports Council announced the rebranding of its upcoming "HoYoMania" event, originally slated for September 2026, to encompass all gacha games as "GachaMania".
They explained that expanding the event's name and scope promotes greater diversity and inclusivity within the local gaming community, rather than limiting the original vision to exclusively featuring HoYoverse titles.
Further updates regarding the event will be announced in the coming days.
Image: North and Central Luzon Esports Council / Facebook
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
In a statement, UP AME announced that its upcoming AME Fair 2026, slated for August 14, will be postponed until further notice as a precaution against rain showers caused by the Habagat (Southwest Monsoon).
The organization will announce further updates on its social media pages.
📷: University of the Philippines Anime Manga Enthusiasts - UP AME / Facebook
The Velvet Room Welcomes You
Thieves Den is set to host a Persona fan gathering in Manila this August 30.
The cup sleeve event, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Persona franchise, will be held at Mabuhay Tea House.
As of August 11, fans can purchase mail-in merchandise from 13 featured artists here:
The People's Art Market
Project Lemons and HUB Make Lab are set to host an art market titled "Protest of the Arts" on September 13 at the First United Building in Manila.
Inspired by the recent treatment of artists by an organizer sharing the same acronym, the free-admission art market will also feature a seminar hosted by a lawyer to educate creators on their legal rights.
New Spider-Man Sighting Location: Tanabata Fest
Inspired by the latest screening of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's new installment, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, multiple people dressed up as Spider-Man came to participate in the festivities of a local cosplay convention in Mandaluyong City on August 8 and 9.
The movie earned ₱96 million during its opening day in the Philippines
Together With All Things Festive 🎏
Despite continuous rain showers caused by the enhanced Habagat, attendees of the final day of the annual Otaku Expo Tanabata Festival celebration gathered at the Megatrade Hall in Mandaluyong City on Sunday, August 9.
The final day featured a dog cosplay competition, where furparents and their dogs competed in costume.
Rain is Just Part of the Adventure ☁
QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES - Filipino fans of the game Sky: Children of the Light gathered offline at a Quezon City cafe to meet fellow community members on Saturday, August 8.
Marking the community's fifth gathering since 2022, attendees known as SkyChildren received video greetings from fellow players and participated in game-based quiz bees and activities.
A similar meetup is scheduled to take place in Cebu on August 15. (Raine Zaldivar / Kuhaku Media)
Rain is Just Part of the Adventure ☁
Filipino fans of the game Sky: Children of the Light gathered offline at a Quezon City cafe to meet fellow community members on Saturday, August 8.
Marking the community's fifth gathering since 2022, attendees known as SkyChildren received video greetings from fellow players and participated in game-based quiz bees and activities.
A similar meetup is scheduled to take place in Cebu on August 15. (Raine Zaldivar / Kuhaku Media)
Rain is Just Part of the Adventure ☁
Filipino fans of the game Sky: Children of the Light gathered offline at a Quezon City cafe to meet fellow community members on Saturday, August 8.
Marking the community's fifth gathering since 2022, attendees known as SkyChildren received video greetings from fellow players and participated in game-based quiz bees and activities.
A similar meetup is scheduled to take place in Cebu on August 15. (Raine Zaldivar / Kuhaku Media)
Despite Dark Clouds, Passion Shines On 🌧
Attendees of the first day of Otaku Expo's Tanabata Festival packed the halls of SM Megamall's Megatrade Hall 2 despite inclement weather caused by Southwest Monsoon and Typhoon Dolphin on Saturday, August 8.
The convention inspired by the Japanese Tanabata Festival saw atteendees donned in Kimono's and costumes from pop-culture media. Tanabata Festival is set to continue until today, August 9.