Anime Festival Asia 2012 (Singapore)

Next week, on the 9,10,11 November, Anime Festival Asia 2012 will be in Singapore!

I'm actually a newbie to Anime conventions, and this is the first time I'm going to such an event.

I will be going on the 10th, and will also be going to the concert to watch Babymetal, LiSa, fripSide, FLOW and m.o.v.e. !

Anyone else from Fakku going?

I already went to AFA Indonesia 2012, So, i don't have any more money to splurge for AFA Singapore, "The main AFA event".

If you want to buy some merch, better come early. Want to go to the maid cafe, better line up early, or risk waiting for 2 hours to get in. You need to plan it out, because it's going to be really packed.

Thanks for the advice. I'm going on the 2nd day, but I guess I'll just be early for everything just in case. In general, be early and have tons of money. I can hardly wait.

Yep, I'm going just to check it out. First con for me too.

Cool! I've been watching anime actively for about 2 years now, and I've always wanted to go to an anime convention (since watching Lucky Star). Anyway hope you have a great time there!

Just look out for a good-looking dude in the crowd when you're there. That's probably me, lol. Give me a high-five if you see me.

I just want to advise you, though, that the prices at maid cafes are ridiculous, but then at least you get the Desu treatment.

And I'm sure that there will be a big wave of cosplayers coming to that convention, so better prepare them nice clothes of yours and clean your camera lenses.

Have fun !

yeah, I heard a plate of omelette rice is like 20 bucks? Ridiculous, really. I'm just paying 8 bucks to walk around and just browse, but now I'm seriously considering paying the 20 for the concert just to hear LiSa perform Crossing Field.

Streaming Anisone live from Nico2, had to buy a premium subscription though.

Queuing 4 hours for SAO stuff never felt so good.
Could feel the sense of achievement when finally going into the Booth.
I'll edit this post with the stuff I got from today.
Nice meeting you, FC.

Stuff:

Arrived at about 2pm, which was a bit later since the doorss open at 9am. It being my first experience, I really did not know what to expect. One of the most packed Expo Halls I've been in. After buying what I can and meeting some Fakku members for a chat (Gambler and Hanasaku), I went to catch the Stage events.

Went to the concert in the evening, which was awesome. Everyone went nuts when LiSa came out. Best moment was when she sang Sword Art Online's OP "Crossing Field". It was literally a dream come true for me to watch it live. The other acts were great as well, and m.o.v.e. probably had the funniest interactions with the audience.

Also purchased anime goods/anime-related items for the first time. Though I didn't buy that much. Bought a Mirai-chan poster, a super huge Kirino mug, a Kirino sticker, a Super Sonico and Eva figure and a One Piece mousepad.







Damn, I did queue up when the line was short and all they had left were life-sized cut-outs we could take pictures with. Next time I'm going there early to queue.


Very nice. I like the SAO shirt.


It was nice meeting you too Hanasaku. :)
And of course Gambler too.

Also based on my pleasant first Anime convention experience, I can say that I'll definitely be going again.

I expected it to be less crowded than last year, considering how much bigger the venue was now. Imagine my surprise when it turned out to be even more crowded. Even early in the morning! I came pretty early around 8-9 AM.

Man, I wish I had met some of you guys now; I didn't know there was a thread here for it.

Kind of jealous too! I had to resign myself to seeing my friends buy stuff. I didn't have money etc etc

And I went to the concert too--


Oh man, oh maaaaan

Yeah, I was one of those who went absolutely fuckin' EXPLODED when she came on.
I was actually pretty mild before she came since I was waiting only for her performance the whole time.

Man, I goddamn jumped from my seat when she came on.

And god yes, I got even more nuts when she started singing that.
I share your sentiments. A dream come true indeed.

I still can't believe how amazing her performance was. Shit, I got even more pumped up than last year.

It was pure goddamn bliss being there. Man. So good.

First con for me, a real eye opener. Don't think I've ever felt more awkward or out of place, but it was still really fun. Too bad all the SAO stuff was sold out too. At least I saw Sea-A and May'n, and got to experience a maid cafe. Wouldn't mind going for another one!

And of course, nice meeting you guys, Hanasaku and Gambler, and thanks for the gift Gambler! :D

PS: I dunno if you found him, Gambler, but here's who you were looking for lol

Day 3: SAO stuff was sold out before noon. Again.

I'm really suprised there are no Touhou booths or the like. Managed to snag a deal of Marisa there, though.
I got the last Luka figure that was on display at Good Smile [See above]

Day 3 stuff


Got back at 11.30 after eating with my friends.

Wish I could have gone to the concert..