Photo Credit: NARUTO TV Animation 20th Anniversary Exhibition Taipei
It's unbelievable that Naruto has come to its 20th Anniversary! It was like yesterday when the anime scene lit up with a wave of ninja trend and suddenly "Kage Bunshin no Jutsu (影分身の術)" was everyone's common nod.
Photo Credit: NARUTO TV Animation 20th Anniversary Exhibition Taipei
In celebration of this long-standing Japanese anime, the Naruto 20th Anniversary Exhibition will be washing up our shores this May into Marina Square!
The exhibition will recreate 8 memorable scenes in the anime, such as the touching scene where Naruto sits alone on a swing, watching the other students graduate from the ninja school to become real ninjas as well as Naruto and Sasuke’s heart-shopping battle in “The Final Valley”. You can also find Sasuke and Kakashi busting out their signature jutsu move - “Mangekyo Sharingan” and “Curse Sealing”
Photo Credit: NARUTO TV Animation 20th Anniversary Exhibition Taipei
Get into your best Naruto cosplay outfit and prepare to call out your inner Shinobi with the various 5 immersive experiences too! Innovatively combining sound and light effects, fans can enter and revisit The Five Great Nations through the interactive "Naruto World Map'', take a souvenir photo with the "Great Lord Elder" or follow Sai in using the "Ninja Art: Super Beast Scroll" technique to summon a beast for an insta-worthy pic.
Photo Credit: NARUTO TV Animation 20th Anniversary Exhibition Taipei
End your adventure at the pop-up store with exclusive anime merch including stationery, home items, and apparel that you won’t be able to find elsewhere. All items are on a limited run, and will not be reproduced once stocks run out. So better get your tickets early!
Photo Credit: NARUTO TV Animation 20th Anniversary Exhibition Taipei
The Naruto 20th Anniversary Exhibition will be happening at Level 3 of Marina Square from 29 May to 2 July 2023. Tickets are available from 14 April 2023, with limited-time discounts in an early bird sale. Wait for me, I'm coming Sasuke ~~~ 💖
NARUTO TV Animation 20th Anniversary Exhibition in Singapore Dates:29th May to 2nd July 2023 Venue: Marina Square 3rd Level Let’s Play #03-208/209 Ticket Price (Early-bird): Weekdays $19, Weekends and Public Holidays $21 Ticket Price (Normal): Weekdays $22, Weekends and Public Holidays $25 Opening Hours: 10:00 to 21:00 (Last Entry 20:00) Ticketing Link:https://bit.ly/NarutoExSG
The NARUTO TV Animation 20th Anniversary Exhibition in Singapore is organized by Biz Trends Media and SOZO. Presented by Summit Planners Cluster, a cluster of branch units representing Manulife Financial Advisers Pte Ltd
If you are Japanese Pop Culture enthusiasts and “Mobile Suit GUNDAM” fans, be sure to be at Gunpla Expo 2016 tomorrow for there will be a line-up of special guests and events to fill your Sunday with a blast!
Bandai Namco Singapore, one of the leading toy makers and arcade, mobile and home video game publishers in Japan has arranged for 2 special mini-stage programmes - 2 voice actors, Kengo Kawanishi and Yuka Terasaki, from Gundam’s latest series Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, will be in Singapore for the first time and you can also look forward to a live performance by TRUE, the artiste who sang the ending theme song for the show.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans, introduced in October 2015, is currently the latest anime series for “Mobile Suit GUNDAM”. Details for the mini-stage programmes are:
Gunpla Expo 2016 – Live Mini-Stage Event
Date & Timing: 19 June 2016 (Sunday), 2pm and 6pm
Venue: Mini Stage at Takashimaya Square, B2
If you plan to grab some merchandise, don't miss out on the STRICT-G tshirts that comes with an exclusive Gundam figurine hanger!
The Gunpla Expo 2016 is held till Sunday, 26 June 2016 at Takashimaya Square, B2. Aimed at celebrating the art of building the model kits, it includes showcases, exclusive merchandise, and activities for fans and the general public to enjoy and learn more about one of Japan’s top Popular Culture Icons. Admission to the Expo Grounds is free. For further information, please visit https://www.takashimaya.com.sg/.
Voice Actor: Kengo Kawanishi
Born on 18th February in Osaka prefecture, Kengo Kawanishi has played a wide range of voice-acting roles in anime, games and movies since his debut. He also specialises in dancing, karaoke and gaming.
Some of his notable roles over the years are:
TV Animation
Mikazuki Augus – Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
Shoji Sato – Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma
Aoi Shima– Prince of Stride: Alternative
Kisaki Matsuribi – Aldnoah.Zero
Gaku Egawa – Nagi no Asukara ( A Lull in the Sea)
Akira Kagetsuki – Monster Strike
Muku (Teenage) – Boruto: Naruto the Movie
Voice Actress: Yuka Terasaki
Born on 4th August in Kumamoto Prefecture, the multi-talented voice actress, TV actress and singer Yuka Terasaki has played a wide range of characters from numerous popular anime titles, movies, stage plays and dramas. She enjoys landscape photography as a hobby and is skilled in Kimono dressing.
Some of her notable roles include:
TV Animation
Kudelia Aina Bernstein –Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
Hephaestus – Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
Heinz Nerich Windermere/Heinz II – Macross Delta
Sasha Kreuzhev; Misha=Krushchev – A Certain Magical Index
Raquel – Dokidoki! Precure
Renka Ariake – TV Animation Mahou Shoujo Taisen (Magica Wars)
OVA
Zushi – Hunter x Hunter: The Last Mission
Musical
Meyrin –- Kuroshitsuji: Chi ni Moeru Rikorisu - (Black Butler: Licorice that Blazes the Earth)
Performing Artiste: TRUE
TRUE was born on 15 July in Tokyo. She debuted in the year 2000 under her own name, Miho Karasawa. Her songs have been featured in drama series as well as taking top spots on the Oricon ranking charts over the years. It was in 2011 that she became a full time lyricist and in 2012 when she began working on anime-related projects. She has written lyrics for many popular artistes such as Emi Nitta, Eir Aoi, SPHERE, Yuka Iguchi and StylipS.
2014 marked the first year of her artiste activities under the name “TRUE”. She sang the theme songs for popular anime titles such as Buddy Complex, Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet, Maria the Virgin Witch, Sound Euphonium. More recently in 2015, TRUE performed the opening theme songs Beautiful Bones: Sakurako's Investigation, Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle, and not forgetting the ending theme song “STEEL – Bonds of Blood and Iron” for the well-received anime series Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans!
Gunpla Expo 2016 Exclusive Bear Guy III (Double Happiness Version) is too cute not to grab a picture with!
With so much to do, so much to play, it's a date with Gundam tomorrow! See you there!
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Fashion designers - Kenny Lim and Andrew Loh from DEPRESSION have always been creating avant-garde fashion pieces that puts their fans on the fashion front.
DEPRESSION has launched a new campaign with an unveiling of their new logo and a new direction for their 9-year-old brand in their upcoming collection - ‘VOL. 1 LIFE & DEATH’. Focusing more on the unisex silhouettes, the new capsule collection has a reboot feel to their previous collections, giving them a fresh new breath by adding street goth and Chinese cultures to it.
Title: VOL. 1 Life & Death
Designers: DEPRESSION by Andrew Loh and Kenny Lim
Photog: Aidan Yeoh
Grooming: Ivan Hoo
Models: Kim Yong Jin & Angus Wilson
Inspired by ‘street fights and codes of survival’, this monochrome collection with silver and holographic accents featuring asymmetric cuts, ninja masks and Chinese numerics. A mixture of basic and statement pieces that includes tank tops, loose jersey shirts, jackets and socks, together with the label’s signature leather platform sneakers, adds a strong punctuation to the collection.
My favourite has to be this jacket that reminds me of Shino Aburame from Naruto. It adds on to that mysterious feel and gives the wearer a sense of darkness, that adds to that edgy look too! Feels like once I get my hands on this jacket, I can start controlling and shooting out bugs. Wahahaha!
Together with this collection, the DEPRESSION logo is also updated with the Chinese characters ‘1 2 3’ featured alongside
the familiar monochrome DEPRESSION logo, giving their pieces another Asian touch to them.
Of course, with new directions, comes new collaborations. DEPRESSION is spreading its wings and expanding to new markets such as China and Europe! Yes, not only can you find them in Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong, those of you staying in Beijing and London, can look forward to seeing them in your country this year! They will be launching their new
season collection in Milan at the White Tradeshow (20-22 June). Yay to Team DEPRESSION! Bring Singapore Fashion to new levels! Jia You!!! :)
The new collection - ‘VOL. 1 LIFE & DEATH’ will be available in Singapore at the SECTS SHOP located
at Orchard Cineleisure #03-05A and Orchard Gateway #04-14. For more information and updates, go to their website - www.depression.com.sg or follow them on Instagram - @Depression_Official and Facebook - Facebook.com/Depression.Label .
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It is the June School Holidays and there are tons for you to do. So here's my top 10 listing of events you can head on over with your friends and families...
1) The SEA Games
The SEA Games have already kicked off and with the hopes of winning 50 gold medals this year in celebration of Singapore's Golden Jubilee, let's go to the stadiums and show our Team Singapore support and toast them on their win with the 100PLUS Gold Can! Go to their website https://www.seagames2015.com/ to get your tickets and daily game updates.
2) Great Singapore Sale
With things heating up in Singapore with the upcoming SG50 celebration drawing near, almost every shopping mall is having their own promotions and event happenings. You have been saving up for this moment and this is the best time to make use of the Great Singapore Sale and grab yourself some goodies for that pat on the back!
3 Gundam Docks At Singapore
This weekend features quite a number of anime happenings. If you are in town and a hardcore Gundam fan, you have got to check out the Gundam Docks at Singapore exhibition which runs from 4 – 28 June 2015 at Ngee Ann City! There's 2 gigantic robots looming over the atrium, you definitely cannot miss it!
4) Live Spectacle: Naruto
I've caught the performance today and it was amazing. It was exploding with so many Naruto moments, bringing the characters to live and bringing back all my memories of watching those episodes every night till late. Fans were super excited and there was losts of cheerful moments with audience interaction, letting it touch and feel Naruto and his friends! They are only here for 2 days and today;s the last day, be sure to catch them before they fly off!
5) LINE Pop-Up Store The ever popular LINE characters are back with another Line pop-up store, back in Singapore again from June 8 to July 5, 2015. This time, it is held at the 313@Somerset mall atrium at level one, with the store stocking limited edition finds including Singapore-inspired Ez-Link card stickers, Swarovski crystal-studded jewellery as well as Line x Lamy customisable pens! Date and Time: June 8 to July 5, 2015, from 11am to 10pm from Mondays to Thursdays and 10am to 10pm on Fridays to Sundays. The store will open from 1pm on June 8. Where: 313@Somerset, Level 1
6) The PC Show 2015
Another that's here for a last minute deal is the PC Show 2015. It has been Singapore's longest running IT and consumer electronics show and it's my favourite place to head over to update my gadgets. It's at Singapore ExpoHalls 5 & 6and it's free admission. See you there tomorrow! Here's some of the deals to check out --- http://huneyzworld.blogspot.sg/2015/06/check-out-these-it-deals-at-pc-show-2015.html
7) Barney & Friends At City Square Mall Kid's favourite purple dinosaur - Barney has brought his friends along to Singapore to share the love with their fans. Come on over to City Square Mall on 6-21 Jun 2015 (daily except Mondays), to sing and dance with these lovely dinosaurs! For more info, head to http://www.facebook.com/citysquaremall or http://www.citysquaremall.com.sg.
8) Disney Olaf At The Star Vista This summer, Olaf visits our sunny island at The Star Vista on 6, 7, 13 and 14 June! Frozen fans can snap photos with this lovely buddy and be sure to upload it on Instagram with the hashtag, #disneyonclassicsg, towould stand to win 4 VIP tickets (worth $676) and 4 backstage tour passes to Disney on Classic ~ A Magical Night ASIA TOUR 2015!
During this period, anyone who purchases at least $170 worth of tickets to Disney on Classic at The Star Vista between 6-14 June may receive a Frozen Charm Bracelet* too!
After 12 years of sold out performances in Japan, Disney on Classic ~ A Magical Night is finally arriving in Southeast Asia and Singapore for the first time for all Disney fans to enjoy.
This full-length concert will showcase the most beloved tunes from Disney's Snow White, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Tangled, Frozen and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, performed by 8 international singers and Singapore's very own Metropolitan Festival Orchestra under the baton of legendary Disney music maestro, Brad Kelley.
Watch your favourite Disney memories come alive during the performance with original movie footage projected overhead on a large cinematic screen, and specially designed lighting and staging effects for that extra sprinkling of magic! *Terms and Conditions apply. Please check out https://www.facebook.com/MetropolitanSGfor more information.
9) The Best of You Mini Exhibition At VivoCity
The Best of You movement invites Singaporeans to slow down and acknowledge the people and experiences that bring out the best in them, aiming to encourage personal affirmation and to inspire people to appreciate the experiences and people that have brought out the best in them.
Based on a simple, universal notion of appreciation and affirmation, the social movement invites individuals to slow down and take time to acknowledge the often-overlooked actions and achievements that have punctuated their lives. Come take a look at the exhibition that is open to members of the public from Wednesday, 3 June 2015 until Monday, 8 June 2015, from 11am to 9pm daily. Admission is free.
For more information on The Best of You, or to read the stories submitted, visit www.the-best-of-you.com, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JuliesTheBestOfYou.
10) Funfilled Events As Faber Peak Celebrates 1st Anniversary
Faber Peak, Singapore’s happy hilltop destination, celebrates their first anniversary with a burst of events. Complemented by the scenic vista of the Sentosa-HarbourFront precinct, enjoy great views and get hands-on with your little ones with exciting workshops like the Singapore Cable Car Wooden Keychain Workshop and Singapore Cable Car Sand Art Workshop at The Lookout.
NARUTO is happening LIVE in front of our eyes coming this June!!!!!
For 2 exclusive days only, we will be seeing Japan's favourite Ninja anime - Live Spectacle: Narutocoming to live on stage at Resorts World Singapore RWS! I can't wait to see those ninja skills right before my eyes and I'm dying to see my favourite Sasuke and Kakashi Sensei!!!
Back in Decemeber last year, we have already been given the sneak peek of the character designs, and amazingly Gaara turned out super realistic and stood out the most! But that was of course further topped by more character release...
Psst, Anju Inami, who plays Ino Yamanaka is the voice behind Chika Takami in Love Live!
Check out Team Asuma - Ino, Shikamaru, and Chouji, Team Kurenai - Hinata, Shino, and Kiba, as well as Konohagakure's legendary Sannin - Jiraiya, Iruka Sensei, Haku and Zabuza. But somehow, I still find that with Rock Lee, Neji, Kiba's pup - Akamaru and the ever so sexy Tsunade, would make the whole performance more complete ~~~
Cast:
Kodai Matsuoka as Uzumaki Naruto
Ryuuji Satou as Sasuke Uchiha
Yui Itou as Sakura Haruno
Kenta Suga as Gaara
Yuuki Kimisawa as Kakashi Hatake
Kazuhiro Hirakawa as the Third Hokage
Hidekazu Ichinose as Iruka
Tatsunari Kimura as Kabuto
Asahi Uchida as Zabuza Momochi
Miho Imamura as Haku
The Story about the Boy who lives in the Village of Konoha-Gakure...
One day, at dawn, the mischievous boy called Naruto gets suspected of the missing book full of Ninja’s prohibited alchemys. The thing is that he was trapped to know the secrets of his birth. When he was delivered, the legendary demon fox with nine tails was sealed up in his body. Naruto gets terribly shocked to know the fact, however, he was encouraged and supported by Iruka, one of the teachers at Ninja Academy, so that he managed to graduate from the school. Now that Naruto and his classmates start their duty as fresh-man, it means the beginning of a journey where they are forced to face challenges and fatalities as well as Naruto’s personal struggle and friendship with his fatal friend Sasuke.
But judging from the amount of time spent on the character reference in costumes and the promotional video, I bet all Naruto fans will be seating on the edge of the seats as we travel back to when we first caught Naruto and his friends in 1999, when the series kickstarted on Weekly Shonen Jamp
This stage play adaptation together with the recently released Naruto the Movie: The Last, are parts of the Naruto's New Era Opening Project in a bid to cover the manga’s story from its first to the 27th volume, focusing on the childhood episode, the struggle between rivals and Naruto’s strong riptide.
Live Spectacle: NARUTO will take you to the world of incredible live actions - acting, dancing and acrobatic performances, with various fantastic stage effects. So, get ready for this amazing international live action entertainment on 6 and 7 June 2015!
DEPRESSION's Spring/Summer 2015 collection is screaming for you to unleash your "Inner Demon". Going by their signature monochrome colour scheme, this collection is more theatrical as designers - Kenny Lim and Andrew Loh mentions, they were thinking more of a dramatic fashion walk for their very first exclusive preview during Digital Fashion Week 2014.
Their show was pretty dark and gothic, even the styling has gone miles apart from the rest. It had that fantasy Twilight and Vampire Diaries moment going on. Chest baring male models, dark sultry smokey eyes, heavily sunken cheek bones with mile high styling for hair. *Drools*
Back to the outfits, I was highly intrigued by the print on the jackets and tops. Some might debate it as dragon scales, but the designers have verified that it was in fact close up of feathers like those of the fallen angels! The in-trend sports luxe fashion brings you to different occasions and the idea of layering is just right for the Singapore weather.
My favourite piece has to be this Ninja-Naruto-ish outfit on the male model. The whole mysterious feel is encompassed into this look and for those with electric eyes, this would be the one choice. Not only is the mesh top in-trend, once again, it makes a good layering piece.
Though arguably some might say the pointy hoods are a little too Halloween, I think the mesh versions make great accessories to go with the DEPRESSION outfits, maybe I'm bias coz I'm infatuated with hooded outfits, but what's your opinion?
Female fans of DEPRESSION would also be happy for find womenswear in this collection, dedicated pieces for just the ladies, without having to "share" the unisex pieces as what DEPRESSION always had.The highly favourited amongst the crowd was this dress made from different layering materials and that super sexy slit for you ladies to show off those long legs of yours ~
More of the collection can be viewed below. Selected pieces from the DEPRESSION Spring/Summer 2015 collection can already be pre-ordered at Inverted Edge. Just go to invertededge.com/shop/designer/depression-dfw.
