With November coming up fast Pacific Media Expo has been updating their site more frequently. Here are a few that should spark your interest:
>> Maid Café
It was announced today that PMX will be partnering with Royal/T and Hibaritei to co-host a Maid Café. Attendees will have the choice of being served by a maid from either group. Think all maids are built alike? Think again…
Royal/T is a playful blending of café, concept shop and art exhibition space. The space reflects the interior realm of fantasy that strongly influences the artists included in owner Susan Hancock’s collection.
Hibaritei is a self-described “psychological browser crash†that combines the concept of a maid café with cross-dressing. Hibaritei has its origins in Akihabara and has hosted numerous maid café events.
Whatever your taste may be (hey I’m not judging) the Maid Café will be open on November 8th and 9th from 12 pm to 4 pm.
>> Casino Watanabe and Club Nobumoto
When the programming tab was updated a few days ago, one of the bigger events announced was the Bebop Experience. Taking place on November 7th, attendees will be immersed in the world of Cowboy Bebop when they enter Casino Watanabe and Club Nobumoto.
Judging from the press release, the group organizing the event have made a great deal of effort in order to create this realm of hot jazz, and bounty hunters. For starters The hosts of the party will be cosplaying as the cast of the hit series. Guests will even have a chance to participate in a raffle, where two lucky people will be able to dance with the charming hosts. Something else of interest is that the band Sunrise Swing is set to open the night with hits such as TANK! (cosplay.com). You will also see the impact of jazz and bebop made upon other anime titles such as Gungrave, The Big O, and more.
>> Stephanie Yanez and Cosfest
American Jpop/Anime singer-songwriter Stephanie Yanez will be doing a special performance for half time at Pacific Media Expo’s own Cosfest. Here’s a quick look at her bio:
Since her debut she has been seen across the country, performing at many different Japanese Events, Anime Conventions, and Music Venues. She has opened up for overseas Japanese artists YOUSEI TEIKOKU and shared the same stage with KOTOKO. And has now opened up for Major Record Label Artist NIKKA COSTA.
Recently Stephanie was being seen on Comcast’s ANIME SELECTS documentary “CRAZY SEXY TOKYO” as a TOKYO REPORTER, where she had various assignments given to her for example: dressing up as a Geisha, visiting a manga cafe, Ninja class, etc. Stephanie Yanez is also currently working on an ONLINE SERIES with CARTOONMOGUL ENTERTAINMENT called ANIME POP. The show is about the popular culture of Japan (music/fashion/anime). At this moment she is focusing on her release of her first ever solo DOUBLE EP titled “SIDES”, which has 10 BRAND NEW SONGS written in both Japanese and English inspired by ANIME, JAPAN, LOVE, and LIFE! She is also getting ready for her show in Akihabara, Japan at the IDOL CAFE DEAR STAGE!
Cosfest will be taking place on November 9th.
Source: Pacifc Media Expo, Cosplay.com
