JEFusion has announced the next installment of it’s Tokusatsu convention, Henshin Con! Hit the jump for all the details!
Press Release:
JEFusion: The Japanese Entertainment Blog presents you the HENSHIN CON 2015! This convention will run for two days in two different venues.
The first day will be held at One Esplanade on March 21st, 2015 and the second day will be held at SMX Convention Center Function Room 5 the following day, March 22nd. The activities on both days will be as follows:
Day 1: The Henshin Con Launch Party, 4pm to 10pm
A gathering for tokusatsu fans on the first day has been prepared by JEFusion to everyone. Guest performances are also offered by some local J-Music performers to add more spice for the evening. Aside from that, a special appearance from veteran tokusatsu actors: Kazunori Inaba, and Ken Shindachiya will be held; this includes a panel discussion and interaction with the actors themselves and a live tokusatsu stage show. Moreover, a tokusatsu item auction will also take place.
The admission fee for this opportunity will range from 1,500 to 3,000 Php. Added to that, seats will surely be available as well as dinner.
Day 2: Henshin Con 2015, the Convention, 10am to 8pm
The Henshin Con event proper will be experienced on the second day. Just like the previous day, some local J-Music performers will also showcase their talents and another live tokusatsu stage show will be given to fans.
In line with event proper, contests will always be a part of it. So, as for Henshin Con, the following contests and activities will be open for all:
Henshin Hero Karaoke Singing Contest
Original Henshin Hero Character Design
Henshin Hero Cosplay Clash
Henshin Battle of the Bands
Diorama ContestAlso, another special appearance from veteran tokusatsu actors: Kazunori Inaba, and Ken Shindachiya will be held through a panel discussion.
Aside from the contest offers, there are also places like artist’s alley, matsuri booths and mechant’s corner available for everyone to explore.
Given all these offers, autograph signing with the guest actors will cost 1,000 Php for 150 Php
which will be available online soon on a first come, first serve basis for only 150 slots.General admission can be availed for 200 Php with the first 1000 persons will be receiving a special baller with a purpose.
If you’re in the Philippines, be sure to check out the convention in 2015!
What do you think of the announcement? Will you attend the convention? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to keep it here for the latest Tokusatsu news!
Special Thanks to JEFusion for the tip!
wolkaiser drake
November 23, 2014 @ 4:21 pm
I dont think a convention even works like that, 2 days, 2 location, sorry, that doesnt work, its awesome to see a new toku con, but I dont think its done right