THE two-day ARCHCon (Animation, Role-playing, Comics and Hobbies Convention) 2015 was convened at South Town Center, Talisay City, from October 24 to October 25.
It was attended by artists, gamers, cosplayers, exhibitors, collectors, TCG players, and anime and gaming enthusiasts.
The first day of the event commenced with exhibits from hobbyists and cosplayers doing impressions of a variety of characters from animes, games and movies.
The exhibitors were from Computer Enthusiasts and Builders United (Cebu), Gunpla Addiction Cebu (GAC), Visayas Anime Figure Collectors (VAFC), Da Geek Squad (DGS), Nintendo Cebu Enthusiasts, and Overactive Ink.
Event highlights of the first day included VS Tournament Preliminary, performances and showcases from the different otaku and gaming groups within the region, talks on 2D animation, and the individual cosplay competition.
There were also raffles, prizes and giveaways that kept the fun atmosphere among the attendees and spectators. It concluded with the awarding of Day 1 winners.
The second day started with a Sunday mass, which was followed by an exhibit from the artist alley.
Interview from gaming experts, renowned cosplayers and impressionists, performances, and 3D animation talks ensued, as well as the handing of prizes and giveaways.
Gunpla modelers and manga artists got to display their talents during the Gunpla Builders Cup and the Drawing Competition.
The gaming crowd and musing spectators were especially hyped up during the Monster Hunter, Pokemon, Card Game, Super Smash Bros. and the Tekken Tag Tournament Finals where the participants smashed each other to bits with their high-level gaming knacks.
The two-day convention ended with the awarding of all winners and a closing ceremony.
ARCHCon was one of the first hobby conventions held in Cebu. It aims to be an open venue where people can gather and have fun.
ARCHCon started way back July 24, 2004 and it is now on its 12th year. It is organized by A.M.T.G. Brigade, a club catering to hobbies.
The proceeds of the event will be given to the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu Blue Plate Mission. (Reyna Cadiz, UP Cebu Mass Communication student)