Kenshin Manila: Rurouni Kenshin Press Conference

Only a few hours after the RK premiere night (see my blog: Kenshin Manila: Rurouni Kenshin Premiere Night), my friend and I decided to meet in Glorietta for the press conference. We’ve planned this beforehand so I prepared for this day to be my off from work. I arrived at lunchtime and fans are already lined up for the event.

while waiting for the press con, RK Kyoto Inferno trailer on the screen

Since I am alone, I was able to get the best spot to see the cast. Sadly, Emi left already so she’s not part of today’s event. Still, we are more than excited to see Director Otomo, Satoh and Munetaka one more time.

I’ve met new friends who are also kpop fans and avid anime/jpop/jdorama fans too. I love these events because I always get to add more peeps who love to do the same things as I am. My friend arrived around 4pm. After almost 6 hours of waiting, the presscon started with a breathtaking production number ~ whew to these samurai masters who displayed their skills onstage. The Rurouni Kenshin cosplayers also entertained everyone while waiting for the presscon to start. After a few more minutes, the cast is here!!!

production dance and the Rurouni Kenshin cosplayers

Takeru was smiling while waving to the crowd. Aoki is hyper again and all smiles as well as Director Keishi. My favorite Sam Oh is the host for tonight.

answering press' questions are Director Otomo, Takeru Satoh and Aoki Munetaka

They started answering questions from the press and it lasted for about 30 minutes. Five lucky fans won via the raffle draw organized beforehand and they got the signed official posters and even came up the stage and hugged Takeru and Aoki. Awesomeness everywhere!

Takeru and Aoki expressed their love to their Philippine fans by speaking in our native tongue and even saying they were really surprised to know this is Japan’s first to hold such event hoping this will only be a beginning. They even said they want to come back and greet us again! Oh, anytime please!

This is their last day in Manila since they’ll be promoting RK Kyoto Inferno and Legend Ends in various cities in Japan. I hope they’ll be back very soon and so happy that they now knew that a lot of PH fans love them.

Did he just say 'Oro'?~ ^_~

Thank you Warner Bros PH, Warner Bros Japan and everyone involved for fulfilling every fans’ happiness.