SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show https://smash.org.au July 14 - 15, ICC Sydney Sun, 27 May 2018 22:55:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.2 Art ‘Themed’ Competition is back with a new theme https://smash.org.au/2018/05/art-themed-competition/ Tue, 22 May 2018 23:51:34 +0000 https://smash.org.au/?p=1833 Continue reading "Art ‘Themed’ Competition is back with a new theme"

]]> Attention SMASH! Artists! We are happy to announce that our Art “themed” Comp is back again this year. Listening to the rain? Wind breeze over a hill? With Senpai? 🌧
Bring your imagination to life on paper or digitally – combine them with our Mascots Cyrus and Skadi. Submit your masterpiece today via our new online forms 😛

 

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]]> Last guest for 2018 – Voice Actor Spike Spencer https://smash.org.au/2018/05/last-guest-for-2018-voice-actor-spike-spencer/ Fri, 18 May 2018 00:00:55 +0000 https://smash.org.au/?p=1668 Continue reading "Last guest for 2018 – Voice Actor Spike Spencer"

]]> Our last guest coming to SMASH! is Spike Spencer! 😉
Spike was the voice for Shinji Ikari in Evangelion (English Dub) and has voiced many other anime series including notable titles such as Pokemon, Bleach, DBZ Super, Vampire Knight, Naruto, Boruto, Black Butler and many many more.

Spike is also an author, including “How to Be A Frickin Genius Voice Actor, Step One” and “What Happens At The Con, Stays At The Con?” Both of which he presents as panels at the con.
Spike is also an avid sailor, cook, traveler, enjoys a good bit of dancing from time to time and teaches voice acting around the globe
Visit his official websites:
www.spikespencer.com
www.dontkillyourdate.com
If you are interested in learning the art of Voice Acting from Spike contact him at: info@spikespencer.com

]]> Video game director Yoko Taro is coming to SMASH! https://smash.org.au/2018/05/guest-5-is-game-director-yoko-taro/ Fri, 11 May 2018 00:10:42 +0000 https://smash.org.au/?p=1462 Continue reading "Video game director Yoko Taro is coming to SMASH!"

]]> Yoko Taro is a Japanese video game director and scenario writer best known for his work in the popular action role-playing series Drakengard and its spin-offs: Nier and its sequel, Nier: Automata. Yoko was the director and scenario writer for the first Drakengard game and has since worked extensively on every game in the series, as well as on mobile titles.

Yoko has become known for his style of game design, incorporating unconventional design choices and stories. One of the main aspects of his work is exploring the darker aspects of people. His writing technique, described as “backwards script writing”, involves outlining the ending of the story first and building the narrative backwards from that point.

 

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]]> On-stage performance applications open! https://smash.org.au/2018/04/on-stage-performance-applications-open/ Sun, 29 Apr 2018 22:00:35 +0000 https://smash.org.au/?p=1367 Continue reading "On-stage performance applications open!"

]]> Who wants to be Australia’s next J-pop superstar??  Whether you dance, sing or have martial art moves that will give Bruce Lee a run for his money, if you have the confidence to shine bright like a diamond, come and perform on the stage of SMASH!2018. Applications are now open and click on the link below for more information.

 

ON-STAGE PERFORMANCE APPLICATIONS

]]> SMASH!’s 4th guest for 2018 is Yonaga Tsubasa https://smash.org.au/2018/04/smashs-4th-guest-to-be-announced-for-2018-is-yonaga-tsubasa/ Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:00:37 +0000 https://smash.org.au/?p=1377 Continue reading "SMASH!’s 4th guest for 2018 is Yonaga Tsubasa"

]]> SMASH!’s 4th guest to be announced for 2018 is Yonaga Tsubasa! 🤩
Winner of the Best Newcomer Award in the 2nd Seiyuu Awards he’s well known for voicing fresh faced shounen characters. Tsubasa appears in Free!, Cardfight!! Vanguard, Yowamushi Pedal and much more! He’s also a member of a 3 person group “Trignal” releasing albums and singing songs for Anime openings and endings!
SMASH! is very excited to welcome him for his appearance at SMASH! for 2018

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]]> Oceanic Artathon – calling all League of Legends fans! https://smash.org.au/2018/04/oceanic-artathon-calling-all-league-of-legends-fans/ Wed, 25 Apr 2018 14:00:39 +0000 https://smash.org.au/?p=1338 Continue reading "Oceanic Artathon – calling all League of Legends fans!"

]]> Are you a LOL fan with artistic talents? We challenge you to participate in the Oceanic Artathon- a series of 3 art contests with a winning prize for an Artist Alley booth or two tickets to SMASH!2018. This art contest is themed around the League of Legends and will get your imagination running.

 

In the first round of the art contest series, it is based on champion Irelia and Ionia, her homeland. You’ve been invited to explore the landscapes and people of Ionia. Go wild with your ideas and surprise us with your artwork! For more information on the competition, click the link below.

 

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]]> AMV Competition now open! https://smash.org.au/2018/04/amv-competition-now-open/ Sat, 21 Apr 2018 09:00:43 +0000 https://smash.org.au/?p=1344 Continue reading "AMV Competition now open!"

]]> The 12th edition of the SMASH! Anime Music Video (AMV) Competition is NOW OPEN! 🤩
Your favourite AMV competition is back in action and ready to start accepting all of your amazing entries! In addition, we are introducing a new and exciting feature this year – the SMASH! AMV Showcase! 😘

If you think you have what it takes this year then follow the link to find out more information and submit your applications by June 17, 2018!

 

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]]> 3rd Guest announced – Director Omori Takahiro https://smash.org.au/2018/04/3rd-guest-director-omori-takahiro/ Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:00:19 +0000 https://smash.org.au/?p=1328 Our next guest coming to SMASH! is…Omori Takahiro! Omori Takahiro is a Director with experience in storyboarding, screenplay and animation designer. He has served as the primary director for a number of works including Baccano!, Durarara!, Natsume Yuujinchou, Gakuen Alice and many more.

 

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]]> Guest â„–2 – voice actor Ryotaro Okiayu from Aoni Production https://smash.org.au/2018/04/ryotaro-okiayu/ Fri, 13 Apr 2018 00:36:31 +0000 https://smash.org.au/?p=1293 Continue reading "Guest â„–2 – voice actor Ryotaro Okiayu from Aoni Production"

]]> With a career that spans over twenty years, Ryotaro Okiayu has worked on numerous titles across the anime, dubbing, and gaming industries. He is particularly well known for his depictions charismatic, masculine characters.

Many generations will recognise his works and he is best known for his roles as Scar (Fullmetal Alchemist), Byakuya Kuchiki (Bleach), Akio Furukawa (Clannad), and Tezuka (Prince of Tennis) among others.

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]]> SMASH!’s first guest for 2018 – Taiwanese cosplayer Mon https://smash.org.au/2018/04/mon/ Sat, 07 Apr 2018 00:44:08 +0000 https://smash.org.au/?p=1213 Continue reading "SMASH!’s first guest for 2018 – Taiwanese cosplayer Mon"

]]> Mon is known for her cosplays of a wide range of popular female characters including Hatsune Miku, Madoka from Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Annie from Attack on Titan. She also indulges in the occasional male character such as Yurio from Yuri on Ice and Ciel from Black Butler. Mon is a regular guest at conventions around the world and SMASH! 2018 will mark her first appearance in an Australian convention.

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