Artists, cosplayers share spotlight in comic convention Attasha Ysabella Dioso emerged as the champion for her ‘superb performance’ as Furina de Fontaine from Genshin Impact .Gelssie Acero, who portrayed Fu Hua from Honkai Impact 3rd , placed second while Edrielle Anne Nachor, who came as Ozamu Dazai from Bungo Stray Dogs ,placed third. Filipino comic artists and cosplayers gathered in a celebration of creativity and ingenuity at the recently concluded DrawINK Convention.
One of the highlights was a panel discussion entitled Komikeros in the Digital Landscape , headlined by popular local illustrators and social media personalities Drew Borja of Hunghang Flashbacks and AJ Bacar of Sskait. The special guests expounded on their processes, sources of inspiration, and how they incorporated and promoted Filipino culture in their works. They imparted several tips on building a brand identity as well as growing the audience.
The talk walked the audience through their setbacks and triumphs that established their presence in the online comic industry. The fete featured an Artist Alley, which showcased the iconic figures and merchandise of Sskait, APOG, and chef budz. It also provided a platform for starting Benildean comic artists and illustrators to present and promote their original pieces.
A cosplay competition set the stage for participants and enthusiasts alike to channel their imagination as they donned meticulously curated garbs complete with accessories to breathe life into.