Tokyo CGM Night Episode 2

Mon 2009/02/09 19:42 JST
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The second Tokyo CGM Night hosted by myself together with comrade Andrew Shuttleworth took place last Friday night at Fiat Caffe.

The event was a most awesome success attended by the best in CGM (Consumer Generated Media) - well over 100 pro bloggers, top YouTube directors, and industry/media/creative folk.
Special guests such as the former GM of Microsoft Japan Susumu Furukawa-san, former Director of Sales Japan at Apple Computer and CEO of Focal Point Hideki Francis Onda and founder of FON Ejovi Nuwere also attended.

And before I babble on - from left to right:-
- Andrew Shuttleworth - Web, tech, mobile Evangelist
- Serkan Toto - Marketing consultant at iKnow! and writer for Tech Crunch
- Danny Choo - CEO Mirai Inc and owner of dannychoo.com
- Ken Brady - CEO Genkii
- Adam Johnson COO of Genkii

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The first Tokyo CGM Night was held last September and was attended by 40-ish or so people at the gorgeous Weiden and Kennedy offices. This time we knew there were going to be well over 100 and got much bigger space at the Fiat Caffe although it did get a bit cramped at times - on the look out for bigger space to hold 150-200 for the next few months.

6PM: Hector, Andrew and I setting up the projector/mic and speakers.

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Comrades at Kotobukiya bring in a load of goodies to give out - more on the floor and the other table - this is one of the great things about our events - free goodies!

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A snapshot of the slide I used during the presentation to describe the focus of Tokyo CGM Night - an event where plo broggers, top YouTubers (who generate gazillions of page views and unique users) get together with the industries best in IT/Media and creative to create Bodacious Harmonious Awesomeness.

Folks who are awesome at CGM have the know how of generating a huge following of users and know the importance of sharing.

Check out the videos taken of my presentation by Rick Martin (writer for CNET) below.

Part two of the presentation below. You can also check out Ricks column at CNET.

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Many comrades brought their comrades along too and got to meet a ton of most talented folks. Check out my dodgy unedited footage below of some of the action - was taken later on in the evening where many had already left.

Lady in the photo is the lovely Yang Yang - she builds iPhone apps and I will be visiting her offices at the end of this month - stay tuned to see their anime related licensed apps.

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Gonzague - owner of Akihabara News - bazillions of page views and unique users.

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The lovely Kynapple on the left together with Emily.
And I nearly forgot to mention some more of the awesome bloggers who came along:-
http://www.kynapple.com
http://andrewlee.com.au
http://kenleewrites.com
http://irubyourbrog.blogspot.com
http://mygengo.com
http://nihongonotes.com
http://dshack.net
http://altjapan.typepad.com
http://nthambazale.com
http://jeromesadou.com
http://robert.sanzalone.com
http://eddiewong.net
http://halcyonrealms.com
http://dreamtribe.jp
http://d.hatena.ne.jp/Batayan3/
http://seeker.air-nifty.com
http://genkii.com
http://thewesternworld.net
http://blog.pasonatech.co.jp/mitani/
http://craigmod.com
http://mattromaine.com
http://tugo.com
http://thistokyolife.com

There were many more but not on this list because they were brought by comrades (I still haven't gone through all the business cards yet), didn't fill out the online form that I sent or because I just plain forgot (sorry!)
You can check out the presentation without the speaking below which highlights some of the sites who I knew were going to come - some got kidnapped along the way though.

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My copy and paste fingers going numb now. Going to leave out links from some names as most are above ^^;
Gen Kanai - charisma Internet blogger and top guy at Mozilla Japan.

Guy on the left is Kristopher Tate founder of Zooomr.

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Matt Skyrm - Sony.

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Nearly 7:30 - waiting for presentation to start.

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The Iron Man bust with glowing palm and chest - that I broke by accident! It was the first to be made too ^^; Kotobukiya brought another one to give away.

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About to give out the goodies.

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Kotobukiya brings along 4 Leaves Nanako up for grabs.

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The best way to decide who gets it is Junken - Paper Scissors n Stone. Shingo from Kotobukiya is at the controls.

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Ken and please-forgive-me-for-forgetting-his-name are the last two in this round to battle it out.

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And Mr please-forgive-me-for-forgetting-his-name wins!
When asked where he's going to put the ecchi Nanako, he said "somewhere where my daughter cant see" ^^;

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Next up is a Jack Sparrow figure. Shingo hurls paper.

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Only a few challengers left.

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John (Google) and Onda-san battle it out.

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And Onda-san wins! Onda-san is the former Director of Sales Japan at Apple Computer and CEO of Focal Point - will be visiting his coolsome offices to show you his groovesome Apple products.

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Rob, Xaky and Andrew - a powerful threesome.

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Pro photographer Derek, founder of FON Ejovi Nuwere and Ninja Engineer Royce Rollins.

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Forgive-me-for-forgetting-her-name and Linda from Google who used to be a comrade at Amazon.

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Former comrades from Columbia Japan - Matt Romaine, Neil Bortnak and Ejovi.

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Yong How and Tze Wei from Polygon Pictures.

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Engineering Manager Adrian from Google.

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Comrade Fumi Yamazaki who you can see with me on my first Japanese terrestrial TV appearance below.

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Andrew n iPhone - I'm still holding out for the slimmer 32GB model due out in June - so I hear from an IT comrade in SanFran.

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John Fu from Google who brought along some Google goodies to give out including a bunch of metal pens which Andrew and I irresponsibly tossed into the crowd (sorry). Luckily John didn't bring along any Google knives.

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Second most subscribed YouTuber in Japan - Emily and good rooking furendo.

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Another popular YouTuber ElevenColors.

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My co-host Andrew Shuttleworth who also runs an event called Tokyo 2.0 which focuses on the web2.0 world in Tokyo.

Andrew knows just about everybody in the web/media/internet space in Tokyo and has been to a ziliion events in his career. He calls Tokyo CGM Night:-

Possibly the biggest international CGM/blogger/vlogger event in Tokyo ever.
And the best thing about Tokyo CGM Night is that it will be held every month.

If you are a mega blogger or YouTuber, are in the IT/Creative/Media industry and think you should be a part of Tokyo CGM Night then please contact me through my linkedIn.
If you don't have a billion page view blog but reckon you are going to be and love sharing then contact me!

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Andrew playing with a giveaway from Square Enix which was won by pro photographer Lenard Po.

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And I promised the crowds Jackie Chan - hes the tallest guy in the photo.

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Onda-san - another Lumix LX3 owner.

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From right to left:-
Jacky Chan
Ken Lee
Kitty Vo (legal)
Fauna

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Plo Broggers and YouTubers - Claytonian, Hiko-san, Crux, ElevenColors and channeIreview.

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Going to keep her anonymous for now - from Kotobukiya.

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Market Researcher Harada Setsuko, President of Meta Associates Gohsuke Takama, Sven and Michael from CScout Japan.

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A cool gadget in the house - a handheld Optoma projector - photo does the unit no justice. Quality was awesome! Want.
Optoma Pico Pocket Projector in action below.

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Hobby Stock-san with some freshly baked SAFS for me ^^;

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Taken at just before 12 midnight-ish when most have left to catch the last train.
Charisma blogger Jean Snow, David Abrams who runs CheapAssGamer (and is the third most subscribed YouTuber in Japan) together with Andrew.

Didn't get photos of everybody who attended the event and will try to snap them all over time.

And a quick message to all Tokyo CGM Night members - the next event will be held next month. Andrew and I are arranging event space and will send out an announcement soon. The LinkedIn group and Tokyo CGM Night official site will be up soon too.

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And the bunch of business cards that I came home with from Tokyo CGM Night - *the* networking event in Tokyo for the best in Consumer Generated Media.


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  • J. Maurice
    J. Maurice in 千葉市 (Registered on 2008/11/06)
    ハッカー
    http://wiz.cx/

    Hey Danny,

    Thanks again for organizing a great event on Friday night! It was great. Can't wait until next month...

    J

    Mon 2009/02/09 18:01:04 JST (ID #481639)
    reply to J. Maurice's comment
  • Organization XIII
    Organization XIII in Far far away[london] (Registered on 2007/08/07)
    Student

    wow looks like a really cool event, i wish i could go but im stuck here in boring England^_^

    Mon 2009/02/09 19:32:05 JST (ID #481704)
    reply to Organization XIII's comment
  • Rin
    Rin in Toronto (Registered on 2008/01/04)
    Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
    http://koiaichaku.com/

    JUST WOW!!!!!!
    Looks like fun too!!!!!!
    I wonder if regular bloggers from outside of Japan are allowed to attend if something like this happens again...
    I would love to join and see all and meet all these cool industry people...

    Mon 2009/02/09 19:38:29 JST (ID #481706)
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    • Rin
      Rin in Toronto (Registered on 2008/01/04)
      Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
      http://koiaichaku.com/

      It'll also be a great learning experience for an ITM student that is trying to get into the industry...

      Mon 2009/02/09 19:42:07 JST (ID #481709)
      reply to Rin's comment
  • adamsneeka
    adamsneeka in Brisbane (Registered on 2008/08/16)
    machinery operator, eskimo, blame taker

    Looks like everyone there had a great night
    the fiat cafe looks like an awesome place to hold events but i guess it's better for you guys to keep it fresh with new places each time
    there's not much of a gap between CGM nights if your holding one next month do you still expect the same attendance if not i am sure you can find many volunteers here to represent the "consumer" part of CGM

    Mon 2009/02/09 19:46:52 JST (ID #481711)
    reply to adamsneeka's comment
  • Ken Lee
    Ken Lee in Tokyo (Registered on 2008/05/21)
    Full-time student へへ
    http://www.kenleewrites.com

    Can't wait for next month's event too! Andrew corrected me earlier.... Fiat Caffe is spelt with a double f. ^^.

    Mon 2009/02/09 19:52:47 JST (ID #481717)
    reply to Ken Lee's comment
  • jinstevens
    jinstevens in Portland, OR, USA (Registered on 2009/01/05)
    Blogger, consultant
    http://www.netharuka.com

    Wow. CGM night just looks amazing.

    Mon 2009/02/09 19:58:32 JST (ID #481721)
    reply to jinstevens's comment
  • Blowfish
    Blowfish in Close to Dyusseru,Karlsland (Registered on 2008/06/11)
    Physical Therapist
    http://www.flyingpussyfoot.com

    Looks like fun as always!
    So many business cards from only one event...man...you cant keep up with all of em right?

    Mon 2009/02/09 20:03:44 JST (ID #481728)
    reply to Blowfish's comment
  • tintin-san
    tintin-san in シンガポオル Singapore (Registered on 2008/05/11)
    大学生

    It looks like a major success!

    Congrats Danny ^-^

    Mon 2009/02/09 20:08:52 JST (ID #481731)
    reply to tintin-san's comment
  • eddie
    eddie in tokyo (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    creative
    http://www.eddiewong.net

    T'was cool.
    And, no, I wasn't at all interested in the Iron Man...

    Mon 2009/02/09 20:10:36 JST (ID #481732)
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  • Stefkov
    Stefkov in England (Registered on 2008/06/01)
    http://www.stefkov.com/

    Looks like it was really fun. That pile of business cards is huge.

    Mon 2009/02/09 20:16:43 JST (ID #481737)
    reply to Stefkov's comment
  • onebeat
    onebeat in Roppongi, Daikanyama, Hong Kong, Los Angeles (Registered on 2009/02/08)
    Multiple business owner, designer, musician
    http://ameblo.jp/hfo/

    Hey Danny, really enjoyed the night and your enthusiasm making the Japanese people smile and happy. Yoru a real visionary.

    BTW, my name is spelled wrong, it is ONDA and not ONODA... Please just call me Francis..

    Take care and hope to see you soon... I am off to HK office from 2/11, be back in a week. I hope I will no miss events..

    Take care and hello to all his COOL friends and colleagues.

    Francis Onda

    Mon 2009/02/09 20:18:48 JST (ID #481742)
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  • I Am Kaze
    I Am Kaze in England (Registered on 2008/12/28)
    Looking for Work

    I want to go! =O But first I must take the internet by storm... Hmm.

    Perhaps some of us DC.com members should collaborate? Create something new, something exciting, something that will catch the attention of countless people! Then we can have fun, drink, and network with all the wonderful people in the pictures above! ^_^

    Mon 2009/02/09 20:36:33 JST (ID #481760)
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    • adamsneeka
      adamsneeka in Brisbane (Registered on 2008/08/16)
      machinery operator, eskimo, blame taker

      I vote yes

      There seem to be a few people here in the more creative industries or studying to enter them perhaps now is the time to step up and show people what you've got I'm sure danny will invite you to CGM night if you can make an impact (disclaimer I cannot actually be sure what danny will do he is his own person and not in anyway influenced by promises I may or may not make to others using this website)

      Mon 2009/02/09 21:25:20 JST (ID #481797)
      reply to adamsneeka's comment
      • I Am Kaze
        I Am Kaze in England (Registered on 2008/12/28)
        Looking for Work

        Yeah I've seen a lot of creative talent around on this website. It'd be really cool to collaborate with some members in hopes of making a big impact within this community ^_^

        I'm a graphic designer by hobby and I created a theatrical trailer for a Machinima I am currently making. I was considering posting that on here.. Not to sure if something like that would really make a big impact though. I wonder if other DC.com members have suggestions of "What could make an impact?" on here to really catch the attention of Danny and other members alike.

        Mon 2009/02/09 21:39:12 JST (ID #481808)
        reply to I Am Kaze's comment
        • ryuutatsuo
          ryuutatsuo in Phoenix, AZ USA (Registered on 2009/01/22)
          university student

          I agree with the both of you. I was thinking already about what could be done.
          If you don't mind me suggesting something. What about inviting Danny to the US and holding a big reward party with all the DC members invited to honor Danny's accomplishments.

          Mon 2009/02/09 22:06:21 JST (ID #481824)
          reply to ryuutatsuo's comment
          • I Am Kaze
            I Am Kaze in England (Registered on 2008/12/28)
            Looking for Work

            That'd be very costly! I was thinking more along the lines of an existing event which is the CGM Night. What could make an impact enough on here that would get members recognised more and to hopefully attend one of these awesomesauce parties ^_^'

            Mon 2009/02/09 22:50:11 JST (ID #481868)
            reply to I Am Kaze's comment
            • ryuutatsuo
              ryuutatsuo in Phoenix, AZ USA (Registered on 2009/01/22)
              university student

              so we are looking for something that members can do to get more recognized and with that would come an invite to CGM am I fallowing you correctly

              Mon 2009/02/09 23:05:34 JST (ID #481886)
              reply to ryuutatsuo's comment
      • Danny Choo
        Danny Choo in Tokyo (Registered on 2006/12/11)
        CEO MIrai Inc
        http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/

        CGM will be held world wide in the future - details soon.

        Tue 2009/02/10 01:22:12 JST (ID #482023)
        reply to Danny Choo's comment
        • I Am Kaze
          I Am Kaze in England (Registered on 2008/12/28)
          Looking for Work

          Now that does sound good! Although a CGM Night in Tokyo would be a dream come true. I've always wanted to see Japan in all its glory =]

          Tue 2009/02/10 02:15:27 JST (ID #482058)
          reply to I Am Kaze's comment
        • WiseFreeman
          WiseFreeman in DC Cloning Laboratory (Registered on 2007/11/07)
          Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
          http://dannychoo.com.my

          That would be TOTALLY AWESOME!

          Looking forward for more details~~~~~~~~~

          Tue 2009/02/10 04:30:02 JST (ID #482197)
          reply to WiseFreeman's comment
        • TsubasaNoTenshi
          TsubasaNoTenshi (Registered on 2008/12/29)
          Student, Motivated Future Hikikomori

          That would be great, in that case, must get back to studying japanese and html - hope to be a part of this some day.

          Tue 2009/02/10 22:23:08 JST (ID #483173)
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    • Organization XIII
      Organization XIII in Far far away[london] (Registered on 2007/08/07)
      Student

      Great idea

      Mon 2009/02/09 23:37:30 JST (ID #481927)
      reply to Organization XIII's comment
      • I Am Kaze
        I Am Kaze in England (Registered on 2008/12/28)
        Looking for Work

        Glad you think so! You have any ideas of what would take the internet by storm? ^_^

        Tue 2009/02/10 00:21:54 JST (ID #481978)
        reply to I Am Kaze's comment
  • ryuutatsuo
    ryuutatsuo in Phoenix, AZ USA (Registered on 2009/01/22)
    university student

    these events look like so much fun. great job keep it up

    Mon 2009/02/09 20:55:18 JST (ID #481772)
    reply to ryuutatsuo's comment
    • I Am Kaze
      I Am Kaze in England (Registered on 2008/12/28)
      Looking for Work

      Yeah what you said above sounds correct ^^' It'd be an incredible experience to actually be apart of CGM Night and if we as members can achieve something together that can really have an impact on the community and really grasp them then I am sure it'd be fun for all =]

      Mon 2009/02/09 23:19:46 JST (ID #481904)
      reply to I Am Kaze's comment
  • WiseFreeman
    WiseFreeman in DC Cloning Laboratory (Registered on 2007/11/07)
    Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
    http://dannychoo.com.my

    Congratulation to Danny & Andrew on this successful event ^_^


    Very nice venue, it sure look cramp with so many people attended.

    Woah! Nanako is the giveaway prize~~~~~~~

    Wow, majority of them are foreigners~

    Great to know it's a monthly event & open to fresh enthusiastic people too, it will definitely be the biggest CGM event in ASIA very soon ^_^

    Mon 2009/02/09 20:57:39 JST (ID #481774)
    reply to WiseFreeman's comment
  • Lelouch Lamperouge
    Lelouch Lamperouge in ClovisLand (Registered on 2008/08/21)
    former Emperor of Britannia
    http://reflectiarx.wordpress.com/

    Congratulations on the successful event Danny!
    You could see that everyone indeed had an awesome night in that event.
    Wow! Just one event and you got a deck like quantity of business cards. Awesome!
    Still watching the Youtube embeds.

    Mon 2009/02/09 21:05:15 JST (ID #481780)
    reply to Lelouch Lamperouge's comment
  • vincento_py
    vincento_py in Kawaguchi, Japan (Registered on 2008/06/16)
    Lover of Akiba!
    http://vincentosshrine.com/

    Maybe I'll go someday... My english still bad during conversation -_-

    Mon 2009/02/09 21:06:11 JST (ID #481782)
    reply to vincento_py's comment
  • vongola_samurai
    vongola_samurai in oregon, portland (im taiwanese tho) (Registered on 2008/07/22)
    college student
    http://otakuartist.wordpress.com/

    loved iron man, but i like ghost rider better

    Mon 2009/02/09 21:06:29 JST (ID #481783)
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  • Evil King
    Evil King in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, Earth (Registered on 2007/12/18)
    Student and full-time otaku

    Looks like it was fun; wouldn't mind trying to win some of those SAFS...

    Something I was wondering: there are a lot of gaijin folk at these events, so do people sometimes revert back to English when talking to each other, or is everybody so fluent in Japanese that you don't even bother?

    Mon 2009/02/09 21:24:46 JST (ID #481796)
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  • chun
    chun in need to be in bed (Registered on 2007/01/09)
    part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
    http://puppy52art.com/

    Once broken considered sold? LOL! jk Danny it looks like a blast! :D:D

    Mon 2009/02/09 21:27:29 JST (ID #481799)
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  • Hidden Oasis
    Hidden Oasis in California, United Sates (Registered on 2008/10/28)
    College Freshmen

    I totally want a handheld projector. That is so awesome!

    Mon 2009/02/09 21:32:04 JST (ID #481803)
    reply to Hidden Oasis's comment
  • Protocol Snow
    Protocol Snow in USA (Registered on 2007/07/25)
    Medical student
    http://www.protocolsnow.com

    Danny, you're a true pioneer. I'm impressed by how awesome the event looks!

    Mon 2009/02/09 22:11:40 JST (ID #481827)
    reply to Protocol Snow's comment
  • Snafu Slick
    Snafu Slick in South Carolina, USA (Registered on 2008/06/12)
    Motivational Speaker

    I'd feel kinda crunched in that small area full of people X_X

    Still would have like to been there :P

    Mon 2009/02/09 22:13:29 JST (ID #481829)
    reply to Snafu Slick's comment
  • yc
    yc in サンノセ、カリフォルニア (Registered on 2009/01/02)
    MOSSAD Employee

    You probably get this a lot...seeing how often you wear the Storm Trooper Armor these days...

    How often does the armor go into the 洗濯機? I've been agonizing over the decision to get one...but worry that it might be an incredible hassle to have it cleaned.

    Mon 2009/02/09 22:27:32 JST (ID #481834)
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  • FatBastard
    FatBastard in over his head (Registered on 2007/11/04)
    Dirty Gentleman
    http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/

    Maybe I'll be part of this in the upcoming future... we'll have to see. Always in motion is the future.

    Mon 2009/02/09 22:33:09 JST (ID #481841)
    reply to FatBastard's comment
  • megurineluka
    megurineluka in vocaloidworld (Registered on 2009/01/11)

    woah NANAKO and JACK sPAROW ALSO ARION MAN !!
    wesome give away !!!

    Mon 2009/02/09 22:40:35 JST (ID #481852)
    reply to megurineluka's comment
    • megurineluka
      megurineluka in vocaloidworld (Registered on 2009/01/11)

      iron man I mean

      Mon 2009/02/09 22:51:21 JST (ID #481870)
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  • MrN
    MrN in Deep Space (Registered on 2009/02/08)
    Wallet Inspector
    http://www.armchairempire.com

    Congrats on the event. Glad to see so many people came out to it. I've always got the impression that the CGM scene was pretty big, but the photos here really help to put it in perspective. Even if those that showed up only constitute a small portion the bloggers, Youtubers, etc. out there, that's a fair chunk of people.

    Mon 2009/02/09 22:51:51 JST (ID #481873)
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  • Rusting
    Rusting in South Texas, USA (Registered on 2009/01/06)
    Injured

    That looked like a super event this time. I remember that Blog-TV interview when the link was put up on your site the 1st time, some time around when Aya Hirano fainted during one interview with you on TV in time (thats how my memory works now). It is interesting to me that in the videos the presentations are in English (glad I don't have to wait to have them subbed by someone). Video 2 on the list up there has the one Figurine getting knocked over the comment "That didn't happen" was perfect and "need a medic". That one guy that said he would put the one figurine where hes daughter wont find it, lol , good luck with that they can sense them through walls. Looks as if you, Danny, got out with some pretty nice figurines yourself.

    Mon 2009/02/09 23:26:25 JST (ID #481910)
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  • Jez
    Jez in Mississauga Ontario (Registered on 2008/04/11)
    Student/ Anime Club Leader at St. Joseph Secondary
    http://haruhiist.blogspot.com/

    looks like fun hooking up with top youtubers and bloggers ^0^
    should do something like this sometime ^0^

    Mon 2009/02/09 23:29:08 JST (ID #481915)
    reply to Jez's comment
  • Yuuichi
    Yuuichi in Amsterdam!!!:D (Registered on 2008/05/15)
    Student Game Development.

    Looks Great :D

    Mon 2009/02/09 23:37:53 JST (ID #481928)
    reply to Yuuichi's comment
  • Riz
    Riz in インデアナポリス, インデアナ (Registered on 2009/01/02)
    三年せいとオタク

    That looked awesome! In the near future I think you'll be hosting events twice as large as this :D

    Mon 2009/02/09 23:43:45 JST (ID #481935)
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  • pedropinilla
    pedropinilla in Los Angeles, Chile (Registered on 2008/09/29)
    Hobby fan

    I might write a lot about so brilliant event, abundance of happiness and fellowship (and, of course the Idol Rika... she's so beautiful, damm lucky you) but I prefer saying only the following thing...

    ...congratulations Danny, you're on a higher lever.

    Mon 2009/02/09 23:59:30 JST (ID #481949)
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  • Monkee
    Monkee in Canada (Registered on 2007/02/08)
    Otaku / Student in Networking
    http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/

    Looks you have lots of fun there ^-^ I want to go too T-T

    Tue 2009/02/10 00:08:30 JST (ID #481957)
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  • Hoshizora - DreamtheFuture
    Hoshizora - DreamtheFuture in San Francisco and Shibuya! (Registered on 2009/01/11)
    Future Pioneer and a Dreamer

    Danny,
    you had a phat night. メンツがスゲ~!
    Optoma laser projector is not that bad! me wants too
    BHA baybi~ may be I should go plobroggin' also
    peace

    Tue 2009/02/10 00:25:12 JST (ID #481983)
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  • Cyberchaos
    Cyberchaos in Australia, Sydney (Registered on 2008/02/17)
    NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
    http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/

    wow, that looks heaps fun
    that venue looks awesome too - it's like a post modern mix with retro 80s

    the amount of SAFS is incredible

    Tue 2009/02/10 00:37:45 JST (ID #481991)
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  • Matteas
    Matteas in Prague, Czech Republic (Registered on 2008/10/25)
    High school student
    http://www.animeraku.com

    The interior of that place look awesome.

    What a pile of meishi! I cannot believe my eyes, there must be, well, a lot of them ^^

    Tue 2009/02/10 00:45:57 JST (ID #482000)
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  • NPC
    NPC in Rocklin, CA (Registered on 2007/12/06)
    JR. College Student
    http://npc.talkingincircles.net/

    That is one awesome Cafe.
    Looks like fun!

    Tue 2009/02/10 00:59:56 JST (ID #482013)
    reply to NPC's comment
  • JeromeS
    JeromeS in Yokohama || Tokyo (Registered on 2008/05/26)
    Web App. Dev.
    http://www.jeromesadou.com

    Danny, it was a great evening! thanks again:)

    Tue 2009/02/10 02:07:08 JST (ID #482051)
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  • Hatsune Mitsu
    Hatsune Mitsu in Despair! (Registered on 2008/07/28)
    It's Mimi... my account died.
    http://www.angrymimi.com

    The girl to guy ratio is ... T__T;;

    Tue 2009/02/10 02:42:43 JST (ID #482080)
    reply to Hatsune Mitsu's comment
    • Mimi
      Mimi in MIT (Registered on 2008/03/11)
      Student
      http://anime.scripts.mit.edu/miteiru/

      ^^;;; Girl power!

      Danny it looks like such a great event! You are superbly fantabulous, keep it up! ^___^ Hope we can have a big DC meeting sometime ^^

      @Mitsu: Are you online right now? Girls take more thought before standing up because they know that they're being watched. Guys are usually the first at everything because of reasons listed in IB World. (Go to IB room and read it mitsuuu!) :D :3

      Tue 2009/02/10 03:05:19 JST (ID #482100)
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      • Koshiko
        Koshiko in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2007/08/03)
        website/graphic designer and karaoke amateur~
        http://www.furudango.com

        Ah, so true u_u~

        We should unite in some sort of online girl-power movement lol~

        Tue 2009/02/10 13:09:52 JST (ID #482690)
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    • Danny Choo
      Danny Choo in Tokyo (Registered on 2006/12/11)
      CEO MIrai Inc
      http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/

      Quite a few ladies actually - just not pictured.

      Wed 2009/02/11 00:41:11 JST (ID #483277)
      reply to Danny Choo's comment
  • litokid
    litokid in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2007/11/25)
    university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
    http://www.vimeo.com/longhim

    I am getting dizzy reading name after name. >< I'm sure no one would fault you for forgetting their name, because that's a huge long list of people you have here.

    Tue 2009/02/10 02:51:52 JST (ID #482085)
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  • Alpha Ralpha
    Alpha Ralpha in Ohio, USA (Registered on 2009/01/24)
    Accounting Technician
    http://alpharalpha.com

    note to self - move to Tokyo and become a plo brogger with a billion page views so you can be invited to events like this ... ^^;

    Tue 2009/02/10 02:54:24 JST (ID #482090)
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  • Tachikaze
    Tachikaze in Brooklyn, New York (Registered on 2007/12/26)
    University Student

    Talk about networking, that's a lot of business cards you got. Looked like a really fun event.

    Tue 2009/02/10 03:17:54 JST (ID #482111)
    reply to Tachikaze's comment
  • asianmoviereviews
    asianmoviereviews in UK (Registered on 2008/04/24)
    Student
    http://asianmoviereviews.wordpress.com

    Danny, you've probably answered this before, but will we be seeing more videos by you (or even by others of your events/outings etc) on DC.com?? I think it would be great if you were able to put up a video (a similar idea to what you did with the stormtrooper) once in a while as i found this a real treat (as well as a boost in motivation to do what it is that we want to do in life), and im sure others will agree with me on this.

    Just want to congratulate you on the success of the event, it looked like a great bunch of people turned up and alot of fun was had!!! and also i cant stress enough how much fun i would have had if i was able to attend (even though i don't blog anywhere near as half of what most of the guys here at DC.com do). Best of luck with your future events!!!

    Tue 2009/02/10 03:21:17 JST (ID #482113)
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  • Charten
    Charten in United States (Registered on 2008/11/17)
    Student/Music Producer/Web Designer
    http://www.myspace.com/lionbiscuits

    Amazing. I would love to attend an event like this- I'm totally all for networking. :D
    Great thing, it is.

    Tue 2009/02/10 03:26:29 JST (ID #482117)
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  • LesterHo
    LesterHo in Tokyo, Japan (Registered on 2008/11/16)
    Student
    http://www.lesterho.com

    Thanks Danny for inviting me to this great event although some pictures above has me as a back ground. ^^;;

    I'm shy to meet some of the people around and I hardly talk to you too but I will be glad to take another photo with you again on the next Tokyo CGM Night.

    Tue 2009/02/10 04:03:56 JST (ID #482163)
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  • Crux
    Crux in Toronto (Registered on 2007/11/13)
    University Student
    http://www.cruxay.com/

    Wow... thanks for the link Danny. I guess I couldn't be more embarrassed that my site is STILL DOWN. I'm seriously thinking about crying right now.
    If you don't mind rerouting the link to my yt youtube.com/cruxay for now that would be appreciated. Wowwowowow -_-

    Tue 2009/02/10 04:10:02 JST (ID #482172)
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  • silent1134
    silent1134 in Los Angeles, California (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    ???Confused???

    Looks like one wild party...

    Tue 2009/02/10 04:46:04 JST (ID #482211)
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  • Mirage
    Mirage in New York, US (Registered on 2008/12/27)
    Young Grasshopper
    http://miragestrike.blogspot.com

    Looked fun! Congrats on the successful gathering Danny. I wouldn't have the courage to go to something like that myself after seeing all the pros there even if I do get a chance.. But will definitely look forward to your March CGM coverage. ^^

    Tue 2009/02/10 06:12:32 JST (ID #482304)
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  • devilangellus
    devilangellus in Tokyo, ikebukuro (Registered on 2009/02/10)
    Multimedia sales manager
    http://digicraft.co.jp

    Thanks Danny,

    It was a really amazing party,
    Tokyo CGM Night was a real success.

    Now waiting for the next one ;)

    Tue 2009/02/10 06:14:02 JST (ID #482306)
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  • BeLe
    BeLe in Davao, Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/03)
    .NET/Web Developer
    http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net

    Wow. looks like the event was a huge success. Maaan, I would love to go to one just for the networking alone. The people u get to know and meet is just priceless.

    Tue 2009/02/10 06:33:57 JST (ID #482324)
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  • kynapple
    kynapple in Tokyo (Registered on 2008/11/24)
    Engineering student
    http://www.kynapple.com

    It was an awesome night, I can't wait for the next one!

    Tue 2009/02/10 06:56:30 JST (ID #482350)
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  • yumyu
    yumyu in Toronto (Registered on 2008/04/12)
    Student
    http://trixoptics.com

    Nice gathering! And I want that Luna nendoroid!

    Tue 2009/02/10 06:57:28 JST (ID #482352)
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  • blauereiter
    blauereiter in Tokyo, Japan (Registered on 2007/07/07)
    CG artist, Sunrise Emotion
    http://halcyonrealms.com

    Thanks for hosting such a great event ! Looking forward to the next one !

    Tue 2009/02/10 09:07:26 JST (ID #482495)
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  • Akari
    Akari in Vancouver/Burnaby, Canada (Registered on 2008/06/15)
    http://akari-nyan.deviantart.com/

    That looked like so much fun! Hope to see more coverage on upcoming events ^^;

    Tue 2009/02/10 09:24:11 JST (ID #482509)
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  • lightningsabre
    lightningsabre in Vancouver (Registered on 2007/08/30)
    Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
    http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/

    Wow what an event! So many people... so many names and faces to remember, or not remember ^^;

    OMG you broke Iron Man?? As long as it's not mine... I'm getting that bust when it comes out here in Canada ^_^ I hope it's not as easily breakable by accident ^^;

    Totally fun, but I'd be so nervous talking to all sorts of people there, I'm just not too social around people, especially in parties.

    Tue 2009/02/10 09:30:44 JST (ID #482517)
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  • Andrei-kun
    Andrei-kun in California, USA (Registered on 2008/10/23)
    Student
    http://andreijournal.blogspot.com

    Looks very energy depleter.

    Tue 2009/02/10 10:06:53 JST (ID #482561)
    reply to Andrei-kun's comment
  • acq128
    acq128 in Sydney (Registered on 2008/11/19)
    Student

    great to see the hard work =), maybe would've tried to create soemthing if this whole thing started a year earlier

    Tue 2009/02/10 11:24:39 JST (ID #482633)
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  • Koshiko
    Koshiko in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2007/08/03)
    website/graphic designer and karaoke amateur~
    http://www.furudango.com

    Woah, lots of networking happening, love your pile of cards at the end lol~ I should really get mine done ^^;; and a business number, hrmmm~

    Congrats on such a huge turnout~! I wish you all the best in looking for a new location and future events~ x3

    Tue 2009/02/10 13:20:57 JST (ID #482696)
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  • dans
    dans in Chiba, Japan (Registered on 2007/08/05)
    IT Manager
    http://thumbnail-of-life.blogspot.com/

    that must be a very awesome night. in the future, I would also like to join an event like this.

    Tue 2009/02/10 13:35:27 JST (ID #482707)
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  • wickedclown
    wickedclown in California (Registered on 2007/12/07)
    Programmer/IT/Student
    http://wickedotaku.blogspot.com/

    Looks like quite an awesome event Danny! I hope I'll be able to qualify and make it to a CGM night someday in the future. ^^

    Tue 2009/02/10 14:36:11 JST (ID #482738)
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  • Saku
    Saku in Toronto (Registered on 2008/02/07)
    Wannabe Web Developer
    http://www.sakuafk.com

    What an awesome night that you had, Danny.

    Tue 2009/02/10 15:22:40 JST (ID #482781)
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  • phossil
    phossil in Guatemala City (Registered on 2008/07/22)
    http://twitter.com/phossil
    http://www.animoe.net

    very cool pictures. (only some of them are purple-ish a little bit..Lol)

    Tue 2009/02/10 16:20:12 JST (ID #482838)
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  • suicchi
    suicchi in osaka, japan (Registered on 2008/11/22)
    research student
    http://osakacchi.blogspot.com/

    whoah, that looks awesome, and very crowded ^_^; i wish i can go to such events someday~

    Tue 2009/02/10 16:27:28 JST (ID #482842)
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  • Deathy
    Deathy in Brazil (Registered on 2007/04/20)
    Photography Student
    http://hugodeathy.deviantart.com/

    I hope someday we get this kinda of event here as well. And very nice pictures, everyone looks like enjoying it so much.

    Tue 2009/02/10 17:58:49 JST (ID #482920)
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  • yamada
    yamada in Belait District, Brunei Darussalam (Registered on 2009/02/04)
    studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
    http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com

    I wonder if bloggers from outside Japan can join this gathering

    Tue 2009/02/10 19:02:54 JST (ID #482974)
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  • Hisamuran
    Hisamuran in Palma de Mallorca - Spain (Registered on 2008/08/08)
    Web developer
    http://www.hisamuran.com

    It must have been a very funny night, playing junken to win goodies and stuff with all that great people.

    By the way, after reading the footer of photo ID#24608 "I'm still holding out for the slimmer 32GB model due out in June - so I hear from an IT comrade in SanFran." I will also wait for the slimmer version, since iphone launch I've been waiting for Apple to make a thinner / smaller version. Great news!

    I see that the founder of FON also was there, impressive! Last year I did a research on FON, and in Japan there are a lot of FON users (quite a bit more than in other places); I guess it must be because of the higher speed of Internet connection you have there.

    The slide with the BHA thing, very unique and surprising!

    Wed 2009/02/11 00:32:14 JST (ID #483261)
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  • Asuki
    Asuki in Cologne, Germany (Registered on 2008/06/02)
    studying Japanese and Computer Science

    i'm sooo envious of all the people attending your CGM Night!

    hopefully one day my japanese will be good enough that it brings me to japan and allowing me to join your sessions too ^_^

    Wed 2009/02/11 01:13:41 JST (ID #483305)
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  • Boo
    Boo in ゆないてっどれっこく (Registered on 2008/10/15)
    Network Engineer
    http://www.fanimejapan.com/news

    Very nice, looks like everyone had a blast! Sooo many people to network with O_O what a treat ^^

    Wed 2009/02/11 02:38:44 JST (ID #483363)
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  • generalchicken
    generalchicken in Over there! (Registered on 2009/02/11)
    Oddball
    http://generalchicken.deviantart.com/

    Looked like great, great fun! I laughed at the little math problem, haha! And those goodies! oh man wish i had them

    Wed 2009/02/11 08:00:19 JST (ID #483848)
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  • Gibson
    Gibson in California (Registered on 2007/05/27)
    Student artist
    http://www.requestview.wordpress.com

    Thats a lot of business cards!

    Wed 2009/02/11 08:10:15 JST (ID #483861)
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    • Clement
      Clement in Yamato-city, Kanagawa-ken, JAPAN (Registered on 2009/02/02)
      PhD student at Tokyo Institute of Technology
      http://nthambazale.com

      That is how people exchange business cards here. I was so surprised when I just arrived here but I am now used to this kind of life.

      Thu 2009/03/12 14:30:07 JST (ID #519048)
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  • Darknight
    Darknight in Los Angeles, USA (Registered on 2008/03/17)
    Filmmaker
    http://josewritingthelife.blogspot.com/

    Just another day of the life of Danny choo... Looks great, with the many minds in that room...The possibilities are endless...

    Wed 2009/02/11 09:07:50 JST (ID #483921)
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  • ShiNAkumA
    ShiNAkumA in New York City (Registered on 2009/02/09)
    Lurker
    http://www.MySpace.com/MasterLink

    you can easily spot CheapyD he's the only tall bald guy there haha

    Thu 2009/02/12 08:43:48 JST (ID #485497)
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  • Clement
    Clement in Yamato-city, Kanagawa-ken, JAPAN (Registered on 2009/02/02)
    PhD student at Tokyo Institute of Technology
    http://nthambazale.com

    An awesome night indeed! I enjoyed every moment.

    Thu 2009/02/12 10:17:29 JST (ID #485615)
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  • MAsia
    MAsia in NERV HQ, Tokyo-3 (Registered on 2007/01/14)
    Supreme Commander of NERV Co.

    I want to participate in something like this >_< Danny you had so much fun!!

    Fri 2009/02/27 04:42:39 JST (ID #503520)
    reply to MAsia's comment
  • lostandfound
    lostandfound in Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/21)
    Hikikomori in the making
    http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/

    *Crunch*
    "Oookay... That didn't happen..."
    LOL

    Now that's what you call a crowd! The event looks like fun... I probably won't be able to fit in though^^;...

    Jackie Chan? LOL not the kungfu fighting one I know...
    And Ken Lee? He's got his own song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RgL2MKfWTo ^^;...

    Sun 2009/03/22 23:14:20 JST (ID #530881)
    reply to lostandfound's comment
  • G-Unit
    G-Unit in Earth, Asia, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/12/25)
    Student
    http://johndiew0107.wordpress.com/

    wow... I love these kinds of events. Which everyone could get together and know each other.

    hope I could go for the event.

    Mon 2009/03/23 14:16:11 JST (ID #531471)
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  • Harriken
    Harriken in Barcelona (Registered on 2009/03/24)
    I do a map
    http://harriken.blogspot.com

    wow! otaku event mixing ppl from classic media... it must be a 1st..

    Mon 2009/04/27 14:42:56 JST (ID #580929)
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