2016.09.17-18 Haruna Luna and INKT Meet and Greet & Ongaku Fest in The Best of Anime 2016
During the first day of Best of Anime, I already saw Koki and INKT! They were eating as I was on my way to the restroom. Koki was laughing the time I saw him. His laugh and smile were so precious. It seemed like he was being bullied by his co-members. According to friends who already met INKT before Best of Anime, Koki is a bullied person in the group. (LOL) My friends were just beside them so they invited me to eat with them. I can't stay for so long in the area since I had to man the booth of Amuse PH. But, that encounter was so precious! I was about to say hi and shake their hands but I saw that they were being guarded by huge bouncers. I freaked out! haha! I saw them again when Uchuusentai Noiz was already performing. I had a glimpse of Kei's magnificent face! He was such an ikemen! <3
Passes for Best of Anime
BEST OF ANIME DAY 2
I arrived at SMX Convention at around 10am so I could also attend Haruna Luna's meet and greet at 11am. The meet and greet started at around 11:30am. Good thing I was with my friend, Juma, who informed me that we should already claim our freebies beforehand. The staff who gave me my J2 Pass the first day wasn't able to give me the stub to claim the freebies so I had to claim it before the meet and greet. It would be such a waste if I did not since I wouldn't be able to get Haruna Luna's autograph. Good thing, I did!
MEET AND GREET WITH HARUNA LUNA
Haruna Luna Signed Poster
Haruna Luna was so cute and looked like a porcelain doll when she went out and greeted us! The first session was answer and question portion. Her fanboys asked her several questions related to the Philippines and many other things. One fan asked her who among the many J-Pop artists she adore and she answered "Miyano Mamoru". According to Luna-chan, she's a huge fan of his that she also wanted to become a "seiyuu" or a voice actress. She was also asked if she like ikemen boys. I also heard Nakamaru Yuichi's name at one point but I was not so sure. It was such a waste I didn't ask her anything.
After the question and answer portion, we got our CDs and posters signed. I had my poster of her signed. I told her that she's cute and she thanked me! She really looked like a doll! She's petite and she's so, so cute! <3
After the autograph signing, each row had the chance to shoot a photograph with Haruna Luna. Funny thing was the last row only had three fans so all the fans cheered for them when they had their photo taken! After the photograph taking by row, a group photo with all the fans was taken.
Before Luna-chan left, she said her thank you's for the fans for coming to her meet and greet and she also encouraged us to be at the Ongaku Fest happening a few hours after.
MEET AND GREET WITH INKT
INKT Poster and Signed CD
After the meet and greet with Haruna Luna, my friends and I immediately lined up for INKT! We couldn't contain our excitement any longer. All INKT's and Koki's fans were very excited to meet them up close and personal! While lining up, we fangirled over INKT and Koki. INKT merchandise were also available on the spot so some fans managed to purchase their CDs and other goods. I bought their Physalis, INKT's second mini album. When we already got inside the meeting rooms, almost everyone was squealing with excitement. I was at the fourth row at the right side. INKT also came from the right side of the room! I was giggling when they came out. I was so, so happy seeing them again!
Like Haruna Luna's meet and greet, there was a question and answer portion, autograph signing and photo session. I was the first one who asked them a question. I asked them if they plan to collaborate with other J-Pop or J-Rock artists and if yes, then who. They had a hard time answering my question though. Koki mentioned Haruna Luna. I was wishing Koki will answer "Akanishi Jin"! haha! I couldn't remember all the questions. All I could remember is that I was very happy during the meet and greet. It was very fun. <3 The J2 Pass was very worth it! To close the answer and question portion, one of my friends asked them if they could do the "Pak! Ganern" game and they were all up for it! Koki was so game when he was asked to do it. They all did it! That was so, so precious!! <3
After the question and answer portion, autograph signing was next. When it was already my turn, I told them that they all look cute! Koki was the last one in the line so when it was my turn for him to sign my CD, I told him "Daisuki desu, Koki!". He then said "Arigatou" in return. He was smiling so brightly when he said that. I died on the spot! <3 I wasn't able to shake their hands though. It was prohibited to get a handshake and a hug! Primetrade was really strict but there were some fans who didn't follow the rules! (LOL) Two fans I know even got a hug!
After the autograph signing, the photo session was next. I was near Koki and Kei when it was our turn. After each row's photograph session, a group photo was also taken just like Haruna Luna's.
INKT said their thank you's before leaving the meet and greet. They also invited us to attend the Ongaku Fest happening a few hours after.
Both the meet and greet with Haruna Luna and INKT were so fun and organized! A huge thanks to the organizers!
ONGAKU FEST
More freebies! <3
My friends and I lined up in front of Function Hall 1 at around 4:30pm so we could get a good spot. We entered the venue at around 6pm. Haruna Luna performed first. Armed with my penlight, I chanted with fellow fans! Luna-chan was so great in the stage! She looked like a goddess while performing. I loved all her performances! <3
While INKT was preparing, we saw Koki dancing. That was such an eye candy! According to my friends who were with INKT, Koki was nervous. INKT was up next after Haruna Luna! It was time for fangirls to shine! (LOL) I shouted Koki and Kei's names for support. INKT opened their live concert with Trigger; their first song in their first mini album! I couldn't remember all the songs they performed though. I was banging my head and chanting while they were performing. They truly rocked the stage! I was cheering for Kei and Koki all the time! Koki also encouraged us to chant "Ganern" when he said "Pak!". That was magnificent! Kei (lead guitar) and Mackaz (bass) were so awesome with their guitars so as Sassy with his drums! All of them were so amazing! One thing that got me into tears was that when Koki was rapping, I remember his days with KAT-TUN.
We shouted "encore" after their live but sadly, they didn't come out again. While they were fixing up, we saw Sassy and Koki again. I was able to see Koki's back for the last time.
After Ongaku Fest
My friends and I truly had fun! A huge thanks to the organizers for bringing both Haruna Luna and INKT! <3 Thank you also to my friends who visited our booths in NIHONGAKU FAN FEST! Also a huge thanks to United J-Pop PH, BABYMETAL Philippines, PH ONE OK ROCKers, Jin Akanishi PH, INKT PH, Yamapi no Waratte Philippines, and GazetteE Philippines!
Primetrade hasn't uploaded the meet and greet photos yet in the Best of Anime facebook page. I shall post them here once they are already uploaded.
Best of Anime's facebook page
Haruna Luna's facebook page
INKT's facebook page
Please also join the local street teams for Haruna Luna and INKT!
Haruna Luna PH
INKT PH
Passes for Best of Anime
BEST OF ANIME DAY 2
I arrived at SMX Convention at around 10am so I could also attend Haruna Luna's meet and greet at 11am. The meet and greet started at around 11:30am. Good thing I was with my friend, Juma, who informed me that we should already claim our freebies beforehand. The staff who gave me my J2 Pass the first day wasn't able to give me the stub to claim the freebies so I had to claim it before the meet and greet. It would be such a waste if I did not since I wouldn't be able to get Haruna Luna's autograph. Good thing, I did!
MEET AND GREET WITH HARUNA LUNA
Haruna Luna Signed Poster
Haruna Luna was so cute and looked like a porcelain doll when she went out and greeted us! The first session was answer and question portion. Her fanboys asked her several questions related to the Philippines and many other things. One fan asked her who among the many J-Pop artists she adore and she answered "Miyano Mamoru". According to Luna-chan, she's a huge fan of his that she also wanted to become a "seiyuu" or a voice actress. She was also asked if she like ikemen boys. I also heard Nakamaru Yuichi's name at one point but I was not so sure. It was such a waste I didn't ask her anything.
After the question and answer portion, we got our CDs and posters signed. I had my poster of her signed. I told her that she's cute and she thanked me! She really looked like a doll! She's petite and she's so, so cute! <3
After the autograph signing, each row had the chance to shoot a photograph with Haruna Luna. Funny thing was the last row only had three fans so all the fans cheered for them when they had their photo taken! After the photograph taking by row, a group photo with all the fans was taken.
Before Luna-chan left, she said her thank you's for the fans for coming to her meet and greet and she also encouraged us to be at the Ongaku Fest happening a few hours after.
MEET AND GREET WITH INKT
INKT Poster and Signed CD
After the meet and greet with Haruna Luna, my friends and I immediately lined up for INKT! We couldn't contain our excitement any longer. All INKT's and Koki's fans were very excited to meet them up close and personal! While lining up, we fangirled over INKT and Koki. INKT merchandise were also available on the spot so some fans managed to purchase their CDs and other goods. I bought their Physalis, INKT's second mini album. When we already got inside the meeting rooms, almost everyone was squealing with excitement. I was at the fourth row at the right side. INKT also came from the right side of the room! I was giggling when they came out. I was so, so happy seeing them again!
Like Haruna Luna's meet and greet, there was a question and answer portion, autograph signing and photo session. I was the first one who asked them a question. I asked them if they plan to collaborate with other J-Pop or J-Rock artists and if yes, then who. They had a hard time answering my question though. Koki mentioned Haruna Luna. I was wishing Koki will answer "Akanishi Jin"! haha! I couldn't remember all the questions. All I could remember is that I was very happy during the meet and greet. It was very fun. <3 The J2 Pass was very worth it! To close the answer and question portion, one of my friends asked them if they could do the "Pak! Ganern" game and they were all up for it! Koki was so game when he was asked to do it. They all did it! That was so, so precious!! <3
After the question and answer portion, autograph signing was next. When it was already my turn, I told them that they all look cute! Koki was the last one in the line so when it was my turn for him to sign my CD, I told him "Daisuki desu, Koki!". He then said "Arigatou" in return. He was smiling so brightly when he said that. I died on the spot! <3 I wasn't able to shake their hands though. It was prohibited to get a handshake and a hug! Primetrade was really strict but there were some fans who didn't follow the rules! (LOL) Two fans I know even got a hug!
After the autograph signing, the photo session was next. I was near Koki and Kei when it was our turn. After each row's photograph session, a group photo was also taken just like Haruna Luna's.
INKT said their thank you's before leaving the meet and greet. They also invited us to attend the Ongaku Fest happening a few hours after.
Both the meet and greet with Haruna Luna and INKT were so fun and organized! A huge thanks to the organizers!
ONGAKU FEST
More freebies! <3
My friends and I lined up in front of Function Hall 1 at around 4:30pm so we could get a good spot. We entered the venue at around 6pm. Haruna Luna performed first. Armed with my penlight, I chanted with fellow fans! Luna-chan was so great in the stage! She looked like a goddess while performing. I loved all her performances! <3
While INKT was preparing, we saw Koki dancing. That was such an eye candy! According to my friends who were with INKT, Koki was nervous. INKT was up next after Haruna Luna! It was time for fangirls to shine! (LOL) I shouted Koki and Kei's names for support. INKT opened their live concert with Trigger; their first song in their first mini album! I couldn't remember all the songs they performed though. I was banging my head and chanting while they were performing. They truly rocked the stage! I was cheering for Kei and Koki all the time! Koki also encouraged us to chant "Ganern" when he said "Pak!". That was magnificent! Kei (lead guitar) and Mackaz (bass) were so awesome with their guitars so as Sassy with his drums! All of them were so amazing! One thing that got me into tears was that when Koki was rapping, I remember his days with KAT-TUN.
We shouted "encore" after their live but sadly, they didn't come out again. While they were fixing up, we saw Sassy and Koki again. I was able to see Koki's back for the last time.
After Ongaku Fest
My friends and I truly had fun! A huge thanks to the organizers for bringing both Haruna Luna and INKT! <3 Thank you also to my friends who visited our booths in NIHONGAKU FAN FEST! Also a huge thanks to United J-Pop PH, BABYMETAL Philippines, PH ONE OK ROCKers, Jin Akanishi PH, INKT PH, Yamapi no Waratte Philippines, and GazetteE Philippines!
Primetrade hasn't uploaded the meet and greet photos yet in the Best of Anime facebook page. I shall post them here once they are already uploaded.
Best of Anime's facebook page
Haruna Luna's facebook page
INKT's facebook page
Please also join the local street teams for Haruna Luna and INKT!
Haruna Luna PH
INKT PH