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Cel Shaded
Jason Yadao
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2 events will exercise both sides of brain
It's been said that the two halves of the brain handle different tasks: The left side of the brain handles logical, analytical thought, while the right side takes care of the artistic, creative stuff.
Local anime and manga fans will get a chance to put both sides of their brains to work in coming weeks with a pair of events ... but it's going to take a bit of advance work to be able to be a part of them.
That's why I'm talking about one event in late October and the other in mid-December now in the second week of September. Just because I'm the type of person who thrives on deadline pressure and doing things at the last minute doesn't mean others should be that way as well, after all.
The analytical side of the brain will be put to the test on Oct. 25, which is when MechaHawaii in Kaimuki will hold its third annual Customer Appreciation Night.
As part of that event, Oahu Anime Explorer will host an anime trivia contest with fabulous prizes ... to be named later, but I'm sure they'll be fabulous - let's face it, anime and manga fans get all of the coolest swag. Plus there's a 4-foot-tall trophy involved, and who doesn't love trophies that are as tall as a small child?
A maximum of 18 contestants will be taken for the event, with orientation at 5 p.m. and the game itself starting at 6:30 p.m. Three rounds are scheduled, with the questions increasing in difficulty for each round.
Oh, and there will be a wide range of anime covered from the past to the present day, so don't think your encyclopedic knowledge of "Naruto" alone will get you through.
Entry forms will be available at MechaHawaii, 1125 12th Ave., Suite 105; for more information, visit tinyurl.com/5pjkod or www.mechahawaii.com ...
Draw on fandom
The artistic side of the brain, meanwhile, will want to get cracking on ideas for MangaBento's art exhibit "Okonomiyaki," scheduled for mid-December.
This group of young artists will be staging their first exhibit as a way of showcasing how manga and anime has inspired their work, and they'd love to have other local artists join in as well.
Any media related to anime and manga will be accepted, including drawings, paintings, photos, sculptures, handmade costumes and crafts. Multiple submissions also will be accepted.
Works no larger than 11 by 14 inches may be submitted in person during MangaBento meetings in November and December through Dec. 14; larger works may be submitted on Dec. 14 only. Artwork may also be mailed to art instructor Devin Oishi at Kaimuki High School, 2705 Kaimuki Ave., Honolulu 96816.
Be sure to include on the back of the piece your name; age; school and teacher (where applicable); whether you're a pro, amateur or student artist; and contact information including a mailing address, phone number and e-mail address.
An opening reception will be held Dec. 20; pieces must be picked up on Jan. 4. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/6gojn6.
And while I'm on the topic of MangaBento, a quick correction: This month's meetings will only be held on Sunday and the 28th. Apologies for the confusion ...
Cel Shaded, a look at the world of Japanese anime and manga, appears every Monday. Reach
Jason S. Yadao at
jyadao@starbulletin.com