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TAKII 8 ~HoliDAYZE~ (11/28/09 - 11/29/09) (Philly, PA)

2009-11-27T07:28:00Z

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"T'was the day after Black Friday & all through the town TAKII fans were all stirring like Dead Moon Circus clowns! #1 Contender's Passes were stuffed in otaku backpacks with care in hope that the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival soon would be there...." Well, that wait will be over, with the 8th incarnation of The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational! TAKII 8 ~HoliDAYZE~ gives its fans worldwide a chance to digest that Thanksgiving grub & add some "fusion festival flava" to the start of their holiday season in a celebration that is sure to be 2nd to none. Featuring "renovations & innovations that will blow away your expectations" through TAKII 8 ~HoliDAYZE~'s Music, Gaming, Vendor, & Omake Festivities, we're placing a special fusion festival focus on the true reason for this season....

In an unprecedented move, not only will Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational attendees be battling for glory & swag to be shared amongst themselves, but they will also have the chance to donate a portion of their winnings directly to TAKII 8's Charity Beneficiaries: individuals, families, & organizations that could use some extra lovin' this holiday season! Winners of select competitions & tournaments held during TAKII 8 ~HoliDAYZE~ weekend will get their names attached to a random gift of live & kindness, which will then be donated to a Charity Beneficiary LIVE at The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational! No greater joy can be had than seeing the smiles of happy children, or the tears of a proud parent that their holiday wishes of a brighter day have come true.

"As a new season of TAKII sprang up like the call of a whistle, it's impact is sure to be felt like a mega-ton missile. After 7 seasons of this celebration we all know it's not a dream; so get ready on TAKII 8 ~HoliDAYZE~ to celebrate Christmas & the holiday season TO THE EXTREME!"

HOURS OF OPERATION:

(DAY 1) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28th, 2009 = 12:00pm - 10:00pm EST

(DAY 2) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29th, 2009 = 12:00pm - 6:00pm EST

SCHEDULE OF FESTIVITIES:

TAKII's 1st-EVER "FAN-RANDOM" SELECTS!

(DAY 1) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28th, 2009 = MUSIC & GAMING FESTIVITIES

(DAY 2) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29th, 2009 = VENDOR & OMAKE FESTIVITIES

Gamer Doc Makes Con Debut @ TAKII 7!

2009-04-19T03:03:38Z

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The "Doc"tor Is In: Brand-New Gaming Franchise, Gamer Doc, Makes Its Asian-Themed Festival/Convention Debut At TAKII 7, Plus Pre-Registration Ends!

ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE URL: http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewtopic.php?p=209#p209

April 18th, 2009 -- Upper Darby, PA -- With only a week to go before TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~, the world's premier Asian culture fusion festival accentuates its video gaming roots by being privileged to announce the Asian-themed festival/convention debut of the world's lead retail gaming alternative, Gamer Doc! The franchise's recently-premiered Springfield, PA store joins The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational's 7th season celebration of Asian culture's guiltiest pleasures by establishing a presence in both our Dealer's Dominion (http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/vendor.html) & Vid Game Events (http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/vg.html).

So, just what is Gamer Doc in a nutshell? Some say it's a hardcore gamer's paradise. Others will say that it's a casual consumer's gateway into what the youth of the USA call "America's new favorite pastime". If you ask a Gamer Doc employee, they'll simply tell you they're "the next big thing" in retail gaming alternatives within an industry that has beat expectations in what many would say is "the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression".

"Springfield, PA's Gamer Doc location is proud to carry the banner of the entire franchise into TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~," says the store's unofficial "1st Lady Of Gaming" & seasoned employee, Allison Christopher. "After having requested information by way of TAKII's Sponsorship/Affiliate Initiative (http://takii.pdnmz.com/interaction.html) & presenting it to store management, it literally took a matter of moments to say HAI (YES) about being involved with such a uniquely gifted & dedicated organization. With us being a compelling alternative to retail video gaming & TAKII being it's own extreme brand of Asian culture fusion festivals & conventions, it was a perfect fit!" When asked about more detail about Gamer Doc's involvement with TAKII 7, Allison was quoted as saying "We will do our best to bring a Gamer Doc store experience with us to TAKII's Dealer's Dominion, along with assisting in the weekend's varied gaming contests & tournaments. We'll also be mingling with TAKII faithful to get their ideas on how to maximize one's retail gaming experience, promote some of our own upcoming console tourneys, & enjoy the celebration along with everyone else!"

When talk turned to the historical nature of this interaction between TAKII & Gamer Doc, Allison was quoted as saying, "Anyone who has followed The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational knows how much they love to make history. For those who are fans of Gamer Doc, they, too, know how proud we are, from President Jim Belanger all the way down to the newest employee of the newest store, about how far we have come & where we are going in this wonderfully exciting industry. This is only the beginning of what our shared desire is to be an innovatively-beneficial professional relationship."

In the run-up to TAKII 7, we encourage our fans in the USA & Canada especially to take part in Gamer Doc's 1st Open Class International Halo 3 Tournament! Registration is now open at each Gamer Doc location, & there is a $50.00 entry fee per team. The last day to register for the tournament is Friday, April 24th, 2009. Double-elimination in-store tournaments begin on Friday, May 1st, 2009, with the final store winners determined on Saturday, May 16. The winning teams from the Gamer Doc stores in Bear, DE, Burlington, ON, CND, Highland Park, CA, & Springfield, PA will then advance to compete on Saturday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m. ET for the winner-take-all grand prize of $4,000.00! Additional tourney info can be found on the Gamer Doc "News" section of their site: http://www.gamerdoc.com/blogviewer.aspx.

In other fusion festival news, as of April 15th, 2009, online pre-registration for #1 Contender's Passes & Table Slots has ended. We want to thank all of those who reserved their Passes early & made it possible for us to officially sell-out of our Table Slots for this season!! At-door registration procedures are now available on the TAKII website (with #1 Contender's Passes being sold at $10.00/Pass during TAKII 7 weekend): http://takii.pdnmz.com/registration.html.

The celebration of TAKII's 7 Deadly SINs"ASIAN"s is only 7 days away -- make sure you are there to witness history in the making!

"Team TAKII" PR Coalition
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TAKII Feedback Forum -- http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewforum.php?f=9
info@takii.pdnmz.com

ABOUT THE ASIAN KARAOKE IDOL INVITATIONAL (TAKII)
Established in February 2006, The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational is the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival, featuring 2 main seasons & numerous other co-branded events & performances throughout each year. With maverick innovations such as Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN, it's 24/7, Asian fan/otaku-centric online broadcasting & social network), it entertains, inspires, & enriches the lives of its fans worldwide on a continuous basis.

TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~ is a 2-day celebration of Asian culture's guiltiest pleasures that will be taking place at The Rotunda in Philadelphia, PA on April 25th - 26th, 2009. While entry to the celebration of this 7th season spectacular is free, the moments spent on indulging yourself in everything from yaoi/yuri anime to karaoke will be simply priceless. Dare to compete....dare to defy the odds....dare to take it to the extreme!

ABOUT GAMER DOC
Gamer Doc is an innovative franchise concept that offers the opportunity to own, develop & operate a retail video game emporium. Launched in December 2007, the Gamer Doc concept is focused on delivering a new and interactive experience to all customers. From dedicated gamers to mom or dad who want to try out a game, trade-in some old games or check out the latest titles & consoles from Microsoft®, Nintendo®, & Sony®, all customers will enjoy the ultimate gaming experience. Gamer Doc corporate offices are located in Seattle, WA. & Newport Beach, CA. For more information, please visit http://www.gamerdoc.com or call 888-426-5576.

The Springfield, PA Gamer Doc store enjoyed its grand opening on April 4th, 2009, accompanied by a drink sponsorship from Monster & guest DJ-ing as provided by Matt from Philly's 96.5FM "Chio In The Morning" Show. Featuring weekly tournaments & staff dedicated to an extreme brand of gaming excellence, it's the 1st store of the franchise anywhere in PA & 3rd on the USA's East Coast. Gamer Doc's premier PA hub is located at 1001 Baltimore Pike, Unit S-3, next to the Olive Garden restaurant. Store hours are from 10:00AM to 9:00PM, Monday through Saturday, & 11:00AM to 7:00PM on Sunday. For additional info, you may call 484-472-8365, or visit their website at: http://www.gamerdoc.com/locations.aspx.

TAKII 7 Charity & Guest/Performer Line-Up!!!!

2009-04-19T03:02:36Z

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Let It Rock: TAKII 7 Unveils It's Official Charity Beneficiary & Guest/Performer Final Line-Up, Including 3 Premiers!

ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE URL: http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewtopic.php?p=198#p198

April 14th, 2009 -- Upper Darby, PA -- For each season of The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational, Team TAKII Coordinators have the honor of selecting what they enjoy calling the fusion festival's Official Charity Beneficiary. A selected Charity Beneficiary exemplifies the mission that is TAKII, which is to embody the spirit of expression, embolden fans worldwide to stand up & show their Asian culture fandom pride, & to provide multiple avenues of entertainment to the extreme! From like-minded events that needed financial assistance to organizations that fight world epidemics (such as ASIAC, AIDS Services In Asian Communities), entities of all shapes & sizes have benefited from the various levels of assistance & awareness that "the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival" has been able to provide.

With 2009 being a year of epic economic ups & downs, selecting only 1 Charity Beneficiary for this season was especially difficult -- there were & are so many deserving groups out there. However, after much deliberation, for TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~, that Official Charity Beneficiary is none other than Asian Americans United!

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ASIAN AMERICANS UNITED
Founded in 1985, Asian Americans United's mission is to build leadership in Asian American communities to build our neighborhoods & unite against oppression. AAU has worked in Philadelphia’s Asian American communities & in broader multiracial coalitions around quality education, youth leadership, anti-Asian violence, immigrant rights, & folk arts & cultural maintenance.

Among AAU's accomplishments are: initiating and monitoring the settlement of a lawsuit with the School District of Philadelphia to improve services to immigrant students; developing the leadership of hundreds of youth through the Community Youth Leadership Project & the Asian American Youth Workshop; creating the Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival; & founding the Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School. AAU is the recipient of numerous awards for services to youth, folk arts programs, organizational excellence & intergenerational leadership.

As TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~'s Charity Beneficiary, "the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival" will do everything within its power to support the ideals & goals of this wonderful organization through our varied efforts throughout TAKII 7 weekend & beyond. We lovingly encourage our supporters from around the world to do the same ^_*.
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In addition to our Charity Beneficiary, The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational's 7th season is proud to announce its finalized list of featured guests & performers, including 3 individuals & performance groups that are making their debuts right here at TAKII 7:

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MATT MYERS
<<Lead Singer/Guitarist, LeetStreet/L33tStr33t Boys>>
LeetStreet (aka L33tStr33t) Boys have reached video game, anime & music enthusiasts around the globe with their catchy musical hooks, clever lyrics, and explosive energy. With their popular single & music video “Yuri The Only One” a mainstay on the anime convention circuit, YouTube, & Video Games Live, LeetStreet Boys not only wear their hearts on their collective sleeves, but deliver an epic musical experience for fans everywhere!

Making his debut in Pennsylvania on behalf of the entire group, Matt Myers joins other distinguished guests & performers for the most epically extreme season of The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational yet, TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~! Along with bringing some awesome LeetStreet swag for sale in our "Dealer's Dominion", he will be judging & performing with Asian Karaoke Idol Show contestants, signing autographs, & celebrating the essence that is our fusion festival. Matt will also be on hand to announce, along with all other TAKII Coordinators, the unveiling of a never-before-produced collaborative effort between "the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival" & Asian culture fandom's favorite boy band! "Check us out on the official LeetStreet Boys website", says Matt. "I can't wait to show you all some sweet LeetStreet love at TAKII 7, xoxoxxx!!!!"

JIA YOU SHI DE
<<Korean Pop Performance Troupe>>
Featuring students from the prestigious Girls High (in Philadelphia, PA) Jia You Shi De was officially founded in early 2009. Exemplifying what it means to be enthusiastic fans of Asian music, this performance troupe pays tribute to their heroes of Korean Pop music with a style & flare that simply cannot be matched. Following in the footsteps of Korean Music luminaries, such as BoA, DBSK, Super Junior, & Se7en, Jia You Shi De's ability to capture & command the audience's attention with their dance-focused skill set is 2nd-to-none.

As if this season of TAKII couldn't be any more momentous, TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~ has now become the official worldwide debut of Jia You Shi De on the Asian culture fusion festival/convention scene! Shy by nature, but sassy in style, this dynamic group will be 1 of TAKII 7's featured performers for our "Makenai Charity Benefit Concert", as well as guest hosts/judges for our plethora of Asian gameshows & contests all TAKII weekend. "Thank you SO MUCH for giving us this amazing opportunity", says Jia You Shi De member Venny. "We eagerly await the chance to earn the adulation & respect of the most rabid fans around, the TAKII faithful!"

BECK ~MONGOLIAN CHOP SQUAD, JR.~
<<Japanese Rock/Pop & Anime Tribute Band>>
Hitting it's stride in 2009, Beck ~Mongolian Chop Squad, Jr.~ is 1 of the most exciting Asian appreciation bands to have rocked the Philly, PA area in quite some time. Led by Lead Pianist/Vocalist, Von, Beck ~MCS, Jr.~ is complimented by a youthful, yet experienced 4-piece band (James on bass, Johnny & Nate on drums, & Taaj on keyboard) inspired by none other than Madhouse/FUNimation's own "BECK". Fans of this up-&-coming tribute band know them well for their renditions of Younha's "Houki Boshi" (from "Bleach"), L'Arc En Ciel's "Ready, Steady, GO!" (from "Fullmetal Alchemist"), & Yui's "Rolling Star" (also from "Bleach"), among other Chop, Jr. favorites.

Enthusiastic about celebrating Asian entertainment's guiltiest pleasures at TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~, Beck ~Mongolian Chop Squad, Jr.~ becomes the latest band to perform for TAKII fans during our "Makenai Charity Benefit Concert", as well as participate in a wide variety of TAKII 7's festivities for the weekend. The band heavily encourages fans all over the world to interact with them, whether it be by checking out their official MySpace page, or the group's official PDNMZ Feedback Forum profile. "We hope to become mainstays of The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational", says Von. "TAKII has been the place for seasoned & undiscovered talent alike to come together, under 1 roof, & rock on 'till the break of dawn, doin' what they love. We will cherish the legacy of performers before us that we now continue in the spirit that is TAKII!"
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Other returning guests/performers include D-chan (Japanese/Korean Vocal Musician), [Ai] (Professional Dancer/TAKII 2 Show Champ) , Dokudel (Award-Winning Cosplay Savant), & Jeffrey Branch (J-Pop Retro Aficionado). For more info on this season's guests/performers, make sure to visit the "Guests/Performers" section of the official TAKII website: http://takii.pdnmz.com/guests_performers.html.

Of course, the most valuable guests & performers of any TAKII season are YOU, our faithful, emotive, & supportive fans. You are the foundation of Asian culture fandom that persuades talent from all walks of life, superstars & local celebrities alike, to come out each season & help us put on the best weekend-long celebration of Asian music, video gaming, & otaku fandom around! In just 11 days & counting, we look forward to earning your trusted & valuable support, as well as making you fall back in love with us, all over again ^_^.

"Team TAKII" PR Coalition
TAKII -- http://takii.pdnmz.com
TAKII: AMEN -- http://takii-amen.pdnmz.com
TAKII Feedback Forum -- http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewforum.php?f=9
info@takii.pdnmz.com

Established in February 2006, The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational is the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival, featuring 2 main seasons & numerous other co-branded events & performances throughout each year. With maverick innovations such as Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN, it's 24/7, Asian fan/otaku-centric online broadcasting & social network), it entertains, inspires, & enriches the lives of its fans worldwide on a continuous basis.

TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~ is a 2-day celebration of Asian culture's guiltiest pleasures that will be taking place at The Rotunda in Philadelphia, PA on April 25th - 26th, 2009. While entry to the celebration of this 7th season spectacular is free, the moments spent on indulging yourself in everything from yaoi/yuri anime to karaoke will be simply priceless. Dare to compete....dare to defy the odds....dare to take it to the extreme!

TAKII 7 Releases It's Official "Hardcore Handbook" & MORE!

2009-04-18T18:59:05Z

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1 Step Closer: TAKII 7 Releases It's Official "Hardcore Handbook", Announces Vid Game Tourneys, TLO Video Lounge Line-Up, & MORE!

ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE URL: http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewtopic.php?p=192#p192

April 12th, 2009 -- Upper Darby, PA -- With less than 2 weeks to go, "the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival" proudly announces the release of it's official seasonal "Hardcore Handbook" Survival Program Guide, a necessity & collector's item tailored specifically for TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~! Says David Rubel, Team TAKII Co-Coordinator, "In past seasons of The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational, we've done a wide variety of things to commemorate so many of our infamous moments. With the "Hardcore Handbook", we're turning an afterthought for so many other similar functions into a treasured momento that is as useful as it is special." And at 44 pages, it's also the largest publication that TAKII has ever produced.

Available both in PDF format online & in printed form at TAKII 7 come April 25th-26th, 2009, it's actually the 2nd coming of the "Hardcore Handbook" Survival Program Guide (TAKII 5 ~Shin Seiki (Neon Genesis)~ was the Guide's historical debut). However with this incarnation, expect it to be even more jam-packed with fusion festival goodness than ever before! Among other noteworthy items in the guide is the official schedule for TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~, guest/performer bios, & a break down for every single event that is to take place the weekend of April 25th-26th, 2009. Adds Chris Flagg, another Team TAKII Co-Coordinator, "With valuable feedback from our fans, we look forward to making our "Hardcore Handbook" Survival Program Guide the most respected event publication around." Download your copy of the "Hardcore Handbook" now by going to the "Events" section of the TAKII website: http://takii.pdnmz.com/events.html

With festivity factoids at your fingertips, you will be able to forge your own path to glory much easier amidst TAKII 7's numerous contests, competitions, & tournaments. With that being said, The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational is breaking TAKII tradition by announcing early its Vid Game Tourneys for this season:

1. “Blind Faith” Challenge: Sonic 2 (XBL)
a. OBJECTIVE = get the most coins in Level 1-1.

2. “Feel The Rhythm” Challenge: Dancing With The Stars ~Get Your Dance On~ (Wii)
a. OBJECTIVE = get the highest judge’s score.

3. “Royal Rumble” Challenge: WWE SmackDown! VS RAW 2009 (PS3)
a. OBJECTIVE = be the last person left in the ring.

4. “Golden Gauntlet” Challenge: Soul Calibur 4 (360)
a. OBJECTIVE = be the last person in line to have won a match.

5. “King Of The Ring” Challenge: King Of Fighters 2001 (DC)
a. OBJECTIVE = advance to the finals & win.

6. “Blind Faith” Challenge 2: Blazing Lasers (Wii VC)
a. OBJECTIVE = score the highest in Stage 1.

7. “Toonami VS Adult Swim” Challenge: InuYasha: Feudal Combat (PS2) & Yu Yu Hakusho: Dark Tournament (PS2)
a. OBJECTIVE = advance to finals & win.

8. “Jungle Japes Gauntlet” Challenge: Donkey Konga 1 & 2 (GC)
a. OBJECTIVE = be the last person in line to have scored the highest & win.

9. “Tag-Team Turmoil” Challenge: Wii Sports (Wii)
a. OBJECTIVE = outlast all other teams, then defeat your own partner.

10. “Blind Faith” Challenge 3: Mario Kart: Double Dash (GC)
a. OBJECTIVE = cross the finish line in Baby Park w/the fastest overall time.

11. “TLO Old School” Challenge: Darius Gaiden (Saturn)
a. OBJECTIVE = have your team score the highest in Level 1.

12. “Toonami VS Adult Swim” Challenge 2: Naruto: Clash Of Ninja Revolution 2 (Wii) & Bleach: Shattered Blade (Wii)
a. OBJECTIVE = outlast all challenges across 2 series.

13. “TAKII Classics” Challenge: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii)
a. OBJECTIVE = outlast all challengers.

14. Gaming Live On PPV: Fab Fusion (Capcom VS SNK 2 (DC), Marvel VS Capcom 2 (DC), & Mortal Kombat VS DC Universe (360))
a. OBJECTIVE = have your team earn the most points, or be the last team standing when time runs out (whichever comes 1st).

15. Capcom Showdown SmackDown: Black Tiger (C64), 1942 (NES), Super Ghouls & Ghosts (SNES), Street Fighter Alpha 3 (PS), Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo: HD Remix (XBL), Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo: HD Remix (XBL), & Street Fighter 4 (PS3)
a. OBJECTIVE = outlast all challengers across multiple platforms.

16. HUZZAH ~The Even More New “Press Your Luck”~ (feat. PowerStone 2 (DC))
a. OBJECTIVE = earn your team the most points before time runs out.

Now that your appetite for gaming adventure has been teased, it's time to quench your thirst for additional tourney knowledge by checking out the "Video Game Event" section of the official TAKII website: http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/vg.html

Not to be outdone, Team TAKII Coalition Members from the festival's official club sponsor, The Lost Otakus of West Chester, PA, have also been quite busy & are excited to announce the following titles as being featured in our "new & improved" TLO Video Lounge for TAKII 7:

ANIME - YAOI/YURI
- Gravitation: Eps. 1-4 (JP) (SUB)
- Junjou Romantica: Eps. 1-4 (JP) (SUB)
- Shoujo Kakumei Utena: Eps. 1-4 (JP) (SUB)

ANIME - ADULT THEME
- Catblue Dynamite (ENG)
- Oruchuban Ebichu: Eps. 1-6 (JP) (SUB)

ANIME - FEATURE SPONSOR FAVORITES
- ARIA ~The Animation~: Eps. 1-4 (JP) (SUB)
- BoogiePop Phantom: Eps. 1-2 (JP) (SUB)
- Lost Universe: Eps. 1-6 (JP) (SUB)

BISHOUJO SENSHI SAILORMOON
- SailorMoon R The Movie: Promise Of The Rose (JP) (SUB)
- The Musical SailorMoon 3: Yume Senshi, Ai Eien Ni (JP) (SUB)
- Pretty Guardian SailorMoon: Eps. 1-2 (JP) (SUB)

ASIAN - DRAMAS/LIVE ACTION
- M: Eps. 1-4 (KOR) (SUB)
- Sword Stained w/Royal Blood: Eps. 1-4 (CH) (SUB)
- Happy Together: Eps. 1-3 (KOR) (SUB)
- My Boyfriend Is Type-B: Eps. 1-3 (KOR) (SUB)
- Point Of No Return: Eps. 1-3 (CH) (SUB)

TAKII VIDEO ARCHIVE SELECTS
- Super Mario Bros.: The Movie (ENG)
- Captain N & The New Super Mario World: Eps. 1-2 (ENG)
- AVEX Trax: Best of J-Pop 2003 (JP)
- Random Asian Music Videos (JP, KOR, CH, THAI, VIET)

Conveniently complementing the Video Lounge is the TAKII Swag Station & Snak Shak. A fixture of the fusion festival since it's humble beginnings in Center City Philly, it has blossomed into 1 of the most highly regarded portions of each TAKII season, offering pleasures for your 5 senses at bargain prices. Featuring over 16 varieties of Ramune & 2 dozen flavors of Pocky alone, our Swag Station & Snack Shak promises to blow all of your expectations of a "con suite" away, 1 Asian edible & collectible at a time.

6 months of hard work & determination are about to culminate in the ultimate payoff in the celebration of Asian-themed entertainment's most guilty pleasures, TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~! We lovingly anticipate presenting you, our fans, the most pleasurable festival experience of a lifetime!!

"Team TAKII" PR Coalition
TAKII -- http://takii.pdnmz.com
TAKII: AMEN -- http://takii-amen.pdnmz.com
TAKII Feedback Forum -- http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewforum.php?f=9
info@takii.pdnmz.com

Established in February 2006, The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational is the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival, featuring 2 main seasons & numerous other co-branded events & performances throughout each year. With maverick innovations such as Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN, it's 24/7, Asian fan/otaku-centric online broadcasting & social network), it entertains, inspires, & enriches the lives of its fans worldwide on a continuous basis.

TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~ is a 2-day celebration of Asian culture's guiltiest pleasures that will be taking place at The Rotunda in Philadelphia, PA on April 25th - 26th, 2009. While entry to the celebration of this 7th season spectacular is free, the moments spent on indulging yourself in everything from yaoi/yuri anime to karaoke will be simply priceless. Dare to compete....dare to defy the odds....dare to take it to the extreme!

TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~ Announces It's "7 Deadly SINs"ASIAN"s", Final Pre-Reg Deadline

2009-03-26T06:23:41Z

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Forbidden Pleasures: TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~ Announces It's "7 Deadly SINs"ASIAN"s", Final Pre-Reg Deadline, & TONS MORE

March 25th, 2009 -- Upper Darby, PA -- What, you think we haven't been busy the last few months, eh? Shame, shame, shame, quite the contrary. With only 4 weeks to go before "the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival", there is plenty to unveil, discuss, & enjoy. That also means it's about that time to unleash to the world 1 of TAKII 7's best kept secrets for the season....

For those of you who haven't been keeping up with the latest developments on the TAKII website, PDNMZ Feedback Fourm, & Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network, we are proudly excited to announce the centerpieces of this season's momentous celebration: TAKII's 7 Deadly SINs"ASIAN"s!

ASIAN REALITY TV/GAME SHOWS - You simply have not lived until you have either taken part in an Asian gameshow (which TAKII fans will get to do this season), or at least watch some of them on TV. From commonfolk to pop stars, people in Japan & elsewhere are subjected to tasks in shows like "Takeshi's Castle" & "Gaki no Tsukai" that force them to do things such as eating marshmallows yards away while being tied down to a rubber band, race through a Mario-esque platform stage while avoiding ninjas, & things we simply cannot mention here cause they are that extreme. God bless those who subject themselves to paying homage to this SINs"ASIAN" at TAKII 7!
FUSION GAMING - Whoever thought even 10 years ago that we would ever live to see the day where Mario & Sonic would team up on a game that wasn't modded in a ROM to satisfy someone's sick fantasy (LOL)? Well, with the coming of game companies buying each other out & the wild success of "VS Series" games (ie: Marvel VS Capcom 2, Smash Bros., & Shonen Jump All-Stars, to name a few), fusion gaming has become an international mainstay that will allow TAKII 7 attendees to make their dream matches of Scorpion VS Catwoman a reality.
KARAOKE - People do it everywhere, from in the shower to in church & every place in-between. ....we're talking about KARAOKE, you dirty-minded deviants! It's been an Asian mainstay in the Far East for decades & has grown into something Americans tend to enjoy most when drunk . Unless you are like Ashlee Simpson or Milli Vanilli, then a karaoke backtrack at TAKII 7 will be your friend, as you can sing to your heart's content & win prizes in the process!
YAOI/YURI - People who are into the yaoi/yuri subculture Japanese fandom have for too long been misunderstood. It's not all about the boobage & male frontal nudity -- it's about the powerful plots, dramatic storylines, & inspiring themes that run through so many gay-oriented series in a wide variety of forms. Yaoi/yuri fans, stand up & unite @ TAKII 7!
OBSCENE # OF CHARACTERS - Street Fighter. Final Fantasy. King Of Fighters. Suikoden. Super Mario. Tekken. DragonBall Z. 1 Piece. Pokemon. The list goes on & on when it comes to series & franchises that have an obscene number of characters for no other reason than to drive us all insane, especially at TAKII 7's "Vid Game Tourneys" & "TLO Video Lounge"!
COSPLAY - For those of you who don't know what "cosplaying" is, it's the act of dressing up as your favorite character/personality from anime, manga, TV, movies, or otherwise. Others take it to a whole new level in actually sounding & acting like their namesakes & winning prizes at festivals like TAKII 7's "Cosplay Battle Royale". No matter how you look at it, cosplaying has grown to be an internationally well-respected artform that many imitate, but very few are ever able to master.
ASIAN DRAMAS - Whoever said that "1 Tree Hill" & "Gossip Girl" were the centers of everyone's lives got smacked around with a yaoi paddle a few times too many (LOL). Coming to TAKII 7 will be a collection of the best & worst Asian dramas to have never been morphed into a poorly-done English rip-off! Bring on the melodramatic family strife & episodes filled with mindless self-reflection -- yay!

To pay tribute to these dynamic heroes of Asian-themed entertainment, every festivity (divided into "#1 Contender's Pass Exclusives" & "Free-For-All Festivities") at TAKII 7 is based on a Deadly SINs"ASIAN", if not a combination thereof. The following festivities are only a small portion of our seasonal premiers, giving TAKII attendees even more chances to win spiffy sway & that all-but-illusive TAKII-branded glory:

"MUSIC" EVENTS (http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/music.html):
LAST OTAKU STANDING - ...."In Japan, it's known as "Isu Tori Game". In Thailand, it's known as "Kao'ee Dontri". In America, it's known as "Musical Chairs". AT TAKII 7, it's fans know it as "Last Otaku Standing", our extreme twist on a tried & true classic game of epic proportions! Sound simple, right? Just when you think you have all of the answers, we change the questions...."
TAKII REQUEST LIVE PLUS - ....""Request Live PLUS" will give festival fanatics the opportunity to select their favorite Asian music videos from the official PDNMZ collection on the big screen (as can be seen & heard on AMEN) while enjoy the musings of people sending out special dedications, going hardcore fanboy over their favorite guest(s), & many other moments that are sure to become part of TAKII lore for centuries to come...."

"VIDEO GAME" EVENTS (http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/vg.html):
CAPCOM SHOWDOWN SMACKDOWN - ...."#1 Contender's Pass holders will be chosen at random, taking part in a series of Capcom game-based challenges on systems ranging from old-school Arcade & PS3 & everything in-between. Finalists will be determined by each system that they triumph, with all of those victors battling it out in an ultimate display of gaming glory to crown our 1st-ever "Capcom Showdown SmackDown" World Champion...."
YAOI/YURI GAMING BUFFET - ...."If you are 1 of those TAKII extremists who love to hang out until the lights go out, then you are in for a real treat with TAKII 7's "Yaoi/Yuri Gaming Buffet"! Featuring a pre-determined list of games, players with open minds will be immersed in worlds filled with manlove & ladylust that will pleasure you, heart & soul, for ages to come...."

"VENDOR" EVENTS (http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/vendor.html):
TAKII ASIAN-MERCIAL CHALLENGE - ...."In the spirit of "Who's Line Is It Anyway" comes TAKII 7's own "TAKII Asian-mercial Challenge". #1 Contender's Pass-holders will be chosen at random & will have to form teams consisting of at least 1 other person. Afterwards, the audience will then be split into guys ("bishounen") & gals ("bishoujo") & will get to select the item the team is to try to sell & the circumstances behind the situation respectively...."
SILENT LIBRARY SHOWDOWN ~GAKI NO TSUKAI~ - ...."On the count of "ichi-ni-san (1-2-3)" from the TAKII fans, contestants will flip playing cards over & the person with the highest card will be forced to perform a super-secret task! On top of that, the entire game must be played IN COMPLETE SILENCE (as if you were in a library), except if the person performing the task has to make a sound(s). If you 1) don't perform the task, or 2) laugh out loud, you will be expelled from the game. A champion will be determined by the person who receives the most applause from the audience...."

"OMAKE (EXTRA)" EVENTS (http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/omake.html):
YAOI/YURI YOWZA! - ...."In further celebration of all that is yaoi/yuri, TAKII proudly presents "Yaoi/Yuri YOWZA", a homo-rific, TAKII-style version of the Newlywed Game with plenty of twists & turns for contestants & audience alike to enjoy! People with #1 Contender's Passes will be asked to pair up with someone of the same gender & will be given up to 4 minutes to acquaint themselves with one-another before the game begins...."
SINS"ASIAN"AL CHARADES - ...."All throughout TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~ weekend, attendees will be asked to write down random items & situations on slips of paper & submit them to our TAKII Registration Co-Coordinator. Then when it comes time to play "SINs"ASIAN"al Charades", we will have #1 Contender's Pass peeps gather up on stage to play...."

The past few months have proven to be a period of exponential growth for the fusion festival that almost "never was", & this has been proven (among other ways) by our record-breaking pre-registrant sales, surpassing estimates that have been made in previous seasons! With this being said, it is all the more important that y'all get a hold of your #1 Contender's Passes & Table Slots before the final pre-registration deadline of April 15th, 2009 comes up ($8.00/#1 Contender's Pass, $40.00/Table Slot). With TAKII expanding into twice as much space as it's ever had at The Rotunda (& TAKII 7 being the official christening of this room of epic potential), there will be even more opportunities to purchase TAKII trinkets & swag from our expanding list of dealers & exhibitionists, along with more chances for you to win more prizes in a wider variety of gameshows that will test the limits of your very being. To reserve your spot, check out out "Registration" section for more info: http://takii.pdnmz.com/registration.html.

Yes, times are rough in this rather uncertain world of ours. However, take a moment to close your eyes, open your arms, & embrace your most fond memories of this iconic celebration & be prepared to make history with us once again. Get ready in 4 weeks to enjoy what we promise to be the most jam-packed, inspirational, & awesomely entertaining season of The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitationalthat has ever been produced!!!!

...but until then, stay tuned for our upcoming press releases on even more TAKII-exclusive info that will rock you to the "hard-core" foundation of your Asian fandom!!

"Team TAKII" PR Coalition
TAKII -- http://takii.pdnmz.com
TAKII: AMEN -- http://takii-amen.pdnmz.com
TAKII Feedback Forum -- http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewforum.php?f=9
info@takii.pdnmz.com

Established in February 2006, The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational is the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival, featuring 2 main seasons & numerous other co-branded events & performances throughout each year. With maverick innovations such as Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN, it's 24/7, Asian fan/otaku-centric online broadcasting & social network), it entertains, inspires, & enriches the lives of its fans worldwide on a continuous basis.

TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~ is a 2-day celebration of Asian culture's guiltiest pleasures that will be taking place at The Rotunda in Philadelphia, PA on April 25th - 26th, 2009. While entry to the celebration of this 7th season spectacular is free, the moments spent on indulging yourself in everything from yaoi/yuri anime to karaoke will be simply priceless. Dare to compete....dare to defy the odds....dare to take it to the extreme!

Yes We Can: TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~, Celebrating Asian Culture's Guiltiest Pleasures, Is Anno

2008-12-08T01:04:46Z

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Yes We Can: TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~, Celebrating Asian Culture's Guiltiest Pleasures, Is Announced & MORE!

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December 7th, 2008 -- Upper Darby, PA -- For 6 seasons, The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational reveled in "Rebirth", "Video Game Ecstacy", "Rhythm D-Generation X-Treme"s. For our landmark 7th season, we have decided to delve deep into the innermost recesses of Asian culture fandom & bring to you TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~, taking place at Philadelphia, PA's The Rotunda on April 25th - 26th, 2009. "Too much of a good thing" is now replaced with "taking it to the extreme" as we celebrate the spectacles affectionately known as TAKII's "7 Deadly SINsASIANs"!

Be-it as an attendee, panelist, guest/performer, artist/dealer, or Team TAKII Coalition Volunteer, we offer multiple ways that you can celebrate this fabulous fusion festival with us & TAKII fans all over the world. Those who wish to enter any of our championship competitions & want to win unlimited swag & exclusive perks (including online giveaways) can purchase a #1 Contender's Pass at a special pre-registration rate of $4.00 per person. For your inner-exhibitionist, we have Table Slots available at a special pre-registration rate of $20.00 per table. Registrations for each (available in limited quantities for each pre-reg period) can be submitted via our "Registration" page (http://takii.pdnmz.com/registration.html). To find out more on how you can get in touch with your inner-TAKII, check out our "Interaction" hub page (http://takii.pdnmz.com/interaction.html).

Over are the days when people were too ashamed to express their love for Asian culture's guiltiest entertainment-style pleasures. Now is the time for outcast otakus & mainstream Asian culture fans alike to unite for celebratory glory that cannot be denied at TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al!!

To find out more about this season's venue expansion, the festivities we have in store, & other hot TAKII topics, please click on the "Full Press Release" link above.

"Team TAKII" PR Coalition
TAKII -- http://takii.pdnmz.com
TAKII: AMEN -- http://takii-amen.pdnmz.com
TAKII Feedback Forum -- http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewforum.php?f=9
info@takii.pdnmz.com

Established in February 2006, The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational is the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival, featuring 2 main seasons & numerous other co-branded events & performances throughout each year. With maverick innovations such as Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN, it's 24/7, Asian fan/otaku-centric online broadcasting & social network), it entertains, inspires, & enriches the lives of its fans worldwide on a continuous basis.

TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~ is a 2-day celebration of Asian culture's guiltiest pleasures that will be taking place at The Rotunda in Philadelphia, PA on April 25th - 26th, 2009. While entry to the celebration of this 7th season spectacular is free, the moments spent on indulging yourself in everything from yaoi/yuri anime to karaoke will be simply priceless. Dare to compete....dare to defy the odds....dare to take it to the extreme!

Ultimate Opportunity: Last-Minute TAKII 6 Survival Guide

2008-10-24T07:37:51Z

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Ultimate Opportunity: Last-Minute TAKII 6 Survival Guide
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October 23rd, 2008 -- Upper Darby, PA -- Intensity, integrity, & intelligence -- these words appropriately describe the characteristics of your typical TAKII fanatic. And after 6 long months of waiting, we reward our fans' faith & support with yet another season of The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational, TAKII 6 ~NintenDecision 2008~!!!! Halloween? It's overrated -- it's time to finally take the month of October 2008....TO THE EXTREME!

~ COMPLETED SCHEDULES
~ FINALIZED VID GAME TOURNEYS
~ NINTENDO CONSOLE GIVEAWAYS
~ INCREASED ASIAN FOOD & DRINK AVAILABLE
~ EAST COAST FESTIVAL/CONVENTION PREMIER OF "WII MUSIC"

As always, it is a labor of love to take each season of The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational to higher levels than the season before. However,. all of the festivities & contests we provide pale in comparison to what all of you give us in return....your undying faith, support, & adoration for our unique cause: showin' the world just how to throw a hardcore-style party in celebration of Asian culture. See you @ TAKII: AMEN on Saturday & @ The Rotunda on Sunday, minna-san!

"Team TAKII" PR Coalition
TAKII HQ: http://takii.pdnmz.com
ASIAN MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK (AMEN): http://takii-amen.pdnmz.com
NINTENDECISION 2008 ELECTION EPICENTER: http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/vg/election.html
TAKII FEEDBACK FORUM: http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewforum.php?f=9
EMAIL: info@takii.pdnmz.com

TAKII 6 ~NintenDecision 2008~ is a FREE, 2-day, dual-venue Asian culture fusion festival in Philadelphia, PA on Oct. 25th-26th, 2008. Promoting "hardcore fun for all ages" & election awareness this season, we kick the weekend-long celebration off at TAKII HQ (the official website) on Day 1 & continue the party at The Rotunda (the physical venue in Philly) on Day 2. Featuring a TAKII-style focus on the US Presidential Election, an unprecedented tribute to the Nintendo empire, & the premier broadcast of TAKII's Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN), "taking it to the extreme" has never been so sinfully satisfying. So what are you waiting for? Let's get this party started!!

A True Triforce: The Obama Campaign, Bawls Guarana, & Charles Cohen Make Their TAKII 6 Debuts!!!!

2008-10-22T01:51:12Z

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October 21st, 2008 -- Upper Darby, PA -- What do you get when you put together 1 of Philadelphia, PA's most infamous underground retro-DJs with a political celebrity juggernaut & an international energy drink sensation? You get the "main event" line-up of guests, performers, & sponsors for the 6th season of The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational ~NintenDecision 2008~ coming up this weekend!

CHARLES COHEN (PERFORMER ~ ELECTRONICA/SYNTH MUSICIAN)
...."Based in the Philadelphia area, Charles Cohen has been amazing & challenging audiences for over 20 years. His music is entirely improvisational & produced solely on a vintage Buchla Music Easle synthesizer. An avid collaborator, Cohen is most well known to (most) listeners from his work with Jeff Cain in their group The Ghostwriters. In the Summer of 2004, Charles Cohen & D-chan combined forces to produce the Japanese/Korean vocal musician's 2nd EP demo CD, entitled "Ai no Chikara (The Power Of Love)"...."

THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN (GUESTS ~ c/o ASIAN AMERICANS FOR OBAMA)
...."After receiving an invite to appear this season at "the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival", volunteers affiliated with the Obama campaign couldn't resist! Asian Americans For Obama (AAFO) was founded in December 2006 to reach out to & organize the Asian Pacific American community to help elect Barack Obama the next President of the United States. By way of scheduled meet-ups, correspondence with the official campaign, & massive multimedia out-reach, Obama's plan for the Asian community is conveyed in a uniquely effective way everyone can understand & enjoy...."

BAWLS (OFFICIAL TAKII 6 USA BEVERAGE SPONSOR ~ ENERGY DRINKS)
...."BAWLS Guarana started as the brainchild of a recent college graduate who was looking for an alternative to coffee. As part of a class project, he came up with BAWLS – a premium, carbonated, non-alcoholic beverage made with Guarana. Named for the caffeinated 'Bounce' it gives you, BAWLS gets its flavor and kick from the Amazonian Guarana berry, which contains a natural form of caffeine nearly three times stronger than that found in traditional sodas. Bawls reps will be on hand all day on Day 2 of TAKII 6, giving festival-goers free samples of some sexy drinks & showing them just why they are this season's official American Energy Drink Sponsor. This marks the 2nd official energy drink sponsorship TAKII has ever earned...."

For more info on these esteemed guests & the other performers/sponsors we will have on hand this season, make sure to check out our "Guests & Performers" webpage: http://takii.pdnmz.com/guests_performers.html.

Someone once asked us "how do you guys manage to get such a variety of guests & performers each season?" We replied to that individual by simply saying, "They want to come to TAKII for the fans & to get exposed to the extreme brand of celebratory excitement we are all known & loved for." Whether you attend for our Asian-themed "straight talk", or come to experience "change you can believe in", we promise you....with TAKII 6, "you ain't seen nothin' yet!"

"Team TAKII" PR Coalition
TAKII HQ: http://takii.pdnmz.com
ASIAN MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK (AMEN): http://takii-amen.pdnmz.com
NINTENDECISION 2008 ELECTION EPICENTER: http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/vg/election.html
TAKII FEEDBACK FORUM: forum.pdnmz.com/viewforum.php?f=9
EMAIL: info@takii.pdnmz.com

TAKII 6 ~NintenDecision 2008~ is a FREE, 2-day, dual-venue Asian culture fusion festival in Philadelphia, PA on Oct. 25th-26th, 2008. Promoting "hardcore fun for all ages" & election awareness this season, we kick the weekend-long celebration off at TAKII HQ (the official website) on Day 1 & continue the party at The Rotunda (the physical venue in Philly) on Day 2. Featuring a TAKII-style focus on the US Presidential Election, an unprecedented tribute to the Nintendo empire, & the premier broadcast of TAKII's Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN), "taking it to the extreme" has never been so sinfully satisfying. So what are you waiting for? Let's get this party started!!

Innovative Interaction: TAKII’s Early Debut Of "Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN)"

2008-10-20T12:59:08Z

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October 20th, 2008 -- Upper Darby, PA -- In anticipation of this weekend’s celebration of the 6th season of The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational, TAKII proudly announces the early opening of it’s brand new online broadcasting & social network, Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN)!

"The 24/7 extension of The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational (TAKII), Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN) debuts Oct. 25th, 2008 as Day 1 of TAKII 6 ~NintenDecision 2008~. TAKII: AMEN will give fans of Asian culture throughout the Universe the ability to take it to the extreme as a dual-branded network: online broadcasting (via AMEN X-Stream & TAKII Video Archive) & social networking (an original, unprecedented, ground-up enterprise). While joining AMEN is just like a TAKII festival, free, the moments & glory that you will earn will be simply priceless. Never ones to do things the easy way, Team TAKII Coordinators took their chances in introducing something that has never been done by any festival or convention of its kind to such a degree that AMEN exists. However, that gamble payed off, as TAKII: AMEN fans can now post their own blogs, customize their own profiles, use our very own AMEN Instant Messenger, create their own social groups, post music & video, & so much more. As TAKII: AMEN keeps its feet on the ground, they & their fans keep on reachin’ for the stars of success & celebration in what promises to be yet another milestone of Asian culture appreciation, 24/7!"

Aside from being able to enjoy everything that Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network has to offer on Day 1 of TAKII 6, it’s 2 "main events" for the day come in the form of AMEN X-Stream (a brand of original, Asian-themed, streaming audio content) & TAKII Video Archive (TAKII’s video answer to AMEN X-Stream). Fans of the fusion festival will be able to enjoy the best of Asian music, anime, & culture from the comfort of their own home!

As a wise lady once said, "You only get 1 chance to make a 1st impression." With the debut of Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN) on Day 1, TAKII 6 ~NintenDecision 2008~ will be a season of this Asian-themed phenomenon that the world will not soon forget.

"Team TAKII" PR Coalition
TAKII HQ: http://takii.pdnmz.com
ASIAN MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK (AMEN): http://takii-amen.pdnmz.com
NINTENDECISION 2008 ELECTION EPICENTER: http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/vg/election.html
TAKII FEEDBACK FORUM: http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewforum.php?f=9
EMAIL: info@takii.pdnmz.com

TAKII 6 ~NintenDecision 2008~ is a FREE, 2-day, dual-venue Asian culture fusion festival in Philadelphia, PA on Oct. 25th-26th, 2008. Promoting "hardcore fun for all ages" & election awareness this season, we kick the weekend-long celebration off at TAKII HQ (the official website) on Day 1 & continue the party at The Rotunda (the physical venue in Philly) on Day 2. Featuring a TAKII-style focus on the US Presidential Election, an unprecedented tribute to the Nintendo empire, & the premier broadcast of TAKII’s Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN), "taking it to the extreme" has never been so sinfully satisfying. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get this party started!!

Bound For Glory: TAKII 6 Formally Announces 2nd Batch Of Seasonal Challenges & Contests

2008-09-10T19:41:34Z

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September 10th, 2008 -- Upper Darby, PA -- Exclusive to this season of The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational is the premier broadcast of Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network. As TAKII's official multimedia 24/7 presence, AMEN continues the mission of "the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival" by streaming permitted & original audio & video programming, in concert with providing endless other avenues of Asian fusion-fortified, interactive entertainment. While complete details on this unique innovation are weeks away from becoming public, we are proud to present some of the festivities you can take part in & win your way to some super-sized glory on the worldwide stage:

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NAME THAT TAKII TUNE
http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/music.html
Winning prizes for just listening to your favorite tunes has just gotten easier. Compliments of PDNMZ CD Shoppe comes "Name That TAKII Tune", where on the Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN), you will be given a CD from the "'D-chan's OUT Mix" library to listen to in its entirety. For each song played, you will the opportunity to earn a maximum of 3 points for correctly guessing the following: the song's title, artist (if none, then it's simply "instrumental"), & genre. Once the show has concluded, use our easy-access contest form to submit your answers. The 1st submission we receive with a perfect score (or highest, after everyone is scored) will be announced as our "Name That TAKII Tune" Champion live @ TAKII 6, as well as here on the website, in addition to winning some sweet swag from some of TAKII's sponsors & affiliates!

GAMING LIVE ON PPV PLUS: TRIPLE PLAY
http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/vg.html
Can't wait until Day 2 of TAKII 6 to compete for some gaming glory? Well my friends, you are in luck -- with "Gaming Live On PPV PLUS: Triple Play", you can compete with TAKII fanatics worldwide while paying tribute to all that is Nintendo from the comfort of your own home! All that is required is that you have the following games on the following consoles, the ability to play wi-fi, that you fill out our uber-simple entry form, & that you register TAKII on each game's friend list by Oct. 24th, 2008:

* Nintendo Wii
o Super Smash Bros. Brawl
+ TAKII Friend Code = 5241-1625-3364
o Mario Kart Wii
+ TAKII Friend Code = 3952-7604-3801
* Nintendo DS
o Tetris DS
+ TAKII Friend Code = 728-737-927-373

Then when the official schedule says to be available, TAKII fans will play against themselves & Coordinators to win priceless prizes & praise (with winners to be announced live during Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN) programming on Day 1 of TAKII 6). Ganbatte, minna-san!

RAFFLE ROYALE PLUS
http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/vendor.html
Close your eyes & ask yourself: "Do I like to win without really doing anything"!? If your answer was "Yes", then "Raffle Royale PLUS" is for you! All you have to do is be (1) a #1 Contender's Pass pre-registrant & (2) listening to Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN) by the time TAKII 6 comes around. Then on Day 1 of TAKII 6, random Pass pre-reg peeps will be called live on-air & given free swag, compliments of TAKII & its affiliates/sponsors! Winning anything has never been this easy....until now.
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As groups of gaming nerds, hordes of funky otaku, & bands of Asian culture enthusiasts alike descend upon TAKII 6 ~NintenDecision 2008~ both online & at The Rotunda in Philly, PA that fateful weekend in October 2008, only but a few will stand out as true champions of their respective crafts. Do you wanna make history, or become history? All of these questions & more are your to answer at TAKII 6 next month!

"Team TAKII" PR Coalition
TAKII HQ: http://takii.pdnmz.com
ASIAN MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK (AMEN): http://takii.pdnmz.com/interaction/amen.html
NINTENDECISION 2008 ELECTION EPICENTER: http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/vg/election.html
TAKII FEEDBACK FORUM: http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewforum.php?f=9
EMAIL: info@takii.pdnmz.com

TAKII 6 ~NintenDecision 2008~ is a FREE, 2-day, dual-venue Asian culture fusion festival in Philadelphia, PA on Oct. 25th-26th, 2008. Promoting "hardcore fun for all ages" & election awareness this season, we kick the weekend-long celebration off at TAKII HQ (the official website) on Day 1 & continue the party at The Rotunda (the physical venue in Philly) on Day 2. Featuring a TAKII-style focus on the US Presidential Election, an unprecedented tribute to the Nintendo empire, & the premier broadcast of TAKII's Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN), "taking it to the extreme" has never been so sinfully satisfying. So what are you waiting for? Let's get this party started!!

Clash Of Champions: TAKII 6 Formally Announces 1st Batch Of Seasonal Challenges & Contests

2008-09-01T01:54:31Z

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Clash Of Champions: TAKII 6 Formally Announces 1st Batch Of Seasonal Challenges & Contests
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August 31st, 2008 -- Upper Darby, PA -- "To be the (wo)man, you have to beat the (wo)man", as many wise people have once said. Well, in the realm of "the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival", to be a champion, you will have to outwit, outplay, outlast, & outshine all those who have come before you & will after you. With the 6th season of The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational fast approaching, TAKII 6 ~NintenDecision 2008~ is proud to formally announce its uniquely-diverse set of challenges & contests. Each festivity will give all participants an ultimate opportunity at our extreme brand of eternal glory, including:

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NINTENDECISION 2008 ELECTION EPICENTER:
http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/vg/election.html
...."NintenDecision 2008 Election Epicenter" gives everyone the chance to vote for the best of the best (or worst of the worst) in the world of Nintendo in an abundance of well-informed categories. The "Election Epicenter" will also serve as the voting hub for the rest of TAKII 6's vote-basted activities.

Voting will be ongoing until the end of Day 1 of TAKII 6 (Oct. 25th, 2008), with winners being announced at the "NintenDecision 2008 Election Results Show" on Day 2. Only 1 ballot per individual -- once you have voted, you cannot change your selections. As an added incentive to thoughtfully vote, the 1st randomly-selected ballot will receive a special election-style, Asian-themed prize pack, compliments of TAKII & its sponsors/affiliates!

The fun doesn't stop there, as we will also provide commentary (via the website & Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network) befitting of "the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival" for the current 2008 US Presidential Election! We cut all of the crap no one cares about & put a simplified, fun focus on the candidates' positions on Asian culture & the youth of our generation...."

TAKII COVER ART CONTEST:
http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/vg.html
...."In the 1st seasonal "TAKII Cover Art Contest", entrants will get the opportunity to show off their artistic talents as they compete to create the best cover art for a faux (fake) game.

You may use anything from original hand-drawn art to manipulated Photoshop images on your Cover Art Contest entry. Entries must be uploaded somewhere on the Net & a link provided for download (ie: Photobucket, Geocities, etc.) & received by Sept. 16th, 2008. Afterwards, TAKII fans worldwide will have a chance to vote in "Election Epicenter" (until Oct. 25th, 2008) for their favorite piece of cover art & decide who gets our uber-special prize pack & once in a lifetime chance to be called the very 1st "TAKII Cover Art Contest" Champion! All entries will be auctioned off on Day 2 for TAKII 6's Charity Beneficiary, The Asia Foundation...."

AMEN TALENT SHOWCASE:
http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/omake.html
...."Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to record yourself (&/or your loved ones) doing something simply mind-blowing to invoke an extreme emotion from the TAKII fans who would be watching your display of talent(less) skill.

Submissions for the "Showcase" will be accepted until Sept. 24th, 2008, after which time TAKII faithful worldwide will vote on their favorite (via "NintenDecision 2008 Election Epicenter") until Day 1 of TAKII 6, Oct. 25th, 2008. The 1st ever "AMEN Talent Showcase" Champion will be announced on AMEN during TAKII 6 weekend (& receive a special TAKII prize pack)...."

AMV BATTLE ROYALE:
http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/omake.html
...."AMV hobbyists & newbies alike will get a chance to produce their version of the perfect fusion of Asian video clips & a funky soundtrack to go with it & get it judged by TAKII fans worldwide. While there is only 1 AMV Battle Royale, there are 2 championship categories: "Most Extreme" & "TAKII 6 Championship Challenge".

All entries must be received by Oct. 11th, 2008. Once the deadline passes, all of the entries will be posted online & voted on by TAKII fanatics all around the Net via "NintenDecision 2008 Election Epicenter" until Day 1 of TAKII 6, Oct. 25th, 2008. Everyone will get to select their favorite AMV for each category, with the winner receiving special recognition on Day 1 of TAKII 6 & immortality here on the site & a prize from TAKII & its sponsors/affiliates...."
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These are only a few of the chances that TAKII faithful have at staking their claim to fusion festival immortality, with more to be formally unveiled in the coming days. So while you are pre-regging your reservations for a #1 Contender's Pass before our final deadline (Oct. 11th 2008, http://takii.pdnmz.com/registration.html), let your brilliance shine & dare to compete!

"Team TAKII" PR Coalition
TAKII HQ: http://takii.pdnmz.com
ASIAN MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK (AMEN): http://takii.pdnmz.com/interaction/amen.html
NINTENDECISION 2008 ELECTION EPICENTER: http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/vg/election.html
TAKII FEEDBACK FORUM: http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewforum.php?f=9
EMAIL: info@takii.pdnmz.com

TAKII 6 ~NintenDecision 2008~ is a FREE, 2-day, dual-venue Asian culture fusion festival in Philadelphia, PA on Oct. 25th-26th, 2008. Promoting "hardcore fun for all ages" & election awareness this season, we kick the weekend-long celebration off at TAKII HQ (the official website) on Day 1 & continue the party at The Rotunda (the physical venue in Philly) on Day 2. Featuring a TAKII-style focus on the US Presidential Election, an unprecedented tribute to the Nintendo empire, & the premier broadcast of TAKII's Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN), "taking it to the extreme" has never been so sinfully satisfying. So what are you waiting for? Let's get this party started!!

Layin' Low, But Gettin' Down: TAKII 6 ~NintenDecision 2008~ Unveilings & Updates

2008-08-04T05:33:39Z

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Layin' Low, But Gettin' Down: TAKII 6 ~NintenDecision 2008~ Unveilings & Updates

August 3rd, 2008 -- Upper Darby, PA -- Over the past 3.5 months, "the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival" has made massive strides in making the 6th season of its celebratory spectacular the most momentous occasion of October 2008. From infrastructure to initiatives, the Team TAKII Coalition has overhauled not only the official website & forums, but many other items of interest, as well. Here's but a sampling of what we've been up to:

TAKII HQ (http://takii.pdnmz.com)
In an effort to accommodate the increased traffic TAKII faithful give our online presence on a daily basis, we have revamped the look & accessibility of TAKII HQ. Thanks to inspirations & advice from Komet Tails Designs, fans can now keep scrolling to a minimum & entertainment to a maximum. A newly dedicated menu now exists on the right-hand side, with the TAKII seasonal banner on the top left portion of every page. Following below is a CSS-style info applet, featuring each TAKII realm in even greater detail than ever before. The official TAKII 6 Countdown Applet, as well as Syndicated News Feeds, are now available on every section, as well.

REGISTRATION (http://takii.pdnmz.com/registration.html)
With our 1st pre-reg period over & our 2nd one coming to a close, we are happy to announce that the demand for our exclusive #1 Contender's Passes & Table Slots have been a great success! While TAKII 6 is FREE to enter, obtaining a #1 Contender's Pass allows the holder to have unlimited, unrestricted access to all of TAKII 6 ~NintenDecision 2008~'s contests, competitions, talent & game shows, raffles, & other perks that must be seen to be believed. Complementing our Passes are the Table Slots, which give vendors, artists, & exhibitionists alike the chance to show off their inventory & artisanship in front of a very unique, enthusiastic demographic. Until August 11th, 2008, you can pre-reg for a #1 Contender's Pass for just $6.00, or a Table Slot for only $25.00.

EVENTS (http://takii.pdnmz.com/events.html)
With the unique season that is TAKII 6 ~NintenDecision 2008~, festivities in each of our main genres have been split up into 2 groups: virtual programming (Day 1 @ TAKII HQ) & physical programming (Day 2 @ The Rotunda). A key has also been provided for TAKII attendees to see which events are completely free & are only accessible to those with a #1 Contender's Pass, a major upgrade from last season. Among other noteworthy "Events" news is the completion of "NintenDecision 2008 Election Epicenter" (focusing on TAKII 6's drive for voting awareness this election season), even more festivity premiers (such as "StepMania Shining Stars"), fan-produced programming (for which "Extreme X-Pose Panel Series" apps are currently being accepted) & the 1-of-a-kind broadcast debut of Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN), our answer to pure TAKII pleasure, 24/7. Press releases on further details are forthcoming.

GUESTS & PERFORMERS (http://takii.pdnmz.com/guests_performers.html)
Featuring returns, comebacks, & debuts, the ever-evolving line-up of guests & performers for TAKII 6 ~NintenDecision 2008~ is something the Team TAKII Coalition is immensely proud of. Those who are scheduled to be involved with TAKII 6 will also have the chance to be featured on Day 1 of TAKII 6 via the fusion festival's Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN), chatting live with fans in our multimedia-heavy interactive chat room, calling in on our numerous live audio shows, & other nuggets of programming the Coalition is hard at work on developing. Official guest/performer announcements are forthcoming.

INTERACTION (http://takii.pdnmz.com/interaction.html)
After a series of meetings in the aftermath of TAKII 5, it was decided that all supporters of the fusion festival's cause would be re-branded as the "Team TAKII" Coalition. This was done to create an even stronger sense of belonging & purpose in our eternal goal of international Asian culture awareness & celebration to hardcore extremes. The show of support in this "upgraded" venture has been just as intense as it has been heartwarming....& we couldn't be more thankful for it ^_^. In other news, a new online TAKII community on FlashFlash Revolution (FFR) was founded in the late spring 2008 & a new utility for TAKII-specific tools was developed.

FEEDBACK FORUM (http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewforum.php?f=9)
In conjunction with making our website even more enjoyable, the TAKII Feedback Forum was also taken to the extreme. After moving to a brand new server & upgrading to PHPBB 3, pointless posts were replaced with a new system of categorization for the entire PDNMZ Empire, featuring forum hacks, greater profile customization, improved news reports, interactivity, & plenty more. TAKII faithful worldwide are encouraged to join the Feedback Forum & contribute to its stellar success.

MISCELLANEOUS (http://takii.pdnmz.com/regulations.html) (http://takii.pdnmz.com/directions.html) (http://takii.pdnmz.com/history.html)
As it relates to our "Rules & Regulations", the only major change for TAKII 6 & forward is the following: fans are no longer allowed to bring their own controllers when playing video games. In order to create an even playing field during the fusion festival's Vid Game Free Play & Vid Game Tourneys offerings, only TAKII-provided peripherals will be utilized. When it comes to "Directions" for TAKII 6, Day 1 info was added (Day 1 of TAKII 6 = online @ TAKII HQ), while Day 2 info was re-evaluated to include more info about the area of Philly TAKII takes place in (the University City section of Philadelphia, PA).

Some people might say that the 2nd half of 2008 is hot with a large number of Asian-themed events taking place all over the globe. However, we can say with complete certainty that TAKII 6 ~NintenDecision 2008~ is on fire, blazing a path to glory in just over 2 months towards a fusion festival that promises to be the most uniquely epic celebration of Asian culture appreciation that Philly has ever seen. ...."& we've only just begun."

"Team TAKII" PR Coalition
TAKII HQ: http://takii.pdnmz.com
TAKII FEEDBACK FORUM: http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewforum.php?f=9
EMAIL: info@takii.pdnmz.com

TAKII 6 ~NintenDecision 2008~ is a FREE, 2-day, dual-venue Asian culture fusion festival in Philadelphia, PA on Oct. 25th-26th, 2008. Promoting "hardcore fun for all ages" & election awareness this season, we kick the weekend-long celebration off at TAKII HQ (the official website) on Day 1 & continue the party at The Rotunda (the physical venue in Philly) on Day 2. Featuring an unprecedented tribute to the Nintendo empire & the premier broadcast of TAKII's Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN), "taking it to the extreme" has never been so sinfully satisfying. So what are you waiting for? Let's get this party started!!

Making History: TAKII 6 ~NintenDecision 2008~ Dates & MORE Are Announced!

2008-04-15T03:16:55Z

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Making History: TAKII 6 ~NintenDecision 2008~ Dates & MORE Are Announced!

April 13th, 2008 -- Upper Darby, PA -- 2008 will go down in the record books as one of the most important years in the lives of not only Asian culture enthusiasts, but Americans & the global population alike. Change is abound, with US Presidential Candidates campaigning for support in preparation for an election of epic proportions. But we ask you: who is talking about the state of anime in the USA? How about how we finally solve which system is the king (or queen) of the current gaming generation? Whatever happened to focusing on what really matters: singing in front of a large group of strangers in a karaoke contest for vocal supremacy? PDNMZ & The Lost Otakus (TLO) answer this call by presenting to you the 6th season of the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival, The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational! TAKII 6 ~NintenDecision 2008~ is FREE to enter & comes to you from both TAKII HQ (online) & at The Rotunda (Philly, PA) on October, 25th-26th 2008 respectively.

....say HUHWHAH!? How can this be!? That's right -- TAKII 6 once again is breaking the mold by not only offering festivities on day 2 of TAKII 6 @ its physical venue, The Rotunda, but will be kicking off the weekend-long celebration on day 1 of TAKII 6 @ its virtual venue, TAKII HQ (online @ the official TAKII website)! Oct. 25th, 2008 (day 1 of TAKII 6) will feature the best that TAKII has to offer on the internet by way of live audio streaming, interactive requests, phone-in convos with guests, talk shows, special video presentations, online gaming contests on the PC, XBOX Live, Wii, & DS), an extreme-style chat room of epic proportions, & much more. It's a world-wide party & everyone's invited! (Having a #1 Contender's Pass is not a requirement for day 1).

Oct. 26th, 2008 (day 2 of TAKII 6) will be held at The Rotunda & will not only put a focus on everything that you have learned to love about this fusion festival (such as Asian Karaoke Idol, Cosplay Battle Royale, Vid Game Tourneys, & Interactive Gameshows, to name a few), but will also feature the 2008 US Presidential Election: TAKII-Style (^_*). TAKII fanatics will have the chance to debate the hottest topics on the campaign trail as their favorite Asian/anime personality, talk about the things that matter most to them in terms of Asian culture, find out how to make sure your vote is cast on Election Day (Nov. 2008), & plenty more. Other festivities will also include special competitions & programming featuring the cast of characters from Super Smash Bros. Brawl, a live charity benefit concert, an election w/a Nintendo twist, & other event-related upgrades/premiers. (To be able to participate in any tourneys, or prize-related competitions on day 2, you need to purchase a #1 Contender's Pass, details & deadlines for which can be found here: http://takii.pdnmz.com/registration.html)

If we want to improve the landscape of beloved Asian imports such as anime, movies, video gaming, & music, change will have to start with us. So let the conversation & fun begin at TAKII 6!

"Team TAKII" PR Coalition
http://takii.pdnmz.com
info@takii.pdnmz.com

TAKII 6 ~NintenDecision 2008~ is a 2-day, dual-venue Asian culture fusion festival in Philadelphia, PA on Oct. 25th-26th, 2008. Promoting "hardcore fun for all ages" & election awareness this season, we kick the weekend-long celebration off at TAKII HQ (the official website) on day 1 & continue the party at The Rotunda (the physical venue) on day 2. So what are you waiting for? Let's get this party started!

Our Time Is Now: TAKII 5's Official Arrival & Charity Beneficiary Declaration

2008-04-04T22:13:25Z

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Our Time Is Now: TAKII 5's Official Arrival & Charity Beneficiary Declaration

April 4th, 2008 -- Upper Darby, PA -- ....are you ready? ....we said....ARE YOU READY!? After 6+ months of waiting, the 5th season of the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival is here! We're sure you all have been keeping track of TAKII-related developments through our official website, as well as periodical press releases, BUT IN CASE YOU HAVEN'T, expect nothing but non-stop hardcore action on BOTH DAYS, including (but not limited to) watching the Evangelion movie on the big screen, seeing a Pink Lady tribute show, numerous & innovative vid game tourneys, enigmatic & revival versions of classic gameshows (with a TAKII twist), & so much more.

Because TAKII & the organizations that bring it to life can't contain all of the fun & excitement in one area, we decided to make even more of an impact on the Asian community. That is why we are honored to announce that the Charity Beneficiary for TAKII 5 is ASIAC (AIDS Services In Asian Communities):

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In June of 1995, a diverse group of Asians and Pacific Islanders organized in response to early indicators that the AIDS epidemic was at its earliest stages within Philadelphia's Asian and Pacific Islander communities (known as ASIAC). They also organized in response to:

* the lack of targeted services to populations most impacted by HIV infection -- men who have sex with men
* critical service gaps in the health and social service system, and
* the need for leadership through advocacy and community organizing efforts around the AIDS crisis as it impacts Asian and Pacific Islander communities.

The organization is a recognized authority on HIV/AIDS issues in Asian & Pacific Islander communities demonstrated by our professional expertise, research, community organizing efforts, participation in policy & planning activities, advocacy activities, and track record for quality services.
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All during the course of TAKII 5, we will be accepting donations of any size, shape, & form specifically for the mission of ASIAC. Highlighting our efforts to fundraise full-circle are 2 festivities in particular: Win, Lose, Or Draw: Artist Alley Edition, as well as Makenai: J-Music Fusion Benefit Indoor/Outdoor Concert (details for which can be found here: http://takii.pdnmz.com/events.html).

Over the past 2 years, The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational has evolved from a passing thought into a community-wide sensation that everyone can take pride in. On behalf of TAKII Coordinators & Team TAKII Coalition Staff, I thank you for all of your support, consideration, & extreme brand of hardcore enthusiasm -- we look forward to entertaining you all!!!!

D-chan & "Team TAKII" PR Coalition
TAKII 5 ~Shin Seiki (Neon Genesis)~
http://takii.pdnmz.com
info@takii.pdnmz.com

TAKII 5, a FREE seasonal Asian Music/video game fusion festival, comes to you from The Rotunda in Philadelphia, PA on April 5th-6th, 2008. Featuring live Asian Music performers, video gaming excellence, cosplaying, & MORE, there will be a lil something for everyone at this weekend-long Asian culture spectacular!

ASIAC (http://www.asiac.org) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing culturally sensitive and language appropriate HIV-related services to Asians and Pacific Islanders and their partners, friends, family members, and service providers in the Philadelphia area.

TAKII 5 Releases Final Schedule & Vid Game Tourney Previews

2008-03-22T04:40:32Z

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Time To Play The Game: TAKII 5 Releases Final Schedule & Vid Game Tourney Previews

March 21st, 2008 -- Upper Darby, PA -- Planning an order of events is just as important as coming up with events to have. That is why TAKII Coordinators are proud to announce that after many weekends of deliberations, Chinese buffet outings, & Super Smash Bros. Brawl melees, we have developed a finalized version of our official schedule for TAKII 5 weekend! Featuring an expansion not only into a new panel room, but outdoors, we've made sure that every TAKII fan will have the chance to spend as much time watching our fabulous live performances as they do competing for glory of their own. (TAKII 5 Event Schedule: http://takii.pdnmz.com/event_schedule.html)

A byproduct of the schedule's release is the knowledge of something we have worked very hard keeping under-wraps, but could no longer hold back the excitement for: all of TAKII 5's official Vid Game Tourneys! This season of the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival features 9 different tourneys on the hottest consoles around today.Throughout the weekend, TAKII 5 attendees will have the opportunity to play on 6-8 HD-ready, wide-screen TVs (sponsored by Team TAKII partner, Rent-A-Center), battling friends & foes in a plethora of pugnacious competitions for Vid Game Tourney glory, including (but not limited to): WWE SmackDown! Vs Raw 2008, Pokemon Battle Revolution, Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo ~HD Remix~, & Mario Kart: Double Dash. This season's Vid Game Tourneys also feature a Mortal Kombat Challenge, a Pirates VS Ninjas Challenge, an Ultimate Entertainer Challenge, & the intense Anime Battle Royale.

So, that ain't enough for you, is it? You really wanna go hardcore? Well TAKII 5 takes video gaming to the extreme & then some with a "super"-special Vid Game Tourney featuring....you guessed it....Super Smash Bros. Brawl (with secrets unlocked)! Believe us, playing the new Brawl game for days on end to obtain all of the unlockables was hard work, but a labor of love for our festival fans nonetheless (^_^). Seriously, with 30+ characters, more stages than you can count, & a soundtrack out of this world, we guarantee this will be 1 of the most exciting Tourneys this season to be a part of. Ever wonder how the joke "so King Dedede, Bowser, Ganondorf, & Meta-Knight walk into a bar...." would play out? Play in the Tourney to find out!

Topping off the extreme fusion festival's gaming offering for the weekend is the "always imitated, but never duplicated" unique enigma TAKII extremists have come to know & love as Final Vid Game Tourneys: LIVE On PPV! What makes this Tourney different compared to any other, you ask? Featuring the fusion festival's own versions of Mugen Fighter & Stepmania, participants will get to come out to their own entrance theme music & battle while playing on TAKII's 12ft. x 24ft. projection screen! As if it couldn't get better, we've added a bit more of a WWE-themed twist with the inclusion of some special play-by-play commentary by some of TAKII 5's featured guests & performers. The chills sent down your spine as you play legendary Stepmania Tournamix favorites, or the passion you exude as you face off against the unlikely pairing of Fat Albert & Mother Brain in Mugen Fighter -- are emotions that you can only experience not by thinking about the Tourney, but by being a part of it!!

For a complete list of our gaming-related programming this season, check out our "Vid Game Event" section: http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/vg.html

Work those #1 Contender's Passes (available for purchase at the door during TAKII 5 for only $10.00) to the bone & make sure you enter as many of our Tourneys as possible! When it comes to gaming glory, world titles, & swell swag, it's either make history -- or become history. GANBATTE, MINNA-SAN!

"Team TAKII" PR Coalition
TAKII 5 ~Shin Seiki (Neon Genesis)~
http://takii.pdnmz.com
info@takii.pdnmz.com

TAKII 5, a FREE seasonal Asian Music/video game fusion festival, comes to you from The Rotunda in Philadelphia, PA on April 5th-6th, 2008. Featuring live Asian Music performers, video gaming excellence, cosplaying, & MORE, there will be a lil something for everyone at this weekend-long Asian culture spectacular!

TAKII 5 Announces Final #1 Contender's Pass Pre-Reg Deadline & The Debut Of "Extreme X-Pose"

2008-03-02T20:42:58Z

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Start Up The Countdown: TAKII 5 Announces Final #1 Contender's Pass Pre-Reg Deadline & The Debut Of "Extreme X-Pose"

March 2nd, 2008 -- Upper Darby, PA -- Just as serious as it was for Gendou Ikari to pair up young children to EVA suits in defense of Tokyo from the sinister ANGELs, it's even more urgent that those of you without a #1 Contender's Pass sign up for one! TAKII Coordinators stress that it is FREE to attend this (& any other) season of The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational, but purchasing a Contender's Pass enables you to partake in many exclusive perks that others would have to pay a nominal a-la-carte fee for otherwise. C'mon, think about it: would you rather keep on having to pay $1.00 for all of the 16+ competitions, tourneys, & game shows TAKII 5 has, or would you rather pay $8.00-$10.00 for an uber-sexy Pass you can easily flash at us for unlimited contest access? With a #1 Contender's Pass, you can wear it proud & say it loud that you are a hardcore member of the Team TAKII Coalition who can truly take it to the extreme.

The final deadline to pre-reg for a Pass (as well as a table slot as a dealer/artist/exhibitionist) are as follows:
#1 Contender's Pass -- Mar. 1st - Mar. 20th, 2008 -- $8.00/person
Table Space -- Mar. 1st - Mar. 20th, 2008 -- $30.00/person

As if the potential of winning dozens of world titles in various contests wasn't enough of an incentive to attend TAKII 5 ~Shin Seiki (Neon Genesis)~, then the TAKII debut of "Extreme X-Pose" Panel Series surely will be. "Extreme X-Pose" is TAKII's answer to fan-produced panels & exhibitions taken to a level of enigmatic uniqueness not seen anyplace else before. For this season, TAKII Coordinators poured over many energized panel applications & decided on utilizing the submission of 1 organization in particular, Neko-chan Productions. It is because of this that TAKII Coordinators are not only excited, but proud to announce that Neko-chan Productions is holding its auditions for a fan-produced stage of the legendary SailorMoon musicals!

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The Musical SailorMoon: Kaguya Shima Densetsu (The Legend Of Kaguya Island) AUDITIONS!
Neko-chan Productions is proud to announce their 1st round of auditions for their rendition of the 7th SailorMoon Musical (aka SeraMyu), Kaguya Shima Densetsu (The Legend Of Kaguya Island) coming to the 5th season of TAKII! For those of you who are unaware, SailorMoon exists in manga, anime, live-action, & musical formats (the later of which is commonly referred to as SeraMyu). SailorMoon musicals have been running on stages across Japan since 1993, going well beyond the storylines created for the manga & the anime series. However, none of the musicals have been imported to the USA as of yet & this is where Neko-chan Productions comes in. Their production of Kaguya Shima Densetsu will serve as the ultimate plea from SailorMoon fans all over the nation to Naoko Takuechi (SailorMoon creator) & the other Japanese companies that made SM possible that their continuance of the legacy of SailorMoon would not only be appreciated, but remembered for all time.

ALL AGES/WALKS OF LIFE ARE ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION, as the roles in the musical are quite diverse. If you anticipate auditioning, please fill out the following questionnaire: (http://takii.pdnmz.com/documents/takii5/seramyu7audform.doc). (NOTE: these same forms will be available & must be completed by the end of you audition @ TAKII 5)

During the course of these auditions, you will be briefed on the history of Neko-chan Productions, what Kaugya Shima Densetsu is all about, the characters that are are available, & what possible rehearsal commitments you would be making. If all of that sounds good to you, then HUZZAH! People trying out will be judged by a combination of Neko-chan Productions Staff & TAKII Coordinators based upon: ability to sing primarily in Japanese (with songs & lyrics provided by Neko-chan Productions), role versatility (having the ability to provide the creative stylings for more than just 1 character), ability to convincingly interpret portions of the script, & more. Once the audition process is complete, those who have been accepted into the production of Kaguya Shima Densetsu will be announced during the final day of TAKII 5.
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As Ryouji Kaji would say, "You only think you understand. People cannot perfectly understand each other. They can't even understand themselves. Understanding 100% of anything is impossible. So, people endeavor to attempt to learn about themselves & others. That's what makes life interesting." So broaden your horizons & travel along the path of enlightenment to TAKII 5 ~Shin Seiki (Neon Genesis)~ next month!

"Team TAKII" PR Coalition
TAKII 5 ~Shin Seiki (Neon Genesis)~
http://takii.pdnmz.com
info@takii.pdnmz.com

TAKII 5, a FREE seasonal Asian Music/video game fusion festival, comes to you from The Rotunda in Philadelphia, PA on April 5th-6th, 2008. Featuring live Asian Music performers, video gaming excellence, cosplaying, & MORE, there will be a lil something for everyone at this weekend-long Asian culture spectacular!

TAKII 5 Announces Returning Guest Favs & Exclusive Performance Debuts

2008-01-19T16:33:41Z

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That Damn Good: TAKII 5 Announces Returning Guest Favs & Exclusive Performance Debuts

January 19th, 2008 -- Upper Darby, PA -- Just as Shinji, Asuka, & Rei are as in-sync with their Eva units as they are, as are these guests & performers eagerly awaiting to kick it with the TAKII faithful in "The House Of Hardcore Asian Culture Appreciation":

D-CHAN (Japanese/Korean Vocal Musician & DJ)
...."Among other milestones in my young vocal career, I have sung on the opening day of The Kimmel Centre Of The Performing Arts in Philadelphia PA, in addition to winning various district & region-wide vocal festivals, & helping my vocal groups to gain top honors in vocal ajudications up & down the east coast. I have recorded various singles & 2 demo albums ("Watashi Wa..../I Am...." & "Ai no Chikara/The Power Of Love"). As of 2007, I released a full-length album, "Tamashi no Rufuran (Soul's Refrain)", featuring Anime classics & Asian music standards."

RUSIKA (J-Rock Fusion Band & Promoter)
...."Rusika's music is to be considered Japanese Pop/Rock, while experimenting with a variety of their combined lifetime's music-related influences. The band members have been influenced by bands like Mr. Children, Luna Sea, Bump Of Chicken, L'Arc En Ciel, & Spitz. While planning to tour America & Japan this year, Rusika will be traveling to USA's East Coast for the 1st time ever AS A GROUP just for TAKII 5!"

MANDY MEFFORD (2-Time Anime Expo Idol Champion & Aspiring Actress)
...."The aura of TAKII truly knows no bounds of any kind; this was certainly proven when we found out such a karaoke savant was going to grace us with her powerful presence & vocal charm. Mandy Mefford is a former karaoke world champion who currently resides in Southern California. She been into Japanese music since the 4th grade & it all started with early animes like Thundercats, Voltron, & Bishoujo Senshi SailorMoon."

KAIMO NAGO GAL CIRCLE (J-Culture Enthusiasts & ParaPara Dance Troupe)
...." Kaimo Nago Gal Circle is an East Coast centered projects team made within the early weeks of the month of May 2007. One of the main focus goals for Kaimo is to help promote & spread the love of the Gyaru subculture of Japan throughout America. Kaimo hopes that through the support & care they can give to their fellow Gal sisters, they can help each other to spread truth & create understanding for the Japanese culture as a whole."

AI (Professional Dance Instructor & Costumed Performer)
...."Currently, [Ai] works as a performer, singer, & dance instructor who has experience in multiple styles. She is also a former TAKII Show Champion (from TAKII 2 ~Rebirth~) & cosplay masquerade winner."

DOKUDEL (Cosplay Savant & "Cosplay Forever" Owner)
...."A young cosplay afficionado in her own right, Dokudel made her 1st waves @ TAKII in TAKII 2 ~Rebirth~'s Asian Karaoke Idol show, where she took 2nd place. Since then, she has been a dedicated TAKII dealer & has become the fusion festival's unofficial cosplay coordinator. To say the least, TAKII 5 faithful are very glad to have her aboard in being our guest judge & MC (Mistress Of Ceremonies) for our Cosplay Exhibitions ~Battle Royale~!"

JEFFREY BRANCH (Worldwide Pink Lady Authority & TAKII Fan)
...."Residing in Philadelphia, PA (the host city of TAKII 5) Jeffrey Branch is an Asian Music enthusiast who just so happens to be the most trusted & reliable source of Pink Lady information (as documented by a hardcore fan) in the entire USA! His site, Pink Lady America, has been mentioned in Japan-based magazines, as well as serving for a portion of the inspiration behind "Pink Lady: A Comical Tribute" from TAKII 4."

For complete bios on all of our guests & performers for this season of TAKII, please visit our official "Guests & Performers" page: http://takii.pdnmz.com/guests_performers.html. (THIS JUST IN: TAKII Coordinators are in negotiations with a few other potential performers who could also make their debuts at TAKII 5 ~Shin Seiki (Neon Genesis)~; details will be forthcoming, so stay tuned!)

"Team TAKII" PR Squad
TAKII 5 ~Shin Seiki (Neon Genesis)~
http://takii.pdnmz.com
info@takii.pdnmz.com

TAKII 5, a FREE seasonal Asian Music/video game fusion festival, comes to you from The Rotunda in Philadelphia, PA on April 5th-6th, 2008. Featuring live Asian Music performers, video gaming excellence, cosplaying, & MORE, there will be a lil something for everyone at this weekend-long Asian culture spectacular!

TAKII & T-Mode Announce Ground-Breaking Co-Branded Festivities In 2008

2008-01-13T17:07:05Z

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Extreme Fusion: TAKII & T-Mode Announce Ground-Breaking Co-Branded Festivities In 2008

January 12th, 2008 -- Upper Darby, PA -- Requested by popular demand, popular Arlington, VA-based anime convention T-Mode has invited & is collaborating with The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational's D-chan to bring the Asian fusion festival's TAKII World Tour to T-Mode on September 5th-7th 2008 in a display of cultured ecstasy that has to be seen to be believed.

"I had designs to attend TAKII 4 ~Rhythm D-Generation X-Treme~ back in August 2007, but wasn't able to do so. However, I have heard nothing but wonderful things about the unique experience TAKII puts on each season for its fans", says Lawrence Stuckey, T-Mode Chairman. "Having the TAKII World Tour play such an integral part in T-Mode 2008 will be both a pleasure & an honor."

According to the T-Mode website, the TAKII World Tour will feature a live performance of D-chan's demo EP, "Tamashi no Rufuran (Soul's Refrain)", in addition to a hybrid version of TAKII's classic Asian Karaoke Idol & Who's Got No Talent shows. The fun doesn't stop there, as shortly after T-Mode 2008's signature Cosplay Villains Ball will follow the newest addition to the TAKII World Tour line-up, X-Treme X-Pose (an Asian culture dance/rave taken to hardcore extremes).

"The TAKII brand has been able to thrive thanks to people & organizations, such as T-Mode, who think outside of the 'con'-ventional box", remarks Chris Flagg, a TAKII Co-Coordinator. "As we continue to raise our own bar of entertainment excellence, we look increasingly forward to expanding our reach to the stars above in Asian culture appreciation."

For more details on how this ground-breaking tag-team will be making a co-branded splash in 2008 & MORE, check out the official T-Mode 2008 website: http://tmode.org. To explore the enigma that is the TAKII World Tour, check out the "Interaction" section of the official TAKII website.

Damien "D-chan" Christopher
Founder/Lead Coordinator, TAKII
http://takii.pdnmz.com/interaction.html
interaction@takii.pdnmz.com

TAKII 5 ~Shin Seiki (Neon Genesis)~
TAKII 5, a FREE seasonal Asian Music/video game fusion festival, comes to you from The Rotunda in Philadelphia, PA on April 5th-6th, 2008. Featuring live Asian Music performers, video gaming excellence, cosplaying, & MORE, there will be a lil something for everyone at this weekend-long Asian culture spectacular!

T-Mode 2008
T-Mode, an anime & video game convention based out of Arlington, VA, made its debut in the summer of 2007. Organized by a dedicated group of individuals led by Chairman Lawrence Stuckey, T-Mode promises an intimate & memorable anime con experience each & every year, with 2008 not being an exception. Events include a signature Cosplay Villains Ball, guests of honor D-chan & Johnny Yong Bosch, gaming tourneys, & more!

Ain't No Stoppin': TAKII 5 Announces 2nd Pre-Reg Deadline, Premiers, & MORE

2007-12-28T13:58:48Z

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Ain't No Stoppin': TAKII 5 Announces 2nd Pre-Reg Deadline, Premiers, & MORE

December 28th, 2007 -- Upper Darby, PA -- Prince Diamond's NegaMoon Zone (PDNMZ) & The Lost Otakus (TLO) are both very pleased at the overwhelmingly enthusiastic response to The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational's newest innovation, the #1 Contender's Pass. While entering TAKII remains completely FREE, the purchase of a #1 Contender's Pass entitles the owner to exclusive perks & substancial savings (ie: unlimited video game tourney slots, exclusive raffle access, limited TAKII 5 memorabilia, free Asian Karaoke Idol & Cosplay Battle Royale entries, & much more). Without having to wait until the day of TAKII 5 ~Shin Seiki (Neon Genesis)~, fans of this fusion festival spectacular may opt to pre-register for a #1 Contender's Pass at the current rate of $6.00 per person until February 28th, 2008. Additionally, those who wish to sell their Asian culture-oriented swag or exhibit art may pre-reg for table space, as well, at the current rate of $25.00 per slot until February 28th, 2008. Just like life, everyone's encouraged to live the experience that is TAKII to its fullest! More registration-related info can be found in our "Registration" section: http://takii.pdnmz.com/registration.html

What's the sense in registering for anything without knowing what to expect, right? Those who are making TAKII 5 possible are also glad to announce that full details regarding its 13 TAKII Premier festivities have now been posted to the official TAKII website, including 4 special features (details for which came from our "Events" section, http://takii.pdnmz.com/events.html):

"WHO'S GOT NO TALENT!?" SHOW
In what started out as a half-baked joke at a TLO club meeting, the "Who's Got No Talent!? Show" was born & has grown into 1 of the most entertaining portions of the TAKII World Tour, making its seasonal debut at TAKII 5! The "Who's Got No Talent!? Show" is completely FREE to enter, as you will pay a price in epic LOLZ to get up on stage do what everyone on this planet was born to do: SHOW OFF, even if what you are to "show" should have been kept to yourself (^_* haha). Musicians/vocalists get 1st preference, but all who participate will be judged equally sarcastic by their own peers: the TAKII 5 enthusiasts! All that is required to participate is a good sense of TAKII-branded humor, a talent to showcase, & the belief that there is "no shame in your game" (lol).

THE GREAT TAKII DEBATE: NINTENDO VS SEGA
Come one, come all, ye Nintendo & Sega fanboiz & fangurls! At yet another royal whim of TLO President Dan Rubel, he will be hosting The Great TAKII Debate: Nintendo VS Sega. Unlike his open-ended forum, this 1 will work slightly more like an actual debate. Participants will be split up into pro-Nintendo & pro-Sega squads, with 1 participant at a time stepping up to their respective podium. Dan will pose a series of questions, with each side given ample time to defend their position & score points based on accuracy, charisma, ability to adhere to the rules, & overall presentation. No one is to speak out of turn, or go over their time limit. When all is said & done, Dan will award the winning team the Great Debate Championship! Who needs to see another Presidential debate when they can come to TAKII 5 & participate in on of their own!?

WIN, LOSE, OR DRAW: ARTIST ALLEY EDITION
For those artists out there who either aren't content with just manning your table at TAKII 5, or have not been able to register a table spot before they all ran out, then this gameshow is for you. TAKII is proud to debut this season "Win, Lose, Or Draw: Artist Alley Edition"! Artisans will be chosen at random, lined up on stage with nothing but a large easel & marking/drawing utensils. The gameshow host will then let the artist select a random term from a mystic bag of holding (....quite mystic, might I add ^_*), after which time the artist will have a specific amount of time in which to draw said term & have the TAKII faithful guess at what it is supposed to be. No one is allowed to give hints, with answers only being accepted once your hand has been raised & acknowledged. The artisan who is able to have the audience guess more of his drawings correctly will receive the title of "Win, Lose, Or Draw: Artist Alley Edition" Champion! The drawings/sketchings produced from this gameshow will then be autographed by the artists themselves & auctioned off for this season's charity beneficiary.

TAKII GUEST & PERFORMER Q&A
Are you surprised that it took us 4 previous seasons to figure out we needed this kind of programming!? So are we (LOL)! Our inaugural instance of Guest & Performer Q&A is your chance to ask those questions you couldn't ask while your favorite performer was on stage, or to ask for an autograph from a guest you have had a secret crush on (....ahh, the screaming fanboys & fangirls ^_^). This is also prime time for members of the multimedia press to conduct interviews, take group pics, & generally pick the minds of our esteemed guests & performers for TAKII 5 (details for which can be found in our "Guests & Performers" section). Time might be limited, but the memories of TAKII 5's Guest & Performer Q&A will last forever.

Stay tuned to future press releases for more TAKII Premier insight.

With only 100 or so days left before TAKII 5 in April 5th-6th 2008, things are sure to steadily get taken to the extreme behind-the-scenes. In the meantime, we all sincerely appreciate all of your support & are eagerly looking forward to making TAKII 5 our best season yet!

D-chan, Founder/Lead Coordinator
TAKII 5 ~Shin Seiki (Neon Genesis)~
http://takii.pdnmz.com
info@takii.pdnmz.com

TAKII 5, a FREE seasonal Asian Music/video game fusion festival, comes to you from The Rotunda in Philadelphia, PA on April 5th-6th, 2008. Featuring live Asian Music performers, video gaming excellence, cosplaying, & MORE, there will be a lil something for everyone at this weekend-long Asian culture spectacular!

Classics & Upgrades: TAKII 5 Events 2 The X-Treme

2007-11-04T21:17:44Z

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Classics & Upgrades: TAKII 5 Events 2 The X-Treme

November 4th, 2007 -- Upper Darby, PA -- "Survivability takes priority" (Misato Katsuragi, Shin Seiki Evangelion). If you expect to survive an entire TAKII 5 weekend & quite possibly win some swag & bragging rights in the process, getting intimate with our "Classics & Upgradez" festivities is a great place to start. The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational is proud to announce the official return of 14 events that have proven their worth & have become the things that legends are made of, TAKII 5 Classics & Upgrades:

MUSIC EVENTS (http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/music.html)
~ TAKII 5 Show
~ Say WTF!? Karaoke
~ TAKII Rhythm D-Generates
~ Ota-Rave ~PDNMZ CD Shoppe: AMEN LiVE~

VIDEO GAME EVENTS (http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/vg.html)
~ Video Game Tourneys
~ Video Game Free Play

VENDOR EVENTS (http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/vendor.html)
~ Dealers Dominion
~ Community Centrale
~ Raffle Royale

OMAKE (EXTRA) EVENTS (http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/omake.html)
~ AMV Battle Royale
~ Cosplay Exhibitions ~Battle Royale~
~ TLO Video Lounge
~ Otaku Jeopardy
~ TAKII Wild Card

...& with this press release, we take a look at 2 particular world championship-calibur competitions that are true favorites among TAKII faithful, AMV BATTLE ROYALE & COSPLAY BATTLE ROYALE:

AMV BATTLE ROYALE
In what was considered a true main event withn itself at TAKII 4, we are proud to announce the returning of "AMV Battle Royale" to TAKII 5 ~Shin Seiki (Neon Genesis)~! The more energy & spirit you guys, the TAKII faithful, pump into "AMV Battle Royale", the more of a crowning jewel it will become in the AMV world. Judges for this contest will only be YOU, the rabid TAKII fans! Winners in each category will receive special recognition here on the TAKII website, as well as a nifty gift to solidify their supremacy on the TAKII "AMV Battle Royale" scene.

Championship categories include the "Most Extreme" Award (an AMV that stretches the confines of reality to a true TAKII extreme & is a true fan-favorite) & the TAKII 5 Championship Challenge (an AMV that adheres to this season's special stipulation: creators can only use wrestling entrance themes in a unique blend of both Asian culture & sports entertainment). Submissions can be made online & via postal mail (adhering to all contest rules/regulations). THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR "AMV BATTLE ROYALE" IS MARCH 20th, 2008!

COSPLAY EXHIBITIONS ~BATTLE ROYALE~
For those of you who don't know what "cosplaying" is (....yes, folks, it's possible someone out there doesn't know ^_^), it's the act of dressing up as your favorite character/personality from anime, manga, TV, movies, or otherwise. Others take it to a whole new level in actually sounding & acting like their namesakes. If any of this sounds like you, then Cosplay Exhibitions ~Battle Royale~ is for you! Since TAKII 3, our cosplay offerings have continued to shock & awe TAKII enthusiasts to new heights each & every season, with TAKII 5 ~Shin Seiki (Neon Genesis)~ not being any different.

Along with our time-tested classics, we will be adding some new festivities for this season's Cosplay Battle Royale, which will include you having the opportunity to win awards & prizes in the following: Classic Male Cosplay, Classic Female Cosplay, Classic Thespian Cosplay (aka cosplay skits), Iron Cosplay (a-la Japanese culinary smash hit "Iron Chef") & a brand new festivity in TAKII's Next Top Cosplayer (a mixed-take in The CW's "America's Next Top Model" & VH1's "America's Most Smartest Model"). In "TAKII's NTC", contestants will have their skill sets on display in multiple challenges: Anime Acumen (knowledge), Photogenic Fancy (photo shoot), Press Junket Jam (random Q+A w/the audience), & Pose-Down SmackDown (classic runway presentation w/a TAKII twist: all contestants taking turns posing, no holds barred, for TAKII fans & getting raucous reactions). Contestants will be eliminated after each round, with only 1 cosplayer left standing!

In order to take part in any portion of our Cosplay Battle Royale, you will either need to pay the festivity fee of $5.00 at the door, or purchase online (or at the door) a #1 Contender's Pass (which gives you unlimited, exclusive access to TAKII 5 at a bargain price w/major savings -- check out our "Registration" section for more details -- http://takii.pdnmz.com/registration.html).

"The interaction of men & women isn't very logical" (Ritsuko Akagi, Shin Seiki Evangelion). As if a couple dozen crazy AMVs & throngs of hardcore cosplayers will help to change Ritsuko's mind? We sure hope it impacts yours ^_^.

D-chan, Founder/Lead Coordinator
TAKII 5 ~Shin Seiki (Neon Genesis)~
http://takii.pdnmz.com
info@takii.pdnmz.com

TAKII 5, a FREE seasonal Asian Music/video game fusion festival, comes to you from The Rotunda in Philadelphia, PA on April 5th-6th, 2008. Featuring live Asian Music performers, video gaming excellence, cosplaying, & MORE, there will be a lil something for everyone at this weekend-long Asian culture spectacular!

Registration & Revelation: TAKII 5 Opens Up On Pre-Registration & MORE

2007-11-01T12:27:36Z

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Registration & Revelation: TAKII 5 Opens Up On Pre-Registration & MORE

November 1st, 2007 -- Upper Darby, PA -- Just as the weather has started to finally cool down, The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational (TAKII) is about to heat things up once again. TAKII 5 ~Shin Seiki (Neon Genesis)~ is glad to formally announce the commencement of table space registration & the debut of a TAKII-exclusive: the #1 Contender's Pass! Keep in mind, TAKII 5 is still FREE to enter; this pass will only gain you more exclusive access, TAKII-style.

A NEW way to register debuts this season at TAKII 5 ~Shin Seiki (Neon Genesis)~! Would you like to pay a-la-carte for the things you have loved doing for the past 4 seasons (ie: the contests, the vocal drama, & our upcoming new shows/games) & spend MORE MONEY? If this doesn't sound like you, then TAKII fans will be glad to know about our uber-seksi "#1 Contender's Pass", which everyone can register for online (at a reduced rate), or at the festival itself (at normal price), but either way, a huge savings compared to paying for each fee-related event singularly.

By obtaining a #1 Contender's Pass, you gain the ability to automatically enter our TAKII 5 Show & Cosplay Exhibition ~Battle Royale~ events, have unlimited video game tourney slots, be able to win prizes in our revamped & brand new game shows, be entered into exclusive raffles, & so much more! ....& no, we have not left you dealers/artists/exhibitionists out, either. You may use the same registration page the "#1 Contender's Pass" patrons use, as well, to purchase table space for our Dealers Dominion & Community Centrale.

The 1st pre-registration deadline for tables & #1 Contender's Passes is Dec. 28th, 2007 (at rates of $4.00 per Pass & $20.00 per table).

Get more of an in-depth look at our streamlined pre-registration process here: http://takii.pdnmz.com/registration.html

Pre-registering for anything at this season's celebration in the "House of Hardcore Asian Culture Appreciation" would be for naught if we didn't at least give you, the TAKII enthusiasts, a sneak peek at what we have in store for you in our music, vendor, video game, & omake (extra) event offerings. Boasting a now-confirmed TAKII record of 27 scheduled events (with 13 of them being brand new), the "world's most extreme Asian music/gaming fusion festival" raises the bar of (s)excellence (pun intended ^_^) by leaps & bounds with the new TAKII 5 Show, AMV Battle Royale, Makenai: An Outdoor J-Music Fusion Benefit Concert, "Extreme X-Posé" Panel Series, Fusion Festival Family Feud, HUZZAH: The EVEN MORE NEW "Press Your Luck", & Win, Lose, Or Draw: Artists Alley Edition, to name a few.

To stay on top of the latest event additions & details, take a look at our "Events" realm: http://takii.pdnmz.com/events.html

A true "genesis" for TAKII is on the horizon; if you want some, come get some!

D-chan, Founder/Lead Coordinator
TAKII 5 ~Shin Seiki (Neon Genesis)~
http://takii.pdnmz.com
info@takii.pdnmz.com

TAKII 5, a FREE seasonal Asian Music/video game fusion festival, comes to you from The Rotunda in Philadelphia, PA on April 5th-6th, 2008. Featuring live Asian Music performers, video gaming excellence, cosplaying, & MORE, there will be a lil something for everyone at this weekend-long Asian culture spectacular!

The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational (TAKII) 5 ~Shin Seiki (Neon Genesis)~ ANNOUNCED: 2-Day Expansion

2007-09-10T06:38:34Z

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational (TAKII) 5 ~Shin Seiki (Neon Genesis)~ ANNOUNCED: Expanding to 2-DAYS!!!!

September 9th, 2007 -- Upper Darby, PA -- Sho (fire), hi (soul), ai (love). These 3 ANGELic aspects symbolize some of the most important aspects of the spring season. However, there is one unNERVing hardcore element absent from the mix. The best there is, was, & ever will be in extreme Asian music/gaming fusion festivals returns for its 5th season with 1 groundbreaking change: expansion into 2 days! TAKII 5 ~Shin Seiki (Neon Genesis)~ is FREE & comes to you from Philadelphia's own The Rotunda @ 4014 Walnut St. on April 5th-6th 2008.

TAKII 4 ~Rhythm D-Generation X-Treme~ not only served as the launchpad for some of TAKII's newest events that will continue on next season (AMV & Cosplay Battle Royales, Video Lounge, TAKII Legends Performance Series, & more), but was also the site for the day's biggest announcement: starting with TAKII 5, all future seasons of TAKII will be at least 2 DAYS LONG! And in a burst of emotion akin to Shinji Ikari crying a SOULful REFRAIN, TAKII faithful shouted their boundless approval of the news, bringing emotions to a fusion festival fever pitch. How could the TAKII brand expand into an additional day? Could TAKII 5 stand the heat that is the intensity of its fans worldwide? ....but of course ^_*.

An additional day to celebrate all that is Asian music & video gaming only means festival-goers should expect nothing but the highest quality tier of Asian Entertainment. Be amazed as the good, bad, & downright disturbed compete for vocal glory in TAKII's own Asian Karaoke Idol Show. Be astonished as you are witness to uncanny cosplayers strut their stuff to come out on top in our Cosplay Battle Royale. Be inspired as you aspire to achieve TAKII immortality in 1 of our varied world championship-quality gaming tournaments. Above all else, be anxious as you become witness to the returns of some very honorable guests, Otaku Jeopardy, eclectic dealers, an unforgettable Wild Card moment, Say WTF Karaoke, & so much MORE!

The days, weeks, & months leading up to TAKII 5 ~Shin Seiki (Neon Genesis)~ will begin to reveal to the world more reasons why April 2008 will mark the dawning of a new day in the land of extreme Asian culture appreciation. So pack up your favorite mic, Wiimote, a cosplay or 2, & hold on tight; it's going to be an amazing ride. "To the extreme, 2 DAYS LONG!"

D-chan, Founder/Lead Coordinator
TAKII 5 ~Shin Seiki (Neon Genesis)~
http://takii.pdnmz.com
info@takii.pdnmz.com

TAKII 5, a FREE seasonal Asian Music/video game fusion festival, comes to you from The Rotunda in Philadelphia, PA on April 5th-6th, 2008. Featuring live Asian Music performers, video gaming excellence, cosplaying, & MORE, there will be a lil something for everyone at this weekend-long Asian culture spectacular!

Anxious Anticipation: TAKII 4 Schedule & Screenings Released!

2007-07-24T06:11:01Z

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Anxious Anticipation: TAKII 4 Schedule & Screenings Released!

July 24th, 2007 -- Upper Darby, PA -- PDNMZ & TLO are proud to announce TAKII 4 ~Rhythm D-Generation X-Treme~'s official Festival Schedule, as well as Video Lounge Screenings:

OFFICIAL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE: http://cd-shoppe.pdnmz.com/contests_releases/takii/event_schedule.html
(NOTE: Feel free to print your own copy of the schedule, in HTML format. Additional copies of the schedule will be made available at the festival itself.)

TLO VIDEO LOUNGE SCREENINGS:
http://cd-shoppe.pdnmz.com/contests_releases/takii/events/omake.html
(NOTE: TAKII 4 boasts 10+ titles our fans will be able to sample, ranging from Pretty Guardian SailorMoon to Ronin Warriors, from Pink Lady....& Jeff to Vermillion Pleasure Night, & many more!)

By the time this press release is issued, we will only be less than 2 weeks away from the world's most extreme Asian music/video game fusion festival, TAKII 4! Let's dive right into other things everyone should keep in mind as we begin the countdown to the festival this summer:

1. REGISTRATION/DEADLINES -- Many thanks to those of you who chose to pre-reg for our Cosplay Battle Royale & TAKII 4 Show, as well as vendors who purchased table slots! Please be aware that all pre-reg deadlines are now CLOSED. If you still want to compete in any of our 4 championship-level competition types, then you will have to register at the door. (AMV Battle Royale submissions are being taken until JULY 28th, 2007.)

2. INTERACTION ADDITIONS -- TAKII now has official presences on Last.fm, as well as LiveJournal, Cosspace, & Yahoo! Groups. These, along with the other opportunities you have to join a TAKII community near you. are FREE & a perfect way to spend time with TAKII faithful online.

3. MAIN EVENT PRESS COVERAGE -- The Philadelphia Metro & Philadelphia Weekly (2 highly-circulated newspapers) wanted us to let everyone know that within the next 2 weeks, TAKII 4 will be fully featured in both pieces of print media! Make sure to get your copy of history & file it away in your scrapbooks, cause we sure will ^_^.

Stay tuned for next week's final press release before TAKII 4; it is sure to be something noone is going to want to miss. Let the countdown begin!

D-chan, Founder/Lead Coordinator
TAKII 4 ~Rhythm D-Generation X-Treme~
http://cd-shoppe.pdnmz.com/contests_releases/takii.html
takii@cd-shoppe.pdnmz.com

TAKII 4, an Asian Music/video game fusion festival, comes to you from The Rotunda in Philadelphia, PA on Sunday, Aug. 5th 2007 @ 10am EST. Featuring live Asian Music performers, video gaming excellence, cosplaying, & MORE, there will be a lil something for everyone!

TAKII 4: Press Release Combo Special

2007-06-20T08:14:32Z

Indeed, TAKII 4 is fast-approaching (Aug. 5th, 2007), but TAKII as a whole has only made its LJ debut as of 30 minutes ago (lol). Given this & the fact that there have been numerous press releases issued over the past 4-5 months, we have decided to consolidate the most recent ones into a single journal entry!

The formal will be as follows: a list will show the title of each issued press release, with a link to the official TAKII Forums (where press releases are issued from in the 1st place) to follow the article. TAKII Coordinators sincerely hope that you take time out to acquaintance yourselves with the latest goings-on for TAKII 4 ~Rhythm D-Generation X-Treme~. Without further ado....

TAKII 4 Decree: Something Old, Something New, Something X-Treme
http://www.getphpbb.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=169&mforum=pdnmzcdshoppe#169

TAKII 4 Is Hardcore: 4th Season, 4 Championship Competitions
http://www.getphpbb.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=195&mforum=pdnmzcdshoppe#195

TAKII + Rusika = USA East Coast Debut Of J-Rocker @ TAKII 4!
http://www.getphpbb.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=207&mforum=pdnmzcdshoppe#207

Fusion Festival Frenzy: TAKII 4 (BiG) Intimate Introspective & MORE
http://www.getphpbb.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=211&mforum=pdnmzcdshoppe#211

TAKII 4 Date Announced!!!!

2007-06-20T07:49:18Z

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational (TAKII) 4 ~Rhythm D-Generation X-Treme~ Announced!
Official TAKII Forum Link: http://www.getphpbb.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=143&mforum=pdnmzcdshoppe#143

"Ladies & gentlemen, boys & girls, children of all ages". PDNMZ CD Shoppe, along with sponsor club The Lost Otakus (TLO), is proud to announce to you the 4th season of its cult-classic Asian music/video gaming fusion festival, The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational (TAKII), appropriately subtitled "Rhythm D-Generation X-Treme"! TAKII 4 is FREE & will be taking place from The Rotunda (Philadelphia, PA) on August 5th, 2007 from 10am-10pm EST.

After the success of TAKII 3 ~Video Game Ecstacy~ (which blew expectations out of the water), TAKII coordinators wanted to see just how we could take the 4th season of TAKII further into the land of the extreme. What other better way to "break it down" than to extend operational hours (from 8hrs to 12hrs), add must-see twists to our Asian Karaoke Idol show & wide-screen projection gaming tourneys, have moving live music performances, & make it FREE to enter!? In addition to those TAKII classics, we are rolling out with even more innovative events that will bring "shock & awe" to Asian culture enthusiasts worldwide!

Your TAKII 4 ~Rhythm D-Generation X-Treme~ experience does not stop there, as the official TAKII website has been revamped, with more ways for you to suggest new events, entertainers, become sponsors, or even become gophers or co-coordinators! Whether you want to participate in our new dancing-infused Asian Karaoke Idol show, cosplay exhibitions, or purchase table space, the "Registration" section of the website comes complete with online pre-registration at special rates that cannot be passed up.

So...."are you ready" to make your mark on the history? Can you hang with video gaming legends & Asian karaoke extremists in order to become your very own TAKII superstar? Talk it up to everyone you know! Make sure to clear space on your calendars for the main event of your summer vacation season in TAKII 4 ~Rhythm D-Generation X-Treme~! And if you're not down with that, then we just got 2 words for ya: BRING IT!

D-chan, Lead Coordinator
TAKII 4 ~Rhythm D-Generation X-Treme~
http://cd-shoppe.pdnmz.com/contests_releases/takii.html
takii@cd-shoppe.pdnmz.com