The Cathay Presents J-Obsession 2016

The Cathay’s annual and highly anticipated event is back! J-Obsession 2016 is a three-day tribute to the quirkiest, kookiest and most creative of Japanese culture. Expect nothing short of a sub-culture explosion as international and local cosplayers and musicians come together for a weekend soaked in the best of manga, anime and J-pop.

From cosplay parades and competitions to performances and guest appearances by some of Japan’s most popular artistes and cosplayers like Asahi Martha and Anzu Manaka, and music extraordinaire Osamuraisan, J-Obsession 2016 is all about a power-packed weekend of the most colourful side of Japan.

Highlights at The Cathay’s J-Obsession 2016:

Cosplay Competition (30 April 2016, Saturday)
The most highly anticipated annual event for local cosplayers. A record-breaking number of cosplayers are participating in this year’s competition.

Cosplay Parade (30 April 2016, Saturday)
A definite sight to behold as over a thousand cosplayers will be decked out in their fineries.

Guest Cosplayers Appearance (30 April 2016, Saturday and 1 May 2016, Sunday)
Popular Cosplayers from Japan, Asahi Martha and Anzu Manaka, make a rare appearance in Singapore.

Guest Musician Performances (1 May 2016, Sunday)
One of Japan’s most popular Utaite performers, Osamuraisan, makes his debut appearance in Singapore.