Pop Culture Hiroshima Philippines

13/05/2026

A legend is coming to TOYCON NEXUS! ✨

Still can’t believe Yosh*taka Amano-sensei will be in the Philippines 🇵🇭

The iconic artist behind Final Fantasy, Vampire Hunter D, Gatchaman, and so many unforgettable works — this is truly a dream come true for anime and gaming fans.

See you at TOYCON NEXUS! ⚔️🎨✨

✨ TOYCON Nexus proudly welcomes a true legend of art, anime, and gaming — the one and only Yosh*taka Amano! ✨

Known around the world for his breathtaking illustrations, ethereal style, and iconic fantasy artwork, Yosh*taka Amano is the legendary artist behind some of pop culture’s most unforgettable visuals. He is best known for his work on the Final Fantasy series, creating concept art and character designs that helped define the look and soul of the franchise.

His legendary career also includes work with Tatsunoko Productions, contributing to classic anime titles such as Gatchaman, Casshan, Yatterman, and Hutch the Honeybee. He is also celebrated for his stunning illustrations for Vampire Hunter D, his collaboration with Neil Gaiman on The Sandman: The Dream Hunters, and his acclaimed work across anime, games, and fine art exhibitions around the world. He is also currently working on a completely original animation project titled ZAN.

Amano-sensei’s influence spans generations, inspiring artists, gamers, anime fans, collectors, and dreamers everywhere. Now, he joins us at TOYCON Nexus for an unforgettable experience with Filipino fans.

Please note that meet and greet tickets will be very limited. Ticket selling will be done online before the event, and availability will be on a first come, first served basis. More details, including ticketing mechanics and schedule, will be announced soon through our official channels. Please follow our socials for updates.

TOYCON NEXUS
🗓️ June 12-14, 2026
🏡 SMX Manila

12/05/2026

Who will be the next Philippine Ambassadors set to represent the country at in this coming October 31 – November 1, 2026? 🇯🇵✨

Catch the POP CULTURE HIROSHIMA PH 2026 National Finals happening at TOYCON PH: The Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention: NEXUS,
SMX Convention Center Manila, on Saturday, June 13!

Come and cheer for your favorite teams as they bring their performances and passion to the stage. See you there! 🎭🔥

01/05/2026

2026 PCH-Taiwan- Judges

19/04/2026

Two Qualifiers One Week Apart!
Pop Culture Hiroshima PH-NCR Qualifers hosted by TOYCON PH: The Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention
Pop Culture Hiroshima PH-Western Visayas Qualifiers hosted by Asia Pop Culture Festival
Congratulations to the winning teams!

11/04/2026

Contestant for Pop Culture Hiroshima standby area near the fountain entrance!
Briefing starts at 4pm , please be in full costume by 4:30pm

07/04/2026

The wait is over 👀✨
The official program schedule for TOYCON Summer Prelude is finally out!

Plan your weekend, check your must-see events, and get ready for non-stop fun across both stages 🔥

See you at Okada Manila!

01/04/2026

ATTENTION!

Welcome to the month of April! ✨
In the coming weeks, we’ll be holding two qualifying rounds:

📍 NCR Qualifiers – TOYCON Summer Prelude
🗓️ April 12, 2026 | Okada Manila

📍 Western Visayas Qualifiers – Asia Pop Culture Festival
🗓️ April 19, 2026 | Iloilo Convention Center

Please take note of the online registration and submission deadlines (audio & LED wall):

📍 NCR Qualifiers: April 8, 2026
📍 Western Visayas Qualifiers: April 15, 2026

To join: https://forms.gle/8yJQpxL1Z93K4Yh58

For any questions or concerns, feel free to message us.
See you, and good luck to all participants! 🎭✨

26/03/2026

TOYCON Summer Prelude is just around the corner! 🎉

Enjoy FREE shuttle service from MOA to Okada Manila every 30 minutes from 11AM–12:30AM. Less hassle, more fun, more savings! 😌✨

📍 Pickup Point: In front of Pet Express, MOA
📍 Drop-off Point: The Garden, Okada Manila

TOYCON Summer Prelude
🗓️ April 11–12, 2026 | Okada Manila
☀️ Crystal Pavilion 12NN–10PM
🏡 The Garden 3PM–12MN
FREE ADMISSION

Heading to TOYCON Summer Prelude but not feeling the gas prices? We got you! 😌✨

Enjoy complimentary shuttle service from Mall of Asia to Okada Manila and get to the event with less hassle and more savings. Shuttles will be available every 30 minutes from 11AM until 12:30AM.

📍 Pickup Point: In front of Pet Express, MOA
📍 Drop-off Point: The Garden, Okada Manila

So bring all your friends, save on gas, Free admission, and let us help get you to TOYCON Summer Prelude the easy way 🔥

TOYCON Summer Prelude
🗓️ April 11–12, 2026 | Okada Manila
☀️ Crystal Pavilion 12NN–10PM
🏡 The Garden 3PM–12MN
FREE ADMISSION

25/03/2026

The NCR Qualifiers for Pop Culture Hiroshima Philippines 2026 are happening on April 12, 2026, at Okada Manila, as part of Toycon Summer Prelude! 🎉

Compete for your chance to advance to the National Finals and get one step closer to Japan for an unforgettable cultural exchange experience. 🇯🇵✨

📌 Online Registration deadline: April 8, 2026

Register now:
https://forms.gle/8rivb5THHY5Q5qNr5

24/03/2026

🔥 Only 4 weeks to go before the Asia Pop Culture Festival!

Western Visayas cosplayers, your stage awaits at the Pop Culture Hiroshima Philippines 2026 Qualifiers happening on April 19 at the Iloilo Convention Center during the Asia Pop Culture Festival.

Stand out, advance to the National Finals, and get one step closer to Japan for an unforgettable cultural exchange experience. 🇯🇵✨

⏳ Online registration ends on April 15!
Register now!
https://forms.gle/8rivb5THHY5Q5qNr5

⏳🔥 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 𝟒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎! 🔥⏳

We’re getting closer! Just 𝟒 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 until 𝗔𝗣𝗖𝗙 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 takes over! 🎉🎭

From the glamorous 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹 to the high-energy 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁, the countdown to the ultimate pop culture weekend is ON.

Prepare your cosplays, gather your friends, and lock in your tickets! You won’t want to miss this. 👀

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙮𝙥𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜… 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮? 💫

19/03/2026

Goodluck ✨✨