1 Step Closer: TAKII 7 Releases Its Official "Hardcore Handbook," Announces Vid Game Tourneys, TLO Video Lounge Line-Up, & More
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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 its 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) & Yū Yū 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
- Sailor Moon R The Movie: Promise Of The Rose (JP) (SUB)
- The Musical Sailor Moon 3: Yume Senshi, Ai Eien Ni (JP) (SUB)
- Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: 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
[email protected]
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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!
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 its 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) & Yū Yū 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
- Sailor Moon R The Movie: Promise Of The Rose (JP) (SUB)
- The Musical Sailor Moon 3: Yume Senshi, Ai Eien Ni (JP) (SUB)
- Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: 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
[email protected]
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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!
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