Hyper Japan Summer 2014

mayamada August 9, 2014 No Comments

We were excited to return to Hyper Japan this summer and it lived up to our expectations.

Hyper Japan is the biggest Japanese culture exhibition in the UK and attracts everyone from hardcore anime and cosplayers to families to people just coming to see what Japanese culture is all about.

mayamada was there for all three days and we enjoyed meeting so many new faces and fans.

The show also saw the debut of our brand new “SAMURAI” snapback and beanie hats, both got a great response from the Hyper Japan crowd.

Here are some of our highlights from the show.  We’re already looking forward to Hyper Japan Christmas in November too!

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Photoshoot in Shoreditch

mayamada August 8, 2014 No Comments

After some weather delays we finally got to do our latest photoshoot in Shoreditch, on a sunny day no less.

We had a great team with us and came back with a selection of new photos including shots of our new “SAMURAI” snapback and beanie hats which will be on the ASOS Marketplace later in August.

Check out our sneak peak look at behind the scenes of the shoot.

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Credits

Photographer

Lao Karunwi

Models

Mickaella Clemence

Sasha Hollis

Daniel Boakye

Daniel Palazzi

Stylist

Lara-Lee Green

Make up

Lauren Rough

Samurai Chef Vol.2 Kickstarter

mayamada July 7, 2014 No Comments

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The Samurai Chef Volume 2 Kickstarter is now up and running.  Check out the project and help us bring the second volume of the story to print this autumn.

For those that are able to back the project, there are a lot of cool rewards on offer with exclusive artwork, limited edition cover and a special colour edition of Samurai Chef Origins up for grabs.

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We’d also like to give a special shout out to Dobsons for letting us film the project video in their showroom.

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Thanks guys!

 

Speaking At Westminster College

Nigel June 18, 2014 No Comments

Earlier this week I joined a panel of speakers at a workshop organised by SMT4Youths, a new organisation supported by O2Thinkbig targeted at helping young people in their careers and businesses.

It was great to be included in the line up of speakers from various industries.  I was able to talk to the students about mayamada, technology and getting started with achieving your goals.

Thanks to SMT4Youths founder Deborah and Westminster college for having us.

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London Anime & Gaming Con

mayamada May 18, 2014 No Comments

We’ll be making another appearance at the London Anime & Gaming Con this July 5th and 6th and we’ve got a lot in store for you.

A bit hit at February’s LAGC, and we’re bringing a new summer colour way of the popular Norio t-shirt design plus Norio phone cases for iPhone 4, 4S and 5.

You’ll also get to check out the upcoming Samurai Chef inspired snapback caps and get 10% off when they are released later in summer.

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And last but not least, we’re bringing the Character Trail game to LAGC!

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Find and scan the 7 mayamada characters hidden around the Rocket Complex for a chance to win a mayamada prize bag including t-shirts and comics.

Each character will give you letters that you have to rearrange to get the secret word.  The first person to complete the game and say the secret word at the mayamada stall will win.

You can get your tickets right here.  Stay tuned details of this and our other activate and next month’s London Anime & Gaming Convention!