Cosplayers who reigned as the winners of the Hero Face Off 2012 truly deserved their titles as they accurately brought their characters to life last Saturday at the Mega Trade Hall 1.

The “Kids Squad” category was won by Izaiah Luke Buelos who took home P15,000, the “League of Heroes” was won by the The Angry Birds Team who took home P20,000 and the ultimate “Face Off” was won by the mighty warrior, Azure Rathalos of Monster Hunter portrayed by Ma. Ann Orduna who took home P30,000.

The “Face Off” winner is also set to visit the Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention this September.

The biggest and grandest cosplay event of the country, Hero Face Off 2012 was attended by thousands of cosplayers and anime enthusiasts.

Kids, teeners and young-at-hearts dressed up as their favorite animes to showcase their love for their portrayed characters. They wowed guests as they paraded in their intricately designed, hand-made costumes.

Hero TV Channel Head, Ruel Ferrer said, "The Ultimate Cosplay Battle celebrates anime creativity at its finest. While it championed the anime and cosplay community, the event provided an opportunity to achieve total anime experience among fans, and a different kind of satisfaction among the cosplay winners.”

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