Competition Prizes*

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All finalists will receive a SonicGear/Armaggeddon product & a TokyoNinki gift.

*Subject to changes

RULES & REGULATIONS

• Singing is the minimum required act for this competition. Duet & group singing are allowed, with a maximum of 3 members per group.
• Bands are not qualified for this competition; bands will have a chance to shine on stage by registering for our "Stage Performances" online audition.
• No participant can join more than one entry in this competition.
• Top 3 winners of the immediate previous AniManGaki Idol are subject to a one-year cooling period, thus not eligible to join this year's competition. This is to encourage new talents to join.

  AniManGaki Idol Winners	Cooling Period	Eligibility in 2017
  Top 3 of 2016	One (1) Year	Not eligible
  Top 3 of years prior to 2015	N/A	Eligible
• Songs chosen & submitted must fit either categories:
  • Any Japanese song, or
  • English song with relation to ACG media.
• Participants will go through 4 stages of elimination process:
  

  *number of participants may change depending on Judges' discretion

  1. AniManGaki Idol Registration (until 04/07/2017)
  2. AniManGaki Idol Audition (29/07/2017)
  3. AniManGaki Idol Preliminaries (19/08/2017)
  4. AniManGaki Idol Finals (20/08/2017)

Competition Registration

• To register, please fill in the registration form with complete details & attach a recording of your singing in a form of audio or video file. We strongly encourage submission of high quality recording files to ensure that it is the best representation of your singing. Should you encounter any submission difficulty, please email us at [email protected].
• The recording of your singing is not limited to karaoke/instrumental accompaniment, however it should be not more than 2 minutes and 15 seconds. You are encouraged to trim the song to enable optimal expression of your vocal talent (e.g. edit out long intro).
• Registration officially ends on 07/07/2017 at 11.59PM (GMT+8). Should you need to make any changes, please RESUBMIT a new form before the deadline! The latest entry will automatically replace any previous entry. Post-deadline (re)submissions will not be entertained.
• Accepted submissions will go through online screening and only 30* participants will advance to the next stage. The Top 30* participants to advance to the AniManGaki Idol Audition will be announced via our Facebook page and contacted via email on/before 19/07/2017. Remember to check your email for more information and further instructions!
• AniManGaki reserves the right to disqualify anyone who is deemed unsuitable for the competition and Judges' decisions are final. Have fun!

IDOL Audition

• Participants who made into the Top 30* are required to be physically present on audition day to perform a full song of their choice in front of our judges. You are allowed to perform the song you have submitted for AniManGaki Idol Registration.
• Reading or singing from a script or printed lyrics is discouraged. Participants are expected to memorise the lyrics beforehand.
• The arrangement and sequence of the audition will be announced and conducted on the audition day itself. Early arrival for registration on audition day does not guarantee an earlier performance. Participants are expected to be present until their time of performance. Please bear with us throughout this audition!
• Only 12 participants will advance to AniManGaki Idol Preliminaries. The Top 12 participants to advance to the AniManGaki Idol Preliminaries will be announced via our Facebook page and contacted via email on/before 31/07/2017.

Judging Criteria

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is there a need for online screening?

As this competition is considered to be an annual favourite, the number of entries received increases year by year. In order to cater for this demand, we decided to utilise online screening as a means to select the cream of the crop, simultaneously reducing participants' waiting time during closed audition.

Is this competition restricted to Malaysia citizens only?

NO. This competition opens to all regardless of nationality starting this year, i.e. we welcome registrations and entries from participants within and outside Malaysia. However, there's something you'll need to take note!

What should I take note of if I am entering this competition?

Should you be selected as one of the Top 30* participants, you are required to take part in the closed audition i.e. you need to be physically present in Malaysia. Subsequently if you advance to Top 12 or Top 5, you are required to attend AniManGaki 2017 for the Preliminaries and Finals.

Are my expenses borne by AniManGaki if I am selected to advance?

AniManGaki is not responsible to bear any expenses you incurred to enter this competition. However, you may contact us at [email protected] should you require any assistance with regards to this matter.

If I won AniManGaki Idol 2016 as a soloist, can I enter AniManGaki Idol 2017 as a duet or group (or vice versa)?

You will be subject to a one-year cooling period, thus not eligible to join this year’s competition. AniManGaki Idol is held annually with the intention of discovering new/potential talents and providing them a venue/opportunity to blossom!

The Judges