{"id":31838,"date":"2022-08-17T15:45:47","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T07:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/?p=31838"},"modified":"2026-08-17T16:05:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T08:05:03","slug":"given-pop-up-cafe-in-makati-brings-the-popular-japanese-bl-series-to-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/given-pop-up","title":{"rendered":"GIVEN Pop-Up Cafe in Makati Brings the Popular Japanese BL Series to Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fans of Japanese anime and music-themed romance can step into the world of GIVEN (\u30ae\u30f4\u30f3)<\/strong> as the series takes over Moshi Gran Cafe at One Ayala in Makati City<\/strong> for its first-ever Boys’ Love (BL)<\/strong> themed pop-up collaboration in the Philippines!<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Moshi Gran Cafe<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

A collaboration between Cosplay.ph<\/a> and Moshi Gran Cafe<\/a><\/strong>, the limited-time cafe pop-up runs until August 23, 2026<\/strong>, bringing together character-inspired drinks, exclusive collectibles, special giveaways, and fan activities centered on the popular Japanese series.<\/p>\n

The event also marks Moshi Gran Cafe\u2019s first official pop-up collaboration with an anime-related organization such as Cosplay.ph<\/strong>, opening the door for the cafe to explore more partnerships with the local anime and cosplay community.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Moshi Gran Cafe<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is actually our first official pop-up collaboration with an anime-related organization like Cosplay.ph. When the concept was first presented to us, we were immediately drawn to it because we found it unique, welcoming, and very much aligned with our caf\u00e9\u2019s concept of bringing Japan-inspired experiences to the anime community,\u201d Trixia Pascual, Marketing Officer of Moshi Gran Cafe, shared.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re really excited to explore more collaborations like this, and hopefully, this can be the beginning of more anime- and cosplay-related pop-ups and partnerships with us in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Moshi Gran Cafe<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Cosplay.ph<\/strong>, one of the country\u2019s leading ACG event organizers, handles six in-house events in addition to various client events. Its biggest event, Cosplay Mania<\/strong><\/a>, is set to celebrate its 18th year this October.<\/p>\n

For Jewel Wong, Chief Revenue Officer and Director of Cosplay.ph, the GIVEN collaboration also brings a Japan-style pop-up cafe experience closer to Filipino fans.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe GIVEN pop-up collaboration cafe is the first in the country to have an official pop-up cafe event patterned after the cafe events in Japan. We are thankful to have this opportunity and to partner with Moshi Gran Cafe to make this happen,\u201d Wong said. \u201cWe hope to get more IPs recognizing the Philippine market and to have more collaborations in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

GIVEN<\/strong> is a music-themed anime that blends romance, drama, and emotional healing. The story follows the members of a rock band as they navigate music, relationships, grief, and self-discovery. While primarily popular among female audiences, its music, character development, and emotional storytelling have also helped the series build a following beyond the BL genre.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Moshi Gran Cafe<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

For the Philippine pop-up, fans can choose from six character-inspired drinks<\/strong>, each reflecting a member of the series:<\/p>\n