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Anime Expo 2011 Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Most Successful Convention In Event’s History
LOS ANGELES, CA Anime Expo (AX), North America’s largest anime and manga event, celebrated its 20th anniversary with its most successful event ever – four days at the Los Angeles Convention Center that drew over 125,000 fans of Japanese animation, manga (comic books) and pop culture. The program was highlighted by the first-ever U.S. performance … More
Anime Expo 2011 Announces Hosts And Judges For Fan-Favorite Event “AX Idol”
LOS ANGELES (June 27, 2011) — Anime Expo is excited to announce today the AX Idol 2011 hosts and judges that will be participating in the event’s 9th season. Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime and manga convention, is scheduled for July 1 – 4, 2011, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AX Idol will … More
Anime Expo 2011 Announces Madhouse Studio Creators as Guests of Honor
LOS ANGELES (June 21, 2011) — Anime Expo 2011 has announced Tetsuro Araki, Masayoshi Tanaka and Kentaro Hashimoto of Madhouse Studios as Guests of Honor. The trio will be present for a special July 2nd screening of the acclaimed zombie apocalypse series “HIGHSCHOOL OF THE DEAD” and will host a creator’s panel at Anime Expo, … More
Anime Expo 2011 Announces Nitroplus President Takaki Digitarou Kosaka As An Industry Guest
LOS ANGELES (June 20, 2011) — Anime Expo 2011 has announced President and Chief Producer of Nitroplus, Takaki Digitarou Kosaka, as an Industry Guest. Fans will have a chance to meet and hear from the man responsible for overseeing the scripts for all the episodes of “Puella Magi Madoka Magika,” during an attendee panel at … More
Anime Expo 2011 Announces “Year of the Fan” Benefits as Part of 20th Anniversary Celebration
LOS ANGELES (June 20, 2011) — Anime Expo’s 20th Anniversary at the L.A. Convention Center from July 1 – 4, 2011 will include several special features aimed at reinforcing this year’s theme of celebrating the “Year Of The Fan.” In effort to make the experience even more “fan friendly” to our attendees, Anime Expo introduces … More
Anime Expo 2011 Announces Veteran Voice Actor Toshio Furukawa as Guest of Honor
LOS ANGELES (June 17, 2011) — Anime Expo 2011 has announced veteran voice actor Toshio Furukawa as a Guest of Honor. Fans of the performer famous for such voice roles as Kagege, Kai Shiden, Shin, Asuma Shinohara, Piccolo, and Ataru Moroboshi will have a chance to meet and hear from the man behind the voice … More
Anime Expo 2011 Announces Production Team Behind “LASTEXILE – Fam, The Silver Wing-” As Guests of Honor
LOS ANGELES (June 16, 2011) — In conjunction with the highly-anticipated world premiere of “LASTEXILE -Fam, The Silver Wing-,” Anime Expo 2011 announces the production team behind the latest chapter in the popular “LASTEXILE” series as Guests of Honor. Fans of the series will have a chance to meet and hear from Koichi Chigira, Makoto … More
Anime Expo 2011 Announces Voice Actors Toshiyuki Morikawa and Taliesin Jaffe as Guests of Honor
LOS ANGELES (June 9, 2011) – Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime and manga celebration, has announced voice actors Toshiyuki Morikawa and Taliesin Jaffe at its latest Guests of Honor, when it returns to the LA Convention Center from July 1 – 4, 2011. Fans will have an opportunity to see and hear from both … More
Anime Expo 2011 Announces Anime Director Seiji Mizushima as Guest of Honor
LOS ANGELES (June 9, 2011) — Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime and manga celebration, has announced anime director Seiji Mizushima at its latest Guest of Honor, when it returns to the LA Convention Center from July 1 – 4, 2011. Fans will have an opportunity to see and hear from Mr. Mizushima during a … More
Japanese Electronic Dance Act Nirgilis Performs Live in Concert at Anime Expo 2011
LOS ANGELES (June 9, 2011) — Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime and manga celebration, is pleased to present a live concert featuring electronic dance act, Nirgilis, when it returns to the LA Convention Center from July 1 – 4, 2011. Famous in the Japanese music scene for their ability to fuse a variety of … More
Anime Expo Announces Manga Artists Izumi Matsumoto and Fred Gallagher as Guests of Honor
LOS ANGELES (June 7, 2011) — Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime and manga celebration, has announced manga artists Izumi Matsumoto and Fred Gallagher at its latest Guests of Honor, when it returns to the LA Convention Center from July 1 – 4, 2011. Both Mr. Matsumoto and Gallagher will participate in a meet-and-greet, autograph … More
Anime Expo 2011 Announces Vocaloid Songwriter Onyx Kobayashi, ASCII Media Works Editor Toshihiro Fukuoka and DANCEROID as Guests
LOS ANGELES (June 6, 2011) — Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime and manga celebration, has announced Vocaloid songwriter Onyx Kobayashi as its latest Guest of Honor, when it returns to the LA Convention Center from July 1 – 4, 2011. In addition, Anime Expo has added Toshihiro Fukuoka, the editor of two popular Japanese … More
Maon Kurosaki, The Latest Singing Sensation From Tokyo’s Akihabara Scene, Will Make Her U.S. Concert Debut at Anime Expo 2011
LOS ANGELES (June 2, 2011) — Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime and manga celebration, will present the U.S. debut concert of Maon Kurosaki, the latest singing and dancing pop star to break out from Tokyo’s Akihabara scene. She will be performing live on Sunday, July 3rd at the world renowned Club Nokia. In addition, … More
Anime Expo 2011 Announces Crypton Future Media CEO Hiroyuki Itoh and Producer Wataru Sasaki as Guests of Honor
LOS ANGELES (June 2, 2011) — In conjunction with the U.S. live concert debut of Hatsune Miku, Anime Expo 2011 has announced as Guests of Honor the creative team behind Japan’s Virtual Pop Idol — Crypton Future Media CEO Hiroyuki Itoh and Producer Wataru Sasaki. Itoh and Sasaki will give Miku fans a glimpse into … More
Anime Expo 2011 Presents IDEA FACTORY’s Kenta Sugano and Katsuyuki Hirano as Guests of Honor
LOS ANGELES (June 2, 2011) — Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime and manga celebration, has announced two of video game company Idea Factory’s major creative forces — Director Kenta Sugano and Lead Artist Katsuyuki Hirano — as Guests of Honor. Mr. Sugano and Mr. Hirano will participate in an attendee panel that explores the … More
Voice Actress And Singer Miyuki Sawashiro Joins Guest Of Honor Line-Up At Anime Expo 2011
LOS ANGELES (May 31, 2010) — Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime and manga celebration, has announced voice actress and singer Miyuki Sawashiro as its newest Guest of Honor when it returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 1 – 4, 2011. Sawashiro will participate in autograph sessions, an attendee panel and a … More
Anime Expo 2011 Presents Good Smile Company President Takanori Aki As An Industry Guest
LOS ANGELES (May 30, 2010) — Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime and manga celebration, has announced the President of Good Smile Company, Takanori Aki, as an industry guest. Mr. Aki will be holding an attendee panel at Anime Expo when it returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 1 – 4, 2011. … More
Anime Expo 2011 Goes Behind The Scenes Of Power Rangers With Stars From The Legendary Entertainment Franchise
LOS ANGELES (May 27, 2011) — Anime Expo 2011, North America’s largest anime and manga celebration, will morph into Power Rangers central — reuniting the stars of multiple seasons of the legendary TV series and movies when it returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 1 – 4, 2011. The Power Rangers phenomenon … More
Anime Expo Welcomes Leading Video Game Developer Sohei Niikawa, President Of Nippon Ichi Software, As Guest Of Honor
LOS ANGELES (May 19, 2010) — Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime and manga celebration, announces video game developer Sohei Niikawa, President of Nippon Ichi Software (NIS), as its newest Guest of Honor when it returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 1 – 4, 2011. Carrying on Anime Expo’s tradition of connecting … More
Anime Expo Dedicates Annual Charity Auction To Japanese Disaster Relief
Japanese Red Cross Society Sole Beneficiary Of Popular Fundraiser At North America’s Largest Anime and Manga Event LOS ANGELES (April 11, 2011) — Anime Expo (AX), North America’s largest anime and manga celebration, today announced that the Japanese Red Cross Society will be the sole beneficiary of the Charity Auction held in conjunction with its … More
Anime Expo Hosts Special Edition of AX Live in Efforts to Raise Awareness and Funds for Japan Relief
North America’s Largest Anime and Manga Event Teams With Industry & Fans To Aid In The Recovery Effort LOS ANGELES (March 17, 2011) — Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime and manga event, will dedicate a special 2-hour episode of its weekly AX Live webcast to raise funds for earthquake and tsunami survivors in Japan. … More
Massive Earthquake & Tsunami Hits Japan: The SPJA Extends Heartfelt Thoughts & Prayers
LOS ANGELES (March 11, 2011) – A short time ago, a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s northeastern coast, which has triggered tsunamis of disastrous proportions along the country’s coastline. In the wake of this devastating news, the SPJA and Anime Expo would like to offer our sincerest of prayers to our friends and colleagues … More
Anime Expo 2011 Will Feature Japanese Pop Culture Sensation Danny Choo As An Official Guest Of Honor
LOS ANGELES, CA – (February 23, 2011) – Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Anime Expo 2011 — North America’s largest anime and manga event — has announced Japanese pop culture sensation Danny Choo as an official Guest of Honor when it returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center and Nokia Theater from July 1 – 4, … More
Anime Expo 2011 Will Feature Voice Actor And Singer Vic Mignogna As An Official Guest Of Honor
LOS ANGELES, CA – (February 16, 2011) – Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Anime Expo 2011 — North America’s largest anime and manga event — has announced popular anime voice actor and singer Vic Mignogna as an official Guest of Honor when it returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center and Nokia Theater from July 1 … More
North America's Largest Anime and Manga Event Concludes Most Successful Event Ever at Los Angeles Convention Center
(LOS ANGELES, CA – July 9, 2010) Anime Expo (AX), North America’s largest anime and manga event, has concluded its most successful event ever – a four-day event at the Los Angeles Convention Center that drew over 100,000 fans of Japanese animation, manga (comic books) and pop culture. Featuring the largest program and exhibition in … More
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