In effort to make the experience even more “fan friendly” to our attendees, Anime Expo introduces the addition of a Dance or Exhibit Hall Only Pass ticket, carpet in the Exhibit Hall, and free entrance to the Exhibit Hall after 3:33 p.m.

Dance-Only Passes are priced between $5-$20 online until June 29 and $10-$25 on-site (good for one night of dance).  Exhibit Hall-Only Passes are priced at $20 online until June 30th and $25 on-site (good for one day). In addition to the above, Anime Expo continues to offer 1, 2 and 4-day passes to Anime Expo which enable fans to not only check out the exhibit hall and attend dance events, but also experience all else AX has to offer including live panels, 24-hour video programming, gaming, karaoke, cosplay competitions, celebrity guest meet-and-greets, autograph signings and much more. All options can be found online here.

“We love our fans,” said CEO and President of The Society For The Promotion Of Japanese Animation Marc Perez.  “Our goal is to give the fans exactly what they want and demonstrate that we wish to provide a great experience for all.”

Anime Expo 2011 will fully immerse guests into the world of Japanese animation, manga (comic books), music and fashion. Anime Expo is a non-stop marathon of Japanese pop culture that’s been likened to Halloween in July. The roster of Anime Expo 2011 Guests of Honor includes Japanese pop trio Kalafina; singing sensation Maon Kurosaki; techno pop band Nirgilis; “LASTEXILE -Fam, The Silver Wing-“ production team Koichi Chigira, Makoto Kobayashi, Takaaki Suzuki and Hiroyuki Birukawa; Japanese TV Host and blogger Danny Choo; voice actress and singer Miyuki Sawashiro; voice actors Vic Mignogna, Toshiyuki Morikawa and Taliesin Jaffe; stars of the Power Rangers series and movies; video game developer Sohei Niikawa; Crypton Future Media CEO Hiroyuki Itoh and Producer Wataru Sasaki; Vocaloid songwriter Onyx Kobayashi; manga artists Izumi Matsumoto and Fred Gallagher and anime director Seiji Mizushima.  Anime Expo has announced Hatsune Miku as its first ever Virtual Guest of Honor.

To stay updated on all of the latest Anime Expo 2011 news, follow on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook and check out footage on YouTube.

About Anime Expo

Held annually in Los Angeles, Anime Expo is North America’s largest anime and manga celebration. Anime Expo gives fans the rare opportunity to meet and hear from some of the most famous anime, manga and musical artists from Japan and get into the action through everything from costume play, karaoke and video competitions to exclusive screenings, non-stop video gaming competitions and the wildly popular Masquerade, in which fans transform themselves into their favorite characters through creative costuming, accessories and make-up and put on their own show before an audience of thousands.   AX 2011 will be held July 1 – July 4, 2011 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. To register or for more information, please visit dev.anime-expo.org.

About the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation

The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to popularize and educate the American public about anime and manga, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. This organization is more popularly known by its entertainment property, Anime Expo®.   For more information, please visit www.spja.org.

Anaheim, CA – May 11, 2010 – Get ready to sing your heart out! Anime Expo® announces open registration for the 14^th annual Karaoke Contest. Anime Expo, the United States’ largest anime and manga convention, is scheduled for July 1 – 4, 2010, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The Karaoke Contest will launch its online registration on May 15, 2010 for individual and group categories.

The Contest will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2010, with preliminary rounds beginning at 2:00p.m. Semi-finalists and finalists will hit the stage at 8:00p.m, ready to compete for all sorts of fun prizes and awards. Participants can compete in both individual and group categories if they so choose. Be sure to register to reserve your spot! Click here to sign up for 2010 Karaoke Contest.

Singing’s not your thing? You may also participate in our other competitions including Acoustikaraoke, Name That Karaoke!, Ultimate Karaoke Fighting Championship and the Karaoke Gong Show. There’s something for everyone! Click here to learn more.

Interested competitors must be registered Anime Expo 2010 attendees. Karaoke Contest registration will open on the Anime Expo website after 10:00a.m. PDT Saturday May 15^th, 2010.

To register for Anime Expo 2010, please visit our website.

About Anime Expo®

Anime Expo is located in Los Angeles and is the nation’s largest anime and manga convention. The Expo serves to foster trade, commerce and the interests of the general public and animation industry. This event serves as a key meeting place for the general public to express their interest and explore various aspects of both anime and manga, as well as for members of the industry to conduct business. AX 2010 will be held July 1 – July 4, 2010, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Southern California. More information can be found at dev.anime-expo.org.

About the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation

The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to popularize and educate the American public about anime and manga, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. This organization is more popularly known by its entertainment property, Anime Expo®. More information can be found at www.spja.org.

Anaheim, CA – April 30, 2010 – Calling all thespians, vocalists and lovers of anime! Anime Expo® announces another season of AX Idol! One of the most coveted and attended events at Anime Expo, AX Idol gives attendees the unique opportunity to display their voice acting and singing talents in front of both fans and respected industry professionals. Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime and manga convention, is scheduled for July 1 – 4, 2010, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Each year, attendees audition with the chance to win amazing prizes, including the opportunity to record a professional demo with one of AX Idol’s sponsors, Bang Zoom! Entertainment. Thousands of fans gather around to root for their favorites as AX Idol competitors battle it out on stage. Will you be the next AX Idol winner?

There’s only one way to find out! Interested competitors must be registered Anime Expo 2010 attendees. AX Idol registration will open on the Anime Expo website after 7:00p.m. PDT Sunday May 2^nd, 2010.

Click here to learn more.

AX Idol 2010 is brought to you by sponsors Bang Zoom! Entertainment and VIZ Media.

To register for Anime Expo 2010, please visit our website.
 
 
About Anime Expo®

Anime Expo is located in Los Angeles and is the nation’s largest anime and manga convention. The Expo serves to foster trade, commerce and the interests of the general public and animation industry. This event serves as a key meeting place for the general public to express their interest and explore various aspects of both anime and manga, as well as for members of the industry to conduct business. AX 2010 will be held July 1 – July 4, 2010, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Southern California. More information can be found at dev.anime-expo.org.

About the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation

The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to popularize and educate the American public about anime and manga, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. This organization is more popularly known by its entertainment property, Anime Expo®. More information can be found at www.spja.org.

Anime Expo 2010 Masquerade Online Registration will open on April 17, 2010 at 7pm PDT and end on June 6^th at 11:59pm.

Anime Expo is honored to serve the otaku community by helping cosplayers around the world showcase their work in front of thousands of enthusiastic AX attendees. If you have any questions or special requests, please contact: . You can also check out the Cosplay Events Forum for the latest news and information.

This year, we’ve created a more flexible Masquerade registration system. If you plan on cosplaying with other attendees, the option for one person to sign up an entire group is still available. Or, members can sign up individually using their matching group entry name. You can read more about Masquerade and become familiar with the rules here: http://dev.anime-expo.org/programming/masquerade/.

To stay updated on all of the latest Anime Expo 2010 news, follow us on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook and check us out on YouTube.

To register for Anime Expo 2010 general admittance, please visit our website.
 
 
About Anime Expo®

Anime Expo is located in Los Angeles and is the nation’s largest anime and manga convention. The Expo serves to foster trade, commerce and the interests of the general public and animation industry. This event serves as a key meeting place for the general public to express their interest and explore various aspects of both anime and manga, as well as for members of the industry to conduct business. AX 2010 will be held July 1 – July 4, 2010, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Southern California. More information can be found at dev.anime-expo.org.

About the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation

The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to popularize and educate the American public about anime and manga, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. This organization is more popularly known by its entertainment property, Anime Expo®. More information can be found at www.spja.org.

Anime Expo 2010 will be out of this world! This year, enjoy over 300 already-signed exhibitors, concerts, cosplay, gaming, guests of honor, fan gatherings and so much more. Register and book your hotel today to make sure you’ll be in on the action.

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NEW THIS YEAR! AX2010 will feature incentives for registrants that can only be earned by staying in the Anime Expo hotel block. Keep your ears open for the announcement on how YOU can become a premiere attendee and enjoy special perks and elevated status!

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Anaheim, California (May 29, 2009) — To better serve attendees within the Anime Expo® 2009 room blocks, several hotels have lowered their room rates just for individuals that are registering within official convention hotels for the nation’s largest anime and manga convention held July 2-5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. More information can be found on the website at dev.anime-expo.org.

Individuals that have already confirmed rooms at these hotels within the official Anime Expo® 2009 room blocks will automatically receive these discounts for the lower room rates.

The Omni and Biltmore hotels were the first the provide new rates for Anime Expo® 2009 attendees with new rates of: Omni Hotel: $131.00 run of house; Biltmore Hotel: Single/Double: $119.00, Triple: $139.00 and Quad: $169.00

Following their example, the Wilshire Grand Hotel is offering new rates of: Wilshire Grand Hotel: Single/Double/Triple/Quad: $129.00. New rates for the Sheraton and Marriott Hotels will be provided online shortly.

Also, to provide excellent service for room block attendees who will be traveling to the convention from the hotels to the convention center via the Anime Expo® 2009 free shuttle service, a new wristband policy will be utilized for their ease and benefit.

The hotel wristbands are an all-in-one credential for the official Anime Expo® 2009 hotels as well as the redemption credential for all hotel block incentives. In addition to verifying that you are a hotel block guest, the wristband also allows you priority access onto the free official Anime Expo® 2009 shuttle service. Wristbands will be checked for at the convention center for shuttles heading from the convention center to the hotels only. Wristbands DO NOT have to be worn on the wrist to help out cosplayers posing for pictures. However there are a limited amount of bracelets available, so if the bracelet is NOT worn on the wrist and is lost, it may not be possible to replace it. Anime Expo® 2009 recommends users to either wear it on their wrist, or to permanently attach it to their lanyard, so that it can be easily accessed when needed. A complete overview of the wristband policy as well as a list of frequently asked questions can be found at the Anime Expo website.

Anime Expo® 2009 Official Guests of Honor include Hiroyuki Imaishi, Daisuke Ishiwatari, Yosuke Kuroda, Toshimichi Mori, Toshiyuku Morikawa, Morning Musume, Yasuhiro Nightow, Atsushi Nishigori, Satoshi Nishimura and Kari Wahlgren.

Attendees, Press and Industry Members are also encouraged to view the video coverage site of the 2008 convention at www.AXBackstage.org.

Red & Black Sponsors include: FUNimation, Silver Sponsors include: Anime News Network and Digital Manga Press, Patron Sponsors include: COPIC, Central Park Media and The Right Stuf, Media Sponsors include: ImaginAsian TV, Animation Magazine, Anime Insider Magazine, Anime News Network and UTB Hollywood.

About Anime Expo®

Located in Los Angeles, California – Anime Expo®, the nation’s largest anime/manga convention, serves to foster trade, commerce and the interests of the general public and animation/ comics industry. This event serves as a key meeting place for the general public to express their interest and explore various aspects of anime/manga, as well as for members of the industry to conduct business. AX 2009 will be held July 2 – July 5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Southern California. More information can be found at its website (dev.anime-expo.org).

About Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation

The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is a non-profit organization with a mission to popularize and educate the American public about anime and manga, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. This organization is more popularly known by its entertainment property – Anime Expo®. More information can be found at its website (www.spja.org).

The statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause Anime Expo®/SPJA’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, without limitation, product delays, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, vendors and third-party developers, international economic and political conditions. The Company may change its intention, belief or expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in the Company’s assumptions or otherwise. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Anaheim, California (April 15, 2009) — Think you got what it takes to be the next AX Idol? Thousands will audition for the most coveted singing and voice acting contest at the nation’s largest Anime/Manga convention and win amazing prizes! Anime Expo® 2009 will be held from July 2-5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. More information can be found on the website dev.anime-expo.org.

Anime Expo® 2009’s AX Idol event is one of the most coveted and attended events at the nation’s largest anime and manga convention. This year, contestants will have an additional treat as the prolific producer, of Morning Musume fame, Tsunku? will appear as a special industry guest judge.

“AX Idol 2009 will give attendees a special opportunity to showcase their singing and voice acting talents in front of industry professionals from Bang Zoom! Entertainment and Tsunku?-one of the most famous music producers from Japan. It is my honor to be a part of such a great event that give our attendees the dream to become a part of the anime industry”, states Kacie Chatfield AX Idol Manager.

Interested contestants must be registered Anime Expo® 2009 attendees and can register online at dev.anime-expo.org after 6:00 pm PST today.

Attendees, Press and Industry Members are also encouraged to view the video coverage site of the 2008 convention at www.AXBackstage.org.

About Anime Expo®
Located in Los Angeles, California – Anime Expo®, the nation’s largest anime/manga convention, serves to foster trade, commerce and the interests of the general public and animation/ comics industry. This event serves as a key meeting place for the general public to express their interest and explore various aspects of anime/manga, as well as for members of the industry to conduct business. AX 2008 will be held July 3 – July 6, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Southern California. More information can be found at its website (dev.anime-expo.org).

About Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is a non-profit organization with a mission to popularize and educate the American public about anime and manga, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. This organization is more popularly known by its entertainment property – Anime Expo®. More information can be found at its website (www.spja.org).

About Bang Zoom! Entertainment
Headquartered in Burbank, California, Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Inc.. is a leading and award winning full service audio post production studio working in the fields of feature films, television, electronic entertainment, anime and direct to home entertainment projects. Founded in 1993, Bang Zoom! Entertainment maintains operations in the U.S. with three buildings, six recording/mixing stages and a staff of just under 200 actors, writers, directors and technicians. Bang Zoom! Entertainment is committed to carrying out innovative projects that contribute to the promotion of global cultural awareness. More information about Bang Zoom! Entertainment and its products can be found on the company’s web site, which is located at www.bangzoomentertainment.com.

The statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause Anime Expo®/SPJA’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, without limitation, product delays, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, vendors and third-party developers, international economic and political conditions. The Company may change its intention, belief or expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in the Company’s assumptions or otherwise. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Anaheim, California (April 7, 2009) — Interested in Cos-play (Costume Play)? Love dressing up as your favorite anime/manga character with others at the nation’s largest anime/manga convention of its kind? Want to dress up and show the world your amazing anime/manga based costume/outfit and win some amazing prizes? Anime Expo® announces the launch date of its Masquerade Online Registration for the nation’s largest anime and manga convention held July 2-5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. More information can be found on the website

For the latest information please visit us on the Forums under Cosplay Events. http://forums.anime-expo.org/index.php?showforum=10

Attendees, Press and Industry Members are also encouraged to view the video coverage site of the 2008 convention at www.AXBackstage.org.

Red & Black Sponsors include: FUNimation, Silver Sponsors include: Anime News Network and Digital Manga Press, Patron Sponsors include: COPIC and Central Park Media, Media Sponsors include: ImaginAsian TV, Animation Magazine, Anime Insider Magazine and Anime News Network.

About Anime Expo®
Located in Los Angeles, California – Anime Expo®, the nation’s largest anime/manga convention, serves to foster trade, commerce and the interests of the general public and animation/ comics industry. This event serves as a key meeting place for the general public to express their interest and explore various aspects of anime/manga, as well as for members of the industry to conduct business. AX 2009 will be held July 2 – July 5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Southern California. More information can be found at its website (dev.anime-expo.org).

About Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is a non-profit organization with a mission to popularize and educate the American public about anime and manga, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. This organization is more popularly known by its entertainment property – Anime Expo®. More information can be found at its website (www.spja.org).

The statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause Anime Expo®/SPJA’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, without limitation, product delays, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, vendors and third-party developers, international economic and political conditions. The Company may change its intention, belief or expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in the Company’s assumptions or otherwise. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Anaheim, California (April 1, 2009) — Anime Expo® announces the launch of its online event registration system for the nation’s largest anime and manga convention held July 2-5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. More information can be found on the website http://dev.anime-expo.org/registration/event-registration/Panels-Workshops/.

For the past 18 years, Anime Expo® has been fortunate to have provided our attendees with a wide variety of panels, workshops, contests, and other events. Anime Expo® 2009 will be another year of amazing panels, workshops, screenings, premieres and much more!

Holding an event at Anime Expo® is a great way to showcase work to fans, industry, press and media from around the world. This year, Anime Expo® will have multiple programming rooms configured for anything from a focus panel to a theatrical premier.

The deadline for submittals is Friday, May 8th, 2009!

If you have any questions or special requests, please contact

Attendees, Press and Industry Members are also encouraged to view the video coverage site of the 2008 convention at www.AXBackstage.org.

Red & Black Sponsors include: FUNimation, Silver Sponsors include: Anime News Network and Digital Manga Press, Patron Sponsors include: COPIC and Central Park Media, Media Sponsors include: ImaginAsian TV, Animation Magazine, Anime Insider Magazine and Anime News Network.

About Anime Expo®
Located in Los Angeles, California – Anime Expo®, the nation’s largest anime/manga convention, serves to foster trade, commerce and the interests of the general public and animation/ comics industry. This event serves as a key meeting place for the general public to express their interest and explore various aspects of anime/manga, as well as for members of the industry to conduct business. AX 2009 will be held July 2 – July 5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Southern California. More information can be found at its website (dev.anime-expo.org).

About Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is a non-profit organization with a mission to popularize and educate the American public about anime and manga, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. This organization is more popularly known by its entertainment property – Anime Expo®. More information can be found at its website (www.spja.org).

The statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause Anime Expo®/SPJA’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, without limitation, product delays, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, vendors and third-party developers, international economic and political conditions. The Company may change its intention, belief or expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in the Company’s assumptions or otherwise. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.