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Now in its eighteenth year, the Anime Expo® + Conference emphasizes cutting-edge, creative thinking as related to the manga, anime, gaming and related industries. Anime Expo® is the nation’s largest anime/manga convention and 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. This is the place where the brightest and most innovative minds meet to talk about ongoing industry trends and speculate on how these trends will impact the U.S. and international markets at large. Panel discussions, Exhibit Halls, SPJA Industry Awards, SPJA Industry Reception and other events make up this one-of-a-kind conference in Los Angeles, California.

Our attendees are made up of not just fans, but also of digital creatives, business leaders, enterprising students, trendsetters and many more who come to Anime Expo® looking for creative ideas and solutions. This is a unique opportunity to reach first generation users-the people who are changing the industry with creativity and innovation.

The Convention takes place July 2-5, 2009. This is a perfect place to showcase new developments and strengthen product branding. There are several creative opportunities for you to make an even bigger impact at this year’s event. Please look over the list of Marketing/Sponsorship opportunities that allow for even greater exposure and promotion. Details available upon request. Various assets may be combined in a customized package.

The Conference takes place July 2-4, 2009. This is the premiere industry and press event which is closed to the public and is a place for professionals to meet and discuss the state of the industry-where it was, where it is and where it is going. It is a place for professionals to discuss possible solutions for industry wide obstacles and struggles, as well as a place to discuss industry successes. It is also a place for professionals to meet and network for potential future joint opportunities.

Get immediate feedback, collect marketing information, demo new work, unleash your vision at Anime Expo® 2009 July 2-5, 2009. Be there, be remembered.

Factsheet

Anime Expo® (AX) and the SPJA Industry Conference will take place July 2-5, 2009 with panels, screenings, events, exhibit hall, artist alley, dances and much more. Anime Expo® 2009 will be in its 18th year and the SPJA Industry Conference will be in its 4th.

Statistics for Anime Expo® 2008:

Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center
Dates: July 3-6, 2008
Unique Attendees: 43,000+
Turnstile Attendance: 103,000+
Males: 55%
Females: 45%
Average Age Range: 22-28
Press Attendees: 600+
Industry Attendees: 1,100+
Average Annual Growth: 27%
Direct Economic Impact on the City of Los Angeles: $4 Million U.S.
Anime Expo® 2008 Web Site Traffic: 4 million hits/month the month prior/during/after event
AXBackstage 2008 Web Site Traffic: 12 million hits/month the month prior/during/after event

Guests of Honors:

• Masahiro Ando
• David Hayter
• Masamitsu Hidaka
• Hiromi Kato
• Jyukai
• Shoko Nakagawa
• Toshihiko Seki
• Takada Akemi

Main Events Location: Nokia Theatre L.A. Live

• Opening Ceremonies
  • Approximate Attendees: 2,500
• Anime Music Videos
  • Approximate Attendees: 3,200
• Shoko Nakagawa Concert
  • Approximate Attendees: 3,500
• AX Idol
  • Approximate Attendees: 2,300
• Jyukai Concert (with special guest Yoko Ishida)
  • Approximate Attendees: 2,350
• Masquerade
  • Approximate Attendees: 5,000

SPJA Industry Conference

• Total Approximate Attendees: 2,000
• Key Note Speeches
• Panels
  • Anime in the U.S.: Fansubs-The Death of Anime?
  • Manga in the U.S.: Manga-Ultimate Publisher Showdown 2008
  • Technology, Entertainment and Licensing
  • The Future of Anime in Movies, Television, Video Games, Online And Cable

Exhibit Hall

• Industry Exhibitors Included (but not limited to )
  • FUNimation
  • Bandai Entertainment
  • ADV
  • Namco Bandai Games
  • Nexon
  • Gaia Online
  • Bandai Trading Cards
  • Score Entertainment
  • Bang Zoom! Entertainment
  • Imagi Studios
  • Broccoli International
  • AAA Anime
  • Aurora Publishing
  • Go! Comi
  • Digital Manga Publishing
  • D3 Publishing
  • Dark Horse Comics
  • DC Comics
  • DeviantArt Inc.
  • Gravity Interactive
  • Gozer Games
  • Aksys games
  • ImaginAsian Entertainment
  • DrMaster Publications
  • eigoManga
  • NIS America
  • Pegasus Publishing
  • Anime News Network
  • Otaku USA Magazine
  • Play Magazine
  • Anime Insider Magazine
  • Wizards of the Coast
  • Yaoi Press

Live Programming Rooms

• Live Programming Room 1
  • Seating Capacity: 3,000
• Live Programming Room 2
  • Seating Capacity: 800
• Live Programming Room 3
  • Seating Capacity: 500
• Live Programming Room 4
  • Seating Capacity: 300

Some Selected Press That Attended Anime Expo® 2008

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