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Anime Expo 2011 Announces Tune in Tokyo, Stephanie Yanez and Dig Jelly as Club Nokia Performers
LOS ANGELES (June 17, 2011) — Tune in Tokyo brings its global pop sound to the Club Nokia VIP Lounge as part of Anime Expo 2011, presenting a night of J-Pop, K-Pop, Japanese Electro and Indie, and International Club Beats on Saturday, July 2nd. They will be joined by AX Idol Winner and J-Pop singer … More
Anime Expo 2011 Programming Registration System is Now Live!
LOS ANGELES (March 28, 2011) – Anime Expo (AX), North America’s largest anime and manga event, announces the launch of its online programming registration system. Sign-ups for panels, workshops, screenings and more are now available online. Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, Anime Expo will return to the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 1 – 4, … More
Anime Expo 2011 Proudly Presents The World Premiere Of “LASTEXILE -Fam, The Silver Wing-,” The New Chapter In The Hit Anime Series
LOS ANGELES (January 17, 2011) Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Anime Expo — North America’s largest anime and manga event — will present the highly-anticipated world premiere of “LASTEXILE -Fam, The Silver Wing-.” Anime Expo returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 1 – 4, 2011 with the largest exhibition and program in its … More
Anime Expo 2011 Champions Creativity and Skill By Awarding Anime Music Video Winners Bigger-Than-Ever Cash Prizes
LOS ANGELES (February 9, 2011) – Here’s your chance to win BIG by showcasing your creativity, skill and love for anime in the Anime Expo 2011 “Anime Music Video Contest” (AMVs). One of the most beloved and highest-attended events held at Anime Expo (AX), AMV participants now have another reason to get to work on … More
Creative Cosplayers Can Strike It Rich At Anime Expo 2011 With Over $25,000 In Cash And Prizes
Anime Expo 2011 Offers North America’s Largest Anime Masquerade Competition Cash Prize LOS ANGELES (February 2, 2011) — Anime cosplayers: start your sewing machines engines now! It’s time to get stitching and rehearsing to have a chance to get your share of $25,000 in cash and prizes at Anime Expo 2011. Celebrating its 20th anniversary … More
Intoducing… SCHED Scheduling System
Announcing…. SCHED! Create a personal schedule based on events YOU want to attend. Export and bring it with you to Anime Expo 2010! Use! SCHED makes it easy for attendees to explore and learn more about AX events by using color-based categorization, single-column view and live search. Detailed session information is revealed by hovering over … More
Laser Light Spectacular to Rock Anime Expo® 2010!
Los Angeles, CA – June 23, 2010 – Anime Expo® is thrilled to announce today the addition of the Anime Expo 2010 Laser Light Spectacular show at its July convention. Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime and manga convention, is scheduled for July 1 – 4, 2010, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The Laser … More
Anime Expo® 2010 Announces the North American Premiere of KISARAGI, a Theatrical Play in Homage to Otaku Culture
Los Angeles, CA – June 22, 2010 – Anime Expo® is pleased to announce today that the North American premiere of the theatrical play, KISARAGI, will be hosted on July 2 at 5:30p.m. in the J.W. Marriott Hotel. Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime and manga convention, is scheduled for July 1 – 4, 2010, … More
Anime Expo® Announces AX Idol 2010 Hosts & Judges
Los Angeles, CA – June 22, 2010 – Anime Expo® is pleased to announce today the AX Idol 2010 hosts and judges that will be participating in the event’s 8th season. Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime and manga convention, is scheduled for July 1 – 4, 2010, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AX … More
Anime Expo®, North America’s Largest Anime and Manga Event, Kicks Off Next Month
Stars of Japanese Animation and Legions of Fans to Flock to the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 1 – 4, 2010 LOS ANGELES—June 15, 2010—Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime and manga convention, scheduled for July 1 – 4, 2010, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, kicks off next month with a marathon of … More
Anime Expo® 2010 Announces World Premiere Screening of BLACK LAGOON Roberta’s Blood Trail
Anaheim, CA – May 18, 2010 – Anime Expo® is pleased to announce today that the world premiere of the third and the latest installment of the popular BLACK LAGOON anime series, Roberta’s Blood Trail, will be screened at its July convention. Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime and manga convention, is scheduled for … More
Anime Expo 2010 Announces Registration Date for Karaoke Contest
Sign-Ups to begin May 15th at 10:00a.m. Anaheim, CA – May 11, 2010 – Get ready to sing your heart out! Anime Expo® announces open registration for the 14th 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 … More
Anime Expo 2010 Announces Date for AX Idol Registration!
Sign-ups to begin May 2nd for AX Idol’s 8th Season 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 … More
Anime Expo is holding an open call for Cosplay Judges!
The Cosplay Events Department is currently looking to fill positions for both construction and performance judging. Construction judging is considered a staff position with related benefits. Construction judges must be able to work full days July 1st – 3rd on a set schedule. They will be responsible for judging Midnight Tea, Pop Shock Masquerade, and … More
Anime Expo 2010 Announces Date for Masquerade Registration
Anaheim, CA – April 2, 2010 – Interested in Cosplay (Costume Play)? Do you want to show off your creative anime or manga costumes alongside thousands of other fans? Anime Expo® is excited to announce that registration for its most popular Coplay event, Masquerade, will be opening soon! Masquerade is held during North America’s largest … More
Anime Expo® Programming Registration System is Now Live!
Sign-ups for panels, workshops, contests and much more are now available online Anaheim, California – March 2, 2010 — Anime Expo announces the launch of its online programming registration system for North America’s largest anime and manga convention held July 1 – 4, 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. More information can be found … More
Anime Expo® 2009 Continues to Hold the Title of Nation's Largest Anime and Manga Event with a Record Number of Over 44,000 in Attendance
Nation’s Largest Anime and Manga Event Donates Over $29,000 From the SPJA Charity Auction to Benefit the Children of Children’s Hospital Orange County and Announces Next Year’s Convention Dates. LOS ANGELES, CA July 5, 2009 Once again, Anime Expo® dominates all other anime and manga conventions and holds the title of nation’s largest anime and … More
Anime Expo® 2009 Continues Strong into Day 4 as the Nation's Largest Anime and Manga Convention
Over 40,000+ Unique Attendees at the Nation’s Largest Anime and Manga Event LOS ANGELES, CA – July 5, 2009 – Following yesterday evening’s standing-room only Masquerade Main Event (over 7,200 seats available), Anime Expo® 2009 continues strong with the today’s highly anticipated events including the Robot Chicken panel and the SPJA Charity Auction benefiting Children’s … More
Anime Expo® 2009 Roars Into Day 3 Of Nation's Largest Anime and Manga Convention
Record Breaking Attendance Numbers With Biggest Events Still to Happen LOS ANGELES, CA – July 4, 2009 – With the convention’s most celebrated events still to happen, already close to 40,000 unique attendees have flowed into the halls of the Los Angeles Convention Center to attend the nation’s largest anime and manga convention, Anime Expo® … More
Anime Expo® 2009 Rides on a High for Its Second Day in Los Angeles
2009 SPJA Industry Award Recipients Announced at the Nation’s Largest Anime and Manga Convention LOS ANGELES, CA – July 3, 2009 – Following a highly energized Opening Ceremony, an epic concert by the world famous visual kei band Moi dix Mois and a rocking Battle of the Bands Event, Anime Expo® 2009 continues into its … More
Anime Expo® 2009 Storms Into the Los Angeles Convention Center
Nation’s Largest Anime and Manga Convention Launches! LOS ANGELES, CA – July 2, 2009 – Highly energized and excited anime and manga fans take over the downtown Los Angeles area during the 4th of July weekend for the nation’s largest anime and manga convention, Anime Expo® 2009, from July 2 – July 5, 2009 at … More
Anime Expo® 2009 Announces At-Con Ticketing Procedures for All Main Events
Ticket Guidelines Announced for Nation’s Largest Anime and Manga Convention LOS ANGELES, CA – June 30, 2009 –What are the Main Events of Anime Expo® 2009? How do you get to watch a Main Event? How many events can you attend? Who is eligible to obtain tickets? How do you get a ticket? Questions regarding … More
FUNimation Entertainment to Premiere English Dub of EVANGELION:1.0 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE at Anime Expo® 2009
Flower Mound, TX & Anaheim, CA (June 22, 2009) – FUNimation® Entertainment today announced that it will premiere the English dubbed version of Hideaki Anno’s “EVANGELION: 1.0 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE” at Anime Expo® held this year at the Los Angeles Convention Center July 2-5, 2009. “EVANGELION: 1.0 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE” is the film … More
Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation Announces Finalists for the 2009 SPJA Industry Awards
Public Online Voting to Begin at Noon PST on May 4, 2009 Anaheim, California (May 4, 2009) — The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), announces finalists of the 2009 SPJA Industry Awards today and opens up ALL categories for public voting via both the SPJA (www.spja.org) and Anime Expo® (dev.anime-expo.org) websites. More … More
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