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News: Archon 34 Video Schedule

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010


Archon 34 westportThere are several great Anime Titles and a lot of other great stuff to see.

Please note: Titles/Times subject to change. Check outside the video room during the Con for the most up-to-date information.

Archon 34 Video Schedule

FRIDAY
12:00 PM Patlabor 2 (HD)
2:00 PM Appleseed (2004) (HD)

A CG Remake of the classic Sci-Fi anime, Appleseed.

4:00 PM Dragonslayer
6:00 PM Akira (HD)

The essential anime experience on a new HD transfer.

8:00 PM Star Trek (2009) (HD)

News update: TokyoPop at Comic-Con

Monday, July 19th, 2010


TOKYOPOP at San Diego Comic-Con!

If you’re going to San Diego Comic-Con this year, we hope you’ll visit us at Booth #3917!

TOKYOPOP events at Comic-Con:

-Apply On the Spot for our TV show America’s Greatest Otaku! Show us why you are a great otaku at our panel Friday, July 23, 7:00-8:00pm, Room 8. The winner of the TV show gets a trip to Japan!

-TOKYOPOP Industry Panel Saturday, July 24, 2:00-3:00pm, Room 3. Hear about all the cool stuff coming up!

Otakuthon : It Just Keeps Growing

Saturday, July 17th, 2010


Otakuthon
August 13-15, 2010
Palais des congrès de Montréal
Montreal, Quebec

As an attendee and member of the organizing committee, I’m extremely proud to be a part of the group presenting the 5th edition of Otakuthon, the largest anime convention in Montreal, Quebec, on August 13th-15th, 2010.

News: Anime Expo,Most Successful Event Ever at Los Angeles Convention Center

Monday, July 12th, 2010

North America’s Largest Anime and Manga Event Concludes Most Successful Event Ever at Los Angeles Convention Center

LOS ANGELES July 12, 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.

Anime Expo to Present Kisagari

Thursday, June 24th, 2010


Anime Expo® 2010 Announces the North American Premiere of KISARAGI,

a Theatrical Play in Homage to Otaku Culture

Los Angeles, CA – June 23, 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 4:00 p.m. in the J.W. Marriott Hotel. Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime and manga convention, is scheduled for July 1 – 4, 2010, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Breaking News: Anime Expo AX Idol 2010 Host & Judges

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Anime Expo® Announces AX Idol 2010 Hosts & Judges

Los Angeles, CA – June 23, 2010 – Anime Expo® is pleased to announce today the AX Idol 2010 participating hosts and judges for 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 Idol will be held at the Nokia Plaza L.A. Live concert stage on July 3, at 4:00 p.m.

Breaking News: Ichigo at Anime Expo

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Anime Expo® 2010 Announces Voice Actor, Masakazu Morita,

as an Official Guest of Honor

Los Angeles, CA – June 17, 2010 – Anime Expo® is pleased to announce today that Japanese voice actor, Masakazu Morita, will be an official Guest of Honor 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. Masakazu Morita comes to Anime Expo to celebrate his involvement with the popular anime, BLEACH.

Breaking News: Anime Expo’s Musical Guest of Honor

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Anime Expo® 2010 Announces Musical Group, RSP,

as Official Guests of Honor

Los Angeles, CA – June 17, 2010 – Anime Expo® is pleased to announce today that Japanese musical group, RSP, will be official Guests of Honor 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. RSP comes to Anime Expo to celebrate their involvement with the popular anime, BLEACH.

Con News from San Japan

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

San Japan Announces Final Round of Guests for 2010 Convention
Greg Ayres, Michael Sinterniklaas & Micah Solusod make first time appearances

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – June 15th, 2010 – San Japan, San Antonio’s major
Japanese Culture and Anime Convention, has announced the final round
of guests for its upcoming convention happening on July 9th-11th,
2010. San Japan is proud to announce that Greg Ayres, Michael
Sinterniklaas and Micah Solusod will be making their first time
appearance at San Japan along with the Resident Evil Residential Files
cosplay group.

Yasumicon News: CONVENTION LOCATION CHANGE

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

CONVENTION LOCATION CHANGE

Yasumicon to be held in FIU North Campus’ Wolfe University Center

Miami, Fl, June 1, 2010 - Yasumicon 2010 has moved from FIU south campus to north campus by Biscayne Bay. The convention is now being run in the Wolfe University Center building on July 17th and July 18th.

Wolfe University Center

FIU Biscayne Bay Campus

3000 N.E. 151st Street

North Miami, Florida 33181

Everything about the convention remains the same except our closing hours. All events and rooms will close at 7:00pm. Yasumicon is, as always, free and open to the public.

More News From Anime Expo

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Anime Expo® 2010 Announces Japanese Voice Actresses, YUI HORIE and ERI KITAMURA as Official Guests of Honor

Anaheim, CA – May 26, 2010 – Anime Expo® is pleased to announce today that Japanese voice actresses Yui Horie and Eri Kitamura will be official Guests of Honor 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. Yui Horie and Eri Kitamura will participate in attendee panels, meet-and-greets and autograph sessions.

Anime Expo news: Danny Choo will be there

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Anime Expo® 2010 Announces Internet Sensation, DANNY CHOO,

as a Special Guest

Anaheim, CA – May 21, 2010 – Anime Expo® is pleased to announce today that Internet sensation, Danny Choo, will be a Special Guest 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. Danny Choo will participate in guest panels, meet-and-greets and autograph sessions.

News From Anime Expo

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Anime Expo® 2010 Announces Japanese Musical Artists, Megumi Nakajima and May’n, as Official Guests of Honor

Anaheim, CA – May 19, 2010 – Anime Expo® is pleased to announce today that Japanese musical artists, Megumi Nakajima and May’n, will be official Guests of Honor 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.

Digital Manga News

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Gardena, CA (May 19. 2010)- Digital Manga Publishing is excited to announce their special guest for Yaoi-Con 2010, the prolific and fan-favorite yaoi mangaka-Hinako Takanaga! The creator of numerous manga, including Little Butterfly, The Devil’s Secret, Challengers, Croquis, Love Round!!, Liberty Liberty, and the soon to be released The Tyrant Falls In Love, Hinako Takanaga has been one of the most popular yaoi mangaka in the US, and will be making her second appearance at Yaoi-Con!

So come up to San Francisco in October, and meet the immensely talented Hinako Takanaga in person, and hear her answer questions about her process and her work!

Convention & CLUB sections are still under construction

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

This page is still under development as we request information from groups.  However, for starters in the St. Louis area, try awesomeanimeclub.com  .

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