Manga News and Information
Anime ExpoShigeru Kitayama and Noriyuki Jinguji to Also Join Famed Manga-Ka and Director as Industry Guests at Nation¹s Largest Anime and Manga Convention for an Exclusive First Look Premiere of the Highly Anticipated TRIGUN Film Anaheim, California (May 11, 2009) ‹ The staff that created the TRIGUN anime, over 10 years ago, are reuniting at Anime Expo®! Anime Expo® is proud to announce Mr. Yasuhiro Nightow and Mr. Satoshi Nishimura as an official Guests of Honor of 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 www.anime-expo.org. Save Money, Save Time, Register Online Pre-Registration Special Offered Till March 15 Anaheim, California (March 4, 2009) ‹ Anime Expo® 2009 announces that online pre-registration for attendees, industry members and press representatives will be made available at noon on Wednesday; March 4, 2009. More information can be found on the website www.anime-expo.org. Videos, Contests, Guests and Much More Anaheim, California (November 28, 2008) ‹ With the huge success of the 2008 convention, Anime Expo® blazes into the future as it launches its most visually stimulating and user-friendly site to date! More information can be found on the website www.anime-expo.org. A round of of all the new manga acquisitions and new releases announced at this year's Anime Expo. Data pulled from reports found on this page (mostly ANN and Giapet), updated constantly.  A round up of Anime Expo 2008 news, reports, and more from around the internet, updated constantly, so you don't have to look for them. General:
Excitement Builds for Nation's Largest Anime and Manga Convention Los Angeles, California (July 1, 2008) ‹ With a huge colorful 200 foot long banner proudly facing major L.A. freeways, a fantastic list of talent from the U.S. and Japan, 2 huge concerts, Convention favorites like the Masquerade and AX Idol, 11 major hotels in the Downtown Los Angeles area, free 24 hour shuttle services, almost 200 exhibitors (with many of the major industry players) and a state of the art registration system, Anime Expo® 2008 is looking to be, once again, the nation¹s premiere anime and manga convention of the year. Anime Expo® 2008 will be held from July 3-6, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. More informationcan be found on the website www.anime-expo.org. Panel, Convention Premiere of MARIA WATCHES OVER US & Screenings! GRIMES, IA, June 26, 2008 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment unveiled their events schedule for Anime Expo 2008, which takes place July 3-6, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. More Sneak Peeks From This Year's Hottest Show Los Angeles, California (June 26, 2008) ‹ Want to see a different side of our official online coverage hosts from AXBackstage (www.axbackstage.org)? Want to get some hints on where to get cheap eats in downtown L.A.? Anime Expo® 2008 premieres 2 new videos on its site to show attendees some of the things they can expect in the excitement of the pending convention this 4th of July weekend. Anime Expo® 2008 will be held from July 3-6, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. More information can be found on the website www.anime-expo.org. June 5, 2008 (Cypress, CA) - Bandai Entertainment and American Cosplay Paradise are proud to celebrate the US release of LUCKY STAR and GURREN LAGANN at Anime Expo® 2008 in Los Angeles (July 3 6, 2008; Los Angeles Convention Center; www.anime-expo.org) Stop by Bandai's booth on Friday and Saturday in the exhibit hall, where you will be treated to various games testing your otaku knowledge, singing, and random prize giveaways! The highlight will be a performance from the LUCKY STAR Cheerleading Squad, featuring members of American Cosplay Paradise (ACP) as the cast. Whether you're a diehard fan of the show, someone who has no idea what LUCKY STAR is, or just someone that likes cheerleader outfits, there's a little bit of something for everyone, so don't miss out! Nation's Largest Anime and Manga Convention Welcomes Famed Character Designer Anaheim, California (June 4, 2008) ‹Anime Expo® proudly announces famed character designer Akemi Takada as an official Guest of Honor to this year's Anime Expo® 2008 held from July 3-6, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. More information can be found on the website www.anime-expo.org. |
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