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Acclaimed Composer Yuki Kajiura Returns to Anime Expo for a Live Concert with FictionJunction
May 17, 2012 -Anime Expo (AX), North America’s largest anime, manga and Japanese pop culture celebration, will feature a live concert by acclaimed composer and producer Yuki Kajiura when it returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center from June 29 – July 2, 2012. Kajiura brings her unique fusion of Japanese and European styles to AX with “FictionJunction,” … More
Anime Expo 2012 Will Feature A Major Exhibition by the Gallery of Fantastic Art
May 17, 2012 -Anime Expo (AX), North America’s largest anime, manga and Japanese pop culture celebration, will feature a major exhibition by the Gallery of Fantastic Art (GoFa) when it returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center from June 29 – July 2, 2012. Tokyo-based GoFa, which represents some of Japan’s most popular anime, manga and science fiction … More
Anime Expo 2012 Announces Lolita Designer Cyril Lumboy as an Official Guest of Honor
May 17, 2012 -Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime, manga and Japanese pop culture celebration, announces its first AX Fashion Guest of Honor, Cyril Lumboy, as it brings the best in Japanese-inspired fashion to the Los Angeles Convention Center from June 29 – July 2, 2012. Known to fans of Lolita fashion throughout the world as dolldelight, Ms. … More
Toonami is Back
May 16, 2012 -Adult Swim has heard your demands… Starting May 26, 2012 Toonami is back!! The programming block which sparked an entire generation of Anime lovers in the United States, shall make it’s return after nearly 4 years. http://www.adultswim.com/shows/toonami/ See You Soon
Anime Expo 2012 Presents the US Concert Debut of ANIMETAL USA
May 10, 2012 -Anime Expo (AX), North America’s largest anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture celebration, will present the U.S. concert debut of the anime-inspired heavy metal band, ANIMETAL USA, when it returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center from June 29 – July 2, 2012. ANIMETAL USA promises to take AX by storm with its furious combination … More
LiSA Anime Expo Special Greeting
May 10, 2012 -Hi, everyone! I’m LiSA. I sing the opening theme song of the anime “Fate/Zero” (1st season). I heard that “Fate/Zero” is popular in the US. I am happy to hear that. I believe some of you may have already listened to my song “oath sign” through the anime. Now, it has been also released since May 1 in … More
AX 2012 Press Registration
May 8, 2012 -Press registration for Anime Expo 2012 is now live! The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation welcomes all members of the Press & Media to Anime Expo’s 21st year! Register Now at: https://www2.cmrreg.com/anim_1a_press/
Anime Expo will Feature Voice Actress Jamie Marchi as an Official Guest of Honor
May 3, 2012 -Anime Expo (AX), North America’s largest anime, manga and Japanese pop culture celebration, today announced “Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt” voice actress Jaime Marchi as an Official Guest of Honor. Jaime Marchi, who is making her debut at AX, will participate in a meet-and-greet, three autograph signings and a focus panel. Beyond providing the voice … More
Anime Expo will Feature Culture Japan’s Danny Choo as Master of Ceremonies
May 3, 2012 -Anime Expo (AX), North America’s largest anime, manga and Japanese pop culture celebration, today announced Japanese pop culture sensation Danny Choo as its Master of Ceremonies. Choo is making his third consecutive appearance at AX when the event returns to the LA Convention Center from June 29 – July 2, 2012. Danny Choo resides in … More
SPJA to Adopt Anime Conji
May 1, 2012 -The San Diego Speculative Fiction Society, Inc. (“SanSFiS”, nonprofit corporate sponsor of Anime Conji), and the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation are pleased to announce that a preliminary agreement to adopt Anime Conji has been reached. We’re thrilled to welcome our friends in San Diego into the SPJA family, and in the coming … More
Programming Updates
Anime Expo 2012 Panel Registration
April 13, 2012 -Anime Expo (AX), North America’s largest anime and manga convention, celebrates its 21st anniversary June 29 – July 2, 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AX is famous for providing the latest trends and concepts in Japanese animation, manga (comic books) and pop culture. If you would like to be a part of the … More
Anime Expo 2011 Announces Tune in Tokyo, Stephanie Yanez and Dig Jelly as Club Nokia Performers
June 17, 2011 -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!
March 28, 2011 -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
February 17, 2011 -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
February 9, 2011 -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
February 2, 2011 -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
June 27, 2010 -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!
June 23, 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
June 22, 2010 -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
June 22, 2010 -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
Twitter Updates
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48 days remaining... finalize those cosplays, stock up on ramen & ramune, dust off those Yaoi Paddles! AX 2012 is right around the corner!
Have a high lvl of exp in 3D Animation or Video Production? If so please contact TaylorLocke@spja.org we're looking to hire some new staff.
Check out Anime Expo Guest of Honor, LiSA's special announcement to her fans!! http://t.co/vJltIdJZ #AnimeExpo #LiSA #Anime #Manga #SPJA
Attention Press & Media!! Press registration is now live! You may now register for Anime Expo 2012!! http://t.co/Q23hJ5Fw #AnimeExpo #SPJA
SPJA to Adopt Anime Conji http://t.co/NTtMgeDn #AnimeExpo #SPJA #AnimeConji #Conji
AX is in need of staffers to assist with our Marketing Department! http://t.co/x7YdJIwG #AnimeExpo #SPJA #marketing
Our Staff Application will be closed on May 1st. If you are interested in staffing for us, get in your application now! http://t.co/x7YdJIwG
Interested in becoming a staffer for Anime Expo? Come to our open house today at 2pm! We have free stuff to give away! http://t.co/FWbsgD28
ATTENTION! The forums are now fully repaired! Sorry that it took so long. -SPJA MIS Team http://t.co/Q1uRiVOI #animeexpo #anime #manga
Which anime title are you looking forward to the most this summer? http://t.co/xpp5ahtS #anime #animeexpo #SPJA
Interested in becoming a staffer for Anime Expo? Got questions? Then come to our Open House this Saturday (April 21) http://t.co/FWbsgD28
Finished watching the last episode of Mirai Nikki (Future Diary) on @FUNimation's site. Did you all enjoy the ending? http://t.co/MD6ffjFa
