Baltimore, MD (June 17, 2010) – YOSHIKI and SUGIZO, of the legendary visual kei rock band X JAPAN, will make a special appearance and give a brief performance at Otakon 2010’s Masquerade – just one (1) week prior to the band’s appearance at Lollapalooza in Chicago. YOSHIKI previously appeared at Otakon in 2006, but this
Zenkaikon Announces First Guest Announcement and Opening of Panel Submissions
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VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA — June 13, 2010: Zenkaikon is pleased to announce its first guest for its 2011 convention, Greg “Greggo” Wicker, famous for running a variety of game shows at conventions across the country. It is also announcing the opening of panel submissions for its event.
Actor/Producer/Director/Writer Christopher Bevins to Appear at Otakon 2010
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Baltimore, MD (June 8, 2010) – The multi talented Christopher Bevins will be a guest at Otakon 2010. Christopher Bevins has recorded, directed, produced, acted in and/or written script adaptations for over 70 anime series, movies and specials.
Writer/Producer Takamasa Sakurai to Appear at Otakon 2010
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Baltimore, MD (June 8, 2010) – Writer and “pop culture diplomat” Takamasa Sakurai will be a guest at Otakon 2010. This will be his first appearance at Otakon. Sakurai has had a vast career ranging from publishing to producing radio programs, websites, and music videos, as well as writing non-fiction material.
Voice Actor Jerry Jewell to Appear at Otakon
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Baltimore, MD (June 4, 2010) – Voice actor Jerry Jewell will be a guest at Otakon 2010. This will be his first appearance at Otakon. Anime fans will recognize him from his dynamic resume. Jerry Jewell can be heard as Kyo Sohma in Fruits Basket, Jimmy Kudo in Case Closed, Taira Beck:Mongolian Chop Squad, Barry the Chopper in Full Metal Alchemist, Happiness Bunny
Zenkaikon V Pre-Registration and Hotel Room Block Now Open!
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VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA — May 22, 2010: The Zenkaikon staff is pleased to announce the opening of pre-registration for Zenkaikon V, as well as a room block for convention attendees in the Scanticon Hotel Valley Forge. Pre-registration includes new benefits for both standard and VIP members. Zenkaikon Pre-Registration For the first time this year, all
Cosplay Singer Reni Mimura To Perform at PJ Mini Pop
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New York, NY –May 7-, 2010 – Aspire Communications, Inc. is pleased to announce Reni Mimura, a Japanese Cosplay Singer in NY, is invited as a featured musical guest and perform in Anime and Japanese cultural Convention in NY, PJ ”mini” Pop on May 23rd.
Fashion Designer Naoto Hirooka to be Guest at Otakon 2010
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Baltimore, MD (April 21, 2010) – The avant-garde Japanese fashion designer Naoto Hirooka, better known as h.Naoto, will be a guest at this year’s Otakon. In addition to routine guest appearances and a showcase booth in the exhibit hall, the avant-garde fashion icon, whose signature look borrows from punk, gothic Lolita, and visual kei influences,
Zenkaikon Announces Fifth Anniversary Convention
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The staff of Zenkaikon is pleased to announce that its fifth anniversary convention, “Zenkaikon V: The Ides of March,” will take place on March 18-20, 2011 at the Valley Forge Convention Center and Valley Forge Scanticon Hotel and Conference Center. The event will offer three days of anime, video gaming, panels, special guests, cosplay, vendors
