Posts Under Anime Expo 2008 Category

We had an AWESOME panel–thanks everyone

We had an AWESOME panel–thanks everyone

Thanks to everyone who came out to our panel tonight. (Shout out to CalAggie and IcyStorm–you know you were there!) We were scrambling to get things done at the very last minute and you supported us with your laughter, applause, and cheers. The panel was a huge success and you all helped made it happen. [...]

Day 2: Bandai Panel Liveblog

Day 2: Bandai Panel Liveblog

4:04 PM: Bandai panel begins. But Gaia Online folks let in before us. 4:05 PM: Freedom, part of their “Honneamise” line (replaces Bandai Visual USA). Trailer playing. 4:08 PM: Code Geass trailer. S1 DVD, pt 1, on August 5th 2008. 4:12 PM: Lucky Star trailer. I’ve seen it before. Computer freezes afterwards. 4:15 PM: Ghost [...]

Day 2: Viz Panel Liveblog

Day 2: Viz Panel Liveblog

12:12 PM (Mike): Announce “Bleach Day,” at Comic-Con. We actually have press passes to Comic-Con too, and we are going to go try to interview Tite Kubo! 12:15 PM (Mike): They’re talking about manga now. One Pound Gospel, Real, Slam Dunk 12:20 PM (Mike): solanin, which sounds kinda like Honey and Clover; aimed at twentysomethings [...]

Reminder: Our panel is TONIGHT at 7 PM, LACC 411!

Reminder: Our panel is TONIGHT at 7 PM, LACC 411!

Tonight, Anime Diet Radio and Anime Genesis go LIVE at Anime Expo–7 PM at LACC 411 (LP4), the theater! Please come if you are at AX and listen to us ham it up and say hi!

AX 2008 Day 0 – Video Journal

AX 2008 Day 0 – Video Journal

Sorry for the slight delay on this one–there were some technical problems in converting it to a Youtube-suitable format. It is set on Day 0, the day of the official AX press junket–where every organization gets brief private interviews (in the case of Shokotan, group interviews). We interviewed Masahiro Ando, Akemi Takada, and Shokotan. For [...]

Day 1 Liveblog: Shokotan Panel

Day 1 Liveblog: Shokotan Panel

2:07 PM (Mike): Playing a new music video. She’s got really crazy nails in this one too. 2:08 PM (Mike): Shokotan Appears. She’s dressed as Kenshin. Greets us in English 2:11 PM (Mike): Likes the LA weather. Steak too. Talks about the bomb threat at LAX, but it reminded her of a movie. 2:12 PM [...]

Anime Diet’s Official AX 2008 Coverage Schedule

Anime Diet’s Official AX 2008 Coverage Schedule

Yes, it’s that time of year again–time for Anime Expo! This year, with full press privileges, we are going to be giving you much broader coverage of industry panels, Shokotan, and, of course, our very own panel. Without further ado, here is where I (Mike) plan to be starting tomorrow. Come say hi if you’re [...]

Anime Diet Radio and Anime Genesis: Live at AX 2008!

Anime Diet Radio and Anime Genesis: Live at AX 2008!

This is the big news I was promising: together with Benu of the Anime Genesis Podcast, we are doing a live show at Anime Expo 2008! The show will be on July 4, 7 PM, in LP4–next week. (See the official schedule; it’s listed under “Anime Genesis Live.”) Together with Benu, Ray, Jeremy, and me [...]