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#1 StevenLin

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Posted 27 April 2010 - 06:47 PM

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I originally was going for Mano Erina, but then it was announced that she would only be an industry guest. Now however, I have a reason to blow hundreds of dollar yet again this year to go to LA.

#2 Krusha

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Posted 27 April 2010 - 07:12 PM

"Anime Expo® is pleased to announce today that Japanese musical super group, AKB48, will be official Guests of Honor at its July convention. Anime Expo, the United States’ largest anime and manga convention, is scheduled for July 1 – 4, 2010, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AKB48 will perform live in Nokia Theater on Thursday, July 1, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. The members will also participate in attendee panels, meet-and-greets and autograph sessions.

The all-female musical group, created in 2005 by award-winning songwriter and producer, Yasushi Akimoto, has enjoyed much success and increased popularity over the course of their career. In addition to releasing several popular singles and albums, the 63 members of AKB48 perform regularly to a full-house crowd at their exclusive theater in Akihabara. Many members of the group are also featured in movies, television shows, magazines and various other special appearances.

AKB48’s latest single, Sakura no Shiori, sold an impressive 370,000 copies in its first week of release in February of 2010. Shortly after, the group released their second studio album, Kamikyokutachi, which debuted at the top spot of the Oricon album chart. It’s no secret that the spunky, fashion-forward members of AKB48 have captured the hearts of fans all over the world.

AKB48 comes to America to deliver a one-of-a-kind, powerhouse performance exclusively for Anime Expo attendees. The group members are passionate about representing and spreading Japanese pop culture to American fans. “We are delighted to welcome AKB48 as our special dream ambassadors to this year’s expo and experience the smiles they will create for our fans,” says SPJA President and CEO Michael Lattanzio. “Hosting these superstars in Los Angeles will no doubt help bridge the gap between America and Japan, and create a global culture that each of us can connect to.”

AKB48 joins Anime Expo’s 2010 line-up along with voice actor Katsuyuki Konishi, Eden of the East trio Kenji Kamiyama, Satoru Nakamura and Tomohiko Ishii, voice actor Kyle Hebert, animation director Toshihiro Kawamoto, seiyuu Yuu Asakawa, J-rock band Sophia, and anime director Shinichi “Nabeshin” Watanabe.

To stay updated on all of the latest Anime Expo 2010 news, follow us on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook and check us out on YouTube."

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(Merged the two topics, as I didn't realize this was posted earlier before this one)

#3 kazuma2387

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Posted 27 April 2010 - 08:14 PM

HOLY S***!!!!!!! I was already planning on going to see Mano since I live close to the convention, but now ill be there for sure :D

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Posted 27 April 2010 - 08:21 PM

x_x I wish I could go :D
/wants to meet Ono Erena, Minegishi Minami and Oota Aika ^_^ ^^; <3

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#5 pollypan

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Posted 27 April 2010 - 08:25 PM

^_^ OH NO!
Should I just beg some money from my parents???
Oh man, I really want to go LA this time :D
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#6 MaikuBano

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Posted 27 April 2010 - 08:37 PM

I am sooooo going to this.

How do you get tickets :D

#7 jpopjunkie

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Posted 27 April 2010 - 08:44 PM

i will go just to hear Sayaka talk in english
they'll probably sing some songs in english as well

never been to one of these nerdfests before. also need to find out how to get tickets

#8 Universus

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Posted 28 April 2010 - 12:55 AM

XD damn I can't go XD

#9 Jnas

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Posted 28 April 2010 - 01:57 AM

Awesome! :P I will definitely be there. I really hope AX gets their act together this year. The MM event last year was such a mess.

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Posted 28 April 2010 - 02:35 AM

Last year I missed the AX and they had Morning Musume as their guest.

This year, I cannot go again and they have both Mano Erina AND AKB48.

I'm just going to have to hope I can see Miichan when I go to Japan at the end of July...
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#11 Krusha

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Posted 28 April 2010 - 02:45 AM

keroandsuppy,

Current concert schedule for AKB48 in July is the following:


AKB48 国立代々木競技場ライブ(タイトル未定)

2010年07月10日(土) 東京都 国立代々木競技場第一体育館
2010年07月11日(日) 東京都 国立代々木競技場第一体育館

Otherwise you have of course Team K's K6 stage going on.

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#12 Kixu

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Posted 29 April 2010 - 03:16 AM

Definitely DEFINITELY going X3 I was going for ManoEri too, but AKB is amazzingg~ Will have to make sure to go to all their events XD

#13 Blu-Cherri

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Posted 29 April 2010 - 10:34 AM

For the price it would cost me to go to this I might as well go to japan :lol:
So yeah I won't be there =( Sad the timing means they won't be in paris this year.

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#14 MaikuBano

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Posted 30 April 2010 - 02:55 AM

Ordered my tickets. Can't wait for the show :)

#15 TheAnna18

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Posted 30 April 2010 - 04:08 AM

-SCREAMS-

I AM 100% GOING MY MOM IS GUNNA PAY FOR IT IF I GET GOOD GRADES!
MUST
GET
GOOD
GRADES!
AHHHH!


EREPYON HERE I COME!

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#16 Krusha

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Posted 30 April 2010 - 05:15 AM

TheAnna18,

Now that is a very good incentive for studying isn't it? http://www.hello-onl...tyle_emoticons/hello-online/wink.gif

Good luck - study well - you can do it!

#17 MatchinColorGurl08

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Posted 01 May 2010 - 07:43 AM

DAMN!!!! <3 XD XD First Morning Musume!! Now, AKB48. :sob: :sob: :sob: Not fair. :sob:

#18 greah

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Posted 01 May 2010 - 03:08 PM

DAMN!!!! <3 :D XD First Morning Musume!! Now, AKB48. XD XD ^^; Not fair. ^^;

at least you're in USA and it's still slight chance to go... but what about us - european fans? :D



Krusha you're going, right?

#19 Alienpyon

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Posted 01 May 2010 - 03:17 PM

Once again, way to go lucky local fans! <3

but what about us - european fans? :D

We still wait (for a more representative line-up) XD
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#20 MatchinColorGurl08

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Posted 02 May 2010 - 08:24 PM

@greah
I don't have $2500 to see AKB48 or Morning Musume. ^^; :o I tried that last year and didn't work out.
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