Announcing a Performance by Stephanie Yanez

Come see Stephanie Yanez perform in the Lion Courtyard at 4pm on Saturday. She will be on stage solo for 1 day only!

Stephanie Yanez is an American Jpop singer, Virtual Idol of Japanese anime avatar site TinierMe.com, and Anime Expo’s AX Idol. She has toured all over the States and in Japan. She has been seen on T.V. as the Tokyo Reporter for Anime Select’s Comcast On Demand documentary “Crazy Sexy Tokyo”. Miss Yanez has released numerous CD’S and singles which are all on iTunes, Amazon,etc. She has worked with Crypton Future Media, Gcrest, Aniplex USA, I’VE Sound, Geneon USA, Victor Entertainment, and Broccoli on numerous projects. She has opened up and shared the same stage with Kotoko, Yousei Teikoku, and Nikka Costa. She recently officially collaborated with Crypton Future Media’s Hatsune Miku and TinierMe with “Ultimate Miku World”, an exclusive song and music video.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: CONCERT CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

http://stephanieyanez.com/

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Announcing Anime Conji 2012 Dances

Anime Conji 2012 Dance Flyer

DAY ZERO DANCE (NO BADGE REQUIRED)

Thursday March 15, 2012 at 8:00pm at Pacific Salon 1, 2, & 3

Anime Conji’s Day Zero Dance features DJ Dementia, DJ A-Tron, DJ’s Kahn Artist and DJ Vivid E, and they’re mixing with a Steel Battalion and Street Fighter IV midi controller set.  You’re not seeing things.  They really mix music with a Steel Battalion controller.  Let that sink in.  We’ve combined two things in the blender of awesomeness and a smoothie of EPIC WIN poured out.

KAGE NO MATSURI
Friday March 16, 2012 at 9:00pm at Pacific Salon 1, 2, & 3

Featuring Special Guest DJ Robin Roth, DJ Amaya, DJ J00PIT3R! & more to be announced!

Join us for Friday night for Anime Conji’s Kage no Matsuri (‘Shadow Festival’).  Dance the night away to an eclectic mix of industrial, EDM, dark-dubstep and more.  Accented by lovely shadow dancers, this will be a night to remember.

Demonstrate your creativity by dressing as a malevolent character (characters from, for example: Vampire Hunter D, Hellsing, Death Note, High School of the Dead, etc.), or design your own shadowy rendition of your favorite character.

Themed costumes are highly encouraged, but not required for entry.  There will be a costume contest at Midnight!

HIKARI NO SEICHI
Saturday March 17, 2012 at 9:00pm at Pacific Salon 1, 2, & 3

Featuring DJ Jinrei, Casual Robot, & more to be announced!

After reveling in the darkness, make a pilgrimage to the Conji’s holy city of light. Saturday night’s dance represents an airy, atmospheric, and effervescent side of EDM. Hikari no Seichi will feature go gos from The Gamer Girls and give aways will be thrown out into the crowd.

8-BIT POOL PARTY
Sunday March 18, 2012 at 12:00pm at the Pool

Featuring Hyperwave, Space Town Savior, Mike Bleeds, & more to be announced!

For the first time in Anime Conji history, Sunday has a dance! Bust out the swimwear and the dance moves while listening to chip tune sets done live on modified game system.

Check out our Dance page for more information.

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Announcing Pro Gamer Guests Viscant & Dios-X

2011 Marvel vs Capcom 3 World Champion Viscant

#1 world ranked Marvel vs Capcom 3 player Dios-x

 

We are excited to announce 2011 Marvel vs Capcom 3 World Champion Viscant and #1 world ranked Marvel vs Capcom 3 player Dios-x will be attending this year’s Anime Conji! Be sure to stay tuned for more gaming events. You might even see them in our Console Gaming Room!

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Announcing Industry Guest of Honor David Gallagher

David Lee Gallagher’s career spans twenty five prolific years, all starting at the tender age of two.  Gallagher has played characters from all ends of the spectrum, from the innocent son of a minister (7th Heaven), to serial killer (Numb3rs), to vampiric heartthrob (The Vampire Diaries). Gallagher uses all of his roles to show his versatility in character and dedication to his craft.  Now the five time Young Artist Award nominee and Nick Teen Choice award winner is known for his portrayal of Kingdom Hearts protagonist Riku.  A little known fact is that he also portrayed the voice of Seiji Amasawa in the Studio Ghibli film: Whispers of the Heart.

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Announcing Fashion Show “Harajuku Highway”

We are pleased to present our annual fashion show, hosted by Evett Hatsune of Mikomi Doll Designs. This year’s theme is Harajuku Highway, mixing both traditional Japanese cultures with modern style. Each of our featured designers has taken the art of Lolita, Steampunk, Victorian style and cosplay to create unique lines that are suitable for any occasion. If you are interested in seeing a mix art, anime and ready to street fashion, than this is an event that you don’t want to miss! Please see our Fashion Show page for more information.

Featuring Designers:

Daisy Viktoria

Dazzle Me

Mikomi Doll Designs

& more to come!

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Programming Grid is Now Online

Plan your schedule! The programming grid is now online. Note: Programming Schedule is tentative to change. Please check our website for any updates.

Anime Conji 2012 Programming Schedule

UPDATE: Programming Panel & Workshop information is now available! Please see our Panels page and Workshops page.

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Announcing Concerts for Raj Ramayya, Yukie Dong, Doll Beat, Psycho Bando & Kirby’s Dream Band

We are excited to bring you a variety of bands and singers for this year’s concerts! Main concerts will be held at the Tiki Pavillion. Please see our Concerts & Performances page for more information.

This year’s lineup:

Raj Ramayya

Yukie Dong

Doll Beat

Psycho Bando

Kirby’s Dream Band

And more to be announced!

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