Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Anime Expo 2016 Update: Viz Media & eigoMANGA Ahhhhhhh!

Viz Media gave all the info on its panels and goodies it will be bringing to AX. I want a One-Punch Man poster for $10!




VIZ Media Anime Expo Panels & Special Events Include:

Friday, July 1st

1:30pm – 2:45pm        VIZ Media Panel (Main Events / Hall B)
Join VIZ Media for its 30th anniversary celebration! Don’t miss exciting announcements, exclusive first looks, and a chance to win amazing prizes.

6:30pm – 7:45pm        JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE Panel
(LP1 / Petree Hall)
Get the inside scoop from the Japanese manga editors as well as loads of surprises including special guests and announcements!

Saturday, July 2nd

10:00am                       ONE-PUNCH MAN Autograph Session
(Anime Expo Autograph Area)
Meet the team behind ONE-PUNCH MAN and get a signed poster! Ticketing information will be announced shortly.

11:00am – 12:00pm    WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Presents Kazue Kato
(LP2 / LACC 403AB)
Join VIZ Media to welcome the creator of BLUE EXORCIST, Kazue Kato, in her first North American appearance!

3:00pm                         Kazue Kato Autograph Session
(Anime Expo Autograph Area)
Don’t miss this special opportunity to meet the creator of BLUE EXORCIST and receive a personally autographed shikishi! ** Please pick up an autograph ticket prior to the session at the Anime Expo Autograph Ticket Booth on the day of the appearance. For more information, please visit: www.anime-expo.org/how-to-get-an-autograph.

Sunday, July 3rd

10:30am – 12:00pm    SAILOR MOON Official Panel
(Main Events / Hall B)
Kick off another magical SAILOR MOON Day extravaganza with lots of special guests, announcements, famously hard trivia, loads of sparkle and fun hosted by VIZ Media. Be sure to bring your pure heart crystal and line up early because this event always fills up!

1:30pm                         SAILOR MOON English Voice Cast Signing
(Anime Expo Autograph Area)
Continue your SAILOR MOON Day fun, and meet the cast behind the legendary anime! Each attendee will receive a signed premium cardstock poster featuring beautiful art from SAILOR MOON S. ** Please pick up an autograph ticket prior to the session at the Anime Expo Autograph Ticket Booth.

4:00pm                         Kazue Kato Autograph Session
(Anime Expo Autograph Area)
Don’t miss an encore opportunity to meet the creator of BLUE EXORCIST and receive a personally autographed shikishi! ** Please pick up an autograph ticket prior to the session at the Anime Expo Autograph Ticket Booth.

6:30pm – 8:00pm        WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Meet-up
(Tom’s Urban)
WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP is having a party! Don’t miss this chance to meet fellow fans and win awesome prizes in this ultimate meet up for all SHONEN JUMP!

Monday, July 4th

11:00am – 12:00pm    WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Official Panel
(LP2 / LACC 403AB)
Hang out with the English language editors of the world's most popular manga as they talk about the latest developments on new series, all-time fan favorites, and what they are doing to continue to deliver the world's best manga! 

eigoMANGA got some activities too

eigoMANGA's 15 Year Anniversary:

eigoMANGA commererates it 15th year with exclusive comics, graphic novels, and give-aways at eigoMANGA's Exhibition Booth #710 .

eigoMANGA is a production and publishing company that specializes in creating original comic books, animation, and digital media.

eigoMANGA Presents: How To Draw Manga And Portfolio Review:

eigoMANGA editors will hold a tutorial workshop to teach the fundamentals of manga illustration and storytelling. They will also be on hand to critique portfolios from up-and-coming artists.

eigoMANGA's How To Draw Manga Workshop And Portfolio Review is scheduled for Monday, July 4, 2:30 pm - 3:30pm at Workshop 2 (406 AB).