The program guide art for this year's Anime Expo has been released and it looks so beautiful! Anime Expo has collaborated with Zelda C. Wang (ZeldaCW)
"After bringing back our four mascots – Ai, Xeno, Kisegi, and Mahoko – in the 2018 artwork, we again decided to make them the main focus for this year. Since Zelda is the original creator of Ai, Xeno, Kisegi, and Mahoko, originally designed for our 15th anniversary, she was the obvious choice to create this year’s cover art. Additionally, veteran attendees may recognize her program cover art from 2006, 2007, and 2008.
Now in its 28th year, AX has become a summer tradition for many of our fans – a chance for them to take a vacation, add a little adventure, connect with each other, and make lasting memories. As a result, it’s only natural that Anime Expo is associated with some sense of summer nostalgia. While AX has grown and changed over the years, the core and heart are still the same. No matter how big it gets, attendees are still able to make meaningful connections with one another. No matter the age, they can always celebrate their “first anime.”
Building on that sense of nostalgia, we decided to throw it back and pay tribute to the last twenty-eight summers of Anime Expo. Zelda’s dreamy, sentimental cover art is filled with references to past years, including old artwork, snacks, and more! How many do you remember?
Many of the visual elements included are familiar sights at Anime Expo, and just as they’ve evolved over time, so have we. “I tried to include items people might bring and iconic snacks people might see in anime or while attending AX. I was imagining a warm-looking old photo or a vintage magazine cover style,” Zelda says. “AX has indeed grown so much over the last ten years.”
The AX 2019 program guide cover art will be available as AX official merchandise throughout the show. AX Merch Stores are located in the South Hall and West Hall Lobbies. Come get your merchandise early during Pre-Show Night on July 3! Additionally, the in-progress pieces for the cover art will be on display in the Art Show. Stop by and check them out!"
"CHUKYO TV is excited to announce that it will hold voice cast auditions during ANIME EXPO (AX) 2019 for an English-speaking role which will appear in one episode. This is the first time in AX history that a winner can join the cast of a Japanese anime!
Entry details and additional information about the audition will be announced in late April.
In addition, virtual YouTube influencer, MIYA KIMINO, will promote the voice actor audition on her channel. MIYA is a bilingual character delivering the information of Japanese culture centered on anime to the world. Her channel gathers more than 170,000 enthusiastic fans from all over the world. MIYA is also “the Aichi Tourism Virtual Supporter” and “SHIKIZAKURA” will take place in Aichi-prefecture. This is why MIYA is a perfect fit to promote this audition."
Don't forget to update your Anime Expo shipping address! April 26 is the last day to update your shipping address on Eventbrite!
The deadline to apply to host a panel is April 22. You can apply here.
The deadline to apply to perform on the community stage is May 17. You can apply here.
Tickets are now available for the following events: Maid Cafe, Butler Cafe, After Hours, World Cosplay Summit, Masquerade.
That's all for today's Anime Expo announcements! Stay tuned for more convention newz!
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