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Anime Expo 2009

Jul 1st 2009

Pre-Show


A Few Moments with Convention Chairperson Liyin Liang

Day One

Opening Ceremonies
Keynote Speech, Day One: Austin Osueke on Manga in a Struggling Economy
Right Stuf/Nozomi Entertainment
Review: Gurren Lagann The Movie: Crimson Rose Chapter

Day Two

Bandai Entertainment
CMX Manga
Aniplex
Keynote Speech Day Two: Shawne Kleckner on the State of the Anime Industry
Viz Media
Morning Musume in Concert
Industry Roundtable: Can manga created in the US be commercially successful?

Day Three

Yaoi Press
Funimation
Harmony Gold USA
Keynote Speech Day Three: Kun Gao and Anime on the Internet

Day Four

Crunchyroll
Production I.G
Convention Feedback Session SPJA Board of Directors Meeting

Staff Blogs & Commentary

Evan Miller: Con Sketching Day One
Zac Bertschy: Trapped at Anime Expo

Videos

Cosplay Fun Reel part 1

Photo Galleries

Day 0
Cosplay Gallery Day 1
Exhibit Hall & Artist Alley Day 2
Cosplay Gallery Day 2
Cosplay Gallery Day 3
Cosplay Gallery Day 4

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