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Go behind the scenes with AXBackstage Exclusive Videos, Interviews and Photos!Click here to see what you missed in 2008!

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Over 150 Minutes of New Video Coverage Mounted on Nation’s Largest Convention’s Online Video Coverage Site
Anaheim, California (August 18, 2008) — Want to re-experience all the excitement that was Anime Expo® 2008? Want a preview of all the anime goodness for the highly anticipated 2009 convention, July 2-5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center? Official video coverage from the final days of the nation’s largest convention of its kind is available for viewing on the convention’s official video coverage site AXBackstage (www.axbackstage.org).
All new coverage videos involve an official Anime Expo® 2008 Official Guest of Honor, new videos include: » Read More »»

The winner of the AX Idol Singing competition is Pamela Moss who sang the song "Kouga Ninpou Chou" from Basilisk.
The winner of the AX Idol Voice Acting competition is Caitlin Chang who voiced the character Yoko Ritona in a scene from Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann.
10 FINALIST FOR AX IDOL

1.  Arin Hanson - Kamina
2.  Evelyn Aranibar - "Rose"
3.  Casey McDonald - Haruhi
4.  Brandon Jaxson - "Snake Eater"
5.  Erik Kimerer - Kyon
6.  Traci Hines "Endless Story"
7.  Caitlin Chang - Yoko
8.  Pamela Moss - "Kouga Ninpou Chou"
9.  Keviin Lunt - Simon
10. Lawson Tatum  - "Rain" » Read More »»

Increased Attendance Numbers, Charity Auction Results and Next Year’s Convention Dates Announced for the Nation’s Largest Anime and Manga Event

Los Angeles, California (July 6, 2008) — 43,000 unique attendees (2007 attendance was approximately 41,000) came to the streets of downtown Los Angeles to participate in the biggest anime and manga event of the year held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Total daily numbers for the convention is approximately 103,000 attendees ascended onto the Los Angeles Convention Center over the 4th of July weekend. More information can be found on the website www.anime-expo.org.

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Read all about Shokotan’s experience at Anime Expo® 2008:
EnglishブログのURLは
【PC】http://playlog.jp/shokotan_usa/blog/
【Cell】http://kb.sonymusic.co.jp/shokotan_usa/

Hey folks!
Just wanted to drop a line that AXBackstage has been getting a lot of great coverage of the convention and can be viewed at www.axbackstage.org
Let us know what you think at the feedback thread as well!
http://forums.anime-expo.org/index.php?showtopic=9217

Over 34,000 Attendees Registered So Far on 2nd Day of Nation’s Largest Anime and Manga Event
Los Angeles, California (July 5, 2008) — Rave reviews of the convention performance continues with high praises of the successful registration system, programming, events and panels. Anime Expo® 2008 is being held now till July 6, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. More information can be found on the website www.anime-expo.org.
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More Sneak Peeks From This Year’s Hottest Show

Los Angeles, California (June 26, 2008) — Want to see a different side of our official online coverage hosts from AXBackstage (www.axbackstage.org)? Want to get some hints on where to get cheap eats in downtown L.A.? Anime Expo® 2008 premieres 2 new videos on its site to show attendees some of the things they can expect in the excitement of the pending convention this 4th of July weekend. Anime Expo® 2008 will be held from July 3-6, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. More information can be found on the website www.anime-expo.org.
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Be the first to play Arc System Works first high-definition fighter!

Torrance, CA (June 20, 2008) – On behalf of Arc System Works, Aksys Games, a leading publisher of interactive entertainment products, is pleased to announce the very first Location Test Tour for BLAZBLUE (Arcade version) in America! To commemorate the tour, Aksys Games will be working with the biggest anime convention in America, to host our very first location test. The location test will last for all four days of Anime Expo®, at the console gaming room.

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