
Kikuko Inoue Otakon 2009


“Modern anime are getting dynamic, but the expression in motion that cel anime had is lacking.”
Noboru Ishiguro (Legend of Galactic Heroes, Macross, Tytania) Panel at Otakon 2009


Just like with Anime Expo 2008 Industry Roundtable, another attempt to assess the current situation with anime disseminaiton took place at Otakon 2008. Watch the video and read the summary. Read the rest of this entry ?

Otakon is considered the second largest and one of the longest-running Anime conventions in the United States. As of 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Otakon’s paid attendance was approximately 23,000, surpassing last year’s event total of 22,852. I have not attended the meeting myself, but some others did. Here are some sources with very nice pictures. Read the rest of this entry ?