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Anime Festival Asia 2009 brings Danny Choo to Singapore
(Singapore, November 19th, 2009) – The organisers of Anime Festival Asia 2009 (AFA09) are proud to announce the arrival of Danny Choo in Singapore, ahead of the actual event! In conjunction with AFA, here are some of the very special highlights!
Tokyo Dance Trooper in Singapore
Shot in places such as the fashionable streets of Shibuya to the otaku mecca that is Akihabara and done guerrilla style, Danny has been grooving to various tunes from his Sony Rollie and encouraging passers-by to join him. His various videos have also been featured on the official Star Wars blog and viewed a total of two million times!
Danny will be shooting a special version in various locales the best represents Singapore. From the hustle and bustle of the lunchtime crowd of Raffles Place to the bright lights of the lights of the Orchard Road Christmas light ups, can you guess what other iconic locations will be featured? Find out by catching the world premiere of the video during Danny’s stage segment in AFA09!
Tokyo Figure Show in Singapore
Held in Shibuya in August, the Tokyo Figure Show featured the very latest and best anime-related figures and merchandise from the Good Smile Company family and hosted by Danny. He also unveiled the prototype Figma of his company’s mascot, Mirai-chan, there!
At AFA09, Danny will be bringing this show outside of Japan for the very first time. Be sure to check out the range of figures that GSC would be bringing here to Singapore for display for the very first time! Who knows? You may get to see something very special!
OTACOOL at AFA
In conjunction with Kotobukiya, Danny recently published a book on various otaku rooms from all over the world, from his office in Meguro to Alodia Gosiengfiao own humble room in the Philippines.
Limited copies of the Otacool book will be on sale at AFA09. Those who purchase the book at the AFA Shop (for only S$29!) during the event will get the chance to have their books autographed by both Danny and Alodia on the 22nd of November at 3.30pm at Danny’s Booth!
AFA09 will take place at Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre (Suntec Singapore) in Singapore on Saturday, 21st November and Sunday, 22nd November 2009. Children aged below 12 years old will be allowed free entry into AFA09. Animation Asia Conference 2009 (AAC09), a one-day business conference, will be held in conjunction with AFA09 and will take place on 20th November. Organised jointly by I-Promo Events & Marketing Ptd Ltd, SOZO Pte Ltd and Dentsu Singapore Pte Ltd, AFA09 is sponsored by Bandai and SANYO, with Animax as the official regional media partner.
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General Ticketing Information for AFA09
General Public Ticket
S$15 for 1 Day Ticket
S$25 for Weekend Pass
Student Concessions
S$12 for 1 Day Ticket
S$20 for Weekend Pass’I LOVE ANISONG’ Concert Ticket Prices
S$108 for 1-Day Pass
S$188 for 2 Day Pass (On sale from 19 Oct)
General Tickets can be pre-ordered via online at www.afa09.com and early birds need not join the standard queue for tickets during the show days. For "I LOVE ANISONG" Music Conerts, customers can purchase tickets from SISTIC counters or at www.sistic.com.sg for the two-day music event.
21st November – Ichirou Mizuki and Shoko Nakagawa. Special appearance by Hatsune Miku.
22nd November – Yoshiki Fukuyama and May’n
For more information on AFA09, please www.afa09.com
Thursday (19/11)
NH111 [1720] (T2) – Ichirou Mizuki
JL719 [1735] (T1) – May’n, Kaname
Friday (20/11)
JL719 [1735] (T1) – Shoko-tan
Saturday (21/11)
JL719 [1735] (T1) – Yoshiki Fukuyama
Sunday (22/11)
JL711 [0035] (T1) – K-On girls!
The stage performance artist impression of the stage. I hope it will be as good as this.
From yesterday press conference, I got hold of the list of exhibitors
- Atsuki GL
- Black Tech
- Gamescore
- Cospa
- Genesis Frontier LLP
- KKNM
- La Tendo
- Mage Shop
- Singapore Post
- Robo Robo
- Brother Singapore
- UCC Coffee
- Grandtech
- OIO Frozen Yoghurt
- Chocolography
- CTC Travel
- Funzsquare
- Harajuku Lovers
- Encore Films
Although a bit late, as from AFA2009 facebook group. The pre-registration have opened and can be accessed from here.
There will be a few condition to fufill in order to get the pass and also the 1 day ticket sale is open. Still pondering whether I shoud get "Macross Nite" ticket or not.
New interesting details have been announced through the press conference regarding AAC09 and AFA09.
First of all AAC 2009 Key Speakers
- Kadokawa Group CEO -Tsuguohiko Kadokawa
- Director of " The Girl who leapt through time – Mamoru Hosada
- Flying Dog CEO – Shiro Sasaki
- SVP of Dentsu Inc – Kotaro Sugiyama
- Mirai Inc CEO – Danny Choo
- Storm Lion Pte Ltd – Edmund Shen
Thats not the least, there will be 12 company showcasing their IP works.
Next up is the coming details for AFA 09.
As for now, MADHOUSE studio and Tatsunoko Productions have confirmed their attendance for AFA 09, These are the some of the major animation production companies which will participate within the Industry Showcase.
Futhermore, the deadline for Regional Cosplay Championship has been extended to 12 Oct 2009 GMT + 9 due to feedback. Good news for those who have not sign up for it yet.
Cospa a leading manufacturer for anime and cosplay merchandise will be coming down to AFA 09 as well. Of course there will be promotion and special AFA exclusive merchandise that will soon to be released. later on. Bushiroad will also be hosting Singapore’s first Weiβ Schwarz Grand Prix.
Here come the interesting bits, K-ON and Hatsune Miku will be coming to AFA 09 as well!! K-ON anime has picked up in Singapore gerenally quite well and YUI is here! The voice actress of K-ON will be making a first time overseas appearance and be doing a live dubbing from a scene from the animation, in addtion to a Q & A session on the main stage. When querying about whether there will be a live concert, as of now, it unsure but the details will be worked out soon with TBS broadcasting.
Hatsune Miku with her Animelo Summer Live 2009 debut will be doing the same thing in AFA for a Special "Live" Performance.I am sure it will cause roar among Vocaloid fans. Look out for it !!
TICKETS INFORMATION
I LOVE ANISONG CONCERT TICKET PRICES
Concert 2-Day Pass (On sale from 19 Oct) $188
Concert 1-Day Pass (On sale from 26 Oct) $108
All anisong concert tickets will be available through sistic counters or sistic online booking.
The line up of the concert will be:
21st November – Ichirou Mizuki and Shoko Nakagawa. Special appearance by Hatsune Miku
22nd November – Yoshiko Fukuyama and May’n
General Public Ticket
$15 for 1 Day Ticket
$25 for Weekend Pass
Student Concession
$12 for 1 Day ticket
$20 for Weekend Pass
For the concert. the organisers have been listening to last year feedback. The stage and sound system have been step up and the stage area will be specially cordoned off. The public will also be able to view the concert outside the VIP area but on a first-come-first-serve basic. VIP will be in sitting arrangement. Cosplayers will be having free entry but they will be screened.
Some people may have complain about the pricing of the tickets. Considering the amount of shows and effort it will be worth it. There also a new sponsor Sanyo Electric. Thats all, more detail will be finalised upon nearing the actual event day.
WHERE JAPANESE POP CULTURE COMES ALIVE!
Anime Festival Asia 2009 incorporating Animation Asia Conference 2009. It’s time for South East Asia’s BIGGEST event celebrating all things related to Japanese animation and popular culture. At the same time, the offical AFA2009 website have been offically launched after conference. Continue reading ‘AFA 2009 Press Conference Release’
Just got the invitation.. Here how the highlights goes:
AFA09 highlights that will be unveiled during the media briefing include:
Announcement of dedicated B2B platform, Animation Asia Conference 2009 in conjunction with Anime Festival Asia 2009
The new Animation Asia Conference 2009 will look to develop and grow the regional animation industries by tapping on renowned speakers and talents from Japan and the region, promising great value both to students and professionals. The conference also consists of a business matchmaking component where Japanese and regional players will come together to discuss future initiatives in the region.
Bandai Highlights at AFA 2009
- Gundam 30th Anniversary Activities
- Kids’ Land Showcase
- Competitions and Exclusives
Special Japanese Guests and Performers
This year, AFA promises more great stars and performers, all will be unveiled!
AFA 2009 Moe Moe Kyun Maid Café
A new addition to AFA’s staple of highlights, the exquisite hostesses of AFA’s very own Maid Café will be unveiled.
AFA 2009 Regional Cosplay Championships
Taking cosplay to greater heights in the region, find out more about the inaugural AFA 2009 Regional Cosplay Championships.
It seem someone releases their old bunch of 20 tickets at 1 go… OMG!! Time to PR for more.
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