Linus Lam's Coverage of AnimeExpo2000

Panels! Panels! Panels! More panels than you can shake a stick at and then some! AX2000 offered a huge four-day weekend variety of panels galore featuring many esteemed Guests of Honor, noted fans, and industry representatives from as far as Japan all heading healthy discussions on various exciting anime and manga-related topics ranging from new shows, fan activities, industry follow-ups, historical perspectives, and other forms of fan entertainment lasting well into the night. Packed full of attendees, every single panel or activity offered something to learn from, whether you were into the discussion subject or not, as shown below with a brief description of each session.

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Ms. Rica Fukami (second left) and Mr. Junichi Hayama (center) speak at their panel involving their roles in the new Jojo's Bizarre Adventures as well as other works.	The Costume Designers panel where professional costume producers David and Kimberly Ramsay review their award-winning collection of creations for the audience and give advice to aspiring cosplayers on developing quality costumes for future anime conventions.

Above and below: Student Voice Dubbing panel where Mr. Akira Kamiya's entire class of Japanese students demonstrate real-world voice dubbing sessions that are typical for such packed anime TV show schedules. Several clips of anime were used showing the Japanese students in action as well as AX fans attempting the challenge. Also attending: Ms. Rica Fukami who reenacted a scene involving Myung from Macross Plus to the amazement of the audience. Absolutely a must-not-miss event!