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Kawaii-kon 2005 had a
good schedule full of interesting panels and events to attend. From voice acting to
industry relations, there was something for everyone to sit in and take a peek into what makes
the anime and manga world tick. |
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 Manga: Shojo and Beyond: Throughout Japan and worldwide, manga is a rising
force in the realm of print publishing and stories brought from women writers and artists are
enjoying a renaissance in the shojo landscape. Topics featured background on numerous
shojo titles, where to find the most popular titles, highlights about the most prolific shojo
manga artists, and much more. |
Japanese Live Action
Superheroes: From the masks to
sentai poses, Japanese Live Action heroes and villains come from another dimension of space
and time, a world that many still frequent to this day. From shos like Kikaider and
Ultraman, panelists talked about their fascination with the intricate and simple costumes,
visual effects work, and costumes used for various sci-fi conventions. |
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| Kai Bovaird: If you don't know Cause and f(x) Pictures, well,
you should. They're responsible for numerous outstanding special effects shots from
blockbuster films like Matrix Reloaded, The Day After Tomorrow, Fight Club, and X-Men, as well as various music videos that
have garnered awards. Topics covered 3D animation, 2D composition, creature creation
process, and much more. |
Anime Music Videos: Always a fan favorite at any anime con, the
subject of Anime Music Videos remains at the heart of numerous anime fans who aspire to create
some of their own works based on their favorite shows and songs. Topics featured web
communities and sources of information, audio and video tutorials, technical guides, and much
more to get you started on your own material. |
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| Voice Acting: Guests of
Honor Monica Rial, Mike Sinterniklaas, and Jennifer Sekiguchi were on hand to talk to fans about their studio experiences, the challenges faced during voice direction and voice training, auditioning for new parts, and constantly searching for new and consistent talents for a rising count of new shows on the horizon. |
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[Panels and Discussions]