LLNN Coverage of Sakura-Con 2004


Michael Dobson and Scott McNeil: This entertaining duo lit up the scene with their stories about their voice background on such shows as Transformers, GI Joe, and others. Topics included having real jobs to earn a decent paycheck, their first voice gig experiences, Scott McNeil cosplayers, pointing out the American cartoon way of dubbing jobs to anime industry ways, and much more.	Hiroki Kikuta: Composing game music is no easy task as Mr. Kikuta detailed the processes and stories about how games are influencing the game genre. Mr. Kikuta was interviewed by Nobuo Uematsu himself and his work can be found in many Square releases, with sound effects for Romancing Saga, music for Second Densetsu, and giving direction for entertainment and artistic impression in the game music industry.

Geneon: Last Exile, Chobits, Heat Guy J, Sailor Moon SS Collector's Box, and more special editions. Fans of these awesome shows got a chance to peek at the latest offerings by Geneon, previously known as Pioneer Entertainment, with Guests of Honor in attendance to further solidify their support and intentions to release more anime this year.	Mechanized Propulsion Systems: Dedicated fans of giant robots gathered at the MPS panel to listen in the latest developments. Topics included building the frame building, subsystems controls, transport vehicle support, hydraulic balance mechanisms, using Chevy blocks for engine power, customized gyroscopic systems, and numerous details on modular construction and mechanical engineering.
Additional panels and discussions scheduled throughout the big SakuraCon 2004 weekend included: Webcomics: Penny Arcade and Megatokyo, Masquerade Stagecraft, Basic Gundam Model Kit Construction, Anime Dubs from a Fan's Point of View, History of Anime and Manga, Anime on the Internet, Otaku Bachelor, Message Board Meet and Greet, Antarctic Press, Sony / Tofu Records, Anime at the Improv, Foolscap Gameshow, Studio Foglio: Girl Genius Radio Play, Anime Jackass 3, Traveling in Japan on the Cheap, Make Your Own Wings, Anime Club Summit, Anime Conventions, Anime on Television, FUNimation, Hyroglyphix Inc., Creating Comic Books with John Lustig, Digital Animation and the Future of Production Art, J-Pop, ADV Films, Japanese Disney Comics with John Lustig, Darkhorse Comics, Industry Roundtable: Manga in North America, Anime Cel Meet and Greet Trading Session, Legend of Galactic Heroes, ANCEA: Who We Are and How to Get Involved, Kimono, Makeup for Stage and Hall Cosplay, Cosplay Anime Footwear, Wigging Out: Making is a Great Wild Hair Day, Make Your Own Cat Ears, Manga Entertainment, Cosplay: The Next Step, Rivets Grommets and Glues Oh My!, Prop Making for the Anime Fan on a Budget, Anime Gong Show, Prop Making with Pete olds of the Seattle Opera Prop Shop, Large Scale Cosplay, and much more!