Otaku World - July 2010 - Special Edition

July 2010

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

North America’s Largest Anime and Manga Event Concludes Most Successful Event Ever at Los Angeles Convention Center

Immediate Release: Anime Expo Page 2 Of Note Page 3 Members Area Page 4 Trips/ Conventions Page 5 In the Spotlight: Trigun—Badlands Rumble Page 6/7 Contests Page 8 Information Nexus Page 9 Fun & Games Page 10/11 Credits Page 12

LOS ANGELES – July 12, 2010 – Anime Expo (AX), North America’s largest anime and manga event, has concluded its most successful event ever – a four-day event at the Los Angeles Convention Center that drew over 100,000 fans of Japanese animation, manga (comic books) and pop culture.

Featuring the largest program and exhibition in its 19-year history, Anime Expo, sponsored by the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), hosted over 165 exhibitors showcasing tens of thousands of products and a sold-out Artist Alley, a venue for amateur and semi-professional artists to celebrate Japanese pop culture through fantastic works of art. Anime Expo also enabled fans to meet the creative forces behind the art form and participate in costume play, karaoke and video competitions, exclusive screenings, artist panels and autograph sessions.

For the first time AX featured concerts, dancing and events at the Nokia Theater, Nokia Plaza and J.W. Marriott Ballroom. This included the AX Idol Contest, Battle of the Bands and the wildly popular Masquerade, in which fans transformed themselves into their favorite anime and manga characters through creative costuming, accessories and make-up. ―We’re delighted that so many lovers of this extraordinary art form were able to travel from the four corners of the globe to join us for this spectacular extravaganza,‖ said Michael Lattanzio, the non-profit SPJA’s President and CEO. ―Hollywood is ground zero for the entertainment world and the world of anime is so very special to so many people. It has really evolved into an absolutely amazing event.‖ Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa visited Anime Expo 2010 and joined Lattanzio in making the announcement that Anime Expo will be in Los Angeles through 2013. Collectively, the event is expected to generate more than $100 million citywide in the next three years.

To stay updated on all of the latest Anime Expo news, follow us on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook and check us out on YouTube.

About the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to popularize and educate the American public about anime and manga, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. This organization is more popularly known by its entertainment property, Anime Expo®. More information can be found at www.spja.org and www.anime-expo.org.

Contact: Kim Groomes (714) 937-2994 kimberly.groomes@spja.org by kamanashi © Fuji Film/ Hoei Sangyoi Co., Ltd.

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Suh Hyun-bin grew up under the cruel hand of street gangsters, but after her little brother dies, Hyun-bin runs away and is taken in by a rich family to be trained to become a bodyguard. However, she must hide that she is female, and pose as a man.

And so, for eight years, she grows up as a cold, male, bodyguard. It looks like she'll be this way forever--until a fateful encounter with Lee Yun-ha shakes her very foundations, and leaves her conflicting with herself, as her feelings of love clash against her feelings of duty. http://www.mangareader.net/1697/love-in-the-mask.html http://www.mangafox.com/manga/love_in_the_mask/ http://www.mangatoshokan.com/series/Love-in-the-Mask http://www.mangareader.net/1697/love-in-the-mask.html

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Rintaki Anime Club Society Membership Changes Starting August 1, 2010 there will not be any fees for membership. Anyone will have access to the club website, however, members who register will receive the Free Membership benefits along with access to special pages on the club web site as well as the privilege of accumulating points and earning Anime Cash.

We will also have a Special Membership status for those that donate every month to our club to keep it running. However, there is a minimum donation of $25.00 in order to get upgraded to the Special Membership benefits each month.

We will be giving anyone the opportunity to earn points or anime cash as long as they are a registered member. Registered members will also have the opportunity to get entered into our monthly Gift Card Give Away and Anime Give Away each month. Contests will be opened to all registered and unregistered members.

Benefits for Free Membership:

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Member ID Card 25 points per month 1 Entry for Gift Card Give Away 1 Free Rintaki Anime Club Logo Keychain* Newsletter Access and more....

Benefits for Special Membership:

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Member ID Card 50 points per month $5.00 Anime Cash per month 1 Entry for Anime Give Away 1 Entry for Gift Card Give Away 1 Free RAC Logo Club Tshirt Newsletter Access Printed Newsletter Copy and more....

THE RINTAKI ANIME CLUB WILL ANNOUNCE

A MEETING TIME FOR THE CLUB IN OCTOBER! PLEASE STAY TUNED UNTIL THEN!!!

Trips and Conventions will be exclusively for registered members due to the discount applied by the club. Members will not need to pay a fortune to go to conventions that are in California. We will always reserve accommodations and transportation to the conventions for the most part. You will need to check our website for updated details.

We also give registered members the opportunity to be a part of the club by volunteering as officers in the club, journalists, editors, etc. We are always looking for help with updating the website and adding new articles and ideas to the club.

Thanks so much for being the best part of the Rintaki Anime Club.

Regards, Rintaki Anime Club Society

Buy Anime Club merchandise featuring our mascot—Rinaka, and support the club when you do!!! You can also get points to earn Anime Cash on select items.

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Let’s not miss out next year!!!

• Price

per person: $300.00 • Registration Fee: $50.00 (Due by June 1, 2011) • Hotel Accommodations = $200.00 (Due by June 5, 2011) • Transportation = $50.00 (Due by June 15, 2011)

Includes: • Registration for Anime Expo Pass • Hotel Accommodations for 4 days/4 nights • Transportation from Merced to Los Angeles/Los Angeles to Merced.

• Snack Packs for Friday to Sunday • 1 Ticket to the following events - Anime Expo AMV Contest • Customized Anime Club Shirt • DVD of Events at Expo after the event • RAC Button

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Original title: トライガン Toraigan | Gekijouban Trigun: Badlands Rumble Release: 2010 Country: Japan Director: Yasuko Kobayashi Running time: 95 Min. Cast: Masaya Onosaka | Hiromi Tsuru | Satsuki Yukino Written by: Miguel Douglas Published: 04.07.10

The story is set in Makka, a town surrounded by quicksand. With rumors spreading that the legendary robber Gasback has his sights set on the town, the mayor Kepler has brought together bounty hunters to protect the town. These bounty hunters have been following Gasback from town to town in hopes of bagging the prize. Meryl and Milly have come to town to assess the situation as insurance agents, but are shocked by this turn of events. Moreover, Vash the Stampede is also in town, along with the female bounty hunter Ameria and Nicholas D. Wolfwood.

In development for nearly five years, Trigun: Badlands Rumble is an ode to all the joyous fans fond of the original television series. Taking place within the television series timeline, Badlands Rumble presents all the humorous antics, frenetic battles, and dramatic storylines all present in the series itself, with the obvious higher technical attributes. Right from the beginning, Badlands Rumble pacing is extremely well balanced and calculated, all the while careful to accommodate people who haven’t seen the series. A majority of the cast from the television series returns as well, including two new characters by the name of Gasback

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I N T HE S P and Ameria. Gasback is the main villain in the film who basically wants to steal everything he can, while Ameria is the quiet and reserved bounty hunter with a dark past that is slowly unveiled throughout the course of the film. All these characters cultivate to provide a unique and enjoyable viewing experience for old and new viewers alike, which is quite an accomplishment considering the age of the original television series.

It’s nice to see the old cast return in the form of a cinematic film, bringing back all the mannerisms and personalities present within the original.

This definitely lends Badlands Rumble an odd sense of familiarity—a familiarity that will undoubtedly have fans applauding mainly due to the film taking careful steps to purposefully accommodate loyal fans of the original. This is where I think Badlands Rumble could somewhat falter for viewers not familiar with the source material, and could even prove disappointing for certain fans as well. The film closely resembles an episode from the original television series, albeit a longer running time.

This can be considered a good or bad thing depending on a viewer’s previous knowledge of the television series, which will inherently divide many viewers into two camps—those that are fans of the original television series, and those who are not. I say this because the film seems like one long lost episode, which again is not necessarily a bad thing; it’s just that it will displace some viewers not familiar with the original series due to its stringent likeliness to it. The nostalgic feeling the film presents is

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POTLIGHT great for the most part, but since it also takes place within the television series timeline, the risk of any of the characters getting killed or significantly injured within the film are non-existent due to this reason alone. This dampens the suspense dramatically, but doesn’t alter the enjoyment of the material showcased at hand—especially for the most loyal of Trigun fans.

And while it’s not entirely original in its execution—some of the backstories for the newer characters were somewhat contrived—the plot succeeds in incorporating so many elements successfully. Usually this would ultimately result in failure in one of the areas, but the film juggles them rather fairly and doesn’t unnecessarily spend too much on one element or another unless warranted. This made the film surprisingly entertaining and kept the pace from lagging, which is something the original series did so well too.

Studio Madhouse returns to animate Trigun: Badlands Rumble, which is probably the most promising aspect of the film.

All the characters are slightly updated visually, as well as the entire film looking great for the most part. The town of Makka is extraordinarily detailed as well as the other environments showcased, which really bring to life the atmosphere that the film thrives on already through its cast.

The action sequences are definitely some of the highlights of the film, and the animation ultimately amps these scenes up immensely. The film is entirely broader in scope than the television series was, which garners the film a more realized world in which the characters participate within. The film even utilizes CG, which is integrated well enough and used only sporadically throughout the film.

Overall, Trigun: Badlands Rumble is a film that contains all the elements found in the original television series— comedy, suspense, action, and drama—it’s all there.

While it might be bothersome to consider that the film does take place within the timeline of the original series, it doesn’t distract too much from the film standing on its own in providing an excellent return to the Trigun universe many people are fond of. That’s why I actually believe the film succeeds more often than it doesn’t—it’s a film made for fans of the original, a homage to all the elements that made the original that much special for its viewers—while constructed in a way to gain new fans as well. While not perfect, Trigun: Badlands Rumble presents a great example of the tried-and-true saying, ―if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it‖. This is one film that knows its audience—and does a great job at making sure it lives up to their expectations.

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Art Contest Prize: Solty Rei DVD Box Set Details: Do you remember our club mascot—Rinaka? How do you imagine her? Is she a school girl, working woman? By using any art medium show us how you imagine her in today’s society. You will also need to submit a 200-300 word essay of the reason why you chose the scenery that you did and tell us a mini story of the picture itself. Although we have very creative imaginations, I want to know the behind-the-scenes of your depiction of Rinaka. Thanks!

Rules: No yaoi, yuri or hentai allowed. Other restrictions are applied, please view club policy online for more details. Please submit art work no bigger than 8x10 inches with a 3x5 card with the following information – Name, address, phone number, title of work. Winner will only receive prize if 2 more people enter the contest.

Submission: Just click on the link (Contest Entry Folder) and upload your file online at our website.

Or email it to us at rintaki.animeclub@yahoo.com Deadline: September 1, 2010 $20.00 Gift Card Give Away Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ City: __________________ State: _______________ Zip Code: _______________________________ Email Address: _________________________________ Cut and mail this entry form by the 30th of the month to enter into the drawing. Only (1) entry per household. Only (1) winner will receive the $20.00 Gift Card. Prize winner will be drawn on October 1, 2010 and notified by October 20, 2010 if they are the winner via email. Prizes will be mailed by October 25, 2010.

$10.00 Gift Card Give Away Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ City: __________________ State: _______________ Zip Code: _______________________________ Email Address: _________________________________ Cut and mail this entry form by the 30th of the month to enter into the drawing. Only (1) entry per household. Only (1) winner will receive the $10.00 Gift Card.Prize winner will be drawn on October 1, 2010 and notified by October 20, 2010 if they are the winner via email. Prizes will be mailed by October 25, 2010.

$5.00 Gift Card Give Away Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ City: __________________ State: ______________ Zip Code: _______________________________ Email Address: _________________________________ Cut and mail this entry form by the 30th of the month to enter into the drawing. You may enter as many times as you want. Only (1) winner will receive the $5.00 Gift Card all entries will receive $1.00 in Anime Cash. Prize winner will be drawn on October 1, 2010 and notified by October 20, 2010 if they are the winner via email. Prizes will be mailed by October 25, 2010.

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Anime Convention News

August 7, 2010 Another Anime Con announces second round of guests, including ZAMZA's US tour kick-off Another Anime Convention has announced guests including Robert Axelrod, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Michelle Pinard, The Comiku Girls, and the start of ZAMZA's US tour. The convention takes place October 1517 in Nashua, New Hampshire.

August 3, 2010 Anime Detroit announces Greg Ayres as a guest Anime Detroit has announced that voice actor Greg Ayres has joined their guest list. The convention will take place in Troy, Michigan from August 13th through 15th.

August 2, 2010 Mizucon announces final guests of honor Mizucon has announced guest appearances by voice actors Stephanie Sheh and Scott McNeil. The convention will be held August 20-22 in Miami, Florida.

July 30, 2010 Matsuricon announces final guest list Matsuricon has announced guests Michael Poe, Brina Palencia, Scott Freeman, and Eric Vale. The convention will be held August 13-15 in Columbus, Ohio.

July 28, 2010 Nekocon announces 2010 Japanese musical guest Nekocon has announced that The Sound Bee HD will be performing at their convention and the convention's staff will be at Otakon this weekend to take pre-registrations. Nekocon will be held November 5-7 in Hampton, Virginia.

July 26, 2010 Zenkaikon V welcomes Todd Haberkorn Zenkaikon in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania has announced the addition of Todd Haberkorn to the convention's 2011 guest list.

Erie Anime Experience changes its lineup Kevin Perez and Kenneth Cardez have cancelled their appearance at Erie Anime Experience, but the convention has added voice actors Richard Epcar, and Ellyn Stern to the guest roster. The convention remains scheduled for this September in Edinboro, Pennsylvania.

July 23, 2010 Voice actress/director Stephanie Sheh to appear at Otakon 2010 Voice actress, voice director, and ADR scriptwriter Stephanie Sheh is the final guest announced for next weekend's Otakon in Baltimore, Maryland.

July 22, 2010 Shinichi Watanabe to appear at Sugoicon Sugoicon has announced a guest appearance by Shinichi Watanabe. "Nabeshin" was the director for series such as Excel Saga, Nerima Daikon Brothers, Tenchi Muyo! GXP, and The Wallflower. Sugoicon will be held in Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky on November 5-7, 2010.

Yasumicon presents Yasu-Lite, hosted by Mizucon Through a partnership with Mizucon, Yasumicon will present Yasu-Lite, a one-day anime event, on Friday, August 20th. The event will take place at the same location as Mizucon, the Hyatt Regency Miami.

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STUF FOR CLUBS NEWSLETTER, JULY 2010 Licensing and News Roundup We also announced our partnership with MusicSkins.com to produce anime and original artwork themed protective coverings for phone, MP3, laptop, iPad, video game and other portable devices. Designs featuring artwork from ARIA and our original works, Ninja Crossing and Crane Inspiration, are currently available at www.musicskins.com and will soon be available via the RightStuf.com storefront. * * * Stuf for Clubs Question of the Month And Stuf for Clubs Giveaway Congratulations to Amber Y. of Anime Brigade. She’ll soon receive a copy of Kimba the White Lion DVD Mini Collection 1.

This month, we’re giving away one copy of the ARIA The ORIGINATION. In order to enter the random drawing, send animeclubs@rightstuf.com an email with “Stuf for Clubs Giveaway” as the subject line. In the body of the message, include your na me , the na me of y our club/organization, and your preferred mailing address (no P.O. Boxes, please), along with your response to the below: “What is your favorite anime opening theme?”

All entries must conform to the above and be received before August 15th, at 11:59 p.m. CT.

Christy M. Sholes Stuf for Clubs and Conventions Coordinator Right Stuf, Inc. e: animeclubs@rightstuf.com w: www.rightstuf.com

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Word Search July 2010 - Anime Series

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Answer will be posted in Next Issue

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Cover Art:

Trigun Badlands Rumble by kamanashi © Fuji Film/ Hoei Sangyoi Co., Ltd. Source: http://eriksmind.wordpress.com/20 09/11/20/trigun-badlands-rumbleteaser-posted/

1. Name your top ten favorite anime series.

2. Name the top ten worst anime series.

3. Name your top ten favorite manga series.

4. Name your top ten worst manga series.

5. Name five anime series you’d like to see at an anime screening.

6. Name up to five things you’d like to win from this club.

7. Name up to five conventions you’d like to attend at a low cost.

8. Name up to five benefits you’d like to get as a member of this club.

9. Name up to five things that this club could improve on.

10. Comment on any ideas or themes you’d like to see for this club or this newsletter.  

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Email survey to rintaki.animeclub@yahoo.com or fill out the survey online at our website. http://rintaki.squarespace.com/ http://rintaki.wufoo.com/forms/survey/

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Love in the Mask

by Hang Yu Rang © Hang Yu Rang Source: http://www.mangafox.com/manga/ love_in_the_mask/ Page 5

Anime Expo 2010 © Anime Expo Source: http://www.animeexpo.org/ Page 6/7

Trigun Badlands Rumble Screenshots © Fuji Film/ Hoei Sangyoi Co., Ltd. Source: N/A

Club Officers Wanted We would like get member involvement. For the most part officers won’t really have to do much. Just show up at a meeting or two. Sign some club documents; like awards, etc. Officers have the special benefit of receiving 100 points per month instead of regular membership point bonus along with $5.00 of Anime Cash.

published by Rintaki Anime Club Society

editor-in-chief Kimberly Johnson Printed by Copy Craft www.copycraft.com

■ Unless otherwise specified all design, text, layout, images, graphic and the selection and arrangement thereof are the copyrighted works of Rintaki Anime Club Society © 2009. All rights reserved. No portion of this newsletter may be reproduced, in whole or in part without the written consent of the publisher. ■ Other content subject to copyright may be the property of their respective owners. The names of actual companies, products mentioned herein and/or third party trademark, trade names and logos contained herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

■ Any Materials sent to Rintaki Anime Club Society becomes our property.

Journalists Wanted Special Thanks To: Everyone!

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We would like to let everyone know that the newsletter will continue, however it would be a lot easier with help from members. We will add this incentive: any member that contributes as a regular journalist will be given 50 points a month including any points for articles included in the newsletter. With that said, break out the pen and paper and join the newsletter team!

Rintaki Anime Club Society Web: www.rintaki.org e-mail: otakuworld@rintaki.org

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