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April 28, 2011

News for FanimeCon 2011:

FanimeCon 2011 announces director Seiji Mizushima as a guest of honor

San Jose, CA (April 28, 2011) - FanimeCon welcomes Seiji Mizushima as a Guest of Honor. Anime fans will have the opportunity to interact with the accomplished anime director during FanimeCon 2011, which is being held at the San Jose Convention Center over Memorial Day Weekend.

Mr. Mizushima has been in the anime industry for over 20 years. He directed popular titles such as Slayers Next, Shaman King, Mobile Suit Gundam 00, the Fullmetal Alchemist movie, and GAINAX's Hanamaru Kindergarten. Mr. Mizushima is eager to meet with his fans, and he will share his considerable experience with directing and the anime industry during his panels at FanimeCon 2011.

More information about FanimeCon 2011, including the times and places for Mr. Mizushima's panels and autograph session, will be available at www.fanime.com. Visit the web site for the latest news about the convention as FanimeCon gears up for Memorial Day Weekend, 2011.


About FanimeCon - FanimeCon is Northern California's largest anime convention. Packed with videos, costumes, music, games, parties, tournaments, panels, and guests from around the world, this annual celebration of Japanese art and popular culture entertains a colorful spectrum of fans and friends. Over 16,000 enthusiasts joined FanimeCon 2010, and 2011 promises to be another record-breaking year. FanimeCon will return to the San Jose McEnery Convention Center during Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-30, 2011. Visit www.fanime.com for the information you'll need to gear up for FanimeCon 2011.