Tokyo Anime Fair 2007
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Sat 2007/03/24 01:24
The Tokyo Anime Fair 2007 is open to the public tomorrow and Sunday and costs 1,000 yen to get in. Went along yesterday on press/business day and came home to fall asleep in the afternoon exhausted from anime overload!
Going to split the report into the following sections...
I've also added a load of related videos to the Otavids section - most of it being OPs for anime in this post.
This report is being brought to you by Akihabara News and dannychoo.com.
A quick look at the booty I brought back. If you are going, the first thing you should do is look for people handing out these huge bags so that you can nab stuff from each booth and fling it in.
Going to split the report into the following sections...
- Today: Tokyo Anime Fair 2007
- Saturday: TAF2007 - Part2
- Sunday: TAF2007 - Figures (yes they had loads)
- Monday: TAF2007 - Gundam (gunpla at the Bandai booth)
I've also added a load of related videos to the Otavids section - most of it being OPs for anime in this post.
This report is being brought to you by Akihabara News and dannychoo.com.
A quick look at the booty I brought back. If you are going, the first thing you should do is look for people handing out these huge bags so that you can nab stuff from each booth and fling it in.
Zero no Tsukaima season 2! First time I've seen this image - I guess thats mama? Looks like shes got big eyes.
Seirei no Moribito by Production IG - added vid to the Otavid section.
Some mecha which look rather out of proportion.
Never got into Naruto or Bleach personally.
Play Gundam Musou at the Bandai booth. Looks so good in HD and makes my plasma look sad.
Confess that I have not watched Mai Hime at all.
Lots of Guren Ragan here and there - looks like a must watch. Cute Bishojo character and Mecha = must watch.
Look in the Otavids for the PV.
Akira fans may know about FREEDOM. Didnt like it myself though.
Seirei no Moribito - check the Otavids.
Dancouga Nova - check Otavids for OP.
More at the Dancouga booth.
Check the Sky Girls OP in the Otavids section.
Very Coolsome Karas statue (outfit?)
Karas - if you have not seen then you must - check otavids for more.
Filn - Akiba type SNS.
GACCHAMAN! I used to watch this when I was a wee lad back in the UK - was called G-FORCE.
OP in the otavids.
OP in the otavids.
Promoting the current One Piece movie.
New Gegege no Kitaro TV series.
They was also promoting the live action movie too.
They was also promoting the live action movie too.
Most coolsome Skull Man outfit. New anime from BONES.
Live action Gegege no Kitaro.
Still need to watch Reideen.
Sisters of Wellber by production IG - trailer in Otavids.
Death Note *love*
Misa Misa *lurve*
Pink Blob.
Looks like a very most coolsome CG/Anime - OP in otavids.
Reko Nagase (I think) - check her cute video in the Otavids.
caca - they changed their logo to something unreadable. Clever.
Check this in the Otavids section.
Red blob.
Baccano - out this summer.
Looking forward to the transformer movie.
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cool pics!! That Vexille looks like it might be interesting, never heard of it before. Hopfully there's something exciting from the Gundam booth!! Again thanks for posting these pics for us to check out. BTW I like the new look of your site.
(ID #45763) Posted on 2007/03/24 02:37
It's so awesome that you get to go to stuff like this Danny, I wish I could go too lol. I will just have to wait for Kawaii kon next month in Hawaii for something like this.
(ID #45764) Posted on 2007/03/24 02:37
Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
Awesome photos Danny! You have gotten a lot of stuff as well. :) Just wondering, how do you keep getting press pass? Do you dress up in stormtrooper aromor and point the blaster at them asking "I insist on getting one" ? XD (*Joking*)
(ID #45765) Posted on 2007/03/24 02:40
Nice photos. I really like Freedom Project but I think the animation is a little stiff sometimes, they should have used some mo-cap or something like that.
(ID #45766) Posted on 2007/03/24 03:10
anime/cosplay events organizer
great photos danny! ^^ wow! those are a lot of brochures and i would love to scan those and make some wallpapers *heart heart* can't wait for the new anime titles to be released ^^
(ID #45767) Posted on 2007/03/24 04:10
Sales Executive & Eternal Geek/Otaku
Cool pictures Danny,it looks like a lot of interesting anime is coming out soon,one in particular cought my eye,but you didn't from which anime its from. So if you have any idea which anime these two pictures are from,i'd sure appreciate it if you'd let me know: http://www.dannychoo.com/images/photo/blogg_thumbs/8358.jpg http://www.dannychoo.com/images/photo/blogg_thumbs/8359.jpg It looks Starship Trooper-related.
(ID #45768) Posted on 2007/03/24 05:26
Tiny Red Man in シンガポール＠ナンヤ...
wats up with the blobs? but anw..nice.......it looks as if i was there....looking forward to see ur next few posts!!! and new anime coming up!! Cool.......
(ID #45769) Posted on 2007/03/24 06:08
maki in Shibuya
Hey Danny Oh,,,You went there. I couldnt be there cuz when i wan in SF. I really wanted go there... But i enjoied your pics. Thanks. -Maki :-)
(ID #45770) Posted on 2007/03/24 06:52
A pity that there hadn't been any full length live action Gatchaman movie or tokusatsu TV series...
(ID #45771) Posted on 2007/03/24 06:57
ecchi student
Wow, Danny! Anime Expo pales in comparison! I would love to visit the Tokyo Anime Fair...
(ID #45772) Posted on 2007/03/24 06:58
webmistress/ ceo
i didnt see anything for code:geass... sigh~
(ID #45773) Posted on 2007/03/24 07:06
I like all the free stuff you got Danny its still not fair!!! I need to visit japan one day. Everybody from this blog needs to go at the same time and we can hang out with Danny in Akiharbra and Tokyo!!! I cant wait to see the figures coming soon!!!!
(ID #45774) Posted on 2007/03/24 07:45
.NET/Web Developer
Anime Overload!!! O_O I could die of envy right now you know. hahahah! I NEED to go to a TAF even just once in my lifetime. :D What is 8358 about? I'm curious about Garden of Sinners. Looks interesting.
(ID #45775) Posted on 2007/03/24 08:07
DAMN! wish someone would float me a plane ticket just ONCE to go to any of the anime fairs around there. :(
(ID #45776) Posted on 2007/03/24 08:23
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
I'm so envious! My writer friend went too! Wahhhh! :P I like the pink blog *grabby hands*
(ID #45777) Posted on 2007/03/24 08:24
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
blob not blog (doh!)
(ID #45778) Posted on 2007/03/24 08:26
Polygon Pusher
I had no idea that the fair was this weekend. Things like this creep up so quickly. Anyway, it's good that you're here as in that way (a lot of us) can live vicariously through you. Kudos on the site too, lots of information but not cluttered.
(ID #45779) Posted on 2007/03/24 08:28
lol!! hey hey Ivan....fancy seeing you here. Good to see you still around. you get my Email?
(ID #45780) Posted on 2007/03/24 08:40
Fabbe in Belgium, but for now Tokyo
AAAHRG those press days!! Just went yesterday to take a look and didn't saw a huge waiting line, or perhaps the press woke up late? But tomorrow is the big day for us regular folks. So Danny thanks for those previews. I know what to expect, except the queue maybe. Cheers
(ID #45781) Posted on 2007/03/24 08:54
Policy & Research Officer
wow that karas is uber cool!! you should make a wallpaper out of it. Man you have sooo much goodies from the fair. Excellent report as usual. Hope to see more in part 2
(ID #45782) Posted on 2007/03/24 09:17
Hey Danny, i had some questions and wanted some advice from you. I'm starting an anime/figure/games review website, and wanted some input from yourself, since i love what you've been doing here. Anyway i could get in contact? Can't seem to find a contact page on the site, i might be blind or lazy, or both. ^^;; PS: Love the site changes! Hope we hear some new gunpla news from bandai, need more Seed goodness.
(ID #45784) Posted on 2007/03/24 14:58
ColdFusion Developer
Some great photos there Danny. One day I'll goto Tokyo Anime Fair.
(ID #45785) Posted on 2007/03/24 15:01
I just wanna say that was sweet. I always wanted to go to a convention at least once.
(ID #45786) Posted on 2007/03/24 16:20
Woah! some great photos there Danny. I love those Naruto figures, i can't get ove rhow detailed and coolsome they are ^_^ And that Karas armour looks quite cool. If you were given ome would you walk around in it like you do with your trooper armour? I am eagerly awaiting your next posts as usual...*sigh* why can't england be this cool >_
(ID #45787) Posted on 2007/03/24 16:27
PPKCOOL in Nanning Guangxi China
Do you mind someone using your pictures with your permission? I saw your pictures on the website call ENET. The website is http://games.enet.com.cn/. They use your pictures of Gundam in their programme of MS Model. Click this address,you will know more about it. http://games.enet.com.cn/article/A10820060413002.html
(ID #45788) Posted on 2007/03/24 18:08
Danny, I suggest you do NOT check out Naruto or Bleach. You'll just waste your time. BUT I advise you to fully check out Mai-HiME. I just started watching the DVDs and its awesome!
(ID #45789) Posted on 2007/03/24 18:37
Gordon Pekeur in south africa -cape town-
looks great .... I wanna go to one .... I cant wait .... I hope to go to one ASAP!!
(ID #45794) Posted on 2007/03/24 22:22
Wow, great first day, huh Danny? Thanks for the pictures too. Love 'em. @Rufus Dude, you don't go suggesting other people what you feel regarding a certain anime if they haven't watched it yet. Let them watch the show since it all boils down to preference. For all we know, Danny might like those what you call "a waste of time".
(ID #45795) Posted on 2007/03/25 01:44
A comment a bit disorganized this time: 1) I like this Karas suit!! 2) I would have chosen Shonen in the poll but since it's not in there... 3) The hero from Gegege no Kitaro truly resembles Manta from Shaman King. lol. 4) Pink Blob = cute (looks like a piggy), Red Blog = ugly. 5) Transformers movie's poster = looks great! I wonder what Gundam vs. Transformers would do. I always wonder how anime and manga creators are able to invent completely new stories, character designs, personalities, costumes, artifacts and so on, with all the good ideas and great references over the years without plagiarizing... On the other hand, I feel that videogames become less original over time but maybe it is me. At Rufus Shinra: I admit Bleach was more or less crap during the Bounto Arc (of course that was a very so-so filler with no special qualities), but sincerely I am really fond of that series (watched all 119 episodes so far!) and more than ever now with the current arc (Arrancars and Vizards). As for Naruto, I never could get into it... Too many episodes with useless fillers that kill the interest of watching it (This is what I heard from others, I don't know/care myself). The Shippuuden part may change it all. Dunno. I also laugh at One Piece... 300+ episodes already! And I can't stand Monkey D. Luffy's face anyway (among other reasons), so I don't watch it. Final note for now: Caca also means poo in French ;)
(ID #45796) Posted on 2007/03/25 01:56
CEO MIrai Inc
D_Blade, The Gundam Vs Transformers would make a great poll ^^ Rufus, Will check out Mai Hime. PPKCOOL, I cant do anything about that. Hey Roken, My details are hidden at the bottom of the page somewhere. have a look at the sites of members of this site - that should give you a good idea. Alafista, Lemme know which image. Bele, MokeyKombat, Please forgive me - I forgot ToT
(ID #45797) Posted on 2007/03/25 02:12
i think that is louise`s sisters. but its only a guess. Btw the eyes are really big!
(ID #45808) Posted on 2007/03/25 08:25
Designer & Animator
Hey Danny see you have collected a lot of press material of the latest animes. I really like the Karas Armour on Display what anime is this? http://dannychoo.com/slide/eng/taf2007/5645/photo/Tokyo+Anime+Fair+2007/ Is CaCa doing some CG anime production? Saw a poster of Tokikake 時をかける少女 in product brief in the photos. Anyone has info about this anime coming out of JPN
(ID #45812) Posted on 2007/03/25 11:05
Looks cool - there was certainly loads to see! So many new series - im way behind at the moment. Im more into the art side of anime than the actual stories, so these pics and promotional posters are great for me.
(ID #45853) Posted on 2007/03/26 10:27
Lowlife
http://www.dannychoo.com/slide/eng/taf2007/5692/photo/Tokyo+Anime+Fair+2007/
(ID #45866) Posted on 2007/03/26 16:08
Lowlife
By last post got killed ):( Anyway, I was asking what the title of that thing was that I linked. I could make out Katakana, but I have no Kanji skills.
(ID #45867) Posted on 2007/03/26 16:10
CEO MIrai Inc
Andy, Was press day at big sight - but felt smaller in scale compared to last year. Akhmad, Didnt notice rei or asuka... Wildarmsheero, That would be Ibu no Jikan. Could not any info on it though. Akiraman, Thats Guren Ragan. CaCa looks like they are doing something new - not sure what. Tokikake is out on DVD next month in Japan I think.
(ID #45897) Posted on 2007/03/27 03:47
Student Engineer
I prefer mecha, and within the past year some loli. Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni scared the living crap out of me, however I have no infatuation with girls younger than my age, anime or in real life. I have known and loved mecha since the age of 5. Nothing like some robots (especially giant ones) killing each other =).
(ID #45900) Posted on 2007/03/27 03:58
**_otakugurl_** in japan
u better watch reideen!!! very cool graphics... is there any more anime conventions to be created this year? where and when?
(ID #46079) Posted on 2007/04/01 12:44
yea you should watch mai-hime and mai-otome.This two are sorta like a similiar series with mai-otome being a parallel world or, the future of mai hime depends on how u would like to intepret it.The pic you took at the anime fair was that of mai otome BTW.Watch mai-hime first then mai-Z-hime which is mai-otome.
(ID #47051) Posted on 2007/04/26 06:01
kurz in malaysia
about karas..there r total of 6 episodes right? i cant find the dvd in my place. tried with torrent but up to ep3 only..so sad
(ID #49597) Posted on 2007/06/13 15:43
Im looking forward to checking out the 2008 convention!! :D There is no cosplay, right? I was hoping to see some... maybe another expo will offer something more in that area.
(ID #73066) Posted on 2008/02/25 13:22
lecherous wretch
the karas suit is BAD to the bone!
(ID #194370) Posted on 2008/05/23 08:34
I really like that One Piece setup! Although I'm not a fan of any of the movies I'm a big fan of the manga and the series. All 355 episodes of it (so far)!!
(ID #229436) Posted on 2008/07/04 11:25
danny thers seems to be a few problems with ur posts coz nearly every photo that should be displayed isnt displaying at the moment can u look at plz ASAP.
(ID #549462) Posted on 2009/04/05 00:24
Shinigami
hmm only the first picture is still available. i hope see them too :(
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