Animation Asia Conference
On the 20th November, there will be a B2B event called the Animation Asia Conference that will take place in Singapore.
Held in conjunction with Anime Festival Asia 2009 (AFA09), the one-day business conference aims to nurture a regional IP ecosystem by tapping on the expertise of the renowned speakers and talents from Japan and the region.
Titled ‘Globalization of Asia's Soft Power', this year’s conference is focused on three themes: Create, Manage and Engage. Speakers will share their expertise on how they have created content that have mass universal appeal and will share their experience on how their content have successfully engaged the 21st Century’s digitally connected youths. The conference will target marketers and advertisers seeking new ways to work with popular culture content to launch successful branding or marketing campaigns.
The line up of speakers are as follows.
- Tsuguhiko Kadokawa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Kadokawa Group Holdings
- Mamoru Hosada, Director of anime blockbuster hits ‘Summer Wars’ and ‘The Girl Who Leapt Through Time’
- Danny Choo, Chief Executive Officer of Mirai Inc. and Professional Toilet Cleaner and part time English blogger on Japanese popular culture
- Edmund Shern, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Storm Lion and Senior Vice President at Radical Publishing
- Shiro Sasaki, Chief Executive Officer, Flying Dog Inc. and Producer for many Anime Music Blockbusters
- Kotaro Sugiyama, Senior Vice President and Head of Solution (Strategy) / Creative Department for Dentsu Inc.
Also, more great news for those who are going to attend the Anime Festival Asia - you will also get to see Hatsune Miku and the K-ON! seiyuu as they will be heading over to Singapore too!
Looks like I'm scheduled to be the MC for the K-ON! girls ^^;;;
Mentioned before but we are trying to build a replica of my office at the AFA. I cant bring Saber, Aoi, Nanoha, Ryomo or Karin with me so if there are any SG Dollfie parents who are willing to have their daughter guard my desk then give us a shout ^^;
I'm also bringing Good Smile and Kotobukiya with me. GSC will bring some Decoration Masters including Figma Mirai and Kotobukiya will bring some OTACOOL related stuff.
This time I would like to have a get together - maybe we'll have some grub at the Moe Moe Kyun cafe at the AFA?
First photo was taken by Steve Nagata I think at the Tokyo Figure Show - wonder if hes coming to Singapore too.
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Student
I wish I could go to things like this, sadly I live in Alberta, and I've missed the yearly anime event here (it was in May...) Just one more year of school and I'll have my degree...
Student
http://notcliche.com/tsurupettan
The price of this years AFA is alot higher than last year, I hope this would be proportionate to the content we are getting out of this. Also MMK isn't that great imo, where the meganekko we all love.
Nendo Exhibitionist
http://www.kodomut.com
Ironman looks like Viper in the last pic.
Student
Wish I could be able to attend but its just nearly impossible :(
Hope everyone who goes has a wonderful time!
Student
http://heleth.wordpress.com
You being the MC for the K-ON Girls is just pure awesome!
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
Parents won't let me go to AFA09 :( every persuasions failed, well there's always next year (hopefully)
Student
http://foxkey.blog126.fc2.com/
I've used up my overseas travel time for this year. There's always next year to save big for an AFA trip and AAC trip. Goodluck with MCing for the K-ON! seiyuu.
IT engineer
http://secretzone81.wordpress.com/
i have booked my flight back to singapore. Flying on 19th Nov ~ :D
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
MC for K-On, fantastic!
Was initially planning to attend AAC, but after seeing the agenda, my current field doesn't related to any of it.... It'll be great to attend Danny's speaking appointment though.
All the very best & hope to meet you soon ;-)
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
I has no funds to go to Singapore orz
Maybe next time... like when I have a job! XD
Alchemist in training
Sad that I can't come because got a vacation trip with my family to Japan .
Seiyuu of Hatsune Miku !!!!!! I didn't know she even has as a seiyuu isn't she like a Voice Simulator ???!!!
A replica of Danny 's Desk is Awesome .
Pre-U Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
Miku's voice is sampled from the seiyuu.
Medical School Student
bring Mizuki Nana to AFA, and you'll surely find me there :P
I work at the hangar beside the airport
already book my flight and hotel for the AFA 2009 Singapore..
hope to see everybody there..
http://moemoekyun.wordpress.com
I wish I was there >_<
Student
looks like an awesome event. don't think i can make it though :P
Student
http://www.turningotaku.com
There's never any anime events in Australia! someone needs to change that >:S
Engineer by weekdays, Hikki by weekends
http://ejump.wordpress.com/
I do know someone from Aussie is heading for AFA'09
The is no unpossibilities
http://www.stefkov.com/
Wow, I'd love to go to that. Shame I'm on the wrong side of the world.
Pre-U Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
Will be heading down south for AFA. Still considering whether to get the concert tickets cuz the prices are almost an overkill for me >.< . Much of my $$ has already gone to transport and accommodation.
student....
http://vagabound1010.blogspot.com/
some tips to save cash man~since AFA is gonna b held near suntec area suggest you book a cheap place in town you can check up cheap hotels lik 'oxford hotel' or 'victoria hotel' used mainly by couples you get good deals lik 45-50 bucks a night.you can check them up at streetdirectory.com that way you'll save alot more cash for other purposes winks*
Otari Vader, Sith Lord for Hire, will fillet Makoto Itou for free
http://coffeebugg.blogspot.com/
I just came from there a couple of weeks ago T-T..
Ho ho ho! Speaking about Dollfies, maybe you can "improvise on that" XD.
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
At this rate, i don't think i'll ever meet a professional toilet cleaner...
Nekophilia
I giggled when I imagined a toilet bowl in his replica.. xD
http://news.monsterlittle.com
The fee this year is really high compared to last year >_<
Student
Yeah!! One more month till AFA 09 ... Hope to see you there~~~ Can't wait to see the K-on dubbing... good to be singaporean(for the first time)
Student
http://volzel.net/
Well I already booked my flight to Singapore for AFA09. That poll seems to be meant for Singaporeans but I voted anyways...
IT Business Analyst + Test Analyst + Undergrad Uni Student
http://www.crepuscular.asia
lol... professional toilet cleaner?
Artist/Flash Programmer
http://wcloudxkumo.wordpress.com/
I'd love to go for the AAC09, but the fee is just too expensive for me >_<
But of course I'll be going for AFA09, so hope to see you there then ^^
Star Gazer
http://vixums.wordpress.com/
OMG you get to go to a Moe Moe Cafe XDDDDD You're so lucky Danny, have fun!
Part-time God, Full-time Dog
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
WOOTS Danny as the host for the K-On experience!!
I so wanna get their autographs LOL...*hint hint*
Im so going AFA~
student....
http://vagabound1010.blogspot.com/
**hints hints**times 2**
Student
**hint hint** times 3
:3
To all AFA attendees,
we might have something planned for AFA09 too. Standby for further updates >:Dc hehehehehehehe.
Otaku Graphic Designer
http://neoprolacus.spaces.live.com
I'm no lion folk... But I'll be there to camp for two days straight... ^_^
LOL, you have probably noticed my twits. So stay tune.
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Already knew about the K-On seiyuu and Miku...really can't wait for it....would love to meet up as well...
Medic!
Hey danny what do you mean bringing Good Smile and Kotobukiya with you? Is it that there will merchandise sold there by Good Smile and Kotobukiya?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
It means I'm bringing their staff with me ^^;
Extremely stressed student XDDD
http://www.altariaalbio.blogspot.com/
A get-together with you? Serious!? 0o0
A newcomer here btw (even though I've been following your site for a while). It's nice to be able to read about your daily activities =) Also, will there be any exclusive figurines from GSC or Kotobukiya present in AFA?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Could be ^^;
Dysfunctional Sensei
http://berribunzstudio.wordpress.com/
*grumbles*
I wish AFA wasn't smack in the middle of the University exam period. But you'll still find me smack in the midst of all the activities. =DDD
Student
i already booked my air ticket to SG.
Shouldn't we have a gathering in afa?
Extremely stressed student XDDD
http://www.altariaalbio.blogspot.com/
As long as we know where and how to find each other, sure! Would be great!
Student!
http://zh3us.wordpress.com/
We have some plans up ^^;. the Local Figurine committee.
Extremely stressed student XDDD
http://www.altariaalbio.blogspot.com/
EXCELLENT! =D
Student
http://johndiew0107.wordpress.com/
What an awesome event, but but.... I cant go for the event... T.T
2nd year Civil Engineering Student
http://soonkiong.blogspot.com
Despite being so close, didn't plan for it so I'm not gonna go. Besides my financial situation is limiting my spendings... sad...
Policy & Research Officer
http://www.alafista.com/
A get together sounds good. I'm excited about hearing you speak again at the conference again as long as they approve my media accreditation.
free lance otaku, full time Protector of Peace.
HAHAHAHA!!! Can't wait for AFA09!!! Just looking at the amount of imba guests coming is making me XD)))))D!! Love to meeet ALLL OF YOU Attending the festival. Ah.. how i wish i could time warp to 21 nov NOW!!
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
i heard they are looking for someone experienced in security and KIN protection to guard the venue and all the merchandises. interested? ('~')
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
KIN Protection?
LOL GORDON! I KNEW WHAT YOU ARE UP TO!! AND FOR THAT, I MUST CAPTURE YOU!!
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
nobody captures a police officer. ('~')
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
yup. KIN = Key InstallatioN.
Tiny Red Man is trained in such tactics. ('~')
High School Student
http://scorchnroses.wordpress.com
Definitely going :3
Art book and doujinshi collector (and reviewer!)
http://www.nattoli.net
What other kinds of things are there to do at a convention like this? It sounds more business like than an AX or Otakon kind of convention...
Student, ACG Fans
http://modvisc.blogspot.com
going to AFA, hope it will be a great event ^^.
Art Student
http://ahbenx.deviantart.com/
BANZAI!!
long live AFA and many more guests to come =)
student, gamers,computer programming
http://omnitube.wordpress.com
Well my country is not far from Singapore, actually.
So, yeah... I might drop by at there .
Student
http://yongetsu.wordpress.com/
I was still debating whether to go, but when they announced K-ON, I'm sold. LOL.
NEET
http://austrianotaku.com/
Hm, I would be there if a ticket from Vienna to Singapore would fall from my ceiling, but I guess this wont happen.
Have fun!
Online Shop
http://wildarms.egloos.com
Wow, that sounds like an awesome event :D Be sure to do a follow-up on MCing the K-On girls!!! And also have a blast at the event~
Part-Time Blogger of Moderately Useless Jibberish
http://www.k-jessop.co.uk
I have to admit I've only just realised WHY you have such a large amount of Firefox t-shirts. I feel stupid. If you always wear them it's free advertising, so they keep throwing more at you.. Maybe you should try to get more out of them than free t-shirts and gizmos?
Student
Wish I could go.
MC for the K-On Seiyuus sounds exciting.
NEET
http://blog.animeinstrumentality.net/
Oh cool, so Kadokawa will be there. Interested in seeing whether anyone grills them about a certain Endless story arc that became the talk of the summer. We will have to see!
???Confused???
If I can somehow win some free tickets to Singapore, I'm there...lol "Professional Toilet Cleaner"...
College Student , butts kicker
http://k2-darky.blogspot.com/
i am in egypt .....so i am suffering and i don't have any anime or games expo's near me
NEET
http://tangerinetango.wordpress.com/
I highly doubt I can go this year. I don't think parents are going to approve going overseas for a Anime convention. LOL. Maybe next year XD
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
kinda expensive. heck even the entrance fee is expensive. S$15 for 1 day and S$25 for 2 days. =(
the empire doesn't pay me that much money, even though i am working shifts everyday. =(
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
You have two sets of armor and a tamaki oppai mouse pad - 25$ is expensive? @.@
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
proportion i guess. like we wouldn't pay $10 for a glass of water. i do understand that this year's event is much grander with all the singers and seiyus coming but they are already charging hundreds over dollars for the concert alone. this year's entrance fee is a 180% and 250% increase in price compared to last year and it's an uncertainty if the price will increase again next year.
i heard that cosplayers can get in free. lets see if i can get my mio cosplay up in time. ^^;
Fresh Diploma Grad... enlisted.. Cpl soon I hope...
http://splifearts.com
U in Mio cosplay?! I always tot u are a guy...
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
a guy can't do mio cosplay? ('~')
Student
its called crossdress
Student
http://bcotaku.blogspot.com
I thought the AFA entrance ticket would be in the $188.
http://afa09.com/i_love_anisong.html
it's said at the bottom of the "ticketing infomation"
Young Grasshopper
http://miragestrike.blogspot.com
As much as I want to hear your toilet cleaning secrets, I can't go for obvious reasons.. ;_;
http://www.ryusworld.com
I so want to be there.
Meeting Shokotan would be awesome.
But I don't think a free ticket will fly trhrough my window right into my lap *opens window just in case*
I am looking forward for your "a week in Singapore" article and maybe a special K-On seiyuu and a Shokotan article :D
College Student, Computer Science Major
http://www.projectsaber.com
Wish I could go, but it's in Singapore. For those going, definitely try to go meet up - sounds like it would be a blast!
Pastry and baking / Culinary
http://www.illidangdn.deviantart.com
already applied off from camp to go =w= so they cant touch me or call me back for lame reasons muahaha
looking forward to meeting u guys there~
and danny, when i meet u there im gonna force u to sign on my body parts LOL >:P jk xD
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Wow it's getting closer, eh? I gotta get working on the last Gundam project before the deadline XD
Lots of good speakers coming. Gonna clean toilets while in Singapore too?
こうこうせい
http://stickymochi.blogspot.com
Aww right before my Thanksgiving Break starts... not that I would be able to have flown all the way there anyways.
NEET (no, student, AND employed min. wage)
http://otterhangar.blogspot.com/
I want to go to AFA... If it wasn't in November, and not in Singapore... I still need to build... X( -and I am running out of time.. DAMN YOU WORK!
Student
http://chappypyon.wordpress.com/
Definitely going. Too bad that the price of the entrance ticket for this year is a little steep for a student like me, i wun be able to bring my niece along. D=
Year 1 Diploma Student
http://ameblo.jp/darkknightnight
how old is ur niece? kids 12 and below don't need a ticket to get in...
Student
http://bcotaku.blogspot.com
dammit.. i just turned 13 this year
浦の引き篭り
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3219/haruhimemew.gif
Please, for the sake of everyone that's not going... make a follow up full of photos! :D
freelance coder
http://www.aelena.com
I'm sure Danny will write one of his 145-photo articles
Fresh Diploma Grad... enlisted.. Cpl soon I hope...
http://splifearts.com
Last year I attend your talk this year but you have other committment and can't attend Afa08. This year I'll definitely meet you again and make a better impression!
Yes!
Student
http://holy-star-ocean.livejournal.com
OMG I want to go for May'n T_T
freelance coder
http://www.aelena.com
i'd be happy with merely visiting Singapore any time of the year...Last year I managed to go to Japan, this year HK...next year, maybe...
ah, but Spain is so far away from these places
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
I'm so there :'D
Maybe we can all meet up at the Moe Moe Kyun Cafe =3
lololol
Student
i'm kinda worried at the price though...
大学生
Ugh. Exam period. Wth. Dots......
unemployed gamer and anime watcher
http://otoboku.se
Wish I could go. But it´s a bit to far of. I live in Sweden so it´s a big of a travel expense and since I´m unemployed I don´t have anywhere near the funds for it.
I hope that I will be able to go conventions in the future though. Need to find a job soon.
Ya, the entrance is bit ex and the MMF cafe will be ex too.....would like to meetup with the rest of the gang from steve gathering again.
edit: MMK cafe
too bad i stay at malaysia ToT
Blue Suit Sapien with White Helmet
http://conrad501.wordpress.com/
.....hmmmm......I'm busy again as usual........i really need to organize my schedule and work life more seriously.... or maybe this is just bad timing and luck...."sigh"
Online Business, Doujinshi Artist
http://crazeotaku.blogspot.com/
I miss register so this year i have to go by myself!!
hope to meet Danny choo - you in Singapore, we - Malaysia fan wait it so long...XD
Student
If only I lived in a place where they actually HELD these kinds of events! (>_<)
Game Developer
http://edwinzeng2005portfolio.blogspot.com/
I will be going during the weekend with a small group of colleagues. I am mostly interested in getting namecards from the various toy manufacturers and also perhaps(if possible) one from Danny. Main reason is that we are establishing a new company soon and will be launching our first video game product. We will try to get involved with the anime community in the near future.
Too bad I will be on in-camp training during the 20th november, on the other hand, I find that the conference ticket prices are a bit expensive.
Data Operator
Can't wait for you to come. See you there.
中学生
http://thezhukeeper.blogspot.com
Just right after my O level exam!! :))))
Student
http://mizunoyuutsu.wordpress.com/
Oh crap, I'm overseas at that time T-T
Myself-finder
wah i think the grub at the cafe is going to be quite expensive, not to mention i don't think you can get so any free seats at once, unless we somehow pre-book the place. Danny, do you think it would be better if you made a post to confirm all those going? then easier to grab each other lol
MADAO
If got chance, hope can held on Malaysia!
Student
http://bcotaku.blogspot.com
I think i can go to AFA09 but.. the concert price is a lil too steep for a 13 year old.. darn it.. if only i was a year younger..
Student
It would be nice to attend and meet Danneh, but my life savings will be wiped if I do!
<--- DX >.<
I wanted to go to the moe moe kyun cafe. T_T
Ahh!! I'm also gonna miss the replica of Danny's office!
lolwut? -.-
Spec Ops Otaku
I'd love to attend one of these myself; but alas, no luck yet.