Anime Expo 2011 took place on July 1 - 4, 2011 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles, CA. The California heateave did not stop 46,000 otaku from all over the country to attend the largest anime convention in the Western Hemisphere. Even with another simillar themed convention running the same weekend 20 miles away, Anime Expo was in full force ringing in their 20th anniversay. Anime Expo 2011 promised to be the "Year of the Fan." Guests of Honor from the anime and manga industry appealed to seasoned and a younger generation of otaku. This is Anime Expo's fourth consecutive year at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
This is Scarlet Rhapsody's thirteenth consecutive year at Anime Expo. We are also honored to have a partnership with LAUSD to hire an intern for this event. The theme for this report is based off Lady Gaga's Born This Way album. The lyric, "Whether life's disabilities left you outcast, bullied, or teased, rejoice and love yourself today 'cause baby you were born this way" from the title track best describes the party vibe and celebrating fandom. We hope you enjoy this report!
Friday |
Marry the Night
Victoria enters AX Idol's voice acting round. The competition is fierce! |
Fashion of His Love
Jared explores various things to do including panels and symposium. |
Saturday |
Government Hooker
Anime Expo offers a wide variety of panels and workshops where you can get an inside and hands on look at the anime industry |
Electric Chapel
Emil and Kyra hit Mikuopolis, a concert event that is truly outrageous. Showtime, Miku Hatsune! |
Sunday |
Highway Unicorn
Victoria hits the AX Idol finals as Emil does some of this own AXploration.Jared visits fellow internet reviews from Team Awesome. |
Scheiße
Nyan Cats are en vogue at the artist alley! Two hosts and one masquerade. Who will take home the $10,000? |
Monday |
Americano
Deb and Victoria run around as magical girls. Scarlet Rhapsody hosts Moon Prism Poptarts for the first time in their hometown of Los Angeles. Scoring last minute deals! |
Omake |
Amen Fashion
Images of cosplayers, main events, and other assorted Anime Expo adventions. |
Heavy Metal Lover
Quotes: Taking things out of context since 2001. Overheard at Expo. |
You And I
More Concert Highlights: Kalafina, Maon Kurosaki, and Vic Mignogna |
Final Reviews |
Bad Kids
Teaming up with Plastic Joint and Bizarro files, three organizations give their perspective on Anime Expo 2011. |
The Edge of Glory
Victoria's final thoughts. |
Judas
Jared's final thoughts. |
Everything
Else |
Scarlet
Rhapsody: Traveling
Where to read more of our anime convention and cosplay gatherings
reports. |
Youtube Playlist
Video from AX Idol, Masquerade winners, and your favorite panels. |
Anime
Expo
Anime Expo turns 21 in 2012. You know it's going to be the happenin' party spot. Register while you still can!
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