Anaheim, California and Tokyo, Japan (March XX, 2009) - Anime ExpoR is proud to announce the attendance of the world re-known South African born producer
and composer Daisuke Ishiwatari to the nation's largest anime and manga convention held July 2-5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. More
information can be found on the website www.anime-expo.org.
Mr. Daisuke Ishiwatari is famed for single-handedly creating the first GUILTY GEAR game, but he says it wasn't all just him and shares this credit,
"That is not quite true. In fact, it is a big misunderstanding. The core development team consisted of about five people. I was entertained by the
idea that I could create a game, and got my toes wet in areas like concept, planning, direction, design, music, writing, and voice acting, so that may
be where the rumors stem from. However, by no means did I 'single-handedly' create this game ... In fact, I often came to my colleagues for help."
Mr. Ishiwatari is currently working on the Aksys Games title BLAZBLUE as its composer.
Daisuke Ishiwatari joins Toshimichi Mori and Morning Musume as official Anime ExpoR 2009 Guests of Honor.
Attendees, Press and Industry Members are also encouraged to view the video coverage site of the 2008 convention at www.AXBackstage.org.
Red & Black Sponsors include: FUNimation, Silver Sponsors include: Anime News Network and Digital Manga Press, Patron Sponsors include: COPIC and
Central Park Media, Media Sponsors include: ImaginAsian TV, Animation Magazine, Anime Insider Magazine and Anime News Network.
About Aksys Games
Based in Torrance, California, Aksys Games is a leading video game publisher with extensive knowledge of localization. Lead by Akibo Shieh and a group of
talented professionals, Aksys Games is renowned for its collaborative work with Namco Bandai, XSEED, Atlus USA, Sonic Games, Gaijin Games, and Arc
System Works.
The Aksys Games portfolio includes popular work on the DIGIMONR series, the NarutoT series, and the Jake Hunter series. The company is also responsible
for bringing one of the leading fighting game franchises in the world, Guilty Gear, to the United States, and will soon be releasing the
much-anticipated fighting game BlazBlue.
About Anime Expo
Located in Los Angeles, California - Anime ExpoR, the nation's largest anime/manga convention, serves to foster trade, commerce and the interests
of the general public and animation/ comics industry. This event serves as a key meeting place for the general public to express their interest and
explore various aspects of anime/manga, as well as for members of the industry to conduct business. AX 2009 will be held July 2 - July 5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Southern California.
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