＊次に「ANIME EXPO　に感謝している＆Staff さんありがとう。」 --- Hi!桃井はるこです。 渡米中にわたしがブログに書いたことが波紋を呼んでしまって、心配をかけてごめんね。 でも、今のわたしのブログにも書いたけれど、いいライブができて、わたしはとても満足しているし、アニメエキスポに感謝しています。 フォーカスパネルではファンに会えて嬉しかったです。 ずっと遠くでわたしを応援してくれていたアメリカのファンに会えて感激しました。 ライブをきちんと行う準備をするために、オートグラフセッションなどのイベントをキャンセルしてしまったことは、わたし自身もとても残念でした。 だから、ライブの最後に、アニメエキスポのグッズのボールにサインをしてみんなに投げました。受け取ってもらえたかな。 わたしはスタッフに1冊のノートを渡して、 みんなにメッセージを書いてもらいました。それはわたしの宝物になりましたよ。 心のこもったメッセージ、ありがとう。日本語で書いてくれる人もいて、感激しました。 アメリカのスタッフと日本人のスタッフも、仲良くなれたし、 わたしはアニメエキスポに感謝しています。 みんなに励ましてもらったおかげで、帰国した後の日本でのライブイベ ントも大成功でしたよ。 また、成長してアメリカにライブしに行けたらいいなって思っています。 そのときは、また、会いましょうね！ ありがとうございました！ p.s. この文章は、日本語で書いたものをスタッフに翻訳してもらいました。 Sorry, I can't writing English well. 桃井はるこ

A Letter to My Fans, with My Gratitude to Anime Expo Staff Hi! This is Halko Momoi. To all my fans in America, how are you? I was delighted at being able to meet all of you at Anime Expo. I was moved by how all of you came to my first live performance in America and cheered me on with so many encouraging voices and waving glow sticks. Thank you! Many of you were also from countries outside of the U.S., like Mexico, Canada, England, etc. I think it would be wonderful if I could come back to America and do another live performance. I’m sorry for making you worry with the things I wrote on my blog, and also for canceling my autograph session to prepare for my concert. When I received so many words of encouragement and presents at my panel, I thought to myself “I must make this performance a success.” And all the staff made a promise to me, and gathered a lot of fans together to make it a fun and lively event, so it was a big success. I am really grateful to all the fans, and to all the Anime Expo staff who worked so hard for me. To all the fans who so wholeheartedly cheered me on, thank you! I’m so glad that I was able to go to America, perform live for you, and see all of your smiling faces! I want to go to America and see all of you again. Until then, I will work hard in Japan, so I ask that you enjoy my works from here on and continue to support me. Thank you very much! P.S. – This letter was originally written in Japanese and one of the staff translated it for me. Sorry, I can’t writing English well. Halko Momoi

Thank you Anime Expo® 2007!

We will see you next year in the city of angels, beautiful Los Angeles, California!

ANIME EXPO® - TRANSFORMS

Over 44,000+ in Attendance and the Premiere of TRANSFORMERS

Long Beach, California (July 2, 2007) ‹ An excited crowd cheered within the Terrace Theatre at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center during the advanced screening of the Summer's most anticipated theatrical film TRANSFORMERS at the nation's largest anime and manga convention. This year's highly anticipated 2007 convention is being held June 29-July 2 at the Long Beach Convention Center. More information can be found on the website www.anime-expo.org .

Anime Expo® 2007 Œs Annual Charity Auction (benefiting Children's Hospital Orange County) donated $25,000.00 to CHOC.

During closing ceremonies, crowds cheered as Convention Chair-woman (Joyce Lim) stated "We will see you all July 3-6, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center".

More updated schedule information can be found on the Official online video show daily-AXBackstage (www.axbackstage.org ). AXBackstage offers visitors an insider's look at the hottest anime/manga titles, exclusive videos/trailers, video coverage, images, news and related peripherals. In addition, visitors can download up to date information and changes/corrections in scheduled events, activities and much more.

ANIME EXPO®'S MASQUERADE-BIGGEST EVER!

Cosplayers Gather from Around the World

Long Beach, California (July 2, 2007) ‹ The Long Beach Arena was a night filled with costumes, frivolity and laughter during the Masquerade Main Event at Anime Expo® 2007-the nation's largest Anime and Manga Convention.

This year's highly anticipated 2007 convention is being held June 29-July 2 at the Long Beach Convention Center. More information can be found on the website www.anime-expo.org .

The Masquerade (sponsored by ImaginAsian TV-www.iatv.tv) is one of the most enduring traditions of Anime Expo®. Costumers hailing from around the world graced the Long Beach Arena stage (the biggest stage ever for the Anime Expo® Masquerade) with their wonderful costumes and performances.

With thousands of registered attendees and hundreds still in line, Anime Expo® 2007 is anticipated to be the biggest and most exciting ever. More events await, tomorrow, for the final day including:

· Halko Momoi Concert
· SPJA Charity Auction
· Closing Ceremonies
· Key Note Speech
· Industry Conference Panel: Technology, Entertainment and Licensing

More updated schedule information can be found on the Official online video show daily-AXBackstage (www.axbackstage.org ). AXBackstage offers visitors an insider¹s look at the hottest anime/manga titles, exclusive videos/trailers, video coverage, images, news and related peripherals. In addition, visitors can download up to date information and changes/corrections in scheduled events, activities and much more.

ANIME EXPO® HITS RECORD HIGHS IN ATTENDANCE

Over 35,000+ in Attendance By 3rd Official Day

Long Beach, California (July 1, 2007) — Over 35,000+ attendees took over the Long Beach Convention Center on the 3rd official day for the nation’s largest anime and manga convention. This year’s highly anticipated 2007 convention is being held June 29-July 2 at the Long Beach Convention Center. More information can be found on the website www.anime-expo.org.

With thousands of registered attendees and hundreds still in line, Anime Expo® 2007 is anticipated to be the biggest and most exciting ever. More events await, tomorrow, for the final day including:

• Halko Momoi Concert
• SPJA Charity Auction
• Closing Ceremonies
• Key Note Speech
• Industry Conference Panel: Technology, Entertainment and Licensing

More updated schedule information can be found on the Official online video show daily-AXBackstage (www.axbackstage.org). AXBackstage offers visitors an insider’s look at the hottest anime/manga titles, exclusive videos/trailers, video coverage, images, news and related peripherals. In addition, visitors can download up to date information and changes/corrections in scheduled events, activities and much more.

ANIME EXPO® CONTINUES TO AMAZE

Concerts, Panels, Exhibits and More!

Long Beach, California (July 1, 2007) — With crowds cheering, the SOS Brigade Invasion Tour and the Anna Tsuchiya concert, continued to amaze attendees and industry members. This year’s highly anticipated 2007 convention is being held June 29-July 2 at the Long Beach Convention Center. More information can be found on the website www.anime-expo.org.

With thousands of registered attendees and hundreds still in line, Anime Expo® 2007 is anticipated to be the biggest and most exciting ever. More events await for the next day including:

• ORESKABAND Concert
• Chiaki Ishikawa Concert
• Masquerade
• Key note speaking
• Industry Conference Panel-Manga Mania

More updated schedule information can be found on the Official online video show daily-AXBackstage (www.axbackstage.org). AXBackstage offers visitors an insider’s look at the hottest anime/manga titles, exclusive videos/trailers, video coverage, images, news and related peripherals. In addition, visitors can download up to date information and changes/corrections in scheduled events, activities and much more.

Guest Autograph Sessions

savage genius - LBCC 101B 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Savage Genius - Anime Expo® 2007 is pleased to announce a special autograph session with Savage Genius. Join them at the Long Beach Convention center Room 101B at 7:00pm-8:30pm.

Michael Arias - LBCC 101A 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Michael Arias - Anime Expo® 2007 is pleased to announce a special autograph session with Michael Arias. Join him at the Long Beach Convention center Room 101A at 7:00pm-8:30pm.