Although a relative newbie to the anime convention circuit, the New York Anime Festival is quickly becoming one of the premiere anime shows in the country. This year’s celebration takes place Friday, September 26-28, 2008, at New York City’s Jacob Javits Convention Center and promises to be even bigger and more exciting than last year’s epic debut. Japanese artist extraordinaire Yoshitaka Amano will be among the unbelievable guests, along with Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, voice actress Rie Tanaka, author Hideyuki Kikuchi, and fashion designer Baby, The Stars Shine Bright, Japan’s premier Lolita fashion brand, who’ll be sending designers Miho Satoh and Masumi Kanoh. And, of course, topping the heap of exhibitors will be Vertical, Inc. Marketing Manager Stephen Vrattos will be in attendance selling the much-anticipated Black Jack Volume 1, as well as the company’s other manga and literary offerings, all at special show prices. He’ll also be handing out assorted gewgaws and whatnots to the ravenous crowd. And don’t miss Vertical’s panel Friday, 6:45–7:45pm, where Monsieur Vrattos will be joined by Editorial Director Ioannis Mentzas to discuss future projects from the nation’s most vaunted publisher of Japanese literature. As if that weren’t reason enough to attend, one lucky panel attendee will win a copy of the Diamond Exclusive Special Hardcover Black Jack Volume 1. Fans must fill out an entry at the Vertical booth and then be present at the Vertical panel later that evening in order to win. See you there!
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