There’s short notice on this one, fanboys and fangirls, but Kinokuniya Bookstore (1073 Avenue of the Americas) is hosting a Winter Anime Day this Saturday. Taking place at Kinokuniya from 1 to 6 PM on January 23, beyond being a safe space to cosplay in the cold of winter, it’ll also shine a spotlight on a few local women who’ve made a huge impact in the manga and anime worlds…
Reni-Chan – 1 PM
Meet NYC’s own singing cosplay maid, soon to be featured in her own Japanese documentary
Veronica Taylor – 1:30 PM
The original voice of Pokemon’s Ash speaks about how she distinguished herself in the voice acting field
Misako Rocks! – 2:00 PM
Manga artist Misako Rocks! was named a Woman of the Year by Japan’s Nikkei Woman magazine
Otis Brayboy – 2:40 PM
Otis has served as an animator and storyboard artist for Doug, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more
Mari Morimoto – 3:30 PM
The translator of Naruto, Inu-Yasha, and other popular manga will speak about Female Manga Artists and the evolution of Women's Comics in Japan
Samurai Beat Radio – 4:15 PM
Join Samurai Beat Radio for a live broadcast featuring clips from Visual K artist Charlotte
Cosplay Karaoke – 5 PM
Nuff said
Raffle -- 5:45 PM
Enter all day, and be at Kinokuniya at 5:45 for your chance to win
The New York Anime Festival and New York Comic Con are contributing prizes to Kinokuniya’s Winter Anime Day, and NYAF Programming Manager Peter Tatara will act at the day’s Master of Ceremonies. Get your parka and your anime on this Saturday at Kinokuniya! Yatta!
