A successful Day 1 has wrapped up and AX has officially begun! If you weren’t at Anime Expo on Day 1 or simply want to relive the excitement, here’s a quick run-down of the highlights:

• Our staff collectively worked roughly 750 hours! Great job everyone! Glad to have you aboard!
• The girls of Momoiro Clover Z helped kick-off the con at the Ribbon Cutting and rocked the stage with KISS that same night in the girls’ first North American concert!
• The City of Los Angeles has officially declared July 3^rd Anime Expo Day! The LACC, in partnership with Anime Expo, will host the convention for the next five years! Happy Anime Expo Day!
• At the Viz Media panel, Julietta Suzuki, creator of “Kamisama Kiss” had an autograph session, and our Viz Media partners announced a contest entitled “Hokage for a Day”. Contest details can be accessed on their website, viz.com/naruto. “Ranma 1/2” will be coming to Bluray soon, as well!
• Chii Sakurabi gave an amazing performance at Day 1 opening ceremonies in Hall B!
• Disney and Pixar held a panel on the Art of Animation and talked about one of their latest projects, the Oscar-winning animated film “Big Hero 6”!

That concludes Day 1! Keep up the good work and let’s make this Anime Expo one to remember!