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NEWS: Otakon to Host Madoka Magica Writer Gen Urobuchi




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tasogarenootome



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:10 am Reply with quote
Darn it, Otakon, I was trying to save money this year! Now I must go! Smile
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:15 am Reply with quote
Looks like Otakon is the convention to be at this year. Ah well, maybe they'll bring out a lineup this good next year too.
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Maidenoftheredhand



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:27 am Reply with quote
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Looks like Otakon is the convention to be at this year. Ah well, maybe they'll bring out a lineup this good next year too


If you are comparing it to AX. I think you guys are getting some amazing guests too. I am especially jealous about Morio Asaka.

That being said this will be my first Otakon in 2 years and couldn't be happier with this year's announcements. However it is also probably the first year I've been going to Otakon where I am terrified of conflicts and not being able to see everything I want to.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 1:34 pm Reply with quote
Maidenoftheredhand wrote:
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Looks like Otakon is the convention to be at this year. Ah well, maybe they'll bring out a lineup this good next year too


If you are comparing it to AX. I think you guys are getting some amazing guests too. I am especially jealous about Morio Asaka.

That being said this will be my first Otakon in 2 years and couldn't be happier with this year's announcements. However it is also probably the first year I've been going to Otakon where I am terrified of conflicts and not being able to see everything I want to.


I didn't mean to imply that AX's lineup is garbage. They do have some solid guests. However, from a personal enjoyment standpoint, I like the guests that Otakon has announced better. It's all a matter of personal preference.
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TG72



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 1:49 pm Reply with quote
Ai Nonaka and Lauren Landa are already slated to be there...looks like they'll have to call it "MadokaCon" this year!
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Maidenoftheredhand



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 2:52 pm Reply with quote
TG72 wrote:
Ai Nonaka and Lauren Landa are already slated to be there...looks like they'll have to call it "MadokaCon" this year!


Sarah Williams & Christine Marie Cabanos as well.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 5:00 pm Reply with quote
Yeah, the guest lineup is great... if you're interested in Madoka Magica. I, on the other hand, am not, so the guest list is a waste.

Aya Hirano and Michael Sinterniklaas are the only worthwhile guests on the list, as far as I'm concerned.

I mean, GASHICON? Who's looking for her?
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TarsTarkas



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 8:14 pm Reply with quote
penguintruth wrote:
Yeah, the guest lineup is great... if you're interested in Madoka Magica. I, on the other hand, am not, so the guest list is a waste.

Aya Hirano and Michael Sinterniklaas are the only worthwhile guests on the list, as far as I'm concerned.

I mean, GASHICON? Who's looking for her?


Gen Urobuchi just made Otakon a must for me. Was thinking the west coast was taking all the good stuff, until now.
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Maidenoftheredhand



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PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:03 am Reply with quote
penguintruth wrote:
Yeah, the guest lineup is great... if you're interested in Madoka Magica. I, on the other hand, am not, so the guest list is a waste.

Aya Hirano and Michael Sinterniklaas are the only worthwhile guests on the list, as far as I'm concerned.

I mean, GASHICON? Who's looking for her?



On a personal level Otakon is never going to appeal to everyone but they do have two seiyuu that have nothing to do with Madoka (Aya Hirano & Tetsuya Kakihara)

On the Otakon boards they hinted they might have a director too & I expect another musical announcement.

As for all the Madoka announcements I expect Aniplex USA had a lot to do with that. We probably will be getting more industry guests to from Funimation & Viz.

As for Gen Urobuchi although he wrote Madoka, I think he is making a name for himself beyond that. He's definitely a big name to get even regardless of Madoka which was obviously a big hit.


Ai Nonaka has also been a lot of big properties recently.
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