[News] Anime Director Bob Shirohata, Producer Mika Nomura to appear a Chicago's Anime Central

[fh14]

via animenewsnetwork:

The Chicago-area anime convention Anime Central announced on Tuesday that it will host Bob Shirohata and Mika Nomura, the director and producer, respectively, of the television anime series Hetalia - Axis Powers. Anime Central will take place from May 20 to 22 in Rosemont, Illinois. The anime adapts Kaz Himaruya's manga

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[jedijenchan]

It was also announced that they have Saki as well:

http://acen.org/content/saki

Saki is a singer and songwriter from Saitama. She’s studied and made music since the age of 4, composing music throughout junior high and high school. She’s done work with various commercials and made her musical debut in June 2006. Her most notable anime production works is the ending theme for Hetalia: Axis Powers, Marukaite Chikyuu.

For the official announcements, visit http://www.acen.org

[ashling42]

I will so be there!

[attashi]

Yay, someone can ask him why they whitewash some of the characters

[jaseya]

lol... yes...

[theintelligent]

Inevitable questions:

Will the Christmas Bloodbath be animated?

Will the San Buon Valentino strips be animated?

When will the next season began?

[fh14]

And of course-

"When will (Insert character here, canon or otherwise) appear on the show?"

[tsubasafeathers]

W-WAIT O.O Seriously, theres a convention? I'm a TOTAL noob at conventions...um do I sign in online? Does it have a site to know the exact location and time? How much money to get in? ;; Sorry and thanks for the heads up!

[heretic_leader]

http://www.acen.org/

You should be able to find the answers to all your questions over here.