New York Comic Con ’09 – Day 2 in Tweets
Sold out, Jason Thompson OEL, Bandai goes digital, Yotsuba&! vol. 6, FUNimation’s popularity, and Ani-bloggers go out for a huge dinner.
What do you get when you stick tens of thousands of geeks into a single building?
Tens of thousands of iPhones killing my AT&T internet connection, that’s what!
Good thing I had a whole crew of bloggers ready to twitter away every piece of news to come out of the five industry panels today. A lot of big news happened today, and I’m sure I’ll go into more detail about it in the weeks ahead.
On site today:
 Deb Aoki from About.com: Manga |
 Scott from The Anime Almanac |
 Anime3000 from Anime3000 |
 Trisha Lynn from Movie Make-out.com |
 MangaCast |
 Angry Rabbit from Kitsune Kiki |
 Narutaki from Reverse Thieves |
 Vampt Vo from Ani-Gamers |
 tania from Yen Press |
 Bryan Lee O’Malley from radiomaru |
 Dave from Subatomic Brainfreeze |
 animevice from Anime Vice |
 Erica Friedman from Okazu |
 Gia from a geek by any other name |
 Michael Pinto from Anime.com |
 NY_Comic_Con |
 Hisui from Reverse Thieves |
12:32 Deb Aoki:
geezus. Saturday and weekend passes are sold out for NY Comic-Con. I think that’s a first?
geezus. Saturday and weekend passes are sold out for NY Comic-Con. I think that’s a first?
12:34 Deb Aoki:
Color me surprised: Chinese manhua artist Benjamin (creator of Orange) will be at TokyoPop booth 1621 from 12-1 pm on Saturday at NYCC.
Color me surprised: Chinese manhua artist Benjamin (creator of Orange) will be at TokyoPop booth 1621 from 12-1 pm on Saturday at NYCC.
12:35 Deb Aoki:
Also, Svetlana Chmakova will be at the Yen Press booth 1921 from 11 – 12:00 pm
Also, Svetlana Chmakova will be at the Yen Press booth 1921 from 11 – 12:00 pm
12:37 Deb Aoki:
headcold, unfortunately, is really acting up. Did cursory update of blog, now must sleep. -_- zzz
headcold, unfortunately, is really acting up. Did cursory update of blog, now must sleep. -_- zzz
01:12 Angry Rabbit:
Ick! Saturday Comic Con passes are sold out? Not good news for my brother’s friend. :-\ [Ramune]
Ick! Saturday Comic Con passes are sold out? Not good news for my brother’s friend. :-\ [Ramune]
01:23 Angry Rabbit:
Should be in bed sleeping because we gotta get up early, but trying to find out what we can do for the friend’s ticket situation. [Ramune]
Should be in bed sleeping because we gotta get up early, but trying to find out what we can do for the friend’s ticket situation. [Ramune]
06:10 Michael Pinto:
NY Comic Con 2009: The Ghetto of Geeks vs. the Geriatric Wards of Success: http://tinyurl.com/dbxl9u
NY Comic Con 2009: The Ghetto of Geeks vs. the Geriatric Wards of Success: http://tinyurl.com/dbxl9u
06:29 Deb Aoki:
TokyoPop doesn’t have new announcements this week, except the Domo comic. however, they seem really jazzed about Battlestar Galactica book.
TokyoPop doesn’t have new announcements this week, except the Domo comic. however, they seem really jazzed about Battlestar Galactica book.
06:31 Deb Aoki:
Ken Faggio, author of Tantric Stripfighter Trina is appearing at NY Comic-Con today.
Ken Faggio, author of Tantric Stripfighter Trina is appearing at NY Comic-Con today.
06:32 Deb Aoki:
Will i have the nerve to say to him that Tantric Stripfighter Trina is one of the worst things i’ve read this year? Uh. probably not.
Will i have the nerve to say to him that Tantric Stripfighter Trina is one of the worst things i’ve read this year? Uh. probably not.
06:33 Deb Aoki:
it’s a ‘follow the bouncing boobs’ type action story. it makes my chest hurt just by reading it.
it’s a ‘follow the bouncing boobs’ type action story. it makes my chest hurt just by reading it.
06:40 Angry Rabbit:
Heading to the train station for NYCC with only 1 hour of sleep. Whoo..[Neato]
Heading to the train station for NYCC with only 1 hour of sleep. Whoo..[Neato]
06:59 Narutaki:
Awake! Don’t need to leave for NYCC for another 2 and 1/2 hours ^^;
Awake! Don’t need to leave for NYCC for another 2 and 1/2 hours ^^;
07:25 Trisha Lynn:
got added to @animealmanac’s Live Feed. Woot!
got added to @animealmanac’s Live Feed. Woot!
07:35 Trisha Lynn:
should have bought her tix earlier, because Saturday and weekend passes are ALL SOLD OUT #nycc09
should have bought her tix earlier, because Saturday and weekend passes are ALL SOLD OUT #nycc09
07:44 Trisha Lynn:
will be tap-dancing as fast as she can to try and get into the show
will be tap-dancing as fast as she can to try and get into the show
08:04 Erica Friedman:
@Deb Aoki If he doesn’t realize that something titled Tantric Stripfighter Trina isn’t terrible, he’s got some serious cognitive dysfunction
@Deb Aoki If he doesn’t realize that something titled Tantric Stripfighter Trina isn’t terrible, he’s got some serious cognitive dysfunction
08:08 Trisha Lynn:
may hate herself for revealing this, but Saturday passes may still be avail if you go here http://tinyurl.com/aajehe
may hate herself for revealing this, but Saturday passes may still be avail if you go here http://tinyurl.com/aajehe
08:52 Bryan Lee O’Malley:
i do not like awake
i do not like awake
08:54 Anime3000:
Fuck! I fell asleep last night while I was writing the NYCC Day 1 wrap-up. I guess there’s some more work to be done tonight. –Choi
Fuck! I fell asleep last night while I was writing the NYCC Day 1 wrap-up. I guess there’s some more work to be done tonight. –Choi
09:11 Erica Friedman:
Off to Javits!
Off to Javits!
09:15 Vampt Vo:
Getting my stuff together. Catching the 9:45 train into the city, so I should be at the Javits before 11.
Getting my stuff together. Catching the 9:45 train into the city, so I should be at the Javits before 11.
09:19 Trisha Lynn:
Notes that if I can’t get into the con, I’m probably gonna put in a day @ the office
Notes that if I can’t get into the con, I’m probably gonna put in a day @ the office
09:19 Scott:
On the quest to get @Trisha Lynn into the con.
On the quest to get @Trisha Lynn into the con.
09:22 Deb Aoki:
i forgot to mention that the vertical cookbooks donburi mania and the chinese cookbook by iron chef chen keniichi look yuuummmy.
i forgot to mention that the vertical cookbooks donburi mania and the chinese cookbook by iron chef chen keniichi look yuuummmy.
09:24 Deb Aoki:
if i could, i’d sleep another 6 hours. but alas. being here for NYCC does no allow a ‘call in sick’ day.
if i could, i’d sleep another 6 hours. but alas. being here for NYCC does no allow a ‘call in sick’ day.
09:26 Trisha Lynn:
Is the 3rd person @ the 41st St Midtown Comics location line, waiting for tix #nycc09
Is the 3rd person @ the 41st St Midtown Comics location line, waiting for tix #nycc09
09:28 Anime3000:
Today: panels galore, more panels, blogger/attendee interviews, then going home and recording a guest-packed Anime3000 Podcast. God damn!
Today: panels galore, more panels, blogger/attendee interviews, then going home and recording a guest-packed Anime3000 Podcast. God damn!
09:28 Deb Aoki:
why, just look at what’s on the agenda for manga/anime types today. yup. can’t stay home… http://tinyurl.com/nyccsat
why, just look at what’s on the agenda for manga/anime types today. yup. can’t stay home… http://tinyurl.com/nyccsat
09:33 Narutaki:
Getting on the train, q is running local in manhattan grr.
Getting on the train, q is running local in manhattan grr.
09:40 Deb Aoki:
some of the sentiment i heard yesterday was how ppl thought that the bad economy was a good thing, because it would encourage new ideas.
some of the sentiment i heard yesterday was how ppl thought that the bad economy was a good thing, because it would encourage new ideas.
09:41 Deb Aoki:
or at least it would accelerate the progress toward digital distribution, as consumers become more cost-conscious.
or at least it would accelerate the progress toward digital distribution, as consumers become more cost-conscious.
09:43 Deb Aoki:
everyone is betting big that watchmen will drive more people to buy more graphic novels. not too many hopes placed on dragon ball film.
everyone is betting big that watchmen will drive more people to buy more graphic novels. not too many hopes placed on dragon ball film.
09:43 Deb Aoki:
so y’all who went to see yatterman last night — how was it?
so y’all who went to see yatterman last night — how was it?
09:53 Bryan Lee O’Malley:
Fresh squeezed OJ: nine dollars. Not getting Convention Scurvy: priceless
Fresh squeezed OJ: nine dollars. Not getting Convention Scurvy: priceless
09:57 Vampt Vo:
On the train into the city. If anybody needs to get in contact with me, send me a DM.
On the train into the city. If anybody needs to get in contact with me, send me a DM.
09:57 Trisha Lynn:
Is comforted to know that comics conventions don’t change even when you do #nycc09
Is comforted to know that comics conventions don’t change even when you do #nycc09
10:19 Vampt Vo:
On the train, talking to some stereotypical comics geeks – also headed to NYCC.
On the train, talking to some stereotypical comics geeks – also headed to NYCC.
10:43 Deb Aoki:
Overheard yesterday: “yeah, but what I want to know is the Mach 5 faster than the batmobile.” sigh. Boys. 😉
Overheard yesterday: “yeah, but what I want to know is the Mach 5 faster than the batmobile.” sigh. Boys. 😉
10:45 Deb Aoki:
In the lobby at 10am and there’s this low ambient rumble of thousands of ppl arriving at the show.
In the lobby at 10am and there’s this low ambient rumble of thousands of ppl arriving at the show.
10:46 Scott:
Waiting at the Del Rey panel. The big question on everyone’s mind is, “What color bow-tie will Ali be wearing?”
Waiting at the Del Rey panel. The big question on everyone’s mind is, “What color bow-tie will Ali be wearing?”
10:49 Dave:
off to nycc– WAIT FOR ME BLAZBLUE
off to nycc– WAIT FOR ME BLAZBLUE
10:54 Narutaki:
Del rey panel first thing this morning.
Del rey panel first thing this morning.
11:13 Anime3000:
Rushing over to Del Rey, hoping to bump into Joe. –Choi
Rushing over to Del Rey, hoping to bump into Joe. –Choi
11:17 Scott:
No bow-tie, but Ali has still got style.
No bow-tie, but Ali has still got style.
11:19 MangaCast:
Del Rey…New staff and new acquisitions
Del Rey…New staff and new acquisitions
11:21 MangaCast:
world of holic, tsubasa album de reproductions, nighthead genesis by higuri you
world of holic, tsubasa album de reproductions, nighthead genesis by higuri you
11:23 MangaCast:
mizukami wataru – four eyed prince, ikumi mia – wish, genshiken the return of the otaku novel
mizukami wataru – four eyed prince, ikumi mia – wish, genshiken the return of the otaku novel
11:27 Trisha Lynn:
Finally made it to thw show floor. 1st stop: run thru artist’ alley #nycc09
Finally made it to thw show floor. 1st stop: run thru artist’ alley #nycc09
11:27 MangaCast:
kitchen princess the search for angel cake, King of RPGs by Jason Thompson!!!
kitchen princess the search for angel cake, King of RPGs by Jason Thompson!!!
11:27 Scott:
The Del Rey crew.
The Del Rey crew.
11:32 Anime3000:
Jason Thompson of Otaku USA is making a English-language manga called “The King of RPGs”. -Choi
Jason Thompson of Otaku USA is making a English-language manga called “The King of RPGs”. -Choi
11:32 Scott:
King of RPGs, the OEL manga from Jason Thompson sounds really awesome.
King of RPGs, the OEL manga from Jason Thompson sounds really awesome.
11:34 animevice:
POST: NYCC: Del Rey Liveblog:
I ran a little late for the Del Rey panel, but here are the announcements:Ge.. http://tinyurl.com/bbawf5
POST: NYCC: Del Rey Liveblog:
I ran a little late for the Del Rey panel, but here are the announcements:Ge.. http://tinyurl.com/bbawf5
11:36 Narutaki:
Bishie wolverine?! What the hell!?
Bishie wolverine?! What the hell!?
11:38 Anime3000:
“Tim Gunn from Project Runway was a model for characters in the X-Men manga.” FORREALDAMN –Choi
“Tim Gunn from Project Runway was a model for characters in the X-Men manga.” FORREALDAMN –Choi
11:43 Anime3000:
“Cyclops look like an emo, rocket guy” WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO MY CHILDHOOD –Choi
“Cyclops look like an emo, rocket guy” WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO MY CHILDHOOD –Choi
11:53 Scott:
Fan to Del Rey: “Just buy Tokyopop!”
Fan to Del Rey: “Just buy Tokyopop!”
11:56 Scott:
http://kingofrpgs.com/
http://kingofrpgs.com/
12:25 Anime3000:
Bandai is starting in five, we’ll see what comes out of that. –Choi
Bandai is starting in five, we’ll see what comes out of that. –Choi
12:33 animevice:
POST: NYCC: Bandai Liveblog:
It’s actually a few inutes before the Bandai panel starts, but I thought I’d .. http://tinyurl.com/bgxnbn
POST: NYCC: Bandai Liveblog:
It’s actually a few inutes before the Bandai panel starts, but I thought I’d .. http://tinyurl.com/bgxnbn
12:43 Scott:
The ultimate anime expert @Gia fields questions from the common folk.
The ultimate anime expert @Gia fields questions from the common folk.
12:45 Scott:
Rob of Bandai Ent.
Rob of Bandai Ent.
12:47 Scott:
Fail internets are fail.
Fail internets are fail.
12:51 Anime3000:
Bandai had submitted Sword of the Stranger for Academy Award consideration and got far but “was beat by Kung-Fu Panda”. –Choi
Bandai had submitted Sword of the Stranger for Academy Award consideration and got far but “was beat by Kung-Fu Panda”. –Choi
12:52 Scott:
Giving a shout out to @Hisui while Bandai plays the Hayate OP.
Giving a shout out to @Hisui while Bandai plays the Hayate OP.
12:54 Scott:
Hayate will probably be sub-only due to lack of TV play. Did Bandai really think they could get it on TV?
Hayate will probably be sub-only due to lack of TV play. Did Bandai really think they could get it on TV?
12:55 Angry Rabbit:
Wonder if they’ll bring the PSP Dot hack game here as well? [Ramune]
Wonder if they’ll bring the PSP Dot hack game here as well? [Ramune]
12:56 Scott:
I do like seeing the Sola promo being played.
I do like seeing the Sola promo being played.
01:02 Scott:
Most of Bandai’s new releases drop in July. I don’t think Bandai will even be around in July.. (>_>)
Most of Bandai’s new releases drop in July. I don’t think Bandai will even be around in July.. (>_>)
01:04 Angry Rabbit:
Not a very good Akira trailer. :-/
Not a very good Akira trailer. :-/
01:04 Anime3000:
There’s going to be some printing lag for the Akira Blu-ray, so if you want it kids, February 24th. –Choi
There’s going to be some printing lag for the Akira Blu-ray, so if you want it kids, February 24th. –Choi
01:04 MangaCast:
looks like Bandai will have something for you comic fans… Stay tuned
looks like Bandai will have something for you comic fans… Stay tuned
01:09 Anime3000:
Gundam 00 manga to be released under Bandai–first time Gundam manga and anime will be released under Bandai umbrella. –Choi
Gundam 00 manga to be released under Bandai–first time Gundam manga and anime will be released under Bandai umbrella. –Choi
01:09 MangaCast:
eureka seven omnibus two vols… And gundam 00 and 00F… Yawn.
eureka seven omnibus two vols… And gundam 00 and 00F… Yawn.
01:10 Scott:
And Bandai’s finally going online! (^_^)
And Bandai’s finally going online! (^_^)
01:13 Angry Rabbit:
@Scott About time! [Ramune]
@Scott About time! [Ramune]
01:14 Angry Rabbit:
Waiting for the Marvel animation panel. [Ramune]
Waiting for the Marvel animation panel. [Ramune]
01:17 Scott:
Just a few shows on a YouTube for now, but they are really eager to expand asap. Good on ‘ya, Bandai! (^_^)
Just a few shows on a YouTube for now, but they are really eager to expand asap. Good on ‘ya, Bandai! (^_^)
01:17 Deb Aoki:
Had interesting conversation with patrick abry of xiao pan, a French co that discovers and publishes Chinese artists.
Had interesting conversation with patrick abry of xiao pan, a French co that discovers and publishes Chinese artists.
01:24 Deb Aoki:
He explained that ‘while the art is strong, the content of the stories are often weak.”
He explained that ‘while the art is strong, the content of the stories are often weak.”
01:32 Trisha Lynn:
(javitz center wifi cnnections still sucking ass todY) #nycc09
(javitz center wifi cnnections still sucking ass todY) #nycc09
01:32 Trisha Lynn:
(Phil foglio sketch for book acquired! Also @guigar is one of the nicest guys in comics) #nycc09
(Phil foglio sketch for book acquired! Also @guigar is one of the nicest guys in comics) #nycc09
01:35 Trisha Lynn:
(scored a seat near the front for the Penny Arcade panel) #nycc09
(scored a seat near the front for the Penny Arcade panel) #nycc09
01:36 Trisha Lynn:
(went oside just to get Tweets I missed & ship new ones) #nycc09
(went oside just to get Tweets I missed & ship new ones) #nycc09
01:37 Anime3000:
Bandai is giving us a digital distribution survey, also talking about Joost as a potential partner. –Choi
Bandai is giving us a digital distribution survey, also talking about Joost as a potential partner. –Choi
01:39 Scott:
Huge audiance for Yen Press.
Huge audiance for Yen Press.
01:39 Anime3000:
Bandai was kind of a bust, nothing huge. Hopefully Yen Press will surprise. –Choi
Bandai was kind of a bust, nothing huge. Hopefully Yen Press will surprise. –Choi
01:41 Trisha Lynn:
(Be proud of me for I am standing outside a convention ctr for the 1st time in 7 yrs & I will not bum a fag)
(Be proud of me for I am standing outside a convention ctr for the 1st time in 7 yrs & I will not bum a fag)
01:41 Anime3000:
@Scott Any insight as to why? –Choi
@Scott Any insight as to why? –Choi
01:42 Deb Aoki:
So they get French artists to consult and mentor the Chinese artists. “they’re learning fast.”
So they get French artists to consult and mentor the Chinese artists. “they’re learning fast.”
01:44 MangaCast:
Yen’s Kurt is our host this afternoon
Yen’s Kurt is our host this afternoon
01:47 MangaCast:
time and again by Yun jiun, Spice and wolf manga…. And the mic is off. Raiders by Park JinJun
time and again by Yun jiun, Spice and wolf manga…. And the mic is off. Raiders by Park JinJun
01:48 MangaCast:
laon by hyun you… Yotsuba!!!!!!!!!!! Detaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!
laon by hyun you… Yotsuba!!!!!!!!!!! Detaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!
01:49 MangaCast:
fujiyama hyouta’s Cresent Moon Story
fujiyama hyouta’s Cresent Moon Story
01:52 MangaCast:
yotsuba will be restarting in Sept. yen is trying to figure out how to deal with the back issues of that
yotsuba will be restarting in Sept. yen is trying to figure out how to deal with the back issues of that
01:54 Deb Aoki:
Well! Yotsuba 6 picked up by yen press!
Well! Yotsuba 6 picked up by yen press!
01:54 MangaCast:
Kurt still happy with yen plus.
Kurt still happy with yen plus.
01:55 Scott:
Kurt and @tania of Yen Press
Kurt and @tania of Yen Press
01:56 Scott:
Yen Press is making dreams come true.
Yen Press is making dreams come true.
01:58 Anime3000:
Online distribution of Yen Plus? “Trying to find the most viable way to do it”, says Yen. –Choi
Online distribution of Yen Plus? “Trying to find the most viable way to do it”, says Yen. –Choi
02:04 animevice:
POST: NYCC: Yen Press Liveblog:
Yen Press is going to start soon. Abby, Yen+’s resident shrimp artis.. http://tinyurl.com/auruns
POST: NYCC: Yen Press Liveblog:
Yen Press is going to start soon. Abby, Yen+’s resident shrimp artis.. http://tinyurl.com/auruns
02:11 Anime3000:
Yen Press swag giveaway: I don’t know whether to feel like I’m just in first grade or embaressed: “REMEMBER TO SAY THANK YOU” –Choi
Yen Press swag giveaway: I don’t know whether to feel like I’m just in first grade or embaressed: “REMEMBER TO SAY THANK YOU” –Choi
02:12 NY_Comic_Con:
Don’t miss the Disney screening at 230 in the IGN theatre!!!!!!!! Sorry this is my first tweet, too busy!
Don’t miss the Disney screening at 230 in the IGN theatre!!!!!!!! Sorry this is my first tweet, too busy!
02:14 Anime3000:
Sean, now we actually have stuff to give away!
Sean, now we actually have stuff to give away!
02:30 Anime3000:
Is Funimation really that popular? The long is longer than Matthew Callueng’s Smutflix queue. –Choi
Is Funimation really that popular? The long is longer than Matthew Callueng’s Smutflix queue. –Choi
02:33 Narutaki:
For some there is a line for the funi panel.
For some there is a line for the funi panel.
02:37 Anime3000:
@Benu Some titles were already on YouTube before the panel… right? That’s what they said, at least. –Choi
@Benu Some titles were already on YouTube before the panel… right? That’s what they said, at least. –Choi
02:56 tania:
poor hyouta fujiyama; upstaged by yotsuba&!
poor hyouta fujiyama; upstaged by yotsuba&!
03:01 Trisha Lynn:
‘s D&D encounter is not going too well
‘s D&D encounter is not going too well
03:04 animevice:
NYCC: FUNimation Liveblog http://tinyurl.com/dh6dv4
NYCC: FUNimation Liveblog http://tinyurl.com/dh6dv4
03:09 Trisha Lynn:
Is happy that @jillers has joined the party!
Is happy that @jillers has joined the party!
03:10 tania:
more people at the yen panel than ever before! it was like the industry panels i used to go to back in the day!
more people at the yen panel than ever before! it was like the industry panels i used to go to back in the day!
03:12 tania:
also, guys trying to look up haruhi’s skirt while going down the escalator. -_-;;
also, guys trying to look up haruhi’s skirt while going down the escalator. -_-;;
03:14 tania:
overheard: fma2 anime 72 eps long to cover all of series?
overheard: fma2 anime 72 eps long to cover all of series?
03:17 Deb Aoki:
Crap. At&t network completely overwhelmed by iPhone users here at NYCC. Only 1/2 my tweets go thru.
Crap. At&t network completely overwhelmed by iPhone users here at NYCC. Only 1/2 my tweets go thru.
03:21 MangaCast:
Funimation sound bite… Anytime we can bastardize a Japanese anime we will do it! (cheers from the audience… And i died a little)
Funimation sound bite… Anytime we can bastardize a Japanese anime we will do it! (cheers from the audience… And i died a little)
03:24 MangaCast:
Kenichi… Wholesome martial arts fun with boobs
Kenichi… Wholesome martial arts fun with boobs
03:26 Dave:
whipped at blazblue: hanging out around the free starbucks spot
whipped at blazblue: hanging out around the free starbucks spot
03:27 Dave:
bought into that buy two get one free revoltech deal
bought into that buy two get one free revoltech deal
03:29 Dave:
have way too many bags (thanks aksys)
have way too many bags (thanks aksys)
03:33 Trisha Lynn:
(I get two tokens, yay!) #nycc09
(I get two tokens, yay!) #nycc09
03:39 Trisha Lynn:
(Going back down to Artist Alley, and hopes to find Carla Speed McNeil) #nycc09
(Going back down to Artist Alley, and hopes to find Carla Speed McNeil) #nycc09
03:47 Vampt Vo:
Got out of FUNi panel – no new announcements. 🙁
Got out of FUNi panel – no new announcements. 🙁
03:49 Dave:
anybody at nycc know anything about the yatterman encore tonight?
anybody at nycc know anything about the yatterman encore tonight?
04:02 Anime3000:
Funimation really digging into digital distro with “Fulu”, the Funi Video Player–then again, they own a third of the market. –Choi
Funimation really digging into digital distro with “Fulu”, the Funi Video Player–then again, they own a third of the market. –Choi
04:10 Scott:
At&t network is dead at the Javits, so I’m stepping out to upload some pics.
At&t network is dead at the Javits, so I’m stepping out to upload some pics.
04:13 Scott:
Yen Press giving free manga to everyone at the panel.
Yen Press giving free manga to everyone at the panel.
04:16 Scott:
The line waiting for FUNi.
The line waiting for FUNi.
04:18 Scott:
Adam speaking for FUNi. He really did put on a good panel.
Adam speaking for FUNi. He really did put on a good panel.
04:21 Scott:
Unlike other companies, FUNi is completely honest and open about the situation.
Unlike other companies, FUNi is completely honest and open about the situation.
04:25 tania:
kathy says i seem a lot more “genki.” xD
kathy says i seem a lot more “genki.” xD
04:26 Angry Rabbit:
Saw a Ranka & Sheyrl cosplayers & I lack a camera! ><
Saw a Ranka & Sheyrl cosplayers & I lack a camera! ><
04:43 tania:
ali: “bringing a condom to an anime convention is the definition of optimism.”
ali: “bringing a condom to an anime convention is the definition of optimism.”
05:21 Anime3000:
@mangacast There was no way for Funi to get around the fact that Kenichi sucks. I guess we can give them credit for trying…?
@mangacast There was no way for Funi to get around the fact that Kenichi sucks. I guess we can give them credit for trying…?
05:26 Anime3000:
@Scott FUNi may be open, but keep in mind that they can be so open about it because they are one of the only ones doing well. –Choi
@Scott FUNi may be open, but keep in mind that they can be so open about it because they are one of the only ones doing well. –Choi
05:37 Anime3000:
I’m going to bail on CMX and go see up. Let me know if anything happens, mmk? –Choi
I’m going to bail on CMX and go see up. Let me know if anything happens, mmk? –Choi
06:04 Trisha Lynn:
Is hoping against hope that she will find Carla Speed McNeil today #nycc09
Is hoping against hope that she will find Carla Speed McNeil today #nycc09
06:08 Michael Pinto:
@Trisha Lynn where are you at now?
@Trisha Lynn where are you at now?
06:23 Deb Aoki:
sorry about the intermittent twitter updates. my ATT connection here at javits is… well, it’s just crap.
sorry about the intermittent twitter updates. my ATT connection here at javits is… well, it’s just crap.
06:24 Deb Aoki:
operation don’t eat javits food failed today. bought $4.00 pretzel and hated myself afterwards for it.
operation don’t eat javits food failed today. bought $4.00 pretzel and hated myself afterwards for it.
06:25 Deb Aoki:
lots of hatin’ on tokyopop today for some reason at the del rey and yen press panels. well, maybe disgruntlement is more accurate.
lots of hatin’ on tokyopop today for some reason at the del rey and yen press panels. well, maybe disgruntlement is more accurate.
06:26 Deb Aoki:
at del rey, a fan begged them to take on the license for aria, and another asked them to take over tokyo tribes.
at del rey, a fan begged them to take on the license for aria, and another asked them to take over tokyo tribes.
06:27 Deb Aoki:
at yen press, after hearing about the yotsuba license, people asked if they’d take over other lapsed titles
at yen press, after hearing about the yotsuba license, people asked if they’d take over other lapsed titles
06:30 Deb Aoki:
to which kurt says, “If there’s a license that is lapsed, and it’s good, we’ll consider it. “
to which kurt says, “If there’s a license that is lapsed, and it’s good, we’ll consider it. “
06:31 Deb Aoki:
“But that said, we’re not looking into cherry-picking lapsed titles from other publishers.”
“But that said, we’re not looking into cherry-picking lapsed titles from other publishers.”
06:31 Deb Aoki:
“But if a great title falls in our lap, like if VIZ wants to drop Naruto, we’d consider picking it up.” (and the room erupts in laughter).
“But if a great title falls in our lap, like if VIZ wants to drop Naruto, we’d consider picking it up.” (and the room erupts in laughter).
06:33 Deb Aoki:
meanwhile, at yesterday’s state of the industry panel, Stu, the CEO of tokyopop says he’s got “more princess ai, more bizenghast.” for us.
meanwhile, at yesterday’s state of the industry panel, Stu, the CEO of tokyopop says he’s got “more princess ai, more bizenghast.” for us.
06:33 Deb Aoki:
you know how the news talk about how the banking and automotive CEOs are tone deaf to their customers & the times?
you know how the news talk about how the banking and automotive CEOs are tone deaf to their customers & the times?
06:36 Deb Aoki:
somehow that comment reminded me of that. there were too many professionals there who were too polite to moan loudly.
somehow that comment reminded me of that. there were too many professionals there who were too polite to moan loudly.
06:37 Trisha Lynn:
(Gonna hit the show floor one more time and then I think I’m done for this year) #nycc09
(Gonna hit the show floor one more time and then I think I’m done for this year) #nycc09
06:38 Narutaki:
Buy 1 trade get 2 free? Insane!
Buy 1 trade get 2 free? Insane!
06:40 Narutaki:
Dc is giving away shop tat project a bat signal!
Dc is giving away shop tat project a bat signal!
06:41 Narutaki:
Last panel of the night: cmx
Last panel of the night: cmx
07:03 Scott:
Jim from @CMX prepares for the twitter press.
Jim from @CMX prepares for the twitter press.
07:04 MangaCast:
march on earth… Kyaa too cute. Shou-kun!!
march on earth… Kyaa too cute. Shou-kun!!
07:04 animevice:
POST: NYCC: CMX Liveblog:. http://tinyurl.com/ar7yjk
POST: NYCC: CMX Liveblog:. http://tinyurl.com/ar7yjk
07:08 Scott:
Both CMX and FUNi put their Macs to good use with fancy Keynote presentations.
Both CMX and FUNi put their Macs to good use with fancy Keynote presentations.
07:09 Bryan Lee O’Malley:
It’s a lining my stomach with pink goo kind of day.
It’s a lining my stomach with pink goo kind of day.
07:11 MangaCast:
New from CMX – King of Debris by Aso Yusuke, the Lapis Lazuri Crown by Kawasw Natusna
New from CMX – King of Debris by Aso Yusuke, the Lapis Lazuri Crown by Kawasw Natusna
07:14 Gia:
Day two of con: my throat is entirely dead. @_@;;;
Day two of con: my throat is entirely dead. @_@;;;
07:16 Angry Rabbit:
@Gia where at the con are you?
@Gia where at the con are you?
07:17 Scott:
@Angry Rabbit we’re all at CMX room 1A06
@Angry Rabbit we’re all at CMX room 1A06
07:18 Deb Aoki:
@Gia i have cough drops if you need ’em.
@Gia i have cough drops if you need ’em.
07:18 MangaCast:
Broken Blade… A mecha manga woohoo Yoshinaga Yunosuke
Broken Blade… A mecha manga woohoo Yoshinaga Yunosuke
07:19 Angry Rabbit:
@Scott So am I! [Ramune]
@Scott So am I! [Ramune]
07:20 Gia:
@tania Would that “genkiness” be related to a particular NYCC guest whose name MIGHT rhyme with “schmoe Smackurai”? <3
@tania Would that “genkiness” be related to a particular NYCC guest whose name MIGHT rhyme with “schmoe Smackurai”? <3
07:36 Bryan Lee O’Malley:
man oh man
man oh man
07:45 Trisha Lynn:
Is done w/ NYCC for this year! Tomorrow it’s blog-writing & Coraline in 3D
Is done w/ NYCC for this year! Tomorrow it’s blog-writing & Coraline in 3D
08:35 MangaCast:
dont forget to get your “Monmow Disease” sticker from the Vertical booth
dont forget to get your “Monmow Disease” sticker from the Vertical booth
08:35 Trisha Lynn:
‘s phone is also dying 🙁
‘s phone is also dying 🙁
08:46 Anime3000:
Up seems to be really well done from what they showed us. Of course, final judgment us still withheld. –Choi
Up seems to be really well done from what they showed us. Of course, final judgment us still withheld. –Choi
09:02 Gia:
@Deb Aoki i got some, thanks 🙂 i don’t have predrinking dinner plans for tomorrow yet, you still in town in the evening?
@Deb Aoki i got some, thanks 🙂 i don’t have predrinking dinner plans for tomorrow yet, you still in town in the evening?
09:14 Narutaki:
Dinner with handsome and beautiful bloggers of the funny persuasion.
Dinner with handsome and beautiful bloggers of the funny persuasion.
09:16 Dave:
parodying web 2.0 at a diner
parodying web 2.0 at a diner
09:20 Vampt Vo:
Eating dinner with @Narutaki @sdshamshell @Dave and a bunch of other bloggers… Awesome!
Eating dinner with @Narutaki @sdshamshell @Dave and a bunch of other bloggers… Awesome!
11:05 Bryan Lee O’Malley:
sad tummy and weak bladder. Tonight we tweet about bodily functions.
sad tummy and weak bladder. Tonight we tweet about bodily functions.
11:14 Scott:
Ani-bloggers and friends take over an entire side of the Tick Tock diner for Saturday dinner.
Ani-bloggers and friends take over an entire side of the Tick Tock diner for Saturday dinner.
11:17 Anime3000:
Also: we’re plagued with mad technical errors this show.
Also: we’re plagued with mad technical errors this show.
11:44 Deb Aoki:
In taxi passing thru times square on a Saturday night. Ah, NYC. How I wish I didn’t have to spend so much time in javits.
In taxi passing thru times square on a Saturday night. Ah, NYC. How I wish I didn’t have to spend so much time in javits.
11:44 Deb Aoki:
Oddly enough,
Oddly enough,
11:46 Deb Aoki:
Every panel today had people fighting a cold or laringytis.
Every panel today had people fighting a cold or laringytis.
11:47 Erica Friedman:
Yuri News This Week – February 7, 2009: Another quiet week in the news, and I’m at NYCC today, so I’m keeping th.. http://tinyurl.com/b2b4wo
Yuri News This Week – February 7, 2009: Another quiet week in the news, and I’m at NYCC today, so I’m keeping th.. http://tinyurl.com/b2b4wo
11:49 Narutaki:
Home at last! Others went out for karaoke, but I just need sleep too much.
Home at last! Others went out for karaoke, but I just need sleep too much.
11:50 Deb Aoki:
Interviewed Benjamin, the creator of orange today. Unfortunately, I know no Chinese at all, so couldn’t get a gist of what he said
Interviewed Benjamin, the creator of orange today. Unfortunately, I know no Chinese at all, so couldn’t get a gist of what he said
11:52 Deb Aoki:
At least when I interview Japanese artists, I have some hint of what they are actually saying. Lost in translation indeed.
At least when I interview Japanese artists, I have some hint of what they are actually saying. Lost in translation indeed.
11:55 Deb Aoki:
Passing so many nightclubs with fresh young things waiting to get in, thinking ‘I’m so not into that now. When did I get old & boring?’
Passing so many nightclubs with fresh young things waiting to get in, thinking ‘I’m so not into that now. When did I get old & boring?’
12:28 Vampt Vo:
So tired right now. Posting some NYCC stuff to @AniGamers and then sweet, sweet bed.
So tired right now. Posting some NYCC stuff to @AniGamers and then sweet, sweet bed.
01:23 Angry Rabbit:
Back home after a long commute & drive. All in all, fun was had. Wish I took pictures, but there was just too much to do. [Ramune]
Back home after a long commute & drive. All in all, fun was had. Wish I took pictures, but there was just too much to do. [Ramune]