I typed up a mini post on the AX forums that summarized my experience. Simply put, I hated waiting in lines, while baking in the sun, waiting for main events that were delayed 1-2 hours… oh and crowd control, lack of space. Let’s just say that I would agree that this is one of the worst AX years ever. But overall, while my skin color is a billion shades darker (thankfully, no major sunburns), I enjoyed AX.
Highlights?
Chiaki Ishikawa Panel (You know, one half of the SEE-SAW duo). I got her loverly autograph. <3
Death Note Panel. It was fun. The anime director drew me a picture of L, but the lead character designer (also for Cardcaptor Sakura, X) only gave me an autograph. T_T; I was kind of hoping for a picture from him too.
SOS Brigade… Ehh… I don’t think waiting in line was worth it. Maybe it’s because the Haruhism never quite caught on with me. =\ There was too much conversation and not enough performance.
ORESKABAND concert. They’ve got a new fan, or rather, thousands of new fans. I’m not used to loud music. I think I went deaf for about an hour, but the concert was AMAZING. Everyone was caught in the mood, and they played their Bleach and Naruto theme songs. I regret not going to their panel and getting their autographs. =\
Chiaki Ishikawa concert. She sang Gundam SEED and .hack. That’s really all I need to say. I love her voice. UNINSTALL was great! w00t for the American preview. Boku Dane? :o
Bought a few things… Miniature Tenipuri PVC figures for $30. They’re so freakishly expensive. The price for each box (opened so they could tell us which characters were in what) was $7, so I decided to go ahead and buy the entire set of 5 for $30, even though I really only cared about 3.
I bought somee Rurouni Kenshin character cards.
I played the Naruto Revolution Wii game.
I was *this* close to buying a Cloud FFVIIAC model, but I noticed it had moveable joints = ugly.
Bought my friend an Evangelion Rei model…
and 2 Gundam SEED Destiny glass cups for $7 each. <3
So all in all, I spent roughlt ~$140 (including transportation… I didn’t eat lunch ^^;, and the $12 on shikishi)
*is not sulking in a corner, oh nooo. not at all*
Chiaki Ishikawa
With regard to the Chiaki Ishikawa panel and concert, were there any video recorders allowed? Do you have the full listing of songs that she sang? I’m searching YouTube for any footage of her from AX. Thanks.
Re: Chiaki Ishikawa
=\ There weren’t any video recorders allowed, but I wouldn’t be surprised if video eventually became available. =\ I did record her two GS songs on my cell phone =x but the quality’s pretty terrible. ^^; Sorry I can’t help you.
Re: Chiaki Ishikawa
There’s a recording out there now. The audio’s okay.
1 – “Anna ni Issho Datta no ni” from Gundam SEED
2 – “Kimi ga ita Monogatari” from .hack//Liminality
3 – “Yasashii Yaoke” from .hack//SIGN
4 – “Uninstall” from Bokurano
5 – “Utsukushi Kereba Sore de Ii” from Simoun
6 – “Kimi wa Boku ni Niteiru” from Gundam SEED Destiny
Encore – “Obsession” from .hack//SIGN
Re: Chiaki Ishikawa
Thanks. ^o^
Re: Chiaki Ishikawa
Where can I find this recording?
Re: Chiaki Ishikawa
Most torrent sites should have it. Look for a group called Moe.