Baltimore, MD (March 24, 2010) – Home Made Kazoku, a unique hip-hop group known for their
upbeat music, are making their U.S. debut this summer at Otakon 2010. Anime fans may know their
music best through their single “Thank You!!” which is the ending theme song to the smash-hit animation
series Bleach. They have also done music for Shonen Heart and Naruto.
The group’s May 2004 debut from Ki/oon Records /Sony Music Entertainment Japan Inc. won acclaim as
the best upcoming artist of the year on the Japanese music scene. Mico is widely referred to …

Baltimore, MD (February 11, 2010) – American voice actor and singer Vic Mignogna, who has voiced
more than 100 anime series, will be a guest at Otakon 2010. This will be the third appearance at Otakon
for Mignogna.
Although Vic has been acting for stage and screen since he was eight years old, he started his career in
anime only ten years ago as Vega in Streetfighter II. Since then, Vic has been in more than one hundred
and fifty shows and video games. Some of his notable roles include: Edward Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist,
Tamaki …

Baltimore, MD (February 11, 2010) – Emmy-nominated American actress Maile Flanagan will be a
guest at Otakon 2010. While she has worked on a variety of series (both on-camera and as voice talent),
she is perhaps best known to anime fans as the voice of the title character in the popular anime series
Naruto. This is her first appearance at Otakon.
Flanagan’s acting career started at Boston College in an improv comedy troupe and continued
in Minneapolis where she appeared on local stages. She has since flourished in many different live and
animated roles.
Notable animated roles …

Baltimore, MD (February 6, 2010) – It’s time for artists to think ahead to Otakon 2010. Registration
opens on Monday, February 8, for Otakon’s Artist Alley. The tables will sell for $110 each. For the first
time this year, artists can pay online by credit or debit card.
Artists are encouraged to book their tables promptly. Although Otakon keeps expanding the available
space, last year it only took six hours to sell out all the tables.
At Otakon 2009, over 200 individual artists filled nearly 300 tables, from where they could sell and talk
about their …

Baltimore, MD (February 3, 2010) – Award-winning global sensations the Yoshida Brothers, whose
music builds on traditional Japanese music, will be guests at Otakon 2010. They will perform on Friday
night (exact time to be announced later), as well as signing autographs and participating on a panel.
“We’ve been trying to enhance our cultural content over the last few years,” said Jim Vowles, Otakon
Guest, Industry, and Press Relations Chief. “It supports our broader educational mission, of course, but
the response from our membership has been great. Since we’re kind of well known for musical …