CLAMP at Anime Expo

[dreamchaser]

CLAMP is going to be the guests of honor at Anime Expo 2006.

I really want to go see them; they are what got me started in manga. But my parents said they wouldn't let me go to AX when I asked a while back... a once in a lifetime oppurtunity is slipping by. :(

Credit goes to ANN and Anime Expo homepage.

[Vicious]

Yay!! I have to get their autograph when I get there!

Sorry dream_chaser that you aren't able to go to Anime Expo! >.<

[dreamchaser]

From the press release (can be found at ANN or Anime Expo homepage), a screening of Tsubasa will be shown as well.

[JimDeVico]

CLAMP is going to be the guests of honor at Anime Expo 2006.

I really want to go see them; they are what got me started in manga. But my parents said they wouldn't let me go to AX when I asked a while back... a once in a lifetime oppurtunity is slipping by. :(

Credit goes to ANN and Anime Expo homepage.

Why not ask again. Things have changed. Did you know that CLAMP was going to be at AX when you asked them the first time?

[Vicious]

Do not forget about the hotel registrations. I mean since you live in Washington and it's a bit far from California, might I suggest you make hotel reservations?

Hope you can go Dream.

[Iblis]

Neat. That's definitely a reason to go this year. I voted for CLAMP as a GoH for AX's 10th anniversary, but better late than never. :D

[mei-chan]

So jealous, but washington is a bit too far away to go there.....

[Foreordained99]

yep. id have to fly over from the UK, so theres no chance of me being there >__<

[roxas87]

wow really clamp is going to the expo this year all right cool no matter what im going this year since the expo is going to be in its 15 year and i went last year but i only had a few hours staying there i hope this year i can stay in until the night

[Chiaki]

:eek:
oh my gosh *wow*
Lucky,
darn it, us brits never get many cons *wish I lived in USA*
CLAMP are so awesome.
Q. Are they showing the Tsubasa series two or series one in englsih (stupid question but someone might know)

[Vicious]

There's more then one season? Argh!

I'm guessing Season 1 since Tsubasa just got licensed by FUNimation.

[Chiaki]

There's more then one season? Argh!

I'm guessing Season 1 since Tsubasa just got licensed by FUNimation.
Yea I think so. There's the second series coming out in Japan around this time *edit* 29th April
(at least that's what I heard)
I love series one, keeps so well to the story :)
*sigh*
wish I could see CLAMP *TAKE PICS YOU LUCKY PEOPLE*

[MomoxD]

Season 2 has just come out with the first episode a week or so ago. ^^;;

Man, I want to go see CLAMP too ;_; but I'm in NY. ALL the way on the other coast. My parents are still thinking about it. My stupid anime crazed teacher told my mom that the lines are going to be crazy so their definite "Yes" is back to a "maybe" x_x;

[Foreordained99]

why cant they come to the london expo? id deffinately be there!

[Arcademan]

Courtesy of Del Rey Manga newsletter (which I received via email)

New York, NY (June 21, 2006) – Manga superstars CLAMP announced last month that they would be making their first-ever U.S. public appearance at Anime Expo held in Anaheim, California, July 1 to July 4. For manga and anime fans in the United States and throughout the world, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see this influential group. The visit is being co-sponsored by Anime Expo, Del Rey Manga and FUNimation Entertainment. Details on CLAMP’s two autographing sessions at Anime Expo are as follows:

Attendees at CLAMP’s panel on 2 PM Saturday will be selected at random to attend one of two autographing sessions. The autographing sessions will be held on Sunday, July 2. CLAMP will be signing exclusive pre-printed paper boards (known in Japan as shikishi) featuring CLAMP characters.

[Fighterspledge]

Be it CLAMP's first US appearance, and it also being AE, it will be a big deal when it happens. Should be a good showing for those who are able to go.

[Vicious]

Ok so I'm not a big fan of Clamp's. I mean sure they're awesome, I love Chobits but that's the only anime / manga I like. I'm not too fond of Tsubasa Chronicles or XXXHolic or any other ones like that.

Anyways pushing that aside, here's the full details on what happened at Anime Expo (involving Clamp!)

By the way, I did not attend this. *checks schedule* yeah they were here on the first day (which was Saturday 1st) and I was busy roaming the halls and getting free swag. Yosh. OK MOVING ON!

Ok first I'm going to post a full Clamp Panel Report by Sakura Eries.
On July 2nd, 2006 CLAMP made an appearance at Anime Expo in Anaheim as part of their first tour of the United States. CLAMP, the four person team consisting of Igarashi Satsuki, Mokona (who looked very cute in her flowery kimono), Nekoi Tsubaki, and Ohkawa Ageha, made two appearances, one at a packed fan panel and a second at a press panel at the anime convention.

The afternoon fan panel, which actually started about an hour later than scheduled because of the sheer volume of attendees, was mediated by representatives of FUNimation. FUNimation is handling the American release of Tsubasa Chronicles, the Tsubasa Chronicles movie, and xxxHOLiC movie, and they mentioned that auditions for the English sub are in progress and will be cast by this Friday, July 7. After showing a 20 minute video that documented CLAMP's history and works, the artists were introduced to the wildly enthusiastic crowd. CLAMP then proceeded to give a presentation of how they produce their work. They showed some slides of their actual work spaces including pictures of the Sony Vaio computer that Ohkawa uses for writing her scripts and Mokona and Nekoi's collection of Copic markers. While some manga-ka use assistants, CLAMP does all their work themselves. Nekoi mentioned that a xxxHOLiC novel is coming out soon in Japan, and the slide show showed a glimpse of them working on a sketch for that project. While all four artists spoke at certain points of the panel, Ohkawa did most of the presentation narration and fielded most questions in the following question and answer session.

Questions for the panel were selected from approximately 1000 questions submitted online. One of the questions asked, which was also asked during the press panel later that day, was how the team met. They explained that all of them, with the exception of Ohkawa, were high school classmates. Ohkawa was then introduced to the others through a mutual friend, and they began working together on doujinshi. Also during the Q&A session, they mentioned that they intend to continue the Kobato series in the Japanese animation magazine Newtype. After the question and answer session, CLAMP took their leave, and trailers for the xxxHOLiC movie, Tsubasa Chronicles movie, and Tsubasa Chronicles series were shown.

At 5:30pm that same day, CLAMP held a press panel. They expressed that their impressions of the United States and American fans were positive. They've really enjoyed seeing the cosplays of their work at AX and have been enjoying the California sunshine. Ohkawa mentioned that she has even had a chance to enjoy the great California champagne. In answer to questions about how they produce their work, they stated that Ohkawa chooses which projects they work on but scheduling is decided by Igarashi, although that is mainly dictated by which deadlines are coming up first. When asked which of their titles they would like to see turned into live action, CLAMP seemed to be in favor of Chobits, and Ohkawa stated if such a production were made in the United States she would have a strong preference as to who the lead actress would be. During the panel, they also mentioned that they will be resuming Legal Drug in the near future and that they will be completing the X series in Japan with a total of 21 volumes to match the 21 Tarot cards. However, they did not state any firm timeline for either title.
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Source: Animeondvd.com

For more information on the questions; click here (anime.advancedmn.com/article.php?artid=2909&pg=1&comments=)

[adichappo]

During the panel, they also mentioned that they will be resuming Legal Drug in the near future and that they will be completing the X series in Japan with a total of 21 volumes to match the 21 Tarot cards. However, they did not state any firm timeline for either title.


Can i just take the time right now to do a big HAPPY DANCE!!! As long as I know now that they have't abandoned either one of them (esp X!!!!!!) I can wait as long as I have to. :D

[YamPuff]

Cool...thanx Viscious. ^^

[MomoxD]

Thanks Vicious!! I did not hear of the CLAMP Press conference but I was at the CLAMP panel.

That was the greatest thing in the world. ><

I'm glad to hear that they will be continuing Gohou Drug. That was one of my questions that I submitted without thinking much about but I wish I had submitted a different question...but anyway. -shakes head-

I'm still not over the fact that I got to see them and get their autograph. I can die happy now ;] lol. I practically traveled to California only for them because I really didn't get to do anything else lol.

[Vicious]

Heeey, I got some more CLAMP press conference information; (and stuff). o_o

Err, it's a HUGE article so I might as well give you the link.

Linky (www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention.php?id=351).

So yeah, basically it goes into detail on the Press conference with Clamp and it gives you a PICTURE of CLAMP too. So you die hard fans who never saw Clamp before... will finally do so. Yep.

Enjoy! You clamp maniacs. >_>