Source: Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation press release Official Site: anime-expo.org Anime Expo announces J-Pop artists STARMARIE as Industry Guests for AX2013! Featuring members Shino Takamori, Nozomi Kishita, and Shiori Aoki, their musical concept is to tell wonderful stories of fantasy through song. STARMARIE recently released their second album "Fantasy World 2", and have also collaborated with designer and stylist Yanagi Nobuto, and gothic lolita brand "Opera the?Dream House". They will be making their US live debut at Anime Expo 2013! STARMARIE`s singles “Mitsuboshi Restaurant Paul kara no Shoutaijyou” (“The Three-Starred Restaurant / Paul`s Invitiation”) and “Mogura Mystery Tour” are now available on iTunes in the US. Anime Expo presents the best in global music entertainment, featuring concerts from major J-Pop, Ani-Song, Japanese rock, and Idol Performers, providing attendees the opportunity to see the hottest acts straight from Japan. We are thrilled to welcome STARMARIE to AX2013 for their US debut! Additional guest announcements are coming soon. Register now on our official website and join the fun!

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Hosted annually in Los Angeles, SPJA event Anime Expo is North America`s largest celebration of Japanese culture. Anime Expo 2013 will be held July 4 - 7, 2013 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. To register, or for more information, please visit anime-expo.org.

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