Source: Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation press release Official Site: anime-expo.org Anime Expo announces character designer and illustrator Noizi Ito as a Guest of Honor for AX2013! Ms. Ito began her career as a graphic designer, illustrator and character designer. Her work includes “Shakugan no Shana” by Dengeki Bunko, the “Haruhi Suzumiya” series by Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko, and most recently,“The Guided Fate Paradox” by Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. Anime Expo is thrilled to welcome Noizi Ito as a Guest of Honor to AX 2013, where attendees can connect with their favorite artists, voice actors, and musicians from Japan, share the amazing cosplay, art, and AMVs that they create, and enjoy the best in Japanese anime and pop culture. This July, join us at the Los Angeles Convention Center for our twenty-second year! Connect. Create. Culture.

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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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