Asian Art Museum, San Francisco: Blast Off

Published: July 3, 2007, 8:42 am

Tags: san francisco, manga, anime, asian art museum

The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco will host a manga (Japanese comics), anime (animation), and pop culture extravaganza for aficionados and amateurs alike on July 7th. The exhibit/happening is called Blast Off, and its lineup features:* Opening ceremony with Gen Taiko, whose drumming will hurl you into space for art and adventure* Cosplay contest - dress up as your favorite manga, anime, or game character to win prizes* Manga and anime panel discussions led by experts Frederik Schodt and Gilles Poitras* Art activities and demonstrations by local artists, illustrators, and cartoonists* Guided tours of the galleries and special exhibition Tezuka: The Marvel of Manga* The Manga Lounge - hands-on library, wild anime, toy display...* Ramen and Rice, the costumed duo that plays string renditions of anime and video game music* Multimedia performance by Live Action Cartoonists, inspired by Tezuka Osamu's The Story of a Big ForestDetailsSaturday,

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