Over 18,000 manga and anime fans flocked to the 2nd annual New York Anime Festival. Check out photos of the special events, appearances by Yoshitaka Amano, Hideyuki Kikuchi and Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, the cool cosplay action, both on the exhibit floor, and previews of things to come in 2009 from top manga publishers.
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- 2008 New York Anime Festival – Gurren Lagann CosplayGurren Lagann cosplay at 2008 New York Anime Festival.
- 2008 New York Anime Festival – happyfunsmileNew York-based Japanese pop band happyfunsmile performs at 2008 New York Anime Festival
- 2008 New York Anime Festival – happyfunsmileKossan, the shanshin player for happyfunsmile performs at 2008 New York Anime Festival
- 2008 New York Anime Festival – Oh My Goddess! CosplayCassandra R. as Skuld and Tiffany I. as Belldandy at New York Anime Festival 2008.
- 2008 New York Anime Festival – 3 Sweet LolitasKaryn G., Chrystine T. and Haruka T. in sweet Lolita fashions at 2008 New York Anime Festival
- 2008 New York Anime Festival – Claymore SigningClaymore signing at Funimation's booth at 2008 New York Anime Festival
- 2008 New York Anime Festival – State of the Manga Industry PanelMichael Gombos, Kurt Hassler and Ali Kokmen at New York Anime Festival 2008.
- 2008 New York Anime Festival – Michael GombosMichael Gombos of Dark Horse Comics at New York Anime Festival 2008.
- 2008 New York Anime Festival – Kurt HasslerKurt Hassler of Yen Press at New York Anime Festival 2008.
- 2008 New York Anime Festival – Masaharu MorimotoIron Chef Masaharu Morimoto answers questions from fans at 2008 New York Anime Festival
- 2008 New York Anime Festival - Yen Press PanelKurt Hassler, JuYoun Lee, Tania Biswas and Rich Johnson share a laugh at New York Anime Festival
- 2008 New York Anime Festival – Haruhi Manga GiveawayRich Johnson gives a fan a copy of the Haruhi Suzumiya manga
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