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2009 FanimeCon – Hiroyuki Yamaga

May 22 - 25, 2009 - San Jose McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, California

Hiroyuki Yamaga, Executive Director of anime studio GAINAX introduces the Gurren Lagann documentary.
Hiroyuki Yamaga with translator Shizuki Yamashita

Hiroyuki Yamaga with translator Shizuki Yamashita

© Deb Aoki

FanimeCon has a reputation for attracting some very special guests from Japan, including frequent visits from fan-favorite anime studio GAINAX (Neon Genesis Evangelion, Gurren Lagann). This time, the focus was squarely on Hiroyuki Yamaga, the Executive Director of this popular anime studio, and the world premiere of the Gurren Lagann documentary by Mario Hirasaka. A few lucky fans were also able to attend a special, invitation-only reception for Yamaga-sensei and the GAINAX crew.

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