The anime and manga industry is an ever-changing climate of innovative technologies and stylish themes coupled with extravagent artwork and adventurous stories.  From mecha shows to shoujo media, from distribution companies to game wizards, and from the vast information resoures on the Internet to interactive Q&A sessions with high-profile Guests, AnimeExpo99's large hub of social interest forums packed in countless fans listening in on or actively participating in influencing the decisions made in the anime industry and beyond.

AnimeExpo99 Panels Gallery One

Mika Akitaka (left) at his focus panel.	Noburo Ishiguro (center) at his focus panel.
First Voice Acting panel has fans demonstrating their skills with scripts and a handy microphone to the crowd.	Yutaka Izubuchi (right) at his focus panel.
ADVision's well-attended panel discussed recent releases and their non-stop surge into the mainstream video market with DVDs and film premieres.
AnimEigo's well-attended panel discussing their mistakes and resurgence into the booming mainstream anime distribution currently bested by ADVision, Central Park Media, Manga Entertainment, and Pioneer Entertainment.
Akio Takami (left) at his focus panel.	Studio Ghibli 101: a Film Showcase shows clips of Ghibli's classic works such as I Can Hear the Sea, Mononoke Hime, My Neighbor Totoro, and many others.

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