The Koreans are coming!We popped into Tokyo International Anime Fair The Tokyo International Anime Fair (TAF; in Japanese: 東京国際アニメフェア) is one of the largest anime trade fairs of Japan. The first event in 2002 was held as "Tokyo International Anime Fair 21". 04 at the end of March. While Japan is notorious for its penchant for branding everything "international" without actually being that way, this year's Anime Fair was a notable exception. The proliferation of English-language guides, promos, speakers and interpreters made a loud declaration: Japanese animation has world-wide appeal, and its producers are ready to reach out. 166 animation minis and megaliths For the record label, see . A megalith is a large stone which has been used to construct a structure or monument, either alone or together with other stones. Megalithic participated in this year's event, held in the cavernous halls of Tokyo Big Sight Tokyo Big Sight (東京ビッグサイト on Odaiba, the synthetic island in Tokyo Bay Tokyo Bay Inlet, western Pacific Ocean. Located off the east-central coast of Honshu, Japan, it is about 30 mi (48 km) long and 20 mi (32 km) wide. It provides a spacious harbour area for several Japanese cities, including Tokyo, Yokohama, and Kawasaki. . 31 of those anime makers were from abroad, six more than attended last year's gathering. And get this: The winner of this year's Grand Prix went to a foreign maker--Korean animators Dongwoo for their ten-minute "Africa," a socially conscious anime with brilliant technique and a sobering message. Look out, Cutie Honey! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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