Los Angeles, CA, March 17, 2011 With all proceeds going to the ³Japan NGO
Earthquake Relief and Recovery Fund² (www.jcie.org/earthquake
<http://www.jcie.org/earthquake> ) (which provides support to organizations
in Japan that are taking part in the relief effort, as well as to ensure
longer-term support for local organizations working hard to rebuild their
communities). Last night¹s WE HEART JAPAN project event held at MELTDOWN
COMICS was a huge success raising almost $7,500.00 (US) for the people of
Japan. More information can be found at www.weheartjapan.com.
Thanks to generous sponsorships and donations from HARMONY GOLD, GENEON
ENTERTAINMENT, PACIFIC MEDIA EXPO, COSPLAY IN AMERICA, BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT,
AM2, CRUNCHYROLL, NAN DESU KAN, SWEET STREETS LA, LOVE THE TRUTH CLOTHING,
NYAF POST, ANIMATION MAGAZINE and more! WE HEART JAPAN featured a silent
auction with art from Shinichi “Nabeshin” Watanabe, Cathy Clark, Zane
DeGaine, Kevissimo, Dekker Dreyer, Aaron Bjork, Shibuya Girls Pop, Sam
Randazzo, Sawdust Bear, Sasha Palacio, Sara Tea, Patrick Smith, Eron Rauch
and many more! In addition, prizes will be raffled off over the course of
the night. In addition, a special performance by the Ajuku Girls added
additional excitement to all in attendance.
Special Guests Included:
Stephanie Sheh (Naruto, Bleach, Eureka 7)
Troy Baker (Generator Rex, Bleach, The Avengers)
Richard Epcar (Ghost in the Shell, Mr. Men, Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe)
Wendee Lee (Cowboy Bebop, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Bleach)
Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (Naruto, Ghost in the Shell, Silent Hill)
Daran Norris (Team America, Fairly Odd Parents, T.U.F.F. Puppy)
Liam O’brien (Naruto, Dissidia 012: Final Fantasy, X-men: Destiny)
Ellyn Stern (Blue Dragon, Noein, Bleach)
Michelle Ruff (Gurren Lagan, Digimon Data Squad, Gungrave)
DC Douglas (Resident Evil, Mass Effect 2, Kyo Kara Maoh!)
Crispin Freeman (Hellsing, Blood+, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya,
Slayers)
Sam Riegel (Naruto, Yûgiô,Texhnolyze, Fallout: New Vegas)
JB Blanc (Darksiders, Iron Cross, The Unit, CSI: New York, Nikita)
Tony Oliver (Bleach, Robotech, Lucky Star)
Featuring music by COUNT NINJULA
Food trucks on site: PAPAS TAPAS, JOGASAKI BURRITO, and THE BOBA TRUCK
Free drinks provided by ARTA TEQUILA, COMIKAZE EXPO, and H2OM WATER
About WE HEART JAPAN
We Heart Japan is a collective of anime and comic industry professionals who
want to give back to the community. We Heart Japan is throwing a couple
charity events this month to benefit Japanese earthquake and tsunami
disaster relief efforts; the first being an art auction with signings, and
the second being a movie screening later this month. More information can be
found at www.weheartjapan.com.