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Ani-Magic Announces Line-up

posted on 2004-05-07 14:29 EDT by Christopher Macdonald

Small California Convention in October

Ani-Magic has announced its guest line up for the Autumn Dream, taking place at the Hyatt Valencia/ Santa Clarita Convention Center, Oct 1-3 2004

Voice Talent Guest of Honor
Tiffany Grant
Hillary Haag
Samatha Inoue Harte
Michael Coleman
Monica Rial
Debbie Rabbai
Daniel Kevin Harrison
Debra Sale Butler
Doug Erholtz
Bob Bergen
Mc Neil (Tentative)
Kirby Morrow (Tentative)

Industry Guest of Honor
Matt Greenfield

Performing Guests
USA Musume
Ramen & Rice
Maiyu

Cosplay Guests of Honor:
Yaya Han
Erica Door
Tristen Citrine

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