Anime Boston 2017 Announces Shingo Natsume as its Fifth Japanese Guest
Boston - Anime Boston, the largest anime convention in New England, announced its fifth Japanese guest of honor today. Animation director Shingo Natsume will appear at Anime Boston at the Hynes Convention Center, Boston, Mass, on March 31 through April 2, 2017.
Shingo Natsume has directed many anime, including television series Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei and the theatrical film Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos.
He has also directed Hori-san to Miyamura-kun, Space Dandy, and One-Punch Man. His latest directorial work is ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.
"Natsume-san is the director of two of the hottest titles in the past few years, Space Dandy and One-Punch Man. We're honored to have the opportunity to present Natsume-san to his fans in Boston, and to give them the opportunity to talk to him!" said Victor Lee, Convention Chairman.
Previously announced guests include Puffy AmiYumi, Lex Lang, Sandy Fox, OKAMOTO'S, Michelle Ruff, Johnny Yong Bosch, Naokatsu Tsuda, Brina Palencia, Tōru Furuya, Kyle Colby Jones, Bryson Baugus, Greg Ayres, and Lisa Ortiz.
About Anime Boston: With nearly 27,000 attendees in 2016, Anime Boston is an annual three-day Japanese animation convention held in Boston, Mass. Anime Boston 2017 is scheduled for Friday, March 31 through Sunday, April 2 at the Hynes Convention Center and Sheraton Boston Hotel. More information about Anime Boston can be found at
http://www.animeboston.com.
About New England Anime Society, Inc.: The New England Anime Society was founded in 2001. Based in Massachusetts, The New England Anime Society, Inc. is parent organization of Anime Boston and is dedicated to furthering public education and understanding of the Japanese language and culture through visual and written media. More information about The New England Anime Society is available at http://www.neanime.org.
