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One of Many U.S. Convention Film Premieres Happening this June 15-17, 2012 at the Anaheim Convention Center and Anaheim Hilton! Get your Passports Today and Experience the Difference!

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (March 3, 2012) – The extremely popular and highly anticipated sequel KAIJI 2 (2011/Drama, Thriller/Approx. 133 min) to be screened EXCLUSIVELY at this summer’s most anticipated Anime, Manga and Music event AM².  Two screenings will be available-one EXCLUSIVELY for Passport holders ONLY and the second for Passport holders preferred (with general attendees as seating permits)..  Ever since first appearing in 1996 as a serial manga in Kodansha’s Young Magazine, KAIJI has amassed a cult-like following, recording book sales of over 18 million copies and leading to a box office hit film adaptation in 2009 entitled: KAIJI.  More info and attendee registration can be found at www.am2con.org

“With our growing guest list, screenings and activities AM² will be the place to be this summer in Southern California for all that is anime and manga,” states Chase Wang of AM², “Get your Passports today and join us for all the fun!”

The much-awaited second film is set to hit the screens as KAIJI 2, based on what many assert is the most popular episode from the comic book series, “The Greed Swamp”. Kaiji author Nobuyuki Fukumoto was at the center of the screenplay writing process for the sequel, adding a new high-risk game of his invention to ratchet up the psychological intensity. There’s Chinchirorin, the “dice game from Hell” that lifts Kaiji out of an underground slave labor existence to take part in Princess and Slave, a live-or-die game of choice, and finally, the “Man-eating Swamp” – a monstrous pachinko machine capable of instantly destroying lives of anyone dazzled by its big payoff. On his own, Kaiji stands little chance of beating any of these games. But that won’t stop him from staking his life on saving his friends and restoring everyone’s lives!

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Win Amazing Prizes from snakebyte USA in Console Game Room Tournaments at this Summer’s Most Anticipated Anime, Manga and Music Convention this June 15-17, 2012 at the Anaheim Convention Center and Anaheim Hilton! Get your Passports Today and Experience the Difference!

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (March 1, 2012) – Known worldwide as one of the leaders in third party accessories for video gaming and PC accessories, snakebyte™, joins this summer’s most anticipated anime, manga and music convention AM² (June 15-17, 2012; Anaheim Convention Center and Anaheim Hilton) as the official sponsor for the Console Game Room.  Passport Only attendees will be eligible to win amazing video gaming and PC accessories including useful adaptors, sophisticated controllers, premium cables and state-of-the-art peripherals for hard-core gamers from the #1 source for gaming accessories for all systems including Nintendo Wii, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PS Vita, Xbox and PC’s.  More info and attendee registration can be found at www.am2con.org

All attendees will be able to play, FOR FREE, all games available in the Console Game Room and experience the snakebyte™ controllers, game pads and other accessories for themselves!

“We are absolutely thrilled to be the sponsors for the Console Game Room at AM²!”, states Sunflex USA President Howard Borenstein, “the objective of a gaming accessory is to either improve game play or to allow people to be different through choice – snakebyte™ can give you both – come see for yourself!”

Toshihiro Kawamoto is currently announced as an AM² Official Guest of Honor for 2012.

Attendees can avoid the anticipated huge lines at autographs, premiere screenings, workshops, main events, and panels by purchasing a Passport fast pass for the event. The Passport fast pass will also provide holders with access to Main Events and Concert events as well as major discounts with theme parks, retailers and local restaurants. Bypass the lines and get your Passport today and experience the difference!

AM² current activities include Exhibit Hall, AMV’s, Arcade, Summer Festival, Behind the Voice Actors Studio, Masquerade, Dances, Fashion Shows, Table Top, Console Gaming, Workshops, Panels, Concerts and more!

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About AM²

Located in Anaheim, California – AM², established in 2010, is a multi-day (3 days) 24 hour event with no general attendance/badge purchase requirement and is aspiring to be a key meeting place for fans that share a common interest in Asian music, Animation/Anime, and Comics/Manga.  Nominal fees are charged for certain activities that attendees choose to participate in. AM² will be held on June 15-17, 2012 at the Anaheim Convention Center in sunny Anaheim, California.  More information can be found at www.am2con.org

About Sunflex USA

Sunflex USA is the exclusive distributor of the video gaming brand snakebyte™, covering a wide range of video gaming and PC accessories. Creator of useful adaptors, sophisticated controllers, premium cables and state-of-the-art peripherals for hardcore gamers, Sunflex is the #1 source for gaming accessories for all systems including Nintendo Wii, Sony PlayStation 3, Xbox and PCs.

The snakebyte™ brand is known worldwide as a leader in third party accessories, entering the U.S. market after a decade of success in Europe, garnering many awards and excellent reviews for all of its product lines.

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Staff this Summer’s Most Anticipated Anime, Manga and Music Convention this June 15-17, 2012 at the Anaheim Convention Center and Anaheim Hilton! Get your Passports Today and Experience the Difference!

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (February 22, 2012) – Looking to staff at a summer convention and be part of a growing anime family?  As this summer’s most anticipated anime, manga and music convention, AM² (June 15-17, 2012; Anaheim Convention Center and Anaheim Hilton) proudly announces the launch of the 2012 year’s online staff application form.  More info and attendee registration can be found at http://www.am2con.org/staff-applications/.

Staff member benefits include crash space reimbursement, meals, special events, raffles, staff-only badges, etc.  Staffers should expect to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per day.  As the primary customer service contact within the convention, you will be expected to always emphasize courtesy and maintain a customer service mind-set throughout the convention.  Individual department descriptions are included on the staff application itself.  Come join the AM² family today!

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A Founding Member of the World Famous Bones Anime Studio Comes to this Summer’s Most Anticipated Anime, Manga and Music Convention this June 15-17, 2012 at the Anaheim Convention Center and Anaheim Hilton! Get your Passports Today and Experience the Difference!

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (February 17, 2012) – Celebrated character designer and animation director, TOSHIHIRO KAWAMOTO, of such famed animes as COWBOY BEBOP, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 0080, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 0083, GOLDEN BOY, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: The 08TH MS TEAM, ESCAFLOWNE (MOVIE), WOLF’S RAIN, EUREKA SEVEN, SWORD OF THE STRANGER, GHOST SLAYERS AYASHI, HEROMAN, GOSICK, TOWA NO QUON and outside of Japan as the character designer and animation director for the beloved many more will attend this summer’s most anticipated anime, manga and music convention AM² (June 15-17, 2012; Anaheim Convention Center and Anaheim Hilton).  More info and attendee registration can be found at www.am2con.org

Kawamoto founded the world famous anime studio Studio BONES in 1998 with Masahiko Minami (former Sunrise producer) and Hiroshi Ousaka (animator colleague who passed away in 2007).  He has an animation career that spans over 25 years and has a long list of high profile works but is best known for his work as the character designer and animation director for the ever popular anime, COWBOY BEBOP.

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