There’s lots of excitement over the Vampire Hunter D franchise this week, what with Devils Due announcing that they will be publishing a VHD series in American comics format. Now the Digital Manga folks, who have the license for the VHD manga, are bringing the creators, Hideyuki Kikuchi and Saiko Takaki, to Anime Expo. Details, including the schedule for their panel and autograph sessions, are below the cut.
DMP Presents Hideyuki Kikuchi and Saiko Takaki at Anime Expo 2008
Gardena, CA, June 30, 2008 – The year is 12,090 A.D., and what little is left of humanity has finally crawled out from the ashes of war and destruction. From the darkness of fallout, mutants and a race of vampires known as the Nobility have spawned. They rule the weak with no remorse. Once bitten by a Nobility, one is cursed to become a member of the undead. Villagers cower in fear, hoping and praying for a savior to rid them of their undying nightmare. All they have to battle this danger is a different kind danger — a Vampire Hunter.
Digital Manga Publishing, one of the most innovative manga publishers is proud to present Hideyuki Kikuchi and Saiko Takaki as our industry guests for Anime Expo. Kikuchi-sensei’s credits are long and wide including: A Wind Named Amnesia, Wicked City and Demon Beast Shinjuku. Saiko Takaki, illustrator, was hand picked by Kikuchi himself to bring his most famous character to life in DMP’s manga adaptation.
Swing by the Vampire Hunter D focus panel to have all your questions answered, hear some insider information on future volumes and be entered in our raffle. Panel prizes include Takaki’s ink sketches of D, exclusive Vampire Hunter D merchandise and the grand prize of a dinner date for you and a friend with both creators!
For more information stop by the DMP booth (#510) before the panel!
DMP Presents: Hideyuki Kikuchi and Saiko Takaki!
Saturday, July 5, 2008
2:00-3:00pm
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Hideyuki Kikuchi and Saiko Takaki Autograph Sessions
Saturday, July 5, 2008 – 1:00-2:00pm
Sunday, July 6, 2008 – 1:00-2:00pm
Booth #510
