I will keep my reccomendations vague, as sometime asking for specific people is quite difficult.
1. SOMEONE from the anime industry that is from Japan.
Seriously, a band, an artist, a writer, a voice actor, anyone. Japanese industry presence at an American anime convention.
2. Having just the one concert on Friday was much easier than the crazy mess of doing a show Sunday night or whatnot. My second request is for a band that has a show Friday night, and maybe performs 1-2 songs at closing ceremonies. There is Soul Candy, Slants, as well as the ability to ask for a Japanese independent band from a license company.
3. Bandai and Funimation contacts have already been established at some point in the past I am guessing, so whatever series we can get a screening for we should have someone from that series. If it is a known name such as Cristina Vee, then awesome! If not, that is okay too. We could have the honor of saying we were someone's first convention visit.
4. Jason Thompson. Writer of King of RPGs manga, manga editor for many years, he has an article on Anime News Network, the guy has expressed interest in being a guest before. I forwarded his contact info once before, but nothing came of it. Added bonus, the guy lives in western Washington, so his commute to the con would be simpler than many other guests.
5. Warning! This recommendation is a huge shameless plug, read if you dare. 91.8 The Fan is an online radio station focused on Japanese music, but not just anime songs! Jrock, Jpop, some Korean music (Girl's Generation, Super Junior, etc), Chinese music like Jay Chou and even some LittleKuribo and brentalfloss tracks.
www.918thefan.com
