Just a quick note for those attending the SMASH! (Sydney Manga and Anime Show) expo this weekend, Australian anime distributors Madman Entertainment and Hanabee will be announcing new anime acquisitions alongside previews for upcoming titles during their respective industry panels. While this is nothing surprising for Madman who come to most anime expos with a nice big bag full of announcements, this will be the first panel for the newly formed Hanabee, who are set to announce Toradora! and other announcements.
The following information is taken from the Smash website (HERE) and contains information on both panels.
Madman Industry Panel
Where: Panels and Workshops Room
When: 1pm-2pm
Madman Entertainment is Australia’s most prominent Anime and Manga licensing company and are responsible for providing all the anime and manga that we so love to consume. Madman will show previews and clips of upcoming releases as well as new exciting news related to upcoming events such as Reel Anime 2012.Hanabee Industry Panel
Where: Panels and Workshops Room
When: 3pm – 4pm
Hanabee is a new Australian licensing company focusing on Japanese anime and other pop-culture related programs. With some introductions to Hanabee as a new Australian Licensing company, Hanabee will be announcing some new acquisitions and promote the Scavenger Hunt.
Siren Visual, another anime publisher don’t seem like they will be holding a panel, however will be in attendance selling their releases. Their announcements are generally done through their Facebook Page and Official Website, including their recent acquisition announcement of Black Rock Shooter.
