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April 16, 2005

News for Anime South 2005:

Anime South announces 2005 guests and 2006 convention dates

Destin, Florida - Apr. 16, 2005 - Anime South is pleased to announce 2 guests for its inaugural convention on November 18-20, 2005 at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. Voice actor Marc Matney, who has dubbed series such as "Oh My Goddess!" and "You're Under Arrest", has graciously agreed to join us this fall. In addition, Mirana Reveier, an illustration artist whose work has been featured in the anime DVD galleries of "Rurouni Kenshin" and "Love Hina", will also honor us with her presence for the upcoming convention.

At this time, Anime South would like to thank 3 people for their unbelievable financial generosity: Angel Viloria, Kiel Melvin, and Brenton Muckow. These three have taken the unusual step of becoming Founders of Anime South by donating huge grants to allow this convention to be held. Thank you once again to all three for their selfless giving.

Due to the tremendous response received for its first convention being held on November 18-20, 2005, Anime South announces its dates for 2006. Anime South 2006 will be held on November 3-5, 2006 once again at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. The convention is in the gorgeous beach resort city of Destin, Florida.

The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa is the largest luxury hotel on the most beautiful beach in the United States. This 2,400 acre resort boasts 73 holes of championship golf, 13 tennis courts, the country's largest charter fishing boat fleet, 3 indoor and outdoor pools, a private beach, a full service spa, 2 whirlpools, scuba diving, and unparalleled shopping centers.

The hotel offers only suites with 2 Double Beds, 1 Queen Sofa Bed, and 1 two-level Bunk Bed. The convention has arranged a limited number of suites at the unbelievably low price of only $99 per night. The $30 resort fee has been waived for individuals reserving their rooms for the convention. Registration for the 2005 convention is currently open by mail and online at http://www.animesouth.com

Anime South will be offering for 3 video rooms, a Cosplay contest, anime music videos, panels, video game tournaments, an Artists' Alley, a large Dealers room, karaoke, and a huge Main Events room. Come see why USA Today has ranked Destin as the most beautiful beach in the United States for the past 5 years running.

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