Moon Stream

Moon Stream is a new musical unit combining the forces of Japanese visual style rock with the sounds of the New York underground. Created in early 2011, Moon Stream is fronted by Satsuki (vocals, ex RENTRER EN SOI) and Tomo (guitar, echostream). These two veterans of the early visual kei explosion in Japan are now active on opposite ends of the globe.

The first half of the band’s name “Moon” is derived from Satsuki’s own name, while the latter half, taken from Tomo’s band name “echostream,” fuses to create a fresh concept for a band unlike any other – channeling the energy of the moon as a powerful musical force.

Displaying their visual and musical talent from signature rock sounds, ambient compositions, to dance rock music, their US debut launched Moon Stream into the sky.

Performing recently in Los Angeles and Paris, Moon Stream is ready to rock the east coast!!

http://www.facebook.com/MoonStreamOfficial

Support members:
Poel (bass; http://poelx.wordpress.com/)
Takaya (drums, ex Romance for~; https://twitter.com/takaya0516)

MINT NeKO

MINT NeKO, was an umbrella designed by h.NAOTO a brand known for their one of a kind uniqueness and originality.

The designer MINT entered the fashion industry in the brand S-INC in 2006. He then collaborated with another designer to create the brand “SIXH.”

MINT NeKO’s style incorporates oriental silhouettes inspired by cat-like graphics.

There are more than 200 cat-like characters used in his fashion, which were originated as graffiti drawn in his design books.

He has given the cats life, and tells vivid stories of them through his fashion. The characters have been included in other fashion brand such as SIXH, and has music videos inspired by them.

Mint has been able to incorporate cats in the world of fashion, and has collaborated with many Japanese musicians to become one of the bright up and coming young designers in Japan.

Greg Ayres has spent the last eleven years working in an industry he had admired for years as a fan. With almost 200 credits to his name, this fan-boy has managed to get to play a variety of characters that are almost as colorful as his hair. He was thrilled to be a part of the Toonami return this summer, voicing the roles of Ganta Igarashi in Deadman Wonderland, and Heihachi Hayashida in Samurai 7. He was also thrilled to reprise his role of Son Goku in the Saiyuki Gaiden OVA’s this year. Some of his other recent roles include Sion in No. 6, Heisuke Toudou in Hakuoki, Arikawa in This Boy Can Fight Aliens, Tomoki Sakurai in Heaven’s Lost Property, and Volken in The Book of Bantorra. Other favorite roles include Chrono in Chrono Crusade, Kaoru Hitachiin in Ouran High School Host Club, Youhei Sunohara in Clannad, Yuki in The Wallflower, Leo in Ghost Stories, Satoshi Hiwatari in DNAngel, Kaworu Nagisa in The Director’s Cut of Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Negi Springfield in Negima. He can also be heard as Uesugi Kenshin in Sengoku Basara, Seikechi Tayama in Oh Edo Rocket, Hiro Hirono in ef: A Tale of Memories, Abe in Big Windup, Jr. in Xenosaga: The Animation, Tsujido in Speed Grapher, Roan in Ragnorok The Animation, Yamazaki in Welcome to the NHK, Gau Ban in Shadow Skill, Pope Alessandro XVIII in Trinity Blood, and a bunch of other titles he’ll probably forget to mention.

When he’s not in a booth with headphones on, you can usually find him sporting headphones of another variety behind “the decks”. A veteran nightclub DJ of many years, he jumped at the opportunity to play music at conventions. From packed rooms at anime conventions, to the legendary stage of The Knitting Factory (NYC), he never misses an opportunity to share his love of music with anyone who will listen.

C.R.A.Z.Y.O.T.A.K.U. was established by Benjamin Schoedel in 2004 with the sole purpose of giving attendees an unforgettable convention experience. Lead by Benjamin Schoedel (also the creator of The Official There She Is Fan Panel and As The Otaku Grows) and Maryellen Sloan, C.R.A.Z.Y.O.T.A.K.U. stands for Cooperation for the Realization of Anime Zealous Youth through the Organized Teamwork of Anime Knowledgeable Unions and runs a variety of games, from anime trivia to gaming and luck! Offering an unforgettable experience and the ability to win amazing prizes, this year they have teamed up to bring you a live music performance as well by a band from California known as Deliberate Lies! http://www.crazyotaku.com/

AnimeNEXT 2013 is being run in Somerset, NJ from June 7-9. You can pre-register for the event here!

Go fill out your form now!

Also a reminder that the AnimeNEXT t-shirt contest is back! All entries are due March 10th.

For more information or if you have any questions, check out the Artist Alley section of our forums!