IRASSHAIMASE! ANIME EXPO® 2009 ANNOUNCES ANIMAID CAFÉ TO DEBUT AT THIS
YEAR¹S CONVENTION

Nation¹s Largest Anime and Manga Convention Looking for Maids & Hosts

Anaheim, California (May 6, 2009) ‹ Ever imagined or wanted to experience
the maid cafes of Akihabara, Japan in the U.S.? After much anticipation and
planning, Anime Expo® 2009 is proud to present its first ever Maid Café at
the nation¹s largest anime and manga convention held July 2-5, 2009 at the
Los Angeles Convention Center. More information can be found on the website
www.anime-expo.org <http://www.anime-expo.org> .

Hosted by the Funky Fresh Cosplay Group, AniMaid Café is an event you will
not want to miss! The AniMaid Café caters to all guests with both Maids and
Hosts. Enjoy the evening with food, drinks, live performances, fun
interactive games, contests, prizes, merriment and much more! Don¹t miss
out on your chance to be a ³master² at the nation¹s largest anime and manga
convention.

The AniMaid Café is also looking for volunteer Maids and Hosts!

Volunteers assist with serving of guests and looking after certain areas.
Interested individuals/parties are encouraged to apply and final decisions
will be maid by the AniMaid Café management staff. Requirements are as
follows:

· Must be at least 18 years of age or older
· Must have a great personality and works well with others
· Must be in good health (in order to participate in live events)
· Must be willing the make/buy his/her own Maid/Host outfits (subject to
approval by the AniMaid Café management staff and must be in line with the
Anime Expo® dress code)
· Must be able to make meetings for trainings (Most trainings will be
conducted in the Southern California region consisting of Los Angeles and/or
Orange County areas)

Interested individuals/parties should send an email correspondence to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with basic information about themselves and a picture.
Further information will be provided upon receipt of initial application.

Attendees, Press and Industry Members are also encouraged to view the video
coverage site of the 2008 convention at www.AXBackstage.org
<http://www.AXBackstage.org> .

Red & Black Sponsors include: FUNimation, Silver Sponsors include: Anime
News Network and Digital Manga Press, Patron Sponsors include: COPIC,
Central Park Media and The Right Stuf, Media Sponsors include: ImaginAsian
TV, Animation Magazine, Anime Insider Magazine and Anime News Network.


About Anime Expo®
Located in Los Angeles, California - Anime Expo®, the nation¹s largest
anime/manga convention, serves to foster trade, commerce and the interests
of the general public and animation/ comics industry. This event serves as a
key meeting place for the general public to express their interest and
explore various aspects of anime/manga, as well as for members of the
industry to conduct business. AX 2009 will be held July 2 ­ July 5, 2009 at
the Los Angeles Convention Center in Southern California. More information
can be found at its website (www.anime-expo.org).

About Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is a non-profit
organization with a mission to popularize and educate the American public
about anime and manga, as well as provide a forum to facilitate
communication between professionals and fans. This organization is more
popularly known by its entertainment property ­ Anime Expo®. More
information can be found at its website (www.spja.org <http://www.spja.org>
).