Thanks to everyone who took part in the first ever Global Shinkai Day this year. We are in the process of preparing for next years event. We are looking to make the event even more fan friendly and more interactive (Chatting is fun but speaking with and seeing other fans is more fun). Stay tuned for more announcements!

Laz
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ANIME FANS WORLDWIDE CELEBRATED GLOBAL SHINKAI DAY 2009

Fans of Japanese anime creator Makoto Shinkai are gathering worldwide in cyberspace February 27-28 for Global Shinkai Day 2009. The unofficial English-language fansite Cherry Blossoms Falling (http://cherryblossomsfalling.myfastforum.org) in conjunction with Crunchy Roll, is hosting the event with discussion and contests, calling upon fans from every part of the globe to show their appreciation and support for the works of this highly-acclaimed director. A chat widget will be available on the main page for fan discussions. Contests will held for inspired fan-made works in art, film and essay. No subscription is necessary to participate. Participants who own copies of the four anime by Mr. Shinkai (She and Her Cat, Voices of a Distant Star, The Place Promised in Our Early Days, and 5 Centimeters Per Second) are encouraged to watch these in chronological order during some portion of the 24-hour period beginning at 8 pm EST. A proposed schedule is posted on the site.

The Schedule for the event can be found in the "Global Shinkai Day Schedule of Events" post below.

Please contact laz_long87@yahoo.com for more information.