July 29, 2007
Anime Expo 2007 Momo-i's Petit America Travel Log
Momoi posted a more detailed account of her AX trip yesterday containing pictures and commentary. She also wrote more thanks to everyone yet again, mirroring much of what she said in her recent statement to J-ENT. She also put quite a heavy emphasis on complimenting the staff, no doubt to clear up any remaining resentment or misconceptions anybody may have still had. It definitely does seem that AX bent over backwards due to the drama that the DD blog created, and they went so far as to bring in a concert set for her, so good on them.
Here is a my quick translation of the contents from Plug Entertainment. Please let me know if I got anything blatantly wrong, as I tend to suck at this.
Original entry: http://news.plug-etm.com/?eid=670777
Disclaimer: This is not an official translation, I do not represent Plug or Momoi in any way, shape, or form. Contents can not be construed as accurate. Images copyright to their original owners. Blah blah blah...
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Anime Expo 2007 Momo-i's Petit America Travel Log
Long Beach, California had wonderful weather.
I was so happy to meet the staff, who worked so hard to make such a big event a success, and the super fantastic wotaku fans at "Anime Expo."
I and everyone in Japan, having transmitted our feelings to other places outside of Japan, and communicated through this experience, were very impressed. I really am so glad that I met you all.
Thank you for coming to 6/29th's secret mini-live, and the 30th's focus panel.
At the 7/2 live, the passionate cheering made me so happy. Everybody was so excited and made it so fun!
Those who supported me from Japan, those who handed out call books, those who came to the concert and taught the Japanese fans' way of glowstick cheering to the American fans, thank you.
Everyone on staff was very respectful towards me, all the fans there were nice, and so I was able to put my heart into singing.
Jumping excitedly, everybody gradually became as one. I thought, "Where is this? America!? Japan!? No, this is MOMOI'S LIVE!" Before anyone knew it, the barriers had disappeared. Like an AT field.
I love things like anime and games so it was great to do such activities, as I genuinely met everyone's beautiful smiles.
In a completely different country, though the lifestyle is usually different, I was strangely glad.
For producers and consumers, having direct mutual discussions with each other is very significant, and I think it is a wonderful thing.
Everyone at Anime Expo staff, I want to express my gratitude once again for giving me such a great place!
And to fans who waited in line for me, truly, thank you very much. From here on in Japan, I will continue to do my best! I hope we can meet again.
Thank you!
Momoi Haruko.
At the opening ceremony. The loud cheers made me happy.
At the concert hall. It's so big. Everyone who came, thank you!
Combat Momo-i at Hollywood
Hollywood, and the power glove. A bunch of people called me "Robot Girl."
Famous Hamburger.
At the guitar center. Though I didn't buy anything, Manzo was made to buy an avant garde colored Base by Momo-i (laughs).
Me at July 2nd closing live. I think this Yukata-Dress is very japanese, and goes well together with a Live DVD.
I was glad that the lighting was set perfectly. Behind me there was a Cafe set. Thanks.
It was packed. Several thousand fans had come. The cheering was amazing for me (cry)...uuuuuu.
In the midst of passionate singing! I wanted to sing an extra song, so I went nonstop!
The excitement built steadily to an amazing rush!
Manzo came too. Everybody knew "My Pace Daioh" and chanted "Oi Oi Oi". It was really exciting.
Ball autographs. Momo-i shows off her strong throwing arm. Watch out major league!!
The last bow... Tears. For the encore I sang Yume no Baton accompanied by Manzo's guitar. The last phrase is truly how I still feel.
In the waiting room on the last day at AX. The staff gave me such a beautiful bouquet of flowers as a present! I was so moved...The T-shirt I am wearing was made for me by a fan there.
The notebook where everyone left messages for me. Thank you!! It's my treasure.
Posted by Paranda at July 29, 2007 3:56 PM
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Comments
Thank you very much for the translation. I appreciate your Momoism! XD It's very helpful to have such a reliable source for Momoi info.
My mother and I were laughing, because I commented in the car that I was happy that we got to sign the first page, and she said, "Wait, don't the Japanese read backwards? We signed the LAST page!!" XD It was quite sad/funny.
I hope she didn't leave the picture I drew for her at the panel. XD; -blink-
Posted by: AnimeKittyCafe at July 29, 2007 5:03 PM
omgggggggggggg *3*
Posted by: Mandichan at July 30, 2007 2:42 PM
Okay, I either was cut out of that picture on J!-ENT, or was standing right behind her in the front... orz. But no biggie, I still got to stand in the front row the whole concert. Wish to relive that experience someday...
Posted by: pKjd at July 30, 2007 5:17 PM
Thank you very much for the translation (I realize that this exact phrase was already said by someone else). There were some things on the original page that I could not figure out with my limited Japanese knowledge and a dictionary.
Posted by: TM2 Rampage at August 1, 2007 6:20 AM
That guy from Vegas has the picture she took with the audience in a larger size than these on the myspace he made for her. Where the heck did he find it??
Posted by: Kouotsu at August 1, 2007 8:15 PM
My guess is he emailed her Avex contact directly for the image. They seriously reply to pretty much everyone.
Posted by: paranda at August 2, 2007 1:42 PM
Well now that I'm off work, I checked out the Myspace page. That is not a bigger image. Just click on the image in J-ENT and you get the exact same one.
Posted by: paranda at August 3, 2007 9:06 PM
I know for sure that the image on the Anime Expo front page is ever so slightly larger than the J-Ent picture.
Posted by: TM2 Rampage at August 8, 2007 6:16 AM
Oh yeah, speaking of that pic, I'm not in it. Heh, well, a lot of people aren't in it, I guess. I guess the real Momoists are in it, though, since they were all front and center. I was on the farther right, beyond the picture's border T_T
It seemed like they took more pictures though...
Posted by: TM2 Rampage at August 8, 2007 6:18 AM
Wow, I really want Momoi to come in France, for Japan Expo 2008 >_
Posted by: Aki at November 5, 2007 2:37 PM