AMV Of The Week

This week we have one of Logan’s favorites.  YouTuber Shadowlight456 created an AMV from “Don’t Worry Be Happy” performed by Bobby McFerrin.  He uses Fai from Reservoir Chronicle Tsubasa Anime.  You can watch this on YouTube under “Fai D. Flourite Lip Sync Tribute – Don’t Worry Be Happy!” or enjoy it here.

$10,000 for Anime Music Video!

Librarians everywhere let your anime patrons know about this contest at Anime Expo.  Even if your patrons are not from L.A. they still might go to Anime Expo since it is one of the biggest Anime conventions in the U.S.  Anime News Network has a brief article about this exciting event for individuals who have the talent of making AMV’s (Anime Music Video).  The largest prize will be $2,500 for Best of Show and other individual prizes to total $10,000 that will be given away.  The convention is scheduled for July 1-4, 2011.  The prize money is being provided by the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2011-02-09/anime-expo-offers-us$10000+for-anime-music-videos