Don't miss the Asian Art Museum's manga (Japanese comics), anime (animation), and pop culture extravaganza for aficionados and amateurs alike, of all ages and inclinations. Find out for yourself why manga and anime are taking the world by storm, all while enjoying Blast Off's rocket-fueled schedule:

* Kick-off ceremony with Gen Taiko, whose drumming will hurl you into space for art and adventure

* Cosplay contest - dress up as your favorite manga, anime, or game character to win prizes!

* Manga and anime panel discussions led by experts Frederik Schodt and Gilles Poitras

* Art activities and demonstrations by local artists, illustrators, and cartoonists

* Guided tours of the galleries and special exhibition Tezuka: The Marvel of Manga

* The Manga Lounge - hands-on library, looping anime, toy display...

* Ramen and Rice, the costumed duo that plays string renditions of anime and video game music

* Multimedia performance by Live Action Cartoonists, inspired by Tezuka Osamu's The Story of a Big Forrest

* And much more!

Click here for more details. SEE YOU THERE!

Psssst! Tune in to KQED 88.5's Forum on Tueday, June 19 at 10am for a lively discussion between Tezuka: The Marvel of Manga exhibition curator Phil Brophy and expert Fred Schodt on Tezuka and all things manga. Got any questions for the experts? Now's your chance to ask on this live call-in program. LISTEN ONLINE by clicking here.

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