UPDATE (July 15, 2010): Here are some more photos from Natalie.mu.
UPDATE (July 5, 2010): View some photos of the concert from Japanator.
UPDATE (July 3, 2010): The guest indeed is Kanno!!! Please read the comments below for some reports. Bird call trinkets? Hmmm

Megumi and May’n will be part of the guests to perform at the Anime Expo 2010 on L.A. on July 2, and it’s interesting to note that they mentioned that “A mystery guest will also join them on stage for a surprise performance.” Oh who could it be, and why aren’t they announcing who it is? (Maaya? Kanno?)

There are many other guests on their list that I am personally interested in, like MELL, Kenji Kamiyama and Toshihiro Kawamoto. I am hoping for news from the people who could attend!

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UPDATE (April 30, 8pm): Performances added.
UPDATE (April 15, 8pm): Jacket images added
UPDATE (March 11, 3pm): Release details added.

May’n’s “BIG☆WAAAAAVE!!” concert in Budokan is scheduled for DVD release on May 26, 2010. About half of the songs she performed on this concert are Macross F songs, including those in the movie.

Details:

Title: May’n Special Concert “BIG WAAAAAVE!!” in Budokan (DVD)
Catalog No.: VTBL-9
Price: Y6000 (Y6300 Tax incl.) [approx. US$ 65.60]
Release Date: May 26, 2010
Number of discs: 2
Description: Live DVD release from May’n featuring footage of her “May’n Special Concert 2010: BIG WAAAAAVE!” performance at Nippon Budokan on January 24, 2010.
Purchase from CDJapan.

Title: May’n Special Concert “BIG WAAAAAVE!!” in Budokan (Blu-ray)
Catalog No.: VTXL-1
Price: Y7000 (Y7350 Tax incl.) [approx. US$ 76.54]
Release Date: May 26, 2010
Number of discs: 1
Description: Live Blu-ray release from May’n featuring footage of her “May’n Special Concert 2010: BIG WAAAAAVE!” performance at Nippon Budokan on January 24, 2010.
Purchase from CDJapan.

Performances:

Universal Bunny
Get Ready
What’bout my star？
Lion
h@e me? h@e you!
standing bird
Glorious Heart
Aenai Toki
my teens,my tears
YOUR ROCK
pink monsoon
Let Me Be Myself
Izorado
Diamond Crevasse
XYZ
Paranoia
May’n☆Space
Obelisk
Northern Cross
Kimi Shinita mo Koto Nakare
(Encore)
Welcome To My FanClub’s Night -Styles ver.－
Don’t be late
(Encore 2)
Deep Breathing

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I know it’s just a survey, but I do want their management to be aware that we want to hear from Kanno! (and Maaya!) in AFA. They have already previously successfully organized other artists to go to their convention and perform, so maybe, just maybe… Also, it’s going to be much easier for a lot of people here to get to Singapore than to Japan, because the cost to get there is cheaper, and they speak English too.

Go here to take the survey now, and put their names in “Which Anisong Artiste/Band do you wish to see this year?”. I suppose it’s well worth the shot

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Kanno was previously featured in Music Magazine, and now Maaya Sakamoto will also be featured in an upcoming release, and Kanno will also be featured in it.

Those looking to buy those releases may do so now from CDJapan:

Release: MUSIC MAGAZINE / April 2010 / Maaya Sakamoto
ISBN: 4910084790406
Price: Y667 (Y700 tax in) [approx. $7.10 USD]
Purchase through CDJapan.

Release: MUSIC MAGAZINE / July 2009 / Yoko Kanno
ISBN: 4910084790796
Price: Y667 (Y700 tax in) [approx. $7.10 USD]
Purchase through CDJapan.

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The Oricon index ends this week at 47,381, maintaining her debut spot at #3 for the weekly tally. I think it’s well-deserved since “everywhere” is such a nice track to listen to.

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EDIT (Mar 31, 2010): Please read the comments for a few concert news. Kanno came, and I think a DVD is likely for this one

It’s looking very good!!! Tochiro, Kai, everyone, I’m waiting for your reports about the concert!!!

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