Thisfunktional Magazine Issue 07 | Page 15

P AGE actors. The Chalk Twins work diligently through the four days of the Anime Expo to complete the giant chalk art while in the game hall. Many fans which passed by stopped to look at the progress each day and talk with the Chalk Twins and get a sense of how everything was progressing. The chalk art, which was fully completed by the Chalk Twins during Anime Expo, was part of a silent auction starting at $200 and was sold by the time the actual work was completed on the the fourth day of Anime Expo. (Full updates and photo gallery of the Sailor Moon inspired chalk art by the Chalk Twins coming soon to thisfunktional.com.) Along with many vendors, such as the Cosplay Deviants who had a booth at the Anime Expo, Artist Alley contained many artist with fantastic works of art inspired by anime. Artist filled the back section of the Exhibition hall and showcased as much of their work as possible, many of which was fantastic. Some of the vendors who had booths at the Exhibition Hall also had panels discussions to announce some big titles from their respective companies. Funimation announced the importance of “Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods” doing good in theaters, which will allow for future anime titles to also get a theater release. “Once Piece,” another one of their titles, announced another season to the thrill of many of the audience members. Funimation also took the time to talk about their Apps which make it easier for anime fans to watch their favorite animes, no matter where they may be. For more information on the apps visit funimation.com. (Full coverage of announcements, funimation app and funimation websites will be on thisfunktional.com soon.) Viz media announced not just the remastering of “Sailor Moon” in the new uncut “Sailor Moon Crystal” series but also took time to give Vivid Vivka 14 Photo by Jesus Figueroa