Misako Rocks! will run three comic/manga drawing workshops at the Park Ave School Library at 11:30am, 12:30am and 3pm along with a book signing.
Check it out!
Misako's first Japanese book "Kodomo Eigojuku" will be released on March 20th!
This brand new book focuses on having fun and learning all about popular Japanese traditions! FUN!
AERA Englishの1月号より、ミサコ・ロックスのコラム連載:We Love NYが始まります!是非読んでみて下さい。
Misako is now running a monthly comic column titled "We Love NY" in the AERA English magazine. The first column runs in the January issue! Check it out!
July 24th (Sat)
11:00am - 12:30pm
221 N. Village Ave Rockville Centre, New York 11570
Misako will give a speech and do book signing at Rockville Centre Public
Library
May 5th
Anime Central (ACen) is Chicago’s and the Midwest’s largest anime, manga and Japanese popular culture convention.
As part of its mission, ACen brings fans together with guests from the Japanese and US sectors of the anime and manga industry, as well as gaming, cinema, and Asian culture personalities. The event includes a huge exhibit hall, a massive video game room, concerts, dances, educational panels and workshops, premiere screenings, autograph sessions, 24-hour video rooms, tabletop gaming and much, much more!
Misako is going to run two panels at Acen this year.
She will also be giving a Speech on Friday 5pm to 6:00pm and a Manga/Comic drawing workshop Saturday 4:00pm to 5:30pm.
Come on down!
April 30th
Sakura Matsuri 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2010 | 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Upcoming event! Participate in New York City's "rite of spring" at Sakura Matsuri, a phenomenal weekend celebrating Japanese culture with over 60 events and performances. Enjoy contemporary and traditional Japanese music and dance, taiko drumming, ikebana flower arranging, Japanese DJs, presentations on the art of manga, tea ceremonies, and workshops for all ages.
Come one, come all!
March 21st
Upcoming Event:April 14th (Wed) 19:00-21:00
at academyhills in Roppongi Tokyo, Japan
Ok. Ok. Did you get that? Misako was just telling you how she will be giving a speech and signing books at academyhills in Roppongi - Tokyo, Japan. She will be covering topics like: the difference between American and Japanese publishing, trends, personal journeys and the future of manga in America.
Come out and see it if you can!
March 17th
Upcoming Event!
What: Misako and Friends Group Show opening this Thursday! Where: Eleanor Roosevelt High school in NYC When: 4pm - 6pm
Misako curated a fun little art show that is opening this Thursday the 18th at Eleanor Roosevelt High school Below are the super cool artists involved:
Misako will demonstrate how to make comics and sign books from 2:00pm to 2:45pm.
Special guests:Veronica Taylor (Voice of Ash from Pokemon), Otis Brayboy (Animator from Ninja Turtles) and Mari Morimoto (Manga Translator) !!!!
Should be a whole lot of fun! See you there!
December 10th
Whoa! Hey there! Things have been busy. Nekkei Woman recently chose Misako as one of the 15 Women of the year! There was a pretty awesome event held in Tokyo celebrating all of these 15 amazing women! Check the blog for some pics. They also wrote up a fancy little article in their magazine about it all. Check it here.
Misako will be attending this spooktastic event! So should you!
Join the crazy parade of paper mache monsters, feed your grandma to the carnivorous plants, and create recycled junk instruments surrounded by the Garden's gorgeous fall colors!
Hey! Quick! What's the favorite food of mathematicians?
Featured entertainment at the Target Children’s Stage this year will include performances by Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players, Peter Yarrow, Playhouse Disney’s “Choo-Choo Soul,” John Carter Cash, Hip Hop Harry and Yo Gabba Gabba! ......and of course, Misako Rocks!
Misako will be giving a demonstration and book signing for the little ones. Just stop by the NY Comicon booth from 11am - 1pm to join in!
From the website: AWA has a wide variety of events including video room showings of Japanese cartoons from new releases and titles going back to the 1960's, a dealer's room with retailers who sell Japanese animation and manga related merchandise such as toys, videos, audio CD's and artwork, workshops, panel discussions on various topics including the current trends in Japan and how they will affect the United States, a costume contest where attendees dress up as their favorite anime or manga character, and scores of guests who have worked or currently are working in the industry.
Misako will be attending this year's Anime Fest in Dallas, Texas. So, dust off that mechanical bull you have sitting in your garage and ride/mosey on out!
Come and get your fill of Japanese Guests, Voice Actors, Manga/Comic Artists, Dealer Rooms, 24hr Video Theaters, J-Pop, Gaming, Arcades, Art Shows & Auctions, Panel Discussions, Autograph Sessions, Film/Video Premiers, and much more!
This half-hour program will follow Misako as she dances through her daily routines of teaching, presenting, convention-ing, drawing, biking, MJ worshiping, yoga-ing, hanging out on rooftops and trying to come up with answer as to what it is exactly that makes her do the things she does!
"With NY Japanese girl cartoonist [misako] reputation. Publishing the comic of 3 volumes already from the major company.... Because secret of popularity not to be Japanese translation ones, drew English girl cartoon. Characters most Americans. It collected materials the high school life of the locale, pursued the reality. There is no experience which is active as a professional in Japan. The seeing which you will see you imitated, grasped chance with power of nature, it sticks to the cartoon life of [misako]."
Couldn't of said it better ourselves!
The show will be airing on August 16th. We will be sure to post video of it (maybe even with some english translations) when we get a copy!
Here are some stills from the program:
Until then... be seeing you!
Jan 19th, Feb 2nd and 16th
Manga Workshop
Castle Hill Library - Bronx
Jan 30th
Manga Workshop and Book Signing
Oceanside Library - Long Island
Feb 1st
Speech and Book Signing
Jane Adams High School - Bronx
Feb 25th
Workshop and Book Signing
Metropolitan Museum - NYC
March 14, 21st and 28th
Manga Workshop
Fort Washington Library - NYC
March 16th
Speech
PS 321 - Brooklyn
April 1st
Manga Workshop and Book Signing
Japan Society - NYC
April 11th
Speech and Book Signing
Ritsumeikan University - Kyoto, Japan
April 19th
Speech
Hosei University - Tokyo, Japan
April 24th
Speech
Ichigao Junior High School
Yokohama Kanagawa