Anyone who really feels a need to stalk me can do so by following my tweets, I’m still vaguely present on parts of the GRSI (Google Reader Sex Infotainment!) aniblogger inner circle and I still occasionally do music.

Plus the side project that is threatening to turn into a main project – the adventures of 3 bonklers!!!, where (mostly) me, danie~ and townberry will cover our DaiCon escapades with Chihara Minori. You might see a lot more of me there, so do pay a visit.

Frequently Asked Questions
Must I pay any entrance fees?
No. DaiCon is free of charge. You only buy tickets if you’re interested for the Chihara Minori LIVE @ DaiCon session.

What does the AWSM or ELITE tickets entitle me to?
An AWSM ticket entitles you to:

An ELITE ticket entitles you to:

So what exactly is happening in the Chihara Minori LIVE @ DaiCon” session?
It is a two-day session. Yes. Two days. You can use the same ticket for the both days.

On Saturday, 11th July 2009, the session includes:

On Sunday, 12th July 2009, the session includes:

Autograph session! Great! So, what can be autographed?
Permitted items to be autographed are:

So is it a pre-signed thing?
No, it’s a LIVE autograph session. This means you get to go up the stage and get your item signed in person.

I have her poster AND her CD. Can I get both signed?
No. Only one item is allowed per person.

Is there anyway I will get her autograph or watch her session without purchasing the ticket?
No.

My question is not answered here.
Feel free to send your questions to info@daiconnews.com.

Which way to Malaysia?
マレーシアって何県？ (what prefecture is Malaysia in?)
Q: パスポートていくらで買える？ (how much for a passport?)
A: 16000円ぐらいかな歳による (16,000yen depending on your age)

みのりんライブインマレーシアへの道 (the road to Minorin’s live)
Directions from Google Maps:

クアラルンプール国際空港から
1. Jalan Klia S3 を南東に進む 13 m
2. 左折して Jalan Klia S4 に向かう 0.2 km
3. Jalan Klia S4 を右折する 0.5 km
4. Jalan Klia S3 を斜め左に折れる 1.3 km
5. ロータリー交差点の1 つ目の出口を出て Jalan Pekeliling に入る 10.5 km
6. ロータリー交差点の3 つ目の出口を出て Jalan Klia 1 に入る 0.9 km
7. 右折してそのまま Jalan Klia 1 を進む 42 m
8. B20 を斜め右に折れる 2.7 km
9. ランプを進む 0.3 km
10. 直進する 6.2 km
11. Pintasan Dengkil By Pass を直進する 5.9 km
12. B15 を進む 1.5 km
13. ランプを Persiaran Rimba Permai 方面に進む 0.5 km
14. Persiaran Rimba Permai を左折する 0.4 km
15. Persiaran Apec を右折する 1.4 km
16. Persiaran Multimedia を右折する 0.4 km
ライブ会場　Cyberjaya Selangor Malaysia到着！

lolwai Malaysia
マレーシアって・・・向こうにファンってそんなにいるのか？ (Malaysia… are there even any fans there?) <-- yeah, me
マレーシアねぇ。みのりんが変な病気に罹らないといいけど。(Ah, Malaysia. I hope Minorin doesn't catch some weird disease there)
マレーシアは暑いし海だし、みのりんの水着姿は！？ (Malaysia's hot and it's got beaches... Minorin in swimsuit!?)
マレーシアとインドネシアとミャンマーとベトナムの区別がつきません (I can't tell the difference between Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar and Vietnam)

I’M GOOOINNNNGGG…. or not
俺は行くよ たとえブラジルでも行く 月とかならさすがにいけないが (I’m going. Even if it’s Brazil I’m going… but probably not if it was on the moon)
台湾に行ったときパスポート取ったから問題ないが、７月なんて休みとれねーぞorz (I got myself a passport when I went to Taiwan [for her live] so that’s no issue for me but I can’t get off days in July orz)
この中に一人くらいマレーシアに別荘持ってるやつとかいないのか。 (Does anyone have a holiday villa in Malaysia)

random
中国のファン大涙目www (Chinese fans are crying lololol)
みのりん、迷子にならなければいいけど (Minorin, hope she doesn’t get lost)
Miss Chihara Minoriと書いてあることで とりあえず隠れて結婚してないことは判明したｗ (they put ‘Miss Chihara Minori’ [on the site]… so someone decided to hide the fact that she’s married lol)

Boobs! Boobs! Boobs! (refer to Minorin’s DaiCon promo video)
最後のバイバーイって言うところ、おっぱい揺れてるよなｗ (When she was saying bye-bye, her boobs were swaying lol)
これはなんでもないようにやってるが手と同時におっぱいも振るのは高等テクニックだぞ… (Casually waving her hand with her boobs swaying at the same time – it’s a top class technique…)
みのりんは急に俺がおっぱいを揉んでも怒りませんか？ (Would Minorin get mad if I suddenly groped her boobs?) <— um yeah, probably
手を右に振るとおっぱいが左に揺れ 手を左に振るとおっぱいが右に揺れる (When she waves her hand to the right her boobs sway to the left. When she waves her hand to the left her boobs swing to the right)
全世界を敵にまわしてでも みのりんのおっぱいを・ ・ ・ 手に入れる！！！(Even if I’ve got the whole world against me, Minorin’s boobs… are mine!!!)

and the usual radish related jokes…
芽原って大根足だったのか (Minorin has radish legs)
みのりんは大根じゃない！ (Minorin is not a daikon!)
…etc

So this is the big news people have been waiting for – the special guest for DaiCon 2009 is the one and only Chihara Minori! Official announcement is now up, head on over to the DaiCon site to watch a special intro video from Minorin.

Anyone who’s a regular reader of this blog will need no introduction to Minorin, one of the lights of my life and that special person I happen to share a birthday with. Those who don’t – she’s the voice of Nagato Yuki in the Suzumiya Haruhi series and Chiaki in the Minami-ke series, which should be just the info you need.

Since her official relaunch on Avex, Chihara has released 5 singles and 2 albums, with another single (Tomorrow’s Chance) on the way in June. In December 2008 she played Taiwan and also appeared as part of the SOS-dan with the rest of the Haruhi girls in Anime Expo in 2007, and this will be her first time setting foot on Malaysian soil. The appearance at DaiCon marks a busy spring/summer period for Minorin, with scheduled live performances at Ga-Rei and Druaga events in May, the single in June, her 2-day open air live SUMMER CAMP in early August and Animelo Summer Live 2009-RE:BRIDGE- later the same month.

OMFGMINORINBRAINLOSSOFBLOOD$#%$^&(!@@. Ok, that’s out of the way.

To be honest – there’s maybe a shortlist of 5 or 6 seiyuu who if they appeared, would actually convince me to fly all the way to Kuala Lumpur to behave like an absolute arsehole – and Minorin’s one of them. I’m a country bumpkin who hates bright city lights and prefers rabbiting around in my own little village after all :3

So do come along for the fantarding ride in July, the two-day Minorin package (11-12 July) involves an Q&A session on the Saturday and a live set on the Sunday. Anyone planning to attend and needs further info, do feel free to email me at the address on my About page, or get in touch with the DaiCon staff.

Links:
Minori Chihara Official web site
Minori Chihara Official Blog – minorhythm

What is Daicon?
DaiCon is an expo, being organized on a scale rarely seen in Malaysia. It is an expo that has been created for the sole purpose of showcasing the latest and most innovative in the world of modern Japanese visual culture, from audio to video, print as well as interactive media.

There will be exhibitions on all facets of modern Japanese visual culture, live hands-on demonstrations, as well as numerous competitions. Besides that, you’ll also be able to get an inside look at the thriving and ever-expanding ACG (Anime, Comic and Games) community in Malaysia, with cosplayers showcasing their elaborate and intricate costumes, and fan artists showcasing their high-quality productions for purchase at affordable prices.

Event Details
Date: 11-12th July 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Venue: The Grand Hall of Multimedia University, Cyberjaya

Straight from the website, where further details (location, events etc) are available.

So uh…. it’s an anime convention of sorts. I can’t tell you what it’s gonna be like as I’ve never attended one before, the only conventions I’ve ever been to all involved politicians, smart suits and plenty of smoked salmon. Something tells me that DaiCon won’t be anything close to that, and probably involves infinitely more fun stuff like karaoke, cosplay and figurine exhibitions – who knows, we might get handed complimentary radishes too.

Pssstt. There might be a seiyuu coming. Guesses currently range from Shiraishi Minoru to Hirano Aya to Chihara Minori. Pick your poison! I’m personally hoping for somebody like Kaneda Tomoko.

…at the very least you’ll be able to meet me in person, if I haven’t already fainted from fangirl hysteria or something. It’ll be relatively easy to spot me, I’ll be the one running around like a headless chicken wondering which direction the toilet is in (again, if I haven’t already fainted from fangirl hysteria). Give me a wave (or a paper bag) if you see me running by.

Updates to come when they come.