Two more voice actors, Toshiyuki Morikawa and Taliesin Jaffe, was announced that they will appear at Anime Expo 2011 as Guests of Honor.  Morikawa has voiced Griffith from the anime adaption of Berzerk, Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, and many more.  Jaffe has done English voicing for known series such as Hellsing, Ikki Tousen, and DearS.  Less than a month until Anime Expo 2011, the current list isn't as impressive as last year.  But stay tuned for further announcements.

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This time, we're proud to introduce several major game companies who will joining us from Japan for the first time this year.

Anime Expo announced today that Japanese voice actress and singer Miyuki Sawashiro will be joining as Guest of Honor this year.  Sawashiro has worked on the anime adaptation of Black?Rock Shooter as Yomi Takanashi, Saeko Busujima from Highschool of the Dead, and more recently as Ayane Yano from Kimi ni Todoke.  With only a few more weeks left until Anime Expo 2011, I'm sure a few more surprises are on its way.  Stay tuned!

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Santa Ana, Calif. – NIS America is excited to announce the fall release of Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland in North America and Europe exclusively for the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system! Atelier Totori follows the story of a new alchemist and her travels around Arland several years after the events of Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland. Fans of Rorona will surely enjoy Totori’s story as well as the more in-depth synthesis and battle systems!

Introduction:
The small fishing village of Alanya on the Arland Republic’s southern border is home to the young alchemist-in-training Totooria Helmold. She is called Totori by her friends and family, and she wishes to become a great adventurer. One day, she resolves to make the journey to Arland, become an adventurer, and explore the world beyond her hometown. She will make many friends along her journey of discovery — some new, some familiar. When her quest comes to a close, your actions over the course of the game will dictate whether she finds the answers to her questions, forge unbreakable bonds with friends, or take different paths entirely.

Game Features:
•Travel and map the Republic of Arland over several years, exploring dozens of unique locales.
•Synthesize hundreds of items: ingredients, weapons, armor, and explosives to help you on your journey.
•Classic turn-based RPG combat brings strategy and a sense of nostalgia for gamers new and old.
•Several unique endings to experience will keep you playing even after finishing it the first time.

For more information, please visit www.NISAmerica.com/games/atelier-totori

About NIS America

NIS America is a subsidiary of Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., a Japanese company famous for its unique line of strategy RPGs including titles such as Disgaea, Prinny, and Z.H.P. In 2003, NIS America was established in Southern California to publish exciting and innovative game titles for North America. Today, NIS America has expanded to bring various products from Japan, like video games, animation, and collectable items. NIS America’s team members devote themselves to the fans. Our respect for our fans is at the heart of everything we do. As a growing strategy RPG publisher in the U.S., we are committed to continuous improvement and dedication.