We had a chance to chat with the band Kazha at the Arkansas Anime Festival

Masaya Kondo, Hideki Matsushige, Kazuha Oda and Dustin Lynch

Dustin had the honor of speaking with lead singer and bassist Kazuha Oda, guitarist Hideki Matsushige and drummer Masaya Kondo.  Check out their interview below.

Kazha is a 3 piece rock band from Japan.  Kazuha Oda has worked with world wide performers including Grammy award winner Bob James.   Lead Singer and bassist Kazuha Oda's work has appeared in iTunes top 100 charts in several different countries.  The band's first album was released in 2010 "Overture". Since then, Kazha has released another album "Evolution" in 2013. 

Kazha has been performing in world famous venues across the United States including A Go Go in Las Angeles, Rockhouse Live in Memphis, sharing the stages with Gilby Clarke, Linch Mob, Tantric, Trapt and L.A. Guns. Kazha is working on a third album. They are playing at big venues across the country and in Memphis, Tennessee. You can also catch them nationwide at anime festivals and comic cons.  You can go here to find a city near you, Kazha.net . Coming up over the next few weeks, they will be playing on June 9, 10 and 11th at Anime Festival Orlando and June 30th-July 1st and 2nd at Sausomecon in Kansas City.

You can keep up with everything KAZHA by going to any of these links:

Kazha.net, Kazha Facebook Page, Kazha Official Twitter. 

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Arkansas Anime Festival is Firing it up at the Fort Smith Convention Center this weekend!

Anime Festival began on Friday.  You can still come down and participate Saturday and Sunday!  Last night we had a chance to watch the Fire show put on by "Bound by Fire".   Today you can hang out with other special guest.  

Leah Clark, voice actress

Musical Guest:
International Rock Band from Japan, Kazha!

The Arkansas CW Crew!

You can find a complete list of guest by clicking here.

Get your tickets now! For tickets and other event information go to  Arkansas Anime Festival Website now!

The Arkansas Anime Festival is Arkansas' largest and longest running anime and gaming convention. 

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The Arkansas Anime Festival -River Valley Edition coming soon!

On May 26, 27 and 28th the Arkansas Anime Festival -River Valley Edition will be held in Fort Smith at the Fort Smith Convention Center.   so get your tickets now! (Click here for ticket information). Plenty of fun activities for everyone! Cosplay contest, artists, vendors, video and table top competition.

For more information on event schedules and how to get your tickets go to www.arkansasanimefestival.com 

Fall guest are:

Leah Clark, voice actress

Leah Clark is an American voice actor primarily associated with FUNimation productions.  She has done voices such as Mavis from Fairy Tail/Fairy Tail Zero, Mari on Yuri on Ice, Blair from Soul Eater, played voice of Carlita from the Pokemon movies and many more!  You can click here to find out more about Leah Clark.

Musical Guest:
International Rock Band from Japan, Kazha!

Kazha is a 3 piece rock band from Japan. Members of the band are lead singer and bassist Kazuha Oda, guitarist Hideki Matsushige and drummer Masaya Kondo.  Kazuha Oda has worked with world wide performers including Grammy award winner Bob James.  The band's work has appeared in iTunes top 100 charts in several different countries.  The band's first album was released in 2010 "Overture" and released a second album "Evolution" in 2013.  Click here for more on the band.

You can keep up with everything KAZHA by going to any of these links:

Kazha.net, Kazha Facebook Page, or  Kazha official Twitter.

Author Ben Reeder

Ben Reeder is the author of a popular Demon's Apprentice series, the Zompoc Survivor series and Ash Fall.  You can find out more about Ben Reeder by clicking on this link.


Musical guest:
New Challenger

New Challenger is a hard rock band from Oklahoma City.   They will be performing a rock opera inspired by the Street Fighter series.  Click here to find out more about New Challenger.

Fan- Fiction Writer 
A.E. Taylor

Amy Elizabeth loves to write!  She is the admin of several Harry Potter themed fanfiction groups as well as a beta reader for other writers.  At A2F she will be talking about how  you can begin writing fanfiction and what it takes to make a great fanfiction story and much more.  For more about Amy go to http://arkansasanimefestival.com .  

The Arkansas CW Crew!

Meet the Arkansas CW Crew, get a free picture at our Superhero Photo Booth and chance to win prizes!

The Arkansas CW is also the home of hit shows such as Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, Supernatural, Arrow, Flash, Reign, Originals, iZombie, Riverdale and The 100.  You can Click Here to find out more about The Arkansas CW.

You can find a complete list of guest by clicking here.

Get your tickets now! For tickets and other event information go to  Arkansas Anime Festival Website now!

The Arkansas Anime Festival is Arkansas' largest and longest running anime and gaming convention. 

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PROUD SPONSOR OF 

ARKANSAS ANIME FESTIVAL

KAZHA Returns to Fort Smith!

Arkansas Anime Festival River Valley Edition announces their musical guest will be the international rock band from Japan, Kazha!  The Anime festival will be held in Fort Smith Convention Center from May 26th-28th.

Kazha is a 3 piece rock band from Japan. Members of the band are lead singer and bassist Kazuha Oda, guitarist Hideki Matsushige and drummer Masaya Kondo.  Kazuha Oda has worked with world wide performers including Grammy award winner Bob James.  The band's work has appeared in iTunes top 100 charts in several different countries.  The band's first album was released in 2010 "Overture" and released a second album "Evolution" in 2013.

You can read more about the band by going to Arkansasanimefestival.com .  The Arkansas Anime Festival is Arkansas' largest and longest running anime and gaming convention.

You can get your tickets for the festival here.

You can keep up with everything KAZHA by going to any of these links:

Kazha.net, Kazha Facebook Page, or  Kazha official Twitter.

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ARKANSAS ANIME FESTIVAL

Arkansas Anime Festival Announces Special Guest Voice Actress

Arkansas Anime Festival-River Valley Edition announces special guest voice actress Leah Clark! The anime festival will be held in the Fort Smith Convention Center on May 26th-28th.

Leah Clark is an American voice actor primarily associated with FUNimation productions.  She has done voices such as Mavis from Fairy Tail/Fairy Tail Zero, Mari on Yuri on Ice, Blair from Soul Eater, played voice of Carlita from the Pokemon movies and many more!

You can read more about the Leah Clark and the festival by going to Arkansasanimefestival.com .  The Arkansas Anime Festival is Arkansas' largest and longest running anime and gaming convention. 

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ARKANSAS ANIME FESTIVAL

Drew chats with band members from Kazha at Konsplosion

Kazha is a 3 piece rock band from Japan.  They have worked with world wide performers including Grammy award winner Bob James.   Lead Singer and bassist Kazuha Oda's work has appeared in iTunes top 100 charts in several different countries.  The band's first album was released in 2010 "Overture". Since then, Kazha has released another album "Evolution" in 2013 and "Stay" an EP in 2016. 

Kazha has been performing in world famous venues across the United States including A Go Go in Las Angeles, Rockhouse Live in Memphis, sharing the stages with Gilby Clarke, Linch Mob, Tantric and L.A. Guns.   Kazha performed in a packed room at Konsplosion 2016 in Fort Smith!  Drew had the honor of speaking with lead singer and bassist Kazuha Oda and guitarist Hideki Matsushige.  Check out their interview below.

Kazha is currently working out of Memphis, Tennessee on their new album with Grammy award winning engineer from "Up Town Funk" Boo Mitchell at Royal Studios.  

For more information on the band you can go to  www.facebook.com/kazha.official  or you can go to their website www.kazha.net.  

Don't miss Konsplosion 2016!

This Weekend!!! 

On September 23rd, 24 and 25th 2016, Konsplosion will be held in Fort Smith Convention Center.  We are so excited about Konsplosion's special guests this year! 

Bill Blair
Special FX World Record holder

Sci-fi fans get ready for Bill Blair honored at the guinness World Records Museum in Hollywood for "Most Special Effects Characters Played in a Career".  You might have seen him in Alien Nation and The Imposter.  He worked on hit series Babylon 5, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, DS9, Star Trek: Voyager, Enterprise, The X-Files, Sliders, The Invisible Man, Drew Carey, Family Law and so many more!

For more information on Bill Blair click here.

Scott L Schwartz
The Ultimate Bad Guy

A former PRofessional Wrestling Champion, Scott Schwartz is the "Ultimate Bad Guy".  He made the perfect villain in shows like: Star Trek Voyager, Star Trek Enterprise, The Scorpion King, The Tick, Black Scorpion, The Flintstones, Angel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Charmed.

For more on Scott Schwartz click here.


Samantha Inoue-Harte
Voices, Stunts and FX Makeup

Samantha Inoue-Harte is a established entertainment veteran.  She is a producer and partner at Animetropolis.  She is a 16 year voice actress in over 40 Japanese anime and video game titles. You may know her work from: Final Fantasy Unlimited, Sakura Wars, Samurai X, Tekken the Motion Picture, Trinity Blood, Sin City, Grindhouse, Planet Terror and Idiocracy.

Kazha
Japanese Rock Band

Kazha is a 3 piece rock band from Japan.  Lead singer Kazuah Oda has worked with world wide performers including grammy winner Bob James. 
Kazha has been performing in venues across the United States.   They will be performing Friday and Saturday night at Konsplosion 2016!

For more information on Kazha click here

The Arkansas CW Crew
Dustin, Shelby, Drew and Devante

Stop by The Arkansas CW booth: 
Meet the Arkansas CW Crew, get a free picture at our Superhero Photo Booth and chance to win prizes!

The Arkansas CW is the home of well received shows such as Flash, Arrow, legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Supernatural, Arrow, Flash, Reign, iZombie, Vampire Diaries and Originals.  


This is one Konsplosion you don't want to miss out on!  Get your tickets now! For tickets and other event information go to konsplosion.com! 

  

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays from The Arkansas CW Crew!

It's time for the Arkansas Anime Festival in Springdale!

It's time for the Arkansas Anime Festival in Springdale!  This Weekend!  Get your tickets now!  On November 13th, 14th and 15th the Arkansas Anime Festival will be held in Springdale at the Holiday Inn Convention Center.  The Arkansas CW is proud sponsor of Arkansas Anime Festival!  Plenty of fun activities for everyone! Cosplay contest, artists, vendors, video and table top competition.

For more information on event schedules and how to get your tickets go to www.arkansasanimefestival.com 

Fall guest are:

Voice Actress Michele Knotz

Michele is a voice actress in a popular anime series you may all too well "Pokémon"!  Other anime rolls you might know her from are Hajime Yagi in The World of Narue, Takako Kawashima in Shootfighter Tekken  and many more you can click here to read more about Michele Knotz.

Voice Actor Steve Staley

Steve is known for voicing Kamui Shiro in X, Neji Hyuga in Naruto, Toshiro Hitsugaya in Bleech and many more click here to read more about Steve Staley.

Other featured guest:

E.M. Ervin  
A consumer of fantasy and science-fiction literature, gamer and prankster.  Her book Wake up Call: Book 1 of the Nasaru Chronicles and she is currently working on second book.  You can click here to learn more.

Ben Reeder

Self-published novels in the zombie and paranormal genres, all which have made the top 100 in their genres.   You can learn more about him and his novels by clicking here.

Cosplay Guest:  Never After

Never After, a cosplayer, artist, and a girl who loves to help out anyone around her.  Her love and pride in making her costumes by hand has brought her numerous awards in contest showcasing her sewing skills. clicking here.

You can find a complete list of guest by clicking here.

The Arkansas CW Dance Party jump starts Friday night at 8:30 pm then slides into the rave at 9:30 on November 13th. The Arkansas CW Crew will be there along with featured DJ our very own DJ Shelbtronics! 

The Arkansas CW is the home of well received shows such as Supernatural, Arrow, Flash, Reign, Originals, iZombie and Vampire Diaries.  

Get your tickets now! For tickets and other event information go to  Arkansas Anime Festival Website now!

Join the Crew at Konsplosion 2015!

On September 11th, 12th and 13th 2015, Konsplosion will be held in Fort Smith Convention Center.  We are so excited about Konsplosion's special guest Johnny Yong Bosch! 

Johnny got his start as Adam Park the Black Ranger, Green Zeo and Green Turbo Ranger.  You might also know him Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach, Albert in The Count of Monte Cristo and many more!  You can click here to read more about Johnny Yong Bosch. 

Musical Guest for this year's 2015 Konsplosion is Eyeshine!  Eyeshine is an American edge rock band.  They have toured worldwide and self produced over 11 albums.   Their music was also chosen for promotional use in the Call of Duty Endowment project in 2013.  If you would like to read more about the band just click here.  

Other featured guest:

E.M. Ervin who is a consumer of fantasy and science-fiction literature, gamer and prankster.  Her book Wake up Call: Book 1 of the Nasaru Chronicles and she is currently working on second book.  You can click here to learn more.

Ben Reeder
self-published novels in the zombie and paranormal genres, all which have made the top 100 in their genres.   You can learn more about him and his novels by clicking here.

Returning Guests: Bound by Fire

Returning for 2015, A high energy stage show Bound by Fire!   Click here to learn more.

The Arkansas CW Dance Party will kick off Saturday at 9:00 pm on September 12th.   The Arkansas CW Crew will be there along with featured DJ our very own DJ Shelbtronics! 

The Arkansas CW is the home of well received shows such as Supernatural, Arrow, Flash, Reign, Originals, iZombie and Vampire Diaries.  

This is one Konsplosion you don't want to miss out on!  Get your tickets now! For tickets and other event information go to konsplosion.com!   

  

We had a Blast at A2F this past weekend!

We had a great time at the Summer A2F in Springdale this past weekend!  We are looking forward to Konsplosion 2015 September 11th, 12th and 13th in Fort Smith!  Go to  www.konsplosion.com/ for more information.

Check out a few pics!

It's time for the Arkansas Anime Festival in Springdale!

On May 29th, 30th and 31st the Arkansas Anime Festival will be held in Springdale at the Holiday Inn Convention Center.  The Arkansas CW is proud sponsor of Arkansas Anime Festival!  

Special guests David Vincent, voice actor and Television producer known for Grimm-jow (Grim-jao) from Bleach...Darrel Guilbeau, he is most noted for Durarara!!, Blue Exorcist, Final Fantasy, Samurai Champloo. And Lisa Wilkerson, who is best known for  Tekken, lost in translation, Crazy Taxi 

Plenty of fun activities for everyone! Cosplay contest, artists, vendors, video and table top competition.

For more information on event schedules and how to get your tickets go to www.arkansasanimefestival.com 

We will have our Arkansas CW Crew powered by Dr Pepper through out the weekend at our booth.  If you get a chance stop by and grab a free picture from our new photo booth with the crew or with your friends.  #ARCW-AF2 

The Arkansas CW is the home of well received shows such as Flash, The Hundred, Supernatural, Arrow, Reign, Originals, Jane the V, The Messengers and Vampire Diaries.