author: Aurore - translation: Andrea

source: Japan Expo press release

The musical guest list for this year's Japan Expo is growing every day.

Idols from H!P, Morning Musume has been announced as honored guests. Japan Expo have also announced ANIPUNK which will unite anime fans with punk fans, die!!die!!color!!! and his "Happy Hardcore" techno, the electro pop band Root Thumm, GIBIER du MARI with his jazz influences, the lord of heavy metal SEIKIMA II, the return of HITT, and the band SUIKA.

If you thought this was enough, you are mistaken!

If you like female pop rock, Takekawa Ai will be the artist for you. She is only 21 years old but plays in this trendy songwritter's wave. Her sixth single was also used as theme song for the anime "Inu-Yasha".

DOPING PANDA who played in UK in 2008 will showcase their talent in Paris with electronic pop rock from Tokyo. The trio will surely make the crowd move with catchy and colorful rhythms.

In a completely opposite style, LONG SHOT PARTY will play some pop rock with ska melodies will give a festive atmpsphere to the convention. People will probably unconsciously know the band, as their first major single, Distance,was used as an opening for the anime "Naruto Shippuden".

The visual kei fan will not rest with ViViD, a PSCompany band, alternating pop, rock and hardcore melodies.