A3D ~AT09 and AT10~ showings in Los Angeles on September 1st/2nd!

[ayupan90]

From the sounds of it most of the people who have posted can't go lol maybe an audience of 5

[truehappiness]

The theater isn't that large but neither were the ones with the screenings in Asia.

http://www.downtownindependent.com/page/facilities-1

- 222 Stadium style seats, including 16 reclining sofa seats.

That's about 888~ or so fans that can attend? Maybe more in the sofas? It's interesting to note that the theaters that showed this in Japan were only slightly larger than this one.

I already know a handful of people who are going (not from here) and since it's being advertised to most Japanese people in the LA area, I imagine a majority of the audience is going to come from them and not from forums.

I should really get my tickets soon just in case...

They also ask in the purchase about what other artists' concerts people would like to see. I wonder who will be next!

[kinix]

Originally Posted by mecury2511

How can the US audience can understand what she sings? Eng sub?

I don't think so... when it's shown in Singapore, there's no subs too.
The same thing from the blu ray.
*when is A3D2 blu ray releasing!!! =(

[LacusClyne]

Originally Posted by polka-dot-jewel

True, it's traditional for foreign films over here to haved subs, but a concert film? Eh, if it were like AT07 maybe, because that had backstage stuff inbetween performances. Did the HK and Singapore showings have subs? If they did we might, but I doubt it.

Plus I doubt they'll place ads on TV and such for this concert. "Catch Ayu in theatres, but only in LA!" There might be a few adverts in the LA-area, but I'm sure they'll realize not many outside the Ayu/JPop fandom will see this.

Originally Posted by kinix

I don't think so... when it's shown in Singapore, there's no subs too.
The same thing from the blu ray.
*when is A3D2 blu ray releasing!!! =(

Yup, there aren't any subs. But it should be okay, as there is no MC in the concert movie, just the songs performance.

[Andali]

Curses. I don't live in America

[truehappiness]

Just wondering but did anyone bring goods when you guys went to your screenings? I'm probably bringing glowsticks as well for fun along with my other tour goods.

[luna7996]

Any hope that Ayu will show up in person at the screening to say hello to fans? XD

[truehappiness]

Unfortunately, she has tour dates that whole weekend.

[Yannetakizawa]

can probably also serve as a test

I think that many people actually attend who knows she can not see how popular outside of Japan. This could yield a show in the future.

= / It does not hurt to dream

[luna7996]

Awww. If there was the tiniest chance that she would be there I would have max out the credic cards and go but for the showing alone it aint worth all the money I would have to use on hotel,airplane tickets, food, etc.

[douggn]

Has ayu made any comment on this yet? Still would like to know if it was avex or just the cinema which organized it?

[Chibi_Venus]

Well, la-dee-da for LA.

Hahaha xD but no, really, that's interesting. It does seem sudden that they're throwing a showing in the states. Pretty cool though!

[truehappiness]

Originally Posted by douggn

Has ayu made any comment on this yet? Still would like to know if it was avex or just the cinema which organized it?

A lot of Japanese fans are talking about it but so far Ayu has made no comments.

[polka-dot-jewel]

Just curious, but how are the Japanese fans reacting to the news? I suspect the Japanese media might talk about it a bit (perhaps when the films are released here).

[truehappiness]

http://twitter.com/#!/search/realtim...E3%82%86%20A3D

Judging from these tweets, they're kind of excited? I hope Ayu responds eventually. "Yes, we decided to show these in America for a secret reason!" or something.

Not sure if this was just added but...

Official Ayumi Hamasaki gifts would be distributed to all participants!

Looks like we'll get some gifts! I wonder if it'll be like phone straps or ema or something else entirely?

The strap from A3D II:

[AyuGAME]

wow...the strap alone already make it worthed...

[truehappiness]

http://www.avexnet.or.jp/ayu/jp/news/120801_4.html

And there's the acknowledgement of the American screenings!

[PoetGirl]

lucky *****es. if this was happening in europe Id cry out of joy. not just seeing Ayu on a big screen but meeting Ayu fans as well and opportunity to turn people into Ayu fans

[truehappiness]

来場者にはもれなく浜崎あゆみオリジナルタトゥーシールをプレゼント！！

Hmmm, the Japanese text says something different from the English text.

The English says "Official Ayumi Hamasaki gifts" but the Japanese says we'll get (temporary) tattoos! (tattoo seals in Japanese)

Guess we'll have to wait until the day of.

[emi♡]

Originally Posted by Delirium-Zer0

Ugh, right as the semester is starting?? REALLY?!?! I mean I'll TRY to go, but... it's not looking good. =\

I KNOW.

It's like wtf.

I'm still debating whether or not to go. I hate going to LA lol