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Animusical Idol

The Animusical concept, first conceived by Wasabi Anime and presented at JACON back in 2005 was quite simply amazing. The mix of beloved anime themes with familiar Broadway musical numbers was an electrifying combination. It was a feast for the eyes and ears. The amount of work required to pull off such a professional presentation must have been prodigious. That being the case, I can entirely understand why they changed the format for the last two years to that of an Animusical Idol. This allowed other fans to share in the limelight, and also allowed the WA crew to offload the tremendous rehearsal workload. The rather minor downside was a small drop in the overall quality of the material. But that's OK, because there was still some incredible acts here.
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  • My one treasure from JACON, the Animusical DVD autographed by Tom "Wasabiguy" Croom and Ken Nabbe aka Joey Snackpants.

    My one treasure from JACON, the Animusical DVD autographed by Tom "Wasabiguy" Croom and Ken Nabbe aka Joey Snackpants.

  • As the preparations were being made for the Animusical Idol to begin, Ken Nabbe aka Joey Snackpants, created an audience wave as he ran up and down the aisle.

    As the preparations were being made for the Animusical Idol to begin, Ken Nabbe aka Joey Snackpants, created an audience wave as he ran up and down the aisle.

  • The wave continues

    The wave continues

  • The judges for tonight’s show (right to left)
Tom Croom aka Simon
Lynn, cosplay master
Shannon Croom aka Paula
Richard Horvitz, the amazing voice of Zim from Invader Zim

    The judges for tonight’s show (right to left) Tom Croom aka Simon Lynn, cosplay master Shannon Croom aka Paula Richard Horvitz, the amazing voice of Zim from Invader Zim

  • Animusical Idol

    Animusical Idol

  • Ken gets the party started

    Ken gets the party started

  • Tom takes his kudos

    Tom takes his kudos

  • Wasabi Anime always presents a sample professional number before the judged entries. Here we have I'm On A Boat with the cast of One Piece starring Chris & Angie Duplis

    Wasabi Anime always presents a sample professional number before the judged entries. Here we have I'm On A Boat with the cast of One Piece starring Chris & Angie Duplis

  • I'm On A Boat with the cast of One Piece

    I'm On A Boat with the cast of One Piece

  • I'm On A Boat with the cast of One Piece

    I'm On A Boat with the cast of One Piece

  • I'm On A Boat with the cast of One Piece

    I'm On A Boat with the cast of One Piece

  • I'm On A Boat with the cast of One Piece

    I'm On A Boat with the cast of One Piece

  • Believe me when I say. I f***ed a mermaid

    Believe me when I say. I f***ed a mermaid

  • I'm On A Boat with the cast of One Piece

    I'm On A Boat with the cast of One Piece

  • Define Gravity from Wicked featuring the cast of Full Metal Alchemist

    Define Gravity from Wicked featuring the cast of Full Metal Alchemist

  • Define Gravity from Wicked featuring the cast of Full Metal Alchemist

    Define Gravity from Wicked featuring the cast of Full Metal Alchemist

  • Define Gravity from Wicked featuring the cast of Full Metal Alchemist

    Define Gravity from Wicked featuring the cast of Full Metal Alchemist

  • Define Gravity from Wicked featuring the cast of Full Metal Alchemist

    Define Gravity from Wicked featuring the cast of Full Metal Alchemist

  • Define Gravity from Wicked featuring the cast of Full Metal Alchemist

    Define Gravity from Wicked featuring the cast of Full Metal Alchemist

  • Define Gravity from Wicked featuring the cast of Full Metal Alchemist

    Define Gravity from Wicked featuring the cast of Full Metal Alchemist

  • Define Gravity from Wicked featuring the cast of Full Metal Alchemist

    Define Gravity from Wicked featuring the cast of Full Metal Alchemist

  • Define Gravity from Wicked featuring the cast of Full Metal Alchemist

    Define Gravity from Wicked featuring the cast of Full Metal Alchemist

  • Define Gravity from Wicked featuring the cast of Full Metal Alchemist

    Define Gravity from Wicked featuring the cast of Full Metal Alchemist

  • Define Gravity from Wicked featuring the cast of Full Metal Alchemist

    Define Gravity from Wicked featuring the cast of Full Metal Alchemist

  • Define Gravity from Wicked featuring the cast of Full Metal Alchemist

    Define Gravity from Wicked featuring the cast of Full Metal Alchemist

  • Tom plays the part of Simon to the audience, a role which he had to explain to the contestants before this year's contest as apparently last year folks did not quite understand that this was a parody of American Idol and so Tom was flamed for being so hard on the participants.

    Tom plays the part of Simon to the audience, a role which he had to explain to the contestants before this year's contest as apparently last year folks did not quite understand that this was a parody of American Idol and so Tom was flamed for being so hard on the participants.

  • A Girl Worth Fighting For from Mulan sung by L and Near from Death Note.

    A Girl Worth Fighting For from Mulan sung by L and Near from Death Note.

  • A Girl Worth Fighting For from Mulan sung by L and Near from Death Note.

    A Girl Worth Fighting For from Mulan sung by L and Near from Death Note.

  • A Girl Worth Fighting For from Mulan sung by L and Near from Death Note.

    A Girl Worth Fighting For from Mulan sung by L and Near from Death Note.

  • A Girl Worth Fighting For from Mulan sung by L and Near from Death Note.

    A Girl Worth Fighting For from Mulan sung by L and Near from Death Note.

  • A Girl Worth Fighting For from Mulan sung by L and Near from Death Note.

    A Girl Worth Fighting For from Mulan sung by L and Near from Death Note.

  • A Girl Worth Fighting For from Mulan sung by L and Near from Death Note.

    A Girl Worth Fighting For from Mulan sung by L and Near from Death Note.

  • You know, I was really looking forward to this particular presentation because I love this song from Mulan so much. However I have to say I was a little disappointed. Although the acting itself was topnotch, this song demands four actors to properly sing it. And further, one of the characters needs to be a woman disguised as a man or her lyrics are meaningless. The judges were quite harsh and maybe they were justified as even the costumes seemed to be just picked out of whatever was available in the closet.

    You know, I was really looking forward to this particular presentation because I love this song from Mulan so much. However I have to say I was a little disappointed. Although the acting itself was topnotch, this song demands four actors to properly sing it. And further, one of the characters needs to be a woman disguised as a man or her lyrics are meaningless. The judges were quite harsh and maybe they were justified as even the costumes seemed to be just picked out of whatever was available in the closet.

  • Forget About the Boy from Thoroughly Modern Millie played by lovelorn girls from various anime.

    Forget About the Boy from Thoroughly Modern Millie played by lovelorn girls from various anime.

  • Forget About the Boy from Thoroughly Modern Millie played by lovelorn girls from various anime.

    Forget About the Boy from Thoroughly Modern Millie played by lovelorn girls from various anime.

  • Forget About the Boy from Thoroughly Modern Millie played by lovelorn girls from various anime.

    Forget About the Boy from Thoroughly Modern Millie played by lovelorn girls from various anime.

  • Forget About the Boy from Thoroughly Modern Millie played by lovelorn girls from various anime.

    Forget About the Boy from Thoroughly Modern Millie played by lovelorn girls from various anime.

  • Sango and her lecherous hearthrob Miroku

    Sango and her lecherous hearthrob Miroku

  • The other girls present their respective loves
Kagome - InuYasha 
Misa - Kira
Riza Hawkeye - Roy Mustang 
Sakura - Sasuke

    The other girls present their respective loves Kagome - InuYasha Misa - Kira Riza Hawkeye - Roy Mustang Sakura - Sasuke

  • Forget About the Boy from Thoroughly Modern Millie played by lovelorn girls from various anime.

    Forget About the Boy from Thoroughly Modern Millie played by lovelorn girls from various anime.

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    Animusical Idol
    Ken gets the party started
    Tom takes his kudos