National Cherry Blossom Anime Marathon Scheduled

On Saturday, March 28, 2009 the Freer Gallery located in Washington, D.C. will host the seventh annual National Cherry Blossom Anime Marathon in cooperation with the Japan Information and Culture Center and Otakorp Inc. The daylong event, beginning at 11 a.m. will feature a costume show, exhibition and dancers. Anime scholar Frederik Schodt will be in attendance. Animal Treasure Island, Evangelion 1.0: You Are (Not) Alone, Vexille, and The Girl Who Leapt Through Time will be screened. Admission is free. Tickets for the movie screenings will be distributed the day of the event.