Creator of "Ouran High School Host Club", Bisco Hatori, Announced as Anime Expo Guest of Honor

It's that time of year where we're waiting with bated breath for Anime Expo guest announcements and VIZ is bring a big one with manga creator Bisco Hatori, who was recently announced as an official Guest of Honor at this year’s Anime Expo. 

The creator of bestselling Shojo Beat manga such as Ouran High School Host Club, Millenium Snow, and her current series, Behind The Scenes!!, will have a dedicated panel and participate in an autograph session and other special fan events that are scheduled to take place during Anime Expo. Times, dates, and additional details on Bisco Hatori’s first professional appearance in North America will be announced soon.

“Bisco Hatori’s manga series have captivated readers worldwide,” says Nancy Thistlethwaite, Senior Editor. “Ouran High School Host Club, one of Shojo Beat’s debut series and an enduring favorite, introduced a generation of new fans to shojo manga! Come join us in welcoming Bisco Hatori in her first North American appearance.”

Anime Expo is North America’s largest dedicated anime/manga fan convention and takes place July 4th–7th at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets and full details are available at anime-expo.org. VIZ Media will be located on the main convention floor in Booth #2206. 

Bisco Hatori made her manga debut with Isshun kan no Romance (A Moment of Romance) in LaLa DX magazine. Her breakout hit Ouran High School Host Club became an international best seller and was adapted into a popular anime series. Hatori’s other works include the paranormal romance Millenium Snow as well as her latest series, the comedic Behind The Scenes!!, which are available in English from VIZ Media. 

Additional information on Bisco Hatori and other manga titles published by VIZ Media is available at viz.com.