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Ani-Magic - Oct. 1-3, 2004 - Valencia, Calif. Look at the first costumers in the hills of southern California from Friday afternoon. We met actors Brianne Siddall and Samantha Inoue-Harte. Check out the Friday evening costumers from Valencia. Here's a view of the weekend concerts by Asian singer Maiyu. The Kyodo Daiko drum troupe from UCLA put on a Friday night show. The guests of honor came from all over the continent  for the opening ceremonies. The Saturday morning sun attracted dozens of costumers to Valencia. Bunches of costumers assembled under the warm Saturday afternoon sun. Enjoy a glance at a concert by the string duo Ramen and Rice. Ani-Magic fans enjoyed an exceptional outdoor costume contest. The judges needed plenty of time to decide on the costume contest awards. We offer a bonus look at the Saturday night concert by the USA Musume fan group. Most of the convention's voice acting guests met fans at the same place and time. The author's notes came together in a Texas airport on the way home.