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Table of Contents
A N I M E B O S TO N
INBOUND
4
From the Chairman
5
Guests of Honor
14
Events
16
Panels
24
Anime Programming
32
Cosplay Info
36
Convention Rules
44
Food and Shops
52
Staff
48
Convention Maps
Anime Boston 2005
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From The Chairman
Hello everyone and welcome to the third Anime Boston and the first
to be held at our new home, the Hynes Convention Center.
Boston is one of America’s oldest cities and is known for its rich history and culture. From the early days of the American Revolution
through the cultural and sporting events of today, the people of Boston have been passionate about their city and proudly share that passion with others. Just ask any Red Sox fan.
Boston’s anime fans are no exception. In 2003, over four thousand
people showed up to attend the first Anime Boston. Many more people wanted to come, but the Boston Fire Marshal made us turn them
away. Last year, we expanded our space, but still had to cut off preregistration a month early.
This year, Anime Boston occupies nearly 100,000 square feet. We
should finally be able to open our doors wide and welcome thousands
more anime fans from the New England area and beyond.
Anime Boston is a testament to the passion of anime fans. We’re here
to celebrate that passion with you…whether it’s through watching
anime screenings, meeting guests, wearing costumes, attending panels, singing karaoke, playing games, dancing, or shopping.
On behalf of all our staff and volunteers, I would like to thank you for
coming to Anime Boston 2005. I am happy to see you in Boston and
hope you have as much fun at Anime Boston as the staff has had in
putting it together for you.
Sincerely,
Patrick Delahanty
Convention Chairman
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Anime Boston 2005
Yoko
ISHIDA
Guests of honor
Blessed with an endearing, expressive singer’s voice and a dynamic range, Yoko was
selected as the featured vocalist on Geneon Japan’s Para Para Max CD series. From
there, she emerged as one of the anime
industrys’ most prolific and outstanding
female singers, performing the memorable
theme songs to series such as Pretear,
A Little Snow Fairy Sugar, Ai Yori Aoshi,
Petite Princess Yucie, Gunparade March,
Ai Yori Aoshi~Enishi~ and Texhnolyze. Yoko’s
first solo album, “sweets,” was unveiled
in 2003, and had the unique distinction of
being released both in Japan and the U.S.
that same year to anime fans.
© GENEON ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
In 2004, Yoko’s popularity skyrocketed
even higher, as she performed the theme
song to the new GAINAX series, This
Ugly and Beautiful World and launched the
“Hyper Yocomix” album, featuring popular
anime songs set to a Eurobeat mix. Yoko
was “discovered” once again, this time by
a U.S. video game producer, who had attended her summer concert and presented
her the opportunity to perform the ending
theme song, “Foolish Dreams” on Vivendi
Universal Games’ Red Ninja: End of Honor.
When she’s not practicing in a studio,
Yoko can be found as an assistant host for
a popular radio broadcast program (Okui
Masami Kiss 3) with friend and colleague
Masami Okui.
With her recent theme song performance
for the new Ah! My Goddess TV series and
her next anticipated album, “Yoko Ishida
- All of Me”) set for release in Japan on
March 2005 (and May 2005 in the U.S.),
Yoko continues to be a stand out performer/entertainer whose success can be
directly linked to both her musical talents
and her loyal fans.
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Daisuke
MORIYAMA
GUESTS OF HONOR
Daisuke Moriyama is best known as the
creator of Chrno Crusade, one of the
most popular manga serials featured in
Comic Dragon and Dragon Age magazines. He began his career in the video
games industry drawing illustrations for
the magazine Comtiq. In 1996, he created the character designs and cover
art for Alice in Cyberland. In 2002, he
published compilations of short stories known as Mother’s Guardian and
the award-winning Koko ni iru Suiren.
When he joined Fujimi Shoubo, Chrno
Crusade’s Japanese publisher, he was
working as an illustrator for “monster
collection cards”. Although Chrno Crusade is primarily set in New York, Anime
Boston will mark his first visit to the
east coast.
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GREG AYRES
GUESTS
Greg Ayres is not your average voice actor. The once “fanboy” turned VA
started working for ADV Films two years ago, and in that time managed
to snag two of his favorite roles in anime. He was thrilled to voice the
role of his favorite character Son Goku in Saiyuki, then just one year later
Kaworu Nagisa in the director’s cut of Neon Genesis Evangelion. Other
roles include Toga in Gravion, Mannen in Pretear, and Shinji Kazama in
Full Metal Panic. He can also be heard in other anime titles such as Steel
Angel Kurumi, Panyo Panyo DiGi Charat, Dragon Knight Wheels of Time,
Oh Super Milk Chan, and Aura Battler Dunbine.
JOHNNY YONG BOSCH
MELISSA FAHN
Melissa has
since voiced
many beloved
characters
including
Edward Wong
Hau Pepelu
Tivrusky IV
in Cowboy
Bebop, Rika in
Digimon, Gaz
in Invader Zim, Tachikoma in Ghost in the
Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Kaede Misumi in
Please Teacher!, Eri Ninamori in FLCL, and
many others.She has graced stages from Los
Angeles and Denver to Paris and Avignon,
France in Hal Prince’s “3hree”, “Gilligan’s
Island the Musical”, and the rock-opera “Vox
Lumiere”. Most recently, she has performed
as Tillie in the musical murder mystery,
“Redhead”, and as Marty Maraschino in
the Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities’
production of the classic “Grease!”
Johnny Yong Bosch made his debut as Adam, the Black
Ranger on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. He appeared
in over 200 episodes and both big screen versions of the
series. Heís also known for his voice work as Vash in Trigun,
Kaneda in Akira, Reiji in Gate Keepers, Claus in Last Exile,
Clair in Heat Guy J, Sakaki in Witch Hunter Robin, Mike in
Please Twins and Kiba in Wolf ’s Rain. Johnny has recently
completed his directorial debut on a live action horror film
called Devon’s Ghost with Artist View Entertainment. Aside
from acting and directing Johnny has an alternative rock
band called Eyeshine.
This will be Melissa Fahn’s first anime
convention appearance.
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David Kaye is heard
world wide providing
the voice for thousands
of different broadcast
projects. He is perhaps
best known to fans
as Megatron in Beast
Wars: Transformers and
Transformers: Energon.
He has also played Professor Charles Xavier on
X-Men: Evolution, Sesshomaru in Inu-Yasha,
Treize Khushrenada in
Gundam Wing, and Soun
Tendo in Ranma 1/2 in
addition to roles in many other titles. He still finds the time
to appear in many well-known television series including
Battlestar Galactica, The X Files, made for TV movies, and
feature films (yes, that was him in Happy Gilmore). David
continues to travel back and forth between New York, Los
Angeles, and Vancouver, recording radio and television
commercials for clients throughout North America as well
as appearing in a few from time to time.
CYNTHIA MARTINEZ
DAVID KAYE
GUESTS OF HONOR
Cynthia Martinez was first
introduced to anime when
ADV cast her in her first
acting/voice acting role ever
as the dragon slayer sorceress
Lina Inverse in Slayers. Since
then she has voiced a variety
of roles such as Sora in
Kaleido Star, Hermes in Kino’s
Journey, Poemy in Puni Puni
Poemy, Hiroko in RahXephon,
Mikako in Voices of a Distant
Star, Yuna in Galaxy Fraulein Yuna, Hikaru in Princess Nine,
Hikaru Amano in Nadesico, Harue in Super Gals, Mint in
BASTof Syndrome, Meek in Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat, Pike
in Princess Tutu, and Kaho in Sister Princess. Other titles
include Gravion, Aura Battler Dunbine, All-Purpose Cultural
Cat-Girl Nuku Nuku, Azumanga Daioh, Excel Saga, Najica
Blitz Tactics, Neo Ranga, Noir, Nurse Witch Komugi, and Those
Who Hunt Elves.
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GUESTS
BRIANNE SIDDALL
DAVE WITTENBERG
Brianne Siddall has provided voices for many well known anime characters
such as Tsukasa and Elk in .hack⁄⁄SIGN, Kenichi and Fifi in Metropolis,
Calumon, Koromon and Tommy in Digimon. She can also be heard in
anime titles such as Geneshaft, Kikaider, Saint Tail, Space Adventure Cobra,
and Transformers: Robots In Disguise. Her work extends into video games
with titles including not only the .hack games, but Xenosaga, Tales of
Symphonia, Star Ocean: Till the End of Time, Final Fantasy XI, and others.
She is also the voice of Circuit in Power Rangers and has played numerous
roles network TV shows both in front of and behind the camera as a boom
operator, stunt person, assistant film editor, assistant sound editor, and
location scout. In her free time, Brianne has completed several marathons
and a 1/2 Ironman Triathalon. She enjoys home construction, riding
motorcycles, ice skating, and goofing off.
Dave Wittenberg is a relative newcomer to the world
of anime voice acting, but has already given a voice to
a number of major characters in various anime titles.
His credits include Michael in Witch Hunter Robin, Jiro/
Kikaider in Kikaider, Sora in .hack//SIGN, Kei Kusanagi
in Please Teacher, the tamer Henry Wong and countless
digimon in Digimon, as well as roles in RaveMaster, Last
Exile, Captain Harlock, King Gainer, and 12 Kingdoms. He
has also been a writer/director for Digimon and Figure 17.
Dave has also done a lot of work in video games. In
addition to continuing his role as Sora in the .hack games,
he can be heard in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2, 3, and 4,
Xenosaga Episode I, and many others.
Dave has been a writer for Bill Maher’s Politically
Incorrect, Dennis Miller, and Craig Kilborn.
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CHRIS PATTON
Scott McNeil hails from
Vancouver, Canada by way
of Brisbane, Australia.
Spanning more than a
decade and including over
seventy series, Scott’s
voice career began with
The New Adventures of HeMan way back in 1989.
He is perhaps best known
currently as Duo Maxwell
in Gundam Wing, Piccolo (the first) in Dragon Ball Z,
and Wolverine in X-Men: Evolution. Among his other
voice credits are Transformers: Armada and Energon,
Reboot, Monster Rancher, Ranma 1/2, Project A-Ko,
Kong, The Vision of Escaflowne, Bucky O’Hare and the
Toad Wars, War Planets, Monkey Magic, Conan the
Adventurer, The Wacky World of Tex Avery, DragonTales,
Warriors of Virtue, D’Myna Leagues, Aagh It’s the
Mister Hell Show, Double Dragon, and GI Joe,
MONICA RIAL
SCOTT MCNEIL
GUESTS OF HONOR
Monica Rial has been with
ADV Films since 2000 and
has worked on many shows
including Izumi in Princess
Nine, Saki in Steel Angel
Kurumi, Hyatt in Excel Saga,
Kirika in Noir, Kyouko in
Full Metal Panic, Yayoi and
Tipi in Pretear, Tamayo
in Angelic Layer, Mikako in Nadesico, Minamo in
Azumanga Daioh, Miharu in Gasaraki, Haruka in
RahXephon, and Sayaka in Magical Shopping Arcade
Abenobashi. She has also worked for Funimation
Productions as Lumiere in their release of Kiddy
Grade. Prior to her work in animation, Monica
primarily acted in musicals and stage plays.
Chris Patton has been acting
since the age of nine and
providing voices for ADV
Films for the last five years.
Some of his roles include
Joshua Christopher in Chrono
Crusade, Shiro Sugino in
Chance Pop Session, Sousuke
Sagara in Full Metal Panic,
Ayato Kamina in RahXephon,
Sasame in Pretear, Yushiro
Gowa in Gasaraki, Eiji Shigure in Gravion, and Eustis
in Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi. Chris can also be
found in titles such as Angelic Layer, Aquarian Age, BASTof
Syndrome, Case Closed, Excel Saga, Full Metal Alchemiﬆ,
Nadesico, the Neon Genesis Evangelion director’s cut, Princess
Nine, Puni Puni Poemy, Saint Seiya, Saiyuki, Tree of Palme,
and many others. Beyond anime, Chris can be heard as
Obitsu in the live action Gamera II: Attack of Legion movie
and Ventus in the Unlimited Saga video game.
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GUESTS
Robert & Emily DeJesus:
Robert DeJesus is an Indiana born, self-taught artist. In 1990, he got his first art career break
when he sent an eight page short story to Antarctic Press’ anthology, Mangazine. From that,
he was asked to work on other assorted AP comics, such as Ninja High School, Mangazine,
Not Ninja High School, Again and SB Ninja High School.
Robert’s biggest claim to fame has to be designing Banzai Chibi Chan, the mascot for
PlayStation Magazine: 100% Independent. He recently worked on two childrens books based
on Spiderman, released on the weekend of the movie debut.
Robert and his wife, Emily, have started their own company, Studio Capsule. Capsule will be
involve in creating a line of underground doujinshis, animations, portfolios and other sorts of
memoriblia. Find out everthing that’s new with either Studio Capsule or Robert DeJesus at
www.robertdejesus.com
Ananth Panagariya & Mohammad “Hawk” Haque:
Applegeeks is a bi-weekly webcomic about four college students, a Mac-obsessed robot, an
imaginary squirrel, and the often crazy, always strange lives that they lead. The creative team
is comprised of Ananth Panagariya (writer) and Mohammad “Hawk” Haque (artist). Applegeeks
has been on the web for 2+ years, and Hawk and Ananth hope to be here for years to come.
www.applegeeks.com
Tim Buckley:
Cruelly orphaned at the hands of a petty criminal who had murdered his parents after reading
an unfunny webcomic, young Tim Buckley vowed to see his vision fulfilled that no child would ever
suffer a loss like his. Tim spent his young adult years traveling the world to seek out masters
of various disciplines, everything from art to writing to video game proficiency. His purpose
in undergoing such rigorous physical and mental training was to become a webcomic artist
without peer.
www.ctrlaltdel-online.com
Michael “Mookie” Terracciano:
Michael is the author and artist of the fantasy manga webcomic, Dominic
Deegan: Oracle for Hire. For nearly three years, Dominic Deegan has
received acclaim for its unique characters, addictive storylines, and reliable
update schedule. With new episodes seven days a week and an archive of
over eight-hundred strips, it’s no wonder people are talking about this upand-coming webcomic! Want to know what’s so interesting about a grumpy
seer, his talking cat, his deformed girlfriend and his angelic little brother?
www.dominic-deegan.com
GUESTS OF HONOR
Dave Lister:
Dave is the creator of Paradox Lost, an online manga about two soon-to-be college freshmen
who dream of one day breaking into the gaming industry. When simply impossible situations
begin to occur in rapid succession, “real life” takes a back seat and it’s an out of control freefor-all teeming with space pirates, ninja hordes, crazy alien girls, and more caffeine than the
FDA recommends in a lifetime!
www.paradox-lost.com
Svetlana Chmakova:
Svetlana is a beautiful goddess that descended to earth to grace this realm with her infinite
wisdom and benevolence. Once here, though, she promptly succumbed to the evils of comics and
anime and has since become an edgy, bleary-eyed and profoundly geeky comics creator. Them’s
the breaks.
At the moment Svetlana is busy working on a manga-style graphic novel for TOKYOPOP, titled
Dramacon and due out in fall 2005. In case you want to know more dirt about Svet, check out
the April issue of Animerica for a 2-page interview with her.
“Night Silver” at www.wirepop.com
www.svetlania.com
J Dee DuPuy:
J Dee DuPuy is the creator of OniKimono:
Detectives of the Orient, a hard-boiled
tale of demons and detectives, currently
playing at wirepop.com.Dee lives and works in
Somerville, MA.
“OniKimono” at www.wirepop.com
www.onikimono.com
Myung Hee Kim:
Myung grew up loving anything to do with
animation, computer graphics, and video
games. She’s been through several career
options from mathematics to engineering,
some were VERY wrong, but can’t find
anything better than being an artist. Moving
wherever the wind/job market takes her,
she’s an avid traveller and gets excited about
new airports, plane food, and being a proud
tourist. Her interests range from playing the
violin and martial arts to cooking, swimming,
and singing karaoke!
“My Keeper” at www.wirepop.com
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EVENTS
Anime Music Videos
The Anime Music Video Contest is an exhibition and competition of
fan created music videos with an anime theme. Videos were submitted
from across the globe. Watch our screening of the finalists and cast
your vote for your favorite video. Winners will be presented during the
Masquerade.
Dance
Party off those 30 boxes of Pocky with our house DJs. They’ll be
spinning Friday and Saturday night. There’s no such think as too much
energy while our DJ spin a mix of techno, anime themes and house in
the Sheraton’s luxurious Back Bay ballroom.
VideoGames
Come to the Video Game room at Anime Boston 2005! We
have the latest release for Game Cube, PS2 and XBOX. We
even have the coolest Japanese imports that you won’t be
able to play in the U.S. We also will host many tournaments
that offer awesome prizes. So come on down the Video Game
Room Friday and Saturday10am-12am and Sunday 10am2pm on Sunday, you won’t be disappointed.
Charity Auction
Anime Boston 2005 will be hosting a silent auction to
benefit the New England Chapter of the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society. Help us raise funds for this worthy cause and win some
great anime and manga related swag in the process! Credit Cards will be
accepted.
Karaoke
Open Mic Karaoke
Anime themes, j-rock, j-pop or j-rap here is where you’d get that out of
your system. Relax and sing to your hearts content. We’ve got a large
library of anime and j-music tunes to pick from.
Karaoke Competition
Think you have the pipes? We’ll be
the judge of that. Friday night is your
night to show us what you’ve got. Our
panel of judges will be on hand to pick
out the four best bards and glory will
rain down from on high or something
like that. Check the rules for more
information.
Gaming
Back to basics gaming come play the
classics like D & D and Vampire the
Masquerade and Magic. Or get into
a something new like, Dragon Ballz
or Yu-gi-Oh! We also have LARPs,
RPGs and minis with enough variety
to keep you busy all weekend. Check
out the Gaming insert for tournaments
and game times.
Manga Reading Room
This year Tokyo Kid is sponsoring the
Manga Reading Room. Attendees can
peruse hundreds of titles of shonen,
shoujo and anything else you can think
of. There will be lots of space to settle
down for some quiet time, (perfect
for those who need a break from the
hustle and bustle of the con.) There
will also be manga for sale if you find
something you just can’t put down.
Your ID is required to borrow manga
so remember to have it with you!
Game Shows
EVENTS
Hey All You Anime Boston Fans! This year we have
AMAZING game shows! We have more this year than ever
before, and each one is sure to be a blast! Look for flyers
or ask a staff member to find out the locations for game
shows! We’ve put a lot of work into them and we hope you
participate and win excellent prizes! Everyone’s a winner!
Whose Line Is It Anime?
The hit improv comedy event from Anime Boston, Nan
Desu Kan, and Mikkakan, is coming back to Anime Boston
2005. See (at least) four special guests take on the challenging
games provided by our host, PatrickD of The Chibi Project.
Of course, there’s audience participation too, so some lucky
people from the audience get to be a part of the show. What
will our special guests win? Who cares? Everything’s made up
and points don’t matter. That’s right, the points are like the
plot in Dragon Ball Z!
two, if you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?” Wait with baited
breath to see whether Sailor Moon will pick Vash the Stampede, Ranma
or Edward Elric! We don’t know yet which characters the lucky bachelors
and bachelorettes will be, but there is bound to be romance, madness and
threats of violence at this must-see cosplay game show event!
Have You Scene That Anime?
Come and see if you can place these random anime elements into their
correct categories! Is this scene from this series or that? Is this a villain
or a hero? Speaking character or non-speaking character? Magical item
or regular piece of junk? Is that a man or a woman...or possibly both?
Come and test the skills of your anime knowledge!
Anime Dating Game
That’s right, folks, it’s the in-character, in-costume Anime
version of The Dating Game! Three handsome anime
bachelors will answer questions and compete to win a date
with a beautiful anime bachelorette, as well as a bonus round
with the genders switched. Watch Kenshin stammer out a
reply to the question, “Bachelor number one, where would
you take me for a romantic weekend?” See Utena try to keep
a straight face when reading off a card, “Bachelor number
PANELS
The Adult Swim Revolution
Kris Naudus
“Adult animation” doesn’t have to be a dirty word anymore, but you
can certainly share a few dirty words (and lots of news) about Cartoon
Network’s successful late-night block.
All That Gundam
Anime & Fanfiction
Writing Workshop
Evil Diz, Meara Divis, Donna RileyLein
A short panel discussion about
writing in general and fanfiction in
particular. Attendees are incouraged
to bring 5-6 copies of work to be
reviewed in workshop session.
Doug Wilder, Gundam Enigma
In April of 1979 the world got its first glimpse into the Gundam anime
genre. Fast Forward 26 years and the new titles show no sign of stopping
Anime Genesis:
anytime soon. Come join us this year and be prepared to yell “Sieg
Making Anime and
Zeon!” at the top of your lungs as the panel takes a deeper look into
where it all began, the Universal Century timeline and how Gundam has Making it Great
Matheus “Crimson” DePaula-Santos,
evolved since. (Warning: Potential Spoilers)
Lexan
Altering and Working with Patterns
Ever want to make your own
Maura Burns, The Upstate NY Cosplay Society
anime? Want to create memorable
Here, Ada will bring in some kimono/yukata patterns and newspapers. characters, unique situations and
The panelists will talk about and demonstrate altering the pattern to
breathtaking endings? Come to
look the way you want it to.
Anime Genesis and learn how to
create an anime…YOUR anime!
American Animation
Kris Naudus
Anime isn’t the only game in animation town, so drop by to talk about
all things animated and American, from your childhood Saturday
mornings to your cable late nights.
AMV 101: Do’s, Don’ts, and
Demonstrations
DOKool, Ashyukun, Guyver2019, Grover, Kiarrens, Mckeed
The AMV 101 Panel, returning for a 3rd year to Anime Boston, will
cover everything that a beginner needs to know about starting to create
AMVs. We’ll cover hardware, software, recent developments in the
AMV scene, as well as a variety of techniques used by our panelists as
well as other editors to edit their videos.
AMV Iron Editor
The Iron Editor Committee
Want to see how real AMVing is done? Come to the second annual
Anime Boston Iron Editor and see two creators slug it out over 90
minutes of heart-stopping action while we tell you how they did it.
AnimeOnDVD.com Anime On DVD
Chris Beveridge
A discussion led by the owner of
AnimeOnDVD.com about the news
and review site, the DVD format,
the future of the format and anime
and manga in general.
Beginner’s
Cosplaying
Christopher Troy, Beth Burger, Rachel
Lieberman
For people that have little
experience in cosplay, here you can
get an idea of where to start. The
panelists will be taking questions on
costume design and execution.
SECTION
Beginner’s Weapon Making
The Upstate NY Cosplay Society
For cosplayers that aren’t all that great at making weapons, this is a
panel/workshop where they can get an idea of where to start and what
kind of materials they need. Attendees can explore the use of new and
interesting materiels.
The Best Jpop You Haven’t Heard
VJ Anne
An introduction to some of the biggest names in J-pop that are virtually
unknown in the States.
The Chibi Project - LIVE!
PatrickD, Webmistress Lizzard
Insane scientists have conducted experiments on a Chibi Moon figure
and other anime toys. Meet the minds behind The Chibi Project and see
a live experiment!
Con Survival, 3rd Edition
Brian Auxier
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This Panel will discuss the fundamentals of successful navigating a con
by relaying on the advice from con veterans
form all walks of life. Also, the finer details of
con penny pinching, room arrangements and
some fun con stories will be shared.
Convention Feedback
Patrick Delahanty, Anime Boston Executive
Staff
Let us know what parts of Anime Boston
2005 you loved and your suggestions for
Anime Boston 2006.
Cosplay and Convention
Etiquette
Kairi G, Mew Pudding
An open forum discussion of the atmosphere
of Conventions and proper etiquette in
regards to Cosplay, and interaction between
Cosplayers and other Con-goers.
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PANELS
Dick and Buster’s Hentai Dubbing
Extravaganza
Dick Tripwire, Buster Highman
Do YOU think you have what it takes to be a hentai superstar? Well come
on and find out in front of hundreds of your closest pals at Dick & Buster’s
Hentai Dubbing Extravaganza!
Drawing Workshop
Haze-man
The audience votes on 3 anime characters. Then, the Haze-man will go
over exactly how to draw those 3 particular characters. This panel is full of
audience participation and has long been a fan favorite.
Fabric Swap
For cosplayers that have some
leftover fabric and materials, here
will be a chance to swap or donate
fabric with other convention
attendees.
Fullmetal Alchemist
- Behind the
Alchemy
Lyndsey Luther, Dan Orlowitz,
Eilonnwy
Want to know more about the
Dubs that Time Forgot
history behind FMA, to chat about
Mike Toole
the characters/themes, or do you just
Join host Mike Toole for a ALL-NEW look into the secret history of dubbed have questions about the show? This
Japanese animation! See clips from forgotten 60s films, TV-only oddities, and is the place for you!
obscure old video releases, and answer trivia questions for a crack at DVD
prizes!
Gaia Online
Jakobo, Kaia9, Noraboo
Meet the administrators of Gaia Online for a Question and
Answer panel, covering the latest features and events on the
site!
Gankutsuou
PANELS
Hunting the forest Spirit:
Mythological anime
Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe
Anime is heavily influanced by mythological themes both from Japan
and worldwide. In this panel, we explore the myths and cultural stories
that influnace anime, and discuss the theme in an open room discussion
Nadia
Introduction to Pencil Board / Shitajikis
A fan panel for discussing Gankutsuou, the space punk-opera Riki LeCotey
adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo. If when I say Shitajiki you say “Huh??”... then this is the panel for you.
This will be an introduction to Shitajiki (AKA Pencil boards) perhaps
Gashapon Figure Swap
one of the most misunderstood pieces of anime merchandise out there.
Gashapons or capsule figures are little sets of figures
Often found in any dealers room and displaying artwork for a particular
purchased sight-unseen. You’ve been buying them all con,
series sometimes not seen anywhere else, these durble pieces of plastic
and inevitably you’ve wound up with three figures of that girl are fun to collect.
you don’t like and none of your favorite character. Odds are
Iron Cosplay
someone else is in the opposite position, with three of your
favorite character and none of the girl, so come on over here, Eilonnwy, Shoroo, Ada Palmer, DJ Ranma S, Scott Bakalyar
bring your extra figs and trade them! After all, that’s why they Think you can put together a “ghetto-fabulous” cosplay with duct tape,
fabric scraps, and construction paper in 15 minutes? Come test your
call them TRADING figures!
cosplay skills and win awesome prizes, and don’t forget to use the “secret
Got Yaoi? (18+)
ingredient…”
Cyn, ‘Kita
Leave your prejudice at the door and come and enjoy an adult The Japanese Automotive Scene
discussion of the BL (yaoi) fandom. Play games, discuss artists Tristan Delecour, Belldandy
This panel is all about the various Japanese automotive scenes. From
and find a new obsession!
Drifting, Wangan racing, to old-school Yankee style, to actual car setup
History of Shoujo Manga
will be discussed and raised.
Nadia
This panel will take a look at the emergence of shoujo manga Kimonos, Keitais, Kaiten-zushi, and Kaiju
A Student’s Guide To Living In Tokyo
and how it has evolved over time.
Dan Orlowitz, Anja Parish
How to Make a Good Voiceover
Still in school? Want to live the otaku dream and live in the biggest (and
Demo
most expensive!) city in the world, or even visit for a week or two? Bring
Tom Wayland
your questions to the Living In Tokyo panel, where we’ll do our best to
Wanna break into the anime voiceover industry? Well you’re help prepare you for the ryuugakkusei adventure.
gonna need a great demo if you want to get noticed in the
Mecha Modeling Workshop
competitive market of professional voice acting. Join Voice
Director and veteran anime dub producer Tom Wayland as he George Caswell, Doug Derienze, Laura Johnston
goes over the do’s and do not’s of creating a killer voice demo. Do you like building anime robot (Gundam, Macross, etc.) models?
If you already have a demo, bring it down and we’ll critique it Experienced modelers will help you improve your work in this handson workshop. Learn techniques for better assembly, seam cleanup, and
for you right on the spot.
painting, to improve your work without spending a lot of money. $15
workshop fee covers cost of paints, materials, and a kit.
PANELS
Meet the creator of
“Dominic Deegan: Oracle for Hire”
Michael “Mookie” Terracciano
Meet Michael “Mookie” Terracciano, the creator of the fantasy manga
webcomic “Dominic Deegan: Oracle for Hire!” Ask him anything you
like about the webcomic or whatever’s on your mind!
The New and Improved Plushie
Workshop!
Majik
Cost: $8.00 Length: 2 Hours Skill Level: intermediate (Ages 13 and up:
if you are under the age of 13, please bring an older family member or
friend!) Workshop admission price includes the below detailed kit for
creating a one-of-a-kind plushie of whatever human-shaped character
you like! Kit includes: plushie pattern, basic clothing patterns, written
directions, felt, needle & thread. Communal supplies: yarn for hair, scrap
bins, sticky felt for eyes, stuffing, and whatever the instructor can dig out
of the sewing closet!
ROBOTECH:
WHAT EVER
HAPPENED TO…
Robotech II: The Sentinels?
Robotech: The Untold Story?
Robotech 3000? These questions have
dogged Robotech fans for nearly 20
years. Join Kevin McKeever as
we take a look back and finally find
out what ever happened to them.
Sailor Moon
Collecting
Mary Divis
Find out how to build the Sailor
Moon collection of your dreams
from the simplest plushie to the holy
grail of SM collection - the Rainbow
Moon Chalice. This panel will teach
Queering the Mainstream: Shounen-ai
what MIB/NRFB, MIP, HTF and
and Yaoi in Japan and the United States other confusing titles mean as you
Seishuku Skuld, Ashely “Destra” Freeman
search for the special item you’ve
An in-depth look at how American fan culture has adapted to the recent always wanted but didn’t know how
“queering the mainstream” trend, with contrast to how the same trend
to acquire!
has affected Japanese anime/manga fandom
ROBOTECH:
RATINGS AND DEMOGRAPHICS
So You Want to
Write a Paper on
Anime?
This informative panel will take an in depth look at Robotech
performance in the marketplace during its original run in the 1980’s.
How well did the Robotech do against its competition? How well did
Robotech perform in New England? How did the
dynamics of 1985 syndication market impact the production? Find out
here!
Mikhail Koulikov
So, have a paper to write for class
- and think Naruto is the best thing
ever? Learn how to make your love of
anime or manga help you get A’s in
your English (or any other) class.
ROBOTECH:
THE SHADOW CHRONICLES
Taking Better Con
Photos
This will be your chance to catch a preview of the new series Robotech:
The Shadow Chronicles. Here is your chance to find out the latest
information on the production straight from the source!
Donna Riley-Lein, Mary Divis
Want to come home with great
photos of Anime Boston? A
professional news photographer will
show you how to take better photos.
PANELS
Tenisu no Oujisama: Prince of Tennis
Mina
Come discuss and learn about the infamous anime: Prince of Tennis! Love it? Hate it?
Never seen it?! Everyone encouraged to attend!
What is Live Action Role Playing?
Matt Pearson, Aniken, Adam Elbirt
What is Live Action Role Playing and how does it differ from Cosplay? What are the
different types of LARP and how does one get involved?
The Wide World of Webcomics
Eilonnwy
A discussion on webcomics including what
makes a webcomic popular, how to create
your own webcomic, current webcomic
trends, and fan interaction.
Writing Unique Heroes &
Memorable Villains
Michael “Mookie” Terracciano
Do you want help creating truly memorable
characters? Michael “Mookie” Terracciano
will give you some helpful hints on how to
create heroes and villains that truly stray
from the norm!
INDUSTRY PANELS
ADV Industry
ADV Premier
ADV Productions
Anime Crash
Anime Industry
Anime Nation
Bandai
FUNimation
PANELS
INDUSTRY PANELS Continued
Geneon
Manga Industry
Manga with Tokyopop
Media Blasters
Synch-Point
Tofu Records
TOKYOPOP
Webcomic Row Q&A
GUEST PANELS
Brianne Siddall
Monica Rial
Chris Patton
Scott McNeil
Cynthia Martinez
Small Press
Publishing
Daisuke Moriyama
Dave Wittenberg
Wigs and Hair Care
for Cosplayers
David Kaye
Yoko Ishida
Drawing Anime with Bob DeJesus
Greg Ayers
Ishida Teaches Para Para
Johnny Yong Bosch
Melissa Fahn
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A Tree of Palme (ADV Films)
Borrowing visual stylings from Pinocchio, this stunningly beautiful and slightly
surreal tale follows Palme, a robot desperate to become a human boy. Along his
journey he gathers a rag-tag group of misfits and learns how difficult it can be
trying to deal with all that humanity entails as he journeys with them across
deserts of floating jellyfish and forests filled with what can only be described as
human-sized psychic sea cucumbers.
Appleseed (Geneon)
In case you missed it in the theaters, this is the ground-breaking cell-shaded
CGI extravaganza based on the classic manga from the legendary Masamune
Shirow. In the future, a paradise exists where the artificial bioroids keep
humanity at peace. Of course, not everyone is satisfied with this and it falls
to our heroine, plucked from the fringes of society where war still wracks the
ruined cities, to prevent disaster. Fans of block-buster animation should make
sure to check it out.
Aquarian Age the movie (Synch-Point)
Pretty boys and cute girls wage a war with psychic and magical weapons right
under the noses of the modern world. Based on the massive multi-media
franchise in Japan, the movie introduces a new enemy to the ancient battle to
control the Earth: dragons attack, girls fight and things blow up.
Blame! (Media Blasters)
Based on the popular manga, this series of shorts explores a bleak future of a
city far outgrown humanity. There is nothing but the city – the megastrucutre
– and amid its crumbling innards the last vestiges of humanity try to fend off
murderous robots resembling demons from Hellraiser.
Boogiepop and Others (RightStuf)
The live-action movie continues the Boogiepop franchise, in as much as it
provides even more surreal horror mysteries and answers no questions. Told in
the same non-linear manner as the anime, it follows several characters as their
own strange problems orbit around Boogiepop herself. Fans of the TV series
and horror fans in general should make sure to check it out.
Boogiepop Phantom (RightStuf)
Now that the live-action movie has been released, revisit the anime. The
television series followed several different plot threads and characters through
their own tragic tales, with the specter of Boogiepop in the center of it all,
grimly stepping in to dispose of anything too far beyond the norm. Disturbing
stories and non-linear storytelling made this a cult classic.
Bubble Gum Crisis
(AnimEigo)
Re-mastered and recently rereleased, this is the OVA that many
anime fans grew up on. It has all the
classic cyberpunk elements with that
distinctive anime style: a team of cute
girls dons powered armor to act as
vigilantes, protecting humanity from
robots run amok and the greed of
might mega-corporations.
Burst Angel
(Funimation)
The classic tale of beautiful women
fighting for justice (and profit) in
the seedy underbelly of a cyberpunk
future is alive and well. Mixing
extensive CGI with gorgeous
character designs, this delivers
everything GONZO is famous for.
Case Closed
(Funimation)
He may be stuck in the body of a
grade schooler, but Shin’ichi Kudo has
the sharpest mind and finest detective
skills around. Through this longrunning mystery series, the teenage
Kudo is exposed to a poison at the
hands of unknown assailants and
wakes to find himself looking years
younger. Assuming the false identity
of “Conan Edogawa”, his search for an
answer winds a path through mystery
after mystery.
Castle of Cagliostro
(Manga)
This classic Miyazaki masterpiece
has the arch-thief Lupin III in one
of the most memorable action-(ADV
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Films)enture movies ever. One of those rare titles that’s truly
“fun for the whole family,” this is definitely something ever
anime fan should make sure to see – and see again.
Catnapped! The Movie (Geneon)
The magical cat kingdom of Banipal Witt is in danger,
threatened by the sorceress Bubuirna and her monstrous
dog Papadoll. Only the beast’s former owner, the young
Toriyasu, can stop him. He and his sister as whisked away
to a fantastical other-world and thrust into an epic (ADV
Films)enture to save it all.
Chrono Crusade (ADV Films)
The unlikely pair of a spunky gun-slinging nun named
Rosette and her faithful demon sidekick Chrono travel the
world exorcising devils and fighting monsters. Their fates
are intertwined, as they are bound together by demonic pact.
Chrono’s powers are only released at the expense of Rosette’s
life-force, however, and their bond goes far beyond a simply
contract.
Cromartie High School (ADV Films)
Elfen Lied (ADV Films)
This schizophrenic show swings between the anime
extremes of super-cuteness and hyper-violence. One
moment the mysterious Nyu is cute and adorable – the next
she’s murderously cruel. The people hunting her down aren’t
much better. When she is taken in by two young cousins,
they have no idea what mess they’re getting into.
Five Star Stories (ADV Films)
This baroque and convoluted classic is finally available in
the US. Piloted by both a privileged noble and engineered
biological computer in the shape of a woman, gargantuan
and extravagantly designed robots fight in an unimaginably
distant future.
FLCL (Synch-Point)
GAINAX’s modern classic is the timeless story of a boy
growing up to be a man, except that instead of pimples and
a breaking voice, he’s got robots literally beating their way
out of his brain. The studio’s trademark attention to detail,
genius composition and symbolic storytelling is expertly
combined with breath-taking animation to produce an
anime that should have a place on everyone’s shelf.
It would have been crazy enough with just the school full of
delinquents to dumb enough to make any sense on their own,
but when you add in the gorilla and the robot and… Freddy… Fruits Basket (Funimation)
everything reaches critical mass in the newest crack-comedy One of the best shoujo comedies to come around in a while,
this is the charming tale of the well-meaning Tohru Honda
anime to come over from Japan.
as she is taken in by the Souma family. Cursed to transform
Cyberteam in Akihabara (ADV Films) into animals from the Chinese zodiac whenever embraced
Having finally gotten her very own Pata-Pi (something like an by members of the opposite sex, their lives change forever
overly-cute magical Furby), young Hibari quickly finds herself when the ever-cheerful Tohru works her way into their
embroiled in some grand conspiracy. What she thought was
hearts.
a simply toy turns out to be far more as she transforms into a
Full Metal Alchemist (Funimation)
buxom super heroine when dastardly villains attack.
The only wanted to bring their mother back to life, to see
Dead Leaves (Manga)
her smiling face again, but the Elric brothers paid the price
Production IG brings us this heavily comic-book influence
for violating a forbidden taboo. The elder brother lost his
tale of violence and excess. Pandy and Retro break out of
arm and leg; the younger his entire body. Now they’ve made
a sinister prison to go on a rampaging ode to action and
a vow to do whatever it takes to set things right and get their
extremes. Fluid and masterfully animated, the trademark
original bodies back. Things aren’t that simple, however, as
Production IG quality bring the stylized character designs to their search for the Philosopher’s Stone brings them to the
life for something that steps beyond the look of main-stream attention of dark and sinister forces.
anime.
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Full Metal Panic Fumoffu (ADV Films)
To fit in all the funny stories and hilarious scenes they had wanted to do in
the original show, GONZO had to make a second series for Full Metal Panic.
Completely light-hearted mis(ADV Films)entures fill this sequel and all the
old favorites return to poke fun at themselves.
and crazy characters are as engaging
as ever.
Gravitation
(RightStuf)
Shuichi dreams of being a pop idol
and it finally looks like his band
The simple formula of several beautiful women traveling the galaxy looking
Bad Luck might get their big break,
for some vague “lost technology” and always managing to mess it up in one or but then he meets a mysterious
another hilarious manner just never seems to grow old. The second season stays stranger in a park late one night
true to what made the first so much fun, giving us more cute girls and more
who dismisses his work as worthless.
laughs.
Perversely, the man becomes
Shuichi’s muse as he’s driven to
Gantz (ADV Films)
prove him wrong. He thinks he has
Kei thought he was run over by a train but wakes to find himself in a nonfinally found inspiration, but he
descript apartment with a bunch of strangers, forced to the do the bidding of
learns that it’s more than that.
some mysterious black ball that seems to take great pleasure in tormenting
these people given a second lease on life. Instructed to hunt down and brutally Grrl Power
murder “aliens” that live among us, Kei and the strangers around him must play (ADV Films)
The versatile director Daichi
by a set of rules they don’t know or be killed a second time..
Akitaroh brings us this charming
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (Dreamworks) little tale of three young girls who
One of the most visually impressive anime films in memory plays host to the
run an odd-jobs business. They don’t
philosophical discussions that we have come to expect from the franchise, with even go to school themselves, but
shocking action scenes sprinkled in for added flavor. Make sure to check it out they accept the charge of convincing
if you missed it in the theater and want to either dissect the theories bantered the boy Rikku to – and these girls
around or just bask in the pretty pictures.
never give up, no matter how tough
the job.
Galaxy Angel Z (Bandai)
Ghost in the Shell: SAC (Bandai)
The television series for the classic anime franchise is more of a cop drama set
in a cyberpunk future than an action/philosophy story. Animated by the always
impressive studio Production IG, we get to see how the entire team behind
Motoko Kusanagi functions as they battle terrorists, hackers and other threats
of a wired future.
Haré + Guu
(AN Entertainment)
Anime is famous for absurd and
nonsensical comedies, but this is
extreme even for Japan. A hyper
mixture of bananas, creatures out
Giant Robo (Media Blasters)
of Salvador Dali’s nightmares,
While new technologies promise to usher in a new era for mankind, there are video games, prodigious chest hair,
always evil conspiracies lurking in the shadows, intent on driving everything
afromania and a frightening little
into chaos. Standing against the vile forces of Big Fire are the Expert of Justice, girl with a horrifying appetite really
a coalition of heroes whose forces have just been bolstered by the addition of
makes for something that must be
the young Daisaku Kusama and his, well, Giant Robo. This classic over-theexperienced.
top pulp (ADV Films)enture has been finally released on DVD and the action
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Hello Kitty Theater (ADV Films)
bonds. For her part, his sister Nanoka seems equally
Everyone’s favorite feline, Hello Kitty, is here with her friends confused herself. Can they simply be a family when
in some of the best stories of all time! Come along and join
they feel like they should be something more?
Kitty, Mimmy, Badtz-Maru, Pochacco, My Melody and Dear
Kyou Kara Mao (Geneon)
Daniel as they re-tell your favorite classic tales in their own
You’d think that being flushed down a toilet would
adorable style.
be the worst thing that could happen to young Yuri
His and Her Circumstances
Shibuya, but he wakes to find himself transported
(RightStuf)
to another world and crowned Demon King. It’s not
Yukino is the perfect girl and has no rival – and she works
long before he’s surrounded by handsome servants
hard at keeping it that way. What will she do when she meets and vassals, but will he ever make it back home?
a boy who not only seems to be her match, but might actually
Madlax (ADV Films)
be better than her? A perfect mix of drama and comedy,
From the team that brought you Noir comes another
this touching tale of teenage romance will amaze you with
tale of girls and guns and histories intertwined. A
inventiveness one moment and have you rolling in laughter
mercenary named Madlax operates in the midst of
the next.
a civil war while the dilettante Margaret relaxes in
Hoop Days (Bandai)
luxury half a world away. What connection could
Kazuhiko is an amazing athlete and a star basketball player.
the two girls have? And how does the mysterious
Looking for a challenge, he transfers to a new school – only
conspiracy Anfan or the holy book they are seeking
to find that they have no basketball team. It doesn’t take him figure into things?
long to try to assemble one, however, and once he does he’s
Magical Meow Meow Taruto
going to take it all the way to the Nationals.
I’m Gonna be an Angel (Synch-Point)
(Bandai)
It’s almost too much for words when the adorable angel
Noelle falls in love with a human boy and brings her entire
family to the human world so she can be with him. Not
everyone has given their blessings, however, and mysterious
(and disturbingly cute) forces are at work trying to keep the
two apart.
Taruto is a young cat-girl living in a world filled with
mystery and magic. She and the other cat-people
appear as nothing more than just normal animals, but
she has a unique gift of magic! Can she control her
troublesome powers and unravel the mystery behind
the ancient cat-people? Only time will tell... and a
little magic wouldn’t hurt either.
Jubei-chan (Bandai)
Mao-chan (Geneon)
The incredible power of the legendary Yagyu Jubei is passed
on to none other than a perky teenage girl. She, of course,
doesn’t want the power of this “lovely eyepatch” but neither
can she simply toss it away as she is assaulted by one bizarre
teacher-turned-ninja after another.
When adorable aliens drop from space to steal
Japan’s treasures, how can you fight them without
looking like the bad guy? By sending even cuter little
girls to fend them off, of course. Three grandfathers
in the Army, Navy and Air Force sent their sweet
grandchildren to earnestly preserve Japan’s heritage
– and to prove who is ultimately the cutest, of course.
Koi Kaze (Geneon)
This slow building and gently paced drama is not a love story
of easy answers or comfortable solutions. Reunited after with MARS DAYBREAK (Bandai)
a sister he hasn’t seen since she was a baby, Koshiro finds their BONES, the studio that brought us Full Metal
Alchemist and Wolf ’s Rain, delivers another polished
relationship to be far more complicated than simple sibling
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sci-fi story. In the future Mars has been flooded and corporations control
everything. Falling in with a misfit bunch of free-loading pirates, Gram
uncovers a mystery hidden in the deepest oceans of the planet.
Mezzo (ADV FILMS)
The luscious little vixen Mikura takes on any job in the Danger Service
Agency, no matter how risky. There’s nothin’ and nobody she can’t shoot, stab
or beat into submission and look damn good while doing it. It’s all about action
and fanservice in this sequel to the popular (but short) OVA series.
Miami Guns (AN Entertainment)
starving artist, Dejiko and her friends
are always ready to help. But will the
evil Deji Devil find a way to stop
her? Will his sidekick Piyoko ruin
Dejiko’s career as an actress? Will
Dejiko ever be able to tell her friends
that she’s really a princess?
Paranoia Agent
(Geneon)
After the first victim’s story, the
police felt the overly stressed
woman was having a breakdown
and lied to cover-up for some crime.
However, after the third and fourth
attacks upon unrelated victims led
to the same description of a young
attacker with a golden baseball bat
Midori Days (Media Blasters)
and in-line skates, the police had
It might sound like the beginning of a raunchy joke, but Seiji Sawamure wakes to wonder- is the ‘Lil’ Slugger’ real
up one morning to discover that his right hand has become his girlfriend. The or a sinister phantom? Explore a
shy and quiet Midori always has crush on the delinquent-with-a-heart-of-gold contagious madness in the first TV
and now she can be with him all the time. But living with a girl as a hand is
show directed by Satoshi Kon, the
even crazier than it sounds, and the wacky hijinks ensue.
visionary director behind Perfect
Blue, Millennium Actress and Tokyo
Otogi Zoshi (Media Blasters)
Godfathers!
At the peak of the Heian Era, famine and disease tear the country apart,
Peacemaker
deadly assassins fill the court, and wild bandits infest the countryside. The
(ADV FILMS)
legendary samurai Minamoto is sent on an Imperial quest for an artifact that
can restore the world. But his skill with the bow cannot save him from illness, Haunted by the vicious slaying of his
parents and desperate for revenge,
and his young sister is forced to take his place. Not only must she recover the
young Tetsu decides to seek out
Magatama, but she must also keep her true identity a secret.
the Shinsengumi, an elite group of
Overmain King Gainer (Bandai)
swordsmen sworn to protect the
In a distant and ecologically shattered future, mankind lives in great domed
capital from bloodthirsty Choush
cities ruled by private corporations. When video game prodigy Gainer Sanga
rebels, the same group that killed his
is arrested on suspicion of the treasonous act of “Exodus”, the young man is
family. But what price is he willing to
thrust into a war fought using powerful robots in the Siberian wasteland.
pay for his vengeance? When he sees
that the Shinsengumi are capable of
Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat (ADV Films)
the same brutality, is he willing to
Princess Dejiko has a mission: to make everyone on her planet happy. Whether give up his humanity of the sake of
she comes across a sleepy baker, a famous film director, a time traveler or a
his vengeance?
Spoiled rich girl Yao Sakurakouji decides to join the Miami police force to
enjoy car chases, gunfights and wanton destruction. The psychotic and nottoo-bright Yao is partnered with Lu Amano, the soft-spoken and sharptongued daughter of the police chief. Together the dirty duo clean up the
streets of Miami and take on a mysterious crime syndicate known only as ‘The
Organization’.
Petite Princess Yucie (ADV Films)
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Requiem from the Darkness
Perpetually stuck in the body of a ten year old, the 16-year
old Yucie wants to become the Platinum Princess and get the
Eternal Tiara to have her wish granted – to just be able to
grow up. But first she has to go to Princess Academy and train
with all the other Platinum Princess candidates. Does she
have what it takes to prove herself worthy above all others?
(Geneon)
R.O.D. the TV (Geneon)
Shadowstar Narutaru (CPM)
The continuation of the high-action OVA series, the
television story follows not one but three paper masters. A
trio of sisters from Hong Kong use their impressive powers
to work as everything from bodyguards to super-spies to
tour guides, but their lives change forever when they agree to
protect a famous Japanese author.
First impressions can be misleading! Shiina nearly
died when the current swept her out to sea. Instead,
she was rescued by a mysterious star-shaped creature
and plunged into a strange adventure! Her new friend
Hoshimaru leads her into a maelstrom of alien attacks
and to a secret society of psychic children. Is Shiina
destined to become one of them? And is her new pet
truly a friend, or a threat to all humanity?
In a time when darkness brings with it the fear of
living monsters, an aspiring author, Momosuke
Yamaoka, wanders the country with the hopes of
one day unveiling his work “The 100 Stories” to the
world. In his travels, he meets up with three minor
scoundrels known as Mataichi the Tricker/Ongyo
PLANETES (Bandai)
Master, Ogin the Puppeteer, and Nagamimi the
In the future, space truly is the next frontier, but one fraught Bird Caller. The task of this mysterious trio is to
with peril as even the smallest bit of space debris can puncture settle cases consigned to the darkness. They root out
a hull and endanger untold numbers of lives. Cleaning up the criminals and use various tricks to judge karmic debts.
trash is a noble but thankless (and profit-less) job. Nobody in
Samurai Champloo
their company respects the work the “Half-section” does for
the good of humanity but themselves. Now that they have an (Geneon)
From the creator of Cowboy Bebop comes another
eager new recruit, how will she fit into his band of misfits?
eclectic mixture that tries to stand beyond the bounds
Please Twins (Bandai)
of genre and style: samurai action with a modern hipLooking for a past he doesn’t even remember, orphan Maiku hop aesthetic. It’s all they can do to keep from killing
Kamishiro moves into his old home after discovering it by
each other, but the wild Mugen and cold Jin promise
accident – only to find two young girls who both claim to
to help the young Fuu find a samurai that she can
be his long-lost sister. Unable to lose what little family they
only remember as smelling like sunflowers.
might have left, and rapidly beginning to realize their feelings
might go beyond those of family, the trio must sort out who is Scrapped Princess (Bandai)
It’s prophesized that she is the poison that will
related and who is just in love.
destroy the world when she turns 16, but the 15-year
Princess Tutu (ADV Films)
old Pacifica just wanted to live a normal life where
A girl named Duck - or rather, a duck who wants to become her adopted brother and sister don’t have to wield
a girl - falls in love with a prince. One day, a bizarre old man sword and spell to fend off the agents of the Church
emerges and gives her a magical pendant that transforms her of Mauser bent on cleansing the world of her. How
into the waltzing Princess Tutu. Now she must choose - for
cans he fight when those she trusts betray her and she
those who accept their fate find happiness, those who defy it, herself cannot be sure that they are right and she will
glory.
destroy the world?
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Shingu (RightStuf)
When an emormous alien appears over Tokyo one afternoon, no one is really
that shocked, even when a giant robot made of paper appears out of nowhere
to destroy it. The government just admits to the existence of aliens and
everything goes back to normal – unless a stranger new transfer student who
knows far more than he says joins Hajime’s class and he begins to see hints of
the truth behind everything.
Shrine of the Morning Mist (Media Blasters)
cracking heads, their plan is shot to
hell. First there’s the Natsume sisters
and their Juuken Club. If the older
sister, Maya, isn’t kicking their ass,
then the younger sister, Aya, is trying
to force feed Souichiro and make
him her husband. Then there’s the
Student Executive Council that sends
executioners to “educate” anyone who
questions the council’s authority!
Their education is just beginning!
Yuzu Hieda was just an average High School student and part time Shinto
priestess. But then she was given a mission in the form of her classmate,
Tadahiro Amatsu. Tadahiro has a secret buried behind his left eye, a secret that
has attracted the attention of an evil sorcerer and his army of demons! To fight Ultramaniac (Geneon)
Based on a manga from the author of
the evil, Yuzu assembles a team of five powerful priestesses and prepares to
the classic Marmalade Boy, this is a
master the magic arts.
new shoujo story of magic gone awry
Stellvia (Geneon)
amidst high school love. Ayu Tetsushi
In the year 2167, humanity was able to survive near extinction in the face of a
is a popular second-year high school
wave of electromagnetic energy from a nearby supernova by pulling together
student with a reputation for being
and cooperating through the cataclysmic disaster. The year is now 2326 and the cool – but she only does it to impress
new generation of people are preparing for the second wave to hit. One young the boy she likes on the baseball
girl, Shima Katase, is going off to Stellvia, a space pilot academy, where she will team. When she makes friends with
learn how to protect the Earth and the family she loves.
the odd-ball Nina and finds out she’s
a witch “studying abroad” from the
Strange Dawn (Urban Vision)
world of magic, her life only gets
What would you do if you found yourself in a world half your size? Nothing
more complicated as her new friend
can be more surprising for Emi and Yuko, a couple of regular middle-school
earnestly tries to “help.”
girls, when they discover a whole new land at their feet. To make matters even
Urusei Yatsura
more complicated, the inhabitants of this world think Emi and Yuko are the
(AnimEigo)
legendary protectors of their country! It’s a fantastic adventure as Emi and
Intent on his lecherous ambitions,
Yuko struggle to find a way back to normal-sized life!
the perverted loser Ataru accidentally
Stratos 4 OVA (Bandai)
managed to save mankind when he
The elite interceptor force known as the “Meteor Sweepers” has returned to
beat the beautiful alien champion at
base to relax and celebrate their latest success. Their brief time off soon turns
a game of tag. But he got more than
to tragedy when an accident in space sends Orbital Station 7 hurtling on an
he bargained for as now she wants to
uncontrollable crash course to Earth and they are quickly dispatched to avert
marry him and is more than happy
disaste. It’s up to these four beautiful young women to save the planet, but will to electrocute him if he looks at
they be able to save their friends during the process!
another woman. Ataru’s libido knows
no bounds, however, and this classic
Tenjho Tenge (Geneon)
title set the precedent for all slapstick
Souichiro and Bob want to rule their new school, but just as they begin
harem comedies to follow.
SECTION
ANIME
PROGRAMMING
Wandaba Style (ADV Films)
Desperate for any publicity and hoping to rocket themselves
into stardom, the misfit J-pop band “Mixed Juice” agrees to
a mad scientist’s plan to send someone to the moon without
a… rocket. If they can be the first band to play on the moon,
their success is guaranteed, right? They’ll have to survive the
increasingly deranged contraptions built to get them there
first.
Wolf’s Rain (Bandai)
There is an old legend that speaks of a hidden paradise on
Earth - A paradise in which only wolves can find. And while
thought to have been extinct for hundreds of years, wolves
indeed still walk the Earth... hidden among mankind. Now,
a group of outcast wolves set out to find Paradise. Each is
driven by their own personality and desires, but together they
are pursued by humans seeking to quench their own thirst for
power and vengeance.
Yugo the Negotiator (ADV Films)
Yugo is a negotiator with a reputation for never losing and
doing whatever it takes to get the job done and bring the
hostages home alive. When a young woman’s father is taken
prisoner in the Middle East, Yugo calls on all his resources in
an attempt to bring him home safely.
Yukikaze (Bandai)
To fight back against extradimensional invaders advancing
through a gate opened in Antarctica, Earth formed an
elite military unit and provided it with the most advanced
technology available. They were able to beat the aliens back
into their own dimension, but the war still wages. Rei Fukai
is the melancholic and antisocial pilot of Yukikaze, a fighter
jet equipped with a sentient computer system. When it seems
like the aliens have infiltrated the human military, can Rei
trust anyone else except himself – and his plane?
COSPLAY INFO
Hall-Vote Costume Contest
Cosplay Main Events:
You demanded it so here it is – Anime Boston’s own version of a Hall
Costume Contest, and when we say ‘hall’ we mean in the hall!
During the three days of the convention, selected staff members will
be circulating the halls with Staff Vote tickets which they will hand
out to any exceptional cosplayers they see. If you collect three staff vote
tickets, you can turn them in at Masquerade Headquarters to receive a
prize ribbon. There is a limit of one ribbon per costume, but the same
cosplayer may win multiple ribbons for different costumes. Masquerade
Headquarters will be open Friday 9 AM – 11 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 4:30
PM, and Sunday 10 AM – 3 PM.
Masquerade:
One of the traditional highlights
of any Anime Convention is the
Masquerade, a theatrical performance
in which groups of fans wear costumes
and perform short skits based on
their favorite Anime. These skits
may be funny or serious, parody or
action, single-series or wacky crossover. In addition to the skits, walk-on
participants will show off their most
spectacular and elaborate costume
creations. A panel of staff and
celebrity judges will present awards to
the best performances and costumes.
This year, our Masquerade will
start with a special opening act,
a live on-stage performance by a
band cosplaying as the rock group
Bad Luck from Gravitation! In
costume and in character, this group
will present a selection of music
from the Gravitation anime, in the
original Japanese! This act is part of
the masquerade and not a separate
performance; there will not be separate
seating for Bad Luck only.
No signup is required for the Hall-Vote Costume Contest, and every
costume at the convention is automatically eligible. Come on, cosplayers!
Show us what you’ve got!
Cosplay Human Chess:
Traditional human chess is a suspensefilled spectacle in which two players
direct the movements of thirty-two
people acting as the pieces on a giant
chess board, who enact the captures
with live stage combat. In our cosplay
version, every piece will be a character
from a popular Anime series. Come
see your favorite characters perform
signature moves, defeat their rivals
or be tragically defeated, and come
face-to-face with people you’d never
ANIME PROGRAMMING
COSPLAY INFO
expect. Edward Elric fighting Naruto? Sephiroth defeated by Chi? It
could happen... and more, as two celebrity players direct the characters
in a non-scripted match where anything is possible, backed by hilarious
commentary!
Cosplay Panels and Gameshows:
Beginners Costume Help:
New to cosplay? At this panel, experienced cosplayers will discuss
costume design and construction, and demonstrate the techniques
they have used to create award-winning costumes, using free sample
materials.
Weapon Making:
Making a ball gown from scratch is one thing, but creating a fifteenfoot pole-arm or a realistic bazooka requires a whole different set of
skills. In this panel experienced cosplay weapon-makers will teach and
demonstrate the techniques they have used to achieve complicated and
realistic weapons without violating convention weapons policies.
series will answer questions and compete to
win an in-character date! Watch your favorite
characters answer questions like, “Bachelor
number one, where would you take me for a
romantic weekend?” or, “Bachelor number two,
if you were a tree, what kind of tree would you
be?” There are certain to be romance, madness
and threats of violence at this must-see cosplay
game show event!
Emergency Costume Repair Station
The Emergency Cosplay Repair station
provides supplies for cosplayers to repair
damage suffered by costumes during the
convention. The station makes available a
variety of repair materials both for cloth and
fabric and for props, and can be used free of
charge by any convention attendee.
Friday 10 AM – 11 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 4:30
Working with and Altering Patterns:
Here experienced costumers will demonstrate how to sew from
patterns, as well as how to modify basic costume patterns to make the
one-of-a-kind garments required by so many anime costumes. Special
attention will be given to patterns for kimono, hakama and other
traditional Japanese garments.
Iron Cosplay
Think you can put together a “ghetto-fabulous” cosplay with duct
tape, fabric scraps, and construction paper in 15 minutes? Come test
your cosplay skills and win awesome prizes, and don’t forget to use the
“secret ingredient…”
Fabric Swap:
Do you have a lot of fabric scraps left over after costume projects? Do
you need one square foot of green satin to do the trim on your newest
project? Bring your scrap bag to the Fabric Swap and trade leftovers
with other cosplayers – one craftsman’s scrap is another craftsman’s
treasure.
The Anime Dating Game
It’s the in-character, in-costume Anime version of The Dating Game!
Handsome bachelors and beautiful bachelorettes from your favorite
PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM.
Cosplay Photo Station
The Cosplay Photo Station a specially
designated area for cosplay groups to assemble
by series for group photos. The Cosplay Photo
Suite is an open area intended for con-goers to
gather to take photos of cosplayers. There will
not be any official convention photographer
there, so bring your own camera if you want a
picture.
All the most commonly cosplayed series have
been assigned specific one-hour time slots
in which they should gather, organized in
alphabetical order over the course of the three
days. Cosplayers from series not assigned a
specific time may sign up during one of Open
Signup times. A complete list of all scheduled
series is posted at the Cosplay Photo Station.
Be certain to check the full list as many series
have more than one name or may be grouped
under the title of a related series.
RULES
Convention Rules
9.) Anime Boston staff reserve the
right to revoke your convention
1.) Please treat the hotel with respect. The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers membership and eject anyone
is a wonderful convention facility and we would like to keep it that way. Do
at anytime from the convention
not damage or deface the hotel or hotel property in any way.
without a refund.
2.) Please keep the hallways and aisles clear. While it’s wonderful to stand and
talk with friends, please do so in a manner that does not obstruct the flow of
traffic.
3.) The New England Anime Society, Inc., Anime Boston, and The Boston
Park Plaza Hotel & Towers are not liable for any missing belongings. Please
keep a close eye on your items. If you should lose something please contact
convention security.
4.) Do not leave your bags unattended! Any bag left unattended will be
turned over to the appropriate authorities. This may include the Boston Park
Plaza Hotel, the Boston Police, the Boston Fire Department and/or the
Massachusetts State Police.
Convention Drug
and Alcohol Policy
STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS
MANDATE THAT DRUGS
SUCH AS MARIJUANA,
ECSTACY, COCAINE,
HEROINE, AND OTHER,
SIMILAR ITEMS ARE
ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES.
Anime Boston and the New
England Anime Society (NEAS)
do not authorize or endorse the
5.) Due to the relatively close quarters of the Dealers’ Room, Anime Boston
use of drugs while engaging in any
has adopted a “No Bag” policy. This applies to any bookbags, briefcases,
convention activities or in areas in
suitcases or any other style of bag deemed unwieldy by the security staff.
use by the convention. We reserve
Please leave your bags in your room or check them.
the right to revoke convention
6.) Anime Boston does not offer a coat or bag check. However, the Boston
Park Plaza Hotel does. The cost is $2 per item. The coat/bag check is located membership without refund for any
reason, including the discovery of
at the valet parking entrance. Don’t forget to tip the attendant!
an attendee under the influence of
illegal substances. Anime Boston
7.) The Boston Park Plaza & Towers is a hotel. As such it is customary to
staff will support all applicable local,
tip the employees if they perform a service for you. (Especially the bellhops
and the room service staff.) Customary tipping procedure is 20% of the total state, and federal laws regarding
amount. However, please remember that tipping is based upon good service. illegal substances. The convention
will contact local law enforcement
If at any point a hotel employee is rude or antagonistic towards you, please
for issues of suspected drug use.
inform convention operations.
8.) Attendees are at their own risk with respect to the dangers incidental
to Anime Boston. Acceptance of your membership constitutes consent to
the use of the wearer’s image or likeness in any recording, transmission, or
reproduction of Anime Boston and consent to ejection without refund for
innapropriate behavior or failure to comply with the Anime Boston Rules of
Conduct.
STATE AND FEDERAL
LAWS ALSO MANDATE
THAT IT IS PROHIBITED
FOR INDIVIDUALS UNDER
THE AGE OF 21 TO DRINK
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
RULES
The legal age for drinking alcohol is 21. Our over 21 attendees are to consume displays to ensure that there is no
any alcohol in a responsible, civilized manner. We require that our under 21
mishandling of the merchandise.
attendees refrain from drinking at our convention.
The dealers’ room coordinator or the
head of security may require items
Anime Boston and the NEAS prohibit the consumption of alcohol in public be removed from sale if there is an
areas in use by the convention. We will follow all hotel guidelines regarding
apparent danger to attendees, dealers
consumption of alcohol in shared public areas.
or merchandise.
If convention staff finds an attendee over the age of 21 drinking in a
convention area, the convention staff will ask them to take their beverage to
their room. If they are not a registered guest of the hotel, the convention or
hotel staff will ask they discard their beverage. If it the convention suspects
an attendee over the age of 21 is intoxicated, the First Aid staff will evaluate
them to determine the seriousness of their condition, and that staff member
will take the appropriate action.
If security asks an attendee to
remove an item deemed a weapon,
we ask they take it immediately
to their hotel room, or off hotel
property. Security must approve all
potential weapons and such items
must remain sheathed or holstered
at all times. Anime Boston policy
If convention staff suspects an attendee under the age of 21 is intoxicated,
is that attendees may not carry
a member of the First Aid staff will evaluate them and contact the proper
anything that resembles a real
authorities by sending them to the local emergency department by ambulance. weapon during the convention
Anime Boston and the New England Anime Society DO NOT authorize,
unless it is in a holster or sheath
endorse, or condone underage drinking under any circumstances. We will
and peace bonded. All attendees
follow all local, state, and federal guidelines regarding underage drinking.
must take any item that may be
possibly construed as a weapon
Although the convention does not prohibit Room Parties, we encourage all
that they intend to carry on their
hosts to be responsible for their party and their guests. Convention security
person during the convention to
staff will be active in ensuring that your party does not infringe on the other the security offices for approval and
guests of the convention and the guests of the hotel. We remind you that
proper peace bonding by security
the legal drinking age is 21 in Massachusetts, and if the convention finds
staff.
underage guests intoxicated, they will be leaving the convention by ambulance
to the hospital. Hospital staff will evaluate them and contact the proper
Anime Boston will ask any attendee
authorities to discuss the well-being of this individual. We encourage you to found wearing a potential weapon
enjoy your parties thoroughly, but also responsibly.
that has not been peace bonded by
security to take the potential weapon
Convention Weapons Policy
to security for approval. Security
will deal with repeated offenses
While Anime Boston neither condones nor prohibits weapons sales (except
accordingly, up to and including
firearms, which are not allowed), attendees are prohibited from carrying
ejection from the convention
any actual weapons at the convention. After purchasing a weapon from the
without refund. A good rule of
dealers’ room, the purchaser should immediately bring the item upstairs to
thumb to follow is that if it’s a real
their hotel room or appropriately store the item off hotel property.
blade, can draw blood, or can leave a
bruise, you shouldn’t bring it to the
Dealers selling weapons must take care in the design and positioning of their convention. Refer to Massachusetts
RULES
General Laws, Chapter 269, Section 10, Paragraph B (this passage is available
on the Anime Boston website).
3.) Badges must be visible at all
times. You should wear your badge
To clarify, Anime Boston 2004’s Operations Director offers the following:
in a place that is easily seen. Around
Practice swords and the like are not being permitted unless they can be
the neck on the provided lanyard
peacebound (more on that below) into a scabbard of some sort. While not
is best.
lethal, they do pose danger in that they are crafted with hurting people in
mind.
4.) All convention events will
require a badge for entry. No
Peacebinding a weapon means that you allow us to put a bright plastic tie on exceptions. This is for your safety
your “weapon” indicating that it has been judged relatively harmless and/or is as well as ours. If you are caught in
being bound into a holder of some sort that renders it so. These ties cannot
a convention area without a badge
be taken off save by cutting so it will be obvious to anyone if tampering
you will be removed from the
should occur after the weapon leaves security. Anyone who has a weapon
convention.
that could possibly viewed as dangerous (even a little bit) needs to come to
security to have it approved and, if necessary, peacebound. Any weapons that 5.) Hold on to your badge! Do not
aren’t approved and/or can’t be peacebound are welcome to stay in security
lose it! If you do lose your badge,
where they will be babysat until they are brought home or locked away in
check with convention security.
the safety of your room. If you’re found walking about the convention with a Someone may have found it and
questionable weapon you’ll be asked to bring it to security to have it checked turned it in.
over. Each weapon will be judged individually so that the safety of all is
addressed firstly.
6.) In the event that you lose your
badge and it cannot be found, you
I hope this is helpful, but if you have another question, please don’t hesitate
will be required to purchase a new
to ask. However, please keep in mind that no one will be able to pre-approve one. If the convention is sold out,
your weapon. We will try our best to give you an appropriate response; but
you’re out of luck.
nothing said here will promise your being able to carry the “weapon” in
question as only actual handling of the object in question can decide this.
Volunteering
We thank you for your support and understanding.
Convention Badges
1.) Anyone picking up a badge which was paid for in advance must have
a photo ID with the name that matches the name to whom the badge is
assigned. This is done for your own protection; to prevent other people from
claiming to be you and taking your badge.
Anime Boston is always looking for
qualified volunteers to help run the
convention. If you’ve ever considered
volunteering for a convention, there
are some pretty good reasons to do
so:
1.) You can make a lot of new
2.) Once a badge is picked up at the Registration desk, the badge cannot be
friends. It’s a unique bonding
transferred to another person nor can it be given to or used by another person experience that very few ever get to
at any time. Each person attending the convention must have his or her own participate in.
badge for the duration of the convention.
convention rules
2.) You can give something back to the anime community. For 2.) You must be at least 18 years old to volunteer.
many of us, anime has quite literally made us who we are. This
is a chance to return the favor.
3.) Volunteer work times and positions are available
based on first come first serve at sign-up.
3.) You can get a free T-shirt, crash space, or admission. For
those who sign up for 8 hours of work during the convention, 4.) All volunteers must exchange their attendees’
you can get a free T-shirt. For those volunteers who really love badges with volunteers’ badges before they begin each
us and sign up for 12 hours of work during the convention,
shift and vice versa after they are done working their
you can get a free T-shirt and free admission to Anime
shifts.
Boston 2005. For those volunteers who really show us the love
and sign up for 16 hours or more worth of work, you get a free 5.) Volunteer crash space is available based on firstT-shirt, free admission to Anime Boston 2005, and free crash come, first-serve starting on Thursday night of the
space (pending availability). You’ll also get a hug from our
convention and available through Saturday night.
member services director.
6.) Non-volunteers and volunteers not earning crash
So, are you ready to volunteer? Here’s how it works:
space are not allowed to stay in the volunteers’ crash
space.
1.) You may sign up to volunteer at-con or ahead of time,
but you must already be registered for Anime Boston.
7.) Volunteer crash space is not co-ed.
Volunteering does not include convention admission or
registration!
8.) Alcohol and illegal substances are not allowed in
volunteer crash spaces.
2.) On the signup form, tell the Volunteer Wrangler when you
would prefer to work and what type of work you would be
9.) Volunteers are not allowed to have parties in
interested in volunteering for.
volunteer crash spaces.
3.) When you arrive at the convention, you will need to signin at Volunteer HQ.
10.) Volunteer room doors cannot be left opened at
any time.
4.) When it is time for your shift, go to the Volunteer HQ on 11.) Anime Boston and The Boston Park Plaza Hotel
the Mezzanine Level to swap your convention badge with a
& Towers are not responsible for any misplaced, lost
volunteer badge before heading to your assignment.
or stolen personal items.
5.) When your shift is done, return to Volunteer HQ to swap
your badge back and complete your time card.
12.) The keys to volunteer crash space are held by the
Volunteer Wrangler and Convention Operations.
6.) You must have your time card signed by the Volunteer HQ 13.) Volunteers committing to crash space but not
staff before and after the shift in order to receive your hours. earning sixteen hours of volunteer time may be
subject to discipline (possibly ninjas) and may not be
Volunteer Rules
allowed to volunteer again in 2005.
1.) All volunteers must sign-in at Volunteer HQ before they
begin their shifts.
RULES
Convention Dealers’ Room
Artists’ Alley Rules
IMPORTANT! The Dealers’ Room has a limited amount of space. Due to
this fact it may become necessary to wait in line prior to gaining entry into
the Dealers’ Room. Please be patient and understanding with us. We will do
our best to move people into the Dealers’ Room as quickly as possible.
Artists’ Alley Hours:
Friday, April 9: 1 pm - 11 pm
Saturday, April 10: 10 am - 11 pm
Sunday, April 11: 10 am - 4 pm
Note: Dealers, staff, convention guests, press and disabled persons do not have 1.) Do not photograph without the
to stand in line for entry into the dealer’s room. If you have any questions,
artist’s permission.
please contact convention security.
2.) Please do not pester the artists.
3.) There should be no open
beverages other than water.
1.) Be careful when crossing the street from the Park Plaza Hotel to the
Castle.
4.) All other con rules still apply in
2.) If you are a disabled person, or a person needing assistance, please contact the Artists’ Alley.
convention security.
Art Show Rules
3.) Anime Boston has adopted a “No Bag” rule for the Dealers’ Room. This
applies to any bookbags, briefcases, suitcases or any other style of bag deemed
unwieldy by the security staff. Please leave your bags in your room or at home. 1.) Do not touch the artwork.
4.) Smoking is prohibited in the Dealers’ Room and the Dealers’ Room line. 2.) Usage of Cameras of ‘any’ kind
is prohibited in the Art Show area.
5.) Do not block aisles with photography.
6.) Disruptive behavior that disturbs other attendees or dealers is not allowed. If you are found using a camera, it
will be taken into Anime Boston
This includes running, screaming, yelling, horseplay, or any other such
possession for a duration of time.
behavior as deemed disruptive by convention staff.
3.) If you are interested in bidding
7.) Please be kind and courteous to your other fellow attendees, dealers and
on a piece of artwork, please come
staff at all times.
to the front desk and one of the
8.) Shoplifting is a crime. Under no circumstances will it be tolerated and
volunteers will be able to assist you.
violators will prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
4.) Please do not bid if you are not
9.) Please follow the directions of the convention staff and convention
security. They are there to make your experience more enjoyable, not to hinder serious. If you have the final bid
or hurt you. Anyone who refuses to cooperate with either convention staff or on a piece and do not pick up the
artwork or make arrangements for
convention security will be subject to removal from the convention.
Anime Boston to have the artwork
10.) If you have any problems, questions or concerns, please contact the
shipped to you, you will get a
Dealers’ Room staff. They will be happy to assist you.
penalty against you which you will
11.) If you suspect that you have purchased a bootleg, please contact the
have to cover at Anime Boston
Dealers’ Room Coordinator at the Operations booth in the Dealers’ Room
2005.
between the entrance and exit doors.
5.) If you are interested in contacting
an artist for commission, you can
inquire at the art show table. Artist
may or may not have left contact
information.
RULES
Art Auction Rules
1.) If you are interested in bidding in the artist auction, you
must have a bidders ID. Which you can obtain at anytime
during the weekend at the Art show table. If you don’t have an
Bidders ID, and you bid on something at the Art auction your
information will be taken down before your purchased piece is
handed over.
2.) Please do not bid unless you are serious.
3.) Bid increments will be at the discretion of the auctioneer.
FOOD AND SHOPS
Name
Location
Type
Cost
Hours
Phone
Credit
Cards Amenities
Starbucks Coffee
Sheraton Hotel
Coffee
$
7a-9p
617-236-2000
All
TO, Wifi
Turning Point Lounge
Sheraton Hotel
Light Fare/Bar
$$
11a-1:30a (Food until 12a)
617-236-2000
All
Bar
Apropos
Sheraton Hotel
New England
$$
617-236-2000
All
-
Flamers
Terrace Food Court
American
$
6a-2p
M-F 7a-9p, Sa 8a-9p, Su 9a-7p
617-247-9502
No
TO
Paradise Bakery Café
Terrace Food Court
Bakery/Sandwiches
$
617-267-3335
All
TO
Poulet
Terrace Food Court
Chicken
$
M-Sa 10:30a-9p, Su 11a-7p
617-267-5200
All
TO
Panda Express
Terrace Food Court
Chinese
$
M-Sa 10a-9p, Su 11a-7p
617-267-7977
All
TO
Ben & Jerry's
Terrace Food Court
Ice Cream
$
617-266-0767
All
TO
Gourmet India
Terrace Food Court
Indian
$
M-Sa 11:30a-9p, Su 11a-6p
617-247-9500
All
TO
Sakkio Japan
Terrace Food Court
Japanese
$
617-236-0009
No
TO
Qdoba Mexican Grill
Terrace Food Court
Mexican
$
617-859-9233
All
TO
Pizzeria Regina
Terrace Food Court
Pizza
$
617-424-1115
All
TO
Boston Chowda
Terrace Food Court
Soup and Stuff
$
617-859-5904
All
TO
Applebee's
Prudential Ctr Mall
American
$-$$
Su-Th 11a-11p, F&Sa 11a-12a
617-424-7780
All
TO, Del
The Cheesecake Factory
Prudential Ctr Mall
American/Dessert
$$
M-Th 11:30a-11:30p, F&Sa 11:30a12:30a, Su 10a-11p
617-399-7777
All
TO
Top of the Hub
Prudential Ctr Mall
American, Seafood
$$$$
Su-W 12p-1a, Th-Sa 11:30a-2a
617-536-1775
All
Res
Dick's Last Resort
Prudential Ctr Mall
American/Seafood
$$
M-Sa 11:30a-2a, Su 10a-2a
617-267-8080
All
Bar, Res
Au Bon Pain
Prudential Ctr Mall
Bakery/Sandwiches
$
617-421-9593
All
TO
Dunkin Donuts
Prudential Ctr Mall
Breakfast
$
M-F 6a-10p, Sa 8a-10p, Su 8a-7p
617-437-6573
No
TO
Barnes & Noble Café
Prudential Ctr Mall
Coffee
$
M-F 7a-11p, Sa 8a-11p, Su 9a-9p
617-247-6999
All
TO
Krispy Kreme
Prudential Ctr Mall
Donuts
$
24 Hours
617-262-5531
All
TO
California Pizza Kitchen
Prudential Ctr Mall
Pizza
$-$$
Su-Th 11:30a-10p, F&Sa 11:30a-11p
617-247-0888
All
TO
Legal Sea Foods
Prudential Ctr Mall
Seafood
$$
M-Sa 11a-10:30p, Su 12-10p
617-266-6800
All
TO, Res
Teavana (TV on Map)
Prudential Ctr Mall
Tea
$
M-F 9a-9p, Sa 10a-9p, Su 11a-6p
617-262-8327
All
TO
FOOD AND SHOPS
#
Name
Champions Sports Bar
Map 2 Gourmeli's
The Sushi Bar
Starbucks Coffee
Map 2 Chili's
Map 2 Turner Fisheries
Location
Type
Cost
Marriott Hotel
American
$$
617-578-0658
All
TO, Bar
Marriott Hotel
American/Seafood
$$$
6:30a-2:30p, 5-10:30p
617-927-5304
All
Res
Marriott Hotel
Japanese
$-$$
11a-11p
617-236-5800
All
TO
Marriott Hotel
Coffee
$
Su-Th 6a-8p, F&Sa 6a-9p
617-236-5800
All
Copley Place
Mexican/American
$$
11a-12a, Su-Th 11-11
M-Th 11:30-10, F&Sa
11:30-11
M-Sa 11:30a-12a, Su 11a11p
M-F 11a-2a, Sa&Su 10a2a
617-859-0134
All
TO, Wifi
TO, Del,
Bar
M-Sa 12p-1a, Su 12p-12a
Su-W 11:30a-12a, Th-Sa
11:30-1a
617-424-8300
617-266-9040
11:30a-1:30a, 21+ After 8p
M-Th 11a-10:30p, F-Sa
11a-11p, Su 1-10p
617-236-1767
All
Bar
617-536-0230
All
617-262-2200
All
Res, TO
TO, Del,
Wifi
617-267-8554
All
617-933-4800
All
617-437-9999
No
617-266-5357
Westin Hotel
Seafood
$$$
1
Charley's
284 Newbury Street
American
$$-$$$
2
Dillon's Restaurant
955 Boylston Street
American
$$
3
Vox Populi
755 Boylston Street
American
$$$
4
TGI Friday's
27 Exeter Street
American
$$
5
The Pour House
909 Boylston St
6
$-$$
Café Jaffa
American/Bar
American/Greek/M
48 Gloucester Street
E
7
The Wrap
247 Boylston Street
American/Mexican
$-$$
8
Uno's Bar and Grill
731 Boylston Street
American/Pizza
$-$$
9
Azure
61 Exeter Street
American/Seafood
$$$$
10
Bukowski's Tavern
50 Dalton Street
Brew Pub/Burgers
$-$$
10a-11p
M-Th 11a-12a, F&Sa 11a12:30a, Su 12-11p
S-Th 5:30p-12a, F&Sa
5:30p-2a
M-Sa 11:30a-2a, Su 12p12a
11
Cassava Boba Lounge
1076 Boylston Street
Bubble Tea
$
M-Sa 11a-11p, Su 12-8p
$-$$
12
Trident Booksellers & Café
338 Newbury Street
9a-12a
Jae's
711 Boylston Street
Café/Diner
Chinese/Korean/
Sushi
$-$$
13
$$-$$$
11:30a-2a
14
Kashmir
279 Newbury Street
Indian
$$-$$$
11:30am-11pm
15
Lir Irish Pub & Restaurant
903 Boylston Street
Irish
16
La Famiglia Giorgio's
250 Newbury Street
Italian
17
Scoozi
237 Newbury Street
Italian/Pizza
Phone
Credit
Cards Amenities
Hours
Su-Th 11:30a-12:45a,
F&Sa 11:30a-1:45a
617-424-7425
All
617-266-3000
All
617-421-1818
All
Res
TO, Res,
Bar
TO, Res,
Bar
All
Res, Bar
All
TO, Bar
V/MC
V/MC/
617-267-8688
AE
V/MC/
617-236-1777
AE
Res
Wifi
Veg, Wifi
TO, Res,
Bar
617-536-1695
All
$-$$
617-778-0089
All
Res, Del
TO, Res,
Bar
$$-$$$
617-247-1569
All
Wifi, Res
617-247-8847
All
TO, Del
11:30a-1a
M-Sa 11a-10:30p, Su 1210:30p
Su-W 11a-10p, Th-Sa 11a$$
11p
Th-Sa 11:30a-12a, Su 12$$-$$$
10p
18
Vinny Testas
867 Boylston Street
Italian
617-262-6699
All
TO, Res
19
Gyuhama
827 Boylston Street
Japanese
$$
12p-1a
617-437-0188
All
TO, Res
20
Kaya
Men Tei Japanese Noodle
Shop
581 Boylston Street
Japanese
$$-$$$
All
TO, Veg
66 Hereford Street
Japanese
$
11:30a-2a
Su-Th 11:30a-9p, F&Sa
11:30a-9:30p
617-236-5858
21
617-425-0066
No
TO
22
Shino Express Sushi
144 Newbury Street
Japanese
$-$$
M-Sa 12p-9p, Su 1p-9p
S-Th 11:30a-11:30p, F&Sa
11:30a-1a
S-Th 11:30a-10p, F-Sa
11:30a-2a
617-262-4530
V/MC
TO
617-859-8181
All
Res
617-236-0200
All
TO, Res
23
Typhoon
725 Boylston Street
Japanese
$-$$
24
Cactus Club
939 Boylston Street
Mexican
$$
25
Newbury Pizza and Subs
225 Newbury Street
Pizza/Subs
$
26
Atlantic Fish Company
761 Boylston Street
Seafood
$$$
10
50 Dalton Street
Seafood
$-$$$
27
Summer Shack
Tapeo Restaurant and
Tapas Bar
266 Newbury Street
Spanish
$$
28
Bangkok Blue
651 Boylston Street
Thai
$$
19
Chilli Duck
829 Boylston Street
Thai
$-$$
29
Thai Dish
259 Newbury Street
Thai
$-$$
Domino's
1314 Boylston Street
Pizza
$-$$
M-Sa 11a-10p, Su 2-9:30p
11:30a-12a
11:30-1a,
M-F 5:30-10, Sa 12-11p,
Su 12-10p
M-Th 11:30-10, F&Sa
11:30-11, Su 12-10p
11:30a-11p
M-Th 11:30-10, F&Sa
11:30-11, Su 12-10p
Su-W 11a-2a, Th-Sa 11a3a
617-536-9451
All
TO
617-267-4000
All
Res
617-867-9955
All
Res
Res
TO, Del,
Veg
617-267-4799
All
617-266-1010
All
617-236-5208
All
617-437-9611
All
Del
TO, Del,
Veg
617-424-9000
V/MC
TO, Del
FOOD AND SHOPS
Number Name
Location
Type
B1
Bank of America
Prudential Center Mall
ATM
N/A
B2
Citizens Bank
ATM
N/A
B3
Citizens Bank
B4
Sovereign Bank
Hours
717 Boylston Street
ATM
N/A
ATM
N/A
M-F 9a-4:30p, Sa 9a-12p
B5
Bank of America
855 Boylston Street
Bank/ATM
B6
Sovereign Bank
Bank/ATM
M-F 9a-6p
B7
Money Exchange
853 Boylston Street
Money Exchange
M-F 9a-7p, S&S 10a-6p
C1
St. Francis Prudential Center Chapel
Church
N/A
S1
7-Eleven
261 Dartmouth Street
Convenience
24 hours
S2
Cherry Mart/Narutomi Japanese Grocery
349 Newbury Street
Japanese Market
11:30a-10pm
Huntington Avenue
Supermarket
6am-Midnight
899 Boylston St
Supermarket
9a-10p
240 Newbury Street
Pharmacy
7a-12a
Map 1 Shaw's Supermarket
S3
Trader Joe's
S4
CVS
S5
CVS
585 Boylston Street
Pharmacy
24 hours
S6
Walgreens
841 Boylston Street
Pharmacy
M-F 8a-10p, S&S 9a-7p
Map 1 U.S. Post Office
Post Office
M-F 8a-6p, Sa 8a-2p
KW
Kitty World
279 Newbury Street
Hello Kitty Store
M-Sa 11a-8p, Su 12-6p
WF
NewburyOpen.net (Free Wifi)
252 Newbury Street
Internet Café
M-F 9a-8p, S&S 12-7p
SECTION
DEALERS LAYOUT
DEALER DETAILS
Bandai Entertainment
Booths 232, 233, 234
Tokyo Game Action
Booth 102
Anime Boston Merchandising
Booth 101
Anime Avalon
Booths 208, 210, 212, 214, 216
Anime Pavillion
Booths 207, 209, 306, 308
Studio Capsule
Booth 307
Anime Palace
Booths 104, 106, 108, 110
Period Style/Copic Markers
Booth 129
Comicopia
Booths 200, 201, 300, 301, 302,
303
Asylum Anime
Booths 211, 213, 215, 217
Broccoli International
Booth 109
Media Blasters
Booths 112, 114, 116, 118, 120,
122
Funimation
Booths 229, 328
Sasuga Books
Booths 529, 531, 533
House of Anime/J-Pop House
Booths 111, 113, 115, 117
New England Comics
Booths 219, 221, 223, 225
Image Anime
Booths 310, 312, 314, 316, 318,
320
Pegasus Publishing
Booths 218, 220, 222
Red Octane
Booths 400, 401
Splash Page Comics
Booths 119, 121, 123, 125, 127
Hen Da Ne!
Booths 309, 311, 313
Science Fiction Continuum
Booths 226, 228
RJP-PRO
Booth 100
Matt Rivero/Ntn’l Web Group
Booths 406, 408
Anime Hut
Booths 323, 325
Ultimate Anime
Booths 315, 317
Anime Depot
Booths 424, 426, 428
Greentea Design
Booths 322, 324
Genki Gang
Booth 227
Dragon’s Lair
Booths 432, 433
Aardvark International
Booth 224
Epic Adventures
Booth 410
Tom Guttadauro/Yumtown
Booth 532
Anime V
Booths 319, 321
Black Knight Comics
Booths 425, 427, 429
YesAnime
Booths 425, 427, 429
Geneon Entertainment
Booth 527
Mad Daffodil
Booths 412, 414
Cartoon Passion
Booths 415, 417
Anime News Network/
Protoculture Addicts
Booth 434
Anime Musketeer
Booth 326
Hirameki International
Booths 511, 513
Ctrl+Alt+Del Productions
Booth 515
Anime Sekai
Booths 327, 329
Poker Industries
Booths 411, 413, 510
Toy Magic
Booths 512, 514
Assorted Webcomics
Booths 517, 519
Digital Discs
Booths 416, 418, 420, 422
Otakon
Booth 435
Manga Entertainment
Booth 525
Sapo Entertainment
Booth 520
HKT/Mugen Toys
Booths 419, 421, 423
The Contact Lens Store
Booth 518
Mother’s Anime Shoppe
Booths 521, 523
Americanime Productions
Booth 522
American Express Financial
Advisors
Booth 516
JPNTOYS
Booth 524
Tokyopop
Booths 332, 333
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About AnimeBoston
Anime Boston was first held at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel on the weekend of
In the meantime, the convention booked a number of guests. Voice actors
April 18th through 20th, 2003. It was the result of eighteen months of planning by
Tiffany Grant, Jamie McGonnigal, and Kirby Morrow and game designer
The New England Anime Society, Inc., a non-profit organization founded with
Mark C. MacKinnon were among the first to be announced.
the purpose of staging Boston’s first all-anime convention.
In late 2002, The New England Anime Society needed to consider booking
The first plans for Anime Boston came along in October 2001. At that time, there
space for Anime Boston 2004. Figuring that For Anime Boston 2003 would
was a clear need for some sort of anime event in the Boston area, but nobody had
have maybe 2,000 people at most and knowing that the Boston Park Plaza
taken the initiative to hold one. There had been a couple small conventions in New
Hotel could hold more than that, a contract was signed to hold Anime Boston
England, but anime fans still had to travel to Maryland to find a convention with
at the hotel for a second year.
more than a few hundred people. Adam Ferraro and Patrick Delahanty started
working together to gather a team to make it happen in The Hub.
Anime Boston continued booking additional guests and before long had the
voice actors for all five pilots from Gundam Wing: Mark Hildreth, Scott
A couple weeks later, over the Double Cheeseburger Special at Charlie’s Kitchen
McNeil, Brad Swaile, and Ted Cole, in addition to Kirby Morrow. With the
in Harvard Square, Derek Guder and Tiffani Nadeau joined the team and the first
assistance of ADV Films, Anime Boston also managed to get a Japanese guest,
real plans started to come together. Once Adam proceeded toward getting The
Hiroki Kanno, the animation character designer from RahXephon.
New England Anime Society incorporated, we all knew for certain that this was
going to become a reality and there was no turning back.
When pre-registration for Anime Boston 2003 finally closed, there were 1,384
pre-registrants...and the staff was in shock. No anime convention had ever
Other than being anime fans, the other thing that most of the convention’s
had that kind of response in their first year! When the staff arrived at the
founders had in common was that they were all longtime readers of Anime On
hotel, they went into shock again to see thousands more invade the Boston
DVD. The founders wanted to maintain a good working relationship with the
Park Plaza Hotel that weekend. Had anyone suggested that Anime Boston
popular anime web site and even turned to its members when it needed to choose
2003 would welcome 4,110 people back when the convention was first being
a name. Although the board had narrowed it down to two, there was debate over
planned at Charlie’s Kitchen, they would have been laughed right out the door.
which of those two to choose. The question was presented to members of the
That just doesn’t happen at first-year anime conventions. ...but it happened to
Anime On DVD forums and the better choice became clear: Anime Boston.
Anime Boston.
After touring four Boston-area hotels in December 2001, the Boston Park Plaza
The biggest regret that the Anime Boston staff has is that people needed to be
Hotel won the bid. They not only offered the lowest room rate for attendees, but
turned away at the door at the request of the Boston Fire Marshal. The New
they were familiar with fan conventions from hosting Arisia for several years.
England Anime Society and Anime Boston would like to apologize if you
Anime Boston estimated a “worst case scenario” of 600 attendees for its first year.
arrived and could not get in.
This was nearly double the number of attendees at Mikkakan in June 2001, a
record for New England at the time. Even if the high estimate of 1000 people
showed up, they would still easily fit in the Boston Park Plaza Hotel...afterall,
Arisia has been there for several years with an attendance of around 2,500.
Working with Anime On DVD, interest in Anime Boston began growing quickly.
Large or nearby anime conventions were peppered with Anime Boston 2003 flyers,
program guide ad swaps were arranged, and booth space was reserved at Otakon
2002. By the fall of 2002, Anime Boston was coming along nicely and the preregistration numbers had surpassed Mikkakan’s attendance. Talking with other
other anime conventions, Anime Boston’s senior staff based the new attendance
estimates on the advice from other conventions’ years of experience. At this point,
it was estimated that Anime Boston would have maybe 1,000 to 2,000 attendees
by the time the convention came around in April.
Anime Boston 2003 Facts and Figures:
Total attendance: 4,110 people
Guests: 13 North American, 1 Japanese
Exhibitors: 14 vendors at the convention
Video programming: 200 hours
Artists’ Alley spaces sold: 25 spaces
Anime Music Video Contest entries:
51 anime music videos (29 finalists)
THANK YOU!
We’d like to thank the following Industry sponsors for helping make
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ADV Films
AN Entertainment
Anime Crash
AnimEigo
Bandai Entertainment Inc.
Central Park Media
Columbia Tristar
Comcast
Fantasy Flight Games
FUNimation Productions, Ltd.
Geneon Entertainment (USA) Inc.
Hero Games
Manga Entertainment Inc.
Media Blasters, Inc.
Mongoose Publishing
Palladium
Right Stuf International, Inc.
Stone Bridge Press
Studio Capsule
Super Techno Arts
Synch-Point
The Anime Network
Tofu Records
Tokyo Game Action
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