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2014:
Gem of the Heartland
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Convention Info.........................4
Registration...............................5
Sponsors...................................6
Volunteers.................................7
Guests of Honor........................8
Charity Auction.........................12
Attractions.................................12
Amenities..................................13
Cafe Ai......................................14
Photoshoot...............................16
Cosplay......................................17
Program Schedule.....................22
Panel Descriptions.....................25
Family Programming..................30
Video Gaming............................32
Tabletop Gaming.......................33
Video Room Schedule..............35
Show Summaries......................39
Staff & Thanks..........................43
Autographs...............................44
HOURS OF OPERATION
Convention Hours
8AM FRI- 7PM SUN
Registration
FRI: 9AM-10PM
SAT: 10AM-6PM
SUN: 10AM-4PM
Pre-registration for 2015:
SUN: 3PM-6PM
Anime Marketplace
FRI: 4PM-8PM
SAT: 10AM-6PM
SUN: 10AM-4PM
**Room opens ½ hour earlier each
day for our AnimeIowa Sponsors!
Cosplay Central
FRI: 12PM-10PM
SAT: 9AM-3PM
SUN: 10AM-2PM
Opening Ceremonies
FRI: 5-6PM
Closing Ceremonies
SUN: 5-6PM
Maid Cafe Ai
FRI: 12PM-4PM
Sign-up: 8AM - 11AM
**Session info: see page 14
Masquerade
SAT: 6:30PM-8:30PM
Consweet
FRI: 2PM - Con Closing
(While supplies last!)
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Convention Rules & Info
Hotel:
1. Don’t Litter: Trash bins are all around the convention center and hotel. Keep it clean!
2. Signs and Adhesives: Bring your signs and posters to the BRIDGE before you hang them.
Tape and adhesives are not to be used on hotel walls, doors, or any other surface. See the INFO
DESK for more information.
3. Sleeping in Convention Spaces: Sleeping is not allowed in public spaces (ie: hallways,
stairways, elevators, video rooms, tables, restrooms, etc). If you are found doing so, you will be
asked to move. If found again, we will ask you to leave the convention.
4. Pets: Aside from service animals, pets and animals are NOT allowed at AnimeIowa.
5. Wheeled Transportation: For the safety of all attendees, roller-skates, roller-blades,
heelies, skateboards , etc., are not allowed at AnimeIowa or the hotel.
Non-recreational items such as strollers and wheelchairs are permitted with responsible use.
General Behavior:
1. Don’t be a DINK: Please do not intentionally irritate your fellow attendees or do things that are
inappropriate or dangerous. If you see a dink, please report them at the BRIDGE!
2. City, State and Federal Laws: If it’s a law outside the convention, it’s a law within the
convention as well. This means NO underage drinking, theft, fighting, drug abuse or anything else
that lands you in court. Seriously.
3. Badges: You MUST have your badge to participate in convention activities. AnimeIowa reserves
the right to revoke the membership of any participant who breaks our house rules or acts in a manner
that is unsafe or otherwise unacceptable.
4. Weapons and Props: All weapons and large props must be brought to the WEAPONS
TABLES by the VOLUNTEER BOOTH to be inspected and peace-marked by Operations Staff. Be
respectful of other attendees, and do not allow the prop to damage hotel property.
5. Solicitation: Unless you are a registered dealer or registered artist, you are NOT allowed
to sell anything. However, you are allowed to give out FREE tokens of love and respect to your
fellow attendees.
Shuttle Bus:
The shuttle runs between the Marriott and the hotels on the west side of First Ave.
Attendees staying at the Baymont will have to walk to the Best Western if they wish
to catch the bus. There are to be absolutely NO live (metal) weapons on the bus.
Hourly Schedule
FRI 12PM - 4AM
:00 - Leaves the Marriott
SAT 9AM - 4AM
:07 - Leaves the Hampton/Holiday Inn
SUN 10AM - 4PM
:22 - Leaves the Comfort/Fairfield
:38 - Leaves the Super 7
:52 - Leaves the Best Western
:00 - [cycle continues hourly]
The 3:00, :15, :30, and :45 will be the final shuttle service for each stop, meaning the latest shuttle to leave the Marriott will be at 3:45 AM on Saturday and Sunday mornings and
3:45 PM on Sunday afternoon, departing to the Best Western. Please plan accordingly.
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Registration
Pre-Registration Express Hours
Thursday 4-9PM (Coral B)
Friday 8AM-12PM (Coral B)
2015 Registration:
Saturday 6PM-10PM
Sunday 8AM-4PM
Registration Hours
Friday 8AM-10PM
Saturday from 8AM-10PM
Sunday from 8AM-12PM
What should I know about this badge?
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Your badge must be worn on you and visible at all times – you may not carry it or have it inside any pockets
where it cannot be readily seen.
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Badges should be worn above your belt, below your neck, and be on the front of your body in plain view.”
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The only exception is detailed below in the Masquerade section.
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You are free to put your badge in any holder. There will be holders provided by AnimeIowa.
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Costumes must not cover up your badge.
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You must present your badge if asked by a staff member or on duty ranger.
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By wearing our badge, you give AnimeIowa permission to use your image or likeness for promotion of the
convention.
How do I know who is staff or security?
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Staff members are required to present their badge upon request of any attendee. If there is any doubt in your
mind that someone is a staff member, ask to see their badge.
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There are also volunteers called Rangers, Rangers are there for your safety and to help make sure the
convention runs smoothly.
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Rangers are not always staff members, but they will have an identifying badge or uniform.
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On-duty rangers, have the same authority of staff members.
What if I need a replacement badge?
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Replacement badges can be purchased at the registration desk for a $10 fee.
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We will require your ID again, and additional information to confirm your identity. We will also issue the same
badge number.
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If you find your badge please turn it in, if someone else if found wearing your badge, both parties will be escorted
to the Convention Bridge and dealt with accordingly
How old do I have to be for...?
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All attendees ages under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a registered adult at all times.
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Unescorted minors will be taken to the Bridge until they can be picked up by an authorized adult
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Minors must provide emergency contact information for a person at or near the convention, and that contact
must be available to be reached at all times during the convention.
What if I can’t get a badge?
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Only persons with a badge are permitted within con space, which includes the hallways, the patio (under the
tent), dealers hall, and all programming rooms.
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If you have not purchased a badge, you may not wander the halls.
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Persons without badges will be escorted to Registration to purchase one.
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Volunteer hours may only be earned or turned in with a badge.
What are the rules concerning badges and the Masquerade?
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Participants in the Masquerade are not required to wear their badge while on stage or while costumes are being
judged. But outside the green room or main stage, you MUST put your badge back on.
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Sponsors
As an AnimeIowa Sponsor, you are about to live an enhanced convention experience.
You have contributed to the convention over and above a regular convention membership, and in return will receive convention perks reserved for only Sponsors.
• No waiting in line
AnimeIowa Sponsors are taken to the front of the registration line to receive prompt,
courteous attention from our registration staff. In minutes you have your convention
badge and are ready to have a weekend of fun.
• Cosplay VIP
Sit in the Reserved section at the Masquerade on Saturday. No waiting in long lines,
although you must arrive when seating begins to be assured your seating in that section.
• Convention T-Shirt
Sponsors each receive a glorious full color AnimeIowa convention T-Shirt at no additional charge. And unlike a regular convention t-shirt, your shirt proudly states you are
a Sponsor.
• Meet and Greet
This casual hour with our AnimeIowa Guests of honor is just for you our Sponsors. Meet
the Guests and get to know them a little while enjoying a late night snack and a cool
beverage.
• Early entrance to the Anime Marketplace
Sponsors shop in relaxed atmosphere of the AnimeIowa Anime Marketplace (Formerly
the Dealers room) for a full thirty minutes each day before it is open to the general
convention crowed. You will have the best ‘Pick of the Con’ at the Merchants' tables, the
Artisans' tables, and of course at our very own AnimeIowa FanMarket. Yes – you our
AnimeIowa Sponsor will have the best shopping experience of the con!
• Recharge Room
Are you ready to relax? Don’t fight the crowds to grab a handful of chips and candy
at the convention’s Consweet; you have a full con pass to our exclusive AnimeIowa
Recharge Room. The room is a sanctuary away from the loud, busy convention floor.
Only Staff, Guests of Honor, Sponsors, and our “we can’t run the con without them”
volunteers who have earned the privilege are allowed entrance to Recharge Room. So
Relax and Recharge.
• Sponsor Gifts
The coveted AnimeIowa Sponsor bag of goodies; you never know what goodies we
have for our Sponsors. There is always something new and unique in AnimeIowa swag,
and it is yours as a Sponsor.
• Sponsor Brunch
Enjoy a mid-convention pick-me-up on Saturday with the Marriott’s Famous Brunch
menu. Bacon, eggs, sausage, and waffles are just a few of the delicious food choices
available during the buffet held away from the crowds at the Marriott’s restaurant. You
and your fellow Sponsors will be mingling and dining with our own special Guests of
Honor, the Conventions Executive committee and members of our staff.
It’s a treat for you and your tummy, and is our way of saying “Thank You” for being an
AnimeIowa Sponsor.
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This year’s theme was brought
to you by our contest winner...
Joan Gordon
Congratulations!
Volunteers
The AnimeIowa Volunteers Department Needs YOU!
But why?
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, learn about the con, and enjoy added
perks like prizes, T-shirts and Registration for 2015
If you are interested in Volunteering, stop by the
Volunteer Desk on the first floor in the hallway by the lobby, right by the Info Desk.
Scheduling is flexible and some positions are available 24 hours!
A short list of Volunteer possibilities:
-Gopher
-Lifter
-Guard Dog
-Badge Check
-Bag Check
-Dealers Database Assistant
-Green Room Assistant
-Recharge Assistant
-Consweet Assistant
-Info Desk Assistant
Volunteer Desk Hours
Friday: 9AM-12AM
Saturday: 9AM-12AM
Sunday: 9AM-7PM
*Note: After 7PM on Sunday, Volunteers Desk will move up to the Bridge. All prizes
may be redeemed there at that time.
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guests of HOnor
RobertR Axelrod
V O I C E
A C T O R
obert Axelrod has carved a career in show business that runs the
gamut. Born and raised in New York City, he did commercials and theater as a child.
Since then, Mr. Axelrod has appeared in over thirty feature films including four with Charles
Bronson, the Sci-Fi hit remake, The Blob, with Kevin Dillon and many others. Television
appearances include guest star roles on Amazing Stories, Star Trek Voyager, Tim And
Eric's Awesome Show, and The Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers.
Mr. Axelrod is also a busy voiceover artist. He is the voice of Lord Zedd and
Finster on The Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers. The Lord Zedd voice is one of the most
recognizable character voices around. As Lord Zedd, he starred in both the first Power
Rangers feature film and the wildly popular live show that toured the country.
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1:30PM Autograph Session 1
10:30AM Best of Robert Axelrod
greg
ayres
G
SS U N D A Y
12PM Robert Axelrod's Life with Lord Zedd
V O I C E
A C T O R
reg Ayres has spent the better part of two years rockin' his way through some
really fun anime series. The once “Fanboy” turned VA started working in anime a little over eight
years ago, and within the first two years 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. Just one year
later, he voiced Kaworu Nagisa in the Director's Cut of Neon Genesis Evangelion. He can also
be heard in other anime titles such as Super Gals, Spiral, Macross, Mythical Detective Loki,
Burst Angel, Gravion, Godanner, Pretear, Full Metal Panic, E's Otherwise and a whole lot more.
When he’s not in a booth with headphones on, you can usually find him sporting
headphones of another variety behind “the decks”. A veteran nightclub DJ, he’s shared his
love of music at packed rooms at anime conventions, to the legendary stage of *The Knitting
Factory (NYC)*.
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
8PM F1ying Panties, Twinky Twins, and
a Whole lot of Hair Dye (An Hour with
Greg Ayres)
1:30 PM Autograph Session 2
11PM Thar Be Dancing!
SS U N D A Y
3:30PM It Gets Better: Anime Con Edition
greg wicker G A M E
S H O W H O S T
Greg Wicker (or “Greggo” as he’s fondly known) has been producing and
hosting game shows at anime conventions since 1999, when he premiered Anime Match
Game at Project A-Kon in Dallas. Since then, Greggo has done anime-themed versions of
several classic game shows, created a few games of his own, and even had an original
project that very nearly turned into an actual television show on Anime Network.
Find Greggo at:
youtube.com/gregdasgo
facebook.com/greggosgameshows
FRIDAY
3PM Anime Strikeout
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Guests of Honor
SATURDAY
3PM Anime Definition
SS U N D A Y
9AM Ponyville Derby
chris cason
M
V O I C E A C T O R
A D R D I R E C T O R
r. Popo and Tien Shinhan in “Dragonball Z”, Holy Roman Empire in
“Hetalia”, Gluttony in “Fullmetal Alchemist”, Face McShooty and Mal in “Borderlands 2”,
and Hanbei in “Sengoku Basara” represent some of Chris’s favorite and best known roles.
As an ADR Director, Chris has had the pleasure of casting/directing/asst.
directing such titles as: Dragonball Z Uncut, Dragonball, Dragonball GT, Yu Yu Hakusho,
Negima, Kodocha, Galaxy Railways, Baki the Grappler, School Rumble, Hell Girl, Kaze
no Stigma, Bamboo Blade, Birdy the Mighty: Decode, Initial D, and Tsubasa Tokyo
Revelations. Aside from anime, Josh has lent his voice to a number of video games,
including Sima Shi in Dynasty Warriors 7, multiple voices in Dragonball Z: Ultimate
Tenkaichi, and The Gunstringer, and Orcs Must Die!.
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
12PM Chris Cason's Sound Off!
3:30PM Behind the Scenes with Chris Cason
lucas
schuneman V O I C E
L
A C T O R
ucas is a Chicago-based voice actor heard in animation, videogames and
audiobooks. In 2013, he voiced his first anime: as Vice-Admiral Onigumo in the film“One
Piece: Strong World” and went on to voice the same character in the fifth season of “One
Piece”. In the videogame world, Lucas has voiced nearly 100 different characters in more
than 30 titles to-date for companies like LEGO, Square-Enix, Eidos, Atlus USA & S2 Games.
Several noteworthy titles include “LEGO Ultra Agents”, “Deus Ex: The Fall”, “Heroes Of
Newerth”, “Strife”, “Tropico 4” and “Camping Mama: Outdoor Adventures”.
Find LUCAS at:
facebook.com/lucas.schuneman.voiceover
@LucasTheVANinja
FRIDAY
SS A T U R D A Y
1:30 PM Autograph Session 2
6:30PM Wait! You do Video Game Voices?!
12:30PM Who Wants to be a Voice Actor?
trevor mueller
C O M I C
W R I T E R
Trevor Mueller works at an advertising agency by day, and writes comics by
night. His latest project is Albert, the Alien, appearing on Mark Waid’s THRILLBENT site.
He has also self-published several other works including the all-ages stories, Junkyard
Chase, and has contributed stories to several anthologies, including Hope: The Hero Initiative from Ronin Studios and Reading with Pictures from the non-profit of the same name.
He is also the writer / artist / creator of several award-winning webcomic series
and regularly reviews movies, video games, and comics. Trevor gives lectures and presentations throughout the country at conventions and schools on several topics, including the
power of combining creativity and literacy.
Find trevor’s work online at:
FRIDAY
9:30AM Writing Comics
SATURDAY
9AM Self-Publishing 101
trevoramueller.com
SA N I M E M A R K E T P L A C E
Signings: FRI - SUN at Artist Table
Guests of Honor
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russell
lissau C O M I C
B
W R I T E R
y day, Russell Lissau is a mild-mannered newspaper reporter in
suburban Chicago. By night, he battles evil writing comic books including “The
Batman Strikes!” and “Strawberry Shortcake”. He broke into comics in 2005 with
the lead story in “Batman Allies: Secret Stories and Origins”. (A lifelong Batman
fan who dressed up as the Caped Crusader as a child, he can’t believe his luck.)
His most recent projects include short stories in the highly regarded
independent series “Omega Comics Presents”, the self-published western “One Last
Thing”, and the upcoming graphic novel, “Old Wounds”.
FOLLOW RUSSELL at:
FRIDAY
facebook.com/russell.lissau
SATURDAY
9:30AM Writing Comics
ANIME MARKETPLACE
9:30PM Zombies, Ghosts, & Ghouls
uncleF yo
M C
Signings: FRI - SUN at Artist Table
C O M E D I A N
rom Otakon to Anime Expo, Karl “Uncle Yo” Custer teleports to anime, comic
book and video game conventions performing his unique brand of geek-specific stand-up
comedy. Panel leader, Cosplay Masquerade MC, playwright and dedicated podcaster,
Yo goes where he is needed to celebrate fandoms, welcome newcomers, and promote
equality. You can also hear him voice every dog and trainer in the Android game “Top Dog:
Lucky’s Charm.” He is the self-published author of “The Anime Convention Survival Guide”
as a single on Amazon as well as the roast of the 1996 Doctor Who movie starring the 8th
Doctor on iTunes, “Doctor Whom?” Every Monday his podcast, “We are the Geek” tackles current issues, reviews shows and features up-and-coming convention guests, or fanlebrities as Yo puts it.
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
3:30 PM Saving Time & Money for Con
5PM Opening Ceremonies MC
5:30PM Masquerade MC
MIMIRU
RILEY
C
SS U N D A Y
5PM Closing Ceremonies MC
C O S P L A Y E R
osplayer, graphic designer, costume designer, artist, aspiring actress and Japanese dancer. She loves helping cosplayers through their journey, and hosting entertaining
and fantastical events. She believes that cosplay is for everyone and strives to create a more
inclusive cosplay community. Cosplay is about fun and passion and no one get’s left behind!
Her cosplays include anime (Vampire Knight, Kuroshitsuji, Barajou no
Kiss, and more), video games (such as Final Fantasy and Skyrim), and comic characters such as Loki and Harley Quinn, faeries, steam punk and Celtic Mythos (TheDagda).
On top of acting and costuming, Mimiru has a deep love for Japanese culture and language, and conducted research in Japan, traveling to Nagasaki, Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe,
Kyoto, Nara and Hiroshima.
FRIDAY
2PM Controversies in the Cosplay Community Part 1
8:30PM AnimeIowa Formal
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Guests of Honor
SS U N D A Y
10:30AM Controversies in the Cosplay Community Part 2
3:30PM Marvel/DC Mashup
SAMURAI DAN AND JILLIAN
M A R T I A L
A R T I S T S
Dan Coglan, a.k.a. “Samurai Dan,” and Jillian Coglan are a dynamic duo
of stage performers and masters of martial mayhem that entertain audiences from one
end of the country to the other. They specialize in showing the comedic side of shared
Samurai training! In addition to their captivating stage shows, this happily (mostly!)
married couple teach historical and hysterical panels on the way of the warrior, along with
interactive classes for con-goers to learn and experience for themselves the amazing
skills of the samurai (and ninja).
Not content with mere physical attack and defense, Dan and Jillian unleash
their verbal skills as well, attacking otaku funny bones with comedy panels and even
uncensored (oops!) after hours offerings.
find them at:
FRIDAY
6:30PM Akita: Natural Treasure of Japan
facebook.com/SamuraiDanAndJillian
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
3AM Cards Against Humanity
9AM Your Universe has a Hole in It
3:30PM Outdoor Demo
12PM Ninja Olympics
Guests of Honor
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Attractions
Charity Event
CHARITY AUCTION SAT 12PM-2PM
Have some extra pieces-o-eight weighing down your pockets after plundering the Marketplace? No worries, as AnimeIowa is running a drive to support Miracles in Motion,
a charity based in nearby Swisher, IA that for twenty-six years has provided equine
therapy and outreach to the disabled, disadvantaged, veterans, and other groups in the
community.
So look around and consider leaving us some of that loose change in our donation jars
scattered around the con, or visit us during our Charity Auction on Saturday from
noon to two and consider bidding on some incredible loot!
Together, we can put the “Ar!” in Charity!
Anime Marketplace
Retail Merchants with the latest anime goods, from today’s most popular anime shows. Artists
selling unique anime and Japanese themed original art works, and our very own AnimeIowa
FanMarket with the latest and best in AnimeIowa and Buu Chan swag.
The Marketplace offers a bag check for our shoppers’ convenience - no need to juggle large
bags, backpacks and large props while trying to brows and purchase. When leaving an item
at Bag Check, your item will be marked with your badge number, so that all you do to pick it
back up is show your badge. The Bag Check is located to the right of the Anime Marketplace
entrance. Any items left after closing will be taken to the Bridge and turned over to the official
lost and found.
Because Bag Check is no longer mandatory, we must caution you that if your bag, backpack,
or large prop should knock into, damage (break) merchandise for sale - you will be responsible
to pay for the damaged item at that time. Attendees should be aware that they may be asked
to put items in Bag Check if they are proving to be a nuisance or create obstructions.
Anime Marketplace Hours
FRIDAY: 4PM*-8PM
SATURDAY: 10AM*-6PM
SUNDAY: 10AM*-4PM
*Room opens ½ hour earlier each day for our AnimeIowa Sponsors!
Art Exhibit&Competition
Anime (and Japanese arts) are an inspiration for artists both young and old. The new
AnimeIowa Art Exhibit and Competition is the place to see great works from gifted artists.
Take a break from panels and the video rooms to leisurely stroll through the Art Exhibit and
see Anime FanArt, Anime Original art, and Oriental themed art in many different artistic
mediums. Oh and don’t forget to vote for your favorite works — our convention attendees
will be picking their Fan’s choice for best artworks of the show. (All winners of the competition
portion of the exhibit will be announced at “Closing Ceremonies”.)
And then check to see if the artist(s) of your favorite works are selling art at the convention.
See you there!
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Amenities
Consweet
Consweet provides a variety of sweet and salty snacks to help sustain attendees
between meals so they can attend a optimum number of panels and events. Our main food
items include chips, candy, and of course, cheese balls! Please understand that Consweet
is not a substitute for a proper meal. We’re located across from the Bridge and our soda
room is right at the top of the stairs in the Atrium.
We are located on the second floor, across from the Bridge.
Come visit us!
Consweet Hours
Friday 12PM-3AM
Saturday 8AM-3AM
Sunday 8AM - Closing Ceremonies
Hotel Concessions
Coralville Marriott concession food will be available at the rear of the Exhibit
Hall (Anime Marketplace). Hours of operation are the same as the Market.
The Starbuck's Counter will be selling coffee drinks and grab-and-go food
items, and will be open beginning 6:00 am daily.
The Edgewater Grille (the main hotel restaurant) will be open daily from
6:30am-11:00 pm serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Breakfast buffet will be made available on Saturday and Sunday for $13.00 per person.
The Coralville Marriott also has a 24-hour pantry located next to the Front
Desk. It offers cold beverage and snack selections.
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Okairinasai! Goshujin-sama, Ojou-sama!
Get ready for AnimeIowa’s very own Maid Café, Café Ai!
A maid café is defined as “a subcategory of Cosplay restaurants found
predominantly in Japan. In these cafes, waitresses dressed in maid
uniforms act as servants, and treat customers as masters (and mistresses)
in a private home, rather than as café patrons”. At Café Ai, customers
will experience a unique event with Maids and Butlers where games are
played, dances are presented, and food is served.
Also, did we mention it’s free?
Café Ai will occur on Friday, July 25 from 12pm to 4pm in Programming
3. Sign up will be from 9am to 11am the same day. You can find us at
the Events Office by the Dealers Room to reserve your spot in one of
our four sessions. We hope to see you there!
Sessions:
12pm-12:50pm
1pm-1:50pm
2pm-2:50pm
3pm-3:50pm
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photoshoot schedule
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Cosplay
The Cosplay Team’s Mission is to provide AnimeIowa attendees a dynamic and fun place to
present their Cosplay creations.
There are two Cosplay Central Contests: Mainstage Cosplay and Hall Cosplay
Cosplay Central Hours
FR 12PM - SAT 3:30PM
SUN 8AM - 2PM
Masquerade
SAT 6:30PM-8:30PM
Green Room
SAT 4:30PM-6:30PM
NEW! No Photo Lounge
Do you hate pictures being taken of you when you aren’t wearing all of your cosplay parts?
Then the No Photo Lounge is for you! Located in Cosplay Central, the No Photo Lounge was
created as a space for attendees to relax, take off those hot or heavy cosplay pieces, and just
be away from all of those pesky cameras. So come on over and see what all the fuss is about!
Cosplay Masquerade
GOING TO THE COSPLAY MASQUERADE?
GET A BOARDING PASS!
Are you planning to attend the 6:30 Saturday Cosplay Masquerade? Do you hate
spending hours waiting in line to get good seats? Then pick up your “Cosplay Boarding Pass” Saturday afternoon! Here’s the deal...
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
1. Between 3:30 and 4:00 Saturday afternoon, visit the Cosplay Ticket Desk (in the
hall outside the Main Stage doors) to get a numbered Cosplay Boarding Pass
sticker. Don’t be late! We close the Ticket Desk when we reach ¾ seating
capacity or at 4PM, whichever comes first.
2. Go enjoy the convention! Get dinner! Watch some anime!
3. At 5:45 Saturday evening, RETURN to the Main Stage area and line up by the
sign that matches your sticker number. We will NOT begin seating before 6PM,
so no rush.
4. Follow the Gate Attendants’ instructions as they allow people to enter and select
their seats. Low sticker numbers will enter first for the best seats.
•Are you a Sponsor? Yay! You don’t need a Boarding Pass, up-front seats are reserved for you!
•Are you a vendor or artist and can’t leave your table? No problem! Ask about
our special procedure that will allow a friend to pick up a Boarding Pass for you.
•Eek! Did you forget to pick up a Boarding Pass? Relax, and look for the
“Stand-By” line. We’ll have plenty of good seats available for you after people with Boarding Passes enter.
If you need details about these situations or have any questions, please look for
the posted instruction signs or visit the Info Desk.
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Hall cosplay
If you have never done a Cosplay competition before this is a great way to start. All you
need is a costume and a pose. Regardless of experience, Hall Cosplay offers eight separate
opportunities to showcase your creative cosplay work.
This event takes place in Cosplay Central. You do not need to register in advance! Simply
show up at one of the Hall Cosplay time slots and fill out a short entry form then pose for your
picture. We will have a white and black backdrop. All pictures are taken by a photographer
and then voted on according to time slot by AnimeIowa staff members in the preliminaries.
In the final round, Cosplay staff chooses the overall Hall Cosplay winner from the top time
slot winners. All winners are announced during the Mainstage Cosplay awards ceremony. If
you miss the awards ceremony, you can pick up your award on Sunday in Cosplay Central.
Time Slots:
Friday 4 PM
Saturday 12 AM
Friday 7 PM
Saturday 3 PM
Hall Contest Rules
1. Contest is open to all AnimeIowa attendees (must have badge to play) Any AI staff
competing in Hall Cosplay is prohibited from judging
2. All entries must sign a limited photo/video release
3. Entries may be made as an individual or as a group. All groups will be judged as one
entry, meaning the group as a whole counts as an individual.
4. You may enter multiple costumes, but not the same costume multiple times, and only
once per time slot
5. All props/weapons are to be handled in a respectful manner while waiting for pictures. In
addition, all live steel must have blunted edges and can only be drawn during the photo and
must be sheathed before and after. If it is unable to be sheathed, it must be checked in with
cosplay central staff
6. The costume can be self-made, purchased or commissioned. This contest is based on
appearance not craftsmanship
7. Previous winning costumes from any Anime Iowa cosplay contest cannot be entered in hall
cosplay without significant changes (at least 75% of the entire cosplay)
8. Judges reserve the right to disqualify entrants for any reason, and all judges decisions
are final.
Mainstage Cosplay
Mainstage Cosplay has two components: Workmanship and Presentation. You are not
required to have your entry judged for workmanship, but you may find it an interesting
learning experience.
Mainstage Cosplay Divisions:
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• Youth– Under 13
• Novice – No Cosplay awards and/or one of your first Cosplays
• Experienced – Several Cosplay presentations and/or have won a Cosplay award
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Master – Many Cosplay presentations and Cosplay awards. Includes professional
qualifications
• Exhibition–This class is for those who do not wish to compete but still want to show
off their hard work. Any entry in this division is ineligible for awards. The max time
allowed for exhibition skits is 120 seconds. This is not a chance to get around the time
limit, merely a chance to display your cosplay without the pressure of competing, or if
you have a cosplay that is not made by you that you wish to display. The other rules
for appearing on stage still apply to the exhibition category. You may choose a skit or
a walk on piece. Walk on exhibition pieces will be of a fashion show nature. Walk on,
strike a few poses, and come off. During this time, Mainstage staff will provide music
for these pieces only. For skits, audio must be provided in advance!
**If you are uncertain which division your entry belongs in, the Cosplay staff can assist
you. That can be answered by messaging Teny or Kalrynne, the cosplay competition
moderators. Please note that the cosplay judges/staff can move you up or down a
category at their discretion.
Mainstage Cosplay
Mainstage Requirements:
-Please record all audio for your presentation. No live microphones are available for
use on stage. Spoken dialogue will not be heard by the audience.
-Edit your music and/or dialogue to meet the time limit
-If you need assistance with sound recording or editing, contact the Cosplay Staff at
[email protected]. You are to edit and record your own audio in advance.
Mainstage staff may not be able to help with audio editing, and we do not have audio
recording equipment available. However, you are always free to ask for help, just note that
our time is limited and we may not be able to solve all problems. For lack of audio there will
be general music provided. This music may or may not fit the tone of your cosplay, so we
encourage people to bring their own. We are only supplying entrants with music; no audio
recordings will be available.
-Please provide music and audio in mp3 format. It is suggested to have more than one
form of holding this information (IE: CD, thumb drive, SD card, ect) in case of technical
difficulties. All audio must be provided to Mainstage Cosplay no later than 2pm on
Saturday, otherwise we will use default audio.
-There is a 90 second presentation time limit for skits and performance. The tech crew
will halt the audio and bring down the lights after the time limit. In rare circumstances an
entry maybe granted special permission to exceed the time limit. The maximum extension
is 30 seconds. Any extension must be approved in advance by the Cosplay Director. Any
help shortening or finding areas to shorten the audio can be brought to the cosplay staff at
[email protected]. We will do our best to help you and will also look at content.
Workmanship Judging:
-Workmanship Judging will take place in the Green Room
You will have:
-30 seconds to explain your piece/ what you made
-30 seconds for the judge to look over your piece
-60 seconds for a questioning period for the judges to understand your design, and building process
-Please try and keep your speaking time under the 30 second time limit. We need our
judges to be able to move quickly from contestant to contestant, and if you spend too
much time talking, they won’t be able to give you the proper time to look over your cosplay
carefully. You are not being judged on how long you talk, rather how well you present the
piece. Therefore, keeping things short and sweet can even help you!
Mainstage Cosplay Contest Rules:
1. NO GLOMPING. It’s dangerous. ‘Nuff said.
2. All Cosplay participants must be registered attendees of AnimeIowa. This event is open to
all member, including staff, assuming your duties allow. If you are a volunteer, please let
your volunteer leader know when you have to be let go to participate.
3. Presentations may not exceed their designated time limit. The Tech Crew has explicit instructions to cut lights and sound at 30 seconds for workmanship, and 90 seconds for performance. Plan ahead. If you need help editing your audio, contact the Cosplay staff prior to noon on Saturday.
4. NO BLATANT NUDITY. This event is rated PG-13. Please use discretion with your
character, props, and presentation content. A helpful hint is to use skin tone leotards and
such to keep everything covered.
5. The following may not be worn for competition: Wholly purchased costumes without
significant modifications, rented constumes, or entries that have previously won at
AnimeIowa. These may be entered on stage in the Exhibition Category, but will not be
eligible for awards.
6. Youth participants must be accompanied by a registered adult member at all times.
7. Your entry must be finished before you enter the Green Room. No sewing, gluing, spray-painting, welding, or other construction work is allowed backstage. however, final assembly of large pieces and/or props, and unexpected repairs are permitted. There are wig workshop spaces for hair malfunctions. However, AnimeIowa staff are not always
able to help. Participants cannot show up in Cosplay Central to create a cosplay entirely
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Mainstage Cosplay
out of our supplies. Supplies are limited, and we would like to be able to provide them for all
attendees.
8. Cosplay Central does have some emergency repair supplies and the Cosplay Staff may be available to help with emergencies or damage repair. AnimeIowa does not supply
participants with any of the following: makeup, makeup applicators and/or removers, paint,
ect. Please come to the convention with everything you need to complete and/or assemble
your cosplay.
9. Participating will be required to sign a liability release and a limited release for use of
video and photo images. This will be posted later, and we will inform you of when this is
available.
10. For safety reasons, the following are not allowed:
-Live Animals
-Substances which might damage or soil hotel property
-Aerosol sprays
-Projectiles
-Pyrotechnics, included but not limited to: fire, flash powder, explosives, smoke bombs, or fireworks.
-Entries that could potentially damage the Convention Center facilities, other participants, or the wearer.
-Illegal weapons of any kind
11. Legal, real, or prop weapons used as part of the costume are allowed with restrictions.
You are expected to act responsibly with your weapon. The Green Room is not the place to
practice your presentation’s swordplay! You may be asked to check your weapon in to our
Props Master prior to the start of the Cosplay if we deem the weapon potentially dangerous
to your fellow participants. If you decide to carry a weapon, by signing your registration
form, you accept any legal and financial responsibility for damage your weapon may cause
to persons or property. Normal AnimeIowa Weapons Policy rules apply. Don’t be a dink!
12. Entries with electric power requirements need to be self-contained. There will be no
access to electrical outlets on stage.
13. Participants who want to used special effects in their presentations (i.e. strobe lights,
fog, ect.) must notify the Cosplay Director no later than 2PM on Saturday. The Cosplay
Director has the rights to deny requests for special effects due to safety concerns and
building regulations. Do not plan your presentation around unapproved special effects!
14. Surprise the audience, not the Cosplay staff. If you are planning something completely
different, let us know well in advance. All information will be held in the strictest confidence.
15. Smoking is not allowed in the Convention Center. Contestants who leave the building
for a smoke break may lose their turn to appear on stage. You will be kept up to date on
when you are to go up on stage, so plan accordingly.
16. All judges’ decisions are final.
17. The Cosplay Director has the right to eliminate any entry from the competition on the
basis of taste, danger to the audience, building or yourself, violation of any of the above
rules, or any other reason deemed sufficient. We have never had to eliminate anyone yet,
so let’s keep it that way!
18. There will be a required meeting for all groups. As many people should
be able to attend but AT LEAST one person per group MUST attend in order to be able to
enter. The time of this panel will be determined and posted at a later time. If no one in your
group absolutely CANNOT make it to one of two available panels, then you must talk to
the staff by 2pm on Saturday to get that information so you are not out of the loop. During
this panel, there will be information on how things will be run during the show, rules and
guidelines for being in the green room, and other pertinent information. After going through
the important information, there may be time to ask the cosplay staff questions, or get
advice on your piece be your fellow cosplayers or the cosplay staff!
19. Any large set-pieces such as tables and chairs can be requested from
[email protected]. Please have descriptions because we would like to help you
in any way possible. However, requests such as these must be made BEFORE con. We
cannot take last minute requests of this nature at con. We thank you for understanding.
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Programming
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Friday Programming Schedule Grid
Arrrt Jam!
Join us in
Family Program.
from 9:30-10:30PM!
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new mobile app to keep track of your
favorite events!
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Sunday Programming Schedule Grid
panel descriptions
Akita: Natural Treasure of Japan
Samurai Dan and Jillian
FRI 6:30pm-7:30pm Mainstage - Presentation
Come and meet the inspiration for the movie, “Hachiko” in living,
breathing, furry, person! The Akita, companion to the samurai for
generations, are here for your enjoyment. Naya and Kuma, pureblood
Japanese Akita-ken, demonstrate and enlighten congoers.
Arr! You a Werewolf?
FRI 11pm-2am Tabletop Gaming - Interactive
Will you be the one eating poor, helpless villagers every
night? Or will you be hunting down that vile creature?
Pirate/anime re-themes possible.
Arrrt Jam
SAT 9:30pm-11pm Family Programming
Interactive
AMV Awards Show
A place for anime loving artists to meet, draw and
SAT11:30am-12:30pm Programming 2 - Presentation.
Come join us in awarding these brilliant and entertaining AMVs created network at the same time. Two short group activities to be
announced. All art levels welcome!
by your fellow congoers!
Anime 101
SUN 3pm-4pm Programming 5 - Presentation
New to the world of anime? We will provide you with a general
overview of common terms and key figures of the industry.
Anime Club Success
SUN11:30am-12:30pm Programming 5 - Presentation
Are you running out of ideas for your club, and losing members fast?
We’re here to help! We’ll cover tips and tricks to make your club a
success.
Anime Definition
Greggo
SAT 3pm-4pm Mainstage - Interactive.
It’s the game of fun with a pun! Two teams attempt to solve punny
word puzzles. Win three games and your team wins a prize!
AnimeIowa Formal
Mimiru Riley and Co.
FRI 8:30pm-10:30pm Mainstage - Interactive
Looking to dance to a classy beat? Want an excuse to pull out that
old formal wear or fanciful cosplay? Come hang out with our cast of
characters and dance the night away! Brush off your finery or come in
whatever you like to play games, participate in contests, and dance the
waltz at our AnimeIowa Formal Ball!
Anime’s Most Insane Deaths: New School Style
SAT 11:30pm-12:30am Programming 1 - Presentation 18+
Come laugh through the horror of anime’s most disturbing scenes.
Warning! Spoilers for series. And maybe a nice boat will make an
appearance.
Anime Out of Context.
SAT 2am-3am Programming 5 - Presentation 18+
Anime is full of awkward moments. Join us as we look at some
screenshots and try to figure out what the #$%* is going on!
Anime Strikeout
Greggo
FRI 3pm-4:30pm Programming 2 - Interactive.
Two teams of three play a game similar to Family Feud. The surviving
team advances to the next round and has a shot to win big!
Bboying (Breaking) 101
SUN 9am-10am Programming 5- Presentation
If you’ve ever wanted to bboy (break) but never knew how
to start, feel free to swing on by and learn the foundation
of being a bboy.
Behind the Scenes with Chris Cason
Chris Cason
FRI 3:30pm-4:30pm Mainstage - Presentation
Ever wondered how your favorite dubs are actually
made? Join Chris Cason as he peels back the curtain
and discusses what it’s like to take an animated property
from the written word to the images on your screen. With
audience participation, professional advice, and hilarious
“tales from the booth”--it’s anime from the inside out!
Best of Robert Axelrod
Robert Axelrod
SAT 10:30am-11:30am Programming 1
Presentation
Robert screens some of his best moments in voice over;
Power Rangers and other Anime classics. Running
commentary and Question & Answer
Board Game Demos
SAT & SUN 11:00am-All day Tabletop Gaming
We have a grand collection of board games, from
traditional Japanese classics to modern Japanese hits with
a few anime-themed designs thrown in for good measure.
Pick a game, and the Tabletop Gaming staff will teach it
to you.
Café Ai
FRI 12pm-4pm Programming 3 Interactive
Come join us for a fun filled session of food, games, and
entertainment. Sign up for a session FRI morning at the
Events Desk!
Cards Against Humanity
Samurai Dan and Jillian FRI 10:30pm-11:30pm
Programming 5 Interactive 18+
Prepare to be offended . . . er entertained! Late night fun
Annual League of Disposable Ninja panel!
at its finest, the Cards Against Humanity Panel will take
FRI 12:00pm-1:30pm. Mainstage. Interactive.
you where you have never been before . . . unless you’re
Dream of being a Ninja? Come to the LoDN panel to join our ranks, win really, really demented! Samurai Dan and Jillian hosts this
prizes, have things thrown at you, and other delightful shenanigans!
popular Apples to Apples spin-off, where the otaku play the
cards and the guests judge winners based on the warpedApples to Apples In-&-Out Tournament
ness of the answers.
SAT 6pm-10:30pm Tabletop Gaming - Interactive
The classic party game returns with a new fast-paced twist designed
Cards Against Humanity
to keep players coming in and going out at a regular pace. Stop by
In-&-Out Tournament
anytime for a chance to win an Apples to Apples Party Box!
SAT 11pm-2:30am Tabletop Gaming 18+
The card game for horrible peoples returns with a new fast-
Programming
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paced twist designed to keep players coming in and going
out at a regular pace. Stop by anytime for a chance to win
your own Cards Against Humanity set!
Caring for Your Collection
SAT 9am-10am Programming 2 - Presentation
Growing Collection? Wondering how to manage it? Come
learn the best way to remove pesky stickers, clean figures
safely, & display loot on any budget!
Chris Cason’s Sound Off!
Chris Cason
SAT 12pm-1pm Programming 1 - Interactive
Tired of sitting through boring Q &A panels? Feel like you
always have great questions, but you never get to ask
them? Annoyed listening to one person blabbering on and
on for an hour?!? Well, this is the panel for you! Join Chris
Cason as he takes the mic…and asks YOU the questions.
Sometimes embarrassing, a little awkward, and always
funny--you will never look at the person next to you the
same way again!
Closing Ceremonies
SUN 5pm-6pm Mainstage - Presentation
Come join us in closing out another AnimeIowa.
Con Etiquette: How to treat Fursuiters and
your Fellow Humans
FRI 3pm-4pm Programming 5 - Presentation
We’re all guilty of not knowing how to interact with our
fellow con-goers, here you will be introduced on how to
approach all those awesome cosplays!
Con Glory Stories
SUN 9AM-10AM Programming 2 - Interactive
Do you have a glorious moment that made
you feel special at a con? Come share how a
convention has helped better your life or just
made you feel good.
Controversies in the Cosplay Community
Part 1
Mimiru Riley
FRI 2:30-3:30pm Mainstage - Presentation
Join Guest of Honor Mimiru for a look at the cosplay
community and provides her insight on issues that have
come up in the cosplay community. A look into the ever
growing community.
Controversies in the Cosplay Community
Part 2
Mimiru Riley
SUN 10:30am-11:30am Prgm. 1 Presentation.
Guest of Honor Mimiru continues her look into the cosplay
community with a discussion on issues within the cosplay
community.
Cosplay Chess Preliminaries
SAT 12pm-6pm Tabletop Gaming
Chess players, this is your chance to control real life
cosplayers and win a lovely new chess set! Participate in
a six-round Swiss system tournament to determine which
two players will face off in the finals (see below).
Cosplay Chess Finals
SUN 2pm-3pm Mainstage - Interactive
Come watch and cheer for the participants in the Cosplay
Chess Finals!
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Cosplay Crossover Comic Live!
SUN 11am-12pm Mainstage - Interactive
Cosplayers will perform a comic LIVE based on what YOU wrote!
Crazy hijinx will ensue! Fill in the blank speech bubbles of a predrawn comic before the panel for a chance to win! Winner will be
determined by audience cheers, and the winner will receive a $20
gift certificate to Rainytale Studio! (in the Marketplace) This year’s
comic features Roy Mustang (FMA), Misty (Pokemon), and Ruby from
RWBY. Curious? Pick up a comic at Info Desk, or Rainytale Studio in
the Marketplace. (Turn them in at the same locations) Deadline for
submissions is 6pm Saturday at Rainytale Studio. Info Desk will be
accepting submissions until 8pm. What will YOU make them say?
Cosplay Makeup 101
FRI 7:30pm-8:30pm Programming 3 - Interactive
Just help with cosplay makeup, if wanted. Anyone is fine to attend,
hopefully, in my opinion, this will go better than last year’s panel that
I hosted
Cosplay Wigs 101
SUN 1:30pm-2:30pm Programming 5 - Interactive
An interactive hands on panel that will teach you the basics of wig
styling, storage, supplies and more! Tips and tricks from beginners
to experts!
Death Note Mafia
FRI 9pm-10pm Programming 3 Interactive 18+
The original Mafia party game played with the characters from Death
Note. Players must work together to find the killer!
Drawing Anime from the Inside Out
SAT 5:30pm-6:30pm Programming 5 Interactive
Every professional Manga artist must first master drawing the human
anatomy. This panel takes an “inside-out” approach to drawing the
human figure.
Flying panties, Twinky Twins, and a whole lot of hair
dye (An hour with Greg Ayres)
Greg Ayers
FRI 8pm-9pm Programming 1Presentation.
Greg Ayres spent the better part of one summer screaming in
Deadman Wonderland on Toonami, and the other half of it chasing
flying panties in Heaven’s Lost Property. Come spend an hour with
him as he talks about some of his new projects like, From The New
World, Say I Love You, Kokoro Connect, Another, or No. 6. He’ll
also be glad to talk about some of his older shows like Saiyuki, and
Chrono Crusade. There may even be a hint or two on a few new
things yet to be announced yet, so don’t miss it.
Forum Meet and Greet #1- FRI Session
FRI 12pm-1pm Programming 2 - Interactive.
Wonder who Forum members really are? Join us for introductions,
discussion, and social time. And don’t miss SUN’s M&G, when we
present MVB Awards!
Forum Meet and Greet #2- SUN Session
SUN 11:30am-12:30pm Programming 2 - Interactive
Catch up with Forum buddies in person! All are invited for intros,
silliness, and MVB (Most Valuable Boardie) Awards. And don’t forget
FRI’s M&G!
Got Salt?
SUN 4pm-5pm Programming 5 - Interactive
Dean, Sam, and Castiel are investigating strange occurrences at
AnimeIowa! Attend to find out how you can join the hunters!!
Gunpla 101: An Introduction
Come and learn about the exciting hobby of Gundam Plastic Model
Kits! Part 1 of 2, basic skills and hobby history. Suit up!
Programming
Gunpla 201: Advance Tactics
Join us for Part 2 of exploring the Gunpla universe! Topics include
advanced painting and customizing, also discussing Gundam Build
Fighters. Suit up!
Hentai Gameshow
SAT Late Night 10:30pm-Midnight
Programming 5 - Interactive 18+
Part improvisation, part games, pure insanity! The Hentai Gameshow is
all about poking fun at the adult aspects of the anime world.
Hentai or Not?
Late Night SAT 1:30am-2:30am
Programming 5 - Interactive 18+
How well do yoy know your hentai? can you tell if it is one by the title or
not? come find out, and win some prizes!!!
Horrors of Fanfiction
SAT 2:30pm-3:30pm Programming 3 - Presentation
We’ve all come across a story that made us question humanity, but we
keep on reading. This is the panel to share your pain with others who
understand.
How to Speak Like a Pirate
Late Night SAT 12am-1am
Programming 5 Presentation 18+
Yar! Pirates be our theme, so expect to see buckets o buccaneers in
the halls. Be ye able to parlay? Come get schooled on basic pirate
speak!
I’ve Seen Enough Hentai to Know Where THIS is
Going! The 18+ cosplay dating game
Late Night SAT 3am-4am Programming 5 -Interactive 18+
You’ve seen traditional cosplay dating games, but have you see
one that is 18+? Come join us for a load of laughs as we find love in
strange places! Noon-1pm in pro 5)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers: Victorian Medicine,
Resurrection Men, and Popular Culture
FRI 12pm-1am Programming 5 - Presentation
Did you know that the University of Iowa and Drake University had
stolen bodies in their medical schools? Quiz on Victorian death culture
with prizes!
Iowan Pokemon League
FRI 9pm-10:30pm Programming 2 - Interactive
Do you have what it takes to be the very best? Come to our panel
to challenge the Gym Leaders and Elite Four of the Iowan Pokémon
League.
It Gets Better- Anime Con Edition
Greg Ayers
SUN 3:30pm-4:30pm. Programming 1 - Interactive
The “It Gets Better” project in response to a string of teen suicides by
kids who were bullied because they were perceived to be gay. Sadly
bullying is something that happens to one in four teens. In the past
few years we’ve even seen an increase in bullying within fandom. Join
us as we share our stories, and talk about ways we can all help and
Support each other and find the light at the end of the tunnel. It really
does get better.
J-Fashion: Beyond Lolita
Ever wondered about other J-Fashions? You are in luck! Join the Iowa
Lolitas Community as we discuss other J-Fashions and their history
Programming
Japanese In An Hour
SUN 2:30pm-3:30pm Programming 3 Presentation
A short list of nouns and verbs will be given with basic
sentence structure. You will be able to ask and answer
simple questions in Japanese.
Japanese Tea Ceremony
SAT 9am-11am Programming 5
Experience the serenity of Chado (The Way of Tea).
We’re back in a large room for 2014, so join us as we
explore this cultural tradition. ~90 mins.
JK We Can’t Swim
SAT 11am-12pm Mainstage - Interactive
This is a fun filled and interactive panel where you get
to meet the Iwatobi swim club and their sharked tooth
friend!
K-POPalypse!
SUN 10am-11am. Programming 5
Presentation\
100 K-Pop videos from the past year in one non-stop
mega mix! Come and cheer for your favorite groups!
Karaoke #1
FRI 11pm-2:30am Programming 1 Interactive.
Come jam out and sing to your favorite anime and game
related music!
Karaoke #2
Late Night SUN 12:30am-3am
Programming 1 - Interactive.
Join us for night two of singing along to our favorite
songs.
Lovely Lolita: Back to Basics
SAT 2:30pm-3:30pm Programming 2
Presentation
Let’s take Lolita back to the basics for our 4th year, now
being presented by Iowa Lolitas we will discuss where
Lolita has been and future trends.
Magic: the Gathering – Standard
Tournament
SUN 12pm-4pm Tabletop Gaming
Aggro? Control? Combo? All of the above? Bring your
best deck for a chance to win a booster box!
Marvel/DC Mashup
Mimiru Riley
SUN 3:30pm-4:30pm Mainstage - Interactive
Enjoy a Q&A, games and a general fun time with various
Marvel and DC characters!
Midnight Madness
FRI Night at Midnight Cosplay Central
Interactive
Come join in a free for all Cosplay Chess Match at
Midnight! All are welcome!
Mindbridge
SUN 3pm-4pm Programming 2 - Interactive
The annual Mindbridge Foundation meeting at
AnimeIowa. Old members and new attendees are invited
to come and see what we do!
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Ninja Olympics
SUN 12:30pm-1:30pm Mainstage - Interactive
The Ninja Clans want You! Congoers get to risk life and limb (or
at least acute embarrassment) to show off their ninja skills. Two
teams will compete for prizes in this battle of the ages.
Opening Ceremonies
FRI 5pm-6pm Mainstage - Presentation
Come join us as we start of the AnimeIowa 2014 convention!
Samurai Dan and Jillian Patio Demo
SAT 3:30pm-4:30pm Back Patio - Presentation
Come join Samurai Dan and Jillian as they demonstrate some
fabulous moves that could be handy while sailing the open seas!
Saving Time and Money for the Con
Uncle Yo
FRI 3:30pm-4:30pm Programming 1 - Presentation
Conventions are expensive. Learn to save money on travel,
hotels, and food to make the most of your weekend.
Otaku Media- Collecting on a Budget
Segata Sanshiro - “You must play the Sega
Learn how you can be a collector, support the industry legally
Saturn!”
and it won’t even make your wallet consider committing seppuku! SUN 12:30pm-1:30pm Programming 5 - Presentation
Join us as we discuss the Sega Saturn and its history, games,
Photo Shoots: A How To\
accessories and more! Come see why this is an underrated
gaming system you should know!
Come on over to learn everything and anything that has to do
with being apart of photo shoots! Newcomers and Veterans
Self Publishing 101
welcomed!
Trevor Mueller
SAT 9am-10am Programming 1 - Presentation
Pokémon XY Booster Draft
Comic guest Trevor Mueller has a lot of experience making
SAT 8:00pm-10:30pm Tabletop Gaming
comics - not just writing them, but getting them from an idea in
The Pokémon draft event is back and better than ever with new
his head to a physical book in your hand. He shares his insights,
Pokémon X and Y cards. Players will receive 4 boosters and
experience, and techniques for making self-published comics.
organize into pods of 8 to draft their decks. Entry fee of $16.
Sewing and Patterning for Cosplay
Ponyville Derby
Greggo
Discussion of creating your own patterns, using pre-made
SUN 9am-10:30am Mainstage - Interactive
patterns to create fantastic garment, and finishing techniques to
Do you like My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic? Here’s a game
create a lasting cosplay.
show for all the bronies and pegasisters, featuring Wheel of
Fortune-like gameplay and all your favorite pony memes! Solve Shiny New Anime: Part Deux
the puzzle and win cool MLP swag!
Join us as we showcase the most recent Anime to be streamed
Prince of Tennis in Iowa
over to America.
What’s better than watching your favorite show about gravity
Snakes Out of Boxes!
defying physics? Talking about the characters and the
SAT 1pm-2pm Programming 2 - Presentation
shananagins that they are up to.
This panel is all about informing you all about what Metal Gear
Solid is all about. *SPOILERS* Anything is fair game in this
Professor Prometheus’s Combustible Circus
panel! Be prepared.
FRI 10pm-11pm Back Patio - Presentation
Professor Prometheus’s Combustible Circus is a fire
Soul Eater: Ask a Meister
performance group from Central Iowa. We entertain with fire and FRI 7:30pm-8:30pm Programming 2 - Interactive
LED props for a variety of events.
Soul Eater ended, but there’s still many questions left hanging!
Come ask questions to our Meisters, Professors, and maybe
Rave the Seven Seas
even a witch or two!
Mr. Pixxul and RaveLink
FRI 11:30pm-3:30am Mainstage - Interactive
Spring 2014 Anime Season in Review.
Come jam to some of the coolest music to hit the seven seas
and dance the night away with your captains Mr. Pixxul and
Join one of the Fandom Post’s anime reviewers look back on
RaveLink. **No bag check so remember to plan where to put
the Spring 2014 season. Fairy Tail? Sure! Ping Pong anime?
your treasures accordingly.
Definitely! We’ve got it all.
Revolution of Evangelion
FRI 6pm-7pm Programming 3 - Presentation.
The revolution returns to Iowa! Join General Iowa and Gaynor79
as we dive into the rabbit hole that is Evangelion once again!
We’re back, Iowa!
Robert Axelrod’s Life with Lord Zedd and Beyond
Robert Axelrod
Robert assays his entire career story, from comedy in
kindergarten, through the Power Ranger years and beyond to
present time. Question & Answer.
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Sponsor Brunch
SAT 9am-12pm Programming 3 - Restricted Access.
Come mingle with friends and guests while getting a light
breakfast. Sponsors and AnimeIowa Staff only.
Sports? In Anime?!
Fueled by the shonen spirit and the fires of defeat, I take you
down the road of several sports series where you experience
every raw emotion possible
Programming
Super Dungeon Explore – Demo
FRI 1pm-4:30pm Tabletop Gaming
Come forth, brave adventurers, to the fabled lands of Crystalia! Loot
and treasure await, if you can defeat the dungeon denizens and avoid
the wrath of the dragon Starfire.
Super Dungeon Explore – New Game+
FRI 6:30pm-11pm Tabletop Gaming
So the call of treasure still sings to you brave adventurer? Well then,
this full-game Super Dungeon Explore event is right up your dark
corridor.
Swap Meet 2014
SUN 9am-11am Programming 3 - Interactive
Get rid of the stuff you don’t want any more for stuff you want. Anime,
manga, & even more! No money is allowed to be exchanged under
any circumstance.
Thar Be Dancing
Greg Ayers
SAT 11pm-3:30am Mainstage - Interactive
Don’t sleep the night away! Get up and groove with DJ Greg Ayers,
or walk the plank!
The Anime Game Show Explosion!
SAT 9am-10:30am Mainstage - Interactive
The AGSE! is back for more! More trivia! More prizes! More
shenanigans! MORE FREE POCKY! Don’t miss out on year six of the
ultimate anime game show!
The Haku Show!
FRI 1:30pm-2:30pm Programming 2 - Interactive
Welcome to the game where it doesn’t matter who you are! Diehard
lover of YuYu Hakusho or eyes of the curious.
The History of Assassin’s Creed.
Ever wanted to know the history behind the games? This is your stop.
Discussion, assassins, and most of all, spoilers abound!
Weiβ Schwarz – Introduction & Standard
Tournament
FRI 10am-2pm Tabletop Gaming
Your favorite anime characters in card game form return
for their 4th year at AnimeIowa! Learn how to play your first
game, or compete against other veterans.
What I’ve Learned From Anime:
Second Impact!
SAT Late Night 10pm-11pm
Programming 1 - Presentation 18+
2013’s best new comedy panel is back for more raunchy fun!
Join us to discover the new lessons anime has taught us!
Who Wants To Be A Voice Actor?
Lucas Schuneman
SAT 12:30pm-1:30pm Mainstage - Interactive
Bringing anime fans into the world of being a character
voice actor. Culminates with mock anime auditions, where
audience members are invited to flex their acting muscles
with mock audition sides for new, un-dubbed anime series.
Writing Comics
Russell Lissau and Trevor Mueller
FRI 9:30pm-10:30pm
Programming 1 - Presentation
Guests Russell Lissau and Trevor Mueller will talk about
writing comics, meeting editors and how they broke into the
industry. And then they’ll answer all your questions about
the biz.
Your Universe has a Hole in it
SUN 9am-10am Programming 1 - Presentation
Have you ever read a book or watched a movie, fallen in
love with the make believe reality, and then had a character
or environment go completely off the deep end and ruin it
for you? Me too. Come complain about it, and learn how
to avoid making that mistake in your own writing and/or
storytelling.
The Panel That Never Was
SUN 11:30am-12:30pm Programming 3 - Presentation
Join us! Help us on our quest to complete Kingdom Hearts! Come and Zombies, Ghosts, and Ghouls
Russell Lissau
learn about the series and what the future holds for Kingdom Hearts!
Tokusatsu - A Legacy of Japanese Culture
An exploration of horror and horror comics with guest
SUN 12:30pm-1:30pm Programming 2 - Presentation
Russell Lissau. His newest horror comic is the zombie thriller
Tokusatsu, one of the most popular forms of Japanese live action
SURVIVAL, and he’ll talk about his creative process and the
entertainment explored through Super Sentai and Kamen Rider.
things that go bump in the night.
Ultimate Hero Boot Camp
SUN 10am-11am Programming 2 - Interactive
Heroes aren’t born; they’re forged! Unleash your inner hero with this
energetic anime-themed workout! Dress appropriately. ALL skill levels
welcome!
Unraveling The Abyss
Discussing the twists and turns of the Pandora Hearts series by Jun
Mochizuki. Questions and theories welcome. SPOILERS POSSIBLE
Wait! You do Video Game Voices?
Lucas Schuneman
Join as Lucas Schuneman discusses his experience with being a
Video Game voice actor. Full of Q&A time, as well as some fun mock
auditions for video games.
Programming
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Family Programming
Would you like to share your passion of all things otaku with your little ones? AnimeIowa has your solution. Introducing Family Programming!
Come join us for activities that families with children (ages 1-13) can enjoy together,
and build appreciation for the Asian culture in a fun way.
**Sign up at Events HQ as supplies and spaces are limited
This is a family first convention area. Please understand that priority will be given
to attendees with children**
8-bit Perler Creator
Paper Lanterns
Anime Bingo!
Pinata Creation 1:
Asian Snacks
Pinata Creation 2:
Wanna make the 8-bit character of your dreams come to life?!
Let’s make some awesome creations!
Join us for a few rounds and win a prize with your whole family!
Make sure to sign up and come have some fun!
Are you ready to learn about some delicious and unique Asian
snacks? This panel will introduce you to some that can be found
at your local Asian food store.
Bonsai Trees
Bonsai is a Japanese art form using miniature trees grown in containers. Participants will be able to create their own beautiful tree
to take home.
Cat Ears
Did you ever dream of being a cat? Make your very own pair of cat
ears at Family Programming.
Clay Creations
Unleash your creativity! At this 2 day panel you can sculpt something fun the first day with air dry clay and paint it the next day.
Please be sure to sign up. Supplies are limited.
Face-Painting
Want to show off that symbol/tattoo from your favorite anime? Get
into the cosplay spirit with your family.
Japanese Outdoor Games
Join us on the patio to play some fun, traditional Japanese outdoor children’s games. We will be playing Hana Ichi Monme,
Statues, and Otedama.
Participants will have the opportunity to decorate their own
paper lantern to celebrate the festival that is AnimeIowa.
Would you like to make something messy? Creative? And
totally DESTRUCTIBLE? Stop by and make a piñata!
Would like to try your hand a creating something utterly
SMASH-ABLE!? Stop by and make a piñata!
Pinata Destruction! (Back Patio)
Would you like to SMASH?!? Bring your piñatas to smash!
(You smash you help clean :)
Play Doh Wars
Create a creature out of clay and battle it against other
player’s creations. Which monster will win?
Shrinky Dinks
Draw something huge and then shrink it down to make key
chains or magnets.
Tie Dye (Back Patio)
Come get your groove on and tie dye your very own AnimeIowa shirt! Shirts will be provided, however space is limited so sign up. (Due to the nature of this panel, some extra
rules and guidelines may apply. Please come check at our
panel sign-up for more information)
Woodblock Printing
Woodblock printing is the timeless art of etching
pictures into wood. Create beautiful pieces of art.
All supplies are provided.
Mini Japanese Gardens
Have you ever seen a Japanese garden and wished you could
have one yourself? We will take cardboard, tissue and glue to
make your own lovely garden.
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Programming
Events marked with “***” will be hosted on the Back Patio.
In case of inclimate weather conditions, please see Events HQ for rain locations.
Treasure Hunt, Ahoy!
Arrgh, matey’s!
This year, the AI ship has a new project for ye with wee ones.
Pick up ye clue sheet at the Family Programming room. Each clue
represents a different area ye can find at the AI Ship. Thar be treasure
for those who can solve me clues.
Remember this events is only for those with wee ones.
Sign up at Family Programming!
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Video Gaming
Video Gaming will open at 2PM Friday, and run till 2:30PM Saturday, closing
only for tournament setup. This means we’re open 24 hours, for all your
gaming needs! However, this is not without the help of VOLUNTEERS! See the
Volunteers section for more details.
Tournament times and a sign-up list will be posted at the staff table in the
Video Gaming Room. Feel free to come see us for questions and comments.
Rules:
1) Please have a badge visible and ready before entering the room.
2) No food is allowed in the video gaming room.
3) You can bring your own controller. However, please have it marked and
check it in and out at the staff table.
4) No shoes are allowed on the DDR pads
5) We will have a bag checking service. However, for long stays, please leave
luggage in your room or car.
6) Have fun!
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Tabletop Gaming
“Arr” you ready for some board, card, and role-playing games?
The Tabletop Gaming room will run all convention long, even during the latenight hours. Look for Tabletop Gaming events in the Panel Descriptions,
or check out a game from the Mindbridge Game Library.
As always, we will need volunteers to help with the check-out desk, badge
check, and events. ***Please check your food and drink at the staff table.***
Rules:
1) No food or drink at the gaming tables. Leave all edibles at the staff desk;
we’ll watch over them for you.
2) Have your badge ready and visible for room entry and game check-out.
3) All Mindbridge Library games must stay inside the Tabletop Gaming room at
all times.
4) You may bring in your own games; make sure they’re labeled as yours,
please.
5) Have fun!
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Video Room Rules
The short version of the rules is to be polite and don’t make a mess.
Here’s the long version:
1) Quiet, please! The Video Rooms are for watching anime, not for critiquing it or
discussing it. Please be quiet and respectful of your fellow attendees.
2) Don’t make a mess. FOOD AND DRINK ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE
VIDEO ROOMS BY ANY MEANS.
3) If you bring it in, take it out. This goes for trash, but also other belongings. We are
not here to clean up after you and cannot be held responsible for any items left behind.
4) Leave the chairs how you found them.
5)DO NOT TOUCH THE EQUIPMENT. Under NO circumstances should you mess
with any of the equipment. There are always Video/Tech staff available nearby to remedy the
situation as soon as possible, or report the problem to the Bridge.
Friday Video Room Schedule
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Saturday Video Room Schedule
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video room schedule
Show Summaries
A Certain Magical Index
Saturday at 1:30am in Video Room 4
Index is running from sorcerers when she meets Kamijo, a
boy who can negate any power. With attackers after Index,
his power will come in handy.
Afro Samurai Resurrection
Sunday at 2:00pm in Video Room 1
After avenging his father and finding peace in his life, Afro
must take up his sword to get back his father’s remains and
his headband.
Ai Yori Aoshi
Family betrothed them till Kaoru left, not realizing Aio did love
him. Aio denied all her family gave her to marry her childhood
friend.
Appleseed XIII
Sunday at 5:30am in Video Room 2
After a major war the city Olympus is now control center
of the world. Deunan and Knotts will defend the city from
terrorists at all costs.
Athena: Goddess of War
Based on TV series IRIS, the spy Jung-Woo is caught up in it
all going up against a terrorist organization called Athena.
Attack on Titan
Saturday at 3:00pm in Video Room 2
Humans live in a city surrounded by huge walls due to human
eating Titans. Eren and Mikasa grew up in this world and are
now soldiers to fight Titans.
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Azumanga Daioh
Friday at 7:00pm in Video Room 4
Chronicles the everyday life of six high school girls and their
teachers.
The prodigy, the airhead, the shy one, the loose cannon, and
the jock
Baccano!
A series of stories and people connect over the span of 200
years.
From the 1700s to the Great Depression, Baccano shares these
stories.
Baka and Test
Akihisa attends a school where students are divided by scores.
The students can summon avatars that are used for battles
between classes
Greg Ayres, voice of Kouta Tsuchiya
Betterman
Algernon is a mutation in the brain whose victims become
violently hostile. Akamatsu counteracts Algernon with mecha
piloted by Dual Kinds.
The Big O
At Paradigm City, memories have been wiped out. With the help
of Big O, Roger Smith keeps the city safe with his butler and
an android.
Robert Axelrod, voice of Colonel Gaust
Sunday Video Room Schedule
Black Cat
Chronos, an organization bent on world peace. Tensions
begin when the Chronos assassin Black Cat’s morals are
changed and he stops obeying.
Greg Ayres, voice of Shiki
Chris Cason, script writer
Black Lagoon
Follow a team of pirates who smuggle goods, get into violent
firefights, hand to hand combat, and nautical battles.
Blade of the Phantom Master
Follow the adventures of the phantom masters, Munsu, as
he wanders dealing with the chaos caused by the fall of the
country Jushin.
Blood-C
Seemingly normal girl Saya is not as normal as she seems.
Once night falls, she protects her town against monstrous
enemies.
Blue Drop
Mari lost her memory 5 years ago, now she is being sent to
school to make friends. There she meets a girl who may be
connected to her past.
Bodacious Space Pirates
Marika is a schoolgirl who finds out her father was a captain
of a space pirate ship and she is chosen to become the ship’s
new captain.
Greg Ayres, voice of San Daime, The Legendary Chef
Chobits
Persocoms have replaced computers and look like humans.
Hideki finds one in the garbage but when he turns it on all
she can say is “Chii”
Coffee Samurai
Hemi is in love with a coffee vending machine! It makes
perfect sense since the vending machine is a samurai reborn
into a steel body.
Comic Party Revolution
Kazuki and the whole group is back for all sorts of misadventures as they create comics.
D N Angel
Niwa is an average teenager. Except whenever he thinks
about the girl of his dreams, he transforms into a thief to steal
magical artifacts.
Greg Ayres, voice of Satoshi Hiwatari
Detroit Metal City
Soichi dreamed of playing Swedish-style pop in Tokyo.
Instead, he finds himself leading a death metal band to pay
the bills, which he hates.
Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker
In the land of swords and magic, Cassandra defends the
Chantry. Will her wits and strength stand through when she
learns of a conspiracy?
Show Summaries
Dragon Ball Z
Follow the adventures of Goku and his son Gohan. He and his
companions will defend the Earth against evil aliens.
Chris Cason, director and voice of Mr. Popo (DBZ Kai), Tien
(DBZ Season 3, original release), Agent Shu, Super Kamikaze
Ghosts, The Turtle (DBZ Kai)
Durarara!!
Mikado witnesses an urban legend on his first day in Ikebukuro,
the Headless Rider on a motorcycle. After that more supernatural cases surface.
Ergo Proxy
In a war ruined world, salvation exists in Romdo. Humans live
in a paradise where feelings are discarded and their way of life
is dictated.
Eureka Seven
Renton’s life is turned around when Eureka appears piloting the
Nirvash. After a battle with the military Renton joins her outlaw
group
Evangelion: 1.11 You Are (Not) Alone
The 2nd Impact killed half the population. After 15 years Angels
have appeared, only EVAs piloted by youths can defeat them to
prevent the 3rd Impact
Greg Ayres, voice of Kensuke Aida
Evangelion 2.22: You Can (Not) Advance
The Angels continue to attack harder then ever. Can the two
new EVA pilots Asuka and Mari prevent the end of the world?
Greg Ayres, voice of Kensuke Aida
Excel Saga
Il Palazzo just wants to control the world. Excel will do anything
for him. Just don’t get too close to their dog, he’s the emergency
food supply.
Eyeshield 21
Sena is a weak boy with his running speed as his only good
trait. His ability is noticed by the high schools American football
team captain.
Fairy Tail
Lucy is determined to be a mage in the Fairy Tail guild. She
meets Natsu who offers her to join the Fairy Tail guild starting
her adventure.
Greg Ayres, voice of Sho
Chris Cason, voice of Karacka, Wally Buchanan, Richard
Buchanan / Hoteye, Fortune Teller (Ep. 4)
Fantastic Adventures of Unico
Unico makes anyone he meets happy. The gods banish him
saying only they can allow people to be happy. His journey
begins to escape their wrath.
Fist of the North Star
In a post-apocalyptic future, only the strong survive. Kenshiro
travels the wasteland to rescue his lost love and help those in
need.
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FLCL
Naota is a normal 6th grader till he is run over by a woman on
a Vespa. She then hits him with a guitar causing him to grow
a horn.
Gantz
Kei and Katou die saving a mans life. Life sucks that way, right?
In death they must participate in a dangerous game. Maybe life
wasn’t so bad…
Greg Ayres, voice of Hajime Muroto
Glass Fleet
The galaxy is ruled by the Holy Emperor Vetti. A rebel leader
Michel gets the captain of the Glass Battleship to help fight the
Empire.
Greg Ayres, voice of Nowy
Chris Cason, voice of Gary
Great Teacher Onizuka
Onizuka has started teaching at a prestigious school to handle
their ‘problem class’. He has rather different ways to deal with
the students.
Gungrave
Killed by his best friend, Brandon has been brought back to life.
He now seeks revenge against his friend and the his former
crime syndicate.
Haibane Renmei
Rakka wakes surrounded by Haibane, who have ash gray feathers and halos. She grows her own wings and halo and learns to
live in this new place.
Hellsing Ultimate
Vampires Alucard and Seras fight for the Hellsing organization
killing undead and other supernatural forces of evil.
Hetalia: Axis Powers
Hetalia uses comedy to address historical events. Political
interaction between countries are shown as social interaction
between the characters.
Chris Cason, voice of Holy Roman Empire
Highschool of the Dead
The world has been struck by an epidemic turning people into
zombies. Takashi, his friends, and the school nurse fight their
way to safety.
Greg Ayres, voice of Maruyama
K-ON!
Yui, a carefree girl entering high school, signs up for the Light
Music Club. However, Yui has a problem she can’t play an
instrument.
Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple
Kenichi has always been picked on. Driven to become stronger,
he goes with Miu to the Ryozanpaku dojo with six martial arts
masters inside.
Greg Ayres, voice of Taichi Kōga
Chris Cason, voice of Tochumaru, Siegfried
Kiddy Grade
To bring stability to the universe the GOTT was formed. Within
the organization are Éclair and Lumiere who possess amazing
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superpowers.
La Corda D’oro: Primo Passo
Hino spots a fairy who is excited she can be seen. The fairy
gives her a magical violin that she reluctantly enters a competition with.
Legend of Legendary Heroes
Ryner is a powerful magician that is sent by his friend to
investigate and gather remnants of a legendary period that hold
magical powers.
Level E
Aliens walk among us but humans don’t know that. All of us but
Yukitata and his life will net be the same with his new roommate
Prince Baka
Chris Cason, voice of Tanaka
Greg Ayres, voice of Terakado
Love Hina
After Keitaro fails twice to get into Tokyo U he goes to live
with his grandma at her hotel. That turns out to be an all-girls
boarding house.
Mass Effect: Paragon Lost
In the early career of Vega, he leads a squad into battle against
an alien threat. Vega must protect colonists at all costs from
the aliens.
Moon Phase
On assignment for an occult magazine Kouhei enters a castle
and meets Hazuki, a vampire. Hazuki wishes to escape and
hopes he can assist her.
Mushi-shi
The Mushi are not a plant or animal. Most humans are oblivious
to their existence. Ginko helps people who face problems with
Mushi.
Greg Ayres, voice of Kaji
My Bride is a Mermaid
Michishio is on vacation and nearly drowns. Thankfully, he is
rescued by a beautiful girl. Well, not quite, he is rescued by a
beautiful mermaid.
Chris Cason, voice of Octopus Nakajima
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Nadia and Jean are on the run from jewel thieves who want
Nadia’s necklace. They find themselves aboard a submarine
belonging to Captain Nemo.
Negima! Magister Negi Magi (Mahou Sensei
Negima)
After finishing Magic School, 10-year Negi is assigned to teach
in Japan as training to be a Magister. To his surprise his class
is 31 girls.
Greg Ayres, voice of Negi Springfield
Chris Cason, director and voice of Albert Chamomile
Night Raid 1931
Shanghai, 10 years before America enters WWII, the Japanese
Army has entered mainland China. Here a group of psychic
spies seek the truth.
Greg Ayres, voice of Aoi Miyoshi
Show Summaries
Noir
Noir follows the story of two assassins, Mireille and Kirika, who
embark on a personal journey to seek answers concerning their
past.
Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt
Panty and Stocking are 2 nasty angels who have been booted
from heaven. They spend their nights blowing up ghosts to avoid
being sent to hell.
Peach Girl
Stereotyped as being an ‘easy girl’ due to her tanned appearance, Momo’s life is made harder from her friend who tells nasty
gossip about her
Persona 4
Narukami discovers he can summon Persona through his TV to
fight shadows. With the Persona he sets off to solve the cause
of mysterious murders.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Madoka and Sayaka are approached by an adorable familiar
named Kyube. Kyube offers to grant them each one wish in
exchange to become a Magical Girl.
Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne
Rin and Mimi are immortal detectives. Rin gets entangled with
larger issues as she delves into the darker secrets of society
and herself.
RoboGeisha
Kikue is a geisha who out shins her sister, Yoshi, forcing her to
work as a servant. The 2 sisters are made part of an army of
geisha assassins.
Rumbling Hearts
Haruka was in an accident that left her in a coma for 3 years.
She wakes up not knowing her friend and boyfriend are now
dating each other.
Rurouni Kenshin New Kyoto Arc
Retold in the perspective of Misao, the story follows Kenshin and
his quest against a plot threatening the newly reformed country.
Sakura Wars
Sakura travels to the capital with hopes of defending it from
demonic forces, like her father. However, things are not as she
imagined.
Samurai Champloo
Wanting to find the samurai who smells of sunflowers, Fuu gets
2 others to join her. A fierce samurai Mugen and the traditional
samurai Jin.
Robert Axelrod, voice of Roukishi
Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings
The Devil King has become too big a threat to feudal Japan.
Two young warriors form an unlikely alliance to take down this
Devil King.
Greg Ayres, voice of Uesugi Kenshin
Chris Cason, voice of Takenaka Hanbei
Show Summaries
Serial Experiments Lain
“The Wired”: the sum of human communication networks. Lain
hears a voice inviting her to unify virtual and material worlds with
The Wired.
Slayers Revolution
Lina Inverse is found to be tangled up in a whole new predicament. Wait. Is Lina being charged of the crime of simply being
Lina Inverse?
Solty Rei
Many were killed or severely injured from the Blast Fall. Bounty
hunter Roy searches for his daughter, who went missing after
that Blast Fall.
Greg Ayres, voice of Will
Space Dandy
A dandy guy in space!
Space Dandy travels across the galaxy in search of aliens that
no one has ever laid eyes on before.
Chris Cason, voice of Register (Ep. 13)
Space Pirate Captain Harlock
Leading his crew aboard the Arcadia, space pirate Captain Harlock takes them along daring raids against Earth’s oppressors.
Robert Axelrod, voice of Dr. Zero
Speed Grapher
Saiga is discovered infiltrating a secret club and sacrificed to the
club’s goddess. He now has the ability to cause explosions by
taking pictures.
Greg Ayres, voice of Tsujido
Chris Cason, voice of Misaski
Spice and Wolf
Lawrence is a traveling merchant that meets a town’s goddess,
Horo. Horo believes the town has forsaken her and decides to
travel with Lawrence.
Steins; Gate
Okabe, a self-proclaimed “mad scientist”, has invented a custom
microwave that can send texts into the past. And it works.
Summer Wars
Kenji is pretending to be Natsukis fiancé but has a new problem,
a math problem from a stranger that when he solves causes
mass cyber-destruction.
Sword Art Online
The new virtual reality MMO is out! Players learn they are
trapped in the game till the final boss is beat. And dying in game
is death in real life.
Tenchi Muyo OVA
Tenchi was an average guy till off he accidentally freed the
demon pirate Kyoko. His problems multiply as various other
alien girls arrive.
Trigun: Badlands Rumble
The insurance girls, Wolfwood, and Vash wind up in Macca City
at the same time as the notorious robber, Gasback.
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Trigun
Insurance girls, Meryl and Milly, are searching for Vash the
Stampede. The reason for this is that wherever he goes major
damage follows.
Wolf Children
Hana falls in love with a wolf man and soon they have children.
But life leaves Hana alone to bring up their wolf children.
Xenosaga
Mankind has developed a combat android to defeat an alien
threat. But there is a devastating attack to the ship holding their
hope…
Greg Ayres, voice of Gaignun Kukai, Jr.
xxxHolic
Watanuki is plagued by spirits and encounters with them are
troublesome. Yūko is able to rid the sprits but now Watanuki
must work for Yūko.
Greg Ayres, voice of mysterious boy
YuYu Hakusho
Yusuke, a delinquent has just died. He is brought back to life
as a Spirit Detective to investigate supernatural activity in the
human world.
Greg Ayres, additional voice
Chris Cason, director and voice of Kirishima, Miyamoto, M1
Yuyushiki
Three girls are part of the Data Processing Club, which may or
may not be what one thinks this club sounds like. Welcome in
the trio.
Zebraman 2
Our hero Zebraman has lost his memory but the city needs a
hero. Can Zebraman step up, show his stripes and take a bite
out of the bad guys?
The AnimeIowa Website & Forum Team thanks everyone who visited us
this year. If you haven't joined our off-season fun, please check us out at:
AnimeIowa.com. We talk about anime and stuff all year round, and look
forward to meeting you online as we prepare for AnimeIowa 2015!
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Show Summaries
Staff & Thanks
If you see anyone wearing a staff badge, give them a hug, a high five or something to thank them for
the time and effort they put in to make this convention the best there ever was! WE <3 OUR STAFF.
Convention Executives
Adam Brower, Joan Gordon, Alyssa Kritz, Jen Sample, Andy Wheeler
Exhibits Gym Leader: Robin Buskirk
Anime Marketplace: Tori Baugh
Art Show: Emily Van Waardhuizen
Bag Check: Chris “Sparky” Verlo
Fan Market: Rodney Buskirk
Sponsors: Al Cram
Staff Art Table: Carmi Brooks
Attendee Relations Gym Leader: Ryan Hammel
Accessibility: Megan Daly
Guests: Jen Sample
Info Desk: Liberty Meyer
Photography: David Sun
Publications:
Yuuki Matsuyama & Tyler Sandersfeld
Registration: Josh Elliott
Hospitality Gym Leader: Jeff Wallace
Consweet: Abby Sturm
Forums: Jeff Wallace
Hotel: Alyssa Kritz
Staff Recharge: Jenn Pruitt
Volunteers: Bill Phelan
Webmaster: Matt Wall
Events Gym Leaders:
Lauryn Gordon & Allie Sherbon
AMV: Corissa Williams & Lindsey Meyer
Cafe AI: Allie Sherbon
Cosplay: Kathy Jessen
Family Programming:
Nadene Hungerford & Larke Briggs-Leaman
Paneling: Chris Cassens
Photoshoots: Jessica Darder
Room Parties: Seth Greif
Tabletop Gaming: Tyler Sandersfeld
Video Gaming: Alex Philips
Operations Gym Leader: Phillip Malerich
Charities: Adam Brower & Al Cram
Company Contacts: Peter Anderson
Tech: Mike Bromberek
Security: Phillip Malerich & Mike Zumwalt
Treasurer: Jon Maakestad
General Staff
Derek Adams
Lindsay Elliott
Charlotte Meyer
Daniel Jimenez
Ben Shumaker
Alex Alt
Tristan Fisher
Victoria Meyer
Kaien
Matt Steenhoek
Heather Anderson
Michael Gilson
Max Mikelson
Elizabeth Keele
Melanie Szyperski
Cory Bahl
Stephanie Goedken Toleka King
Christopher Moe
Steve Tait
Seth Buns
Veronica Goldyn
Cameron Moody
Kerry Lambrecht
Brandon Tanner
Solomon Burkholder Katie Heckel
“Ninja Bill”
Andi Lewis
Brenna Tanner
Angela Congrove
Chris Higgins
Brian Sample
Beau Lucart
Katrina Tanner
Jon Cram
Michael Huang
Michelle Maakestad Constance Schlitter Allen Vote
Caine Crosby
Jerry Hunt
Anthony MacLeod Justin Schlue
Philip Walker
Brittany Duball
Zach Hurd
Charles Shaffer
Matt Mayfield
Tracy Waste
Matthew Egesdal
Austin Jensen
Mitch Shelton
Sarah Metty
Steven Westergren
Ruth Ehler
The following is a list of folk we honestly cannot thank enough
to make the convention as sucessful as it is.
Our hearts go out to you!!
The Coralville Marriott Hotel and Staff!
(YOU GUYS ARE SO AWESOME)
Copyworks Printers!
ALL OF OUR LOVELY ATTENDEES!
Shawn King, Liberty Meyer, Victoria Meyer, and Jen Sample,
the talents behind AnimeIowa’s 2014 artworks
All AnimeIowa year-round Forum Team! members
OUR ENTIRE STAFF!
The City of Coralville!
Our Guests who attend our lovely convention!
Miracles in Motion Charity Group!
Those home and abroad who wish to broaden the scope
of Japan and Japanese Culture!
FEEDBACK FORM/
Want to make AnimeIowa 2015 even better than this year? Make your voice heard!
Fill out the feedback form at the Info Desk, or online at animeiowa.com/contact/feedback/. Also, visit
our lovely forums, where you can make your own topic about your feedback!
Seriously, help us make AnimeIowa the best convention yet!
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thank you!
The AnimeIowa Website & Forum Team thanks everyone who visited us
this year. If you haven't joined our off-season fun, please check us out at:
AnimeIowa.com. We talk about anime and stuff all year round, and look
forward to meeting you online as we prepare for AnimeIowa 2015!
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