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A letter from
the con chair~
things you
shouldn’t do!
Hello again!
· Loitering in the halls: DEFINITELY NO sleeping in the halls.
I would like welcome all the old familiar faces
and new friends to Huntsville’s and Madion’s
Anime Convention. Year 4 for HAMACON
is proving to be quite an accomplishment
for our staff! Revealing The HAMA Brawl Z
Arena and lots of other amazing events
and activities in our new home, the VBC
South Hall has been quite a
challenge. A challenge that I hope
you will feel we have risen to in grand style.
· Engaging in disruptive behavior that disturbs the public or staff.
· Making a threat of physical or verbal
harassment to a member or members
of the public or HAMACON staff.
· Any act that could result in substantial
risk or harm to any persons or property.
We are very excited to welcome Micah Solusod back again this year. He
truly is a wonderful part of the HAMACON family. Joining him on our list
of guests this year are Patrick Sietz and Caitlin Glass. Once more we have
brought in an Industry Guest, this time Carl Horn from Dark Horse Comics
has come along for the ride. But this year we have also have featured
panelists, with the Anime World Order on deck to host all sorts of panels for
you! Gregg Wicker, AKA Greggo the Game Show Guy has returned to bring
you awesome and funny game shows. Laugh out Loud Improv group will
be performing several shows too. AND last but not least, we can’t forget
the musical part of our program, Get Excited will be playing Saturday night
followed by the Club HAMA rave with DJ Inubito, DJ Tony T, and DJ Wes.
WELCOME!
I would like to extend my truly heartfelt thanks to the amazing staff and
volunteers of this convention. Without their dedication and enthusiasm,
HAMACON would not exist. Also, thank you to our families, friends and
loved ones that have put up with and even sometimes encouraged our
obsession with anime… THANK YOU!
All that said, why are you still reading this, and not out having fun in the
con?! Go! Have FUN!
Michelle Timon, Convention Chair
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· Sexual misconduct such as, but not limited to
indecent exposure, offensive touching, or any
form of sexual harassment.
· Engaging in any activity prohibited by Alabama and Madison County law.
· Brandishing any weapon that has not been PEACE BONDED. This
includes removing a sword from its casing, or swinging a weapon around.
There will be a table set up by Security to have weapons peace bonded.
All registered or unregistered weapons need to follow the laws of
Madison County and the state of Alabama.
· Distribution of any form of literature without written permission by the
HAMACON organizers.
Also, please remember that you are a guest if the convention and that
there are other guests utilizing the same facilities. Always be courteous
and do not disturb other guests with excessive noise levels. If the con staff
requests that you quiet down or stop a certain behavior, please do so. If
you do not, your badge will be confiscated. We are all here to have a good
time, so by acting responsibly we can continue to bring events such as an
anime convention to Huntsville. Thank you all very much!
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Please don’t forget to buy a raffl e ticket or 2 or 100. All 100% of the proceeds from our charity raffle benefit our local chapter of the American Red
Cross. Besides you might win something cool while being altruistic!
· The selling of any merchandise out of the
hotel rooms, hallways, outside the hotel
under any circumstance. We value our
dealers, and merchandise is only to be
sold, in any form, within the DEALERS room.
Our returning here’s some new
champions
challengers
Micah Solusod, Voice Over Artist
Patrick Seitz, Voice Over Artist
Micah Solusod is a fairly new voice actor in the
world of anime. He made his debut in 2009 playing
Malek Werner in Blassreiter and Soul Evans in Soul
Eater shortly after. Since then, Micah has moved on
to provide voices for a number of characters in other
FUNimation titles such as Tsutomu Senkawa in Birdy
the Mighty: Decode, Kamui and Subaru in Tsubasa
Tokyo Revelations, Haruki Hishida in Rideback,
Ushijima Hiroshige in Corpse Princess, Nika Lobanov
in Darker Than Black II, and more.
It beggars belief, but thanks to having spent the last decade and
counting as a voiceover actor, script adapter and ADR director for
well over 100 anime series and video games, Patrick Seitz is easily
more of a nerd now than ever he was. His anime roles include
Germany in Hetalia, Sky High in Tiger & Bunny, Simon in Durarara,
Laxus in Fairy Tail, Sloth in FMA: Brotherhood, JP in Redline, and
Agni in Black Butler. On the gaming side of the ledger, you can
hear Patrick as Ragna in the BlazBlue franchise, Scorpion in the last
few Mortal Kombat titles, Fenrich in Disgaea 4, Cervantes in
SoulCalibur V, Bob and Hugo in Street Fighter X Tekken, and a bevy
of demonic horrors in Diablo 3.
On the days he’s not trapped in a dark padded room
Micah works as a freelance illustrator and is the lead artist for Painapple
Teriyaki. For more information about his voice work and art visit http://
www.micahsolusod.com.
When we can get him to shut up, Patrick works as a script-adapter
and VO director as well, having adapted portions of Hellsing
Ultimate, Princess Jellyfish, Sengoku Basara, and all of Summer Wars, to name
just a few. His directing credits include Monster and Girls Bravo, the latter of
which he also got to adapt.
Greg Wicker, Game Show Host
Caitlin Glass, Voice Over Artist
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. These days Greggo is concentrating
on perfecting his craft and making game shows
available for conventions everywhere, bringing his
rapier wit and friendly personality with him wherever
he goes.
A voice actress and ADR director, best known for the
role of Winry Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist, Caitlin has
been working in the anime industry since 2004. Most
recently Caitlin has played Magnolia in Last Exile: Fam,
The Silver Wing, Momochi in Level E, Saras in Is This
a Zombie?, Bel Peol in Shana, Phryne in Fractale, and
Yoshie in Shiki, among many others. Caitlin has also
voiced Cammy in the Street Fighter IV series of video
games, and Aya in Infinite Undiscovery.
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This Caitlin’s first Hamacon and her first visit to Alabama. She can’t wait to meet all of
you and make some wonderful new memories! You can follow her on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Caitlin-Glass-Voice-Actor/263871894638 and
@caitlinsvoice on Twitter.
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You can see some of Greggo’s past game show efforts on his YouTube
page at http://www.youtube.com/gregdasgo or visit his website at http://
www.facebook.com/greggosgameshows.
In 2008, Caitlin directed the widely popular fanfavorite, Ouran High School Host Club, as well
as playing Haruhi Fujioka. Other directing credits
include Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Suzuka and
FUNimation’s One Piece.
the industry most dangerous
guest and the
panelists
Carl Gustav Horn, Manga Editor
Gerald Rathkolb, Featured Panelist
Carl Gustav Horn has written professionally on anime
since 1993 and has been a manga editor since 1997,
beginning with Yoshiyuki Sadamoto’s Neon Genesis
Evangelion, the first English-language manga series to be
published in right-to-left format. A former assistant editor at
Animerica magazine and manga editor of PULP magazine
at Viz Media, he is the co-author with Patrick Macias, Yuji
Oniki, and Mason Jones of Japan Edge, and has provided
commentary on the field to American and Japanese
sources including Newsweek, The Los Angeles Times,
WIRED, National Public Radio, the Pacific Film Archive,
the Nihon Keizai Shimbun, AERA, Studio Voice,
and Comic Morning.
Ever since watching Robotech as a young lad, Acclaimed Anime
Gentleman Gerald Rathkolb has made anime a far bigger part of
his life than it ought to be, made worse by the fact that he’s a
co-host of the award-winning Anime World Order Podcast. Gerald
was also one of the crack team specialists tapped to contribute to
the Royal Space Force 25th Anniversary Fanzine that was edited
and assembled by one Carl Gustav Horn.
He’s hosted dozens of panels over too many years on subjects
ranging from giant robots, to directors, to ridiculously obscure
minutiae. A lover of all kinds of anime genres, he hopes to spread
the knowledge of good anime to all those who wish to hear it.
He is currently an editor at Dark Horse Comics, where his titles include Yoshitaka
Amano’s Deva Zan, the CLAMP omnibus program (Clover, Chobits, Cardcaptor
Sakura, Magic Knight Rayearth, Angelic Layer and Tokyo Babylon), Oh My
Goddess!, Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Shinji Ikari Raising Project, and The
Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service.
Daryl Surat, Featured Panelist
Clarissa Graffeo, Featured Panelist
Clarissa Graffeo is one-third of the Anime World Order
podcast and a contributing writer for Otaku USA
magazine.
A fan of anime and manga for over 10 years, she has
run numerous panels at East coast conventions both
alone and with her fellow AWO hosts, on a variety
of topics ranging from yaoi to figure collecting and
building plastic model kits.
In both the podcast and convention panels, she
attempts to balance detailed discussions of individual
works and the industry with accessibility to new
viewers, and is hopefully successful at least some of
the time.
Daryl’s panels focus on showcasing multiple titles by way
of [hopefully] humorous and [possibly] educational brief video clips and
commentary.
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She is also beginning to branch out into academic work on anime and manga,
currently completing a Masters degree with a manga-related thesis topic and work
in progress on articles for conference and journal publication.
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Daryl Surat is a writer for Otaku USA Magazine and
co-host of the award-winning Anime World Order
podcast. With over 20 years of watching anime and 10
years of running panels at anime conventions, Daryl has
spent most of his life acquiring outlandish media and
trivial information instead of learning the basic tenets of
human interaction. Joke’s on him, since now all that
media and information can be instantly acquired online!
But with so much out there to choose from, it’s getting
harder to narrow down an answer to “what should
I watch next?”
Currently he spends his time as an editor on the upcoming Skin
Crawling comic book anthology, to be published later this year.
cosplay and
comedy
pretty much
the same thing
Envel, Cosplay Guest Judge
Laugh Out Loud, Improv Comedy Troupe
In case you didn’t get a chance to meet this totally
awesome and amazing cosplayer, she has agreed to join
us again for Hamacon 2013! Her extensive sewing skills
and attention to detail has her as a top competitor in the
Cosplay world. She has won titles like Best Master at
MTAC (2009 and 2010), Best Master at Ohayocon
(2010 and 2011), Best in Show at Anime Detour (2007),
Best Accuracy at AWA (2009) and many more! She is also
the Cosplay Director for Yama-con!
Laugh Out Loud is an Improvisational
Comedy Troupe based at the University
of Georgia that has been seen at
conventions across the nation since its
inception in 2007. If you’ve never seen
them before, the troupe provides a wide
variety of Improvised scenes and sketches
for your enjoyment, much in the style of
Whose Line is it Anyway? If you enjoy
improv or like to laugh, come enjoy one of their shows and be prepared for
a hilarious time. Find them online at http://www.facebook.com/improvuga or
follow them on Twitter – @improvUGA!
“My favorite thing about Hamham last year was that
EVERYONE IS SO NICE. Everyone was very
polite/thankful after/during my panels for all of the
information/time, it made me really happy to be there to
run panels and help people with their questions… I hope this year I can see some
of those same people again!”
Thanks to our sponsors!
Didn’t do a good job stalking her last year? Wanna give it another try?
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/envelscosplay
Cosplay: http://www.cosplay.com/member/48935
Cosfluff101, Cosplay Guests
Cosfl uff101 started out as a video rant against those who
didn’t believe that cosplay was for everyone all the way
back in 2008. That video flooded with likes and
comments of thanks for inspiration. It was those
comments that prompted Cosfl uff’s founder to take to
conventions and begin running a panel all about it.
The three heads of this group, Panda and Radiance
Murphy and Caroline Aberthany hold the belief that
cosplay should be for all no matter one’s size,g ender, or race. Together they
convention hop and spread their word: “Cosplay is for Everyone: Especially You.”
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Although it began as an instructional panel helping those
of a “fl uffier persuasion” learn to make costuming work
for them, it has since branched out into discussing con
bullies and acceptance of all races in cosplay.
bringin’ both
beats and rock
club hama4’s
musical guests
DJ Inubito, DJ
DJ Wes, DJ
DJ Inubito started funking around with music back
in 1998 when he started thumbing on a bass guitar.
In 2003, he then transitioned into DJing trance
and hardcore EDM and never looked back. But
when just mixing music wasn’t he enough, he
began producing in 2007, jumping headfirst into
the nerdcore genre. He now spins with several
groups such as Dead Terrorist DJs, Sound Off DJs,
and JABKI Bass All Stars, and has produced with
Dou(Gai)Jin Recordings. He has also been known
to throw down impromptu mixing marathons on
Ustream from time to time.
DJ Wes has been DJing for some time now. He has an amazing
ability to work a crowd and get them on the dance fl oor. His
infectious energy is sure to get your crowd going on the dance
fl oor. An avid club goer, DJ Wes became infected with the DJ
bug, and acquired a desire to run the club scene himself. Hence
now he can bring the club to you.
With EDM strengths in Moombah, Trap, Hardstyle, and Dubstep
he is sure to bring you a BASS in your face underground
atmosphere that you won’t forget.
Having spun across the Southeast, at cons like AWA, MTAC, Seishuncon,
and more, he is known by those in the know as “The BEST anime con DJ
in the Southeast.” DJ Inubito knows how to rock the dance floor like none
other. With trance, hardcore, drum and bass, and only the filthiest electrohouse under his vinyl, when you come to hear DJ Inubito spin, you cannot
help but jump in and dance.
But before the
rave, you gotta ROCK!
Get Excited, a Band of Bits
You can find out at http://www.djinubito.com!
Get Excited is a BitRock
band from Huntsville, AL that
incorporates a rock music
with chiptunes from an NES
to create a unique blend of
awesomeness!
DJ Tony T, DJ
DJ Tony T is an EDM DJ with a fun and geeky
twist. He’s keeps the crowd jumping at house
parties, raves, and clubs all over the Southeast!
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Able to DJ just about anything, he specializes in
electro, house, dubstep, K-Pop and the latest
Huntsville craze, Trap-Step. With a Video Jockey
and light show like nobody’s business, this is a
Rave you won’t wanna miss. Catch DJ Inubito
& DJ Tony T around Huntsville at a venue near you, part of Dead Terrorist
DJ’s!
you gotta save liquid
hambion!
refreshment
Taste the World of Sake
(Friday 7PM, Side Area)
Join our sake expert in a tour of various world class
sakes. She will fill you in about the different flavors,
histories and uses for sake. You will get to taste a
variety of different types of sake from Japan as well
as enjoy sushi and Hors d’oeuvres. Cost is $25 per
person. Seating is limited to 40 people. You must
be 21 yrs old or older. IDs will be checked. Tickets
available at the registration desk.
Immerse yourself in the battle to save the Kingdom of Hambion from
the forces of boredom! Enter the Royal Hambion Battle Arena to fight for
Honor and Convention in this fast paced card battle game, created just for
Hamacon by the brilliant minds at The Foundry. Send your monster minions
out to play, outwit your opponent, and see who will come out on top!
Smack dab in the middle of
HAMA4’s event space rests the
glorious 10,000 square foot HBZ
BATTLE ARENA! Here brave warriors
that YOU call forth from the cards
will do battle before your very
eyes! Who will triumph in hard-won
victory? There is only one way to
find out!
AND THAT IS TO PLAY. It’s free to try,
so we hope that everyone partakes
in the hamastruggles of HAMA
BRAWL Z!!
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Join us on Saturday afternoon for our wonderful
and entertaining Maid and Butler Cafe. There
will be scrumptious treats and tea served by our
lovely maids and handsome butlers. They will
also perform for your entertainment. There will
also be a live tea ceremony demonstration.
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friday
A MOVIE (12:00PM)
Don’t get caught in the rain! Get into the con early so you can kick back
and watch this seminal anime fl ick.
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A Brief Overview of 100 Years of Anime (2:00PM)
100 Years of Anime: A Brief Overview: 2013 marks the 50th year of anime
being on television, but why stop there? Before “anime” was even a word,
decades worth of Japanese animation had been produced on film and
we’ve got the videos to prove it! The Anime World Order podcast (http://
www.animeworldorder.com) has only been alive for roughly a third of it,
but we’ll do our best to summarize nearly a century of history in under an
hour!
Opening Ceremonies (3:00PM)
It’s time to officially launch the start of
another Hamacon! Hang out with the
directors as we introduce you to all our
wonderful guests, and give you the
down-low of all the exciting things we
have in store for you this year! (Or, just
read this Program Guide. No? OK. We
understand... *sniff*)
friday
AMV Contest (6:00PM)
When we last left off in The Adventures of Space Hitler and Spunky Spiral
Kid Simon, Space Hitler has opened fire upon the poor perilous precocious
kid who had summoned his own giant robot to match. BUT LITTLE DID
SIMON KNOW, Space Hilter then opened up his Power Core up and bare
for all the world to see. But what was powering the Blitzkreig Alpha? It
was... No! But... Yes! It was being powered by none other than HAMA4’s
own Cosplay Director! “Help me!” she screamed, “I forgot to actually write
a description and made Basil do it and he really didn’t want to this time!
Now I’m stuck in this stupid fanfic about something I don’t even know! This
was supposed to be about the Anime Music Videos Contest! People submitted them and now we get to decided which were the best! And maybe
Cosplay Music Videos, too?! I’m not sure! Uh-oh it looks like he is powering
up again to-”
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The Patrick Seitz Festival (7:30PM)
It’s all Patrick Seitz all the time... at least for an hour! The man has spent
the last decade and counting as a voice over artist, script adapter and ADR
director for well over 100 anime series and video games, and he is here
to bring all the knowledge and uh, wisdom to you. In an hour. Some think
that could never be done, but Patrick Seitz is up to the challenge. Are you?
Geek Out With Micah (5:00PM)
Micah isn’t allowed to fanboy in public for reasons beyond our control.
However, the powers that be are making an exception. Join Micah in this
open discussion over the nerdiest of things. But be warned! If you let him
ramble... He may never shut up!
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Greggo Presents: Anime Press Your Luck (9:00PM)
Three players answer questions to earn spins on our big board! During
the spin round, players attempt to stop the flashing lights on the board so
that they land on a space that contains money or prizes while attempting to avoid landing on the spaces that contain Whammies. Landing on
a Whammy causes the player to lose everything! The player that finishes
with the highest total keeps everything they’ve earned.
THE PAIN TRAIN (10:00PM) Ages 16+
It’s the crazy clip show extravagance that hasn’t been this insane since the
last time you checked the internet! Look upon the wild, wide, and wacky
videos being thrown at you one after another until you are bursting with
laughter, traumatized, or possibly both at the SAME TIME.
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Caitlyn Glass (4:00PM)
A voice actress and ADR director, best
known for the role of Winry Rockbell in
Fullmetal Alchemist, Caitlin has been
working in the anime industry since
2004. With a list of anime characters
There was once a kind king named
portrayed a mile wide there are few that
Hama, lord of the realm of Hambion.
can match her experience. She can fill
you in on what the deal with being a
voice over artist is all about, as well directing ADR work.
Saturday saturday
Parent Roundtable (10:00AM)
If you’re here, you might be wondering what all this anime stuff is about! Join
Adam for a frank discussion on anime, and how to keep tabs on what your kids are
watching or reading.
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Soul2Soul with Micah Solusod (11:00AM)
Come by and chat with Micah about what it’s like working in the anime industry as
fan. From voice acting to drawing webcomics, Micah will take all of your questions
and maybe even answer some.
On the Next Exciting Episode (12:00PM)
New Anime comes out all the time, and sometimes only a few episodes of it are out
at any given moment. So what happens when you can’t wait? That’s when Laugh
Out Loud steps in. We’ll watch an episode of a newer anime series, and based
on that episode and the preview, make up the next episode on the spot. Action,
adventure, and hilarity await you on the next exciting episode!
Laugh out Loud Presents: Ready to Improv! (2:00PM)
Laugh Out Loud kicks of a weekend of merriment with an all ages show. We’re
ready to improv, and we’re hope you’re ready to laugh at us. Seen Whose Line, or
one of our previous performances? This is definitely the place for you. Audience
participation is encouraged.
Dark Horse: Celebrating 25 years of Manga (2:00PM)
It all began in May of 1988, when Portland’s Dark Horse Comics published its first
manga. In the last 25 years Dark Horse has released dozens of manga series in
English (plus Japanese novels, art books, magazines, anime comics, and roman
albums) through the eras of manga as comic books, manga as graphic novels, and
manga as e-books! With an emphasis on building personal relationships with such
writers and artists as Kazuo Koike, Yoshitaka Amano, Katsuya Terada, and CLAMP,
Dark Horse has applied its ideals as a creator-oriented comics publisher to assert a
unique and long-lasting place for itself in the U.S. manga publishing scene. Please
join us to talk about yesterday, today, and tomorrow with Dark Horse Manga!
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HAMA4 Cosplay Contest (4:30PM)
The Cosplay Director couldn’t even finish her sentence as the hatch to Space Hitler’s
mecha’s, known only as the fearsome terror of the Space Seas as the BLITZKREIGH
ALPHA, Power Core snapped shut much like a snapping turtle’s snapping mouth.
That snaps. And much like the snapping turtle’s devastating Hyper Particle Destructo
SMS TEXT Death Beam, Space Hitler let a Hyper Particle Destructo SMS TEXT Death
Beam of his own off at Simon, who dodged only at the last second possible for
action timing to look cool because looking cool when you dodge things is important. Simon then harnessed all the will power in his soul and because he is a
shonen hero he pretty much has only soul much like famed voice over artist Micah
Solusod who voiced Soul in Soul Eater Simon has a lot of Soul. Simon then blasted
a COSPLAY BEAMU at the Blitzkrieg Alpha, a beam composed of a contest where
cosplayers get judged then show off their awesome costumes for a crowd to be
impressed at in an event called a Cosplay Contest. But just at the last secondGreggo Presents: Anime Password (5:30PM)
Two teams of one contestant and one celebrity guest attempt to convey secret
passwords to each other. The passwords become part of a puzzle that the team
must then solve to win the game!
GET EXCITED (8:00PM)
Get Excited is a BitRock band from Huntsville, AL that incorporates a rock music
with chiptunes from an NES to create a unique blend of awesomeness! They’ve got
a new cover and couple new songs for you so be there if you “wanna be the very
best!”
CLUB HAMA4 Presents: The Hamacon Rave (10:00PM)
It’s the BOOM BOOM Electro Hard Dub Core Progressive Breaks Step music that
you BOUNCE BOUNCE to. The Club HAMA trifecta of DJ Inubito, DJ Tony T, and DJ
Wes have once again assembled to burn up our speakers as well as your ear drums.
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Patrick and Caitlyn Present: Why are ADRs So Awesome? (1:00PM)
Automated Dialogue Replacement or Additional Dialogue Recording, depending on
who ask, is typically paired down to the acronym ADR. Which means in a word,
dubbing. Like anime dubbing! Both Patrick Seitz as well as Caitlin Glass have had
extensive work as directors of dubbing anime. If you were ever curious about the
other side of the recording booth, this panel is for you.
Anime You Should Watch (3:00PM)
In this era of media super-saturation, “what should I watch now?” is the question
on everybody’s minds. Perhaps “anime” isn’t necessarily your most frequent answer,
because all it does is lead to asking “well, which anime should I watch?” Lucky for
you the Anime World Order podcast (http://www.animeworldorder.com) has been
answering that question for over 8 years, and we’ve brought selections from a variety of titles and genres. If you just don’t know what to watch, start here!
Sunday
Laugh Out Loud Presents: Improv II Electric Boogalo! (10:00AM)
Enjoy Laugh Out Loud’s first performance? Did you miss the first
performance? Do you just have nothing else to do?! Well then, this is
definitely the place for you! Laugh Out Loud’s second all ages show with
completely different jokes and quick fire improv games than the first!
Audience participation is still encouraged!
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Great Anime Directors (11:00AM)
While many anime fans will go around in ridiculous costumes and make
themselves look like fools over the shows they love, very few fans actually
know about the people who create these great shows. Come to the Great
Directors of Anime hosted by Gerald Rathkolb of the Anime World Order
Podcast, to find out more about the faces behind some of your favorite
works. Maybe you’ll even find a new, great show to follow!
sunday
REAL TALK (4:30PM)
Before we close this convention out, we want to hear from you! The good!
The bad! We don’t care! We want to hear it all. Wait, that probably means
we DO care. Huh.
CLOSING CEREMONIES (5:00PM)
This is it folks. The last hurrah for HAMA4. Come say good bye to our
guests, our staff, and all our friends as we see our fourth year into the
night. Even though it’s still day time. I mean, it’s still only 5 o’clock! The sun
has at least another hour or two to set. Good bye , HAMA4. You will be
missed. At least until HAMA5...!
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Greggo Presents: The Pokemon Game Show (12:00PM)
Four players battle each other in a test of knowledge about all things
Pokemon! Answering questions correctly gives them control of our game
board where they will face all sorts of challenges! The winner has a shot
at becoming immortalized as Champion of the con!
Getting Your Anime Groove Back (3:00PM)
Anime burn out happens all the time. Sometimes life gets in the way and
people lose interest in keeping up with the latest shows and news. This
panel looks at a few shows that may rekindle that anime fan deep inside
that just wants to be free again.
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However the villainous Kuro
grew bored with the realm and
kicked the dear sweet king out.
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All Guests on Deck Q&A (1:30PM)
Still a burning question in your heart of hearts and only a guest at
Hamacon 4 can provide the answer? Well aren’t you in luck! We have
assembled all our lovely guests for one final ensemble mash up of question
answering goodness. If you don’t ask that question now, it will be TOO
LATE.
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Attending a Tea Ceremony (12:00PM)
A deeper discussion of the development of the tea ceremony, and a
detailed discussion on the many facets of the ceremony.
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Social Link, Social Link, Social Link: The World of Persona (1:00PM)
The panel is about the impact that Persona has had on JRPGs, and also
anime based on video games, including and not limited to the social issues
that it attempts (and succeeds) to tackle.
Ready to Improv! (2:00PM)
Laugh Out Loud kicks of a weekend of
merriment with an all ages show. We’re
ready to improv, and we’re hope you’re
ready to laugh at us. Seen Whose
Line, or one of our previous
performances? This is definitely
the place for you. Audience
participation is encouraged.
Gambling Anime (5:00PM)
American animation has stayed clear of such “adult” topics in their
animation, but this doesn’t prevent anime! Find out about some of those
most exciting anime out there. This popular genre of anime that we get
very little of over here. Find out about excellent shows like Kaiji and Akagi
and why everyone who watches them instantly becomes a fan.
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Wiggin Out 101 (6:00PM)
Time to be wiggin out with Envel! Join our cosplay guest as she gives you
all the information you need on basic wig care. Brushing, styling, or even
dying. She is here to help you!
Vocaloid Panel (7:00PM)
We would like to welcome you back to everyone’s favorite panel of musical
madness! This year is going to be a mold-breaking performance. So join us
for one fun hour packed with singing, characters, and derpy improv.
Aoki Uru: GAINAX’s Lost Project, Found (8:00PM)
Aoki Uru (“Blue Uru”) is a legendary unmade film project by Studio GAINAX
dating to the years before Evangelion. Just this March at the Tokyo International Anime Fair, GAINAX announced that twenty years later, the Aoki
Uru movie is back in planning, reuniting the original team of Royal Space
Force writer and director Hiroyuki Yamaga with character designer Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, famous for his work with GAINAX as well as with Mamoru
Hosoda (The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars, Wolf Children).
This panel will look at some of the little-known history behind the Aoki Uru
film concept, and how its past may influence the revived project.
Demons and Youkai! Oh My! (9:00PM)
The appearance of western demons in Anime, and the difference between
western deamons and Japanese Oni/Akuma/Yaoukai.
Pokemon and the Internet (10:00PM)
“The internet is a bad relative that loves to spoil you and mess up your
childhood all in one run. Kind of like your rival Green.
Here the Pokemon Professors Redd and Kuro will discuss the joys and horrors of the webs deadly playground for the Pokemon fandom.”
MWAHAHA II (11:00PM) Ages 18+
aka “My Wicked After Hours Anime Horror Adventure Part II!” The faint of
heart need not apply here. We will show you the craziest horror we can
find from japan. J-horror is unique, and it will shock and titillate you in a
way no other horror can! This is an 18+ panel.
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Petals and Penguins: the Works
of Kunihiko Ikuhara (4:00PM)
The creator and director of
Revolutionary Girl Utena, Kunihiko
Ikuhara is a man who loves
imagery. And metaphor. And
Suddenly, king found himself
messing with your mind. His works
without a throne. But worse,
make you think, make you feel,
without a home!
and usually not in the ways your
probably meant to when you
started you day. But yet, we always keep coming back for more. From his
start in the anime adaption of Sailor Moon, to Penguindrum and beyond,
we look into the twisted body of work that has defined Kunihiko Ikuhara.
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From Normal to Geek (10:00AM)
How it is possible to be a “normal” productive person but still enjoy doing really
“geeky” things like LCG and Conventions? Even, gasp, demonstrating some of
those things to other people? How to handle non-Geek “norms?” How to let friends
and family know your a geek? We’ve got you covered!
The Homestuck Panel (11:00AM)
Oh no, it’s the Homestucks! And you get to ask them questions! All your favorite
trolls, kids, and adults in one spot. Watch them interact with each other and YOU,
the audience! Ever wanted to ask Dave where he got his oh-so cool shades? Now’s
your chance!
Super High School Level 101: An Intro to Dangan Ronpa (4:30PM)
A crash-course introduction to the recently translated murder-mystery visual novel
Dangan Ronpa, featuring: corn-haired gangsters, teen serial killers and the gentle
caress of somethingawful’s language filter.
State of the Anime and Also the Manga (5:30PM)
Because let’s face it, you can’t have a proper anime con without a proper talking
about the anime and manga industry panel. We have assembled only the finest
navel gazers in the land, along with at leats one person that knows what they are
talking about for the occasion. This is the panel of Truth.
Hamacon Karaoke (6:30PM)
It’s time for some good old-fashioned karaoke fun! Come with your talents and joy
to HAMACON’s karaoke panel! Participants can pick songs from three categories:
Vocaloid, anime themes, and miscellaneous. (Too scared to sing Japanese? Don’t
worry, we have English music too!) Everyone is encouraged to participate; don’t be
shy!
The Pokemon Panel (1:30PM)
“Is your bookshelf crammed full of POKEMON books? Does your TV show four
boys walking on railroad tracks? Do you play the SNES when you’re supposed to be
visiting your local POKEMON professors? Then hello there! Welcome to the world of
POKEMON! Our names are Redd and Kuro! People call us the POKEMON PROFs!
Blast Comics (8:00PM)
Blast Comics is a club at Calhoun Community College where anyone who loves to
write and draw any types of comics come together. Blast Comics is also for helping
those who want to learn how to write and draw. We also do collaboration projects,
such as visual novels and animations. Plus its just a cool place to hang out at!
This world is inhabited by creatures called POKEMON! For some people, POKEMON
are pets, others use them for fights. US...we study POKEMON as a profession.
Convention Roundtable (9:00PM)
Join founders, staff, and directors from your favorite conventions around the
Southeast for a look at why we torture ourselves by putting on these events, for the
love of CON!
Come to our lab and tell us your name and gender! and we will tell about all things,
POKEMON!!!”
Laugh out Loud Presents: Ready to Improv! (2:00PM)
Laugh Out Loud kicks of a weekend of merriment with an all ages show. We’re
ready to improv, and we’re hope you’re ready to laugh at us. Seen Whose Line, or
one of our previous performances? This is definitely the place for you. Audience
participation is encouraged.
Pony Party: Twilight’s Coronation (3:00PM)
Experience the magic of Twilight Sparkle’s coronation. Help us celebrate our new
princess with a ponytastic party filled to the brim with fun! Join us for food, games,
prizes, and a friendship-filled good time!
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History of Fanservice (10:00PM)
While the critics don’t care for it much, fanservice in anime is as much a part of it
as school girls, giant robots, and cosplay. Let the Anime World Order Podcast take
you through the history of fanservice in anime from its very mild beginnings in the
1970’s to the to the first fanservice for girls in the 1980’s, the crappy harem shows
of the 90’s and beyond, and the endless pandering of fanservice today.
Adam Dubs Another One I Guess (11:00PM) Ages 18+
If I do my job right, you guys will never ask for this panel again!
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K-Pop and Beyond (12:00PM)
What is kpop? Well, we’ll tell you! Come to our panel to learn the basics of kpop
and Korea and enjoy delicious Korean food (yes it is free) while playing a game or
two! If you already love kpop, come dance and sing along with us and share some
of your knowledge! Gamsahapnida!
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Ninja Wars (10:00AM)
Want to prove that you’re a ninja master? Then come down to the ninja panel and
see if your skills match up to your fellow con goers!
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Hetalia: Ask a Nation (11:00AM)
Hetalia! Hetalia! It’s Hetalia! Learn about this beloved zany anime from the characters themselves!
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History of JRPGS (1:00PM)
Japanese Role Playing Games have had a hard time recently. At one point they
were considered the high point in video
games, but, recently, they’ve been having
a hard time getting the respect they
want. Let the Anime World Order Podcast
show you some of the very interesting
history behind one of the biggest genres
in computer games and its early
and humble beginnings.
Madoka VS Vividred - Two Takes on
the Modern Magical Girls (2:00PM)
For decades now one of most prolific
genres of anime has been the magical girl
show. But as time has marched on, form
has grown. Changed. Two recent shows
have both exemplified this change. They
are Madoka Magica and Vividred
Operation. How do they do it? How are
they different? Yet how are they the same?
Only one way to find out.
So Hama did what all wrongfully
dethroned kings must do. He
traveled to a new realm to make
a pact with a willing friend!
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How To Run an Anime Club (12:00PM)
Interesting in running an anime club at your local school and/or area
place? Come to this panel for a discussion on the ins and outs of running
a successful club.
League of Legends (1:00PM)
A panel for League of Legends, the Legendary game from RIOT in it’s 4th
year! Come learn about the game, the strategies, and the community.
The Steps to Learning Japanese (2:00PM)
Do you love manga & anime, but feel like something is lost in translation?
Do you feel like you are missing half the jokes? Do you not know what
those sound effect markings mean? Why not learn some Japanese? Is
Japanese really as super hard as they say? Not really, it is just different.
This is an introduction to the experience, resources, and rewards of
learning Japanese,.
Cosplay: Where to Start (4:00PM)
Where to start? Where to start? Come join our Cosplay Director as she
gives you all the basic information on how to start cosplaying! Whether
you want to get your cosplay comissioned or make it yourself, she will be
here to answer all your questions.
Fighting Games 101 (5:00PM)
Have you ever gotten beat down at your local arcade or gathering on
Tekken or Street Fighter? want to learn how to change that? Join Adam as
he goes over the gritty basics of EVERY fighting game, and talks about the
fundamentals needed to get better, as well as the current state of fighting
games.
The Fabric Panel (6:00PM)
HEY! This is a fabric panel. You should totally come to this panel! Why?
Because it is a fabric panel!
Awesome Tabletop Games (That Aren’t Catan or Dominion) (6:30PM)
So Settlers of Catan introduced you to Eurogames, Dominion taught you
deck-building, you’ve already devoured every episode of Tabletop... and
you want more? We’ll talk about some less famous (but no less engrossing)
board and card games that shouldn’t be missed.
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So You Want to Go to Japan? (12:00PM)
This is crash course in preparing oneself to living and studying in Japan. It covers
the essentials to understanding Japanese social etiquette so as to be a good “Japanese Guest”, as well as some different resources to for studying in Japan. You will
get the chance to talk to someone who was an exchange student that studied and
later worked in Japan.
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Amigurumi: The Revival of Knitting and Crochet (10:30AM)
Lots of people are knitting and crocheting these days. Anime like Penguindrum
reflect the renewed growth of this hobby in Japanese and America popculture, and
in many ways also inspire it. This panel will also explain what amigurumi is as well
as the rise of homemade products for sale in artist alleys in anime cons all over the
world.
The History of Anime on
the Internet (8:00PM)
Tracing online anime fandom back
to the very beginning. An introspective
journey that takes a look at just how
far we’ve come. Lots of cats, too.
METAL GEAR !? (11:30AM)
Do you love Metal Gear?! We do! come show off your knowledge as we explore
the Metal Gear fandom! Prizes included!
Horror RPGs:
The New Trend (9:00PM)
This panel goes into the new trend of
RPG Maker games giving you
nightmares. We take a look at games
like Yume Nikki and Ib and try to
comprehend why the horror genre is
something we keep coming back to,
no matter how much we cry for mommy.”
At first, going was rough. Hama
pan-handled at first, trying to
woo with pity. He later got a
job in fast food. As you do.
Slendergame Horror Time (10:00PM)
Brace yourself for Slenderman’s terrifying return to Hamacon with “Slender:
The Arrival.” Similar to the Slender panel at last year’s Hamacon-Mini, names
of the crowd will be submitted into a hat and then drawn to decide who
gets to try their hand at a round of “Slender: The Arrival.” Expect plenty of
excitement and scares as contestants try to retrieve all eight notes out of a
dark, terrifying forest while being chased by Slenderman himself.
Visual Novel = Feels Time (11:00PM)
This is a panel for people who are interested in Visual Novels, or are unsure
what a Visual Novel really is. I will explain what kind of game a Visual
Novel is, and how you can obtain them legally and affordably in English in
the United States. I will also give some suggestions on what Visual Novels
are good for beginners and which ones are better suited for intermediate
gamers.
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JoJo’s Bizarre Funtime (12:30PM)
Well, quite recently the 25th anniversary of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, one of the
longest-running shounen series of all time, happened and I realized it’s one of
those Mangas/Animes that everyone knows, as in, they have seen the memes, but
other than that they don’t know much else about it. It’s kind of like the shounen
version of Sailor Moon. Everyone knows about Sailor Moon, but almost no one has
seen all the episodes or read all the Manga for Sailor Moon. So, I thought it would
be cool to educate the masses on the wonderful worlds and tales of Jojo’s Bizarre
Adventure. It’s really just me giving a good bit of background information on the
series itself, A little Q&A session, possibly streaming the first episode of the 2012
JJBA, and maybe a couple of games.
Basic Mold Making and Casing (1:30PM)
So you want to spice up your costume but you aren’t sure how? Maybe add
something more by creating a customized prop or costume piece? Learn how
with this class taught by The Engineer Guy, experts in mold making and casting
materials. You’ll see a demonstration of molding and casting in class as well as
a discussion of more complicated molding techniques. And ask away... they can
answer almost any question you have!!
Cosfluff 101: Plus Size Cosplay (2:30PM)
Gather ‘round for a “fire side” chat with the Cosfluff Crew! Cosfluff101 hosts a
discussion panel all about sharing stories and asking questions! Join us for tales of
triumph,bullies ,and ways to handle the cosplay side of life.
Wide World of Sports Anime (3:30PM)
Sports is a genre of Japanese Animation that is vastly underrepresented amongst
anime fandom. Come check out the different types, titles and what is it that make
sports anime so awesome!
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Drawing with Inkscape (7:00PM)
A brief introduction to Inkscape, the
free/open source vector graphics editor.
Covers some of the basic functions, with
some thoughts about how to build your
technique around them.
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Import Friendly Games (4:30PM)
This panel is about awesome games that you can only import that have not been
released in the states. These are great note worthy games that not only can you
play them efficiently without knowing a single word of Japanese.
Armor Pieces and More! (5:30PM)
This panel will cover several different mediums for making light weight, durable
armor and costume pieces. Come learn from the experts at The Engineer Guy to
make your costume FABULOUS!
Manhwa with Katie (7:00PM)
Manga is great, but there’s a strong body of work published by Korea as well. Join
Katie as she lets you know about some manhwa titles worth picking up, as well as
Korea’s contribution to entertainment culture in general.
Salarymanga: Comics for White Collar Pros (7:30PM)
Seinen manga directed at white collar professionals. Be sure to loosen your tie, grab
a cup of coffee and join us for a discussion of several titles and tropes of Japanese
Comics so we can all make the last train home.
Freedom to Rant! (8:30PM)
Today...We fight! ... Sort of! Join together with your host Austin and feel free to let
your voice be heard! Speak! Shout! Be ready to let the world know and hear our
words as we rant of all the glorious things we love! Don’t want to listen? We’ll keep
yelling about it anyway!
Panty And Stocking (10:00PM)
Have a question for the feisty, hot-headed, bombshell Panty? Or perhaps you’d like
to ask something of the dark and mysterious gothic angel Stocking? Ask if you dare,
these anarchist Angels are here in Huntsville, Alabama to answer questions just for
you!! The lovely and adoring fans of D City’s very own stars! You can ask the Geek
Boy something if you want...but you don’t have to waste your questions on him.
Panty...shut up, you’re getting off topic! Stop it stocking I’m trying todsjsdf ;dgf;,m
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Manga You Need to Own Right Now (10:00AM)
Manga, the world of Japanese comics. There used to be an absolute ton of these
things on the market, but times are changing and not for the better. However, there
are still a great many series and one shots that are being published today! And we
are going to tell you all about them!
Cosfluff Campfire (11:00AM)
Gather ‘round for a “fire side” chat with the Cosfluff Crew! Cosfluff101 hosts a
discussion panel all about sharing stories and asking questions! Join us for tales of
triumph,bullies ,and ways to handle the cosplay side of life.
Advanced Wigs (12:00PM)
Welcome to Advance Wigs. Envel is back for a second round of wig do’s and don’ts.
Re-sizing and adding wefts are just a few things that will be going on during this
amazing panel! Hope to see you all there!
How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Tea (1:00PM)
An explanation and discussion of the history of tea, the different types of tea, and
the proper brewing and sweetening techniques.
But eventually, King
Hama’s search paid
off. He ended up
meeting Ami, and the
two became the best
of friends.
But did they find the
solution to boredom,
you may ask?
Well, we reply, are
you having fun right
now? If you are,
they did!
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Umm With Jackie (6:30PM)
Come watch Jaky umm and ahh through some cute craft ideas and stuff. This
really is going to be the most adorable panel at the convention!
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Mini-Mascot Making [10 Person Limit, Free] (2:00PM)
Start sewing out easy by making yourself a tiny animal friend
to go on a keychain, pin, or hair clip. You must sign up for
this event at the Wonderland Booth in the dealer’s room
beforehand to assure you get a spot.
Greggo Audition: Anime Password (4:00PM)
Want a chnace to compete in Greggo Presents: Anime Password? Come here to try
out.
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Takoyaki Making [10 Person Limit, $5] (5:00PM)
Takoyaki, the infamous Octopus Balls of anime legend, are here! Come eat and
learn to make them yourself at home! And if your squeamish about tentacles, make
cheese and sausage balls instead! You must purchase a ticket for this event at the
Wonderland Booth in the dealer’s room beforehand to assure you get a spot.
Badge Blingout! [Free] (4:00PM)
Wanna personalize your badge with stickers and jewels?
Then come join our Conchair for a free badge blingout session
in the workshop area. All kinds of goodies will be available for you
to trick out your badge.
Autograph Session (6:30PM)
Want to get an autograph from our guests? Now’s your chance!
Saturday
Cosplay Prejudging (10:00AM)
If you would like to enter the cosplay contest, here is where to start! Pre-juding will
on Saturday from 10 - 2. Make sure you bring a filled out Cosplay Contest Form
and a reference picture if possible. Forms can be picked up at Registration. Good
luck!
Kokeshi Painting [10 Person Limit, Free] (2:00PM)
Tradition wooden dolls don’t have to be traditional. Come paint one to look like
anyone you like- Pikachu, Goku, even you! You must sign up for this event at the
Wonderland Booth in the dealer’s room beforehand to assure you get a spot.
Autograph Session (3:00PM)
Want to get an autograph from our guests? Now’s your chance!
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Sewing Workshop [Free] (7:00PM)
Time to learn how to sew! Join our Hama Crew in the workshop and be taught how
to use a sewing machine and the basics of sewing. After a mini-class we will be
sitting in front of machines and making something awesome that you get to take
home! Space and supplies are limited, so make sure you show up early!
Sunday
Autograph Session (11:30PM)
Want to get an autograph from our guests? Last chance!
Soumen Noodle/Kakigori Shaved Ice Party [10 Person Limit, $3] (12:30PM)
Come have cold noodles and shaved ice with your choice of syrup-just like summer
in Japan! Yukata if you got ‘em, people! You must purchase a ticket for this event
at the Wonderland Booth in the dealer’s room beforehand to assure you get a spot.
Kanzashi Flower Barrette Making [10 Person Limit, Free] (2:00PM)
A lovely addition to all decorations- tiny hand-sewn flowers for hair decorations,
keychains, brooches, anything! You must sign up for this event at the Wonderland
Booth in the dealer’s room beforehand to assure you get a spot.
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Uchiwa Fan Painting [10 Person Limit, $5] (5:00PM)
It’s summer, so let’s try to stay cool and be cool with a fan you’ve decorated yourself! You must purchase a ticket for this event at the Wonderland Booth dealer’s
room beforehand to assure you get a spot.
Plush Fortune Cookie Making [10 Person Limit, Free] (6:00PM)
Fortune favors those who make their own plushies! Come learn to make a tiny
fortune cookie friend to decorate your bag or keys. You must sign up for this event
at the Wonderland Booth in the dealer’s room beforehand to assure you get a spot.
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Anime Viewing Room
Dealer’s Room Hours
Our Anime Viewing Room isn’t quite like
most of the anime cons you may go to.
Friday 1-8
Saturday 11-7
Sunday 11-4
Most anime viewing rooms tend to work
like this: Some nameless con staffer feeds
the DVD machine and outputs the anime onto a screen every
hour on the hour. You sit down, shut up, watch the show, and
then you’re done and the process repeats.
Well we decided to change things up a bit.
HAMA4 “Waffle
Quest” Charity Raffle
Video Gaming
American Red Cross Blood Drive
We’ve got them! Check out our Video Game Room, full of
digital goodness. There are even some tournaments going on!
The Video Game Room will have the details inside. We also
have some aracde machines for you to play, thanks to our
friends at Game Galaxy Arcade!
Join us for the Hamacon convention and be apart of the 3% by making
your appointment to donate blood on friday, may 31st from 2pm to 7pm
or Saturday, June 1st from 12pm to 5pm. The Red Cross will be located in
the South Hall Main entrance by the stairs. All presenting volunteer blood
donors will receive an American Red Cross t-shirt and will be entered into
a drawing for a $1,000 gift card. An American Red Cross donor card or a
photo I.D. is required to donate. Donors who are 16-years-old must bring a
signed American Red Cross parental consent form to the blood drive.
Some things stay the same. Our staff picks out what we show,
sure. But we have our staff that picked the show tell you
about it. Why they like it, what you should look out for. And
after the show is over, we’re gonna ask you why you liked it.
you know, have a conversation.
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Analog Gaming
Before video games, we had make do with stuff like boards
and dice and models and our imagination~ Thankfully, our
friends at The Foundry are experts at this stuff. They are set up
in our Analog Gaming Room to make sure that your are, too!
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Be sure to stay well hydrated and eat a good meal before your
donation!
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Because anime cons are about people too.
In a continuing effort to encourage altruism
and community outreach, HAMACON is proudly partnering with the American Red Cross. Waffle Quest is a raffle drawing to raise money for the
American Red Cross. Tickets are just $1 each and 100% of the proceeds
will benefit the American Red Cross. There will be all sorts of prizes to be
won. Drawings will be held throughout the convention and you can check
to see if you won at the Waffle Quest booth. Last Year’s Waffle Quest
raised an amazing $800. Let’s see if we can beat that number this year!
Show your generosity and get a chance to win some awesome prizes!
Note: All
events are
subject to
change
staff and
thanks
the minicon
cometh!
As always, we here at Hamacon would like to extend our
heart-felt thanks to everyone that helps make this con happen.
Without your help, this would never be the awesome show
that it is!
And while we only have so much room in the Program Guide,
here are our directors that lead us into anime battle:
*Ryan will always be listed twice
and Basil never makes mistakes.
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Hamacon
Huntsville and Madison anime convention
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staff
Michelle T. - Con Chair and The Money
Adam P. - Events and More Events
Basil B. - Awesome and the Secret Sauce
Chelsea G. - Volunteers and Cosplay
Esther N. - Asst. Volunteer
Crystal W. - Maid Cafe and Promotions
Kuro O. - Art Director and the
Neo-Empress of Hambion
Micheal C. - Security
Ryan L. - Registration and Co-Ops*
Michael N. - Co-Ops
Jeff S. - Viewing Room
Jon G. - Dealer’s Room
Patrick S. - Gaming
Chuck C. - Tech and Printing All of the Things
Ethan J. - Asst. Tech
Ryan L. - Registration and Co-Ops*
Jaclyn F. - HAMA4 Art Team
Jared M. - HAMA4 Art Team
Hollis H. - Court Jester