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Table of Contents
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Convention Map
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Table of Contents
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Welcome from the Chairs
Tony Figueroa – Marie Waleedej – James Leu
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Guests of Honor
Keith Burgess – Ryan Gavigan – Carl Horn
Ken Lally – Reuben Langdon – Patricia Lee – Ric Meyers
Jonathan Osborne – Gilles Poitras – Hiroyuki Yamaga
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MusicFest
Halko Momoi – Fujiko-Chan – Makenai – VAEIDOS
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Convention Essentials
Registration – Information – Food – Volunteers
Rovers – Emergency Services – Lost and Found
Code of Conduct – Weapons Policy
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Events
Yamaga Party – Autographs – Black & White Ball
Stage Zero – Game Show – Charity Auction
FaniMaid Cafe – Fanime Music Videos
Exhibit Hall 1 / Artists Hall
Exhibit Hall 2 / Gaming Hall
Exhibit Hall 3 / Dealers Hall
Cosplay – Karaoke
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Panels
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The Dojo
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Video Programming
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Asian Films
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Anime Videos
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Tony Figueroa
Convention Chair
Welcome, all, to our fifteenth anniversary: FanimeCon 2009!
I hope you’re ready for the weekend to come! our staff has
been working hard putting together events, printing badges,
getting guests, and organizing the insanity that is FanimeCon,
and we’re looking forward to our largest convention yet!
I’m Tony, and this is my first year chairing FanimeCon. some
may know me as the former webmaster or head of MusicFest.
In the six years I’ve been volunteering for this convention, I’ve
strived to make our fans’ experiences better each year. This
year is no exception, and I hope you like what we’ve done:
all of the events, the extravaganzas, the guests, the gaming,
the video!
none of this could happen without FanimeCon’s all-volunteer
staff. I can’t thank them enough. I’ve never known a group
that works so hard out of sheer love for what they do, and
I’m glad to call so many of them my friends. If you pass by
someone with a red badge in the halls, don’t be afraid to say
hi and throw out a quick thank you — they won’t bite!
But as fantastic as our staff is, we’d have no reason to put on
FanimeCon without the fans! We are, after all, “By Fans, For
Fans”, and nothing makes us happier than fans enjoying the
show. Without your excitement, your energy — without you
— FanimeCon would be nothing! so thank you for making
the show as spectacular as it is.
now, what are you doing reading this?! skip ahead to the
good parts, pick up a schedule, make new friends — and just
go and enjoy the show!
Tony Figueroa
Convention Chair
FanimeCon 2009
From left to right: James Leu, Tony Figueroa, and Marie Waleedej
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Marie Waleedej
Vice Chair
Every year, during Memorial Day weekend, something
amazing and almost magical happens. In the san Jose
Convention Center, a whole world begins to form, and life
breathes into this phenomenon called FanimeCon. almost
unnoticed, thousands of volunteer hours come together to
create the world that a good deal of us have come to love
and cherish. For some of you, it is your first year experiencing
FanimeCon, let alone an anime convention altogether! For
others, you have become seasoned Fanime attendees who
come to the convention to meet up with friends you haven’t
seen in a year. It’s a wonderful experience, isn’t it? all of the
hustle and bustle in the Dealers room, video rooms running
anime 24 hours, random people on the concourse offering to
become your friend for the weekend, Pocky becoming its own
currency – it’s an overwhelming experience!
I can say that, as former attendee, I did not see myself in
charge of putting such a large event together, but it has been a
wonderful and exciting road these past eight years. I attended
FanimeCon 2002 at the behest of my boyfriend, Tony, who
said that I would love the events and overall atmosphere. I
had been to aX the previous year, so I did not think that
another convention, a much smaller convention even, would
compare. Boy was I wrong! almost at once, when I walked
into the santa Clara Convention Center, I could tell that this
convention was definitely no aX. This little convention had
a family feel to it, and it made me feel welcomed, like I was
invited to interact with my surroundings and the people,
rather than watch as a spectator.
needless to say, that weekend sparked an interest in Fanime
that I did not know I had. Tony graciously acted as the guinea
pig and staffed for Fanime first to test the waters. He then
invited me to become a part of his MusicFest staff. after my
first year, I was hooked. From there, I went on to become the
Publications Manager, then assistant Director of Marketing to
where I am now. only this time, Tony is my fiance as well as
Convention Chair, and I am his Vice Chair! It’s been a rather
bumpy ride, but I am absolutely stoked to help oversee this
large expanse of an event! Who else can say that they helped
to put on a convention of 14,000+ attendees and supervise a
staff of over 600?
It’s been such a wonderful experience getting to this point,
and I hope that you all will enjoy the fruits of my and my
staff’s labor. Welcome to FanimeCon 2009 where we are not
just an anime convention – we are a family that opens its
arms to you to join us and enjoy the events with us. To the
newcomers to Fanime, welcome and I hope you will join our
unique brood and become ‘lifers’ like a good deal of us have
become. To those of you who have faithfully come back to us,
year after year, ohisashiburi desu!
James Leu
Vice Chair
Welcome to Fanime Two-Thousand-and-nine
Where the best fans come together to shine
I hope that you enjoy all there is to see
Music, Panels, and the artist alley
Cosplay, Black and White Ball, and Guests
all to see with friends, old and newly made
Where you can peruse with Dealer’s best
and play twenty-four hours in the arcade
Here I came upon the art of Japanese animation
spending years working here and there
From the fast paced world of registration
To meeting active fans in Volunteers
In the last two years, I directed operations
Where I saw behind the scenes in many ways
From the fans to the staff, it was an education
now I sit beside the Chair to support and convey
My warmest wishes for a great show
In which all of you will be aglow
From all the sights and sounds divine
That will mark Fanime Two-Thousand-and-nine!
James Leu
Vice Chair
FanimeCon 2009
I hope you will have as much fun as I did my first and final
year as an attendee. If you like FanimeCon as much as I do,
maybe you’ll even join us on staff next year! But for now,
thank you for coming, be safe and most importantly, have a
kick-ass time!
♥,
Marie Waleedej
Vice Chair
FanimeCon 2009
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Have you ever wondered just how fun it would be to work
with anime, manga, games, and all the wonderful hobbies
we love? our Guests of Honor know! Whether you’re curious
about their past experiences or future projects, they’re experts
in what they do, and they’re here to share it with you. To
make the most of this opportunity to meet them, read about
their backgrounds in the following pages, hop to the Panels
section to see what topics they’re covering, and check the
separate schedule for the times and locations of their panels
and autograph sessions. Don’t forget to try your luck on stage
Zero for an invitation to the yamaga-san Guest Party. We’re
jazzed about our Guests, and we hope you are too!
KeiTH BURGess
after a few years away, Keith Burgess is returning to
FanimeCon for 2009. With nearly a decade in the
anime industry, he has done almost everything. From
production, script adaptation, and voice acting such
characters as akuma from Street Fighter Alpha and
Alpha Generations, Chinko from Dead Leaves, Hyuga
from the Evangelion movies End of Evangelion and
Death and Rebirth, he has definitely made his way
around. after some time away from the anime world,
he’s making his way back with new talents under his belt:
artist and graphic designer. His art ranges from pinup style, manga, and even american comic book styles,
and he will have some of his work on display here at
the convention. He’s working on some new projects that
we’re sure he will let us all in on at the event, and he is
excited to be back among the fans since he got his start
as a fan himself.
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Ryan GaViGan
ryan Gavigan returns from the sound and fury of the
racing capital of the world to hurl FanimeCon 2009
into the fiery maelstrom of a new season of the video
extravaganza, anime Hell. Mr. Gavigan is a long-time
anime fan and has been involved with multitudes of
fannish endeavors over the years. He was a founder and
chairman of anime Central in Chicago, produced dozens
of anime-themed game shows, wrote and produced fan
parody dubs, and has spent the last few years hosting
anime Hell and Midnight Madness events at numerous
anime conventions across the country.
caRl GUsTaV HoRn
Carl Gustav Horn has written professionally about anime
since 1993 and has been a manga editor since 1997.
a former editor at Animerica and PULP, the first seinen
manga anthology magazine, he is the co-author (with
Patrick Macias, yuji oniki, and Mason Jones) of the book,
Japan Edge, and has provided commentary on his field to
american and Japanese publications including Newsweek,
The Los Angeles Times, WIRED, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun,
AERA, Studio Voice, and the 25th anniversary issue of
Comic Morning. Mr. Horn has contributed to the american
anime DVD releases of Patlabor 2, Gunbuster, Gunbuster
2, Jin-Roh, Royal Space Force, Appleseed Ex Machina,
and Lupin III: The Fuma Conspiracy. He is currently an
editor at Dark Horse Comics on titles including Neon
Genesis Evangelion: The Shinji Ikari Raising Project, The
Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service, Oh My Goddess!, and
CLaMP’s Mangettes and Clover.
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Ken lally
Ken Lally has been making a career out of playing super-villains. you have
seen him as “The German” on nBC’s Heroes and as “albert Wesker” in
Capcom’s big gaming franchise, Resident Evil 5; but, before his nefarious
beginnings, he was “seduced to death” on Star Trek: Enterprise by a beautiful
alien called “raJIIn”.
son of a spy and a child of the Cold War, Mr. Lally was enrolled at an early
age into martial arts classes and the local police cadets, where he learned
urban close quarter combat and how to handle firearms. after an injury
prevented him from enlisting in the navy, Ken discovered shakespeare,
received his B.a. in Theater from upstate new york’s st. Lawrence University,
and attended new york City’s national shakespeare Conservatory. His love
of shakespeare took him to London, where he studied at shakespeare’s
Globe, (the actual space where the plays were first performed), and he also
performed in Los angeles, new york, and nevada. By age 24, his love for acting took him to film.
since then, Mr. Lally has been in dozens of films and TV shows doing both stunts and acting. He got into stunts
by accident. His lifelong passion for martial arts and fighting took him to Benny “the Jet” Urquidez’s kickboxing
gym in north Hollywood, where he trained and fought under sensei Benny’s watchful eye for nearly nine years;
all the while performing martial arts stunts, falls, and other gags for the legendary five-time world-kickboxing
champion. shakespeare and film are his first two loves, but stunts were just too much fun to say “no” to whenever
they called. He is also an avid fencer and fences once a week with a local sword master. on his days off, he
teaches shakespeare and stunt-fighting for film, or “acting for action”, at the new york Film academy’s campus
on the Warner Brothers’ lot in Los angeles. He trains by boxing and kickboxing every day and gets together once
a week to put on the gloves and spar with the other members of Benny’s stunt team.
ReUBen lanGDon
actor, producer, director, and stuntman, reuben Langdon is currently
starring in the hottest video game release of the year, Resident Evil 5, as its
main male character, Chris redfield. In addition to this exciting role which
opens amazing new doors for actors in performance capture (an art form
based on CGI-assisted acting), he also co-produced the game’s cinematic
cut scenes. Up next for Langdon is filming the live-action adaptation of the
Bryan Lee o’Malley’s graphic novel Scott Pilgrim, which stars Michael Cera
and is directed by Edgar Wright.
reuben Langdon began his career in Japan as a series regular on the
Japanese superhero TV series B-Fighter Kabuto (better known in the Us as
Beetleborgs Metallix). Later, he relocated to Hong Kong to work among the
most famous names in the Hong Kong film industry, most specifically with
Jackie Chan in Jackie Chan: My Stunts, Gen-Y Cops, and the internationally
renowned fantasy adventure The Medallion. Currently residing in Los angeles, Mr. Langdon continues to share his
talent on-screen. He has appeared alongside sammo Hung in the Martial Law series and has worked regularly on
the hit TV show, The Power Rangers. Mr. Langdon’s highly technical training in multiple martial arts has assisted
him in both in his acting and his motion capture movements.
Complementing his success in the worlds of film and television, Mr. Langdon has performed in and coordinated a
number of motion capture shoots for interactive video games, including Resident Evil 5, The Bourne Conspiracy,
Tao Fang, Star Wars: Jedi Knight II, Castlevania: Curse of Darkness, and Dead Rising. In Devil May Cry 3 and 4
he was both the motion capture actor and the English voice of Dante, the gun/sword-toting hero of the franchise.
In Street Fighter IV, he was the voice of Ken. Mr. Langdon has also worked as a performance capture actor with
such respected directors as steven spielberg, Peter Jackson, and James Cameron.
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paTRicia Ja lee
anime highlights Patricia Ja Lee’s life; during her elementary school
years she used to run home from school in order to watch the original
airing of Robotech on network TV. During high school, she collected
Ranma 1/2 on VHs. During college, she watched first translations
(old school yellow subtitles) of everything the campus charter anime
club showed. after graduation she was cast as Cassie Chan, the
pink Power Ranger in Space. From that came voice-over work: a bit
in the re-digitized Akira, Meifa in Cowboy Bebop, series regular
Megumi in Gate Keepers, Mika in Serial Experiments Lain, and
many others. Later, cast as Tang ning (lead) in Hong Kong’s Golden
Harvest martial arts film, Extreme Challenge, she was able to get back into doing fight scenes she
hadn’t done since her Power Ranger days.
Biohazard’s Umbrella Chronicles (aka Resident Evil 3.5), made for the Wii, featured her voice talent
as she re-created Jill Valentine’s vocals. Luckily she had some game titles already under her vocal
belt, which served as fine training ground. Later, Bandai (Usa) appointed her to portray the live
action ASOS Brigade leader Haruhi suzumiya, in a series of webisodes that would supplement the
DVD releases of the anime series, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. and, two months ago Capcom
released Resident Evil 5 (for XBoX 360 & Ps3), in which Patricia Ja Lee performed the voice and
motion of Jill Valentine who first appears as a mysterious Hooded Entity. yeah, she got to do fight
scenes again! Today, she’s hanging out at FanimeCon!
Ric MeyeRs
ric Meyers spent a year prepping his www.ricpicks.com
website simply because he’s done way too much in his
freaky career: written more than fifty books (including
best-selling adventure, horror, sci-fi, and fantasy
thrillers, as well as award-winning TV and movie nonfiction); served as contributing editor for more than a
half-dozen magazines; supplied interviews, liner notes,
and audio commentaries for more than 300 international
DVDs; consulted with networks and studios on everything
from The Twilight Zone to Kung Fu Panda; taught writing,
film, and martial arts at colleges from Connecticut to
Utah; and even played the king at Medieval Times and
santa Claus all over the northeast. Known, beloved,
and reviled for his love of all things asian, Mr. Meyers
returns to FanimeCon again as living proof that you can
do what you love and love what you do.
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JonaTHan osBoRne
Jonathan osborne was born in Boston, Massachusetts.
shortly thereafter, he became an anime fan much to the
protestations of his parents. For years, he’s been known
as the “Man of 1000 Deaths” for having been killed in
such titles as Fist of the North Star, Akira, The Big O,
Cowboy Bebop, and many, many more. Mr. osborne
also played Masahashi in Paranoia Agent, George in
NieA_7, William Morris in Gundam 0083: Stardust
Memory, as well as Broggy, Gaimon, and shojo in One
Piece. Last year, Mr. osborne was honored to be the very
first recipient of FanimeCon’s yamaga award. This will
be his ninth appearance at FanimeCon, so feel free to
come up and say hello to him... and maybe even offer
him a nutter-Butter.
Gilles poiTRas
Gilles Poitras is the access services Librarian at Golden Gate University in
the san Francisco area. He is best known for his three books: The Anime
Companion, Anime Essentials, and the Anime Companion 2, as well as
writing for Otaku USA. He also sits on the senior board of Mechademia,
an annual scholarly anthology of essays on anime, manga and fan culture.
Mr. Poitras also has given presentations about anime for Japan - Us
friendship groups, for public libraries, at the asian art Museum in san
Francisco, at conventions; all day workshops for librarians; introduced
anime films at the smithsonian; and even taught a course for eight weeks
on the subject for Pixar staff.
He first discovered anime while walking through san Francisco’s Japantown in 1977. as a fan of foreign films, he
was instantly attracted by the use of cinematic effects in ways that he had never seen in animation before.
He has two Masters degrees: one in Library science from the University of California at Berkeley, and one in
Theology from Pacific school of religion, also in Berkeley. His background in theology has proven beneficial in that
it gave him the scholarly skills to employ anime and manga as a window into Japanese culture.
“one important thing I learned studying religion is that one should never assume that something from another
culture means what it would in one’s own culture. Humanity is far too diverse and interesting for that to be the case.”
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HiRoyUKi yaMaGa
Hiroyuki yamaga is currently the Executive Director of GaInaX, Inc. Together
with fellow osaka Geijutsu University students Takami akai and Hideaki anno,
yamaga-san created the opening animation for the 20th Japan sF Exposition held
in 1981. He was the director. soon after, at the request of studio nue, yamagasan “went professional,” joining the production staff for Super Dimensional
Fortress Macross in 1982.
Production began on the animated movie, Royal Space Force: Wings of
Honneamise, in 1984. GaInaX was founded the same year. Royal Space Force:
Wings of Honneamise was released in 1987, becoming an instant cult classic as
the legendary “feature-length animation movie created by a group of anonymous
youth.” yamaga-san has also garnered praise for his screenwriting for works
including Aim for the Top! and Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket.
yamaga-san continues working with many GaInaX projects. More recently, he
was co-producer for Shikabane Hime.
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MusicFest
Halko MOMOI
Known as the “Queen of akihabara”, Halko
Momoi is a multi-talented performer and creator
with experience in music, voice acting, and
column writing. not only does she sing but
Momoi writes for herself as well as other artists,
along with performing her own music.
Momoi got her start performing as an amateur idol
in akihabara, embracing the culture of anime,
electronics, and idols growing there before it was
the famous otaku city we know today. she made
her professional singing debut in 2000 with
the single “Mail Me” which was featured in the
movie Suicide Circle. The next year, she got her
big break as a voice actress with the character
Komugi nakahara in the anime SoulTaker, and
she has since voiced characters such as sun in
Seto no Hanayome (FUnimation’s My Bride Is a
Mermaid), anise in Tales of the Abyss, and Mii
in Popotan.
In 2002, she teamed up with Koike Masaya to
form the duo “UnDEr17”, which created many
game and anime theme songs including “Love
slave” from DearS and “Kujibiki Unbalance”
from the Genshiken spinoff. after the duo broke
up, she kept performing anime and game themes
as a solo artist, and signed with the major record
label avex.
In March 2009, she announced the formation
of her own record label – akihabalove records
– where she will act as a producer. Her first
partner in this label will be the legendary
anime song performer, Masami okui, adding
to her already impressive list of collaborations,
including Perfume, Chiyomaru shikura, Hironobu
Kageyama, and Manzo.
Momoi’s concerts are famous for their high
energy and audience participation. she
encourages her audience to stand and cheer her
on with glowsticks, as has been a tradition in idol
otaku culture for decades. Being a proud otaku
herself, Momoi connects closely with her fans for
unforgettable performances.
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Fujiko-Chan
The Japanese band, Fujiko-Chan, takes the stage with an
“anything goes” style of rock.
Based in san Francisco and inspired by anime, this
energetic team named itself after the main female character
in Lupin III, Fujiko Mine, who is almost as powerfully sassy
and sexy as Fujiko-Chan’s featured vocalist, naoko. Koichi
on guitar, yuji on drums, and Kei on bass complete the
band’s dynamic sound.
MusicFest
Band not pictured.
Sorry!
rock to the rhythm at their live MusicFest performance in the
Civic auditorium as Fujiko-Chan serves up covers of Japanese
pop songs, flavored with a bit of hard-edged spice.
http://myspace.com/gofujikochan
Makenai
In early 2008, a group of six people formed Makenai. Born
out of pure unadulterated love for anime and its music, this
band has been performing at several anime conventions,
such as anime Expo, ani-jam, anime Vegas, Mikimocon,
and anime Los angeles. It was perhaps because of fate (or
maybe just by pure dumb luck) that they found each other,
but the chemistry and friendship that developed within the
band was evident from the very first day it was formed. The
members’ various influences helped shape their unique style
in interpreting the music. now, this Los angeles-based band
— armed with two vocalists (aX Idol 2008 Finalist Evelyn
aranibar and aX Idol 2008 Winner Pamela Moss), two
dueling guitarists (Brathzo Karanovic and angel Miranda),
a rumbling bassist (Kiko Montecillo), and a heavy-pounding
drummer (Jade abellaneda) — will share their passion for
music with anyone willing to listen.
VAEIDOS
VaEIDos (Va-ay-dos) is a unique new international hybrid
rock band with members from both Japan and the United
states, consisting of Xion (shion) on vocals, Perry on guitar/
keys, Gene on bass, and Trevor on drums.
Because of the eclectic backgrounds of the various members,
VaEIDos represents the future of music in the Us: a fusion
of cultures and musical viewpoints that creates a unique new
sound, with influences that range from hard rock to metal,
from Japanese rock to pop, and even dance and jazz.
VaEIDos creates music that everyone can enjoy.
VaEIDos has been performing throughout the country
including Texas, California, nevada and Minnesota – and in
May 2009, they will be in san Jose!!
http://www.myspace.com/vaeidos
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ReGisTRaTion inFoRMaTion
General
registration is located near the main entrance on the street
level of the san Jose Convention Center. registration is the
place to go first, whether you need to buy a badge or pick up
your pre-registered membership. Please remember to bring
your government-issued picture ID. Pre-registration pick-up is
from 5 PM to 8 PM on Thursday, and registration hours are
8 aM to 8 PM on Friday through sunday and 8 aM to noon
on Monday.
Professional
Professional registration is for press members giving media
coverage to FanimeCon, representatives of the anime and
manga industries, and vendors with booths in the Dealers
room. The Professional registration desk is located in Meeting
room K on the street level of the san Jose Convention Center.
Pre-registration pick-up is from 5 PM to 8 PM on Thursday,
and normal hours are 10 aM to 6 PM on Friday through
sunday. Professional registration is closed on Monday.
Please keep track of your badge because you need it to enter various events. If you lose your badge, check Conops first. If
you can’t find it, a replacement badge will cost $10. If you lose your replacement badge, you will need to purchase another
membership at the current price.
inFoRMaTion DesKs
There are four Information Desks throughout the convention: near registration, near stage Zero, inside the Hilton and near the
video rooms on the Marriott side. The one near stage Zero is open throughout the convention, and the other three keep the
same hours as registration. Please see the map inside the front cover for a better idea of their locations.
FooD
Feeding yourself no longer requires leaving the convention! From lunch until dinner on saturday and sunday, food options
include the Fanimaid Cafe, dim sum, curry, sushi, Lollicup, Dippin’ Dots, hot dogs, hamburgers, and more. a late night food
stand will help ease those pre-dawn cravings, and the starbucks in the Hilton and vending machines in Exhibit Hall 2 are open
24 hours. Concession stands in the Dealers Hall and Civic auditorium will also be available during certain hours.
VolUnTeeRs
Working the convention can also be a fun way to enjoy it. If you’d like to help,
drop by the silicon Valley Board room on the second floor of the Marriott to
browse opportunities and sign up for shifts. 5 hours will earn back the price
of a day pass, and 20 hours will earn back the cost of your full-weekend
membership. only paid attendees can volunteer, so remember to pick up your
membership badge first.
pHoTo eTiQUeTTe
Everyone loves pictures, but nobody likes an oblivious photographer. Please try
to ask permission before taking pictures (especially if you will publish or post
your photos), and please refrain from blocking traffic, even if it’s for a quick
snapshot. Keep all pictures in good fun and enjoy the convention!
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RoVeRs
rovers are on hand to keep everybody safe, so please ask a rover for help if you need emergency assistance or if you notice
a threat to yourself, to the people around you, or even to convention center property. If you can, please report the badge
numbers of the people involved in the issue. Furthermore, rovers have to make sure that lines are flowing, fire exits are clear,
and props are peace-bonded, so please respect their requests. If you have difficulties locating a rover, their office is in Willow
Glen III on the second floor of the Marriott.
eMeRGency seRVices
san Jose police officers and emergency medical technicians are available on
site. If you need any emergency services, please contact the nearest Conops
or rovers staff member.
losT anD FoUnD
The Lost and Found is at Convention operations in Willow Glen I on the second
floor of the Marriott. Please check Conops if you’ve lost something. after the
convention, unclaimed items will be held for three months, and you may contact
[email protected] to see if your item was located. after three months, items will
be disposed of or donated as appropriate.
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coDe oF conDUcT
Please help us keep things safe and fun for
everyone by following these rules and guidelines:
Everybody must comply with all federal, state, and local
laws, ordinances, and regulations. Agents of the San Jose
Police Department are on site. Laws include, but are not
limited to, the following:
• no disorderly conduct such as loitering, public
intoxication, indecent exposure, begging, or soliciting.
• no selling weapons or serving alcohol to minors.
• no smoking inside the convention center, cultural
facilities, hotels, or within 25 feet of any entrances.
Please respect the facilities. The San Jose Convention
& Cultural Facilities and surrounding hotels have been
gracious enough to host FanimeCon for many years, and
we would like to keep coming back.
• all aisles, exits, fire safety devices, and concession
stands must be kept clean, clear, visible, and
unobstructed at all times.
• Do not tape, tack, staple, nail, or otherwise affix
anything to any wall or surface in the san Jose
Convention & Cultural Facilities.
• signs, banners, posters, placards, displays, or other
materials may not be attached or affixed to walls,
doors, panels, columns or other portions of the
facilities by any method except with prior approval.
• Glitter, gum, confetti, stickers and door or window
decals may not be used, distributed, or affixed inside
the facilities.
• The white courtesy phones are for contacting
emergency services or convention personnel only. They
are not equipped to provide outside telephone service.
• no outside food or beverages may be sold on the
facilities without prior permission, licenses, permits,
and insurances.
• Except for guide dogs used by visually impaired
people, animals may not be brought into the san Jose
Convention & Cultural Facilities without prior written
consent because live animals may affect the scope of
food and beverage services permissible under law.
• Please leave facilities and equipment in at least as
good a condition as you found them.
Please be respectful and courteous of everybody around
you. This includes the Guests of Honor, convention and
hotel personnel, FanimeCon staff, and fellow attendees.
• With the large number of attendees, please move
carefully. Do not obstruct the flow of traffic, do not
swing or brandish any props, and do not run indoors.
also, only people with disabilities or prior approval
may use personal transportation devices within
the convention center and hotels. no skateboards,
bicycles, or rollerblades.
• Please request autographs only during designated
autograph sessions. Unless exceptions have been
announced otherwise ahead of time, please limit
requests to one autograph per person per guest.
• Please do not harass others. Please do not threaten,
bully, stalk, or mob people. Please respect other
people’s private space.
In addition, FanimeCon has the following rules:
• Badges are required for most events. Please remember
to wear your badge.
• Memberships are non-transferable. Therefore, badges
are also non-transferable.
• Badges may be pulled for any reason at any time by
qualified staff members. Memberships and access to
events will be revoked with a pulled badge.
• FanimeCon is a dry convention. no alcohol or
drunkenness is allowed in the convention areas.
• Please do not move any of the furniture or equipment,
including the arcade machines. Doing so may result
in damage to the equipment or injury to yourself. If
you think something needs to be moved, please tell
Convention operations.
• Please do not use any of the outlets in the convention
center without prior permission.
• Please comply with the FanimeCon Weapons Policy.
Finally, please respect yourselves. remember to eat nutritious meals, stay hydrated, sleep
in private and safe locations, shower regularly, be safe, and have fun!
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Weapons Policy
Weapons aren’t usually allowed to be worn around or carried in public, but prop weapons can sometimes be fun. This Weapons Policy sets
guidelines to balance the two. For the purposes of this policy, the term “weapon” includes (but is not limited to) the following:
• All real weapons and all prop weapons.
• Anything that can inflict physical harm.
• Anything used in a menacing or threatening manner.
• Anything that resembles or can be mistaken for something dangerous, either by law enforcement or average people, when seen from
20 feet away under any conditions, regardless of the object’s ineffectiveness.
Prohibited Weapons
Real weapons are prohibited from being carried at the convention under
the Weapons Policy. Examples of prohibited weapons include (but are
not limited to) the following:
• Live Steel – Live steel is prohibited. This includes swords, knives,
and any object with any metal capable of taking an edge. Even dull
blades and live steel in scabbards are still prohibited.
• Guns and Projectile Weapons – Guns and projectile
weapons of any kind are prohibited. This includes real guns, gun
replicas, pellet guns, BB guns, airsoft equipment, darts, water guns,
blowguns, crossbows, and anything with moving parts that can
discharge any form of projectile.
• Real Flail Weapons – Real flail weapons are prohibited. This
includes whips, floggers, maces, nunchaku, and any weapon with
attached moving parts.
• Incendiary Devices – Incendiary devices are prohibited. This
includes all devices which spark, shoot flame, burn, smolder, can
self-initiate combustion, or exist for no other purpose than to be lit
with a combustion device.
• Concealed Weapons – State law prohibits concealed weapons.
Concealed weapons are not allowed at the convention.
Permitted Weapons
Some prop weapons may be eligible to be carried around the
convention as part of a costume (subject to approval by Rovers staff).
• Prop/Toy Guns – Prop guns and toy guns that are easily
identifiable as toys may be permitted if the prop possesses no
moving parts and is in a bright safety color or is clearly marked
with a non-removable orange tip.
• Prop Flail Weapons – Prop flail weapons that are clearly
made of foam and/or paper may be permitted as long as they are
ornamental and in no way used as weapons.
• Staves, Staffs, Wooden Swords – Staves, bo sticks, bokken,
shinai, and wooden swords count as prop weapons and may be
permitted as long as they are ornamental and in no way ever
brandished or used as weapons.
Peace-Bonding
Who:Any member, staff, or guest who wishes to carry any weapon
around the convention as part of their costume shall have that
weapon peace-bonded. This is regardless of any training,
credentials, age, maturity, or status as a general member, staff
member, or guest.
What: Peace-bonding is the process of approving a weapon to be
carried by a member, staff, or guest in costume. A Rover
inspects the weapon in question for compliance with the
guidelines set forth by this Weapons Policy and the Rovers
department. Weapons that pass inspection will be affixed with
a nondestructive peace-bonding tag. The tag tells FanimeCon
staff that you understand and agree to the Weapons Policy, you
accept full responsibility and liability for your weapon, and you
are are approved to carry your prop weapon at the convention.
When: Peace-bonding shall be done as soon as possible after entering
convention-occupied space. This includes all public hallways of
the hotels, anywhere in the convention center, and any space
set aside for convention use.
Where:Peace-bonding stations are located at the exit to Registration,
at the Information Desks, in the Dealers Hall, and at the Rovers
office in Willow Glen III on the second floor of the Marriott.
Purchasing Weapons
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All sales shall comply with federal, state, and local laws, statues,
regulations, and ordinances.
Real weapons shall not be sold to, given to, or otherwise be allowed
to fall into the possession of any minors.
All real weapons sold shall be in a clearly labeled box or other
device rendering it ineffective and inaccessible and within
applicable laws for concealed weapons.
If you purchase a weapon, you shall immediately remove the
weapon from convention-occupied space without removing it from
the box. Or, if you are in costume and the weapon is eligible,
you shall immediately report to a qualified Rover and have the
weapon peace-bonded.
Carrying Weapons
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Real weapons may not be carried around the convention under the
Weapons Policy.
To carry any prop weapons around the convention, you must be in
costume. Weapons shall not be carried around loose.
All prop weapons worn around the convention must meet the
requirements to be peace-bonded and must be peace-bonded
immediately upon entering the convention.
During Masquerade
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People who are participating in the Masquerade and wish to use a
weapon that is not eligible to be carried around the convention shall
contact the Rovers office for approval.
Any weapon approved for Masquerade but not approved for the
general convention shall be securely transported to Masquerade in
a box or other device rendering it ineffective and inaccessible.
Once at the Masquerade, the weapon shall be checked in with the
Masquerade Weapons Master.
When the individual participating in Masquerade is ready to
perform, the individual shall check out the weapon from the
Masquerade Weapons Master.
Once the performance is over, the individual shall check the
weapon back in with the Masquerade Weapons Master.
The Masquerade Weapons Master shall maintain possession of the
weapon until the end of the Masquerade.
When the Masquerade is over, the individual shall pick up the
weapon from the Masquerade Weapons Master and securely
transport it back to their hotel room or vehicle in the box or other
device that renders it ineffective and inaccessible.
Policy Violations
Violations include (but are not limited to) the following:
• Carrying a weapon that is not eligible to be peace-bonded.
• Failure to have a weapon peace-bonded
• Removing the peace-bonded tag from a weapon
• Brandishing a weapon
Violations of the Weapons Policy shall result in disciplinary
action, including (but not limited to) the following:
• Verbal warning
• Expulsion from the convention
• Reporting you to the local authorities
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THe yaMaGa-san GUesT paRTy
This year, we’re throwing an exclusive party for yamaga-san, some of his fellow Guests of Honor — and 100 lucky attendees!
(sorry, no press or industry.) The party will be held sunday evening in the magnificent Fairmont hotel, away from the bustle of
the convention center. Would you like an invitation? stage Zero will be giving away invitation vouchers at random times, and
you can bid on vouchers at the Charity auction Live Event on sunday. Winners should bring their voucher, attendee badge,
and photo ID to the Publications room in the Hilton to receive their customized invitation. Further instructions will be on the
voucher. stay tuned to stage Zero for a chance to attend this extraordinary event!
aUToGRapHs
Interested in getting an autograph from your favorite Guest of Honor? an autograph area will be set up for just that purpose.
Located in the Hilton san Carlos room, attendees will have the chance to meet their idol and get a great keepsake. This might
be your only chance, so check the schedule for when guests will be signing, and then stop on by and share the memories.
BlacK & WHiTe Ball
Bigger and better than ever, the Black and White Ball is returning
to FanimeCon for 2009! With a beautiful new venue at the
luxurious Fairmont Hotel and a dazzling array of music from
popular anime, video games, and JPop artists, the only thing
needed to make this truly a glamorous night to remember is you
in your snazzy tuxedo or flowing gown.
since we try to be as close to a real ball as possible, formal attire
is the preferred dress code for this event. For the gentlemen,
that means tuxedos, suits, or formal cosplay such as aristocratstyle clothing. For the ladies, evening gowns, formal dresses,
or Gothic Lolita cosplays are preferred. If you don’t have your
best clothes at hand, no worries. Gentlemen may enter with a
buttoned-up shirt, tie, dress shoes, and a nice pair of slacks; for
the ladies, a dress skirt, blouse, and flats or low heels will do just
fine. We want to keep the atmosphere elegant, classy and fun,
so if you have questions about your dress attire, please speak to
any Black & White Ball staff member.
your first time at a proper ball? your first time dancing ever?
During the days leading up to the Black & White Ball, classes will
teach different styles of dancing to help you out. Dances taught
will include waltz, salsa, foxtrot, swing, two-step, and cha-cha,
and there will be time to practice your newly learned steps at
the end of the lessons. no partners are necessary as we will be
rotating dance partners during the class. Dress for the dance
classes is casual, so save the good stuff to show off on the actual
night of the Black & White Ball. For more experienced dancers,
there will be times where the floor will be open for practice, and
instructors will be on hand to help with dance steps or teach you
some new ones.
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sTaGe ZeRo
Conveniently located off the midpoint of the main convention walkway, stage Zero is the place to be. If you want to check out
cool videos, awesome video game promos, exciting contests, and anime music videos, stage Zero is calling your name. you
can also win great prizes! all kinds of events are constantly going on at stage Zero, from dawn until dusk, so even if you miss
something, there’s still much more to see! Watch people sing, dance, and even show off their mad video gaming skills! stage
Zero is totally free, amazingly fun, and right in the center of the convention. Walk on by and check it out.
GaMe sHoW
Back by popular demand, the Trivia show at Fanime remains a crowd favorite. another year with more questions, more prizes
– and more excuses to make as many jokes as we choose. The event will again take place in the evening at stage Zero. In
accordance with tradition, contestants will be picked from the audience. Games usually last about 30 to 40 minutes each, so
don’t feel bad if you’re not picked for one round; you may be picked for one of the many rounds that follow. There are multiple
game show styles, keeping each show fresh and different for all types of trivia buffs. so stop on by and test your knowledge!
cHaRiTy aUcTion
spare the kitties and puppies! as part of its ongoing efforts to give back to the local community, this year’s Charity auction
wants to “save the Furries” by helping the Humane society silicon Valley (HssV). With your participation and the aid of
FanimeCon’s Charity auction, HssV’s vision of ending the unnecessary euthanasia of at least 50,000 animals in the Bay area
each year may become a reality. as in past years, the Charity auction has two parts: The first part is the silent auction, which
takes place at the Charity auction booth in the Dealers Hall (Exhibit Hall 3). Enter your offer on the bid sheets, and then check
back on Monday to see if you’ve won. The second part is the Live auction which will take place sunday afternoon on stage
Zero The dynamic and entertaining ric Meyers will once again host the event as people bid for rare big-ticket items, such as
autographed copies of the limited-edition 15th anniversary FanimeCon art book, autographed commemorative gold records
celebrating FanimeCon’s MusicFest, exclusive invitation vouchers to the limited yamaga-san Guest Party, and an autographed
Wii that contains Mii avatars created by Guests of Honor at FanimeCon 2008. Lend a hand to our furry friends, and come
support the FanimeCon 2009 Charity auction!
FaniMaiD caFe
Okaerinasai, Goshujinsama! FanimeCon’s very own authentic akihabara-style
maid cafe is back with some revolutionary changes. stop by and experience
the fun and excitement of being greeted and catered to by your very own cute
maid! Have a meal, engage in a conversation, play games, and more! our
maids are here to make your FanimeCon experience the best it can be. This
year, we will also be having events like singing performances to entertain you
and group games with our lovely audience. Prepare for pure moe!
FaniMe MUsic ViDeos
Music videos editors have been dicing and slicing media for months, and now
Fanime presents the entries for the Fanime Music Video Contest in the Civic
auditorium. Come laugh with the comedy, cry with the drama, wonder over
the experimental – and vote for your favorite! Don’t forget to watch the contest
results at stage Zero on Monday!
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eXHiBiT Hall 1 / aRTisTs Hall
Artist Alley
a huge room filled to the brim with amazing artists, anxious
to sell their homemade and beautiful works of art. Exhibit
Hall 1 displays the artists, and has made a home for artist
alley. ranging from fan art to clothing, plushies, and original
works, this room keeps the art-craved fans satisfied. artists
are waiting to expose you to their creative styles and to see
your reactions to their work. If you like their art, you can
support the artist directly by buying their work on the spot.
some artists will even take commissions or autograph your
purchases. Everyone’s friendly, and everyone shares a
common interest: art!
Art Gallery
away from the fast paced world sits the art Gallery. a place
where fantastic artists have agreed to exhibit their works to
look at and sell. Many of the art pieces are placed up for
auction for you, the attendees, to bid on. It’s a chance to take
home one of a kind pieces and add them to your collection.
Prices range from low to high, but the quality in the work is
always top! Even if you’re not interested in buying, it’s a great
place to admire unique works of art.
Fanime Artist Pool
Wondering about those cool FanimeCon street banners? Want
to know who created that awesome program guide cover?
Come to the artist alley in Exhibit Hall 1 to visit Fanime’s very
own artist Pool! all the mascot illustrations you see around
the con were created by a talented team of artists who all
want to know what you think! stop by and give them your
feedback, purchase prints, or even order a commission. The
Fanime artist Pool will be grouped together in a contiguous
area in artist alley. Look for the signs!
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FanimeCon XV
Illustration
Collection
OwnapieceofFanimeConhistory!
• 80 pages of original art,
• 15 years of FanimeCon,
• 5 years of talented artists,
• 1 gorgeous art book!
Buy your copy of the FanimeCon
15th anniversary art book from
the FanimeCon artist Pool in the
artist alley while supplies last.
you can even have a FanimeCon
artist sign the book while you’re
there. only 500 available!
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eXHiBiT Hall 2 / GaMinG Hall
Arcade Gaming
Do you love arcade games with a passion? When you hear
“Dance Dance revolution”, “Para Para Paradise”, or “Initial
D”, does your heart start racing? Then head on over to the
arcade gaming area, where all your dreams can come true!
Battle against gamers from all around the area, across a
range of different skill levels. Choose from a wide variety of
machines, including fighting games, rhythm games, racing
games and prize redemption games. not much of a gamer?
Well, the arcade gaming section is still for you: come see the
hardcore Para Para Paradise and DDr players duke it out! It’s
exciting to watch, even for the non-gamers!
Tabletop Gaming
There are more games to be had than that of the video kind.
FanimeCon offers Tabletop Gaming, which runs next to the
arcade, for those seeking a different type of thrill. along
with the standard card games, FanimeCon also offers board
games and space for role-playing games. Looking for a
competitive edge? Tournaments of the popular trading card
series of yu-gi-oh and Bleach will be going on, as well as
some epic rounds of cosplay chess. Everyone is welcome to
play. Many games are provided, but feel free to bring your
own during open gaming and make a party out of it!
Electronic Gaming
are you a hardcore gamer who enjoys competition? Looking
to meet others who show the same enthusiasm for games
as you do? Come join E-Gaming’s events! We have a large
selection of games, from the latest and greatest to some retro
classics. There will be all varieties of consoles to choose from,
from nEs to Ps3, and even some PCs for those of you really
into your MMos.
There will be 19 tournaments for your gaming pleasure. all
tournaments are free with paid membership, and winners
may receive prizes! Tournament entry is first-come, firstserve, so register early.
BringYourOwnNDS
Pokemon Diamond / Pearl / Platinum (only legitimate game
cartridges may enter the tournament.)
PLAYSTATION2
Beatmania IIDX 15th style: DJ Troopers
Bleach Blade Battlers 2
DDr Extreme 2
Fate: Unlimited Codes
street Fighter III: Third strike
PLAYSTATION3
Guitar Hero: World Tour
naruto Ultimate storm
street Fighter IV
super street Fighter II Turbo: HD remix
XBOX360
Halo 3
Left 4 Dead
rock Band 2
Swap Meet
WII
super smash Bros: Brawl
Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom
Looking to clear your garage full of anime merchandise that
you no longer use? Want to find great deals on merchandise
or anime from older series? Then, swap Meet is the place for
you! Come meet fellow fans that are looking to buy, sell, or
even exchange their goods. Many sellers carry goods which
are out of print, from older anime series and even rare items
that can only be found through the means of a swap meet.
Enjoy the bargains and variety! remember that cash will be
the only form of money accepted and that any 18+ items
being sold will require an ID to buy. The swap Meet will be
located in Exhibit Hall 2 and will happen twice during the
convention:
Thursday7:30PM–12:00AM
Friday8:30PM–1:00AM
so make sure to stop by while there are still bargains to be had!
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eXHiBiT Hall 3 / DealeRs Hall
The best place to buy anime goods, media, and other random
objects is the FanimeCon Dealers Hall. Located in Exhibit
Hall 3, the Dealers Hall showcases what’s new in the anime
merchandise world. From box sets to blankets, it can all be
found here. Dealers Hall hours are as follows:
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Friday, May 22, from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, May 23, from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 24, from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Monday, May 25, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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cosplay
Hall Cosplay
What comes to mind when you imagine cosplay? your
favorite anime character brought to life? a cute little sprite
from an addictive video game, super-sized to human scale?
or maybe the flamboyant style of Visual Kei? Whatever
your fandom, everyone at FanimeCon would love to see
your masterpieces! suit up, strut your fandom, and savor the
memories that only cosplay can create. Don’t have a costume?
no worries! Join the fun by collecting pictures and sharing
them with your friends. Use your camera to capture costumes
ranging from cardboard Gundams to the intricately detailed
rococo dresses of the gorgeous Gothic Lolita fashionistas.
Just remember to mind your surroundings and follow proper
photo etiquette.
Cosplay Spectacular
all fans, both in and out of costume, won’t want to miss the
Cosplay spectacular! This grand pageant, also called the
“Masquerade”, enchants the audience with a dazzling night
of costumes and theatrical talent as cosplayers compete on
stage for awards in performance and craftsmanship. Live the
drama, laugh at the comedy, and relish the choreography at
the Civic auditorium. Check the schedule for the exact time to
catch the excitement of the Cosplay spectacular!
Fan Gatherings
new to FanimeCon with a cosplay to show off? Looking for
other cosplayers from the same title? or maybe you just
want to see the cosplayer groups of your favorite anime,
manga, or game? Come to the gatherings table on the first
floor of the convention center or check out one of the handy
blue Gatherings Info Boards located around the convention
center to find out the 411 on your favorite cosplay! There
are some with special cosplayer run events like dancing,
tea, or even a game or two to entertain all attendees and
other cosplayers alike.
KaRaoKe
Open Mic Karaoke
Looking for a place to chill in between events? Just aching to
belt out that special rendition of your favorite anime or Jrock
song? Fanime is proud to host open Mic Karaoke for your
singing pleasure. Except during contest times, we’re open late
into the night for the enjoyment of all attendees who would like
a chance to sing for fun in front of their friends and fellow fans!
Bring your own CDs, or choose from our extensive library of
more than 6,500 anime and JPop/Jrock songs. Please check
the convention schedule for location and exact times.
Karaoke Gong Show
The Karaoke Gong show is for the brave and the truly
masochistic who are hellbent on creating the worst and most
amusing feats of bad singing imaginable. although we use
the term loosely, “awards” will be given out for particularly
infamous performances, with a “Worst of show” offered to
the contestant who creates the perfect blend of auditory pain
and horror. But be warned — do you have what it takes to
be truly awful?
Karaoke Contest
Featuring a diverse group of passionate and talented singers,
the 9th annual FanimeCon Karaoke Contest brings the spirit of
friendly competition and the excitement of vocal performance
to the convention stage. If you enjoy singing, come sign up
for our contest, or just come and cheer on your fellow fans!
The contest consists of two rounds. The top ten performers in
the qualifying round advance to the finals. In the final round,
contestants sing a different song, and the cumulative score
decides the winner. Finalists receive cool stuff, and the winner
also receives a beautifully customized trophy.
Acoustikaraoke
Ever wanted to play your own instrument on the stage
during karaoke? Making its debut at FanimeCon this year,
acoustikaraoke! is a chance for solo or small groups with
their own instruments to show off their talents through
instrumental numbers, original arrangements, and ensemble
performances. Don’t miss the weekend’s most eclectic
showcase of live music!
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Panels
as always, panels are one of the
mainstays of the convention. From voice
actors and industry heads to fansubbers,
bloggers, and ordinary fans, we try to
provide all the interactive content that
fans ask for!
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Carl Horn
Dark Horse Manga
Come hear and talk about what the company that brought
you Blood+, Gantz, Oh My Goddess!, Berserk, The Kurosagi
Corpse Delivery Service, Vampire Hunter D, Gunsmith Cats,
and Hellsing is up to now, including our new Evangelion, Pop
Wonderland, CLaMP and yoshitaka amano projects!
Editing Manga
Multiple Guests
Iron FanimeCon Panelists
Inspired by the popular cooking program, Iron Chef, and
our die-hard guests and panelists, this panel challenges
guests, staff, and fans to improvise a panel out of random
anime-related topics and images. Can they do it? Come
and find out!
Keith Burgess
Pin-Up Photography
Mr. Burgess will be offering fans a unique opportunity to
expand their photography skills. Please be 18 years or older.
Akuma to Eva: My Life in Anime
Keith Burgess was a fan just like you. He loved anime and he
loved video games. Come hear how he made his hobby into
his job. From voice acting to production, Keith has done it all.
Keith Burgess: Uncensored
as a voice actor, producer, and retailer, Keith Burgess has
literally seen it all. What fun would it be if we had to censor
his stories? Bring your questions, and be prepared for the
uncensored answers! Mr. Burgess will not disappoint. Please
be 18 years or older.
Ryan Gavigan
Anime Hell
anime Hell is a visual showcase – short clips from Japanese
cartoons, commercials, trailers, educational films, animated
films, pop culture detritus, bleeps, blunders, and practical
jokes. Join ryan Gavigan and the anime Hell team on a tour
of the bizarre and hilarious bits of human pop culture.
Anime Hell Lounge
Did you enjoy anime Hell? Did you miss anime Hell? anime
Hell Lounge is the second dose as GoH ryan Gavigan shares
with you the classics and requested fan favorites that were not
seen in the main anime Hell presentation.
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Dark Horse’s Carl Horn, a manga editor since 1997, talks
about the details of our nation’s smallest profession (true fact:
nasa has more astronauts than the U.s. has manga editors).
Travel through the entire process of how a manga goes from
being a book in Japan to a book at Borders!
Showa Fanasabu:
Owarinaki Tatakai
(Fansubbing in the showa Period: Endless Fight)
Did you know that fansubbing started here in the Bay area?
Like, back when ronald reagan was president? Kick it old
school with Carl Horn and ryan Gavigan (technically from
Indianapolis). May contain a little Heisei.
Reuben Langdon
Devil May Cry 3&4
reuben Langdon returns to discuss his work on the third and
fourth installments of CaPCoM’s genre-defining action game
Devil May Cry.
Resident Evil 5
Come ask your questions about everything from cinematics to
voice acting involving this hit game.
Ric Meyers
Breaking Into Everything Extra!
ric Meyers will update how to work in lit, media, comics
and more, plus he’ll give you a chance to have one-on-one
seminars/critiques of your hopes, dreams, writing, and art.
Come for the fun!
Ric’s Kung-Fu Flick-A-Rama
another batch of amazing anime-come-to-life action – now
with ninja and samurai too! you’ve got to see this noT to
believe it!
Yelling Back at the Screen
Watchmen: ill or chill? Battlestar: fine or frak? Finally, you get
to decide, with our first annual interactive entertainment year
in review. Get ready to vent, people!
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Halko MOMOI
Path of the Otaku
Momoi-san is very special to her fans partly because she
admits to being an otaku herself. Listen to her stories of living
her dreams and doing what she loves.
Seiyuu and Music
Hiroyuki YAMAGA
Gurren Lagann Documentary
with Q & A
Even the making of Gurren Lagann is a quite a story in its
own right. Watch the documentary, and then ask GaInaX
your questions.
Momoi-san shares her experiences with voice acting and the
music industry.
Jonathan Osborne
Jonathan Osborne: Voice Actor
Join voice actor Jonathan osborne in an informal panel
where he will be happy to answer your questions about voice
acting, his experiences as a voice actor, or even his feelings
about nutter butters.
Script Reading
with Jonathan Osborne
now hitting its fourth installment, voice actor Jonathan
osborne once again invites you to come up and test your
skills as a voice actor in a lighthearted panel. He’s armed with
scripts and wants to invite you to come on up and take a role.
Whose Line Is It Anime?
Based on the famous televised series, host Jonathan osborne
will put other guests, staff, and fans through their paces in
improvised scenes, many coming from audience suggestions.
Come join in on the fun and help us make fools of ourselves!
Gilles Poitras
Older Titles for Newer Fans
new to anime or not, check out this panel by actor Jonathan
osborne and author Gilles Poitras! This special two-hour
panel will cover select titles, all currently available in the Us.
you’ll be introduced to titles you may have never heard of.
Don’t miss out! show up, participate, enjoy!
Anime For Parents
Parents, aunts, uncles, adult friends, and kids who want to
improve their parents’ knowledge about anime and manga:
this panel is for you! Gilles Poitras will discuss various aspects
of anime and manga that parents should know about as well
as answer your questions.
Anime and Manga for Grown-ups
There are many more titles out there than the typical kids’
selection in chain bookstores. Don’t let the kids in your life
dictate what to read! Join us to explore respectable literature,
delightful trash, and everything in between. note: all images
shown will be teen-safe; partial nudity may be shown.
Abridging
a SErieS
Come talk about the abridged
series of your favorite anime!
Learn what goes on behind the
creation of an abridged series,
how to make one of your own,
and participate in the creation of a
special Fanime abridged episode!
Aliens at
Versailles
Before there was roswell, there
was Versailles. The webcomic
“UFo Musketeer squad” is
the latest project from Cream
Cheese alchemy. Cream Cheese
alchemy is where art, politics and
fandom meet from the person
who brought you roy/Gluttony.
Come for the giveaways, stay for
the militant silliness!
Amtgard, a Fantasy
Combat LARP
amtgard is a fantasy combat
live action role playing game
(LarP). Using safe foam weapons,
amtgard players fight battles
as different classes, each with
powerful and unique skills. The
longer a person plays their
character, the higher their level and
the more skills they can access!
Anime Besides
Bleach & Naruto
Don’t get us wrong: we love
those two series! But it’s time
to add some more diversity to
your otaku lineup. This panel is
designed to showcase series that
came in under the radar but are
totally worth your money!!
Anime BS
Have questions about your
favorite show, or do you want to
rant about it? Join Panda Cubed
as we talk about fandom in
general. no subject is off limits.
Anime Fans
Over 30
relive being anime fans during
our younger years. Discuss our
favorite classic series. How has
anime (and sci-fi) influenced
our lives? share past moments
from other cons and events you
participated in. all ages are
welcome as we turn back the
clock to our joyful youth.
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Panels
Commoners’ Games
Anime Impact on
USA Cartoons
Awesomely Bad
JMusic Videos
Body Casting 101
anime has caught on as a
phenomenon in american media.
Many animation companies in
the Us have noticed this and have
implemented anime techniques
in their own shows. Check out
this panel to talk about things
you catch in Usa cartoons that
originated in anime.
Japan has a reputation for
being weird. Come and see
just how true that can be with
the most bizarre, hilarious,
and downright insane music
videos from the Land of the
rising sun – or anywhere!!
Learn how to clone your friends
– or just parts of them. see how
to make simple to complex body
castings working with simple
materials and/or silicone. Learn
to make face, hand, torso (a
MUsT for armor) molds.
Banzai Arcade
Comedy Club
at Fanime
Can you really call yourself
a gamer? Test yourself on the
interactive video game show,
Banzai arcade. The audience is
split into two teams that compete
against each other. answer
gamer and anime trivia questions
and beat video game challenges
to advance to the finish.
Come share an evening of
laughs with the Comedy Club
at Fanime! Whether it’s anime,
manga, or the intricacies of
being an avid fan, nothing is
sacred as we poke fun at all that
encompasses being an otaku!
This panel is recommended for a
16+ audience for language.
Armor: How to
Make and Design
Learn how to design armor
and how to cast, press or
fabricate armor (not chain
mail) at home without complex
equipment. Covering breast
plates, (cast) leather armor,
greaves and bracers.
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The
ouran
High
school
cosplay
crew
oH!smeCK
presents: Commoners’ Games!
Come explore the fabulous
world of entertainment for
Commoners, brought to you
by Tamaki’s obsession with the
“underprivileged.” The day will
be packed with games, laughs –
and surprises!
Consoles and
the Industry
There are many key focuses that
game companies consider while
developing their games. all of
these considerations affect how
video games play. By examining
features of video game consoles,
you can see how video games
today provide fun for the player.
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Cosplay & Airsoft:
The Link
Cosplay is well known to be
used in anime for fans to dress
up as their favorite “characters”,
but did you know airsofters did
basically the same thing? Both
sides use the same “props”
too. Visit our panel and join in
the discussion. you might learn
something new too!
Cosplay: Going
From 2D to 3D
Create Your
Own Anime
Gaia Panel
Gathering
Host a Japanese
Tea Ceremony
a crash course in how to create
your own Flash anime supported
by the Flash animation site
www.newgrounds.com.
There
will be many examples of Flash
animation, with an emphasis on
Flash anime.
Meet the founders of Gaia
online as they discuss the latest
improvements to your favorite
virtual world, and then expect
great fun and prizes at the
following Q&a session.
Wanna learn an awesome way
to celebrate tea, otakudom, and
culture all at the same time?
Wanna impress your friends with
your warm hospitality? Learn the
art of the Japanese tea ceremony,
and show your grace and
posture! a must for cosplayers!
Cthulhu
for President
How to make that impossible
anime costume a reality. How do
you make that crazy character
that exists only on paper a reality
in three dimensions? We’ll be
covering how to use proportions,
how to make lightweight large
structures, wig-styling, props,
and more! Presented by HCC
Cosplay, whatishcc.com.
Do you honestly think Cthulhu
cares if it is an election year or
not? The Cthulhu for President
campaign continues! Learn how
Cthulhu was unfairly defeated!
Learn about Cthulhu’s stimulus
plan and how you can help!
Learn new ways to consume
the flesh of infants! Cthulhu for
President! no More years!
Cosplay: Hard
Costuming/Armor
Evangelion:
Endless Debate
It’s not as scary as you think! This
panel will cover how to create
your own hard costumes and
props out of resin, thermoplastics,
fiberglass and more, with a few
simple tools and supplies from
Home Depot. Presented by HCC
Cosplay, whatishcc.com.
Cosplay:
Overdoing It
“Cosplay: overdoing It” is all
about quality. If you want your
costume to be the best, we can
help. We will be discussing how
we make our costumes, answering
any questions you may have, and
being as funny as we can. so
come join us! Cosplayers of all
skill levels are welcome.
Create That Anime!
Every anime is just a bunch
of cliches, right? so, given a
random mix of cliches... could
you make the next killer anime
yourself? Could you take the
tried and true stereotypes and
make something epic and
amazing? Could you CrEaTE
THaT anIME? Crazy ideas and
crazier people wanted!
sean McCoy is the voice of the
official subjective commentary on
aDV DVDs. Carl Horn is a manga
editor and well-known GaInaX
expert. Together, they will educate
and enrage Evangelion fans, an
annual tradition at Fanime since
before the second Impact.
History and Intro
to Manga Art
Join Manga start, a professional
art group, as they share the
cultural background and history
of manga. We’ll explain and
demonstrate the hows and
whys of manga/anime art, and
convention culture. stay for
door prizes!
How To Make a
Fight scene
History of Zelda
Documentary
Team Lift XMa is all about highenergy performance and deathdefying stunts. This panel will
have the step-by-step process
of fight scene choreography,
and the chance to stand up and
learn some cool moves in a noncontact and safe environment
with founder Dustin Breiter and
member anton Torres.
Zelda no Video is a rare Zelda
documentary released back in
2003. shigeru Miyamoto, Eiji
aonuma, and other members of
the EaD Zelda team share their
personal history and philosophy
of the Zelda franchise from the
original nEs classic up to the
release of The Wind Waker in
this video.
Does cosplay seem difficult, expensive, and time-consuming?
KricketCostumes.com will discuss
how to create inexpensive costumes from thrift store materials.
you can design and construct a
decent costume without breaking
your wallet.
How to Cosplay
on a Budget
Everybody Dance!
PLaTInUM sTars is a Para
Para Team that will be teaching
History, Basic Para Para, and
Para Para Lessons to bring out
the Paralist in you! Presented by
PLaTInUM sTars (Janelle ann
and Cherry Tea Girl).
Fansites: Going
Professional
Have you ever wanted to break
into the gaming industry as a
journalist? Learn how to go from
running a fan site to becoming
a serious writer. Tips on how to
write news, features, and reviews
professionally, as well as what it
takes to make the step from fan
to journalist.
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How to Draw
Fancomics!
Come and stop by for an
informative panel on how to
draw fan comics! We’ll start
with the basics on character
design, plot, scripting, etc. and
move on to what makes a good
fancomic! also come in to see an
exclusive preview of upcoming
projects by the panelist! Pencil
and paper provided!
How to
Talk to Girls
once again leading a wacky
discussion on how to interact
with the fairer of sexes: GIrLs!
The panel injects unabashed
humor and hijinks with quality
advice while answering audience
questions and providing opinions
/ advice to all who participate.
Don’t miss it!
Intro to Lolita &
Fashion Show
What does EGL stand for? What’s
the difference between Gothic
Lolitas and sweet Lolitas? Come
learn everything you’d ever want
to know about Lolita fashion.
stick around for the second half
of our panel – a full fashion show
where you can see every substyle
of Lolita fashion in person.
KPop
Looking for a new KPop video?
Wanting to know why KPop is
becoming so popular? Come
join Panda Cubed as we show
new upcoming bands mixed in
with an occasional old video
that new fans missed. We try to
avoid the big popular bands to
give smaller bands a little bit of
the spotlight.
Nerd Courting
nerd Courting is not a “How To”
guide. It’s all about understanding
the “Why” behind the decisions
we make when we are trying
to attract a significant other.
aimed at both men and women
Manga... Manga...
with humor in mind, we will be
Manga
talking about Flirting, asking
out, Dating, sex, and Breaking
Looking for something new to up. 18+ only please.
read? Tired of the same old ninja
and schoolgirl manga? If you
Otaku Variable
answered yes, then join Panda
Cubed as we talk about stories Come hear and discuss the
that are being passed by on the latest news in anime, manga,
shelf and deserve your attention. and the like.
Meet the Anime
Vice Squad
Prop Making
and Casting
Watch anime journalist Gia
Manry dance for your amusement
as she introduces anime Vice,
the coolest new anime news site
you’ve never been to.
Casting for beginners. Learn
the differences between latex,
urethane and silicone molds.
see the various types of molds
and learn when to use them.
advanced questions welcomed!
JRock: Harajuku
and Beyond!
What is Harajuku, really?
Where did Jrock come from
and how has it changed? Why
has Visual Kei become an
international cult phenomenon?
and just who the heck is DJ
sisen anyway?! Beyond just
“what’s your favorite band?”,
this panel is EVEryTHInG about
Jrock, past and present!
JPop
Looking for a new JPop video?
Come join Panda Cubed as
we show new upcoming bands
mixed in with an occasional
old video that new fans missed.
We try to avoid the big popular
bands to give smaller bands a
little bit of the spotlight.
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Restricted Rock
Paper Scissor
Zawa Zawa! Win fabulous
prizes – take your game to the
next level. originating from
the anime Kaiji, restricted rock
Paper scissors is an intense, fastpaced, and cutthroat strategy
game based off of the simple
childhood pastime. sPaCE In
ToUrnaMEnT Is LIMITED; 1sT
CoME, 1sT sErVE!
Serious Business
oh god how did this get here I
am not good with computer.
Sewing Together
A Cosplay Skit
so you’ve sewn your costume up,
carved all your props out, and
pre-reg’d for the Masquerade.
What comes next? Getting your
skit together, that’s what! Join
Umeboshi for a detailed walkthrough of skit creation.
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Smile! You’re on
NicoNicoDouga
UniFaction Panel –
with ninjas!
Take a dive into creative otaku
culture in Japan through nico
nico Douga, the Japanese
youTube that has all the latest
mashups and fan creations!
UniFaction, an avatar-based
rPG forum community, released
UniCreatures early this year. The
UF team is developing a new and
intriguing Flash-based system
titled UniVerse, a multiplayer rPG
environment that encourages
group interaction and game
play. Check us out to learn more
and get free swag!
Speed Comic Jams
LaVapunch presents JaMMInG
WITH Pros. you don’t have to
be an artist to enjoy drawing
comics! Everyone is welcome!
Even artists! Come Jam with us
on our collaborative panel tag.
Pro Tip: come to the panel.
Visual Kei:
More Than Music
With bands like X JaPan,
BUCK-TICK, and Color as the
founders, this genre of music has
been around since the 80s. But
where did it really come from?
Whether or not you’re new or
old to it, come discuss the music
made by Japan’s most fabulous
men (and sometimes women).
The Great Debate
Players face off in a free-form
debate on all things anime/
manga. The catch? The debate is
guided by special rules involving
dancing, marshmallows, and
other madness. only those with
the right combination of humor,
wit, and sound arguments will
succeed – and pick up some neat
prizes in the process.
The Melody of
Hatsune Miku
Visual Novels
Visual novels are a popular
type of game in Japan. Come
and discuss your favorite
Visual novels, the creation and
distribution of your own Visual
novel, and how Visual novels
are being translated into English
by fans just like you.
The RPG Genre
It started with a single song,
august 28th, 2007. after the
birth of Hatsune Miku, the anime
world was changed forever.
Learn about Miku and her
Vocaloid family, as well as the
inside jokes and popular trends.
see the software in action, and
secrets behind her song and
dance. she sings for you.
The Ultimate
Geekdom Panel
The rPG genre is the highest
selling in the video game
industry. What makes this genre
so unique and interesting to so
many gamers? We examine the
past, present, and future of this
genre in the video game context
and discover what makes this
category of gaming so cool.
Have you ever wondered where
we otakus measured up to other
levels of geekdom all over the
place? This is the panel where
we will talk about all levels of
geekdom. From the wild and
wacky to the absolutely insane,
no geekdom will be left out of
this panel whatsoever!
The Ouran Host
Club Panel
The Ultimate
DeviantArt Panel!
Host Clubs: Just the mention of
those two words sends fan girls
into squealing fits. But do not fret,
we are here to educate all those
who do not yet know the ouran
High school Host Club. Meet the
hosts, get to know their stories,
and learn all the upcoming events
of the Host Club!
Have you ever wondered what the
big freaking deal is over an art
website called Deviant art? Well,
this panel is designed to give you
the low-down on all that is the
Da revolution! Fellow Deviants,
bring your business cards! note:
This Panel is noT sponsored by
Deviant art in any way.
There Will Be
Brawl: Q&A
Voice actor Matthew Mercer
and Writer Zach Grafton have
been hard at work on their
popular nintendo-parody web
series “There Will Be Brawl”,
and they want to share the
experience with you! Bring your
questions to the table, watch the
series, meet the cast, and stay
for a sneak-preview!
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Webcomics:
An Insider’s View
Your Anime Sucks
scott aleric of HellHasFoundMe
and other webcartoonists speak
about their respective projects,
answer questions, and provide
insight into the world of creating,
publishing and profiting from
webcomics, as well as the future
of comics on the Internet.
so you think your anime is all
that? Then join Panda Cubed
as we tell you why your anime,
along with everyone else’s,
sucks. We hope everyone will
have a good laugh at the shows
we all love.
Webcomics:
Behind the Scenes
Have a new webcomic or thinking
about starting one? Come learn
tips and tricks, get some insight
and advice from one of the Bay
area’s own webcartoonists,
scott aleric. His two webcomics
at www.HellHasFoundMe.com
have been online for over a year
with no missed updates and a
growing, loyal following.
Learn how webcomic artists
and writers come up with ideas,
create their comics, build and
update their websites, and
maintain a fanbase!
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The Dojo
By Fans, For Fans
FanimeCon presents a new event venue called “The Dojo”.
run by the new FanimeCon Bushido Department, the Dojo
will be located in the almaden Ballroom in the Hilton
Hotel. Come explore the craft and science behind martial
arts, talk about your interest in weapons (did you think you
were the only one?), join workshops to learn a new skill,
or discuss the history and theory of combat in the panels.
From kung-fu to swords, the Dojo will have them all!
Meet and Greet:
Twilight Knights
Get to know the people behind
the steel. The new Bushido
Department proudly presents
the Twilight Knights, students
of the science and the art that
is martial combat. Get to know
fellow weapons and combat
enthusiasts at the Knights’ first
event of FanimeCon 2009.
Weapons Q&A
Basic Self-Defense
for Women
Panel: How to
Train and Why
Dagger Workshop
If you own or were thinking
about purchasing a dagger, this
workshop is for you. Learn the
different styles of dagger combat!
(* Waivers are required, and all
participants must be at least 10
years of age. Dress comfortably,
and expect to sweat. any unsafe
behavior or any failure to follow
the rules will end your session.)
Panel: Fighting –
What’s Real and
What’s on DVD
our only workshop geared just
for ladies. some basic selfdefense knowledge is a mustThe differences between what is
have in these times, and we
practical combat and what looks
are here to give it to you free
good on camera. WHy it would
of charge.
not been done a certain way in
real life and WHy it looks so
Panel: The Art
cool when it’s so wrong.
and Science of
the Sword
Katana Workshop
rapier and saber Demonstration
you like weapons and have
Kung Fu with the
questions? This is the place to
Twilight Knights
be if you want to learn about
swords, steel, and more. (If you
ask what a claymore is, make Learn the very basics of Kung Fu.
sure you know which one you
are talking about.)
spent your last savings on a
shiny new katana? Even if you
didn’t, learn the stances, guards,
and strikes used. (* Waivers are
required, and all participants
must be at least 10 years of age.
Dress comfortably, and expect to
sweat. any unsafe behavior or
any failure to follow the rules will
end your session.)
Learn the proper way to train
and why to do it.
Panel: Line Combat
(or “Why 300 Spartans kicked ass!”)
How 300 at Thermopylae did it,
and other important aspects of
line combat.
Boffer Sales
and Last Q & A
Want to bring something home
for practice? Consider boffers as
a safe, affordable alternative to
buying a bokken or katana. We
will be selling off the weapons
used during our workshops at
low prices!! Pre-orders accepted,
so talk to the staff.
This is also your last chance to
see the staff before the weekend
ends! any questions you might
have thought up over the
course of the convention can be
answered here.
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ViDeo pRoGRaMMinG RooMs
Continuing our fifteen-year tradition, the FanimeCon Video Programming
team once again invites you to witness the repercussions of bringing
together several anime clubs and taking the results to the extreme.
Industry Room
Omake and Film Room
Widely known and popular
anime make their way into the
Industry room. If you don’t feel
like reading subtitles or want to
catch up on the latest hot series,
this is the room for you! see
current anime trends, and bring
your friends.
short movies, animation, anime
music video parodies, and oftenoverlooked Japanese or fanmade novelties will be playing in
this room, along with full-length
movies. see classic anime films,
as well as the latest and greatest
movies starring your favorite
anime characters, including
some live-action versions.
Fansub Room
Marathon Room
Video 1 (SJCC A4/A5)
Video 3 (SJCC A2)
Looking for anime that hasn’t
quite made it to the Us yet?
Come see the future of anime!
The Fansub room is your ticket
to the shows that could be
premieres of the next generation.
stop on in and see what the next
big anime will be!
Nostalgia Room
Video 5 (SJCC A8)
Throughout the decades, anime
has seized the hearts of fans and
refused to let go. In the nostalgia
room, journey back through the
anime that made us fans and
keeps us coming back for more.
Explore the ‘60s and ‘70s on
Friday, reminisce about the ‘80s
on saturday, remember the ‘90s
on sunday, and enjoy all-time
classics on Monday.
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Video 2 (SJCC A3/A6)
Video 4 (SJCC A7)
Missed a part of a series and want
to see the whole thing all at once
all over again? For those fans
who like to immerse themselves
and gain the great experience of
complete saturation, FanimeCon
presents the Marathon room
just for you! Here we exhibit the
most requested anime in a single
block running for hours on end.
It’s a great social setting for likeminded fans.
Asian Film Room
Video 6 (SJCC A1)
Coming to you live (or at least
in live action) from Hong Kong,
Korea, and Japan, it’s the asian
Film room! Long-loved classics and instant favorites bring
action, drama, romance, suspense, and comedy to the big
screen. Expand your horizons,
and encounter another dimension of entertainment.
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laTe niGHT pRoGRaMMinG
sleep is for the weak, but anime is for the weekend – all night, every night. you didn’t travel
all this way to watch mindless infomercials in
your room. Get out there and feed your head a
nocturnal feast of films and series from the hottest new hits to the campiest cult classics, plus
eclectic oddities that defy description. so inject
that syringe of caffeine and tape open your
eyelids; it’s going to be a very long night.
Midnight Madness
Anime Anarchy
Too extreme for daytime! Late at
night, after all the little kids have
gone to bed, sleepless hordes of
worldly adults seek outrageous
comedy, ghastly horror, and
savage action. They will find it
here in the calloused coliseum of
cartoon chaos. This unflinching
barrage of violence, profanity,
nudity, and other mature content
will challenge even the most
hardened old-school otaku.
Best of the Angry
Video Game Nerd
Feel an attachment to those old
video games that gave you some
of your most stressful moments as
a child? This guy never grew out
of it. Introducing the angry Video
Game nerd! He’s a man who
is destined to stay aggravated
at those video games, even if
they are from the late ‘80s or
early ‘90s. Watch his trials, his
frustration, and even slight bits
of happiness in this presentation.
you try to avoid it. you swerve
left, then right, but still find
yourself in the twisted world that
is fan-made parody. This world
is vast and twisted, bringing
to life unthinkable scenarios.
ninjas that sing, chibi girls with
deep voices, and situations that
make no sense whatsoever but
somehow get a story line – they
all survive in this world. Do you
think your eyes have what it
takes to view these indescribable
images? or will you pass out with rolling laughter? The night of
merciless mockery is back, and only those who are truly tenacious
and mentally masochistic will survive until sunrise.
Hentai nights
(18 and older only – ID required)
seeking the “fruits” forbidden to
minors? Late night Programming
has just the thing for you!
Come join the world of surreal,
exotic, sadomasochistic, heartpounding fantasies. Erotica
surpassing the dreams from
deep within the animated soul
exists here. To join the hot,
sweaty bodies of these 2D sexual
deviants and their sexy shoujo,
remember to bring your ID.
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ViDeo pRoGRaMMinG eVenTs
Even serious anime enthusiasts
who keep up with all the current
anime series and films can miss
anime-licious material off the
beaten track. Enjoy these other
ways to feed your fandom.
Ric Meyers’ Superhero
Kung-Fu Extravaganza
It’s fun, it’s frenzied, and now
it’s coming to FanimeCon for
another year of wonder and
merriment! ric Meyers, master
of martial art movies from the
World Martial art Hall of Fame,
hosts the superhero Kung-Fu
Extravaganza – hours of clips
from the wildest, craziest, most
amazing live-action asian action
movies ever made. Come laugh,
gasp, and cheer as the physics
of live action twists to match the
effects in anime!
Robot Armageddon
Prepare for the ultimate cybernetic showdown. Inspired by
steve yun’s Giant robot rumble
panel, robot armageddon is
a must-see event for anybody
who has ever argued whether
Voltron can take on the Transformers. Jerry Gonzales, head
of FanimeCon Video Programming, hosts discussions and
takes votes about which robots
would survive a battle to the
death. sixteen robots will enter,
but only one can win!
FanimeCon Short
Film Showcase
a showcase of some of the finest
animation, music videos, and
commercials made by Japanese
companies or originating from
across the web will be gracing the
screen for the third FanimeCon
short Film showcase. In a version
of a spike and Mike Festival, this
event brings the feel of a large
film festival to a series of short
clips for another year of fabulous
and fantastic entertainment.
Anime Hell
anime Hell is a free-form video
presentation featuring short
film clips, commercials, failed
pilots, amateur films, found
video, instructional/educational
films, music videos, film trailers,
and much more! a mixture of
anime and non-related clips are
present, thus giving a feeling
of complete chaos. allow our
gracious host of anime Hell,
ryan Gavigan, to take you to this
magical and chaotic world full
of laughs, tears, and surprises.
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Gurren Hen
GaInaX presents the highly
anticipated Gurren Lagann
movie. This feature-length
retelling of the first half of the
series will delight both longtime fans and new initiates.
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aniMeMUsicViDeos.oRG eVenTs
The Top 100
Anime Music Videos
AMVs That Should Have
Made the Top 100 List
Taken directly from the list at animeMusicVideos.org, FanimeCon
will be showing the best-rated fan-made aMVs for your viewing
pleasure. Come see everybody’s favorite music videos from the
past and present on the big screen.
sometimes, great videos still don’t rake in the ratings. Drop by
some time between midnight and 6:00 aM to experience videos
that deserve to make the animeMusicVideos.org list.
Best AMVs of 2009
The animeMusicVideos.org Viewers Choice awards recognizes
the best videos in many different categories. Watch the winners of
the 2009 aMV.org VCa awards.
yaoi-con eVenTs
our ever-popular friends from yaoi-Con are back
with more delicious events. see schedule for exact
event times and locations, and visit the yaoi-Con
booth in the Dealers room where their lovely staff
will be more than happy to answer any questions.
White Day Raffle
Bishonen/Yaoi Bingo
(18 and older only – ID required)
For the fifth year in a row, yaoi-Con will host the infamous
Bishonen/yaoi Bingo on saturday night. our boys will entertain
you as they serve Bingo cards. Bring a surface to write on plus
your own pen or stamper, and come win some wonderful yaoi
and Bishonen prizes.
(18 and older only – ID required)
not enough yaoi? Then join us again on sunday night to participate
in our “White Day raffle”. “White Day” is a Japanese tradition
in which boys who received sweets on Valentine’s Day return the
favor by giving gifts to girls. This raffle is run in true yaoi-Con
style with the help of our wonderful Bishonen. To purchase raffle
tickets, please visit the yaoi-Con booth in the Dealers room before
the event. Take a chance and see if our gracious boys have a gift
for you! Even if you don’t purchase a ticket, there will be other
chances to win White Day presents in between drawings.
Hot Yaoi Nights
still need more? For the insatiable, stick
around for “Hot yaoi nights”, a marathon
of yaoi video screening, lasting from
midnight to 6 aM. schedule will be posted
near the video room.
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Lady Cop & Papa Crook
(Director’s Cut)
大搜查之女
a triad boss and a policewoman must find a way
to work together when the
police’s help is enlisted to
find his kidnapped son.
comedy/Drama
Watch if you liked:
Moonlight in Tokyo
Playboy Cops
花花型警
Two young policemen with
completely different methods
must put aside their differences to investigate the
death of a loved one.
action
Watch if you liked:
Tokyo Raiders, 2002
Three Kingdoms:
Resurrection of the Dragon
三國之見龍卸甲
a legendary warrior rises
through the ranks of the
military, but soon realizes
that his newfound success
may lead to betrayal.
action
Watch if you liked:
The Warlords
House of Flying Daggers
Rough Cut
영화는 영화다
Fine, Totally Fine
全然大丈夫
In order to continue production
on his latest gangster film, a
bad-boy actor gets the idea
to hire a real gangster to
play the antagonist.
Two longtime friends, both
underachievers, become
rivals when they fight over the
affections of the same girl.
action/Drama
Watch if you liked:
A Dirty Carnival, Election
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comedy/Drama
Watch if you liked:
Big Man Japan
ファニメコン
Paco and the
Magical Picture Book
パコと魔法の絵本
L: Change the WorLd
With 23 days left to live,
L takes on his last case
a grumpy old man searches and must stop a group of
for a way to bring a young terrorists from unleashing a
girl’s pop-up book to life to deadly virus across Japan.
cure her of her amnesia.
action
comedy/Drama
Watch if you liked:
Kamikaze Girls
Memories of Matsuko
La Lingerie
內衣少女
Watch if you liked:
Death Note, Death Note II
Dachimawa Lee
다찌마와 리 - 악인이여
지옥행 급행열차를 타라
Public Enemy Returns
강철중: 공공의 적 1-1
a blue-collar detective is
determined to expose a
wealthy CEo who may be
the head of a large crime
organization.
action
Watch if you liked:
Public Enemy
Another Public Enemy
The Chaser
추격자
a former cop begins his own
investigation of a serial killer
when he suspects that the
latest victim, also one of his
associates, may still be alive.
Thriller
Watch if you liked:
Oldboy
Cyborg She
僕の彼女はサイボーグ
a young girl learns about
love and life when she is a treasure crucial to Korean
hired as a researcher for a national security is stolen, and
company that designs lingerie. super-spy Dachimawa Lee is
on the case.
Romance
a lonely young man begins
to have romantic feelings for
a cyborg that was sent from
the future to protect him.
Watch if you liked:
La Brassiere
Watch if you liked:
Windstruck
comedy/action
Watch if you liked:
From Beijing With Love
Romance
By Fans, For Fans
The Magic Hour
ザ マジック アワー
Scandal Makers
과속스캔들
Ip Man
葉問
The Beast Stalker
証人
a lowly thug desperately
hires an actor to pose as a
hitman after his boss gives
him an ultimatum to find the
most renowned hitman of
their time.
a popular radio personality
faces scrutiny from the
media when he discovers not
only that he has a teenage
daughter, but that she also
has a son.
This biographical film follows
the early life of Bruce Lee’s
mentor in a famous martial
artist town that comes under
Japanese occupation at the
start of World War II.
a prosecutor enlists the help
of a troubled police sergeant
to rescue her daughter from
the same people she is trying
to put behind bars.
comedy
comedy/Drama
action/Drama
Watch if you liked:
The Uchoten Hotel
Bayside Shakedown
Watch if you liked:
My Sassy Girl
Legendar y Assassin
狼牙
Crows Zero
クローズ －ＺＥＲＯ－
after being stranded on a
rural island due to a failed
escape, a hitman must find
a way to keep his identity
secret as people on both
sides of the law show up
looking for answers.
In a school known for its
lawlessness, the son of a
yakuza boss sets his sights
on uniting the school’s gang
factions to become the new
king of the school.
action
Watch if you liked:
Fatal Contact
action
Watch if you liked:
Volcano High
Painted Skin
画皮
Tokyo Gore Police
東京残酷警察
a rescued girl is suspected
of being a demon in disguise
when a series of murders
coincides with her arrival.
When a mad scientist creates
a virus that mutates humans
into killing machines, it is up
to the Tokyo Police Force to
stop them.
Horror/Fantasy
Watch if you liked:
Bichunmoo
Watch if you liked:
Jet Li’s Fearless, Hero
The Equation of
Love and Death
李米的猜想
a woman on the lookout for
her lost boyfriend becomes
involved with strangers who
may have be connected with
her search.
Thriller
Watch if you liked:
The Big Swindle
action
The Longest Night
in Shanghai
夜上海
a fated meeting between
a Japanese stylist and a
Chinese taxi driver brings
the two on an all-night tour
across the city of shanghai.
Romance
Watch if you liked:
Invisible Target
Watch if you liked:
The Classic
Connected
保持通話
The Good, The Bad,
The Weird
좋은 놈, 나쁜 놈,
이상한 놈
a kidnapped woman looks
to a complete stranger in
the hopes that he may find an outlaw and a bounty
her and save her from her hunter, both sent to retrieve
mysterious captors.
a map from the Japanese,
face a train robber who
action
is convinced that the map
Watch if you liked:
leads to an ancient treasure.
Breaking News, Big Bullet
Western
Watch if you liked:
Sukiyaki Western Django
Horror/action
Watch if you liked:
Versus
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Conan, the Boy
in Future ‘70s
In a post-nuclear future,
Earth is mostly covered with
oceans, and and Industria is
the new hyper-technological
island capital. Conan is
the last descendant from a
remote island, and he tries
to rescue a girl named Lana
when she is captured by
Industria’s soldiers. Based
on The Incredible Tide by
alexander Key.
Combustible Campus
Guardress
30,000 years ago, the
guardians of Earth stopped
an attack by the Dark
World by sacrificing a boy
to seal the gate. now, the
“remnants” from the attack
are regaining their memories
and want to open the gate.
The vicious, 30,000-year
circle of love and hate plays
out once again.
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Devilman ‘70s
Devilman, a soldier of the
Demon Clan, is ordered to
spread chaos on earth. He
possesses an orphan named
akira, but then he betrays
his clan for love. Demons are
sent to punish Devilman, but
none succeed.
Detroit Metal City &
DMC Live Action
Detroit Metal City (DMC) is
an independent death metal
band made famous by their
wild shows and lyrics full of
hate, violence, and rape.
Their frontman, Johannes
Krauser II, is secretly a gentle
teenager named soichi
negishi, who struggles with
his two personalities.
Denno Coil
Cutey Honey ‘70s
Virtual reality glasses were
invented eleven years ago,
and Daikoku City is now
the center of that networked
cyberspace. yuko okonagi
moves to Daikoku City,
where she becomes a cyberdetective and starts to hack
into the mysteries of this
alternate reality.
Cutey Honey is an android
containing a device that
can create matter from air.
The organization, Panther
Claw, tries to steal the device
and kills Professor Kisaragi,
her father and creator, in
the process. Honey vows to
avenge his death.
Clannad After Stor y
Chaos; HEAd
Blade of the Immortal
Ashita no Joe
In this Clannad sequel,
it’s a few months after
Tomoya confessed his love
to nagisa. Tomoya’s relationship with nagisa and
his encounters with a variety
of different people help him
understand the meaning
and importance of family.
Takumi nishijo, a withdrawn
high school student, was
chatting on the Internet
when someone gives him
a link to an image of a
murder. The murder comes
true the next day, and
Takumi gets caught up in
these “new Generation”
events. He meets a bunch of
increasingly insane girls with
strange swords.
Manji is a crass, violent
samurai who was cursed
with immortality for his
ruthless deeds by the nun,
yobikuni. now weary of his
ageless life, Manji must slay
a thousand evil men to lift the
curse and earn his death.
a wandering orphan, Joe
yabuki, catches the attention
of a washed-up alcoholic
boxing trainer when he
gets into a fight with a local
gang. Despite the trainer’s
generosity, Joe ends up
in prison. There he meets
another boxer and becomes
interested in pursuing a
boxing career.
ファニメコン
By Fans, For Fans
Akane-Iro ni Somaru
Saka
Amatsuki
Macross Frontier
Toradora!
Sekirei
High school student Tokidoki
rikugo is forced to take a
supplementary history class
to boost his failing grades.
Using virtual reality, he
visits Edo Japan only to
be attacked by a strange
creature and trapped in the
virtual world with no way of
getting back.
This 25th anniversary sequel
to the first Macross series
and Macross 7 follows alto
saotome, ranka Lee, and
pop idol sheryl nome. after
the war against the Zentradi
aliens, humankind spreads
across the universe to ensure
its survival. The Macross
Frontier fleet is part of an
effort to spread and maintain
the culture of humanity.
ryuji Takasu’s intimidating
looks ruins his chances of
making friends. He is thrilled
to be in the same class
as his best friend, yusaku
Kitamura, and his crush,
Minori Kushieda. However,
Taiga aisaka, “the school’s
most dangerous animal”,
is a good friend of Minori
and also happens to be in
the same class.
In spite of his intelligence,
Minato sahashi failed the
college entrance exam again.
He meets a girl named
Musubi who reveals that he
is an “ashikabi”, a being
capable of partnering with
her, a “sekirei”, to participate
in a competition held by the
mysterious MBI corporation.
The Dog of Flanders
To Aru Majutsu no Index
Michiko to Hatchin
The Sky Crawlers
nello, a poor boy who
lives with his grandfather,
has a passion for art. His
wealthy friend aloise and
a dog named Patrasche
both support his dream of
becoming a talented artist like
his hero, Peter Paul rubens.
Kamijo Toma is a high school
student in a world where
ordinary people can learn to
use supernatural or magical
powers in academy City’s
Power Curriculum Program.
He meets a pure white nun
named “Index” who drags
him on an adventure where
science and magic collide.
Hatchin was raised by foster
parents and has long given
up her dreams of freedom.
Michiko is a sexy criminal
who escapes from an inescapable prison. When their
paths cross, these two very
different women journey
across a lawless land in
search of a missing man
from both their pasts.
Kannami yuichi is one of the
“Kildren”, humanoids engineered to never age until
they die in battle as entertainment for a peacetime
population. yuichi befriends
base commander Kusanagi
suito, a woman with a
long dark past. as their
relationship grows, yuichi
learns about the bittersweet
moments of life and about
his inescapable fate.
Nogizaka Haruka
no Himitsu
Xam’d: Lost Memories
One Piece:
Thriller Bark Arc
Lupin III:
Sweet Lost Night
Detective Conan Movie:
Full Score of Fear
The Mugiwara Kaizoku-dan
find themselves against one
of the seven warlords, Gecko
Moria, who has the devil fruit
powers to steal shadows and
animate corpses as minions.
Moria uses his power to steal
the shadows of Luffy, sanji,
Zoro, and robin.
Lupin scores a “magic lamp”
with a genie. However, it’s
7PM, and that’s the last
thing he remembers. Finding
himself in singapore, Lupin
must battle his way past the
forces of Colonel Garlic and
discover the secret behind
the lamp, but how can he do
that if his memory is wiped
clean every time the clock
strikes 7PM?
a series of murders takes
place, and all the victims are
from the same music school.
Conan and his friends are
invited to the music school
for their new music hall’s
opening concert, which
stars a violinist with a stradivarius and a singer with
perfect pitch.
Junichi nagase rescues a girl
named yuuhi Katagiri. not
only is she a new transfer
student in his class, but she
shows up at his doorstep,
announcing that she is his
fiancee and will live with him
to evaluate whether he is
worthy of her. Chaos ensues
as days go by.
akiyuki Takehara lived on
sentan, a lush and tranquil
island untouched by war. on
his way to school one day,
he gets caught in a raid by
creatures called “X’amd”
and starts to transform. With
the help of Tessikan woman
nakiami and his high school
friend Haru, akiyuki tries to
maintain his self-control and
avoid turning to stone.
nogizaka Haruka is very
popular at school. When
yuto ayase stumbles upon
Haruka in the library, he
learns her deepest, darkest
secret: Haruka is a die-hard
fan of anime and manga.
yuto promises to keep her
secret, and the two hang out,
earning vicious glares from
envious schoolmates.
Nozomi Ent. presents –
Emma:
A Victorian Romance
In late 19th century London,
the gentleman William Jones
falls in love with Emma, and
she with him. This chance
meeting overturns both their
lives – for Emma is a maid,
and the barriers of class
stand between them.
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Nozomi Ent. presents –
Maria Watches Over Us
Nozomi Ent. presents –
Astroboy
Nozomi Ent. presents –
Kimba the White Lion
yumi is a first year student
at the Lillian school For
Girls. The school has a
tradition that older girls take
a younger girl as their little
sister. a chance encounter
leads yumi into the inner
circle of the roses, the elite
members of the prestigious
student council.
In the distant year 2003,
Dr. Tenma builds a robot to
replace his dead son. When
it becomes apparent that it is
an imperfect copy, he throws
him out. The robot is rescued
and renamed astro Boy. He
is given a mission to defend
Japan and the world.
The series follows the adventures of Leo (renamed Kimba
in the English release), a
young lion cub. Leo becomes
king of the jungle when his
father, the previous king, is
killed by a human hunter.
Viz presents –
Blue Dragon
Viz Presents –
Bleach
Viz presents –
Naruto
FUNimation presents –
D.Gray-Man
Their village is attacked, and
shu, Jiro, and Kluke decide
to defend their home. They
meet a warrior named Zola
and receive the powers
of shadow, an ability that
allows them to transform
their shadows into powerful
monsters. shu receives one
of the most powerful mosters,
Blue Dragon, and they all set
out to defeat their enemy.
Kurosaki Ichigo has the
ability to see spirits, and he
meets a shinigami, Kuchiki
rukia, who transfers her
powers to him. Together, they
defend humanity from evil
spirits and solve mysteries
until rukia is sentenced to
death for breaking the law.
Ichigo breaks into the spirit
world to retrieve rukia.
Due to the circumstances of
his birth, naruto is treated
as an outcast in Konoha
Village. He decides to
become Hokage, the leader
of the clan. The path to
becoming Hokage is a long
and arduous one, filled with
betrayal, pain, and loss, but
with hard work, naruto may
achieve the title he longs for.
allen Walker, a young man
with a cursed eye that can see
demons known as “akuma”,
lives to stop an evil force
known as the Millennium
Earl, which seeks to eradicate
humanity. But more questions
start to appear the closer allen
gets to his goal – questions
that connect to his past.
FUNimation presents –
Romeo × Juliet
FUNimation presents –
Baccano!
FUNimation presents –
Claymore
FUNimation presents –
Darker than BLACK
romeo is the son of the
current Montague dictator.
Juliet, the last survivor of the
previous rulers, the Capulets,
masquerades as a man to
right the wrongs committed
by the current regime. The
two meet, and a tale of
tragic romance unfolds.
The independent plots in the
stories in the series intersect
as events spiral out of control.
Immortal alchemists, mafiaoperated speakeasies, and
other elements of pulp fiction
collide together in this world
straight out of the movies.
In a world rife with deadly
creatures called ”youma”,
the silver-eyed Clare works
on behalf of an organization
that trains human-youma
hybrids to battle the fullblooded monsters. Clare
is considered a rebel and
constantly
assigned
to
dangerous missions.
10 years ago, an impenetrable field known as “Hell’s
Gate” appeared along with
psychics who wield paranormal powers. Hei is a
powerful psychic agent and
works for one of the many
agencies vying to unlock the
mysteries of Hell’s Gate.
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Urban Vision presents –
Vampire Hunter D:
Bloodlust
The Vampire Hunter D is
summoned by the Elbournes
to rescue their daughter. This
involves working with the
Markus Brothers, a volatile
group of hunters. But when
Charlotte is found, she is
more than reluctant to leave
the side of her new love.
Viz presents –
Hunter x Hunter
Gon Freecs doesn’t remember
his father, but learns that his
father is a famous hunter, so
Gon takes the hunting exam
to find the father he never
knew. He learns that there is
a lot to becoming a hunter,
and the challenges he must
face will be beyond his
wildest imagination.
FUNimation presents –
Kenichi the Mightiest
Disciple
average student shirahama
Kenichi is constantly bullied
until he meets a cute girl and
finds the courage to begin
training at the mysterious
dojo where she lives. There
he studies under masters of
every martial arts style as he
strives to become stronger.
FUNimation presents –
Dragon Ball Z Movie 10:
Broly – Second Coming
after his loss to Goku, Broly
crashes and hibernates on
Earth. When he is woken
by Trunks and Goten, Broly
mistakes Goten for Kakarott
and goes on a murderous
rampage. at the same time,
Gohan goes to challenge the
Legendary super saiyan.
Oregon’s Largest Anime Convention
Labor Day Weekend
Saturday - Monday
September 5-7, 2009
Hilton Portland and
Executive Tower
Twenty-three floors,
one and a half city blocks,
in the heart of downtown Portland!
Guests of Honor • Fanfic • Manga Library
Contests • Karaoke • Artist Alley • Panels
Gaming • Cosplay • Anime Viewing • Vendors
Pre-register online:
www.kumoricon.org
KUMORICON 2009
7th Annual Celebration
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