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Untitled - Hamacon

WELCOME
From the
Con Chair
things that you
really should not do
Welcome to HAMACON 5!
- Loitering in the halls. DEFINITELY NO sleeping in the halls.
WOW! It is hard to believe that it has been
only 5 years since HAMACON started out in
the old Holiday Inn across the street. What
an amazing journey it has been. After huge
growth from the awesome support of our
congoers, we now are hosting thousands
of anime fans, vendors and artists from all
over the country.
- Engaging in disruptive behavior that disturbs the public or staff.
Our lineup of guests is really great, too.
Voice over actors Micah Solusod, Ian Sinclair
and Jad Saxton are here to join the shenanigans. They will be hosting a
variety of panels and autograph signings throughout the con weekend.
Freelance writer for Otaku USA and podcaster, Paul Chapman will be
hosting several panels. On Saturday night, be sure to check out our
featured musical guest Random AKA Mega Ran, who is a “nerdcore”
rapper that brings his own style to a mix of video game, hip hop and
soul music.
We have lots interesting, educational, fun, interactive panels and
workshops this year. HAMA Brawl Z makes a return for more live action
fun. Be sure to check the schedule for all times and locations of panels,
autographs and special events.
HAMACON is teaming up with the American Red Cross for another blood
drive. They will be screening and collect blood donations on Friday and
Saturday. Let see if can beat last year’s record of 48 donated units!
I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the staff members
and volunteers who work very hard to bring HAMACON to life. Without
them this event would not happen and we love them for their dedication.
Now of course, I have to ask a silly question. Why are you still sitting
there reading this conchair letter when you could out having the time of
your life discovering all of what HAMACON has to offer this year?
We are so happy you are here! Now go have fun!
Sincerely,
Michelle Timon,
Convention Chair
Check us out online!
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- Making a threat of physical or verbal harassment to a member or members of the public or HAMACON staff.
· Any act that could result in substantial risk or harm to any persons or
property.
· The selling of any merchandise out of the hotel rooms, hallways, outside the hotel under any circumstance. We value our dealers, and
merchandise is only to be sold, in any form, within the DEALERS room.
· Sexual misconduct such as, but not limited to indecent exposure, offensive touching, or any form of sexual harassment.
· Engaging in any activity prohibited by Alabama and Madison County
law.
· Distribution of any form of literature without
written permission by the HAMACON organizers.
· Brandishing any weapon that has not
been PEACE BONDED. This includes
removing a sword from its casing,
or swinging a weapon around.
That said:
There will be a table set up by Security
to have weapons peace bonded.
All registered or unregistered weapons
need to follow the laws of Madison
County and the state of Alabama.
Also, please remember that you are a guest of the convention and that
there are other guests utilizing the same facilities. Always be courteous
and do not disturb other guests with excessive noise levels. If the con
staff requests that you quiet down or stop a certain behavior, please do
so. If you do not, your badge will be confiscated. We are all here to have
a good time, so by acting responsibly we can continue to bring events
such as an anime convention to Huntsville. Thank you all very much!
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GUESTS
the dandy way to be
voicing anime, baby
the voices of your
favorite anime
Ian Sinclair
Jad Saxton
Ian Sinclair has been voice acting
for FUNimation since he was a
sophomore in college, where he
studied theatre. Since then he’s been
working in the Dallas area as a
professional actor in a multitude of
arenas. He’s performed on stage, on
camera, and, of course, behind the mic.
Jād Saxton has been acting and singing
for the anime industry for 7 years and has
voiced over 50 titles for Funimation
Entertainment. She landed her first major
role as Masako Hara in “Ghost Hunt,” and
then went on to voice Eve Genoard in
“Baccano!,” Perrine-H. Clostermann in
seasons 1 and 2 of “Strike Witches,” and
Jacqueline O. Lantern Dupré in “Soul Eater.”
In addition to the recently announced
Space Dandy in Space Dandy, a few
of Ian’s more popular anime roles
include Brook in One Piece, Toriko in
Toriko, Ryner Lute in Legend of the
Legendary Heroes, Bardroy in Black
Butler, Romano in Hetalia, Chuck in
Panty and Stocking, Shu in Princess
Jellyfish, Dallas in Baccano, Yomotsu Hirasaka (12th) in Future Diary,
Orang in Last Exile: Fam, The Silver Wing, Alcides in Appleseed XII, Seo
in Sekirei, Bora in Fairy Tail, Ginei Morioka in Rosario + Vampire, Ian
and Itomimizu in One Piece, Shogo in Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne,
Zaki in Claymore, Toyama in Oh! Edo Rocket, Douglas and Steve in El
Cazador de la Bruja, Shiro in Okami-san, Daisuke Matsuo in Yamada’s
First Time, Marc in Spice and Wolf II, Hasegawa in Baka and Test, Takamy
in Fractale, Akoz in Casshern Sins, Toraji in Bamboo Blade, Liam in
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Colin in Level E, R in Jormungand, and
as Takeru Ohyama in Maken-Ki! Battling Venus.
Additionally, Ian can be heard as the voice of Baron Flynt in the
video game Borderlands, Professor Nakayama and Jimbo Hodunk in
Borderlands 2, and as the “Cool” custom hero voice in Dragon Ball Z:
Ultimate Tenkaichi. Ian has worked as a director on Initial D, Spice and
Wolf II, both seasons of Black Butler, and The Shana movie.
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Most recently announced releases
include: “Fairy Tail” as Carla, “Haganai”
as Sena Kashiwazaki, “Michiko &
Hatchin” as Hatchin, “Eureka Seven AO”
as Elena Peoples, “High School DxD” as
Koneko Tōjō, “Last Exile: Fam, The Silver
Wing” as Fam Fan Fan, “Toriko” as Yun,
“A Certain Scientific Railgun” as Komoe,
“Tenchi Muyo! War On Geminar” as Lashara Earth, “Steins;Gate” as
Faris Nyannyan, “Mass Effect: Paragon Lost (movie)” as April, “Is This a
Zombie?” as Haruna, “Shangri-La” as Karin Ishida/Pudding, “A Certain
Magical Index” as Komoe, “Aria The Scarlet Amo” as Reki, “B Gata H Kei –
Yamada’s First Time” as Mayu Miyano, and “Freezing” as Arnett McMillan.
For a full list of her work please visit www.animenewsnetwork.com.
When Jād isn’t lending her voice to anime, she can be seen on stage
at various theaters throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth region as well as
touring all over the U.S.
To keep up with Jād, please visit “Jad Saxton Voice Actress” on
Facebook, www.facebook.com/jadsaxton AND “Jad Saxton” on Twitter.
www.twitter.com/jadbsaxton
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guests
voice acting that
speaks from the soul
guests
Chip-Hop nerdcore
musical enrichment
Micah Solusod
Random AKA Mega Ran
Despite his ponytail and general
inability to fly, Micah Solusod is
a professional voice actor and artist.
Or so they say.
If you put video games, the 80’s, hip-hop, soul
music, jazz and standup comedy into a blender
and hit “puree,” you’d have something close to
The Random Experience.
The rapscallion made his debut in
the anime world as Malek Werner in
Blassreiter and is best known for
his role as Soul Evans in Toonami’s
Soul Eater. He has since shown up
in other FUNimation titles as Toma
Kamijo in A Certain Magical Index,
Ao Fukai in Eureka Seven AO,
Gai Tsutsugami in Guilty Crown,
Midnight in Fairy Tail, older Ame
in Wolf Children, Coby in One Piece,
Mizuki in Kamisama Kiss, Tsutomu
Senkawa in Birdy the Mighty: Decode,
Yukitaka Tsuitsui in Level E, Jonah Mar in Jormungand, and most
recently, Bea in Space Dandy. It’s likely he’s done more but who’s
counting?
The Penn State graduate and self-proclaimed
“TeacherRapperHero” made waves by going
way left of his backpack roots by combining
8-bit video game sounds and hard hitting
hip-hop tracks, and has become a trailblazer in
the budding genres of chiptune and nerdcore
hip-hop, while maintaining a career as a
middle school teacher. Ran’s first album
“The Call” was a critical success, featuring
tracks with some of the underground’s
most respected heads.
Ran cut his teeth in the city of Philadelphia as a
teacher, freestyle rapping, producing and later
engineering at a studio. After relocating to
Phoenix, competing in the Scribble Jam emcee
battle championships and taking an early exit, Ran almost quitting before he
was even started, when a creative lightning bolt struck, and a fire was lit.
Micah also makes appearances in the Jisei series (visual novel),
Backstage Pass (otome game), Borderlands 2 (VG), Cryamore (VG),
Centipede: Infestation (VG), Tome: Terrain of Magical Expertise
(webseries) and other various media.
Random began the transformation into Mega Ran, his alter-ego, an ode to the
classic video game character Mega Man. After creating a tribute album and
receiving an unprecedented level of support and blessing from Capcom to
continue, Ran was reborn and became a trailblazer in the budding “nerdcore”
and chiptune subgenres, while coining his own term to describe what he had
done, “Chip-Hop.”
When he’s not busy making up “professional” voice acting tips on Twitter,
Micah works as a freelance artist. He is currently the lead illustrator for
the fantasy webcomic Ties That Bind and can be found on deviantART
under the username “maioceaneyes”. Believe it.
Various video game developer co-signs and admiration from the genre’s
toughest critics have led to placements in TV, movies, university coursework,
and of course, games. Random’s music and story have been shared on stages
across the world, on television (ABC/NBC News, ESPN, Portlandia, Tosh.O, WWE
Wrestling) and in leading music, gaming and tech publications, print and online.
Today, Random is no longer a teacher by title, but maintains a rigorous touring
and recording schedule, traveling the world to entertain and educate through
the gift of rhyme. You’re just as likely to hear Ran’s raps at a packed anime or
convention as in a nightclub, at a festival, in a classroom, or even at an exclusive
video game industry event.
Now that’s Random.
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guests
the most dangerous
industry panelist
guests
only the finest in
costume play
Paul Chapman
Cosfluff101
The Almighty Gooberzilla is a
mystery wrapped in an enigma,
which is itself wrapped in a tender,
crushed-velvet package and
launched from the Crab Nebula
at speeds undreamt of by your
feeble human science. His mission
is to spread the gospel of great
movies across the crimson murk
of the Internet, instilling Nerdvana
into the hearts of children
everywhere, all the while secretly
preparing for the coming Robo / Dino
Apocalypse, in which he plans to
ride to Valhalla on the backs of a
herd of fusion-powered
cybernetic velociraptors.
Cosfluff101 started out as a video rant
against those who didn’t believe that
cosplay was for everyone all the way back
in 2008. That video flooded with likes and
comments of thanks for inspiration. It was
those comments that prompted Cosfluff’s
founder to take to conventions and begin
running a panel all about it.
Although it
began as an instructional panel, helping
those of a “fluffier persuasion” learn to make
costuming work for them, it has since
branched out into discussing con bullies
and acceptance of all races in cosplay.
Wait. You wanted Paul Chapman though, right? That’s okay. He’s the
same guy. Or so we’re told.
Paul Chapman is an author and a film critic based in Florida. He writes
freelance for Otaku USA Magazine (www.otakuusamagazine.com) and
hosts the Greatest Movie EVER! Podcast (www.gmepodcast.com). He has
published three collections of short stories on the Amazon Kindle store
– Porn Gnomes and Other Strange Tales, Sasquatch Rides a Harley,
and Dragon Kicker XV – and is currently working on a fourth collection
entitled Ogre in an Overcoat.
The three heads of this group, Panda and
Radiance Murphy and Caroline Aberthany
hold the belief that cosplay should be for all no matter one’s size,
gender, or race. Together they convention hop and spread their word:
“Cosplay is for Everyone: Especially You.” You can check out their
facebook page at www.facebook.com/Cosfluff101.
Make sure you get plenty of rest, so you can see all of our great guests!
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guests
the best djs
for the best rave
Quality music
Quality panels
DJ Inubito
DJ Tony T
DJ Inubito started funking around with
music back in 1998 when he started
thumbing on a bass guitar. In 2003, he
then transitioned into DJing trance and
hardcore EDM and never looked back.
But when just mixing music wasn’t he
enough, he began producing in 2007,
jumping headfirst into the nerdcore
genre. He now spins with several
groups such as Dead Terrorist DJs,
Sound Off DJs, and JABKI Bass All Stars,
and has produced with Dou(Gai)Jin
Recordings. He also has been heavily
involved in some of the largest dance
parties in north Alabama (including
HamaCon’s own “Club HAMA”) as well
as providing local support for major Drum and Bass artists such as Q-bik
and Gridlok.
DJ Tony T is an EDM DJ with a fun and
geeky twist. He’s keeps the crowd jumping
at house parties, raves, and clubs all
over the Southeast!
Having spun across the Southeast, at conventions like AWA, MTAC,
Seishun-Con, and more. DJ Inubito knows how to rock the dance floor
like none other, with trance, hardcore, drum and bass, breaks, and
only the filthiest electro house under his vinyl. When you come to
hear DJ Inubito spin, you cannot help but jump in and dance. His latest
EP, “Retrofit” is available for free download through Industrial Parasite
Records. You can find out more at www.djinubito.com!
BISHOP
Not much is known about the mysterious enigmatic sound-form known
as Bishop. Some legends state that he was found in the ruins of ancient
martian colony, raised by space wolves with only old rocket fuel for
food. Some say that he was encased in ice for a millennium before
shedding his reptilian scales for more human attire. Yet others believe
that he is the second coming of bass, and that the disbelievers will be
cleansed in large amounts of oonst. Or someone never got Basil his bio,
and this is what results.
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Able to DJ just about anything, he
specializes in electro, house, dubstep,
K-Pop and the latest Huntsville craze,
Trap-Step. With a Video Jockey and light
show like nobody’s business, this is a
Rave you won’t wanna miss. Catch DJ
Inubito & DJ Tony T around Huntsville at a
venue near you, part of Dead Terrorist DJ’s!
Also starring
Featured panelists:
Vitamin H
Vitamin H Productions is the professional
panelist group that has been sweeping the
South, happy to be bringing their unique
style to Hamacon. Founded by Kidd the
Maniac (Public Relations Director) and
Pathos Prime (Technical Coordinator) and
fueled by a love of all things geeky,
Vitamin H aims to create convention
programming that is professional, visually
appealing, and educationally stimulating,
No monotone delivery or Comic Sans
PowerPoints, and not just confined to the
current “popular” fandoms either.
When they’re not frantically preparing for a
con, you can find them writing articles for their
website – http://vitaminh.info – so be sure to check them out!
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Hama brawl z
the card battle game
to save Hambion
SIde area
Specialty events for
special con goers
play card games to save
the world!
Taste the World of Sake
(Friday 7PM, Side Area)
Immerse yourself in the battle to save the Kingdom of Hambion from
the forces of boredom! Enter the Royal Hambion Battle Arena to fight
for Honor and Convention in this fast paced card battle game, created
just for Hamacon by the brilliant minds of the... Maid Cafe?! Send your
monster minions out to play, outwit your opponent, and see who will
come out on top!
Join our resident sake expert
in a tour of various world
class sakes. We will fill you
in about the different flavors,
histories and uses for sake.
You will get to taste a variety
of different types of sake from
Japan as well as enjoy sushi
and hor’dourves. Cost is
$25 per person. Friday,
June 6th at 7pm. Seating is
limited to 50 people. You must
be 21 years old or older. IDs
will be checked. Tickets are
available at the registration
desk only.
Smack dab in the middle of HAMA5’s event space rests the glorious
10,000 square foot HBZ BATTLE
ARENA! Here brave warriors
that YOU call forth from
the cards will do battle
before your very eyes!
Who will triumph in
hard-won victory?
There is only one
way to find out!
AND THAT IS TO PLAY.
It’s free to try, so we
hope that everyone
partakes in the
hamastruggles
of HAMA
BRAWL Z!
Maid and Butler Cafe
(Saturday 11AM, Side Area)
Join us on Saturday afternoon for our wonderful and
entertaining Maid and Butler Cafe. There will be
scrumptious treats and tea served by our lovely maids
and handsome butlers. They will also perform for your
entertainment. You can check with Registration to see
if there are any tickets left, although
we tend to sell out every year!
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All Voice-Over Artists On Deck Q&A
Here’s your chance to ask one last question before our guests head
home to make more voices for shows we love! Ian, Jad, and Micah are all
here and they want to hear from you!
Events are
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AMV Contest
WANTED: YOU to help
vote for the best Anime
Music Videos & Cosplay
Music Videos! Swing on
by and help us pick
the winners!
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Club HAMA Presents: The Hamacon Rave
Our barnburner resident Djs, Inubito and Tony T have teamed up with
the mysterious being known only as Bishop to try and blow those
speakers out for your entertainment! Will they succeed, or have our tech
crews finally crafted speakers that can contain the DJs illest beats?
Cosplay Contest
Come join us for a parade of costumes. Each contestant has worked
hard on their costume and is now ready to show it off! Come, watch, and
even HELP us choose a fan favorite! (To enter you must attend prejudging, which will be held earlier in the day. If you want to enter as an
exhibitionist then please see your Cosplay Director during pre-juding)
Ask a Nation
Hetalia’s Nations are
back for another Ask a
Nation Q&A session!
Come and join the fun
grilling your favorite
Nation’s!
Dream Bubble Theater
Love theater? Love Homestuck? Love making random requests? Why
not have all three! Join Dream Bubble Theater for an hour of laughs,
shenanigans, and perhaps even a few tears! No matter what happens,
we promise to make sure you have fantastic time!
Bellydance to Anime
Shimmy, shake and roll your belly (or just watch with glee.) This belly
dance panel will briefly introduce a few styles of belly dancing, and
include a performance by professional dancer and cosplayer, Annabelle
DeCamillis. Then learn to belly dance to your favorite anime songs from
one of the best teachers around.
Closing Ceremonies
Well, it’s been fun folks. Been great. Just really good. The best. But
sometimes, you just gotta close out the con and start packing things
away. But stick with us for just one last event. So we can see this con off..
Until we get the band back together for HAMA6!
Club HAMA Presents: MegaRan!
Hamacon is PROUD to present to you this trailblazer of Chip Hop,
Mega Ran! So please, come and get your nerds cored and your chips
hopped.
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Getting Your Anime Groove Back
Anime burn out happens all the time. Sometimes life gets in the way and
people lose interest in keeping up with the latest shows and news. This
panel looks at a few shows that may rekindle that anime fan deep inside
that just wants to be free again.
Good Afternoon!
Hey! What’s up? How ya doin? This is really just a filler panel. Come say
hi to some of the people that are starting this 3 day marathon with you!
Hamacon’s Vocaloid Concert
Join the Hamacon Vocaloids as they sing and perform the feel good
songs that make you extremely happy!
Note: All
events are
subject to
change
How to Make Your Own Video Game
Join developers from C63 Industries (makers of Pixel: ru², which you can
see in the game room!) for an introduction to game development. We’ll
cover basic topics and discuss what it’s like to make video games and
why game development is something that anyone can (and should)
do! Computer science knowledge isn’t required for the panel. Bring
questions and game ideas!
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Kawaii Cardio Party-O!
Join the girls of hardcandyhouse.com for a cute morning workout
routine! Rin and Grimmy will run through a warm up, cardio dance, and
some cool down stretches - all set to cute music! Come prepared to have
fun, laugh, and get sweaty! Wear exercise appropriate clothes that will
keep your goodies covered, and come with clean, non-stinky feets and
socks.
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order
KPOP is Cool!
It’s not a fad, it’s a way of life! Come watch some of your favorite videos
and talk about some of your favorite groups.
Manga You Need to Buy Right Now
Manga, the world of Japanese comics. There’s a whole lot of them, and
it seems like today there are even more ways to buy them than ever. Let
us be your guide in this new comic landscape. We’ll show you all the
ways to buy your manga, physically and digitally. And hey, we’ll even
tell you about some of the neater Japanese comics to have come out
lately!
Meet Ian Sinclair!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit in a room for an
hour while Ian Sinclair talks and answers questions? Well, then this
is the panel for you! Come ready to ask questions about food, comic
books, voice acting, and anime!
Note: All
events are
subject to
change
MegaRan Q&A
Learn about a 7th grade teacher who turned his passion for video
games and hip-hop into a full time career and unprecedented licensing
deal with Capcom. Random, aka Mega Ran.
Opening Ceremonies
Come one, come all, it’s time to get HAMA5 started off right! See the
wonderful guests! The amazing directors! And let us give you the
lowdown of all the exciting things we have in store for you this year! I
mean, you could just read this Program Guide for that but let’s face it, no
one does and Opening Ceremonies is way more exciting, anyway!
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Pokemon Game Show!
Four players battle each other in a test of knowledge about all things
Pokemon! Answering questions correctly gives them control of our game
board where they will face all sorts of challenges! The winner has a shot
at becoming immortalized as Champion of the con!
Real Talk
Well, another year’s in the bag! We definitely value feedback at
Hamacon, so this is the part where you can suggest new ideas or talk
about some of the things you liked (or didn’t).
The Pain Train [ages 16+]
It’s the crazy clip show extravagance that hasn’t been this insane since
the last time you checked the internet! Look upon the wild, wide, and
wacky videos being thrown at you one after another until you are
bursting with laughter, traumatized, or possibly both at the SAME TIME.
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The Space Dandy Panel, Baby!
Come listen to Ian Sinclair, aka Space Dandy, about being a Dandy guy
in space. Come listen to Micah Solusod, aka best DJ ever, about all the
latest in space DJing technology. Come listen to Jad- Look. Just come
listen. It’s the dandy thing to do.
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The Wolf Children Panel
Micah and Jad talk about their roles and production of the English dub of
the critically acclaimed Wolf Children, the Japanese animated film directed
and co-written by Mamoru Hosoda.
Trigger Warning: Kill La Kill
Kill la Kill has taken the anime community by storm and launched Studio
Trigger into newfound
popularity. We’ll take a
look at what makes this
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what the studio is doing
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place alongside its
order
predecessors. Get
naked, but don’t lose
your way to this panel.
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Voice Acting
vs Stage
Acting
Calling all artsy fartsy
types! If you’re a lover of
the art of acting or simply
enjoy learning and talking
about character development and the pretentious spiritual journeys one
takes as a performer, you should probably come to this panel.
WTF: What the Film?
Think you know just how crazy a movie can be? Come join us as we
explore some of the strangest films that Japanese cinema has to offer,
from the goofy to the profound, the trashy to the artistic, you’ll see all
kinds of amazing things and maybe even discover some of your new
favorite films.
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for when main
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Anime & Manga in the Digital Age
Anime isn’t just discs anymore, and manga isn’t just books! Nowadays,
with the advent of smart phones, tablets, Rokus, and other ways of
streaming stuff, there are more ways to get your anime and manga fix
than ever before! There are, in fact, so many you may have not heard of
them all. But we know about most of them, and can tell you where they
are and what they’re good for.
Attack on Titan: 7m to 60m
Join us for an in-depth look at Attack on Titan: The story so far, the
characters we love and theories about what is to come! (Serious spoiler
alert!)
Cosfluff 101 Plus Size Cosplay
Plus Size Geeks (and supporters!) gather ‘round! Cosfluff101 is here and
ready to help one and all Rock Cosplay! Come to learn some great tips
on how to make your Cosplay the best it can be! Cosfluff101 is here to
say: Everyone Can Cosplay, especially you!
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Cosplay In Japan
In Japan, cosplay is much different from what you might expect
compared to American standards. A much tighter social standard means
much stricter rules on cosplaying in public, however, there are many
more convenient opportunities and events than any American cosplayer
would be used to. Come and learn about the Japanese cosplay
experience!
Drawing with Inkscape
A brief introduction to Inkscape, free/open source vector graphics
software, as a complement to other art programs like Photoshop or GIMP.
Covers some of the basic functions, with some thoughts about how to
build your technique around them.
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Dungeon Delving: DnD 101
Dashing rouges, Fighters clad in shimmering armor, and fire slinging
Sorcerers. All this and more awaits you in the amazing world of
Dungeons and Dragons, once you learn how to play that is. Join me as
I teach the basics of dungeons and dragons and you too can join the
nerd pass time that has been around for forty years.
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From the Video Room: Anime You’d Like
Want to have even more anime that you’re told you need to watch? Oh,
you don’t. Well come to this panel anyway. Prepare yourself for an hour
of watching two people gush about shows they love in an attempt to get
more people to like them too.
Gothic Lolita Chitty Chatty!
Come chat with us about lolita fashion! What’s your favorite cute trend in
the fashion? Who is your favorite designer? Do you want to be a lolita?
Anything you’re curious about? Let’s chat!
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Hobbit Free Fetch Quest: Western
Fantasy in Anime
Japan has its own rich tradition of myth and legend, but some Japanese
animation also borrows elements from works of European and American
high fantasy. From Tolkien to Moorcock to Advanced Dungeons &
Dragons, this panel examines the influences of Western fantasy in
anime. Note: No hobbits were harmed in the making of this panel.
Japanese Themed Cafes
So, you may know that Japan has a lot of cafes. We mean, a LOT.
Themed ones, aplenty. And sure, you may know about Maid and/or
Butler cafes, but what about the BL (Boys Love) Cafe? How about the
Capcom Bar, or the Tiger and Bunny Cafe? Oh, and the cat cafe, and theYeah, there are a bunch! And we’ll talking all about them, and more.
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League Of Legends
League of Legends, or LoL as it is colloquially referred to, is just the
most wonderful game that ever made you want to punch anonymous
people over the internet in the face. Come join us as we have a lighthearted discussion about the game, why we play it, where it is headed
in the future, and why my jungler never ganks my lane even though the
enemy lee has been camping me for the last 10 minutes (R U KIDDING
ME?!)
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Material & Techniques 2: Inking
Becca and Heidi perform an introduction to more advanced inking tools,
and give demos/answer questions. Tools include digital inking with a
tablet using Photoshop, using a brush, and using a nib.
Momo Myko Comedy Show
Momo Myko Zeika brings to you his anime and gaming knowledge to
you through the magical power of story-telling and comedy! Listen to the
insane words this hyper young man has to offer, learn from his words,
and remember to laugh and have fun as he jokes around and helps
everyone enjoy themselves!
Moonie Talk
Moonie Talk! A panel about all things Sailor Moon including (but not
limited to) mythology, arcs, musical, merch, the new anime, EVERYTHING!
Be there, in the name of the moon!
Pachinko Fever
Have you caught the fever? Come learn all about pachinko, the national
past time of Japan.
From the history and
evolution of the
machines (and how
they are related to
american pinball), to
modern day parlors
and the Yakuza. Even
Nicholas Cage will
make an appearance.
Learn all about it in
this great panel.
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Learn About Kabuki Theater
Interested in old Japanese culture? Come and learn about traditional
Japanese Kabuki theater. Hear about the origins of Kabuki theater
and view examples of the instruments used as well as a video of a
performance of a dance from the show Two Lions.
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Panel Musou: Three Kingdoms
As the glorious Han Dynasty crumbles, new legends are born! Inspiring
everything from mighty stone statues to anime of all kinds and even
image albums, the Romance of the Three Kingdoms has more than
cemented its place in world history. Find out what this mainland import is
all about.
SHH! ( It’s a Ninja Panel) [ages 16+]
From mysterious spies to cold blooded killers, there are countless stories
depicting the legendary exploits of the ninja of feudal (and sometimes
Events are modern) Japan. This panel takes a light-hearted look at how shinobi
strike from the shadows in the pop culture of Japan and America, but
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naughty ninja language, and brief ninja nudity.
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inf luence, the
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Smoke & Mirrorshades:
Cyberpunk in Anime [ages 16+]
Cyberpunk is a unique period of literary science fiction that strongly
influenced other entertainment media. Explore the high-tech, low-life,
speculative future spaces of cyberpunk as they appear in Japanese
animation. Mature content. Viewer discretion is advised.
Soul 2 Soul with Micah Solusod
Come by and chat with Micah about what it’s like working in the anime
industry. From voice acting to freelance drawing, Micah will take all of
your questions and maybe even answer some.
Tears of the Robot: Anime Edition
Robots, cyborgs, androids, and automatons often represent the best and
worst elements of human nature in popular entertainment. This panel
examines why our mechanical creations laugh and cry, and why they
make us humans do likewise.
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Ten Years, Ten Anime: The 90s
Come by as we discuss ten anime that mattered most to the decade of
the 90s in both Japan and America.
This Panel is Bad, You Should Skip It
[ages 18+] [ids will be checked]
Man, I’ll be frank (Even though his name is Adam! – Basil). I don’t really
know what to do with this thing anymore. Hollis won’t even be here, so
i’m gonna be sinking by myself. I have decided to find a hentai that has
come out like THIS YEAR and i’ll do a dub i guess. im sure by the time I’m
done the crowd will get itself over, because i’m only funny in my own
head, and i’ll be sobbing under the table wondering why i subjected
myself to this. I’ll answer your personal relationship questions. All your
deepest darkest secrets can be laid bare. Group catharsis. A new age
new wave hentai art experience that you’ll wish you had just taken my
advice on.
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This. Is. YAOI!
[ages 18+] [ids will be checked]
Join the con reps from Ahn!Con for a night of everything yaoi. We will be
discussing the current yaoi culture in Japan and America, some of what
you can expect from the fandom in the future, as well as some history
of where we came from. Lots of subgenres will be presneted, including
bara, webcomics, doujin, and much more! Don’t leave before playing
“Who’s the Seme?” for fun and prizes, including a free badge to Ahn!Con.
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Unlockable Characters
When four seasoned comedians realized that they could merge their
love for nerd pop-culture and Stand-up, the Unlockable Characters
were formed. Touring clubs and conventions all around the country, this
quartet of laugh inducing ninjas revel in entertaining an audience that
is often overlooked at standard venues. With a production of the utmost
quality and a show specifically geared toward its varying audiences,
the Unlockable Characters stand-out among its competition. Be it Anime,
Comic Books, Video games or Sci-fi, these comedic scholars are well
versed, despite the cost of their high school popularity.
Visual Novels = Feels Time
A look into the world of visual novels. If you have never played one
before, come to learn about the amazing game genre that is the visual
novel. For those of you
who are more familiar
with visual novels I
assure you that at least
half of the games we will
talk about you have
never heard of and for
those who think they
are truly visual novel
masters we have a quiz
game with a mystery
visual novel as a prize.
Show up early for
your chance to
participate!
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Affliction Cosplay Photography
Have you wanted to ask questions about photography that you
have always wanted to know? Then here is your chance to get your
answers, affliction cosplay photography will help answer your question
and have demonstration on lighting and equipment choices.
Attack on Titan: Q&A Panel
2,000 years ahead too late? Need to ask a question to the regimen, or
do you have half a mind to propose a dare to Heichou? Well come on
by to give a question, get an answer or see what odd dare you could
get us members in the Survey Corps to do.
Awesome Anime That Time (& Publishers)
Forgot
Join the lunatics from the Chainsaw Buffet podcast as they reminisce
about some of the incredible anime that was released in the U.S. over
the years, but has since disappeared from shelves and hasn’t found a
second life on legal streaming sites. From forgotten gems to shows you
would have never imagined not being able to find, our presentation will
run the gamut!
Boys To Men: Shonen & Seinen
So what does One Piece, Naruto, Ranma ½, Nichijou, and Blue Exorcist
all have in common? Their anime and manga for boys! But what does
Ghost in the Shell, Chobits, Mysterious Girlfriend X, and Monster have
in common? They’re for men! Wait, what? What does any of this even
mean? Don’t worry, it’s fine. Shonen and Seinen are entire worlds of
different kinds of anime and manga, and we’re here to show you the
way.
Competitive Gaming & You
Have you looked at a forum post about an upcoming Smash tournament
but didn’t participate? Have you ever wondered why? Come down to
Competitive Gaming and You and gain an understanding of the in’s and
out’s of competitive gaming and why its important to you.
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Cosfluff Campfire
Gather ‘round for a “fire side” chat with the Cosfluff Crew! Cosfluff101
continues with a discussion panel all about sharing stories and asking
questions! Join us for tales of triumph,bullies ,and ways to handle the
cosplay side of life.
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Extra Innings: baseball in anime
Baseball is a huge sport in Japan, so it only makes sense that there are
tons of manga and anime that revolve around the sport. Come check out
some of the most iconic titles! It’ll be ace!
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Fighting Games & Anime: A Brief History
When the fighting game genre took off during the 90’s, the world of
anime saw an influx of adaptations of some of the most popular (and
not-so-popular) games of the era. Join the crew of the Chainsaw Buffet
podcast as they take a trip down memory lane and examine the best
and worst that the era had to offer.
Fighting Games 102: You’ve been FRAMED!
Wanna know how amazing fighting game players can respond to
nearly any situation? There are a lot of variables, but one of the easier
ones is knowing how fighting games work on a molecular level. This
panel will serve to introduce some of those basic concepts. After that,
there will be a Q&A where we just gab about the state of the FGC and
new games coming down the pipeline.
Getting the Most
Out of Your Cosplay Photography
Ever wondered what techniques high-end cosplayers use to take their
photos to the next level? Scared to invest in expensive photography
equipment? Unsure what to do when you open your choice retouching
software? Then this panel is for you! I’ll be going over some cheap
techniques to enhance your photography followed by a live retouching
session on a recent photo shoot.
How To Start an Anime Club
“ANIME! ANIME! ANIME!!! WHY CAN’T I FIND ANYONE LOCALLY WHO
LIKES ANIME AS WELL?!?!?” Well by the power of Grey Skull you can by
starting an anime club. By viewing this panel you can learn the basics
needed to start your adventure of friendship. Hosted by the smuck who
runs the Decatur Anime Lounge. And remember to pump up the bebop
and to keep it rock-steady.
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Intro to Artist Alley
Interested in tabling at the Artist Alley, but not sure where to start? Becca
and Heidi are here to help you out! Together we’ve got over 10 years
behind-the-table convention experience, and have wrangled tables
at a variety of shows far beyond anime cons, and can answer almost
any question you lob at us. We’ll take you from the very basics of
convention prep, from picking the con that’s right for your stuff to making
merchandise. At the end, we’ll open the panel up to questions and
suggestions. Tongue-tied? That’s ok, we’ll be tabling all convention
long, so if you think of anything, just swing by our tables and ask!
Kiddie Corner Time
Time for all the kiddos to gather round. We have set aside some time to
play, have fun and not worry about all those older kids getting in the
way. We will be coloring, learning some origami, playing games, and just
having fun! (12 and Under Only Please)
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Ladytimes: Shoujo & Josei
Shojo are Japanese comics and cartoons for girls, and Josei are the
same but for women. But there’s way more to shojo than romance stories
and Sailor Moon for shojo, and even more to josei than even that. We’ll
be tackling both terms, what they mean, and all the various incarnations
therein we can think of. There’s going to be sparkles, and tears, and
crocodiles, and justice, and who knows what else?
Obligatory
“How Do I Get to Japan?” Panel
Japan: It’s kind of an awesome place, full of neat things to do, cool
places to go, and it’s the HOME of anime. How do you get there, though?
What about wanting to live there? I’ll discuss this (and show pictures!) in
this objectively-based panel.
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Roll a d66: Japanese
Tabletop Roleplaying Games
Aside from BESM or Maid RPG, not many people think to use “Japanese”
and “tabletop roleplaying” in the same sentence. Luckily a growing
trend of localizing these games hopes to change that. We’ll be exploring
the world of JTRPG’s by looking at this trend and the designers and
translators who fought to make it possible.
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Seven Samurai & Beyond:
Akira Kurosawa
Join Vitamin H as we explore the career of Japan’s first visionary
director and the samurai, detectives, and dreams that continue to inspire
filmmakers around the world even today.
Slender Panel
The Slender Panel is back for it’s third coming! Join us to have your
chance to try your hand at the terrifying experience in front of an
audience. .Once again, expect plenty of screams and excitement as
Events are contestants try to retrieve the eight pages from a dark forest, or make
their way out of an abandoned mineshaft. More than just Slenderman
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spookiness.
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So You Have a
Question About Anime or Manga?
Just getting into anime? Been into anime for a while? Either way, you
may have questions. Maybe you have just stumbled into the world of
Japanese cartoons and comics! Or perhaps you have been wallowing
into this anime and manga world so long you may have been forgetting
it’s time to breathe. Take that breath! Ask those questions! Anime and
Manga Experts are standing by!
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STAND PROUD: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure
Ora Ora Ora! This is a panel all about the totally bizarre adventures from
the mind of Hirohiko Araki. We’ll be talking about the manga and anime
available in the states, and what the future of the franchise looks like!
State of Anime & Manga Roundtable
Because let’s face it, you can’t have a proper anime con without a proper
talking about the anime and manga industry panel. We have assembled
only the finest navel gazers in the land, along with at least one person
that knows what they are talking about for the occasion. This is the
panel of Truth.
Takeshi Miike Bites the World
Violence. Madness. Yakuza. Sing-a-longs? Join Vitamin H as we
explore the many faces of Japan’s Mad Dog Director, Takashi Miike.
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Tenchi Muyo Madness
Think you know all there is to know about Tenchi Muyo? The Tenchi
Universe is even vaster than you think, WAY beyond what you might
have seen on Toonami. Join us as we chart a course through the OVAs,
TV Shows, games, and beyond.
The Wild Worlds of Masaaki Yuasa
When Kick-Heart premiered on Toonami last year, Masaaki Yuasa wasn’t
on many American anime fans’ radar. Now, with more people discovering
The Tatami Galaxy and Kaiba, the popularity of his distinct style is
growing. We’ll be discussing his previous works as well as his upcoming
series, Ping Pong.
Toons That Go Bump In The Night
[ages 16+]
A look at the darker side of anime, showcasing everything from gothic
gloom to high-octane thrillers, from traditional youkai to unspeakable
Lovecraftian beasts. Whether you’re a seasoned horror fan who’s
looking for new nightmare fuel, or just a regular otaku who’d like to try
something new, there’ll be something here for you to love.
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Totally Tokusatsu
Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Ultraman and others. Come explore the
genre that’s even more niche than anime, Japan’s live-action special
effects shows or Tokusatsu.
Webcomics You Should Be Reading
Come join us in learning about the awesome webcomics that float
around on the webs you probably haven’t had the pleasure to read
yet. If so, share with others a few you’re a fan of! From A to Z, webcomics
galore!
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What to Expect When You’re Inspecting
A candid guide on what to do and not do at cosplay contest judging.
What to anticipate, how to plan properly, what judges are looking for
and how to conduct oneself. We’ll aslo have tips on how to fairly assess
a costume. And to top everything off, a Q&A session at the end!
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workshops
anime is watching but
learning is doing
bonus page
have a free page. on the house.
take notes. draw. go nuts.
Amigurumi Joy
Tabitha Kush of QuietNova Studios talks about her favorite craft! If you’ve
ever wondered what in the world amigurumi is, or if you want to learn
more about it, this is your perfect opportunity. Tabitha brings more than
twenty years of yarn-working experience to answer every question!
And if you’ve ever wanted to try it for yourself, kits will be available!
Cosplay Prejudging
Wanna enter the cosplay contest? This is where you start! Forms can be
found at registration and at prejuding on Saturday.
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Gundam Make & Take
Gundam Make and Take means exactly what it says: You get to make
and take home a small gundam model kit. Our resident expert model
maker will be on hand to lend assistance for novices. This panel is $5
and space is limited to 24 participants.
Material & Techniques 1:
Basic Comic Materials
Becca and Heidi run through their essential tools and give brief demos,
including: Drafting (Blue pencils, Graphite pencils, Unusual sketching
supplies including colored pencils, china markers, and alcohol based
markers) as well as Inking (Technical Pens, Brush Pens, Brushes, and
Nibs.)
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Sewing
Workshop
Time to learn the basics of
sewing. Join our Cosplay
Director in our Workshop
area and learn how to
operate a sewing
machine. After learning
the basics, we will then
turn on the machines and
start sewing. This is a free
panel, but limited
space available.
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anime & games
it’s the stuff that
you love to do
Anime Viewing Room
Our Anime Viewing Room isn’t quite like
most of the anime cons you may go to.
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Most anime viewing rooms tend to work
like this: Some nameless con staffer feeds
the DVD machine and outputs the anime onto a screen every hour on
the hour. You sit down, shut up, watch the show, and then you’re done
and the process repeats.
miscellaneous
it’s all that other
junk you need to know
American Red Cross
Blood Drive
Join us for the Hamacon convention and be apart of the 3% by making
your appointment to donate blood on Friday, June 6th from T2pm – 7pm
or Saturday, June 7st from 2pm – 7pm. The Red Cross will be located in
the South Hall Main entrance by the stairs. An American Red Cross donor
card or a photo I.D. is required to donate. Donors who are 16-years-old
must bring a signed American Red Cross parental consent form to the
blood drive.
Well we decided to change things up a bit.
Be sure to stay well hydrated and eat a good meal before your
donation!
Some things stay the same. Our staff picks out what we show, sure. But
we have our staff that picked the show tell you about it. Why they like
it, what you should look out for. And after the show is over, we’re gonna
ask you why you liked it. you know, have a conversation.
Dealer’s Room Hours
Because anime cons are about people too.
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Friday 2-8
Saturday 11-7
Sunday 11-4
Thanks to our sponsors!
Video Gaming
Check out our Video Game Zone, full of digital
goodness. There are even some tournaments
going on! The Video Game Room will have the
details inside. We also have some aracde
machines for you to play, thanks to our friends at
Game Galaxy Arcade and Another Castle Gaming!
Pachinko Gaming
Thanks to out friends at Motaku, Kansas City’s new anime convention,
we have a small slew of pachinko machines for your perusal. Enjoy
the thrill that thousands of salarymen do every day: Of little metal balls
getting launched into all the pins and only Lady Luck to guide you
home. Will you succeed, will you fail? Either way, the one thing you can
probably count on, is having fun!
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staff
And unending
Thanks
As always, we here at Hamacon would like to extend our heart-felt thanks to
everyone that helps make this con happen. Without your help, this would never
be the awesome show that it is!
And while we only have so much room in the Program Guide, here are our
directors that lead us into anime battle:
Michelle T. - Convention Chair
Adam P. - Director of Events
Basil B. - Director of Awesome and Graphic Design
Chelsea G. - Director of Volunteers and Cosplay
Michael N. - Director of Convention Operations
Crystal W. - Director of the Maid Cafe and Hama Brawl Z
Emily S. - Director of Artist Alley and Convention Art
Michael C. - Director of Security
Ryan L. - Director of Registration
Patrick P. - Director of Video Gaming
Chuck C. - Director of Tech and Printing All of the Things
Esther N. - Asst. Director of Volunteering and Con-Ops
Ryan L. - Director of Registration*
Leon K. - Director of Photography
Jeff S. - Director of the Viewing Room
Adam P. - Director of Guest Relations
Jaclyn F. - Convention Art
Susan G. - Convention Art
~ In Memoriam ~
Ki Burns
Forever in our
hearts
*Ryan will always be listed twice and Basil never makes mistakes
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