Pocket Program

Survival Guide
Convention Major Events
At the Toronto Congress Center:
• Registration (Fri: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM,
Sat: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM,
Sun: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
• Dealers Hall, Comic Market, Crafters Corner, Pro Plaza, Photo Alley
(Fri: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM,
Sat: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM,
Sun: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Gallery Momiji (Art Show) + Kimono Display
• Autographs (Hall E)
• Concerts: DaizyStripper, Hoshi Furu, Rose Noire, Sol Ardour (Hall C)
• Kids Events
• Merchandise Table (T-shirts, Pins, Buttons)
• GCW Wrestling Show (Hall D)
• Charity Auction (Hall E, Sun: 12 – 5)
• Nominochi (Hall B, Fri: 7:30 – 10:30 PM)
• Cosplay Chess (Hall A)
• Sword, Circus Workshops (Hall A)
• Nagata Shachu Performance (Sat 3 PM Outdoor Stage)
• Aerialist performance (Hall D)
• Saturday Brunch (10 AM, Sutherland Room)
• Tabletop, CCG, GO Gaming (Fri: TCC Stage Hall E, Sat/Sun Hall B)
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At the International Plaza Hotel:
• Panels / Video Programming
• Game Shows (Mississauga Room)
• Guest Events (Toronto Room)
• Friday Skit Contest (Plaza Ballroom)
• Saturday Masquerade (Plaza Ballroom)
• Café De*Lish (Sat: 12 - 6, Terrace Room)
• Lolita Tea Party (Sun: 3 - 5, Orchid Cafe)
• GO gaming (downstairs South lobby)
At the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel:
• Yaoi/Yuri North (Collingwood)
• Manga Library (Muskoka 3)
• Video Gaming and LAN Party (Ambrosia)
• DDR Room (Macintosh)
• Gaming Panels (Niagara)
• Workshops (Muskoka 1 & 2)
• Beyblade (Haliburton)
• LARP events (outside hotel)
At the Crowne Plaza Hotel:
• Doll North Events (Algonquin Ballroom, Lower Level)
At the Radisson Suites Hotel:
• Cafe Nocturne (Sat: 5-11:30 PM, Sun: 12-
2:30 PM). Radisson Room, 2nd floor
• Radisson Suites is located just east of the TCC behind the Tim Horton’s
Con Dances:
• Moonlight Ball, Marriott Hotel, 901 Dixon Rd. (Fri: 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM)
• Otakubaloo, Outdoor stage, TCC.
(Friday 6:00 PM-1:00 AM,
Sat 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM)
• J-Rave, Outdoor Stage, TCC.
(Fri: 8:00 PM - 1:30 AM)
• Kigarumi K-Pop Dance, Hall A, TCC
(Fri: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
• J-Pop Dance Party, Hall A, TCC
(Sat: 8:30 PM - 1:00 AM)
You must check your bag in Hall A
for these dances
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Guidebook app!
Volunteers Sign-Up: International Plaza – International Foyer
(see hotel map)
Masquerade Sign-Up: International Plaza – South Lobby Foyer
(see hotel map)
First Aid: Paramedic Table, International Plaza – South Lobby Foyer
(see maps)
Hotel Check-Out: Check-out time at the hotels is generally noon. Please
check-out on time so the hotels can clean the rooms for the next guests
arriving. They will hold your bags for the rest of the day if you ask.
Gender Neutral Washroom: A gender neutral washroom will be available
at the TCC, please ask at the Con Aid (Information) desk to use it.
Lost and Found: Con-Aid Tables, all sites (see maps), Lost Badges at
TCC Table ONLY. $20 Replacement fee.
Shuttle Bus Schedule: Fri: 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM to 11:00
PM, Sun: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Shuttle Bus Runs from TCC – Sheraton –
International Plaza – TCC
The Shuttle Buses are yellow school buses and will stop at the hotel
entrances and under the TCC water tower at the Hall F entrance. They will
run approx. every 30 minutes.
Moonlight Ball: Will be held at the Marriott Hotel, 901 Dixon on Friday.
Tickets will be available for pick-up or purchase near the Info Desk at the
TCC Friday (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM). There will be a special shuttle bus Friday
7:30 PM - 2:00 AM from the International Plaza – Sheraton – Marriott.
Masquerade: To attend you MUST get a wristband in advance (this is
to prevent over-crowding). Wristbands are free but limited. Obtain from
Masquerade Desk (International Plaza South Lobby): Fri: 5:00 - 9:00 PM,
Sat: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Concerts at Hall C of the TCC: Concerts and events in Hall C at the TCC
will be accessed thru the doors on the EAST side of the building.
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Toronto Congress Center
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Autographs: See Pocket Program for Schedule
Dealer’s Room, Comic Market Hours:
Fri: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Dance Events:
Fri: J-Rave, Outdoor Stage, 8:00 PM – 1:30 AM
K-pop dance, Hall A, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Hall A will be open all night Friday for washrooms and bag check for outdoor dance.
Sat: J-Pop Dance Party 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Cosplay Chess – Hall A
Sat: 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM
Sun 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM
Sword Workshop – Hall A, Sat: 1:00 PM
Yosakoi Dance Workshop – Hall A, Sat: 4:00 PM
Yosakoi Dance Performance – Hall A, Sat: 6:00 PM
Concerts – Hall C:
Fri: Hoshi Furu / Sol Ardour 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sat: DaizyStripper / Rose Noire 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Concerts are accessed only through the Hall C outside doors on the east side of the TCC (see map)
Great Canadian Wrestling Show (Hall D Ring)
Fri: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sat: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
MechaYard Wars - Hall D Ring Area
Sun: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Art Auction – Gallery Momiji, Sun 11:00 AM
Fashion Show – Hall A, Sun 2:00 PM
Tabletop Gaming
Fri: TCC Stage Hall E
Sat, Sun: Hall B
First Aid available in Security Office
Shuttle Bus Pick up Area outside Hall F entrance under water tower.
Pre-Ordered Items:
T-shirts – pick up at Merchandise Table, Hall D
Brunch Tickets – pick up at Registration Desk
Moonlight Ball Tickets – Pick up at Moonlight Ball Table, next to Info desks
in Hall D.
A gender-neutral washroom will be available
on request at the Con-Aid table.
All Star Charity Auction: TCC Stage (Hall E) 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Nagata Shachu Drumming Concert:
Outdoor Stage Sat 3:00 PM
(Hall C, in case of rain)
Miranda Tempest Aerial Performer
Performance (Hall D)
Sat: 11:00, 2:00, 3:30, 5:30 6:30 PM Sun: 12:30, 3:00, 4:00 PM
Workshops (Hall A)
Sat: 12, 4 PM
Sun: 11 AM, 1:15 PM
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Sheraton Hotel
Muskoka I-II: Workshops
Muskoka III: Manga Library
Collingwood & Algonquin: Yaoi/Yuri North
Niagara: Gaming Panels
Golden Delicious: Handheld Gaming and
Retro Arcade
Northern Spy: Rock Band
Haliburton: Beyblade
Macintosh: DDR
Ambrosia I-IV: Video Gaming and LAN Events
Back of the House: LARP Events
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International Plaza Hotel
Con Office: Mississauga Foyer
Volunteers: International Foyer
Masquerade Office: South Lobby
Terrace Room:
Cafe Delish: Sat 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Iron Curtain Casino (+19): Sat 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Notably Nerdy Host Clue: Sun 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Orchid Café: Lolita Tea Party Sun 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mississauga: Contests and Game Shows
Plaza Ballroom: Main Room
Opening Ceremonies: Fri 4:00 PM
Skit Contest: Fri 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Nagata Shachu: Fri 9:00 PM
Anime Hell: Fri 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
AN Idols Finals: Sun 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Music Video Contest: Sat 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Masquerade: Sat 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Pop Idol Showcase: Sun 11:00 AM - 1 PM
Masquerade Awards: Sun 2:00 PM
Closing Ceremonies: Sun 6:00 PM
404s: Fri 5:00 PM, Sat 11:30 PM, Sun 4:00 PM
Nagata Shachu Drummers will perform at Closing Ceremonies
Guest Events: Toronto Room, Mississauga Room
Panel Rooms: Montreal, Ottawa, Hamilton, Peel, Halton
Video Rooms: International ABC, New York, Paris,
London, Aurora
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Crowne Plaza
Algonquin Ballroom: Doll North Events (see
pocket program for full details)
Algonquin Ballroom on Lower Level of Hotel,
take the stairs or elevator.
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Radisson Suites
Second Floor
Cafe Nocture: Radisson Room, Sat. 5 - 11 PM,
Sun. 12 – 2:30 PM
Cafes are ticketed events.
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Panels
HALTON (INT’L PLAZA)
FRIDAY
5:00 PM - Sailor Moon Merchandise & Media
An overview of the latest licensed merchandise
available and news about the franchise.
6:00 PM - Surviving and Exploring Japan...
We’ll be talking about the basics of exploring
Japan and suggesting areas for tourism/study.
7:00 PM - Dating 101
A panel focusing on the practical aspects of dating.
8:00 PM - Abridged Series Panel
Like anime parodies like Dragon Ball Z Abridged?
Well we’ve got them here in all shapes and sizes!
9:00 PM - All about Misako
Life as a Japanese Model and Kawaii (cute)
Ambassador of Japan
10:00 PM - My Little Pony: Fim The Show
Discussion about season one until present!
11:00 PM - Terrible Video Game Voice Acting
Sharing highlights from some of the worst
examples of terrible video game voice acting.
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12:00 AM - Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Come join the discussion of theories, plot twists,
villain roles & more as we talk all things Madoka
SATURDAY
10:00 AM - Unravelling The Abyss
Discussing the twists and turns of the Pandora Hearts
manga and anime series. Slight Spoiler Warning
11:00 AM - Canada In Anime
A panel about appearances of Canadian culture
in anime and manga.
12:00 PM - Misako Aoki: Lolita Fashion BOOK
Outfit and styling advice from Misako and the
making of “Lolita Fashion BOOK”.
1:00 PM - Shinto in Anime
A panel about Shinto themes such as the terms,
myths, objects, and shrines in anime to real life.
2:00 PM - Live Action Adaptation
Ever wonder what goes into bringing your
favourite anime/manga, comic books and video
games to real life? Join hosts Nova Zatzman and
Katherine Wong with their panel of professional
guests from the film and television industry to
discover and explore the entire process! You’ll
learn about some of the planning, directing, props
and weapons creation, wardrobe development,
acting, stunts, VFX and much more!
3:00 PM - The Akira Project
Behind the scenes look at “The Akira Project”.
4:00 PM - Fandubbing/abridging 101
Thethreephilosophers are here to answer your
questions regarding fandubbing and abridging.
5:00 PM - Last Imperial Fleet
The I.S.N. developed, build and put into
service some of the most unique warships and
submarines before and during WWII.
6:00 PM - Kamen Rider: From Ichigo To J
Come discuss early Kamen Rider, a popular franchise
involving heroes, monsters, and motorcycles!
7:00 PM - Heisei Kamen Rider: Kuuga-gaim
Come talk about the newer era of Kamen Rider, with
themes from ancient artifacts to forbidden fruit!
8:00 PM - Dating 201
A panel focusing on your inner game and
mindset with some references from anime.
9:00 PM - History of Godzilla
History of all movies, tv series, and anything else
in the media related to, and leading up to the
new 2014 movie.
10:00 PM - Garo: An Amemiya Fairy Tale
Come talk about a new tokusatsu franchise
involving knights, magic, mayhem, and
artistic nudity!
2:00 PM - Teaching English In Japan
Joining the JET Programme. Teaching English
in Japan. Student language issues. Teaching
young learners.
11:00 PM - Horrors Of Hentai
An hour of the weirdest, grossest and funniest hentai
we’ve found ending with a voice-over contest.
3:00 PM - Once Upon A Time VS Anime
Comparison between how European fairy tales
are portrayed and spun in Once Upon a Time
and anime.
12:00 AM - Doctor Who 2014
Let’s talk all things Doctor Who!!
SUNDAY
4:00 PM - Fire Emblem
A discussion of the older games in the series as
well as speculations/ theories regarding new titles
10:00 AM - Touhou Project
The popular doujin bullet hell game series that
spawned a huge fanbase of gamers and anime fans.
5:00 PM - Ace Attorney
Discussion of Capcom’s famous courtroom
adventure series.
11:00 AM - Fandom Hearts The Musical Q+A
Did you see Fandom Hearts: The Kingdom
Hearts Parody Musical’s screening here at Anime
North? Now meet and greet with the creative
cast members behind it, and ask them questions
at this special Q+A
HAMILTON (INT’L PLAZA)
12:00 PM - Beyond the Wind Rises
Japanese aircraft of WWII
1:00 PM - The Art of VGCat
A chance to see Scott in action and learn about
his tools and tricks.
FRIDAY
5:00 PM - Les Misérables
Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité, one loaf of bread, and
countless adaptations. Let’s talk Les Mis!
6:00 PM - Neon Genesis Evangelion
Discussing and reliving the madness-filled and
traumatizing lives of Shinji, Rei, and the gang!
7:00 PM - Legend Of Korra
This panel will discuss everything that has to do
with The Legend Of Korra (both seasons.
8:00 PM - 35 Years Of Gundam
From the original 1979 show to the latest currently
airing and beyond!
9:00 PM - Trapped in an MMORPG
A recurring theme in Anime lately, from Sword
art Online, to Log Horizon, and older series too.
10:00 PM - Unpopular Opinions
A discussion of the unpopular opinions of both
the panelists and the audience.
11:00 PM - Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
A discussion panel for the anime/manga.
12:00 AM - Kyoukai No Kanata
Discussion panel for the awesome anime,
Kyoukai no Kanata.
SATURDAY
10:00 AM - Dragonball Z
Celebrating 30 years of one of the greatest
animes ever. Covering everything from orgins to
future.
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11:00 AM - Game Changers/Essential Titles
A discussion of the most influential and game
changing anime and films.
6:00 PM - Pacific Rim
A comparison between Pacific Rim and the
genre of anime that it pays homage to.
12:00 PM - La Tribune Française
Une heure sur les animés, les mangas, l’industrie,
les conventions, et sur ceux qui les font.
7:00 PM - Figure Collecting 201
An advanced panel for established figure
collectors
discussing
display/storage/
aftermarket/proxies.
1:00 PM - Figure Collecting 101
An introduction for people just starting to collect
figures/nendoroids/figma/revoltech/etc.
2:00 PM - The Women of Gundam
All about the women of one of the most popular
mecha series from the first series to the newest.
3:00 PM - Otaku Health Goals
For helping cosplayers with their bodies and
self-esteem. Whether you want to lose a couple
of pounds, quite a bit of weight to become
healthier, or tone up overall, Otaku Health Goals
gives tips, tricks and ideas to help. Will be
discussion and Q&A.
4:00 PM - Junji Ito
One of the most famous horror manga artists
and creator of Uzumaki.
5:00 PM - Black Butler
This panel will cover everything about the
amazing anime series :)
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SUNDAY
10:00 AM - Danganronpa
Discussion covering the Danganronpa game,
anime and its prequels/sequels.
11:00 AM - Conrunners #2: Positions
Discussion/course regarding positions in company
and ConCom : responsabilities, ties, duties, etc.
8:00 PM - Satoshi Kon
Discussing the works of the late, great Satoshi Kon.
This will include common themes, use of imagery
and music and what these films meant to us.
12:00 PM - How To Run An Anime Club
Ever wondered what it takes to organize, run and
handle behind-the-scenes of a club? Find out here!
9:00 PM - Free!
An appreciation/discussion of the anime
1:00 PM - Gundam Build Fighters
Glorified mechaporn, not-quite-G Gundam, and
one of the most enjoyable Gundam series ever.
10:00 PM - Transphobia In Anime And Gaming
Discussing fictional trans characters as well as
how trans people are treated in conventions.
11:00 PM - Metal Gear Solid
In anticipation of Metal Gear Solid V, a panel
dedicated to the enduring legacy of Metal Gear Solid!
12:00 AM - Adventure TIme
Jake the Dog, Finn the Human, and all your other
beloved characters! Let’s talk Adventure Time!
2:00 PM - Sewing Machine 201
Sewing for Cosplayer: Sew faster and better
without pins or basting; and a quick and easy
demonstration of flat felled seams.
3:00 PM - Digimon
Discussion on the anime and possibly games/
etc if possible.
4:00 PM - Ghost In The Shell
We will discuss the history of this series, it’s
themes and the current project: GITS: ARISE.
5:00 PM - Macross
The Super Dimensional panel returns after a year
of absence! YAK DECULTURE!
MISSISSAUGA (INT’L PLAZA)
8:00 PM - Craft Foam, Thermoplastic & Spit
Sharing techniques and answering questions
about cosplay props, armour and extras.
(Level: Everyone).
FRIDAY
9:00 PM - Sailormoon Resurgent
The Sailormoon voice actors
share stories.
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10:00 PM - West Coast Boys
Scott McNeil, Brian Benyaer and the Dobson
Brothers talk about the state of the industry on
the West Coast.
11:00 PM - Protecting Yourself in the Industry
Veterans discuss how to recognize bad situations
and avoid getting scammed or exploited when
you are trying to get into the business
MONTREAL (INT’L PLAZA)
FRIDAY
5:00 PM - Cosplay Safety
Cosplay and Propmaking isn’t just sunshine
& rainbows, learn how to stay safe and handle
emergencies
6:00 PM - Make Up And Cosplay
Have trouble with eye liner or need perfect skin
tips. Come and ask some a professional for tips.
7:00 PM - Cosplay 101
What is this cosplay thing all about? Learn how
to get started in the hobby, useful tips and tricks!
9:00 PM - Cosplay is Not Consent
Cons are thought of as a ‘safe’ environment
where we can all express who we are and/
or want to be. We all have a right to cosplay
in revealing, or creative, ways - this panel will
discuss this in more detail.
10:00 PM - Zombie Beauty School
Guest Presentation.
11:00 PM - Props And Armor
From helmets to trinkets, bringing anything
imagined into the physical world with your own
two hands.
12:00 AM - Wonderland In Anime/Comics/Games
Talking about the many different versions
of Lewis Carroll’s Alice stories from across the world.
SATURDAY
10:00 AM - The Role Of Sound In Animation
A presentation/discussion on the role sound
plays in Japanese animation.
11:00 AM - Cosplay On A Budget
Cosplay without burning a hole in the wallet! We’ll
discuss ways to save money while looking great.
12:00 PM - Cosplay Wig Craft 101
Covers wig dyeing techniques, styling, tools,
and extreme spiking/shapes wigs.
1:00 PM - Masquerade Tips And Tricks
Come learn some presentation and costume
tips and tricks to help with your Masquerade
performance!
2:00 PM - Cosplay Makeup
The basics: primers, foundation, highlight, contour,
blush, eyeshadow, liners, lip and brows. etc
3:00 PM - International Animation
An overview of interesting animation (feature and
TV) from around the world.
4:00 PM - Tokusatsu 101
Come learn about the live action genre with
series’s like Godzilla to Ultraman and many more!
SUNDAY
10:00 AM - Kawaiibot
We may have to give up on Giant Robots(tm)
BUT we can still have Cute ones !
11:00 AM - Sewing Machine 101
Care and feeding of your sewing machine,
including basic operation.
12:00 PM - Pattern Reading And Measuring
Learn how to read a pattern envelope, a pattern
and accurately measure your self for the right size.
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1:00 PM - Steampunk Fashion
A panel covering the basics of steampunk
fashion, including where to find materials and
how to create that special outfit.
2:00 PM - Religion In Anime
Some symbols are easy to understand, but
others don’t make sense unless you understand
the culture. In this panel we’ll be looking at
Shinto, Buddhism, and Christianity in order
to see if there are parts of the story a Western
viewer is missing.
3:00 PM - Cosplay Events 101
Ever wanted to run your own cosplay event?
Come learn tips and tricks to get started!
4:00 PM - Ouran High School Host Club
This panel will cover everything about the
amazing anime series.
5:00 PM - Space Dandy
Who is the dandiest guy of them all? Join us to
find out!
OTTAWA (INT’L PLAZA)
FRIDAY
5:00 PM - Kyousougiga
Come explore the Looking-Glass City with the
most dysfunctional family you could ever hope for.
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6:00 PM - Galaxias Dansu Lesson with Meidoroids
A panel where we will teach a simple dance
called Galaxias. Attendees can expect free candy,
hilarious dance metaphors and the help of three
Vocaloid cosplayers. Link to Dance: http://www.
youtube.com/watch?v=axWA7hT6-2o
7:00 PM - Lolita Fashion 101
A beginner’s introduction to Lolita fashion, a
Japanese street fashion and subculture.
8:00 PM - Visual Novels
Overview of famous Visual Novels and discussion
of interesting plot devices and themes.
9:00 PM - History Of Ultraman
Learn about the grandfather of Japanese
superheroes: Ultraman!
10:00 PM - Introduction To Gyaru Fashion
intro to gyaru fashion including history, sub
genres, and makeup
11:00 PM - 38 Sentai: A Super Sentai Panel
Discover the 38 spandex filled series’ which
were the source material for Power Rangers.
12:00 AM - Tales Of
Join us in a discussion about this great video
game series!
SATURDAY
10:00 AM - Kpop: The Introduction
New to the glamorous world of KPOP? Want to know
why it’s a big deal? No problem; we’ll guide you!
11:00 AM - Crash Course In Kimono
Introduction to kimono, types and differences
between men’s and women’s with cosplay tips.
12:00 PM - Crash Course In Kimono: Dressing
Full women’s dressing demo with some more
advanced information on kimono.
1:00 PM - Themed Sushi Experience
Ever heard of Kaiten Sushi? It’s a very popular
sushi restaurant in Japan. You can order sushi
with a tablet on your table and your order is
served by conveyor belt. Also, there is a game
machine next to the table for children. Learn
about the trend of themed sushi restaurants and
some sushi etiquette.
2:00 PM - Animetic Spectacles in Kabuki Theatre
Based on last year’s popular discussion on
Kabuki for the Anime Lover, come see and
discuss scenes from kabuki that may have
influenced anime.
3:00 PM - Ethnicity In Lolita Fashion
Discussing some issues of ethnicity within the
Lolita community and bringing together Lolitas.
4:00 PM - Kris Oster Koto Concert
Guest Presentation
5:00 PM - Sakura River Interactive
The Toronto-based anime-style indie game group
talks about it’s current and upcoming games.
10:00 PM - Ben Israel
Guest Presentation
11:00 PM - Gunpla & Model Kits
Curious about those cool models kits and want
to join in the fun? We’re here to help!
2:00 PM - Shinee World Canada
Learn k-boyband SHINee dances, interactive kpop
games with fans, and film ‘colorful’ video project!
8:00 PM - Queer Characters In Anime
Panel to discuss queer characters and how they
are represented in anime and video games media.
3:00 PM - So You Think You Can Shinee
Come have some fun and test your
knowledge of SHINee and win some prizes!
All kpoppers welcome!
9:00 PM - Fan Service Friend Or Foe?
Is fan service just a cheap gimmick or a harmless
tool? Also looking at the most extreme examples.
4:00 PM - Kantai Collection
An RNG browser card game with cute shipgirls,
which has already taken the doujin scene by storm.
12:00 AM - Japanese Kyonshî + Party
Kyonshî is the Japanese version of the Chinese
hopping vampire, known as the Jiang Shi.
5:00 PM - Musical Theatre
A look at musicals including anime-based
spectacles, Western megamusicals, and the
Takarazuka Revue.
SUNDAY
PEEL (INT’L PLAZA)
10:00 AM - Handmade Lolita 101
An introduction to DIY Lolita Fashion, from
simple accessories to complete outfits!
FRIDAY
11:00 AM - Lolita 201: Hot Topics In Lolita
A panel for Lolitas by Lolitas! We’ll discuss hot
trends, clothing, and current issues.
12:00 PM - History of Koto with Kris Oster
Guest presentation.
1:00 PM - Fate (type Moon)
The Holy Grail war, where Masters and
Servants duel to the death. Also contain apoc,
proto and extra.
5:00 PM - Supernatural Panel
The group is back in action. Are you? Time once
again to talk about Supernatural and its season 9
6:00 PM - Social Media & The Indie Artist
Social media and promoting your work is
exhausting. Some tips, tricks and discussion!
7:00 PM - Future Warfare
Many series are set during future wars. Our
experts discuss the realities involved.
10:00 PM - 20 Years Of Power Rangers
Celebrating 20 years of the Power Ranger TV show.
11:00 PM - Con Shopping 101
Educating about bootleg items, how to save
money and what not.
12:00 AM -Nostalgia Panel
A discussion of those old things that give us that
funny feeling in our hearts.
SATURDAY
10:00 AM - Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure
Discussion panel for the anime/manga series
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure!
11:00 AM - A.I. In Anime
It’s time again to talk about robots, cyborgs and
AI computers in anime, manga and other media.
12:00 PM - One Piece Panel
Discussing the world of One Piece created by
Eiichiro Oda!
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1:00 PM - Women in the Military
The traditional expression “Women and children
first” gets reversed in the selection of mecha
pilots. How accurate to the real world is this?
2:00 PM - Creating Characters
Good characters will improve any story. Our
panel of authors will cover the basics of
character creation.
3:00 PM - Shinto and Shamanism
Much has been written about Imperial Shinto,
the court religion of Japan which influenced
everything from World War II to Sailor
Moon. Folk Shinto is far less understood,
and its parallels to the Shamanism of
Native America are very strong. The odd
floating creatures in Mononoke Hime - kami
- are one type of shamanic rendition of the
spirits of all things. This panel will discuss
shamanism(s) and Shinto - their similarities, and
their differences.
4:00 PM - Anime VS Reality
Giant robots, giant weapons, oh my! What looks
good, but physics say NO!
7:00 PM - Mythology In Anime
From East to West, discuss the influence and
adaptations of international mythology in anime.
12:00 PM - How To Get Published
Agent or no agent, self-publishing or traditional-how does it all work? Bring your questions!
8:00 PM - Random Discussion Panel
An alternative place for otaku to hang out
and chat while the masquerade runs. Open
to all ages.
1:00 PM - Create a CD on a Budget
Want to become an indie musician? Come ask
questions on putting out your first CD.
9:00 PM - Black Folks Like Anime, Too!
A panel for Minorities/PoC to come together
and share their experiences as Anime fans; talk
about characters featuring PoC, stereotypes and
tropes, and most recognizable characters
10:00 PM - Bad Fanfiction
We read some of the most ridiculous and horrible
fics we can find. Laughs, tears, brain cells lost.
11:00 PM - Fetishism And Otakuism
Discussion on fetishes specific to anime culture
and their impact.
12:00 AM - The Slayers
A look back over Slayers- All of it! The anime, the
manga, the novels- learn about it all here!
5:00 PM - Fanfiction (general)
An open discussion of anime fanfiction’s
past trends, current tropes and future
possibilities.
SUNDAY
6:00 PM - Your Fanfiction Sucks!
100 Reads but no reviews? Find out why!
11:00 AM - World Building For SF/F
How do you go about building a world, languages
and cultures for your SF/F story? Discuss strategies.
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10:00 AM - Crowdfunding & The Indie Artist
Crowdfunding & the Indie Artist
2:00 PM - The World of AMVs
A discussion of anime music videos. What
are AMVs? What makes a good one or a bad
one? How have they changed and where are
they headed?
3:00 PM - Self-publishing & Marketing
A panel on how to self-publish properly, where to
find editors, how to do marketing & kickstarters
4:00 PM - RWBY
Discussing the origins and references in the
highly anticipated animated series, RWBY.
5:00 PM - Milestone Con-goers
For those who have gone to more than 5 Anime
North cons consecutively.
PLAZA BALLROOM (INT’L PLAZA)
SATURDAY
10:00 AM - Game Of Thrones
Major spoiler alters for those not caught up on
both the series and novels. Valar morghulis.
11:00 AM - Youtube Panel
Learn how to start your own channel & get the
chance to meet/chat with your favourite YouTubers!
12:00 PM - Mai Goto Q&A
Guest Presentaton.
1:00 PM - Yumi Hara Q&A
Guest Presentation.
2:00 PM - Hidekatsu Shibata
Guest Presentation.
3:00 PM - Attack On Titan
A discussion of the popular anime, and fandom
surrounding it. This is a Spoiler Free Zone.
Anyone spoiling the Anime will be escorted out
of the room.
4:00 PM - Sailor Moon
Newbie? Long-time fan? Come and discuss one
of the world’s most popular magical girl series.
5:00 PM - Pokemon Biology
Discussion about the mystical creatures known
as Pokemon, and how their bodies could
possible work.
SUNDAY
10:00 AM - My Little Pony: Fim The Fandom
My Little Pony fandom! Discuss anything pony related!
11:00 AM - League Of Legends Gg
General League of Legends topics and discussions
9:00 PM - 404s Long Form Show
Improv Performance
12:00 PM - Studio Ghibli Panel
To discuss movies made by studio Ghibli and
directors like Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahana
11:00 PM - Resident Evil Q&A
Guest Presentation.
1:00 PM - Kill La Kill
Looking for a bloody good time, join our panel as
we discuss this series by Trigger.
2:00 PM - Attack On Titan Manga
Discussing the Attack of Titan manga, prequels,
and all the crazy theories about this epic series.
This is a Spoiler-Rich Area.
TORONTO A (INT’L PLAZA)
FRIDAY
5:00 PM - Mai Goto Q&A.
Guest Presentation.
6:00 PM - Brian Froud, Ben Israel,
Deven Christian Mac
Guest Presentation.
SATURDAY
1:00 PM - Sell Your Art with Pete Ellison
Are you an aspiring artist looking to sell your work
in Artist Alley? Portland-based artist & DJ Pete
Ellison discusses various practical and affordable
methods for producing sellable work, including art
prints, t-shirts and other merchandise. Learn about
some artist alley “do’s” and “don’ts” and how to
prepare for your first show!
3:00 PM - Sailormoon Voice Actors
Guest Presentation.
4:00 PM - Scott McNeil Michael Benyaer
Michael Dobson
Guest Presentation.
6:00 PM - 404s League Show
Improv Performance.
7:00 PM - Yumi Hara Q&A.
Guest Presentation
7:00 PM - 404s League Show
Improv Performance.
8:00 PM - Juliette et Justine
Lolita Fashion Designer
Being a Lolita Fashion Designer in Japan
9:00 PM - Debs & Errol Filk Concert
Come and listen to one of local geekdom’s
coolest
duos
singing
about
Totoro,
AT-ATs, BSG, and many other favourites.
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10:00 PM - Creativity
Do you wish you could write a song, but can’t seem
to get started? Your stories start out with a bang,
but then you lose your motivation? You have great
ideas for making jewellery, but just can’t get them
to work out? Come and listen to some amazing
people talking about how they get through their
own roadblocks, and how they find their inspiration
when it seems to be totally lacking.
1:00 PM - Hidekatsu Shibata
Guest Presentation.
11:00 PM - Ukulele Jam
You have an uke, but never got around to
learning how to play? You already know how to
play, but you want to learn some new licks? You
thought of buying one, but wanted to “test drive”
one first? Come on out to this “hands on” panel.
5:00 PM - Yumi Hara Q&A
Guest Presentation.
12:00 AM -The Music of Fandom
What is this “filk” stuff? Are there songs about
Anime? Do Wizard Rockers actually exist?
Come on out and learn about this wonderful
community that exists, but that seems to keep
itself so well hidden.
SUNDAY
11:00 AM - Reboot Memories with
Scott McNeil & Michael Benyaer
Guest Presentation
12:00 PM - Mai Goto
Guest Presentation
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3:00 PM - Brother Act:
Michael Benyaer, Michael Dobson
Guest Presentation.
4:00 PM - Sailormoon Voice Actors
Guest Presentation.
NEW YORK ROOM INT’L
PLAZA
SATURDAY
2:00 PM - About New Trends of Japanese Pop Culture
Takamasa Sakurai talks about new trends,
cosplay, anime, music, fashion etc, all over the
world. Sakurai is a content media producer
and an author. He is involved in pop culture
diplomatic activities such as speaking in
seminars and organizing fashion shows in 128
cities across 25 countries.
ALGONQUIN (SHERATON)
FRIDAY
5:00 PM - Fanthropology Of Slash
A discussion of fanthropology and fan studies
research on slash, yaoi and fanfiction.
6:00 PM - Yaoi Fans Might Like...
Recommendations for other books, TV shows,
comics, etc with LGBTQ content.
7:00 PM - Writing Sex
How to write gripping sex scenes and work with
plot in your porn.
SATURDAY
10:00 AM - World History Of Homosexuality
History of homosexuality from ancient times to
modern day.
11:00 AM - Mary Sues In Slash Fiction
Discussing the strange and bizarre role the Mary
Sue has in slash fanfiction
12:00 PM - Iron Smut
Assemble your team, receive the ingredients,
present your sexy-times story to our panel, win.
1:00 PM - Male Perspective On Yaoi
Male fans of yaoi, how they became fans and
why they like it.
2:00 PM - Create That Yuri
Earn prizes by making stories out of common
yuri tropes and cliches.
3:00 PM - BBC Sherlock Slash
The tale of a consulting detective and his army
doctor, or what’s really going on at 221B.
4:00 PM - Yuri in the West
A look at yuri in Web Comics, TV shows, and
Comics outside of Japan.
7:00 PM - Anti-harassment Workshop
A workshop to prevent sexual harassment in
cosplay and other areas of fandom.
5:00 PM - Yaoi Pictionary
Oh yes, there will be smut. Get your artist’s skills
honed and prepare to draw naughty things.
8:00 PM - Let’s Talk About Kink
Discussing kinks/fetishes in a non-judgmental
environment and their portrayal in canon and
fandom.
6:00 PM - Sew Your Own Yaoi Doll
Create your very own doll inspired by Boku no
Sexual Harassment.
7:00 PM - How to Not Write Badfic
A discussion of common errors in yaoi/
slash fanfiction and how to avoid them.
Questions welcome!
9:00 PM - Ask An LGBTQ Attack On Titan
Celebrate queer representation in Attack on Titan!
A mature and fun ask panel with LGBTQ characters.
10:00 PM - Lord Of The Rings\Hobbit Slash
Discussion of slash pairings in Lord of the Rings
and Hobbit movies as well as the books.
1:00 PM - /report
Q&A with the creatures of the /report podcast.
2:00 PM - Badfic Theater
Our talented storytellers
fanfiction has to offer.
share
the
worst
3:00 PM - Adapting Slash Fiction
Discussing ways of adapting slash fiction into
other mediums
4:00 PM - (my) Immortal
Discussion adapting slash fiction, and the Drarry
pairing in the (My) Immortal series
5:00 PM - Dramatical Murder
Discussion panel on the Dramatical Murder
visual novel.
8:00 PM - The Alpha and the Omega
Delving into the subgenre that is Alpha/Beta/
Omega alternate universes.
11:00 PM - Yuri After Dark
A look at the yuri meant for an older audience
from serious novels to mature content.
COLLINGWOOD (SHERATON)
SATURDAY
FRIDAY
10:00 AM - Yaoi Madlibs
A kinky twist on the classic game. Come ready
to shout out obscenities!
7:00 PM - Trans* Representation In Fandom
Discussion of marginalized gender identities in
fandom (including representation in canon).
11:00 AM - Crossplay 101
Introductory lecture/workshop on cosplaying as
the opposite gender.
8:00 PM - Kingdom Hearts After Dark
A cosplay Q & A for grown ups. Ask anything, see
your favorite pairings, enjoy fan service and games
12:00 PM - Crossplay 101
Introductory lecture/workshop on cosplaying as
the opposite gender.
9:00 PM - Lesbian Sex 101
Stories and experiences told by individuals who
have first hand knowledge about lesbian sex.
5:00 PM - Yuri 101
An overview of Yuri for those both new to and
familiar with this wonderful sub-genre.
6:00 PM - Just Teammates?
A panel for all things sports anime and their not
so subtle subtext.
6:00 PM - Storm Moon Press Panel
Come meet Storm Moon Press, a publisher of
gay, lesbian, and young adult fiction.
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10:00 PM - Black Butler Yaoi
Improv Q&A with the all male cosplayer cast of
Black Butler.
MUSKOKA 1 (SHERATON)
11:00 PM - Black Butler Yaoi
Improv Q&A with the all male cosplay cast of
Black Butler.
6:00 PM - Beginning Game Design
Canadian board game designer Tim W. K. Brown
discusses his experiences designing and licensing
board games and will help you understand how to
go about getting your own designs published.
SUNDAY
SATURDAY
10:00 AM - Emerging Fandoms
Come talk about the hottest new fandoms
of 2014.
10:00 PM - Gay Sex 101
The saga continues. Our gay experts answer
your questions about gay sex.
11:00 AM - Yuri Meet And Greet
A guided mingling session where you may meet
and greet other fans.
11:00 PM - Gay Sex 101
The saga continues. Our gay experts answer
your questions about gay sex.
12:00 PM - Teen Wolf Slash
Discussion of slash pairings and recs for Teen Wolf.
12:00 AM - Gay Sex 101
The saga continues. Our gay experts answer
your questions about gay sex.
1:00 PM - Yaoi Life Drawing
Life-Drawing session with clothed models in romantic
and group poses you won’t find anywhere else!
SUNDAY
2:00 PM - Yaoi/slash Rare Pairings
Come discuss your favorite rare pairing and why you
like them. You may find someone who likes it too.
3:00 PM - Yaoi Meet & Greet
A wrap-up, snack time, and meet & greet
for everyone!
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1:00 AM - Gay Sex 101
The saga continues. Our gay experts answer
your questions about gay sex.
NIAGARA (SHERATON)
FRIDAY
4:00 PM - Anime Viewing Lounge
Come enjoy Sengoku Basara seasons 1&2 from
Funimation in Sheraton’s Anime Viewing Lounge.
5:00 PM - Anime Viewing Lounge
Come enjoy Sengoku Basara seasons 1&2 from
Funimation in Sheraton’s Anime Viewing Lounge.
6:00 PM - Anime Viewing Lounge
Come enjoy Sengoku Basara seasons 1&2 from
Funimation in Sheraton’s Anime Viewing Lounge.
7:00 PM - Anime Viewing Lounge
Come enjoy Sengoku Basara seasons 1&2 from
Funimation in Sheraton’s Anime Viewing Lounge.
8:00 PM - Anime Viewing Lounge
Come enjoy Sengoku Basara seasons 1&2 from
Funimation in Sheraton’s Anime Viewing Lounge.
SATURDAY
10:00 AM - Make-up & Prosthetics Workshop 1
Underworld LARP presents Make-Up &
Prosthetics Workshop 101 Underworld, offering
demos of sword battles as well as makeup and
prosthetics tips from our head makeup artist.
11:00 AM - Blizzard Entertainment Games
Discussions on Warcraft, WoW, Starcraft,
Diablo,Heroes of the Storm and everything
related to the company.
12:00 PM - Kingdom Hearts
A discussion of the Kingdom Hearts games that
have passed and the ones that have yet to come.
1:00 PM - So You Wanna Make Video Games?
Getting into the games industry, and what it’s
like working at a AAA studio.
2:00 PM - Drinking Quests Punk Rock Business
How to Make a game and then market and get
it sold - Brought to you by the guy who made
Drinking quest.
3:00 PM - Let’s Play Panel
A panel for discussion on favourite Let’s Players,
and how to make Let’s Play videos properly.
4:00 PM - Megaman
Discussion about everyones favourite blue
bomber and his legacy.
5:00 PM - Suda 51
Come discuss Suda 51’s unique style that
makes for some of the craziest games to come
out of Japan.
6:00 PM - Final Fantasy
The RPG that changed it all. Discussion of the
main series, its spinoffs, and its legacy.
SUNDAY
10:00 AM - Legend Of Zelda
They will never stop making them, we will never
stop loving them. Discuss time lines and more!
11:00 AM - Transition From Tabletop - LARP
Transitioning from tabletop to LARP
12:00 PM - Nerf Gun Modification Seminar
Resurrection LARP’s guide to Nerf Gun Modification.
1:00 PM - Boffer Creation
Underworld LARP presents Boffer Creation:
Make your own foam weapon! Underworld
brings you tons of fun and excitement with your
friends by allowing you to be put in a pit and
face them one on one in a foam weapon battle.
Taking this workshop will give
2:00 PM - d2 to d100: Dice Mechanics
A look over various types of basic dice
mechanics that are chosen by tabletop (and
computer-based) games and a discussion of the
pros and cons of each system.
7:00 PM - How To Role Play
Table top, Live Action or Paper Back. Getting
into character is important.
8:00 PM - Make-up & Prosthetics Workshop 2
Underworld LARP presents Make-Up &
Prosthetics Workshop 201 (After Dark Series
18+). Continued from Workshop 1.
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Friday Afternoon
Plaza
Ballroom
4:00pm
International Plaza Hotel
Toronto Room
Montreal Room
Ottawa Room
Hamilton Room
Halton Room
Peel Room
Mai Goto Q&A
Cosplay Safety
Kyousougiga
Les Misérables
Sailor Moon
Merchandise &
Media
Supernatural Panel
Brian Froud
Make Up And
Cosplay
Galaxias Dansu
Lesson with
Meidoroids
Neon Genesis
Evangelion
Surviving and
Exploring Japan...
Social Media & The
Indie Artist
Yumi Hara Q&A
Cosplay 101
Visual Novels
Legend Of Korra
Dating 101
Queer Characters In
Anime
Juliette et Justine
Lolita Fashion
Designer
Craft Foam,
Thermoplastic &
Spit
Lolita Fashion 101
35 Years Of
Gundam
Abridged Series
Panel
Future Warfare
Geeky Speed
Dating
Int’l B
Video 2
Int’l A
Video 3
New York Room
Video 4
Paris Room
Video 5
London Room
Video 6
Aurora Room
Dub Video
Mississauga
Ballroom
The 404s
6:00pm
8:00pm
Other
Opening
Ceremonies
5:00pm
7:00pm
Windsor Room
Friday Night
Masquerade Skit
Contest
Geeky Speed
Dating
Friday Afternoon
Int’l C
Video 1
Terrace Café
Evil Laughter
Contest
4:00pm
Chill Room from
12:00pm
5:00pm
Nyaruko
Megas XLR
Anime Jeopardy Tryouts
Sword Art Online
6:00pm
Sell Your Music with
Pete Ellison
Yuruyuri
Wagnaria!! 2
7:00pm
Pet Girl of
Sakurasou
Blood Lad
Accel World
Gundam Special
Family Feud
Heroic Age
Fuse: Memoirs of a
Huntress
8:00pm
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MLP:Equestria Girls
Maru/Batz Game
Show!
Old School Anime
Yamoto 2199
K
Lagrange
Thermae Romae
Kamisama Kiss
Trigun Doughnut
Contest
Friday Afternoon
Hall C
Toronto Congress Centre
Hall A
Hall E Stage
Autographs Hall E
Kids Area
Hall D
Hall D Demo Area
Gallery Momiji
Parking Lot Stage
Hall B
4:00pm
Artist Setup Open
4:00
5:00pm
Hidekatsu Shibata
Misako Aoki
Ben Israel
Deven Christian
Gaming Tables (see
Mac
Gaming schedule
for details)
Sailormoon Voice
Actors
6:00pm
7:00pm
Hoshi Furu + Sol
Ardour
Scott McNeil
Michael Benyaer
Michael Dobson
Brian Dobson
Kigarumi Kpop
Dance
8:00pm
SUPER EXTREME
ANIME
WRESTLING
Open for Viewing
6:00 - 10:00
Algonquin
Niagara
Muskoka 1-2
4:00pm
Seller Check-in and
Setup
Nick Arsenau
Nominoichi
Rollsroyce
Sheraton Hotel
Friday Afternoon
Collingwood
Epikuro
Crafts Night
Marriott
All badges are the property of Anime North Japanese Animation
Convention and must be surrendered when membership is revoked.
Grand Ballroom
Membership may be revoked at any time for any reason by the
executive Committee of Anime North Japanese Animation
Convention
5:00pm
Yuri 101
Fanthropology of
Slash
6:00pm
Just Teammates?
Yaoi Fans Might
Like…
7:00pm
Anti-Harrassment
Workshop
Writing Sex (18+)
8:00pm
Let's Talk About
Kinks (18+)
Tight Rope (video)
Intro to Armoring
Anime Viewing
Lounge
Advanced Armoring
Intro to Decorative
Metalwork - Chasing
and Repoussé
Not Allowed at Anime North: Harassment, Violence, Hate Speech,
Illegal Activities
Weapons, Drugs, Alcohol not sold by the Venue, Smoking outside
designated areas
Water Guns, Laser Pointers, Metal Props. All other props must be
approved by Weapons Master.
Children 13 and under must be accompanied by a parent or
guardian at all times. Parents and Guardian will be held liable for
the behaviour of children in their care.
By Accepting a Badge the wearer agrees to abide by the convention
policies of Anime North Japanese Animation Convention.
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Saturday Morning
Plaza AB
International Plaza Hotel
Plaza C
Montreal Room
Ottawa Room
Hamilton Room
Halton Room
Peel Room
Game Of Thrones
The Role Of Sound
In Animation
Kpop: The
Introduction
Dragonball Z
Unravelling The
Abyss
Jojo's Bizarre
Adventure
11:00am
Japanese Cultural
Play
Youtube Panel
Cosplay On A
Budget
Crash Course In
Kimono
Game
Changers/essential
titles
Canada In Anime
Ai In Anime
12:00pm
Ask a Japanese
Person
Mai Goto Q&A
Benn Dunn Q&A
Cosplay Wig Craft
101
Crash Course In
Kimono: Dressing
La Tribune
Francaise
Misako Aoki: Lolita
Fashion BOOK
One Piece Panel
1:00pm
Yumi Hara Q&A
Sell Your Art with
Pete Ellison
Masquerade Tips
And Tricks
Themed Sushi
Experience
Figure Collecting
101
Shinto in Anime
Women in the
Military
2:00pm
Hidekatsu Shibata
Cosplay Makeup
Animetic Spectacles
in Kabuki Theatre
The Women of
Gundam
Live Action
Adaptation
Creating Characters
New York Room
Video 4
Paris Room
Video 5
London Room
Video 6
Aurora Room
Dub Video
Mississauga
Ballroom
10:00am
Toronto Room
Windsor Room
AN Idol Auditions
(Contestants only)
Geeky Speed
Dating
Geeky Speed
Dating
Saturday Morning
Int’l C
Video 1
Int’l B
Video 2
Ponies the
Anthology 3
Saturday Morning
Cartoon Bonanza
(from 9:00am)
10:00am
1:00pm
2:00pm
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Terrace Café
Shinesman
11:00am
12:00pm
Int’l A
Video 3
Fandom Hearts
Screening, followed
by creators Q&A
Crunchy Roll
Industry Panel
Happiness Charge
Precure
Strong World
Old School Blueray
Titles
Golden Ani-versary
Videoscope Panel
Lagrange
Tim Eldred - 40
Years of Space
Battleship Yamato
Accel World
Natsume's Book of
Friends S4
Candy Candy
Videoscope Panel
Girls und Panzer
About New Trends
of Japanese Pop
Culture
Anime Name That
Tune
Ragnarok Online
Beast Wars
Gundam Unicorn
Anime Question
Countdown
Café Delish Seating
1
MLP:FIM
Anime Jeopardy
Café Delish Seating
2
Fairy Tail
Fresh from Japan
Inu Yasha Final Act
Reboot
Juliette et Justine's
Café Delish Seating
Lolita Fashion
3
Presentation
Saturday Morning
Hall C
Toronto Congress Centre
Hall A
Cosplay Chess
Game 1
Science VS Magic
10:00-12:30
10:00am
11:00am
Circus Workshop
#1
12:00-12:45
Other
Hall E Stage
Momiji Brunch
Sutherland Room
10:00am
(sold out)
Circus Performance
#1
Hall D 11:00am
Anime North
Panel!Stuck
Autographs Hall E
Kids Area
Hall D
Hall D Demo Area
Ray Olubowale
Open for Viewing
10:00am-8:00pm
Cosplay Chess
Game 2
Pre-2000 Cosplay
Extravaganza!
1:00-3:30
The Famicom
Anniversary Game
Show!
Sword Workshops
1-3pm
Circus Performance
#2
Hall D 2:00pm
Collingwood
Algonquin
Niagara
Yaoi Madlibs
World History of
Homosexuality
make up &
prosthetic Work
Shop
Mary Sues in Slash
Fanfiction
Blizzard
Entertainment
Games
2:00pm
11:00am
Crossplay 101
12:00pm
Sailormoon Voice
Actors
Scott McNeil
Michael Benyaer
Michael Dobson
The Davy Fight
SUPER EXTREME
Back - One Piece
ANIME
Pirate Games 1:00WRESTLING
5:00
Sheraton Hotel
Saturday Morning
10:00am
Parking Lot Stage
United by KPOP!
12:00pm
1:00pm
Gallery Momiji
Iron Smut (18+)
Kingdom Hearts
1:00pm
/report
Male Perspecitve on
Yaoi
So You Wanna
Make Video
Games?
2:00pm
Badfic Theater
(18+)
Create That Yuri
Drinking Quest
Punk Rock
Business
Muskoka 1-2
Chasing and
Repoussé
Workshop
9:00 – 10:00AM
Algonquin A
Crowne Plaza
Killarny
Other
Monster High Face
Up Workshop
Meet and Greet:
Morbidollz,
Belladonna, Frozen
Wings
10:00 - 11:30
Doll North Lobby
Radisson
Radisson Room
Name that Sculpt
Resin Workshop
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Project Runway:
Doll Edition
Doll Market 2014
11:00 - 5:00
Algonquin B
How to Draw a Head
Loomis Style with
Kent Burles
Purchasing Your
First BJD
Parabox Face Up
Workshop with
Belladonna and
Morbidollz
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Saturday Afternoon
Hall C
Cosplay Chess
con't
3:00pm
Circus Workshop
#2
4:00 - 4:45
Yosakoi Dance
Workshop
4:00 - 5:30
4:00pm
5:00pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
Toronto Congress Centre
Hall A
(doors open at
6:30 pm)
Yosakoi Dance
Performance
Other
Hall E Stage
Autographs Hall E
Circus
Performance #3
Hall D 3:30pm
The Price Is Right
Circus
Performance #4
Hall D 5:30pm
Circus
Performance #5
Hall D 6:30pm
Hidekatsu Shibata
Mai Goto
Yumi Hara
Misako Aoki
Kids Area
Hall D
Hall D Demo Area
Gallery Momiji
Nagata Shachu
Concert
The Davy Fight
Back - One Piece
Pirate Games
GCWE
Open for Viewing
10:00am-8:00pm
Hetalia: Ask A
Nation
Discbreak
Hypershine
Disney Don't
Forget the Lyrics
DaizyStripper/
Rose Noire concert
ad hoc
Saturday Afternoon
Collingwood
Parking Lot Stage
Sheraton Hotel
Algonquin
Niagara
Muskoka 1-2
Algonquin A
Crowne Plaza
Killarny
Radisson
Other
Radisson Room
Doll Market 2014
11:00 - 5:00
Algonquin B
Cafe Nocturne
Seating #1
3:00pm
Adapting Slash
Fanfiction
BBC Sherlock
Let's Play Panel
Comic Book Basic
Training with Kent
Burles
Once Upon a
Ghoul: Ever After
and Monster High
Dolls!
4:00pm
(my) Immortal
Yuri in the West
Megaman
Voice Acting
Getting Started
The Wonderful
World of Dollfie
Dream
5:00pm
Dramatical Murder
(18+)
Yaoi Pictionary
Suda 51
Beyblade Actors
Autographs
6:00pm
Storm Moon Press
Panel
Sew Your Own
Yaoi Doll
Final Fantasy
Game Design
Cafe Nocturne
Seating #2
7:00pm
Trans*
Representation in
Fandom
How Not to Write
Badfic
How To Role Play
Voice Acting
Marketing
Cafe Nocturne
Seating #3
Parabox Face Up
Workshop with
Belladonna and
Morbidollz
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Saturday Night
Hall C
Toronto Congress Centre
Hall A
Hall E Stage
Autographs Hall E
Kids Area
Hall D
Hall D Demo Area
Gallery Momiji
Parking Lot Stage
Datarider b2b
Tenshin
8:00pm
Strangers with
Candy Game Show
(18+ ID required)
DaizyStripper/
Rose Noire concert
9:00pm
Other
Flyboy b2b Xphox
Velociraver b2b
Dynamic
10:00pm
Jpop Dance Party
11:00pm
Virus
12:00am
Saiyan
Saturday Night
Collingwood
Sheraton Hotel
Algonquin
Niagara
Make-up &
Prosthetics
Workshop 2
8:00pm
Kingdom Hearts
After Dark (18+)
The Alpha and the
Omega
9:00pm
Lesbian Sex 101
(18+)
This Boy Caught a
Mermaid (video)
Muskoka 1-2
Gay Sex 101
Sakura Trick
(video)
11:00pm
Impossible
Positions Contest
12:00am
Gay Sex 101 con't
12:00am
Viewers Choice
Videos
Algonquin A
Killarny
Other
Doll North Info
10:00pm
Black Butler Yaoi
(18+)
Crowne Plaza
No Registration will be available for
competitions on Sunday. Only check in
for contestants ALREADY entered in
the Masquerade or Face Up
competition will be taken at the
Greeting Table. Charity Ticket Sales will
be open until 3:00 PM (draws will take
place at 3:15 PM). Doll Care will be
available at the 2014 Gathering. The
photography sets will also be avaialble
in the Panel Room from 10:00 AM 5:00 PM.
Radisson
Radisson Room
Cafe Nocturne
Seating #4
Cafe Nocturne
After Dark Seating
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Sunday Afternoon
2:00pm
International Plaza Hotel
Plaza AB
Plaza C
Masquerade Awards
Presentation
Attack On Titan
Manga
Toronto Room
Montreal Room
Ottawa Room
Hamilton Room
Religion In Anime
Shinee World
Canada
Sewing Machine
201
Halton Room
Peel Room
Windsor Room
Teaching English In
The World of AMVs
Japan
3:00pm
Brother Act:
Brian Dobson
Michael Dobson
Cosplay Events 101
So You Think You
Can Shinee
Digimon
Once Upon A Time
VS Anime
Self-publishing &
Marketing
4:00pm
Sailormoon Voice
Actors
Ouran High School
Host Club
Kantai Collection
Ghost In The Shell
Fire Emblem
RWBY
Yumi Hara Q&A
Space Dandy
Musical Theatre
Macross
Ace Attorney
Milestone Congoers
Int’l B
Video 2
Int’l A
Video 3
New York Room
Video 4
Paris Room
Video 5
London Room
Video 6
Aurora Room
Dub Video
Mississauga
Ballroom
The Knack
Videoscope Panel
K
The 404s
5:00pm
6:00pm
Closing Ceremonies
Sunday Afternoon
Int’l C
Video 1
2:00pm
Gundam Wing
Appleseed XIII:
Tartaros & Ouranos
3:00pm
AMV Replay
4:00pm
5:00pm
6:00pm
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Blue Sub #6
Expanded Horizons
Gundam ZZ
An Insider’s View
Other
Anime Speedtune
Lagrange
Tiger & Bunny:The
Beginning
Notably Nerdy Café
Session 2
Terrace Cafe 3:004:00
Accel World
Squid Girl
Lolita Tea Party
3:00-5:00
Orchid Café
Sunday Afternoon
Hall C
Toronto Congress Centre
Hall A
Hall E Stage
Other
2:00pm
Autographs Hall E
Kids Area
Hall D
Hall D Demo Area
Sailormoon Voice
Actors
Project Cosplay
Mechayard Wars
Contest
Gallery Momiji
Parking Lot Stage
Fashion Show
3:00pm
Charity Auction
4:00pm
Circus Performance
#7
Hall D 3:00pm
Hidekatsu Shibata
Mai Goto
Yumi Hara
Artist Pickup
Circus Performance
#8&9
Hall D 4:00pm
Bending Workshop
5:00pm
6:00pm
Sunday Afternoon
Collingwood
2:00pm
Sheraton Hotel
Algonquin
Yaoi/slash Rare
Pairings
Muskoka 1-2
Algonquin A
Crowne Plaza
Algonquin B
Other
Radisson
Radisson Room
Cafe Nocturne
Sunday Seating #2
1:30pm
d2 to d100: Dice
Mechanics
Gaming
3:00pm
Niagara
Renaissance Dance
Class
Yaoi Meet & Greet
Doll Market 2014
2014 Doll North
Gathering
4:00pm
5:00pm
6:00pm
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Gaming
36
37
Gaming
38
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Dealers Room
1,000,000 Comix
A1-22, B 1-5, 17-18
1UP Games
J1-5
Absynthetika
L10
AK Comics & Cards
W25-27
Alexphoto
N1-4, 18
Almar Enterprises
G1-18
Andrew Wong
V17-18
Anicore Products Ltd
T1-2
Anime Xtreme
C15-20,S8-9,T17-18
Avarus
L11
Belli-Buttons
R13-14
Blue Gryphon
F18-20
Cactus Mafia
R15-16
Cartoon Passion Toy Trading Inc
D1-3, 19-22
Charity Auction
K1-6, 19-20
Chez Rhox
S10-13
CKT Sports Inc
K7-9
Comic Alley Toys
E1-6, 19-20
Conspiracy Comics
H1-18
Cosplay FTW
Y1-2
Cosplay Supplies
V1-3
Critterama
S14-15
Cyber City Comix
X3-8
Cyberlit
N15-17
Divinity Doll
B10-12
Dr Zoltar’s Arcane Labs & Steely Sweet
N5
Dragonstar
N6-9
Dreamangels
F16-17
EK Cards & Comics
J10-11
Emerald Comics
T4-6
Fancy Owl Studio
X9
Fantastic Creations D4-7
Game-Mania
R1-4
Goddess Boutique
S17-19
Golden Coast Enterprises
E15-18
Greentea Design Inc
B15-16
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Gum-gum Pins
Hairy Tarantula
Hen da Ne
Heroes of the World
Iceman Video Games
Irben Entertainment
It Came From Japan
Jack & Pookie Publishing
KC Toys Shop
Kikiwai
Kitsch Klothing and Accessories
KK Circle Lenses
K-Os Collectibles
Kuma Crafts
Kutting Edge
Magpie Creations
Mika’s Japanese Gifts
Milo Accessories
MTC Toys
My Cartoon Heroes
Navito World
Nayuki Illustration
Nine Directions
Otaku Entertainment
PandaPad.com
Pixel Barrel
Planet Hobby
Planet X
Plasitk Wrap
Punch Brand (Crazy Heads)
Queen of Hearts Costumes
Qute Wear
Rajers Imports Inc
Random Fandom
Red Moon Creations
Red Queen Curios
Y3
X15-23
S6-7
L15
S1-5, 20
K16-18
N13-14
V16
R11-12
J12-16
V8
J6
R17
S16
L1-6, 19-20
J7
V9-11
E8-10
Y14-23
D8-9
T3, X24-26
B13-14
X1
K10-15
R18-20
B8-9
L16-18
F1-5
B6-7
L7-9
T7-8
V6-7
T9-13
V4-5
T14-15
V14-15
Sakura River Interactive
Sakura Wigs
Scaredycats
Sew Scary
Silver Snail
Skyfox Games
Sparx & Mace
Sprayglue Cowboy
Squire Sword
Starxade Media
Sun Anime
Svitart
Sweets Instore
Sword in the Stone Crafts
Takara Joe
TallGear Industrial
Teddy N Me
The Anime Store
The Ashworth Group
The Beguiling
The Comic Book Shoppe
The Contact Lens Company
The Dragon
The Green Bunny Workshop
The Labyrinth
The Littlest Gift Boutique
The Rice Hat Samurai Studio
Toys On Fire Montreal
Toys On Fire Ottawa
Twinbells Doujinshi
Twylite
Unpredictable Fish
VideoGamesNewYork
Wild Things
Wyldstar
Yanimator Illustration
C11-12
J8-9
Y24-25
E7
J17-22
E11-14
V12-13
C5-7
D13
Y4-6
C8-10
D12
X2
D10
T16
F14-15
C1-4
F11-13
X10-14
M1-18
P1-22
D11
F6-10
L14
W9-22
D17-18
Y13
L12-13
R5-10
W24
C13-14
D16
N10-12
W23
Y7-12
D14-15
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Industry Tables
F04
I1-1
I1-2
I1-3
I1-4
I1-6
I1-13
I1-14
Conventions / Clubs
Atomic Lollipop (Toronto, ON)
Youmacon (Detroit, MI)
Toronto Browncoats
Fairies in Time (Moffet, ON)
G-Anime (Gatineau, QC)
Oxford Rennaisance Fest. (Woodstock, ON)
Nijicon (King of Prussia, PA)
Ad Astra (Toronto, ON)
Frostcon (Toronto, ON)
Unplugged (Toronto, ON)
Anime Syracuse (Syracuse, ON)
Anime Weekend Atanta (Atlanta, GA)
Emiko’s Mini-Con (Kitchener, ON)
Ochiba Con (Oshawa, ON)
Costume Con 35 (GTA, ON)
ConBravo! (Hamilton, ON)
Otakuthon (Montreal, QC)
F02
I1-7
I1-12
I2-1
I2-2
I2-3
I2-4
I2-5
I2-6
I2-7
I2-8
I2-9
I2-10
I2-11
I2-12
I2-13
I2-14
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Companies / Organizations
CrunchyRoll
Navito World
Instant Print Photo
FancyWyldDead
Sailor Moon Merchandise
Geekalicious
Japan Foundation
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Japanese Language School
F01
F03
F05
F06
I1-5
I1-8
I1-9
I1-10
I1-11
DEALERS AREA
Guests
Juliette et Justine
Michael Benyaer
Dragonsmith Armour
Turbofunk
Ger Tysk
Miranda Tempest/Sword Workshop
VGCats
JF Gerrard
MUSKOKA 1 (SHERATON)
FRIDAY
5:00 PM - Intro to Armoring (Demo)
Demo of the most basic tools, techniques, and
materials needed to make functional metal armor.
Aimed at those who want to try metalwork w/o
the resources to set up a full workshop.
6:00 PM - Advanced Armoring
A presentation on the tools and techniques for
working sheet metal into more complex forms,
as well as discussion on articulating joints, heat
treatment, and decoration.
10:00 AM - Resin Casting for Props & Costumes
Work with cast resin with the help of the propsmaster from Fantastic Creations. Cast a piece and
take it home with you. Made a mold at one of the
earlier workshops? This is your chance to cast it.
Places Left: None - SOLD OUT
2:00 PM - How to Draw a Head Loomis Style
Andrew Loomis was an American illustrator
known for his series of instructional books. Learn
the famous “Loomis method” of drawing heads
from Kent Burles, Illustrator and Comic Artist!
7:00 PM - Intro to Decorative Metalwork
Demo of the basic tools and techniques used in
creating embossed patterns on sheet metal.
3:00 PM - Comic Book Basic Training
Have you ever wanted to make your own comic?
Kent Burles will walk you through the process in
this intensive workshop. Students will work with
concepts of layout, design, perspective, inking, etc.
9:00 PM - Voice Acting: The Industry
Ben Israel talks about the industry, what
happens, what it is to be a voice actor.
4:00 PM - Voice Acting Getting Started
The steps needed to get started, the work
required, and stories about the process.
10:00 PM - Voice Acting 101 Auditions
Convention attendees will get real scripts, will
audition, and get notes. After which the actors will
teach a class on the basics of voice acting.
6:00 PM - Beginning Game Design
Canadian board game designer Tim W. K.
Brown discusses his experiences with designing
and licensing board games and will help you
understand how to go about getting published.
SATURDAY
9:00 AM - Chasing and Repousse Workshop
An opportunity to try your hand at embossing
a design into sheet metal using hammers and
punches, following traditional techniques.
Workshops
SUNDAY
11:00 AM - Leather Working and Tooling
Join the props-master from Fantastic Creations
Sunday morning as he shows you how to cut
and work leather as you make your own piece
to take home with you.
Places Left: None - SOLD OUT
12:00 PM - Japanese Language School Workshop
Another lesson in basic Japanese.
2:00 PM - Renaissance Dance Class
Learn and practice the dances from the
Moonlight Ball
HALL A (TCC)
4:00 PM - Water and Fire Bending Workshop
Introduction to Tai Chi and northern Kung Fu
as seen in the Avatar: The Last Airbender and
Legend of Korra universe.
7:00 PM - Voice Acting Marketing
Marketing online, practicing and presenting
yourself and developing the skills you need for
the industry. Networking, approaching agencies,
which agencies are trustworthy and how to tell
when an agent is not on the level.
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Cosplay Photoshoots
Friday 4:00 PM
Bleach
Attack On Titan
RWBY
Saturday 12:00 PM
TCC 1 Digimon
TCC 2 Fairy Tail TCC 3 Kill La Kill
RWBY
Friday 5:00 PM
Evangelion
Rozen Maiden
TCC 1
CLAMP
Naruto
TCC 2
Key Studio
Adventure Time
TCC 3
Inuyasha
TCC 4 Saturday 1:00 PM
Fighting Games
IP 1 Bleach
Attack On Titan
Friday 6:00 PM
Misc. Video Games
Ace Attorney
TCC 1
Doctor Who
Final Fantasy
TCC 2
Touhou Project
Pokemon
TCC 3
Madoka Magica
Western Comic/Cartoon
TCC 4
Blue Exorcist
IP 1 Saturday 2:00 PM
Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
IP 3 Yu-Gi-Oh!
Final Fantasy
Friday 7:00 PM
Tokusatsu
Hunter X Hunter
TCC 1
League of Legends
Homestuck
TCC 2
Pandora Hearts
Free!
TCC 3
Disney
TCC 4 Saturday 3:00 PM
Minecraft
IP 1 Fire Emblem
Ib/Indie Horror
IP 2 Sailor Moon
Disney/Dreamworks
Saturday 11:00 AM
Magi
Legend of Zelda
TCC 1
Harajuku Photoshoot
Pokemon
TCC 2
Avatar:LAB/LOK
TCC 3
My Little Pony
TCC 4
Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
IP 3
TCC 1
TCC 2
TCC 3
TCC 4
IP 1
IP 2
IP 3
Saturday 4:00 PM
Black Butler
Hetalia
One Piece
Dangan Ronpa
Sunday 1:00 PM
TCC 1
TCC 2
TCC 3
TCC 4
Saturday 5:00 PM
Naruto
Fairy Tail
Misc. Video Games
Homestuck
Universal Gundam
Marvel vs Capcom
Type Moon
TCC 1
Naruto
TCC 2 Sunday 2:00 PM
Fighting Games
TCC 3 Sword Art Online
TCC 1 Atlus/Persona
TCC 4 Sailor Moon
TCC 2 Kingdom Hearts
IP 2 Free!
TCC 3
Doctor Who
Saturday
6:00
PM
TCC 4
Dangan Ronpa
Homestuck
TCC 2
IP 1
Fighting Games
Vocaloid
TCC 3
IP 2
Dramatical Murder
TCC 4 Sunday 3:00 PM
Bleach
Sunday 11:00 AM
TCC 1
League of Legends
Full Metal Alchemist
TCC 1
TCC 2
Attack On Titan
Hetalia
TCC 2
TCC 3
Kuroko No Basuke
Tales of…
TCC 3
TCC 4
Magi
TCC 4
IP 1
Pokemon
IP 2
TCC 1
TCC 2
TCC 3
TCC 4
IP 2
Sunday 12:00 PM
Ib
Final Fantasy
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure
Disney
My Little Pony
TCC 1
TCC 2
TCC 3
TCC 4
IP 2
TCC 1
TCC 2
TCC 3
TCC 4
IP 1
IP 2
TCC 1
TCC 2
TCC 3
TCC 4
IP 2
IP 3
TCC 1
TCC 2
TCC 3
TCC 4