FanimeCon 2010 Program Guide
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FanimeCon 2010 Program Guide
By Fans, For Fans1 EXHIBIT LEVEL Ballroom A Fri: 2-8pm Sat/Sun: 10am-7pm A4, A5 Video 1 Karaoke A3, A6 Video 2 A2 A7 A1 A8 Artist Alley Art Gallery Artist Pool Video 3 Video 4 Video Main Dance B&W Ball Lessons Ballroom A Asian Film Video 5 Dealers Hall Arcade Gaming E-Gaming Tabletop Gaming Swap Meet F1 & F2 Masquerade Registration Dippin’ Dots Sushi Stage Zero Lollicup FaniMaid Cafe Rum Party Late Night SVBR Vols Salon I & II Panels WillowIII Glen rs Rove 1 ELEVATORS Santa Clara Autographs Information Desk III Salon 2 Panels Food IV Salon I Glen p s ConO I ,V&V Panels 3 Flying Hands Massage Plaza Speed Dating (18+) STREET LEVEL Professional Registration Registration ELEVATORS Fountains To Fairmont Hotel (across San Carlos Street) B&W Ball/Yamaga Party 2 To Civic Auditorium (across San Carlos Street) MusicFest/Masquerade/FMVs Almaden Ballroom The Dojo FRONT ENTRANCE AND DRIVEWAY Peet’s MAY 28-31, 2010 BY FANS, FOR FANS || SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Table of Contents 2 Convention Map 3 Table of Contents 4 Welcome from the Chair 6 12 14 18 25 Guests of Honor Keith Burgess – Ryan Gavigan – Carl Horn Daisuke Ishiwatari – Reuben Langdon –Ric Meyers Halko Momoi –Toshimichi Mori – Jonathan Osborne Gilles Poitras – Hiroyuki Yamaga – Mamoru Yokota MusicFest FLOW – LM.C. Convention Essentials Registration – Information – Food Convention Etiquette – Rovers – Emergency Services Lost and Found - Code of Conduct - Weapons Policy Events Fanimaid Cafe – Charity Auction – FMV – Yamaga Party Stage Zero – Rum Party – Dance – Game Show Cosplay Spectacular – Autographs – Black & White Ball Art Hall – Swap Meet – Dealers Hall – Gaming Cosplay Gatherings Panels 34 The Dojo 36 Video Programming 39 Asian Videos 42 Anime Videos By Fans, For Fans3 Welcome -- and Welcome Back to FanimeCon 2010! I ’m glad to be leading FanimeCon for my second year. It has been a tough and complicated year for many of us, but as we move forward to better times, it’s fantastic to reconvene in San Jose and make it our home. I’d like to thank you all for coming! We’re back with more and bigger events to keep you entertained throughout the convention. Our amazing lineup of guests brings together old friends and new acquaintances. The dealers room is stuffed with over 150 booths. New and exciting events are happening alongside our traditional lineup of videos, panels, music, and gaming. Our schedule is so jam-packed that we have waiting lists! We never thought our “By Fans, For Fans” event could ever be this popular, but here we are. It’s not just about the events, though. This year, we asked everyone a very simple question: “What brings you to FanimeCon?” The answers were enlightening. Among the more frivolous reasons - “to see cute girls / to see hot guys” ^_^; - it was amazing to see the excited and poignant answers. Many of you cited specific guests and events, and many mentioned cosplaying, but the vast majority mentioned the most important thing: getting together with fellow friends and fans. Friends are a huge part of FanimeCon. We are, after all, a convention-a place where like-minded people convene to celebrate what they love, to see old friends, and to make new ones. We love being known as a laid-back, friendly convention. It’s no surprise, though: the all-volunteer staff is a huge group of friends, and we take pride in running something that brings people together in celebration of Japanese culture. We really hope you have a wonderful time at FanimeCon 2010 and that you meet some new friends, take thousands of great pictures, get a million compliments on your cosplay, and enjoy all that the staff have done. Now get out there and enjoy the show! Much thanks to all of the staff and volunteers; my wife and Vice Chair, Marie; my right-hand man and Vice Chair, James; and of course, You, the Fans. Tony Figueroa Chair, FanimeCon 2009-2010 4 Hidilly ho, FanimeCon attendees! W e are very excited to present this year’s con as we have more events, panels and all-around awesomeness than ever! I’m really happy to be back and helping to steer this huge ship we call FanimeCon with my brand-spanking-new husband and Chair, Tony Figueroa and yang to my yin, Vice-Chair James Leu. It’s been a whirlwind of meetings, discussions, meetings, celebrations and more meetings - and here we are with some of the newest and latest ideas brought to you by our staff. I hope you all enjoy some of our new events brought on by our Ambassador of Awesome, Miss Sam Warriner, such as Rum Party and Speed Dating as well as other group gaming events and attendee participation events (see our kick-ass pocket schedule for more details). I also hope that you have time to come to our Sweet 16 Party that celebrates FanimeCon’s 16th birthday. Woohoo, we’re old enough to date other cons! Ok, that doesn’t make sense but you get what I mean! It’s thrilling to be back co-hosting this convention with some of my closest friends - and hey, who doesn’t want to throw a huge party with some of your besties? That’s why our convention is so great and unique because it’s a massive “by fans, for fans” group effort put on by our wonderful and tireless staff and volunteers. I hope you all enjoy the goings-on happening during the con as we congregate here in San Jose and experience this fun and weird little world that we have created. Go meet up with those friends you haven’t seen in a year and see some of the things you’ve been waiting for like LM.C’s concert and avoid the things you’re scared of, like some of the things shown in the hentai room... eww.... So, without further ado, have at it, my FanimeCon brethren. Just don’t forget to eat, sleep, shower and take a few pictures to remember this year by. Oh, and when in doubt, go to an info desk, and if it’s not yours, don’t tape it. Much love, Marie (Waleedej) Figueroa Vice Chair, FanimeCon 2009-2010 (and Con Mom) Hello Fanimedom! I ’m glad you could make it. Our staff has been working hard all year to pull off another great event. I want to personally thank them for all the time they have invested in making things happen. This is my second year as vice-chair and I have enjoyed this year as much as the last. The collaboration between the members of the chair team is one I cherish very much. I hope to be able to participate in as much as possible this year so that I can enjoy the full experience that is FanimeCon. I also hope to be able to see every one of you have a good time with family, friends, volunteers, staff, and guests. Please have a good time and I hope to see you around! James Leu Vice Chair, FanimeCon 2009-2010 By Fans, For Fans5 6 Keith Burgess Ryan Gavigan Keith Burgess has a range of skills that include voice acting, script writing, art, and graphic design. His voice roles include parts in the Street Fighter Alpha and the Neon Genesis Evangelion movies, as well as Dead Leaves and Karas. He also worked on the English scripts for Noein, Rayearth, Read or Die, and Tokko. Burgess is expanding his talents in artistry and photography, working in graphic design and pin-up art. He will be premiering his work at Fanimecon, creating new artwork and prints exclusive to Fanime. Ryan Gavigan is the host of Anime Hell, a “sort of a visual disk-jockey kind of thing” containing “short clips of bits from Japanese cartoons, commercials, movie trailers, educational films, short animated films, pop culture detrius, bleeps, blunders, and practical jokes.” The quick-paced and free-flowing show has propagated to many conventions and is dedicated to “celebrating, archiving, and popularizing the bizarre and hilarious bits of human pop culture”. Carl Gustav Horn Daisuke Ishiwatari Carl Gustav Horn is an editor at Dark Horse Comics, where he works on the CLAMP “Mangettes” project and graphic novels such as Clover, Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Shinji Ikari Raising Project, The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service, and Oh My Goddess! He has also contributed his expertise to the American anime DVD releases of Patlabor 2, Gunbuster, Gunbuster 2, Jin-Roh, Royal Space Force, Appleseed Ex Machina, and Lupin III: The Fuma Conspiracy, and he provided commentaries about his field to Newsweek, The Los Angeles Times, WIRED, and the Nihon Keizai Shimbun. He is currently working on Shinjuku, Cardcaptor Sakura, Chobits, and Neon Genesis Evangelion: Campus Apocalypse. The driving force behind the Guilty Gear series of fighting games, Daisuke Ishiwatari worked as the lead on the series’ story, character design, and music, and even voiced the main character, Sol, for the majority of the titles. Ishiwatari went to work for Arc System Works directly from school, hired after an interview to which he brought a portfolio of just three illustrations. He began his work with Arc’s earlier titles, but became well known for his art and music with the release of Guilty Gear for the PS1 in 1995 and the later release of the Guilty Gear X for Dreamcast. Ishiwatari drew much of his inspiration for the design of Guilty Gear from contemporary manga and anime, in an effort to bring a flashier, stylized feel to the fisticuffs found in most of the period’s fighting games. A constant innovator, Ishiwatari is not content with just working on 2D fighting games, and now with the RTS/3D Fighting hybrid game Guilty Gear 2: Overture under his belt, we are all waiting to see what he has his sights set on next. By Fans, For Fans7 8 Reuben Langdon Ric Meyers Actor, producer, director and stuntman, Reuben Langdon is returning to FanimeCon. Unknown to some, Reuben’s latest appearance has been one of epic proportions. Although you may not recognize him, Reuben graces the screen in James Cameron’s blockbuster movie, Avatar as a stunt double for the movie’s main character, Jake Sully. He also performed many stunts for various CG and live action characters in the film using motion capture technology. In the past Reuben has lived an exciting life providing performance capture and coordinating motion capture shoots for video games including Resident Evil 5, The Bourne Conspiracy, Tao Fang, Star Wars Jedi Knight II, Castlevania: Curse of Darkness, and Dead Rising. In the widely-popular Devil May Cry series he was both the motion capture actor aand the English voice of Dante in the third and fourth installments of the game series. Reuben’s career began in Japan as a series regular on the Japanese superhero TV series B-Fighter Kabuto (also known in the US as Beetleborgs Metallix). Later he moved on to Hong Kong to work among the most famous names in the Hong Kong film industry. Most specifically this included Jackie Chan in Jackie Chan: My Stunts, Gen Y-Cops, and the internationally renowned fantasy adventure The Medallion. Currently back in the United States, Reuben continues to share his talent on-screen. In the past he has appeared alongside Sammo Hung in the Martial Law series and has worked regularly on the hit TV show, The Power Rangers. Reuben has also worked with respected directors such as Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson, and he is co-founder of Just Cause Productions, an international multimedia production house pioneering stereoscopic 3D techniques. Currently, Reuben’s projects include the live action adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novel, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, which will be starring Michael Cera and directed by Edgar Wright. The movie’s set release date is August 13th, 2010. Ric Meyers has been inducted into five worldwide martial art halls of fame for his expertise in the study of martial arts. He has inspired and appeared in martial arts film documentaries for the Discovery Network, A&E, Bravo, and Starz Encore, and he has worked as a martial arts film consultant for major companies such as DreamWorks, Sony, Columbia, and Tristar. Additionally, he has supplied material for more than 400 international martial art movie DVDs and holds both an International Chinese Martial Arts Championship Gold Medal and a USA Wushu Kung Fu Federation National Championship Gold Medal. Halko Momoi Toshimichi Mori Known as “Halko” to her fans, Momoi is a spectactular entertainer. Her highly energetic and interactive Musicfest concert thrilled FanimeCon 2009 attendees, some of whom came from Japan and the East coast to see her. Fans asked for her return with feedback such as “simply amazing”, “dream come true”, and “best weekend of my entire life”. Halko Momoi is also a musician, performer, composer, voice actress, writer, blogger, and otaku. In addition to starring in many radio shows and her own Akihaba-Love Internet video channel, Momoi performs the theme songs in many anime and video games, as well as the voices of characters such as Feiris Nyannyan in Steins;Gate, Anise Tatlin in Tales of the Abyss, Filia in Prism, Yurume Aida in Yurumates, Sun Seto in Seto no Hanayome, and Komugi in Nurse Witch Komugi. Momoi also writes columns in numerous magazines, maintains a blog, composes and produces music for herself and other artists, collaborates on albums with Japanese bands such as m.o.v.e and rap-bit, and founded label AKIHABA LOVE RECORDS. Akihabara is a major shopping area for electronic, computer, anime, and otaku goods in Tokyo, and Momoi’s roots as the “Queen of Akihabara” strike a special chord with high tech Silicon Valley anime fans. Momoi’s concerts are famous for their high energy and audience participation. She encourages her audience to stand and cheer her on with glowsticks, as has been a tradition in idol otaku culture for decades. Being a proud otaku herself, Momoi connects closely to her fans for unforgettable performances. Toshimichi Mori is an apparent newcomer, having only recently come in to the spotlight as the producer, lead designer and scenario writer for last year’s BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger and this year’s BlazBlue: Continuum Shift. But Mori has been on the fighting game scene longer than that, initially acting as the man behind the curtain for the game design of the more recent Guilty Gear XX titles. Also drawing from the sorts of styling more typically found in anime and manga, Mori BlazBlue represents a whole new fighting game from the team at Arc System Works, aiming to not only bring something new to fans of Guilty Gear, but also to appeal to new fighting game players. By Fans, For Fans9 Jonathan Osborne Gilles Poitras Jonathan C. Osborne was born in Boston, Massachusetts and shortly thereafter became an anime fan. He has been dubbed “The Man of 1000 Deaths” and was the first recipient of FanimeCon’s Yamaga Award. Jonathan is greatly honored to be attending his tenth consecutive FanimeCon this year and will be up to his typical shenanigans. While getting killed in many anime series including Cowboy Bebop, Fist of the North Star and The Big O, he also played Broggy, Gaimon and Shojo in One Piece, Masahashi in Paranoia Agent, and William Morris in Gundam: 0083. A fun and friendly sort, he’ll never say no to a Nutter-Butter. Author and librarian Gilles Poitras wrote Anime Essentials, the book on “Every Thing a Fan Needs to Know” about Japanese popular culture, as well as “The Anime Companion”, “The Anime Companion” 2, and articles in Otaku USA and (previously) Newtype USA. He has given presentations about anime at Pixar Animation Studios, the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, the Smithsonian, and various libraries and conventions. 10 Hiroyuki Yamaga Mamoru Yokota Hiroyuki Yamaga is currently the Executive Director of GAINAX. He started his anime career in 1981, when he worked with fellow Osaka Geijutsu University students Takami Akai and Hideaki Anno to create the opening animation for the 20th Nihon SF Taikai (the Japanese Science Fiction convention more commonly known as DaiCon III). At the request of Studio Nue, Yamaga-san joined the production staff for Super Dimensional Fortress Macross in 1982. GAINAX was founded in 1984 after beginning production on the animated movie, Royal Space Force: Wings of Honneamise, which was released in 1987. The movie became an instant cult classic as the legendary “feature-length animation movie created by a group of anonymous youth.” Yamaga-san has also garnered praise for his screenwriting in works such as Aim for the Top! and Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket. Mr. Yamaga is currently preparing GAINAX’s new projects. Mr. Yamaga has been a part of the FanimeCon family since 1997 and was the first Japanese Guest of Honor for FanimeCon. In 2009, FanimeCon used Yamaga’s ideas to bring back and improve their “Meet the Guest Reception” because Yamaga just loves interacting with the fans. In honor of Yamaga’s continuing support, FanimeCon created the Yamaga-san Award to celebrate other people who have also significantly contributed to making FanimeCon a unique convention. Born on February 16th in Tokyo, Mamoru Yokota became famous for his illustrations in the light novel series, Rune Soldier Louie. Since then, his talents have extended into producing and directing animation. In addition to doing the original character designs for the anime version of Rune Soldier Louie, Mr. Yokota has also worked on well-known anime such as the Toei version of KANON, the theatrical version of Air, Magical Kanan, DEATH NOTE, True Mazinger Impact! Z, Macross Frontier, Astro Fighter Sunred, and HELLSING IV. Many video games feature Mr. Yokota’s art as well. Such titles include Nonomura Byouin no Hitobito (Sega Saturn), Doukoku Soshite... (Sega Saturn), Kaen Seibo -The Virgin on Megiddo- (DreamCast), ELYSION (PS2 and DreamCast), two of the games in series Katekyo Hitman REBORN! (PS2), Suzumiya Haruhi no Gekidou (Wii), and Suzumiya Haruhi no Chokuretsu (NDS). Mr. Yokota also works on set designs and manga designs in various Japanese dramas. By Fans, For Fans11 FLOW FLOW is a 5-piece rock band made up of two vocalists, a guitarist, a bassist and a drummer. TAKE (G) who began their music careers in 1993. They were soon joined by KEIGO (Vo) and GOTS (B) in 1999, and IWASAKI (Dr) in 2000, which is the band’s current line-up. FLOW made their major debut in 2003 with the song “Blaster.” Since then, they have released numerous theme songs for TV anime programs such as NARUTO, CODE GEASS, Psalms of Planets, Eureka Seven, and PERSONA, which hit the Top 10 Chart. FLOW’s first best album released in 2006 has sold over 250 thousand copies. During their tour on 2008, they accomplished the feat of holding a concert in every single prefecture in Japan. This tour’s finale The band was originally was held in Tokyo, memorable as their first one-man live at the famous formed in 1998 by the two Budoukan. FLOW’s recent single, “CALLING” is featured as an ending brothers, KOHSHI (Vo) and theme of the TV anime, HEROMAN. 12 LM.C is a “New Century Electrock” duo made up of maya (Vocals) and Aiji (Guitar). Their debut singles “Trailers [GOLD]” and “Trailers [SILVER]” were simultaneously released on October 4th, 2006. From the very beginning, media and fans alike were spellbound by the impact of their sound and visuals, leading to multiple front covers on music magazines and publications. On October 16th of that same year, LM.C performed their first one-man release party at Shibuya O-East, playing the tracks from the sold-out singles as well as other previously unreleased tracks. LM.C then went on to conduct a nationwide tour as the buzz surrounding their growing popularity and entertaining live shows traveled to other parts of Asia, leading to them to perform at Taiwan’s largest rock festival “Formoz Festival” in 2007. They continued on their road to success in Asia with tours in Korea and Taiwan in February 2008. Upon their return to Japan, LM.C performed their first large hall show on July 18th at Shibuya C.C.LEMON HALL, which sold out in a record 2 minutes, cementing their success both in Japan and abroad. In June 2008, they released their 7th single, “88,” which climbed to Number 3 on the weekly Oricon charts, and their first full albums, “GIMMICAL☆IMPACT!!” and “SUPER GLITTER LOUD BOX,” were simultaneously released. LM.C went on to do a 19-city, 20-show tour, including 2 days at the Shibuya C.C.LEMON Hall. On January 23rd 2009, starting from Santiago, Chile, they embarked on their world tour throughout South America, Europe, and Asia, crossing 11 countries and playing 14 shows. LM.C’s catchy melodies and colorful music have traveled across oceans and borders and have been met with people all over the world chanting their choruses in full Japanese, demonstrating how LM.C has surpassed language barriers and stolen the hearts of tens of thousands of loyal fans worldwide. LM.C has grown as artists, performers, and international pop-icons. LM.C will release their 3rd album, “WONDERFUL WONDERHOLIC,” on March 3rd, 2010. As another big step forward for LM.C, the new full-length album features the hits “GHOST†HEART” and “PUNKY❤HEART”, and also includes the highly-anticipated “Bokura no Mirai,” as well as other tracks highlighting the band’s distinctive colorful rock sound, ranging from visual kei to electro to pop. Also, a special digital booklet with romanized lyrics will be available exclusively for overseas iTunes users. Following their album release in March, LM.C’s 2nd world tour will start on April 2, 2010 from Moscow. In addition to their national tour in Japan, the world tour includes 14 cities in 11 countries: Russia, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Hungary, Austria, Italy, France, Taiwan, Thailand, and most importantly, LM.C will come back to the United States for the first time in two years for MusicFest at FanimeCon2010 in San Jose, California. LM.C, “New Century Electrock” Duo By Fans, For Fans13 Registration Information General Professional Registration is conveniently located near the main entrance Professional Registration is for representatives of the anime of the convention center. Check in here first, whether you are and manga industries and for press members giving media picking up a badge or buying a badge to enjoy the weekend’s’ coverage for FanimeCon. The Professional Registration desk festivities. Don’t forget to bring a government-issued picture is located in Meeting Room K of the convention center. ID to pick up your badge. Pre-registration pick-up is from Professional Registration is open Thursday (Pre-Registration 5PM to 8PM on Thursday, and Registration hours are 8AM Only!, 5PM – 8PM, and Friday through Sunday, 10AM – to 8PM on Friday through Sunday and 8AM to 12PM on 6PM. Professional Registration is not open on Monday.) Monday. LOST BADGE POLICY: Keep your badge with you at all times, as it is required for many convention events. If your badge has been misplaced or lost, check ConOps to see if it has been turned in. Otherwise the fee for a replacement membership badge (purchasable at Registration) will be half the original purchase price. Replacements can only be processed once per account after which you will need to purchase a completely new membership. Information Desks There are four Information Desks located throughout the convention: near Registration, near Stage Zero, inside the Hilton and near the video rooms on the Marriott side. The one near Stage Zero is open throughout the convention, and the other three keep the same hours as Registration. Please see the map inside the front cover for a better idea of their locations. Food One of the main things to remember about FanimeCon: Eat. Food will be available on site for those seeking a quick meal. Inside the Dealers Hall there is a concession stand, while along the Concourse area there are at least two stands where one can get a meal. There is also a Market Terrace outside on the patio near the video programming rooms. The Civic Auditorium will also be serving food. The concession windows shall be open for your drinking and snacking pleasure throughout the Cosplay Spectacular and the MusicFest Performances. Looking for food with a fun twist? The Fanimaid Café returns again to serve your hunger needs with the cute waitresses serving as your hosts. 14 Convention Etiquette Autographs Photography Many have an idol among the Guests of Honor from whom they would like to get an autograph. For those of you with this desire, an autograph area will be set up for just that purpose. This might be your only chance to get an autograph, though, so check the schedule for when guests will be signing, and stop by to share the memories and excitement. Also, it is important to keep in mind that manners are key and a smile is always welcome, so be polite and enjoy the moment. Everyone loves pictures, but no one likes rude or oblivious photographers. Before taking a photo, especially one you may publish or post, be sure to ask permission. Also, while taking pictures please refrain from blocking convention traffic, even if it’s for a quick shot. No one wants to bump into anyone in a high traffic area. Keep all pictures and picture taking in good fun, and remember to enjoy yourself! Rovers The people who take the safety into their hands at the convention, as well as the care of the attendees, are the Rover staff. They are the eyes and ears to the convention and will offer assistance when necessary to attendees. The Rovers office is located in Willow Glen III on the second floor of the Marriott. Below are the duties that the Rovers provide and where you will most likely see them: Line Control- Making sure lines flow, are not • Patrolling the Dealers Hall- Maintaining congested, and do not block walkways, exits, fire safety a presence in the Dealers Hall to deter shoplifting and to equipment, etc. keep traffic flowing. • Crowd Control- Ensuring that crowds stay • Peace-bonding- Ensuring that props are compliant orderly and do not interfere with traffic, etc. with Fanime’s Weapon’s Policy. • Access Control- Checking IDs for access to age- • Policy Compliance- Enforcing the Weapons restricted rooms and restricting access to rooms to the Policy and Code of Conduct. appropriate personnel only. • Assistance with emergencies- Verifying • General Physical Safety- Preventing unsafe emergencies and informing the proper authorities or behavior and activities, such as running, blocking exits service personnel. and doors, etc. • Dealing with harassment complaints. • Escort Duties- Providing a safety escort for staff • Dealing with missing persons reports. and attendees as needed and requested. Please respect the Rovers, they want to make sure your convention experience is as safe as it can be. If you have lost someone at con, are being harassed or are having other issues with anything listed above, look for a Rovers staff member and they will handle the situation accordingly. • Emergency Services San Jose police officers and emergency medical technicians are available on site. If you have a medical or any other emergency, please contact the nearest ConOps or Rovers staff member. Lost and Found The Lost and Found is at Convention Operations in Willow Glen I on the second floor of the Marriott. Please check ConOps if you’ve lost something. After the convention, unclaimed items will be held for three months, and you may contact [email protected] to see if your item was located. After three months, items will be disposed of or donated as appropriate. By Fans, For Fans15 Code of Conduct Please help us keep things safe and fun for everyone by following these rules and guidelines: Everybody must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and regulations. Agents of the San Jose Police Department are on site. Laws include, but are not limited to the following: • No disorderly conduct such as loitering, public intoxication, indecent exposure, begging or soliciting. • No selling weapons or serving alcohol to minors. • No smoking inside the convention center, cultural facilities, hotels or within 25 feet of any entrances. Please respect the facilities. The San Jose Convention Center & Cultural Facilities and surrounding hotels have been gracious enough to host FanimeCon for many years, and we would like to keep coming back. • All aisles, exits, fire safety devices and concession stands must be kept clean, clear, visible and unobstructed at all times. • Do not tape, tack, staple, nail or otherwise affix anything to any wall or surface in the San Jose Convention Center and Cultural Facilities. • Signs, banners, posters, placards, displays, or other materials may not be attached or affixed to walls, doors, panels, columns or other portions of the facilities by any method except with prior approval. • Glitter, gum, confetti, stickers and door or window decals may not be used, distributed, or affixed inside the facilities. • The white courtesy phones are for contacting emergency services or convention personnel only. They are not equipped to provide outside telephone service. • No outside food or drink may be sold on the facilities without prior permission, licenses, permits and insurance. • Except for guide dogs used by visually impaired people, animals may not be brought into the San Jose Convention Center & Cultural Facilities without prior written consent because live animals may affect the scope of food and beverage services permissible by law. • Please leave facilities and equipment in at least as good a condition as you found them. Please be respectful and courteous of everybody around you. This includes the Guests of Honor, convention and hotel personnel, FanimeCon staff, and fellow attendees. • With the large number of attendees, please move carefully. Do not obstruct the flow of traffic, do not swing or brandish any props, and do not run indoors. Also, only people with disabilities or prior approval may use the transportation devices within the convention center and hotels. • No skateboards, bicycles or roller-blades. • Please request autographs only during designated autograph sessions. Unless exceptions have been announced otherwise ahead of time, please limit requests to one autograph per person per guest. • Please do not harass, threaten, bully, stalk or mob people. Please respect other people’s private space. In addition to the above, FanimeCon has the following rules: • Badges are required for most events. Please remember to wear your badge in plain sight. • Memberships are non-transferable. Therefore, badges are also non-transferable. • Badges may be pulled for any reason at any time by qualified staff members. Memberships and access to the events will be revoked with a pulled badge. • Please do not carry signs that solicit any service, or object, for a price. (ie “Will glomp for 25 cents.”) • FanimeCon is a dry convention. No alcohol or drunkenness is allowed in the convention areas. • Please do not move or tamper with the furniture or equipment, including arcade machines. Doing so may result in damage to the equipment or injury to yourself. If you think something should be moved, please inform the Convention Operations Staff. • Please do not use any of the outlets in the convention center without prior permission. • Please comply with the FanimeCon Weapons Policy. Finally, please respect yourselves. Remember to eat nutritious meals, stay hydrated, sleep in private and safe locations, shower regularly, be safe, and have fun! Weapons Policy Weapons are defined as follows: • Anything that looks like or resembles a danger to anyone, including law enforcement, from 20 feet away, under any conditions. • Anything that has any reasonable chance of causing physical harm, could be used to cause physical harm, or could make a person believe they could come to harm. • Anything that could be used in a menacing manner. 16 Prohibited Weapons Permitted Weapons Real weapons are not permitted. • Live Steel - Live steel is not permitted. Live steel includes swords, knives or other objects made of metal that can take an edge. Dull weapons are considered live steel and are therefore not permitted. Live steel in a scabbard or protective cover is still not permitted. • Guns and Projectile Weapons - Guns and projectile weapons of any kind are not permitted. Examples of guns and projectile weapons include (but are not limited to) live guns, gun replicas, pellet guns, BB guns, airsoft equipment, darts, water guns, blow guns, and crossbows. • Flail Weapons - Flail weapons are not permitted. Examples of flail weapons include (but are not limited to) whips, floggers, maces, nunchaku, and any weapon with attached moving parts. • Incendiary Devices - Incendiary devices are not permitted. All devices which spark, shoot flame, burn, smolder, can otherwise self-initiate combustion, or exist for no purpose other than to be lit with a combustion device, are considered incendiary devices. • Concealed Weapons - State law prohibits concealed weapons. No concealed weapons are allowed under any circumstances. All permitted weapons will be subject to approval by Rovers staff. • Prop Guns - Prop guns that are easily identifiable as toys may be permitted if the prop gun possesses no moving parts and is clearly marked with a non-removable orange tip or colored in a bright safety color. • prop flails - Prop flail weapons made of foam and/or paper may be permitted as long as they are ornamental and in no way used as offensive or defensive weapons. • Staves, Staffs, Wooden Swords - Staves, bo sticks, bokken, shinai and wooden swords shall be considered prop weapons and may be permitted as long as they are ornamental and in no way used as a weapon. Carrying Weapons • • In order to carry a weapon at the convention, you must be in costume. All weapons that are carried, either in hand or on/in a costume, must meet the requirements to be peace-bonded and must be peace-bonded immediately upon entering the convention. Peace-Bonding Any staff, member, or guest who wishes to carry a weapon as part of the costume shall have that weapon peace-bonded. This is regardless of any training, credentials, age, maturity, or status as a general member, staff member, or guest. WHAT: Peace-bonding is the process of approving a weapon by designated staff (Rovers). The weapon in question will be looked at and marked to show it fits to Weapons Policy standards. WHEN: Peace-bonding shall be done as soon as possible after entering convention-occupied space. This includes all public hallways of the hotels, anywhere in the convention center, and any space set aside for convention use. WHERE: Peace-bonding is done by having a Rover member examine the weapon in question to ensure that the weapon meets the requirements and guidelines set for by the Weapons Policy. Weapons that meet the FanimeCon Weapons Policy requirements and guidelines shall be tagged with a non-destructive peace-bonding tag. Tagging the weapon tells FanimeCon staff that you have read, understood, and agreed to follow the Weapons Policy and that the weapon is approved to be carried at the convention. FanimeCon staff would also like to note that any projectile weapons, such as kunai or shuriken, may be peace-bonded to an individual, regardless if the item in question is made of plastic or other nonmetal material. WHO: Purchasing Weapons • • • • • All weapons sales shall follow Federal, State and Local laws, statues, and regulations. Weapons shall not be sold to minors. All weapons sold shall be in a box, bag, or other device rendering it ineffective and inaccessible and shall remain within applicable laws for concealed weapons. Weapons shall not be carried around loose. If a weapon is purchased at an event, you shall immediately remove the weapon from convention-occupied space; or, if the weapon meets the requirements to be peace-bonded, you shall immediately have the weapon peace-bonded. During Masquerade • • • • • • Staff, guests, and members who are participating in the Masquerade and wish to use a weapon that is not otherwise permitted shall contact the Rover office for approval. Any weapon approved for Masquerade but not allowed for the general convention shall be securely transported to Masquerade in a box, bag, or other device rendering it ineffective and inaccessible. Once at Masquerade, the weapon will be checked in with the Masquerade Weapons Master. When the individual participating in Masquerade is ready to perform, the individual shall check out the weapon from the Masquerade Weapons Master. Once the performance is over, the individual shall check the weapon back in with the Masquerade Weapons Master. When Masquerade is over, the individual shall pick up their weapon from the Masquerade Weapons Master and securely transport the weapon back to their hotel room or vehicle. Policy Violations Violations include, but are not limited to, the following: • Carrying a weapon that does not meet the requirements to be peace-bonded. • Failure to have a weapon peace-bonded. • Removing the peace-bonded tag on a weapon. • Brandishing a weapon. Violations of the Weapons Policy shall result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to: • A verbal warning • Expulsion from the convention • Reporting you to the local authorities By Fans, For Fans17 Events Fanimaid cafe Welcome home, Master! Fanimaid Cafe is back with more exciting things to share. New menu, new games, and more adorable maids waiting to serve you! Experience the authentic Akihabara-style maid cafe atmosphere, sit back, relax, and spend quality time with your very own maid. Be sure to watch our musical performances and events on Stage Zero! Cafe Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 11:00am - 6:00pm Location: Alamaden Court, Hilton Side Events @ Stage Zero Fanimaid*LIVE @ Saturday 1:00 - 2:00pm Zoku Fanimaid*LIVE @ Sunday 1:00 - 1:30pm Quiz Maid Academy @ Sunday 1:30 - 2:00pm Charity Auction Do you enjoy collecting rare items that are not available in the Dealer’s room? Would you like to give back while at Fanime, but do not know how? Come visit the Charity Auction and donate to a good cause while attaining bragging rights to rare items that cannot be found elsewhere. There will be a live Charity Auction on Stage Zero as well as a Silent Auction running in the Dealers Hall. Make sure to visit these areas and give back to your community by bidding on excellent items. Fanime Music Videos After numerous fortnights of hard work the editors of anime music videos have been hacking and slashing through all kinds of visual arts to create ideal entertainment for all at FanimeCon. Now that they have finished, they have come to present you with their entries for the Fanime Music Video Contest in the Civic Center. Come enjoy the emotions! Laugh with the comedy, cry with the tragedy and wonder at the new and experimental. Then, vote for your favorite! And whatever you do, do not forget to come by on Monday to watch the contest results at Stage Zero! Yamaga Guest Party Once again FanimeCon is hosting a special event for Yamaga-san, a few of the other Guests of Honor and an exclusive 100 attendees! Regretfully, no press or industry will be allowed at this event. The festival will be held Sunday afternoon in the magnificent Fairmont Hotel, away from the bustle of the convention center. Would you like to be invited? Stage Zero and a few of the guests’ panels will be giving away invitation vouchers at random times throughout the days, and some will be available through the silent charity auction. Victors should bring their voucher, attendee badge, and photo ID to the Hilton Info Desk to receive their customized invitation. Further instructions will be on the voucher. Keep an eye out at Stage Zero for a chance to attend this extraordinary, exclusive event! 18 Events Stage Zero Located above registration is a phenomenon you hear as you wait in line to get into FanimeCon. After you get your badge, you ascend the stairs to the main concourse where Stage Zero pulls you in with its music and energy. Join our hosts as we present to you non-stop programming! You’ll see on Stage Zero many wonderful events: Fanimaid*Live, DS Players, Blue Iris Fashion Show, Charity Auction, and the Super Street Fighter 4 Charity Tournament. When we are not hosting performances or other events, Stage Zero brings the fun with rocking beats from our resident DJ to AMV’s and Korean or Japanese Pop Music Videos. Stage Zero is also the place to win fabulous prizes from the many games of our Stage Zero hosts, as well as the nightly Anime Game Show. From new games to old games we offer you the chance to win anything from plushies to scale models. This year, Stage Zero is introducing new programs to our daily lineup. First, we will have Stage Zero Morning; calisthenics for the mind as we wake you up in the morning by talking about the events happening around the con and entertain you a bit with AMV’s and Pop Videos. Next, we have our evening talk show, Fireside Chat. Inspired by Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “Fireside Chats”, our host Rob Miles will discuss events and trends in the Anime and Video game industry with people from the industry as well as the audience. After that, we have ZERO Nightly News, a late evening news program devoted to bringing news about events happening around the con and around the world. Lastly, our late night programming presents some of the best anime movies and Asian Cinema, with such titles as Akira, My Wife is a Gangster 3, and the “Live Action” Mulan.Come and join the non-stop fun and entertainment that is Stage Zero, exclusive to Fanime Con! Rum Party Dance Ahoy ye land-lubbers! Seekin’ a night of adventure? Longin’ to have a rousin’ good time with knaves, wenches, and loads of treasure? Really in the mood to sing a sea chantey? Do ye say Aye? Then come to the Rum Party! This fabulous festivity is a night of games, fun, and laughter! Come and join in rounds of Liar’s Dice, Spanish Monty, Poker, Three’s and more. Build up your gold to bid in the Pirate/Wench auction at the end of the night, or get a prediction from a mysterious fortune teller. No need to pillage your wallet for this event, starting treasure is given to each attendee to play with! So be sure to check us out matey, lest you be marooned as we sail off with the tide! (The rum is a lie! There is no rum!) Look for Rum Party on the SJCC Concourse (Hilton side) Friday Night! Looking for a place to perform your latest dance moves, but you don’t feel like walking or driving all the way to the nearest nightclub? Looking for something to do late at night, but don’t feel like watching videos or going to panels? A highpaced, energized crowd of dancing bodies is waiting. Venture in by yourself or with your party for some late night dancing as you dance to your favorite anime, Japanese, and other DJ tracks. For this celebration, venture Ballroom J in the San Jose Convention center, and come get your groove on! Game Show The annual and well-named Fanime Game Show is back again for another season. We’ve got more questions, more answers, and more prizes! The Fanime Game Show holds a number of different quiz games, testing contestants on their knowledge of anime series, video games, pop culture and general trivia. Can you name the members of the SOS Brigade? Which series features the village of Konohagakure? What is the button combo for the Hadouken? What is Nico Nico Douga anyway? Some of our games are tests of reflexes, some games test visual knowledge, and some just require good knowledge. The games are fast and energetic; there’s never a dull moment on the stage. The Fanime Game Show is open to everyone! We pick our contestants right out of the audience. If you’ve got the personality, the knowledge, and the presence to answer questions on stage, we may just choose you. Of course, it wouldn’t be a game show without fabulous prizes! DVDs! Hats! Pins! Box sets! Figures! Video games! Plushies! There plenty of small prizes, big prizes, serious prizes, and fun prizes! Will you win a gift certificate? Or will you win the dreaded mystery box? The Fanime Game Show returns to the marvelous Stage Zero for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Please check the official schedule for exact times. If you want to prove your knowledge, or just want to see contestants survive a fast-pace quiz show, stop on by and have a good time. By Fans, For Fans19 Events Cosplay Spectacular All fans, both in and out of costume, won’t want to miss the Cosplay Spectacular! This grand pageant, also called the “Masquerade”, enchants the audience with a dazzling night of costumes and theatrical talent as cosplayers compete on stage for awards in performance and craftsmanship. Live the drama, laugh at the comedy, and relish the choreography at the Civic Auditorium. Check the schedule for the exact time to catch the excitement of the Cosplay Spectacular! Autographs Interested in getting an autograph from your favorite Guest of Honor? an autograph area will be set up for just that purpose. Located in the Hilton San Carlos room, attendees will have the chance to meet their idol and get a great keepsake. This might be your only chance, so check the schedule for when guests will be signing, and then stop on by and share the memories. Black and White Ball The Black and White Ball returns to FanimeCon 2010! Join us for an evening of elegance. This year’s ball will again take place on Sunday, May 30, 2010 in the Fairmont Hotel’s spacious Imperial Ballroom. We’ll have music, food, pictures, and of course dancing! Dust off those dance shoes, dig in the closet for the penguin suit, find that dress you’ve been dying to wear, or come in your best formal cosplay and join us at FanimeCon’s 2010 Black and White Ball. Not sure how to dance? Don’t worry! FanimeCon will be offering lessons every day leading up to the ball. Come and experience one of the most-talked-about events of FanimeCon! 20 FanimeCon Presents: The Black and White Ball Sunday, May 30th, 2010 Fairmont Hotel, Imperial Ballroom The Black and White Ball returns for FanimeCon 2010! Join us for an evening of elegance in a magnificent new setting. Come and experience one of the most-talkedabout events of FanimeCon! Gentlemen’s Tops Bottoms Shoes Dress Code Allowed Not Allowed Button up long sleeved shirts, ties, Button up short sleeved shirts, dress jackets, suit jackets, formal T-shirts, tank tops, muscle shirts, cosplays ripped shirts, not wearing a shirt. Dress pants, slacks, khakis, pants Jeans, shorts, cutoffs. that are part of a cosplay Dress shoes, ballroom dance Sneakers, sandals, Birkenstocks, shoes, dress boots, leather soled flip-flops, bare feet. shoes preferred Ladies’ Tops Bottoms Shoes Things to Remember Dress Code Allowed Button up blouses, long sleeved shirts (crossplay), evening jackets, globes, evening gowns, dresses that do not go higher than 2 inches above the knee Skirts that do not go higher than 2 inches above the knee, dress pants Dress shoes, ballroom flats, heels, dress boots, leather soled shoes preferred. • • • Personal hygiene is a must Etiquette Coat Check (tipping is recommend) Not Allowed T-shirts, tank tops, tube tops. Jeans, shorts, cutoffs. Sneakers, sandals, Birkenstocks, flip-flops, bare feet. • Wear appropriate but comfortable shoes • Stay hydrated! Drink water. By Fans, For Fans21 Art Hall Art Gallery Seperate from the hustle and bustle rests a little bit of peace when one can admire art, and it is known as the Art Gallery. This is a place where incredible artists have deigned to exhibit their works for admiration and for sale. A large number of unique pieces of art have been put up for all attendees to bid upon, meaning you will have the chance to retrieve art like never before. Whether the price is low or high, the quality of work is always superb! It is also true that not everyone is interested in buying art, either, and for those of you low on cash or not in need, the art is always there to for your admiration! Artists Alley With a room of their own, artists have banded together to sell their wares to their adoring public. These homemade, stunning works of art are the masterpieces of their creators. All throughout Exhibit Hall 1 in the San Jose Convention Center, artists set up their displays, making Artist Alley a welcoming place for art lovers. Ranging from fan art to clothing, from plushies to original works, this room keeps everyone happy. Artists are waiting to flaunt their creativity and see your reactions to their work. If you do appreciate it, you can support the artists directly by buying their work on the spot, and by passing on word of their art. Some artists will even take commissions, or autograph their work for you. Everyone is friendly and everyone shares a common interest: art! FanimeCon Artist Pool While wandering the streets, have you seen the banners waving, heralding our presence? Have you ever been curious as to who created them? Perhaps the artwork on the website, or the program guide cover caught your eye? For answers to these burning questions and more make, your way to the Artist Alley in Exhibit Hall 1 to visit FanimeCon’s very own Artist Pool. This is your chance for a look inside the minds of the artisans that created the mascots of FanimeCon. This excellent team of artisans want to know what you think of their work. Stop by to give them your thoughts and opinions, they will appreciate your feedback. You may also purchase prints or order a commission. The FanimeCon Artist Pool will be together in Artist Alley awaiting you. Find the signs and let them lead the way. Shopping Swap Meet Looking to clear your hoard full of anime merchandise? Looking to find bargains? The Swap Meet returns again just for you! Come meet fellow fans that are looking to buy, sell, or even barter their goods. Many sellers carry goods which are out of print, from older anime series and even rare items that can only be found through the means of a Swap Meet. Remember that cash will be the only form of money accepted and that any 18+ items being sold will require an ID to buy. The Swap Meet will be located in Exhibit Hall 3 and will happen twice during the convention: Thursday 8:00PM – 1:00AM Friday 8:00PM – 1:00AM 22 Dealers Hall Located within the dense locale known as Exhibit Hall 3, lies the portal to a mystical marketplace known as Dealers Hall. It is a varitable bazaar filled with anime goods, media and other random objects. Dealers from high and low gather to display and sell some of the newest things in the anime merchandise world. Box sets and blankets to plushies and Pocky, all sorts of merchandise can be found here. Hours are as follows: Friday, 2pm-8pm Saturday, 10am-7pm Sunday 10am-7pm Monday 10am-4pm Gaming Gaming Hall Having video game withdrawal during the four days away from home? Miss having buttons to push or a deck of cards to flip while you’re at FanimeCon? Have you always wanted to try a particular game, but don’t have the money or the desire to buy a game or game system yourself? Then come explore the Gaming Hall. We have all sorts of games to try, wax nostalgic on, or compete against others with. Arcade Miss the nostalgia and magic of the old arcade games? Seeking to race down a track at 100 mph, virtually beating up an opponent, or getting your beat and dance on? Then bring a bag full of quarters and come to Arcade Gaming, where we have all of your classics and favorites to satisfy your itch, not to mention some bright new games for your pleasure. Tabletop Do you prefer really old school card games that take mental skill, or role playing instead of flashes and beeps? Then come to Tabletop Gaming and immerse yourself in tabletop games while making friends with like-minded people. Electronic Gaming For those seeking adventure and hungering for competition, we have a wide assortment of gaming consoles, from PS3 to Wii to 360, plus PCs for attendees to play on, and tournaments for those who can beat out the competition for prizes and bragging rights. Journey over to see what is available, and keep an eye out for tournaments to sign up for! By Fans, For Fans23 Cosplay Cosplaying and Hall Cosplay What comes to mind when you imagine cosplay? Your favorite anime character brought to life? A cute little sprite from an addictive video game, super-sized to human scale? Or maybe the flamboyant style of Visual Kei? Whatever your fandom, everyone at FanimeCon would love to see your masterpieces! Suit up, strut your fandom, and savor the memories that only cosplay can create. Don’t have a costume? No worries! Join the fun by collecting pictures and sharing them with your friends. Use your camera to capture costumes ranging from cardboard Gundams to the intricately detailed Rococo dresses of the gorgeous Gothic Lolita fashionistas, but please follow proper photo etiquette and ask the cosplayers if you may take their photo. Ever see a character being cosplayed from a series you love say their famous lines to another cosplayer and think to your self, “That is so like what ______ would say!” and then watch the other cosplayer say their lines back. Well, welcome to Hall Cosplay, where our die-hard cosplay fans stay in character no matter where they are or whom they are interacting with. These random moments happen all around the con and can range from the exchange of lines to acting out a scene from their favorite series, but FanimeCon askes that everyone please be mindful of their surroundings when they are deep into the characters that they love. Always ask to snap a photo, but capture that random moment of cosplay fun for your FanimeCon memories because you know you will want to share the stories with all your friends who weren’t at FanimeCon! Cosplay Fan Gatherings Are you new to Fanime with a cosplay to show off? Looking for other cosplayers from the same title? Or maybe you just want to see the cosplayer groups of your favorite anime, manga, or game? Come to the gatherings table on the first floor of the convention center and see what fun gatherings and events are going on over the weekend or check out one of the handy blue Gathering Info boards located around the convention center to find out the 411 on your favorite cosplay! The gatherings table has some fun quick things that any attendee can do from the gatherings word search to raffles! There are even some gatherings with special cosplayer run events like dancing, tea, or games to entertain attendees and cosplayers alike so be sure and check it all out and don’t forget your cameras! Annual Theme Gathering This year’s theme is “Fantasy RPG” and the cosplayers have come out in force! Come join in the 1st Annual FanimeCon Theme Gathering with your Fantasy RPG cosplay or check out the spectacular costumes of these Fantasy RPG Fanime fans! Be sure and bring your camera and snap photos to help capture your memories of this years Fanime theme! The Fanime Cosplayer Theme Gathering will be located at the fountains in front of the convention center at 11 am on both Saturday and Sunday giving our Fantasy RPG cosplayers two opportunities to show off their wonderful cosplay costumes. Want more! Look at the blue Gathering Info boards around the convention center or go to the Cosplayer Gatherings Table on the first floor to find out more on the other groups gathering during the weekend at FanimeCon. 24 Panels 3d6 &1D20: an intro to TTRPGs So you wanta put on some plate and slay a dragon? or perhaps you’d prefer to be a cyborg? a vampire? a God? or maybe just a maid? Then take a roll of die and learn the difference between your CON and CHA, MDC and SDC, how many many dots of willpower you get and everything in between. A Cosplay Just For You Want to cosplay, but not sure who to be? Or are you a seasoned cosplayer, looking for a new challenge? We’ll not only give you tips and tricks to figuring out a character that’s perfect for you, but we’ll make sure you leave the panel with a few character ideas we pick out just for you! Aksys Games GET HYPE! Aksys Games discuss their upcoming 2D fighter, Blazblue: Continuum Shift, Cave’s gothic lolita shumup, Deathsmiles and their new Kunio games! GOHs Daisuke Ishiwatari & Toshimichi Mori, Music Composer and Director of Blazblue, will be present for an autograph signing! All About Figure Collecting Japan’s otaku figure market has exploded in the past few years. Collector and Otaku USA contributor Heidi Kemps hosts a panel dedicated to celebrating all things figures! Whether you’re a longtime figure fan or new to collecting, this panel is for you! A Decade of Death Spend some time with Jonathan Osborne as he gabs about spending ten years with Fanime... and even talks about voice acting. Feel free to bring questions. He may not guarantee answers, but he will give responses! All mangaka are pervs Learn the truth about your favorite manga artists - what they draw under their secret pen names. What you find may shock you! We talk about your favorite mangaka and discuss the doujins that they release under secret pen names. Abridging A Series Like watching Abridged Series? Ever wanted to make your own? Come on in and learn what goes into the creation of an Abridged Series and a discussion on why we love them. Finally, participate in the creation of a special Abridged episode! Amateur Voice Acting: How To We will be going over how to get started in internet voice acting. From auditioning for fandubs on youtube to writing an abridged series and everything in the middle. So if this sounds interesting come on down! Amtgard, a fantasy combat LARP Amtgard is a fantasy combat LARP in which players use foam weapons to engage in battle. We have 12 classes that you can play, and you gain more abilities the longer you play each one. Use these along with swords, archery and magic in battles great and small. Amtgard is free, and is near you! Anime and Manga for Grownups There are many more titles out there than the typical chain bookstore kids selection. Don’t let the kids in your life dictate what to read! Join us to explore respectable literature, delightful trash, and everything in between. Note: All images shown will be teen safe; partial nudity may be shown. Anime Fans Over 30 Come to the panel to meet older and mature anime fans. Why is anime still appealing to us? How do we make time for anime considering our important priorities? Anime, sci-fi, any topic is welcomed for discussion. All ages are welcomed. Anime for Parents Parents, adult friends, kids who want to improve their parents knowledge about anime and manga; this panel is for you! Gilles Poitras will discuss various aspects of anime and manga that parents should know about as well as answer your questions. **No badge required for attendance at this panel. Anime is Pin-up The style, the poses, and the racy dress of our favorite anime and video game heroines come from a style that is over 50 years old! Join our GOH Keith Burgess and special guests as he shares his enthusiasm for the Pin-up and explains its influence on what you watch and play! Anime Podcasting for n00bs Got something to say about anime or manga? They why not podcast it? Podcasts are a great way of broadcasting your thoughts and ideas to a wide technically literate audience. Join Donald Burr of Otaku no Podcast as he explains how easy and affordable it is to start your own podcast. Art Community Websites Come to the panel to meet Ever wanted to start your own fanart or fanfiction community website? We’ll discuss some of the challenges you may face from technical hurdles, dealing with irate members, and how to gain traffic and members. Knowledge of HTML NOT required! Art PortfoliosGood,Bad,Ugly Are you a budding artist who wants to go pro? Can drawing Anime hurt your chances? This panel is a humorous but informative look at what pieces should and should NOT go into your art portfolio. Brought to you by a Google Doodler. Q n A and Individual portfolio reviews. By Fans, For Fans25 Ask Hetalia Ask the Hetalia characters! Have you always wanted to know what’s going through a nation’s mind? Have you always wanted to be able to ask them to do something interesting? This is finally your chance! The nations will be here to answer your questions and dares! (Remember, PG-13!) Awesomely Bad J-Music Videos Japan has a reputation for being weird. Come and see just how true that can be with the most bizarre, hilarious, and downright insane music videos from the Land of the Rising Sun--or anywhere!! Banzai Arcade 2 Banzai Arcade 2: A Completely Different Game Banzai Arcade is back and better than ever with brand new content. You, the audience, will save the world by taking turns answering video game/anime questions, leveling up, getting skills, and defeating enemies until its time to fight the final boss. Basic Cosplay Photography You love taking photos of cosplayers, but you are having trouble getting good photos; Come and learn basic cosplay photography from posting models, digital camera setting, lighting equipment setup, to photo processing software. 26 Bay Area Artists Unite! Are you an artist interested in getting your work published in an independent annual comic/art anthology? Maybe you’re just another creative mind, looking to connect, collaborate, and party with other like-minded people. Come check out our tell-all panel, and we’ll show you how we roll at BAAU! Bento 101 Bentos are taking over the world! Become a bento convert and glory in these kawaii and sometimes creepy Japanese lunches. Learn about the history of bento boxes and get tips and tricks for modern bento use. Caution: Acute obsession with cute Japanese food is a common side effect of this panel. BlazBlue Q&A With the Creators BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger was released to universal critical acclaim ...FanimeCon is pleased to provide a guided Q&A session with two of our Guests of Honor: Toshimichi Mori, the creator of BlazBlue, and Daisuke Ishiwatari, the composer... Body Casting 101 Body Casting 101, or How to clone your friends without really trying. We’ll cover Silicone, Alginate and Plaster casting materials. We’ll also talk about what you can cast into them. There will be a live demo and feel free to bring your projects and questions. Building Gundam Model 101 Looking to improve your model building skills? This panel is for you. From kits selection, tools, preparation, construction, painting, panel lining to weathering, we will introduce various skills to help you build better looking gunpla models. Come, learn something you love and have fun! Catching the Hallyu Wave! If you want to know what the Korean wave is all about, this panel will explore the trends in Korean entertainment, from Dramas and Movies to K-Pop! So whether you loved My Sassy Girl, or are eagerly awaiting the next Epik High album, this is the panel for you! Comedy Club at FanimeCon 2010 Comedy Club is back for 2010 to tickle your funny bone! Come join us for another evening of laughs as our performers entertain you with jokes about anime, gaming, and people who marry their plushies. This panel is recommended for a 16+ audience. Convention Horror Stories Face it. Drama finds some way to creep up on us at a convention. From cosplay to roommates from hell, logistics fail to creepers, find out how we survived the madness. We also invite you to share your own horror stories. Costume Maintenance Join us as we discuss how to extend the life of your costume, from the building stages to convention travel to packing and storing your costumes. We will share common mistakes and best practices, drawing from our personal experiences. Create That Anime! Take some randomly generated anime titles, some classic anime clichés, a pair of contestants, and stir vigorously! What you get is invariably hilarious shenanigans, in the improv game show where YOU make the anime! Dark Horse MangA Come hear about Dark Horse Comics’s plans for its manga, Japanese artbooks, light novels and more in 2010 and beyond, including its new projects with CLAMP! Editor Carl Horn will be glad to address your questions about the Dark Horse manga line. Create That Hentai! (18+) Hentai takes a turn for the worse in this game show, the illegitimate lovechild between the worst of the internet and the “best” of porn. We give you titles and clichés, you give us the next hit hentai. Improv hilarity abounds as contestants compete to create ridiculous (maybe even arousing?) hentai. Dating in the Anime World Join GOH Keith Burgess as he remembers what it’s like to be a young otaku trying to find a date at an anime convention. Keith will share anecdotes from his experiences at conventions around the nation, along with the lessons and wisdom he gained from them. Crossplay Phyiscal Mod You have not experienced cosplay until you have CROSSplayed. Learn the secrets for dressing as the opposite sex and causing confusion among the general public. KricketCostumes will discuss crossplay techniques and more advanced forms of physical modification. This panel includes mature content. Cthulu for President! The Cthulhu for President Campaign rolls on! Come learn about the many developments that have taken place over the last year, including Cthulhu’s choice for Vice President! Learn more about the candidate who promises REAL change! Ask about your insignificant mortal issues! You might get a button! Deviant Art Meet Up Are you a member of Deviant Art? Then head on over to the DA meet up! Bring your portfolio and business cards to network with other DA artists. DIY Deco Den & Sweets Jewelry Are you a fan of kawaii clay miniatures, jewelry made to look like sweets, decorated nails, rhinestone covered phones and other items? At this panel we will show you how you can make these items yourself! Supplies will be provided so you can try your hand at it :) Evolution of Zelda From the art to the game play, Nintendo’s flagship series consistently raises the bar. Delve into the mythology and structure of the series and discuss what changed Zelda forever, and what was cast aside. Additionally, we’ll speculate on the future of the series, which is set to premiere this year! Flashing Strangers Flashing Strangers is a cosplay photography panel focused on improving your photos of people you probably don’t know. Everything from the basics to equipment, and even etiquette will be discussed. No camera required attending, but a sense of humor is recommended. Fantasies dans le Monde A first of its kind entertainment where Gothic and Lolita celebrities debate on topics rooted in the Gothic and Lolita subculture. With guest stars like designers Angelic Pretty, Chantilly, AtelierPierrot, and Vivcore, as well as musical talent Kokusyoku Sumire, you won’t want to miss this event! FLOW Q&A Session Join us for a Q&A session with MusicFest Guests of Honor, FLOW! Fun Times with the Vocaloids Come meet the Vocaloids!!! We will answer questions and do dares, and will also be putting on performances. We will be teaching two dances and songs, so that you yourself will be able to be a “Vocaloid” for the day!!! By Fans, For Fans27 Gaia Online Feedback Session Our site runs on user feedback, and now’s your chance to give it in person-- let us know what you think of upcoming page designs, items, events, games and features. Gaia Online Panel The Gaia Panel is your chance to meet the Gaia staff, get your burning questions answered and take a sneak peek at some of the great stuff we’re planning. Expect plenty of fun and some great prizes. Guilty Gear Q&A W/ Creators The original Guilty Gear was released 12 years ago a... FanimeCon is offering a guided Q&A session with two of our Guests of Honor: the creator and composer of Guilty Gear, Daisuke Ishiwatari, and the producer of the later “XX” titles, Toshimichi Mori... Havok’s Midnight Carnival It late and you got nothing to do. Then come over to Havok’s Midnight Carnival and have some laughs and maybe win a crappy prize! As we argue about hentai, confess our secrets, come up with anime drinking games, and someone drinks a pocky/ sushi/and more smoothie. Horror and Thirller Anime Learn about anime and manga that goes bump in the night. 28 How To - Make a Fight Scene Team Lift XMA is all about high energy performance and death defying stunts. The Panel will have the step by step process of Fight Scene Choreography, and the chance to stand up and learn some cool moves in a non-contact and safe environment with founder Dustin Breiter and member Erik Gronberg. How to Break into the Business What’s new in books, magazines, TV, film, comics and how you can be part of it! Introto h.NAOTO, H&A, Sixh. An intro to h.NAOTO, one of the best known fashion designers for Punk and GothicLolita. A great opportunity to see his latest designs & learn about the designer. hANGRY&ANGRY - Creatures created by Character Designer Gashicon. Sixh.- New designer brand debut, with outfits designed by h.NAOTO. Iron Fanime Panelists FanimeCon challenges our die-hard Guests, Panelists, and Fans to improvise a panel out of random anime or RPG-related topics and images. Can they do it? Come and find out! Johnny’s Entertainment This panel covers the company that is in charge of famous J-pop male groups such as NEWS, Arashi, and Kat-tun. It will also focus on intersections between these groups and anime series such as One Piece, Inu-Yasha, and Lovely Complex. From diehard fans to curious individuals, everyone is welcome! Kimono Fake It/Make It Before you spend a bundle on all those kimono accessories no one will ever see, learn how to fake or make what you need to wear a kimono at the con, for cosplay, or just around the town. Presented by Carol Ziogas of KimonoMomo. LM.C Q&A Session Join us for a Q&A session with MusicFest’s Guest of Honor, the band LM.C! Lolita Fashion Show & Panel Come learn about Japan’s cutest, most sensational fashion and see all the various styles within it! Make Your Own Custom Plushie Have you ever wanted to own a specific plushie, yet couldn’t find one in the dealer’s room? This panel will teach you how to make a one of a kind, custom plushie. Manga on tHE iPhone and iPad eigoMANGA shows off their latest as well as upcoming line of manga publications available for the iPhone and iPad. Momoi and Akihabara As the queen of Akihabara, there is no one who knows Akiharabra better than she does. Open to questions, come join Momoi and discover the mysteries of Akihabara from the queen herself! Momoi and The Industry As an idol, singer, composer, voice actor, and much more, Momoi has been everywhere in the industry. Come as she shares her experiences with you! Take a stroll with Momoi into the music and anime industry! Momoists Call Workshop Come and join us as we prepare for Halko Momoi’s concert. Learn some of the basic Calls (coordinated cheering) and song specific Calls that are done at her performances all around the world. Take what you learn here and join us in cheering Halko on at the concert. Nana 101 The anime NANA, although not widely popular in USA, is hugely successful in Japan. The show’s intensely deep characters and strong emotional realism puts it in a level of drama all its own. Join us in a deep analysis of its characters, plot, and artistic style. Perfect for fans of the series. Outspark Games: Fun and free What makes free-to-play games fun? Where is that mysterious element in a title? How do you identify it and promote it? Outspark, one of the leading free-to-play companies in the world, presents one perspective on what can make a free-to-play game a lasting, fun experience. Q&A with Webcartoonists Want to know how to get started? What keeps us motivated? Why we make comics? Come in and ask! This informal (non-lecture) panel aims to answer your questions about making funnies go through the inter-tubes. Come with questions, leave with answers. Nerd Courting A panel discussing the stages in a nerd relationship, including first glance, dating, sex, and breaking up. This is not a “how to” but rather a discussion on understanding the decisions we make. Audience questions are encouraged and taken throughout. Humor is the main focus, 18+ only please. Pin-up from Photography to Art Join Keith Burgess and his special guests as they share with you the tantalizing world of Pin-up. See photos and personal art, and learn about an opportunity to share in the experience! They’ll turn you into a Pinup fan too! Resin and Plastic Molding Have you ever wondered how to make awesome cosplay accessories? In this demonstration, we will cast epoxy resins and thermoplastic in real time to show you how to work with both of these materials to make cosplay accessories such as armor, weapons, and jewelry. Pokémon Cafe The Pokémon Cafe is a panel for fans of the Pokémon DS games, from Diamond, Pearl, & Platinum to the new Heart Gold/Soul Silver. Here, fans can make Poffins, participate in Contests or explore the Underground. This panel will provide fans with the contacts needed to fully enjoy the Pokémon DS games! Rest In Beats: Nujabes Tribute An open forum held in honor of the late Seba Jun, aka Nujabes, best known for his work on the Samurai Champloo soundtrack. Talk about his music’s influence on you, or come in and discuss your current view of Hip-Hop in general, be it Japanese or domestic! Older Titles for Newer Fans New to anime or not, check out this panel by actor Jonathan Osborne and author Gilles Poitras! Select titles, all currently available in the US, will be covered in this special 2 hour panel. You’ll be introduced you to titles you may have never heard of. Show up, participate, enjoy! Otaku Sanctuary Magazine Otaku Sanctuary is a new Cosplay magazine that features Cosplayers. We felt that our magazine is necessary as there are few magazines which cover cons and gatherings here in the States. The panel will be hosted by the editor in chief: Ginger Burton. We will be open to any ideas for future issues. Pop Japan Travel @ Fanime Interested in going to Japan? Come hear what intriguing/ amazing/potentially lifechanging tours Pop Japan Travel has on tap for the forthcoming travel season! Plus: never-before-seen footage from our videos! Restricted Rock Paper Scissors Zawa Zawa! Win fabulous prizes- take your game to the next level. Originating from the anime Kaiji, Restricted Rock Paper Scissors is an intense, fast-paced, and cutthroat strategy game based off of the simple childhood pastime. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE IN TOURNAMENT, 1ST COME 1ST SERVE! Reuben and CAPCOM: MoCap and Action! Reuben Langdon has worked on and still is working closely with many of CAPCOM’s hit games such as Resident Evil 5 and Devil May Cry 3 and 4. See secrets of the games behind the scenes! Be prepared as Reuben will present some yet-to-be-released information on new games! Ric’s Kung-Fanim Extravaganza Great before, even better this year. See the best kungfanime has to offer with live action heroes, wushu women warriors, and the greatest scenes you’ve ever seen, hosted by martial art movie master Ric Meyers! Script Reading Jonathan Osborne will once again bring a handful of scripts to give you a chance to work out your vocal chops! Good times to be had by all. Sequential Art 101 Sequential art (comics and manga) is a rich and complex art form. Learn how to turn manga-style art into living and breathing stories. This panel is split into two one-hour sessions- the first centers on storytelling, while the second walks through the comic production process step-by-step. By Fans, For Fans29 Sex Trade in Anime and Manga Asobi, the Japanese concept of play, has a place, and a large variety of forms, in adult life and this extends to the sex trade. Gilles Poitras shall present some of the legal and illegal types of sex businesses, past and present, that show up in anime and manga. SoCal Host Club Info Panel Come to the SoCal Host Club Informational Panel and learn about this newly started Host Club in the style of the anime series Ouran High School Host Club. Find out about the events that we have done in addition to future convention plans. You may even win a prize for attending this panel! 30 Panels Steampunk Costuming What is Steampunk? How can you make the best and most awesome steampunk costume? Stop by and learn some tricks and techniques to make a perfectly Steamy ensemble! Super Street Fighter 4 Tournament Reuben Langdon as Ken is back, and he’s ready to take all you fighters on! Come show Ken Masters what you can do with Super Street Fighter 4! That’s How I Roll Dragon slaying lessons anyone? That’s How I Roll is here to show you the first steps into starting your own exciting adventures. Come to learn about the various Tabletops RPGS. In addition, come signup for D&D 4th edition games to play during con The Evangelion Code Love Evangelion? Ever enjoyed the series but don’t understand what the heck is going on? Then come down to help crack the “Evangelion Code” and learn a thing or two about a true anime classic. The History of Gainax Yamaga-san is one of the original founders of Gainax, which gave the world Evangelion and Gurren Lagann. Of course, Gainax isn’t ONLY about those two series. Allow Yamaga-san to show you how Gainax was formed, from the ground up to what amazing-ness it is now. The Psychotaku: import gamer The Psychotaku, an extremist Japanese import reviewer, explores the world of Anime/ Video Games that never made it to America. The World Of Yaoi Are you crazy for Yaoi? Or maybe you’re just wanting to test the waters to the world of Yaoi? Then join us, and explore everything you could ever want to know about Yaoi... and more! 18+ Only. Touhou Hijack LOL Touhou Project, a doujin series of PC games, take in traditional Japanese culture elements and remixes it into a popular setting. Japanese traditional culture is not dead; it continues to thrive, albeit in a different form. Come and enjoy a discussion on the folklore and culture behind Touhou. Unraveling Avatar, Behind the Scenes Unraveling Avatar, Behind the Scenes: Reuben Langdon brings you behind the scenes of the hit movie, Avatar. Discover how the majestic CG movie was made! Visual Kei: More Than Music Are you interested in visual kei? Have you heard of it, but don’t know what it is? Come to Visual Kei: More Than Music, and learn about this glamorous rock genre from Japan! Learn about the founding artists, see the different styles, and listen to a taste of some of the best music. Webcomics: Behind the Scenes Learn how webcomic artists and writers come up with ideas, create their comics, build and update their websites, and maintain a fanbase! What Not To Wear - Kimono You know HOW to put on a kimono, but do you understand WHAT you’re wearing? A kimono is a public canvas that shows your age, marital status, cultural cachet and other signals. Carol Ziogas of KimonoMomo will discuss the finer details of seasonality, decorum and symbolism in kimono culture. What the hell is Touhou?! You might have heard of Touhou Project, a series of fan-made shoot-em-up games that have taken the anime-comic-game community by storm, racking up hits on websites such as Pixiv, NicoNicoDouga, and conventions like Comiket. Come learn about the #1 most popular fan franchise in internet history! Who’s ShenLong? 2D Fighter 101 New to 2D fighting games? Been a casual player but really want to get in the scene? How about just being able to kick your friend’s butt? Well, we can’t promise we can make you the next Daigo but we can help! Visit our panel to learn the basics. Whose Line Is It? Anime! The ACO3 presents an improv comedy panel for the anime and video game fan with a twist of pop culture and a large amount of randomness. Big, enthusiastic audience a must! Whose Line is it? Fanime! Jonathan Osborne once again hosts the FanimeCon version of the popular British and American show “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Watch as FanimeCon guests put their improv skills to the test. See the fun! Take part in the process! Working as an Anime Critic Anime critic and grizzled convention veteran K Valentine (travelingvalentine. com) talks frankly about the pros and cons (mostly cons) of reviewing licensed anime for magazines like “The Escapist” (esccapistmagazine. com). Panel includes prize raffle. Yokota Mamoru: Anime, Illustrations, and Manga Yokota-san has been in the industry working as an expert artist who worked on Zeta Gundam, Macross F, Death Note, Kanon and AIR, just to name a few. Join him as he shows you behind the scenes on how things are done, and watch your favorite characters appear before your eyes. Yokota Mamoru: Illustrations of Bishoujo Games (18+) There is no one into Bishoujo games who doesn’t know the name Yokota Mamoru. Come watch as the master illustrator and old timer in the industry show you the magic of Bishoujo games right before your eyes. Your Otaku Business 2010 Want to learn how to turn your anime and manga addiction into money for new anime and manga? This panel is designed for all those who wish to learn how to cash in on the rise of `anime conventions and online eselling! Learn how to make your otakudom work for you! By Fans, For Fans31 Panels You’re Not Japanese Does your con life suck? Come laugh about it at the “You’re Not Japanese” comedy hour! A series of sketch comedy videos about anime, cosplay, conventions, and just plain ol’ stupidity. Featuring live standup comedy from your entertaining hosts between videos, a guaranteed knock out! Intern in the Manga Industry! Have you ever wanted to work for the manga industry but don’t know where to get started? Join former manga industry interns as they discuss how to get an internship--and maybe even a job--as well as the ins and outs of working for some of the biggest manga publishers in the U.S.! The Art of Elfquest & Masque Panel moderator Maurine Starkey interviews Wendy Pini about the art and storytelling techniques of her classic “Elfquest” series and Wendy’s unique Flash animation approach to her animeinspired web comic “Masque of the Red Death.” Exciting visuals plus Q & A. Yugioh fan panel From playing cards to taking over the world, meet your fellow yugioh fans! Got questions about the spinoff 5ds? Need help with that crazy yugioh hair for your cosplay? Want to learn how to draw the characters? Come one come all- where it’s time to d-d-d-duel! Bishoujou Senshi Sailor Moon in Join us as we discuss Sailor Moon, from the horrible dubbing to the mythology and everything in between! And let’s not forget about sharing some of those cosplay secrets! In the name of the Moon, show up or be punished! When They Cry: Umineko Murders Rokkenjima, 1986. On a small, remote island, a wealthy family gathers for its annual conference, and the people are mysteriously murdered one after another. Will the culprit be caught before all are dead? Character Design A mangaka explains his influence and development of anime and manga since the early 80’s through the present day. Bentoboxbobby’s way guides you through techniques and steps of creating your own iconic manga character. Crackpot Comics Screening TBNT Prods. is proud to present a screening of their new web series/film Crackpot Comics, a hilarious comedy about a couple of guys in a comics shop the days before a big signing. Following, there will be a panel discussion about “the making of ” Crackpot Comics with Director and Actors from the film. *Please visit the local Info Booth for current times and information. 32 By Fans, For Fans33 The Dojo 2010 FanimeCon presents The Dojo (located in the Almaden Ballroom on the first floor of the Hilton). This is where you can see the art and science of martial arts, talk about your interests in weapons (What, you thought you were the only one??), join workshops to learn a new art or just come to panels to talk about the history and theory of combat. Basic Self-Defense Meet & Greet with The Long Sword/Bastard for Women Twilight Knights Sword Workshop Our only workshop geared just Get to know the people behind Spent all your money on a sword? for ladies. Some basic self-defense the steel. The Bushido Department knowledge is a must-have in these You look great. Now come and learn proudly presents the Twilight Knights, times and we are here to give it to you how to use one and what to look for students of the science and the art that when you face someone. Even if you free of charge.* is martial combat. Get to know fellow didn’t buy a sword, learn the stances, weapons and combat enthusiasts at the Rapier & Saber Demo guards, and strikes used. * meet and greet and ask about each of Watch the Twilight Knights our workshops and panels so you can Workshop: Archery demonstrate proper rapier and saber plan which ones to attend. techniques. Don’t try this at home. You asked for it. Here it is!! Demonstration of bows, arrows and Weapons Q&A how to get started in this sport of Kings Kung Fu with the You like weapons and have showing proper archery techniques Twilight Knights questions? This is the place to be if you and gear required as well as answering want to learn about swords, steel, and Learn the very basics of Kung Fu. questions on archery.* more. (If you ask what a claymore is make sure you know which one you Workshop:Basic are talking about.) Dagger Workshop Self-Defense for Men If you own or were thinking about Our only workshop geared just purchasing a dagger, this workshop is for men. Some basic self-defense for you. Learn the different styles of knowledge is a must-have in these dagger combat! * times and we are here to give it to you free of charge. Hint: It’s not what you think* Workshop: Spear Workshop Spears and all of the many styles of spear combat from Greeks and Romans to Chinese and Zulus.* Boffer Sales and Last Q&A: Want to bring something home for practice? Consider boffers as a safe, affordable alternative to buying a bokken or katana. We will be selling off the weapons used during our workshops at low prices!! Pre orders accepted so talk to the staff. Your last chance to see the staff before the weekend ends! Any questions you might have thought up over the course of the con can be answered here. *Waivers are required and all participants must be at least 10 years of age. Dress comfortably, and expect to sweat. Any unsafe behavior or not following the rules will end your session. 34 The secret the Day Class at Cross Academy doesn’t know: the Night Class is full of Story & Art by Matsuri Hino VAMPIRES! Creator of Captive Hearts and MeruPuri vizanime.com/VampireKnight EIE EIE EIE Read where it all began in the manga Get the Official Fanbook with character sketches, storyboards, student ID card, color pages and exclusive creator interview Own original and uncut episodes on DVD Volume 10 available June 2010 EIE Available July 2010 EIE In stores October 2010 EIE Get the complete collection at store.viz.com Also available at your local bookstore or comic store. RT MA NGA from the HEA www.shojobeat.com Vampire Knight © Matsuri Hino 2004/HAKUSENSHA, Inc. Vampire Knight Koushiki Fanbook X © Matsuri Hino 2008/HAKUSENSHA, Inc. © 2008 MATSURI HINO, HAKUSENSHA/VAMPIRE KNIGHT PROJECT By Fans, For Fans35 Video Programming Rooms It’s 2010 and that means the video programming department that sets the standard for U.S. anime conventions is back! We’re here to raise the bar again with our innovative video events and tons of fan-oriented programming. There will always be something for you to do in our large air-conditioned rooms to avoid the California summer heat. You’ll never be bored or disappointed with our video programming running 24/7; our large video screens and stereophonic sound will completely immerse you into the shows. Nostalgia Room Omake/Film Room FanimeCon invites you to take a step back in time and see the roots of modern anime. Our newest themed room, the Nostalgia Room, shows anime ranging from the 60s to the 90s showcasing classics such as the original Astro Boy, Pirate Captain Harlock, and anime’s #1 bad boy Devilman. The Nostalgia Room also shows more modern classics such as Kimagure Orange Road, Project A, Ranma ½, and Sailor Moon. Come see the shows that made anime fans, anime fans! The Omake/Film Room shows short movies, animation, AMV parodies, and all the cool stuff from Japan (professional or fanmade) that you may not normally see. Watch your favorite full length anime movies in our large viewing room showing a range of programming from classics to the latest and greatest. You may even catch live action versions of your favorite anime! Fansub Room Marathon Rooms Come to the Fansub Room and see the future of anime! We show what other cons call premieres years before the U.S. debut. There’s tons to choose from! Industry Room Vote on the language in which to watch your anime from various U.S. companies. Choose from English, Spanish, French, or Japanese with English subtitles for the language impaired. 36 For the hardcore fan seeking total immersion in a series to those that just want to see the entire series at one time we have the Marathon Room! Here we marathon the most requested series for our fans for hours on end. It’s a great social setting for like-minded otaku. FanimeCon Short Film Showcase FanimeCon’s 4 year hit is back! Come and enjoy FanimeCon’s version of Spike and Mike festivals taken from the web and Japanese industry showing some of the finest in animation, music videos, and commercials. Robot Armageddon II This programming is inspired by the “Giant Robot Rumble” panel hosted by Steve Yun from Harmony Gold USA. Remember your elementary school arguments about whether Voltron or Optimus Prime would win in a fight? Prepare for the ultimate in nerdy panels! The Best of the Angry Video Game Nerd The Angry Nintendo Nerd (aka the Angry Video Game Nerd) can’t get over the terrible video games that consumed many frustrating hours of his childhood (and yours too)! Although this was in the ’80s, the Nerd is still pissed! Anime Music Video Events Top 100 Anime Music Videos of All Time AnimeMusicVideos.org Best of 2010 For the 3rd year running the reigning champion is Random Variable Productions – Euphoria. Will they keep the top spot this year or will a new king be crowned? This is a great way to experience the past and present in anime and music. The top 100 list is taken from AnimeMusicVideos.org. A categorized rendering of the top AMVs of 2010, voted by fans and creators, in categories such as best comedy, most fun, best lip sync, and best of the year. The screening occurs across different skill levels, tastes, and cultural boundaries. As they are a diverse group, any disagreements are solved by popular vote. AnimeMusicVideos.org Best of the Last 8 Years Since 2002 AnimeMusicVideos.org has held viewer’s choice awards and FanimeCon plans a screening of the best each year to show our respect to the site and producers who have spent countless hours to entertain us all. Come join us for this epic screening! AMVs that Should Have Been in the Top 100 Didn’t see your favorite AMV in the top 100 list on AnimeMusicVideos.org? FanimeCon is here to help. Come check out some of the great videos that fans think should have made it into the top 100 list. This 6 hour marathon starts at midnight and runs until 6 AM! By Fans, For Fans37 Late Night Programming Sleep is for the weak but anime is for the weekend — all night, every night. You didn’t travel to Northern California to watch mindless infomercials in your hotel room. Get to our Late Night Programming room and feed your head a nocturnal feast of films and series from the hottest new hits to the campiest cult classics. Enjoy eclectic oddities that defy description. Inject your caffeine and tape your eyelids open; it’s going to be a very long night! Midnight Madness Welcome to the twisted bizarro world of fan-made parodies; an altered state in which pimps orchestrate Armageddon by popmusic, dwarves sell life insurance to witches, and ninja do the Macarena. Can your squeedilyspooch stand the shocking goof that is Midnight Madness? Or will you keel over in cachinnation? It’s a marathon of merciless mockery, and only the most tenacious masochists will persevere until dawn. Anime Hell 38 Anime Hell is a free-form video presentation featuring short film clips, commercials, failed plots, amateur films, found videos, instructional and educational films, music videos, and film trailers. Some of the content is Japanese animation and some is not. Please welcome back our gracious host of Anime Hell, Ryan Gavigan. Anime Anarchy Anime Anarchy shows programming too extreme for daytime viewing. Late at night after all the chibi attendees have gone to bed, sleepless hordes of worldly adults seek the most outrageous comedy, ghastly horror, and savage action in the calloused coliseum of cartoon chaos! An unflinching bombardment of violence, profanity, nudity, and other mature content will challenge even the most hardened old-school otaku. Come see anime that kicks ass! Hentai Nights (18+, ID Required) Hot, sweaty bodies, heavy breathing, pounding heartbeats — and that’s just the audience. Three scintillating nights of sexy shojo in sizzling Sapphic, sadomasochistic, surreal, and simply silly smut from the midnight moon to the rising sun, imported from the land of the most exotic and imaginative erotica in the world await your viewing. Now seven years running! Asian Video From Beijing With Love (1994) In this light hearted romp, Ling Ling Chai (Stephen Chow) is an expendable secret-agent reject that hunts down stolen precious dinosaur remains for China. All the while, you must ask yourself is he a real secret agent or an idiot? Hong Kong, 94 minutes Comedy Friday, 5:30pm-7:29pm Forbidden City Cop (1996) Set in Imperial China, Stephen Chow plays a guard in the Forbidden City. When the Emperor is kidnapped and the world’s most beautiful geisha shows up, he’s going to have to improvise. Hong Kong, 89 minutes Comedy Friday, 7:30pm-8:59pm Monday, 7:00am-8:29am Little Big Soldier (2010) In Jackie Chan’s latest offering, he plays a cowardly, old soldier that captures a prince. If the bickering between the soldier and the price wasn’t enough, things go from bad to worse as the two encounter a number of obstacles. China, 96 minutes Period-Based Action Comedy Friday, 9:00pm-10:59pm GS Wonderland (2009) It’s the 60s and Japan is being swept up in the Group Sound introduced by the Beatles. Recording executives are scrambling to find the new big thing, and The Tightsmen are about to be signed. Only one problem, they’re missing an organ player. Japan, 100 minutes Drama/Comedy Friday, 11pm-12:59am Tokyo Gore School (2009) With a very loose storyline, this is essentially another gore fest in the line of Tokyo Gore Police or The Machine Girl. Not to be taken seriously, and definitely not for the weak of stomach. Japan, 109 minutes Horror/Gorefest Saturday, 1:00am-2:59am Blood (2009) Not to be confused with a title of the same name that came out this year. This is an explicit wire-fu and gorefest. Directed by Ten Shimomaya of Shinobi fame, it’s over the top and bloody. Japan, 85 minutes Horror/Gorefest Saturday, 3:00am4:29am, 18+ only, ID required. The Executioner (2009) Jae Kyung is a new prison guard, being shown the ropes by Jong Ho, a veteran guard, when the government resumes its capital punishment program the two are chosen for execution duty. Girl Scouts (2009) 3 very different women invest in a venture offered by a fourth. When the fourth runs off, the 3 women see the police as useless and set off to find her and get their money back on their own. Korea, 100 minutes Action/Comedy Saturday, 6:30am-8:29am Goemon (2009) An interpretive biopic about Ishikawa Goemon, the Japanese equivalent of Robin Hood. A 16th Century warrior who stole and gave to the poor, a folk hero with a history that’s best left up to interpretation. Japan, 127 minutes Drama Poker King (2009) Heir Macau returns after his father’s death to take back the casino his family owned, but in order to do so he must face poker expert and current casino President, Uno Cheuk. China, 119 minutes Comedy/Drama Saturday, 11:00am12:59pm Vengeance (2009) The Storm Warriors (2010) In this sequel to The Storm Riders, Wind and Cloud must collaborate to defeat the Lord Godless, but will their search for the power to defeat the evil tyrant tear the duo apart? Kill Me (2009) A killer for hire arrives at an “appointment” expecting to find a male target. Instead, he finds a young girl expecting him to help her kill herself. She has just lost her love of 7 years, and wants to end it all. They both end up meeting more often.. Korea, 107 minutes Drama Saturday, 9:30-11:29pm The Storm Riders (1998) Xiong Ba is told a prophecy that “Wind and Cloud will make you and break you”. He adopts the two children, and kills their parents. Kong Qi, Xiong’s daughter, sparks off a love triangle with Cloud and Wind, setting in motion the prophecy. Hong Kong, 128 minutes Epic Saturday, 1pm-3:29pm Korea, 98 minutes Drama Saturday, 4:30am-6:29am Fish Story (2009) A comet is on a collision course for Earth. An old man wanders into a record shop where two guys are listening to records put on Gekirin’s “Fish Story”, the supposed predecessor to the Sex Pistols, and the story begins... Japan, 117 minutes Drama/Comedy Sat., 3:30pm-5:29pm Monday, 1:00pm-2:59pm A father comes to Hong Kong to avenge his daughter. Officially, he’s a French chef, but previously he was a killer. HK, 108 minutes Thriller Saturday, 5:30pm7:29pm HK, 111 minutes Epic Saturday, 7:30pm9:29pm By Fans, For Fans39 Survive Style 5+ (2004) Five stories converge. A husband kills his wife. Three thieves rob houses. A family goes on a hypnotist’s game show. An assassin obsessed with the purpose of life. An executive who tries to impress her bosses. Japan, 120 minutes Surrealist Comedy Saturday, 11:30pm1:29am Fly Me to Polaris (1999) Onion is the 6 billionth person to die, so they grant his wish to see his true love, Autumn, one last time. There’s a condition, she won’t recognize him, and he can’t tell her who he is for the 5 days that he’s allowed. A tear jerker on a huge scale. China, 96 minutes Romance/Drama Sunday, 8:00am-9:59am 40 Meat Grinder (2009) A woman runs a restaurant in Thailand, and her competition is on the menu. Thailand, 85 minutes Horror Sunday, 1:30am-2:59am Rainfall (2009) Gary Oldman plays a CIA agent on the tail of an assassin who could be trading Japanese and US secrets. Little does he know the would-be assassin is really protecting the daughter of one of his victims. Japan, 111 minutes Thriller Sunday, 10:00am11:59am The Case of Itaewon Homicide (2009) Two Korean-American teenagers blame each other after a horrific stabbing incident at a local fast food restaurant. They both throw contradictory testimony and evidence at the investigators, who are stuck sorting out the mess. Korea, 99 minutes Crime Thriller Sunday, 3:00am-4:59am Missing Person (2009) Kyu-nam, is constantly harassed by Won-yeong, a violent, greedy and lustful man. But when townsfolk start disappearing, Wonyeong begins to suspect Kyu-nam. The film shows how people can be the victim and perpetrator at the same time. Korea, 95 minutes Mystery Sunday, 5:00am-6:29am Nobody to Watch Over Me (2008) A detective has to babysit a suspect’s sister while the media frenzies over the whole family. At first regarding his job as pointless, then seeing what the media ends up doing to the family’s life. Japan, 118 minutes Drama Sunday, 12:00pm1:59pm Donjuu (2009) Dekogawa writes an autobiography revealing all the secrets of his childhood friends. They aren’t too happy with that, as he’s gone into seclusion to avoid their attempts to murder him. His editor is trying to find him in a remote village, and comedy ensues. Japan, 106 minutes Comedy Sunday, 2:00pm-3:59pm Miao Miao (2008) Ai is a mischievous teenager with a love for cooking but holds none of the skill. Everything she makes is a disaster, until an exchange student named Miao Miao comes along with all the skills she desires. China, 83 minutes Drama Sunday, 6:30am-7:59am Yamagata Scream (2009) Students on a field trip to learn about an ancient clan of warriors find the townspeople demolishing historical shrines, which in turn brings them back from the dead. Think Japanese Shaun of the Dead. Japan, 115 minutes Comedy / Horror Sunday, 4:00pm-5:59pm 14 Blades (2010) Donnie Yen plays Qinglong, the head of a team of government superassassins and masters of the 14 blades. When he is betrayed by his fellows, he must search out the truth and seek vengeance on those that set him up. China, 113 minutes Action/Thriller Sunday, 6:00pm-7:59pm Heaven’s Door (2009) A remake of the German film, “Knocking on Heaven’s Door”, 2 terminally ill patients meet at the hospital. They decided to have one last adventure and steal a car, but in the trunk is a gun and a large sum of money. Japan, 106 minutes Drama/Comedy Monday, 5:00am-6:59am Jeong Seung-Pil Mystery (2009) When Jeong Seung-Pil disappears along with 50 billion won, the police first suspect his fiancee Miseon who has just taken an insurance policy out on him. A bullish detective, a frenzied media, where will he turn up? Korea, 97 minutes Comedy Sunday, 8:00pm-9:59pm Kafoo Waiting for Happiness (2009) Akio lives a carefree life in Okinawa with his dog Kafu. One day, he puts a joke wish up at a shrine, only to find that it gets answered by a woman named Sachi. Sachi shows up and they begin a relationship. Japan, 120 minutes Romance/Drama Monday, 8:30am10:29am Bodyguards and Assassins (2009) In order to protect revolutionary figure and democratic advocate Sun Yat-Sen, a ragtag group of fighters and soldiers, are brought together in hopes of keeping him from the government’s top assassin. Hong Kong, 138 minutes Action/Drama Sunday, 10:00pm12:29am Love Exposure (2009) It would be ridiculous to try and paraphrase a 4 hour movie, it’s not possible. This is Sion Sono (of Suicide Club fame)’s latest work. It begins with a boy and his father recovering from the loss of his mother, and from there it branches off in all sorts of directions. Japan, 237 minutes Dark Comedy Friday, 1:00pm-5:29pm Shiki-jitsu (2000) Hideaki Anno directs this drama about a director (played by Shunji Iwai) who has an encounter with a girl who has a strange ritual of saying “Tomorrow is my birthday” everyday. Japan, 128 minutes Drama Monday, 12:30am2:59am April Bride (2009) A young woman is diagnosed with breast cancer but keeps the information from her boyfriend. When he finds out, he decides to plan a wedding even though she only has one month to live. Japan, 129 minutes Romance/Drama Monday, 10:30am12:59pm Murderer (2009) A respected police officer is accused of being a grizzly serial killer when he is discovered near the scene of another murder attempt. With no recollection of why he was there, he must piece the clues together and discover why all the clues point to himself. China, 120 minutes Crime/Drama Monday, 3:00am-4:59am Hansel and Gretel (2008) After a car accident, EunSoo finds a young girl in the middle of the forest while looking for help. She eventually leads him to her secluded house where he finds a very unconventional family arrangement with some children that aren’t quite right. Korea, 117 minutes Horror/Fantasy/Thriller Friday, 9:00am-10:59am Mulan (2009) Most will be familiar with this story from the Disney incarnation, this one being a more serious foray into the story of a young girl who takes the place of her father in the Wei army. How long will she be able to keep up the charade? China, 113 minutes Period based Action Friday, 11am-12:59pm WWW.FlyingHandsMassage.Com Massage where you need it... When you need it most 408 507 3404 Special events ---Fan Friendly In office --- Home delivery Insured and nationally certified By Fans, For Fans41 Anime Video Toei Animation Presents DigiMon Data Squad Masaru a Junior High student meets the Digital Monster Agumon. Despite terrible first impressions, the two become best friends and investigate strange happenings in the Digital World. Right Stuf Presents Maria Watches Over Us After being asked to be the “little sister” of a girl on the student council, called the Roses, two girls unwravel a hidden school secret and their feelings for each other. AnimEigo Presents Riding Bean Bean Bandit is an expensive courier for hire, but when he and his partner are hired to escort a kidnapped girl home, they don’t realize they’re being framed for her kidnapping. Media Blasters Presents Blade of the Immortal Manji is a samurai with a special ability: he cannot die, and he tires of his ageless life. To lift his curse, he must slay one-thousand evil men, so he kills to finally die. Bandai Presents Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Humanity now relies on solar energy. However, not all countries are able to enjoy the benefits of this system, leading to widespread resentment and war. Mobile Suits called Gundam arise to end the warfare. Bandai Presents Kannagi - Crazy Shrine Maidens An art student carves a statue only to have it come to life in the form of a goddess, who has now taken it over. They work together to destroy the impurities gathering in town. Media Blasters Presents Genshiken 2 The members of Genshiken are accepted as participants in the upcoming ComiFes, and Sasahara must adjust to his new role as club president. Bandai Presents Code Geass Season 2 Lelouch, a high school student, who is actually the once thought dead Zero, realizes who he once was and after destroying those after Zero, sets out to finish what he started. FUNimation Presents Baccano The independent plots in the stories in this series intersect as events spiral out of control. Immortal alchemists, mafia-operated speakeasies, and other elements of pulp fiction collide together in this world straight out of the movies FUNimation Presents Kaze no Stigma After four years, Kazuma Yagami, a master wind fighter, once Kazuma Kannagi a failed fire fighter, returns to the home he was banished from to reclaim his rights as successor to the family. 42 FUNimation Presents Slayers Next Lina, Gourry, Zelgadis, and Amelia coincidentally meet up again and begin to search for the Clair Bible. During their search they run into a mysterious priest named Xelloss who knows more than he lets on. FUNimation Presents Soul Eater In order to create a human weapon into a “Deathscythe”, a weapon weildable by Shinigami, meisters must collect ninety-nine evil human souls and one witch soul. FUNimation Presents Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Two brothers decide to use taboo “alchemy” to resurrect their mother. Their plan goes awry, and the only way to correct their mistakes is by finding the Philosopher’s Stone. Toei Animeation Presents Galaxy Express 999 Tetsuro is a human who wants his body replaced with a robotic one. This is possible, but to do so he has to reach the Immortal Planet on-board the space train Galaxy Express 999. Yuusha Raideen Five teenage friends work at a studio doing various jobs at the request of their manager. But in reality, these teenagers are really the Reideens, a group of superheros who fight the Super Devils. Voltes V The five pilots of the Choudenji Machine Voltes V (5) are sent out after Earth is invaded by aliens, the Boazan and their terrible Beast Warriors. Viz Presents Ranma 1/2 Saotome Ranma, a teenage martial artist and falls into the cursed springs. From then on, whenever Ranma is doused in cold water, he turns in to a girl and hot water changes him back. Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs Humans are colonizing the galaxy and peace is threatened by the Bandits of the Vapor Zone, an alternate dimension. A man and his daughter will fight the Bandits with their mecha, Bismarck. Record of Lodoss War (OAV) Lodoss and its kingdoms have been plagued by war for thousands of years. As a quiet peace and unity finally become foreseeable over the land, an unknown evil begins to stir. Right Stuf Presents The Irresponsible Captain Tylor Remastered ver. Justy Tylor is lucky, that’s it. After saving the General’s granddaughter’s on accident he is given control of a ship full of misfits as their new Captain, which leads him to many mishaps and adventures. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Kujo Jotaro is a normal high-schooler, until he learns that his Stand, or fighting energy, called Star Platinum, has taken on a semi-solid form, possessing him to protect him from a revived vampire. K-ON! Saturday Yui Hirasawa eagerly joins a light music club in high school, to play the castanets, the only instrument she knows. However, the other members think their new addition is actually a guitar prodigy... Darker Than Black: Ryūsei no Gemini (TV) Saturday Two years after the first season, Hei and Yin make their way to Russia and encounter a young girl. Meanwhile, Misaki Kirihara quits her position in Foreign Affairs to begin her own investigations. Kara no Kyoukai - the Garden of Sinners Friday Mikiya Kokuto is interested in two things: Shiki Ryougi a beautiful but shy girl, and the deaths occuring in his town. He soon learns that the two are connected and could get him killed. One Piece Sabaody Archipelago Arc Impel Down Arc From a request to save an old enemy from a kidnapping ring, to an island of bubbles that inhibits their progress, the Straw Hats are caught in a web beyond thier control. By Fans, For Fans43 Durarara!! (TV) 2010 A boy longing for city life, transfers schools to attend with a friend. After witnessing an urban legend on his first day, the existence of supernatural cases expands. Everyone will be pushed to their breaking points. Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 (TV) After an 8.0 earthquake destroys Tokyo, two kids that escape the blow, with the help of a motorcycle delivery woman, strive to return to the Setagaya home in western Tokyo. Arakawa Under the Bridge (TV) Ichinomiya Kou has always lived by one rule: never be in debt to anyone. But one day, under the Arakawa Bridge, his life is saved by a homeless girl, and he owes her. Working!! (TV) Lupin III: the Last Job The discovery of a Japanese cultural treasure leads to another wild heist by Lupin, Jigen, and Goemon. However, a mysterious gang of ninja thieves, battles Lupin for the treasure. Detroit Metal City Angel Beats! (TV) Detroit Metal City (DMC) is a Death Metal band that garners fame by performing wild shows and writing songs filled with violence fronted by a sweet boy who takes on a new personality on stage. In a world after death, angels fight for their future. Yuri rebels against the god who destined her to have an unreasonable life, and Tenshi, the chairperson of the student council, battles the SSS members. In a family restaurant Takanashi Souta works part-time along with his strange co-workers: a high school girl easily mistaken for a child, and the manager who doesn’t work at all. Summer Days with Coo (Movie) A small, lone Kappa name “Coo” miraculously survives over two-hundred years into modern day Tokyo where he tries to find any others of his kind with his new human friends. Keroro Gnsou Movie 4 Crushing Invasion! Dragon Warriors, de arimasu! Mysterious giant beings called “Ryū no Shippo” (Dragon Tails) appear, and a team meets a mysterious girl who holds the “Ryu no Hon” (Dragon Book). Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser (Movie) When one of the “Men in Black” involved in transforming Shinichi into Conan discovers his secret, things begin to get dangerous for the young detective and his friends. Hashire Melos! (movie) Melos has come to Siracusa, the city of temples, to buy a ritual sword for his sister’s marriage ceremony. Melos is arrested and sentenced to death, but makes a deal to get to his sister’s wedding. Summer Wars 2010 - Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year When Kenji Koiso is asked by his crush to join her at her family’s home for a summer job, he agrees. Then he finds out his “summer job” is to be her fake fiancee. Kaichō wa Maid-sama! (TV) Misaki Ayuzawa is student council president, and rules with strict discipline, and works at a maid cafe. Another student finds out and promises to keep her secret for a reward. Doraemon: Shin Nobita no Uchū Kaitakushi (Movie) Nobita is having dreams about people in outer space that he finds out to be real. The people on the other side are in trubble and only Nobita and his friends can help them. Bandi Presents Eureka Seven -good night, sleep tight, young loversTwo children raised together become attached, and when one is taken away, the other vows to rescue her by joining the military, unaware of a plot surrounding him and his childhood love. 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