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
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ConO
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,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
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MAY 28-31, 2010
BY FANS, FOR FANS || SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA
Table of Contents
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Convention Map
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Table of Contents
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Welcome from the Chair
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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
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The Dojo
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Video Programming
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Asian Videos
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
lost@fanime.com to see if your item was located. After three months, items will be disposed of or donated as appropriate.
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Code of Conduct
Please help us keep things safe and fun for everyone by following these rules and guidelines:
Everybody must comply with all federal, state, and local
laws, ordinances and regulations. Agents of the San Jose
Police Department are on site. Laws include, but are not
limited to the following:
• No disorderly conduct such as loitering, public
intoxication, indecent exposure, begging or soliciting.
• No selling weapons or serving alcohol to minors.
• No smoking inside the convention center, cultural
facilities, hotels or within 25 feet of any entrances.
Please respect the facilities. The San Jose Convention
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.
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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
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!!!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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In stores October 2010
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Get the complete collection at store.viz.com
Also available at your local bookstore or comic store.
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Vampire Knight Koushiki Fanbook X © Matsuri Hino 2008/HAKUSENSHA, Inc.
© 2008 MATSURI HINO, HAKUSENSHA/VAMPIRE KNIGHT PROJECT
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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.
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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!
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Late Night Programming
Sleep is for the weak but anime is for the
weekend — all night, every night. You didn’t
travel 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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
And many more! Please refer to your Pocket Schedule for times and locations!
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2010
FanimeCon
Staff
Executive Staff
Head: Tony Figueroa
Second: Marie Figueroa
Second: James Leu
Aya Chow
Justin Cunanan
Chase Pitzer
Live
Programming
Head: Jason Ebner
Second: Rena Wood
Panels
Head: Rena Wood
Second: Kevin Ingram
Second: Dylan
Kuhlmann
Second: Adrian Ortiz
Adrienne Acob
Alisa Choin
Venus De Coy
Molly Haley
My Ho
Rachel Hughes
Robert Leong
Ismael Martinez
Caroline Nguyen
Ronna Prieur
Jonas Smith-Strawn
Stephanie Tung
Crystal Wickersham
Jeremy Williams
Chris Wong
Luke Word
Jingyao Yu
Tommy Zhou
Stage Zero
Head: Sean Barber
Co-Head: Wendell
Nacnac
Second: Chris Morton
Nina Binsol
Amanda Bradshaw
Sean Arney Caguiat
Joe Canalin
Ryan Cho
Yuni Chung
Joamil Dela Cruz
Samuel Dinh
Alex Dumaplin
Jessica Dunlap
Shon Elliott
Michael Garcia
Julia Gong
Strider Hanzo
Rob Miles
Isobel Miraflor
Ashley Phillips
Taemi Phillips
Amber Richard
Rachell Sanders
Jamie Rae Saranghilo
Chan Schultz
Steele Severson
Mick Shatswell
Stefan Simpson-Welker
Robert Tokunaga
Diana Truong
Anna Welker
Tisha Yep
Guest Relations
Head: Yang Hsia
Co-Head: Casey Carlin
Second: Alexander
Trinidad
Kentaro Abe
Randall Barner
Avneet Chadha
Kaitlen Colafrancesco
Rozalynn Faszer
Heidi Felder
Eric Freeman
Eugene Harng
Ah-Yung Hayes
Atlanta Jordan
Nikolas Kamachi
Thy Lam
Jennifer Lamm
Michelle Le
Michael Lee
Jason Lim
Ben Lirio
Joshua Miklich
Koh Nishide
Binh Pham
Christy Thomas
Eugene Todd
Danielle Tokunaga
Info Desk
Head: Henley Shao
Co-Head: MiMi MuMu
Second: Mat Yamashita
Carina Andrade
Christian Back
Angel Calija
Jack Chau
Laura Chin
Joleen Croce
Adrian De Lozada
Wilson Diep
Eric Dinh
Christian Ellington
Jenny Fang
Jasper Fortes
AJ Gutierrez
Christine Hair
Sky Harrsch
Danielle Ishihara
Sam Kim
Saiho Kwan
Lilith Martin
May Nguyen
Joe Nguyen
Diane Nguyen
Nancy Nguyen
Lori Ta
Kei Tang
Lisa To
Quoc Tran
Kevin Trinh
Justin Wu
Sara Young
Erica Zhao
Bushido
Head: Benjamin Hsu
Co-Head: Michael
Breismeister
Co-Head: John Proko
Second: Joshua Percy
Jason Bakker
Joe Biondini
Kyle Boley
Shaun Callahan
Nicole Coulton
James Kranz
Otter Krause
Carl Krause
Tom Liu
Russell Soffiotto
Yllys Thorne
Ryan Umbenhaur
Elizabeth Windham
Patricia Xu
Cosplay
Gatherings
Head: B Saphire
Second: Sara Penn
Jason Gwynne
Cody Herrera
Anna Huang
Rachel Hummel
Preda Jittanoon
Eric Landry
Kirsten Micile
Heather Music
Christopher Nguyen
Jamie Osborn
Brian Polivka
General
Programming
Head: Gary de Guzman
Second: Alice Huang
Patrick Saul
Video
Programming
Head: Jerry Gonzales
Second: Keith Hasegawa
Second: Alexander Ho
Warton Chan
Jerry Cheadle
Kathy Doan
Khai Doan
Amy Douangphachanh
Cody Espejo
AJ Espejo
Blake Ewen
Samuel Ho
Andrew Hosking
Yu Jin
Binh Ky
Alice Lu
Andre Pena
Jackie Romero
Valerie Sagun
Conrad Seeto
Michael Vargas
Ashley Wu
Alex Yau
Ming Yin
Rachel Yung
Emily Zhang
Social Gaming
Head: Jim Wong
Co-Head: Philip Yin
Edward Capalongan
Jonathan Ma
Marsten Macy
Robert Tibke
Asian Film Room
Head: Joshua Darsey
Co-Head: Annie Tran
Second: Mat Yamashita
Annie Lee
Kenneth Lee
Alan Phommachack
Jonny Tran
Johnny Tran
Tabletop Gaming
Head: David Rosas
Co-Head: Samuel Coher
Second: Chris Sprenger
Arlene Agustin
Tommy Blake
Darrell Burrell
Vincent Galvan
Nathan Galvan
Craig K. Horikawa
Laurent Jarra
Robert Lopez
Megan McEvers
Shawn Moore
Christine Pham
Paige Rose
Vikki Silvers
Michael Starmer
E-Gaming
Head: Richard Johnson
Co-Head: Jonas
Casarino
Second: Patrick Decker
Second: Justin Tan
Michael Abel
Andrew Alandy
Anthony Bui
Everett Caday
Wilson Chao
Corina Chavez
Jacqueline Chen
Tina Chen
Anthony Chong
Tomas Companioni
John Cooks
Micah Garcia
Brandon Gregory
Benjamin Ha
Dana Horrocks
Patrick Kellogg
Roger Lee
Mattison Lund
Marjorie Macahito
Abe Navarro
Santiago Pena
Kam Powell
Paul Raynard
Phillip Reed
Josh Sandhu
Jastin Sandhu
Diego Serrato
Jesse Szwanek
Eric Szwanek
Cameron Thunstrom
Veball Va
Yi Vang
Ezana Yohannes
Michael Zaragoza
Dance
Head: Jason Green
Co-Head: Strider Hanzo
Mel Baltazar
Erik Hashiguchi
Stormy Rayner
Andre Smith
Dominic Young
Karaoke
Head: Hank Wong
Second: David Brown
Second: Tommy Pedrini
Natalia Alexeeva
Edwin Espiritu
Magali Ferare
Branden Frederick
Shiaw-Ling Lai
Maganda Pacheco
Valerie Shrum
Game show
Head: Scott Rux
Richard Jao
Fanime Music
Video
Head: Jose Marin
Second: Sean Barber
Tiffany Dailey
Dan Mac Isaac
Extravanganzas
Head: Julia Ha
Second: Evan James
Second: Jinni Pradhan
Cosplay
Spectacular
Head: Marisa Price
Co-Head: Casey Boomer
Second: Chris Bowen
Second: Debra Fleming
Carmelo Cabezo
Renee Calvert
Wayne Carter
Laura Chase-Bunter
Janet ChiarolanzaKevin
deAntonio
Darryl Hwang
Wayne Kaa
MusicFest
Head: Valerie Rovo
Second: Christopher Lee
Second: Christin Tu
Nikki Barbeau
Joshua Dille
Clare Hungate-Hawk
Masayuki Nishimura
Brian Santo Domingo
Derek Shaw
Liz Tom
Jacqui Warmuth
Eric Wu
Maid Cafe
Head: Kasumi Lin
Co-Head: Vivian Le
Second: Mat Yamashita
Nicholas Lew-Murphy
Michael Pham
Black and White
Ball
Head: Jim Nguyen
Second: Tram Nguyen
David Canavese
Alfred Lee
Kevin Winter
Alaina Yee
Opening
and Closing
Ceremonies
Head: Chelsea Kalenda
Second: Chris Johnson
Marketing
Head: Milton Le
Second: Betty Lee
Second: Matthew Petach
John Lee
Deborah Wang
Professional
Registration
Fortunato De Asis
Cheri Gray
Helen Ko
Amir Najam
Mark Salcido
David Tacmo
Street Team
Head: Albert Tomista
Second: Melissa Ledesma
Yaowalak Anumart
Brandon Behravesh
Chrissy Donham
Jeffrey Kim
Jessica Ledesma
Alexa Lim
Mikayla Lim
Amanda Lim
Timothy Ng
Kevin Seto-Kwong
Promotions
Justin Hernandex
Photography
Valerie Bassi
Christine Hoang
Publications
Head: Chris Ling
Second: Shannon Berry
Second: Timothy
Domngern
Alfonso Ochoa
Soo Shin
Caroline Sun
Andrew Yang
Web Team
Head: Paul Stout
Lina Cai
Artist Pool
Head: Amanda Chaffee
Second: Timothy
Lorman
Rebecca Barnes
Leanna Cruz
Brittany Herst
WenYu Li
Lindsay Morita
Erica Ortiz
Nancy Tsai
Young Wang
Print
Head: Michael Lee
Second: Tony Yu
Salvador Aguilar
Cindy Chuong
Stephanie Leung
Gigi Ouch-Phan
Edward Schwartz
Kathy Tran
Content
Head: Kourtney Schroff
Second: Eileen Chong
Second: Jackie Otto
Billy Cortez
Casey Kirk
Scheduling
Head: Jakob Heuser
Fan Services
Head: Claudia Wong
Second: Sara Verches
Second: Kelvin Yuk
Dealers Room
Head: Camilla Wong
Co-Head: Dave
Bloomfield
Co-Head: Arian
Hormozi
Candice Chinn
Angela Clough
Naomi Graham Hormozi
James Northern
Diane Quintal
Leo Rateliff
Samantha Robinson
Mark Ruiz
Derek Smith
Tina Su
Fei Long Tran
Ray Vera
Jonathan Yani
Elizabeth Zosky
Registration
Head: Kalen Fu
Second: Luisa Morco
Second: Erin Woo
Jensine Abelardo
Robbin Arcega
Ryan Astudillo
Onaji Baeta
Kristoffer Caberto
Ernest Capulong
Eric Castaneda
Francisco Cayabyab
Arthur Chang
Jonathan Chavez
Madison Cheang
Tifa Chen
Jung-Wei Chen
Wing Cheuk
Cornelius Chin
Megan Chinchilla
Robert Conrad
Eric Cruz
Rendell Deang
Ha-Anh Dinh
Tin Du
Tiffany Duong
Anthony Duong
Joei Floresca
Bryant Ha
Beethoven Ha
Emzo Ho
Holly Hui
Samantha Huynh
Phi Huynh
Mark Jee
Jason Jee
Kirsten Johnson
James Kwok
Josh Kyi
Mai Le
John Li
Tiffany Lin
Kendrick Luong
Ellena Mar
Gabriel Medina
Jim Morco
Nathan Morco
Lizzie Ngo
Brian Nguyen
Khang Nguyen
Paul Nguyen
Tina Nguyen
Alvin Oum
Joe Pandes
Annabella Pham
Haley Pitzer
Amy Reed
Kenny Reed
Patty Reed
Edward Rondaris
Allen Saetern
Elizabeth Shin
Jordan Shou
Francesca Solano
Misao Tran
Tiffany Tung
Chrystal Villamarzo
Shanna Wade
Matthew Wong
Jessica Yu
Melody Zhang
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Charity
Auction
Head: Camilla Wong
Samantha Robinson
Artist Alley
Head: Stacy Last
Second: Brad Fiore
Second: Masato Kaida
Bree Arnett
Ted Brunst
Jonathan Crawford
Marc Dell’Erba
Kota Dimeler
Alex Essel
Art Gallery
Head: Dann Lopez
Maurine Starkey
Arcade
Head: Cynthia Vo
Co-Head: David
Rocovits II
Thomas Bighead
Matt Cenga
Scott Melot
Stephanie Smith
Aubrey Starr-McBride
Nathan Sung-Lee
Andrew Tae
Hopi Tang
Christopher Westlund
Deryck Wong
Swap meet
Head: Casey Boomer
Co-Head: Marisa Price
Benjamin Levy
Alan Nguyen
Patrick Romani
Sylvain Royer
Prize
Coordination
Head: Scott Rux
Operations
Head: C. Wolfgang Coe
Co-Head: Josh Kessler
Second: Joy Coe
Second: Sara Elsbernd
Second: Chris Kochan
Second: Todd
Litherland
Second: Jan Price
ConOps
Head: Chris Kochan
Second: Deborah Wang
Second: Kevin Wang
Celina Cesena
Roland Espinoza
Nathan Le
Amy Ma
Jessica Myers Elizabeth
Ng
Douglas Stonham
Kristin Stonham
Daniel Stuhlmacher
tech
Head: Josh Kessler
Co-Head: Scott Stanko
Scott Azarnoff
Darren Brimhall
Thatch Durbin
Chris Greer
Norman Miller
Gordon Thurber
Nina Zheng
Logistics
Head: Arlene Miyata
Second: Vernon Miyata
Second: Kevin
Smithson
Eric Aguado
John Bunag
Jimmy Doan
Shawn Figueroa
Khyle Lumanlan
Thanh Ly
Lara Faye Manimbao
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Luisa Manzo
Diego Marquez
Leonard Miyata
Bien Reyes
Fernando Rico
Juan Sandoval
Jacob Spacher
Panphila Tan
Ronald Tan
Nathan Villanueva
Casey Young
Ken Young
Rovers
Head: Mike Allday
Second: Calvin Carr
Second: Angela Paschall
Second: Steve Young
Sean Alexander
Mary Alexander
Laura Alstrand
Jhay Aspuria
Reilly Barton
Christopher Berania
Joshua Bondoc
Erin Bradley
Tom Brann
Rachel Braye
Ross Breytberg
Ben-Richard Buhain
Janine Cabling
Chris Carrasco
Erick Celaya
Marshall Clevesy
Scott Conyers
Tanya Cranmer
Mimi Dang
Victoria David
Sloane Dayhuff
Adrian De Lozada
David Ge
Nicole Glass
Shin Goh
Kiara Gonzalez
Emily Gralnek
Morgana Harp
Mark Haygood
Taylor Hill
D’Ann Hirsch
Jennifer Holt
Kevin Huang
Giovanna Hutchison
Dianne Javier
Cassie Kalenda
Judy Kattavilayvong
Kw Kim
Michael Kostic
Ruth Kraynick
Matthew Ku
Tom Lam
Mira Lee
Kyle-Luis Legaspi
Christopher Lenz
Spring Logan
Jennifer Long
Danny Ly
David Mai
Vincent Maiquez
Tim Mangrobang
Vanessa Manning
Kegan Marschke
Jordan Morales
Ariana Neves
Michael Nguyen
Joe Nguyen
Stephanie Nguyen
Trung Nguyen
Clayton Niehaus
James Nunez
Ashley Oliver
Jessica Pan
Jerry Pang
Chirag Patel
Christina Perez
Cyruz Perez
Tony Pham
Alexander Phan
Michael Phan
Greg Reynolds
Manuel Rico Jr
Tyler Robertson
Jacob Rose
Abraham Saldana
Matthew Samaniego
Michael Schreiber
Cameron Schulz
Derrick Seeto
Maria Simbirsky
Vincent Tanner
Alisa Thongkham
Ming Thor
Christopher Tran
Noble Tran
Patrick Tran
Tony Tu
Neil Vano
Gabriel Vila
Angelica Vila
Jesus Villasenor
Andrew Vitari
Brian Vo
Kim Vo
Scott Wake
Ariana Wang
Erin Warren
Chris Welch
Jordan Williams
Sam Wong
Rena Wood
Andy Wood
Tyler Woodward
Eli Yani
Thomas Yee
Daniel Yuan
Brent Zolezzi
Volunteers
Head: Chris Myers
Second: Nicole Terry
Rebecca Allardice
Bianca Blanco
Tu Le
Christopher Nguyen
Prashant Saraswat
Elizabeth Tran
Isaiah Vickers
Facilities
Head: Ashley Campbell
Charles Ingalz
Nanette Le
Betty Lee
Tara Powell
Natalie Rantanen
Scott Rux
Deborah Wang
Information
Technology
Head: Scott Rux
Human
Resources
Head: William Warriner
Second: Rosina Tao
Timothy Clark
Lauren Hum
Kevin Lowe
Dominic Nguyen
Derrick Tao
David Upton
Anime Resource
Group
Board of
directors
Tomoko Shintani
Che-lin Ho
William Warriner
Finance
Head: Antonio Eco
Second: Craige Howlett
Second: Erica Vonasek
Jon Eco
Victor Eco
Mike Mathues
Tara Powell
Production
Babies
Dealers
Manager
FanimeCon 2030
Lily (Yuri) Isobel
Hormozi
Director of
Finance
FanimeCon 2029
Annalise Hope Mathues
Director of
Live
Programming
FanimeCon 2030
Tyler Kotaro Masuda
Ebner
Cosplay
Manager
FanimeCon 2030
Wesley Erik Boomer
Program Guide
Design
Caroline Sun
Soo Shin
Design
Eileen Chong
Matthew Petach
Betty Lee
Kourtney Schroff
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