WELCOME TO THE 19TH YEAR OF NAN DESU KAN! elcome to a whole new world of NDK! for bringing these fanciful and beautiful beings IMPORTANT WWe hope that you will enjoy the host to life. These artists continue to astound us of new experiences that this year has to offer. year after year with their talents. NOTES We are excited for this new hotel, and look for- ward to seeing how NDK can change and grow Thank you to our Board of Directors: As in previous years, the inside the new space. Be patient with us as we Amanda, our Lady of Multitasking; Jeremy, our Masquerave, J-Pop Dance learn this ins and outs of this new venue; this priceless Host and pachinko guru; Kelly, our and Concert are free for is a new experience for us too! Doctor of Merch; Rex, the Brute Squad; Tara, NDK attendees and open our Madam President and super genius; Jes- to all ages! This year has been full of accelerated time- sie the Miracle Worker; the Legendary Scot- Please note that our lines, and so we want to thank our ever-loyal tAnime; Guy, our Epic Historian; and John, the Cosplay Café and the Schedule Maestro. They are the most dedi- Lolita Tea party are PAID changes from our hotel move with poise, and cated, insane and funny people we have had EVENTS. Please regis- have risen to the challenges this year provided the privilege to meet. ter for these events at us. They are absolutely amazing, deeply dedi- our panelist desk located cated, and it is an honor to work with them Finally, we thank you! Without our amaz- on the Plaza Concourse every year. NDK could not happen without ing attendees, we could not put on such a mar- Floor by the escalators. them. velous show. You always surprise us, and you Please familiarize yourself always make us smile. We hope NDK holds a with our policy on mari- Our badge and art theme this year is mythi- special place in your heart, as it does in ours. juana. We will be enforc- cal creatures. Special thanks to Stephanie Kao, ing it. Kat Lowry and — Amanda & Jeremy John Peters TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Rules & Policies 6 Guests 14 VOCALOID concert 15 New Events 17 Industry Row 18 Maps 20 Panel Events 28 Art & Model Show 29 Dealers Room 30 Video Game Room Program book images: John Peters, Kat Lowry 32 DDR/Lan Gaming Thank Yous and CrediTs To the genius and hard work of each Promotional images: Kelly O’Neil, Tara O’Neil 33 Artists Alley of our Artists and Designers; Program Book Design: Ellen Keeble Badges, T-shirt art: (tethysmedia.com) 34 NDK Staff Stephanie Kao, Kat Lowry, John Peters Program Book Production: City Image Printing Program Book Cover Art: Stephanie Kao T-shirt Production: VictoryStores.com; Program Book Cover Design: Kelly O’Neil Cat Specialties 3 NDK 19 They are for the protection of you and everyone else in the convention. Ignorance of a rule is not an excuse for breaking it. RULES & POLICIES HEALTH AMVs and anything on stage after 9 pm. 1. Despite recent changes to ParenTaL We require ID for anything that is an state laws regarding private prop- 18+ panel, no exceptions. erty, marijuana is still illegal on noTes NDK allows children age 13 and older hotel property in any form. If to be unaccompanied during daytime you are found with it, you may be NDK is geared to people over age 13 hours. Children found alone under 13 rather than under. You have and main- banned from the hotel. The hotel years of age will be requested to point tain complete responsibility for, liabil- may also charge you an immedi- out their parent or guardian. ity for, and control over your children’s If they are unable to do so, they will actions and what they see in this envi- be taken to Ops and police may be like marijuana. Please note that ronment. If you choose not to exercise brought in. The convention is not a the same is true for public areas, that responsibility, it is completely your childcare facility, nor does it take any like the 16th Street Mall. decision. responsibility for such duties. If you 2. If you are over 21 and wish We try to keep all daytime program- lose your child, please come to Ops so to drink, please come to Ops with ming acceptable for people under the we can inform our security personnel your ID to pick up a wristband. It age of 13. However, certain panels are and call police if they cannot be located geared toward an older crowd, such as allows you to purchase alcohol at immediately. the hotel bar. Please imbibe with moderation, and keep in mind the altitude can increase alcohol's effects on you. 3. Please take care of yourself during the con: Brush your teeth, bathe, and use plenty of deodorant daily. Also be sure to get plenty of food, sleep and water! HAPPINESS 1. Unwanted affection is never okay, and if you are caught doing so, you could be banned from the convention. If you witness or expe- rience unwanted physical or ver- bal harassment, please report it to NDK 2015 staff as soon as possible. See some- thing? Say something! Help us make this convention a safe place to be. 2. Verbal harassment and bul- lying will not be tolerated. This includes derogatory terms, hate speech, and all manners of verbal abuse. COSTUME RULES 1. Not allowed, no exceptions: No signs, even if it relates to your costume. No guns: metal, paintball, air- soft and/or realistic, even if it has an orange tip. (unre- alistic colors and gutted of all working parts are acceptable) No leashes, metal handcuffs, or lengths of chain longer than 6 inches. No pipes, large wrenches, stop signs or shovels. 2. All weapons must be NDK 19 4 RULES & POLICIES approved and peace bonded by convention. Photography may be NASTY UGLY BUSINESS banned completely during certain (Don’t make us do this, please!) whether a weapon is okay or not. panels at guests' request or dur- 1. Some things will get you 3. Any realistic weapons pur- ing the Cosplay event. Cameras and immediately evicted from the con, chased from dealers must be taken video cameras are also not allowed including violations of state and immediately to your room. in video screening rooms, Dealers federal law, and most evictions of 4. We’re an all-ages convention! this kind are permanent. Not sure your costume is okay? badge), Art Show and Model Show. 2. NDK has a single warning Check with Ops. The full dress code policy for lesser problems. This SANA is posted on the Ops doors for your HOTEL includes, but is not limited to: chas- In early 2013, Nan Desu Kan 1. Respect all hotel staff. ing the guests around, harassing the - say. You will be asked to change if 2. Keep clear of areas marked staff, or anything else that is dis- nese symposium on anime in your costume is not appropriate. “Staff Only” or “Employees Only.” turbing. Your badge will be punched the United States. The Summit on Anime in North America, or 5. All convention attendees must If the hotel kicks you out for being once to show the warning, and a SANA, was the result. For one also wear shoes, due to safety con- in a restricted area, you will be second punch means expulsion. day with our partners in the cerns. banned from the convention. Japanese Consulate, we were 6. Know how much space you 3. If you have a hotel room, SPECIAL NEEDS proud to host some of the lead- are taking up! You should not have please respect the others around NDK is more than a convention: ing minds in the anime industry anything (wings, props, fabric, etc) you and keep your volume down. It's a community of friends here to to answer the question: Why is extending more than one foot from If a loud room is disturbing you, have fun and enjoy their love of Jap- anime so popular in the U.S.? your body, for the safety of those please notify the convention anese culture together. We've put We are looking to continue around you. together a new set of guidelines to answering the question a little more each year with NDK. Look responding. try and make sure attendees who for the bubbles in our panel 4. Please also respect the room need a little extra help with seat- CAMERA STUFF descriptions that indicate fea- 1. Cameras and video cameras itself and don’t cause damage to ing and lines can get it. Our goal is tured SANA panels. Join the con- are welcome. By purchasing a ticket hotel property. We want to make to make everyone's weekend more versation, and share what anime to Nan Desu Kan, you agree to be a good impression at this hotel for enjoyable and accessible. Please means to you! many years to come. visit our Ops staff for details. RULES & POLICIES 5 NDK 19 GUESTS AUTOGRAPH SESSION RULES . You are allowed . Please do not hug, whether or not they uled autograph time. 1only ONE item to 4glomp, kiss, or oth- can stay longer. We will sign, per guest. If you erwise maul the guests. have to cut off the line as These policies are have more than one item, You may also not offer needed to accommodate enforced by NDK and return to the back of the the guests gifts, food, or their schedule.