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November 2006 Issue it ra-Condu Saku The Directory Pre-Registration—1-2 ANCEA is proud to present the 10th annual Sakura- Anime in Japan: Fall 2006— 2 Con in beautiful downtown Seattle Washington at the Hotels—2 Washington State Convention and Trade Center Staff Openings—3 Staffer Spotlight—3 April 6-8th. Cosplay—4 It's November already and how time flies! Time to start brushing off Panels—4 those costumes! At the dawn of this, our first electronic Sakura-Con AMV’s—4 newsletter, we are less than five months away from Sakura-Con 2007. Are 2008 Mascot Contest—4-5 you ready? We’re working hard to get ready for you! In anticipation of Sakura Chibi—5 our big 10th Anniversary celebration, we already have several guests Guests of Honor—–6-9 booked and plenty of events in the works. Be sure to stop by our website Convention Events—9 (www.sakuracon.org) to get the latest news and updates as they’re Team Sakura Calendar—10 announced. Aki Matsuri—10 Cosplay Showcase—11 Aleeza McCant—11 Pre-Registration profit, all volunteer, membership Tacoma Cosplay Café—12 Why is member registration cheaper far- organization. Sakura-Con is truly "for Robotech Movie Info—12 ther out from the convention? the fans, by the fans." Your We stagger registration costs membership pre-registration isn't just not only to give our members a break, your access to the convention, but also but also to encourage early registra- your opportunity to become more in- Page 1! tion. What many member attendees volved and informed about contempo- Welcome! may not understand is that the better rary and traditional Asian media and Sakura-Con's member pre-registration, culture. ANCEA welcomes you to join the better Sakura-Con is in general. the celebration and to support ANCEA uses pre-registration funds to ANCEA’s mission: furthering under- put on the upcoming Sakura-Con standing of Asian culture through the along with funds collected at the pre- use of traditional and contemporary vious year's convention. Please media. remember that Sakura-Con is a non- (continued next page) The Sakura-Conduit Until February 28th, 2007, Fall Season Anime for 2006 membership pre-registration As Autumn settles upon us, so does a new anime costs $45 for all 3 days, so be season in Japan, be it on TV, straight to video, or sure to tell all your friends! Af- even in theaters. We have sequels, remakes, con- ter this date, only at-door mem- tinuations, manga and H-Game adaptations, and original stories. Some are ber registrations will be ac- projected to be long, popular series, while others remain in the shadows, cepted, at $60 for all 3 days, $35 hoping to attain that underground, cult status. for Friday, $35 for Saturday, Now that Otaku can keep an eye out online for new shows as they hit and $30 for Sunday. You can the Land of the Rising Sun, US distributors also can keep up that edge and find Member pre-registration secure licenses for American distribution sooner than ever. Yesterday's information online, and also pay new Japanese releases become today’s US DVDs, so it's more prudent than via PayPal. You can also mail ever to look at what's coming out now, as it may show you what will be domestic checks or Money Or- hitting our shelves in the near future. ders. Don't wait until the last Throughout the Newsletter, you’ll find small previews of some of the minute. Get your registration in anime being released this season. Look for the Anime Preview sign! before the deadline! Thanks to Anime News Network for it's ongoing coverage of what to see! Hotels Sakura-Con has discounted rates with several hotels in the surrounding area, but many of them fill up quickly. You don't actually pay for your stay until you arrive at the hotel to check in, so don't be afraid to book a hotel as soon as possible! Unless you plan on commuting or staying with a friend, it's always better to book a hotel earlier than later. Sakura-Con has discounted rates with: The Crowne Plaza The Sheraton The 6th Ave Hilton, The 5th Ave Red Lion. To obtain the discounted rates, you must visit the Hotels section of the Sakura-Con website and follow the links. Page 2! The Sakura-Conduit Staff Openings Anime Preview Sakura-Con is a fan-run organization, and, as such, we are always looking for volunteers. Staff The Shounen Jump manga D.Grey- at Sakura-Con get many privileges, including free Man is now seeing its anime release badges and discounted hotels, but, undoubtedly, the best thing about in Japan. It is the tale of Interna- working for the convention is knowing that you are helping the conven- tional Exorcists, led by Japan, tion to succeed, and that your actions enable others to have the great fighting Akuma and their leader, convention experience that you enjoy! If you think that you have the Millennium Earl, in hopes of saving knowledge and time to accept a Staff position, please read over these the human race. With the recent current openings: American popularity of other Shounen Jump titles, D.Grey-Man Live Programming Staff Technical Services Staff already has a large fan base in Fashion Show Coordinator Exhibitors Hall Staff America awaiting its release. The Assistant Tech Manager Merchandising Staff show began showing on Japanese Special Events Tech Coordinator Videographer TV earlier this month. Auxiliary Events Tech Coordinator Information Booth Staff Studio Recording Engineer Press Room Staff The Job Openings page on the Sakura-Con website has the job descriptions and duties for all of these positions, as well as e-mails for who to contact with applications. Even if you can’t afford the time to work as official Staff, we always need Staffer Spotlight volunteers to help at the convention “By the Fans for the Fans: Because we like what you like!” itself. More specifics about volunteer- Roy Duran got his start in anime watching televised episodes of Sailor ing at this 2007 convention is on its Moon and Thundercats back in his original home, Colorado. He didn't way, but, for now, you can find general make his way northwest (to the Seattle area) until he spent four years in information under the Volunteers sec- the U.S. Army as a communications specialist. He came to study Japa- tion of the website, or you can e-mail nese at the University of Washington. [email protected] with ques- This past year, just before Sakura-Con 2006, Roy was called back to tions. Or just register for the conven- the Army. With heavy hearts, his Sakura-Con family bid him farewell. tion and go directly to the Volunteers But, unexpectedly, Uncle Sam decided to send him back to his Seattle Office on the second floor! home. He resides there to this day, trying to establish in-state residency so that he can go back to school. In addition to his full- Roy Duran— time jobs as a GameWorks technician and convention Message Board Admin, Karaoke Co-MC coordinator, Roy is also a graphic artist. He designed a mascot for Sakura-Con 2006, winning 3rd place! Roy attended Nan Desu Con in Denver and was ec- static to find Sakura-Con in Seattle, even more so be- cause he likes the name "Sakura." He attended a general meeting in 2005 and said Page that he was instantly wel- 3! comed into the fold with warmth and kindness. His work ethic is widely re- spected by his fellow staffers. He is known for putting in long hours (continued next page) The Sakura-Conduit with grace, efficiency and genuine good humor. He as- Cosplay sisted with multiple tasks and duties in both 2005 and While Cosplay costumes 2006, winning both the "Sakura Award" (for best em- don't have an official bodying the spirit of Sakura-Con) and "Best Staffer" deadline, they are a seri- awards. Roy is currently on staff for 2007 - look for him ous goal to keep in mind! If you plan on designing at the convention this April (and not just buying more your own costume, make sure to get your sewing gashapon)! plans in order and work on it while you have time, instead of rushing through the sewing at the Panels last minute (unless you like that frenzied-up-all- Panels are one of the greatest night-still-sewing-in-the-car-the-day- things about any convention. of-feel). If you plan on ordering a They provide a place for a costume from a commissioner, many group of dedicated fans to host require orders several months in ad- a discussion; teaching others vance to give them time for sewing and learning in the process. and shipping. We are proud of the Sakura- If you want to find a Con panels of the past and are costume commissioner, be sure to looking forward to the creative make a visit to our forums and exciting mix our members (scmb.sakuracon.org) and post in the cook up for this 2007 conven- “Cosplay” forum. It's also a great tion year! If you have an idea place to find fellow cosplayers for for a panel (whether you want Anyone feel up to discussing the photoshoot and cosplay skit plans. to run it or would just like to symbolism in FLCL? Keep an eye on the program- attend it), please get in touch ming section of the website for with us as soon as possible.