GUESTS OF HONOR

Aimee Blackschleger Alfred Trujillo Armand Villavert Jr Bluecrown Comics Criminal Reserve Corps Carrie Keranen Musician Artist Artist Artist Band Voice Actress

Chris Tang Coco Avenue Corgi Cosplay Danielle Day David Vincent Eric Stuart Game Designer Band Cosplayer K-Pop Dancer Voice Actor Voice Actor

Erica Mendez Eurobeat Kasumi Giada Robin Heather Vaughn Jimni Cricket Kaoru Hayano Voice Actress Photographer Cosplayer K-Pop Dancer DJ Musician / Seiyuu

Kazha Kyle Hebert Ladybeard Lisle Wilkerson M-Project Michael James Avelino Band Voice Actor Musician Voice Actress DJ K-Pop Dancer

Mika Kobayashi Reika Ryan McMurry Slants Susan Lake oxy and Suzy Musician Cosplayer Artist Band BJD Guest Artists

Tara Platt Twinzik Cosplay Vivifica Studios Yuri Lowenthal Voice Actress Cosplayers Artists Voice Actor

Saboten Con 2016 1 CAFES

Pokemon Cosplay Cafe Sailor Moon Crystal Cafe NekoAtsume Lounge

- like to start your collection? Come relax with our games,Welcome and to - theif you’re World up of to Pokemon! the challenge Come - joinyou Moon Pride, we want to serve you~! Come hang Do you have your own NekoAtsume? Would you caneveryone’s try to favoritedefeat our Kanto gyms gym and leaders become for snacks,a true snacks,out with and your listening favorite to characters the original from Sailor Sail Moon Pokemon master! Presented by Cafe Diem or Moon Crystal while playing games, having gamestaff towill get be away there, from with the a crazinessbit of a sassy of the twist! con. Deer Valley | 09/0w/2016 All of your favorite characters from the popular endsoundtracks! of the last There block will (so be dancing,sure to get singing, your hand 2:00PM-3:00PM...... $10 prizes, photo ops, and a character auction at the It’ll be an evening of dancing, silliness, prizes, 3:30PM-4:30PM...... $10 Moon Kingdom will be there, from Mamoru and roomgames, full photo of cat ops, boys and and snacks! cat girls Well...that to steal your is... 5:00PM-6:00PM...... $10 hisstamped generals, and innercome andback)! outer Everyone senshi, fromas well the the if Tubbs doesn’t show-up. Who doesn’t love a- acter auction at the end, so be sure to get your handheart (andstamped your andfood). don’t They’ll forget be upto forcome the back!char princess and her daughter themselves! What a See you there! Don’t forget your ID, as this is an mastersgreat time are you welcome! will have, Presented so we hope by Sugar to see Pink you Cafethere. This is an all-ages event, so even the little Deer Valley | 09/03/2016 Deer Valley | 09/04/2016 18+ event only Presented by Sugar Pink Cafe. 8:00PM-11:00PM...... (Free) 2:00PM-3:00PM...... $10 3:30PM-4:30PM...... $10 5:00PM-6:00PM...... $10 Maid & Butler Cafe

- At Your Service Cafe is Arizona’s only traditional full service maid and butler cafe. The cafe in guests.cludes aStop full staffby for of a maids delicious and snack butlers and that great serve, entertainment.dance, sing, and It play is the games perfect with break convention in between Love Live Idol Lounge cafe before?! All nine members of u’s (pronounced Muse) are Deera busy Valley convention | 09/03/2016 day! Haven’t been to a maid waiting for you! Enjoy performances and spend time with your best girl. Get to know your fa- 2:00PM-3:00PM...... $10 Lolita Medieval Tea Party 3:30PM-4:30PM...... $10 Hear ye, hear ye, Lords and Ladies of the frilly 5:00PM-6:00PM...... $10 kingdoms! Lolitas from far and wide, heed the lounge.vorite units ? You and may hear get youryour favoritefortune songstold by while No- you relax in our seated live show and cosplay themed lolita and ouiji attire, and steel your Anything is possible once the music starts!. call of the royal court. Don your finest medieval - Deerzomi Valley or taught | 09/02/2016 some archery skills by Umi! sword for games, conversation, raffles with priz crown the royal Queen and Princess of the day. 8:00PM-11:00PM...... (Free) Jfashiones fit for stronglyroyalty and encouraged, a coordinate but competitionnot required. to Please show up early to ensure you may be ad-

Deer Valley | 09/05/2016 mitted as we do have a room capacity! 2:00PM-5:00PM...... $10

2 Saboten Con 2016 COSPLAY GATHERINGS Friday Name Location Time Food Wars Occulus Balcony (2F) 2PM Tokyo Ghoul Occulus Balcony (2F) 4PM Undertale Occulus Balcony (2F) 5PM

Saturday Name Location Time Black Butler Main Events Hallway 12PM Sailor Moon Occulus Balcony (2F) 12PM Idol Cosplay Occulus Balcony (2F) 1PM Gurren Lagann AZ Center Pathways 2PM Legend of Zelda AZ Center Pathways 3PM .Hack AZ Center Pathways 6PM Haikyuu AZ Center Grassy Park 3PM Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic AZ Center Fountain 4PM

Sunday Name Location Time Boku no Hero Academia AZ Center Courtyard 1PM CLAMP AZ Center Courtyard 2PM Seraph of the End (Owari no Seraph) Main Events Hallway 1PM Yu-Gi-Oh! AZ Center Fountain 1PM Metal Gear Solid AZ Center Pathways 3PM Voltron Occulus Balcony (2F) 4PM

Monday Name Location Time Life Is Strange AZ Center Courtyard 1PM Free! (PJ Theme) AZ Center Courtyard 3PM

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Aimee Blackschleger Concert Coco Avenue Q&A Criminal Reserve Corps Concert

Saturday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Valley of the Sun (Main Sunday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Phoenix A Sunday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Valley of the Sun (Main Join Aimee Blackschleger for a live concert. Come and meet Los Angeles band, Coco Avenue! Join Criminal Reserve Corps for a live concert. Events) Guests: Coco Avenue Events) Guests: Aimee Blackschleger Cosplay as a Business with Giada Robin Guests: Criminal Reserve Corps All about voice acting! Come and join international cosplay- David Vincent’s Voice Acting Tryouts - - op cosplay from a simple hobby to a business. SundayJoin Yuri 1:00 PM Lowenthal - 2:00 PM | andValley Taraof the Sun Platt (B) as ex Mondayer, Giada 4:00 PM Robin, - 5:00 andPM | Ahwatukee learn how A to devel Total audience participation! Show off your voice acting plain all they know about voice acting! talent! You could win autographed posters and even a Guests: Yuri Lowenthal, Tara Platt Guests: Giada Robin personal one on one Skype session with David Vincent- BJD Hat Making Workshop with Susan Cosplay on a Budget himself with guidance to help launch your voice acting Lake - career! David will give insider tips and professional tech - gi Cosplay, Juno Cosplay, Courtney Leigh Creations, niques for the world of voice acting, and will put your ularity for designing for bjd’s started with her collection Want to cosplay too, but you’re on a budget? Cor- Fridayvoice acting 7:00 PM talent - 9:30 to PMthe |test! Valley Prepare of the Sunto participate (B) in The WITCHES are coming to Saboten! Susan Lake’s pop play discuss ways to make cosplay on any budget! the most hilarious and informative panel of the weekend! Guests: David Vincent were inspired by the characters in her story, GOBLINS’ FridayAmber 4:00 Brite, PM Natalie- 5:00 PM Arvizu, | Ahwatukee and Snow-HabitB Cos Demo Panel with Wigs of THE WITCHES. Uniquely designed miniature hats that Guests: Corgi Cosplay Cosplay Q & A Panel patternBEND. This techniques workshop and will unique guide wiring, you through create yourthe steps own a lesson on all things hairy! Hopie and Hee-Hee magicin making and takeone ofhome her yourmost design! popular *Limited designs. to Using ten peo flat- - willWelcome help toyou Wig understand 101, where proper you’ll wig join research, Twinzik ba for- ple. $10 per person. Please bring your own craft scissors. tions? Been cosplaying for a while but need help - Just beginning cosplay and have so many ques Sunday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Camelback B niques like dying, heat-setting, and foamcore! If you Cosplay answer all your cosplay questions. sic styling tools and skills, and more advanced tech Guests: Susan Lake Mondayadvancing 11:30 to AM that - 12:30 next step?PM | Estrella Come and let Twinzik Saturday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Alhambra Blue Crown Comics Presents: The Guests: Twinzik Cosplay love the scent of hairspray, this is the panel for you! Burnout Club Q&A Guests: Twinzik Cosplay Cosplaying with Disabilities Designing A World Imagined Blue Crown Comics hosts a Q & A discussion with Burn- - out Club creators Alex Pescador (writer) and Armand - Whether your disability includes medical equip Susan Lake will cover creating fantasy headwear and cos process on the making of the Burnout Club comic book. - andment Brooke (wheel are chair, here walker, to talk cane, about service how to dog) incor or- tumes. The use of color, shape, theme and construction. JoinVillavert, them Jr.as they (artist) discuss to discuss Issue #1 the and behind Issue #2 the (on scenes sale is invisible, you can still cosplay! Corgi Cosplay This panel talk will cover the designers proccess in cre Fridayating from 2:30 concept PM - 3:30 to PM construction | Camelback to Bfinished product. Friday 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Laveen B porate your medical equipment and even some now!) and give a sneak peak to the rest of Volume 1. Monday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Ahwatukee A With an explanation of materials used and Q&A segment. Guests: Blue Crown Comics tips and tricks to help get over that pesky anxiety! Guests: Susan Lake Guests: Corgi Cosplay Destination: Tokyo! Coco Avenue Concert Creating Headwear: Part I - Saturday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Valley of the Sun (Main be the host of the 2020 Olympics. Join Lisle as she talks Join Coco Avenue for a live concert. ditional headwear design. Constructing for min- Are you planning to travel to Japan? Tokyo is going to Events) Join Susan Lake as she covers materials used in tra Guests: Coco Avenue about her work with the Tokyo Olympics in 2020! This SABOTEN CON PRESENTS usediatures. for Taking traditional the artdesigning of headwear and miniature design to de bjd- Mondaypanel will 11:30 give AMcon - goers12:30 the PM best| Valley and of most the Suncurrent (B) info signing.and miniature Demonstration size is of the the challenge. actual techniques. Techniques for planning a trip, as well as some great info on Tokyo. Guests: Lisle Wilkerson Saturday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Camelback B DYNAMIC POSES!!! Guests: Susan Lake Creating Headwear: Part II standing there? Make your characters more inter- estingBAM! WHACK!by adding BOOM!! some Tired dynamics of your to characterstheir actions just Headwear: Part 1and describe working with straw, buch- This panel talk will continue from Susan Lake’s Creating- Friday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Ahwatukee A wear making, products and construction. Q&A segment. and movements. Go from Zero to Hero just like that! Guests: Armand Villavert Jr, Ryan McMurry Mondayram, flat 1:00pattern PM verses- 2:00 PM blocking. | Camelback Stitches B used in head Eric Stuart Concert Guests: Susan Lake - Creative Character Workshop forms an intimate, acoustic concert for his fans. Making characters for your comic can and should FridayCome 8:30 and PM join - 9:30 voice PM actor | Phoenix Eric A Stuart as he per be fun. Join us as we create characters togeth- - Guests: Eric Stuart ence, and bring your pen and paper to bring the From Fan to Professional er using concepts and traits from YOU the audi Friday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Ahwatukee A character to life in this fun, interactive workshop. You love art, comics, anime, all the things. But Guests: Vivifica Studios how do you take that love and make a living out Creative Ideas in a Sea of Fanart how you can take your fandom to the big leagues. Saturdayof it? Vivifica 5:30 PM Studios - 6:30 PM shares | Ahwatukee some A pro tips on - gram it seems to be a big sea of fan art. Now with big Guests: Vivifica Studios Walking the convention hall or scrolling through insta From Fan to Professional:

possiblecompanies lawsuits? issuing Createcease and your desists own comics, at conventions characters or - andthreatening stories. to.Learn How how do you to stand stay above out among the tidal the waves crowd. of fessionalsSo you’re an were anime/video like that too!game Hear fan whoErica’s has story an interest about Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Ahwatukee A howin voice she acting?made the You’d transition be surprised from fanat howto professional many pro Guests: Vivifica Studios and geek out with her about your mutual fandoms. Friday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Phoenix A sabotencon.com Guests: Erica Mendez 4 Saboten Con 2016 GUEST PROGRAMMING

Gaming Spiritual Successors: The Re- venge!

While new franchises like ‘Mighty No.9’, ‘Bloodstained’, and ‘Yooka-Laylee’ are created to take the place of upbeloved to expectations, favorites like as players ‘Mega Man’,take a ‘Castlevania’ risk in backing and ‘Banjo-Kazooie’, developers are challenged to live- them if crowdfunding is involved. Recent success es, failures, and the resulting backlash have made for- binger’,an interesting their own discussion. spiritual Joinsuccessor industry - to vets catch Chris up Tang and Kiyoshi Okuma - creators of ‘Strike Har See what happened, what cool games to look out for, andwith how the games,to party Kickstarters, like an anime and fan creators on prom involved. night! Sunday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Ahwatukee A Guests: Chris Tang Geek Talk being a geek/geek-in-training couple. Pokemon Kyle Hebert and his fiancee, Ryter Rong, talk about geeky are up for discussion. Bring your opinions. MondayGo, Marvel 11:30 movies,AM - 12:30 media, PM | Ahwatukee tech, and A all things Guests: Kyle Hebert How to Draw Sexy Women IRON MANGAKA Kazha Concert - tryIt’s while back andhe eats it’s betterM&M’s. than You’ll ever!! laugh, Join you’ll Armand cry Monday 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Valley of the Sun (Main Villavert as he shares some stories of the indus Are you ready to prove your worth? Do you want to be Events)Join Kazha for a live concert. the best? Like no one ever was? Test your skills and Saturday 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Ahwatukee A Guests: Kazha Band and you may even learn how to draw sexy women. storyprove writing you are and the composition best manga creatorabilities in and the win greater the Guests: Armand Villavert Jr titlePhoenix of IRON area! MANGAKA!! Test your penciling,Earn bragging inking, right lettering, for a Kiba’s Korner How to Make a One Shot Story time with Corgi Cosplay! Hear about their

whole year!! (And a prize) Join our guest judges Jolene about the shenanigans they get into! Also a Q&A Want to make just a stand alone story without SundayHouser 2:30 and PM Dana - 5:00 Skvarek PM | Camelback from Vivifica A Studios and crazy adventures (good and some bad) and even shotthe needcomic for and crazy get those timey-wimey short stories story arcon paper. stuff? Armand Villavert as they judge the crap out of you. Sunday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Ahwatukee A Guests: Vivifica Studios, Armand Villavert Jr for those that have questions about what they do! FridayWell, come 2:30 PM on - down3:30 PM and | Ahwatukee learn how A to make a one It’s Easier to Make a (GOOD!) Videog- Guests: Corgi Cosplay Guests: Armand Villavert Jr ame Than You Might Think! Kill la Kill Idol Research Club - landscape: powerful free-to-use game engines like - Come and meet Erica Mendez, Carrie Ker With recent changes in the game development- toi, Satsuki Kiryuin and Senketsu from Kill la Kill. anen and David Vincent who voice Ryuko Ma Do you love school idols? Join the English voice fordable plug-in assets, and easier distribution to Monday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Phoenix A of everyone’s FAVORITE idol, Nico Yazawa, for platforms...Unity and Unreal,we’re in better the best access era tofor information,creating games af Guests: Erica Mendez, Carrie Keranen, David Vincent wethis all hour know panel the dedicated real answer... to Love Live!Nico We’llNico findNi! Knock-offs in Games and Anime out who best girl of the weekend is, even though Sunday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Valley of the Sun (B) to make a game on your own or with a small team, Success in the entertainment arts tends to generate in the course of human history! If you ever wanted Guests: Erica Mendez art, characters or story - there’s been cloning ranging Illustrate Professionally NOW is the time! Join industry vets and creators of as they share their story of going from AAA to indie, imitators and similar products. Whether its via design,- ‘Strike Harbinger’ - Chris Tang and Kiyoshi Okuma - Sunday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Ahwatukee A some, and how to get started making something cool! How to be smart about clients, prices, and the time you have. from classics like ‘Evangelion’, and ‘The Legend of Zel Guests: Roxy and Suzy Saturdayhow things 2:30 finally PM - 3:30 ‘got PM gud’, | Ahwatukeewhy ‘Unity-Chan’ A is awe da’, to recent hits like ‘Dark Souls’ and ‘Attack on Titan’. Independent Publishing Like a BOSS Guests: Chris Tang We’ll look at some interesting imitations, cases that- - Kaoru Hayano Concert may be perceived as a knockoff but maybe aren’t, art/ likeness theft, and some instances where even Hol lywood was involved. We explore concepts of what route.Want toGood start thing creating Ryan your will comics be there from to the teach bot Sunday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Valley of the Sun (Main newthe differencefranchises. is Join between our discussion a ‘rip-off’ and and feel something free to youtom the up? ins You and might outs haveof how to goto self the publish, independent and Events)Join Kaoru Hayano for a live concert. share some of his own stories down the way. ‘inspired-by’, and the challenges faced when creating Guests: Kaoru Hayano Saturday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Ahwatukee A Monday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Ahwatukee A Kaoru Hayano Q&A share other rip-off gems that we might have missed! Guests: Ryan McMurry Guests: Chris Tang Come meet the internation- K-Pop Cover Dancing Panel International Cosplay with Giada al singer and seiyuu Kaoru Hayano! Robin Saturday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Phoenix A Come and join international cosplayer Giada Rob- Jellybeannose. Learn tips and tricks on how to cre- Guests: Kaoru Hayano Hosted by long time YouTube K-Pop Cover Dancer, in and see how cosplay is around the world. Kazha Concert Friday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Ahwatukee B - ate your own brand and channel for YOUR own cover Guests: Giada Robin Saturday 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Valley of the Sun (Main Fridaydancing 3:30 or coverPM - 4:30 dance PM group. | Valley Come of the join Sun in (B) the discus sion and learn how to find and learn dances quickly! Events)Join Kazha for a live concert. Guests: Heather ‘Jellybeannose’ Vaughn Guests: Kazha Band

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Kpop Dance Workshop Ladybeard Q&A Meet Criminal Reserve Corps Come and meet the internation- you want to learn how to dance like them but need a Come and join the one and only Ladybeard and ask littleAfter help. idolizing Join theMichael Kpop and stars Danielle you seefrom on MVP Youtube Elite questionsEver wonder about how the it wouldmusic be business, to live like wrestling, Ladybeard? Ja- Saturday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Valley of the Sun (B) al band, Criminal Reserve Corps! for this special Kpop dance workshop. It doesn’t mat- pan, fashion and anything else you can think of. Guests: Criminal Reserve Corps Sunday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Phoenix A Meet Giada Robin Guests: Ladybeard . Saturdayter if you 1:00 are PM an - expert 2:00 PM or | aValley beginner, of the allSun skill (B) levels Join International cosplayer, Giada Rob- are welcome for this fun and interactive experience. Let’s Make a Manga!!! in, in this Q&A. Ask her your many ques- Guests: Danielle Day, Michael James Avelino tions about cosplay, anime, and life in general. Kpop Dance Workshop Saturday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Alhambra Have you always wanted to learn the steps of making Guests: Giada Robin your very own Manga or Comic? Well, today is your you want to learn how to dance like them but need a he teaches you the steps to producing your own work! Meet Kazha littleAfter help. idolizing Join theMichael Kpop and stars Danielle you seefrom on MVP Youtube Elite Saturdaylucky day. 4:00 Join PM industry - 6:30 PM veteran | Camelback Armand A Villavert as for this special Kpop dance workshop. It doesn’t mat- Guests: Armand Villavert Jr Sunday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Valley of the Sun (B) Makeup and Wig Styling with Reika Come and meet the one and only, Kazha! Guests: Kazha Band Sundayter if you 7:00 are PM an - 8:00 expert PM or| Valley a beginner, of the Sun all (B) skill levels Meet The Slants are welcome for this fun and interactive experience. tutorial of cosplay makeup and wig styling. Reika will Guests: Danielle Day, Michael James Avelino goJoin into International detail on how cosplayer, to style Reika, your wig in thisand amazingmakeup Ladybeard Autographs to get the look of the character you are cosplaying. Saturday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Valley of the Sun (B) Come and meet Portland’s own, The Slants! Come and meet Ladybeard and get his autograph. Monday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Phoenix A Guests: The Slants Sunday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Prefunction A (3rd Floor) Guests: Reika . Mika Kobayashi Concert Guests: Ladybeard . Masquerade Ladybeard Concert - Sunday 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Valley of the Sun (Main - tume contests! See hilarious skits and elaborate Events)Join Mika Kobayashi for a live concert. - costumes.Come and watchMasquerade one of thecraftsmanship South West judging largest cosfor Guests: Mika Kobayashi wan,Ladybeard Australia is the and bizarre now andis making brutally his cute way cross to dressJapan. contestants will take place in Ahwatukee B on Sun- Mika Kobayashi Q&A ing phenomenon that has shaken Hong Kong, Tai day 11:30am to 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Come and meet international singer, Mika Kobayashi! 24 hour photo opportunity, Ladybeard 1st appeared Sunday 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Valley of the Sun (Main Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Phoenix A inPro-wrestler, the rings of heavy Hong metal Kong’s vocalist, pro-wrestling party rocker scene and in Events) Guests: Mika Kobayashi 2009. Hong Kong audiences were delighted by the Guests: Reika ., Kazha Band, Twinzik Cosplay, Giada unique style of comedy presented by Ladybeard, at Robin NANDESUKAAAA!!! Expressions & Ges- once a cutesy, cuddly and hairy cross dressing ted- Masquerade Judging tures 101 Masquerade Craftsmanship Judging. Part 1 Are your characters blank-faced or stiff? Loos- Saturday 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Valley of the Sun (Main en them up! Expressions and Gestures 101. Events)dy bear, and a brutal and raging fighting machine. 11:30am to 2:00pm. Part 2 3:00pm to 5:30pm. Sunday 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM | Ahwatukee B Friday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Ahwatukee A Guests: Ladybeard . Guests: Reika ., Twinzik Cosplay, Giada Robin Guests: Roxy and Suzy Ladybeard Photo Op Never too _____ to Cosplay Come get your photo with Ladybeard. Meet Aimee Blackschleger - Sunday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Prefunction A (3rd Floor) Come ad meet international singer, Aimee Blackschleger! Monday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Valley of the Sun (B) or, age, weight, height, nor anything else! Cosplay is for Guests: Ladybeard . anyone!Cosplay positivity!Join Corgi DoesCosplay, matter Courtney your gender,Leigh Creations, skin col Guests: Aimee Blackschleger Saturday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Ahwatukee A and CourteX Studios for this completely positive panel! Guests: Corgi Cosplay Perspectives: From Basics to Advanced

SaturdayPerspective 1:00 in PMComics: - 2:00 basic PM | toAhwatukee advanced B techniques on backgrounds. Give your characters a world to explore! Guests: Roxy and Suzy Pitching Proposals & Portfolio Re- views

- Portfolio reviews can be nerve racking and pitching- proposalsence on how confusing. to pitch proposalsBut they shouldn’t and prep have your to portfolio! be! Viv Saturdayifica Studios 8:30 gives PM - you 9:30 tips PM from| Ahwatukee our real A world experi Guests: Vivifica Studios

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Playing Secret Hitler (Print & Play Staying in Character Vendor University Edition) with Carrie (Keranen) Looking the part is only half the battle! Join Hopie An in-depth crash course on the ins and outs of becoming Secret Hitler is a deduction game of betrayal set in - the fun challenge of in-character posing and act- and Hee-Hee of Twinzik Cosplay as they delve into a vendor at a convention. Blue Crown Comics will use its Carrie,1930s Germany,along with where select themembers fascists of are the tryingaudience, to infil will staff,seven how (7) yearsto interact of experience with customers, (as the Buttonhow to People!)handle up to- trate and overthrow the Germany’s liberal government. ing! Whether you’re at a photoshoot, acting in a setprovide customers, real information how to work about around working disasters, with convention what are video or on stage, or just playing the part on the tobe assassinate given a random Hitler faction or pass and enough both policies sides will to needpre- Fridaycon floor, 5:30 stopPM - 6:30 on by PM to | Alhambra learn how to be the best licensing you should get, and the big one: is fan art legal? *INSERT CHARACTER NAME HERE* you can be! the real financial risks and rewards like, What kinds of to figure out who their allies are. The liberals want Guests: Twinzik Cosplay Saturday 11:30 PM - 12:30 AM | Laveen B Steps to Publication Guests: Blue Crown Comics vent fascism from coming to power, while the fascists Video Game Voice Acting want to promote Hitler to Chancellor once they have - ry or comic out in the public eye is easier than - Fridaygarnered 7:00 enough PM - 9:30 favor PM or| Encanto pass policies (Gaming) of their own. Which side will lead Germany into a new, glorious age? With advances in technology, getting your sto- Guests: Carrie Keranen ent and simple steps to getting you published. The voice of Ryu from Street Fighter (Kyle He Quick Compositions Fridayever. Join8:30 PM us - 9:30 as PM we | Ahwatukee take you A through differ bert) shows you the process for recording voice- work in video games. Then he grabs volunteers Guests: Vivifica Studios ing sounds, power up yells, and death screams. from the audience to do various efforts, fight The K-Pop Chorus Dance Game Saturday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Phoenix A toSometimes transfer your you have quick an thoughts idea and in you to NEED something to draw tangible. it right Come show off your knowledge of K-Pop dances with Guests: Kyle Hebert Saturdaythis second 11:30 or it AMwill - leave 12:30 on PM your | Ahwatukee brain train. A Learn how this exciting, intense countdown challenge! Full of popu- Voice Actor Autographs Guests: Ryan McMurry lar K-Pop dance songs you won’t want to miss this game! - Rave Saturday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Valley of the Sun (B) tors and get their autographs. Come and meet your favorite voice ac Join local DJs, International DJ M Project, and Seattle Guests: Heather ‘Jellybeannose’ Vaughn Monday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Prefunction A (3rd Floor) The K-Pop Mix & Match Game Guests: Erica Mendez, Carrie Keranen, David Vincent, Friday 11:00 PM - 3:00 AM | Valley of the Sun (Main Come prepared with K-Pop dance routines you’re ready Kyle Hebert, Lisle Wilkerson, Eric Stuart Events)DJ Jimni Cricket for Saboten Con’s Friday night rave. Voice Actor Autographs Guests: Jimni Cricket, M Project - Rave whatto show song off...you will come will up be next, put and to the it’s testyour by job having to make to tors and get their autographs. Join local DJs and International DJ M Proj- dance them to different K-Pop songs! You never know FridayCome 4:00 and PM - meet5:00 PM your| Prefunction favorite A (3rd voice Floor) ac Sunday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Valley of the Sun (B) Guests: Erica Mendez, Carrie Keranen, David Vincent, your prepared dance fit the surprise song you’re given! Saturday 11:00 PM - 3:00 AM | Valley of the Sun (Main Guests: Heather ‘Jellybeannose’ Vaughn Kyle Hebert, Lisle Wilkerson, Yuri Lowenthal, Tara Platt Events)ect for Saboten Con’s Saturday night rave. The Mis(Adventures) of the Blonde Voice Actor Autographs Guests: M Project Geisha - Rave - tors and get their autographs. Join local DJs and Seattle DJ Jimni Crick- - SaturdayCome and1:00 PM meet - 2:00 PM your | Prefunction favorite A (3rd voice Floor) ac tureJoin Lisleshock, as etc. she Lisle talks will about also hertalk adventures about her growexpe- Guests: Erica Mendez, Carrie Keranen, David Vincent, Sunday 11:00 PM - 3:00 AM | Valley of the Sun (Main ing up in Japan and also in dealing with reverse cul Kyle Hebert, Lisle Wilkerson, Yuri Lowenthal, Tara Platt, Events)et for Saboten Con’s Sunday night rave. of course In this panel you can ask all those ques- Eric Stuart rience working in Japan as a voice actress, etc. And Guests: Jimni Cricket tions about Japanese culture, otaku culture, etc.!! Reika Q&A Friday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Valley of the Sun (B) Join International cosplayer, Reika, in this Guests: Lisle Wilkerson Q&A. Ask Reika your many questions about The Slants Concert cosplay, anime, Japan and life in general. Friday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Phoenix A Monday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Valley of the Sun (Main Join The Slants for a live concert. Guests: Reika . Events) Shelf Life: The Series Guests: The Slants The Slants Concert few episodes of Shelf Life and talk about how to cre- Join Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt as they screen a Friday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Valley of the Sun (Main Events)Join The Slants for a live concert. ated your own content (shelflifeseries.com). Also Saturday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Phoenix A Guests: The Slants join them for a Q&A about Shelf Life: The Series. Guests: Yuri Lowenthal, Tara Platt Traditional Japanese Clothing with Spotlight: Geek Girls Reika - Join International cosplayer, Reika, on how to wear Ki- ator and director of the web series Geek Girls mono,Yukata, and other traditional Japanese clothing. forGeek behind Girls the the scenes Web seriesfootage, JoinQ&A, the and cast, a sneak cre Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Alhambra peek at what the future holds for the series! Guests: Reika . Sunday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Ahwatukee A Guests: Vivifica Studios

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Voice Actor Autographs Watercolor: Simple Tutorial All Around Are Creepypastas - All Around Are Creepypastas is exactly what it tors and get their autographs. - SundayCome 5:30 and PM meet- 6:30 PM your | Prefunction favorite A (3rd voice Floor) ac Saturday*Sigh* 11:30 Watercolors, AM - 12:30 PM the| Ahwatukee soothing B art - of water...and color. Want to learn? sounds like! A room full of your favorite Creepypas Guests: Erica Mendez, Carrie Keranen, David Vincent, Guests: Roxy and Suzy tas! Dive into a horror filled event and ask your fa Kyle Hebert, Lisle Wilkerson, Yuri Lowenthal, Tara Platt, Saturday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Maryvale A Webcomics Q&A: How to get Started vorite proxies questions you’ve been dying to ask! Eric Stuart AMV 101 Voice Actor Q&A and more each day. And dont you want to Webcomics are becoming popular more didn’t know where to start? Join the AMV 101 Pan- Ever wanted to learn how to make an AMV but just learn about their, their characters, and Sunday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Ahwatukee A getCome all meetyour ourburning guest questions voice actorsanswered. and get in on the hype? Well, let’s get started. Guests: Roxy and Suzy, Ryan McMurry el where we go over the basics of video editing so Sunday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Phoenix A Saturday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Laveen B that you can also make amazing AMV’s as well! Guests: Erica Mendez, Carrie Keranen, David Vincent, AMV 201 Kyle Hebert, Lisle Wilkerson, Yuri Lowenthal, Tara Platt, Eric Stuart AMV’s or attended the AMV’s 101 and want to learn Voice Actor Q&A Are you more advanced in knowing how to make- - more?ics and Welleffects come in making and attend an AMV. the As AMV well 201 as panyou learn about their, their characters, and theel! Willaudience go intoget a more taste detailsinto how about an AMV the is mechan made, Come meet our guest voice actors and get all your burning questions answered. so come join in the AMV 201 panel to learn more! Saturday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Phoenix A PROGRAMMING Sunday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Maryvale B Guests: Erica Mendez, Carrie Keranen, David Vincent, AMV Contest pt 1 Kyle Hebert, Lisle Wilkerson, Yuri Lowenthal, Tara Platt, 5000+ Hours in MS Paint Eric Stuart - with your anime? Come join us and see some awe- Voice Actor Q&A Do you like music with your latte or even better yet We had some free time on our hands so we de - learn about their, their characters, and cided to draw some of our favorite anime some display of visual art from AMV editors around the getCome all meetyour ourburning guest questions voice actorsanswered. and Sundayscenes 10:00 in MS PM - PAINT! 11:00 PM Think | Laveen you A can decipher world and also local editors in AZ. Come watch the An Friday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Phoenix A Aour Family’s cryptic masterpiecesGuide to Anime! for a chance at prize? contestime Music starting Video Friday Contest Part hosted 1 at 8:30by ProjectTwinsAMV. PM and Monday PartThis 2years starting AMV at contest 12 PM. is So so pleasehuge, thatcome it tois athose two parttwo Guests: Erica Mendez, Carrie Keranen, David Vincent, Parents, kids, & attendees! Not sure what series to watch Kyle Hebert, Lisle Wilkerson, Yuri Lowenthal, Tara Platt Voice Directing/Producing and get inspired with their talented work at handed. Fridaydays and 8:30 prepare PM - 9:30 to be PM amazing | Valley withof the these Sun (Main fine editors yourwith littleyour otaku.kids or Super younger anime siblings? mom Khiorii With all and the her series kids A discussion on how the process works from start Events) that are available, its hard to tell what’s appropriate for- AMV Contest pt 2 importance of director/actor interaction, choos- to finish. Casting, adapting, matching lip flap, the are here to rescue you from you woes! We’ll be shar Monday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Valley of the Sun (B) ing an extensive list of anime appropriate for different - ing music, character development and continuity. Fridayage groups, 4:00 PMdiscuss - 5:00 TV PM ratings, | Maryvale series A examples, and the Still awake? This is part 2 of our AMV contest.- Guests: Eric Stuart Abridgedvarious points Series of views the between Abridged a parent and Series children. Come see our final conclusion of this huge con- joytest your and watchtime with your favoriteus on a anime Monday and afternoon. music to - Mondaygether before12:00 PM heading - 1:00 PM back | Valley to class.of the Sun We (Main you en ch, but you still want more. Come join us as we count Events) You’ve watched every episode, bought all the mer- AMV Hell 0 down our top ten favorite abridged series! Cover Mondaying a variety 1:00 PM of anime.- 2:00 PM We | South aim to Mountain highlight just what be a bit disturbing, or if you are like us, might be hilarious. Acrylicmakes these academy parodies havefor usprops coming and back cos for - more. Sunday(18+ Panel) 10:00 Come PM - join 11:00 the PM dark | Alhambra side of AMVs. Things may tumes AMV Hell 7 Join Garrick & Jackie Backer of KnowOne’s Designs & learn all the different ways you can modify acrylic paints and gifs of anime that are made to make you laugh! for your cosplay projects! Learn how to color match any- FridayCome view11:30 the PM hilarity - 12:30 AMwhich | Maryvale is AMV AHell. Short clips Anime Anonymous Anime Anonymous brings together people with sim- thing, faux finishes like metal or leather, & how to make ilar interests and feelings towards anime, manga backgroundyour own flexible in the fabric/foam Arts. Jackie haspaint. a B.A. Garrick in art & education, Jackie are award winning prop & costume makers that also have a that discusses the feelings people will experience Saturday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | North Mountain whenand anime watching RPGs. anime, This is reading a meet-up/discussion manga and playing group while Garrick is a manager & teacher at Az Art Supply. After Dark Swim Meet (18+) through anime related games. Attendees are encour-

that will, in turn, create new relationships and bonds Prepare to get a little dirty as your favorite aged to actively participate in this interactive panel 50% Off characters reveal their true thoughts Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Paradise Valley Saturdayin this Q&A. 1:00 AM Take - 2:00 a dip AM and| Alhambra dare them to do just between fans that have common anime interests. Aikatsu!about anything. You-katsu! There ain’t We-katsu! no filter in this pool.

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Anime Anonymous 18+ AnimeBurst Ask A Matsuno! Anime Anonymous brings together people with sim- Anime Burst A Game Show where you bring your Hello... my Karamatsu girls... come ask my broth- ilar interests and feelings towards anime, manga anime and music knowledge and as a team put it to the test, placing candy bets and Rock Paper Scis- Friday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Laveen B that discusses the feelings people will experience Askers and a White I whatever Haired your Anime burning Boy hearts desire... whenand anime watching RPGs. anime, This is reading a meet-up/discussion manga and playing group through anime related games. Attendees are encour- wesors really to answer try to theplay questions.it off as a The real 3 game top teamsshow with the most candy at the end will win prizes!!! - Saturday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Maryvale B They’re our favorite tragic characters who bring a that will, in turn, create new relationships and bonds Aoba Introduces Himselves tear to our eyes! Come discuss the lives and er...af aged to actively participate in this interactive panel as we explore the trope! Bring your own tissues! Join the whole squad in an interesting in charac- Fridayterlives 7:00 of PM popular - 8:00 PM white | Maryvale haired B anime characters Saturday 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Paradise Valley between fans that have common anime interests. Ask an Anime Character Anime Character Variety Show (18+) will be an open Q and A as well as some fun games - Join this nonsensical panel and think about your ter discussion about Aoba’s counterpart Sly! There and more! Be prepared for a incredibly fun expe- Have you ever wondered how your favorite anime char such as Truth or Dare, Park Bench, Add a Freeze, - rience with the Dramatical Murder characters! acters from different fandoms would interact? Have thecharacters perfect inwaifu a new using light! the parts This varietyof different game charac show- Sunday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Estrella howyou everthe boys considered from Haikyuu what might would happen do if they if Royswitched Mus ters)will use for randomizedhilarious audience question responses drawings and (ie. reactions.construct AOT Dating Game! placestang and with Eren the Jaeger Iwatobi were swim to fight team? Titans Come together? to the Ask Or Saturday 11:30 PM - 12:30 AM | North Mountain - Anime Dating Game! - Come one come all! Join us for the chance to be a contes- Wanna chance to date your favorite Attack On Ti Fridayan Anime 8:30 CharacterPM - 9:30 PM panel | Maryvale and find A out the answers playtan character?for the heart Well comeof your join choosing! us for a Boy, fun DatGirl, Askto all Aqours of the questions you’ve been dying to find out! Friday 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Estrella ing Game and a chance for true love! Anyone can Animetant and Gamewin a date Adaptations: with your favorite The anime Good, guy/girl. Sunday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Alhambra even horses!!! So come join us for a fun time! Sunshine!!, and we can’t wait to meet you! As as- The Bad, and the ‘Dude, why?’ Arizona Pok?mon Go Community Pok?- We are the members of Aquors, from Love Live!- meet mance for you, where any questions are welcome, adaptations, ranging from the best of the best to Need the lowdown on rare Pokemon? Looking for piring idols, we’ve put together a special perfor Analysis of modern and classic anime-to-video game games need to be successful and fun, rather than place is for you! Come in and talk with us about fu- Sundayincluding 8:30 truths PM - 9:30 or dares,PM | South and Mountain conversations about becomeDBZ: Taiketsu. the next RisingJericho obscure cartridge/disc runs down whatthat thesegath- turesome meetups friends toand go other out inPokemon search ofGo Pokemon? related news! This Askthe series. Haikyuu Be prepared Captains! to have an amazing time! ers dust in a bargain bin of your local gas station. Sunday 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Paradise Valley Monday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Paradise Valley Ask a Hunter Anime Game Night Meet the cast of Supernatural and ask them questions. sureWhen to it begets good late laughsthe Captains when comeBokuto out and to play!Kuroo Come get Come join us for an afternoon of games inspired by Hol- together,ask your favoritebut not captainswithout whateverAkaashi andyou want!Kenma There’s keep- Maybe what Sam would name his dog? Perhaps you couldDo you ask wanna Cas how know he Dean’s feels to TRUE be forgotten feelings byfor his Castiel? allies some fun questions and maybe answer some dares! lywood Game Night such ?Clue Boom?, ‘Anime Name Saturdaying them 11:30 in check. PM - 12:30 Daichi AM and | Alhambra Oikawa too will have PutGame’, your and knowledge so much to more. the Singtest with your games favorite such anime as part of hunting is. Come ask us at this fun PG-13 panel! Ask Haikyuu!! openings and closings in ?Name That Anime Tune?. all the time, and even ask Charlie what her favorite Saturday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | North Mountain - Friday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Laveen A Ask A Magi leyball, competition runs high. Join your Karasuno Anime?Timeline? Impressions and ?Who Dat?. Come play join in the FUN! When your sports anime is centered around Vol Join Aladdin, Alibaba, Morgiana, and friends your questions and maybe do some truth or dares? on...Well, a fantastic it’s not journey just the of Magianswering you’ll your be asking.ques- Sundayboys and 2:30 some PM - other3:30 PM team | Alhambra favorites as they answer AnimeGot a great Impressions skill for impersonating where we play your games favorite and put anime those or tions! Just be prepared; Judal may be here too. cartoon characters? Want to share that with us? Come to Sunday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Alhambra go along with it. Any and all impressions are welcomed. Sundayvocal skills 11:30 to AMthe - test. 12:30 It’ll PM be | Maryvalea lot of fun A and prizes to Anime Jeopardy: RPG Style!

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Friday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Maryvale A AnimeThis time, of the the points 80s, will 90s cost and your early team their2000s lives! Dirty Pair Flash, Magic Knight Rayearth, Record of Lodoss, Slayers, Sorcerer Hunters...these and many -

Cosplaymore have as they inspired reminisce the newerabout generationthe past and of dis an- ime series. Join ThermoCosplay and StevieSpade Saturday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Alhambra Animecuss the Parliament more ‘risque’ (R) themes of older anime.

Anime Parliament (R) is where you can step forward asWelcome a character to the or highest fan, and court institute in the the anime changes multi-verse. you feel should be made. Come and state your case! But remem- ber: be ready for a debate, because you’ll certainly get one. Friday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Maryvale B

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Ask Hopes Peak Academy At the Movies Beyond the Last Airbender - tions about the luxurious school that is Hopes Peak get a sneak peak at trailers for some exciting upcom- The team of despair teens is back to answer your ques- This is a favorite Saboten Con event where you will For over 10 years, the Avatar world has been built Comeupon withjoin us comics, and explore interviews, the arich new world series created each one by SaturdayAcademy. 11:30 Have thoseAM - 12:30 questions PM | Laveenin your Bbrain finally an caps,ing movies. special After posters the and trailers more). we Sponsored will hold aby raffle CASFS. for opening up more to this rich and expansive setting. Askswered, Steel and have Ball some Run fun with the cast of Dangan Ronpa! FREE movie promotional material (T-shirts, baseball Sunday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Paradise Valley Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino, and Backorg (Central in my Arizonaday Speculative Fiction Society). Awardexpanded for onYoung by Peoples Gene Leun Literature. Yang, theFlameo first Hotmen! person to have a graphic novel awarded the National Book An ask panels for the characters of Steel Ball Run. There - Saturday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Maryvale B Sundaywill also 4:00 be improv PM - 5:00 games PM | in Laveen between A questions. It’s all - Birthrights and Conquests! Askgoing theto be Citizensrun as if the of racers South are beingPark interviewed. Want to know what it was like in the early days of con- ventions? Want to here a cosplayer ramble about prac - tically nothing and everything? Have your own experi ter?Which Come side join did us you as we choose? discuss Who the newest did you additions marry? ences to share? Then this is the panel for you! And trust How many times have you played through that chap From Superheroes to Imagination Land, we’ve seen Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Alhambra to the Fire Emblem series, Birthright and Conquest! press conference where we try to defend our town’s me, there was a time when it was called, ‘Japanimation’. honor.some crazyJust remember stuff wander to keep into ouryour town. questions Come PC to ourfel- Backrom Casting Couch Bros. & Saturday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Maryvale B Friends (18+) Bishounen/Bishoujo Cosplay Makeup Sunday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Laveen B If your’e a fan of porn or ecchi anime, please come Asklas. Not the that Muse the PrincipalIdols will find out about this. - ComeYou’ve join finished us and your we cosplay will discuss and now techniques it’s time applicable to put the join us as we show various videogames and an tocherry all genders on the in top. becoming How do the you most do that?beautiful With bishounen makeup! are here for your entertainment! Our panel will con- The idol group, Muse, From Otonokizaka Academy ime clips of Rick and his Protege TC interact with or bishoujo and truly bringing your character to life! Saturdayyour favorite 11:30 PM characters. - 12:30 AM Guest | Camelback apearances B from Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | North Mountain sist of fun-filled activities such as Q & A ! We even BadDonald FanFic Trump, Theatre Bernie Sanders and Alex Jones! Blast from the Past! have prepared some dances that will feature all of Let’s look at some nerd shows you remember Sundaymuse and 1:00 even PM the- 2:00 subgroups PM | Alhambra of BiBi, PrinTemps, and - when you were a wee lass/lad! Remember the AskLilyWhite. The ItUnderground! would be amazing if you checked out! ityThink runs you?ve rampant read and some logic bad does fanfiction? not apply. We?ll Bring take a friend, you to whythe deepest suffer darkestalone? corners*Sanity ofafterwards the internet, not where guaranteed deprav Saturday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Paradise Valley first Pokemon you saw? You played Digimon on the playground? Super Saiyan-ing out? The first OH, YES~! Your favourite monsters are LIVE from the Bad Fanfiction: The Best of the Worst come and take a walk down memory lane with us! Doctor you remember? Harley’s body suit? Well Underground to answer all of your burning questions!- Friday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Ahwatukee B Things like, ‘how many dogs is too many?’ ‘Would you- all come across the occasional literary masterpiece Blurry Rick F’s Up Anime (18+) smooch a ghost?’ ‘How many letters are in Mettaton thatWe allwe love would fanfiction, sell our you souls know for it’san true,update and on. we’ve But, nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn...?’ We’re breaking all the bar Sundayriers in 7:00 this PM first-ever - 8:00 PM monster-human| Laveen B conference! read aloud to your friends somewhere between mid- Ever heard of the infamous Backroom Casting Couch? Ask(And Undertale yes, this is an in-character Undertale panel.) hiding amongst the best are the worst. The fics you Or it’s leading man Rick AKA Blurry Rick? If you have- or not, you’ll still have a great time at this panel. We will night and sunrise that stick with you forever. In this animehave a girls!!!60 minute You clipshowwill be guaranteed of various toanime laugh shows your beass interactive panel, we will show you some of the best ing re-dubbed with Rick interacting with your favorite FridayEver wonder 10:00 PM what - 11:00 questions PM | Laveen you wantedA to ask the characters of Undertale? Well here is your chance. Allof the fandoms worst welcome,we’ve come just across keep andthe encouragecontent friendly! you to Friday 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Alhambra Mondayenjoy and 4:00 even PM - suggest 5:00 PM some | Maryvale of your B own findings! Bodyoff. Featuring Paint actual and dialogue Face Make taken fromup Demo Rick’s videos. Ball Jointed Doll Basic Clothing Con- struction Workshop makeup? Come hang out with the makeup artists from Have any questions or concerns about your cosplay your BJDs, but didn’t know where start? Join a team of Groovy Ghoulies Costumes to learn some tips and tricks seamstressesHave you ever to wanted learn theto learn basics how of sewingto sew clothes for - that will have your makeup looking great and lasting longer. We will discuss the basics of both water acti your doll! This panel will teach how to handle a needle Sundayvated makeup 11:30 AM and - 12:30 airbrush PM |makeup Camelback application, A wear and thread, how to do several stitches that are essential Breakingand removal. the There Ice: will Meet be live & demos Greet and a raffle ! doll.for hand Free sewing, sewing andkits willincluding give step-by-step a pattern, pre-cut instructions fabric, on how to sew a basic T-shirt for an SD or MSD sized Saturday 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Camelback B Whether you are new to the convention community or- Ball-Jointedneedles and thread Doll will be Swap provided, Meet while and supplies last. inga multi-year out or opening veteran, up,meeting so what new betterpeople way can beto tough.break Gathering thatEveryone ice than has to their play reasons children’s keeping games them together! from branch Join us and other attendees in games like Duck Duck Goose, sell? Come join other ball-jointed doll owners to trade orHave sell some unwanted doll items BJD thatwigs, you clothes, would accessories, like to trade etc or friends!Heads Up Disclaimer: Seven Up, No and one Simon will be Says! forced Maybe to participate! even win and talk about and show off your ball-jointed dolls! Fridaysome meager 7:00 PM prizes! - 8:00 StopPM | Southby, relax, Mountain have fun, and make Monday 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Camelback B Beginner’s Guide to Being a GM budget cosplay Here we will discuss the process for being a new GM - Cosplay for the starving student! We share the tips- and tricks we’ve collected over years of cosplay (Game Master). We’ll provide tips and tricks to create cuts to making a costume look great on the cheap! ing on shoestring budgets. We know all the short a compelling story on the fly and how to make one Friday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Alhambra time NPCs interesting. We’ll also give advise on how Saturdayto handle 5:30 the PMcurve - 6:30 balls PM that | Maryvale players Awill throw your way and how to handle difficult or combative players.

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Building Your Cosplay Self-Esteem Con-goer’s Guide to Hotels Cosplay 202 So you know all the basics of cosplay, but how do you - The world of cosplay can have moments where it seems in?Attention Do you con-goers! want to make Does sure booking the hotel your hotelwill allow give tricks on how to further your already growing skills! increasingly negative. It can become easy to be discour you headache? Do you feel overwhelmed checking take it to the next level? Come and listen to tips and aged. However, there is always a bright side! Come join skills, fabric characteristics, props, wig styling, add- and discuss with us what we can do to put ourselves in herethe conventionto teach you back the nextin’s and year? outs LadyFetus of hotels has to make been We’lling your be own talking artistic about touches intermediate-level to costumes, and sewing more! Sundaya more positive11:30 AM environment - 12:30 PM | in North the cosplay Mountain community. yourworking hotel in experiencethe hotel industry more manageable! for several years Join herand tois Saturday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Alhambra BuriedThis panel Treasureis all about building your cosplay self-esteem! learn about booking, the etiquette of hotels, what to Cosplay Armor 101 expect on your bill at the end of your stay, and more! - So you want to cosplay but where in the world do Friday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Maryvale A - You’ve heard talk about games we think are truly aw Conned or Be Conned splay as they walk you through the basics of pattern- ful. Well there are some games we cherish as well! you begin? Join ThermoCosplay and StevieSpade Co Games you may never have heard of. Come Join TDP - and tools on display to better assist you with learn- Mondayas they 2:30 list somePM - 3:30 of theirPM | Maryvale favorite buriedA treasures. You’re hungry, tired, broke, on the verge of tears.....- inging, all tools, you materialsneed to know and to safety. get started We will as havea cosplayer. armor ChibiMaybe you’llPictionary! find a treasure to add to your collection. and it’s only the first day of convention. Many unfor Friday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | South Mountain tunate souls are afflicted with these predicaments ev- Cosplay Chess ery convention. However, there is now hope for those your inner artist and come join Cosplay Mom Khiorii suffering. Join Biscuit and The Totally Relatable Bri - andWelcome her kids Otaku for Families,the hilarity: Parents Pictionary. and Kids . . anime alike! style! Find Friday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | South Mountain gade to learn how YOU can over come these obstacles. ite characters will battle it out on the giant chess board. Con-Runners Roundtable Come join us for a round of Cosplay Chess! Your favor series like Doraemon, Hamtaro, Sailor Moon, Pokemon, CardThose Captor participating Sakura and will More! be challenged Kids of 0-12 to years draw of from age participateTwo players and will you control are more the than player welcome pieces. to Youcome don’t and Many of us share a hobby: we run conventions. All need to have any knowledge of how chess is played to Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Maryvale B kinds of conventions, such as anime, My Little Pony, - Conwill have Improv the chance at prizes at the end of the panel! steampunk, and science fiction. Let’s get together and- watch. The only requirement? You must be in some kind talk about this and related topics. This is an informal Mondayof cosplay 1:30 and PM be - 3:00ready PM to | haveParadise fun. ValleyJoin us for an un discussion of fannish convention running, hosted by An forgettable time of laughter and a finger-biting battle! a script, in weird scenarios and possibly with people Monday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Maryvale A Cosplay Dating Game! (16+) ime Los Angeles founder Chaz Baden. All are welcome. Do you like to act? What about spontaneously, without Constructing Cosplay Weapons Bachelors and bachelorettes! Come one and all to meet your potential other half during the co- you’ve never met? Do you have no shame, or just want not these larger than life props become burdens - usto showor the off? audience! Well, Con Come Improv watch is orthe participate panel for you! in hilar Join- Weapons can make a cosplay and more often than- tains: Laughs, tears, drama, excitement, audi- Baby Dokis for a variety of improv games suggested by encesplay participation Dating Game! and WARNING! a bonus This dating game round! con to their bearers. Join ThermoCosplay and Ste- Sunday 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM | South Mountain ious scenes or games such as ‘Questions Only’, ‘Foreign atedvieSpade their CosplayMagic Knight as they Rayearth walk youswords through and their Cosplay For All Sizes mind,Film Dub’, we will ‘Dating be taking Game’, audience ‘Alphabet’, suggestions ‘Freeze Tag’, and ‘Party focus creation process. They will discuss how they cre - mainlyQuirks’, on and audience many more! participation. Come with All aages favorite are welcome game in Friday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | South Mountain weapons from R.W.B.Y on a low-mid ranged budget. Construction of Samurai Armor 110 Whether you’re big, tall, or small, cosplay is defi- Sunday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Laveen A nitely for you! Learn how to obtain confidence to watch or participate in the comedy event of the con! in the costumes you wear. Discover ways to al mailA follow-up and hardened to beginners leather level construction. of samurai armorLearn Saturdayter clothes 4:00 and PM - patterns 5:00 PM | to Valley fit yourof the shape.Sun (B) If you howconstruction, to craft thisJapanese time we?llstyle delvechain inmail, to Japanesebrigan- Cosplaywant to cosplay Makeup then for you’ll Beginners have a grand time!

Sunday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | North Mountain dine and adorning all the dangly bitz and gubbinz. - Thisplication panel techniques, is for people basic who cosplay aren’t makeup sure where styles, to startand how with to cosplay choose makeup. the right We’ll products discuss for makeup the job. ap

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tipsThis and panel tricks is made to step to helpyour everyone makeup ofgame all skillup! Saturdaylevels with 5:30 PM their - 6:30 makeup.PM | Estrella Come and learn Cosplay Shaming: It Hurts Everyone

The Cosplay Community is full of amazing people who arework people hard thatevery go year out ofto theirmake way all theto make amazing cosplayers outfits seen at conventions everywhere. Unfortunately, there - feel bad about their hard work. This panel will talk about towhat the to community. look for at conventionsHelp me to andend how Cosplay to prevent Shaming. co Sundaysplay shaming. 4:00 PM Please- 5:00 PM join | Estrella me in spreading positivity

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Phoenix A Valley of the Sun B South Mountain Valley of the Sun Ahwatukee A Encanto A Encanto B Time (Guest Panel 3rd (Guest Panel near Ahwatukee B Laveen A Laveen B (Cosplay Panel Time (Main Events) (Guest Panel) (Gaming Room) (Table Top Gaming) floor) Main Events) Room)

NANDESUKAAAA! The Casual Welcome To The 1:00 Cosplaying While Open Play 1:00 !! Expressions & Mermaid with Game Room a Minority 2:00 Gestures 101 Mermaid Odette Tanto Cuore: 2:00 Oktoberfest Under Night In‐ Demo/Battle 2:30 How to make a Dragon Quest: Cosplaying With a 2:30 Voice Actor Q&A Shinobi Secrets Who Is Worthy Birth Tournament Gnomes (untl One‐Shot Historia Group 3:30 (PS3) $3 buy‐in 10pm) 3:30 K‐Pop Cover Creative Our Con 4:00 Dancing Panel Cosplay on a Conned or Be 4:00 Reika Q&A Character Community: Feel Budget Conned Pokemon 5:00 Workshop Good Hour 5:00 Tabletop United Persona 4 Arena From Fan to The Gym Challenge! ‐ 5:30 Cosplay: the Kingdom Hearts In‐ Constructing Ultimax 5:30 Professional with Mis(Adventures) of Alfred Trujillo Persona dance‐off A Crash Course experience Character Q&A Cosplay Weapons Tournament (PS3) 6:30 Erica Mendez the Blonde Geisha 6:30 $3 buy‐in The Slants International 7:00 Concert DYNAMIC Welcome to DMMD in Breaking the Ice: Playing Secret Hitler 7:00 Cosplay with (Print & Play POSES!!! Anime! Wonderland Meet & Greet 8:00 David Vincent Giada Robin Edition) with Carrie 8:00 Voice Acting (Keranen)/Mystic Tryouts Vale Demo 8:30 Eric Stuart Steps to Blast from the Anime Game Cosplay Armor 8:30 AMV Contest pt1 Ask A Matsuno! BlazBlue: Chrono Concert Publication Past! Night 101 9:30 Phantasma 9:30 EXTEND Pokemon Blue Crown Tournament (PS3) Tabletop United 10:00 Comics Presents: 10:00 Ask Undertale Roast Your Anime $3 buy‐in Elite Four The Burnout Club 11:00 Challenge! ‐ Night 11:00 Q&A 1 11:30 What It Takes To Let's Play; Getting 11:30 Be a YouTube Started & What Haikyuu & A 12:30 Rave Anime Reviewer! You Need. Melty Blood 12:30 Actress Again 1:00 Current Code (PC) Open Play 1:00 "AZHP After Hours 2:00 Poverty" 2:00

Estrella Camelback B Alhambra North Mountain Camelback A Deer Valley Desert Sky Time Maryvale A Maryvale B (Cosplay Panel (Doll/Figures Panel (Cosplay Panel Paradise Valley (Cosplay Panel Time (Cosplay Workshop) (Café) (Viewing Room) Room) Room) Room) Room)

1:00 Anime Jeopardy: Youth Can Draw, Stage Combat World Meeting Q 1:00 Ruffles 'n More RPG Style! Too! Chibis Basics and A 2:00 2:00 MrXSimple @ Designing A World 2:30 Cosplay Makeup Saboten Con 2016 Pro Photography 2:30 DDR tips n tricks What's a Magi? Ten Obento Hacks Imagined by Budget Cosplay for Beginners Q&A 3:30 Susan Lake 3:30 Pokemon Cosplay 4:00 A Family's Guide Anime Parliament Cafe Sewing Stretch 4:00 Drag and Cosplay Let's Play Ninja! to Anime! (R) Fabrics 5:00 How to make a Tokyo Ghoul 5:00 Duct tape dummy Iron BJD Event Workshop Staying In 5:30 Name That Anime Lets build a world Hamilton: love, Enter: Naruto How to run a 5:30 Character Twinzik Character! (Minecraft) war & Musical! Uzamaki! panel panel 6:30 Cosplay 6:30 Phantom: requiem for a 7:00 Con‐goer's Guide Ask a White Legend of Zelda Let's Watch Some The Hottest of K‐ 7:00 Worbla 101 phantom to Hotels Haired Anime Boy Q&A Guro pop 8:00 8:00 Quiz Quest: Undertale 8:30 Ask an Anime Speed Dating Is it an H figure? 8:30 Vlog Life sleepoverstuck WTF!! gaming Chobits Character (18+) 18+ 9:30 Love Live Idol 9:30 Lounge Why Aren't You 10:00 Anime Dating The Kill La Kill Blurry Rick F's Up Fan Fiction Mad 10:00 Watching This The Wall of Cool Hetalia Ask +18 Game Dating Game Anime (18+) Libs 11:00 Anime? VIEWER'S VOTE 11:00

Tyranobuilder Fruity Rumpus 11:30 Telephone Fire Emblem: 11:30 AMV Hell 7 101: Make your Askhole Factory‐‐ iPhilia (18+) Pictionary DATES 12:30 own Visual Novel! Homestuck Q&A 12:30 Daimidaler: Prince vs. Penguin 1:00 After Dark Swim Would You Fap to 1:00 Empire (18+) Meet (18+) that? (18+) 2:00 2:00

12 Saboten Con 2016 Schedule is subject to change v1.0 Saboten Con 2016 Saturday SATURDAY PROGRAMMING GRID

Phoenix A Valley of the Sun B South Mountain Valley of the Sun Ahwatukee A Encanto A Encanto B Time (Guest Panel 3rd (Guest Panel near Ahwatukee B Laveen A Laveen B (Cosplay Panel Time (Main Events) (Guest Panel) (Gaming Room) (Table Top Gaming) floor) Main Events) Room)

Kabuki Performance 11:30 So You're Into Quick Watercolor: Ask Hopes Peak Dramatic Open Play 11:30 by Mari Kaneta Weeaboo Stories Otome Games? Compositions Simple Tutorial Academy Fanfiction Reading 12:30 Suzuyuki‐Kai 12:30 Open Play 1:00 Perspective: From 1:00 Mika Kobayashi Kpop Dance Creative Ideas in a The Quick Change Foam Costuming‐ Star Wars Skit Contest Basics to Otaku Toybox Q&A Workshop Sea of Fanart Challenge! The Bare Bones RPG/Battle 2:00 Advanced 2:00 Gnomes (until It's Easier to Make a Aimee Depression and 8pm) 2:30 (GOOD!) Face your cosplay 2:30 Blackschleger Voice Actor Q&A Meet The Slants The Cringe Hour Suicide Prevention Miraculous Q&A Videogame Than fears 3:30 Concert with Ryter Rong King of Fighters 3:30 You Might Think! XIV Tournament Never too Ten Tips for (PS4) $5 buy‐in 4:00 VIDEO GAME Cosplay For All Hetalia's Second 4:00 ______to Kingdom Hearts AMV 101 Cosplay VOICE ACTING Sizes Color! 16+ Q&A 5:00 Cosplay Competition 5:00 Ladybeard Tanto Cuore: Concert Perfecting Your The Evil in our Oktoberfest Demo 5:30 Shelf Life: The Meet Criminal From Fan to Name that Anime 5:30 Masquerade World Mega Mecha Series Reserve Corps Professional Tune!! Guilty Gear Xrd ‐ 6:30 Performance (2p!Hetalia) Revelator‐ 6:30 Tournament (PS4) J‐Fashion Show Independent 7:00 Kaoru Hayano The K‐Pop Chorus Pen and Paper Marvel Sleepover $5 buy‐in 7:00 Publishing Like a Q&A Dance Game RPG Story Time In Character Q&A Tanto Cuore 8:00 BOSS 8:00 Wut Anime?! Tournament/Ticke The Sans‐es Panel t to Ride Demo 8:30 Coco Avenue Pitching Proposals Name That The Classroom 8:30 (Truth or Concert & Porfolio Review Theme! Gems 9:30 Dare+Q&A) 9:30 Street Fighter V Pokemon Tournament (PS4) Tabletop United 10:00 How to Draw Sexy Seraph of the Yu‐Gi‐Oh! 20 Japanese Spooky 10:00 Kazha Concert Manime $5 buy‐in Elite Four Women Q&A Years of Dueling Stories and Myths 11:00 Challenge! ‐ Night 11:00 2 11:30 VS Debate! 11:30 Vendor University Danganronpa VS 12:30 12:30 SDR2 Dong Dong Never Rave Die (PC) "AZHP Open Play 1:00 After Hours 1:00 Poverty" 2:00 2:00

Estrella Camelback B Alhambra North Mountain Camelback A Deer Valley Desert Sky Time Maryvale A Maryvale B (Cosplay Panel (Dolls/Figures (Cosplay Panel Paradise Valley (Cosplay Panel Time (Cosplay Worshop) (Café) (Viewing Room) Room) Panel Room) Room) Room)

Savvy Cosplayer's Gunslinger Girl 11:30 Nordic Five Q&A Figure Collecting Anime 11:30 Chibi Pictionary! Guide to Wig Painless Plotting Back in my day Posing like a Boss from 10am Panel! 101 Anonymous 12:30 Buying 12:30

Dollfie Dream and Traditional Bishounen/Bishou Attack on Titan 1:00 Owari no Seraph Homestuck Game Stage Combat Love Live! Party 1:00 Reynolds Why They're Japanese Clothing jo Cosplay Truth or Dare Show Choreographing with u's 2:00 Advanced Desirable with Reika Makeup 2:00 Materials Mold Your New Beau: Making and 2:30 Making Virtual The Art of Sewing Patterns: Ouran Highschool 2:30 AnimeBurst Casting Nyotalia Q&A Plush 101 Matches With Shironuri Ball Jointed Doll How do you Even Host Club 3:30 3:30 Otome Basic Clothing Construction Maid & Butler 4:00 Acrylic academy 4:00 Beyond the Last Workshop Cafe Vocaloid Music Kill it, Don't ship it Idol Workshop Cosplay 202 for props and Airbender Time! 5:00 Let's Make a costumes VIEWER'S VOTE 5:00 Manga!! Drawing Cosplay Makeup Workshop Creating Demo Panel with 5:30 Beginner's Guide Would you The Ladybug and How to foam and 5:30 for Beginners and Headwear: Part I Wigs withTwinzik to Being a GM Rather? the Cat: Live show so can you 6:30 Beyond. by Susan Lake Cosplay 6:30

All Around Me Are In‐Character Evangelion 1.11 7:00 Q and A Top Visual Novels 7:00 Familiar The Chunin Exams Gunpla Expo Meet Giada Robin Dating Game! Ask a Hunter Streaming (on steam) 8:00 Creepypastas (18+) 8:00

Anime of the 80s, 8:30 Birthrights and Fairy Tail Ultimate Million Dollars, Bad FanFic Left 4 Dead In‐ 8:30 Ronin: Jedi what? Wig‐gidy Wack 90s and early Evangelion 2.22 Conquests! Test But..... Theatre Character Q&A 9:30 2000s NekoAtsume 9:30 Lounge It Came From The That Game is Bad 10:00 War Stories: Table Why Durarara is Sticky Stucky Anime 10:00 Minecraft basics Internet 2: Electric (And You Should Top RPG Edition the Best Anime Situation Anonymous 18+ 11:00 Booglaoo (18+) Feel Bad) ((+18)) VIEWER'S VOTE 11:00

Phoenix Wright's Dratini on the Rocks Backrom Casting Anime Character 11:30 Ask Haikyuu 11:30 Yaoi/Slash Trials and perform Video Couch Bros. & Variety Show Captains! 12:30 CONtradictions Game Covers! Friends (18+) (18+) 12:30 Let's Play an RIN ~Daughters of Eroge! (18+) Mnemosyne~ 1:00 Creepypasta The Cringier Hour Worlds Worst 1:00 Let talk Yaoi! (18+) Galore (18+) Hentai 2:00 2:00

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Schedule is subject to change v1.0 Saboten Con 2016 Sunday SUNDAY PROGRAMMING GRID

Phoenix A Valley of the Sun B South Mountain Valley of the Sun Ahwatukee A Encanto A Encanto B Time (Guest Panel 3rd (Guest Panel near Ahwatukee B Laveen A Laveen B (Cosplay Panel Time (Main Events) (Guest Panel) (Gaming Room) (Table Top Gaming) floor) Main Events) Room)

11:30 Costume Ball at Yu‐Gi‐Oh! Can You Free Arabian Go Big or Go Open Play 11:30 Hayao Miyazaki the Trancy Manor Skit It? Knights home 12:30 12:30 Masquerade Open Play Judging What is JoJo's Webcomics Q&A: The Naruto 1:00 Criminal Reserve All about voice Bizarre adventure Neko Atsume: 1:00 Ladybeard Q&A How to get Fandom Improv Shippuden Board Corps acting! and why the *#@$ Rare Cats Q&A 2:00 2:00 Started should I watch it Game demo The Science Foam Costuming‐ 2:30 2:30 Behind Bending: Volleyball For Advanced weathering Kaoru Hayano Idol Research Club Kiba's Korner Avatar the Last Dummies and painting Super Smash Bros 3:30 techniques 3:30 Airbender Wii U Tournament Masquerade Gaming Spiritual (Wii U) $5 buy‐in Magic: The 4:00 Judging Music Production Let's Make a 4:00 Voice Actor Q&A Meet Kazha Successors: The Ask Steel Ball Run Gathering Draft 101 Visual Novel 5:00 Revenge! Tournament/Shad 5:00 Mika Kobayashi owrun RPG 5th 5:30 The K‐Pop Mix & Illustrate Thunderstorm of Edition 5:30 Coco Avenue Q&A Match Game Professionally the One Year War 6:30 6:30

7:00 Kpop Dance Ask The 7:00 Alfred Trujillo Who's That Mon? Workshop Underground! 8:00 Barbarossa Game 8:00 Demo Masquerade Open Play 8:30 Spotlight: Geek Ask the Citizens of 8:30 (w/ Kazha Con Improv Ask Aqours Girls South Park 9:30 Halftime show) 9:30 Pokemon Sleep over Attack Tabletop United 10:00 5000+ Hours in Cosplay Dating 10:00 on titan Truth or Elite Four MS Paint Game! (16+) 11:00 dare Challenge! ‐ Night 11:00 3 Iwatobi and Hot Pepper 11:30 Cutthroat Kitchen 11:30 Samezuka Dragon Ball/One Cosplay Edition 12:30 Interview Piece talk 12:30 Rave Vampire Savior 1:00 (PC) "AZHP After Open Play 1:00 Hours Poverty" 2:00 2:00

Estrella Camelback B Alhambra North Mountain Camelback A Deer Valley Desert Sky Time Maryvale A Maryvale B (Cosplay Panel (Dolls/Figures (Cosplay Panel Paradise Valley (Cosplay Panel Time (Cosplay Worshop) (Café) (Viewing Room) Room) Panel Room) Room) Room)

Body Paint and Building Your Speed Grapher 11:30 Anime Otaku parenting So You Want to Video Game Story 11:30 Face Make up YTP Power Hour Ask a Magi Cosplay Self‐ starting at 10am Impressions 101 Build a Garage Kit Time! 12:30 Demo Esteem 12:30

Latex for Construction of Space Dandy 1:00 The Feels In What is tabletop So you want to Ask the Muse 1:00 Prosthetics and At the Movies Samurai Armor Anime gaming? Learn Japanese? Idols 2:00 Cosplay BJD Hat Making 110 2:00 Workshop with X‐Ray and Vav, Susan Lake 2:30 Cosplaying with Lolita Fashion on a Hetalia: Axis 2:30 defenders of AMV 201 Ask Haikyuu new materials Budget Powers 3:30 justice! Arizona Pok?mon 3:30 Iron Mangaka Sailor Moon Go Community Pok?meet 4:00 Legend of Zelda: Cosplay Shaming: AOT Dating Crystal Cafe Aikatsu! You‐ 4:00 How is this legal? Figures 101 Through the Ages It Hurts Everyone Game! katsu! We‐katsu! 5:00 VIEWER'S VOTE 5:00

Iron Cosplay: 5:30 Kids Galore: Otaku Experience Tales from the In character Females in Sports 5:30 Pandollmonium Go Figure Do You Even Rift? Disney & More! From Japan Borderlands cosplay challenge Anime 6:30 Bracket 6:30

Cowboy Bebop 7:00 Saboten's I con Project Cosplay Shipping For 7:00 Earthbound 101 Worbla Advanced The Matoi Cast Fresh K‐Pop believe that pun! Runway Adults (18+) 8:00 8:00

So you want to Embarassing 8:30 Aoba Introduces Late Night In Samurai 8:30 Broadcast Video Cosplay Story NSFW chat Flashing Off (18+) Himselves Konoha 18+ Champloo 9:30 Games? Bingo 9:30

10:00 Kaiju: Monster Vocaloid Music Temptation Idol Wonderful world 10:00 Love My Waifu! AMV Hell 0 madness Time!: V1+ (18+) of Hentai 11:00 VIEWER'S VOTE 11:00

DMMD 18 + Panel 11:30 Five Nights at The Youtube Where's My My Little 11:30 Truth or Dare Meme's Panel Pollo? (18+) Headcanon 12:30 Sleepoverstuck: A Roxas 12:30 Homestuck Waifu Wars! (18+) Slumber Party! Late Night Blue Gender (18+) 1:00 We Only Swim 1:00 Hentai figures Fanfiction Theater 50% Off 2:00 (18+) 2:00

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Schedule is subject to change v1.0 Saboten Con 2016 Monday MONDAY PROGRAMMING GRID

Phoenix A Valley of the Sun B South Mountain Valley of the Sun Ahwatukee A Encanto A Encanto B Time (Guest Panel 3rd (Guest Panel near Ahwatukee B Laveen A Laveen B (Cosplay Panel Time (Main Events) (Guest Panel) (Gaming Room) (Table Top Gaming) floor) Main Events) Room)

11:30 Destination: Team Rocket Family Feud: Super Anime Open Play 11:30 Kill la Kill Geek Talk Sync‐Off Tokyo! Training Camp Anime Edition! Jeopardy! 12:30 12:30 Open Play AMV Contest Disappointing Abridged Series Battle 1:00 (Part 2) Makeup and Wig Meet Aimee Knock‐offs in Life is Strange in 1:00 Anime and Japanese Cuisine the Abridged Gnomes/Pokemo Styling with Reika Blackschleger Games and Anime Arcadia Bay 2:00 Adaptations Series n Tabletop United 2:00 Elite Four Voice The Secrets to LET'S BELIEVE Challenge! ‐ The 2:30 The Slants Cosplaying with 2:30 Directing/Produci Successful Cosplay HEROES! A Tiger & Nostalgia Gaming TRASE Overtime Super Street Final Day (until Concert Disabilities 3:30 ng Groups Bunny Panel Fighter II Turbo 4pm) 3:30 K‐Pop Star Sabo HD Remix Cosplay as a Magical Girl: Past, Tournament (PS3) 4:00 Haikyuu Japanese Music 4:00 Business with Present and No Brand Girls AZ! $3 buy‐in Shenanigans! 101: POLYSICS 5:00 Giada Robin Future 5:00 Kazha Concert Significance of Open Play 5:30 Old‐School Anime 5:30 Anime Openings Open Play 101 6:30 and Endings 6:30

Closing Ceremonies

Estrella Camelback B Alhambra North Mountain Camelback A Deer Valley Desert Sky Time Maryvale A Maryvale B (Cosplay Panel (Dolls/Figures Panel (Cosplay Panel Paradise Valley (Cosplay Panel Time (Cosplay Worshop) (Café) (Viewing Room) Room) Room) Room) Room)

So You Think You Cosplay Q & A Get That Camera Itadakimasu: Let?s Tokyo Ghoul root 11:30 Wig Buying and Kingdom Hearts: My Little Pony OC 11:30 K2's Story Time Can Disnerd Panel with Twinzik Out Of Auto Throw a Dinner A starting at 10am Basics Jeopardy 101 12:30 (Children) Cosplay Mode! Party 12:30 Heaven's Lost Lesbian Creating 1:00 Con‐Runners Never Deal with a Working with Property 1:00 Representation in Headwear: Part II Women of k‐pop Roundtable Dragon Faux Fur 2:00 Japanese Media by Susan Lake 2:00 Pattern making Cosplay Chess demonstration 2:30 Steven and the 2:30 Buried Treasure Improv 101 Wig Rescue Primal Tai Chi Space dandy Crystal Gems 3:30 Ball‐Jointed Doll Lolita Medieval 3:30 Swap Meet and Bad Fanfiction: The Tea Party Anime Game Gathering 4:00 Freeware Games Best of the Worst Fun with Black Lolita Design Adaptations: The 4:00 Ouran Tea Time Giovanni's Game with RPG Maker (Desert Royals Butler Competition Good, The Bad, and 5:00 5:00 Cosplay) the "Dude, why?"

Lovesick: Examining 5:30 How to Train Your Macross Homestuck Ladies' 5:30 the Yandere Pearl Chronicles Night 6:30 Archetype 6:30

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Cosplay: the experience Creepypasta Galore Dragon Quest: Historia For almost 30 years, a single RPG series has dominated the Japanese market. Slap it’s name on a game and its cosplays,A feel good makeup, conversation wig care, with armor an making, educational and fabric twist. SundayJoin us 1:00 as we AM venture- 2:00 AM into | Maryvale a world A of video games We’ll talk about not only the methods of improving Cutthroatbased on your Kitchen favorite Cosplay Creepypasta Edition monsters. than the than just the costume, Cosplay is an experi- an instant cash cow. It’s time to give this series what it’s In four rounds, four contestants will battle for who can ence,choice, which but is also why how this topanel finish will them. equip Cosplayyou with is knowl more- due! Come delve in to the magical worlds that are the make the best cosplay in the shortest amount of time. IDragon mean SODAQuest references. line of games. Bring The your adorable DS’s because slimes. there The willfrustrating always metal be a slimes!fan roaming The fantabulous around in hiddenPatty’s alco...Pub! Friday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Laveen A and make cosplay with a limited amount of material. edge to make sure than you have a good experience. Friday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Ahwatukee B Cosplaying While a Minority SundayThey will 11:30 be PM given - 12:30 chances AM | South to sabotage Mountain each other, In this panels we discuss some of the experiences DDR tips n tricks Dramatic Fanfiction Reading that minorities in the cosplay community go through. Come one! Come all! Hear some of the most hi- As members of a minority group, what we experiance while cosplaying is a unique and often a relatable by fans, complete with games and other fun sur- otherDo you players play Dance and Dancelearn the Revolution, tricks on but reading want tostep improve? charts. prises!lariously Get bad ready works to laugh of literatureso hard everit hurts written and FridayLearn the 2:30 terminology PM - 3:30 PM the | avidMaryvale players A use, get tips from Fridayexperiance. 1:00 PM Come - 2:00 join PM our | South all inclusiveMountain panel as we Depression and Suicide Prevention Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | South Mountain Cosplayingshare and listen With to stories a Groupabout the hobby we all love Join indie author, Ryter Rong, as she shares her person- Dratinito have on an the unforgettable Rocks perform experience Video with us! - Game Covers! er you know someone who is depressed/suicidal, - al story with both of these difficult subjects. Wheth Come hang out with Dratini on the Rocks and par- cessSure, of we getting all know that group the excitement to fully function of finally is a gettinghassle! - that dream cosplay group together! However, the pro this panel. Learn how to build a support system, learn or have felt the way yourself, you won’t want to miss Friday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | South Mountain 8-bitticipate classics in some to videomemorable game triviacurrent as gen they jams! per Never fear for Gem Star is here to guide you the way! form your favorite video game songs ranging from Cosplaying with new materials Saturdaywhat to NOT2:30 sayPM - to 3:30 a depressed/suicidal PM | Laveen A person, and Saturday 11:30 PM - 12:30 AM | Estrella So you’re a cosplayer huh? And you wanna learn how to Disappointingfinally become empowered Anime withand hope Adaptations and positivity. Earthbound 101 work different materials? Like foam, metal, plastic, or

Have you ever wondered what this ‘Earthbound’ thing With all the anime out there, you’re guaranteed to- aeven bit othercostly typesbut can of fabrics?make your Why cosplays don’t we look help fabulous. you get is, but you weren’t sure where to start? Are you a veteran find disappointing series that really don’t hit the- introduced to some of the crazy materials that may be gamer searching for a little nostalgia? This is the panel Sunday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Estrella cussmark. some Perhaps terrible, the animedisappointing was adapting anime, your and favormay- - Costume Ball at the Trancy Manor ite manga, and did everything wrong. Come dis erfor you’re you! We a new will fan, be aninformative old fan, or and completely entertaining unfamiliar, about this incredible RPG classic and its sister games. Wheth - Monday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Ahwatukee B DMMDbe even 18 discuss + Panel how theyTruth could or have Dare turned out! Sunday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Maryvale B You are cordially invited to the Trancy Manor for a cos EmbarassingEarthbound has something Cosplay for Story everyone. Bingo Tonda Gossa! Come sit down with the Dramatical Murder Crew for a maytume be party. a contest My highness, of sorts. AloisIf your Trancy, costumes requests strike thatmy - Come watch as we share our most embarrassing cringe mastersyou attend fancy, the youball maywith beyour in finestthe running costume, for as a therefabu- - inducing con stories that are almost 100% guaran- late night Truth or Dare/Q&A session. Things get inter - but I cannot spoil the surprise. Please bring your best esting after dark, and anything goes; Whose Aoba cur- rassment. Got a story to share? we’re here to listen! lous prize. Of course there will be more enjoyment, teed to give you the worst case of 2nd hand embar tion.rently So interested come join in? us What and bring does yourClear best REALLY questions hide in and all Sunday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Camelback B Sunday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Ahwatukee A of his pockets? Maybe even get Mink to show a little emo Enter: Naruto Uzamaki! behavior and most importantly....let’s all have fun. From cheesy catch-phrases to the insanely awesome Sundaydares. Cake 11:30 will PM be - 12:30 provided AM | by Alhambra Trip and Virus too. Get DMMDready for somein Wonderland crazy fun and questionable shenanigans! action even the sentimental moments, lets talk about Come join us in our whimsical fairytale, for we it all as the ninja from every village gather. Share your - favorite moments or rant about some of the most disappointing fillers in the Naruto Series. Beware Fridayhave 7:00 the PM perfect - 8:00 PM tea | Laveen party. B And you’re invit - ed! So come! Take a seat and enjoy the show. of the spoilers, but come for a great laugh and even Do You Even Rift? some cross-over discussions, ‘’like what would hap Join Nerd Rage for another installment of the great- Fridaypen if 5:30 Light PM Yagami - 6:30 PM attempted | Paradise to Valley kill Kakuzu?’’ Join FaceCosplay Your In The Cosplay Desert as Fearswe go over it all! Believe it! Sundayest League 5:30 PM of - Legends 6:30 PM | panel. North Mountain Amazing community videos. Trivia and so much MORE. ELO- Unranked+ - Dollfie Dream and Why They’re Desir- idating,Too scared but toit’s heatalso upa lot your of fun. glue Hosted gun? Don’tby cosplay know- able hower Luluko, to deal this with is haters?a safe space Cosplay where can beall verycosplayers intim can ask any cosplay question and get an answer. Saturday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | South Mountain Come and see why Dollfie Dream dolls with their anime Fairy Tail Ultimate Test style looks are so cute and amazing. You might have seen people walking around conventions with these dolls in their arms or on their shoulders. There are many kinds Ever wanted to know why Natsu is so hardheaded? of Dollfie Dream dolls and many dolls released off of Happy’s obsession with Fish or Lucy’s bond with her Or maybe why Gray has a stripping habit? What about 1/3popular scale anime doll. Feelcharacters. free to Dollfieask questions, Dream dolls take arepictures, great to customize and dress up. Just like cosplay but with a spirits? Come meet the Fairy Tail guild and have fun Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Camelback B conversations and interesting dares. You may have touch or hold, and bring your own dolls. We encourage it! Saturday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Camelback A Drag and Cosplay the chance to be the next S-Class Mage of Fairy Tail!

about the proportions and getting into charac- ter.Drag whether and cosplay you’re havea beginner a lot or in pro, common! in this It’s panel all we’ll teach you some new makeup tips and tricks! Friday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Alhambra 16 Saboten Con 2016 PROGRAMMING

Family Feud: Anime Edition! Figures 101 Fresh K-Pop - Hosted by Yato, audience and participants are sure lecting? Come on in to learn all about the grow- You’ve all seen the show, now come play with us! Thinking about joining the hobby of figure col Want to know what’s new in K-pop? New bands? - New songs from old bands? Tired of K-pop panels to have an excellent time! Bring in your own team or ing hobby of figurines! An in-depth learning about hottestthat show songs the and same bands old boringfrom the videos K-pop every industry single Mondaywe’ll make 11:30 one AM for - 12:30 you! ThisPM | Laveen game is B open to people the different types of figures like Nendoroids, Fig year? US TOO! Come and discover the newest and Fanof all Fictionages and prizes Mad areLibs given to all who participate! Sundaymas PVC 4:00 Scales, PM - 5:00 Dollfie PM | Dreams Camelback and B several others. Also learn how to avoid those fake bootleg figures! brought to you by Alvi and Geekberry. We’ll talk about Join us for an hour of naughty fun as we take the Fire Emblem: DATES wherewhat’s goingnew people on with can current become faves new and fans new and idols. exist We- will explain what is so amazing about K-pop. This is with suggestions from the audience! But be warned: you up using the hubba tester and play games thedirty end words result out may of fanbe fictionsdirtier than and replacethe original! them basedCome joinoff win the a cast date of and fire newly emblem wed as game they shows. match Sundaying fans 7:00 can PMfangirl/boy - 8:00 PM with | Alhambra us. There will be games, Friday 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM | North Mountain Friday 11:30 PM - 12:30 AM | North Mountain there will be prizes and by god, there will be K-pop. Fandom Improv Five Nights at Meme’s Fruity Rumpus Askhole Factory-- Homestuck Q&A Join us in this spectacular hands-on round of im- - four sides, yes an, emotional subway and many Welcome to Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria! 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This is a Truth or nantly female ensembles or a female protagonist. Giovanni’s Game Sunday 11:30 PM - 12:30 AM | Maryvale A Sunday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Paradise Valley ence the wonderful game called Five Nights at Meme’s Figure Collecting 101 Flashing Off (18+) much, he has decided to steal it and make it his! Come Sometimes we wander into the bowels of the inter- Ever played King’s Game? Well, Giovanni loved it so - - tion. Cleaning, cases, lights, and the know how to order join Team Rocket AZ as we host our twist on this ev themI will helpand spotyou withbootlegs the basicsto keep in your having self a safe.figure Q&A collec for Sundaynet and 8:30 find PMsuch - 9:30 bizarre PM |videos North thatMountain we have to share er-popular game of acting, trivia, and sucking up to the them with others, Come join us we share our findings. Boss! Prizes* may or may not be involved! *Prizes may of my collection for a look at a large number of them. Foam Costuming- The Bare Bones nod, a Pokemon card that has been in our back pocket include, but are not limited to: A high five, an approving Saturdaythose that 11:30 have AM specific - 12:30 questions PM | Camelback and a show B and tell Monday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | North Mountain for a while, or a horde of Zubat from out of nowhere. Everything you need to know when starting out- Go Big or Go Home: Cosplay on the able,making what costumes tools you and can props use out and of some foam. important Kevin G. Next Level do’sO’Connor and don’ts explains for crafting what typesyour fandom of foam out are of foam. avail Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | South Mountain bring out the big guns. An all-ages panel on how to Foam Costuming: Advanced Weathering workSo you’ve with movedthe trickier past Worblamaterials and in superglue, cosplay creation: time to and Painting Techniques -

from foam to feathers to fur, and everything in be weathering and painting techniques done with tween, we’ve got you covered. Learn how to create, Paint forgives you of all sins! Learn some advanced- maintain, repair and MacGuyver your dream cosplay nor explains and walks you through how to make Sunday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | South Mountain basic tools and everyday items. Kevin G’ O’Con Gowith Figure the help of IRL Cosplay’s costuming veterans. well as how to make any costume and prop look foam look convincingly like any other material as Come on through and join in us a discussion panel about Sunday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | South Mountain New to the world of figurines? Avid figurine collector? Free‘lived in’Arabian to complete Knights the illusion of your cosplay. the slippery slope that is figurine collecting. Share Free Arabian Knights is a great au from the Sunday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Camelback B Gundam:with us your Thunderstorm prize collection and letof us the show One you ours. be questions and answers, and truth or dare! Year War Sundayawesome 11:30 swimming AM - 12:30 PM anime | Laveen Free! B There will Freeware Games with RPG Maker learn about the bloody side story of Mobile Suit Gun- Federation vs Zeon. Gundam vs Zaku. Jazz vs..... Pop? - Have you heard of games like Ib, Mad Father and dam:ful battles. Thunderbolt. Learn about Watch how the mostNew-type over-clocked weaponry mobile was Yume Nikki? Have no idea what any of those are suitsmade. in And the seeOne the Year difference War take between each other the onmobile in beauti suits withor what the we’re homebrew even talking game about? creation Come joinprograms us as in the Original Gundam compare with ones that un- knownwe cover as thesethe RPGMaker games and series. many Come more, learn all some made- Sunday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Laveen B Monday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Maryvale A Gunplaleash havoc Expo in the zone in space know as Thunderbolt! thing new, or share your favorite games with us! info on where to buy,what tools u will need to start in this Come see 30+ gunpla(gundam plastic model) will have Saturday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Camelback B great hobby,and will raffle off 1 kit at the end of expo!!!

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Haikyuu & A Hetalia’s Second Color! 16+ Q&A Improv 101 Come and learn how to play some classic and fun Friday 11:30 PM - 12:30 AM | South Mountain Now’s the time to ask them questions before they go - HaikyuuAsk your Shenanigans! favorite Haikyuu characters questions Hetalia has another side. The 2p’s have taken over! stration from our panelists come up and get the Q&A and try to steer clear of our murderous stares! improv games. After explanation and demon - Saturdayon a rampage! 4:00 PM Join - 5:00 your PM favorite | Laveen second A players in a Feel free to act out in character or otherwise. chance to try it out and participate yourselves. Tournaments have ended, practices have gotten bor Homestuck Game Show Monday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Maryvale B anding asmost ever, importantly: so what now? Kuroo-Cash! Well hey Collect hey hey, as much come In-Character Cosplay Challenge Kuroo-cashjoin your favorite as possible, volleyball and teams be the for games,ultimate battles, win- knowingTest your you knowledge know more of about the great homestuck fandom then known others. as Saturdayhomestuck 1:00 and PM win - 2:00 prizes PM along | Maryvale with the B satisfaction of scenesWant to as provethe character you can you fully are embodycosplaying your as with character, char- Mondayner of Haikyuu 4:00 PM Prize- 5:00 bags!PM | Laveen So drop A on by with your Homestuck Ladies’ Night personality and all? Then join us and prove it! Act out questions, and well shenanigans! We’ll be waiting! Hamilton: love, war & Musical! - Sunday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Alhambra In-Characteracters you never thought Dating yours Game! would have (18+) to encounter. oneWelcome of the to girls? Apocalypstick, Ready for thesome Homestuckwild slumber la - Love the Broadway show but to poor or its to far- partydies nightgames? panel! Come Have on down a burning and join question the fun! for lyaway cosplayers. , well doDon’t we know have somethingabout the cheapermusical yet for Monday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Estrella Do you believe in love at first sight? Neither do we! Wit you~. Come join us the and sing, talk to our love Hot Pepper Dragon Ball/One Piece ness love blossom on stage after a series of revealing Friday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Estrella talk contestantsquestions answered compete forby theyour heart favourite of one eligiblecharacters. bachelor. Join Hayaowell come Miyazaki on over and see whats it about with us Saturdayus for a night 7:00 of PM fun - 8:00and high-tensions PM | Paradise while Valley our beloved Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, My Neigh- iPhilia (18+) ghostTaking chili, the ideaetc) while from YouTubediscussing channel, the state Hot of Pepper Drag- - Gaming. We will get consuming peppers(habanero, - Sundaybor Totoro, 11:30 and AM - all 12:30 the PM other | Phoenix movies A we’ve come to drink any water for 10 minutes after consumption. Iel feel on ya,the some discussion things ofare fetishes, just attractive philias, and or it’sany impos other Hentailove. Share figures your favorites and talk about the feels. Sundayon Ball 11:30 Super PM and - 12:30 One AM piece. | Laveen We are B not allowed to sible to explain why. Come visit our confession pan How is this legal? Friday 11:30 PM - 12:30 AM | Alhambra Ironquirks BJD you haveEvent when it comes to sexual attraction. anatomicallySuper naughty correct figures but and with the hentaimany removableproportions. pieces. Lets how doujinshi exists despite being based on copyright- There are many figures out there so why cant some be A discussion on fan works and copyright. Ever wonder- BJD Costume Champion? Bring your doll and your Monday 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM | Alhambra Do you think you have what it takes to be the Iron Hetaliadive into the Ask the awesomeness+18 that is sexy plastic dolls. ed works? Are fan films and AMV legal? What about fan wrong?fiction? JoinIf characters lawyer, dedicated and designs fangirl are and copyrighted total copyright could uscre-ativity a costume. and Costumes we will provide will be thejudged rest. by We a givepanel you of cosplay become illegal? Legality aside, is fanfiction the materials, we give you the time frame and you give panel, this panel is meant for a more mature au- nerd, CameoAmalthea, for a discussion about the cre- A more risque version of the Hetalia Ask a Nation Friday 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Camelback B dience. Bring those questions you were dying to judges and prizes will be given to the best costume. ask, but were afraid might scar someone for life. all. (panel is for discussion and informational purposes Iron Cosplay: Pandollmonium Bracket ative side of fandom and how copyright law impacts us Friday 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Paradise Valley Sunday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Maryvale B only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice) How to Foam and so Can You! teamThis will year’s get theme:30 minutes Sailor to build Moon a beautiful vs Madoka magical Magica. girl How does foam armor? How does prop weapon? Let That’s right, show us your magical transformation. Each- us show you how to use all kinds of foam! 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Iwatobi and Samezuka Interview Kingdom Hearts Left 4 Dead In-Character Q&A - - cade, whether you grew up with the series or are just ingYour your favorite brain! swimDon’t teammiss the members opportunity have to taken get up a gettingKingdom into Hearts it now has fans been young around and for old well can over agree a deon bestHave spot you everto shoot wondered a Charger, about or tips how and to trickscrown for a break from training to answer the questions flood getting through the Zombie Apocalypse? Like, the Sunday 11:30 PM - 12:30 AM | Laveen A other titles and the manga adaptations to keep us Japaneseclose and personal Cuisine with the swimmer you idolize. busyone thing:and a Weworld Want of fanworks KH3! At leastto explore we have from plenty fan art of SaturdayWitch? Well, 8:30 PM now - 9:30 is your PM | chance!North Mountain Meet Nick, Ellis, - Zoey, and more in this fun-packed Left 4 Dead panel! Learn how to make authentic recipes from Chef K Legend of Zelda Q&A chise. Let’s talk hopes, fears, fan theories and share herself. She will be demoing how to create your an- to original rock songs inspired by our favorite fran - - Saturday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Ahwatukee B Have you ever wanted to ask the legend of Zel what we love most about this series and this fandom. Friday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Alhambra Mondayime favorites. 1:00 PM Weird- 2:00 PM food | Laveen trivia A and prizes. Gyo Kingdom Hearts In-Character Q&A Legendda cast questions?of Zelda: WellThrough now it’s the your Ages chance! Japaneseza, pickling, Music and 101: ramen POLYSICS noodles from scratch. - - - Come meet your favorite Destiny Islanders and mem - Do you like the Legend of Zelda series? From cuties list or learn more about the formation of a Japanese bers of Organization XIII in this engaging, interac Want to expand your Japanese/anime music play to know--whether it’s about their inner thoughts and critters, to creepers and crack-ups, the Zel band? Come check out Japanese music 101 where tive panel! Ask them anything you’ve ever wanted worlds, memorable moments, legendary music, and - da-verse is full of colorful characters! Fantastic or anything else you, as a fan, are curious about! Fridayduring 5:30 the PM happenings - 6:30 PM | ofLaveen the B video game series, Mondaywe learn 4:00 about PM - 5:00 the quirkiest,PM | Laveen spazziest, B most ‘de hilarious fun. Fall in love with the Legend of Zelda all Japanesevo-lved’ band Spooky from Tokyo, Stories Japan. and Polysics Myths or Die!!!! Kingdom Hearts: Jeopardy over again. Discuss your favs, vote for the biggest nut- job, share your memories, laugh and love the whole Japan is known for their strange and interest take on - series with us! Take home some rupees, and get a things that are rather innocent. So what does that mean Sunday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Maryvale A rect!The mostJoin us amazing as we cross-over throw the between most brain Square teasing Enix chance to win one of THREE Zelda-themed plushies! - Lesbian Representation in Japanese and Disney. What is Kingdom Hearts? That’s cor- Media for their horror stories? Come and find out in this pan ters from wonderful worlds it took 2 franchise to Saturday 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM | South Mountain game show about your favorite game with charac - J-Fashionel as we show, Show tell and talk with everyone about them! - anLet’s relationships talk about female in yuri gays and forother the Japanese female gaze. media An and in Join us once again for our annual J-Fashion show. Mondaymake it! 11:30 Prizes AM and- 12:30 bragging PM | Alhambra rights to the winner! theirformative effect discussion on the perception hour exploring of real-life portrayals relationships. of lesbi Come see all the styles inspired by Japanese KpopShow usDance your Game Kingdom Hearts trivia knowledge! street fashion. Come support our local designers! Monday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Estrella Let talk Yaoi! Saturday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Valley of the Sun (Main The YT Channel Triquetra wants to host the Kpop dance Fujoshis and Fudanshis gather around as we talk This is sure to be the biggest and best show yet. Events) game with the fellow az kpoppers in phoenix. With the - K2’s Story Time Sundayhelp of 5:30Jellybeannose PM - 6:30 therePM | Laveen will be A a game and a prize at the end. The best Mix and match dance will win. about what make us happy, yaoi of course! What is it K-Pop Star Sabo that we like about it? What is your favorite yaoi an tend to build up. Come listen to K2?s stories After going to so many cons, crazy stories You think you got what it takes to be a k-pop star?! discussime/manga best ofYaoi all shows time. Willand yaoiwhat rule makes the it world so great. one Come to our contest and see if you can be the win- day? Well wait no longer and join our panel as we Monday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Maryvale A Sunday 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM | Camelback B Kabukiabout past Performance events and share by someMari ofKaneta your own. LET’S BELIEVE HEROES! A Tiger & Bunny - Panel Suzuyuki-Kai matener ofbragging an awesome rights as prize! the K-Pop Sign up,Star showof Sabo us 2016. your Mondaytalent, make 2:30 PM it to- 5:00 the PM final | Phoenix round A and win the ulti - Late Night Fanfiction Theater (18+) Join Tiger & Bunny fans and cosplayers for an hour of Mari Kaneta Suzuyuki-Kai is a Traditional Japanese- Dance (Kabuki style) group that have been actively discussion, character Q&A, and trivia about this amaz involved in preserving Japanese culture here in Arizo ing anime! Together we will recall the excitement of- funDo youin this love panel dramatic where readings we pretty of badmuch fanfictions? do just that. Do na for over 30 years. The group performs at cultural the series and movies and what makes them so great.- Crackyou love pairings, bad fanfiction bad writing, in general? and Thengeneral come weirdness join the There will also be an opportunity to learn about Ti andevents enjoy in Tucsontheir beautiful and Phoenix and toelegant introduce performance Japanese - ger & Bunny events and promotions straight from Ja Saturdaydance in 11:30 this AM diversified - 12:30 PM community. | Valley of the Please Sun (Main come el. Audience participation is highly encouraged. 18+ pan from someone who lives there. Finally, test your Events) time! Long time fans and newcomers are all welcome! Mondaywill be 1:00 pre-selected AM - 2:00 for AM you | North in thisMountain interactive pan knowledge with a chance to win prizes during trivia Kaiju: Monster madness Monday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Laveen A Late Night In Konoha 18+ Lets build a world (Minecraft) - - ly just let it all out? Frustations to the sorrows to the theUp formmany the monsters depths, 30that stories frequently high, breathingattack japan. fire, - laughs?Ever just How want about to talka bit aboutof a late Naruto? night chat I mean in Kono real- Have you ever wanted to build a really cool work Sundaytheir head 10:00 in PM the - 11:00 sky, PM They’re | Maryvale Kaiju. B Come lean of ing town with a working rail station? The li- Kids Galore: Disney & More! er.brary Bring can your have laptops a very and dark lets secrethook play if you together. want. ha with some of your favorite ninja from around the - FridayThere 5:30 is no PM limits- 6:30 PM to | what Maryvale we B can build togeth Ichiraku Ramen Shop? 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If you havent heard of this product let us intro Let’sjo?. Now Play featuring an Eroge! voice acting (18+) from the audience! Come discuss what characters you want eliminated yourduce own you! latex Live demosappliances. make Join this us panel to learn a must how see. to want together ‘Ship it’. This panel is the opposite. We will also teach you how to design and produce Saturday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Maryvale A Sunday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Camelback A from your favorite anime, shows, movies, manga, etc. create the makeup looks you’ve been dreaming of. School girls, magical girls, monster girls oh my! Which Saturdaywill this edition 11:30 PMof Let’s - 2:00 Play AM an | Paradise Eroge feature? Valley Leave the kids at home and join DollarsAZ once again to find out!

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Let’s Play Ninja! Love Live! Party with u’s Mega Mecha! In the ninja world you must be quick, ag- Come and join all 9 idols of u’s as we perform a num- Come on down and learn about one of the best and

those of you with burning questions for the girls of Fridayile and 4:00 observant. PM - 5:00 ThisPM | Paradise game will Valley test your true u’s,ber fear of dancesnot, for toyou some may ofask your us during favorite the songs!in charac For- most popular anime genres: Mecha! Whether you’re- Let’sskills asPlay; a ninja Getting and whetherStarted you & What can survive. a Mecha veteran or a newcomer this panel is for you. You Need. some fun games for guests to participate in! Guests maybeWe will you’ll be talking learn about a thing some or two of the if you’remost popular not careful. Me ter Q&A portion of the panel! We will also be hosting Saturdaycha anime 5:30 and PM what - 6:30 constitutes PM | South as MountainMecha. Who knows, Getting down to the brass tax of Let’s Playing, Million Dollars, But..... can compete to earn love gems throughout the panel, tricks of becoming an up-and-coming Let’s Player. pickand receivea card from some our awesome scouting prizes! box to Stick take aroundhome as till a Fridayand helping 11:30 PM you - 12:30 discover AM | Laveen all the B tool, tips, and the end, and everyone will have the opportunity to and discuss with us funny scenario where you tell us What would you do for a million dollars? Come on down Let’s Watch Some Guro Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Paradise Valley souvenir! We hope to see you there! u’s...music...start! Saturday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Camelback B Love My Waifu! Minecraftwhat you would basics do if you were given a million dollars! - - What is Guro? Guro: Erotic Grotesque Anime. Bored Do you want to know whats so interesting about addand to want your to late watch night and Con talk experience! about some Hear crazy about in SundayWe all love10:00 our PM waifus.- 11:00 NowPM | Maryvale share that A love with ev howteresting gore anime?and horror Then in this Japanese is the perfectpop culture panel all to eryone else! Come tell us why you love your waifu. break down hour, where i will explain how Mi- - Lovesick: Examining the Yandere Ar- Minecraft?necraft works, Well the let memeaning tell you.behind This the will Mine be a- chetype craft game, how to use redstone, and many more. began! Come join us for a night filled with grue Join us as we explore the yandere’s bloody history, Saturday 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Maryvale A Fridaysome (and7:00 PM sometimes - 8:00 PM sexy)| Paradise anime. Valley WARNING: Not with a look at some of the archetype’s most notori- Miraculous Q&A for the squeamish, barf bags will not be provided Life is Strange in Arcadia Bay ous examples, some notable differences between the Join Ladybug and Chat Noir as they take time away from different characters, and how the yandere came to be. - Monday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Paradise Valley Join us crazies from Arcadia Bay and a very close Macross Chronicles again,saving so Paris don’t to miss have your an chance interview to ask with the youquestions alongside that Mondayly watched 1:00 PM Chloe - 2:00 Price. PM | Laveen We will B answer all the Attention all Macross fans! Join us as we celebrate this their friends and villains. The opportunity may not arise Lolitaquestions Design you have Competition and just have fun doing it. Saturday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Laveen B for the conclusion of the most recent addition, Mac- MrXSimplehave been bugging @ Saboten you and restricting Con 2016 your cat naps. - epic series with over 30 years of history! Just in time - - After the Lolita Tea party join us for a fun design com draw the perfect co-ord on an adorable lolita croquis ross Delta, we will reminisce together about the var petition. Have the perfect outfit in mind? Come and MrXSimplesome high isenergy a YouTube dancing, English singing, cover and artist, rapping! @MrX (silhouette). Colored pencils and paper will be pro- ious anime in the series. There will be information ways Macross has made an impact on fans and the FridaySimpleShow, 2:00 PM who - 3:00 covers PM | Paradise K-Pop songs. Valley Be ready for - and trivia as well as open discussion about the many anime world. Fans of any or all Macross are welcome! Music Production 101 vided. Extra points for adding elements of the mys Monday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Maryvale B Mondaytery theme 4:00 that PM will- 5:00 be PM revealed | Camelback at con. A Prizes will be Magical Girl: Past, Present and Future awarded for the most creative, best overall design. Lolita Fashion on a Budget Its safe to say that Sailor Moon had a profound im- Whether it be for a movie, TV show, Anime, or just for- pact on the Magical Girl Genre, but what about the se- Are you interested in lolita fashion from Japan, but listening, music is an important part of your life. With feel intimidated by the cost? In this panel we will new technologies such as MIDI devices and Digital Au genre is rich with history, tropes and adaptions. Its onedio Workstationsperson rather (DAWs), than a costlythis aspect orchestra. of production Join Bran is- ries that came out before the 1990’s? The Magical Girl and tricks on making lolita work for your budget. being moved to computers and songs can be made by Sundaygo over 2:30 our PM favorite - 3:30 PM places | North to shop,Mountain as well as tips years of experience, as he shows you the basics of come quite a long way since Sally the Witch (1966). don Martinez, a local DJ and producer with over five Lolita Medieval Tea Party Its origins are vast, but so is the future the lies ahead a discussion regarding where the genre is headed. Sunday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Laveen B Hear ye, hear ye, Lords and Ladies of the frilly king- of it. Once we have learned the history there will be Monday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Ahwatukee B Mymaking Little your Headcanon own music and produces a song live! doms! Lolitas from far and wide, heed the call of the Maid & Butler Cafe My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic sure is a special and ouiji attire, and steel your sword for games, con- show for us Bronies, but what goes on in Equestria out- royal court. Don your finest medieval themed lolita side of the show? Come join us to talk and listen about - At Your Service Cafe is Arizona’s only traditional full ordinate competition to crown the royal Queen and service maid and butler cafe. The cafe includes a full- Princessversation, of raffles the withday. prizesJfashion fit strongly for royalty encouraged, and a co liciousstaff of snackmaids andand greatbutlers entertainment. that serve, dance, It is sing,the perand- but not required. Please show up early to ensure Sundayall the 11:30 fan-made PM - theories12:30 AM that| North you’ve Mountain either created play games with convention guests. Stop by for a de yourself or have come to accept for this magical world. been to a maid cafe before?! <3 Our head maid will ex- My Little Pony OC 101 Monday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Deer Valley fect break in between a busy convention day! Haven’t you may be admitted as we do have a room capacity! Love Live Idol Lounge Saturday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Deer Valley Have you ever wanted to make a pony OC but didn’t All nine members of u’s (pronounced Muse) are wait- Manimeplain it all in this video: http://tinyurl.com/zvdw6o7 to make your OC better? Just want to talk about ing for you! Enjoy performances and spend time with know where to start? Wanted to get ideas on how Monday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Paradise Valley and come see what it is to be a manly anime man! random OC stuff? Then this is the panel for you! - Grab your dragon balls and your Kamehameha waves Name That Anime Character! your best girl. Get to know your favorite units and - hear your favorite songs while you relax in our seat this panel is for fans of berserk fist of the north star ed live show and cosplay lounge. You may get your 13 eye shield 21 cromartie high school new and fighting spirit one punch man gurren lagann golo Think you can tell apart your favorite anime charac Fridayfortune 8:00 told PM by - Nozomi11:00 PM or | Deer taught Valley some archery skills ters simply by their silhouettes? Think again! We’ll by Umi! Anything is possible once the music starts! old anime of manly proportions shall be covered !!! make you question how well you know your favorite thereThere will be beefplenty jerky of !!!!!testosterone and the mostto go manly around!!! arm Fridayanime 5:30characters PM - 6:30 in this PM |fun, Maryvale interactive A game show in Saturdaywrestling 10:00 contest!!!! PM - 11:00 So leave PM | yourLaveen cialias A at home as the style of everyone’s favorite ‘Who’s That Pokemon’! 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Name that Anime Tune!! NSFW chat Our Con Community: Feel Good Hour Music continues to be a big part of anime, as does i talk about the science and beauty behind the art of gorgeous animation. Put those two together, and you Leave all negativity outside the front door! Here is know these music tracks, but do we really? Come Sundayr34 why 8:30 we PM love - 9:30 it how PM it| Alhambra appeals to us and why we where cosplayers off all ages and experience levels have an anime opening! Of course, we all think we Nyotaliashouldn’t feel Q&A bad about loveing something abnormal andcan comewhy wetogether continue and into share it. allReminisce the positivity; on the all good the times,good timesand gather that remind to lift usothers why weup lovewho thismay hobbyneed - Saturdaytest your 5:30 knowledge PM - 6:30 of PM anime | Laveen and B video game music the boost. Here, we come together as a community. against others in this fast paced music trivia game! Name That Theme! 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NekoAtsume Lounge ber, others you might not; the characters you loved Owari no Seraph Truth or Dare Monday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Ahwatukee B A truth or Dare panel with mains from nice hour of nostalgia in ‘Old-School Anime 101’! start your collection? Come relax with our staff to get Otaku Closet (Friday) Do you have your own NekoAtsume? Would you like to Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Maryvale A After the Vendor Hall closes, don’t put that wallet away Owari no Seraph, both human and vampire characters from the popular game will be there, with a just yet! Swing by the Otaku Closet to see what Anime Painless Plotting away from the craziness of the con. All of your favorite- bit of a sassy twist! It’ll be an evening of dancing, silli Closet.fans have Sell, to selltrade, and or trade. barter Or, your are you gently looking used to anime make Do you have a dozen stories that start out strong and fullness, of prizes,cat boys games, and cat photo girls toops, steal and your snacks! heart Well...that(and your merchandisea quick buck orfor two? something Why not you rent like. a spot Rental at the fee Otaku $15. then promptly die? Did your fanfic get zinged as being- is...if Tubbs doesn’t show-up. 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We’ll dis After the Vendor Hall closes, don’t put that wallet away panel is also supplemented by a demo of the game sure how to start your pattern? Join ThermoCosplay just yet! Swing by the Otaku Closet to see what Anime togames show and off the the general mission mechanics structure of theand game.gameplay. This and StevieSpade Cosplay as they walk you through Monday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Maryvale B pattern.the basics If you of patternprefer to making. old fashioned We will way demonstrate we will (live) how to create a saran wrap and masking tape No Brand Girls AZ! 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We hope to see you there~ From the good to the bad Pen and Paper games Nordic Five Q&A Panel! native who lives there! This panel will not only pres- - encesent a firstbetween hand Japaneseaccount fromand Americanthe land of otaku anime culture. itself, but will also cover various topics relating to the differ cepts, the clutch critical rolls to kill a boss when - have their moments. The weird character con For all ages! Hej all you lovely people! The time has about being an anime fan there, this panel is for you! come for a Hetalia Nordic panel! Your favorite Scandi If you have ever wanted to visit Japan and are curious - near death. Come join TDP and maybe a special hoovians are about to rise and shine for all to see! You tions, don’t you know? Feel free to pinch their cheeks, friend are two as we open the floor to all and share even get to invade their privacy by asking them ques There will be plenty of information followed by Q&A Saturday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Ahwatukee B they’re cute! Some fun games can be played as well, Sunday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Maryvale B some of stories while inviting you to do the same. Otakuand finally parenting trivia with a chance101 to win Japanese snacks! Perfecting Your Masquerade Perfor- mance like Truth or Dare, or any other games people are up- the odds. Poof now there is a kid what now? Come to our erto could participate be without in. You an can audience! ask these Feel guys free ‘Wouldto stop Youby! Ok so you were lucky enough to find someone and beat- to spice up your performances a little bit? You’re new Rather’ questions as well! It’ll be a party, but it nev So, you’ve entered the Masquerade world and want Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Maryvale A ing the otaku life into raising a kid. 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Persona dance-off Q and A Streaming Sailor Moon Crystal Cafe - Short Q and A about streaming Vid- - eo games. Lets learn from each other. The silly group of teens that started in Taiyou is mak Saturday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Maryvale B Moon Pride, we want to serve you~! Come hang out imagine!ing its way Dance to Saboten!with your New characters, and improved battle dancyour Quiz Quest: Undertale with your favorite characters from Sailor Moon Crystal- es and more audience involvement than you can while playing games, having snacks, and listening to the - Friday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Ahwatukee B atoriginal the end Sailor of the Moon last blocksoundtracks! (so be sure There to getwill your be danchand favorite characters, and just be goofballs with us! ing, singing, prizes, photo ops, and a character auction- Phoenix Wright’s Trials and CONtra- chosenQuiz Quest to participate is the first head-to-head in answering trivia questions video andgame play tai- dictions lor made for Conventions! Members of the audience are dom will be there, from Mamoru and his generals, inner andstamped outer and senshi, come as back)! well Everyone the princess from and the Moonher daugh King- You want to learn the ropes on trials and how to be- ing mini-games for the chance to win fantastic prizes. Help the brothers sans and Papyrus navigate the world Do you consider yourself a great Detective/ Attorney? - ter themselves! What a great time you will have, so we of Undertale. Can they make it out of the underground the little masters are welcome! Presented by Sugar Pink hope to see you there. This is an all-ages event, so even come a great detective. We will give you the cases and knowledgesafely? That’s needed. up to Show you! upWin with raffle your tickets thinking just caps for on.at guilty or innocent. Play both sides while the Honor- 2:00pm-3:00pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 5:00pm-6:00pm you will have a chance to state weather the client is Fridaytending! 7:00 Everyone PM - 9:30 leaves PM |with Camelback something. B No Undertale SundayCafe There 2:00 are PM three, - 6:00 onePM |hour Deer blocksValley to choose from: Reynolds Advanced Materials Mold Savvy Cosplayer’s Guide to Wig Buying Saturdayable Calimari 11:30 Moriarty PM - 12:30 Presides AM | Maryvale over the Btrial. We have Making and Casting Plushmany cases 101 for you to crack. Fun times WILL be had. Do you need a wig, but are unsure of where to buy - them? Are you tired of buying lackluster wigs? Do you - ating molds and casting for the best possible props for Join the experts at Reynolds Advanced Materials in cre - come learn about the best places to buy a high quality Join Teeny of TotallyToasty to learn all about the ba use Reynolds products to cast and create the perfect wigthink and the how only to place learn to whatbuy wigs you’re is at looking a party forstore? in a Then wig. patternsics of creatingdrafting, and plush sewing accessories, your very and own plushmore! cosplay. This is a 2 hour panel first discussing how to- Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Estrella ies! We will discuss fabric and material selection,- tail on how to make your plushies fun and unique! likemold. cardboard The second and half EVA f the foam panel to willget focusa slick on and construc armor Seraph of the Q&A! SaturdayThis panel 2:30 is PM an - open 3:30 PM discussion | North Mountain as we go into de tion using Reynolds products to cover simple materials - Pokemon Cosplay Cafe Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Camelback A Roastlike surface. Your Live Anime demonstrations will be happening. In a world where a virus has ravaged the global pop - ulace and leaving only children under the age of thirteen untouched, vampires began to appear. A -Welcome if you’re up to theto the World challenge of Pokemon! - you can Come try to join defeat every our young man, Yuichiro ‘Yu’ Hyakuya, sets to kill all the one’s favorite Kanto gym leaders for snacks, games, and Yes, you love your anime, but it also has some flaws gyms and become a true Pokemon master! Presented by invampires. the hands This of journeythe Vampires! has led Help Yu Yu to Sabotenfree his fam Con,- everyone wants to bury under the rug. Call out- where he finds his family Mika, as well as his Squad from: 2:00pm-3:00pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 5:00pm-6:00pm larityevents, will characters, ensue, so storylines, join Baby orDokis even and the participate fandoms Saturday 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Ahwatukee B Cafe Diem There are three, one hour blocks to choose in your favorite animes with love! Honesty and hi Friday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Deer Valley Sewingily by joining Patterns: Lord Ferid How in an do epic you Q&A even?! adventure! Posing like a boss in the roasting yourselves as we get down to the Fridaynitty gritty10:00 PM of the- 11:00 animes PM | South everyone Mountain loves, because understand, a sewing pattern? Is this keeping you from poses for when people stop you for pictures? Or don’t let?s face it, every anime deserves a little tough love. Are you having trouble learning how to use, or even Having troubles trying to find that perfect pose or Ronin: Jedi what? know what to do when walking down a runway? Or costume pieces? Join us and learn the basics of pat- Come learn about Samurai Films and the im- enjoying the art of sewing and making your very own- masquerade performance? Let me see if I can help you bols and terms to tips for tracing, altering, and cutting! outeven with having your creative little problem. blocks whenCome you’rejoin me planning as I run a Saturday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Maryvale A Saturdayterns! Everything 2:30 PM -from 3:30 choosing PM | Alhambra a pattern, sizing, sym Rufflespact they have‘n More on Japanese culture and our own. Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | North Mountain Sewing Stretch Fabrics Primalthrough tips Tai and Chi tricks on how to find that perfect pose. Ever wanted to be a magical girl, idol, or lolita? Not show you how to create beautiful full skirts, puffy whereWe’ll show to get you them, tips andproper tricks needles for sewing and stitches, stretchy gettingfabrics break? come learn some basic tai chi lessons and take sure where to start making your frilly outfit? We’ll- such as spandex and vinyl. Including: types of fabrics and Are you having a fun time at the con? great? need a- ferent types of petticoats to create your cutest look yet! Friday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | North Mountain sleeves, various kinds of ruffles and flounces, and dif Friday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Alhambra Shinobithe best fit, Secretsand when and when not to use stretch fabric. practicetime out atof home.your convention Just take some time time and outrelax, of weyour can day dis to Saboten’s I con believe that pun! enjoycuss random and become anime your topics, own do ancient tai chi movements, martial art masterhow to You think you are the best when it comes to puns? Monday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | North Mountain - Pro Photography Q&A powerfulHello Everyone, ninja. From come the hang Current out with Hokage the to Shinobi the youngest of the ers. Our panel of moderators and judges will pit J?nin,Naruto they’re world allfigure here out so all you the can secrets ask them of the questions, worlds most or Why knot try to test it here against other Con- go at the self-proclaimed Champion! you come out on Do you have questions about photography that you one contender to another in order to have a shot- Fridaydare them 2:30 to PM do - tasks, 3:30 PM with | Laveen in reason A of course. This will about?just can’t Just find want a good to sit answer down for? with Are a 16-year you sick Vet of sittingof the ry, and A chance to defend your title next year! be an In-Character Naruto Truth or Dare Cosplay Panel Professionalon Youtube tryingPhotography to figure world out and what get they straight, are talking un-bi- Sundaytop, and 7:00 you PM have- 8:00 thePM | opportunity Maryvale A for Fame, glo Shipping For Adults (18+) - - erans and discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly LNSS)ased, easy-to-understand Come ask about Con answers? Photography, Daniel On-Location, of Tao Pho Have some fun with self-proclaimed shipping vet tography is here to answer your questions! (PPA, WPPI, comeparts get of thatdown hobby and dirty we all with love: us! shipping! (But not Withliterally.) fun help,Studio, and Weddings, tricks of Sports, the trade or anything that others else don’t you can tell think you! Sundayfor everyone 7:00 PM involving - 8:00 PM fanfiction, | Paradise Valley fanart, and more, Fridayof! Hands-on 2:30 PM - Equipment 3:30 PM | North reviews, Mountain Upgrade advice/ Significance of Anime Openings and Project Cosplay Runway Endings off! Enter our runway show, strike a pose, and take Opening or Ending? It’s quite surprising how many aLove fabulous your cosplay?picture. You Well can come use downthis time and to show prac it- peopleHow often skip dothese you wonderful find yourself sequences, skipping and an Dowase Anime tice posing and get tips from other cosplayers. Entertainment is here to show why one shouldn’t nec- Sunday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Estrella good openings and the hidden meanings behind them. Mondayessarily overlook5:30 PM - these 6:30 PMshort | South clips, Mountainwhile demonstrating 22 Saboten Con 2016 PROGRAMMING

Skit Contest Speed Dating (18+) Team Rocket Training Camp Come watch contestants show their best skits during Sab- some good ol’ fashion speed dating do the trick! Saturday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Valley of the Sun (Main KeepLooking it classy for lovefolks, at we’ll an be anime keeping convention? a sharp eye Let aDo rigorous you have regime what itthat takes our to grunts be part go of through the Pokemon to be- Events)oten Con Skit Contest. Awards will be given to the best skits. - World’s favorite losers?! Come for a chance to take on Sleep over Attack on titan Truth or - dare Fridayon our 8:30 crowd PM - 9:30 to makePM | Alhambra sure everyone is enjoy come a member of Team Rocket! If our Lord-Boss,- Stageing themselves! Combat (ThisBasics event is LGBT+ friendly!) Giovanni, deems you worthy, you will have the hon Come and join the soldiers of attack on titan in oron ofthe joining back, a our kick Team, in the and shins, will the receive existential great crisis priz es!* *Prizes may include, but are not limited to: A pat Sunday 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Laveen B combat are shown and taught. Are you interested in A fun-filled physical panel where the basics of stage kind of death that comes with a *ding* sound effect. Sleepoverstuck!a sleep over aka pajamas truth or dare game! of knowing you can never be a hero again, and the how to make it look like you threw your Masquer- Monday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Ahwatukee B learning how to look like you’ve taken a punch? Or Telephone Pictionary night with the trolls and humans from Homestuck If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to spend a then this is the panel for you. Come join us in play- ade partner across the stage? This is the panel for us for this hybrid party game that combines the best ing games like truth or dare or ask some questions! Fridayyou! We 1:00 will PM also - 2:00 be goingPM | Estrella over costuming design and Ever played telephone? How bout pictionary? Well join- Friday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Estrella Stagetechniques Combat to keep Choreographing in mind when movement is key. Sleepoverstuck: A Homestuck Slumber of both worlds! Be prepared with your favorite fan - Friday 11:30 PM - 12:30 AM | Paradise Valley Party! Temptationdom quotes and Idol brush (18+) up on your stick figure skills! This panel is a continuation of our Stage Combat Ba Anyone can sing karaoke, but can you wow the judg- getsics to class. work However, on putting you routines do not needtogether. to have Come been with to - A slumber party where your favorite characters from friendsthe first or one come to alone; come. our In this panelists panel, can we help will you actually and erage lip-sync battle, can you make the judges blush, Homestuck debate terrible movies, tell stories, and your friends choreograph an awesome routine for fu- es in a lip-syncing performance? This is not your av play interactive games and play truth or dare- Some of - mostthe classic fun truth party questions! games! We’ll Keep have in mind props this available isn’t an 18+ for perience is necessary and we will spend time at the Doescheer it and match sit onyour the cosplay edge ofand their character seats? Prizesor are willyou panel,dares, andso we’ll you behave keeping your imagination it PG. Hope to comesee you with there! the ture masquerades (or fun show-offing needs). No ex talentedbe awarded enough by song to wow choice, us andin your overall regular performance. clothes? Sunday 11:30 PM - 2:00 AM | Maryvale B safety procedures so please come on time (if not early). So You Think You Can Disnerd (Chil- Saturdaybeginning 1:00 to stretchPM - 2:00 and PM warm | Estrella up as well as go over Sunday 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Camelback B dren) Steven and the Crystal Gems TenCome Obento on down Hacks to find out who the winner will be! Obento, or boxed meal, is an art form in Japan, but what gameCome showone, come that allspans and from prove classic that you to modernare the ultimate Disney! We are back again and better than ever! Improved - ContestantsDisnerd! Test will your only knowledge be chosen of if all they things are 12Disney and under.in this ukulele playing, more laughs and above all else more if you don?t have an hour to make your lunch each Monday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Maryvale B Mondaycharacters! 2:30 Join PM - steven3:30 PM and | Alhambra the gang ask questions, Fridayday? The 2:30 Obento PM - 3:30 Lady PM has | Estrella 10 tricks to take your oben So you want to Broadcast Video Stickyplay some Stucky games, sing,Situation and just have a load of fun! Tento to theTips next for level Cosplay even when Competition- you are short on How time. Games? to survive with with as few scars as - possible We know how many questions you’re burning to ask answers! And you’re just in luck, it’s the famous super - Come learn how to set up Twitch, and create the per Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes. Our panelists have the Sundayfect set up.8:30 Learn PM - 9:30how PMto become | Maryvale one Awith the mic. Tips and ask all the questions your heart needs to know. least)Have youten important thought of tips entering to help a you Cosplay not only competi suc- soldiers themselves. Come on down to our panel room Sofor broadcasting.You Want Prizeto Build for winner a Garage of a game Kit at the end. Saturday 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Camelback B tion or masquerade? This panel will go over (at- Super Anime Jeopardy! in O’Connor has been the Co-coordinator of Phoe- Join Baby Dokis as we host: Super Anime Jeopardy, an an- nixceed Comicon’s your first contestMasquerade but survivefor 4 ityears as well!and Kevthe Events like Wonder Festival and Treasure Festival have captivated thousands of figure collecting fans for years, a decade of experience from both on an off the stage. bybut step what from are these purchasing elusive kits garage and kits tools, that prepping, have collectors paint- Participantsime-themed ofgame all ages show are where welcome fans to can compete flex their or watch! anime SaturdayEmcee for 4:00 the PM past - 5:00 14 years. PM | South He brings Mountain with him over going gaga? Join Brittany Kurtzman as she takes you step Comeknowledge for fun, by candy, competing competition in teams and for the fabulous opportunity prizes! to That Game is Bad (And You Should Feel winning miniature painting and two years in the garage Bad) ((+18)) kiting hobby, and finishing Brittany a garagewill walk kit! you With through eight yearsthe entire in award pro- show off your smarts! Think you have what it takes to be cess with photos and examples. Beginners and experts Monday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | South Mountain - Super Anime Jeopardy Champions? Join us to find out! alike welcome- bring your questions and curiosities! Sync-Off Thinkna Midnight your favoriteChannel gameas they is great?join forces Think to again!take Sunday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Estrella Join True Damage and members of the Arizo So you want to learn Japanese? Sync Off is a competition where two people lip syncBased their on hearts the hit out TV trying Show to ‘Lipout Syncdo the Battle’, oth- Saturdayon the challenge10:00 PM - 11:00 of giving PM | North tough Mountain love to theirs to start? Join ModernChaot and Komachou to learn The(and Art your?s) of favoriteShironuri (and least favorite) games. Ever wanted to study Japanese, but didn’t know where all about beginning your Japanese language journey! Shironuri (lit. white face) makeup is a hot trend coming er. There will be two competitors each round, one Sunday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Estrella Monday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Laveen A out of Japan pioneered by artists such as Minori Mon So You’re Into Otome Games? Talessong each. from Who the will Borderlands be the Sync-Off Champion? - worry, you’re not alone! People of all ages are wel- aand brief Tsunoshi introduction that revolvesand history around about the this use trend, of white and comeWelcome to come to the in digital and discuss world ofotome pain gamesand agony! as well Don’t as toCatch ask a this ride cast on overof characters to hear the all inhabitants of the questions of the Borthat makeup applied to the face. In this panel we will provide learn about what to do in otome related situations! derlands share their tales. Take this rare opportunity Saturday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Estrella Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Valley of the Sun (B) out who Handsome Jack calls when he needs a wing- Theprovide Casual a live demo Mermaid of shironuri with makeup Mermaid application. man,you’ve and been what dying seasoning to find goes out best the with answers roasted to. skag! Find Odette Sunday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Estrella Join performing artist Mermaid Odette in a discussion about tails, swimming, and all your mermaid dreams as she opens up about some of her mermaid secrets. Friday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Laveen B

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The Chunin Exams The Ladybug and the Cat: Live show The World of Worbla A rich boy wants to chase his dream to star in the next big show, and the girl by the stage name of Ladybug, The Chunin Exams are finally being held at Saboten who also the lead actress, can help him. Only one prob- nowWorbla introducing has become Mesh a hugeart. Come name and in cosplay,see how andall Con! What, you haven’t heard of the Chunin Exams?!- lem, two other actresses want the lead role. So what tru- thesenow theydifferent have materials Worbla Transpart,work and Blackwhat art,to best and Well its a giant ninja tournament where you show ly goes on behind the scenes at the Moulin Rouge? Does use them for and take home free samples of each. off your ninja might! Come join some of your favor Ladybug help her new partner, Chat Noir, in becoming Friday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Camelback A Saturdayite Naruto 7:00 Ninjas PM - as8:00 we PM play | Estrella a favorite school game a staring role in the next production? 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In this panel, we are going to discuss the di youA podcast through all whatabout makes life fibre kill andla kill aliens. great, Join maybe us for learn our - Saturdayversity within 8:30 StevenPM - 9:30 Universe PM | Laveen and how B you can take the very first concast, as the characters of Kill la Kill take- next step with children to dive deeper into these themes. The Cringe Hour crets and Easter eggs throughout the shows broadcast! Can’t get your fill of anime boys and girls with script about the show if you haven’t seen it, as well as some se Be it from the internet or from the real world, Sunday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Camelback B Ratinged lines? will Well be havebased we on gotart astyle, solution story, for quality you. Joinof the us The Quick Change Challenge! hero/heroine,as we count downand replayability. the top visual Feel novelsfree to oncome steam. and made us cringe. Come and join us as we share somewe’ve of all our experienced best and something worse experiences! that’s just Saturday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Camelback A Saturday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Ahwatukee B Do you Like Improv? Do you like spontaneous changes? TRASEtalk about Overtime your favorite visual novel with the group. This panel is for you. Being an offspring of an improv The Cringier Hour (18+) An uncensored, no-holds-barred, high-security Saturdaycontest, this 1:00 challenge PM - 2:00 takes PM it| Laveen to a new B level as whenever - we say certain vocal commands, the story must change. - lite enough for the general audience. Be it because The Sans-es Panel (Truth or itWe’ve was alltoo had gross some or experiencestoo adult, there’s that aren’t always quite some po- Dare+Q&A) thein-character Science Q&ADepartment with the (specimens unsung executives and scientists of Fi alike)nal Fantasy and more VII. Come in this talk adult-oriented to members of press the Turks, con- couldn’t. So why not come and share it with all of us? ference with the workforce that really keeps Shin- Sundaything we’ve 1:00 AM wanted - 2:00 to AM share | Alhambra with everyone but just Do you like Undertale? And your favorite character is The Evil in our World (2p!Hetalia) Sans? Well. Come aboard and visit many Sans-es from Monday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | South Mountain different Au’s like Underswap, ReaperTale, UnderFell, raTyranobuilder Electric up and running.101: Make Clock your in for own overtime! GenocideTale, and many more! The room will be filled Visual Novel! with funny puns and different small skeletons. This is ComeHave you to theever 2p wondered Hetalia panelwhat anand evil ask country or dare does your while fa- for All Ages, so everyone can be able to go and enjoy you’re not looking? Well now you can get your answer!- about the truths or you can dare one of them to do this cute event. You can ask all the sans-es questions one day creating your own epic story for oth- gland, North and South Italy, America, France and more! Do you enjoy visual novels? Do you dream of Saturdayvorite evil 5:30 countries PM - 6:30 anything! PM | Laveen With the A countries of En something incredibly crazy. You don’t want to Miss it! - Saturday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | South Mountain ers to enjoy? Join DollarsAZ as we guide you The Feels In Anime It would be a skele-TON of fun and laugher in this event. The Science Behind Bending: Avatar Fridaythrough 11:30 the PM use - 12:30 of Tyranobuilder. AM | Maryvale B A tool that al the Last Airbender Videolows you Game to create Story the visualTime! novel of your dreams! fromEverybody’s Clannad got to thatYour one Lie animein April that and you many just more. couldn’t So An in-depth look at how genetics might play a role in hold your tears back when watching it. 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VS Debate! Danganronpa VS SDR2 What It Takes To Be a YouTube Anime Wig Rescue! Back for another debate and this time with twice Reviewer!

- What do you do when your wig comes in and looks cheap the despair! Come join us as we try to figure out- So, you love to watch anime and manga reviews on and horrible, but you’ve got no time to replace it? What which game was better Danganronpa: Trigger Hap The YouTubez? But how do you get started making- about when your wig is tangled and hopeless? What if topy see Havoc which or game Super really Danganronpa is the cream 2: Goodbyeof the crop. De and sharing your own? What?s it really like running a you just plain can’t afford a fancy expensive wig and have Saturdayspair Island. 11:30 WePM - will12:30 be AM covering | South Mountain five categories subs),channel? as theyCome share join theiryour experienceslocal Youtube and anime the basics review of situation!to make do Bring with yourwhat wig you’ve horror got? stories We discuss to share all asthe well! tips Waifu Wars! (18+) ers, missART (10K subs) and Thabreakmaster (3K Mondayand tricks 2:30 we’ve PM -learned 3:30 PM to | Estrellamake the best of a bad wig My waifu is SO much better than yours! Yeah right! Friday 11:30 PM - 12:30 AM | Laveen A Wig-gidy Wack starting and running your very own Youtube channel! What’s a Magi? How does wig? Showing you some easy tips for wig styl- - ing, purchasing on a budget, and other questions you gestMY waifuset of iswhite top knight tier! We’re armor going and toprepare settle to these de- fendarguments your waifu’s once and honor for against all. Wear your your fellow stron at- What exactly is Magi? A typical series about magic Saturday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Estrella and adventure? Or maybe it’s something more deep- Womenmay have for of the K-pop magical fake hair that goes on your head. and full of twists! Come find out what this is really Sunday 11:30 PM - 2:00 AM | Paradise Valley - tendees in battle! The Waifu Wars have begun! all about with our colorful cast of characters! Wel War Stories: Table Top RPG Edition Friday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Maryvale B coming the face of international K-pop. Come in come to the world of Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic! - Where’s My Pollo? (18+) With ever growing popularity, female artists are be- fee or dining room tables. Moments of epic triumph andWe allunspeakable have war failure, stories, Allow moments Nemesis around knights the cof to - asMonday we discuss1:00 PM everything- 2:00 PM | Alhambra from fashion to choreog regale with tales of game sessions past and hear a Have you ever watched an anime series and asked Wonderfulraphy, the new world and old, of and Hentai EVERYTHING k-pop! yourself ‘Where’s My Pollo?’ to the moe char Saturday 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Maryvale B aboutacter onour theown T.V. sexual screen? fantasies Now’s yourof anime chance girls. to few from our audience of pen and paper adventurers. We Only Swim 50% Off Sundaytalk about 11:30 it PM in - this12:30 panel AM | Camelback and even B hear us talk Want to see what some of the true staples of japanese Who Is Worthy hentai are and find out what they are all about then come Jack the Ripper, Oda Nobunaga, Dracula, the Shinseng- wonderin. These what will thebe some genres of are the well oldim and going new to biggest let you hentai know. Come one and all and ask your favorite swim boys Sundayepisodes 10:00 out there PM - along11:00 withPM | someNorth of Mountain my favorites. Ever from that parody you all know and love all those Worbla Advanced throwquestions those that non-censored have been rackingquestions your Nagisa’s brain. Sinceway. whoumi, hasThe trulyChosen earned One, orDemon best representsKing, and manytheir respecothers!- Mondaythe young 1:00 onesAM - 2:00 will AM be | Camelback kept out B you can even In the vast universe of fiction with overlapping names Weeaboo Stories rest then come by and make your case. Rules are simple, Living in Arizona can be a challenge when working tive title. If you believe one deserves it more than the Remember when you donned a Naruto headband and with Worbla. There are ways to reinforce, finish and- you were the president of anime club in your high seallue, ModWorbla Podge, to help Gesso, keep Frog it’s Juiceshape and even Plastidip in the Arizona as well as long as the character is specifically called the title you school? Come and hear our stories as well as share weather. We will cover sealing finishes such as woodg think they deserves it is valid. Whether its for serious or your own of the days we like to keep in the dark. comedic reasons as long as you believe they deserve the Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Laveen A Friday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Laveen B foam,as have EVA examples foam, expanding of each. We foam will and also more! go over Bring how your to title come and convince me but be prepared to debate Welcome to Anime! Who’s That Mon? notebook,cover other you’re materials going with to want Worbla to suchwrite as this insulation down. - Sunday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Camelback A - tifying each hidden monster and which series it is from. Working with Faux Fur Come test your knowledge of video game monsters by iden ingIs this if there your are first more convention people in and this don?t world know that how would to Sunday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | South Mountain - befit inwilling with theto share otaku your crowd? passions Maybe and you interests are wonder for Why Aren’t You Watching This Anime? ing with fabric, but it shouldn’t be something to try anime at all. OR maybe you just don?t know where Looking for new Anime to check out? Need some rec- Working with faux fur is a bit different than work to start? Say no more, child! FB Admin and panel- ommendations? Just wanna pop by and see if your fa- ist: Reikan will help you out! (in need of editing) makingto avoid. a Wetail willor showtwo, with how audience to work withparticipation, faux fur, Friday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Laveen A tohow let to you sew see with the it, process and problem of working solving. with We faux will fur. be What is JoJo’s Bizarre adventure and vorite made our list? Want to suggest a few yourself?- Monday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | North Mountain why the *#@$ should I watch it Come hang out with us as we briefly visit some new World Meeting Q&A panelAnime for and anyone old favorites who wants from to therecommend classics to an the anime ob - scure. We will open the floor towards the end of the Ever see those weird cosplayers with the crazy col - Italy,Here Romano, come the England, nations! France, The Hetalia Russia, countriesAmerica, Po are- that didn’t make our list. We will also be doing a FREE ored costumes and BIZARRE poses? Why is that ready to receive and answer all your questions! Ask raffle for a manga based off one of our recommenda one dude screaming WRYYYYYYYY down the hall? Friday 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Maryvale A - tions. Drop by and leave with a new must-watch list! WHY ARE ACDC AND WHAM INVOLVED??? Come- Why Durarara is the Best Anime Fridayland, and1:00 othersPM - 2:00 about PM | theirNorth lives Mountain and experiences! join us as we explain ourselves about the wonder WorldsPrepare for Worst an exciting Hentai time with these crazy nations! ful world of Jojo’s Bizarre adventure. We will dis - - Sundaycuss its 1:00 long PM history - 2:00 PM and | Laveen the great B influence it has The best panel group (Nerdrage) is back at it. Have had anime through the years. TO BE CONTINUED... you ever said ‘what should I watch next?’ may What is tabletop gaming? Worlds Worst Hentai is back for the fourth consecu- comebe you learn watched why, or the come first tell episode us otherwise. and stopped. Bring - nerstive year of the with internet more in pictures, order to games, host the videos most anddisgusting more! yourWell youfriends, were your wrong. feels, Durarara and isyou the (nerd)rage. best and ons? Don’t know the difference between a Magic Your favorite bunny duo has scoured the darkest cor- New to gaming? Never played Dungeons and Drag Saturday 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Estrella to introduce the wonderful world of tabletop gam- Wig Buying and Basics Sundayand hilarious 1:00 AM panel - 2:00 yet. 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Would you Rather? Yu-Gi-Oh! Can You Skit It? BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma EXTEND - Tournament (PS3) $3 buy-in Rather, our game of questions and answers. Join us as ba’s bank card got declined? Or if Yusei’s motorcycle - weThe ask Nemesis all so importantKnights welcome would youyou ratherback to questions Would You of Have you ever wondered what would happen if Kai our audience. Such as, would you rather be kidnapped - gameBlazBlue: rules Chrono apply. Phantasma $3 buyinEXTEND 60%/30%/10% video gaming payouts. tour by the dashing young men of the ouran highschool host fell into the ocean? Well now you can! Come and join Fridaynament 8:00 in the PM AZHP - 11:55 Gaming PM | Encantoroom. Standard (Gaming) tournament club or the free spirited members of the S.O.S Brigade? our panel where anything you’ve ever wanted to hap Dong Dong Never Die (PC) ‘AZHP After pen in the Yu-Gi-Oh! universe can come to life! Full Saturday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Maryvale B Sunday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Laveen A Hours Poverty’ WTF!! gaming audience participation and prizes given to best skit! Casual (and perhaps a spur of the moment tour- so much time on their hands to make a game like Why do these games exist? Who could possibly have Saturdayney) for 11:55 an PM obnoxiously - 2:00 AM | animuEncanto video(Gaming) game in Friday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Paradise Valley the AZHP Gaming room. No fee for participation. these? WHO? WHAT? HOW? WHY....JUST WHY?! Guilty Gear Xrd -Revelator- Tourna- Wut Anime?! GAMING ment (PS4) $5 buy-in - Barbarossa Game Demo ple guessing game tests your wits as an anime The million dollar question: Wut Anime?! This sim in which cute German military girls rush against Mos- gameGuilty rulesGear Xrdapply. -Revelator- $5 buyin video60%/30%/10% gaming tournament payouts. Saturday 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | Laveen A Barbarossa is set in a fictional Second World War setting in the AZHP Gaming room. Standard tournament fan! Come on, step it up and show me your moves! Saturday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Encanto (Gaming) X-Ray and Vav, defenders of justice! the in-game deck-building mechanism from Dominion ? King of Fighters XIV Tournament (PS4) Come and ask two incredibly handsome super cool thatcow is,to eachdefeat player the evil starts magician with a smallStalin. deck The ofgame resource uses $5 buy-in dudes and their somewhat questionable entourage cards and during the course of the game one buys cards from an open card pool to build a deck of cards to play Sunday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Maryvale A with. Goal of the game is to conquer Moscow. If Mos- King of Fighters XIV video gaming tournament in about their (mis)adventures in Achievement City! rules apply. $5 buyin 60%/30%/10% payouts. Yaoi/Slash Saturdaythe AZHP 2:00 Gaming PM - 5:00 room. PM Standard | Encanto tournament (Gaming) game ALL AGES - Yaoi - an umbrella term used by west- Sunday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Encanto (Gaming) Battlecow falls the Gnomes player with the most victory points wins. Magic: The Gathering Draft Tourna- ment Battle Gnomes Come play Battle Gnomes in gaming, romanticern fans to relationships describe the between Japanese male Genre characters, known as typ ‘BL- Entry: $15 ically(Boys aimed Love)’ at a a genre female of audience fictional and media usually focusing created on Sunday 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Encanto (Gaming) by female authors. How did this become a genre and over in the Encanto Room! This is a 2-6 player, hour Melty Blood Actress Again Current how does it relate to shipping trends among west- long card game for people of all ages. The game is cute, Code (PC) ‘AZHP After Hours Poverty’ ern fans? Join us for a PG 13 discussion of romance, lightheartedsilly, and competitive. competition, You don’ttry it need out! anyEach experience player con to- Casual (and perhaps a spur of the moment tour- gender and sexuality in media and for fangirling/ trolsplay. Ifunique youre gnomes looking withto laugh different and have strengths fun, with and someskills battling for neighborhood control. Select your gnomes, Saturday 11:30 PM - 12:30 AM | Maryvale A arm them, and fortify your yard to become the might- Fridayney) for11:55 an PM obnoxiously - 2:00 AM | Encanto animu (Gaming) video game in fanboying about fictional boys we think are cute. Your New Beau: Making Virtual Match- iest gnome household. At the end of the game, who- Mysticthe AZHP Vale Gaming Demo room. No fee for participation. es With Otome Learn how to snag a digital datefriend with no ever has defeated the most gnomes wins! This is the placed on the Valley of Life. Hearing the spirits of na- strings attached! In this introductory panel we’ll Description from Boardgamegeek: ‘A curse has been Mondayfirst game 12:00 to be PM published - 5:00 PM by| Encanto Branum (Gaming) Games in fall of - - 2016. We invite you to check it out before it goes public! mined to use their blessings to heal the land and rescue male-targeted dating simulations), the types of Battle Gnomes theture spirits. cry out It for will aid, require clans ofcourage druids andhave also arrived, caution, deter as stories,go over how the basicsto access of otome these (best stories, described and asargu fe- - ably the best part: how to pick out your new beau. much power. In Mystic Vale, 2 to 4 players take on the Saturday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Maryvale A Come play Battle Gnomes in gaming, over in the Encan- rolethe curseof druidic can overwhelmclans trying the to carelesscleanse the who curse wield upon too Youth Can Draw, Too! Chibis to Room! This is a 2-6 player, hour long card game for people of all ages. 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‘Rebels? Empire? I’m just the guy with the blaster...’ Sit Description taken from Board Game Geek ‘With ele- The Elite Four have been spotted! Rumor has it that- anddown ask and the play tabletop a Star gaming Wars RPG staff in about celebration signing of theup. gantly simple gameplay, Ticket to Ride can be learned- one is a fire Pokemon trainer, one is a psychic/ghost new movies coming out! Stop by the Encanto room- in under 15 minutes, while providing players with in weekendtype user, a and member one uses of poisonthe Elite types. Four The will last appear. mem tensethen usestrategic to claim and railwaytactical decisionsroutes in everyNorth turn. America. Play Challengeber is a mysterythem to however. earn your Each spot day as throughout an Elite Four the SaturdayNew to roleplaying 12:00 PM -games? 4:00 PM This | Encanto one’s meant(Gaming) for begin ers collect cards of various types of train cars they- Streetners. 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Tanto Cuore Tournament PokemonDo you have Tabletop what it takes United to be a PokemonElite Four Master? Are you ready to show your prowess with pit- in the game room and check out our vendors, ask Challenge! - The Final Day ting cute maids against one another to do your gamesquestions of your about own this to weekend’s challenge schedule,our friendly view GMs. our bidding? Challenge the other houses to see Fridaygame 12:00 collection PM - 2:00 for PM checkout, | Encanto and (Gaming) even bring in which house stands tallest amongst the rest. The Elite Four have been spotted! Rumor has it that- Saturday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Encanto (Gaming) one is a fire Pokemon trainer, one is a psychic/ghost Tanto Cuore: Oktoberfest Demo weekendtype user, a and member one uses of poisonthe Elite types. Four The will last appear. mem ber is a mystery however. Each day throughout the Challenge them to earn your spot as an Elite Four Cuore. Oktoberfest is a stand alone expansion that can be Join us as we demonstrate the 4th installment of Tanto deckbuilding game is centered around gorgeous anime GymChampion! Challenge. This You’ll Challenge get a willthird continuePokemon, to and use your the played alone or with previous versions of the game. This Pokemon Tabletop United system that was used in the Beermaids deck, vying which for youroffers affectionsa whole new and way causing to earn mischief points. original team will be leveled up for this challenge. Monday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Encanto (Gaming) Saturdaywith a distinct 4:00 PM Oktoberfest - 7:00 PM flavor. | Encanto This (Gaming) version adds the Do you have what it takes to be a Pokemon Master? Pokemon Tabletop United Gym Chal- Tanto Cuore: Oktoberfest Demo lenge! - A Crash Course Cuore. Oktoberfest is a stand alone expansion that can be against a seasoned gym leader in this introduction to Join us as we demonstrate the 4th installment of Tanto The first gym in your journey to be the best. Battle deckbuilding game is centered around gorgeous anime Autographs & Photos you how the game works and introduce you to the played alone or with previous versions of the game. This mainPokemon aspects Tabletop of the United. system. This You’ll challenge pick your will start show- er Pokemon and one other to use in the battle with Beermaids deck, vying which for youroffers affectionsa whole new and way causing to earn mischief points. Friday Fridaywith a distinct2:00 PM Oktoberfest - 4:00 PM | Encanto flavor. This (Gaming) version adds the Voice Actors...... 4:00PM - 5:00PM quest to be the world’s greatest Pokemon Master! the Gym Leader. Prepare for the first stop in your The Naruto Shippuden Board Game Friday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Encanto (Gaming) demo Shadowrun RPG 5th Edition Saturday - Voice Actors...... 1:00PM - 2:00PM Japanime Games describes their own game best: ‘The What was supposed to be a simple in and out datagr Naruto Shippuden Board Game is a cooperative game ab has turned into a fight for your lives. Enemies are Sunday based around the travels of Naruto and his friends. Ladybeard (Photos)...... 2:30PM - 3:30PM closing in and you have only a few options available. To Players play one of the main characters fighting against complicate matters you have innocent lives on the line Ladybeard...... 4:00PM - 5:00PM ofthe enemies, incursion making of the Akatsuki each game to save a unique the world experience.’ from its and one of your team is wounded. You;ll have to work Voice Actors...... 5:30PM - 6:30PM Sundaymenace! 12:00 There PM are - 3:00 3 levels PM | ofEncanto play and (Gaming) a large variety totogether the mechanics as a team and and worlduse your of witsShadowrun, to figure and out ayou;ll way to get out alive. In this adventure you will be introduced Monday Sunday 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Encanto (Gaming) Voice Actors...... 1:00PM - 2:00PM find out why you should Never Deal with a Dragon. Band Autographs will be after each of their performanc- es in the back of the main events room

NOTE: Schedule is subject to change, please check the autograph area each day to see if there are updates.

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