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Convention Info...... 4 ...... 17 Registration...... 5 Program Schedule...... 22 Sponsors...... 6 Panel Descriptions...... 25 Volunteers...... 7 Family Programming...... 30 Guests of Honor...... 8 Video Gaming...... 32 Charity Auction...... 12 Tabletop Gaming...... 33 Attractions...... 12 Video Room Schedule...... 35 Amenities...... 13 Show Summaries...... 39 Cafe Ai...... 14 Staff & Thanks...... 43 Photoshoot...... 16 Autographs...... 44

HOURS OF OPERATION Convention Hours Registration 8AM FRI- 7PM SUN FRI: 9AM -10PM Opening Ceremonies SAT: 10AM-6PM FRI: 5-6PM SUN: 10AM-4PM Closing Ceremonies Pre-registration for 2015: SUN: 5-6PM SUN: 3PM-6PM Marketplace Cosplay Central FRI: 4PM-8PM FRI: 12PM-10PM SAT: 10AM-6PM SAT: 9AM-3PM SUN: 10AM-4PM SUN: 10AM-2PM **Room opens ½ hour earlier each day for our AnimeIowa Sponsors! Masquerade SAT: 6:30PM-8:30PM Maid Cafe Ai FRI: 12PM-4PM Consweet Sign-up: 8AM - 11AM FRI: 2PM - Con Closing **Session info: see page 14 (While supplies last!)

1 Convention Rules & Info

Hotel: 1. Don’t Litter: Trash bins are all around the convention center and hotel. Keep it clean! 2. Signs and Adhesives: Bring your signs and posters to the BRIDGE before you hang them. Tape and adhesives are not to be used on hotel walls, doors, or any other surface. See the INFO DESK for more information. 3. Sleeping in Convention Spaces: Sleeping is not allowed in public spaces (ie: hallways, stairways, elevators, video rooms, tables, restrooms, etc). If you are found doing so, you will be asked to move. If found again, we will ask you to leave the convention. 4. Pets: Aside from service animals, pets and animals are NOT allowed at AnimeIowa. 5. Wheeled Transportation: For the safety of all attendees, roller-skates, roller-blades, heelies, skateboards , etc., are not allowed at AnimeIowa or the hotel. Non-recreational items such as strollers and wheelchairs are permitted with responsible use.

General Behavior: 1. Don’t be a DINK: Please do not intentionally irritate your fellow attendees or do things that are inappropriate or dangerous. If you see a dink, please report them at the BRIDGE! 2. City, State and Federal Laws: If it’s a law outside the convention, it’s a law within the convention as well. This means NO underage drinking, theft, fighting, drug abuse or anything else that lands you in court. Seriously. 3. Badges: You MUST have your badge to participate in convention activities. AnimeIowa reserves the right to revoke the membership of any participant who breaks our house rules or acts in a manner that is unsafe or otherwise unacceptable. 4. Weapons and Props: All weapons and large props must be brought to the WEAPONS TABLES by the VOLUNTEER BOOTH to be inspected and peace-marked by Operations Staff. Be respectful of other attendees, and do not allow the prop to damage hotel property. 5. Solicitation: Unless you are a registered dealer or registered artist, you are NOT allowed to sell anything. However, you are allowed to give out FREE tokens of love and respect to your fellow attendees. Shuttle Bus: The shuttle runs between the Marriott and the hotels on the west side of First Ave. Attendees staying at the Baymont will have to walk to the Best if they to catch the bus. There are to be absolutely NO live (metal) weapons on the bus.

Hourly Schedule FRI 12PM - 4AM :00 - Leaves the Marriott SAT 9AM - 4AM :07 - Leaves the Hampton/Holiday Inn SUN 10AM - 4PM :15 - Leaves the Marriott :22 - Leaves the Comfort/Fairfield :30 - Leaves the Marriott :38 - Leaves the Super 7 :45 - Leaves the Marriott :52 - Leaves the Best Western :00 - [cycle continues hourly] The 3:00, :15, :30, and :45 will be the final shuttle service for each stop, meaning the lat- est shuttle to leave the Marriott will be at 3:45 AM on Saturday and Sunday mornings and 3:45 PM on Sunday afternoon, departing to the Best Western. Please plan accordingly.

2 Registration

Pre-Registration Express Hours Registration Hours Thursday 4-9PM (Coral B) Friday 8AM-10PM Friday 8AM-12PM (Coral B) Saturday from 8AM-10PM Sunday from 8AM-12PM 2015 Registration: Saturday 6PM-10PM Sunday 8AM-4PM

What should I know about this badge? • Your badge must be worn on you and visible at all times – you may not carry it or have it inside any pockets where it cannot be readily seen. • Badges should be worn above your belt, below your neck, and be on the front of your body in plain view.” • The only exception is detailed below in the Masquerade section. • You are free to put your badge in any holder. There will be holders provided by AnimeIowa. • Costumes must not cover up your badge. • You must present your badge if asked by a staff member or on duty ranger. • By wearing our badge, you give AnimeIowa permission to use your image or likeness for promotion of the convention. How do I know who is staff or security? • Staff members are required to present their badge upon request of any attendee. If there is any doubt in your mind that someone is a staff member, ask to see their badge. • There are also volunteers called Rangers, Rangers are there for your safety and to help make sure the convention runs smoothly. • Rangers are not always staff members, but they will have an identifying badge or uniform. • On-duty rangers, have the same authority of staff members. What if I need a replacement badge? • Replacement badges can be purchased at the registration desk for a $10 fee. • We will require your ID again, and additional information to confirm your identity. We will also issue the same badge number. • If you find your badge please turn it in, if someone else if found wearing your badge, both parties will be escorted to the Convention Bridge and dealt with accordingly How old do I have to be for...? • All attendees ages under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a registered adult at all times. • Unescorted minors will be taken to the Bridge until they can be picked up by an authorized adult • Minors must provide emergency contact information for a person at or near the convention, and that contact must be available to be reached at all times during the convention. What if I can’t get a badge? • Only persons with a badge are permitted within con space, which includes the hallways, the patio (under the tent), dealers hall, and all programming rooms. • If you have not purchased a badge, you may not wander the halls. • Persons without badges will be escorted to Registration to purchase . • Volunteer hours may only be earned or turned in with a badge. What are the rules concerning badges and the Masquerade? • Participants in the Masquerade are not required to wear their badge while on stage or while costumes are being judged. But outside the green room or main stage, you MUST put your badge back on.

3 Sponsors

As an AnimeIowa Sponsor, you are about to live an enhanced convention experience. You have contributed to the convention over and above a regular convention member- ship, and in return will receive convention perks reserved for only Sponsors.

• No waiting in line AnimeIowa Sponsors are taken to the front of the registration line to receive prompt, courteous attention from our registration staff. In minutes you have your convention badge and are ready to have a weekend of fun. • Cosplay VIP Sit in the Reserved section at the Masquerade on Saturday. No waiting in long lines, although you must arrive when seating begins to be assured your seating in that section. • Convention T-Shirt Sponsors each receive a glorious full color AnimeIowa convention T-Shirt at no ad- ditional charge. And unlike a regular convention t-shirt, your shirt proudly states you are a Sponsor. • Meet and Greet This casual hour with our AnimeIowa Guests of honor is just for you our Sponsors. Meet the Guests and get to know them a little while enjoying a late night snack and a cool beverage. • Early entrance to the Anime Marketplace Sponsors shop in relaxed atmosphere of the AnimeIowa Anime Marketplace (Formerly the Dealers room) for a full thirty minutes each day before it is open to the general convention crowed. You will have ‘Pick of the Con’ at the Merchants' tables, the Artisans' tables, and of course at our very own AnimeIowa FanMarket. Yes – you our AnimeIowa Sponsor will have the best shopping experience of the con! • Recharge Room Are you ready to relax? Don’t fight the crowds to grab a handful of chips and candy at the convention’s Consweet; you have a full con pass to our exclusive AnimeIowa Recharge Room. The room is a away from the loud, busy convention floor. Only Staff, Guests of Honor, Sponsors, and our “we can’t run the con without them” volunteers who have earned the privilege are allowed entrance to Recharge Room. So Relax and Recharge. • Sponsor Gifts The coveted AnimeIowa Sponsor bag of goodies; you never know what goodies we have for our Sponsors. There is always something new and unique in AnimeIowa swag, and it is yours as a Sponsor. • Sponsor Brunch Enjoy a mid-convention pick-me-up on Saturday with the Marriott’s Famous Brunch menu. Bacon, eggs, sausage, and waffles are just a few of the delicious food choices available during the buffet held away from the crowds at the Marriott’s restaurant. You and your fellow Sponsors will be mingling and dining with our own special Guests of Honor, the Conventions Executive committee and members of our staff. It’s a treat for you and your tummy, and is our way of saying “Thank You” for being an AnimeIowa Sponsor.

4 This year’s theme was brought to you by our contest winner... Joan Gordon Congratulations!

Volunteers

The AnimeIowa Volunteers Department Needs YOU! But why?

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, learn about the con, and enjoy added perks like prizes, T-shirts and Registration for 2015

If you are interested in Volunteering, stop by the Volunteer Desk on the first floor in the hallway by the lobby, right by the Info Desk. Scheduling is flexible and some positions are available 24 hours!

A short list of Volunteer possibilities: -Gopher -Dealers Database Assistant -Lifter -Green Room Assistant -Guard Dog -Recharge Assistant -Badge Check -Consweet Assistant -Bag Check -Info Desk Assistant Volunteer Desk Hours Friday: 9AM-12AM Saturday: 9AM-12AM Sunday: 9AM-7PM

*Note: After 7PM on Sunday, Volunteers Desk will move up to the Bridge. All prizes may be redeemed there at that time. 5 guests of HOnor VOICE ACTOR Robert Axelrod has carved a career in show business that runs the gamut. Born and raised in , he did commercials and theater as a child. Since then, Mr. Axelrod has appeared in over thirty feature films including four with Charles Bronson, the Sci-Fi hit remake, The Blob, with Kevin Dillon and many others. Television appearances include guest star roles on Amazing Stories, Star Trek Voyager, Tim And Eric's Awesome Show, and The Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers. Mr. Axelrod is also a busy voiceover artist. He is the voice of Lord Zedd and Finster on The Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers. The Lord Zedd voice is one of the most recognizable character voices around. As Lord Zedd, he starred in both the first Power Rangers feature film and the wildly popular live show that toured the country.

F R I D A Y S A T U R D A Y SS U N D A Y 1:30PM Autograph Session 1 10:30AM Best of Robert Axelrod 12PM Robert Axelrod's with Lord Zedd

VOICE ACTOR Greg Ayres has spent the better part of two years rockin' his way through some really fun anime series. The once “Fanboy” turned VA started working in anime a little over eight years ago, and within the first two years managed to snag two of his favorite roles in anime. He was thrilled to voice the role of his favorite character, Son Goku, in . Just one year later, he voiced Kaworu Nagisa in the Director's Cut of . He can also be heard in other anime titles such as Super Gals, Spiral, Macross, Mythical Detective Loki, Burst , , Godanner, Pretear, Full Metal Panic, E's Otherwise and a whole lot more. When he’s not in a booth with headphones on, you can usually find him sporting headphones of variety behind “the decks”. A veteran nightclub DJ, he’s shared his love of music at packed rooms at anime conventions, to the legendary stage of *The Knitting Factory (NYC)*.

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8PM F1ying Panties, Twinky Twins, and 1:30 PM Autograph Session 2 a Whole lot of Hair Dye (An Hour with 3:30PM It Gets Better: Anime Con Edition Greg Ayres) 11PM Thar Be Dancing!

greg wicker GAME SHOW HOST Greg Wicker (or “Greggo” as he’s fondly known) has been producing and hosting game shows at anime conventions since 1999, when he premiered Anime Match Game at Project A-Kon in Dallas. Since then, Greggo has done anime-themed versions of several classic game shows, created a few games of his own, and even had an original project that very nearly turned into an actual television show on Anime Network. Find Greggo at: youtube.com/gregdasgo facebook.com/greggosgameshows

F R I D A Y S A T U R D A Y SS U N D A Y 3PM Anime Strikeout 3PM Anime Definition 9AM Ponyville Derby

6 Guests of Honor VOICE ACTOR ADR DIRECTOR Mr. Popo and in “Dragonball Z”, Holy Roman Empire in “Hetalia”, Gluttony in “Fullmetal ”, Face McShooty and Mal in “Borderlands 2”, VOICE ACTOR and Hanbei in “” represent some of Chris’s favorite and best known roles. As an ADR Director, Chris has had the pleasure of casting/directing/asst. directing such titles as: Dragonball Z Uncut, Dragonball, Dragonball GT, , Negima, , Galaxy Railways, , , , , , : Decode, , and Tsubasa Revelations. Aside from anime, Josh has lent his voice to a number of video games, including Sima Shi in Dynasty Warriors 7, multiple voices in Dragonball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi, and The Gunstringer, and Orcs Must Die!.

F R I D A Y S A T U R D A Y 12PM Chris Cason's Sound Off! 3:30PM Behind the Scenes with Chris Cason 1:30PM Autograph Session 2

lucas schuneman VOICE ACTOR Lucas is a Chicago-based voice actor heard in animation, videogames and audiobooks. In 2013, he voiced his first anime: as Vice-Admiral Onigumo in the film“: Strong World” and went on to voice the same character in the fifth season of “One Piece”. In the videogame world, Lucas has voiced nearly 100 different characters in more than 30 titles to-date for companies like LEGO, Square-Enix, Eidos, USA & S2 Games. Several noteworthy titles include “LEGO Ultra Agents”, “Deus Ex: The Fall”, “Heroes Of Newerth”, “Strife”, “Tropico 4” and “Camping Mama: Outdoor Adventures”. Find LUCAS at: facebook.com/lucas.schuneman.voiceover @LucasTheVANinja

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1:30 PM Autograph Session 2 12:30PM Who Wants to be a Voice Actor? 6:30PM Wait! You do Voices?!

trevor mueller COMIC WRITER Trevor Mueller works at an advertising agency by day, and writes comics by night. His latest project is Albert, the Alien, appearing on Mark Waid’s THRILLBENT site. He has also self-published several other works including the all-ages stories, Junkyard Chase, and has contributed stories to several anthologies, including Hope: The Hero Initia- tive from Ronin Studios and Reading with Pictures from the non-profit of the same name. He is also the writer / artist / creator of several award-winning webcomic series and regularly reviews movies, video games, and comics. Trevor gives lectures and presen- tations throughout the country at conventions and schools on several topics, including the power of combining creativity and literacy. Find trevor’s work online at: trevoramueller.com

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9:30AM Writing Comics 9AM Self-Publishing 101 Signings: FRI - SUN at Artist Table

Guests of Honor 7 russell lissau COMIC WRITER By day, Russell Lissau is a mild-mannered newspaper reporter in suburban Chicago. By night, he battles evil writing comic books including “The Strikes!” and “Strawberry Shortcake”. He broke into comics in 2005 with the lead story in “Batman Allies: Secret Stories and Origins”. (A lifelong Batman fan who dressed up as the Caped Crusader as a child, he can’t believe his luck.) His most recent projects include short stories in the highly regarded independent series “Omega Comics Presents”, the self-published western “One Last Thing”, and the upcoming graphic novel, “Old Wounds”.

FOLLOW RUSSELL at: facebook.com/russell.lissau

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9:30AM Writing Comics 9:30PM Zombies, , & Ghouls Signings: FRI - SUN at Artist Table

uncle yo MC COMEDIAN From Otakon to , Karl “Uncle Yo” Custer teleports to anime, comic book and video game conventions performing his unique brand of geek-specific stand-up comedy. Panel leader, Cosplay Masquerade MC, playwright and dedicated podcaster, Yo goes where he is needed to celebrate , welcome newcomers, and promote equality. You can also hear him voice every dog and trainer in the Android game “Top Dog: Lucky’s Charm.” He is the self-published author of “The Survival Guide” as a single on as well as the roast of the 1996 Doctor Who movie starring the 8th Doctor on iTunes, “Doctor Whom?” Every Monday his podcast, “We are the Geek” tack- les current issues, reviews shows and features up-and-coming convention guests, or fan- lebrities as Yo puts it.

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3:30 PM Saving Time & Money for Con 5:30PM Masquerade MC 5PM Closing Ceremonies MC 5PM Opening Ceremonies MC

MIMIRU RILEY COSPLAYER Cosplayer, graphic designer, costume designer, artist, aspiring actress and Jap- anese dancer. loves helping cosplayers through their journey, and hosting entertaining and fantastical events. She believes that cosplay is for everyone and strives to create a more inclusive cosplay community. Cosplay is about fun and passion and no one get’s left behind! Her cosplays include anime (Vampire Knight, Kuroshitsuji, Barajou no Kiss, and more), video games (such as Final and Skyrim), and comic charac- ters such as Loki and Harley Quinn, faeries, punk and Celtic Mythos (TheDagda). On top of acting and costuming, Mimiru has a deep love for Japanese culture and lan- guage, and conducted research in , traveling to Nagasaki, Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Nara and Hiroshima. F R I D A Y SS U N D A Y 2PM Controversies in the Cosplay Community Part 1 10:30AM Controversies in the Cosplay Community Part 2 1:30PM Autograph Session 3 8:30PM AnimeIowa Formal 3:30PM Marvel/DC Mashup

8 Guests of Honor DAN AND JILLIAN MARTIAL ARTISTS Dan Coglan, a.k.a. “Samurai Dan,” and Jillian Coglan are a dynamic duo of stage performers and masters of martial mayhem that entertain audiences from one end of the country to the other. They specialize in showing the comedic side of shared Samurai training! In addition to their captivating stage shows, this happily (mostly!) married couple teach historical and hysterical panels on the way of the warrior, along with interactive classes for con-goers to learn and experience for themselves the amazing skills of the samurai (and ninja). Not content with mere physical attack and defense, Dan and Jillian unleash their verbal skills as well, attacking funny with comedy panels and even uncensored (oops!) after hours offerings. find them at: facebook.com/SamuraiDanAndJillian

F R I D A Y S A T U R D A Y S U N D A Y 3AM Cards Against Humanity 9AM Your Universe has a Hole in It 6:30PM Akita: Natural Treasure of Japan 3:30PM Outdoor Demo 12PM Ninja Olympics

Guests of Honor 9 Attractions Charity Event CHARITY AUCTION SAT 12PM-2PM Have some extra pieces-o-eight weighing down your pockets after plundering the Mar- ketplace? No worries, as AnimeIowa is running a drive to support Miracles in Motion, a charity based in nearby Swisher, IA that for twenty-six years has provided equine therapy and outreach to the disabled, disadvantaged, veterans, and other groups in the community.

So look around and consider leaving us some of that loose change in our donation jars scattered around the con, or visit us during our Charity Auction on Saturday from noon to two and consider bidding on some incredible loot! Together, we can put the “Ar!” in Charity! Anime Marketplace Retail Merchants with the latest anime goods, from today’s most popular anime shows. Artists selling unique anime and Japanese themed original art works, and our very own AnimeIowa FanMarket with the latest and best in AnimeIowa and Buu Chan swag.

The Marketplace offers a bag check for our shoppers’ convenience - no need to juggle large bags, backpacks and large props while trying to brows and purchase. When leaving an item at Bag Check, your item will be marked with your badge number, so that all you do to pick it back up is show your badge. The Bag Check is located to the right of the Anime Marketplace entrance. Any items left after closing will be taken to the Bridge and turned over to the official lost and found.

Because Bag Check is no longer mandatory, we must caution you that if your bag, backpack, or large prop should knock into, damage (break) merchandise for sale - you will be responsible to pay for the damaged item at that time. Attendees should be aware that they may be asked to put items in Bag Check if they are proving to be a nuisance or create obstructions. Anime Marketplace Hours FRIDAY: 4PM*-8PM SATURDAY: 10AM*-6PM Hotel Concessions SUNDAY: 10AM*-4PM *Room opens ½ hour earlier each day for our AnimeIowa Sponsors! Art Exhibit&Competition Anime (and Japanese arts) are an inspiration for artists both young and old. The new AnimeIowa Art Exhibit and Competition is the place to see great works from gifted artists.

Take a break from panels and the video rooms to leisurely stroll through the Art Exhibit and see Anime FanArt, Anime Original art, and Oriental themed art in many different artistic mediums. Oh and don’t forget to vote for your favorite works — our convention attendees will be picking their Fan’s choice for best artworks of the show. (All winners of the competition portion of the exhibit will be announced at “Closing Ceremonies”.)

And then check to see if the artist(s) of your favorite works are selling art at the convention. See you there! 10 Amenities

Consweet Consweet provides a variety of sweet and salty snacks to help sustain attendees between meals so they can attend a optimum number of panels and events. Our main food items include chips, candy, and of course, cheese balls! Please understand that Consweet is not a substitute for a proper meal. We’re located across from the Bridge and our soda room is right at the top of the stairs in the Atrium.

We are located on the second floor, across from the Bridge. Come visit us! Consweet Hours Friday 12PM-3AM Saturday 8AM-3AM Anime Marketplace Sunday 8AM - Closing Ceremonies

Hotel Concessions Coralville Marriott concession food will be available at the rear of the Exhibit Hall (Anime Marketplace). Hours of operation are the same as the Market.

The Starbuck's Counter will be selling coffee drinks and grab-and-go food items, and will be open beginning 6:00 am daily.

The Edgewater Grille (the main hotel restaurant) will be open daily from 6:30am-11:00 pm serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast buffet will be made available on Saturday and Sunday for $13.00 per person.

The Coralville Marriott also has a 24-hour pantry located next to the Front Desk. It offers cold beverage and snack selections.

11 Okairinasai! Goshujin-sama, Ojou-sama!

Get ready for AnimeIowa’s very own Maid Café, Café Ai!

A maid café is defined as “a subcategory of Cosplay restaurants found predominantly in Japan. In these cafes, waitresses dressed in maid uniforms act as servants, and treat customers as masters (and mistresses) in a private home, rather than as café patrons”. At Café Ai, customers will experience a unique event with Maids and Butlers where games are played, dances are presented, and food is served.

Also, did we mention it’s free?

Café Ai will occur on Friday, July 25 from 12pm to 4pm in Programming 3. Sign up will be from 9am to 11am the same day. You can find us at the Events Office by the Dealers Room to reserve your spot in one of our four sessions. We hope to see you there!

Sessions: 12pm-12:50pm 1pm-1:50pm 2pm-2:50pm 3pm-3:50pm

12 13 photoshoot schedule

14 Cosplay

The Cosplay Team’s Mission is to provide AnimeIowa attendees a dynamic and fun place to present their Cosplay creations. There are two Cosplay Central Contests: Mainstage Cosplay and Hall Cosplay

Cosplay Central Hours FR 12PM - SAT 3:30PM SUN 8AM - 2PM Masquerade SAT 6:30PM-8:30PM Green Room SAT 4:30PM-6:30PM

NEW! No Photo Lounge Do you hate pictures being taken of you when you aren’t wearing all of your cosplay parts? Then the No Photo Lounge is for you! Located in Cosplay Central, the No Photo Lounge was created as a space for attendees to relax, take off those hot or heavy cosplay pieces, and just be away from all of those pesky cameras. So come on over and see what all the fuss is about! Cosplay Masquerade GOING TO THE COSPLAY MASQUERADE? GET A BOARDING PASS! Are you planning to attend the 6:30 Saturday Cosplay Masquerade? Do you hate spending hours waiting in line to get good seats? Then pick up your “Cosplay Board- ing Pass” Saturday afternoon! Here’s the deal...

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? 1. Between 3:30 and 4:00 Saturday afternoon, visit the Cosplay Ticket Desk (in the hall outside the Main Stage doors) to get a numbered Cosplay Boarding Pass sticker. Don’t be late! We close the Ticket Desk when we reach ¾ seating capacity or at 4PM, whichever comes first. 2. Go enjoy the convention! Get dinner! Watch some anime! 3. At 5:45 Saturday evening, RETURN to the Main Stage area and line up by the sign that matches your sticker number. We will NOT begin seating before 6PM, so no rush. 4. Follow the Attendants’ instructions as they allow people to enter and select their seats. Low sticker numbers will enter first for the best seats.

• Are you a Sponsor? Yay! You don’t need a Boarding Pass, up-front seats are re- served for you! • Are you a vendor or artist and can’t leave your table? No problem! Ask about our special procedure that will allow a friend to pick up a Boarding Pass for you. • Eek! Did you forget to pick up a Boarding Pass? Relax, and look for the “Stand-By” line. We’ll have plenty of good seats available for you after people with Board- ing Passes enter. If you need details about these situations or have any questions, please look for the posted instruction signs or visit the Info Desk.

15 Hall cosplay If you have never done a Cosplay competition before this is a great way to start. All you need is a costume and a pose. Regardless of experience, Hall Cosplay offers eight separate opportunities to showcase your creative cosplay work.

This event takes place in Cosplay Central. You do not need to register in advance! Simply show up at one of the Hall Cosplay time slots and fill out a short entry form then pose for your picture. We will have a white and black backdrop. All pictures are taken by a photographer and then voted on according to time slot by AnimeIowa staff members in the preliminaries. In the final round, Cosplay staff chooses the overall Hall Cosplay winner from the top time slot winners. All winners are announced during the Mainstage Cosplay awards ceremony. If you miss the awards ceremony, you can pick up your award on Sunday in Cosplay Central. Time Slots: Friday 4 PM Saturday 12 AM Friday 7 PM Saturday 3 PM Hall Contest Rules 1. Contest is open to all AnimeIowa attendees (must have badge to play) Any AI staff competing in Hall Cosplay is prohibited from judging 2. All entries must sign a limited photo/video release 3. Entries may be made as an individual or as a group. All groups will be judged as one entry, meaning the group as a whole counts as an individual. 4. You may enter multiple costumes, but not the same costume multiple times, and only once per time slot 5. All props/weapons are to be handled in a respectful manner while waiting for pictures. In addition, all live steel must have blunted edges and can only be drawn during the photo and must be sheathed before and after. If it is unable to be sheathed, it must be checked in with cosplay central staff 6. The costume can be self-made, purchased or commissioned. This contest is based on appearance not craftsmanship 7. Previous winning costumes from any Anime Iowa cosplay contest cannot be entered in hall cosplay without significant changes (at least 75% of the entire cosplay) 8. Judges reserve the right to disqualify entrants for any reason, and all judges decisions are final. Mainstage Cosplay Mainstage Cosplay has two components: Workmanship and Presentation. You are not required to have your entry judged for workmanship, but you may find it an interesting learning experience. Mainstage Cosplay Divisions: • Youth– Under 13 • Novice – No Cosplay awards and/or one of your first Cosplays • Experienced – Several Cosplay presentations and/or have won a Cosplay award • Master – Many Cosplay presentations and Cosplay awards. Includes professional qualifications • Exhibition–This class is for those who do not wish to compete but still want to show off their hard work. Any entry in this division is ineligible for awards. The max time allowed for exhibition skits is 120 seconds. This is not a chance to get around the time limit, merely a chance to display your cosplay without the pressure of competing, or if you have a cosplay that is not made by you that you wish to display. The other rules for appearing on stage still apply to the exhibition category. You may choose a skit or a walk on piece. Walk on exhibition pieces will be of a fashion show nature. Walk on, strike a few poses, and come off. During this time, Mainstage staff will provide music for these pieces only. For skits, audio must be provided in advance! **If you are uncertain which division your entry belongs in, the Cosplay staff can assist you. That can be answered by messaging Teny or Kalrynne, the cosplay competition moderators. Please note that the cosplay judges/staff can move you up or down a 16 category at their discretion. Mainstage Cosplay Mainstage Requirements: -Please record all audio for your presentation. No live microphones are available for use on stage. Spoken dialogue will not be heard by the audience. -Edit your music and/or dialogue to meet the time limit -If you need assistance with sound recording or editing, contact the Cosplay Staff at cosplay@.com. You are to edit and record your own audio in advance. Mainstage staff may not be able to help with audio editing, and we do not have audio recording equipment available. However, you are always free to ask for help, just note that our time is limited and we may not be able to solve all problems. For lack of audio there will be general music provided. This music may or may not fit the tone of your cosplay, so we encourage people to bring their own. We are only supplying entrants with music; no audio recordings will be available. -Please provide music and audio in mp3 format. It is suggested to have more than one form of holding this information (IE: CD, thumb drive, SD card, ect) in case of technical difficulties.All audio must be provided to Mainstage Cosplay no later than 2pm on Saturday, otherwise we will use default audio. -There is a 90 second presentation time limit for skits and performance. The tech crew will halt the audio and bring down the lights after the time limit. In rare circumstances an entry maybe granted special permission to exceed the time limit. The maximum extension is 30 seconds. Any extension must be approved in advance by the Cosplay Director. Any help shortening or finding areas to shorten the audio can be brought to the cosplay staff at [email protected]. We will do our best to help you and will also look at content.

Workmanship Judging: -Workmanship Judging will take place in the Green Room You will have: -30 seconds to explain your piece/ what you made -30 seconds for the to look over your piece -60 seconds for a questioning period for the judges to understand your design, and building process -Please try and keep your speaking time under the 30 second time limit. We need our judges to be able to move quickly from contestant to contestant, and if you spend too much time talking, they won’t be able to give you the proper time to look over your cosplay carefully. You are not being judged on how long you talk, rather how well you present the piece. Therefore, keeping things short and sweet can even help you!

Mainstage Cosplay Contest Rules: 1. NO GLOMPING. It’s dangerous. ‘Nuff said. 2. All Cosplay participants must be registered attendees of AnimeIowa. This event is open to all member, including staff, assuming your duties allow. If you are a volunteer, please let your volunteer leader know when you have to be let go to participate. 3. Presentations may not exceed their designated time limit. The Tech Crew has explicit instructions to cut lights and sound at 30 seconds for workmanship, and 90 seconds for performance. Plan ahead. If you need help editing your audio, contact the Cosplay staff prior to noon on Saturday. 4. NO BLATANT NUDITY. This event is rated PG-13. Please use discretion with your character, props, and presentation content. A helpful hint is to use skin tone leotards and such to keep everything covered. 5. The following may not be worn for competition: Wholly purchased costumes without significant modifications, rented constumes, or entries that have previously won at AnimeIowa. These may be entered on stage in the Exhibition Category, but will not be eligible for awards. 6. Youth participants must be accompanied by a registered adult member at all times. 7. Your entry must be finished before you enter the Green Room. No sewing, gluing, spray-painting, welding, or other construction work is allowed backstage. however, final assembly of large pieces and/or props, and unexpected repairs are permitted. There are wig workshop spaces for hair malfunctions. However, AnimeIowa staff are not always able to help. Participants cannot show up in Cosplay Central to create a cosplay entirely 17 Mainstage Cosplay out of our supplies. Supplies are limited, and we would like to be able to provide them for all attendees. 8. Cosplay Central does have some emergency repair supplies and the Cosplay Staff may be available to help with emergencies or damage repair. AnimeIowa does not supply participants with any of the following: makeup, makeup applicators and/or removers, paint, ect. Please come to the convention with everything you need to complete and/or assemble your cosplay. 9. Participating will be required to sign a liability release and a limited release for use of video and photo images. This will be posted later, and we will inform you of when this is available. 10. For safety reasons, the following are not allowed: -Live Animals -Substances which might damage or soil hotel property -Aerosol sprays -Projectiles -Pyrotechnics, included but not limited to: fire, flash powder, explosives, smoke bombs, or fireworks. -Entries that could potentially damage the Convention Center facilities, other participants, or the wearer. -Illegal weapons of any kind 11. Legal, , or prop weapons used as part of the costume are allowed with restrictions. You are expected to act responsibly with your weapon. The Green Room is not the place to practice your presentation’s swordplay! You may be asked to check your weapon in to our Props Master prior to the start of the Cosplay if we deem the weapon potentially dangerous to your fellow participants. If you decide to carry a weapon, by signing your registration form, you accept any legal and financial responsibility for damage your weapon may cause to persons or property. Normal AnimeIowa Weapons Policy rules apply. Don’t be a dink! 12. Entries with electric power requirements need to be self-contained. There will be no access to electrical outlets on stage. 13. Participants who want to used special effects in their presentations (i.e. strobe lights, fog, ect.) must notify the Cosplay Director no later than 2PM on Saturday. The Cosplay Director has the rights to deny requests for special effects due to safety concerns and building regulations. Do not plan your presentation around unapproved special effects! 14. Surprise the audience, not the Cosplay staff. If you are planning something completely different, let us know well in advance. All information will be held in the strictest confidence. 15. Smoking is not allowed in the Convention Center. Contestants who leave the building for a smoke break may lose their turn to appear on stage. You will be kept up to date on when you are to go up on stage, so plan accordingly. 16. All judges’ decisions are final. 17. The Cosplay Director has the right to eliminate any entry from the competition on the basis of taste, danger to the audience, building or yourself, violation of any of the above rules, or any other reason deemed sufficient. We have never had to eliminate anyone yet, so let’s keep it that way! 18. There will be a required meeting for all groups. As many people should be able to attend but AT LEAST one person per group MUST attend in order to be able to enter. The time of this panel will be determined and posted at a later time. If no one in your group absolutely CANNOT make it to one of two available panels, then you must talk to the staff by 2pm on Saturday to get that information so you are not out of the loop. During this panel, there will be information on how things will be run during the show, rules and guidelines for being in the green room, and other pertinent information. After going through the important information, there may be time to ask the cosplay staff questions, or get advice on your piece be your fellow cosplayers or the cosplay staff! 19. Any large set-pieces such as tables and chairs can be requested from [email protected]. Please have descriptions because we would like to help you in any way possible. However, requests such as these must be made BEFORE con. We cannot take last minute requests of this nature at con. We thank you for understanding.

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22 Sunday Programming Schedule Grid panel descriptions Arr! You a Werewolf? Akita: Natural Treasure of Japan FRI 11pm-2am Tabletop Gaming - Interactive Samurai Dan and Jillian Will you be the one eating poor, helpless villagers every FRI 6:30pm-7:30pm Mainstage - Presentation Come and meet the inspiration for the movie, “Hachiko” in living, night? Or will you be hunting down that vile creature? breathing, furry, person! The Akita, companion to the samurai for Pirate/anime re-themes possible. generations, are here for your enjoyment. Naya and Kuma, pureblood Arrrt Jam Japanese Akita-ken, demonstrate and enlighten congoers. SAT 9:30pm-11pm Family Programming Interactive AMV Awards Show A place for anime loving artists to meet, draw and SAT11:30am-12:30pm Programming 2 - Presentation. Come join us in awarding these brilliant and entertaining AMVs created network at the same time. Two short group activities to be by your fellow congoers! announced. All art levels welcome! Bboying (Breaking) 101 Anime 101 SUN 9am-10am Programming 5- Presentation SUN 3pm-4pm Programming 5 - Presentation If you’ve ever wanted to bboy (break) but never knew how New to the world of anime? We will provide you with a general to start, feel free to swing on by and learn the foundation overview of common terms and key figures of the industry. of being a bboy. Anime Club Success SUN11:30am-12:30pm Programming 5 - Presentation Behind the Scenes with Chris Cason Are you running out of ideas for your club, and losing members fast? Chris Cason We’re here to help! We’ll cover tips and tricks to make your club a FRI 3:30pm-4:30pm Mainstage - Presentation success. Ever wondered how your favorite dubs are actually made? Join Chris Cason as he peels back the curtain Anime Definition and discusses what it’s like to take an animated property Greggo from the written word to the images on your screen. With SAT 3pm-4pm Mainstage - Interactive. It’s the game of fun with a pun! Two teams attempt to solve punny audience participation, professional advice, and hilarious word puzzles. Win three games and your team wins a prize! “tales from the booth”--it’s anime from the inside out!

AnimeIowa Formal Best of Robert Axelrod Mimiru Riley and Co. Robert Axelrod FRI 8:30pm-10:30pm Mainstage - Interactive SAT 10:30am-11:30am Programming 1 Looking to dance to a classy beat? Want an excuse to pull out that Presentation old formal wear or fanciful cosplay? Come hang out with our cast of Robert screens some of his best moments in voice over; characters and dance the night away! Brush off your finery or come in Power Rangers and other Anime classics. Running whatever you like to play games, participate in contests, and dance the commentary and Question & Answer waltz at our AnimeIowa Formal Ball! Board Game Demos SAT & SUN 11:00am-All day Tabletop Gaming Anime’s Most Insane Deaths: New School Style SAT 11:30pm-12:30am Programming 1 - Presentation 18+ We have a grand collection of board games, from Come laugh through the horror of anime’s most disturbing scenes. traditional Japanese classics to modern Japanese hits with Warning! Spoilers for series. And maybe a nice boat will make an a few anime-themed designs thrown in for good measure. appearance. Pick a game, and the Tabletop Gaming staff will teach it to you. Anime Out of Context. SAT 2am-3am Programming 5 - Presentation 18+ Café Ai Anime is full of awkward moments. Join us as we look at some FRI 12pm-4pm Programming 3 Interactive screenshots and try to figure out what the #$%* is going on! Come join us for a fun filled session of food, games, and entertainment. Sign up for a session FRI morning at the Anime Strikeout Events Desk! Greggo FRI 3pm-4:30pm Programming 2 - Interactive. Cards Against Humanity Two teams of three play a game similar to Family Feud. The surviving Samurai Dan and Jillian FRI 10:30pm-11:30pm team advances to the next round and has a shot to win big! Programming 5 Interactive 18+ Prepare to be offended . . . er entertained! Late night fun Annual League of Disposable Ninja panel! at its finest, the Cards Against Humanity Panel will take FRI 12:00pm-1:30pm. Mainstage. Interactive. you where you have never been before . . . unless you’re Dream of being a Ninja? Come to the LoDN panel to join our ranks, win really, really demented! Samurai Dan and Jillian hosts this prizes, have things thrown at you, and other delightful shenanigans! popular Apples to Apples spin-off, where the otaku play the cards and the guests judge winners based on the warped- Apples to Apples In-&-Out Tournament ness of the answers. SAT 6pm-10:30pm Tabletop Gaming - Interactive The classic party game returns with a new fast-paced twist designed Cards Against Humanity to keep players coming in and going out at a regular pace. Stop by In-&-Out Tournament anytime for a chance to win an Apples to Apples Party Box! SAT 11pm-2:30am Tabletop Gaming 18+ The card game for horrible peoples returns with a new fast- 23 Programming paced twist designed to keep players coming in and going Cosplay Comic Live! out at a regular pace. Stop by anytime for a chance to win SUN 11am-12pm Mainstage - Interactive your own Cards Against Humanity set! Cosplayers will perform a comic LIVE based on what YOU wrote! Crazy hijinx will ensue! Fill in the blank speech bubbles of a pre-

Caring for Your Collection drawn comic before the panel for a chance to win! Winner will be SAT 9am-10am Programming 2 - Presentation determined by audience cheers, and the winner will receive a $20 Growing Collection? Wondering how to manage it? Come gift certificate to Rainytale Studio! (in the Marketplace) This year’s learn the best way to remove pesky stickers, clean figures comic features Roy Mustang (FMA), Misty (Pokemon), and Ruby from safely, & display loot on any budget! RWBY. Curious? Pick up a comic at Info Desk, or Rainytale Studio in Chris Cason’s Sound Off! the Marketplace. (Turn them in at the same locations) Deadline for Chris Cason submissions is 6pm Saturday at Rainytale Studio. Info Desk will be SAT 12pm-1pm Programming 1 - Interactive accepting submissions until 8pm. What will YOU make them say? Tired of sitting through boring Q &A panels? Feel like you Cosplay Makeup 101 always have great questions, but you never get to ask FRI 7:30pm-8:30pm Programming 3 - Interactive them? Annoyed listening to one person blabbering on and Just help with cosplay makeup, if wanted. Anyone is fine to attend, on for an hour?!? Well, this is the panel for you! Join Chris hopefully, in my opinion, this will go better than last year’s panel that Cason as he takes the mic…and asks YOU the questions. I hosted Sometimes embarrassing, a little awkward, and always Cosplay Wigs 101 funny--you will never look at the person next to you the SUN 1:30pm-2:30pm Programming 5 - Interactive same way again! An interactive hands on panel that will teach you the basics of wig Closing Ceremonies styling, storage, supplies and more! Tips and tricks from beginners SUN 5pm-6pm Mainstage - Presentation to experts! Come join us in closing out another AnimeIowa. Mafia Con Etiquette: How to treat Fursuiters and FRI 9pm-10pm Programming 3 Interactive 18+ your Fellow Humans The original Mafia party game played with the characters from Death FRI 3pm-4pm Programming 5 - Presentation Note. Players must work together to find the killer! We’re all guilty of not knowing how to interact with our Drawing Anime from the Inside Out fellow con-goers, here you will be introduced on how to SAT 5:30pm-6:30pm Programming 5 Interactive approach all those awesome cosplays! Every professional Manga artist must first master drawing the human Con Glory Stories anatomy. This panel takes an “inside-out” approach to drawing the SUN 9AM-10AM Programming 2 - Interactive human figure. Do you have a glorious moment that made Flying panties, Twinky Twins, and a whole lot of hair you feel special at a con? Come share how a dye (An hour with Greg Ayres) convention has helped better your life or just Greg Ayers made you feel good. FRI 8pm-9pm Programming 1Presentation. Controversies in the Cosplay Community Greg Ayres spent the better part of one summer screaming in Part 1 on , and the other half of it chasing Mimiru Riley flying panties in Heaven’s Lost Property. Come spend an hour with FRI 2:30-3:30pm Mainstage - Presentation him as he talks about some of his new projects like, From The New Join Guest of Honor Mimiru for a look at the cosplay World, , Kokoro , Another, or No. 6. He’ll community and provides her insight on issues that have also be glad to talk about some of his older shows like Saiyuki, and come up in the cosplay community. A look into the ever . There may even be a hint or two on a few new growing community. things yet to be announced yet, so don’t miss it. Controversies in the Cosplay Community Forum Meet and Greet #1- FRI Session Part 2 FRI 12pm-1pm Programming 2 - Interactive. Mimiru Riley Wonder who Forum members really are? Join us for introductions, SUN 10:30am-11:30am Prgm. 1 Presentation. discussion, and social time. And don’t miss SUN’s M&G, when we Guest of Honor Mimiru continues her look into the cosplay present MVB Awards! community with a discussion on issues within the cosplay Forum Meet and Greet #2- SUN Session community. SUN 11:30am-12:30pm Programming 2 - Interactive Cosplay Chess Preliminaries Catch up with Forum buddies in person! All are invited for intros, SAT 12pm-6pm Tabletop Gaming silliness, and MVB (Most Valuable Boardie) Awards. And don’t forget Chess players, this is your chance to control real life FRI’s M&G! cosplayers and win a lovely new chess set! Participate in Got Salt? a six-round Swiss system tournament to determine which SUN 4pm-5pm Programming 5 - Interactive two players will face off in the finals (see below). Dean, Sam, and Castiel are investigating strange occurrences at Cosplay Chess Finals AnimeIowa! Attend to find out how you can join the hunters!! SUN 2pm-3pm Mainstage - Interactive Gunpla 101: An Introduction Come watch and cheer for the participants in the Cosplay FRI 6pm-7pm Programming 5 - Presentation Chess Finals! Come and learn about the exciting hobby of Gundam Plastic Model Kits! Part 1 of 2, basic skills and hobby history. Suit up! 24 Programming Gunpla 201: Advance Tactics Japanese In An Hour SUN 2pm-3pm Programming 2 - Presentation SUN 2:30pm-3:30pm Programming 3 - Join us for Part 2 of exploring the Gunpla universe! Topics include Presentation advanced painting and customizing, also discussing Gundam Build A short list of nouns and verbs will be given with basic Fighters. Suit up! sentence structure. You will be able to ask and answer simple questions in Japanese. Hentai Gameshow SAT Late Night 10:30pm-Midnight Japanese Tea Ceremony Programming 5 - Interactive 18+ SAT 9am-11am Programming 5 Part improvisation, part games, pure insanity! The Hentai Gameshow is Experience the serenity of Chado (The Way of Tea). all about poking fun at the adult aspects of the anime world. We’re back in a large room for 2014, so join us as we explore this cultural tradition. ~90 mins. Hentai or Not? Late Night SAT 1:30am-2:30am JK We Can’t Swim Programming 5 - Interactive 18+ SAT 11am-12pm Mainstage - Interactive How well do yoy know your hentai? can you tell if it is one by the title or This is a fun filled and interactive panel where you get not? come find out, and win some prizes!!! to meet the Iwatobi swim club and their sharked tooth friend! Horrors of Fanfiction SAT 2:30pm-3:30pm Programming 3 - Presentation K-POPalypse! We’ve all come across a story that made us question humanity, but we SUN 10am-11am. Programming 5 keep on reading. This is the panel to share your pain with others who Presentation\ understand. 100 K-Pop videos from the past year in one non-stop mega mix! Come and cheer for your favorite groups! How to Speak Like a Pirate Late Night SAT 12am-1am Karaoke #1 Programming 5 Presentation 18+ FRI 11pm-2:30am Programming 1 Interactive. Yar! Pirates be our theme, so expect to see buckets o buccaneers in Come jam out and sing to your favorite anime and game the halls. Be ye able to parlay? Come get schooled on basic pirate related music! speak! Karaoke #2 I’ve Seen Enough Hentai to Know Where THIS is Late Night SUN 12:30am-3am Going! The 18+ cosplay dating game Programming 1 - Interactive. Late Night SAT 3am-4am Programming 5 -Interactive 18+ Join us for night two of singing along to our favorite You’ve seen traditional cosplay dating games, but have you see songs. one that is 18+? Come join us for a load of laughs as we find love in strange places! Noon-1pm in pro 5) Lovely Lolita: Back to Basics SAT 2:30pm-3:30pm Programming 2 Invasion of the Body Snatchers: Victorian Medicine, Presentation Resurrection Men, and Popular Culture Let’s take Lolita back to the basics for our 4th year, now FRI 12pm-1am Programming 5 - Presentation being presented by Iowa Lolitas we will discuss where Did you know that the University of Iowa and Drake University had Lolita has been and future trends. stolen bodies in their medical schools? Quiz on Victorian death culture with prizes! Magic: the Gathering – Standard Tournament Iowan Pokemon League SUN 12pm-4pm Tabletop Gaming FRI 9pm-10:30pm Programming 2 - Interactive Aggro? Control? Combo? All of the above? Bring your Do you have what it takes to be the very best? Come to our panel best deck for a chance to win a booster box! to challenge the Gym Leaders and Elite Four of the Iowan Pokémon

League. Marvel/DC Mashup Mimiru Riley It Gets Better- Anime Con Edition SUN 3:30pm-4:30pm Mainstage - Interactive Greg Ayers Enjoy a Q&A, games and a general fun time with various SUN 3:30pm-4:30pm. Programming 1 - Interactive Marvel and DC characters! The “It Gets Better” project in response to a string of teen suicides by kids who were bullied because they were perceived to be gay. Sadly Midnight Madness FRI Night at Midnight Cosplay Central bullying is something that happens to one in four teens. In the past Interactive few years we’ve even seen an increase in bullying within . Join Come join in a free for all Cosplay Chess Match at us as we share our stories, and talk about ways we can all help and Midnight! All are welcome! Support each other and find the light at the end of the tunnel. It really does get better. Mindbridge SUN 3pm-4pm Programming 2 - Interactive J-Fashion: Beyond Lolita The annual Mindbridge Foundation meeting at SUN 1pm-2pm Programming 3 - Presentation AnimeIowa. Old members and new attendees are invited Ever wondered about other J-Fashions? You are in luck! Join the Iowa to come and see what we do! Lolitas Community as we discuss other J-Fashions and their history

25 Programming Ninja Olympics Samurai Dan and Jillian Patio Demo Samurai Dan and Jillian Samurai Dan and Jillian SUN 12:30pm-1:30pm Mainstage - Interactive SAT 3:30pm-4:30pm Back Patio - Presentation The Ninja Clans want You! Congoers get to risk life and limb (or Come join Samurai Dan and Jillian as they demonstrate some at least acute embarrassment) to show off their ninja skills. Two fabulous moves that could be handy while sailing the open seas! teams will compete for prizes in this battle of the ages. Saving Time and Money for the Con Opening Ceremonies Uncle Yo FRI 5pm-6pm Mainstage - Presentation FRI 3:30pm-4:30pm Programming 1 - Presentation Come join us as we start of the AnimeIowa 2014 convention! Conventions are expensive. Learn to save money on travel, hotels, and food to make the most of your weekend. Otaku Media- Collecting on a Budget FRI 9pm-10pm Programming 5 - Presentation Segata Sanshiro - “You must play the Learn how you can be a collector, support the industry legally Saturn!” and it won’t even make your wallet consider committing seppuku! SUN 12:30pm-1:30pm Programming 5 - Presentation Join us as we discuss the Sega Saturn and its history, games, \ Photo Shoots: A How To accessories and more! Come see why this is an underrated FRI 1:30pm-2:30pm Programming 5 - Presentation gaming system you should know! Come on over to learn everything and anything that has to do with being apart of photo shoots! Newcomers and Veterans Self Publishing 101 welcomed! Trevor Mueller SAT 9am-10am Programming 1 - Presentation

Pokémon XY Booster Draft Comic guest Trevor Mueller has a lot of experience making SAT 8:00pm-10:30pm Tabletop Gaming comics - not just writing them, but getting them from an idea in The Pokémon draft event is back and better than ever with new his head to a physical book in your hand. He shares his insights, Pokémon and Y cards. Players will receive 4 boosters and experience, and techniques for making self-published comics. organize into pods of 8 to draft their decks. Entry fee of $16. Sewing and Patterning for Cosplay Ponyville Derby SUN 4pm-5pm Programming 2 - Presentation Greggo Discussion of creating your own patterns, using pre-made SUN 9am-10:30am Mainstage - Interactive patterns to create fantastic garment, and finishing techniques to Do you like My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic? Here’s a game create a lasting cosplay. show for all the bronies and pegasisters, featuring Wheel of Fortune-like gameplay and all your favorite pony memes! Solve Shiny New Anime: Part Deux the puzzle and win cool MLP swag! SUN 4pm-5pm Programming 3 - Presentation Join us as we showcase the most recent Anime to be streamed

Prince of Tennis in Iowa over to America. FRI 4:30pm-5:30pm Programming 5 - Presentation What’s better than watching your favorite show about gravity Snakes Out of Boxes! defying physics? Talking about the characters and the SAT 1pm-2pm Programming 2 - Presentation shananagins that they are up to. This panel is all about informing you all about what Metal Gear Solid is all about. *SPOILERS* Anything is fair game in this

Professor Prometheus’s Combustible Circus panel! Be prepared. FRI 10pm-11pm Back Patio - Presentation Professor Prometheus’s Combustible Circus is a fire : Ask a Meister performance group from Central Iowa. We entertain with fire and FRI 7:30pm-8:30pm Programming 2 - Interactive LED props for a variety of events. Soul Eater ended, but there’s still many questions left hanging! Come ask questions to our Meisters, Professors, and maybe

Rave the Seas even a witch or two! Mr. Pixxul and RaveLink FRI 11:30pm-3:30am Mainstage - Interactive Spring 2014 Anime Season in Review. Come jam to some of the coolest music to hit the seven seas SAT 3pm-4pm Programming 5 - Presentation and dance the night away with your captains Mr. Pixxul and Join one of the Fandom Post’s anime reviewers look back on RaveLink. **No bag check so remember to plan where to put the Spring 2014 season. ? Sure! anime? your treasures accordingly. Definitely! We’ve got it all. Revolution of Evangelion Sponsor Brunch FRI 6pm-7pm Programming 3 - Presentation. SAT 9am-12pm Programming 3 - Restricted Access. The revolution returns to Iowa! Join General Iowa and Gaynor79 Come mingle with friends and guests while getting a light as we dive into the rabbit hole that is Evangelion once again! breakfast. Sponsors and AnimeIowa Staff only. We’re back, Iowa! Sports? In Anime?! Robert Axelrod’s Life with Lord Zedd and Beyond SAT 1pm-2pm Programming 3 - Presentation Robert Axelrod Fueled by the shonen spirit and the fires of defeat, I take you SUN 12pm-1pm Programming 1 - Presentation down the road of several sports series where you experience Robert assays his entire career story, from comedy in every raw emotion possible kindergarten, through the Power Ranger years and beyond to present time. Question & Answer.

26 Programming Super Dungeon Explore – Demo Weiβ Schwarz – Introduction & Standard FRI 1pm-4:30pm Tabletop Gaming Tournament Come forth, brave adventurers, to the fabled lands of Crystalia! Loot FRI 10am-2pm Tabletop Gaming and treasure await, if you can defeat the dungeon denizens and avoid Your favorite anime characters in card game form return the wrath of the dragon Starfire. for their 4th year at AnimeIowa! Learn how to play your first game, or compete against other veterans. Super Dungeon Explore – New Game+ FRI 6:30pm-11pm Tabletop Gaming What I’ve Learned From Anime: So the call of treasure still sings to you brave adventurer? Well then, Second Impact! this full-game Super Dungeon Explore event is right up your dark SAT Late Night 10pm-11pm corridor. Programming 1 - Presentation 18+ 2013’s best new comedy panel is back for more raunchy fun!

Swap Meet 2014 Join us to discover the new lessons anime has taught us! SUN 9am-11am Programming 3 - Interactive Get rid of the stuff you don’t want any more for stuff you want. Anime, Who Wants To Be A Voice Actor? manga, & even more! No money is allowed to be exchanged under Lucas Schuneman any circumstance. SAT 12:30pm-1:30pm Mainstage - Interactive Bringing anime fans into the world of being a character

Thar Be Dancing voice actor. Culminates with mock anime auditions, where Greg Ayers audience members are invited to flex their acting muscles SAT 11pm-3:30am Mainstage - Interactive with mock audition sides for new, un-dubbed anime series. Don’t sleep the night away! Get up and groove with DJ Greg Ayers, or walk the plank! Writing Comics Russell Lissau and Trevor Mueller The Anime Game Show Explosion! FRI 9:30pm-10:30pm SAT 9am-10:30am Mainstage - Interactive Programming 1 - Presentation The AGSE! is back for more! More trivia! More prizes! More Guests Russell Lissau and Trevor Mueller will talk about shenanigans! MORE FREE POCKY! Don’t miss out on year six of the writing comics, meeting editors and how they broke into the ultimate anime game show! industry. And then they’ll answer all your questions about The Haku Show! the biz. FRI 1:30pm-2:30pm Programming 2 - Interactive Your Universe has a Hole in it Welcome to the game where it doesn’t matter who you are! Diehard Samurai Dan and Jillian lover of YuYu Hakusho or eyes of the curious. SUN 9am-10am Programming 1 - Presentation The History of Assassin’s Creed. Have you ever read a book or watched a movie, fallen in SAT 4pm-5pm Programming 5 - Presentation love with the make believe reality, and then had a character Ever wanted to know the history behind the games? This is your stop. or environment go completely off the deep end and ruin it Discussion, assassins, and most of all, spoilers abound! for you? Me too. Come complain about it, and learn how to avoid making that mistake in your own writing and/or The Panel That Never Was storytelling. SUN 11:30am-12:30pm Programming 3 - Presentation Join us! Help us on our quest to complete Hearts! Come and Zombies, Ghosts, and Ghouls learn about the series and what the future holds for Kingdom Hearts! Russell Lissau SAT 9pm-10pm Programming 5 - Presentation Tokusatsu - A Legacy of Japanese Culture An exploration of horror and horror comics with guest SUN 12:30pm-1:30pm Programming 2 - Presentation Russell Lissau. His newest horror comic is the zombie thriller Tokusatsu, one of the most popular forms of Japanese live action SURVIVAL, and he’ll talk about his creative process and the entertainment explored through Super Sentai and . things that go bump in the night. Ultimate Hero Boot Camp SUN 10am-11am Programming 2 - Interactive Heroes aren’t born; they’re forged! Unleash your inner hero with this energetic anime-themed workout! Dress appropriately. ALL skill levels welcome! Unraveling The Abyss FRI 6pm-7pm Programming 2 - Presentation Discussing the twists and turns of the series by Jun Mochizuki. Questions and theories welcome. SPOILERS POSSIBLE Wait! You do Video Game Voices? Lucas Schuneman FRI 6:30pm-7:30pm Programming 1 - Presentation Join as Lucas Schuneman discusses his experience with being a Video Game voice actor. Full of Q&A time, as well as some fun mock auditions for video games.

27 Programming Family Programming

Would you like to share your passion of all things otaku with your little ones? AnimeIo- wa has your solution. Introducing Family Programming!

Come join us for activities that families with children (ages 1-13) can enjoy together, and build appreciation for the Asian culture in a fun way.

**Sign up at Events HQ as supplies and spaces are limited This is a family first convention area. Please understand that priority will be given to attendees with children**

8-bit Perler Creator Paper Lanterns Wanna make the 8-bit character of your dreams come to life?! Participants will have the opportunity to decorate their own Let’s make some awesome creations! paper lantern to celebrate the festival that is AnimeIowa.

Anime Bingo! Pinata Creation 1: Join us for a few rounds and win a prize with your whole family! Would you like to make something messy? Creative? And Make sure to sign up and come have some fun! totally DESTRUCTIBLE? Stop by and make a piñata!

Asian Snacks Pinata Creation 2: Are you ready to learn about some delicious and unique Asian Would like to try your hand a creating something utterly snacks? This panel will introduce you to some that can be found SMASH-ABLE!? Stop by and make a piñata! at your local Asian food store. Pinata Destruction! (Back Patio) Bonsai Trees Would you like to SMASH?!? Bring your piñatas to smash! Bonsai is a Japanese art form using miniature trees grown in con- (You smash you help clean :) tainers. Participants will be able to create their own beautiful tree to take home. Play Doh Wars Create a creature out of clay and battle it against other Cat Ears player’s creations. Which will win? Did you ever dream of being a cat? Make your very own pair of cat ears at Family Programming. Shrinky Dinks Draw something huge and then shrink it down to make key Clay Creations chains or magnets. Unleash your creativity! At this 2 day panel you can sculpt some- thing fun the first day with air dry clay and paint it the next day. Please be sure to sign up. Supplies are limited. Tie Dye (Back Patio) Come get your groove on and tie dye your very own Ani- meIowa shirt! Shirts will be provided, however space is lim- Face-Painting ited so sign up. (Due to the nature of this panel, some extra Want to show off that symbol/tattoo from your favorite anime? Get rules and guidelines may apply. Please come check at our into the cosplay spirit with your family. panel sign-up for more information) Japanese Outdoor Games Join us on the patio to play some fun, traditional Japanese out- Woodblock Printing Woodblock printing is the timeless art of etching door children’s games. We will be playing Hana Ichi Monme, pictures into wood. Create beautiful pieces of art. Statues, and Otedama. All supplies are provided. Mini Japanese Gardens Have you ever seen a Japanese garden and wished you could have one yourself? We will take cardboard, tissue and glue to make your own lovely garden.

28 Programming Events marked with “***” will be hosted on the Back Patio. In case of inclimate weather conditions, please see Events HQ for rain locations. Treasure Hunt, Ahoy! Arrgh, matey’s!

This year, the AI ship has a new project for ye with wee ones. Pick up ye clue sheet at the Family Programming room. Each clue represents a different area ye can find at the AI Ship. Thar be treasure for those who can solve me clues.

Remember this events is only for those with wee ones. Sign up at Family Programming!

29 Video Gaming

Video Gaming will open at 2PM Friday, and run till 2:30PM Saturday, closing only for tournament setup. This means we’re open 24 hours, for all your gaming needs! However, this is not without the help of VOLUNTEERS! See the Volunteers section for more details.

Tournament times and a sign-up list will be posted at the staff table in the Video Gaming Room. Feel free to come see us for questions and comments.

Rules: 1) Please have a badge visible and ready before entering the room. 2) No food is allowed in the video gaming room. 3) You can bring your own controller. However, please have it marked and check it in and out at the staff table. 4) No shoes are allowed on the DDR pads 5) We will have a bag checking service. However, for long stays, please leave luggage in your room or car. 6) Have fun!

30 Tabletop Gaming

“Arr” you ready for some board, card, and role-playing games?

The Tabletop Gaming room will run all convention long, even during the late- night hours. Look for Tabletop Gaming events in the Panel Descriptions, or check out a game from the Mindbridge Game Library.

As always, we will need volunteers to help with the check-out desk, badge check, and events. ***Please check your food and drink at the staff table.***

Rules: 1) No food or drink at the gaming tables. Leave all edibles at the staff desk; we’ll watch over them for you. 2) Have your badge ready and visible for room entry and game check-out. 3) All Mindbridge Library games must stay inside the Tabletop Gaming room at all times. 4) You may bring in your own games; make sure they’re labeled as yours, please. 5) Have fun!

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The short version of the rules is to be polite and don’t make a mess. Here’s the long version: 1) Quiet, please! The Video Rooms are for watching anime, not for critiquing it or discussing it. Please be quiet and respectful of your fellow attendees. 2) Don’t make a mess. FOOD AND DRINK ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE VIDEO ROOMS BY ANY MEANS. 3) If you bring it in, take it out. This goes for trash, but also other belongings. We are not here to clean up after you and cannot be held responsible for any items left behind. 4) Leave the chairs how you found them. 5)DO NOT THE EQUIPMENT. Under NO circumstances should you mess with any of the equipment. There are always Video/Tech staff available nearby to remedy the situation as soon as possible, or report the problem to the Bridge.

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Show Summaries Saturday at 1:30am in Video Room 4 Friday at 7:00pm in Video Room 4 Index is running from sorcerers when she meets Kamijo, a Chronicles the everyday life of six and their boy who can negate any power. With attackers after Index, teachers. his power will come in handy. The prodigy, the airhead, the shy one, the loose cannon, and Resurrection the jock Sunday at 2:00pm in Video Room 1 Baccano! After avenging his father and finding peace in his life, Afro Friday at 9:30pm in Video Room 3 must take up his sword to get back his father’s remains and A series of stories and people connect over the span of 200 his headband. years. From the 1700s to the Great Depression, Baccano shares these Saturday at 5:00am in Video Room 2 stories. Family betrothed them till Kaoru left, not realizing Aio did love him. Aio denied all her family gave her to marry her childhood Sunday at 3:30pm in Video Room 4 friend. Akihisa attends a school where students are divided by scores. XIII The students can summon avatars that are used for battles Sunday at 5:30am in Video Room 2 between classes After a war the city Olympus is now control center Greg Ayres, voice of Kouta Tsuchiya of the world. Deunan and Knotts will defend the city from Betterman terrorists at all costs. Saturday at 5:00am in Video Room 1 Athena: Goddess of War Algernon is a mutation in the brain whose victims become Sunday at 8:00am in Video Room 2 violently hostile. Akamatsu counteracts Algernon with Based on TV series IRIS, the spy Jung-Woo is caught up in it piloted by Dual Kinds. all going up against a terrorist organization called Athena. Sunday at 1:30am in Video Room 1 Saturday at 3:00pm in Video Room 2 At Paradigm City, memories have been wiped out. With the help Humans live in a city surrounded by huge walls due to human of Big O, Roger Smith keeps the city safe with his butler and eating Titans. Eren and Mikasa grew up in this world and are an android. now soldiers to fight Titans. Robert Axelrod, voice of Colonel Gaust

36 Sunday Video Room Schedule Z Saturday at 7:00am in Video Room 3 Saturday at 9:30am in Video Room 3 Chronos, an organization bent on world peace. Tensions Follow the adventures of Goku and his son Gohan. He and his begin when the Chronos assassin Black Cat’s morals are companions will defend the Earth against evil aliens. changed and he stops obeying. Chris Cason, director and voice of Mr. Popo (DBZ Kai), Tien Greg Ayres, voice of Shiki (DBZ Season 3, original release), Agent Shu, Super Kamikaze Chris Cason, script writer Ghosts, The Turtle (DBZ Kai) Durarara!! Sunday at 12:30am in Video Room 4 Sunday at 4:00pm in Video Room 2 Follow a team of pirates who smuggle goods, get into violent Mikado witnesses an urban legend on his first day in Ikebukuro, firefights, hand to hand combat, and nautical battles. the Headless Rider on a motorcycle. After that more supernatu- Blade of the Phantom Master ral cases surface. Sunday at 12:00pm in Video Room 3 Follow the adventures of the phantom masters, Munsu, as Sunday at 2:00am in Video Room 3 he wanders dealing with the chaos caused by the fall of the In a war ruined world, salvation exists in Romdo. Humans live country Jushin. in a paradise where feelings are discarded and their way of life Blood-C is dictated. Sunday at 4:00pm in Video Room 3 Seemingly normal girl Saya is not as normal as she seems. Saturday at 5:30pm in Video Room 4 Once night falls, she protects her town against monstrous Renton’s life is turned around when Eureka appears piloting the enemies. Nirvash. After a battle with the military Renton joins her outlaw Blue Drop group Friday at 2:00pm in Video Room 2 Evangelion: 1.11 You Are (Not) Alone Mari lost her memory 5 years ago, now she is being sent to Saturday at 4:00pm in Video Room 4 school to make friends. There she meets a girl who may be The 2nd Impact killed half the population. After 15 years Angels connected to her past. have appeared, only EVAs piloted by youths can defeat them to prevent the 3rd Impact Friday at 7:00pm in Video Room 2 Greg Ayres, voice of Kensuke Aida Marika is a schoolgirl who finds out her father was a Evangelion 2.22: You Can (Not) Advance of a ship and she is chosen to become the ship’s Saturday at 8:30pm in Video Room 3 new captain. The Angels continue to attack harder then ever. Can the two Greg Ayres, voice of San Daime, The Legendary Chef new EVA pilots Asuka and Mari prevent the end of the world? Greg Ayres, voice of Kensuke Aida Sunday at 9:30am in Video Room 3 Persocoms have replaced computers and look like humans. Sunday at 10:30am in Video Room 4 Hideki finds one in the garbage but when he turns it on all Il Palazzo just wants to control the world. Excel will do anything she can say is “Chii” for him. Just don’t get too close to their dog, he’s the emergency Coffee Samurai food supply. Saturday at 2:30pm in Video Room 1 Hemi is in love with a coffee vending machine! It makes Saturday at 12:00am in Video Room 2 perfect sense since the vending machine is a samurai reborn Sena is a weak boy with his running speed as his only good into a steel body. trait. His ability is noticed by the high schools Revolution team captain. Saturday at 9:30am in Video Room 1 Fairy Tail Kazuki and the whole group is back for all sorts of misadven- Saturday at 10:00am in Video Room 2 tures as they create comics. Lucy is determined to be a mage in the Fairy Tail guild. She D N Angel meets Natsu who offers her to join the Fairy Tail guild starting Sunday at 3:30pm in Video Room 1 her adventure. Niwa is an average teenager. Except whenever he thinks Greg Ayres, voice of Sho about the girl of his dreams, he transforms into a thief to steal Chris Cason, voice of Karacka, Wally Buchanan, Richard magical artifacts. Buchanan / Hoteye, Fortune Teller (Ep. 4) Greg Ayres, voice of Satoshi Hiwatari Fantastic Adventures of Detroit Metal City Saturday at 2:30am in Video Room 3 Saturday at 11:00am in Video Room 4 Unico makes anyone he meets happy. The gods banish him Soichi dreamed of playing Swedish-style pop in Tokyo. saying only they can allow people to be happy. His journey Instead, he finds himself leading a death metal band to pay begins to escape their wrath. the bills, which he hates. Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker Friday at 9:30pm in Video Room 2 Sunday at 12:30am in Video Room 3 In a post-apocalyptic future, only the strong survive. Kenshiro In the land of swords and magic, Cassandra defends the travels the wasteland to rescue his lost love and help those in Chantry. Will her wits and strength stand through when she need. learns of a conspiracy?

37 Show Summaries FLCL La Corda D’oro: Primo Passo Saturday at 11:00pm in Video Room 1 Friday at 4:30pm in Video Room 2 Naota is a normal 6th grader till he is run over by a woman on Hino spots a fairy who is excited she can be seen. The fairy a Vespa. She then hits him with a guitar causing him to grow gives her a magical violin that she reluctantly enters a competi- a horn. tion with. Legend of Legendary Heroes Friday at 11:00pm in Video Room 4 Sunday at 9:00am in Video Room 1 Kei and Katou die saving a mans life. Life sucks that way, right? Ryner is a powerful magician that is sent by his friend to In death they must participate in a dangerous game. Maybe life investigate and gather remnants of a legendary period that hold wasn’t so bad… magical powers. Greg Ayres, voice of Hajime Muroto Saturday at 2:30am in Video Room 2 Friday at 2:00pm in Video Room 3 Aliens walk among us but humans don’t know that. All of us but The galaxy is ruled by the Holy Emperor Vetti. A rebel leader Yukitata and his life will net be the same with his new roommate Michel gets the captain of the Glass Battleship to help fight the Prince Baka Empire. Chris Cason, voice of Tanaka Greg Ayres, voice of Nowy Greg Ayres, voice of Terakado Chris Cason, voice of Gary Sunday at 1:30pm in Video Room 3 Sunday at 11:30am in Video Room 1 After Keitaro fails twice to get into Tokyo U he goes to live Onizuka has started teaching at a prestigious school to handle with his grandma at her hotel. That turns out to be an all-girls their ‘problem class’. He has rather different ways to deal with boarding house. the students. Mass Effect: Paragon Lost Friday at 9:30pm in Video Room 4 Sunday at 3:00am in Video Room 4 In the early career of Vega, he leads a squad into battle against Killed by his best friend, Brandon has been brought back to life. an alien threat. Vega must protect colonists at all costs from He now seeks revenge against his friend and the his former the aliens. crime syndicate. Moon Phase Haibane Renmei Sunday at 7:00am in Video Room 3 Saturday at 12:00am in Video Room 3 On assignment for an occult magazine Kouhei enters a castle Rakka wakes surrounded by Haibane, who have ash gray feath- and meets Hazuki, a vampire. Hazuki wishes to escape and ers and halos. She grows her own wings and halo and learns to hopes he can assist her. live in this new place. Mushi-shi Ultimate Saturday at 6:00pm in Video Room 1 Saturday at 10:30pm in Video Room 4 The Mushi are not a plant or animal. Most humans are oblivious Vampires and Seras fight for the Hellsing organization to their existence. Ginko helps people who face problems with killing undead and other supernatural forces of evil. Mushi. Hetalia: Axis Powers Greg Ayres, voice of Kaji Saturday at 4:30pm in Video Room 3 My Bride is a Mermaid Hetalia uses comedy to address historical events. Political Friday at 2:00pm in Video Room 4 interaction between countries are shown as social interaction Michishio is on vacation and nearly drowns. Thankfully, he is between the characters. rescued by a beautiful girl. Well, not quite, he is rescued by a Chris Cason, voice of Holy Roman Empire beautiful mermaid. Chris Cason, voice of Octopus Nakajima Saturday at 10:30pm in Video Room 3 Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water The world has been struck by an epidemic turning people into Friday at 4:30pm in Video Room 3 zombies. Takashi, his friends, and the school nurse fight their Nadia and Jean are on the run from jewel thieves who want way to safety. Nadia’s necklace. They find themselves aboard a submarine Greg Ayres, voice of Maruyama belonging to Captain Nemo. K-ON! Negima! Magister Negi Magi (Mahou Sensei Saturday at 1:30pm in Video Room 4 Negima) Yui, a carefree girl entering high school, signs up for the Light Saturday at 7:30am in Video Room 2 Music Club. However, Yui has a problem she can’t play an After finishing Magic School, 10-year Negi is assigned to teach instrument. in Japan as training to be a Magister. To his surprise his class Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple is 31 girls. Sunday at 4:30am in Video Room 3 Greg Ayres, voice of Negi Springfield Kenichi has always been picked on. Driven to become stronger, Chris Cason, director and voice of Albert Chamomile he goes with Miu to the Ryozanpaku dojo with six martial arts Night Raid 1931 masters inside. Saturday at 12:30am in Video Room 2 Greg Ayres, voice of Taichi Kōga Shanghai, 10 years before America enters WWII, the Japanese Chris Cason, voice of Tochumaru, Siegfried Army has entered mainland China. Here a group of psychic spies seek the truth. Saturday at 8:30pm in Video Room 1 Greg Ayres, voice of Aoi Miyoshi To bring stability to the universe the GOTT was formed. Within the organization are Éclair and Lumiere who possess amazing 38 superpowers. Show Summaries Noir Serial Experiments Lain Saturday at 2:30am in Video Room 1 Sunday at 3:00am in Video Room 2 Noir follows the story of two assassins, Mireille and Kirika, who “The Wired”: the sum of human communication networks. Lain embark on a personal journey to seek answers concerning their hears a voice inviting her to unify virtual and material worlds with past. The Wired. Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt Revolution Saturday at 10:30pm in Video Room 2 Friday at 7:00pm in Video Room 1 Panty and Stocking are 2 nasty angels who have been booted Lina Inverse is found to be tangled up in a whole new predica- from heaven. They spend their nights blowing up ghosts to avoid ment. Wait. Is Lina being charged of the crime of simply being being sent to hell. Lina Inverse? Solty Rei Friday at 2:00pm in Video Room 1 Saturday at 4:00am in Video Room 4 Stereotyped as being an ‘easy girl’ due to her tanned appear- Many were killed or severely injured from the Blast Fall. Bounty ance, Momo’s life is made harder from her friend who tells nasty hunter Roy searches for his daughter, who went missing after gossip about her that Blast Fall. 4 Greg Ayres, voice of Will Sunday at 8:00am in Video Room 3 Narukami discovers he can summon Persona through his TV to Saturday at 8:00pm in Video Room 2 fight shadows. With the Persona he sets off to solve the cause A dandy guy in space! of mysterious murders. Space Dandy travels across the galaxy in search of aliens that Puella Magi Madoka Magica no one has ever laid eyes on before. Saturday at 12:30pm in Video Room 2 Chris Cason, voice of Register (Ep. 13) Madoka and Sayaka are approached by an adorable familiar Space Pirate Captain Harlock named Kyube. Kyube offers to grant them each one wish in Saturday at 12:00pm in Video Room 3 exchange to become a . Leading his crew aboard the Arcadia, space pirate Captain Har- Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne lock takes them along daring raids against Earth’s oppressors. Sunday at 4:00am in Video Room 1 Robert Axelrod, voice of Dr. Zero Rin and Mimi are immortal detectives. Rin gets entangled with larger issues as she delves into the darker secrets of society Saturday at 8:00pm in Video Room 4 and herself. Saiga is discovered infiltrating a secret club and sacrificed to the RoboGeisha club’s goddess. He now has the ability to cause explosions by Saturday at 5:00am in Video Room 3 taking pictures. Kikue is a geisha who out shins her sister, Yoshi, forcing her to Greg Ayres, voice of Tsujido work as a servant. The 2 sisters are made part of an army of Chris Cason, voice of Misaski geisha assassins. Sunday at 5:30am in Video Room 4 Saturday at 12:00am in Video Room 1 Lawrence is a traveling merchant that meets a town’s goddess, Haruka was in an accident that left her in a coma for 3 years. Horo. Horo believes the town has forsaken her and decides to She wakes up not knowing her friend and boyfriend are now travel with Lawrence. dating each other. Steins; Gate New Kyoto Arc Saturday at 5:30pm in Video Room 2 Saturday at 7:00pm in Video Room 3 Okabe, a self-proclaimed “mad scientist”, has invented a custom Retold in the perspective of Misao, the story follows Kenshin and microwave that can send texts into the past. And it works. his quest against a plot threatening the newly reformed country. Saturday at 6:30am in Video Room 4 Friday at 4:30pm in Video Room 1 Kenji is pretending to be Natsukis fiancé but has a new problem, Sakura travels to the capital with hopes of defending it from a math problem from a stranger that when he solves causes demonic forces, like her father. However, things are not as she mass cyber-destruction. imagined. Sunday at 1:30pm in Video Room 2 Sunday at 11:00am in Video Room 2 The new MMO is out! Players learn they are Wanting to find the samurai who smells of sunflowers, Fuu gets trapped in the game till the final boss is beat. And dying in game 2 others to join her. A fierce samurai Mugen and the traditional is death in real life. samurai Jin. Tenchi Muyo OVA Robert Axelrod, voice of Roukishi Sunday at 6:30am in Video Room 1 Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings Tenchi was an average guy till off he accidentally freed the Sunday at 12:30pm in Video Room 1 demon pirate Kyoko. His problems multiply as various other The Devil King has become too big a threat to feudal Japan. alien girls arrive. Two young warriors form an unlikely alliance to take down this : Badlands Rumble Devil King. Friday at 9:30pm in Video Room 1 Greg Ayres, voice of Uesugi Kenshin The insurance girls, Wolfwood, and Vash wind up in Macca City Chris Cason, voice of Takenaka Hanbei at the same time as the notorious robber, Gasback.

39 Show Summaries Trigun YuYu Hakusho Saturday at 3:30pm in Video Room 1 Friday at 4:30pm in Video Room 4 Insurance girls, Meryl and Milly, are searching for Vash the Yusuke, a delinquent has just died. He is brought back to life Stampede. The reason for this is that wherever he goes major as a Spirit Detective to investigate supernatural activity in the damage follows. human world. Greg Ayres, additional voice Saturday at 2:30pm in Video Room 3 Chris Cason, director and voice of Kirishima, Miyamoto, M1 Hana falls in love with a wolf man and soon they have children. But life leaves Hana alone to bring up their wolf children. Saturday at 12:00pm in Video Room 1 Xenosaga Three girls are part of the Data Processing Club, which may or Friday at 7:00pm in Video Room 3 may not be what one thinks this club sounds like. Welcome in Mankind has developed a combat android to defeat an alien the trio. threat. But there is a devastating attack to the ship holding their Zebraman 2 hope… Saturday at 7:30am in Video Room 1 Greg Ayres, voice of Gaignun Kukai, Jr. Our hero Zebraman has lost his memory but the city needs a xxxHolic hero. Can Zebraman step up, show his stripes and take a bite Saturday at 8:30am in Video Room 4 out of the bad guys? Watanuki is plagued by spirits and encounters with them are troublesome. Yūko is able to rid the sprits but now Watanuki must work for Yūko. Greg Ayres, voice of mysterious boy

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40 Show Summaries Staff & Thanks

If you see anyone wearing a staff badge, give them a hug, a high five or something to thank them for the time and effort they put in to make this convention the best there ever was! WE <3 OUR STAFF. Convention Executives Adam Brower, Joan Gordon, Alyssa Kritz, Jen Sample, Andy Wheeler

Attendee Relations Gym Leader: Ryan Hammel Exhibits Gym Leader: Robin Buskirk Accessibility: Megan Daly Anime Marketplace: Tori Baugh Guests: Jen Sample Art Show: Emily Van Waardhuizen Info Desk: Liberty Meyer Bag Check: Chris “Sparky” Verlo Photography: David Sun Fan Market: Rodney Buskirk Publications: Sponsors: Al Cram Yuuki Matsuyama & Tyler Sandersfeld Staff Art Table: Carmi Brooks Registration: Josh Elliott Hospitality Gym Leader: Jeff Wallace Events Gym Leaders: Consweet: Abby Sturm Lauryn Gordon & Allie Sherbon Forums: Jeff Wallace AMV: Corissa Williams & Lindsey Meyer Hotel: Alyssa Kritz Cafe AI: Allie Sherbon Staff Recharge: Jenn Pruitt Cosplay: Kathy Jessen Volunteers: Bill Phelan Family Programming: Webmaster: Matt Wall Nadene Hungerford & Larke Briggs-Leaman Paneling: Chris Cassens Operations Gym Leader: Phillip Malerich Photoshoots: Jessica Darder Charities: Adam Brower & Al Cram Room Parties: Seth Greif Company Contacts: Peter Anderson Tabletop Gaming: Tyler Sandersfeld Tech: Mike Bromberek Video Gaming: Alex Philips Security: Phillip Malerich & Mike Zumwalt Treasurer: Jon Maakestad

General Staff Derek Adams Lindsay Elliott Daniel Jimenez Charlotte Meyer Ben Shumaker Alex Alt Tristan Fisher Kaien Victoria Meyer Matt Steenhoek Heather Anderson Michael Gilson Elizabeth Keele Max Mikelson Melanie Szyperski Cory Bahl Stephanie Goedken Toleka King Christopher Moe Steve Tait Seth Buns Veronica Goldyn Kerry Lambrecht Cameron Moody Brandon Tanner Solomon Burkholder Katie Heckel Andi Lewis “Ninja Bill” Brenna Tanner Angela Congrove Chris Higgins Beau Lucart Brian Sample Katrina Tanner Jon Cram Michael Huang Michelle Maakestad Constance Schlitter Allen Vote Caine Crosby Jerry Hunt Anthony MacLeod Justin Schlue Philip Walker Brittany Duball Zach Hurd Matt Mayfield Charles Shaffer Tracy Waste Matthew Egesdal Austin Jensen Sarah Metty Mitch Shelton Steven Westergren Ruth Ehler The following is a list of folk we honestly cannot thank enough to make the convention as sucessful as it is. Our hearts go out to you!! The Coralville Marriott Hotel and Staff! OUR ENTIRE STAFF! (YOU GUYS ARE SO AWESOME) The City of Coralville! Copyworks Printers! Our Guests who attend our lovely convention! ALL OF OUR LOVELY ATTENDEES! Miracles in Motion Charity Group! Shawn King, Liberty Meyer, Victoria Meyer, and Jen Sample, Those home and abroad who wish to broaden the scope the talents behind AnimeIowa’s 2014 artworks of Japan and Japanese Culture! All AnimeIowa year-round Forum Team! members FEEDBACK FORM/ Want to make AnimeIowa 2015 even better than this year? Make your voice heard! Fill out the feedback form at the Info Desk, or online at animeiowa.com/contact/feedback/. Also, visit our lovely forums, where you can make your own topic about your feedback! Seriously, help us make AnimeIowa the best convention yet!

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