WELCOME WELCOME TO THE 23RD YEAR OF NAN DESU KAN! Important s we enter our last year at the Notes Sheraton, we are reminded of how Afortunate we are. For the past Please note that our 23 years, we have been working to grow and Cosplay Café is a paid serve the anime community in Colorado and event. Please register surrounding states. We are proud to still be at our Merch room here, and stand for our fandom while still in Plaza Court 2. working to complete our mission statement as There are a handful a registered 501 c(4) Nonprofit Organization. of craft panels that require you to pay a For us, the love of anime and Japanese culture small materials fee. isn’t just a marketing tool or a nifty feature Please pay the amount on our schedule; it’s our purpose for existing indicated in the panel and a mandate of our Nonprofit Charter. We description directly to bring people together to further the knowledge the person running of Japanese Art, animation and culture, and the panel itself! welcome people from all over the region under Take a look at our our roof. We include people of all fandoms, Photography rules ethnicities and identities...and have been for for both cosplayers our whole existence. We choose charities that and photographers! mean something to the community both local Please note that our and nationwide. We actually care, and will Burlesque Show is continue to do so as long as we possibly can. a strict 18+ show, no exceptions! For our theme this year, are declaring 2019 as the Year of the Gamer! We have greatly expanded TABLE our Gaming community over the past few years to over 10,000 square feet of dedicated gaming OF CONTENTS space! We are proud to announce the opening the 4 Rules & Policies Senjo Gamer’s Market next to our ever-popular Gaming Dojo! As always, we are continually 6 Map increasing the quality and growing the number of 7 N. American guests machines in our Japanese Arcade, and getting 11 Harmony Gold new tabletop games for our library. Check out it’s true — without our wonderful attendees everything that the Gaming District has to offer, we could not put on such a marvelous show. 12 Cosplay guests located on the second floor of the Tower Building. You always surprise us and you always make 14 Industry guest us smile. We hope NDK holds a special 14 Art Gallery Finally — thank YOU! Really. Thank you for place in your heart, as it does in ours. sticking with us. We say this every year, but — Amanda Liebermann, Executive Director & Model Show 16 Panel Events Thank Yous Program Book Cover Design: Kelly O’Neil 26 Video Games and Credits Program book images: Stephanie Kao, John Peters, Chris Wick, Rebecca Lynn, Kat Lowry 28 Gaming District To the genius and hard work of each Promotional images: Kelly O’Neil, Tara O’Neil 29 Dealers Room of our artists and designers: Program Book Design: Ellen Keeble 30 Artists Alley Badges, T-shirt art: Stephanie Kao, Program Book Production: Sir Speedy of S.E. Aurora John Peters, Chris Wick, Kat Lowry T-shirt Production: Cat Specialties 30 NDK Staff Program Book Cover Art: Stephanie Kao NAN DESU KAN | 2019 3 RULES & POLICIES Rules 3. If a freelance photographer behaves in any way that makes They are for the protection of you and everyone else in the you uncomfortable, please see the nearest Staff member. The convention. Ignorance of a rule is not an excuse for breaking it. safety and enjoyment of our attendees is NDK’s first priority. 4. By purchasing a ticket to NDK, you agree to be filmed or Harassment photographed by the convention. and Serious Business **Please note that not everyone with a professional-looking camera 1. Unwanted contact is never okay, and if you are caught doing is an official NDK photographer.** so, you may be banned from the convention. If you witness or experience unwanted physical or verbal harassment, please FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: tell the staff as soon as possible. Help us keep this convention a safe place to be. 1. Did you bring a professional grade camera? Check in to Ops! 2. Bullying and verbal harassment will not be tolerated. Verbal All freelance photographers (anyone carrying a camera larger harassment is defined as:speech that is intended to insult, offend, than a point-and-shoot) must sign a Photography Code of or intimidate a person because of some trait (as race, religion, sexual Conduct agreement. orientation, national origin, or disability). 2. All photography equipment must be hand-held. Free standing 3. Some things will get you immediately evicted from the con, equipment is not allowed on the convention floor or on hotel including violations of state and federal law, and most evictions property (Unipods are ok!) . This includes but is not limited to: of this kind are permanent. tripod lighting stands & free standing backdrops. Final approval 4. NDK has a single warning policy for lesser problems. This will be given by NDK Staff. includes, but is not limited to: chasing the guests around, 3. Please make sure all photographs are taken out of the line of harassing the staff, trashing any part of the hotel, trying to sell traffic! There are a lot of people here, and one quick photo can items or performances without NDK approval, or anything else quickly lead to a clogged hallway. that is disturbing. Your badge will be punched once to show the 4. Photos and video are not permitted in the Dealers Room, warning; a second punch means expulsion. Artists Alley, Art Gallery, Model Show, or the Video rooms. 5. Are you planning on selling your photos that you are taking Costumes at NDK? If so, you need to purchase a Photography Vendor 1. Not allowed, no exceptions: badge at our Registration desk. This will enable you sell the No guns: metal, paintball, airsoft and/or realistic, even if photos that you take at NDK without being stopped by NDK it has an orange tip. (Unrealistic colors and gutted of all Staff. Please note that any person selling photos or prints working parts are acceptable.) without a Photography Vendor badge will be removed from the No metal swords or metal knives longer than 4 inches. convention permanently. No leashes, metal handcuffs, or lengths of chain longer than 6 inches. Health No metal pipes, large wrenches, stop signs or shovels. 1. Marijuana is illegal on hotel property in any form. If you are No signs, period. Even if they relate to your costume. found with it, you may be banned from the hotel. The hotel may 2. All weapons must be approved and peace bonded by Ops staff. also charge you an immediate $250 fine if your room smells They have final say whether a weapon is okay or not. like marijuana. 3. Any realistic weapons purchased from dealers must be taken 2. If you are over 21 and wish to drink, please imbibe with immediately to your room. moderation, and remember that altitude can increase alcohol's 4. Not sure your costume or prop weapon is okay? Check with Ops. The full dress code and weapons policy is posted at Ops for your reference, but the Ops staff has final say. You will be asked to change if your costume is not appropriate. 5. All convention attendees must also wear shoes, due to safety concerns. 6. You should not have anything (wings, props, fabric, etc) extending more than 18 inches from your body for the safety of those around you. Photography FOR COSPLAYERS: 1. NDK has new photoshoot areas and opportunities. Check out the convention map and mobile guide for more details, and visit Ops for a list of approved photographers for photoshoots! 2. NDK has a new staff of friendly photographers with professional cameras, staff badges, and bright green vests. The photos they take are for NDK’s social media and website, if you choose to participate. 4 NAN DESU KAN | 2019 RULES & POLICIES effects on you. The police will be involved if anyone is caught need a little extra help with seating and lines can get it. Our goal is providing alcohol to minors. to make everyone's weekend more enjoyable and accessible. Please 3. Please take care of yourself during the con: Brush your teeth, visit our Ops staff for details. bathe, and use plenty of deodorant daily. Also be sure to get If you have questions about service animals, please contact the plenty of food, sleep and water! hotel directly for their policies. Since NDK is hosted inside a hotel on private property, we must abide by the rules of the owners of our Hotel convention space. 1. Respect hotel staff and hotel policies. If the hotel kicks you out NDK has no control over, nor liability for the policies that the for breaking their rules, you will be banned from the con. Sheraton Downtown Denver decides to enforce. 2. When riding an elevator, please be respectful of others at all times and DO NOT jump in the elevators. If you are caught Parental Notes doing so, you will be charged for the elevator’s pricey repair fee, NDK is more geared to people over age 13 than under. You have and banned from NDK. and maintain complete responsibility of, liability for, and control over 3. Only NDK approved and contracted Vendors and Artists your children’s actions and what they see in this environment. If may sell their wares at NDK. If you try to sell things without you choose not to exercise that responsibility, it is completely your permission, your badge will be punched, and you will be asked decision.