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Special Guests Shiori Mikami Patrick Seitz Austin Tindle Justin Briner Mimi Reaves Nyao-Chan Takahata101 kawaiiNihohgo Cosplay Repair Station Voices of Anarchy Rules 1. No Weapons: No real weapons are allowed on the convention grounds. Anything 12. Photography and Video: If you are taking pictures or video, for yourself or oth- in a costume that is weapon-like in appearance must be peacebonded at registra- ers, please read our Media Rules. tion. Please see the Weapons & Prop Policy (Page 10) for more information. a) Permission: Always ask for permission to photograph someone. A cosplayer 2. Guns: While guns are a part of many Costumes and main symbols of a lot of wants to give you the best photo possible. Taking Anime Characters, the real world frowns on anything that looks like a real weapon. a picture without warning diminishes their year UVic will not allow anything that looks like a real gun. Therefore, we round hard work and preparation. While you may ask that you leave them at home. not want to interrupt a cosplayer, they If you need a prop gun for a Cosplay Contest or skit, contact the would rather stop for a good photo than convention staff before attending and we’ll see what we can do. find a bad one online. 3. Listen to the con-staff: If a Convention staff member or Uvic b) Timing: Good timing is common sense. security asks you to to do something, please politely respond Don’t approach a cosplayer while they’re to the request and follow the instruction. eating lunch, dismantled and resting, in 4. Area Restrictions: Non-convention rooms and the bathroom, sitting in a panel, etc. Wait hallways are out of bounds. There will be exams till they are ‘on the job’. in session during the convention, so please be re- c) Rules of Engagement: Look with your spectful when passing through these areas. eyes, not your hands. Many costumes 5. Respect your fellow con-goers: Don’t make others are made with delicate materials and can uncomfortable. We want this to be a fun experience be accidentally damaged. When taking for everyone, so please respect the people around a picture with a cosplayer, please make you. If you are not sure whether or not something is sure that it’s okay before putting your arm appropriate, it is best to err on the side of caution as this rule around them. Remember: Cosplay is NOT Con- is enforced at the discretion of the convention staff. sent. 6. Keep exits and hallways clear: Beyond following the fire code, d) Keep it Brief: A cosplayer’s commitment is to this allows for greater mobility among attendees and improves the overall fans, not to any one person. Try not to the convention experience for everyone. start up a lengthy conversation, unless they are 7. Dress code: We are a family friendly convention run on Uvic encouraging it. Please be mindful of others around school property, therefore while most bikinis are acceptable, you and careful of dominating a cosplayer’s time. they are considered the most skin that should be showing. e) Wonder Twins: A lot of cosplayers are open to Please note, thongs and string bikinis are not permitted. pairing-up temporarily, if you have a costume of These are general guidelines, at the discretion of Tsukino-Con matching theme and skill level. However, don’t Staff. If you are unsure whether a costume is appropriate, take offense if they would rather go solo. please ask [email protected]. f) Safe Space: Please do your part to create a ‘safe 8. Respect those not attending: This is a University where students space’ for cosplay. If you see inappropriate behav- will be studying, please respect their space. ior, report it to a staff member. Sexual harass- 9. No Alcohol or Drugs: There is no alcohol or drug use allowed at ment of any kind will not be tolerated. Remember, the convention. Attendees found with liquor or drugs, or who are noticeably under conventions are about celebrating heroes, and you the influence, will be banned. Campus Security or the Police will be contacted if can be a hero by looking out for each other. deemed appropriate. g) Respect: Cosplayers strive to enhance the Con- 10. Two strike policy: Violating convention policy will result in a warning upon vention experience, inspire through their art, and express which the attendees badge will be marked. A second violation will result in removal their fandom. They may come in all shapes and sizes, and potential banning from the convention. Convention staff reserve the right to but they all want and deserve to be treated with respect. remove attendees without warning if their actions are deemed dangerous or highly Just like any public place, there is a difference between appreciating beauty and inappropriate. This is at the discretion of Convention staff and Uvic Security. making others uncomfortable. Cosplayers are artists and should be treated with 11. Smoking: No smoking inside Ring Road. This is a University of Victoria rule. respect. Maintaining eye contact is a good habit to form. If you are unsure what areas count as Ring Road, please look at one of the UVic h) Traffic: High-traffic areas should be avoided for photography and video pur- Page maps provided on the Visitor Info page. All convention buildings are poses. E.g. narrow halls, the outside of registration, panel line ups, Page inside the ring. vendors hall, etc. 2 3 Table of Contents Page 01 Cover Art by Bomhat Page 02 Rules Page 06 Saturday Schedule Page 10 Sunday Schedule Page 14 Monday Schedule Page 17 Hitomi Harama Page 18 Saturday Schedule Grid Page 20 Sunday Schedule Grid Page 22 Monday Schedule Grid Page 23 Shiori Mikami Page 24 Justin Briner Page 25 Austin Tindle Page 26 Patrick Seitz Page 27 Cosplay Repair Station Page 28 Mimi Reeves Page 28 Nyao-Chan Page 29 The Voices of Anarchy Page 30 Anime Room (ECS 130) Page 34 Bob Wright Centre map Page 35 ECS Map Page 36 Elliott Building Map Page 38 Weapon & Prop Policy Page Page 4 5 Saturday February 10 Saturday February 10 ECS 123 (cont.) Bob Wright Centre B150 Late Night with Kelly Clark Featuring Shiori Mikami 9:00 PM Con-Ception 64 11:00 AM Come join Tsukino-Con favourite, Kelly Clark for an interview with Shiori Mikami as the pair reflect It’s out there, just beyond your reach. Can you find the Con within the Con? upon her career in the industry! Opening Ceremonies 12:00 PM NICO NICO 10:00 PM Tsukino-Con’s opening ceremonies. We’ll give you a peek of what’s coming up during the weekend, A dive into the craziest and weirdest memes on Nico Video! learn about the origins of some of the introduce you to our staff and, of course, the convention rules. strangest memes to come out of Japan in the past years. Voices of Anarchy 1:00 PM Wubba Lubb Re-dub Dub 11:00 PM 18+ Snuggly Cuddly IMPROV: Get warmed up for the con with anime improv starring Voices of Anarchy! A competitive Rick and Morty live-dubbing. Warning: may contain copious amounts of Real Adventures VoA presents their unique style of anime-themed comedy where you help create the scenes! of Doc and Mharti.valid Adult convention badge and Govenment-issued photograph ID reqired. Anime Game Show 2:30 PM Test your knowledge of anime! Cheer! Whack a button! Earn points! Win loot! Audience participation ECS 116 mandatory. Homestuck Ask Panel 1:00 PM Fashion Show 7:00 PM A host of trolls ready and raring to answer your questions, play some games, Tsukino-Con’s own Fashion Show! We’ll also have Japanese fashion trivia! Maybe in some prizes! and have a good time! Panel Against Humanity: Celebrity Smackdown Edition 10:30 PM 18+ Japanese Culture in Manga 2:00 PM This is not your average Children’s Card Game, Yugi-Boy! Anivents Unlimited has kidnapped some of Join Hitomi Harama, Kimono and Japanese culture specialist, as she Tsukino-Con’s biggest names and forced them to take part in our horrible game show for truly horrible explores the the integration of Japanese cultural elements in manga people! Contestants will battle it out to offend and conquer, and the winner will be chosen by you, the and anime. What they’re like in the real world, and how they differ audience! Valid Adult convention badge and Govenment-issued photograph ID reqired. from portrayals found in fiction. From seasonal events, such as various Voices of Anarchy 11:00 PM 18+ Matsuri to Hana-mi festivals, and everyday customs such as public Improv for Sexy Lovers(Late Night Improv): Voices of Anarchy goes BLUE! VoA lets loose with no- bath to visiting shrines or temples. holds barred improv where good taste is thrown to the curb and no topic is too taboo! Valid Adult conven- tion badge and Govenment-issued photograph ID reqired. Why am I Crying? Video Game Music and it’s Implications 3:00 PM Ever wonder what makes that one song from the game you played so many years ago so memorable? ECS 123 Why even games with stories as basic as Donkey Kong country have caused reviewers to burst into Guess That Video Game Theme 1:00 PM tears? Come learn about video game music and what goes into it to making it so special! Guess That Video Game Theme is a competition that pits people against each other in a test of musical Team Four Star Q&A 4:00 PM memory.