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3 Letter from the Con Chair 4 Guests of Honor 11 Events 17 Video Programming 20 Panels & Workshops 31 Artists’ Alley 35 Dealers’ Room 37 Room Directory 38 44 Where to Eat 52 Tipping Guide 53 Getting Around 54 Rules 59 Sponsors 60 Volunteering 61 Staff 64 Autographs

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PO Box 60 • Randolph, MA 02368-0060 • Phone: 1-781-986-2653 • Fax 1-781-986-2656 • email: [email protected] LETTER FROM THE CON CHAIR

“For those about to rock, we salute you.”

Greetings!

On behalf of the New England Anime Society, our honored guests, and the entire Anime staff, it’s my pleasure to welcome you to 2011! To those of you who are new to Anime Boston, we welcome you! We’ve worked hard this past year to organize an event that we hope will become a new tradition for you in years to come. For those of you who have come to Anime Boston in the past, welcome back, we’re happy to see you!

Maybe its the adult in me, but usually the time files between conventions. Logically I know that as I write this we’re a only a handful of weeks left until this gets submitted to print.. And shortly after that, the convention starts and these words are in your hands. I know that, and yet the time will come and go faster this year than it has in years past. It’s true. Time seems to pass more quickly the older you get.

That’s what normally happens, but this year was a little different because this year, with inap- propriate confidence, I registered for an intensive class. It was a four and a half month class condensed into two weeks. Those two weeks were some of the longest ones of my . Not that it was all bad, I made some great , and learned a lot of interesting and useful things, but time started to pass more slowly for me. It was like being in college again. Well, to be fair, I was in college again, taking a graduate course, but it felt like I was college-aged again.

I wonder if that slowing down of time is what gives our minds a chance to expand, to take in more information when not pushed to accomplish more. Is that one of the luxuries we lose as an “adult?” Maybe the divide between the generations is less us vs. them, and more a profound difference in how we view things, even things that should be the same for all, like time?

It’s something to think about before losing your patience with someone who doesn’t “get you.” Give them a chance, they’re probably struggling to understand as much as you’re trying to explain it. You can do your part to “get it” as well. Our is vast, and in it there are cosplayers, live and video gamers, formal and informal dancers, karaoke singers, AMV fans, CCG players, artists, educators and students, kids, adults, parents, children, so many different groups that we might include ourselves in. I urge you to make the most of your convention experience by learning something new. Attend a panel, go to a dance, do something that you normally don’t include on your “must do this list.” Who knows, you might learn to love something new and make friends. As I always say, friends are souvenirs!

Cheer and Warm Regards,

Andrea M. Finnin Anime Boston Con Chairman

APRIL 22–24, 2O11 3 GUESTS OF HONOR japanese

girugamesh STEREOPONY girugamesh is a band started when childhood STEREOPONY is a Japanese all-girl rock band that formed in friends ShuU (bass) and Nii (guitar) were reunited after a number Okinawa in 2007, consisting of AIMI (Vocal/Guitar), NOHANA of years. Searching Chiba prefecture for band members in 2004, (Bass), and SHIHO (Drums). The band gained their first opportunity the two found skilled Яyo (drums) and Satoshi (vocals) on the Japanese rock radio program “SCHOOL OF LOCK!!” Their to form the current group. girugamesh generated considerable debut single “ No Hanabira” was the 17th ending theme buzz and the band delivered their debut , “13’s reborn,” in for the famous anime series “” released on November September 2006 and their second, “girugamesh,” in December 2007. 5, 2008 and ranked #25 on the Weekly Charts. And second single “Namida No Muko,” the second opening theme for the The band’s unique and heavy sound has received a great deal second season of the series “Mobile Suit 00;” and of attention internationally. The group embarked on their first achieved #2 in the Oricon charts. In March 2009, the girls have six-show tour of in January 2008. In April 2009, the group performed in SXSW 2009, and received a thunderous ovation. played in America and the following month, girugamesh returned to Europe, where they headlined ten shows in countries. Their third single “I do it” is a collaboration with fellow Upon their return to , the group went out on their “ Entertainment Japan singer YUI, was released on April 22, 2009. EVOLUTION” tour where they sold out most of their shows at live Their debut studio album “A hydrangea blooms” was released on houses. June 17, 2009 and ranked #7 on the Oricon weekly charts. Their fifth single “TSUKIAKARI NO MICHISHIRUBE,” also released with In 2009, in order to challenge themselves one song at a time, the the tie-in with the second season of hit anime series “Darker than group released a string of three singles. Their ambitions were fully Black;” it ranked #8 on Oricon. realized with their album “NOW,” released in December 2009. The album is packed with the very latest from girugamesh—a heavy- After releasing 2 singles, in June 2010, the girls released their much hitting rush of sound that leaves us begging for more. anticipated 2nd studio album “OVER THE BORDER,” and returned to the US to perform at AnimeNEXT, their first time that the band will If “NOW” gave us girugamesh ’s present state of mind, their thoughts be performing at an in the . Their about the future were revealed by the single “COLOR,” released latest single “Chisana Mahou,” the opening theme of anime series in July 2010. girugamesh released “Inochinoki” on October 6, 2010 “Letter Bee REVERSE” was released on December 8th. and recently released their most recent album “GO” on January 26.

4 anime BOSTON 2O11 GUESTS OF HONOR american music artists

Mari Iijima Robert & Emily DeJesus

Mari is a super talented singer and songwriter, composer and Robert is no stranger to the community. An Indi- pianistwho has released numerous top 10 through Victor ana born, self-taught artist, who got his first art career break when Entertainment Japan and Warner Music Japan. Mari writes, he sent an eight page short story to comic publisher, Antarctic arranges and produces her music independently and releases Press in February of 1990. He has drawn manga inspired art for through her own label MARIMUSIC. well over 18 years and has been published nearly all over the world. He has worked for many companies like Playstation Magazine, Since she released her very 1st English language album “No Limit” Marvel, , and now his most recent work with Harper Collins in 1999, she has accomplished several notable success in the Publishing, just to name a few. United States. She also scores for films and keeps on expanding her musical fields. She does act as well. Robert and Emily met at a convention called and haven’t been apart since that day. Emily has always enjoyed manga Mari released her 21st original studio album “Echo” in September, and anime, but never thought it could be her job. Emily has worked 2010 and currently working on her forthcoming EP that will be with Robert for over 6 years now. She helps write the web comic released this Spring. Mari lives in Los Angeles, CA. “How to Loathe Drawing in the Manga Style” and has just finished writing her first children’s book. Please visit Mari at www.marimusic.com! Squish DeJesus is the newest addition to the Studio Capsule and the DeJesus Family. Squish had spent the last 9 months as an artist-in-residence within Emily DeJesus, before emerging to start his own solo career. We expect great things from Squish DeJesus.

APRIL 22–24, 2O11 5 GUESTS OF HONOR

industry

Jonathan Klein Tom Wayland

Jonathan Klein is the Vice-President of , Tom Wayland is proud to have made a long and successful career Inc., based in Beverly Hills. His company produces the English out of his most favorite things - acting, directing, and making language versions of some of the most popular anime and video raucous, loud rock and roll music. Wayland has produced and/or games in the United States and Japan. New Generation Pictures directed hundreds of anime programs such as Now & Then, Here has worked on hundreds of different projects, including such & There, , Alien , The World of Narue, popular anime as; , Hellsing Ultimate, Gun Sword, Kami- , Mew Mew Power, Magical Do Re Mi, GI Joe, and chu, R.O.D the TV, , NieA_7, 3x3 Eyes, and many other currently serves as the voice director on the hit series “Pokemon.” titles. Jonathan has also directed of the English language versions of such anime titles as Ergo-Proxy, , , Wayland is also a very busy voice actor having appeared in Melody of Oblivion, and . hundreds of titles currently airing on , Fox, WB, Nickelodeon, or available on DVD including Yugi-oh 5Ds as Crow, Jonathan has also directed many video games including; Final Lester, and Nervin; GI Joe as Stormshadow; Teenage Mutant Ninja : The Crystal Bearers, IV, Lufia: Curse of the Turtles as Jammerhead; Pokemon as Flint, Reggie, Arceus, and Sinistrals, Rune Factory 3, : The Last Hope, Infinite numerous creatures; and Ikki Tousen as Kakuton. Keep an ear out Undiscovery, The Last Remnant, Final Fantasy: Chocobo’s Dungeon, for his latest work as one of the lead characters—Finn in Tai-Chi Time Crisis 4, Dawn of Mana, Valkyrie Profile 2, and Valkyrie Profile: Chasers. Covenant of the Plume and was also the English language producer on Street Fighter IV and Super Street Fighter IV as well as the Wayland’s work can also be seen or heard on various commercials, highly anticipated Marvel vs. 3. feature films, and audiobook projects including narrating Heavy Metal legend Dave Mustaine’s autobiography—“Mustaine: a Beyond working as producer and director, Jonathan’s responsibili- Heavy Metal Memoir.” ties also include scriptwriting, script adaptation and even working behind the microphone as a voice actor. Jonathan has voice acted in such anime and videogames as Final Fantasy IV, Star Ocean IV, Rune Factory 3, Ergo Proxy, Rumiko Takahashi Anthology, Kamichu, , Gun x Sword, Burst , Galaxy Railways and .

6 anime BOSTON 2O11 GUESTS OF HONOR voice actors

Christopher Ayres

Christopher Ayres has been working professionally in theatre, Greg Ayres can usually be found rockin’ out somewhere, whether television, and film since the age of six. Currently a voice actor for animated or not. From the loud-mouthed Hideki in Nerima Daikon ADV Films, Entertainment and Seraphim Digital Studios. Brothers, to Koyuki, singing with the the band in Beck:Mongolian Ayres is also an ADR Director for Amusement Park Media. His first Chop Squad, he’s always glad to shake things up a bit. He is thrilled project at studio was the hit anime musical comedy The Nerima to be able to add the roles of Uesugi Kenshin in , Daikon Brothers. His other roles are Kei Kourono in Seikechi Tayama in Oh Edo Rocket, and Abe in Big Windup to his , Suitengu in , Von Kampher in , list of new roles. He can also be heard as Son in , Hayashimizu in Full Metal Panic, Fummofu, Johnny in , Chrono in , Kaoru Hitachiin in Ouran High School Sid in , Yusuf Ali Mesa in the Negotiator, and Host Club, Yuki in , Leo in Ghost Stories , Satoshi Koji in Godanner. Hiwatari in DNAngel, Kaworu Nagisa in the Director’s Cut of Neon Genesis , Negi Springfield in Negima, Heihachi in Samu- rai 7, Jr. in :The , Tsujido in Speed Grapher, Roan in Ragnorok The Animation, Yamazaki in Welcome to the NHK, Nowy in , Gau Ban in , Pope Alessandro XVIII in Trinity Blood, and a bunch of other titles he’s probably forgetten to mention.

When he’s not in a booth with headphones on, you can usually find him sporting headphones of variety behind “the decks.” A 3, 2, 1... Let’s jam veteran nightclub DJ of many years, Greg has really enjoyed the opportunity of doing something else that he truly loves at conven- tions. From packed rooms at anime conventions, to the legendary stage of The Knitting Factory (NYC), Greg never misses an opportu- nity to share his love of music with anyone who will listen.

While he is proud of many of his roles, he’s more than a little excited about his new role on Anime Boston’s staff. Greg is thrilled to be Anime Boston’s Dance Coordinator this year, and really looks forward to seeing you on the dance floor.

APRIL 22–24, 2O11 7 GUESTS OF HONOR voice actors (cont.)

Richard Epcar

Richard Epcar has done over 300 characters and is well known Trina Nishimura has become more and more involved in the anime to animation, game and anime fans. He started with roles in scene over the past few years, primarily working with FUNima- , in which he played Ben Dixon, Lunk and Grel. To con- tion Entertainment. Trina was first cast in as the tinue the tradition, he played Captain Vince Grant in Robotech: The little hungry girl Namiko and has refused to leave the FUNimation Shadow Chronicles, which he also holds director credits. property ever since. Her most notably awesome credits include: Black (Tanya), (Flora and Sophia), Jyu Oh Se (Tiz), Most famously, he is the voice of Batou in all things Ghost in the Kenichi the Mightiest Disciple (Shigure Kosaka), Speed Grapher Shell, including 2: Innocence, which he also (Yui), season one and two of Negima!? (Lingshen Chao and Motsu), adapted and directed into English. Most recently, he can be heard Sasami: Club (Ayane), Exe (Tsukina Sa- on a brand new series from Nickelodeon, Airbender: The Legend of sagiri), and Yurippe School Rumble: 2nd Semester Korra and as Koga and Zangetsu in Bleach. He has also appeared (Akira Takano), Baccano! (Rachel), Sergant Frog (Ghost Girl), Case in Gundam Unicorn, Ghost Slayer Ayashi, Blue Elephant, Blaze of Closed: The Last of the Century the Movie (Natasha Ko- Glory, , and Bobobo-bobobobo. saka), Nabari no O (Juji Minami), and the ever popular Witchblade (Shiore Tsuzuki).

Having recently completed work as Nadie in , the final installation in BeeTrain’s “” trilogy, Trina has finally been able to leave the FUNimation premises having proven her voice acting abilities. Since her departure she has been called back as Meifong Liu in , Kaaya in Tower of Druaga, Akeno in My Bride is a , Karen Nishiyama in , Luna in Cashern Sins, Lia Dragonell , Mizune in Eater, Francesca Lucchini inStrike , Oriku in Oh! Edo Rocket, Suzuri in , Capella Titus in Decode, Lan Fan in Fullmetal : Brotherhood, and her most anticipated role to date as Mari Makinami Illustrious in Evangelion 2.0.

8 anime BOSTON 2O11 GUESTS OF HONOR

Brina Palencia

Brina Palencia is an actress working in the -Fort Worth Me- Spike Spencer has been a voice actor since the early nineties. He troplex. She has voiced numerous characters for anime and video has voiced hundreds of episodes of anime including such notable games. Some of her anime highlights include: Natsuki in Summer titles as Evangelion, Knight, Battle Angel, Suikoden, Wars, Chibitalia in Hetalia, Ciel Pahntomhive in , Holo Orphen, , Nadesico, Mar, PreTear, , Code in , Yumi Azusa in , Sora in Oh Edo Rocket, Geass 2, and Bleach. His credits include World of in Evangelion 1.0, Juliet in Romeo x Juliet, Miharu Warcraft: The Burning Crusades, , Steambot in ,Tony Tony Chopper in One Piece, Tamama in Sgt. Chronicles, Star Ocean 2, Lunar: Silver Star Harmony, BlazBlue and Frog, Ennis in Baccano, Mikoto in School Rumble, Georgie in Shin many others. Spike has also lent his voice to numerous radio and Chan, Eve in , and Moro and Zashikiwarashi in xxxHolic. TV commercials. In the land of gaming she can be heard as Mad Moxxi in Border- lands, Moogle/Dungeon X in Final Fantasy , the main An accomplished actor, he has worked with such notable stars as player in Mushroom Men and The Maw, and various characters Tommy Lee Jones, Sandra Bullock, Frank Langella, Tia Carrere, and in Guitar Hero III and IV, Stunt Driver 2, Ghostbusters: The Video Scott Glenn and has been on set with many other stars. Spike is Game, Donkey Kong Country Returns, and Street Fighter 4. also an author, including “How to Be A Frickin Genius Voice Actor, Step One,” “What Happens At The Con, Stays At The Con?,” and She has also served as ADR Director for Phase (eps 21-26), “Don’t Kill Your Date (And Other Cooking Tips)” – (Coming soon). School Rumble, Black Blood Brothers, and xxxHOLiC (the movie Spike is also a screenwriter with several projects in various stages. and eps 1-8), Assistant ADR Director for Tsubasa: Reservoir Spike is soon to begin production on his first that he Chronicle, D Gray Man and Ball Kai, and Music Director for scripted, “Dwindle Down.” Sasami: Magical Girls Club, Negima!?, My Bride is a Mermaid, and Kai.

On camera, you can see her as the co-host for GameStop TV along- side fellow voice actor, Chris Burnett.

Let’s kick the beat...

Africa, Mexico, Sicily, Tijuana... , , Indonesia... APRIL 22–24, 2O11 9 GUESTS OF HONOR voice actors (cont.)

J. Michael Tatum

J. Michael Tatum will be attending Anime Boston for the second year in a row. Discovered by Funimation warhorse and visionary ADR director , who cast him as Rikichi in 2005’s , Tatum’s inexplicable luck has held long enough to see his flag hoisted on a slew of dream roles, most notably Kyoya Otori in the hit English language dub of Ouran High School Host Club and suave, demonic Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler. Other characters the he has played include: Doumeki in XXXHolic, The Conventionist app Jiro Mochizuki in Black Blood Brothers, Isaac Dian in Baccano!, Both Eneru and Dalton in the new dub of One Piece, Komui for the iPhone, iPod , and Android Lee in D-Gray Man, Dororo in Sgt. Frog, the titular loveable savage of Heroic Age, Ryosuke Takahashi in , Lawrence Kraft in Keeping track of Anime Boston Spice and Wolf, Zarbon in Kai, and Scar in Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood. has never been easier! • up-to-date daily schedules • panel alerts • custom event schedules • maps • and more!

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10 anime BOSTON 2O11 EVENTS Events may have last-minute changes and cancellations. Please check the most recent schedule available at the convention Info Desk for times and availability.

they see. If you collect three staff vote special late-night 18+ / session on tickets, you can turn them in at Masquerade Friday. New this year, a special Abridged Headquarters to receive a prize ribbon. Dating Game round, featuring characters Masquerade There is a limit of one ribbon per costume, from your favorite abridged series! The Masquerade is held on Saturday and but the same cosplayer may win multiple involves skits performed by attendees ribbons for different costumes. that can either be dance, parody, drama, Catch the Barrel action, comedy, or anything their minds can Masquerade Headquarters will be open A competition game played in the halls think of! A panel of qualified judges will be Friday 9am–8pm, Saturday 9am–2pm, and all weekend long, where cosplayers selecting winners for the best performances Sunday 10am–3pm to claim your prize join teams and compete to get the most and costumes. The Masquerade is the ribbons. captures on prop barrels. Open to all biggest event at Anime Boston and it’s cosplayers, no registration is needed. just as fun to watch as it is to be a part No signup is required for the Staff-Vote Hall of. Advanced registration is required to Costume Contest, and every costume at the Cosplot 2011 compete. So whether on stage or in the convention is automatically eligible. Come audience come show your support for the on, cosplayers! Show us what you’ve got! Our Continuing Cosplay Plotline, an ongoing performers and for your favorite characters! story which progresses over the course of the con, with scenes played out at all Emergency Cosplay major cosplay events. All may watch, but Returning this year is Uncle Yo as the Repair Station friendly neighborhood MC. participants must apply in advance to be Located at Masquerade Headquarters, selected. This year’s cosplot will combine the Emergency Cosplay Repair station two themes: Music and Magic vs. Science. Hall Costume Contest provides a wide variety of craft supplies for Another opportunity for competition, this cosplayers to use to repair damage done Cosplay Panels contest allows cosplayers to have their to costumes, hair and makeup during the craftsmanship evaluated by a panel of convention. It may be used free of charge Panels and workshops run by experienced, experienced judges. Advanced registration by any convention attendee. award-winning cosplayers provide tips, is required – no entries will be accepted at demonstrations, techniques and anecdotes sure to improve anyone’s cosplay. the door. Prizes for the best costumes and Cosplay Chess costume will be announced at the Masquerade on Saturday night. Sunday’s main event, a onstage Cosplay Scavenger Hunt chess match with attendees in costume and in character battling it out on stage Anyone can play this relaxed, in-the-halls Returning this year, Hall Costume Contest scavenger hunt. Pick up a Scavenger Hunt participants will have the opportunity to at the direction of two chess masters. All may watch, but advanced application is Form from the Info Desk, which contains participate in a Fashion show exhibition a list of cosplayers to look for and get held during the Masquerade Intermission. required to participate. This year’s Chess theme is: Magic vs. Science. signatures (or photos) from. Can you find all four members of a bishounen quartet? Staff-Vote Costume Contest How about a cyborg vampire? A male Duo Anime Dating Game Here it is once again – Anime Boston’s Maxwell cosplayer? You can play alone own version of a Hall Costume Contest, and A comedy event where attendees in or on a team. The first five to complete the when we say ‘hall’ we mean in the hall! costume and in-character as handsome hunt and return completed forms to the Info bachelors and beautiful bachelorettes Desk win a prize. During the three days of the convention, from your favorite anime series compete selected staff members will be circulating to win an in-character date. The game has the halls with Staff Vote tickets which they two separate sessions, a main session on will hand out to any exceptional cosplayers Saturday, suitable for all audiences, and a

APRIL 22–24, 2O11 11 EVENTS Raw Raw, Fight the Power

Cosplay Burlesque (18+) Quick Tips from the Props are prohibited from the dance Join us for a joint event with the Dance Manager because they take up space people could panel late Saturday night in • Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. be using for dancing. Frisbees and similar Hall D—an exciting Cosplay Burlesque You can still dress to impress, but keeping toys are prohibited because they can performance! things comfortable will allow you to show literally stop the dance if they hit any of people your moves on the dance floor for the DJ equipment the wrong way which Cosplay Burlesque is a group of burlesque longer periods of time. is something we would like to avoid at all performers and cosplayers dedicated to costs. Open containers are prohibited as combining the two for your entertainment. • early. Pre-dance lines have well. Sorry, that includes Nalgene bottles. Our mission is to take the characters fans historically been ridiculously long. If you We do allow a single sealed bottle of water already enjoy and make them naughty! want to party early, get in line early. though; see “Stay hydrated” under “Quick Tips from the Dance Manager.” Burlesque is a humorous and provocative • Stay hydrated. We will have as many stage show featuring slapstick humor, drag water stations set up at the dance as pos- Most importantly, stay safe and help others acts, comic skits, bawdy songs, striptease sible. This year you can help us keep the to stay safe. acts, and a scantily clad chorus. Our cast water flowing. We will be allowing each consists of performers of all types and our person to bring one sealed bottle of water. The Melody Ball shows are strictly 18+. “Sealed” means a bottle that still has its Featuring the VGO String Quartet tamper-proof seal in-tact. Once opened, the bottle may not taken from the event Need to unwind after an event filled day room and brought back in. at Anime Boston? Then why not spend the amvs evening swaying to your anime and video • Do not over-exert yourself. It can be easy game favorites, dressed to impress! Come join us for a sophisticated evening of glam- Anime Boston’s to get carried away dancing out all of our at Anime Boston’s only formal event: Contest is an exhibition and competition of your energy so that you faint. We would The Melody Ball. We are pleased to fan-created music videos with an anime prefer it if you could leave on your own welcome back the VGO (Video Game theme. Videos are submitted from across two legs instead of being carried out by Orchestra) String Quartet. VGO, founded by the globe and narrowed down to a group of the paramedics and we hope you see it a Berklee College of Music alumni Shota finalists. Those finalist videos are screened that way too. Nakama, is an orchestra that performs before an audience at Anime Boston. The contemporary arrangements of video game audience will vote for their favorite videos • If you plan to dance near the speakers, music. As the first and only New England and the winners will be presented during wear ear-plugs. The sound system is re- based orchestra that focuses on showcas- the Masquerade intermission. ally BIG and will be really LOUD. You can get ear plugs at a pharmacy, several of ing interactive media compositions, VGO is which are close to the convention center. dedicated to providing access and raise awareness of orchestral video game-relat- dances • Any personal belongings you bring to the ed compositions. dance are solely your responsibility. If The Dance Department will once again you can, leave them in your hotel room or Unlike most events at Anime Boston, The run dual-room dances this year. The main with a someone you know. Neither Anime Melody Ball is a limited capacity and stage is located in the Sheraton Grand Boston nor any of its staff are responsible ticketed event. Tickets are 3 dollars and Ballroom and the second stage is located for any of your personal belongings. proceeds will benefit the MS Society. Tick- in the adjacent Sheraton Republic Ballroom. ets can be picked up or purchased approxi- Dances will be held on both Friday and • Wear shoes at all times. No telling what mately one hour before the ballroom dance Saturday nights; please check the schedule the attendees from the event before lesson, outside the room in which the for times. dropped on the floor and romping around dance lesson is held. Attendees will not be the dance in that case is recipe for seri- allowed to line up for a ticket more than 30 ous injury. Some excited dancing mins prior to when tickets are released, or with his shoes on might even stomp on 90 mins total before the dance lesson. Each your feet by accident. It is safer just to person will need a valid badge and only be keep your shoes on. This is a convention- able to request one ticket for themselves. wide policy, by the way. We expect these tickets to go quickly! 12 anime BOSTON 2O11 Note: All those with tickets still need to EVENTS

wear proper attire to the Ball. Those with MC Frontalot by your hosts, PatrickD and Jekka of The tickets but without formal clothing will be Chibi Project. Of course, there’s audience denied admittance. The Melody Ball, unlike participation too, so everyone gets to be a its other dance counterparts, is a formal part of the show! event. The dress code is Black Tie “invited.” This means that attendees are encouraged Extreme Geek (18+) to wear gowns and tuxedos, although semi-formal attire is accepted. Cosplay is The fourth year of finding out who’s welcome, but must fit in with the formality willing to yell the loudest, be the lewdest, of the occasion. and in general make the biggest of themselves. An 18+ game show of epic Suitable awesome. You are not prepared. (Your mom MC Frontalot is the progenitor of might be.) *She wasn’t last night. • Dark or White Suits and still its final boss. He is the focus of the • Tuxedos 2008 documentary feature Nerdcore Rising. • Gowns His fifth album, “Solved,” is due this August. Hyakunin Kuizu (Family Feud) • Cocktail Dresses www.frontalot.com Hyakunin ni Kikimashita! Do you know • Dressy Seperates Family Feud? Here’s the Japanese style. • Military Dress Uniforms Two teams will take each other on to see • Dress shoes which has the bigger bond of glorious • Formal Kimono game shows friendship. Or not. Maybe just to see who knows more. Theme teams encouraged. Unsuitable • Informal fabrics such as denim, flannel, Anime Charades pleather, or vinyl Two words. Second word. Two syllables. Media Trivia • Sneakers, boots, or sandals Sounds like... “parade.” Teams will be tested on their abilities to • Skirts/dresses above the knee, shorts, or identify iconic scenes by image, video, and bare midriffs Anime Jeopardy sound clips. How well-rounded is your • Gentlemen without ties or jackets/blazers knowledge of anime media? Can you tell The game show that’s coming to Anime • Large/informal hats, props, or accessories Chiyo-Chan from an extreme close-up of Boston because you demanded it. What • Armor, chains or torn clothing her left eye? How about identifying the is Anime Jeopardy? This is anime trivia • Anything that greatly restricts your field of Evangelion theme song in just two notes? answered in the form of a question...but vision or range of motion Prove your mettle and win ~*~*~fabulous really, who doesn’t know what Jeopardy is prizes~*~*~. (other than Sean Connery)? Ball Room Dance Lesson Pictionary a little shy on the dance floor? A Anime Squares beginner’s ballroom dance class is planned Find your inner artist and come join us for It’s Hollywood Squares...anime style! Nine earlier that day for those who would like to the hilarity: Pictionary, anime style! Using anime-related “celebrities” answer ques- learn a few moves, meet potential dance Photoshop and a laptop, contestants will be tions as contestants picked from the audi- partners, or just brush up on your technique. challenged to draw anime-related subjects ence play Tic-Tac-Toe. The object is for the Join us in learning some basic ballroom from simple (panda) to complex (). contestants to get three squares in a row, dance moves before the Ball! We will be either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. learning one or two moves for each of the It’s up to them to figure out if a celebrity is Trivia For All formal dances that will be featured at the giving a correct answer or making one up. Join us for Trivia For All, the only game Formal Ball. We will also discuss proper show where EVERYONE gets to play! dance floor movement and etiquette. This Developed by the staff of AnimeCons and is a great way to meet potential dance Anime Unscripted based on popular pub trivia games, teams partners for later! Anime Unscripted is the hit improv comedy of 1 to 6 players will compete in multiple event that’s an Anime Boston tradition. rounds to see who knows the most in the Watch as some of our guests of honor world of anime. take on the challenging games provided

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simply like to read something new, the karaoke video games Manga Library is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the convention. Sit in the lounge and relax, or strengthen Presented by This year, we will feature a section dedi- your vocal cords in front of your friends. We cated to music-themed titles in our library. have a large library of music and can print Please stop by! most lyrics. It is always a good idea, though, to bring your own CD/Audio player with you if there is a song you really want to sing. In the year 20XX, video game rooms were bland and almost cookie-cutter experi- swap meet Karaoke Shuffle ences. Then, the Gaming Alliance was formed. Ten contestants will test their luck against Is there something you bought which only caused you to realize you’d rather have a list of pre-selected music. They will need The Alliance is a combination of various tal- all the talent, improv skills, and the ability something else? Is an extra copy of a book brought together to form the ultimate or a video floating around your home because to endure hardship to survive. Roll the dice experience in gaming. Their collection is a and take a chance against fate! you didn’t remember you already had it in testament to their love for collecting classic your collection? Are you certain there’s consoles, current-generation consoles and someone that could benefit from owning Karaoke Contest arcade machines to make sure to provide your VHS copy of Odin more than you? If Twelve contestants will be chosen to the best experience possible. The tourna- you could answer “yes” to any of these perform their (hopefully) practiced song. ments they run are not only efficient but questions—ESPECIALLY the one about They may bring what they need to survive use up-to-date rules and configurations set Odin—or even if you couldn’t answer “yes,” but they only get one shot at karaoke glory! by community standards. They even offer but are just really lonely, the Swap Meet This time you decide. other fun contests and competitions over may be the place for you. the weekend open to any attendee that Contestants will be judged by the audience, shows up; In the past these video game There are a few rules to the Anime Boston ballots will be provided. events have ranged from a trivia contest, to Swap Meet, but they’re not too hard to raffles, and live performances from local remember. Open Karaoke Guidelines: Songs allowed music talents. are from mainly anime, Japanese movies, 1. NO BOOTLEGS. If you’ve ever ended up games and other Japanese music. J-pop/ The Nexus Gaming Alliance is here to with something you didn’t realize wasn’t le- hip-hop/rock and K-pop are also allowed. provide you with a gaming experience out git, you’ve probably felt ripped off. Crummy You may sing songs in English that are of the ordinary. Join the Revolution. “all region” HK DVD sets, soundtracks with Japanese in origin/translated/dubbed. www.NGAgamers.com lousy color photocopied liners, off-color As for length, keep in mind your fellow wall scrolls, repro trading cards, and the attendees. list goes on. If you’ve felt ripped off by this stuff, do your fellow convention attendees a Any changes or special events will be the Todd favor and don’t pass this stuff on to them. If posted in Con Chowder, Anime Boston’s you’ve got any questions about the authen- daily convention newsletter. MacDonald ticity of something, find a staff member and memorial ask for help. manga library 2. NO WEAPONS. No matter what the mate- live gaming rial, if it resembles a weapon, please do Todd MacDonald was a dedicated Anime not bring it to trade. This includes wooden Not all the games at Anime Boston need to Boston staffer from 2003–2009 who loved practice swords and things that might be plugged into the wall. If you’re into card to read as much as he loved anime. We otherwise be called “cosplay accessories.” games, pen and paper role-playing, or want have renamed the manga library as a way This is not negotiable! to join a LARP, we’ve got a wide variety to of saying thanks to him for all that he’s done offer. The Live Gaming area will be in the for our convention. When you need a quiet 3. NO FOOD OR DRINKS FOR TRADE. This Sheraton Constitution. place to read all that manga you’ve scored might seem odd, but don’t bring any food or from the Dealers’ Room or anytime you’d drinks to trade to people unless you manu- 14 anime BOSTON 2O11 “The rhythm’s gonna get ya.” EVENTS facture and package the food or drinks All terms and policies will be available for and wrap them individually in specifically geisha, samurai, review at the Art Show. marked trial-size packages for promotional & kimono use and not for resale. You don’t want Silent Auction to find yourself on the wrong side of the makeover studio On Saturday, just before the art show convention center’s catering contract. closes (5pm) there will be a silent auction Experience a one-of-a-kind photo shoot for any piece of art that has 4 bids. Each 4. ADULT MATERIALS MUST BE COVERED unlike any other on this continent - whether piece will be displayed to the assembled AND ONLY SHOWN TO PEOPLE THAT CAN you choose to become a Geisha, a Samurai, crowd and any interested party will be LEGALLY VIEW THEM. If your favorite or just experience a full kimono dressing a piece of paper to write their final naughty video has served its purpose and under the experience of a licensed kimono bid on. The top bidder will pay $1 more than you’d like to find it a new home, make dresser. Relax as a of both traditional the next highest bidder for the piece. completely sure someone that’s interested and modern Japanese music is played for (Example: Art enthusiasts A-chan and in it is at least 18 years of age. That’s the your listening enjoyment. Enjoy wear- B-kun both want the same piece of art. law and it should probably be common ing authentic kimono, oshiroi geisha A-chan bids $45 and B-kun bids $80. B-kun sense by now. makeup, and genuine katsura wigs for your wins the piece for $46.) Geisha Makeover, or enjoy showing off your You’ll probably have the most fun by trading style and beauty through Japan’s National things, but you can also show up just to Costume in our Kimono Makeover! look around at what other people have to Software trade. Come and see what’s going on in the Note: Reservations for this event had to Swap Meet. have been made before the convention, but video game walk-ins are accepted if time is available, and payment must be made in full before auditions the photoshoot will begin. If you’re paying charity auction by credit card please go directly to Room MECHA Software, LLC Is holding OPEN 303; by cash, our dealer’s room Booth 283. auditions for voice actors, artists and The charity auction will once again take To check the times available and for more programmers. Note: Those auditioning place at Anime Boston. All proceeds go details, please stop by either the dealers’ MUST be over 18, have a portfolio, and had towards the New England Chapter of the room booth, Room 303, or check out to have reserved an audition ticket from the MS Society. This year, we will be selling www.ikimaru.com/animeboston2011.html. Anime Boston staff beforehand. For more tickets at our new table in the dealers room, details, please go to the Info Desk. These so be sure to stop by and visit us! We have are unpaid internships, but college credit some cool prizes baskets lined up with may be awarded. items like a 3DS! The auction art show itself has tons of other cool biddable items, including signed items and a lifetime pass The Art Show is a showcase for artists to Anime Boston! to display their work to the Anime Boston community. It’s conveniently located in the Hynes Ballroom C, next to the Artists’ Alley. blood drive Hours of operation are: Friday, April 22: 10:00am–6:00pm Please give the of life! Our American Red Cross Blood Drive, courtesy of the Saturday, April 23: 10:00am–6:00pm Heinlein Society, will be Friday and Saturday Sunday, April 24: 10:00am–3:00pm in Rooms 104, 110, and 111. Come see us at your convenience during the con to learn If you would like to display a piece of art- about eligibility and to sign up. work you’ve created, or if you’re an agent of an artist that would like to place their Blood donation hours are: work on display, please contact the Art Friday, April 22: 12pm–5pm Show staff regarding availability of space. Saturday, April 23: 10am–3pm APRIL 22–24, 2O11 15

VIDEO PROGRAMMING

Check the most recent schedule available at the convention for rooms and show times. Showings may have last-minute changes and cancellations. Some titles shown at the convention may not be listed in the program guide.

anime that “turns it up to 11”

Aquarian Age BECK: Mongolian Chance! Pop Sessions FLCL sci-fi, drama Chop Squad romance, drama comedy, drama 13+ drama, music 13+ 13+ 17+ Kyota and his pals, Shingo and After seeing a performance by After being run over by a hot Junichi, dream of becoming pop Outcast high schooler’s person- the pop-idol Reika, three girls chick on a Vespa, robots and idols. At a New Year’s show, al growth parallels rising popu- enroll in the Akiba Music School guitars start popping out of they get their lucky break when larity of his indie-rock band. The in the hopes of becoming pop- a boy’s head in this - an agent discovers the trio and nature of relationships, both idols themselves. produced puberty . offers to manage their debut. personal and romantic, are also Features an awesome given attention. Hey, look, it’s soundtrack by The Pillows. the Pixis and Rodiohead!

Full Moon O Sagashite the Metal Idol La Corda D’oro magical girl, drama, music yaoi, romance, music drama, idol drama, bishonen, music 13+ 16+ NR NR

A girl dying of throat cancer Like most aspiring pop stars, Key is a robot who lives among A high school student finds works hard to become a singer Shuichi wants fame, fortune, humans. When her creator herself entered in a music and fulfill a promise made to the and into his producer’s tight dies, he leaves behind a cryptic competition-- problem is she boy she loves. Hey, is that dust vinyl pants. He also dresses like message: if Key can get 30,000 doesn’t play an instrument. in your eye or is this show kind a schoolgirl. It’s all very 1980s. people to feel for her, she can When a bestows her with of a downer at times? Watch it become fully human. a magical violin, she is forced anyway. to battle the bullies and musical elite that rule the school.

NANA Piano The Super Dimension romance, drama, music drama, music magical girl, ballet, romance Fortress 17+ 13+ 14+ drama, action, space, music 13+ United by having the same Miu Nomura has been playing Ahiru’s life is right out of a name, an ambitious rock star the piano since early childhood. : she attends the Gold Fighting the evils of the universe and shy small town girl share At the age of fourteen, her piano Crown school for ballet, she’s with the powers of Love, Tech the ups and downs of life in performance begins to evolve caught the attention of the and Pop Music. An anime clas- . as she reaches a crossroads in cutest upperclassman boy, and sic originally released under love, life, and relationships. sometimes, she turns into a the title Robotech in the United duck. Wait, what? States.

LISTEN TO MY SONG! APRIL 22–24, 2O11 17 VIDEO PROGRAMMING additional programming Descriptions are available at www.animeboston.com

5 Centimeters Dragon Ball Z Kai Ga-Rei: Zero Hetalia Axis Powers Per Second action, fantasy, shounen action, drama, supernatural bishounen, comedy, parody drama, romance, 13+ 17+ 17+ 13+ Durarara Honey and Air action, psychological, comedy, slice of life drama, romance, slice of life drama, romance supernatural 13+ 16+ 14+ 13+ Ghost Hunt Junjou Romantica drama, horror, comedy, romance, yaoi comedy, slice of life drama, mystery, romance 14+ 17+ 13+ 17+ Ghost Sweeper Kampfer Black Butler Fate/stay night Mikami action, comedy, bishounen, detective, action, drama, fantasy action, comedy, supernatural NR supernatural 13+ 13+ 14+ Gintama adventure, comedy, ecchi Bleach Brotherhood action, comedy, sci-fi 16+ action, shounen, supernatural action, drama, fantasy NR 13+ 14+ Girl’s High drama, , romance CANAAN Full Metal Panic! comedy, ecchi, slice of life 13+ action, mystery action, comedy, sci-fi 13+ 14+ 14+ Glass Fleet comedy, drama, romance The Galaxy Railways adventure, sci-fi 13+ action, drama, sci-fi adventure, drama, sci-fi 13+ 17+ 13+ Kurokami Gungrave action, drama, fantasy Clannad Ganbare Goemon action, drama, sci-fi 13+ comedy, drama, romance action, comedy 16+ 13+ 13+ comedy, meta, slice of life GANTZ action, comedy, mecha 13+ action, drama, sci-fi action, supernatural 13+ 13+ 17+ Melancholy of Haruhi Hayate the Suzumiya Corpse Princess GaoGaiGar: Combat Butler comedy, high school, sci-fi action, comedy, supernatural King of Braves action, comedy, maids 13+ 17+ action, adventure, sci-fi 13+ 7+ Mobile Suit Hero Tales Gundam 00 detective, psychological, Garden of Sinners action, adventure, fantasy action, mecha, sci-fi supernatural horror, romance, supernatural NR 13+ 15+ 17+ 18 anime BOSTON 2O11 VIDEO PROGRAMMING

Mobile Suit Zeta Tsubasa Tokyo Gundam: A New action, , horror comedy, harem, romance Revelations (OAV) Translation 13+ 17+ adventure, fantasy, romance action, mecha, sci-fi 13+ 13+ Queens Blade action, ecchi, fantasy action, comedy, fantasy Uta-Kata My Bride is a Mermaid 17+ 13+ drama, magical girl, romance action, harem, romance 15+ 17+ Read or Die Soul Eater action, adventure, sci-fi action, comedy, supernatural Vampire Girl vs. My-Otome 13+ 14+ Frankenstein Girl action, comedy, magical girl comedy, horror, live-action 13+ Rideback NR action, motorcycles, sci-fi action, comedy, thriller 14+ NR action, ninjas, shounen action, bishounen, 13+ Rosario + Vampire supernatural comedy, ecchi, , slice of life, sports 16+ NR 13+ action, comedy, sci-fi Xam’d: Lost Memories NR Tetsuwan Birdy action, fantasy, sci-fi drama, ecchi, romance action, gender , sci-fi NR Dash! 14+ 14+ comedy, parody, slice of life 13+ School Rumble Tsubasa: RESERVoir action, comedy, high school CHRoNiCLE 13+ adventure, fantasy, romance 13+ Anime Boston 2011 Charity Auction Join us for your chance to bid on one of a kind items and amazing raffle baskets! Including: For more information and to purchase • a life-time membership to raffle tickets, please visit our table in the Anime Boston Dealers’ Room! • autographed memorabilia • custom color of AB 2012 Check your programming schedule for con shirt Charity Auction time and location! • six awesome raffle baskets (including a Nintendo 3DS basket!) All proceeds benefit the Greater New England Multiple Sclerosis Society • and much, much more! APRIL 22–24, 2O11 19 www.msnewengland.org PANELS & WORKSHOPS

KEY Panels and workshops may have last-minute changes and Restricted to attendees age 18 cancellations. Some panels at the convention may not be listed and over. Government-issued in the program guidebook. Please check the most recent ID is required for entry. schedule available at the convention for times and availability. More detailed panel descriptions can be found under “Events” Turn it up to ‘11! at www.animeboston.com.

10 Simple Tips for Advanced Prop All Japanese All the All The Mecha You’ll Beginner Cosplayers Making Time: How to Learn Ever Need Moonsheen, Vikki Feveron Japanese & Have Fun Doug Wilder, LoranBasara- Doing It Evin, Lou Arruda An easy guide to better cosplay: Advanced Propmaking with Thomas Nall costume design, wigs, buying Featured Artist Feveron - tips The perennial favorite for contacts, posing, and more! and techniques for making and Want to learn Japanese using mecha fans is back again! If finishing props. anime and manga? Think you dig giant robots be sure are too difficult to learn? Come to make this panel! to this panel to learn how to learn Japanese!

Amigurumi AMV Feedback Ana’s Ikimaru Kabuki Animating Music in Sue Boisvert Adam Ferraro Theater Hour Anime About Music Ana’s Ikimaru Alex Leavitt Come and learn how to create AMV Feedback Panel the Japanese cuteness known as amigurumi. Ever wanted the 411 on This panel looks at the impor- Japanese Traditional Theater of tance of anime about music: the various types? From nihon buyo progression of its animation, the dance, to shamisen rock, to creation of its music, and what I couldn’t take you to Miami kabuki theater, we’ve got it all! music means for anime. But I took you to the ocean and we Had some blue Hawaii on the beach

Anime 101 Anime Amazons Anime (And Manga) Anime & the Daryl Surat Kristiina Korpus, You Haven’t Seen, Reality of War Melissa LaCasse But Should Constantine Teig New to anime or conventions? Adem Sawyer von Hoffman Don’t understand what your The warrior women of otaku kids are watching? Here then culture and how they impact Think you’ve seen it all? Only This panel will look at the is an overview of what all fans our lives. read Naruto? Anime fans new portrayal of war in anime and should know...but probably and old come in and learn all how it has been shaped by the don’t! about lesser known works Japanese experience of war you’ve never heard of since World War II.

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Anime Cons: Anime Con Survival Anime Happiness Anime Hell The Big Picture (AB Staff Edition) Chippy, Edgukated Daryl Surat, El Santo, PatrickD 2011 Security Auditor Mike Toole Jen Legay Would you like to be happy? Take a look at the world of Learn why your favorite anime Burn baby, burn!! Anime Hell anime conventions with the Anime Con Survival (AB Staff characters are always happy returns for more mayhem. staff of AnimeCons.com. Learn Edition) and how you can apply these Warning: contains graphic about trends and see how principles to your everyday life. violence. anime cons compare to non- anime cons.

Anime Intro & AnimeOnDVD.com/ Anime One-Night Anime Openers from Ending Themes Mania.com Panel Stands Around the World Alex Leavitt Chris Beveridge George Davidson, Uncle Yo Rym, Scott

A look at the year that was and Join Uncle Yo to learn about A panel about opening and end- the year that’s coming in anime. a barrage of anime that you You’ve heard the English ing songs: we’ll show the best can watch in their entirety in a “translations” of the openers and worst themes as well as single night. to various anime, but did you the history and trends that flow ever wonder what they did with through them. them in German? Or Arabic?

Anime’s Craziest Asian Music Fusion Ask A Nation: A Bad Anime, Bad!! Deaths CJ, Sai Hetalia Fan Panel Brian T. Price Daryl Surat Ashley Spangler, Downie OH DEAR GOD, THE PAIN! We Anime is the greatest. Why? Formerly “Jrock Through the take no responsibility for any Violence and mayhem! So Ages,” we’re coming back for The Axis, Allies and friends psychological damage done here’s some of the most our 5th year! And we’re chang- have gathered at AB 2011 to when we show (re: inflict upon) outlandish kills in anime his- ing it up to bring you a variety of answer your most important you some of the worst of the tory. If you’re not here YOU’RE music from all over Asia! Hetalia-related questions! worst. ALREADY DEAD! So come on out and sit on a meeting!

Believe it! Beyond Bishounen: Big Eyes, Small Mouth Breaking the Block Elizabeth Jumpe Manly BL Manga & Dr. Weeaboo Dave Lister Anime Come learn to be a ninja inside Nicole Peterson, miss_arel Find out how the anime/manga Breaking the block will show the world of Naruto and find style actually developed. you how to keep your mind on out if you have the of fire your projects, find your inspira- burning in you! Dudes who look like dudes who tion, and remember why we like dudes who look like dudes. love being creative.

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Building Gundams Building Japanese The Business of Castles, Forests & with Overnight & Chinese Musical Art & Comics Bath Houses: The Security Instruments Dirk Tiede Worlds of Hayao Adam Loehmann, Nick Brian Chan, Brian Diaz Miyazaki Mcgraw, Overnight Security, Indy comics veteran Dirk I. Anime Anthropologist Rick Stepian Tiede covers the business of art How to construct the Japanese and comics. Love Miyazaki? This panel Have some free time on Shamisen and Chinese Erhu explores the philosophy and Sunday? Why not come build (traditional stringed instru- themes behind the movies we Gundams with Anime Boston ments) from scratch. all know and love. overnight security!

The Chibi Project Chu-Chu Died for Confessions of a Con Horror Stories LIVE! Your Sins: Symbols & Crazy Costume Lady Eric Stehmer, Rick Stepian Jekka, PatrickD Themes in the Ang Games The bad, the worse and the truly Insane scientists have conduct- Anime Anthropologist, Froborr Care and feeding of a costume funny side of conventions going ed experiments on a Chibi Moon collection, and balancing the wrong. figure and other anime toys like The Xeno games are cult- dreaded real life with events and . Watch classics. But do the religious and sewing. an experiment filmed live! and philosophical symbols and ideas they throw around add up to anything? Come find out!

Convention Etiquette: Cosplay Court Case: Cosplay Night Court Cosplay Photography How to Avoid Being For Your Execution T.M. Chiba Jessica Chaung, “That Guy” T.M. Chiba Madison Salters James Lauerman Improv event where cosplayers The 18+ version of Cosplay From basic posing and makeup Learn about the mysterious are picked from the audience to Court Case, and improv event for cosplayers, to advanced beast that is “That Guy,” and play the role of their characters where cosplayers are picked techniques like lighting & tech get more out of your con and act out an insane trial! from the audience to take part for new photographers- experience. in a farce of a trial! everything about cosplay photography!

Cosplay Propmaking: Cosplay Unusuals Could Have Been Craziest Mecha Holy Crap, How’d Lisa Kurth, Lo, Sweet~Pea Atrocious, Was Moments Season 2 They Make That!? Excellent: On Writing Nathan “Neito” Malynn, Blitz Cosplay, Deep Dive How to use weird materials Fanfic Will Kusleika Cosplay, Jennifer Yoo, to make that costume extra kaitou, lunar, twigcollins Samantha Yoo special. Craziest Mecha Moments is Tips and tricks for writing fics. back, with two more hours of Need a suit of impractical Discussing issues of character, clips that’ll leave you laughing, armor? A snazzy sword or other and everyone’s cheering, or just plain scratch- crazy prop? Learn from these favorite - the . ing your head! award-winning cosplayers all their tricks and tips!

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Create Your Own Crossdressing Crossplay 101 The Dark Side of Anime Parody Dub: for Girls Q Pokémon Tips from PineSalad Moonsheen, Vikki Giovanni, Koga, Lt. Surge Productions Want your cosplay to go the Ben Simensen, Because you’ve always wanted extra mile? Learn how to Come recount such horrors as Pinesalad Productions to hear con-goers say “Lady the “parts” you need! the Lavender Town music, dis- looks like a dude!” turbing pokedex entries, and the Create your own fan dub! Its Distortion World with Giovanni, Koga, and Lt. Surge! loads of fun as anime’s original Anime Skaston fan dub group, Pinesalad Pro- ductions, shares tips on making a dub. Don’t miss this!

Dead Like Us: Deadly Gambles, Doujinshi Tips Dubs That Shinigami, Death Deadlier Noses: & Tricks Time Forgot Lore & Japanese The Work of Jennifer Fu Mike Toole Media Fukumoto Nobuyuki Anime Anthropologist Nicole Peterson, miss_arel Doujinshi is a Japanese term It’s back! Join host Mike Toole for original publications, often for an all-new, all-different jour- Shinigami are everywhere, but Zawa zawa~ Discover the fan comics. Learn about ney into the secret history of what exactly are they? Dead work of acclaimed culture in Japan and the US, Japanese animation in English. Like Us explores the origins of Fukumoto Nobuyuki, known for and tips to create your own. the shinigami and how they fit his gambling story lines and into folklore and media. bizarre artwork.

Evangelion is Experts of Fan Extreme Music FAKKU Q&A Serious Business Controversy in Japan Jacob Grady, Mike Ingraham Aaron Clark Alex Leavitt, Chris Beveridge, Dan!, Emily Poorvin Erica Friedman This panel is an informative and This is a general question and humorous look of the decep- American fan and industry Extreme music in Japan has answer session with Jacob tively large universe of Neon experts discuss critical contro- produced some wild looking Grady (the creator of FAKKU) Genesis Evangelion. Hosted by versies for anime fandom, on (and sounding) bands. Join and a few moderators from EvaGeeks.org and topics such as the Japanese us for a look into the history the site. EvaMonkey.com. industry, youth culture, and of & heavy metal in piracy. Japan.

The Family That The Few, the Proud, Figure Drawing for Food! Meals & Geeks Together, the Miniskirt Army Aspiring Mangaka Manners Keeps Together Nakano-san, Raver Gaara Dirk Tiede Linka, Roksana Pirog Constantine Teig von Hoffman, Gregory Marlowe, Nakano and Raaver return for Indie comics pro Dirk I. Tiede Ita what? Gucci huh? She put Jennifer Teig von Hoffman a fourth installment of MSA teams up with your favorite what in his mouth? An explora- shenanigans. What’s the MSA? cosplayers to deliver a life tion of Japanese food, meals, An actual family – parents & Come in and find out. drawing class: Manga style. and manners! teen son – talk about their love of anime and cosplay, offering tips on bridging the generation gap from both sides.

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Gears & Transistors Get Off of My Lawn! Getting Started as an Girl’s Guide to Hentai Brittany Costantino, Dungeon Master Jim Artist Parts 1 & 2 Amy Macabre Meredith Northey, Celine Chapus Steve Durkee, Older anime fans reflect on The Vagabonds the days before anime was A general overview of the Think hentai is just for the guys? relatively obscure and compare new self-representing artist’s Not so! Come check out some and it to the present. journey. of the wildest women in hentai differences and similarities. with some bonus prizes and giveaways!

GLBT Manga & Anime A Gundam in a Skirt Holyland: Hentai 3000 Nicole Peterson, miss_arel Will Kusleika A Personal Journey Lindsay, Steven Downie Jennifer Teig von Hoffman Come learn about some won- It goes without saying that derful manga and anime by and some of anime cross Come hear first-hand stories Audience participation needed. about Japan’s GLBT community. wires from time to time, but of a visit to Puroland, Bring your best lines and add (NOT a yaoi/yuri panel.) none seem to match up more and watch a super-rare Sanrio to the already effed up hentai than Magical Girls and Mecha! video that inspired my family to dialogue! Be prepared to ask cross the Pacific. WTF?!

Hentai Worth Historical Costuming History of Hentai How to Audition for a Watching for Cosplayers Gerald Rathkolb Voice Acting Role Jacob Grady, Mike Ingraham Ang Geoff Beebe, Luckie

Discussing the use of com- There’s a vast and unexpected MECHA Software lead voice Presented by FAKKU. This mercial and drafted patterns, history to the world of hentai. actor Geoff Beebe shows you panel discusses several hentai sewing techniques etc. to make From the 1830’s up to today how to avoid audition mistakes. anime titles with incredible art an animated character look there’s going to be something and story, that are frequently historically accurate. new to learn. overlooked.

How to Draw & Use How to Make an Impractical Japanese Inside Manga: Backgrounds in ANIME Video Game Adrienne C Character Design Manga Part IX: Post Mortem Bettina M. Kurkoski Dirk Tiede of a Game Respectable Japanese failing Alexander Tambascia, Erica to penetrate your doujin? Fresh Bettina Kurkoski, creator of My Dirk I. Tiede, creator of Para- Breig, Erika Shore, Joy out of good English fanfic? Cat Loki () discusses, digm Shift, demystifies the art of Tambascia, Karl Custer Thirsty for more options? Study thru live demonstrations, creat- Japanese like a proper nerd! ing dynamic character designs! creating realistic backgrounds So you finished your game, and in comics. all your have to do is start over again...WRONG! Now it is time for the post-mortem where you have to review the game

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Inside Manga: The Intellectual Property An International It’s a Rumic World Creating Process for Fans Game of Telephone: Sanzaki Kojika, Urd-chan Bettina M. Kurkoski Dungeon Master Jim The Japanese Culture Exchange Welcome to Rumiko Takahashi’s Bettina Kurkoski, artist of A quick and dirty overview of Abby Leib wild and crazy Rumic World! My Cat Loki (TOKYOPOP), patent, copyright and trademark Come in and enjoy! discusses the basic step-by- law and what it means to you. Culture cannot exist without step process, tools, tips and culture. This panel - techniques for your own strates how the US and Japan creating manga. have managed to enter into a game of “telephone” and s haring ideas.

Japanese Folklore: Kimono for Experts Kuroshitsuji, , Life Drawing for Kitsune, & Ana’s Ikimaru Shinigamis, & Horror- Anime Artists Yuurei, Oh My! OH MY! Comiku Girls Jennifer Yoo, Samantha Yoo This panel will cover more Jackie Grande, Kimberly advanced kimono kitsuke tech- Adams, Kuo Griffin, This panel gives anime artists Ever wondered what a “tanuki” niques and will be taught by a Lauren Savary the opportunity to draw from really is, or what the difference licensed dresser from Ana’s a live (but not nude) model. is between a youkai and a Ikimaru. A deeper look into one of Participants should bring their yuurei? Japanese folklore and anime’s most fascinating, own drawing materials. superstitions. elegant, and horror-filled Victorian series, Kuroshitsuji!

Lolita Fashion: Style Make Your Game Making a Costume: Manga for for the Frilly Masses! NOW! From Start to Finish History Geeks Ashley, Carrie, Mimi Dave Lister Feveron Mithrigil, Nicole Peterson Bring your Nintendo DS! From bows and flounces to Dragon’s Den and Studio Making a costume from start to Check out some manga series crosses and sailor stripes, shows you how take your game finish with Lee “feb!” Camara. that take their inspiration from has something idea and make it real. Design to the pages of history. for everyone. Fashion show, Demo in 30 days! We’ll have our presentation, Q&A: COME AND own embarrassing mega-early ENJOY! versions to show off, and even a way for you to do some hands on level design. You CAN make your game, we can show you how!

Masquerade Mecha Modeling 101 Mecha, Music & The Era: A Feedback Panel LoranBasaraEvin Mayhem: A Macross Japanese Industrial Lindsay Panel Revolution Learn the history of-and some Doug Wilder, LoranBasara- Ay-leen the Peacemaker, Have any suggestions for the tips-for building your own Evin, Lou Arruda Lucretia Dearfour masquerade? Any complaints? mecha models! Praise? Please come to this The Meiji Era was a tumultuous panel and let us know! Robots and Music and Love time of progress. We’ll explore Triangles! Oh my! It’s a panel this era and media inspired by all about one of anime’s biggest it: Rorouni Kenshin, When the franchises! Last Sword is Drawn and more.

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Metal Gear Science Notable Directors Oda Nobunaga: Old School Inking Mara K., Piers, Brian of Anime that Aren’t Evil Sorceror or Stefanie Battalene Space Alien? Learn about technology that Clarissa Graffeo, Mike Toole A fun art panel for artists of could, couldn’t, and does exist Gerald Rathkolb every age and experience level. in the wide world of One 16th-century warlord Solid. Sure, everyone knows Miyazaki, unified Japan, and anime and but there are many other excel- manga have long tried to lent directors out there that you explain his feats. Was Nobu- should know about. Come to naga man... or astro-man?! this panel to find out more. Come and find out

Omoide In My Head: One Piece Fan Panel Panel of the Pika Pika! A Brief Guide to Teddy Mahoney Light Graffiti Japanese Indie Rock Jennifer Fu, Mike Toole Edward Demaso, Jed Jeng, Reggie Woo Are you tired of Come to our Peter McCarthy One Piece Fan Panel whether Don’t pursue Lu Bu- come to you are hardcore Ussop fan, this panel, where you can learn Glowing messages and art Tired of hearing about the same or you have no clue what One all about the classic tale that floating in mid-air! We provide ol’ J-Pop/J-Rock? Then come Piece is, it will be fun for all. inspired Ikkitousen, Souten Koro, the lights and you make the to this panel plugging the best , and more. art! Join us in creating our own of Japanese indie rock and masterpiece! alternative music! (Not VK!)

Planning Your Manga Plushie Porn: A Plushie Weapons Plushie Workshop Ed Sutherland Fanboy’s Lonely Workshop Majik Pleasure Majik This panel discusses methods Lonely Little Boy $10.00 per student, $5.00 each of taking a general concept Productions $6.00 per student additional kit. and turning it into a manga- formatted story, ready for script All skill levels welcome. All skill levels welcome. development and drawing. Have you ever wondered what Ages 13+, or bring a parent or Ages 13+, or bring a parent or plushies do when you leave , please. guardian, please. room?

Pokémon! and Pokémon The Process: How to Race Matters in Everything About it! Nintendo DS Party Draw & Create Manga Amestris: Multicul- Dionashi, Katie Boss, Dave Lister Dirk Tiede tiuralism in Fullmetal Matthew Keleher Alchemist FUN! Tips on breeding, Dirk I. Tiede, creator of Para- Ay-leen the Peacemaker, Pokemon fans unite! Here we’ll training, etc. digm Shift, breaks the creation Lucretia Dearfour discuss everything about the of a comic page down from Pokemon series, from Pokemon start to finish. An intellectual discussion about video games, the trading card one of the complex subjects in game, merchandise, anime and one of the most popular more! of all time: race relations in Fullmetal Alchemist.

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Remembering Satoshi Risembool Rangers RPG’s or: How I The Kon (1963-2010) Major General Edokun, Learned to Love Final Panel Daryl Surat Missy, NotShort, Yuna Fantasy VII again T.M. Chiba Elder-Geek.com Presents In 2010, visionary writer and Have you ever been curious of Sailor Moon fans come director died of who and what we are? Well This panel is for fans of RPG’s, continue the celebration of the cancer at age 46. Let us reflect wonder no more! Come as we hosted by a fan who is far too series! Bring your on an up-and-coming career laugh, play games, and proudly analytical for his own good. friends and get them hooked! cut tragically short. show why being a ranger is fun! Does Cloud deserve Aerith or Videos, Q&A, and all sorts of Tifa? craziness!

The Sane Fan’s Guide Sasuke/Ninja Warrior Son of “Waratte So You Want To Staff to Mecha Anime and Its Legacy wa Ikeru?” an Anime Con, Clarissa Graffeo, Mike Sweeney, Geoffrey Tebbetts, Version: Cake Gerald Rathkolb Steve Daigneault Mike Toole 2011 Security Auditor Jen Legay Not terribly with the Are you a fan of Ninja Warrior? So what else is funny in Japan? world of mecha anime? Come to Join the discussion and learn all And for that matter, how does 5 years running at AB, if you this sane panel to find out how about the show, plus its history, one become a comedian in have ever wanted to know to get aquainted with the world and its legacy! Japan? Well, we shall tell you in about staffing a convention this of mecha anime. a very funny way! panel is for you. Free Portal cake at the end.

Spirits, Wheel and Steampunk Music Steam Rises from Stepmania Workshop: Borrowed : Brittany Costantino, the East: Steampunk Anime Music, Pretty Religion in Japan Meredith Northey, Steve Japanese Media Arrows & You Anime Anthropologist Durkee, The Vagabonds Brittany Costantino, Neviutz, QED Meredith Northey, Steve ? Buddhism? Taoism? Durkee, The Vagabonds What are these religions, and Come and find out about some Ever play DDR and wish there how are they practiced? Learn good steampunk bands. Japanese media,fashion and was more anime music? Wish more about the sacred life of even art that are steampunk no more; learn to make your Japan and its beliefs. related or influenced. own Stepmania file for your favorite anime tune! Laptop required.

Steven’s Party Panel Swordsmanship Taking Seriously Tengen Toppa Lindsay, Steven Downie Around the World Dungeon Master Jim Evangelion David Lee, David Martelli, Froborr, Viga the Otagal Steven’s Party Panel has come Joshua Doremus Kaiju flicks- can they go beyond to Anime Boston 2011. I’m turn- silly stompfests? What monster Two epic mecha series, four ing up the volume with dance, Learn basic swordsmanship films rise above kitsch to movies and counting, one con- techno and J-pop. Make from around the world! You will become great cinema? versation across two decades: friends and dance the night get to see weapons and tech- are humans the pinnacle of away! niques used on the battlefield evolution, or a cosmic mistake? from long ago to sport clubs today.

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Tezuka 101 That Not-So-Boring The Tokyo “Nonex- Totally Subversive Clarissa Graffeo, Kimono Panel istant Youth” Bill & Toons Gerald Rathkolb Ana’s Ikimaru How It Affects You Brian T. Price HoyvinGlavin64 Come and get an introduction to This is the perfect panel for We all remember when car- the universe of beginners wanting to get What’s up with Tokyo’s new toons were nice and safe for and all he has to offer. Find out started on learning about anime censorship bill? How far kids...or were they? Sift through about the man and his incred- kimono from a licensed does it reach? And what can be the subtext and see how shock- ible oeuvre. dresser from Ana’s Ikimaru. done about it? (Panel is PG-13 ing they really are. for mature subject matter.)

Touhou Project Uncle Yo: Otaku Ultimate Nerd The Visions of Kilgamayan, Moku, Reddyne, Stand-up Comedy Challenge Akira Kurosawa T. Solamarle, Yucari Uncle Yo Lindsay, Steven Downie Dungeon Master Jim

The crazy-popular one-man The MC of Anime Boston’s Teams of two compete to be Discovers why Kurosawa, doujin franchise is still going Masquerade is back again the ultimate nerd and win free director of Rashmon, Seven strong! Cute girls shooting with quips and querries about badges to Anime Boston 2012. Samurai and Yojimbo, is Japan’s amazing bullet patterns to beau- the daily struggles of the geek most influential filmmaker. tiful music - what’s not to love? community.

Visual Novels & What is Super-Flat? Who Is Hatsune Miku? Who Was ? Jacob Grady, Mike Ingraham Where Anime Fits in Rym, Scott Daryl Surat Post-Modern Culture Eric Shorey, Sam Kusek Carl Macek (1951-2010) was Presented by FAKKU. In Japan It is likely that she appears in instrumental in creating the visual novels and eroge are a This panel discusses the col- more music videos than anyone modern US anime and comics massive industry. We discuss lapse of high and low art as in the history of the world. Yet, industries. Let’s look back on some of the most popular and seen in franchises such as FLCL, she has no money or home. “Uncle Carl” and his work. overlooked titles. Paranoia Agent, Street Fighter, Just who is Hatsune Miku? and Hello Kitty.

Women of the The World Beneath Writing Unique Yaoi: The Good, the Floating World: the Heroes & Bad, & the Bishounen Geisha & Oiran Adrienne C Memorable , Prussia Jennifer Yoo Michael “Mookie” Suspect (or hope) that your fa- Terracciano What is the difference between vorite anime’s subs are missing Eyebleach, anyone? From the a geisha and an oiran, or cour- the subtext? Learn a few simple Let Michael “Mookie” Terrac- good to the bad, you’ll see some tesan? What did each lady actu- bits of untranslatable Japanese ciano give you some tips, tricks of the best and worst the world ally do and how did she live? to help you find out! and advice on how to make of Yaoi has to offer. And at the Join us and find out here! your characters really stand out end, Yaoi Dubbing! from the crowd!

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“Yes, My ” An Hour with An Hour with Kuroshituji/Black guest & Brina Palencia girugamesh Butler Fan Panel industry Brina Palencia ShuU, Nii, Яyo, and Satoshi Waffles A Q&A session with Guest of A Q&A session with the band If you love Kuroshitsuji/Black panels Honor, Brina Palencia, voice of members of Musical Guest of Butler? This is the Fan panel Ciel Pahntomhive in Black But- Honor, girugamesh. for you. From the manga to the ler, Rei Ayanami in Evangelion, anime, get your questions asked and many more. and enjoy our show!

An Hour with An Hour with An Hour with An Hour with Greg Ayres J. Michael Tatum Richard Epcar Greg Ayres J. Michael Tatum Mari Iijima Richard Epcar

A Q&A session with Guest of A Q&A session with Guest of A Q&A session with Musical Here’s your chance to meet Honor and Anime Boston staff Honor, J. Michael Tatum, voice Guest of Honor, Mari Iijima, face to face with Richard Epcar member, Greg Ayres, popular of Sebastion Michaelis in Black accomplished singer and song- the voice actor of Batou, Ansem Voice Actor and DJ. Butler, Kyoya Otori in Ouron writer, composer and pianist, / Xeonort, the , Jigen, High School Host Club, and and voice actress for Lynn Bobobo-bobobobo, Etemon, many more. Minmay in Macross. Myotismon, and hundreds more.

An Hour with An Hour with An Hour with Don’t Kill Your Date Tom Wayland Spike Spencer STEREOPONY (& Other Cooking Tips) Trina Nishimura Spike Spencer AIMI, NOHANA, and SHIHO Spike Spencer

A Q&A session with Guest of A Q&A session with Guest of A Q&A session with the band Honor, Trina Nishimura, voice of Honor, Spike Spencer, voice members of Musical Guest of Spike shares some of his reci- Lan Fan in Fullmetal Alchemist: of Shinji Ikari in Evangelion, Honor, STEREOPONY. pes, recommendations, and tips Brotherhood, Mari Makinami in Saburo Togusa in Durarara!!, from his dating cookbooks well the new Evangelion, and many and many more. as techniques from his intensive more. study of the world of dating and self improvement.

Directors’ Roundtable From Fanboy to How To Be A Frickin’ How To Spot Industry Pro Genius Voice Actor Bootleg Merchandise Greg Ayres A discussion and Q&A session Jonathan Klein, Spike Spencer with industry directors. J. Michael Tatum Did you know that the box set Spike will help you understand you recently purchased on E-bay could be a bootleg? Don’t Learn how to turn a lifelong how your voice is an instrument feel bad–you’re not the only passion into a professional and how to fine tune it so that one! Thousands of anime fans career. you too can become a Frickin’ are ripped off every year by re- Genius voice actor. tailers and convention vendors selling unlicensed merchandise. There are many different ways you can spot the good deals from the bad.

APRIL 22–24, 2O11 29 PANELS & WORKSHOPS guest & industry panels (cont.)

J. Michael Tatum: Lupin & Mock Combat for Mock Combat for WTF 101 Bobobo-bobobobo Cosplay: Beginner Cosplay: Intermediate J. Michael Tatum Outtakes Chris Ayres Chris Ayres Richard Epcar Want to give your cosplay skit Had fun at Mock Combat? Join Tatum as he candidly Hilarious outtakes from the a little something extra like Ready for round two? Then addresses those questions series, which a good solid fight? Then join join Christopher Ayres for even you’re too squeamish to ask Richard directed and voiced voice actor and veteran fight more stage combat that com- in a family-friendly setting. Jigen and the wacky show- director Christopher Ayres in bines techniques from the No recording allowed. Bobobo-bobobobo in which he this beginning stage combat first workshop. Must have taken played Bobobo-bobobobo. workshop. beginner course to participate.

New Generation Tales from the The State of the So You Want to Work Pictures Sippy Cup Anime Industry in in the Anime and/or Jonathan Klein Chris Ayres the US Video Game Industry? Jonathan Klein, A Q&A session with Industry A Q&A session with Guest of A discussion and Q&A session Brina Palencia Guest of Honor, Jonathan Klein. Honor, Christopher Ayres, voice with various Industry represen- actor for ADV Films, FUNimation tatives. Advice from industry experts on Entertainment, Seraphim Digital how to get into the anime and Studios and ADR Director for video game industry without Amusement Park Fun Media. becoming a voice actor.

Voice Actor Roundup What Does “Yaoi” What Happens at Have to Do With That ? the Con, Stays at Come see our Voice Acting Greg Ayres the Con...? Guests of Honor one last time Whether its reading about his Spike Spencer for a final Q&A session. characters in fanfic sent to him, or being asked to pose with the “yaoi” paddle for pictures, one Spike’s raucous take on what thing is for sure: Greg Ayres cannot escape . happens behind the scenes in Come laugh (and cry) with us the industry and at the conven- as Greg relives tales both funny tions. and awkward.

Spike Spencer has been a voice actor, • Learn how to use your voice as an instrument teacher, and public speaker for over 20 years. You have • Learn how to market yourself as a voice talent probably heard him on radio and TV ads for companies like KFC, Texaco, Ford, Subway, Burger King, • Develop characters quickly Weinerschnitzel, and many, many more. • Hunting down the right agent for you • Different voice for different mediums In the Animation world you might have heard him in the • What the director really means video games World of Warcraft, Star Ocean 2, or Tales • Financial tweaking to run your business like a of Vesperia. You may have heard him in one of his many business Anime roles in Evangelion, Bleach, Buso Renkin, Vampire • Be excited to go to work for a change or stay at Knight, Code Geass 2, MAR, and many, many, many more! home and record in your bathrobe! 30 anime BOSTON 2O11 Learn all of this and so much more. Contact us at www.almostevilminions.com ARTISTS’ ALLEY

Welcome back to another year of the Artists’ Alley!

If you’ve got some free time, or you’re just browsing, or even looking for someone or something in particular, this is the place to go for original artwork and fanart! The artists are friendly and the variety is incredible!

You can find this year’s Alley located again in both Ballroom B and Ballroom C on the third floor of the Hynes, sharing this gigantic room with the Art Show. We also have a great variety of Featured Artists for this year, all of whom will be doing various panels throughout the weekend.

If you have any questions or trouble, the Artists’ Alley staff can be found at their Info Desk just inside the entrance to Ballroom B. Staff includes Artists’ Alley Manager Nikki OShea, as well as the Art Track Coordinator Kathy Lawton. Other staffers will include Gabriel Fequiere Jr., Ezra Cudjoe, Ashley Rogers, and Diana Pho.

Check with us if you want space. We might Do not block tables. If you are looking at rules for the have some. The Artists Alley info desk will art on table A, it is not fair to block off table be right inside the first set of main doors to B from people who might wish to look at attendees the Alley (on your right as you come in). their stuff. These are almost all common Photography Do not place your bags on the tables. Every sense rules, but every now Do not stop to take pictures of cosplyaers inch is often used for display and doing so and then it’s good to have a (exception – the cosplayer is an artist and will discourage others from looking. refresher. Please take the time you’ve asked permission) in the alley. This to read. will cause any number of traffic jams so The Artists please ask to take it outside. Feel free to “bother” the artists. That’s Food and Drink what they are here for. But do not hassle No open food or drink is allowed in the No video taping without permission of any or harass them. Alley except by the artists (or staff) them- artists whose displays and art you plan on selves. You will not eat in here. catching on tape. Please be respectful to the artists at all times. If you have a problem or issue, Empty Tables And above all else, no photographing please don’t cause a scene. Report it to the art – either by regular camera, digital the Artists Alley Info Desk. If you want to sell art and do not have camera, handheld game cameras (such space in the alley, you will not set up on as the DSI), or your phone camera. This is the floor or in the hall – these are traffic Please listen to the staff. considered stealing even if it’s for personal hazards. use. If you like something, please consider buying it. Some of these folks are trying to All other convention rules You will not feel free to sit down, sit behind, make a living. still apply. take chairs, put your stuff on, start eating on, or do anything that would otherwise tie up what may appear to be an empty table. Traffic Enjoy yourselves and have a Do not congregate in the doorways. Come good time at the con. You did not pay for the table, and when the in, step aside, and let traffic go through. artist who did shows up, they have the right to assume it would be clean and immedi- Do not block the aisles. If you are just ately available. standing and talking, please find another place to do so.

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Please use the map as a handy way to keep artists’ alley hours track of those artists whose work you liked or (for attendees) artists you’ve already paid for a custom picture. Write down their emails, which table Friday 10am–10:30pm they’re at, and their names. Saturday 10am–10:30pm We hope that you will enjoy this Sunday 9am–4pm year’s Artists’ Alley!

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Lee Camara Celine Chapus Dave Lister propsbyfev.com purpletophat.com paradox-lost.com

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Lee Camara can’t write an awesome bio to Born and raised in , Celine Chapus Some say that Dave Lister is made of save her life. So her friend Phil helped her grew up on a steady diet of euro pop, old Legos. This is false. Composed mostly of write something up that makes her sound masters and old school anime. At the age coffee, Dave has learned to work without pretty exciting... especially the part about of 13, she moved to Los Angeles and finally unnecessary things like sleep. This made geese. Born on a pirate ship and raised by realized her life long dream of spending him a perfect fit for the world of freelance a flock of migrating Canadian Geese, Lee nearly every afternoon in Japanese illustration and manga. Striving to create is a versatile multimedia artist. Known for bookstores. Inspired by everything from a traditional, yet unique style of manga, her eye for detail in the field of costume Seiya to Cirque du Soleil, she filled her Dave has contributed to books, magazines, and prop making, Lee, also known by her notebooks with detailed drawings of her businesses, and even radio stations. A internet handle “Fevereon,” is quite the favorite characters. veteran of webcomics, Dave is currently accomplished traditional/digital artist. Based producing Paradox Lost, an online manga out of Georgia, she has been participating By college-age, Celine faced the choice filled with space pirates, ninja hordes, in Artists’ Alleys since 1998. Her work has many artists do: to listen to “reason” and crazy alien girls, and more caffeine than the been featured on Kotaku, and she runs a take the safe path, or do the scary thing FDA recommends in a lifetime. You can find blog and website (www.propsbyfev.com), and pursue art as a career. In 2006, she Dave’s comics and art at paradox-lost.com. which shares the building process of vari- took the plunge, and has been successfully Dave likes rice. ous projects. selling her art in conventions across the US, numerous businesses, and art shows ever since. Her work, a fusion cocktail of romance, manga, fantasy, European, and American comics, speaks to a wide audi- ence with a healthy dose of cute and extra helpings of sexy.

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Check for Artists’ Alley Activities at the Artists’ Alley Info Desk.

artists’ alley featured artists panels Dirk I. Tiede paradigmshiftmanga.com Artist panels include (but are not limited to): Table 21 How to Draw & Use Backgrounds in Manga Webcomics pioneer Dirk I. Tiede is the creator of the graphic novel series, Paradigm Shift and has been drawing The Business of Art & Comics comics for as long as he can remember. In addition to print collections, he continues to The Process: How to Draw & Create Manga serialize his comics online and is a found- ing contributor to premiere comics portal Figure Drawing for Aspiring Mangaka Modern Tales. His artwork is showcased in the books Toon Art: The Graphic Art of Getting Started as an Artist Part I & II Digital Cartooning and Webcomics, appears in the documentary Adventures in Digital Advanced Propmaking Comics, and was featured in Season 3 of NBC’s Heroes. He relocated from Chicago to Boston’s North Shore in 2008 where he Making a Costume From Start to Finish continues to work as a professional cartoonist and freelance illustrator. Panel descriptions can be found in the Panels and Workshops section of the program guide- Also stop by and visit book, or online at animeboston.com. Featured Anime Boston’s Artists panels may have last-minute changes convention artist and cancellations. Please check the most recent convention schedule for times and Jon Kneeland availability. ninjastudios.net at Table 8

34 anime BOSTON 2O11 DEALERS’ ROOM dealers’ room map

dealers’ room hours (for attendees) Friday 12pm–7pm Saturday 10am–7pm Sunday 10am–3pm

APRIL 22–24, 2O11 35 DEALERS’ ROOM dealers’ directory

Aardvark Tees 382 Game Underground 343 Plastic -flower 422 Afterimages of Ghostfire 155 girugamesh 145 Random Fandom 262 Alik’s Cosplay 140 Glitch Gaming Apparel 130 RBArt 327 Ana’s Ikimaru 283 Global Anime 520 Sanshee 264 Animadness 301 Good Guys/Bad Guys 409 Continuum 211 Anime Bento 132 Great American Gothic 312 Section 23 Films 309 Anime Boston 2011 Greentea Design 255, 332 Short Army 468 Charity Auction 106 Halolz.com/LevelUpStudios 136 Signature Imports 434 Anime Castle 444 Da Ne! 131 SNAFU Comics 442 Anime Fan Zone 367 HKT/Mugen Toys 410 Squire Sword 253 Anime Gift 451 Hobby Fan 252 Steampunk Pocketwatches 342 Anime Palace 160 Ichigo Black 244 Stereopony 143 Anime Pavilion 119 Image Anime 125 Studio Capsule 141 Anime 463 Interrobang Studios 543 Studio Night Flower 381 Anime Sekai 321 IT Cosplay 421 Anime 233 AnimeStuffStore.com 550 Japan National Tourism The Crimson Chain 266 Asylum Anime 383 Organization 380 The Dragon’s Lair 129 Best Anime Shop 263 Japan Society 457 The Five Wits 151 Comics 415 Jpophouse 242 The Wizard’s Wagon 425 Boshi-Basiik 470 Gifts 221 ToysLogic 450 Caitlin Raymond Arts 357 Trilogy Comics 200 International Registry 100 Lost Art Chains 352 Troll and Toad 466 Cartoon Passion 524 Mad Gear 408 Ultimate Anime Doujinshi ChinAnime 329 269 Superstore 223 Collector’s Universe and Anime 424 Metal Machine Entertainment 464 Vicious Vestments 250 comicartistsupplies.com 209 Moon Bunny Imports 325 VideoGamesNewYork 363 Comicopia 108 Morlock Enterprises 270 283 Connecticon 411 Mythical Fair 414 Wall of Smut 225 COPICmarkers.com/Period Style 432 Neko-Jin Designs 356 Wise Ass Shirts 227 Crazyheads by Punch Brand 232 New England Comics 144 Wizzywig 351 Crossroad Games 310 Nexus Gaming 469 Yes Anime 320 Demented Designs 354 OffWorld Designs 157 Buddy Productions 166 163 368 FAKKU 423 OTP, LLC 314 Flipside/ P&M Studios 462 Mystic Revolution Comics 315 Pegasus Publishing 251 Foam Brain Games 167 Media 562 FUNimation 109 36 anime BOSTON 2O11 ROOM DIRECTORY ROOM/EVENT LOCATION ROOM NAME or # Artists’ Alley and Art Show Hynes 3rd Floor Ballroom B/C Auditorium Hynes 2nd Floor Veterans Memorial Auditorium Autograph Rooms Hynes 1st Floor Room 105 Hynes 3rd Floor Room 308 Blood Drive Hynes 1st Floor Rooms 104, 110 and 111 Club Meeting Room Hynes 1st Floor Room 108 Convention Operations Hynes 2nd Floor Room 208 Convention Row Hynes 1st Floor Outside Exhibit Hall A Dance Sheraton 2nd Floor Enter through Republic Foyer First Aid Hynes 1st Floor Hynes 1st Floor, Outside Exhibit Hall A (Please contact any staff member for assistance) Geisha, Samurai and Kimono Studio Hynes 3rd Floor Room 303 Hall D Hynes 2nd Floor Exhibit Hall D Information Desk i Hynes 2nd Floor Top of the Escalators on the Right Sheraton 2nd Floor Hallway outside Republic and Independence Ballrooms Karaoke Hynes 3rd Floor Room 310 Live Gaming Sheraton 2nd Floor Constitution Ballroom Luggage Storage (Sunday) Sheraton 2nd Floor TBD Masquerade HQ Hynes 1st Floor Room 101 Mecha Software Auditions Hynes 3rd Floor Room 301 Melody Ball Sheraton 2nd Floor Liberty Ballroom Overnight Security/Convention Operations Sheraton 2nd Floor Independence Ballroom East Panel 107 Hynes 1st Floor Room 107 Panel 202 Hynes 2nd Floor Room 202 Panel 206 Hynes 2nd Floor Room 206 Panel 302/304 Hynes 3rd Floor Room 302 and 304 Panel 306 Hynes 3rd Floor Room 306 Panel 309 Hynes 3rd Floor Room 309 Panel A Hynes 3rd Floor Ballroom A Parents’ Gathering Room Hynes 1st Floor Room 109 Photography Suite Hynes 1st Floor Room 102 Programming Operations Hynes 2nd Floor Room 200 Registration Sheraton 2nd Floor Back Bay Ballroom Security (Weapons Check) Hynes 2nd Floor Room 208 Technical Operations Hynes 2nd Floor Room 200 Sheraton 2nd Floor Independence Ballroom East Todd MacDonald Memorial Manga Library Hynes 3rd Floor Room 312 Video 103 Hynes 1st Floor Room 103 Video 203 Hynes 2nd Floor Room 203 Video 207 Hynes 2nd Floor Room 207 Please contact Video 210 HD Hynes 2nd Floor Room 210 Hynes or Sheraton Video 311 5.1 Hynes 3rd Floor Room 311 Security for ALL Video Games Hynes 2nd Floor Exhibit Hall C Volunteer HQ Hynes 2nd Floor Room 209 Lost and Found Workshop 313 Hynes 3rd Floor Room 313 APRIL 22–24, 2O11 37 MAPS hynes first floor

Prudential Plaza Entrance

South Lobby

Public Safety O ce Business Center DEALERS’ ROOM DEALERS’ ROOM Exhibit Hall A Exhibit Hall B FIRST AID Cafeteria DALTON STREET DALTON

Co ee House

HYNES SECURITY CON ROW

UP DOWN OOM PANEL 107 CLUB MEETING R BLOOD DRIVE 110 BLOOD DRIVE 111 108 PARENTS’ GATHERING ROOM 109

PHOTOSUITE VIDEO 102 103 AUTO- GRAPHS 105 BLOOD DRIVE 104 MAS- QUERADE HQ 101

Sidewalk (Lower Level) Drop-O (Lower Level)

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South Lobby

VIDEO GAMES HALL D Exhibit Hall C Exhibit Hall D AUDITORIUM

VIDEO VIDEO SECURITY/ 210 207 CONVENTION HD OPERATIONS 208 VOLUNTEER HQ 209

PANEL VIDEO PANEL 202 203 206 TECHNICAL & TECHNICAL PROGRAMMING OPERATIONS 200

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Drop-O (Lower Level)

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South Lobby

ARTISTS’ ALLEY & ART SHOW Ballrooms B & C

AUDITORIUM (Below)

PANEL A Ballroom A

Balcony KARAOKE VIDEO 310 311 5.1 SOUND

PANEL PANEL PANEL TODD 302/304 306 309 MACDONALD MEMORIAL MANGA LIBRARY 312

Down WORKSHOP 313 AUTO GRAPHS 308 MECHA SOFTWARE AUDITIONS 301 GEISHA, SAM URAI & KIMO NO STUDIO 303

Drop-O (Lower Level) BOYLSTON STREET

40 anime BOSTON 2O11 MAPS SHERATON BOSTON HOTEL sheratonSECOND LEVEL second floor

Prudential Plaza Entrance

Republic Foyer Republic Ballroom

Grand Ballroom i OVERNIGHT SECURITY/ CONVENTION & TECHNICAL Indepen- OPERATIONS dence Independence East Foyer Indepen- dence Business Center West

Liberty Ballroom REGISTRATION Back Bay Ballroom

LIVE GAMING Constitution Ballroom

INTERSECTION OF DALTON STREET & BELVIDERE

APRIL 22–24, 2O11 41 MAPS prudential center map

42 anime BOSTON 2O11 MAPS boston area map

APRIL 22–24, 2O11 43 WHERE TO EAT

TERRACE FOOD COURT HOURS in the prudential center Friday 10:00am–8:00pm Refer to the corresponding letters on the Saturday 10:00am–8:00pm Prudential Center Mall map on page 42 for Sunday 10:00am–5:00pm directions and locations.

A. Sel de la Terre 617-266-8800 KEY French-Provencal $$-$$$ / All Mandarin Oriental Hotel Name Phone (entrance on Boylston Street) Type of Food Price / Credit Cards SU-SA 11am-11pm (bar 11am-1am) Amenities Location B. L’Espalier 617-262-3023 Hours of Operation Mod. New England Fr. $$$-$$$$ / All Mandarin Oriental Hotel tie + jacket bar (entrance on Boylston Street) PRICE SU 12-10pm, M-SA 11am-10:30pm C. Legal Sea Foods 617-266-6800 $ = Under $10 $$$ = $15-20 Seafood $$ / All $$ = $10-15 $$$$ = $20 and over Prudential Center Mall M-SA 11am-10:30pm, SU 12-10pm

D. Top of the Hub 617-536-1775 American, Seafood $$$$ / All CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED Prudential Center Mall SU-W 12pm-1am, V = Visa AE = American Express TH-SA 11:30am-2am

MC = Mastercard All = All major credit cards E. Dunkin’ Donuts 617-437-6573 Breakfast $ / No Credit Cards Prudential Center Mall M- 6am-10pm, SA 8am-10pm, AMENITIES SU 8am-7pm

F. Tossed 617-424-8677 Take-Out Available Bar/Alcohol Served Salads, Sandwiches $-$$ / All Prudential Center Mall Vegetarian (Ovo- Delivers to Hotel M-SA 11am-9pm, SU 11am-7pm Lacto) Available G. Au Bon Pain 617-412-9593 Wifi Access Reservation Suggested Bakery, Sandwiches $ / All Prudential Center Mall Handicap M-F 6am-9pm, SA 7am-pm, Accessible SU 7am-6pm 44 anime BOSTON 2O11 WHERE TO EAT

J. Apropos 617-236-6500 VISIT OUR SPONSOR Breakfast $$ / All Sheraton Hotel SU-SA 6am-11:15am

K1. Qdoba Mexican Grill 617-859-9233 Mexican $ / All Terrace Food Court M-SA 10am-9pm, SU 10am-7pm

K2. Panda Express 617-267-7977 Chinese $ / All Terrace Food Court M-SA 10am-9pm, SU 11am-7pm

K3. Pizzeria Regina 617-424-1115 Pizza $ / All Terrace Food Court M-SA 11am-9pm, SU 11am-7pm

K4. Poulet Rotisserie 617-267-5200 Chicken $ / All Terrace Food Court M-SA 10:30am-9pm, SU 11am-7pm K5. Boston Chowda 617-859-5904 Soup and Stuff $ / All L on the Prudential Center Map (p. 42) Terrace Food Court M-SA 11am-9pm, SU 11am-7pm Asian Noodle Shop 617-778-2344 Prudential Center Mall $$-$$$ / All K6. Flamers 617-247-9502 SU 11am-10pm, M-W 11am- American $ / No Credit Cards 10pm, TH-SA 11am-11pm Terrace Food Court M-F 7am-9pm, SA 8am-9pm, SU 9am-7pm H. Starbucks Coffee 617-236-6210 K7. Gourmet India 617-247-9500 Coffee $ / All Indian $ / All Sheraton Hotel Terrace Food Court M-SA 6am-9pm, SU 6am-6pm M-SA 11:30am-9pm, SU 11am-6pm

I. Sidebar 617-236-4123 K8. Saku Japan 617-236-0009 Bar, Grill $$ / All Japanese $ / No Credit Cards Sheraton Hotel Terrace Food Court SU-SA 11am-1:30am M-SA 10am-9pm, SU 11am-7pm (food until 12am) APRIL 22–24, 2O11 45 WHERE TO EAT

K9. Ben & Jerry’s 617-266-0767 Ice Cream $ / All in the area Terrace Food Court Refer to the corresponding letters and M-SA 11am-9pm, SU 11am-7pm numbers on the Boston area map on page 43 for directions and locations. K10. Paradise Bakery Cafe 617-267-3335 1. Uni 617-536-7200 Bakery, Sandwiches $ / All Japanese $$$ / All Terrace Food Court Eliot Hotel M-F 7am-9pm, SA 8am-9pm, SU-TH 5:30pm-10pm, SU 9am-7pm F-SA 5:30pm-10:30pm M. Pizza Kitchen 617-247-0888 2. Bhindi Bazaar 617-450-0660 Pizza $-$$ / All Indian $$-$$$ / All Prudential Center Mall 95 Massachusetts Avenue SU-TH 11:30am-10pm, 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm F-SA 11:30am-11pm N. P.F. Chang’s 617-378-9961 3. Island Hopper 617-266-1618 Chinese $$$ / All Polynesian $$-$$$ / V, MC, AE Prudential Center Mall 91 Massachusetts Avenue SU-TH 11am-11pm, SU 12pm-11pm, M-TH 11:30am- F-SA 11am-12am 11pm, F-SA 11:30am-12am

O. Sweet Treats 617-202-8764 4. The Other Side 617-536-9477 Desserts $ Cafe $ / No Credit Cards Prudential Center Mall 407 Newbury Street M-TH 11 am-9pm, M-W 11:30am-12am, TH-F F-SA 11am-9:15pm, SU 11am-6pm 11:30am-2am, SA-SU 9am-2am P. Cold Stone Creamery 617-262-0251 5. Capital Grille 617-262-8900 Ice Cream $ / All American $$$ / All Prudential Center Mall 359 Newbury Street SU-TH 12pm-10pm, F-SA 12-11pm SU-W 4pm-10pm, TH-SA 5pm-11pm

Q. The Cheesecake Factory 617-399-7777 6. JP Licks 617-236-1666 American, Dessert $$ / All Ice Cream $ / All Prudential Center Mall 352 Newbury Street M-TH 11:30am-11:30pm, F-SA 11am-12am 11:30am-12:30pm, SU 10am-11pm R. Barnes & Noble Cafe 617-247-6999 7. Trident Booksellers & Cafá 617-267-8688 Coffee $ / All Café, Diner $-$$ / V, MC, AE Prudential Center Mall 338 Newbury Street M-F 7am-11pm, SA 8am-11pm, 9am-12am SU 9am-9pm S. 5 Napkins Burger 8. Sonsie 617-351-2500 American $$-$$$ / All Italian, American $$$ / All Prudential Center Mall 327 Newbury Street Opening Soon 11:30am-1am

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9. Steve’s Greek Cuisine 617-278-2121 18. Bottega Fiorentina 617-266-0707 Greek, Diner $-$$ / All Cafe, Italian $-$$ / All 316 Newbury Street 264 Newbury Street M-SA 7am-11pm, SU 10am-10pm M-SA 11am-8:30pm, SU 11am-6pm

10. Pinkberry 617-424-5300 19. La Voile 617-587-4200 Yogurt $ French $$$ / All 288 Newbury Street 259 Newbury Street SU-TH 10am-11pm, F-SU 10am-12am M-TH 5pm-10pm, F-SA 12pm-3pm, 5pm-10:30pm, SU 2pm-4pm, 5pm-9pm 11. Emack & Bolio’s 617-536-7127 20. Boloco 617-262-2200 Ice Cream $ / No Credit Cards American, Mexican $-$$ / All 290 Newbury Street 247 Newbury Street SU-TH 12pm-10pm, F-SA 11am-11pm 10am-11pm

12. Espresso Royale Caffe 617-859-9515 21. Ciao Bella 617-536-2626 Coffeehouse $$ / All Italian $$$-$$$$ / All 286 Newbury Street 240A Newbury Street M-SA 7am-11pm, SU 7am-5:30pm SU-W 11am-11pm, TH-SA 11am-11:45pm 13. Cafeteria Boston 617-536-2234 22. Scoozi 617-247-8847 Mediterranean, Italian $-$$ / No Credit Cards Italian, Pizza $$ / All 279A Newbury Street 237 Newbury Street W 11:30am-11:30pm, SU-W 11am-10pm, TH-Sa 11:30am-12:30am TH-SA 11am-11pm 14. Charley’s 617-266-3000 23. Sweet 617-247-2258 American $$$ / All Bakery, Cafe $$ / All 284 Newbury Street 225 Newbury Street M-SA 11:30am-12am, M-TH 11am-9pm, F-SA 11am- SU 11am-11pm 10pm, SU 12pm-9pm 15. Kashmir 617-536-1695 24. Bostone Pizza 617-536-9451 Indian $$-$$$ / All Pizza, Subs $ / All 279 Newbury Street 225 Newbury Street 11:30am-11pm M-SA 11am-10pm, SU 2pm-9:30pm

16. B.Good 617-437-9611 25. Piattini 617-536-2020 Burgers $-$$ / All Small Plate Italian $$-$$$ / All 272 Newbury Street 226 Newbury Street M-TH 11:30am-10pm, F-SA 11:30am-11pm 11:30am-11pm, SU 12pm-10pm

17. Tapeo Restaurant & Tapas Bar 617-267-4799 26. Upper Crust Pizza 617-262-0090 Spanish $$ / All Specialty Pizza $$-$$$ / All 266 Newbury Street 222 Newbury Street M-F 5:30pm-10pm, SA 12pm- SU-W 11:30am-10pm, TH 11:30am- 11pm, SU 12pm-10pm 10:30pm, F-SA 11:30am-11pm APRIL 22–24, 2O11 47 WHERE TO EAT

27. Joe’s American Bar & Grill 617-536-4200 36. Wendy’s 617-262-0727 American $$-$$$ / All Fast Food $ / All 279 Dartmouth Street 551 Boylston Street M-F 11:30am-12am, M-TH 9am-1pm, F-SA 9am-12am, SA-SU 9am-12am SU 10am-11pm 28. Stephanie’s on Newbury 617-236-0990 37. Finagle-a-Bagel 617-266-2500 American $$$ / All Bagels $-$$ / All 190 Newbury Street 535 Boylston Street M-SA 11:30am-11pm, SU 10am-10pm M-F 6am-8pm, SA-SU 7am-6pm

29. Starbucks Coffee 617-536-5282 38. Blue 617-266-1010 Coffee $ / All Thai $$ / All 165 Newbury Street 651 Boylston Street 6am-9:30pm M-TH 11:30am-10pm, F-SA 11:30am-11pm, SU 12pm-10pm

30. Ben & Jerry’s 617-536-5456 39. Morton’s 617-266-5858 Ice Cream $$ / All Steakhouse $$$$ / All 174 Newbury Street 699 Boylston Street SU-TH 10:30am-11:00pm, M-SA 5:30pm-11pm, SU 5pm-10pm F-SA 10:30am-12:00am 31. Papa Razzi 617-536-9200 40. City Table 617-933-4800 Italian $$-$$$ / All American, Tavern $$-$$$ / All 159 Newbury Street 65 Exeter Street SU-W 11:30am-11pm, M-TH 6:30pm-12pm, SA 7am-2pm, TH-SA 11:30am-12am SU 7am-2pm, SA-SU 5pm-1am 32. Met Back Bay 617-267-0451 41. Sólás 617-933-4803 American $$-$$$ / All Irish Pub $$-$$$ / All 279 Dartmouth Street 710 Boylston Street M-TH 11am-4pm, 5pm-10pm, F-SA 11am-2am 11am-4pm, 5pm-11pm, SU 4pm-9pm 33. Snappy Sushi 617-262-4530 42. Dunkin’ Donuts 617-236-1777 Japanese $-$$$ / V, MC Donuts, Coffee $ / No Credit Cards 144 Newbury Street 716 Boylston Street SU-W 12pm-9pm, M-F 5am-12am, SA-SU 6am-12am TH-SA 12pm-9:45pm 34. Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar 617-369-5609 43. Typhoon 617-859-8181 Mexican $$$ / All Japanese $-$$ / All 271 Dartmouth Street 725 Boylston Street SU-TH 5pm-11pm, F 5pm-1am, S-TH 11:30am-11:30pm, SA 5pm-2am F-SA 11:30am-1am

35. Burger King 617-247-7429 44. Uno’s Bar and Grill 617-267-8554 Fast Food $ / All American, Pizza $-$$ / All 553 Boylston Street 731 Boylston Street M-SA 6:30am-11pm, SU 8am-11pm M-TH 11am-12am, F-SA 11am- 12:30am, SU 12pm-11pm 48 anime BOSTON 2O11 WHERE TO EAT

46. Atlantic Fish Company 617-267-4000 55. The Pour House 617-236-1767 Seafood $$$ / All American, Bar $-$$ / All 761 Boylston Street 909 Boylston St SU-TH 11:30am-11pm, 11:30am-1:30am (21+ After 8pm) F-SA 11:30am-12am 47. Abe & Louie’s 617-536-6300 56. McGreevy’s 617-262-0911 Steakhouse $$$$ / All Tavern, Bar $$ / All 793 Boylston Street 911 Boylston Street M-TH 11:30am-11pm, F 11:30am-12am, M-F 11am-2am, (food) 11am-11pm SA 11am-12am, SU 11am-11pm 48. Samurai Boston 617-236-7672 57. Cactus Club 617-236-0200 Japanese $$$ / All Mexican $$ / All 827 Boylston Street 939 Boylston Street 11:30am-1am S-TH 11:30am-10pm, F-SA 11:30am-2am

49. Chilli Duck 617-236-5208 58. Men Tei Japanese Noodle Shop 617-425-0066 Thai $-$$ / All Japanese $ / No Credit Cards 829 Boylston Street 66 Hereford Street 11:30am-11pm SU-TH 11:30am-9pm, F-SA 11:30am-9:30pm 50. Back Bay Social Club 617-247-3200 59. Dillon’s Restaurant 617-421-1818 American, Bar $$$$ / All American $$ / All 867 Boylston Street 955 Boylston Street 11am-4pm, M-SA 5pm-1:30am, M-F 11am-2am, SA-SU 10am-2am SU 5pm-10pm 51. Whiskey’s 617-262-5551 60. B-Good 617-236-5450 Bar, Pub, American $-$$ / All American, Burger, Fast Food $ / All 885 Boylston Street 137 Massachusetts Avenue M-TH 11:30am-11pm, F 11:30am-11:30pm, M-SA 11am-9pm, Su 11am-8pm SA 10am-11:30pm, SU 10am-11pm 52. Towne Stove + Spirits 617-247-0400 61. Spike’s Junkyard 617-266-0909 International $$$$ / All American $ / No Credit Cards 900 Boylston Street 1076 Boylston Street M-F 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm, M-W 11am-1am, TH-SA 11am-2am TH-F 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm, SA 11am-3pm, 5pm-11pm, SU 11am-3pm, 5pm-10pm 53. Café Jaffa 617-536-0230 62. Boloco 617-369-9087 American, Greek, Middle Eastern $-$$ / All American, Mexican $-$$ / All 48 Gloucester Street 1080 Boylston Street M-TH 11am-10:30pm, F-SA SU-TH 7am-11pm, F-SA 7am-2am 11am-11pm, SU 1pm-10pm

54. Lir Irish Pub & Restaurant 617-778-0089 63. Pavement Coffeehouse 617-236-1500 Irish $-$$ / All Coffeehouse $-$$ / All 903 Boylston Street 1096 Boylston Street 11:30am-1am M-F 7am-11pm, SA-SU 8am-11pm

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64. Teriyaki House 617-236-1008 73. McDonald’s 617-236-8145 Japanese, Chinese $-$$ / All Fast Food $ / All 1110 Boylston Street 154 Massachusetts Avenue SU-TF 11am-12am, 6am-11pm F-SA 11am-2am 65. Little Steve’s Pizzeria 617-266-5566 74. Dunkin’ Donuts 617-247-3861 Pizza, Fast Food $-$$ / All Donuts, Coffee $ / All 1114 Boylston Street online ordering 153 Massachusetts Avenue 11am-3am 5am-2am

66. Pad Thai Cafe 617-247-3399 75. Brasserie Jo 617-425-3240 Thai $ / No Credit Cards French $$-$$$ / All 1116 Boylston Street Colonnade Hotel M-F 11:30am-11pm, SA 12pm- M-F 6:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-11pm, 11pm, SU 12pm-10:30pm SA 7am-3pm, 5pm-11pm, SU 7am-3pm, 5pm-10pm

67. Subway/Haagen-Dazs 617-262-2991 76. Haru 617-536-0770 Fast Food $ / All Japanese $$-$$$ / All 1172 Boylston Street 55 Huntington Avenue M-W 7am-12am, TH-SA 7am- SU-M 11:30am-11pm, 2am, SU 7am-10pm T-SA 11:30am-12am 68. Crazy Dough’s 617-266-5656 77. Starbucks Coffee 617-236-5800 Pizza $-$$ / All Coffee $ / All 1124 Boylston Street Marriott Hotel M-W 11am-11pm, TH-SU 11am-2am SU-TH 6am-8pm, F-SA 6am-9pm

69. Bukowski’s Tavern 617-437-9999 78. Champions Sports Bar 617-578-0658 Brew Pub, Burgers $-$$ / No Credit Cards American $$ / All 50 Dalton Street Marriott Hotel M-SA 11:30am-2am, SU 12pm-12am SU-TH 11:30am-12:45am, F-SA 11:30am-1:45am 70. Summer Shack 617-867-9955 79. Au Bon Pain 617-247-9467 Seafood $-$$$ / All Bakery, Sandwiches $-$$ / All 50 Dalton Street Copley Place Mall SU-TH 11:30am-10pm, M-SA 10am-9pm, SU 11am-6pm F-SA 11:30am-1am 71. Arirang 617-536-1277 80. Turner Fisheries 617-424-7425 Japanese, Korean $-$$ Seafood $$$ / All 162 Massachusetts Avenue Westin Hotel 11:30am-4:30pm, 5pm-10pm M-TH 11:30am-10pm, F-SA 11:30am- 11pm, SU 11am-3pm (brunch)

36. Wendy’s 81. Osushi 617-266-2788 Fast Food $ / All Japanese $$$ / All 157A Massachusetts Avenue Westin Hotel 10am-12am M-SA 11:30am-11pm, SU 11:30am-10pm 50 anime BOSTON 2O11 WHERE TO EAT

S11. Shaw’s Supermarket B6. Sovereign Bank banks, atms, stores & Supermarket Bank/ATM other services Huntington Avenue Prudential Center Mall 24 hours M-F 9am-6pm Refer to the correspcnding letters on the Prudential Center map on page 42 and the S12. Teavana B7. Bank of America Boston area map on page 43 for directions Tea Bank/ATM Prudential Center Mall Prudential Center Mall and locations. M-F 9am-9pm, SA 10am-9pm, N/A SU 11am-6pm S1. Cherry Mart S6. Sugar Heaven B1. Citibank B8. Citizens Bank Japanese Market Candy Shop Bank/ATM Bank/ATM 349 Newbury Street 669 Boylston Street 491 Boylston Street Prudential Center Mall SU-SA 11:30am-10pm 10am-12am M-W 8:30am-5pm, TH-F 8:30am- N/A 6pm, SA 9am-3pm S2. Deluca’s Market S7. Tedeschi B2. TD Bank B8. Citizens Bank Supermarket Convenience Bank/ATM Bank/ATM 293 Newbury Street 717 Boylston Street 535 Boylston Street Prudential Center Mall SU 7am-9pm, M-SA 7am-10pm 24 hours M-F 8am-7pm, SA 8am-3pm, N/A SU 11am-4pm S3. CVS S8. Walgreens B3. Citizen’s Bank B9. People’s United Bank Pharmacy Pharmacy ATM Bank/ATM 240 Newbury Street 841 Boylston Street 607 Boylston Street Prudential Center Mall 7am-12am 24 hours N/A M-F 9am-7pm, SA-SU 10am-6pm S4. 7-Eleven S9. Trader Joe’s B4. Travelex C1. St. Francis Chapel Convenience Supermarket Money Exchange Church 261 Dartmouth Street 899 Boylston Street 745 Boylston Street Prudential Center Mall 24 hours 9am-10pm M-F 9am-7pm, SA-SU 10am-6pm N/A

S5. CVS S10. Tedeschi B5. Bank of America U.S. Post Office Pharmacy Convenience Bank/ATM Post Office 585 Boylston Street 141 Massachusetts Avenue 855 Boylston Street Prudential Center Mall 24 hours 24 hours M-F 9am-4:30pm, SA 9am-12pm M-F 8am-6pm, SA 8am-2pm

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YEARS of Anime Boston! 2003–2012 APRIL 22–24, 2O11 51 TIPPING GUIDE

In the United States it is Bars customary to tip when receiving Tip your $1-$2 per drink that you get. If you are ordering services. For many, tips are a a lot of drinks at once, the standard restaurant tipping system should be used. large part of their income and for those employed in restaunts Room Service and hotels, their wages are Room service usually has a gratuity included in the charge, check lower due to the tipping system. the receipt again carefully for this, if there is none, follow the guidelines of a restaurant you may want to include a little extra if a delivery charge is not charged as well.

Housekeeping Housekeepers work hard to make sure your beds are remade, the You as the consumer have the power to decide how much they garbage is taken out, and the towels are re-hung or refreshed earn based on the service provided. If you feel they did very well, if you have asked them to be. A tip of usually $1-$5 per night, up you would tip them as much as you would like to. However, if they to $10 a night, depending on the mess that was left when you provided poor service, you have the option to tip less. With this in checkout is appropriate. Tips should be left in an envelope marked mind, the service industry workers have an incentive to provide the for the housekeeper of room (including the room #) or given at the best service they can. front desk. Compiled here is a general guide that will help with the different situations you may come upon along with the averages amount Concierge tipped for the service. If the concierge helps you to book a reservation at restaurant that was hard to get, $5-$10 is nice expression of gratitude for his or her connections or persistence that got the reservation. Doormen Doormen usually receive $1-$2 for getting you a taxi, and opening Front Desk the door for you. If you are just arriving with baggage which he Generally no tip is given for checking in as none is expected; or she is helping you to retrieve out of the car, then the doorman however, if you request something special, i.e. you had a Queen generally receives $.50-$1 per bag for that service. bedroom reserved and they were able to get you into a 2 Double room even though they are out of them or a complementary Bellmen upgrade, giving them a $5-$10 tip is a nice gesture but not neces- sary. When luggage is stored, people generally do not tip. However when you go to retrieve your bags, it is customary to tip $1-$2 per bag generally no more than $10. So if the poor bellman is asked to Maintenance retrieve 3 bags for you and you give him $1 that’s usually frowned Maintenance generally does not receive anything for fixing a upon. Giving $2 is better if you are really strapped for cash. broken light bulb or fixing anything in the room.

Restaurants Request for items Every time you dine at a restaurant, you want to tip the server If you place a request for items, i.e. pillows, an iron, a fridge, a 15%-20% of your final bill. If service was horrible, you can tip lower. rollaway bed, etc., the general guide is $1-$2 for small items or Do look on your bill as some restaurants may include a “Gratuity” $3-$5 for larger items. charge already, especially if you are having a “set” meal, or have a certain number of people. If there is a gratuity charge, no additional Taxis tip is necessary, unless you would like to give more. Taxi drivers are usually tipped 10%-20% of your total fare.

52 anime BOSTON 2O11 GETTING AROUND taking the subway mbta subway map

There are three T stations near the Hynes Convention Center Line complex. Blue Line

Green Line “B,” “C,” or “D” trolley to the Hynes/ICA stop. When you exit the station, go Red Line left on Massachusetts Avenue Green Line and left onto Boylston Street. The Hynes Convention Center Blue Line will be on your right. Green Line B Green Line “E” trolley to the Prudential Center stop. Go Green Green Line C Line D up the escalators into the AB! Prudential Center Mall. Follow the signs towards the Hynes and Sheraton.

Orange Line to the Back Bay Green Line E stop. Walk across the street to Orange Line Copley Place. Walk through the convention center complex to the Hynes and Sheraton. Red Line If you are coming to Boston Ashmont via commuter rail, it provides service to a number of T stops such as North Station, South Station, Porter Square, and Back Bay. Red Line Braintree Maps and schedules are available on the MBTA web site, mbta.com. subway fare taxi services Tourist Note: Boston’s subway Per Trip $2.00 (Charlie Ticket or cash on Boston Cab 617-536-5010 system is known as “The T.” board), $1.70 (Charlie Card) Checker Cab 617-536-7000 It’s short for “MBTA,” which is City Cab 617-536-510 short for “Massachusetts Bay 1-Day Pass $9.00 for unlimited rides Independent Cab 617-269-4444 Transit Authority.” All T stations, Metro Cab 617-782-5500 stops, and vehicles are marked Week (7-Day) Pass $15.00 for unlimited rides Town Taxi 617-536-5000 with this symbol: Subway tickets and passes are available for purchase The rate is $2.60 for the first 1/7th mile or less and at most T stations. $0.40 for each additional mile after the first 1/7th mile.

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prohibited in the convention center and in deemed unwieldy by the security staff may general rules the hotel. be temporary held by security. of conduct 7. Offensive and/or revealing attire is 12. Remember that the Sheraton is a prohibited. We kindly ask that people hotel. As such it is customary to tip the 1. Attendees are at their own risk with refrain from wearing clothing (including employees if they perform a service for you. respect to the dangers incidental to Anime costumes) that would be inappropriate Customary tipping procedure is 20% of the Boston, including personal injury. Accep- in public. Shoes are required at all times. total amount. However, please remember tance of your membership constitutes Shirts are required in the Prudential Mall, that tipping is based upon good service. If consent to the use of the wearer’s image or Sheraton Hotel lobby, and all areas where a hotel employee is rude or antagonistic likeness in any recording, transmission, or food is served. towards you, please inform convention reproduction of Anime Boston and consent operations. to ejection without refund for inappropriate 8. Anime Boston prohibits signs or other behavior or failure to comply with the materials that can be interpreted as 13. Function rooms have a limited amount Anime Boston Rules of Conduct. solicitation or panhandling. This includes of space and it may become necessary to signs such as “Hugs for a Quarter,” “Free wait in line prior to entry into some events 2. Please be kind and courteous to your Glomps,” or “Donate to a Poor .” As or areas. Please be patient and under- fellow attendees, guests, dealers, and a result, all signs will be confiscated and standing with us. We will do our best to staff at all times. Disruptive behavior that may be destroyed by Anime Boston staff. accommodate as many people as we can disturbs others is not allowed. This includes Exceptions may be made if it can be proved as quickly as possible. Do not line up more running, screaming, yelling, playing loud that a sign is part of a costume, such as a than two hours before an event (30 minutes music, horseplay, unsolicited physical screen capture from the show with the text for autograph sessions). contact, or any other such behavior as on the sign. (Photoshop edits do not count.) deemed disruptive by convention staff. 14. Disabled persons, staff, on-duty volun- 9. The New England Anime Society, Inc., teers, convention guests of honor, and 3. Please treat the convention facilities Anime Boston, the Massachusetts Conven- dealers are not required to stand in line with respect. The Hynes Convention Center tion Center Authority, the Hynes Conven- for entry into any Event Room. If you have and Sheraton Boston Hotel are wonderful tion Center, and the Sheraton Boston Hotel any questions, please contact convention convention facilities and we would like to are not liable for any missing belongings. security. keep them that way. Anyone who defaces Please keep a close eye on your items. If or damages hotel, convention center, or you should lose something please contact 15. Shoplifting is a crime. It is not tolerated Anime Boston property will be responsible convention security. and violators will be prosecuted to the full for repair or replacement. extent of the law. Shoplifters will have their 10. Do not leave your bags unattended! badge revoked without refund, be removed 4. Please keep the hallways, aisles, and Any bag left unattended will be turned over from the convention and may possibly be doorways clear. While it’s wonderful to to the appropriate authorities. This may banned from attending Anime Boston in stand and talk with friends, please do so in include the Hynes Convention Center, the the future. a manner that does not obstruct the flow Sheraton Boston Hotel, the Boston Police, of traffic. the Boston Fire Department and/or the 16. Anime Boston staff reserve the right to Massachusetts State Police. revoke your convention membership and 5. Smoking, drugs, and alcohol are prohib- eject anyone at anytime from the conven- ited in the convention and in the general 11. Due to the relatively close quarters of tion without a refund. areas of the hotel. See the Drug and the Dealers’ Room, Anime Boston encour- Alcohol Policy for more information. ages people to leave bags and backpacks 17. Please follow the directions of the in their hotel room or car. In the interest of Anime Boston staff and security. Anyone 6.Rollerblades, skates, skateboards, safety, any bookbags, briefcases, suitcases, who refuses to comply with any reasonable scooters, “wheelies” and bicycles are cosplay accessories, or other items requests asked by any member of Anime

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Boston staff/security or Hynes/Sheraton The legal age for drinking alcohol is 21. Our staff/security will be subject to removal. over 21 attendees are allowed to consume registration alcohol outside of the convention area in a 18. If you have any problems, questions, or responsible, civilized manner. We require policy concerns, please contact an Anime Boston that our under 21 attendees refrain from staff member. They will be happy to assist drinking at our convention. These policies apply to all you. attendees, whether they Anime Boston and the NEAS prohibit the pre-register or purchase a consumption of alcohol in public areas in membership at the door. use by the convention. We will follow all drug and convention center and hotel guidelines regarding consumption of alcohol in shared 1. All attendees agree to comply with alcohol policy public areas. Anime Boston rules and policies, the direc- tions of Anime Boston, Hynes, and Sheraton STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS If convention staff finds an attendee over staff, and all applicable Massachusetts, MANDATE THAT DRUGS the age of 21 drinking in a convention area, Federal, and local laws. SUCH AS MARIJUANA, the convention staff will ask them to take their beverage to their room. If they are not 2. An attendee may have membership ECSTASY, COCAINE, HEROIN, a registered guest of the hotel, the conven- revoked and be expelled from the premises AND OTHER, SIMILAR ITEMS tion or hotel staff will ask they discard their for any reason at the sole discretion of ARE ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES. beverage. If it the convention suspects an Anime Boston staff. No refund will be given attendee over the age of 21 is intoxicated, in the event of such an expulsion. Anime Boston and the New England the proper authorities will be notified to Anime Society (NEAS) do not authorize or perform an evaluation. 3. Attendees agree to allow photographs endorse the use of drugs while engaging and/or video with their likeness to be in any convention activities or in areas If convention staff suspects an attendee used by Anime Boston or the New England in use by the convention. We reserve the under the age of 21 is drinking or intoxi- Anime Society for promotional purposes. right to revoke convention membership cated, a staff member will contact the without refund for any reason, including proper authorities. Anime Boston and 4. Attendees agree to provide complete the discovery of an attendee under the the New England Anime Society DO NOT and accurate registration information. influence of illegal substances. Anime authorize, endorse, or condone underage Boston staff will support all applicable drinking under any circumstances. 5. Membership is non-refundable and local, state, and federal laws regarding non-transferable. Badges and membership illegal substances. The convention will We will follow all local, state, and federal may not be resold. Staff reserve the right contact local law enforcement for issues guidelines regarding underage drinking. to check ID for anyone they suspect is of suspected drug use. This includes the Although the convention does not prohibit carrying a badge that is not their own. possession of pharmaceuticals without a “Room Parties,” we encourage all hosts prescription. to be responsible for their party and their 6. Badges must be worn and visible at guests. Convention security staff will be all times for access to convention events. Each attendee must retain possession of STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS active in ensuring that your party does not infringe on the other guests of the his or her own badge for the duration of the ALSO MANDATE THAT IT convention and the guests of the hotel. We convention and may not loan or give the IS PROHIBITED FOR INDI- remind you that the legal drinking age is badge to anyone else except as directed by VIDUALS UNDER THE AGE 21 in Massachusetts. We encourage you Anime Boston staff. OF 21 TO DRINK ALCOHOLIC to enjoy your parties thoroughly, but also responsibly. 7. No replacement will be provided for BEVERAGES. lost badges; a new membership must be purchased at the full rate. Damaged badges may be replaced at the discretion of the Director of Registration if pieces are brought to Registration.

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8. Anime Boston reserves the right to 15. Any attempt to compromise the security 7. If you suspect that you have purchased censor or refuse badge names that may be of the registration process or gain unau- a bootlegged or counterfeited item of any considered obscene, vulgar, or otherwise thorized access to attendee data will result kind, please contact the Exhibits Division offensive or inappropriate. Such determi- in loss of access to the registration system, Director or Dealers’ Room staff at the nation will be made at the sole discretion of loss of Anime Boston 2011 registration Operations booth nearest the exit to the Anime Boston staff. without refund, and possible legal action. Main Lobby.

9. The only valid registration rates are 16. These policies may be modified at those posted on the registration website any time, as deemed necessary by Anime (www.animeboston.com). No discounts Boston 2011. weapons policy will be given except as listed there. Registrations are non-refundable This policy is in effect to provide 10. Badges are only available for pickup and non-transferable. a safe and fun environment for during listed registration hours, and only at the convention. Badges will not be mailed. Anime Boston attendees, guests No badges of any sort will be issued other & staff (including security staff). than during the listed registration hours. dealers’ room Please adhere to the following rules and regulations. Registration Hours rules Thursday, April 21: 4pm–10pm Any failure to follow these rules (pre-registered members ONLY) 1. Disruptive behavior that disturbs other and regulations will be addressed Friday, April 22: 8am–10pm attendees or dealers is not allowed. This includes running, screaming, yelling, horse- by Anime Boston Staff/Security. Saturday, April 23: 8am–8pm play or any other behavior deemed Sunday, April 24: 8am –12pm disruptive by convention staff. Brief Overview 11. Valid photo ID is required for badge 2. Please be kind and courteous to your pickup. Minors without ID may pick up fellow attendees, dealers, and convention Anime Boston prohibits the their badges with the accompaniment staff at all times. following: of a parent or legal guardian. Govern- ment issued IDs are not required for 18+ 3. Do not block aisles with photography. • Weapons prohibited under Massa- attendees to pick up badges but are still chusetts Law and MCCA/Hynes policy required for 18+ events. 4. Shoplifting is a crime. Under no circum- • Real guns (working, disabled, or stances will it be tolerated, and violators otherwise) 12. Each attendee must pick up his/her will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of own badge. Party leaders are no longer the law. • Practice swords including bokens and allowed to pick up badges for members of kendo bamboo practice swords their party 5. Please follow the directions of the • Chains, leashes, spikes, whips, convention staff and convention security. metal or leather leashes, dog collars 13. Child attendees (under age 13 at time of They are there to make your experience attached to humans the convention) must be registered at the more enjoyable, not to hinder or hurt you. same time as a paying 18+ adult member, Anyone who refuses to cooperate with • Metal blades (knives, swords, sharp who must accompany them at the time of either convention staff or convention wings, etc.) badge pickup. security will be subject to removal from the • Projectile weapons (pellet guns, convention. airsoft rifles, pistols, disc guns, 14. Any person found attempting to forge a paintball markers, etc.), loaded water membership badge or presenting a forged 6. If you have any problems, questions pistols or other liquid “weapons” ID, will be removed from the convention or concerns, please contact the Dealers’ • Laser pointers, laser-aiming devices, and may be banned from future Anime Room staff. They will be happy to assist you. or similar devices, may not be used in Boston and New England Anime Society public, unless you are officially sanc- events. tioned to lead or present a convention 56 anime BOSTON 2O11 RULES

seminar, workshop, display, or other Massachusetts Law Peace Bonding convention-sanctioned event in which Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 269, a laser pointer is needed. Section 10, Paragraph B Anime Boston Staff will direct any attendee • Any other potentially harmful weapon found in possession of a potential weapon Whoever, except as provided by law, carries that has not been peace bonded to Anime or prop as determined by Anime on his person, or carries on his person or under Boston Security Headquarters. Anyone Boston Security. his control in a vehicle, any stiletto, dagger or a device or case which enables a knife with a who has a weapon or prop that could IMPORTANT: DO NOT CARRY locking blade to be drawn at a locked position, possibly viewed as dangerous (even a FAKE GUNS OUTSIDE THE any ballistic knife, or any knife with a detachable little bit) needs to visit the Anime Boston CONVENTION CENTER! blade capable of being propelled by any mecha- Security Headquarters to have it approved nism, dirk knife, any knife having a double-edged and, if necessary, peace bound. blade, or a switch knife, or any knife having an The Boston Police Department will treat automatic spring release device by which the anyone carrying realistic looking guns as Peace bonding means that you allow us blade is released from the handle, having a blade to put a bright-colored plastic tie on your a REAL THREAT AND WILL TAKE SERIOUS of over one and one-half inches, or a sling shot, “weapon” indicating that it has been judged ACTION! Anime Boston will not be held blowgun, blackjack, metallic knuckles or knuckles liable for any injury, incarceration, or of any substance which could be put to the same relatively harmless and/or is being bound death that may result from violation of this use with the same or similar effect as metallic into a holder of some sort that renders it so. rule. If you have a prop that meets this knuckles, nunchaku, zoobow, also known as These ties can only be removed by cutting description and you would like to bring klackers or kung fu sticks, or any similar weapon them, making it obvious if tampering has it to Anime Boston, please carry it to the consisting of two sticks of wood, plastic or metal occurred. Security will deal with repeated connected at one end by a length of rope, chain, convention center in a bag. In this day and offenses accordingly: this includes taking wire or leather, a shuriken or any similar pointed age, you cannot be too careful. This lesson measures up to and including ejection from star like object intended to injure a person when the convention without refund. was learned the hard way by one of our thrown, or any armband, made with leather attendees a few years ago, and we don’t which has metallic spikes, points or studs or any want it to happen again. Again, PLEASE use similar device made from any other substance or Any weapons that cannot be peace bound common sense. a cestus or similar material weighted with metal or approved by Anime Boston Security will or other substance and worn on the hand, or a be held in the Anime Boston Security Head- Security is not able to pre-approve manrikigusari or similar length of chain having quarters until you either leave the conven- weapons and props before the convention. weighted ends; or whoever, when arrested upon tion or store the weapon in the safety of a warrant for an alleged crime, or when arrested A determination can only be made after your hotel room or vehicle. Each item will while committing a breach or disturbance of the be judged on a case-by-case basis. actually handling and inspecting the object public peace, is armed with or has on his person, in question. or has on his person or under his control in a Any and all horseplay with weapons vehicle, a billy or other dangerous weapon other than those herein mentioned and those mentioned involving our attendees will not be toler- Full Policy in paragraph (a), shall be punished by imprison- ated, whether participants are consenting ment for not less than two and one-half years nor parties or not. All persons involved may MCCA Policy more than five years in the state prison, or for not be penalized depending upon the nature less than six months nor more than two and one- or severity of the offense. All complaints (Hynes Convention Center) half years in a jail or house of correction, except about this type of behavior will be dealt MCCA (Hynes) Weapons Policy (Page C12 that, if the court finds that the defendant has not with immediately by Anime Boston Staff/ of the Event Guide) been previously convicted of a felony, he may be Security. punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars or Weapons of any type, functional or non-functional, by imprisonment for not more than two and one- such as firearms, swords, knives, throwing knives, half years in a jail or house of correction. crossbows, stars, bows, boomerangs, darts, tazers, etc. are strictly prohibited within MCCA facilities. The MCCA reserves the right to revoke the use of replica weapons within MCCA facilities at anytime, without warning.

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responsible, civilized manner. We require autograph dance policy that our under 21 attendees refrain from drinking at our convention. policy This policy is in effect to main- tain a safe and fun environment Anime Boston and the NEAS prohibit the In an effort to predict wait times for Anime Boston attendees, consumption of alcohol in public areas in for autograph lines and to allow guests and staff/security. Please use by the convention. Follow all conven- our attendees and guests to tion center and hotel guidelines regarding adhere to the following rules have as much fun as possible consumption of alcohol in shared public and regulations. Anyone not at Anime Boston, the following areas. following the rules and regula- guidelines should be observed. tions will be dealt with on site If convention staff suspects an attendee by Anime Boston Staff/Security. under the age of 21 to be drinking or 1. The first one hundred attendees in line intoxicated, a staff member will contact for a given autograph session will receive the proper authorities. Anime Boston and tickets just prior to start of the session. 1. Only Anime Boston Attendees & Staff the New England Anime Society DO NOT This ticket guarantees an autograph in with their badge visibly seen on their authorize, endorse, or condone underage either the current session or, if need be, an person are allowed access. Anyone drinking under any circumstances. We will overflow session later in the convention. without their badge will not be allowed follow all local, state, and federal guide- access. lines regarding underage drinking. 2. Anyone past the one hundred mark will not receive a ticket. Individuals without 2. Appropriate attire must be worn at all 5. No backpacks, bags, props, or purses tickets are not guaranteed an autograph. times; that includes shirts/tops, pants/ larger than 8” in any dimension can be Whether or not they receive an autograph skirts and shoes. Please keep these on for brought into the dance. depends on how quickly the line moves the duration of the dance for your safety. during the allotted time. Individuals without 6. All Dance attendees are subject to tickets may not attend scheduled overflow 3. No bottles (glass or plastic), cans, or voluntary search for contraband (weapons, sessions. containers of any kind will be allowed in drugs, alcohol, and other illegal or prohib- the dance. Water is provided by the hotel. If ited materials) by an authorized Anime 3. Attendees are not allowed to line up for a water dispenser is empty, please inform Boston Staff Member. Participants shall be an autograph session more than 30 minutes the staff immediately. notified through clearly posted signs at the before the scheduled start time. Attendees dance entrance and in the dance. You have gathering in the vicinity of the autograph 4. Individuals who are disruptive, appear to the right to refuse, but will not be allowed room before that time will be asked to be intoxicated, or who behave in anyway to enter the room with these items. disperse. that jeopardizes the safety of others will be ejected from the dance and will not be 7. Anime Boston is not responsible for 4. To keep the line moving, we request that allowed to return. Any of the above behav- attendees’ belongings left outside, beside, attendees bring absolutely no more than iors may result in the loss of your Anime or near the entrance to the dance or two items to be signed. Items should also Boston Membership and removal from the belongings left in the dance itself. be prepared for signing. For example, DVD convention, upon decision of Anime Boston inserts should be removed from the case Staff. 8. When break-dancing, stringing etc, and posters should be unrolled. please only do so in the designated areas STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS ALSO that will be marked upon entry of the dance. 5. Attendees are welcome to take photo- MANDATE THAT IT IS PROHIBITED FOR graphs of the guests, but we ask that they INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 TO 9. Moshing and conga lines are strictly please refrain from asking the guests to DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. prohibited. NO Misc. body parts on the come around the table for a posed shot. main dance floor other than feet. This is a The legal age for drinking alcohol is 21. Our PG-13 event. over 21 attendees are allowed to consume alcohol outside of the convention area in a

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There will be three types of tickets: Attendees will not be allowed to line up masquerade for the Masquerade until two hours before seating policy • Auditorium Floor seating time. There will be a line for each • Auditorium Balcony ticket type: In order to streamline seating • Simulcast Room (Hall D) • Auditorium Floor ticket holders will for the Masquerade, Anime line up outside of the Auditorium One ticket will be issued per person and entrance Boston uses a ticket system. guarantees the ticket holder a seat in that area. Anime Boston is not responsible for • Auditorium Balcony ticket holders will Tickets will be FREE to all attendees and lost/misplaced tickets however if tickets line up on the Hynes third floor along handed out while supplies last on Saturday, are lost, seats will be available in the the windows April 23rd, starting at 9am. The ticketing Simulcast Room after those with tickets • Simulcast Room ticket holders will table is located in front of Rooms 108 and have been seated. line up on the wall across from Hall D 109 on the first floor of the Hynes. SPONSORS

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and we will will brief you on what the meet- what do ing covered. volunteers do? • Event/Random Meetings The exact times Volunteers do whatever is of these are pretty last minute and are announced and posted in the VHQ during needed and necessary to keep the convention. Please keep your ears and the convention gears well- eyes open for such meeting announcements oiled and cranking. Here are while volunteering. but some of the duties we are responsible for: Gifts and Prizes Have fast hands? You can assist Registration in bagging, ID assembly, and managing the Good deeds never go unrewarded, and Anime Boston attendees! here in Volunteers we make sure you get shinies for your hard work. Every 4 hours Have eyes of a hawk? Help check badges you volunteer you get a gift (4, 8, and Hynes 209 at various panels and events! 12-hour mark). An exclusive Anime Boston 2011 t-shirt is rewarded when you volunteer how to Have tech know-how? Help the Tech 12 hours. It is also a tradition here in Department in making things ! Volunteers that we give prizes to those that volunteer for went above and beyond the call of duty as Always been told you can’t sit still by your a volunteer. How these prizes are won are anime boston teachers? Use that energy, and become a kept secret and are revealed only during runner/gopher for supplies needed by the the convention. staff! If you didn’t sign up online to volunteer before the conven- Always wanted to become a super hero? So, Are You Ready? tion, you can still sign up at Well now you can in the eyes of the staffers here at the convention! When you have Anime Boston. That should about cover it. Additional over 10,000 people to manage, any extra information will be available during our help you give, no matter how small, makes orientation meetings and anytime at the 1. When you arrive at the convention, go you a hero here at Anime Boston! straight to the Volunteer Headquarters VHQ during the convention. If you’re ready (VHQ). If you’re signing up as a volunteer to take your first step and climb aboard, at the convention, remember to bring a visit our VHQ at the con! Good luck! valid photo ID that has and Meetings birthdate on it—no exceptions will be made of this. You will be filled in on anything and All meetings are mandatory For more information on everything you need to know as a volunteer and are held in the VHQ volunteering, check out as well as given everything you need to get (Hynes 209). started. Off you go! www.animeboston.com/ about/volunteering/ or visit 2. When you are done with your assignment/ • Orientation Meeting There are two the Volunteer Headquarters shift, come right back to the VHQ to check available times in which you can attend the in Hynes 209. back in - you be signed off one of the VHQ orientation meeting: Thursday, April 21 at staff that you’ve completed your shift. You 7pm or Friday, April 22 at 9am. If you can’t can then take a break or go on to your next make it to either of these meetings, please assignment. Lather, rinse, repeat! inform VHQ staff when you first check in 60 anime BOSTON 2O11 STAFF

Artists’ Alley Staff Tara McKinney Katherine Dufault executive staff Ezra Cudjoe Kevin Motley Moira Dufault Gabriel Fequiere Jr. Convention Chairman Eric Pescatore Frank Gray Diana Pho Suzanne Rozier Nick Greb Andrea Finnin Michael Rogers Jeannae Zuloaga Amanda Grek Vice-Chairman Cody Hamilton Dealers’ Room Manager Keith Hardin Victor Lee Christian Daly operations Damien Harris Secretary Brandon Harrison Dealers’ Room Staff Director of Operations Jaren Haskins Jacqueline Lavache Jeff Guarnieri Mary Kaplan Jennifer Henzie Brian Hargraves Treasurer Huang Anthony Linkens Assistant Director of Cameron Hunt DaveJ Lyons Cuper Vargas Operations Mandy Ing Assistant Treasurer Kristen Guzofski Nicholas Jabour Nicole Jabour Joseph Hensey guest relations Convention Benjamin Kenison Operations Staff Treasury Staff Nicholas Knapp Director of Guest Louis Beck William Knobloch David Ma Relations Natalie Hazen Allen Krebser Marlie Philiossaint Andyi Richter Jennifer McDonald Carlos Lacson Derek Richter Joe Mogel Robert Lane Alyssa Young Assistant Director of Samantha Normandin Kelly Lightle Guest Relations Executive Advisory Robin Vial Mindy Lui Jacqueline Lavache Committee Chasity Martinez Assistant to the Nicholas McGraw Nicole Acevedo Green Room Manager Director of Operations Tim McKenzie Luis Arruda Pamela Larson Ian McDermott Jonathan Mendoza Lindsay Garside Patrick Millett Adam Loehmann Green Room Staff Facilities Liaison Ryan Moschetti Stephanie Simpson-White Thomas Boutilier Doug Wilder Frank Natal Jr. Mary Dumas Neives Jennifer Duschak Security Manager Brent Newey exhibits Shamus Mahan Fred Ng Japanese Guest Director of Exhibits Kim Norton Relations Manager Assistant Security Ankit Patel Christian Daly Geoffrey Tebbetts Managers David Pham Art Show Manager Adam Burdick Glenn Picone Japanese Guest Liaisons Todd Cochran Kevin Robbins Christopher Durej Szu-Yu Huang Nicole Kolosha Nelson Rodriguez Heather Nabbefeld Assistant Art Show Jason Laferte Kirsten Sonntag Stephanie Simpson-White Manager Danny Lee Rick Stepien Adam Loehmann Darrius Sutherland Daniel Barry Japanese Guest Translator Guilherme Machado Amberly Taliaferro Midori Maejima Art Show Staff Jason Tan Mari Morimoto Security Staff Alice Tanzer Nichol Ashworth Justin Anderson Charles Thompson Justin Hankinson North American Edward Asencios Zachary Touba Benjamin Nieves Guest Manager Mohan Aaron Bayona Vu Tran Ken Wallen Artists’ Alley Manager Kaila Beriau Timothy Westover Dan Beshai Kasey Wheeland Nicole O’Shea Bean North American Justin Brodie Timothy Yee Guest Liasions Artists’ Alley Art Track Andrea Carney Jessica Coutinho Information Desk Coordinator James Cavaliere Jo Ann Dinsmore JunYao Chen Manager Kathy Lawton Larry Furry Maggie DeSantis C. Elliot Wong Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe Krystle Dragon Erin Lynch APRIL 22–24, 2O11 61 This was a triumph. STAFF I’m making a note here: HUGE SUCCESS!

Assistant Information Hall Cosplay Staff Formal Dance Staff Creative Media Manager Desk Managers Melanie Coombs Rebecca Irvin Lee Ian McDermott Joe Lee Rachel Wright Andrew Lee Heather Nabbefeld Assistane Creative Cosplay Repair Station Dance Staff Media Manager Information Desk Staff Pamela McLaren Joel Barker Erika Weatherbee Scott Bakalyar Denise Childs Masquerade HQ and Game Show Coordinator Creative Media Staff Kayla Feudner Backstage Staff Patrick Delahanty Kim Bertelson Brian Leung Danielle Duperre Seth Bloom Lillian MacLeod Jed Jeng Game Show Staff Chris Cieslik Matthew McCarron Christopher Pond Jekka Cormier Jason Clark Romana Wuest Mick Pratt Jeanna Dionne Masquerade MC Julie York Dawn Fleming Staff Supply Manager Karl Custer Ryan York Jason Jones Thomas Wilder Kelley Kullman Cosplay Games Karaoke Manager James Murphy Volunteer Manager Coordinator Peter Birbuet Steven Wong Ada Palmer Publications Manager Karaoke Staff Nicole Peterson Senior Volunteer Assistant Cosplay Games Brian Auxier Wranglers Coordinator Benjamin Clark Copy Editor Aaron Gibson Lauren Schiller Heather Kiselica Caroline Sun Peter Gray D.J. Wilsey Phi Nguyen Cosplay Games Staff Graphic Designer Richard Pakpreo Daniel Chaplin Live Gaming Manager Mara Karapetian Lauren Pentowski Eric Knapp Lyndsey Luther Art Coordinator Junior Volunteer CCG Coordinator Jennifer McDonald Wranglers Cosplot Staff Niko White Cynthia Kan Leanne Foreaker Lead Blogger Bailey Walker Dustin Hennessey Manga Librarian Lauren Orsini Alessandro La Porta Rachel Carter Blog Reporter programming Anime Music Video Contest Panel Programming John Bowers Coordinator Manager Mike Fenn Director of Programming Adam Ferraro Luis Arruda Andrew Hoffman Nick Amento Charity Auction Coordinator Assistant Panel Photographer Coordinator Assistant Director of Jenna Leary Programming Manager David Ng Programming Jenna Leary Keith Kyzivat Assistant Charity Auction Photography Staff Coordinator Video Gaming Manager Zhanyi Jiang Masquerade Coordinator Chris O’Connell Lindsay Garside James Mandeville Lindsay Garside Charity Auction MC Video Programming Mascot Hall Cosplay Coordinator Jody Ross Manager Regan Cerato John Dauphinais Michael Ray Jordan Persson Dance Coordinator Cosplay Photographer Greg Ayres Merchandising Manager Oliver Oberg public relations Kerry Walker Formal Dance Cosplay Photography Coordinators Director of Merchandising Staff Assistant Amy Caluori Public Relations Amy Abo Mineka Frier Hope McChesney Tuan Pham Kate Harrison Catherine Joyce Assistant Director of Stefanie St. John Public Relations 62 anime BOSTON 2O11 Hope McChesney Podcast Coordinator Jacqueline Lavache STAFF

Podcast Staff Registration Chief of Staff Convention Computer Christopher Ojeda Christian Daly Andrew Davis and Networking Technical Placidi Mara Karapetian Support Jillian Rapoza Assistant Registration Peter Franklin Rose Roseleni Press Liaison Chief of Staff Joseph Telensky Garrett Silveira Jamison Chew Rachel Jarnes Todd Whitney Daniel Sullivan Nicholas Sylvester Theme Coordinator Registration Staff Technical Chief of Staff Jose Torres Hope McChesney Arryelle Banahene Marian McBrine William Torres Chin-Yu Chen Seng Ung Theme Staff Jefferson Eng Special Projects Audrey Vogt Matthew Miller David Gentry Technical Staff Theresa Warner Allison Mulattieri Daniel Gomez James Flynn Eric Wastl Sheri Goodwin Alexander Gingerich Caleb Zelazny Staff Artist Patricia Goon Andrew Reckers Jon Kneeland Daniel Hodgkinson Michelle Ross Panel Technical Donovan Huseman Steve Silveira Coordinators Webmaster Mike Lee Michael Cox Chris O’Connell Jesse Moseley Senior Technical Staff Richard Ralston Kelly Murphy JP Burke Social Media Coordinator Junella Neely David Green Video Technical Vu Tran Janna Nephew Rob Hines Jr. Coordinators Kenneth Olson Tom Keenan Bryce Caron Teresa Perkins Imran Malek Nabil Samuel registration David Sloan Chandler Marshall Jian Torres-Jones Alina Mohit Auditorim Coordinators Director of Registration Paige Tritschler Ben Warmus Robert Babcock Elisa Arteche Scott Foster Junior Technical Staff Jarrod Jahoda Assistant Director of technical Elaine Abreu Registration operations Chayrel Adames Hall D Coordinators Samantha Cella Tony Adianto Kyle Gibbons Director of Technical Kevin Almeida Joe Locastro Registration Outreach Operations Omega Au Samantha Cella Michael Lee Andrew Blane Live Video Wai Ming Chan Production Manager Registration Badge Assistant Director of John Doyle Nicole Acevedo Coordinator Technical Operations Angelica Gam Elaine Lee Jeff Reckers Hilary Geary Live Video Production Staff Nicole Geary Michael Carroll Registration Resources Assistants to the Director Chris Hoey Adam Cornwell Coordinators of Technical Operations Jonathan Hunt Ernie Layug Philip Cherry Trevor Bates Richard Joseph Ariana Sigel Tyler Vandrell Jaimee Kalishman Erika Weatherbee Tech Ops Desk Manager January Knowles Registration Customer Desmond Wooten Danica Kwan Service Manager Ryan L’Heureux Edward Demaso Tech Ops Desk Staff Connor Lee Kim Bertelson Robert Luck Assistant Registration Lauren Gallo Bo Guo Luu Customer Service Manager Miko Hidaka Kyle MacBeth George Fish Jibran Malek Andrew McCarron Jamie Merz Registration Customer Convention Marielle Messing Music note icon created by Service Staff Communications Technical William Miner Joseph Wain (glyphish.com), and Peter McCarthy Logistics Coordinator Angela Morley used under Creative Commons. Elizabeth DeFalco Nayan Naidoo Brandon Hadley APRIL 22–24, 2O11 63 Autographs

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