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Letter from the Con Chair Guests of Honor

  

Events Video Programming Panels & Workshops Artists’ Alley Dealers’ Room Room Directory Maps Where to Eat Getting Around Rules Sponsors Volunteering Staff Autographs



APRIL 6–8, 2012

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ANIME BOSTON CELEBRATES 10 YEARS! 2003

Attendance: 4,110

2004

Attendance: 3,656

2008

Attendance: 14,339

2005

Attendance: 7,500

2009

Attendance: 15,438

2006

Attendance: 9,354

2010

Attendance: 17,236

2011

2007

Attendance: 11,500

Attendance: 19,136

2012

Attendance: ?????

This weekend we're celebrating Anime Boston's 10th anniversary. We would never have reached this milestone year without our fabulous guests, the support and effort of our staff, and the overwhelming love and inspiration our attendees have provided over the last nine years. Thank you! 2

Anime Boston 2012

LETTER FROM THE CON CHAIR Greetings! On behalf of the New England Anime Society, our honored guests and the entire Anime Boston staff, it is my honor and pleasure to welcome you to Anime Boston 2012! This year is particularly exciting, as we are celebrating our tenth anniversary. When I think back on 2002, when we were working to organize ourselves and plan for the first year of the convention, I’m still astounded at how much has the event has grown and developed. Like a child, the convention “grew up” faster than we expected, and around it, we have lived ten years of life. For those of us who were there from the beginning this means ten years of marriages, children born, friends who have passed on, break-ups, falling in love, learning new things, losing some battles, and winning others. After more than ten years of convention work, we are not the same people now as we were in 2002; but, I believe that we are all a bit more worldly and stronger having had this experience with Anime Boston. In a real way we grew up, in the way that adults can, alongside the convention. How many of you, I wonder, have been with us these past ten years? How have your lives changed during that time and what impact did our three-day, yearly event have on you? How many cherished convention memories do you carry, how many friends did you meet at Anime Boston and how many opportunities have you had to laugh and learn during those twenty seven days of Anime Boston goodness? How, in short, has Anime Boston changed you? This year, I urge you to make the most of these three days. Meet some new people and share your interests, try out a couple panels that cover new-to-you topics and chat with the presenters, consider supporting to our charity efforts to improve the lives of others and talk to Anime Boston’s staff members if the opportunity presents itself – we’d love to hear about your experiences! In a few short days our tenth convention will come to a close, bringing our total number of convention days to thirty – a whole month’s worth of Anime Boston experiences. In the span of our lives a month is usually a very small period of time, but what an effect it has had on us! It is my sincere hope that you, too, have been positively changed and charged by sharing this time with us. We couldn’t have this party without you! Cheer and Warm Regards,

Andrea M. Finnin Anime Boston Con Chairman

APRIL 6–8, 2012

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GUESTS OF HONOR japanese guests

Kanako Ito Vocalist

A frequent contributor to the soundtracks of Nitroplus games, Kanako Ito's vocal style is as powerful as it is diverse.

Haruko Momoi

Voice Actress, Singer and Composer

Haruko Momoi is a Japanese voice actress, a singer and a composer. She is also a prolific writer. Momoi established a selfproduced label, AKIHABA LOVE RECORDS, and began producing artists. Her voice work includes: "Steins;Gate" (VG) as Feiris Nyannyan, "Seto no Hanayome" (OAV) as Seto San, "Prism Ark" (TV) as Filia, and "Tales of the Abyss" (TV) as Anise Tatlin…etc. She currently runs an irregularly scheduled live broadcast program called "Dokusen! Moco Moco 60 Minutes" on Niko Niko Douka. Momoi co-hosts a radio talk show called "THE WORKS" (FM79.5) and also host "Ere Uta!" (NHK Radio One). She is a columnist for several magazines and publications where she is able to showcase her multiple talents. As the original Queen of Akihabara and with the concept of "From Akihabara to the World!", Momoi has been actively traveling to North America, Mexico, Europe and Asia.

Her vocal tracks can be found on many TV, anime, PC game, PS2, PSPS, and XBOX 360 soundtracks, including STEIN'S GATE, School Days, STAR MINE GIRL / SUMAGA, CHAOS:HEAD NOAH, sweet pool, DEUS MACHINA DEMONBANE, Song of Saya, Angelos Armas, Lamento -BEYOND THE VOID-, Togainu no Chi / TRUE BLOOD Myself: Yourself and Hatenkou Yuugi. In addition to multiple live tours of Japan, Kanako Ito has appeared at Brazil's "Sana 9" anime festival in 2009 and has performed as part of Japan's Animelo Summer Live from 2009 to 2011. In 2011, she released her 2-Disc "Best" album "Thank you!" including her various anime and game theme songs. Kanako Ito's appearance at Anime Boston will be her debut American live performance. Find out more about Kanako Ito at:

For the latest information, visit:

www.japanfiles.com/kanakoito.html www.kanataro.com

The Haruko Momoi Official Website www.rg-music.com/momoi

Kanako Ito appears at Anime Boston by arrangement with JapanFiles and Nitroplus / Digiturbo.

The Haruko Momoi Official Blog, Mo-Mo-Blo www.ameblo.jp/momoi-ktkr

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GUESTS OF HONOR

MINT NeKO

Shotaro Kaizuka

Debuted with Sixh., a collaboration brand with designer IBI under h.NAOTO Brand. The fashion that MINT creates starts with a gothic aesthetic that has evolved into more decorative, ornamental ventures, emerging into an essence that is simple yet high fashion. A MINT-esque look is unique and creative—a coupling of witticism and languid feeling.

Shotaro Kaizuka is a Japanese music producer, composer and guitarist. When he was at Waseda University (Tokyo), he started his career as a musician. He used to lived in the U.S. and he is a graduate in Film Scoring of Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA). When he was in Boston, he founded J-Pop/Rock bands/groups and organized concerts and recitals in New England area. He joined NIPPON COLUMBIA CO., LTD. (a.k.a. Columbia Records) in 2011 to bring Japanese music (J-Pop/Rock, anime and video game music, Idols, Visual-kei, and so on) to all over the world. NIPPON COLUMBIA is the oldest record label in Japan and they celebrated their 100th anniversary in 2010. NIPPON COLUMBIA has released music of "DRAGON BALL", "THE iDOLM@STER", "STRIKE WITCHES", "GOSICK", and more.

Fashion Designer

Music Producer, Composer and Guitarist

Currently, MINT is independently focusing on his original fashion brand, MINTNeko. The brand, endorsed by many musicians in Japan, is growing in popularity. MINTNeko is unfolding as a new character fashion brand.

NIPPON COLUMBIA (Japanese) www.columbia.jp



APRIL 6–8, 2012

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japanese guests (cont.)

Tsutomu Narita Composer and Arranger

Tsutomu Narita is a Japanese composer and arranger. He started playing piano when he was a child and he started composing music when he was 16 years old. He now works in various fields - classical music, concert band, musical, Pop/Rock, etc. He often arranges music composed by Nobuo Uematsu, the composer of Final Fantasy Series. He is one of the leaders in new generation of Japanese video game music industry. Composition "UNCHAINBLADES REXX" – Nintendo 3DS & PlayStation Portable Arrangement "Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy" – Concert "GUIN SAGA" – Anime "FINAL FANTASY XIV Online" – PC "Xenoblade" – Nintendo Wii "THE LAST STORY" v Nintendo Wii "Lord of ARCANA" – PlayStation Portable "The 3rd Birthday" – PlayStation Portable "THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY" – Nintendo 3DS Also, he plays keyboards and guitar for Nobuo Uematsu's band "EARTHBOUND PAPAS". Tsutomu Narita Official Website (Japanese) www.tsutomunarita.com

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Yoshitaka Suzuki Composer and Arranger

Yoshitaka Suzuki is a Japanese composer and arranger. His style is based on the techniques of Hollywood film scoring and he creates outstanding harmonies between music and video games. He has worked for very popular video game titles, such as Metal Gear Solid and Final Fantasy. He is one of the leaders in new generation of Japanese video game music industry. Composition "Metal Gear Solid portable OPS" "Metal Gear Solid 4" "Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker" "Metal Gear solid Arcade" "BAYONETTA" "Ace Combat Assault Horizon" "Final Fantasy XIII-2" Arrangement "THE LAST STORY" "Final Fantasy XIII-2"

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north american guests

Christopher Ayres

Takamasa Sakurai Author and Cultural Adviser

Voice Actor and Director

After graduating from Waseda University with a degree in Political Economics, Takamasa Sakurai worked for a major publisher as a writer and an editor for many nonfiction books. At the same time, Sakurai was also a radio program producer. At the beginning of the internet era, Sakurai, along with multiple universities, aggressively helped many students and professionals complete training to meet the increasing demands of website and mobile platform content producers and planners. Meanwhile, he plans and moderates several events for famous artists, movie directors, and business leaders.

Christopher Ayres has been working professionally in theatre, television and film since the age of 6. Currently a voice actor for ADV Films and FUNimation Entertainment, Ayres is also an ADR Director for ADV Films and Amusement Park Media. His first project at studio was the hit anime musical comedy The Nerima Daikon Brothers. His other voice acting roles are Kei Kourono in Gantz, Suitengu in Speed Grapher, Von Kampher in Trinity Blood, Hayashimizu in Full Metal Panic? Fummofu, Johnny in One Piece, Sid in Devil May Cry, Yusuf Ali Mesa in Yugo the Negotiator and Koji in Godanner.

Nowadays, as an author, a journalist, a corporate/government project consultant, and an event producer, Sakurai continues his field-based research on the role of Japanese pop culture, specifically animation and fashion on Japanese cultural diplomacy, as a life-long project. He is involved in pop culture diplomatic activities such as speaking in seminars and organizing fashion shows in 89 cities across 20 countries including Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Czech Republic, Germany, France, Russia, Croatia, Saudi Arabia, China, Korea, Taiwan, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, USA, Mexico, and Brazil. Sakurai has been a general adviser on Japanese pop culture, an executive consultant on Japanese anime cultural diplomacy, an executive cultural counselor in the fashion sector, creative director of Kawaii Ambassadors (Ambassadors of Cuteness) for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, leader of the Japan-China Youth Friendship Exchange Program, the judge for independent anime contests, and the jury for the World Cosplay Summit preliminary.



APRIL 6–8, 2012

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north american guests (cont.)

Greg Ayres Voice Actor and DJ

Greg Ayres can usually be found rockin' out somewhere, whether animated or not. From the loud-mouthed Hideki in Nerima Daikon Brothers, to Koyuki, singing with the the band in Beck:Mongolian Chop Squad, he’s always glad to shake things up a bit. He is thrilled to be able to add the roles of Uesugi Kenshin in Sengoku Basara, Seikechi Tayama Oh Edo Rocket, and Abe in Big Windup to his list of new roles. He can also be head as Son Goku in Saiyuki, Chrono in Chrono Crusade, Kaoru Hitachiin in Ouran High School Host Club, Yuki in The Wallflower, Leo in Ghost Stories , Satoshi Hiwatari in DNAngel, Kaworu Nagisa in the Director’s Cut of Neon Genesis Evangelion, Negi Springfield in Negima, Heihachi in Samurai 7, Jr. in Xenosaga:The Animation, Tsujido in Speed Grapher, Roan in Ragnorok The Animation, Yamazaki in Welcome to the NHK, Nowy in Glass Fleet, Gau Ban in Shadow Skill, Pope Alessandro XVIII in Trinity Blood, and a bunch of other titles he’ll probably forget to mention. When he’s not in a booth with headphones on, you can usually find him sporting headphones of another variety behind "the decks". A veteran nightclub DJ of many years, Greg has really enjoyed the oppor- tunity of doing something else that he truly loves at conventions. From packed rooms at anime conventions, to the legendary stage of The Knitting Factory (NYC), Greg never misses an opportunity 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 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.

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Caitlin Glass

Voice Actress and Director Best known for the role of Winry Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist, Caitlin Glass has been working in the anime industry since 2004 as a voice actress and ADR director. Most recently, she has played Hanna Annafellows in Black Butler II, Eila in Strike Witches, Kyoko in Initial D: 4th Stage (FUNimation), Mawari in My Bride is a Mermaid and Maya Ibuki in Neon Genesis Evangelion 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone and 2.0 You May (Not) Advance. Other well-known roles include: Chachamaru & Chisame/Chiu in Negima, Deneve in Claymore, Dhianeila in Heroic Age, Kaori in Kanon, Hiyono in Spiral, LaLa in D.Gray Man, Miria in Baccano, Miss Anderson in Shinchan, Nerine in Shuffle!, Saya in Black Cat, Sumomo in Sergeant Frog, Triela in Gunslinger Girl, Vivi in One Piece (FUNimation) and Yakumo in School Rumble. Glass can also be heard in BECK, Darker Than Black, Dragonaut: The Resonance, Hell Girl, Kaze no Stigma, Kenichi, Mushi-shi, Nabari no Ō, Ragnarok, Solty Rei, StrAIn, Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Welcome to the NHK and Witchblade, among many others.

GUESTS OF HONOR

Carli Mosier

Keith Silverstein

Voice Actress

Voice Actor

Voice actress Carli Mosier is excited to attend her second Anime Boston. Mosier began developing her love of acting at age 6 and graduated from the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, TX. She attended the musical theatre program at the University of Houston and continued on in film and stage productions throughout the Houston area.

Keith Silverstein is a voice actor known primarily for his work in animation and video games. He got his start, voicing a number of original characters for Chuck Jones’ Timberwolf series. Since entering the world of Anime, he’s voiced Captain Gantu in “Disney's Stitch”, Manji in "Blade of the Immortal”, and Johan in the SyFy series, “Monster”. In the video game world, Keith has worked on titles like “Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim”, “The Darkness II”, “TransformIn 2004, after years in the theatre, she began working at ADV Films, ers: War for Cybertron”, “Starcraft 2: Wings of Liberty”, “Dynasty appearing in such shows as Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok as Warriors 7” and “World of Warcraft,” as well as his recurring roles Tsubasa Maijima and Godannar as Kei. However, she is best known as Zasalamel in the “Soul Calibur” series, Hunk in the "Resident Evil for her performance as the sexy Detective Yukika in Nerima Daikon "games, and Vector, The Crocodile in the "Sonic, The Hedgehog" seBrothers. She also appears as Student Council President Yuri ries. Keith is probably best known for his portrayal of Kimimaro on Kurosu in Magikano and Daisy in Halo: Legends. "Naruto." Current projects Keith is working on include “Monsuno”, “Yu-Gi-Oh Zexal”, “Bleach”, "Gundam Unicorn" and a number of Mosier has also worked for Funimation, starting out there singing secret high profile video games yet to be announced. the closing credit song “Before Dawn” in One Piece and voicing smaller characters in Evangelion, Full Metal Alchemist: BrotherKeith has been a fan of Anime since watching Speed Racer and hood and Sgt. Frog. She has also voiced Aunt Bitzi in Shin Chan, Marine Boy as a child, and he’s honored to be visiting Anime Akira Yoshii in Baka and Test and Astraea in Heaven's Lost PropBoston for the first time. erty. She was mostly recently cast as the Narrator and Prophetess in Sentai FilmWorks’ Night Raid: 1931. For more info on Keith Silverstein visit his website: www.keithsilverstein.com Or, check out "Keith Silverstein Voice Artist" on Facebook.



APRIL 6–8, 2012

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north american guests (cont.)

Michael Sinterniklaas Voice Actor and Director

Anime Boston is most excited to welcome back Michael Sinterniklaas. An 18 year veteran of the Anime industry, Michael founded the recording studio NYAV Post LLC in 2000 which now has facilities in both New York and Los Angeles. Mr. Sinterniklaas has been busy at work this year recording Funshie in the new CARE BEARS series airing soon on the Hub, as well as NARUTO, BLEACH, BAKUMAN, animated feature films ZAMBEZIA with Samuel L. Jackson and WELCOME TO THE SPACE SHOW, as well as the new Marvel Anime series X-MEN, BLADE and IRON MAN, Capcom’s RESIDENT EVIL: REVELATIONS and is just starting to record THE VENTURE BROS season five in which he plays Dean Venture (the smart one)! On the other side of the mic, Michael has been busy directing a new PETER RABBIT series for Nickelodeon, CAT IN PARIS which was nominated for a best animated feature Oscar this year and a yet to be announced new fantasy series. Other recent credits include:ROBOTOMY staring Patton Oswalt, Lewis Black, Eliza Dushku, Gilbert Gottfried, Lil Jon, Lisa Lampanelli, SPEED RACER for Cartoon Network and the feature film MIA AND THE MIGOO with John DiMaggio, Whoopi Goldberg, James Woods, Matthew Modine and Wallace Shawn. In the world of anime, Michael starred as Kenji in the feature film SUMMER WARS and has been directing Sunrise’s new hit GUNDAM UNICORN. Other roles include Sasuke Sarutobi in SENGOKU BASARA, in EDEN OF THE EAST and producing and acting in Funimation’s two new SLAYERS series in the role of Xellos and Viz Media’s MONSTER. His game credits include BASARA and FINAL FANTASY XIII in which he voiced the final boss, Orphan. Other voice work include TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, G.I. JOE, KAPPA MIKEY, YUGIOH, SHAMAN KING, FREEDOM, FULL METAL ALCHEMIST, THE SKY CRAWLERS, GAO GAI GAR, KUROKAMI, POKEMON, SAMURAI 7, D GREY-MAN, BERSERK, MUSHI SHI, BURST ANGEL, MAGIC USERS CLUB, JUNGLE EMPEROR LEO and GLASS FLEET to name a few. In the realm of live action, Michael lent his voice to the Russian blockbuster THE BLACK LIGHTNING as the lead Dima, and getting out of the booth for a stint, Michael got in front of the camera to shoot the feature film ANSWER THIS and is preparing for a new film by working on his guitar chops and growing his hair to never before seen lengths!!

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Chris Smith Voice Actor

Last at Anime Boston in 2010, Chris Smith has had a couple very busy years. In gaming, it can be summed up in one word – Skyrim. Chris is the voice of the evil Daedric Lord, Molag Bal, as well as the Forsworn Bandit companion in 2011's Game of the Year. Beginning in March he'll be heard as Bren and Jon Ace in the American anime series Monsuno on Nickelodeon. Other anime roles include Captain Bright Noa for Gundam: Unicorn, the latest in the Gundam franchise. He's also the voice of Major Peter Soyuz in Full Metal Alchemist: Sacred Star of Milos, and Lucius Isaac for the Marvel anime adaption of Blade. He's Kinnosuke in DuRaRaRa, Matoko Kibune, Rose, and Wonderweiss in Bleach, Headmaster Kaien Cross in Vampire Knight, Kittan in Gurren Lagann, Ishidate and Shuura in Naruto, and The Puppeteer in Ghost in the Shell. He's upwards of 25 characters apiece in Code Geass, Monster, and Redline. Hanamoto-Sensei in Honey and Clover, The Mikado in Moribito, Abe in Ghost Slayer Ayashi, and featured prominently in Twelve Kingdoms, Overman King Gainer, Tenjho Tenghe, Gundam Force, Samurai Champloo, and a few dozen more. He's also multiple roles in the upcoming big-screen remake of the 70's hit Gatcahman (G-Force/Battle of the Planets).

GUESTS OF HONOR

Karen Strassman

Kirk Thornton

Voice Actress

Voice Actor and Director

Karen Strassman has been privileged to have an extraordinarily rich career as an actress and voice-over artist. In voice-over, she has worked in nearly every aspect of the industry: radio and TV commercials, animation, narration, documentaries, promos, audio books, celebrity voice-matching and voice replacement, internet media, games, talking toys, CD-ROMs, dubbing, looping, and ADR. Major clients have included: Disney, HBO, Sony, Universal Pictures, Warner Brothers, Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Cartoon Network, Sci-Fi, Showtime, The CW, CBS, Klasky-Csupo, Viacom, Bandai, Pioneer, Vivendi, Disneyland, Lancôme, L'Oréal, Clarins, Vidal Sassoon, Acura, Kia, VU Games, Square Enix Co, Ltd, Ubisoft Entertainment, Technicolor, Hallmark, and Mattel.

Kirk Thornton comes to Boston with the cast of the new show Monsuno, in which he plays Beyal, One Eyed Jack and Hargrave among others. A native of Oregon, he worked his way into anime taking the traditional path: classical actor training (University of Washington) – Oregon Shakespearean Festival – New York off broadway and regional theatre – Los Angeles film and television – dry cleaners, where he met an anime director he had worked with in theatre.

Over 20 years in the trenches and some of the roles he has to show for it are Jin (Samurai Champloo), Don Patch (Bobobo),Tazuna (Naruto), Saidoh (Bleach), Gabumon and Mummymon (Digimon), Kuze (The Ghost In the Shell) and Blackjack (Blackjack). Other Karen has been one of the leading v.o. talents in Paris for many years, credits include Gungrave (Brandon Heat), Kikaider (Hattori), Planates as Hachirota, IGPX as Mark, Duel (Dr. Sanada), Duel could be heard as the voice for Air France, Euro-star, Disneyland Masters, Last Exile, Stellvia, Vandred, Heat Guy J, Love Hina, Paris and audio tours of the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay. Some Stelvia, Wolf’s Rain, Akira, The Mysterious Play, and Kenshin. His of Karen's favorite projects include: Monsuno, Winx Club, Bleach, voice has also appeared in video games, such as Skyrim, Resident Monster, Huntik, Code Geass, IGPX, Rozen Maidens, Lucky Star, Evil: Revelation, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Final Fantasy XIII-2, Everquest, StarCraft 2, World of WarCraft, Red Faction Armageddon, Saints Row: The Third, Kingdom Hearts, Batman Arkham Asylum, Persona, Ace Combat, Bioshock 2, Castlevania, Dead or Alive, ResiKane & Lynch 2, Guild Wars 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Dragonage dent Evil, Rumble Roses, Final Fantasy, League of Legends, Mortal 2, Resident Evil Outbreak, Mission Impossible, Catherine and Combat, Saboteur, Silent Hill, Star Wars: the Old Republic, Tony Monsters Vs Aliens among others. Hawk, Valkyria, Van Helsing, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Street Fighter X Tekken TGS. Kirk has directed the English dubs of S-CRY-ED, Gad Guard, Cosmo

On camera, Karen has had the opportunity and delight to work in many locations throughout Europe, from artsy little indie projects to big productions with icons like Gerard Depardieu, Polanski, Merchant and Ivory... And some of her most recent credits in America include Criminal Minds, Private Practice, Desperate Housewives, House, Big Time Rush, The Young and the Restless, Big Love, Monk, Touch, and she is presently recurring on Weeds as the quirky Jolene Waite.

Warrior Zero, Tsukihime, Mars Daybreak, Otogizoshi, and Destiny of Shrine Maiden all of which he was the lead script adapter and story editor. Some of the video games that he has directed are Dirt 2, Operation Flashpoint, Tom Clancy’s Hawx, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader, The Tale of Despereau, Enchanted Arms, Rogue Galaxy, Samurai Champloo, Time Crisis 4 and WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 plus several soon to be released that he’s not at liberty to mention.



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north american guests (cont.)

Tom Wayland

Voice Actor and Director Tom Wayland is proud to have made a long and successful career out of his most favorite things - acting, directing, and making raucous, loud rock and roll music. Tom has produced and/or directed hundreds of anime programs such as Now & Then, Here & There, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Alien Nine, The World of Narue, Ichi the Killer, Mew Mew Power, Magical Do Re Mi, GI Joe, and currently serves as the voice director on the hit series Pokemon. Tom is also a very busy voice actor having appeared in hundreds of titles currently airing on Cartoon Network, Fox, WB, Nickelodeon or available on DVD including Yugi-oh 5Ds as Crow, Lester, and Nervin, GI Joe as Stormshadow, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as Jammerhead, Pokemon as Flint, Reggie, Cress, Arceus, and numerous freaky little creatures, Ikki Tousen, Three Delivery, Yugi-oh GX, Chaotic, One Piece, Mew Mew Power, Knight Hunters, Genshiken, Gokusen, and keep an ear out for his work as one of the lead characters - Finn in Tai-Chi Chasers. Tom’s work can also be seen or heard on various commercials, feature films, and audiobook projects including narrating Heavy Metal legend Dave Mustaine’s autobiography – Mustaine: a Heavy Metal Memoir, Denver Broncos Quarterback Tim Tebow’s autobiography Through My Eyes, and most recently lending his voice to the Deadtime Stories series from Macmillan Publishing.

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EVENTS NOTE: Events may have last-minute changes and cancellations. Some events at the convention may not be listed in the program guidebook. The most recent schedule is available on www.animeboston.com, the video screens outside of rooms, and Anime Boston’s Guidebook mobile app. Daily updated printed schedules will not be available. 18+ events require a government-issued ID for entry.

cosplay Masquerade

The Masquerade is held on Saturday and involves skits performed by attendees that can either be dance, parody, drama, action, comedy, or anything their minds can think of! A panel of qualified judges will be selecting winners for the best performances and costumes. The Masquerade is the biggest event at Anime Boston and it is just as fun to watch as it is to be a part of. Advanced registration is required to compete. So whether on stage or in the audience, come show your support for the performers and for your favorite characters! See the Masquerade Seating Policy on page 66 for information on Masquerade seating, tickets, and lining up for the event.

Hall Costume Contest

Another opportunity for competition, this contest allows cosplayers to sign up ahead of time to have their craftsmanship evaluated by a panel of experienced judges. Advanced registration is required; no entries will be accepted at the door. Prizes for the best costumes and costume designs will be announced at the Masquerade on Saturday night. Returning this year, Hall Costume Contest participants will have the opportunity to participate in a Fashion show exhibition held during the Masquerade Intermission.

Staff-Vote Costume Contest

Here it is once again - Anime Boston's own version of a Hall Costume Contest, and when we say 'hall' we mean in the hall! During the three days of the convention,

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selected staff members will be circulating the halls with Staff Vote tickets which they will hand out to any exceptional cosplayers they see. If you collect three staff vote tickets, you can turn them in at Masquerade Headquarters to receive a prize ribbon. There is a limit of one ribbon per costume, but the same cosplayer may win multiple ribbons for different costumes. Masquerade Headquarters will be open Friday, April 6 9:00am–8:00pm; Saturday, April 7 9:00am–2:00pm; and Sunday, April 8 10:00am–3:00pm, to claim your prize ribbons. No sign up is required for the Staff-Vote Hall Costume Contest, and every costume at the convention is automatically eligible. Come on, cosplayers! Show us what you've got!

Emergency Cosplay Repair Station

Located at Masquerade Headquarters, the Emergency Cosplay Repair station provides a wide variety of craft supplies for cosplayers to use to repair damage done to costumes, hair and makeup during the convention. It may be used free of charge by any convention attendee.

Cosplay Chess

Sunday's main event is a giant onstage chess match with in-costume and incharacter attendees battling it out on stage at the direction of two chess masters. All may watch, but prior application is required to participate. This year's Chess theme is Good vs. Evil. Check the schedule for times and location.

Anime Dating Game

Comedy event where attendees in-costume and in-character pose as handsome

bachelors and beautiful bachelorettes from your favorite anime series compete to win an in-character date. The game has two separate sessions, a main all-ages one on Saturday, and a special late night 18+ Yaoi/ Yuri session on Friday. New this year is a special Villains-Only Dating Game round, featuring everyone's favorite characters: the evil ones! Check the schedule for times and locations.

Catch the Barrel

Competition game played in the halls all weekend long, where cosplayers join teams and compete to get the most captures on prop barrels. Open to all cosplayers, no registration needed.

Cosplot 2012

Our cosplay plot line, which is an ongoing story that progresses over the course of the con, with scenes played out at all major cosplay events. All may watch, but participants must have applied in advance to be selected. This year's cosplot theme is Good vs. Evil.

Cosplay Panels

Panels and workshops run by experienced, award-winning cosplayers provide tips, demonstrations, techniques and anecdotes sure to improve anyone's cosplay. See Panels and Workshops on page 26 for a run-down on this year’s cosplay panels.

Cosplay Death Match

Are you craving blood? Then get ready for Anime Boston's first ever Death Match! The Death Match is a contest in which two characters enter the stage, and only one leaves with their life. The victor is chosen via the crowds' deafening roars. The losing character is slaughtered by the winner in

EVENTS fierce combat. The winner moves on to the next round. Thirty 30 contestants from various anime, video games and manga will fight it out, leaving only one 1 fan favorite remaining. Check the schedule for times and location.

Cosplay Family Feud

Which anime convention brings you an in-character cosplay event pitting anime families against one another? Survey says.... Anime Boston! Come and cheer on your favorite family, group or team in this in-character battle of the wits! Cosplay "families" will compete against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses to a series of survey questions posed to the attendees of Anime Boston. Check the schedule for times and location.

Cosplay Scavenger Hunt

Anyone can play this relaxed in-the-halls Scavenger Hunt. Pick up a Scavenger Hunt Form from the Info Desk, which contains a list of cosplayers to look for and get signatures (or photos) from. Can you find all four members of a bishounen quartet? How about a cyborg vampire? A male Duo Maxwell cosplayer? You can play alone or on a team. The first five to complete the hunt and return completed forms to the Info Desk win a prize.

amvs Anime Boston's Anime Music Video Contest is an exhibition and competition of fan-created music videos with an anime theme. Videos are submitted from across the globe and narrowed down to a group of finalists. The finalist’s videos are screened before an audience at Anime Boston. The audience will vote for their favorite videos and the winners will be presented during the Masquerade intermission.

Anime Boston Best Of The Best Anime Boston is proud to present 10 years of the best music videos you've ever seen!

Join us on a trip down memory lane as we play the winning videos of prior Anime Boston Music Video Contests on the big screen once more! See such favorites as Hello Kitty, Hold Me Now and Atonement! It will be an event you will remember for ages!

• Any personal belongings you bring to the dance are solely your responsibility. If you can, leave them in your hotel room or with a someone you know. Neither Anime Boston nor any of its staff are responsible for any of your personal belongings.

• Wear shoes at all times. No telling what the attendees from the event before Anime Boston's Hentai Music Video contest dropped on the floor and romping around is your worst nightmare. A no-holds barred the dance in bare feet is a recipe for serihentai fun-fest! ous injury. Some excited dancing otaku, with shoes on, might even stomp on your feet by accident. It is just safer to keep your shoes on. This is a convention-wide policy, by the way.

Hentai AMV Contest (18+)

dances

Dances will be held on both Friday and Saturday nights; please check the schedule for times.

Quick Tips from the Dance Manager

• Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. You can still dress to impress, but keeping things comfortable will allow you to show people your moves on the dance floor for longer periods of time. • Get in line early. Pre-dance lines have historically been ridiculously long. If you want to party early, get in line early. • Stay hydrated. We will have as many water stations set up at the dance as possible. This year, you can help us keep the water flowing. We will be allowing each person to bring one sealed bottle of water. "Sealed" means a bottle that still has its tamper-proof seal intact. Once opened, the bottle may not taken from the event room and brought back in. • Do not over-exert yourself. It can be easy to get carried away dancing out all of your energy so that you faint. We would prefer it if you could leave on your own two legs instead of being carried out by the paramedics; we hope you see it that way, too. • If you plan to dance near the speakers, wear ear-plugs. The sound system is really BIG and will be really LOUD. You can get ear plugs at a pharmacy, several of which are close to the convention center.



• Props are prohibited from the dance because they take up space people could be using for dancing. Frisbees and similar toys are prohibited because they can literally stop the dance if they hit any of the DJ equipment the wrong way; which is something we would very much prefer not to happen at all. Open containers are prohibited as well. Sorry, that includes Nalgene bottles. We do allow a single sealed bottle of water though. • Most importantly, stay safe and help others stay safe. See the Dance Policy on page 65 .

the phoenix ball: rise from the ashes Featuring the VGO String Quartet Need to unwind after an event filled day at Anime Boston? Then why not spend the evening swaying to your anime and video game favorites, dressed to the nines! Come join us on for a sophisticated evening of excitement and rhythm at Anime Boston's Phoenix Ball.

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EVENTS Feel a little shy on the dance floor? A beginner's ballroom dance class is planned earlier that day for those of you who would like to learn a few moves, meet potential dance partners, or just brush up on your technique. Check the schedule for times and location.

attire is all that is strictly required. Informal clothing such as T-shirts, jeans, sandals, sneakers, flip-flops, boots, platforms, flannel, etc. will not be permitted. Anime Boston staff reserve the right to refuse admittance to attendees deemed inappropriately dressed, at their own discretion.

Ticketing

Formal Western Attire (Female) Those dressing in female formal wear (regardless of his/her own gender) should wear at least semi-formal level dresses and appropriate dress shoes such as heels or dress flats. Sneakers, boots, or sandals will not be allowed. Dress hems should be at least knee length and individuals should avoid non-formal fabrics such as denim, leather and vinyl. While cotton is allowed, more formal fabrics such as satin or chiffon are encouraged. Those who do not wish to wear a dress may come dressed in a woman's pant suit.

The Phoenix Charity Ball will be a limited capacity and ticketed event. Anyone who wishes to attend will need to sign up for a ticket beforehand. Tickets will cost $4, and all proceeds go to the Central New England chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The ticket charge is designed to continue Anime Boston's commitment to charity as well as reduce the number of people who reserved tickets "just in case" and then choose not to attend the ball—not necessarily to fund the ball itself. Half of the tickets were available online, and the remainder will be made available at the convention. These tickets will go on sale the afternoon of Friday, April 6, exact time TDB. Attendees will only be allowed to line up a maximum of 30 minutes before ticketing opens. Each person in line will only be able to request one ticket, and must present their Anime Boston badge. Note: All those with tickets need to wear proper attire to the Ball, those with tickets but without formal clothing will be denied admittance.

Dress Code

Our Charity Ball, unlike its other dance counterparts, is a formal event. The dress code is Black Tie "invited". This means that attendees are encouraged to wear gowns and tuxedos, although semi-formal attire is acceptable. Cosplay is welcome, but must fit in with the formality of the occasion. Whether you decide to come as Princess Serenity or in your best kimono, you must dress in a manner befitting the occasion. Although ball gowns and tuxedos are encouraged, a minimum of semi-formal

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Formal Western Attire (Male) Those wearing male attire (regardless of his/her own gender) should be neatly dressed in at minimum a button down shirt, slacks, dark colored jacket or blazer and tie. Suits and tuxedos are encouraged. Individuals should wear formal shoes such as dress shoes or loafers. Sneakers, boots or platforms shoes will not be allowed. Formal Eastern Attire Those wearing formal attire from Japan or other eastern countries should be clothed neatly and in full attire. For male clothing this means the full Haori-Hakama, for female clothing a formal Kimono such as the Furisode or Kurotomesode. Those dressed in formal Japanese clothing may wear zori sandals with tabi socks for footwear. Geta sandals are difficult to dance in and thus not recommended. All other forms of sandals are not suitable for this event. Formal Cosplay Attire Cosplayers are certainly welcome at the Ball! However we ask you please remember that it is a formal dance event first and foremost, and the dress code must still be

adhered to. Cosplay for men and women should resemble formal wear of the noncostume variety. For example: long gowns, formal military attire, etc. School uniforms, armor, chains, and excessive belts are all considered informal. Large props, wings, weapons, or anything that impairs your field of vision will not be allowed in the event as they are an impediment on the dance floor and may be broken or harm others. Anime Boston reserves the right to ask for the removal of costume portions or props that are problematic. For more information on the dress code, please check out www.animeboston.com/ events/dress_code. For inspiration on formalizing your cosplay, please check out www.animeboston.com/ events/formal_dance_guide.

game shows Anime Charades

Two words; second word, two syllables. Sounds like... “parade”.

Anime Unscripted

The hit improv comedy event, Anime Unscripted, has been an Anime Boston Friday-night tradition since 2003. In this special Best of Anime Unscripted event, we'll be taking our favorite games from the last 10 years and giving some of our guests honor the opportunity to twist them in their own way. As always, there’s audience participation, too, and you might be part of the show!

Apples 2 Applezz

For the first time ever, we attempt to host the popular party game Apples to Apples with a full room, massive teams, and Anime Boston flavor for ultimate glory.

Extreme Geek (18+)

The fifth year of finding out who’s willing to yell the loudest, be the lewdest, and in general make the biggest fool of themselves. An 18+ game show of catastrophic

EVENTS awesome. There will be an abundance of group and audience participation...something for anyone who loves a little bit of loony immaturity. It’s full of amazing! (That’s what she said!)

Hyakunin Kuizu (Family Feud)

Hyakunin ni Kikimashita! Do you know Family Feud? Here’s the Japanese style. Two teams will take each other on to see which has the bigger bond of glorious friendship. Or not. Maybe just to see who knows more. Themed teams encouraged.

Japanime Squares

It’s Hollywood Squares...anime style! Nine anime-related “celebrities” answer questions as contestants picked from the audience play Tic-Tac-Toe. The object is for the contestants to get three squares in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. They only win the square if they can figure out if the celebrity they picked is giving a correct answer or making one up.

#pictionary

Find your inner artist and come join us for the hilarity: Pictionary, anime-style! Using Adobeshop and a laptop, contestants will be challenged to draw anime-related subjects from simple (panda) to complex (doujinshi).

Token Trivia

Do you know how many Dragonball Z episodes there are? How many conventions Greg Ayres has attended? Even if you don't know the answers, you can guess, right? That’s all you need to do. Guess which team picked the closest answer to get points. The team with the most points in the end is the winner! This is a new game show and we're thrilled to be presenting it for the first time at Anime Boston 2012.

Tokyo Turf Wars

Upon arrival, you will be sorted into one of two groups. Which group will win? Trivia, physical challenges, wacky games, and more. Do you know your Japanimation? PROVE IT! An all-ages all out war of the masses where only one side can be victorious! Turf Wars, Year One: the line has been drawn!

Trivia For All

Join us for Trivia For All, the game show where EVERYONE gets to play! Based on popular pub trivia games, up to 30 teams of 1 to 6 players will compete in multiple rounds to see who knows the most about the world of anime and manga.

karaoke Sit in the lounge and relax, or strengthen your vocal cords in front of your friends. We have a large library of music and can print 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.

Karaoke Shuffle

Friday, April 6: 5:00pm–8:00pm Ten contestants will test their luck against a list of pre-selected music. They will need talent, improvisational skills, and the ability to endure hardship in order to survive. Roll the dice and take a chance against fate!

Karaoke Contest

Saturday, April 7: 6:00pm–9:00pm Ten contestants will be chosen (five preregistered and five at con) to perform their (hopefully) practiced song. They may bring what they need to survive, but they only get one shot at karaoke glory! This time you decide. Contestants will be judged by the audience, ballots will be provided. Open Karaoke Guidelines: Songs allowed are mainly from anime, Japanese movies, games and music related to Japan. J-pop/ rock/hip-hop are allowed, in addition to K-pop. You may sing songs in English that are Japanese in origin/translated/dubbed. As for length, keep in mind your fellow attendees. Karaoke Hours: Friday, April 6: 9:00am–12:00am Saturday, April 7: 9:00am–12:00am Sunday, April 8: 10:00am–4:00pm



live gaming Live Gaming is headquartered in the Berkeley and Fairfax rooms on the 3rd Floor of the Sheraton Hotel. We have a library of over 50 board games to select from and play in the Live Gaming room. For events schedules and demos, please check the following listings, or www.animeboston.com/events/ live_gaming for last-minute event additions. For more information on any of the games, drop by Live Gaming, or check out www. animeboston.com Live Gaming Hours: Friday, April 6: 9:00am–3:00am Saturday, April 7: 9:00am–3:00am Sunday, April 8: 9:00am–3:00pm

Magic the Gathering Events

Friday-Sunday: Live Gaming hours

Registration: Friday and Saturday: 9:00am–11:00pm Sunday: 9:00am–11:00pm Fill & Fire: 8-man Innistrad Booster Draft. Entry Fee: $15. Prize Support: 1st = 8 packs, 2nd = 4 packs, 3rd/4th = 2 packs each Fill & Fire: 8-man Innistrad Sealed Deck (3 Innistrad/3 Dark Ascension). Entry Fee: $20. Prize Support: 1st = 8 packs, 2nd = 4 packs, 3rd/4th = 2 packs each Fill & Fire: 4-man Commander (EDH) Chaos. Entry Fee $5. Prize Support: 2 packs each time you eliminate a player Fill & Fire: 8-man Standard Constructed Single Elimination. Entry Fee: $5. Prize Support: 1st = 8 packs, 2nd = 4 packs Fill & Fire: 8-man Legacy Constructed Single Elimination. Entry Fee: $5. Prize Support: 1st = 8 packs, 2nd = 4 packs Fill & Fire: 8-man Modern Constructed Single Elimination. Entry Fee: $5. Prize Support: 1st = 8 packs, 2nd = 4 packs

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EVENTS Steve Jackson Games MiBs

D&D 4e Essentials:

Friday–Sunday: Live Gaming hours Children of the Snake God Event Leaders: Various Friday: 3:00pm–7:00pm Play your favorites like Munchkin, Frag!, Event Leader: Mary Lindholm Revolution, Chez Dork, Chez Geek, Illuminati, In the wasteland Xa Deshret, our heroes find SPANC, and more! The MiBs are running the Lost Oasis of Septah-Bashu, which is tournaments and demos all day. Win some under the power of an evil priest belonging awesome prizes and make some new to a villainous race of serpent men. No friends (or enemies). experience necessary, characters provided. 3-6 players.

Learn to Play Games with Kevin

Friday and Saturday: 9:00am–9:00pm Sunday: 9:00am –3:00pm Event Leader: Kevin Menezes Kevin is available to teach you how to play: Ca$h & Guns, 7 Wonders, Settlers of Catan, No Thanks, Wizard, Dominion, Tanto Cuore, Ascension, Citadels, Fluxx, Resident Evil Card Game, Tsuro, and Oshi.

Learn to Play Games with Emilio

Friday and Saturday: 3:00pm–3:00am Sunday: 11:00am–3:00pm Event Leader: Emilio Torres Emilio is available to teach you how to play: Ca$h & Guns, Power Grid, Betrayal at House on the Hill, No Thanks, Dominion, Tanto Cuore, Ascension, Citadels, Fluxx, Resident Evil Card Game, Tsuro, Oshi.

Arkham Horror

Saturday: 3:00pm–7:00pm Event Leader: Shane McCarthy A co-op adventure game themed around H.P Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos. Choose from 16 Investigators and take to the streets of Arkham to prevent an Ancient One from breaking into our world. Acquire skills, allies, weapons, and spells to fight monsters and close portals to other dimensions in order to save the world!

Big Eyes Small Mouth, 3rd ed: "Saviors of a Dying Age"

Friday: 3:00pm–7:00pm Event Leader: Anthony Medeiros The UN Force team has finally tracked down the last of the traitorous Imminent Command, and will not let their leader and her alien allies escape again. Pre-generated characters provided. This game uses Big Eyes, Small Mouth, 3rd edition rules. Room for 8 players.

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D&D 4e: The Lost Cistern of Aravek (Dark Sun)

Friday: 9:00pm–1:00am Event Leader: James Carpio A remarkable device has been discovered in the wastes near the city-state of Tyr. Journey through harsh desert land, brave fierce monsters, and retrieve the cistern before your enemies. Can you bring a font of life-giving water to a parched populace, or will you succumb to the many dangers? No experience necessary, characters provided. 3-6 players.

D&D 4e Essentials: The Scorpion Queen

Saturday: 3:00pm–7:00pm Event Leader: Mary Lindholm The village of Roblach is under siege by mysterious forces. Sandbars emerge in its river, draught plagues its wells and fields, giant scorpions terrorize its livestock, and its villagers go missing. Roblach’s citizens ask the PCs to investigate the malediction and save their community from destruction. No experience necessary, characters provided. 3-6 players.

Doctor Who Adventures in Time and Space: "Saving Time"

Sunday: 11:00am–3:00 pm Event Leader: Anthony Medeiros The Pathfinder (and her companions) crash a party hosted by the LifeTech company celebrating Daylight Savings Time with a state-of-the-art "life clock," which could change the future of mankind. This game uses the "Doctor Who: Adventures in Time and Space" RPG rules. Characters provided for up to 6 players.

Doctor Who Adventures in Time and Space: "Terror Cotta"

Friday: 10:00am–2:00pm Event Leader: Anthony Medeiros The Time Lady—known as The Pathfinder— and her companions materialize at the excavation site of the Terra Cotta army. They soon discover there is more to these ancient warriors than just hardened clay. This game uses the "Doctor Who: Adventures in Time and Space" RPG rules. Room for 6 players, characters provided.

Dominion: Deck Building Game

Saturday: 10:00am–2:00pm Event Leader: Scott Smallbeck You are a monarch ruling over a small, pleasant kingdom of rivers and evergreens. Unlike your predecessors, you have other ambitions! Each player starts with an identical, small deck of cards, and "buys" cards as they can afford them. The players construct their decks through card selection and strategy, striving for the most efficient path to victory. 1-4 players.

Frag! Gold Edition

Sunday: 1:00pm–3:00pm Event Leader: Shane McCarthy Game starts. Enemy in sight. Frag him! Grab his stuff! Run! Get a bigger gun! There he is again! Frag him! Run, you're hit! You're down. Respawn! Start again! Frag is a computer game without the computer – a tabletop "first-person shooter." Draw cards for weapons, armor, and gadgets. Move through the blood spatters to restore your own health! If you die, you respawn and come back shooting!

Last Night on Earth

Friday: 9:00pm–1:00am Event Leader: Shane McCarthy A survival horror board game that pits small-town Heroes against a limitless horde of Zombies. Play as either Heroes or as Zombies. Random town layouts and different scenarios add lots of replay value. A fast-paced game with easy to learn rules allows players to jump right into the action; strategic depth and strong cooperative play keeps the game interesting.

EVENTS Learn to Play GURPS

Sunday: 11:00am–3:00pm Event Leader: James Carpio You could be an elf hero fighting for the forces of good; a shadowy femme fatale on a deep-cover mission; a futuristic swashbuckler carving up foes with a sword in his hand and a beautiful woman by his side; or anything else! Explore an ancient temple that appears every 1,000 years. Are there treasures to be had, or does it hide an ugly secret? Uses the GURPS light rule set. No experience necessary, characters provided. 3-6 players.

Learn to Play Pathfinder

Munchkin Quest

Saturday: 9:00pm–1:00am Event Leader: Shane McCarthy Build your dungeon—one room at a time—from 24 double-sided tiles. Fill it with monster standies, and let your munchkins run amok! Cooperate with the whole group, adventure with a partner, or strike out on your own. Battle monsters for personal gain or send them after your friends. Reach Level 10 and get out alive—if you can.

Pathfinder: Master of the Fallen Fortress

Friday: 10:00am–2:00pm Event Leader: James Carpio Take your first step into a world of fantasy adventure! Simple rules to create and customize your own hero, and a robust system to run them through challenging adventures and deadly battles against villainous goblins, dragons, and more! No experience necessary, characters provided. 3-6 players.

Saturday: 3:00pm–7:00pm Event Leader: James Carpio An earthquake opens a ruined siege castle outside Absalom, exposing its mysteries and treasures for the first time in centuries to ambitious adventurers... but a new Master has claimed the Fallen Fortress as his own. What ancient dangers and fresh threats will the PCs find inside its shattered walls? No experience necessary, characters provided. 3-6 players.

Maid RPG (18+)

Really Bad Idea: CthulhuTech RPG

Saturday: 9:00pm–1:00am Event Leader: James Carpio A comedic, anime-themed tabletop RPG. Very easy-to-learn, rules-light system. Random events drive the story forward. You’ll be playing the game with friends only 15 minutes after opening the book. Maid is the first Japanese role-playing game to be translated and released in English. No experience necessary, characters provided. 3-6 players.

Mouse Guard RPG

Friday and Saturday: 10:00am–2:00pm Sunday: 11:00am–3:00pm Event Leader: Mary Lindholm Join the Mouse Guard and defend the Mouse Territories against dangers in this RPG based on the acclaimed comic book series! Players form their own patrol, and the Game Master tries to thwart them on missions via weather, animals, and the wilderness. Designed by Origins Awardwinning game designer Luke Crane. No experience necessary, characters provided. 3-4 players.

Saturday: 9:00pm–1:00am Event Leader: Scott Smallbeck The Migou are aliens determined to enslave humanity, but now is the time to strike back! Players are briefed and launch an all-out Mecha assault to retake Juneau, a victory for the Human race. A high-energy RPG in the spirit of Robotech, Evangelion, and Lovecraftian horror.. No experience necessary, characters provided. 3-6 players.

Red Dragon Inn

Friday: 3:00pm–7:00pm Event Leader: Shane McCarthy You and your friends are a party of heroic, fantasy adventurers. You've raided the dungeon, killed the monsters, and taken their treasure. At the Red Dragon Inn, you spend the night drinking, gambling, and roughhousing in celebration of your victory. The last person sober enough to hold onto his Gold Coins wins the game!



Shadowrun Missions: AB 2070: Post-Apocalyptic

Friday: 3:00pm–7:00pm Event Leader: J.R. Your team is hired to clean up problems centered around a popular convention. Can you save the day without freaking out the normals? A 4th Edition Shadowrun mission designed for 6 players using pre-generated characters. All materials provided. Runs 4 hours. No experience required.

Shadowrun Missions: Garage Sale

Sunday: 11:00am–3:00pm Event Leader: J.R. How often do you get hired to steal something as fun as a tank? This is a 4th Edition Shadowrun mission designed for 6 players. Pre-generated characters available, or bring your own 400BP character. All materials provided. Run 4 hours. No experience is required.

Shadowrun Missions: Imaginary Friends

Friday: 10:00am – 2:00pm Event Leader: J.R. Having imaginary friends is usually a harmless part of growing up. In 2072, it can complicate your life. This is a 4th Edition Shadowrun mission designed for 6 players. Pre-generated characters available, or bring your own 400BP character. All materials provided. Runs 4 hours. No experience required.

Shadowrun Missions: Xolotl's Box

Saturday: 10:00am–2:00pm Event Leader: J.R. The job sounded easy: Break into a research facility and steal a box. Unfortunately, getting away with it was anything but. A 4th Edition Shadowrun mission designed for 6 players using pre-generated characters. All materials provided. Runs 4 hours. No experience required.

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EVENTS Star Wars Saga: Star Wars Saga Edition RPG

Sunday: 11:00am–3:00pm Event Leader: Scott Smallbeck This new edition combines all six feature films with a revision of the rule, making it easier to learn and improving overall game experience. Includes new character abilities and options, a world gazetteer, statistics for key characters, and guidelines on how to use miniatures and battle maps in play. No experience necessary, characters provided. 3-6 players.

Tanto Cuore: Deck Building Game

Friday: 3:00pm–7:00pm Event Leader: Scott Smallbeck A competitive deck-building game of lovely maids, sly smiles, and hard choices. Players employ cute maids and fill out their “house” (card deck). Watch out: the maids can get sick or get bad habits! The player with the best collection of maids by the end, wins! Games last 45 min–1 hour. Easy to pick up and play. 2-4 players.

World of Darkness: Changeling: The Lost - "Les Fleurs du Mal” Saturday: 10:00am –2:00pm Will a newly-found changeling provide the answer to the mystery of a rumored cult, or only raise more questions? Uses the new World of Darkness "Changeling: The Lost" rules. Characters provided for up to 8 players.

AB chibizone Attention Anime Boston Families: Parents with kids age 3-12, please come visit the Anime Boston Chibi Zone on the Hynes 2nd Floor, Room 209. This stay-and-play area is available for supervised children to relax away from the hustle of the convention.

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video games Presented by

Alliance prides itself in being as helpful to a convention as they are proficient in running a game room. When you have the Alliance on your side, the party gets kicked up a notch. Keep up with Nexus Gaming Alliance on their website: www.NGAGamers.com

The Nexus Gaming Alliance, formed in 2010, are a combination of various talents brought together to form the ultimate experience in gaming and bring it to all sorts of events around the country. It doesn’t matter if it’s a birthday party or if it’s one of the largest conventions in the country; the NGA is proud to take on any challenge a customer brings to us and provide their attendees with the best experience they’ve had. The NGA’s collection is a testament to their adamant love for collecting current and next-generation systems as much as their classic companions, bringing every nostalgic experience to the table as humanly possible with the range and variety in their systems. They also made sure to purchase arcade machines to help bring the experience of an arcade to all of those who missed out on some of the more glorious days of gaming. What sets them apart is the way the NGA also can host a tournament on almost any video game in their collection, making them as versatile as their collection.

The Nexus Gaming Alliance will be once again hosting the video gaming arena for Anime Boston 2012! The NGA will use its experience and dedication to provide the ultimate gaming experience for our attendees. In addition to providing both classic and next-generation consoles, they will also be running many tournaments throughout the weekend. Get ready for tournaments such as Modern Warfare 3, Gears 3, Super Street Fighter: 2012 and Smash Brothers: Brawl! Video Games are located in Hall C on the Hynes 2nd Floor. Video Games Hours: Friday, April 6: 10:00am–2:00am Saturday, April 7: 10:00am–2:00am Sunday, April 8: 10:00am–4:00pm

swap meet

Is there something you bought which only The Alliance’s professional event managers caused you to realize you would rather have something else? Is an extra copy of a have over ten years of experience in the book or a video floating around your home field and are able to cater to a large variety because you didn’t remember that you of other specializations for a convention’s already had it in your collection? Are you needs. With the board of directors consistcertain there is someone that could benefit ing of someone who has run a convention, from owning your VHS copy of Odin more someone who has been acclaimed as a than you? If you can answer “yes” to any professional gamer and someone who of these questions—ESPECIALLY the one specializes in entertainment engineering, about Odin—or even if you cannot answer combined they have managed to experi“yes,” but are just really lonely, the Swap ence every situation imaginable– even Meet may be the place for you. some you wouldn’t imagine in your wildest dreams. When they arrive at a convenThere are a few rules to the Anime Boston tion, there isn’t a situation or an area of Swap Meet, but they are not too hard to expertise they aren’t able to handle in the remember. case of an emergency. The Nexus Gaming

EVENTS 1. NO BOOTLEGS. If you have ever ended up with something you didn’t realize wasn’t legit, you’ve probably felt ripped off. Crummy “all region” HK DVD sets, soundtracks with lousy color photocopied liners, offcolor wall scrolls, repro trading cards, and the list goes on. If you’ve felt ripped off by this stuff, do your fellow convention attendees a favor and don’t pass this stuff on to them. If you’ve got any questions about the authenticity of something, find a staff member and ask for help. 2. NO WEAPONS. No matter what the material, if it resembles a weapon, please do not bring it to trade. This includes wooden practice swords and things that might otherwise be called “cosplay accessories.” This is not negotiable! 3. NO FOOD OR DRINKS FOR TRADE. This might seem odd, but don’t bring any food or drinks to trade to people unless you manufacture and package the food or drinks and wrap them individually in specifically marked trial-size packages for promotional use and not for resale. You don’t want to find yourself on the wrong side of the convention center’s catering contract. 4. ADULT MATERIALS MUST BE COVERED AND ONLY SHOWN TO PEOPLE WHO CAN LEGALLY VIEW THEM. If your favorite naughty video has served its purpose and you’d like to find it a new home, make completely sure someone that’s interested in it is at least 18 years of age. That’s the law and it should probably be common sense by now. You’ll probably have the most fun by trading things, but you can also show up just to look around at what other people have to trade. Come and see what’s going on in the Swap Meet. Check the most recent convention schedule for the time and location of the Swap Meet.

charity auction The Charity Auction will once again take place at Anime Boston. All proceeds go towards the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Multiple sclerosis (or MS) is a chronic disease that attacks the central nervous system. Currently, there are approximately 250,000 to 350,000 people in the United States diagnosed with MS, and approximately 200 new cases are diagnosed each week. This year, we will be selling raffle tickets for our baskets at our new table in the dealers’ room, so be sure to stop by and visit us! The auction itself has tons of other cool biddable items, including signed swag and a lifetime pass to Anime Boston!

anime boston museum Take a look at the convention's past! To celebrate its 10 year anniversary, the staff and friends of Anime Boston have gathered together many items from the convention's illustrious history to display. Stop by and see t-shirts, program guidebooks and other paraphernalia from years bygone, including the baseball bat autographed by many past Anime Boston guests! The Anime Boston Museum is located in the Jefferson Room on the Sheraton 3rd Floor.

kanno's jazz bar A 21+ Lounge Event Yoko Kanno may not be there in person, but her brilliant music will be! So sit back and relax with a drink as you let the music soothe your troubles away. Enjoy one of our Anime Boston signature cocktails at the cash bar, or just munch on some table snacks while hiding from the younger crowd. To celebrate our 10th anniversary, special commemorative cocktail glasses

will also be available for purchase so you can sip your “A-Chan” or “B-Kun” drink in style! This event is restricted to attendees age 21 and over. Valid ID is required for entry.

blood drive Please give the gift of life! Our American Red Cross Blood Drive, courtesy of the Heinlein Society, will be Friday and Saturday in the Gardner, Hampton, and Exeter Rooms on the Sheraton 3rd Floor. Come see us at your convenience during the con to learn about eligibility and to sign up. Blood Drive Hours: Friday, April 6: 12:00pm–5:00pm Saturday, April 7: 10:00am–3:00pm

the Todd MacDonald memorial manga library Todd MacDonald was a dedicated Anime Boston staffer from 2003–2009 who loved to read as much as he loved anime. We have renamed the Manga Library in his honor as a way of saying thank you to him for all that he had done for our convention. When you need a quiet place to read all that manga you have scored from the Dealer’s Room or anytime you would simply like to read something new, the Manga Library is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the convention. The Todd MacDonald Memorial Manga Library has a new location this year: the Commonwealth Ballroom on the 3rd Floor of the Sheraton. Manga Library Hours: Friday, April 6: 10:00am–12:00am Saturday, April 7: 10:00am–12:00am Sunday, April 8: 9:00am–2:00pm

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VIDEO PROGRAMMING NOTE: Video programming may have last-minute changes and cancellations. Some titles shown at the convention may not be listed in the program guidebook. The most recent schedule and detailed title descriptions are available on www.animeboston.com, the video screens outside of rooms, and Anime Boston’s Guidebook mobile app. Daily updated printed schedules will not be available.

post-apocalyptic anime Chrome Shelled Regios

Darker than Black

Desert Punk

Evangelion 1.11

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Monsters formed from pollution threaten the future of humanity. A band of—Who else?—spunky school kids comes together to battle them and save the world.

A giant black wall called the “Hell’s Gate” has engulfed much of Tokyo, bringing with it a collection of psychic agents fighting to unlock its mysteries. And there’s a talking cat.

Japan has been turned into a desert wasteland, and vertically-challenged Sunabozu tries to eke out a living as a bounty hunter—that is, when he’s not distracted by women.

The original Evangelion TV series made better! Faster! Stronger! A condensed take on the first six episodes, with improved animation and enough rearranged plot points for fanboys to mull over for years to come.

Evangelion 2.22

Fist of the North Star

Gurren Lagann

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An Evangelion fanfic, of sorts. Forget everything about the TV series, and sit back and enjoy the giant fighting robots and Shinji whining that we all know and love.

Mutant fighters vie for dominance in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, using the powers of ancient martial arts, manly tears, and a lot of screaming. A shounen classic.

PIERCE THE HEAVENS WITH YOUR DRILL! Another puberty allegory from Gainax featuring giant fighting robots and plenty of fanservice. Think of it as a very colorful Evangelion—IN SPAAAAACE!

An environmental disaster eradicates the world’s male population, leading to a battle over the fate of humanity—and, of course, lots of yuri.

Now and Then, Here and There

Origin ~Spirits of the Past~

Texhnolyze

Trigun TV

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A Japanese schoolboy learns about the horrors of war, genocide, and child exploitation. Prepare to have your soul crushed.

A young boy awakens a girl from suspended animation, and together they fight to keep modern civilization and nature in balance.

A prizefighter with robotic limbs is drawn into the battle for control of a futuristic underground society.

Vash the Stampede is a doughnut-loving pacifist gunman with 60 billion double dollar bounty on his head. A perfect gateway anime you probably remember from Adult Swim.

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VIDEO PROGRAMMING Trigun: Badlands Rumble TVMA A bank robber’s bounty brings together a thousand hired guns and threatens the peace of a sleepy town. True to his motto, Vash the Stampede tries to keep the “love and peace.”

Trinity Blood TVMA Battle priests, vampire pretty boys, the Vatican, and lots of long, flowing hair. I don’t understand it either, but it’s awesome!

additional video programming Descriptions are available on www.animeboston.com and Anime Boston’s Guidebook mobile app. A-Channel comedy, romance, slice of life TV13 Angel Beats! comedy, action, girls with guns TV14 Arakawa Under the Bridge comedy, surreal, slice of life TV13 Baka and Test comedy, romance, fanservice TV14

Blue Gender mecha, adventure, military TV13

Coicent comedy, romance, sci-fi TV13

Eureka Seven sci-fi, mecha, action TV13

Brighter than the Dawning Blue comedy, fantasy, romance TV13

Corpse Princess action, supernatural, girls with guns TVMA

Fairy Tail shounen, action, magic TV14

Broken Blade action, fantasy, mecha TV14

Cowboy Bebop space western, smooth jazz TV13

Case Closed mystery, comedy, adventure TV13

Dance in the Vampire Bund action, horror, romance TVMA

Casshern Sins sci-fi, action, robots TVMA

Deadman Wonderland action, horror, sci-fi, survival TVMA

Fate/stay night action, fantasy, harem TVMA Fate/Zero action, fantasy TVMA Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood action, adventure, fantasy TV14

Battle Royale (Director's Cut) action, horror TVMA

Chaos;HEAD action, cyberpunk, harem TV14

Black Butler bishounen, supernatural TV14

Chobits romance, comedy TV14

Blue Drop drama, mystery, sci-fi TV14

Chrono Crusade action, comedy, drama TV13

Eden of the East psychological, mystery, romance TVMA

Gakuen Alice magical girl, comedy TV13

Blue Exorcist action, supernatural TV13

Coffee Samurai Korean anime, comedy TV14

ef: a tale of memories psychological, supernatural TVMA

GaoGaiGar action, mecha, sci-fi TVG

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Durarara!! supernatural, ridiculous fighting, cute boys TVMA

Fullmetal Alchemist Movie action, adventure, fantasy TV14 Fushigi Yuugi romance, adventure, magic TV13

VIDEO PROGRAMMING Gasaraki drama, sci-fi, mecha TVMA

Hoshizora Kiseki romance, sci-fi, ecchi TV13

Loups=Garous mystery, sci-fi TV14

Genshiken comedy, slice of life, otaku TV13

House of Five Leaves drama, samuari, shounen-ai TV13

Puella Magi Madoka Magica magical girl, psychological, soul-crushing TV13

Guin Saga adventure, fantasy TV14

Iria – Zeiram the Animation adventure, sci-fi TVMA

Gundam 00 action, mecha TV13

K-ON! comedy, music, slice of life TV13

Gundam 00 Movie action, mecha TV13

Kaleido Star drama, awesome gymnastics TV14

Gundam Unicorn action, mecha TV13

Kanokon: The Girl Who Cried Fox comedy, ecchi, harem TVMA

Oreimo comedy, drama, otaku TVMA

Gunslinger Girls action, drama, girls with guns TVMA

Kanon romance, drama, moe TVMA

Outlaw Star space western, comedy TV13

.hack//Quantum fantasy, online gaming TV14

Kasimasi – Girl Meets Girl genderswap, yuri, sci-fi TV13

Papillon Rose magical girl, ecchi TVMA

Hayate the Combat Butler action, comedy, harem TV13

Katanagatari action, fantasy, ninjas TV13

Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~ assassins, psychological TVMA

Heavens Lost Property comedy, romance, ecchi TVMA

Kimi ni Todoke – From Me to You romance, slice of life TV13

Hell Girl horror, supernatural TV14 Hetalia TV comedy, history, cute boys TVMA Hetalia: Paint it White comedy, history, cute boys TVMA

Kujibiki Unbalance comedy, romance, sci-fi TV14 Last Exile action, adventure, airships TV14

Mardock Scramble drama, sci-fi, cyborgs TVMA Mirage of Blaze supernatural, yaoi TV13 My Bride is a Mermaid romance, comedy, harem TVMA

Princess Jellyfish comedy, slice of life, romance TV14 Princess Resurrection comedy, supernatural, maids TV13 Rurouni Kenshin action, samurai, historical TVMA



Rosario + Vampire comedy, supernatural, fanservice TVMA Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings samurais, ridiculous fighting, not-historical TV14 Star Driver sci-fi, fanservice, mecha TV13 Steins;Gate sci-fi, psychological, time travel TV14 Soul Eater shounen, action, comedy TV14 Squid Girl comedy, slice of life, cute TVG Toradora! comedy, slice of life, romance TV13 Revolutionary Girl Utena (Remastered) shoujo, action, surreal, AWESOME TV13 The World God Only Knows comedy, supernatural, moe TV13 Yamada's First Time comedy, romance, ecchi TVMA Yozakura Quartet action, supernatural, harem TV13

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PANELS & WORKSHOPS NOTE: Panels and workshops may have last-minute changes and cancellations. Some panels at the convention may not be listed in the program guidebook. The most recent schedule and detailed panel descriptions are available on www.animeboston.com, the video screens outside of rooms, and Anime Boston’s Guidebook mobile app. Daily updated printed schedules will not be available. Restricted to attendees age 18 and over. Government-issued ID is required for entry.

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Post-Apocalyptic theme panels

All The Mecha You'll Ever Need

Americans in Anime: F-YEAH!

Doug Wilder, Dragonmaster Lou, Sophia Thomas

Clarissa Graffeo, Daryl Surat, Gerald Rathkolb

Prepare yourself: The panel FOR die-hard giant robot fans BY die-hard giant robot fans. Come ready to laugh and possibly to win some awesome mecha prizes!

Japanese people don't have a clue what Americans are like... OR DO THEY? Come marvel and/or be offended at how the Japanese depict the USA in their entertainment!

Anime Con Survival (2012 AB Staff End of the World Edition)

Anime Fans in Anime!

Anime Happiness

Anime Hell

Clarissa Graffeo, Daryl Surat, Gerald Rathkolb

Edgukated, Molly

Daryl Surat, El Santo, Mike Toole

Jen Legay (Security Auditor 2012)

Anime World Order guides you through a look at the depiction of anime fans within anime itself.

Know your routes, where to go, what to do, etc. Hints and tips from staff to make Anime Boston 2012 one of the best yet!

Anime Miserables

Asian Music Fusion

Froborr, Viga

CJ, Kayla, Kimmi

Les Miserables, a beloved musical, novel and anime? We're taking a look at what Japan did with the famous Victor Hugo novel.

Join us for our 6th year! We'll be discussing some of your favorite musical groups from all over Asia & possibly introduce you to some new artists!

...And It's Live Action! The Films of Minoru Kawazaki

Anime Clubs Jennifer Fu

Part history and part how-to, this Constantine Teig von Hoffman, panel covers the state of anime Greg Teig von Hoffman, clubs today and how (not) to Jennifer Teig von Hoffman run one, with anecdotes from Serial-killer koala salary-man? officers of local clubs. Crime-fighting toupee? Worldclass squid wrestler? These films and many more will be discussed!

Ever wonder why your favorite character is so happy (or sad)? Here we look at anime happiness and how it applies to our daily lives.

The con! The con! The con is on FIRE with a free-form stream of animation, fan films, trailers, and other crap. It's not all anime, but it's all HELL!

Anime Music Videos 101

Anime Music Videos 201

Alberto Gonzales, BasharOfTheAges, dokool, Kiarrens, LantisEscudo, Songbird21

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Anime Music Videos 101: Do’s, Don'ts, and Demonstrations

Anime Music Videos 201

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PANELS & WORKSHOPS Artist/Webcomic Roundtable

Bad Anime, Bad!!

Basic World Building

Brian T. Price

Kel McDonald

Gina Biggs Audience questions will be answered by the Artist/Webcomic panelists.

The End of Times is upon us! If you want utter oblivion to be your best friend, strap yourselves in for the worst the animation industry has to offer.

A look at world building through storytelling in both a realistic and fantastical setting.

Beyond Bleeps and Bloops: An Introduction to VG Music Coldguy Do you like music in video games but want to know more about them. Get out of the OC Remix rut and experience new music you will like.

Braver than Transformers: The Brave Series

Building Gundams with Overnight Security: Mk II

Building Mecha Model Kits: A Total Beginner's Guide

Chaotic Kiss: Transgender Manga and Discussion Panel

Sophia Thomas

Adam Loehmann, Nick McGraw, Overnight Security

Clarissa Graffeo, Daryl Surat, Gerald Rathkolb

Michelle Pinard

Ever thought Transformers could have been just a bit cooler? Come visit this panel for a look at the Brave series which delivers just that.

The Chibi Project's 10th Year Experimentaganza Jekka, PatrickD The Chibi Project returns for the 10th year to conduct an experiment which will put previous experiments to shame! You absolutely cannot miss this!

Crossplay Tips and Tricks Majik Boys dressed as girls? Girls dressed as boys? Want to try, but not sure where to start? Or want to take your gender-bending to a whole new level? Come learn some sneaky secrets and share your own ideas.

Have some free time on Sunday? We're back for another year of gundams in the morning!

A total beginner's guide to the world of mecha model kits. Hosted by Anime World Order.

Chaotic Kiss is the leading transgender comic in New England and has been touring the anime, comic, and LGBT convention circuit since 2006.

Cosplay Court Case

Cosplay on a Dime

Aarana

Blue_Eyed_Fairy

Returning for its 6th year! Join the fun and see if you have what it takes to be in this audience run improv court case.

Cosplay doesn’t have to be expensive. With 10+ years of experience, I’ve always found a way to save more pennies for the dealers room!

Culinary Manga Erin Finnegan, Noah, Sam Kusek

Days of the Wolves of Mibu: Shinsengumi!

Designing Mecha for Games

Jennifer Yoo

David White

There are hundreds of manga titles about cooking and eating in Japan. Is it possible to learn to cook from manga? Drool over drawings of food!

Their swords were feared by countless enemies. Their names were carved in the hearts of many. But just who were these Shinsengumi? Find out here!

How I design robots and mecha for games. Includes drawings and digital images from games I have worked on. Talk about the process, and aesthetics.



Crossplay Tips and Tricks (All Ages Demo) Majik Boys dressed as girls? Girls dressed as boys? Want to try, but not sure where to start? Or want to take your gender-bending to a whole new level? Come learn some sneaky secrets and share your own ideas.

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PANELS & WORKSHOPS Diamonds in the Rough

The Dreamer Meetup

Dry Facts About Sake

Lora Innes

CapyBaron

Rym, Scott Rubin

Meet up with other fans and the artist of The Dreamer.

People give terrible anime advice: you already know this! But there's no way to find the more obscure gems out there without it. GeekNights can help!

Evangelion Deconstructed EvaMonkey.Com, EvaGeeks.Org

Evangelion, WTF? EvaMonkey.Com, EvaGeeks.Org

Learn about the creative A collection of various uninfluences that were woven usual bits of Evangelion fandom, together to create Neon Genesis some funny, some weird, but all Evangelion, one of anime's most "WTF?" Come and have a laugh important and influential works. at the expense of Evangelion.

The Fandom Post Panel Chris Beveridge A look at anime, manga and the US industry from the folks at Fandom Post.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Anime Video Games Alan "Magnus Rex" Goguen, Alexander Berube, Jacob Nickerson Two great things? Anime and Video Games! Join us as we explore the best, craziest, and worst of Anime Video Games!

Hetalia: Fear and The Honor of a Loathing in Leningrad Greater Power: Activism and Politics Philip Cherry in Gundam

A raging madman discusses history with humor, door prizes, and weeping.

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Charles Dunbar, Doug Wilder, gundamguy Gundam often infuses its story with socially charged elements. This panel looks into some of the common and controversial ones.

Dubs that Time Forgot Mike Toole

Discover the role that sake, a beverage brewed from rice mash, plays in anime and manga.

Evolution of the Giant Robot David White

It's back! Join host Mike Toole for a 100% all-new, all-different look back at the wildest, weirdest, and best forgotten Englishdubbed anime!

The Family That Geeks Together Stays Together

Discuss the progression of mecha designs throughout the decades.

Constantine Teig von Hoffman, Greg Teig von Hoffman, Jennifer Teig von Hoffman

Great Anime Openings

Hentai Worth Watching

Clarissa Graffeo, Daryl Surat, Gerald Rathkolb

FAKKU

The Anime World Order Podcast shows the best anime openings, combining the best music and animation in to one package.

An actual family (parents and teen son) talk about their love of anime and cosplay, offering tips on bridging the generation gap from both sides.

Several hentai anime titles with incredible art and stories, and some hilarious ones to spice things up. Also, the panelists talk about how they discovered hentai and what keeps them coming back.

How Is This Con Different From All Other Cons? An Otaku Passover

How to Get Yourself to Japan

HG Revolution, Vethica

Everything you need to know to get yourself to Japan for life (or even a vacation). Topics covered: happy travel, language learning, visas and more.

The Jewish population in Japan is small, but Jewish culture has influenced Japanese politics, theater, anime, and memes. Learn more this Passover!

Andrew Marston, Lori Marston

PANELS & WORKSHOPS How to Make an Anime Video Game X: A New Beginning

How to Make Dialogue Balloons Less Confusing

The “How to Run a Panel” Panel

How to Script a Comic Page

Rym, Scott Rubin

Emily Gaskill

Alexander Tambascia, Erika Shore, Gary Synder, Jessi Nowack, Jess Poepsel, Joy Bergmann Tambascoa, Robert Brown III

Emily Gaskill

It takes more than just a good idea to run a good panel. Professional lecturers Rym and Scott are here to show you exactly what it takes!

Discussion with this Featured Artist about effective ways of telling a story on the page.

Discussion with Featured Artist about dialogue, story flow, and layout in Western-style manga.

How to make an anime video game.

Latin Latin Madoka More Latin: Reading Exactly Enough into Puella Magi

Let's Design a Mecha David White

LGBT Manga and Anime

Lifting the Veil CapyBaron

Use audience participation to design a mecha during the panel and I’ll draw it as we go along. Final drawing can be given to one of the attendees.

Miss Arel, Nicole Peterson, Jenn Doyle, Ursula Wood

Lolita Fashion: Style for the Frilly Masses

Make a Plushie Ninja

Make Your Game NOW!

Making Comics with Paper Wings

Ashley, Carrie

$6.00 per student.

Dave Lister

Lora Innes

Lolita: frills, bows, lace, metal studs, All skill levels welcome. top hats, knee-high socks— Ages 13+, or bring a parent or something for everyone! Come guardian, please. enjoy the powerpoint, raffle, and fashion show! ♥

Bring your Nintendo DS! Dragon's Den and Studio Nasu shows you how take your game idea and make it real.

Discussion with podcast group Paper Wings about making comics.

Making Plushie Weapons

The Meiji Era: A Japanese Industrial Revolution

Metal Gear Science

More Than a Character: Bring Your Creations to Life

Froborr, Viga Latin Latin Madoka More Latin

Majik $5.00 per student. All skill levels welcome. Ages 13+, or bring a parent or guardian, please.

Majik

Lucretia Dearfour A historical presentation about the technological developments during the Meiji Reconstruction Period, and how Japan’s Industrial Revolution has influenced its media and pop culture.

Come learn about some wonderful manga and anime by and about Japan’s LGBT community. (NOT a yaoi/yuri panel.)

Abdou, Alex G., Iroquois Pliskin, Mara K This is a panel that explores the science aspect of the science fiction game series Metal Gear.



From "Twilight of the Cockroaches" to "Saikano," survey the apocalyse in anime and manga.

Kevin Kincheloe A discussion on creating original characters, refining their designs, and developing their personalities and stories.

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PANELS & WORKSHOPS More Than a Setting: Creating a Living World Kevin Kincheloe Designing an interesting place for the characters to live. Crafting landscapes and locations with a life and history of their own.

The One Piece Podcast Panel Ed Lang, Jason Sackel, Steve Yurko, Zach Logan

Motivational Anime Rym, Scott Rubin Drops of God gets you into wine? Initial D gets you a speeding ticket? There's something to that "shounen-fighting + some thing" formula!

Mythbusters: Anime Edition Rukan Shao, Zhao Chen Two physics graduates talk about the physics of anime. What's possible, what's improbable, and what's absolutely ridiculous? Come and find out.

Adrienne C.

Owarai Revisited: Classical Japanese Comedy

A Parent's Guide to Anime Conventions

Philosophy in Gurren Lagann

Lisa Sussenberger

your humble guide

Geoff Tebbetts

For all parents who would like more information on an anime convention and what their children will be attending. Questions answered.

What, exactly, is Gurren Lagann? Is it just 27 episodes of mindless robot battles? Or is there something more to it? Find out here!

Pokemon Nintendo DS Party

We discuss One Piece and answer your questions. Giving out some cool prizes!

Laughter is the best medicine, no matter what language it is in or what era it comes from. This panel will show you the older styles of Japan's comedy.

Pika Pika! Light Graffiti

Planning Your Manga

Plushie Workshop

Ed Sutherland

Majik

Ed Demaso, Jed Jeng, Peter McCarthy

Learn and discuss methods of taking a general concept and turning it into a mangaformatted story, ready for script development and drawing.

$10.00 per student, $5.00 each additional kit.

Glowing messages and art floating in mid-air! We provide the lights and you make the art! Join us in creating our own masterpiece!

Post-Apocalyptic Anime and Manga Dan Gaspari, Erin Finnegan, Noah

Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The First True "Post-Evangelion" Anime Christian Daly

In honor of this year's theme, we'll discuss post-apocalyptic anime and manga. We'll cover the classics and some of the more unique series out there.

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Nanda Korya! Deciphering Manga Japanese

The case will be made that Puella Magi Madoka Magica is a true response to Neon Genesis Evangelion and advances the medium. Spoilers abound.

All skill levels welcome. Ages 13+, or bring a parent or guardian, please.

Rapid Prototyping and Cosplay Brian Chan, Brian Diaz, Jeff Bezanson Intro to using laser cutting, 3D printing, waterjet and other high-tech methods to make costumes.

Confused by kanji? Stumped by slang? Dying from dialectical dialogue? Students of Japanese, let me show you how your drill can pierce the heavens!

Dave Lister FUN! Tips on breeding, training, etc. How to legitimitely chain and catch shinies! Trivia! Music! Contests! Prizes! Free Pokemanz!

Representing Catastrophes: On Atomic Bomb Paintings, Anime, and 3/11 Sebastian Schmidt-Tomczak How can a catastrophic event be rendered visually? Learn how paintings of the atomic bomb can help us understand representations of catastrophes.

PANELS & WORKSHOPS Risembool Rangers

Robert Quill

Edokun, LilEdo, Yuna Of Paradise!

Robert Quill

Back for it's 5th year the Risembool Rangers are ready for world domination again. Come join us as we goof off and show how fun being a ranger can be!

Sketch Battle! Amasugiru, OneOfTwo 4 Artists, 4 pieces of artwork, and YOU decide what they draw! Put Artists head to head in this fast paced event! They are at your Mercy.

Robert Quill, Artist for Hire, talks about his adventures over the 20 years he's been in business.

Smash Hits of Korean Animation Mike Toole You've seen the bizarre knockoffs ("Space Thunder Kids"), now learn the remarkable true story of South Korean animation and its relationship to anime!

Swordsmanship from Around the World

Taiko: The Art of Japanese Drumming

David Lee

Ger Tysk, Shane Tysk, Tanya Downer

Learn basic swordsmanship from around the world! You will see the weapons and techniques used on the battlefield from long ago to sports clubs today.

Touhou Project Kilgamayan, Murein, Reddyne, Solamarle We’re back! New and existing fans alike will be captivated by the beautiful bullet patterns, music, and all-female cast of this one-man shmup series!

Romance Anime: Affecting the Hearts of Us All Alan "Magnus Rex" Goguen, Tyler Steigelman Love them or hate them, Romance plays a big role many animes today. Join us as we discuss and recommend our best and brightest findings.

So, You Wanna Staff an Anime Con: Version Staff Apocalypse Jen Legay (Security Auditor 2012) Staffing this convention is a blast! Check us out! Hear 10 years of adventures. Trust me, I'm a doctor!

Sailor Moon Panel Aarana The year for Sailor Moon fans! With the new manga release, merchandise and fan movies, there will be plenty to be discussed in this fan run panel.

Survival Japanese Zhao Chen A down and dirty crash course in introductory Japanese, for those with little to no Japanese experience.

Ten Years of Anime Boston Leadership: Wrangling the Nerd Herd

Tokusatsu: Heroes and Monsters of Japanese Television

Learn about Japanese drumming from local taiko group Odaiko New England, and come try it out for yourself!

Adam Ferraro, Andrea Finnin, Keith Kyzivat, Patrick Delahanty, Victor Lee

Super What-tai? Kamen Who? This is a primer on the various shows in Japan that fall under Live Action Special Effects, or TOKUSATSU.

Tribute to Cartoon Network's TOONAMI

Vocaloid: The Musical Movement

Webcomics 101

Anna Paratore

Edgukated, Molly

This Panel is a majorily awesome tribute to TOONAMI, run very much like 'Double Dare' and full of trivia and performance contests.

Vocaloid: The Virtual Singers. They only sang in English and Japanese, but now they sing in Spanish and Korean, too. Vocaloid 3 is in full swing with over 16 new Vocaloids!

Starting out in Webcomics creation/distribution.

Ten year's worth of Anime Boston's leadership will tell stories about their tenure and answer your questions.



Bob Skerry, Jones, Ted

Gina Biggs

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PANELS & WORKSHOPS What the DRR?? Izaya Orihara, Lisa Wu, Masaomi Kida, Shizuo Heiwajima Curious about Durarara? Interested in the show, characters, trivia games, and... vending machines? Come join for fun outside the streets of Ikebukuro!

guest & industry panels Dragon Age World Premiere and Panel

Matte! Matte! Iwanaide!

MECHA Software, LLC Auditions

FUNimation Entertainment

Anime Boston Staff and Guests

Alexander Tambascia, Geoff Beebe, Jessi Nowack, Jess Poepsel, Joy Bergmann Tambascoa, Michael Cook, Whitney Holman

Premiere of the new Dragon Age film and Q&A with the voice actors and production staff.

FUNimation Industry Panel FUNimation Entertainment

FUNimation.com Presents FUNimation Entertainment

FUNimation Sneak Peeks FUNimation Entertainment

History of Games Keith Silverstein

Omae wa mou, shin de iru

Video games didn’t always have so much to say. Join voice artist, Keith Silverstein as “The History of Voice Over in Video Games” panel takes a humorous look at the origin of voice work in the game industry, and follows it’s rocky path to the present day. Get insider info behind some of the games he’s worked on, as well as a glimpse into the future. You don’t want to miss this one! (There may be prizes…wink, wink.)

Jrock Industry Panel Tainted Reality

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Join our esteemed panelists for this fun-filled quiz show based on NPR's Wait! Wait! Don't Tell Me!

MECHA Software How to Audition Panel Diva Wilson, Geoff Beebe, Jessi Nowack, Jess Poepsel, Joy Bergmann Tambascoa, Whitney Holman To help people to be successful at MECHA Software Auditions.

Open auditions for voice actors, models, programmers, and writers. Participants must be 18+ to audition.

Monsuno Panel Come join us for a discussion of the hit new show "Monsuno" with the people behind it.

Sentai Filmworks MECHA Software How to Build a Portfolio Panel Geoff Beebe, Joy Bergmann Tambascoa, Michael Cook How to build a portfolio to work as an artist for a video game company.

MECHA Software How to Model Panel Alexander Tambascia, Joy Bergmann Tambascoa, Michael Cook, Whitney Holman Learn how to become a model for the video game industry.

Sentai Filmworks

Tainted Reality / Fixer Panel Tainted Reality

Takamasa Sakurai Tainted Reality Japanese guest

ARTISTS’ ALLEY Welcome back to another year of the Artists’ Alley! If you have some free time, are just browsing, or are even looking for someone or something in particular, this is the place to go for original artwork and fan art! The artists are friendly and the variety is incredible! You can find this year’s Alley located in Ballroom B and C on the 3rd Floor of the Hynes Convention Center. We are pleased to be sharing this gigantic room with the Art Show again this year. We also have a great variety of Featured Artists 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 the Info Desk just inside the entrance to Ballroom B. Staff includes Artists’ Alley Manager Nikki O’Shea, as well as the Art Track Coordinator Kathy Lawton. Other staffers will include Gabriel Fequiere, Jr., Ezra Cudjoe, and more.

rules for the attendees These are common sense rules, but every now and then it is good to have a refresher. Please take the time to read. Food and Drink

No open food or drink is allowed in the Alley except by the artists (or staff). Attendees are not allowed to eat in the Artists’ Alley.

Empty Tables

You will not feel free to sit down, sit behind, 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. You did not pay for the table, and when the artist who paid for the table does show up, he/she has the right to assume it will be clean and immediately available. If you want to sell art and do not have space in the Alley, you will not set up on the floor or in the hall – this is a traffic hazard. Check with Artists’ Alley staff if you want space; some space may be available. The Artists Alley info desk will be right inside

the first set of main doors to the Alley (on your right as you come in).

Photography

Do not stop to take pictures of cosplayers (exception – the cosplayer is an artist and you’ve asked permission) in the Alley. This will cause any number of traffic jams; please ask to take the photo outside the Alley. No video taping any artists’ displays and/or art without permission . Above all else, no photographing the art – either by regular camera, digital camera, handheld game cameras (such as the Nintendo DSI), or your phone camera. This is considered stealing even if it’s for personal use. If you like something, please consider buying it. Some of these folks are trying to make a living.

Traffic

Do not congregate in the doorways. Come in, step aside, and let traffic go through.

Do not block the aisles. If you are just standing and talking, please find another place to do so.



Do not block tables. If you are looking at art on table A, it is not fair to block off table B from people who might wish to look at their display. Do not place your bags on the tables. Every inch is often used for display and doing so will discourage others from looking.

The Artists

Feel free to “bother” the artists, that is why they are here. But do not hassle or harass them.

Please be respectful to the artists at all times. If you have a problem or issue, please don’t cause a scene; instead, report it to the Artists Alley Info Desk. Please listen to the staff. All other Anime Boston convention rules apply. (See the Rules section on page 61.)

Enjoy yourselves and have a good time at the con.

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Please use the map as a handy way to keep track of those artists whose work you liked or those artists you’ve already paid for a custom picture. Write down their emails, which table they’re at, and their names.

We hope that you will enjoy this year’s Artists’ Alley!

ARTISTS’ ALLEY

featured artists

Gina Biggs

Jennifer Doyle

Emily Gaskill

strawberrycomics.com filthyfigments.com

knights-errant.smackjeeves.com

wandandsword.com dragondoodle.deviantart.com girl-n-herhorse.deviantart.com

Table 21 Gina Biggs is a freelance artist and comic creator. She has been creating comics for over fourteen years. She runs www.strawberrycomics.com, an all-female group of creators banding together to help promote women in the comic industry as well as the neglected and often overlooked genre of love and romance in the medium. She also runs www.filthyfigments.com, which features erotic comics by a lineup of all-women creators.

Table 42 Jennifer Doyle (aka theyoungdoyler) is an aspiring artist who is currently studying History at Macalester College. When there aren’t essays to be written, Jenn writes and draws the webcomic, Knights-Errant. Though Knights-Errant isn’t strictly historical, it attempts to realistically address sexual and religious politics from Renaissance Europe and the Arab World in a darkly comedic way.

Gina’s current work is the romantic webcomic series, Red String. The series has been running since 2003 and the first three volumes are published by Dark Horse Comics. She also collaborates on Erstwhile, a series adapting the lesser know Grimm’s fairytales into comic form.

Table 9 Emily H.W. Gaskill is a graduate from UC Davis with a BA in Art Studio who spent the ten years after graduation doing very little art. She has spent her more recent time attempting to find her artistic muse and her abilities again, and is happy to say she feels that she is on the road back to creativity. She is the Artist/Writer for the Web Comic “The Wand and The Sword” which can be found at www.wandandsword.com and she is known as both dragondoodle and girl-nherhorse on DeviantArt.

Anime Boston is proud to present our Featured Artists for 2012. In honor of our 10th Anniversary, we are showcasing 10 fantastic artists.

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featured artists (cont.)

Lora Innes

Kevin Kincheloe

thedreamercomic.com paperwingspodcast.com

Table 40

Table 30 Lora Innes began her critically acclaimed historical fiction work, The Dreamer, as a webcomic in 2007 and it quickly grew a large, devoted following online. IDW Publishing has released two graphic novel collections of celebrated webcomic. The Dreamer has been nominated for three Harvey Awards, and it was also nominated in the 2010 Cybils Awards and won the 2009 S.P.A.C.E. Prize. The Dreamer is the story of 17-year-old high schooler Beatrice Whaley. Every night when she falls asleep, she wakes up in the middle of the Revolutionary War. Lora Innes is currently working on writing a graphic novel trilogy about the Civil War for an upcoming television event, To Appomattox. She also co-hosts the Paper Wings podcast with Disney Visual Development artist, Chris Oatley, which is how to make and monetize your creator-owned comics and graphic novels!

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Kevin Kincheloe is as hard to describe as his name is to pronounce. An unusual combination of nature hippie, fantasy artist, and computer nerd. One day you might spot him wandering barefoot in the woods of the Midwest, then the next day he’s rocking out on music and PC games. He’s 100% artist in all areas of his life, though, and has been since before he could talk. His drawing style is something that occurred naturally when he decided not to have a “style” and just draw whatever came out of his pencil. Elements of anime, fantasy, cartoon, and who knows what else have all smelted together into something he likes to call his own. A character creator and world builder at heart, Kevin’s brain is packed full of strange lands and interesting people, some of which have been growing in his mind for over ten years, with new faces popping up all time. His creations make their way into the real world in the form of drawings, stories, comics, digital paintings, and occasionally 3D animation. A jack of all trades, who will never call himself a master of anything, for there is always room to improve.

Dave Lister studionasu.com paradox-lost.com facebook.com/studionasu Twitter @studionasu

Table 7 Some say that Dave Lister is made of Legos. This is false. Composed mostly of coffee, Dave has learned to work without unnecessary things like sleep (though this may also be speculation, as he is often observed face-down on his laptop). Dave got his roots in the industry by accidentally creating the webcomic, Paradox Lost in early 2000. Though it was intended simply to be a means for Dave to polish his art and writing skills, its success led to the founding of Studio Nasu. Since then, Dave has written, illustrated, and composed music for comics, magazines, retailers, video games, children’s books, websites, and radio stations. Come visit the Studio Nasu table to see some of Dave’s latest projects, including Conception Complex, a new Japanese band whose US CD release, Liberation Key is produced by Studio Nasu. Also check out the newest video game releases, Protostar and Sweet Adventure, playable right at the table!

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Kel McDonald Table 41 Kel is a comic book artist who mostly sits at her drawing table working because the outside world is scary. She’s been doing Sorcery 101 for the past 6 years.

Michelle Pinard

David White

chaotickiss.com

mechazone.com

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Table 32

Michelle Pinard is the creator of MKT David White is a Western MassachusettsProductions, a New England based manga based artist who specializes in designing studio that is known for original works giant robots, or mecha, for video games and that focus on gender identity. Using the books. David has contributed concept art to manga medium to create identifiable and over 15 games including Transformers: War compelling transgender characters, she for Cybertron, Mechwarrior 4: Black Knight, has advanced her studio’s mission to proand Mechwarrior 4: Mercenaries. He has mote understanding of transgender issues. also contributed artwork to many popular Since 2005, she has been touring the anime, “how to draw” books Such as Anime Mania, comic, and LGBT convention circuit with Mecha Mania, Manga Mania: Video Games, her hit debut title, Chaotic Kiss. 50 Fantasy Vehicles to Draw and Paint, and 50 Robots to Draw and Paint. Battletech Chaotic Kiss is a romantic-comedy-drama fans may recognize David’s mecha designs all about Sydney, a transgender girl who from books such as Technical Readout: loves anime, fashion, and works at a maid 3085 and Technical Readout: Prototypes. cafe in Harvard Square. MKT Productions When not drawing robots, David illustrates will release the third book of this series at children’s books for Scholastic and comics Anime Boston. Many of her readers have for LEGO Magazine. remarked on how her comics have changed the way they think about gender in positive and intriguing ways. An introduction to the series as well as artwork, updates, and more is available at www.chaotickiss.com.

Visit Anime Boston's resident artist Ashley Riot at Table 5!

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featured artists (cont.)

artists’ alley activites Check for Artists’ Alley Activities at the Artists’ Alley Info Desk.

art show The Art Show is a showcase for artists to display their work to the Anime Boston community. It is conveniently located next to the Artists’ Alley, in Ballrooms B and C on the Hynes 2nd Floor.

Julie Wright oneoftwo.deviantart.com ianuae.deviantart.com

Table 31 Julie Wright is a recent graduate of the Columbus College of Art and Design. She hit the ground running, picking up work as a colorist for both independent studios and well-known publishers. Each week she adds her own touch to the popular webcomic “The Dreamer” by Lora Innes, also in print through IDW. Julie also has two personal comic projects which will debut online at the beginning of next year. Sterblichkeit (Mortality) is a WWII graphic novel which explores the choices its cast of characters make and the consequences that ensue. She takes a notably different direction with her second project, Iannua, a fantasy piece in a Victorian setting where magic is commonplace and technology is considered aberrant. When she isn’t at her computer, Julie travels around the globe attending comic book and anime conventions. She is also an avid cosplayer, having an entire closet at home dedicated to past and present projects.

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Art Show Hours: Friday: 10:00am–6:00pm Saturday: 10:00am–6:00pm Saturday Auction: 5:00pm–6:00pm Sunday Winner Pick-Up: 10:00am–12:00pm Sunday Artist Pick-Up: 12:00pm–3:00pm If you would like to display a piece of artwork you have created, or if you are an agent of an artist that would like to place their work on display, please contact the Art Show staff regarding availability of space. All terms and policies will be available for review at the Art Show.

Silent Auction

On Saturday, just before the Art Show closes (5:00pm) there will be a silent auction for any piece of art that has 4 bids. Each piece will be displayed to the assembled crowd and any interested party will be given a piece of paper to write their final bid on. The top bidder will pay $1 more than the next highest bidder for the piece. (Example: Art enthusiasts A-chan and B-kun both want the same piece of art. A-chan bids $45 and B-kun bids $80. B-kun wins the piece for $46.)

featured artists panels Check out Panels and Workshops on page 26 for a run-down of panels hosted by this year's Featured Artists.

DEALERS’ ROOM See the Dealers’ Room Rules on page 63.

dealers’ room map

dealers’ room hours (for attendees) Friday: 12:00pm–7:00pm Saturday: 10:00am–7:00pm Sunday: 10:00am–3:00pm



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dealers’ room directory The Dealer’s Room map and directory are also available on www.animeboston.com and Anime Boston’s Guidebook mobile app. 5 Hour Energy

542

Emrys Handcrafted Fynery /RH Mardigan Enterprises

356

Neko-Jin Designs

357

8th Day Anime

300

Evo Anime

454

New England Comics

144

Afterimages of Ghostfire

165

Ex-Boyfriend

365

OffWorld Designs

272

Alicia's Anime

125

FAKKU!

226

OolahOolah

532

Alik's Cosplay

554

Flipside/Mystic Revolution Comics

256

Otakon

142

Animadness

301

Foam Brain Games

153

OTP, LLC

233

Anime Bento

166

FUNimation

109

Pegasus Publishing

450

Anime Castle

252

Future Imperfect

464

Qmomo

173

Anime Fan Zone

466

Gaming and Anime

562

Random Fandom

350

Anime Gift

451

Geek Chic Apparel

520

Robert Quill, Artist for Hire

312

Anime Palace

160

Glitch Gaming Apparel

130

Sakuragardenshop

228

Anime Pavilion

409

Greentea Designs

442

Sanshee

151

Anime Remix

251

h.NAOTO

141

Science Fiction Continuum

432

Anime Sekai

309

Harbinger Entertainment

543

Section 23 Films

321

Anime USA

350

Harrison's Comics and Collectibles

382

Shark Robot

457

Anime World

415

Head Kandi

467

Short Army

265

AnimeStuffStore.com

229

Hen Da Ne!

282

Signature Imports

421

Arda Wigs

342

Heretic City

533

Son of Sandlar

353

Asylum Anime

134

HKT/Mugen Toys

420

Stuffed Sushi

263

Athena's Wink

163

Hobby Fan

119

Sun Anime

363

Best Anime Shop

425

Ichigo Black

131

Tainted Reality

104

Black Knight Comics

412

Image Anime

218

Tee Turtle

313

Boshi-Basiik

266

Imagine That… Galleries

373

The Blonde Swan

351

Cartoon Passion

424, 463

Interrobang Studios

444

The Dragon's Lair

332

ComicArtistSupplies.com

100

IT Cosplay

314

The Five Wits

262

Comicopia

106

Japan Society

243

The Lady and The Leopard

267

Connecticon

221

JPopHouse

145

The Wizard's Wagon

327

Consulate of Japan

244

Kanako Ito/Japan Files

242

ToysLogic

367

Crazyheads - by Punch Brand

232

Kawaii Gifts

234

Trilogy Comics

102

Crimson Chain Leather Works

268

Lemonbrat Stufios

167

Vertical Publishing

380

Crunchyroll

209

Level Up Studios/Halolz.com

129

VideoGamesNewYork

213

Derek Benz

250

Media Blasters

271

Yes Anime

225

Discotek Media

200

Morlock Enterprises

455

Yote Cosplay Shop

469

Zombie Buddy Productions

158

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ROOM DIRECTORY ROOM/EVENT

LOCATION

ROOM NAME or #

AB ChibiZone

Hynes 2nd Floor

Room 209

Anime Boston Museum

Sheraton 3rd Floor

Jefferson

Artists’ Alley and Art Show

Hynes 3rd Floor

Ballrooms B and C

Auditorium

Hynes 2nd Floor

Veterans Memorial Auditorium

Autographs

Sheraton 3rd Floor Sheraton 3rd Floor

Beacon C (Line-Up in Beacon A and B) Beacon H (Line-Up in Beacon F and G)

Blood Drive

Sheraton 3rd Floor

Hampton, Exeter, and Gardner

Club Meetup Room

Hynes 1st Floor

Room 104

Convention Operations

Hynes 1st Floor

Room 108

Convention Row

Hynes 1st Floor

Outside Exhibit Hall A

Dance

Sheraton 2nd Floor

Enter through Republic Foyer

Dealers' Room

Hynes 1st Floor

Exhibit Halls A and B

First Aid

Hynes 1st Floor

Hynes 1st Floor, Outside Exhibit Hall A (Please contact any staff member for assistance)

Hall D

Hynes 2nd Floor

Exhibit Hall D

Information Desk

Hynes 2nd Floor Sheraton 2nd Floor

Top of the Escalators on the Right Hallway outside Republic and Independence Ballrooms

Karaoke

Hynes 3rd Floor

Room 310

Live Gaming

Sheraton 3rd Floor

Berkeley and Fairfax

Luggage Storage (Sunday Only)

Sheraton 2nd Floor

TBD

Masquerade HQ

Hynes 1st Floor

Room 101

Phoenix Ball

Sheraton 2nd Floor

Grand Ballroom, Independence Ballroom, Liberty Ballrooms A and B

Overnight Security / Convention Operations

Sheraton 2nd Floor

Liberty Ballroom C

Panel 107

Hynes 1st Floor

Room 107

Panel 202

Hynes 2nd Floor

Room 202

Panel 206

Hynes 2nd Floor

Room 206

Panel 208

Hynes 2nd Floor

Room 208

Panel 302/304

Hynes 3rd Floor

Room 302/304

Panel 306

Hynes 3rd Floor

Room 306

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ROOM DIRECTORY ROOM/EVENT

LOCATION

ROOM NAME or #

Panel 309

Hynes 3rd Floor

Room 309

Panel A

Hynes 3rd Floor

Ballroom A

Panel Constitution

Sheraton 2nd Floor

Constitution Ballroom

Parents' Seating Room

Hynes 1st Floor

Room 111

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 1st Floor

Room 109

Technical/Programming Operations

Hynes 2nd Floor

Room 200

Todd MacDonald Memorial Manga Library

Sheraton 3rd Floor

Commonwealth Ballroom

Video 103

Hynes 1st Floor

Room 103

Video 203

Hynes 2nd Floor

Room 203

Video 207

Hynes 2nd Floor

Room 207

Video 210 HD

Hynes 2nd Floor

Room 210

Video 311 5.1 Sound

Hynes 3rd Floor

Room 311

Video 312 HD

Hynes 3rd Floor

Room 312

Video Games

Hynes 2nd Floor

Exhibit Hall C

Volunteer HQ

Hynes 1st Floor

Room 110

Workshop 313

Hynes 3rd Floor

Room 313

Please contact Hynes or Sheraton Security for ALL Lost and Found

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MAPS Maps are also available on www.animeboston.com and Anime Boston’s Guidebook mobile app.

hynes convention center 1st floor

MAP KEY i AB Info Desk

Prudential Plaza Entrance

Public Safety Office

FedEx Kinko's

Cafeteria

DEALERS’ ROOM Exhibit Hall A

DEALERS’ ROOM Exhibit Hall B

FIRST AID

DALTON STREET

South Lobby

Coffee House

HYNES SECURITY UP DOWN

CONVENTION ROW PANEL 107

MASQ HQ 101

CONVENTION OPERATIONS 108

PHOTOSUITE 102

SECURITY/ VOLUNWEAPONS TEERS HQ CHECK 110 109

VIDEO 103

PARENTS’ SEATING AREA 111

CLUB MEETUP ROOM 104

Sidewalk (Lower Level) Drop-Off (Lower Level)

YOU wa SHOCK

BOYLSTON STREET



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MAPS

hynes convention center 2nd floor

MAP KEY i AB Info Desk

South Lobby

VIDEO GAMES Exhibit Hall C

VIDEO 207 TECHNICAL & PROGRAMMING OPERATIONS 200

HALL D Exhibit Hall D DALTON STREET

AUDITORIUM Veterans Memorial Auditorium

PANEL 202

PANEL 208

VIDEO 203

i Drop-Off (Lower Level)

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BOYLSTON STREET

AB CHIBI ZONE 209

VIDEO 210 HD

PANEL 206

MAPS

hynes convention center 3rd floor

MAP KEY i AB Info Desk

South Lobby

ARTISTS’ ALLEY & ART SHOW Ballrooms B & C

DALTON STREET

AUDITORIUM Veterans Memorial Auditorium (Below) PANEL A Ballroom A Balcony

KARAOKE 310

PANEL 302/304

PANEL 306

VIDEO 312 HD

WORKSHOP 313

Down

Drop-Off (Lower Level)

PANEL 309

VIDEO 311 5.1 SOUND

BOYLSTON STREET



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MAPS

sheraton hotel 2nd floor

MAP KEY i

Prudential Plaza Entrance

Republic Foyer

Grand Ballroom

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Independence Ballroom East Independence Foyer

REGISTRATION Back Bay Ballroom

Republic Ballroom

Independence Ballroom West

South Tower elevators

Business Center

Liberty Ballrooms A & B

OVERNIGHT SECURITY/ CONVENTION OPERATIONS Liberty Ballroom C

Stairs to Sheraton Lobby

North Tower elevators

Stairs to 3rd Floor Escalator to Sheraton Lobby

PANEL CONSTITUTION Constitution Ballroom

INTERSECTION OF DALTON STREET & BELVIDERE

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AB Info Desk

MAPS

sheraton hotel 3rd floor

MAP KEY i

AUTOGRAPHS Beacon C

LINE-UP FOR AUTOGRAPHS IN BEACON C Beacon A & B

TODD MACDONALD MEMORIAL MANGA LIBRARY Commonwealth Ballroom

AB Info Desk

AUTOGRAPHS Beacon H

LINE-UP FOR AUTOGRAPHS IN BEACON H Beacon F & G

South Tower elevators

ANIME BOSTON MUSEUM Jefferson

LIVE GAMING Fairfax

North Tower elevators

BLOOD DRIVE Hampton

BLOOD DRIVE Gardner

Stairs to 2nd Floor

Stairs to 2nd Floor

BLOOD DRIVE Exeter

LIVE GAMING Berkeley



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prudential center map

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MAPS

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WHERE TO EAT in the prudential center

KEY Name

Phone Price / Credit Cards Amenities

Type of Food Location Hours of Operation

PRICE $ = Under $10 $$ = $10-15

$$$ = $15-20 $$$$ = $20 and over

CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED V = Visa MC = Mastercard

AE = American Express All = All major credit cards

Take-Out Available

Bar/Alcohol Served

Vegetarian (OvoLacto) Available

Delivers to Hotel

Handicap Accessible

Refer to the corresponding letters on the Prudential Center Mall map on page 48 for directions and locations. K9. Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Terrace Food Court Normal Hours: M-SA 11am-9pm, SU 11am-7pm

K5. Boston Chowda

AMENITIES

Wifi Access

NEW THIS YEAR: Several eateries in the Prudential Center will have extended hours for the convention. Please refer to the list below. For additional places and updates on hours, check out www.animeboston.com/location/food.

Soup and Stuff Terrace Food Court Normal Hours: M-SA 11am-9pm, SU 11am-7pm

E. Dunkin’ Donuts

Reservation Suggested

Breakfast Prudential Center Mall Normal Hours: M-F 6am-10pm, SA 8am-10pm, SU 8am-7pm

617-266-0767 $ / All Extended Convention Hours Friday 11am-11:15pm Saturday 11am-11:15pm Sunday 11am-7:15pm 617-859-5904 $ / All Extended Convention Hours Friday 10am-11pm Saturday 10am-11pm Sunday 10am-7pm 617-437-6573 $ / No Credit Cards Extended Convention Hours Thursday 6am-12am Friday 6am-12am Saturday 6am-12am Sunday 6am-7pm

TERRACE FOOD COURT HOURS Friday: 10:00am–8:00pm Saturday: 10:00am–8:00pm Sunday: 10:00am–5:00pm 50

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K6. Flamers American Terrace Food Court Normal Hours: M-F 7am-9pm, SA 8am-9pm, SU 9am-7pm

617-247-9502 $ / No Credit Cards Extended Convention Hours Friday 7am-11pm Saturday 7am-11pm Sunday 7am-7pm

WHERE TO EAT K7. Gourmet India Indian Terrace Food Court Normal Hours: M-SA 11:30am9pm, SU 11am-6pm

K10. Paradise Bakery Cafe Bakery, Sandwiches Terrace Food Court Normal Hours: M-F 7am-9pm, SA 8am-9pm, SU 9am-7pm

F. Tossed Salads, Sandwiches Prudential Center Mall Normal Hours: M-SA 11am-9pm, SU 11am-7pm

A. Sel de la Terre

French-Provencal Mandarin Oriental Hotel (entrance on Boylston Street) SU-SA 11am-11pm (bar 11am-1am)

B. L’Espalier

Modern New England French Mandarin Oriental Hotel (entrance on Boylston Street) SU 12pm-10pm, M-SA 11am-10:30pm

*A. M Bar and Lounge

Bar/Tapas Mandarin Oriental Hotel (entrance on Boylston Street) SU-W 11a-1a, TH-SA 11am-2am (Food until 11p)

C. Legal Sea Foods Seafood Prudential Center Mall M-SA 11am-10:30pm, SU 12-10pm

D. Top of the Hub American, Seafood Prudential Center Mall SU-W 12pm-1am, TH-SA 11:30am-2am

617-247-9500 $ / All Extended Convention Hours Friday 10am-11pm Saturday 10am-11pm Sunday 10am-7pm

VISIT OUR SPONSOR!

617-267-3335 $ / All Extended Convention Hours Friday 7am-11pm Saturday 7am-11pm Sunday CLOSED 617-424-8677 $-$$ / All Extended Convention Hours Friday 7am-11pm Saturday 7am-11pm Sunday 7am-7pm 617-266-8800 $$-$$$ / All

617-262-3023 $$$-$$$$ / All tie + jacket bar

L on the Prudential Center Map (page 48) Asian Noodle Shop Prudential Center Mall Normal Hours: SU 11am-10pm, M-W 11am-10pm, TH-SA 11am-11pm

617-778-2344 $$-$$$ / All

EXTENDED CONVENTION HOURS Friday: 11:00am-11:30pm Saturday: 11:00am-11:30pm Sunday: 11:00am-11:30pm

617-535-8800 $$$ / All

G. Au Bon Pain

617-266-6800 $$ / All

H. Starbucks Coffee

617-536-1775 $$$$ / All

I. Sidebar

Bakery, Sandwiches Prudential Center Mall M-F 6am-9pm, SA 7am-pm, SU 7am-6pm

Coffee Sheraton Hotel M-SA 6am-9pm, SU 6am-6pm

Bar, Grill Sheraton Hotel SU-SA 11am-1:30am (food until 12am)



617-412-9593 $ / All

617-236-6210 $ / All

617-236-4123 $$ / All

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WHERE TO EAT J. Apropos Breakfast Sheraton Hotel SU-SA 6am-11:15am

K1. Qdoba Mexican Grill Mexican Terrace Food Court M-SA 10am-9pm, SU 10am-7pm

K2. Panda Express Chinese Terrace Food Court M-SA 10am-9pm, SU 11am-7pm

*B. Cheeseboy Grilled Cheese Terrace Food Court M-SA 10am-9pm, SU 11am-7pm

K3. Pizzeria Regina Pizza Terrace Food Court M-SA 11am-9pm, SU 11am-7pm

K4. Poulet Rotisserie Chicken Terrace Food Court M-SA 10:30am-9pm, SU 11am-7pm

K8. Saku Japan Japanese Terrace Food Court M-SA 10am-9pm, SU 11am-7pm

Q. The Cheesecake Factory American, Dessert Prudential Center Mall M-TH 11:30am-11:30pm, F-SA 11:30am-12:30pm, SU 10am-11pm

R. Barnes & Noble Cafe Coffee Prudential Center Mall M-F 7am-11pm, SA 8am-11pm, SU 9am-9pm

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617-236-6500 $$ / All

*C. Pinkberry

617-859-9233 $ / All

M. California Pizza Kitchen

617-267-7977 $ / All

N. P.F. Chang’s

617-266-7474 $ / All

O. Sweet Treats

617-424-1115 $ / All

P. Cold Stone Creamery

617-267-5200 $ / All

S. 5 Napkins Burger

617-236-0009 $ / No Credit Cards

in the area

Frozen Yogurt Prudential Center Mall M-SA 9am–11pm, SU 9am-10pm

Pizza Prudential Center Mall SU-TH 11:30am-10pm, F-SA 11:30am-11pm Chinese Prudential Center Mall SU-TH 11am-11pm, F-SA 11am-12am Desserts Prudential Center Mall M-TH 11 am-9pm, F-SA 11am-9:15pm, SU 11am-6pm Ice Cream Prudential Center Mall SU-TH 12pm-10pm, F-SA 12-11pm

American Prudential Center Mall M-TH 11:30am-11pm, F 11:30am-12am, SA 11am-12am, SU 11am-11pm

617-236-2294 $ / All

617-247-0888 $-$$ / All

617-378-9961 $$$ / All

617-202-8764 $

617-262-0251 $ / All

617-375-2277 $$-$$$ / All

Refer to the corresponding letters and numbers on the Boston area map on page 49 for directions and locations. 617-399-7777 $$ / All

1. Uni

617-247-6999 $ / All

1. Clio

Japanese Eliot Hotel SU-TH 5:30pm-10pm, F-SA 5:30pm-10:30pm French Eliot Hotel M-TH 5:30pm-10pm, F-SA 5:30pm-10:30pm

617-536-7200 $$$ / All

617-536-7200 $$$-$$$$ / All

WHERE TO EAT 2. Bhindi Bazaar Indian 95 Massachusetts Avenue 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm

*D. Mass Ave Tavern American 94 Massachusetts Avenue M-F 4pm-1am, SA-SU 11:30am-1am

3. Island Hopper Polynesian 91 Massachusetts Avenue SU 12pm-11pm, M-TH 11:30am11pm, F-SA 11:30am-12am

4. The Other Side Cafe 407 Newbury Street M-W 11:30am-12am, TH-F 11:30am-2am, SA-SU 9am-2am

5. Capital Grille

Steakhouse 900 Boylston Street M-F 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm, TH-F 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm, SA 5pm-11pm, SU 4pm-9pm

6. JP Licks Ice Cream 352 Newbury Street 11am-12am

7. Trident Booksellers & Cafá Café, Diner 338 Newbury Street 9am-12am

8. Sonsie Italian, American 327 Newbury Street 11:30am-1am

9. Steve’s Greek Cuisine Greek, Diner 316 Newbury Street M-SA 7am-11pm, SU 10am-10pm

617-450-0660 $$-$$$ / All

*E. Berry Line

617-927-4900 $$ / All

10. Pinkberry

617-266-1618 $$-$$$ / V, MC, AE

11. Emack & Bolio’s

617-536-9477 $ / No Credit Cards

12. Espresso Royale Caffe

617-262-8900 $$$$ / All

13. Cafeteria Boston

617-236-1666 $ / All

14. Charley’s

617-267-8688 $-$$ / V, MC, AE

15. Kashmir

617-351-2500 $$$ / All

16. B.Good

617-278-2121 $-$$ / All

*F. Itadaki

Frozen Yogurt/Café 303 Newbury Street SU-SA 11am-10pm

Frozen Yogurt 288 Newbury Street SU-TH 10am-11pm, F-SU 10am-12am

Ice Cream 290 Newbury Street SU-TH 12pm-10pm, F-SA 11am-11pm

Coffeehouse 286 Newbury Street M-SA 7am-11pm, SU 7am-5:30pm

Mediterranean, Italian 279A Newbury Street W 11:30am-11:30pm, TH-Sa 11:30am-12:30am American 284 Newbury Street M-SA 11:30am-12am, SU 11am-11pm Indian 279 Newbury Street 11:30am-11pm

Burgers 272 Newbury Street M-TH 11:30am-10pm, F-SA 11:30am-11pm, SU 12pm-10pm Japanese 269 Newbury Street M-F 11:30am-1am, SA-SU 10:30am-1am



857-233-4371 $ / All

617-424-5300 $

617-536-7127 $ / No Credit Cards

617-859-9515 $$ / All

617-536-2234 $-$$ / No Credit Cards

617-266-3000 $$$ / All

617-536-1695 $$-$$$ / All

617-437-9611 $-$$ / All

617-267-0840 $$-$$$ / All

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WHERE TO EAT 17. Tapeo Restaurant & Tapas Bar Spanish 266 Newbury Street M-F 5:30pm-10pm, SA 12pm11pm, SU 12pm-10pm

18. Bottega Fiorentina Cafe, Italian 264 Newbury Street M-SA 11am-8:30pm, SU 11am-6pm

19. La Voile French 259 Newbury Street M-TH 5pm-10pm, F-SA 12pm-3pm, 5pm-10:30pm, SU 2pm-4pm, 5pm-9pm

19. The Creperie on Newbury Café/Crepes 259 Newbury Street SU-SA 11am-10pm

*G. Mumbai Chopstix Indian Chinese 254 Newbury Street SU-SA 11:30am-11pm

20. Boloco American, Mexican 247 Newbury Street 10am-11pm

21. Ciao Bella Italian 240A Newbury Street SU-W 11am-11pm, TH-SA 11am-11:45pm

22. Scoozi Italian, Pizza 237 Newbury Street SU-W 11am-10pm, TH-SA 11am-11pm

23. Sweet Cupcakes Bakery, Cafe 225 Newbury Street M-TH 11am-9pm, F-SA 11am10pm, SU 12pm-9pm

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617-267-4799 $$ / All

24. Bostone Pizza

617-266-0707 $-$$ / All

25. Piattini

617-587-4200 $$$ / All

*H. Umai Sushi

617-587-4222 $$ / All

26. Upper Crust Pizza

617-927-4444 $-$$$ / All

*I. Tasti D-lite

617-262-2200 $-$$ / All

27. Joe’s American Bar & Grill

617-536-2626 $$$-$$$$ / All

28. Stephanie’s on Newbury

617-247-8847 $$ / All

29. Starbucks Coffee

617-247-2258 $$ / All

30. Ben & Jerry’s

Pizza, Subs 225 Newbury Street M-SA 11am-10pm, SU 2pm-9:30pm

Small Plate Italian 226 Newbury Street 11:30am-11pm

Japanese 224 Newbury Street M-SA 11:15am-9:45pm

Specialty Pizza 222 Newbury Street SU-W 11:30am-10pm, TH 11:30am10:30pm, F-SA 11:30am-11pm Soft Serve Dairy 205 Newbury Street M-SA 11:30am-10pm, SA 12pm-10pm

American 279 Dartmouth Street M-F 11:30am-12am, SA-SU 9am-12am American 190 Newbury Street M-SA 11:30am-11pm, SU 10am-10pm

Coffee 165 Newbury Street 6am-9:30pm

Ice Cream 174 Newbury Street SU-TH 10:30am-11pm, F-SA 10:30am-12am

617-536-9451 $ / All

617-536-2020 $$-$$$ / All

617-262-2228 $$-$$$ / All

617-262-0090 $$-$$$ / All

857-233-2180 $ / All

617-536-4200 $$-$$$ / All

617-236-0990 $$$ / All

617-536-5282 $ / All

617-536-5456 $$ / All

WHERE TO EAT 31. Papa Razzi Italian 159 Newbury Street SU-W 11:30am-11pm, TH-SA 11:30am-12am

32. Met Back Bay American 279 Dartmouth Street M-TH 11am-4pm, 5pm-10pm, F-SA 11am-4pm, 5pm-11pm, SU 4pm-9pm

33. Snappy Sushi Japanese 144 Newbury Street SU-W 12pm-9pm, TH-SA 12pm-9:45pm

34. Lolita Mexican 271 Dartmouth Street SU-TH 5pm-11pm, F 5pm-1am, SA 5pm-2am

35. Burger King Fast Food 553 Boylston Street M-SA 6:30am-11pm, SU 8am-11pm

36. Wendy’s Fast Food 551 Boylston Street M-TH 9am-1pm, F-SA 9am-12am, SU 10am-11pm

37. Finagle-a-Bagel Bagels 535 Boylston Street M-F 6am-8pm, SA-SU 7am-6pm

38. Bangkok Blue Thai 651 Boylston Street M-TH 11:30am-10pm, F-SA 11:30am-11pm, SU 12pm-10pm

39. Morton’s Steakhouse 699 Boylston Street M-SA 5:30pm-11pm, SU 5pm-10pm

617-536-9200 $$-$$$ / All

40. City Table

617-267-0451 $$-$$$ / All

41. Sólás Irish Pub

617-262-4530 $-$$$ / V, MC

42. Dunkin’ Donuts

617-369-5609 $$$ / All

43. Typhoon

617-247-7429 $ / All

44. Uno Chicago Grill

617-262-0727 $ / All

*J. Max Brenner

617-266-2500 $-$$ / All

45. Starbucks

617-266-1010 $$ / All

*K. Forum

617-266-5858 $$$$ / All

46. Atlantic Fish Company

American, Tavern 65 Exeter Street M-TH 6:30pm-12pm, SA 7am-2pm, SU 7am-2pm, SA-SU 5pm-1am Irish Pub 710 Boylston Street 11am-2am

Donuts, Coffee 716 Boylston Street M-F 5am-12am, SA-SU 6am-12am

Japanese 725 Boylston Street S-TH 11:30am-11:30pm, F-SA 11:30am-1am American, Pizza 731 Boylston Street M-TH 11am-12am, F-SA 11am12:30am, SU 12pm-11pm American 745 Boylston Street M-F 11:30am-12am, SA-SU 10am-12am Coffeehouse 756 Boylston Street 6am-10:30pm

American 755 Boylston Street M-SA 11am-1am, SU 10am-1am

Seafood 761 Boylston Street SU-TH 11:30am-11pm, F-SA 11:30am-12am



617-933-4800 $$-$$$ / All

617-933-4803 $$-$$$ / All

617-236-1777 $ / No Credit Cards

617-859-8181 $-$$ / All

617-267-8554 $-$$ / All

617-274-1741 $$$-$$$$ / All

617-450-0310 $$ / All

857-991-1831 $$$-$$$$ / All

617-267-4000 $$$ / All

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WHERE TO EAT 47. Abe & Louie’s Steakhouse 793 Boylston Street M-TH 11:30am-11pm, F 11:30am-12am, SA 11am-12am, SU 11am-11pm

48. Samurai Boston Japanese 827 Boylston Street 11:30am-1am

49. Chilli Duck Thai 829 Boylston Street 11:30am-11pm

50. Back Bay Social Club American, Bar 867 Boylston Street 11am-4pm, M-SA 5pm-1:30am, SU 5pm-10pm

51. Whiskey’s

Bar, Pub, American 885 Boylston Street M-TH11:30am-11pm,F11:30am-11:30pm, SA10am-11:30pm, SU10am-11pm

617-536-6300 $$$$ / All

56. McGreevy’s

617-236-7672 $$$ / All

57. Cactus Club

617-236-5208 $-$$ / All

58. Men Tei Japanese Noodle Shop

617-247-3200 $$$$ / All

59. Dillon’s Restaurant

617-262-5551 $-$$ / All

60. B-Good

52. Towne Stove + Spirits

Tavern, Bar 911 Boylston Street M-F 11am-2am, (food) 11am-11pm

Mexican 939 Boylston Street S-TH 11:30am-10pm, F-SA 11:30am-2am Japanese 66 Hereford Street SU-TH 11:30am-9pm, F-SA 11:30am-9:30pm American 955 Boylston Street M-F 11am-2am, SA-SU 10am-2am American, Burger, Fast Food 137 Massachusetts Avenue M-SA 11am-9pm, Su 11am-8pm

617-247-0400 $$$$ / All International 900 Boylston Street M-F 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm, TH-F 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm, SA 11am-3pm, 5pm-11pm, SU 11am-3pm, 5pm-10pm

61. Spike’s Junkyard Dogs

53. Café Jaffa

617-536-0230 $-$$ / All

62. Boloco

617-778-0089 $-$$ / All

63. Pavement

617-236-1767 $-$$ / All

64. Teriyaki House

American, Greek, Middle Eastern 48 Gloucester Street M-TH 11am-10:30pm, F-SA 11am-11pm, SU 1pm-10pm

54. Lir Irish Pub & Restaurant Irish 903 Boylston Street 11:30am-1am

55. The Pour House American, Bar 909 Boylston St 11:30am-1:30am (21+ After 8pm)

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American 1076 Boylston Street M-W 11am-1am, TH-SA 11am-2am

American, Mexican 1080 Boylston Street SU-TH 7am-11pm, F-SA 7am-2am

Coffeehouse 1096 Boylston Street M-F 7am-11pm, SA-SU 8am-11pm

Japanese, Chinese 1110 Boylston Street SU-TF 11am-12am, F-SA 11am-2am

617-262-0911 $$ / All

617-236-0200 $$ / All

617-425-0066 $ / No Credit Cards

617-421-1818 $$ / All

617-236-5450 $ / All

617-266-0909 $ / No Credit Cards

617-369-9087 $-$$ / All

617-236-1500 $-$$ / All

617-236-1008 $-$$ / All

WHERE TO EAT 65. Little Steve’s Pizzeria Pizza, Fast Food 1114 Boylston Street 11am-3am

66. Pad Thai Cafe Thai 1116 Boylston Street M-F 11:30am-11pm, SA 12pm11pm, SU 12pm-10:30pm

67. Subway/Haagen-Dazs Fast Food 1172 Boylston Street M-W 7am-12am, TH-SA 7am2am, SU 7am-10pm

68. Crazy Dough’s Pizza 1124 Boylston Street M-W 11am-11pm, TH-SU 11am-2am

69. Bukowski’s Tavern Brew Pub, Burgers 50 Dalton Street M-SA 11:30am-2am, SU 12pm-12am

70. Summer Shack Seafood 50 Dalton Street SU-TH 11:30am-10pm, F-SA 11:30am-1am

617-266-5566 $-$$ / All

76. Haru

online ordering

Japanese 55 Huntington Avenue SU-M 11:30am-11pm, T-SA 11:30am-12am

617-247-3399 $ / No Credit Cards

77. Starbucks Coffee

617-262-2991 $ / All

78. Champions Sports Bar

617-266-5656 $-$$ / All

79. Au Bon Pain

617-437-9999 $-$$ / No Credit Cards

80. Turner Fisheries

617-867-9955 $-$$$ / All

81. Osushi

Coffee Marriott Hotel SU-TH 6am-8pm, F-SA 6am-9pm

American Marriott Hotel SU-TH 11:30am-12:45am, F-SA 11:30am-1:45am Bakery, Sandwiches Copley Place Mall M-SA 10am-9pm, SU 11am-6pm Seafood Westin Hotel M-TH 11:30am-10pm, F-SA 11:30am11pm, SU 11am-3pm (brunch)

Japanese Westin Hotel M-SA 11:30am-11pm, SU 11:30am-10pm

617-536-0770 $$-$$$ / All

617-236-5800 $ / All

617-578-0658 $$ / All

617-247-9467 $-$$ / All

617-424-7425 $$$ / All

617-266-2788 $$$ / All

72. Wendy’s Fast Food 157A Massachusetts Avenue 10am-12am

$ / All

74. Dunkin’ Donuts

617-247-3861 $ / All

Donuts, Coffee 153 Massachusetts Avenue 5am-2am

Remember the 5-2-1 Rule! Each day of the convention, get at least 5 hours of sleep, eat at least 2 full meals, and take 1 shower.

75. Brasserie Jo

617-425-3240 $$-$$$ / All French Colonnade Hotel M-F 6:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-11pm, SA 7am-3pm, 5pm-11pm, SU 7am-3pm, 5pm-10pm



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WHERE TO EAT

banks, atms, stores & other services Refer to the correspcnding letters on the Prudential Center map on page 48 and the Boston area map on page 49 for directions and locations. S1. Cherry Mart

S6. Sugar Heaven

S12. Teavana

B7. Bank of America

Japanese Market 349 Newbury Street SU-SA 11:30am-10pm

Candy Shop 669 Boylston Street 10am-12am

Tea Prudential Center Mall M-F 9am-9pm, SA 10am-9pm, SU 11am-6pm

Bank/ATM Prudential Center Mall N/A

S2. Deluca’s Market

S7. Tedeschi

B1. Citibank

B4. Travelex

Supermarket 293 Newbury Street SU 7am-9pm, M-SA 7am-10pm

Convenience 717 Boylston Street 24 hours

Bank/ATM 491 Boylston Street M-W 8:30am-5pm, TH-F 8:30am6pm, SA 9am-3pm

Money Exchange 745 Boylston Street M-F 9am-7pm, SA-SU 10am-6pm

S3. CVS

S8. Walgreens

B2. TD Bank

B5. Bank of America

Pharmacy 240 Newbury Street 7am-12am

Pharmacy 841 Boylston Street 24 hours

Bank/ATM 535 Boylston Street M-F 8am-7pm, SA 8am-3pm, SU 11am-4pm

Bank/ATM 855 Boylston Street M-F 9am-4:30pm, SA 9am-12pm

S4. 7-Eleven

S9. Trader Joe’s

B3. Citizen’s Bank

B8. Citizens Bank

Convenience 261 Dartmouth Street 24 hours

Supermarket 899 Boylston Street 9am-10pm

ATM 607 Boylston Street N/A

Bank/ATM Prudential Center Mall N/A

S5. CVS

S10. Tedeschi

B8. Citizens Bank

U.S. Post Office

Pharmacy 585 Boylston Street 24 hours

Convenience 141 Massachusetts Avenue 24 hours

Bank/ATM Prudential Center Mall N/A

Post Office Prudential Center Mall M-F 8am-6pm, SA 8am-2pm

S11. Shaw’s Supermarket

B6. Sovereign Bank

B9. People’s United Bank

C1. St. Francis Chapel

Supermarket Huntington Avenue 24 hours

Bank/ATM Prudential Center Mall M-F 9am-6pm

Bank/ATM Prudential Center Mall M-F 9am-7pm, SA-SU 10am-6pm

Church Prudential Center Mall N/A

Join us again next year!

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GETTING AROUND taking the subway

mbta subway map

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

Orange Line Blue Line

Green Line “B,” “C,” or “D” trolley to the Hynes/ICA stop. When you exit the station, go left on Massachusetts Avenue and left onto Boylston Street. The Hynes Convention Center will be on your right.

Red Line Green Line

Blue Line Green Line B

Green Line “E” trolley to the Prudential Center stop. Go up the escalators into the Prudential Center Mall. Follow the signs towards the Hynes and Sheraton. Orange Line to the Back Bay stop. Walk across the street to Copley Place. Walk through the convention center complex to the Hynes and Sheraton. If you are coming to Boston via commuter rail, it provides service to a number of T stops such as North Station, South Station, Porter Square, and Back Bay. Maps and schedules are available on the MBTA web site, mbta.com. Tourist Note: Boston’s subway system is known as “The T.” It’s short for “MBTA,” which is short for “Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority.” All T stations, stops, and vehicles are marked with this symbol:

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Green Line D

Green Line C AB!

Green Line E Orange Line

Red Line Ashmont

Red Line Braintree

subway fare

taxi services

Per Trip $2.00 (Charlie Ticket or cash on board), $1.70 (Charlie Card)

Boston Cab 617-536-5010 Checker Cab 617-536-7000 City Cab 617-536-510 Independent Cab 617-269-4444 Metro Cab 617-782-5500 Town Taxi 617-536-5000

1-Day Pass $9.00 for unlimited rides Week (7-Day) Pass $15.00 for unlimited rides Subway tickets and passes are available for purchase at most T stations.

The rate is $2.60 for the first 1/7th mile or less and $0.40 for each additional mile after the first 1/7th mile. Don’t forget to tip your taxi driver!

RULES general rules of conduct

6.Rollerblades, skates, skateboards, scooters, “wheelies” and bicycles are prohibited in the convention center and in the hotel.

safety, any bookbags, briefcases, suitcases, cosplay accessories, or other items deemed unwieldy by the security staff may be temporary held by security.

1. Attendees are at their own risk with respect to the dangers incidental to Anime Boston, including personal injury. Acceptance of your membership constitutes consent to the use of the wearer’s image or likeness in any recording, transmission, or reproduction of Anime Boston and consent to ejection without refund for inappropriate behavior or failure to comply with the Anime Boston Rules of Conduct.

7. Offensive and/or revealing attire is prohibited. We kindly ask that people refrain from wearing clothing (including costumes) that would be inappropriate in public. Shoes are required at all times. Shirts are required in the Prudential Mall, Sheraton Hotel lobby, and all areas where food is served.

12. Remember that the Sheraton is a hotel. As such it is customary to tip the employees if they perform a service for you. (See our Tipping Guide at www.animeboston.com/ location/tipping for more information.) However, please remember that tipping is based upon good service. If a hotel employee is rude or antagonistic towards you, please inform convention operations.

2. Please be kind and courteous to your fellow attendees, guests, dealers, and staff at all times. Disruptive behavior that disturbs others is not allowed. This includes running, screaming, yelling, playing loud music (see the new Personal Radio Policy for more information), horseplay, unsolicited physical contact, or any other such behavior as deemed disruptive by convention staff. 3. Please treat the convention facilities with respect. The Hynes Convention Center and Sheraton Boston Hotel are wonderful convention facilities and we would like to keep them that way. Anyone who defaces or damages hotel, convention center, or Anime Boston property will be responsible for repair or replacement. 4. Please keep the hallways, aisles, and doorways clear. While it’s wonderful to stand and talk with friends, please do so in a manner that does not obstruct the flow of traffic. 5. Smoking, drugs, and alcohol are prohibited in the convention and in the general areas of the hotel. See our Drug & Alcohol Policy for more information.

8. Anime Boston prohibits signs or other materials that can be interpreted as solicitation or panhandling. This includes signs such as “Hugs for a Quarter,” “Free Glomps,” or “Donate to a Poor Catgirl.” As a result, all signs will be confiscated and may be destroyed by Anime Boston staff. Exceptions may be made if it can be proved that a sign is part of a costume, such as a screen capture from the show with the text on the sign. (Photoshop edits do not count.) 9. The New England Anime Society, Inc., Anime Boston, the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, the Hynes Convention Center, and the Sheraton Boston Hotel are not liable for any missing belongings. Please keep a close eye on your items. If you should lose something please contact Hynes or Sheraton security. 10. Do not leave your bags unattended! Any bag left unattended will be turned over to the appropriate authorities. This may include the Hynes Convention Center, the Sheraton Boston Hotel, the Boston Police, the Boston Fire Department and/or the Massachusetts State Police. 11. Due to the relatively close quarters of the Dealers’ Room, Anime Boston encourages people to leave bags and backpacks in their hotel room or car. In the interest of



13. Function rooms have a limited amount of space and it may become necessary to wait in line prior to entry into some events or areas. Please be patient and understanding with us. We will do our best to accommodate as many people as we can as quickly as possible. Do not line up more than two hours before an event (30 minutes for autograph sessions). 14. Disabled persons, staff, on-duty volunteers, convention guests of honor, and dealers are not required to stand in line for entry into any Event Room. If you have any questions, please contact convention security. 15. Shoplifting is a crime. It is not tolerated and violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Shoplifters will have their badge revoked without refund, be removed from the convention and may possibly be banned from attending Anime Boston in the future. 16. Anime Boston staff reserve the right to revoke your convention membership and eject anyone at anytime from the convention without a refund.

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RULES 17. Please follow the directions of the Anime Boston staff and security. Anyone who refuses to comply with any reasonable requests asked by any member of Anime Boston staff/security or Hynes/Sheraton staff/security will be subject to removal.

The legal age for drinking alcohol is 21. Our over 21 attendees are allowed to consume alcohol outside of the convention area in a responsible, civilized manner. We require that our under 21 attendees refrain from drinking at our convention.

18. If you have any problems, questions, or concerns, please contact an Anime Boston staff member. They will be happy to assist you.

Anime Boston and the NEAS prohibit the consumption of alcohol in public areas in use by the convention. We will follow all convention center and hotel guidelines regarding consumption of alcohol in shared public areas.

drug and alcohol policy

If convention staff finds an attendee over the age of 21 drinking in a convention area, the convention staff will ask them to take their beverage to their room. If they are not a registered guest of the hotel, the convention or hotel staff will ask that they discard their beverage. If the convention suspects an attendee over the age of 21 is intoxicated, the proper authorities will be notified to perform an evaluation.

STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS MANDATE THAT DRUGS SUCH AS MARIJUANA, ECSTASY, COCAINE, HEROIN, AND OTHER, SIMILAR ITEMS ARE ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES. Anime Boston and the New England Anime Society (NEAS) DO NOT authorize or endorse the use of drugs while engaging in any convention activities or in areas in use by the convention. We reserve the right to revoke convention membership without refund for any reason, including the discovery of an attendee under the influence of illegal substances. Anime Boston staff will support all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding illegal substances. The convention will contact local law enforcement for issues of suspected drug use. This includes the possession of pharmaceuticals without a prescription. STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS ALSO MANDATE THAT IT IS PROHIBITED FOR INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 TO DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.

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Anime Boston and the NEAS will follow all local, state, and federal guidelines regarding underage drinking. If convention staff suspects an attendee under the age of 21 is drinking or intoxicated, a staff member will contact the proper authorities. Anime Boston and the NEAS DO NOT authorize, endorse, or condone underage drinking under any circumstances. Although the convention does not prohibit "Room Parties", we encourage all hosts to be responsible for their party and their guests. Convention security staff will be active in ensuring that your party does not infringe on the other guests of the convention and the guests of the hotel. We remind you that the legal drinking age is 21 in Massachusetts. We encourage you to enjoy your parties thoroughly, but also responsibly.

registration policy These policies apply to all attendees, whether they preregister or purchase a membership at the door. 1. All attendees agree to comply with Anime Boston rules and policies, the directions of Anime Boston, Hynes, and Sheraton staff, and all applicable Massachusetts, Federal, and local laws. 2. An attendee may have membership revoked and be expelled from the premises for any reason at the sole discretion of Anime Boston staff. No refund will be given in the event of such expulsion. 3. Attendees agree to allow photographs and/or video with their likeness to be used by Anime Boston or the New England Anime Society for promotional purposes. 4. Attendees agree to provide complete and accurate registration information. Anime Boston is not responsible if an attendee cannot be contacted with the information provided. 5. Membership is non-refundable and non-transferable. Badges and membership may not be resold. Staff reserve the right to check ID for anyone they suspect is carrying a badge that is not their own. 6. Badges must be worn and visible at all times for access to convention events. Each attendee must retain possession of his or her own badge for the duration of the convention and may not loan or give the badge to anyone else except as directed by Anime Boston staff. 7. No replacement will be provided for lost badges; a new membership must be purchased at the full rate. Damaged badges

RULES may be replaced at the discretion of the Director of Registration (bring the pieces to Registration).

will be removed from the convention and may be banned from future Anime Boston and New England Anime Society events.

8. Anime Boston reserves the right to censor or refuse badge names that may be considered obscene, vulgar, or otherwise offensive or inappropriate. Such determination will be made at the sole discretion of Anime Boston staff.

15. Any attempt to compromise the security of the registration process or gain unauthorized access to attendee data will result in loss of access to the registration system, loss of Anime Boston 2012 registration without refund, and possible legal action.

9. The only valid registration rates are those posted on the registration website (www.animeboston.com/registration/index). No discounts will be given except as listed there.

16. These policies may be modified at any time, as deemed necessary by Anime Boston 2012.

10. Badges are only available for pickup during listed registration hours, and only at the convention. Badges will not be mailed. No badges of any sort will be issued other than during the listed registration hours:

Registration Hours Thursday, April 5: 4:00pm–10:00pm (Pre-registered members ONLY) Friday, April 6: 8:00am–8:00pm Saturday, April 7: 8:00am–8:00pm Sunday, April 8: 8:00am –12:00pm 11. Valid photo ID is required for badge pickup. Minors without ID may pick up their badges with the accompaniment of a parent or legal guardian. Government issued IDs are not required for 18+ attendees to pick up badges but are still required for 18+ events. 12. Each attendee must pick up his/her own badge. Party leaders are no longer allowed to pick up badges for members of their party. 13. Child attendees (under age 13 at time of the convention) must be registered at the same time as a paying 18+ adult member, who must accompany them at the time of badge pickup. 14. Any person found attempting to forge a membership badge, or presenting forged ID,

Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

dealers’ room rules 1. Disruptive behavior that disturbs other attendees or dealers is not allowed. This includes running, screaming, yelling, horseplay or any other behavior deemed disruptive by convention staff. 2. Please be kind and courteous to your fellow attendees, dealers, and convention staff at all times.

7. If you suspect that you have purchased a bootlegged or counterfeited item of any kind, please contact the Exhibits Division Director or Dealers’ Room staff at the Operations booth nearest the exit to the Main Lobby in Hall A.

weapons policy This policy is in effect to provide a safe and fun environment for Anime Boston Attendees, Guests, and Staff/Security. Please adhere to the following rules and regulations. Anyone not following the rules and regulations will be dealt with on site by Anime Boston Staff/Security. Brief Overview Anime Boston prohibits the following: • Weapons prohibited under Massachusetts Law & MCCA/Hynes policy • Real guns (working, disabled, or otherwise)

3. Do not block aisles with photography. 4. Shoplifting is a crime. Under no circumstances will it be tolerated, and violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. 5. Please follow the directions of the convention staff and convention security. They are there to make your experience more enjoyable, not to hinder or hurt you. Anyone who refuses to cooperate with either convention staff or convention security will be subject to removal from the convention. 6. If you have any problems, questions or concerns, please contact the Dealers’ Room staff. They will be happy to assist you.

• Practice swords including bokens and kendo bamboo practice swords • Chains, leashes, spikes, whips (metal or leather), dog collars attached to humans • Metal blades (knives, swords, sharp wings, etc.) • Projectile weapons (pellet guns, airsoft rifles, pistols, disc guns, paintball markers, etc.) • Loaded water pistols or other liquid “weapons” • Any other potentially harmful weapon/ prop as determined by Anime Boston Security

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RULES • Laser pointers, laser-aiming devices, or similar devices, may not be used in public, unless you are officially sanctioned to lead or present a convention seminar, workshop, display, or other conventionsanctioned event in which a laser is needed

IMPORTANT: DO NOT CARRY FAKE GUNS OUTSIDE THE CONVENTION CENTER! The Boston Police Department will treat anyone carrying realistic looking guns as a REAL THREAT AND WILL TAKE SERIOUS ACTION! Anime Boston will not be held liable for any injury, incarceration, or death that may result from violation of this rule. If you have a prop that meets this description and you would like to bring it to Anime Boston, please carry it to the convention center in a bag. In this day and age you can not be too careful. Again PLEASE use common sense. Security is not able to pre-approve weapons and props before the convention. A determination can only be made after actually handling and inspecting the object in question.

Full Policy MCCA Policy (Hynes Convention Center) MCCA (Hynes) Weapons Policy (Page C12 of the Event Guide) MCCA (Hynes) Weapons Policy (Page C12 of the Event Guide): “Weapons of any type, functional or non-functional, such as firearms, swords, knives, throwing knives, 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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Massachusetts Law Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 269, Section 10, Paragraph B

Peace Bonding Anime Boston Staff will ask any attendee found in possession of a potential weapon, that has not been peace bonded by Security, to take it to Security Headquarters for approval. Anyone who has a weapon or prop that could possibly viewed as dangerous (even a little bit) needs to visit Security headquarters to have it approved and, if necessary, peace bound.

Whoever, except as provided by law, carries on his person, or carries on his person or under his control in a vehicle, any stiletto, dagger or a device or case which enables a knife with a locking blade to be drawn at a locked position, any ballistic knife, or any knife with a detachable blade capable of being propelled by any mechanism, dirk knife, any knife having a double-edged blade, or a switch knife, or any knife having an automatic spring release device by which the 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 of over one and one-half inches, or a sling shot, “weapon” indicating that it has been judged blowgun, blackjack, metallic knuckles or knuckles relatively harmless and/or is being bound of any substance which could be put to the same into a holder of some sort that renders it so. use with the same or similar effect as metallic These ties can only be removed by cutting knuckles, nunchaku, zoobow, also known as klackers or kung fu sticks, or any similar weapon them, making it obvious if tampering should consisting of two sticks of wood, plastic or metal occur, Security will deal with repeated connected at one end by a length of rope, chain, offenses accordingly, up to and including wire or leather, a shuriken or any similar pointed ejection from the convention without refund. star like object intended to injure a person when thrown, or any armband, made with leather Any weapons that are not approved and/or which has metallic spikes, points or studs or any cannot be peace bound, will be held in the similar device made from any other substance or AB Security headquarters office until you a cestus or similar material weighted with metal leave the convention or can be stored in the or other substance and worn on the hand, or a manrikigusari or similar length of chain having safety of your hotel room or vehicle. Each weighted ends; or whoever, when arrested upon item will be judged individually. a warrant for an alleged crime, or when arrested while committing a breach or disturbance of the Horseplay of any kind, whether participants public peace, is armed with or has on his person, are consenting parties or not, with weapons or has on his person or under his control in a will not be tolerated. All persons involved vehicle, a billy or other dangerous weapon other than those herein mentioned and those mentioned may be penalized depending upon the nature or severity of the offense. All complaints of in paragraph (a), shall be punished by imprisonbehavior of this nature will be dealt with ment for not less than two and one-half years nor more than five years in the state prison, or for not immediately by Anime Boston Staff/Security. less than six months nor more than two and onehalf years in a jail or house of correction, except that, if the court finds that the defendant has not been previously convicted of a felony, he may be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars or by imprisonment for not more than two and onehalf years in a jail or house of correction.

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autograph policy

6. Attendees are welcome to take photographs of the guests, but we ask that they please refrain from asking the guests to come around the table for a posed shot.

STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS ALSO MANDATE THAT IT IS PROHIBITED FOR INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 TO DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.

In an effort to predict wait times for autograph lines and to allow our attendees and guests to have as much fun as possible at Anime Boston, the following guidelines should be observed.

7. Attendees participating in disruptive or rude behavior may be asked to leave the autograph area.

The legal age for drinking alcohol is 21. Our over 21 attendees are allowed to consume alcohol outside of the convention area in a responsible, civilized manner. We require that our under 21 attendees refrain from drinking at our convention.

1. The first one hundred attendees in line for a given autograph session will receive tickets just prior to start of the session. This ticket guarantees an autograph in either the current session or, if need be, an overflow session later in the convention. Overflow autograph session times will be available at the information desks.

This policy is in effect to maintain a safe and fun environment for Anime Boston attendees, guests and staff/security. Please adhere to the following rules and regulations. Anyone not following the rules and regulations will be dealt with on site by Anime Boston Staff/Security.

2. Anyone past the one hundred mark will not receive a ticket. Individuals without tickets are not guaranteed an autograph. Whether or not they receive an autograph depends on how quickly the line moves during the allotted time. Individuals without tickets may not attend scheduled overflow sessions. 3. Anime Boston reserves the right to end the line to keep events (and guests) on schedule. 4. Attendees are not allowed to line up for an autograph session more than 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. Attendees gathering in the vicinity of the autograph room before that time will be asked to disperse. 5. To keep the line moving, we request that attendees bring absolutely no more than two items to be signed. Items should also be prepared for signing. For example, DVD inserts should be removed from the case and posters should be unrolled.

dance policy

1. Only Anime Boston Attendees & Staff with their badge visibly seen on their person are allowed access. Anyone without their badge will not be allowed access. 2. Appropriate attire must be worn at all times; this includes shirts/tops, pants/ skirts and shoes. Please keep these on for the duration of the dance for your safety. 3. No bottles (glass or plastic), cans, or containers of any kind will be allowed in the dance. Water is provided by the hotel. If a water dispenser is empty, please inform the staff immediately. 4. Individuals who are disruptive, appear to be intoxicated, or who behave in anyway that jeopardizes the safety of others will be ejected from the dance and will not be allowed to return. Any of the above behaviors may result in the loss of your Anime Boston Membership and removal from the convention, upon decision of Anime Boston Staff.



Anime Boston and the New England Anime Society (NEAS) prohibit the consumption of alcohol in public areas in use by the convention. Follow all convention center and hotel guidelines regarding consumption of alcohol in shared public areas. If convention staff suspects an attendee under the age of 21 to be drinking or intoxicated, a staff member will contact the proper authorities. Anime Boston and the NEAS DO NOT authorize, endorse, or condone underage drinking under any circumstances. We will follow all local, state, and federal guidelines regarding underage drinking. 5. No backpacks, bags, props, or purses larger than 8” in any dimension can be brought into the dance. 6. All dance attendees are subject to voluntary search for contraband (weapons, drugs, alcohol, and other illegal or prohibited materials) by an authorized Anime Boston Staff Member. Participants shall be notified through clearly posted signs at the dance entrance and in the dance. You have the right to refuse, but will not be allowed to enter the room with these items. 7. Anime Boston is not responsible for attendees’ belongings left outside, beside, or near the entrance to the dance or belongings left in the dance itself. 8. When break-dancing, stringing etc, please only do so in the designated areas that will be marked upon entry of the dance.

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RULES 9. Moshing and conga lines are strictly prohibited. NO miscellaneous body parts are allowed on the main dance floor other than feet. This is a PG-13 event.

masquerade seating policy In order to streamline seating for the Masquerade, Anime Boston uses a ticket system. Tickets will be FREE to all attendees and handed out while supplies last on Saturday, April 7th, starting at 9:00am. The ticketing table is located in front of Rooms 108 and 109 on the 1st Floor of the Hynes. There will be three types of tickets: • Auditorium Floor • Auditorium Balcony One ticket will be issued per person and it guarantees the ticket holder a seat in that area. Anime Boston is not responsible for lost/misplaced tickets; however, if tickets are lost, seats may be available after those with tickets have been seated. Attendees will not be allowed to line up for the Masquerade until two hours before seating time. There will be a line for each ticket type: • Auditorium Floor ticket holders will line up outside of the Auditorium entrance • Auditorium Balcony ticket holders will line up on the Hynes 3rd Floor along the windows THERE WILL BE NO SIMULCAST.

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hotel code of conduct for attendees Anime Boston attendees and staff must take the issue of security very seriously to ensure a safe, successful convention. Two of the primary security concerns are providing attendee safety, and protecting hotel property; therefore, Anime Boston staff and the convention hotels have established the following guidelines for conduct: 1. If you are responsible for any malicious damage to hotel property or endanger your own safety or the safety of any other person at the hotel, you, and potentially your hotel roommates, will immediately be expelled from the hotel and Anime Boston. Each attendee will be held legally and financially responsible for any damage to his or her hotel room. The hotel management may choose to prosecute people who damage property in any way. 2. Theft of hotel, attendee, or other hotel guest property is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. 3. Noise level must be kept to a minimum at all times, and attendees must not disturb other hotel guests. Hotel policies state that persons causing excessive noise or disturbing other guests will be asked to leave the hotel. The hotel will employ a three strikes policy. Each hotel room will receive two warnings. Upon the third complaint, the hotel reserves the right to eject the person(s) causing excessive noise and Anime Boston will confiscate convention badges. These persons will not be permitted to register for future Anime Boston events.

The above rules supplement those dictated by United States Code, laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and laws and ordinances of the City of Boston, hotel policy, and Anime Boston’s group policy. Violation of any of the above rules will result in the expulsion of the attendee(s) that violate these rules. Anime Boston attendees are responsible for their actions. The Sheraton has authorized Anime Boston security to exercise appropriate supervision of attendees. Anime Boston security staff will only enter into attendees’ rooms when hotel approved security requests their assistance through a member of the Anime Boston Executive Staff, the Facilities Liaison, Anime Boston Security Managers, or Assistant Security Managers. Anime Boston security staff are not authorized, permitted, or trained to touch or physically search attendees.

personal sound device policy Anime Boston is an all-ages family-friendly event, and it is our intention to make this a pleasant experience for everyone. Recently, there has been a trend of attendees using their personal radios or external speakers for their portable media devices in the hallways. Unfortunately, this has been disruptive to programming events and has created traffic problems. Should you choose to use a personal sound device, we ask you to be respectful of others— including those in the rooms around you. If a member of Anime Boston or event facilities staff asks you to turn the volume down, please do so. If you see a large crowd of people, please consider waiting to start your performance until after it has cleared.

RULES Those who wish to see your performance will enjoy it much more if they are not being jostled by people walking through the area. Should an attendee be asked three times to comply and fail, then the attendee will be asked to leave the convention, possibly forfeit their badge and in extreme cases may be banned from all future NEAS Events. Anime Boston’s sound policies are based on civil guidelines put forth by the City of Boston as shown in the following: 16-26.1 General Prohibition and Definitions. No person shall make or cause to be made any unreasonable or excessive noise in the city, by

whatever means or from whatever means or from whatever source. As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings: a. dBa shall mean A-weighted sound level in decibels, as measured by a general purpose sound level meter complying with the provisions of the American National Standard Institute, “Specifications far Sound Level Meter (ANSI SIR 19711)”, properly calibrated, and operated on the “A” weighting network b. Load amplification device or similar equipment shall mean a radio, television, phonograph, stereo, record player, tape player, cassette player, compact disc player, loud speaker, or sound amplifier which is operated in such a manner that it creates unreasonable or excessive noise.

c. Unreasonable or excessive noise shall mean 1. Noise measured in excess of 50 dBa between the hours of 11:00 p.m.. and 7:00 a.m.., or in excess of 70 dBa at all other hours; or 2. In the absence of an applicable noise level standard or regulation of the Air Pollution control commission, any noise plainly audible at a distance of three hundred (300) feet or, in the case of loud amplification devices of similar equipment, noise plainly audible at a distance of one hundred (100) feet from its source by a person of normal hearing. lord. Tl4 § 354; Ord, 1991 c. 4 § ii”

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VOLUNTEERING what do volunteers do? Volunteers do whatever is needed and necessary to keep the convention gears welloiled and cranking. Here are but some of the duties we are responsible for:

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want to volunteer for anime boston? If you didn’t sign up online to volunteer before the convention, you can still sign up at Anime Boston. 1. When you arrive at the convention, go straight to the Volunteer Headquarters (VHQ). If you are signing up as a volunteer at the convention, remember to bring a valid photo ID that has your name and birthdate on it—no exceptions for this will be made. You will be filled in on anything and everything you need to know as a volunteer as well as given everything you need to get started. You will also receive your assignment/shift. Off you go! 2. When you are done with your assignment/ shift, return to the VHQ to check back in. You will be signed off by one of the VHQ staff that you have completed your shift. You can then take a break or go on to your next assignment. Lather, rinse, repeat!

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Have fast hands? You can assist Registration in bagging, ID assembly, and managing the attendees! Have eyes of a hawk? Help check badges at various panels and events! Have tech know-how? Help the Tech Department in making things dazzle! Always been told you can’t sit still by your teachers? Use that energy, and become a runner/gopher for supplies needed by the staff! Always wanted to become a super hero? Well now you can in the eyes of the staffers here at the convention! When you have over 10,000 people to manage, any extra help you give, no matter how small, makes you a hero here at Anime Boston!

Meetings All meetings are mandatory and are held in the VHQ (Hynes 110). Orientation Meeting: There are two available times in which you can attend the orientation meeting: Thursday, April 5 at 7:00pm or Friday, April 6 at 9:00am. If you can’t make it to either of these meetings, please inform VHQ staff when you first check in and we will will brief you on what the meeting covered.

Event/Random Meetings: The exact times of these are pretty last minute and are announced and posted in the VHQ during the convention. Please keep your ears and eyes open for such meeting announcements while volunteering.

Gifts and Prizes Good deeds never go unrewarded, and here in Volunteers we make sure you get shinies for your hard work. For every 4 hours you volunteer you get a gift (4, 8, and 12-hour mark). An exclusive Anime Boston 2012 t-shirt is rewarded when you volunteer 12 hours. It is also a tradition here in Volunteers that we give prizes to those who went above and beyond the call of duty as a volunteer. How these prizes are won are kept secret and are only revealed only during the convention.

So, Are You Ready? Additional information will be available during our orientation meetings and anytime at the VHQ during the convention. If you’re ready to take your first step and climb aboard, visit our VHQ at the con! Good luck!

For more information on volunteering, check out www.animeboston.com/ about/volunteering, or visit the Volunteer Headquarters on the Hynes 1st Floor in Room 110.

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STAFF executive staff Convention Chairman Andrea Finnin Vice-Chairman Victor Lee Secretary Kate Harrison Treasurer DaveJ Lyons Assistant Treasurer Joseph Hensey Treasury Staff Jessica Brisson Rick Kovalcik Michael Lavoie Stacy Ploskonka Derek Richter Erik Towns Executive Advisory Committee Nicole Acevedo Luis Arruda Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe Adam Loehmann Stephanie Simpson-White Doug Wilder C. Elliott Wong

exhibits Director of Exhibits Christian Daly Art Show Manager Christopher Durej Assistant Art Show Manager Daniel Barry Art Show Staff Nichol Ashworth Scott Niblock Benjamin Nieves Artists’ Alley Manager Nicole O’Shea Bean Artists’ Alley Art Track Coordinator Kathy Lawton

Artists’ Alley Staff Alexander Cardin Ezra Cudjoe Gabriel Fequiere Jr. Samantha Gillogly Dealers’ Room Manager Christian Daly Dealers’ Room Staff Marcel Alexander Jeff Guarnieri Brian Hargraves Anthony Linkens

guest relations Director of Guest Relations Andyi Richter Assistant Director of Guest Relations Ken Wallen Green Room Manager Pamela Larson Green Room Staff Mary Dumas Jennifer Duschak Heather Williams Japanese Guest Relations Manager Stephanie Simpson-White Japanese Guest Liaisons Szu-Yu Huang North American Guest Relations Manager Suzanne Rozier

operations Director of Operations Mary Kaplan Assistant Director of Operations Kristen Guzofski Convention Operations Staff Louis Beck Nick Bennett-Zendzian Natalie Hazen Samantha Normandin Robin Vial Tom Wang Assistant to the Director of Operations Ian McDermott Facilities Liaison Doug Wilder Security Manager Shamus Mahan Security Auditors Matthew Darling Jen Legay Assistant Security Managers Adam Burdick Todd Cochran Nicole Kolosha Jason Laferte Danny Lee Adam Loehmann Guilherme Machado Alice Tanzer

Security Staff Edward Asencios North American Mohan Aaron Bayona Guest Liasions Derek Bernardo Megan Brown Dan Beshai Larry Furry Adrien Boulanger Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe Christopher Cardone Christina Kim Andrea Carney Erin Lynch Elizabeth Castle Kevin Motley James Cavaliere Jessica Newey Andrew Clapper Eric Pescatore Lindsey Curran Thomas Stidman Maggie DeSantis Joshua Whitman Nicholas Down Katherine Dufault

Moira Dufault Jennifer Henzie Loren Golubic-Campbell Frank Gray Amanda Grek Cody Hamilton Keith Hardin Damien Harris Jaren Haskins Ray Huang David Huapaya Cameron Hunt Mandy Ing Rachel Jarnes Michail Jewett Daniel Jones Kiara Jones Richard Jones Benjamin Kenison Robert Lane Kelly Lightle Chasity Martinez Zack Mastrangelo Nicholas McGraw Tim McKenzie Michael Meehan Jonathan Mendoza Molly Mercado Ryan Moschetti Paige Murray Fred Ng Kim Norton David Pham Peter Pham Glenn Picone Gabriel Poonpurmsiri Nick Raymond Joey Robinson Heather Rocha Nelson Rodriguez Sararith Roeung Angelica Ruiz Latia Santos Kevin Robbins Shawn Sheehan Kirsten Sonntag Jason Tan Phi Tran Erica Ventus Timothy Westover Kevin White David Yanolatos Information Desk Manager C. Elliot Wong

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This was a triumph. I’m making a note here: HUGE SUCCESS!

STAFF Assistant Information Desk Managers Joe Lee Heather Nabbefeld Information Desk Staff Virginia Baker Samantha Cella Denise Childs Kayla Feudner Brian Leung Matthew McCarron Tiffani Pearson Staff Supply Manager Thomas Wilder Volunteer Manager Steven Wong Senior Volunteer Wranglers Aaron Gibson Cynthia Kan Phi Nguyen Richard Pakpreo Bailey Walker Junior Volunteer Wrangler Al Wong

programming Director of Programming Nick Amento Assistant Director of Programming Keith Kyzivat Programming Operations Staff Tiffany Coole Jed Jeng Jacqueline Lavache 21+ Lounge Manager Rebecca Irvin Lee 21+ Lounge Staff Lizz Bramlett Masquerade Coordinator Andrew Reckers

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Assistant Masquerade Coordinator Lyndsey Luther Masquerade Staff Heather Barr Timothy Bickford Amanda Graves Mitch Stern Hall Cosplay Coordinator John Dauphinais Cosplay Photographer Alana Gordon Cosplay Photography Assistant Eric Socia

Charity Auction Staff Scott Bakalyar

public relations

Dance Coordinator Greg Ayres

Director of Public Relations Tuan Pham

Formal Dance Coordinators Amy Caluori Hope McChesney

Assistant Director of Public Relations Hope McChesney

Formal Dance Staff Andrew Lee Tyler Vandrell Game Show Coordinator Patrick Delahanty

Hall Cosplay Staff Brianna Allen Rachel Wright

Game Show Staff Jekka Cormier Mick Pratt Julie York Ryan York

Masquerade Emcee James Murphy

Karaoke Manager Peter Birbuet

Cosplay Games Coordinator Ada Palmer

Karaoke Staff Brian Auxier Zaidee Everett Heather Kiselica Stephany Merola D.J. Wilsey

Assistant Cosplay Games Coordinator Lyndsey Luther Cosplay Games Staff Brian Hulse Alessandro La Porta William Tringali Cosplot Staff Daniel Chaplin Leanne Foreaker Dustin Hennessey Anime Music Video Contest Coordinator Adam Ferraro Charity Auction Coordinator Jenna Leary Assistant Charity Auction Coordinator Lillian Bakalyar Charity Auction MC Jody Ross

Live Gaming Manager Mathew Daigle Manga Librarian Rachel Carter Assistant Manga Librarian Danica Kwan Manga Library Staff Riley Hart Teresa Payton Panel Programming Manager Luis Arruda Video Gaming Manager Nexus Gaming Video Programming Manager Michael Ray AB Museum Curator C. Elliot Wong

Creative Media Manager Ian McDermott Assistant Creative Media Manager Jason Clark Creative Media Staff William Andrews Richard Baldovin Kim Bertelson Seth Bloom Peter Franklin Jason Jones Josef Locastro Patrick Marcoux James Murphy Lauren Orsini Erika Weatherbee Publications Manager Nicole Peterson Copy Editor Stefanie St. John Art Coordinator Mara Karapetian Lead Blogger Mike Fenn Blog Reporter Andrew Hoffman Photographer Coordinator David Ng Photography Staff Zhanyi Jiang James Mandeville Mascots Regan Cerato Jordan Persson Merchandising Manager Kerry Walker

STAFF Merchandising Staff Amy Abo Rebecca Dow Kate Harrison Margaret Harrison Stefanie St. John Press Liaison Jamison Chew Theme Coordinator Matthew Miller Theme Staff Kelley Kullman Allison Mulattieri Stephanie Simpson-White Staff Artist Jon Kneeland Ashley Riot Webmaster Chris O’Connell Assistant Webmaster Kerry Walker

registration

Registration Customer Service Staff Jesse Moseley Tyler Santinelli Registration Chief of Staff Elaine Lee Registration Staff Emylee Aucoin Justin Bache Shapale Boykins Chin-Yu Chen Winnie Chen Nicole Estabrooks Charmaine Faluszczak Matthew Fontaine Daniel Gomez Patricia Goon Savious Harrell Sheri Goodwin David Milgate Elizabeth Oppenheim Teresa Perkins Heather Rockwood David Sloan Skye Souter Jian Torres-Jones Cassandra Wolanski

Director of Registration Elisa Arteche

technical operations

Assistant Director of Registration Andrew Davis

Director of Technical Operations Michael Lee

Registration Outreach Manager Jennifer McDonald

Assistant Director of Technical Operations Jeff Reckers

Registration Outreach Staff Edward Demaso Peter McCarthy

Assistants to the Director of Technical Operations Trevor Bates

Registration Resources Coordinators Philip Cherry Tyler Vandrell

Tech Ops Desk Manager Desmond Wooten

Registration Customer Service Manager Kenneth Olson Assistant Registration Customer Service Manager Vu Tran

Tech Ops Desk Staff Lauren Gallo Miko Hidaka Jibran Malek Joseph Telensky

Convention Computer and Networking Technical Support Connor Lee Andrew Reckers Todd Whitney Technical Chief of Staff Marian McBrine Special Projects Technical Staff Steven Amaral Matthew Fries Ben Warmus Senior Technical Staff Omega Au Wai Ming Chan John Doyle Rob Hines Jr. Chris Hoey Jonathan Hunt Tom Keenan Bo Guo Luu Imran Malek Chandler Marshall Andrew McCarron Alina Mohit Jose Torres Caleb Zelazny Junior Technical Staff Chayrel Adames Deanna Allard Kevin Almeida Melissa Asiamah Erika Berntson John Callahan Meagan Carbonneau Alex Chao Michael Chau David Cordeiro Godfrey David Angela DeFalco Nadia Elbaar Jefferson Eng Fred Engelhardt Alicia Galevi Jason Griffin Robert Hannon Brian Leason Kyle MacBeth Kelsey MacLeod Kristofer McEwing Allen Messier Tucker Morgan Nayan Naidoo Patrick Nee

Convention Communications Technical Logistics Coordinator Elizabeth DeFalco Audrey Vogt

Christopher Ojeda Donovyn Pickler Jillian Rapoza Will Romey Rose Roseleni Laura Souza Steven Tepper Seng Ung lawrence whitten Corey Wilson Stephen Wortman Panel Technical Coordinators Michael Cox Richard Ralston Video Technical Coordinators Bryce Caron Nabil Samuel Auditorim Coordinators Robert Babcock Scott Foster Jarrod Jahoda Hall D Coordinators James Flynn Kyle Gibbons David Green Live Video Production Manager Nicole Acevedo Live Video Production Staff Michael Carroll Adam Cornwell Alexander Gingerich Richard Joseph Jaimee Kalishman Ernie Layug Jamie Merz Jack Placidi Michelle Ross Ariana Sigel

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