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Table of Contents Welcome from the Chairs. 2 Eric Wu • Claudia Tseng • Evan James IV • CSI

Guests of Honor. . . . . . . 4

nano • Yuyoyuppe • Ryotaro Okiayu • Satomi Sato • Chikashi Kubota • Todd Haberkorn • Caitlin Glass • The Dex! • VampyBitMe • Aicosu • Maguma • Gilles Poitras • Chalk Twins

Essentials . . . . . . . . . . 14

Registration Info • Information Desk • Volunteering • Rovers • Emergency Services • Lost & Found • Convention Etiquette • Parent Lounge • New Mom Rooms • Code of Conduct • The FanimeCon Props Policy

Events . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Fanimaid Café • Speed Dating • Stage Zero • Manga Lounge • FMV Contest • Game Show • Artist Alley • Dealer’s Hall • Charity • Gaming Hall • Swap Meet • The Dojo • Cosplay Events • Karaoke • Fan Events • Dance • Idris’ Closet • MusicFest • Closing Ceremonies • Black & White Ball • Masquerade • Events at Doubletree • The Battlefield

Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Guests of Honor • Industry • Fan Panels

Video Programming . . . 44 AMVs • Video Room Events • Themed Rooms • Late Night

Convention Maps . . . . . 42 2018 Staff. . . . . . . . . . 50 Autograph Space . . . . . 52 Guide Design and Layout by Stacy Last Creative Direction by Amanda Chaffee

Looking for maps? Turn to pages 42-48.

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Welcome from the Chairs Eric Wu Chair of FanimeCon 2018

Welcome to FanimeCon 2018! This year we will be celebrating our 24th year of providing programming envisioned, planned, executed, and enjoyed by fans. I along with the convention Vice-Chairs, Claudia and Evan, are excited to present this year’s theme “Gaming!” This theme spawns from deep roots. When FanimeCon started, the smartphone was merely an idea on some sci-fi show and far from the powerful gaming device that today never leaves our sides. Pokémon cards may have been a few years away, but back in 1994, Magic: The Gathering decks filled our bags ready to Fireball any foe or Mana Drain an opponents’ “clever” spells. Gaming was and is an ubiquitous part of our lives and we look forward to celebrating that this year! We hope that this year’s programming will not only bring back that nostalgia, but entertain you and create a special place. We will be bringing our headline events back like MusicFest, the Masquerade, and the Black & White Ball. In addition to having the “Gaming” theme flowing throughout our programming, we have leveled up our gaming offerings both in the Convention Center and in the DoubleTree hotel site. Our staff have worked hard to lay the groundwork and we look forward to making this another unforgettable experience together. Speaking of the DoubleTree, we bid a fond farewell to Clockwork Alchemy, our sister steampunk convention, which has moved to another weekend and location. With that move, this kicks off a new era of opportunity as we provide more programming in this space. Our community is always evolving and we look forward to providing more ways of serving and celebrating the fandoms we all enjoy so much. I know the FanimeCon Staff all have a cherished place in their hearts for this Convention. I deeply thank each and every one of our 1,000+ FanimeCon Staffers. I look at the community we are a part of and marvel at how this is a place built by Fans. It is because of this great event that I have the opportunity to hang out with those that I share the same passions with. What I enjoy most of all is seeing you, the Fans, enjoy

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FanimeCon. Your energy and passion is what drives us as staff, so please let the staff know by talking with us, playing with us, and maybe one day creating with us by joining staff. This is a special place, and I look forward to joining you and fellow staff members in this fleeting wonderland that pops up every Memorial Day Weekend. See you on the Concourse!

Claudia Tseng Vice-Chair of FanimeCon 2018

1994 was a fairly big year in gaming. Sony released the Playstation. Nintendo released SUper Metroid and, my personal favorite, Megaman X. There was also a small company named Silicon and Synapse that renamed themselves Blizzard Entertainment. They then released Warcraft: Orcs and HUmans. Warcraft became their breakout hit and spawneD a series of sequels and franchise games. Starcraft and WorlD of Warcraft are still played by many to this day. Also in 1994 a group of anime cLubs organized a Rebirth of their annuaL gatheRing and called it FanimeCon. From a gathering of 200 people at CSU Hayward, we grew into a con in San Jose that over 30,000 people enjoy today. What had started as a few viewing rooms Became the vast array of programming supported Across 83 departments. For 24 years and counting we have added new programming in our remodeled Gaming Hall and our new offerings at the DoubleTree. To the returning attendees: I hope that you continue to enjoy FanimeCon this year; especially our new offerings in the Gaming Hall and the DoubleTree. To the new attendees: welcome and press START to have a blast!

Evan James IV Vice-Chair of FanimeCon 2018

Game on! At FanimeCon, we play to win when it comes to creating a truly amazing experience for our staff and attendees. And for this year, we are truly stepping up our game with a renewed surge of passion for our gaming offerings. From our revamped Gaming Hall to our expanded adult gaming, now at the DoubleTree, this year sets the tone for the coming years as we invest further and further into the gaming aspects of our fandom.

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Anime in recent years is flushed with gaming inspirations: Sword Art Online, Gamers!, No Game No Life, Log Horizon, Summer Wars, BTOOOM!, Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, And You Thought There is Never A Girl Online, New Game!, Recovery of an MMO Junkie, and Grimgar: Ashes and Illusions to name only a few. With so many titles, it only made sense for us to highlight this aspect of our fandom, not due to just its popularity, but more so for the message that most of these shows embrace: that games are best when played together. I have always been so proud of our fan community, for working towards the goal of keeping things safe, fun, and about building something greater as a whole. Where we want to be the very best, like no other convention before... because with FanimeCon, it’s you and me, you could say it’s even our destiny... every challenge along the way, with courage we will face. Let’s do it all! FanimeCon!

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Convention Safety Initiative

Over the years, FanimeCon has grown substantially from small anime club roots to one of the largest anime cons in North America. Along the way, we’ve experienced growing pains like any other convention or event. The staff of FanimeCon has worked diligently to always provide a safe and welcoming environment for all our attendees. So, in the interest of further promoting safety for the FanimeCon community, access to the second floor of the convention will require a FanimeCon Badge. New for 2018 is that the first floor will also require a FanimeCon Badge overnight between the hours of 8:00 pm to 5:00 pm. These traffic and access changes will still be new to many of our attendees, but we kindly request your continued patience and wholeheartedly welcome any and all feedback as we continue to develop and implement this initiative. Our primary goal has always been and will continue to be to facilitate as safe an environment as possible. With the CSI, we hope to work towards continuing and improving on that mission. So again, thank you all, and we hope you have an amazing and safe time at FanimeCon!

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nano Yuyoyuppe Ryotaro Okiayu Satomi Sato Chikashi Kubota Todd Haberkorn Caitlin Glass The Dex! VampyBitMe Aicosu Maguma Gilles Poitras Chalk Twins

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o n a n Born in New York, USA, nano is a bilingual singer who uses powerful and unique vocals to wield both Japanese and English lyrics like a native speaker. nano got their start by posting English covers of Japanese music on video sites such as YouTube, and quickly gained fans from around the world. Their amazing music has been featured in Phi Brain: Puzzle of God, BTOOOM!, Arpeggio of Blue Steel, Aria the Scarlet Ammo, and more. nano’s first studio album nanoir was released in March 2012 and debuted at 12th place on the Oricon Daily chart, an unusual

chart action for a rookie. Following the album launch, nano held their first live concert “Remember your color.” in March 2013, selling out all 2,500 tickets on the first day. This was then followed by an invitation to perform that May at the Japanese culture convention DoKomi in Dusseldorf, Germany, where nano packed the concert venue to its full 1,500-person capacity. January 2015 saw the release of nano’s 3rd album Rock on., which reached 6th on the Oricon Weekly charts. Since then, nano has held live tours in Japan every year as well as solo concerts overseas, starting with Taiwan in April 2015.

The year 2017 marked nano’s 5th anniversary, which was commemorated with two new single releases, an album release, and a live tour that spanned three different countries. FanimeCon will be their first live performance in the country of their birth. nano’s fanbase continues to grow worldwide, as this singing voice knows no borders.

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Guests of Honor

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Yuyoyuppe was born in 1989 in Oarai-machi, Ibaraki.

After forming a band in local Ibaraki, he started his activity as a VOCALOID producer in order to have a basic understanding of music. He debuted in 2012 under YAMAHA MUSIC, and currently has received more than 10 million views for his videos on YouTube and Niconico. He is also BABYMETAL’s sound producer and formal remixer. He produced many of their songs, including “Megitsune,” “Akumu

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no Rondo,” and “UkiUki Midnight BABYMETAL DEATH.” His sound producing work received worldwide recognition when BABYMETAL achieved first and second place hits on multiple overseas metal charts, such as iTunes US, UK, and DE. In addition, he has created music and arrangements for other Japanese idols and musicians, such as Momoiro Clover Z, Dempagumi Inc., TAKERU (vocalist of the visual kei band, SuG), and more.

Yuyoyuppe is also vocalist of the hardcore, emotional rock band, GRILLED MEAT YOUNGMANS, and has received respect from the rock scene. He is well loved by fans abroad and has performed in Vietnam, Singapore, Chile, Taiwan, and the Philippines, and has appeared at many renowned Japanese music festivals, such as COUNTDOWN JAPAN, ROCK IN JAPAN, and NICO NICO CHOUKAIGI. Yuyoyuppe’s DJ name is DJ’TEKINA//SOMETHING.

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Ryotaro Okiayu is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production. He is an industry veteran with nearly three decades of experience under his belt. Mr. Okiayu has voiced a plethora of classic characters such as Hisashi “I want to play basketball” Mitsui in SLAM DUNK, Treize Kushrenada in Gundam Wing, Yuu Matsuura in Marmalade Boy, Katsuhiko Jinnai in El-Hazard, and Tigers Eye in Sailor Moon SuperS. The list just goes on! Musically, Mr. Okiayu has released three solo albums, as well as a number of singles and albums with voice actor unit E.M.U from the ’90s series Graduation M. He continues to be involved with the Prince of Tennis franchise, having released over 20 character song CDs as Seigaku’s captain Tezuka. Mr. Okiayu’s storied career appeals to all generations of anime fans, and FanimeCon is proud to host him in 2018!!

ato S i m o t Sa Satomi Sato is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Aoni Production. After debuting in 2007, Ms. Sato quickly rose to fame with popular roles such as Ritsu “Ricchan” Tainaka from K-ON!, Wendy Marvell from Fairy Tail, Eru Chitanda from Hyouka, and Manami Tamura from Oreimo. Her vocal talents can also be heard in Assassination Classroom, Sailor Moon Crystal, SKET Dance, The Irregular at Magic High School, Is the Order a Rabbit?, and many other series. Ms. Sato was awarded the Best Musical Performance Award as part of the Ho-Kago Tea Time unit from K-ON! at the 4th Annual Seiyuu Awards in 2010, and also won the Best New Actress Award the following year. She began her solo music career in 2014 with the release of “Mirai Night” which was used as the ending theme for the Seitokai Yakuindomo anime series. FanimeCon 2018 will be Satomi Sato’s first convention appearance in the U.S.

ta o b u K i Chikash Chikashi Kubota was born in 1978 in Tokyo, Japan. He has loved drawing and creating flipbook manga from a very early age. When he was in elementary school, Kubota-san developed his artistic skills by drawing his favorite series, Dragon Ball, and aspired to be a professional animator. He began his career as an animator at Xebec, then later transferred to Gainax. In his twenties, he was the original designer and art director for numerous works, and now in his thirties he has started to focus on character design. He has served as animation director for series such as Space Dandy, One Punch Man, and From the New World, and has worked on key animation for many other shows. He is currently the character designer for the long-awaited FLCL sequel, the FLCL Progressive TV series. Whether the genre is mecha, beautiful girls, action, or daily drama, Kubota-san always strives to create works of the highest quality.

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Guests of Honor worked on everything, from thrillers and young adult novels, to zombie sagas and children’s books.

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Todd Haberkorn

Todd Haberkorn has been on stage, on set, and behind a mic for many years. Not only is Todd an actor in L.A., he works as a producer, writer, and director as well. He’s even been an action figure or two! Haberkornmobile sold separatly. In the animated world, he voiced roles such as Jadeite from Sailor Moon, Natsu from Fairy Tail, Italy from Hetalia, Ling Yao from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Cheren from Pokémon, Sgt. Keroro from Sgt. Frog, Marlo from Attack on Titan, Haruka Nanase from Free! Iwatobi Swim Club, Allen Walker from D.Gray-man, Hikaru Hitachiin from Ouran High School Host Club, Death The Kid from Soul Eater, and many others. As far as video games go, you’d recognize his voice in the series World of Warcraft, Street Fighter IV, Ghostbusters, Borderlands 2, and Rage, to name a few. His voice makes sure to get its marathon training in as an award-winning narrator for audiobooks. Do a Google search and you’ll find he’s

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His more recent roles include Baatar Jr. from the final season of Legend of Korra and the voice of Meccano’s upcoming buildable robot toy, MeccaNoid. When he isn’t working on films or television projects for other companies, Todd works for his company Out of the Office Productions, a company with a long history of on camera work in narrative film, commercials, and shorts. In between fighting digital monsters in video games, and trying to save the day on film, Todd travels throughout the U.S. and abroad to gnarly pop culture conventions to meet super cool fans and sign autgraphs.

Caitlin Glass

A voice actress and ADR director, best known for the role of Winry Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist, Caitlin has been working in the anime industry since 2004. In 2008, Caitlin directed the widely popular, fan-favorite Ouran High School Host Club as well as voicing the protagonist of the show, Haruhi Fujioka. Caitlin also lends her voice to Vados in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Rose in Tales of Zestiria, Elma in Xenoblade Chronicles X, Thorn in Battleborn, and Cammy White & Decapre in the Street Fighter IV & V series of video games. Other well-known roles include Maki in Love Live! School Idol Project, Lilia in Yuri!!! on ICE, Mina Ashido in My Hero Academia, Vivi in One Piece, Evergreen in Fairy Tail, Petra in Attack on Titan, Diancie in Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, Hannah in Black Butler II, Miria in Baccano!, and Kim in Soul Eater. You’ll also hear her as Hitomi in Funimation’s new dub for Escaflowne and Kyoko in Skip Beat!,

coming soon from Pied Piper, Inc. In recent years, Caitlin has added roles to her already prolific list of anime voices in Absolute Duo, Akiba’s Trip, Alderamin on the Sky, ALL OUT!, Assassination Classroom, BlazBlu Alter Memory, Chain Chronicle, D-Frag!, Gangsta, Lord Marksman and Vanadis, Maria the Virgin Witch, MasamuneKun’s Revenge, Mikagura School Suite, Noragami Aragoto, NoRin, Orange, ReLIFE, The Rolling Girls, Space Dandy, Tokyo Ravens, Ultimate Otaku Teacher, selector infected WIXOSS, and Yurikuma Arashi. Caitlin’s other directing credits include Love Live! Sunshine!!, Suzuka, Fuuka, One Piece, Riddle Story of Devil, Show by Rock!!, Noragami Aragoto, Garo The Animation, Garo: Crimson Moon, Prince of Stride: Alternative, Shonen Maid, Lord Marksman and Vanadis, and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, all as an ADR Director for Funimation Entertainment. She has also lent her adaptive writing skills to Bang Zoom! Entertainment for such titles as Love Live! School Idol Project, Durarara!!x2 Ten, Yuki Yuna is a Hero, A Lull in the Sea, and The Asterisk War.

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Linda Le is a cosplayer who was born in a small town in Oklahoma and now resides in California. She was discovered by Kotobukiya and Danny Choo after being featured in OTACOOL 2 and became known by her cosplayer name VampyBitMe. Soon afterward, she was tapped to be the co-host of Nerdist’s Just Cos cosplay show. Her costumes have also been featured on Marvel.com, and she has collaborated with Capcom as their official Morrigan and Juri cosplayer. She has also worked with Bandai, DC, and various video game companies, and she was recently featured on CNN’s “24 Hours in the Life of a Worldwide Cosplayer.” Linda’s latest cosplay collaboration was at PAX East, cosplaying as D.Va from Blizzard’s game Overwatch. She continues to travel the world, excited to talk about armor making, building Gundam models, creating new artwork, working on her own toy line, being creative, and meeting people who share the same love for being an all-around fangirl. If she isn’t working, Linda is designing for her clothing company, playing Monster Hunter, and gaming all around. We welcome Linda back for her second year as a FanimeCon Guest of Honor.

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Alex Faciane and PokéKellz are the main creative force and hosts behind The Dex!, a long-running informative YouTube channel all about Pokémon, from biology and anthropology to kooky conspiracy theories! Inspired by the likes of Bill Nye and Alton Brown, The Dex! is a family-friendly take on Pokémon trivia and battle strategy that’s enjoyed all over the world.

done extensive principal character voiceover work all across the Internet, from the hit show Smosh Babies to the Kickstarter-funded cartoon series Obituary: A Grave Beginning, animated by Studio Yotta.

Alex Faciane is a writer, host, journalist, and comedian who’s worked everywhere from MatPat’s Game Theory to MySpace. He also currently appears as a co-host on Super Beard Bros, Scary Game Squad, Multiplayer Mayhem, The Star Wars New Canon Bookclub, and the Chilluminati Paranormal Podcast, and writes and produces for The Completionist and Defend It! for ThatOneVideoGamer. He also appears as “Ronik” in the video game bossdriven boyband Big Bad Bosses on their album Power Overwhelming, with music and lyrics by Jake Kaufman, the composer of Shovel Knight and OK K.O. Kellz is a practicing registered veterinary technician at VCA Animal Hospital in Los Angeles by day. She’s also a seasoned improv comedian with 10 years of performing experience at ComedySportz Los Angeles and she’s Art by Jennifer Kim

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Guests of Honor Aicosu

Aicosu, the couple cosplay team of Sheila and Sylar, have been cosplaying collectively for nine years! With over 200 cosplays made and 50 conventions attended, they focus on bringing more than just cosplay to the community. They are known for answering all kinds of cosplay questions, and love teaching cosplayers of all skill levels in their panels and programming. Aicosu can be found on the convention floors, at their workshops, at their table, and are always open to discussing everything from cosplay construction to which Dragon Age game was the best.

This year, Aicosu will be returning to FanimeCon as the MCs of the Cosplay Masquerade! In addition to the Masquerade and their panels, Sheila and Sylar will be joining some of the cosplay gatherings (stay tuned to find out which ones!) and hanging out at their Artist Alley booth.

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Matthew â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magumaâ&#x20AC;? Lewis is a 28 year-old cosplayer from Los Angeles, California. Since attending his very first convention at Anime Expo 2005, Maguma has found an overabundance of challenges, joy, and fulfillment in the world of cosplay! Through the years he has participated in conventions in a variety of ways, from awardwinning Masquerade performances to hosting events and panels. Additionally, he is a repeat winner on the Myx TV show Call to Cosplay, has worked with anime production companies, and volunteered at conventions from coast to coast. Currently, Maguma hosts events and panels across the country while creating art, cosplays, performances, and YouTube content for the things he loves.

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for Pixar staff. Gilles even once foolishly agreed to encapsulate the history of manga and anime from 1960 to the present as a one hour presentation for the San Francisco Public Library. A video of that event is online on YouTube. In his spare time Gilles reads manga, watches anime, and does research on Japan. When he can save enough vacation time and money, he visits Tokyo—a city he is so interested in that he has been called a Tokyo otaku by a friend who lives there. Currently he is working on three books at a far too slow pace

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Gilles grew up in California where he was not only geographically closer to Japan than most of the U.S., but also was exposed to many things Japanese. From the wooden toys he bought at the corner store, to sharing Botan candy with friends, and eating curry made with S&B curry powder. He had no idea that any of it was from Japan. He became a fan of world cinema in high school, and in college this led him to explore what little was known in English about anime. In 1990 he received a phone call from a friend who had discovered a new student club at U.C. Berkeley devoted to anime—Cal Animage Alpha—and began attending their meetings. He was hooked.

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on anime for various JapanUS friendship groups, public libraries, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, conventions, all day workshops for librarians, introduced anime films at the Smithsonian, and even taught an eight-week course on the subject

An extraordinary pair of artists, the Chalk Twins are renowned for their anime-themed chalk murals of epic proportions. Having traveled the world in pursuit of artistic mastery, they are a regular installment at conventions and events across the country where they produce massive chalk masterpieces live!

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Registration Info Information Desk Volunteering Rovers Emergency Services Lost & Found Convention Etiquette Parent Lounge New Mom Rooms Code of Conduct The FanimeCon Props Policy

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Registration Info General

Registration is the first place to go when you arrive at FanimeCon 2018. With your valid photo ID, this is where you can pick up your badge (for fully paid, online registrations), or register and pay for tickets at the convention. Please consult fanime.com/registration-faq/ for the Registration FAQs and hours. Registration hours are also listed in the FanimeCon pocket guide.

Industry and Press

SJCC – Room 114 Professional Registration (ProReg) handles tickets for members of the press covering FanimeCon, as well as creators, executives, and marketing personnel in the anime and manga industries. Please see the ProReg FAQ on the FanimeCon website for more information.

Lost Badge Policy

In the event that you lose or misplace your badge, please check with Lost & Found to see if it has been found and returned. If your badge has not been returned, then you may request a replacement badge at the cost of half of your original ticket purchase price. If you lose or misplace your badge a second time (assuming it has not been returned to Lost & Found), you will be charged the full price for a badge replacement. A replacement badge will invalidate your original badge. There are NO refunds for your replacement badge if you should find your original badge.

Information Desk When something changes at FanimeCon, who do you ask? Your friendly neighborhood Info Desk! Info Desk is here to help with your burning questions about FanimeCon. Trouble navigating to point B from point A? Need to know when, and where, a specific event is happening? Have a random question that you just need to know the answer to?

Just look for one of our Info Desks throughout the San Jose Convention Center, or one of our walking Info Desk staff teams! Info Desk: We have the answers to your questions!

• Peace Bonding: Props compliant with FanimeCon’s Props Policy must be tagged at the main Peace Bonding Station located under the stairs near the Registration exit.

Volunteering

• Line and Crowd Control: Ensuring that crowds stay orderly, as well as keeping walkways, exits, safety equipment, and other areas clear.

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Marriott – Silicon Valley Room Thursday: 5:00 pm – 11:30 pm Friday: 7:30 am –11:30 pm Saturday: 7:30 am –11:30 pm Sunday: 7:30 am – 11:30 pm Monday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm FanimeCon needs your help! Volunteer for just 20 hours and get a full reimbursement of your weekend badge, or five hours to get reimbursed for a single day badge*. Volunteers are wanted at all hours in virtually all departments, so stop by and find the schedule that works for you. * Minors have decreased hour requirements. Please inquire at the Volunteers room. * You must be at least 13 years of age to volunteer. If you are a minor (under 18), a guardian consent form with a photocopy of your legal guardian’s ID is required to register to be a volunteer. Minors must have government issued ID or school ID as well.

Rovers The Rovers are responsible for customer service and safety at FanimeCon. They are found throughout the convention helping FanimeCon attendees and ensuring that the convention is as fun and safe as possible. Rovers have a lot of responsibilities, but can often be found doing the following:

• Access Control: Checking IDs for age-controlled events and verifying credentials for restricted areas. • Escort Duties: Providing safety escorts for staff and attendees as needed or requested. • Policy Compliance: Enforcing the Props Policy and Code of Conduct. • Rovers are also equipped to assist with emergencies, harassment, and/or missing persons. Rovers are the fastest and most efficient way to verify situation and inform the proper authorities or service personnel. If you have an issue which you believe requires assistance from Rovers, find the nearest Rover or send a text message to 1 (415) FANIME1 (1-415- 326-4631), and we will do our best to help you.

Emergency Services Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and San Jose Police Department (SJPD) officers are always available on-site. If any emergencies occur, please contact ConOps or the nearest Rover as soon as possible.

• General Safety: Preventing unsafe behavior and activities (such as running, blocking doorways, etc), and dealing with unsafe situations (spills, facility issues, etc.) as efficiently as possible.

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Essentials Lost & Found

Convention Etiquette

Parent Lounge

Lost & Found is just that — where to go to either look for, or turn in, a lost precious. If you’ve found someone’s lost precious, please bring it to us and we’ll hold it. If you’ve lost your precious, come by and describe it to us – hopefully someone else has already given it to us.

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Hilton – Winchester Room Exhausted from venturing through the hustle and bustle of the convention? Not really sure about this whole FanimeCon thing your kids have dragged you to? Consider taking a load off at our pleasant Parent Lounge!

NOTE: Please be patient when trying to track down something you’ve lost. Many people who find a lost item or badge turn it in when they have a chance, which is not always right when they find it or when you lost it. All Lost & Found items are held for a three-month period after the convention, when they are then turned over to the convention. To contact Lost & Found after the convention, email lost@fanime.com. Do not email during the run of the convention; it will not be received.

Everyone enjoys photos at a convention, but no one appreciates having their picture taken by surprise! Ask permission beforehand to ensure the highest quality photographs. Remember to be considerate and never block traffic. Convention traffic is a terrible background, and it’s hard to take a nice shot when people walk into your photo, or bump into you or your subject. Keep FanimeCon safe and take wonderful pictures!

Autographs

Every year, FanimeCon hosts Guests of Honor and every year FanimeCon attendees wish to obtain their autographs. That’s why FanimeCon has designated a special area for you to gain those cherished memories. The schedule (found online and in your pocket guide!) will have the times and places where our Guests of Honor will sign autographs, so be sure to check it when planning your FanimeCon experience. Remember, these people are our guests and should be treated with respect. Kindness and smiles go a long way! Have fun and enjoy your time with this year’s Guests of Honor!

This is a place for parents to kick back without worrying over accidentally walking through a photo shoot or tripping over someone’s prop. Relax and take a breather at the Parent Lounge before going out to explore the rest of FanimeCon!

New Mom Rooms Hilton – Second Floor We have set aside rooms for new mothers to make use of during the convention. Whether it be for some much-needed privacy or just to have some peace and quiet, these lockable rooms will be available at the Hilton San Jose. The key is available at ConOps on the Hilton San Jose’s second floor. The room is open for use during ConOps hours.

Please check our updated Autographs policies online.

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Code of Conduct Everyone must comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, and regulations at all times. Officers of the San Jose Police Department are on site. Laws include, but are not limited to the following: • No disorderly conduct such as loitering, public intoxication, indecent exposure, begging, or soliciting. • No selling weapons or serving alcohol to minors. • No smoking inside any public buildings. No smoking within 25 feet of any entrances, this includes the Terrace. Please respect the facilities. The San Jose Convention Center & Cultural Facilities and surrounding hotels have been gracious enough to host FanimeCon for many years, and we would like to keep coming back. Please leave the facilities and equipment in at least as good a condition as you found them. • All aisles, exits, fire safety devices, and concession stands must be kept clean, clear, visible, and unobstructed at all times. • Do not tape, tack, staple, nail, or otherwise affix anything to any wall or surface in San Jose Convention Center & Cultural Facilities. This includes doors, panels, columns, and other portions of the facilities. • Glitter, gum, confetti, balloons, stickers, and door or window decals may not be used, distributed, or affixed inside the facilities. • The white courtesy phones are for contacting emergency services or convention center personnel only. They are not equipped to provide outside telephone service. • No outside food or drink may be sold or distributed on the premises without prior permission, licenses, permits, and insurance.

• No pets are allowed inside Convention Center space*. We follow the ADA Guidelines for what constitutes a Service Animal. A Service Animal must be trained to aid someone with a disability. • Only people with disabilities or prior approval may use transportation devices indoors. • No skateboards, bicycles, or rollerblades are allowed indoors or in the Convention Center Entry Plaza. • You are not allowed to operate any remote controlled devices within Convention Center space*. This includes drones which fly, float, or drive. • Shoes must be worn at all times. Please be respectful and courteous to everybody around you. This includes Guests of Honor; convention and hotel personnel; FanimeCon staff; and fellow attendees. • Due to the large number of FanimeCon attendees, please move carefully. Do not obstruct the flow of traffic, be conscientious with props, and do not run indoors. • Please request autographs only during designated autograph sessions. Unless exceptions have been announced ahead of time, please limit requests to one autograph per person per guest. • Do not harass, threaten, bully, stalk, or mob people. Please do not hug or glomp without permission. Do not take pictures of anyone, regardless of whether they are in costume or not, without first asking for permission. Respect other people’s personal space. • Cosplay is not consent. In addition to the above, FanimeCon has the following rules: • FanimeCon Badges are property of FanimeCon, and are loaned to attendees for their exclusive use and

enjoyment. Tickets (and therefore Badges) are non-transferable. Badges may not be modified, tampered with, or copied in any way. • Badges must be worn in plain sight while on the premises. This includes the second floor checkpoints. • Badges may be revoked at any time by qualified staff. Tickets and access to events will be revoked with a pulled badge. • Please do not carry signs that solicit any service or object for price (ex: “Will Glomp for $.01”), have any profanity, or which are not part of a cosplay. • FanimeCon is a dry convention. No alcohol or drugs are allowed on premises. No drunkenness or other intoxication will be tolerated in convention areas. • Please do not move or tamper with furniture or equipment, including gaming equipment. Doing so may result in damage to the equipment or injury to yourself. If you think something should be moved or needs repair, please inform Convention Operations staff. • Please do not use any of the electrical outlets in the convention center except in designated areas. • Please comply with the FanimeCon Props Policy, read it carefully and abide by its rules. Get all props peace bonded as soon as possible, and do not brandish or use them at any time. • Certain items are not allowed on premises: laser pointers, fog machines, strobe lights, megaphones, and other noise-making items. Items may be added to this list by FanimeCon at any time. * Convention Center Space and Cultural Facilities includes, but is not limited to, the San Jose Convention Center, Civic Center, Parkside Hall, and Fairmont.

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Essentials The FanimeCon Props Policy Peace Bonding has two locations for your convenience

Reg/Hub: Located under the stairs and right outside the Registration exit Thursday: 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Monday: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm Cosplay Repair Friday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm FanimeCon reserves the right to modify or update this policy at any time and without prior notice. Your badge to FanimeCon means that you agree to comply with this Props Policy. You further understand and agree that, for your own safety and the safety of everyone at FanimeCon, designated staff have the absolute and immediate discretion and right to inspect your costumes, prop weapons, and any other item you bring to the convention. We may temporarily or permanently remove any attendee’s peace bond in our sole and absolute discretion at any time for violating this Props Policy.

Props Policy • Your prop must accompany the costume that you are wearing in order to be peace bonded. • No firearms, airsoft weapons, or replicas of guns. No functional bows and arrows. Any prop guns must look like a prop from 50 feet away. This is for your safety and for the safety of our other attendees.

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• No live steel. Live steel is defined as swords, knives, or other objects made of metal, which can take an edge. Dull metal weapons are considered live steel, and therefore are not permitted. • No metal or wood bats, metal pipes, or long metal chains. • Any item that is designed or manufactured with the intent to cause bodily injury or death; any item that is illegal in the state of California; or any other item that appears dangerous or may pose a risk of harm will not be allowed on the premises. This will be up to the sole discretion of qualified FanimeCon staff. • Operating a prop to shoot an object of any material is not allowed at FanimeCon and will result in your peace bond being removed.

Peace Bonded Weapons at the Event You may display your prop weapons only as costume pieces. Do not swing or brandish your prop weapon in any way that could be considered unsafe or threatening. You may pose with a prop weapon in a brandishing manner, so long as no reasonable person would interpret it as anything but a pose for dramatic effect. Rovers staff or FanimeCon management may stop your posed brandishing at their sole discretion. Current US military uniforms, costumes that may be confused with law enforcement, or other emergency response personnel are not permitted at FanimeCon.

If You Buy Props or Weapons at the Convention

We may revoke the peace bond at any time at our sole discretion. For example, we will revoke approval if you use or brandish the item in • If you buy a weapon in the Dealer’s an inappropriate fashion (like play Hall, it needs to stay taped in its box fighting, swinging the weapon around, and taken off convention property as or if someone is hit intentionally soon as possible. Live steel will not be or otherwise). We will also revoke peace bonded. approval if we receive complaints about the way you are using or • If you buy a prop at FanimeCon, you displaying your prop, or if you tamper may have it tagged with a peace with the peace bond used to show bond if it belongs with the cosplay that your prop has been tagged. If you are currently wearing and follows your peace bond is revoked, you the props policy. If not, it needs to will need to take the prop off of be removed from the premises and convention property immediately. taken to your hotel room, car, or Fan Storage.

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Fanimaid Café Speed Dating Stage Zero Manga Lounge FMV Contest Game Show Artist Alley Dealer’s Hall Charity Gaming Hall Swap Meet The Dojo Cosplay Events Karaoke Fan Events Dance Idris’ Closet MusicFest Closing Ceremonies Black & White Ball Masquerade Events at Doubletree The Battlefield

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Fanimaid Café Fairmont – Club Regent Café Hours: Saturday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm *Lines will close at 5:30 pm Fanimaid☆LIVE Showtimes: Saturday: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Okaerinasaimase, Goshujinsama! Welcome to FanimeCon’s very own Fanimaid Café, the most amazing themed cafe experience we have to offer! Enjoy delicious food enchanted with moé charms, play tabletop games with your maid, and watch our spectacular stage performances! Fanimaid Café features in-cafe performances and stage games, as well as the Fanimaid☆LIVE Showcase at Stage Zero. Don’t miss out on all the exciting events we have this year, including the Chekis Polaroid Giveaway for the first 50 guests on Saturday and Sunday. Come early to receive a Shinkansen ticket so your party may skip the line (for parties of four and fewer.) Come visit us and see what the magic of FanimeCon’s maid cafe is all about!

Speed Dating 18+ SJCC – Rooms 211B/C/D Saturday: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm (LGBT only) 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm (LGBT only) 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Where instant connections are made and sparks are ignited! The FanimeCon Speed Dating events are for 18+ singles who are interested in meeting new people and potentially finding love! Registration this year will take place online at date.fanime.com

Forms will be available for 24 hours prior to the date of the session(s) applied for. • For Saturday, May 26 sessions: Forms available Friday, May 25, 12:00 am to 11:59 pm. • For Sunday, May 27 sessions: Forms available Saturday, May 26, 12:00 am to 11:59 pm. NOTE: Submission of this form does not guarantee a seat to participate. Participants will be randomly selected from submitted forms, and will receive one email to confirm receipt, and another to confirm admittance. In the event that there are no-shows, a walk-in line for sessions will also be available for attendees that were not selected or did not pre-register. Again, this does not guarantee a seat to participate. We cannot provide water to participants, so please bring your own. This is an 18+ event, please bring valid photo ID (e.g. passport, driver’s license, state ID, etc.)

Speed Dating 101 Workshop

Saturday: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Sunday: 10:00 am - 11:00 am What is Speed Dating? How does it work? Speed Dating 101 is designed for those that want more information about our events before participating. Learn the basics, practice with us, and get out all those butterflies before “the real deal!” Experience low-stakes “friend-dating” under the guidance of Speed Dating staff.

Stage Zero In a world crammed with attendees, artists, dealers, and cosplayers where can one turn for a bit of relief, information, and entertainment? Stage Zero, of course! Located in the middle of the Upper Concourse, Stage Zero celebrates its thirteenth year of operation in providing relaxation and entertainment for everyone at FanimeCon! Stage Zero is also your information nerve center to the rest of convention thanks to its talented staff. So don’t be afraid to take a load off for a while to experience the wonder that is Stage Zero!

Manga Lounge Fairmont – Piedmont Room Friday: 10:00 am - 12:00 am Saturday: 10:00 am - 12:00 am Sunday: 10:00 am - 12:00 am If you’re looking for a calming oasis in the midst of your hectic convention schedule, the Manga Lounge is a great spot to do so! Grab a manga, grab a seat, and enjoy some quiet reading in our semi-secluded portion of the Fairmont.

FMV Contest Come join us for the FanimeCon 2018 AMV contest! This year we’re featuring action, comedy, drama, trailer, and upbeat videos in two different rooms for your viewing pleasure. To tie in with the theme of the year, we’re extending a special invitation for AMVs using either video game music, video game footage, or utilizing video game centric anime (e.g. Sword Art Online, No Game No Life, Recovery of an MMO Junkie). Help us determine the winners this year by casting your vote!

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Events Game Show The FanimeCon Game Show is back for another fantastic season of questions, answers, prizes, and cash! The Game Show presents a huge variety of different games and contestants compete against each other with the same goal in mind: one must brave the tests of wit and skill to be crowned the day’s champion! Some games will test your knowledge on the spot, while others will involve cunning strategy, quick reflexes, and wise predictions. We cover many areas from Super Mario to Sailor Moon, from Evangelion to Elder Scrolls, with hundreds of questions on older franchises, new series, general knowledge, science fiction, and so much more. If you have that right mix of trivia knowledge, lightning fast reflexes, and quick improvisation skills, then come prove yourself at the FanimeCon Game Show! We rotate our games every hour, so there are always plenty of chances to sign up to join the fun! All contestants in our main games are awarded prizes, from plushies to gift cards to unique merchandise.

Game show? What about the final ascent to our Tower Climb show? Three different challenges for our contestants can turn into something valuable for our winners, including a chance at the jackpot.

FanimeCon Game Show Real Time Strategy Edition

If you know your stuff, you might pay off your entire convention weekend! This year, we have FOUR different Game Show editions!

FanimeCon Game Show Visual Novel Edition

FanimeCon Game Show Platformer Edition

Stage Zero Friday: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Jump, climb, and dodge! The first full night of FanimeCon will test our competitors in new ways. Will their reflexes be ready for our Speed Run show? Will they draw the winning cards during our Board

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Artist Alley

SJCC – Grand Ballroom Beyond entertainment, anime and Stage Zero manga stirs many to follow their Saturday: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm inspiration. From illustrated prints Coming at you from all directions, to doujinshi to costume accessories, this edition of the Game Show is you’ll find the brilliant work of looking for those that can stay focused, hundreds of artists from here and even when the action heats up. We’ll around the world! Come chat with start the night seeing how well our the creators and find out about all the contestants handle our Information tremendous effort they put into their Overload show. And our ending game craft. You’ll also discover artists who will be all about the numbers in our will take commissions or even sign Unit Management show. We’re even their work for you. Drop by and visit bringing in of some of FanimeCon’s the center of creativity unleashed! Guests of Honor to see how they FanimeCon Artist Pool measure up in our Unfamiliar SJCC – Grand Ballroom Environment show. Give them your Curious about the art that appears support! on the website, badges, or the book FanimeCon Game Show you’re holding right now? Wondering Role Playing Game Edition who all these cool characters are? Panels 1 Find the official FanimeCon Artist Pool Sunday: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, in Artist Alley, to the right of the center 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm entrance aisle. We’d love to hear from you! It’s time to gain stats in our special daytime event. Can our contestants identify items in our Treasure Hunt show? Will they get the values they need in our Level Up show? Can they hold their nerve in our Lone Survivor show? We’ll have a final champion and a chance at our difficult jackpot.

Winners can advance to our end game to win up to $500 in cash, or risk their winnings for a chance at our special $1000 jackpot!

be a Visual Novel night without a dose of our Doki Doki Love Game for couples. No matter who wins, we will feature our special end game for a chance at a lot of cash.

Stage Zero Sunday: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Make the right choice in our final nighttime event. We will be trying new game type, trying to find the right hero in our Clever Protagonist game. This will be followed by a Battle Royale game to find a single winner from the crowd. And, it can’t

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Dealer’s Hall SJCC – Hall 1 & 2 Dealer’s Hall is the place to shop! With over 100 vendors, attendees can shop from a vast array of merchandise including anime, manga, gaming, fashion, and much more! Visit our friends at OffWorld Designs to get your official FanimeCon merchandise. In the back of the Hall, we will have tasty food available for purchase, as well as a chill area to relax between expeditions through all the great treasures.

Charity SJCC – Hall 2 FanimeCon is proud to announce that for the fifth year running, our charity partner will be Make-A-Wish® Greater Bay Area. Our charity partner will be supported by funds generated by our Silent Auction (taking place in the Dealer’s Hall), our Live Auction (Sunday, 4:00 pm at Stage Zero), our Putt Putt Golf Challenge (located in the Dealer’s Hall), Yo-Yo Tsuri (Yo-Yo fishing) game, Kingyo Sukui (Fish Scooping) game, and more Midway games to come! We are also working on other ways to help FanimeCon give more back to the community. Thanks to all of the attendees for your support of our continued partnership with Make-A-Wish® Greater Bay Area!!

Gaming Hall SJCC – Hall 3 We’ve gone above and beyond to bring you bigger and even better gaming experiences for 2018 in our Gaming Hall! We are open Thursday through Monday, offering 24 hours of continuous gaming experiences to be had with friends, both new and old! The Gaming Hall offers Arcade, PC, Console, and Tabletop games for all ages and levels of players. All departments will be running events and tournaments during the four day weekend! For listings, information,

and the latest updates, please consult the pocket schedule, the staff inside the Gaming Hall, or visit the websites below: Facebook: facebook.com/ FanimeConGaming Twitter: @FanimeConGaming Website: fanime.com/exhibits/ gaming You can also access this information through the mobile app!

Gaming Hall Rules

Please follow the FanimeCon 2018 Code of Conduct at all times in the Gaming Hall. FanimeCon staff reserves the right to modify the rules below at any time at our discretion: • Do NOT tamper with or move any equipment, tables, or chairs. • If there is a malfunction or nonoptimal gameplay on any of the equipment, please inform Gaming Hall staff in the respective area. Do NOT attempt to fix it yourself. • In the event that the Gaming Hall (SJCC Hall 3) is at the location capacity and we need to regulate access, please cooperate with our Gaming Hall staff and Rovers. • Events and Tournaments are free of charge. Sign-ups and information are located at the eGaming or Tabletop main desks. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early before any tournament for check in! • Gaming Hall staff reserve the right to ask attendees to leave the Gaming Hall due to safety concerns and/or potential Code of Conduct violations. This rule extends to our events and tournaments. • The Gaming Hall is a harassment free zone. If you feel unsafe or need to report a problem, please flag any FanimeCon staff member and they can assist you. Prohibited Items • E-cigarettes and vaping devices. • RC vehicles and drones of all types. • Hoverboards, skateboards, bikes, and recreational scooters.

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• Food and drinks around Arcade or eGaming stations. • Sealed water containers are allowed. • Loud speaker or non-staff microphones.

Arcade Gaming

SJCC – Hall 3 We are pleased to announce that our Arcade is free play this year! Our selection of games will include Dance Dance Revolution, Groove Coaster, Pop’n Music, Taiko no Tatsujin, Initial D8, TimeCrisis, Super Table Flip, Marvel vs. CAPCOM 2, Super Puzzle Fighter IIx and more! Please limit play to one game per person when a line is present. Please see additional rules located in the Arcade in Gaming Hall.

Tabletop Gaming

SJCC – Hall 3, Hyatt Place – Grand Ballroom Want to take a break from walking around the ‘Con, sit down and play a board game? Looking to sharpen your card game skills? Come visit Tabletop inside the Gaming Hall! We will have various board games available, a place to find fellow card game players to engage with, and watch people build our popular Giant Jenga set (but watch out for falling blocks)!

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Events For this year, we have moved our card game tournaments to the Tabletop Tournaments & Events Room at the Grand Ballroom inside the Hyatt Regency (across the street from the convention center)! Please visit the Tabletop Help Desk in the Gaming Hall for more information and the tournament list. You can also visit fanime.com/exhibits/gaming/ tabletop-gaming/ for the latest information.

eGaming

SJCC – Hall 3 eGaming is video gaming heaven where the party just does not stop! Want to be the very best? Prove it by competing in any of the various console, PC, or handheld tournaments. Challenge friends in popular console fighting games such as Dragon Ball FighterZ and Super Smash Brothers, or go the PC route with League of Legends, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and more! Retro gamer? We got you. Come chill out and play an array of classics and new releases. Is music more your speed? Tear down the dance floor with Just Dance! eGaming is open nonstop during the con - come in and get your game on!

Speed Painting/ Learning to Paint

SJCC – Hall 3 Sunday: 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Do you have what it takes to paint a model in one hour? Join our Speed Painting contest and find out! There will be a small session before the event will show you some quick and easy steps that may give you a leg up above the competition!

Need more games? We’ve got even more at the DoubleTree Hotel!

Swap Meet South Hall Thursday: 7:30 pm - 12:00 am Friday: 8:00 pm - 1:30 am Not finding what you want in the Dealer’s Hall? Looking for something

Monster Hunter FanimeCon Challenge

SJCC – Hall 3 GoHs VampyBitMe and Maguma challenge FanimeCon attendees to play Monster Hunter: World with them. No promises it will be easy!

Fighting Game Boot Camp

SJCC – Hall 3 The path to glory comes with hard work and dedication. Come practice the basics of fighting games with GoH Maguma so you too can become a world warrior!

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a little more obscure? Be sure to swing by Swap Meet! Your fellow FanimeCon attendees have brought a wide array of anime, games, and other merchandise for you to buy! Swap Meet will be held in the South Hall again this year on Thursday and Friday nights. Make sure to swing by!

The Dojo Hilton – Almaden Friday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Monday: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Get to know the people behind the steel. The Bushido Department proudly presents the Twilight Knights, students of the science and the art that is martial combat. Get to know fellow weapons and combat enthusiasts at the Meet & Greet, and ask about each of our workshops and panels so you can plan which ones to attend.

Q&A with the Knights

You have questions about weapons and styles and combat? Here’s where you get answers!

Basic Wood Carving

Self-Defense for Women I

Always wanted to whittle? Always wanted to see if you can make something with you own hands? Come and take this class to see how you can get started!

Yoga with the Twilight Knights

What if in combat you find yourself with two mismatched weapons? How can you use them to your advantage? What can you do as far as tactics and planning? This is where you find out as you watch our members fight using mixed and mismatched weapons forms!

A workshop just for ladies this year! Some basic self-defense knowledge is a must-have in these times and we are here to give it to you free of charge.* WARNING: Due to the nature of the topics under discussion a “Trigger Word Warning” is hereby issued!

Come and have a basic yoga workout for free! One of our yearly early morning warm ups.*

Daggers Battlefield Workshop

One of the most beloved weapon combos, yet one of the most misunderstood. Come and try out this weapon style! You’ve asked for it for two years and now FanimeCon brings it to you!!*

Kung Fu with the Knights

Our second early morning warm up! Come and learn the basics of this art form and be prepared to work out!*

Longsword Workshop

Basic longsword fighting in preparation for our All Night Boffer War. Especially designed for newbies and those who want to try battle but have never done it before.

Battle Tips and Tactic

Hey FanimeCon fans!! Have you noticed we have a boffer war planned this year? Have you ever been in a battle with more than five people? Have you ever been in a battle at all? This is where we will discuss a few tips and tactics that just might keep you alive in combat!!

Spear Workshop

Mixed Weapons Demo

Beginning Archery Panel

A discussion on traditional archery, archery concepts, gear and dos and don’ts. See and learn about what you will need to start this great weapons style. Panel ONLY! No actual live firing will happen at this event! * Waivers are required and all participants must be at least 10 years of age. Anyone under the age of 18 will require a waiver (To be found online). Dress comfortable and expect to sweat. Any unsafe behavior or not following the rules will end your session.

Looking for more Dojo? Check out what’s happening at the DoubleTree!

Cosplay Events Cosplay Gatherings

Do you want to see more cosplays from your favorite series? Then FanimeCon’s Cosplay Gatherings are for you! We have several gatherings created by cosplayers, for cosplayers such as Disney, Shonen Jump, Marvel, and more! You can find the Cosplay Gatherings table near the entrance of the Convention Center, or on the FanimeCon website!

Cosplayer Hangout

Friday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm This is your one stop shop for making your cosplay experience a BLAST at FanimeCon! Not only do we host official Cosplay Gatherings with photographers, but we also have a Cosplay Lounge! It’s stocked with materials in case you have a cosplay emergency, like sewing kits and hot glue. Our lounge is also a nopress zone, so come by to rest when you’ve been posing and walking around all day!

Karaoke Friday: 3:00 pm - 2:00 am Saturday: 3:00 pm - 2:00 am Sunday: 3:00 pm - 2:00 am Whether you sing in the shower or on the radio, you’re welcome on FanimeCon’s karaoke stage! Queue up for Open Mic Karaoke, participate in one of our amazing contests, or just take a seat and chill to the music! With our jaw-dropping catalog of literally over 9000 anime, video game, J-Pop, K-Pop, and Disney songs (most with lyrics in both their native language and English), plus a full American karaoke system, AND the ability to plug in your own tunes, our karaoke set up has it all. Don’t forget to check out our fun karaoke contests, where your voice may win you big! When we’re not running Open Mic Karaoke, FanimeCon features three scheduled contests: • The Karaoke Contest • Acoustikaraoke! Contest • Karaoke Gong Show!

Basic spear workshop covering three styles of spear play!!

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Events The Karaoke Contest

Preliminary Round on Friday at 6:00 pm Finals at 9:00 pm

Are you a talented singer prepared to give it your all on-stage? Can you hit the highest highs and the lowest lows? Can you carry a tune, or will you just be dragging it through the mud? The Karaoke Contest is the place to put on a great show or join us for one in the audience. Beginning on Friday night, with the preliminary round starting first, followed by a short break, and the final round after (check schedule or room for exact times). Competitors can sign-up online before the con OR sign-up in person when the Karaoke Room opens on Friday. Contest rules do apply.

Acoustikaraoke! Contest

Saturday: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Do you play a musical instrument? Show off your own original work or special arrangement of your favorite anime or video game song on stage at our Acoustikaraoke! contest! Both solo acts and small groups are welcome. Sign-ups are open in the Karaoke Room all weekend before the event. Do not miss this delightful collection of FanimeCon’s most unique performances!

Karaoke Gong Show 18+

Sunday: 10:00 pm - 12:00 am

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Fan Events Ouran High School Reunion

Our Ouran members can’t wait to finally see their princesses again! No matter what type you are into, you definitely won’t want to miss this reunion!

Hetalia Day Lite

Sunday night begins with the most Join us at Hetalia Day Lite, an event foul karaoke journey ever attempted hosted in the style of Hetalia Day! on stage—the Karaoke Gong Show! We will have games, trivia, and If your skin is thick enough and your even a raffle for lucky attendees to mind twisted enough, then you’ve win cool Hetalia-themed prizes. Sing got a fighting chance at winning the “Marukaite Chikyuu” with America or dreaded Worst of Show! Yes, that’s play hot potato with Prussia! Hope to right, these performers have what see you there. Ciao! it takes to entertain, to amuse, and amaze our audience (and judges) with K-Pop Random Dance Game such unique and outlandish acts of Show off your knowledge of K-Pop comedy that they completely defy any dances at Random Play! explanation! Sign-ups are open at the Karaoke Room all weekend before Cosplay Games the event. Due to how terrible these Love cosplay? Think you’re up for this novelty acts (and the judges) are, this cosplay challenge? Come and join us is an 18+ event. in the Cosplay Games where we will host cosplay making mini-games! Are you game?

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Anime High Murder Mystery 18+

School has started and there has already been a murder! Come and play the Werewolf-inspired game with an anime twist. Will you make it out alive?

K-Pop Dance Party

Feelin’ so Energetic? Put your Blood, Sweat, and Tears into the chorus game at the K-Pop Dance Party!

Whose Death is it, Anyway? 16+

A Danganronpa V3 event based on the hit TV show, Whose Line Is It, Anyway? Where the deaths are made up and nothing matters!

Dance Thursday: 10:00 pm - 2:00 am Friday: 9:00 pm - 3:00 am Saturday: 9:00 pm - 3:00 am Sunday: 9:00 pm - 3:00 am Looking for a party but have no invites? No problem! We’ve got you covered! Come and dance the night

away at our all ages Dance! Our DJs will be playing a variety of the latest and greatest in hip-hop, Top 40, trap, EDM, and more.

Dance Rules

All FanimeCon Rules and Code of Conduct apply to attendees of the FanimeCon Dance with the following additions: • Attendees may be subject to a precursory security check. • Once you leave the Dance event area, you will have to wait in line to re-enter. • No outside food or beverages are allowed in the Dance area. Sealed containers (even purchased in the Dealer’s Hall) will not be allowed in. Water is available inside the Dance area. • Only CLEAR bags will be allowed inside the Dance room. • Cosplay is acceptable, but large props should not be used as part of a dance move. • Physical and/or verbal harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. This includes taunting. • “Extreme Dance Moves” that may result in harm to the dancer or spectators are not allowed (i.e. headspins, flips, and backflips, etc). • Chemical-based glow products (i.e. glow sticks, necklaces, or bracelets) are not allowed in the Dance, but LED-based lighting products are allowed as long as they do not represent an immediate danger to others (i.e. LED poi globes). • No “laser gloves” or laser pointers will be allowed. • Only authorized personnel are allowed on the stages. • Lost items found at the dance will be held at the Dance Ops desk till the dance ends each night. After that time, items will be relocated to ConOps.

Notice

Private Event Notice: The FanimeCon Dance is a private event hosted for the attendees of FanimeCon. An official FanimeCon badge is required for entry Friday through Sunday. A FanimeCon badge cannot be obtained at the entrance to the Dance and may not be available for purchase during Dance event hours. FanimeCon badges must be purchased at Registration during normal Registration hours (please visit fanime.com or ask at an Info Desk for Registration hours). Crowd Photo Release: Please be aware that by entering this area, you consent to having your voice, name, and/or likeness being used without compensation in any and all media, including films and tapes, whether now known or hereafter devised, in perpetuity. And that you release FanimeCon, its successors, and licensees from any liability whatsoever of any nature. Photosensitivity and Risk of Seizure Warning: Performances may incorporate strobe and strobebased effects. Atmospheric Effect Warning: Performances might incorporate use of a haze machine. Water Dispenser Locations: Hydration (water) stations are located in room 231. Age Restrictions: The Dance is open to all ages, but a responsible adult should accompany children under the age of 13. After 10:00 pm, the lyrical content may not be suitable for those under 18. Bag-Check Notification: FanimeCon wants our attendees, guests, and staff to feel comfortable and safe when attending the dance. To ensure the safety of our Dance attendees and staff, bags of any kind may be subject to inspection prior to entering the dance area.

All unattended items are left at your own risk. There are no spaces inside the dance area considered safe and secure for people to store their items.

Idris’ Closet Marriott – Willow Glen 2 & 3 Friday: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Saturday: 9:30 am – 7:00 pm Sunday: 9:30 am – 7:00 pm Monday: Open in the morning for donations Want to go to Black & White Ball, but don’t have anything to wear? Have formal wear collecting dust in your closet? Having issues decoding the dress code? Our helpful staff at Idris’ Closet can give you a hand! Idris’ Closet is a formal wear thrift shop that will be open throughout FanimeCon to help with your Black & White Ball needs! Our Disneyland ticket giveaway is back again this year! Stop by Idris’ Closet for details and have your attendee badge ready to enter the giveaway!

MusicFest City National Civic Auditorium MusicFest brings the best artists and bands from Japan each year to rock out with anime and music fans at an exciting and adrenaline-pumping concert! From J-Pop to J-Rock, Anisong to VK, MusicFest aims to showcase a plethora of amazing talents to satisfy a multitude of musical tastes! Also, be sure to catch each Guest of Honor’s panels and autograph sessions throughout the weekend. Check the schedule for details.

Closing Ceremonies SJCC – Meeting Room 212 Another FanimeCon has come to a close. Let’s wrap up the con together and say farewell until next year!

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Events FanimeCon Presents:

The 2018 Black & White Ball It’s time for an evening of elegance and fun at the Black & White Ball! Join us on Sunday night for an exciting 11th year by wearing your best formal wear or formal cosplay, and putting on your favorite dancing shoes. Get excited for great music, photography, and (of course) hours of dancing! Want even more dancing? The Black & White Ball will be dancing all weekend, from dance performances and challenges at Stage Zero to a Decompression Dance Party — an informal social dance on Saturday for everyone to have fun and practice what they learned in a casual setting. There’s no need to dress up, but dress code rules regarding heels still apply. Not sure how to dance? The Black & White Ball staff offer group dance lessons every day leading up to the ball! Private lessons will also be offered on a first come, first serve basis throughout the weekend, so sign up early during the con! Don’t have something that fits within the dress code?  Can’t find anything to wear? Want to donate old formal wear to help out a good cause? Head on over to Idris’s Closet to find whatever you may need at an affordable price! All proceeds will go to the Make-a-Wish® Foundation. Dress Code The dress code for the Black and White Ball is formal. For more details as to what formal attire entails, please follow the guidelines in the dress code below. Cosplay and crossplay are allowed, so long as the attire fits within the guidelines listed below. Allowed

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Not Allowed

Tops: Button-up long-sleeve shirts, Blouses, Dress jackets, Evening jackets, Suit jackets

Button-up short-sleeve shirts, T-shirts, Tank tops, Muscle shirts, Tube tops, Crop tops, Ripped shirts, Not wearing a shirt

Bottoms: Dress pants, Slacks, Khakis, Chinos, Leggings worn under appropriate dresses/ skirts

Jeans/denim of any kind, Shorts and cutoffs, Ripped pants, Athletic pants, Sweatpants, Leggings not worn under appropriate dresses/skirts

Dresses/Skirts: Evening gowns, Opaque (not see-through) dresses or skirts that extend to the top of the knee cap at its highest point (including slits/asymmetrical hems), Cosplay and Lolita dresses that do not meet the regular dress code guidelines

Dresses/skirts that are higher than the top of the knee cap (including slits/ asymmetrical hems), Dresses/skirts that are see-through above the top of the knee cap (including asymmetrical hems and lining)

Cosplay/Lolita: Formal Cosplay and Lolita are allowed. Dress/skirt length may extend to two inches above the kneecap at its highest point. If your dress/skirt is higher than the knee, they must have opaque (not see-through) tights or opaque (not see-through) socks that cover visible skin not covered by the dress/skirt with opaque shorts underneath

Non-formal Cosplay, Cosplay that has elements that are not allowed in other sections (tops/bottoms/shoes/accessories), Dresses/skirts that are higher than two inches above the knee at its highest point, Dresses/skirts that do not have shorts or tights underneath

Accessories: Ties, Gloves, Jewelry, Formal hats, Masks

Weapon props

Shoes: Dress shoes, Ballroom-dance shoes, Dress boots, Flats, Clean, solid shoes with no visible logos, Character shoes, Formal sandals with straps to secure the heel. If your shoes have heels/platform of any kind, they must be heels that are 4” or lower (including platform) and the size of/larger than a nickel in diameter at the tip)

Shoes with large, visible logos (ie. Nike “swoosh”), Sneakers/tennis shoes, Sandals without straps on the heel, Birkenstocks, Uggs, Crocs, Clogs, Flip-flops, Bare feet. If your shoes have heels/platform of any kind, they cannot be heels over 4” (including platform) or stiletto heels (narrow-tipped heels that are less than a nickel in diameter at the tip)

* Dress code will be strictly enforced — we will be denying entry to individuals wearing inappropriate attire. Individuals who repeatedly disobey the dress code after entry will be asked to leave the event. If you have any specific questions relating to the dress code or would like to know whether or not the outfit you’re planning to wear is appropriate, please email us at bwball@fanime.com

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FanimeCon Presents:

The FanimeCon 2018 Masquerade San Jose City National Civic Auditorium, Across the street from SJCC Doors open Sunday: 5:30 pm. Performances start at 6:00 pm Each year, the FanimeCon Masquerade holds a cosplay contest, featuring astounding cosplay, performances, and dance routines from anime’s newest releases, old favorites, as well as original designs. The Masquerade is open to any FanimeCon guest to attend. In fact, the more the merrier!

Show Program

Contestants compete for cash, prizes, and make a name for themselves in the competitive world of cosplay. Contestants will compete for prizes in various categories such as craftsmanship and dramatic performance, as well as the Grand Prize of Best in Show for $1000!

• Exposition performances during judging

Our MCs are our Guests of Honor Aicosu, who are returning to MC the Masquerade for their second year! They are a duo you do NOT want to miss. Aicosu, the couple cosplay team of Sheila and Sylar, have been cosplaying collectively for nine years! With over 200 cosplays made and 50 conventions attended, they focus on bringing more than just cosplay to the community. If you would like more information on the cosplay duo please visit the guest of honor website: fanime.com/news/category/ guests-of-honor/

• Opening announcements and introduction • First Half: Entries 1-20 • Intermission: 15 minute break to get up and stretch your legs • Second Half: Entries 21-40

• Award announcements

Sign Ups

Marriott – Think Tank Room FanimeCon 2018’s Masquerade contestant sign-ups will be available in the Extravaganzas Office located on the 2nd floor of the Marriott Hotel in the Think Tank Room until Saturday at 5:00 pm. Please refer to fanime. com/events/masquerade/ for information on rules and guidelines for competing. You are also welcome to stop by the Extravaganzas Office in Think Tank if you have any questions at all.

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PRIZE CATEGORY $1000 Best in Show $500 Judges’ Choice $300 Best in Expert Division $200 Best in Journeyman Division $100 Best in Novice Division $100 Best Craftsmanship Expert Division $100 Best Craftsmanship Journeyman Division $100 Best Craftsmanship Novice Division $100 Best Dramatic Performance Group/Individual $100 Best Comedic Performance Group/Individual

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Events at DoubleTree

in the tournament for the chance to win prizes, bragging rights, and your name on the Ninja Game Plaque!

This year, FanimeCon has expanded into the DoubleTree Hotel where Cosplay Photo a bunch of exciting new events Scavenger Hunt will be waiting for attendees to discover! Campaign RPGs, Battlefield, Friday: 6:00 pm-11:59 pm Saturday: 6:00 pm-11:59 pm Quidditch, even an Escape Game are just a few of the offerings you Come join a fun and exciting new can expect to find at this new event at the con! Keeping with location. Read on to find out more! FanimeCon’s gaming theme this year, Check the Pocket Guide for exact participants will need to find 10 times and locations. cosplayers of different game genres from our list, take a picture, and Late Night return to the Scavenger Hunt room! Game Room 18+ The first contestants to complete DoubleTree the challenge will win prizes! Friday: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am Participants will need a camera or Saturday: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am smartphone. Hyatt Place Quidditch 10+ Sunday: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am Saturday: 6:00 pm-10:00 pm Tabletop’s 18+ room is the place Hosted by the Silicon Valley Vipers to check out adult games. We Quidditch Team, come and learn have favorites like Cards Against how to play field quidditch! You Humanity, Disturbed Friends, can learn more at the US Quidditch Exploding Kittens NSFW and more! site usquidditch.org and The 18+ room will be located at the see the Vipers in action at their DoubleTree on Friday and Saturday. Facebook page facebook.com/ We will be moving to the Tabletop siliconvalleyvipers/ Tournaments and Events Room at the Hyatt Regency on Sunday. You must Cosplay Chess be 18 or older in order to gain entry: Sunday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm please make sure to bring a valid Anime characters are floating government issued ID. We hope to through dimensions, finding their see you there! way to FanimeCon. But never fear, Campaign RPGs there’s nothing a Gallifreyan chess DoubleTree board can’t fix! Friday: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am Real Escape Game Saturday: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am Real Escape Game returns to present Tabletop Gaming is hosting the most bizarre escape event yet in Dungeons & Dragons events this the first US collaboration between year! Put on your finest robe and Real Escape Game and JOJO’S wizard hat and step into the infinite BIZARRE ADVENTURE. realms of promise, power, and SCRAP Entertainment and VIZ Media prestige this Friday and Saturday! have partnered to bring a Real Ninja Game 15+ Escape Game set in the world of Friday: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE to Saturday: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am life. The spotlight of this event will be the brand new original character Welcome back to the Second Annual developed exclusively for this game Ninja Game Tournament! Come (officially approved by Hirohiko learn to play Ninja Tag and take part Araki himself).

The Battlefield Doubletree – Siskiyou & Donner Friday: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am Saturday: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am

Archery Demo

Actual live fire of traditional archery using the basic bow styles. The first year we have been allowed real live fire!!

The Lightsaber Combat Collegium

A chance for those who are interested in lightsaber combat to come together, talk styles, weapons, and products. Compare sabers and meet others who are also interested in this new form of combat. And if enough folks are interested, we may have a mini tournament!* NOTE: Bring your own saber. Rules will be posted online as to what the fight rules are and what weapons are not allowed in to the fighting pit. Cosplay (especially Star Wars) is encouraged and welcome!!!

All Night Boffer Wars

The name says it all. A boffer war that will go till at least 3:00 am if not later! Test your might and your skills. Form teams and make new friends!* NOTE: Some boffers will be available for your use, or you can make your own. If they pass the marshal’s inspection you may use them! Battle rules will be available online and we are here to offer advice for boffer construction!! NO weapons may be over five feet long! *Waivers are required and all participants must be at least 10 years of age. Anyone under the age of 18 will require a waiver (To be found online). Dress comfortable and expect to sweat. Any unsafe behavior or not following the rules will end your session.

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Guest of Honor Panels Industry Panels Fan Panels Legend (16+) Videos with topics geared toward a suggested age group. (18+) Videos with topics geared toward an older audience. Identification (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, ID card, passport, etc.) is required.

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Guest of Honor Panels Abe no Seimei

FanimeCon Guest of Honor Gilles Poitras presents on Abe no Seimei, the famous onmyoji from the Heian Period who is featured in many anime.

Anime/Manga for Parents FanimeCon Guest of Honor Gilles Poitras will discuss various aspects of anime and manga that parents should know about, as well as answer questions.

Chat with nano!

After seeing them in concert last night, get to know MusicFest headliner nano better as they answer all your burning questions!

Chat with Yuyoyuppe

Come out and chat with MusicFest guest Yuyoyuppe after his FanimeCon performance!

Con-Going 101

New to cons or the cosplay scene? Guest of Honor cosplayer Maguma shares some of the basics that cons have to offer with tips and tricks to boost your experience!

Cosplay & Con Careers

Interested in a job related to cosplay and conventions? Talk to Aicosu and friends about breaking into the industry and why your skills are valuable!

Cosplay: Crafting Your Passion

Come join VampyBitMe, and Twitch’s Costume Contest winners Hoku Props and Sammy Hime, for a more detailed look into the crafting side of cosplay.

Gaming Careers

Get practical advice from working professionals in the gaming industry! Learn how to make your dream in gaming a reality!

Haberkorn’s Voice Actor x2

Todd sits with another voice actor (Guest of Honor Caitlin Glass) and asks the questions you wouldn’t think to ask, but gets the answers you’ve always wanted.

Kubota on FLCL Progressive

Chikashi Kubota discusses character design for the upcoming FLCL Progressive anime, behind-the-scenes topics, and past anime projects.

Oni, the Demon of Japan

Gilles Poitras discusses the depictions of the fearsome Japanese oni (ogre/ demon/devil), and how those depictions have changed over time.

Pokémon Jeopardy

After showing off their Pokéknowledge on the internet for five years, Alex and PokéKellz from The Dex! will now ask you to show off yours!

Posing Like a Pro

So the cosplay is all finished and it’s time for the con! Aicosu will give you all the tips you’ll need for your best pose today!

Q&A with Caitlin Glass

Guest of Honor Caitlin Glass is in all your favorite anime, from Ouran High School Host Club to Fullmetal Alchemist. Come ask her all your burning questions!

Q&A with Chikashi Kubota

Have questions for an animator, director, or character designer? Guest of Honor Chikashi Kubota has done it all, and brings his answers.

Q&A with Ryotaro Okiayu

If you’ve got questions for Guest of Honor Ryotaro Okiayu, this is the place to ask them! Mr. Okiayu will be answering questions from the audience at this panel.

Q&A with Satomi Sato

Get your questions ready and step up to the mic! Guest of Honor Satomi Sato is here to answer your questions.

The Dex! Podcast Live!

Everyone’s favorite Pokémon podcast is here! Join Alex and PokéKellz for a special LIVE episode featuring news, hot takes, debates, and… FANSWERS!

Todd Haberkorn’s HaberTweets

It’s the most involved interaction you’ll get with Guest of Honor Todd Haberkorn without saying a word… bring your Twitter account and typing thumbs.

VA Spotlight: Ryotaro Okiayu

Join veteran voice actor Ryotaro Okiayu as he discusses his career and experiences in the Japanese voice acting industry.

VA Spotlight: Satomi Sato Voice actress Satomi Sato will talk about her voice acting career and answer a few questions from the audience at this focus panel.

Weeb Pictionary 18+ Join the hosts of The Dex! for interactive Pictionary featuring customized dictionaries with all kinds of fun, anime-friendly words for you to draw. As dirty as you want it to be.

Industry Panels Bluefin Gunpla Panel

Bluefin Distribution is holding a Gunpla panel! Come for news, prizes and more!

Competitive Catherine and You!

Learn how David and Kara have been leading the competitive Catherine community to get showcased at large tournaments and to get support from Atlus.

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Panels Developing Anime Mobile Apps

A Queer History of Anime/Manga 16+

An app developer from eigoMANGA shares his experiences developing anime and manga-themed apps for the iPhone and Android.

A look at Japanese media and social mores, and how queer culture and media is simultaneously hidden away and embraced.

Official Gaia Online Panel

A Queer History of Fandom 16+

Join the Gaia Online team to learn about new, exciting updates to Gaia Online and win awesome prizes!

Publishing Anime Games on Steam

A game developer from eigoMANGA shares his experiences developing an anime game for Steam.

VIZ Media Panel

Join VIZ Media and celebrate your favorite anime and manga like My Hero Academia, Tokyo Ghoul, and Sailor Moon. Learn about the hottest series today!

Weekly Shonen Jump Podcast

Join the WSJ Podcast! Meet TEAM JUMP and discuss all things Shonen Jump. Exclusive insider tidbits and lots of prizes await you!

Fan Panels 2 Kawaii 4 Comfort Screening 16+

“It’s every bad time you’ve had at a convention… but worse.”Join us for a screening of the award-winning tragicomic epic 2 Kawaii 4 Comfort.

20 Years of Ayumi Hamasaki

Ayumi Hamasaki: The Queen of J-Pop. Celebrate her 20th Anniversary in the industry with us and learn about her music, legacy, and impact!

90’s Video Game Commercials! 16+

Do you remember when Sega did what Nintendo didn’t? Were you ready? Come join us as we look at the EXTREME video game commercials of the 1990s!

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From Trekkie zines to Xena and Gabrielle to “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and “Don’t Like, Don’t Read,” we explore the history of queer creations in fandom.

An Uncensored Hentai Review! 18+

Anime to See Before You Die 18+

Thought provoking, bizarre, and historically significant anime covering mature topics. This is anime for the adult fan! New content for 2018!

Anime’s Fiercest Females

Anime has had many strong female protagonists through the years. Get acquainted with the passionate, tough, and daring ladies of anime in this panel.

Animemes: Anime Memes and You!

Glitch the Digital Demon welcomes you to reviewing hentai, prizes, stupid questions, and more! Just like his podcast, but uncensored!

What do you get when you cross anime with memes? Animemes! Explore the latest and greatest in anime meme production, proliferation, and consumption!

Ancient Aliens: A FF7 Special

Anime’s Biggest A**holes 18+

Ever wondered where JENOVA and the WEAPONs came from? I’m about to blow your mind harder than the ShinRa air strike on Banora.

Animation in Anime

Revolting, unpleasant, and sometimes downright evil. These aren’t your average run-of-the-mill jerks. These are: Anime’s. Biggest. A**holes.

Anime’s Deadliest Warrior

Evan Minto (Otaku USA, Ani-Gamers) demystifies the fine art of moving drawings, showcasing artists, and techniques that set Japan apart from the West.

All Might vs. Goku? Dio Brando vs. Saber? Join us as we, two scientists with biology and physics degrees, determine who is ANIME’S DEADLIEST WARRIOR!

Anime Before Astro Boy

Bad Hentai 18+ The Bad Hentai train KEEPS ON ROLLING. Why not spend a few hours with us as we go over some more of the worst offenders?

Anime Burger Time

In this clip show, Evan Minto (Otaku USA, Ani-Gamers) celebrates hamburgers in anime. NOTE: This is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Burger) event.

Take a stand against bullying! Voice actors and nonprofits discuss how pop culture such as anime and video games can inspire us to build a better future.

Anime PowerPoint Karaoke 16+

Berserk: The Black Swordsman 16+

Evan Minto (Otaku USA, Ani-Gamers) explores the fascinating history of anime in the early 20th century, leading up to the TV debut of Astro Boy.

Want to give a talk about anime, but don’t want to write one? We’ll provide the slides, and you improvise the words! Warning: slides may be ridiculous.

Be a Superhero IRL!

Ready to discuss what makes Berserk the epic story that it is? Twenty years after the original anime, gather with your own band: the fans of Berserk.

Bishounen Bingo 18+ Come play Bingo and you may be lucky enough to win a prize. Even if you don’t get five in a row, your eyes can still win some “bare” prizes of their own! Boku no Hero Character Q&A 16+

The Class 1-A is ready to help any who want to become a hero! Wait… who invited the villains?!

Choose Your Own Yuri Adventure 16+

Cosplay Filmmaking: 101 16+

DESCIPLE of Cos FX expands the cosplay community through the introduction of indie filmmaking, utilizing today’s technology and resources.

Cthulhu for President! 16+

Cthulhu for President! Our current President isn’t nearly as insane as Cthulhu! We can and must do better! Make America Crazy Again!

CWF: Fanimania V 16+

A GL (girls’ love) Choose Your Own Adventure! YOU, the audience, are a transfer student to the all-girls Hankyu Gakuen. What happens next? YOU decide!

The battle for the CWF Heavyweight title is ready to reach its climax at the grandest stage in anime sports entertainment. Don’t miss it!

Con Stories

Anime is a universal safe place for all; however, not everyone is treated with respect. Something has to change, so let’s change it.

A group of geek journalists share their experience in covering conventions and the crazy to awesome things they have seen.

Art by ZambiCandy

Diversity and Nerdom

Double NintenDare!

Put your knowledge and skill of Nintendo games to the test by answering tricky trivia questions and taking on Digital Challenges to win fabulous prizes!

Dragon Age Otome 18+

Play everyone’s favorite fantasy dating sim in real life. Audience members can win a “date” with their favorite DA characters and other prizes.

DRAMAtical Martinis 18+ Help save Midorijima in the Black Needle Charity Show! Join the cast of DRAMAtical Murder for a night of drinks and deliciously sexy fun. Dungeons & Dragon Age 16+

Join the best in Thedas as they guide and sabotage each other in a REALLY bad excuse for a D&D game. Help us so this doesn’t blow up like the Chantry!

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Panels Endless Evangelion

A revival of Evangelion debate! Infamous industry veteran Sean McCoy again tries to be instrumental in forming a unified theory (with fan service).

Erotic Grotesque Nonsense 18+

Join A-to-J Connections as we examine aspects of ero guro, such as itsinfluence in anime, manga, music, and literature in an 18+ panel like no other!

Extremely Hard Anime Quiz 16+

This is a multiple-choice, open-book, take-home quiz that begins on the website three weeks before the con. Look up anything you want to get the answers!

Fanáticos del Anime

A SPANGLISH panel for Latinos, by Latinos that love ANIME! Anime fanatics seeking a Latino forum: don’t be shy and join us by “crying in Spanish.”

Fanfic 101: Intro to Writing

This panel covers story writing basics: developing a plot, working with source material, setting scenes inside it, and how to publish it online.

Fanfic 120: Free for All

Have more questions about fan fiction writing? Wondering how to handle unusual syntax? Respond to reviews? We have answers at this free-for-all discussion!

Fanfic 201: Writing Characters

Learn how to work with canon characters, create new characters, develop antagonists, and avoid common pitfalls associated with the dreaded “Mary Sue.”

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Fanfic 369: Writing Erotica 18+

Haikyuu!! Q&A: Summer Sleepover

Curious how to write erotica? This beginner friendly panel will help introduce you to the basics. Learn about word choice, types of scenes, and more.

Some of the teams have come together for a summer training camp and you get to witness all the sleepover shenanigans that happen! Hope to see you there!

Fifth Gen Isn’t Pokémon 16+

Hetalia! I Dare You! 16+ Come join the countries of Hetalia in Truth or Dare! We will have a small raffle with Hetalia-themed prizes. Don’t miss out!

Machamp? Pokémon. Raticate? Pokémon. Jynx? Pokémon. Snivy?

Not a Pokémon.

Hi FanimeCon, I’m DDADDS! 16+

Food in Anime and Real Life

Join Emily, professional anime food blogger, as she talks you through anime food trends, her food blogging process, and her wild anime food theories.

From Bad Dad to Goth Dad, Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator features a variety of dads to tickle your fancy! Join us for some Q&A, games, and more!

Gaming Rigs: Chipsets & Cycles

Join us as we talk about different chip specs, what they mean, and how they relate to each other to create the system performance you’re looking for!

Gaming Rigs: First Things First

Join Systems Troubleshooter Marshall Clevesy as he helps you figure out how to get started on planning what will go into your next computer system.

Gaming Rigs: Keeping It Stable

Join us as we talk about choosing and setting up power and cooling components, and what else needs to be considered for different kinds of systems.

Going to Japan for All Budgets

Ever wanted to go to Japan, but think it’s too expensive? Don’t know what to see and do? Come get advice suitable for all budgets.

Art by Nancy Tsai

History Moe: IJN and KanColle

General quarters! All hands to battle stations! It’s time to combat your questions about WWII and KanColle in a panel about both!

History of Awful & Weird JRPGs

A panel for those interested in exploring the most amusing, worst, and the weirdest of the beloved Japanese role-playing video game genre.

Honnêamise and the Human Condition

An in-depth look at, and conversation about, how the Gainax film Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise addresses and conveys the human condition.

I Sunk Your Waifu

Learn the history of Kantai Collection’s favorite shipgirls and how they met their demise. It’s educational!

JoJo’s Bizarre Fan Panel

Join the Joestars as we discuss the manga, the anime, and Araki’s works and influences. Bring your knowledge and poses for a chance to win prizes!

Kimoi & Kowai: The Un-Kawaii 18+

We all know how kawaii Japan can be, but how about the plain gross and scary? Stop on by if you dare to see some of the creepiest parts of Japan.

Kingdom Hurts Live!

Welcome to Kingdom Hurts Live! Join us as we talk all things Kingdom Hearts from plot to characters and more!

Learning Japanese with Yaoi 18+

Is your desire to learn Japanese spurred on by pretty boys… with other pretty boys? Join the club and come learn some Japanese with @ bishie_sensei!

LED Lighting for Cosplay

iDOLM@STER Trivia Challenge!

Want to add LED Lights to your cosplays? If so, then this panel is for you! Join Cherry, Kie, and Darkain as they teach you their ways.

Intro to Geek Journalism

Literary Pop! 18+

Test your knowledge in this iDOLM@ STER trivia contest! This panel is an insightful look into how to start your own geek media outlet.

Intro to Tokusatsu

Learn how the Tokusatsu genre got its start and discover the origin of Godzilla, Ultraman, Kamen Rider, and more!

Literature and Pop Culture collide. Writers, storytellers, and comedians share work about and inspired by their pop culture obsessions.

Living Dystopia: Bioshock

Japanese Street Fashion

16+ Bioshock is a video game about the city of Rapture’s decline into the dystopian. This talk examines just how that happened using political theory.

J-IDOL Variety Night

Utilizing local resources for DIY cosplay. We will discuss what we know about acquiring different materials and tips for beginners.

Want to know more about J-Fashion? We will give you an explanation on the most popular Japanese fashion genres and how to name them all.

Taking the best of Western game shows and Japanese variety shows, A-to-J Connections brings a very special J-IDOL Variety Night full of games and fun!

Local Cosplay Resources

Lolita Fashion Sewing Panel

For those who know how to sew, knowing what makes a garment specifically lolita can take time to learn. Get a head start with this panel!

Lolita Fashion Show

Join us to learn about lolita fashion and to see a fantastic fashion show featuring the latest designs from your favorite indie designers!

Make Anime Great Again 16+

Anime sucks now, but it was great once. I mean, harem anime offers your sister as an option now. That’s not right.

MGS 20th Anniversary Fan Panel 16+

Hideo Kojima — Japanese gaming legend — has returned with the upcoming Death Stranding. The game that elevated him in the industry started here.

Monokuma’s Truth or Despair

Ready for hope and despair frenzy? Join us with our newest cast from the Danganronpa V3 games for some “beary” exciting times with prizes to spare!

My Heroes in Academia

How do heroes from popular series like Dragon Ball, Naruto, and of course My Hero Academia fit into academic literary discussion? Come find out!

Mystic Messenger Dating Game 16+

We welcome you to join the RFA as they search for someone to marry at the space station in their own little dating game. <3

Mythology in Final Fantasy

The myths that the Final Fantasy series pays homage to... The legends given countless hours of gameplay will never be final.

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Panels Nerd Courting 18+

Dating in the nerd community is complicated. How does it function, and why is it so different? Comedy, personal stories, advice, and lots of Q&A.

Puroresu: A Guide to NJPW

Why is New Japan Pro-Wrestling the best anime? Let’s LOS! and find out in this guide to one of Japan’s pro wrestling promotions!

TG’s Mystery Vidya Tournament

Nerd Rage: The Great Debates 18+

Radicals of Anime & Manga

The Changing Faces of Anime

When there are geeky debates there are nerds to rage over them. Join nerdy comics for debates of the hottest topics in geekdom. You ready to rage?

Nerdcore Cypher 2 16+

The Nerdcore Cypher is back. Come join DaRapNerd, Lone Wolf from the shogunate, and other local nerdcore hip hop artists for a night of nerdy raps.

Osaka: Comedy & Horror of Japan 16+

Had enough Kawaii and WEIRD at your FanimeCon? Stop on by for some of the HILARIOUS and SCARY of Japan in this panel about the wild wild town of Osaka.

Ouji & Boystyle Fashion

Curious about masculine lolita fashion? Everyone is welcome; from total fashion beginners, to seasoned lolitas. There will be prizes as well!

Pokémon Film Review Hour 16+

We’ve watched all the Pokémon movies so you don’t have to.

Pop Trends in Anime and Manga 16+

This panel examines current trends in storytelling to investigate how social and cultural movements change what we experience in anime and manga.

Prof Oak’s Late Night Lab 18+

Do you like Pokémon? Are you an ADULT!? Come join the shenanigans as we play hilarious games with the audience and discuss the future of Pokémon.

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Compete for prizes and glory in a video game tournament that’s so mysterious, not even the hosts know what’s going to be played!

Evan Minto (Otaku USA, Ani-Gamers) reveals the untold story of anime and manga’s political radicals, including socialists, feminists, and more.

Evan Minto (Ani-Gamers, Otaku USA) examines trends across over 60 years of anime character designs, from Astro Boy to Attack on Titan!

Ridiculous J-Music Videos 16+

The Comedy Club at FanimeCon 16+

Japan has a reputation for being weird. Come see all sorts of ridiculous music videos from the Land of the Rising Sun — or anywhere!!

Sailor Moon’s Female Fans

Come discuss the impact Sailor Moon had on female fans with authors Bonnie Walling and Steven Savage.

Self-Publishing for Authors!

Want to learn how to self-publish? Join a group of self-published authors from the Bay Area to get the basics!

Soapland 18+

Rising from the ashes of Tough Crowd, come watch the comedian regulars argue and debate at the new and improved SOAPLAND!

Story Development for Manga

Learn how to tell and entertaining, coherent story from an experienced manga scriptwriter. Focus is on plot diagrams, character, and the KISS principle.

Super Epic Fun Time: Dating Game 18+

A group of volunteer contestants will be faced with hilarious challenges in an attempt to win a date with one of five beautiful women!

FanimeCon’s stand-up comedy show continues its tradition of having comedians lampoon anime and all things geeky. Come on down and prepare for hilarity!

The Life and Death of Fansubs

Where would we be without fansubs? We’ll explore the past and future of fansubbing and its influence on the development of Western anime fandom.

The Ocarina Panel

What is an ocarina? You’ve heard of them from Legend of Zelda, but they are so much more than that. Come learn their rich history and enjoy a short performance.

Top 10 Anime Charts & Polls

Best Anime? Best Girl? Best Couple/ Ship? Discover the trendiest anime 2018 has to offer with Anime Trending!

Trauma in the Tales of Series 16+

Follow the psychological journeys of characters from Tales of the Abyss/ Zestiria/Berseria through trauma survivorship as it relates to real life. Sponsored by CSSN.

Traveling to Anime Cons

Been wanting to go to an anime convention that’s far away? We will list the requirements to prep up for your next huge adventure!

Using Nerd Culture to Escape 16+

Everyone hurts. Mental illness, anxiety, and depression can be hard to deal with. Let’s heal together and use nerd culture to grow!

Vintage Anime – Name That Year

Why Can’t I Romance a Dwarf in DA? 18+

In a world of fantasy, some characters are shorted on romance. Using Dragon Age, this talk grapples with questions like “what is sexy?” and “what is love?”

Yellow Diamond’s Court

All your favorite Steven Universe characters… on trial?! Join Yellow Diamond’s gem jury to help solve her case with a Q&A and raffle!

Do you know your anime? Attendees compete to identify pre-2001 anime openings to their respective years! Learn about classic anime! Become Otaking!

VISUAL KEI Today

Join A-To-J Connections as we take a look at the Visual Kei scene and how it has evolved in the new millennium. For fans and newcomers alike!

Voltron Family Vacation

Come and join the Paladins of Voltron as they kick back, relax, enjoy a day at the beach, play some games, and give out some prizes!

We Are CWF: Tips from the Pros

Learn the ins and outs of both cosplay character acting and what makes a good wrestling promo at this workshop led by old and new CWF performers.

Whitewashing of Anime Culture

Will anime be the next quinoa, avocados, or kombucha? Let’s talk about how Western culture is influencing anime culture and how to keep anime as anime.

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AMVs Video Room Events Themed Rooms Late Night Legend (16+) Videos with topics geared toward a suggested age group. (18+) Videos with topics geared toward an older audience. Identification (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, ID card, passport, etc.) is required.

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Video Programming For over 24 years, FanimeCon has set the bar for video programming! With something for everyone, and a variety of events made by fans, there is always something for you to enjoy in our video rooms. Choose from the AMV Contest, Robot Armageddon, Anime Abridged screenings, and the famous Marathon room during your days at the con. For your nighttime fix, check out our infamous late night special programming such as Midnight Madness, Hentai Nights, and Anime Anarchy. Come join us and see why FanimeCon’s video rooms are considered the best! No video recording during screenings.

AMVs FanimeCon has long been a fan of AMVs and the people who make them. We here at Video Programming like to give AMVs the time they deserve in the spotlight by showcasing their works in many events during the con. So come and cheer for AMVs and their creators!

Anime Music Videos.org Top 100 Videos

It’s been 12 years since we started this event, not only for the fans, but also for the AMV creators. Come give some love and support during our four day event counting down the best AMVs of all time — or at least the last 12 years. This is a great way to experience the past and present in the Anime Music Video world. (The top 100 list is graciously taken from AnimeMusicVideos.org.)

Anime Music Videos.org Best of 2018

Come watch the top AMVs of 2018, chosen by the fans and creators on AnimeMusicVideos.org. We will be screening the best AMVs in categories such as Best Comedy, Funniest AMV, Best Lip Sync, and

Best of the Year. There’s a little bit of everything across all skill levels, tastes, and cultural boundaries, so everyone can find something that they can enjoy here!

Video Room Events FanimeCon Short Film Showcase

After 14 amazing years of programming, FanimeCon’s hit Short Film Showcase is hyping up for another exciting exhibition! Come and be a part of FanimeCon’s version of Spike and Mike festivals, showing some of the finest in animation, music videos, and commercials.

Robot Armageddon – 2nd Champion Edition

Inspired by the “Giant Robot Rumble” panel hosted by Steve Yun from Harmony Gold USA. Once again we summon our four winners from another past four years and rebuild our runner ups to do battle again to determine the best of the best! They will battle ‘til only one stands tall and is declared BEST IN THE WORLD! This will be a tournament where panelists and attendees argue and vote over which robots would win in a fight. Come participate in this amazing display of fan knowledge!

The Best of the Angry Video Game Nerd

Enjoy viewing YouTube video gameplay and game reviews? Well, we have something special for you! How do endless videos from The Angry Video Game Nerd sound? We’re excited to present The Angry Video Game Nerd as he explains the games that have haunted him from his childhood in characteristic reviews filled to the brim with surrealistic comedy. Watch him review and play through many games that are some of the most frustrating, buggy, and hated games in history. Be sure to stop by and partake in this celebration of humor and all things retro-gaming!

GoodBadFlicks

Come and enjoy this long running YouTube series that explores films that had the best intentions, heart, and soul, but were plagued with low budgets, bad acting, and weird last minute additions like large mech spiders. Come and hear the preachings of Cecil Trachenberg, his frustrations with the current trends of cinema, and learn about films casual views may not have heard of!

The Best of Zero Punctuation

Zero Punctuation is The Escapist’s groundbreaking video review series starring Ben “Yahtzee” Croshaw. Every Wednesday, Zero Punctuation picks apart the games so you don’t have to. Called “hilariously cutting… the first legitimate breakout hit from the gaming community in recent memory” (by Boing Boing), join us for this presentation and see why gamers love Zero Punctuation and developers fear it.

Video Game Movies

Many video games these days have enough in-game cinematics to be considered movies (Cowboy Bebop: The Song Remains the Same, Horizon Zero Dawn, Dead Fantasy, Resident Evil 7, etc.) We take some of the best video game cutscenes/cinematics and show them as if they were a movie (with gameplay intelligently mixed in). Come join us for these memorable moments in gaming!

It Came From the NET……

Come join us for our third year as we showcase some of the best, craziest, well made fan movies – movies so well made it blows your mind and makes you wonder why Hollywood hasn’t made something like this yet. Will we see unauthorized somethingRangers? Maybe The Apprentice, or will Kung Fury tell us he’s a cop? Come in and witness what came from beyond the net.

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Video Abridged Series Screenings

Following the satire and comedy tradition of Mystery Science Theater 3000, these anime abridged shows hold nothing sacred as they poke at plot holes and have a good laugh. First proposed by our attendees, FanimeCon introduced this room a few years ago and we have never looked back! We welcome you to join us in watching these fan-made parodies, which are often the most ridiculous things you could ever imagine from your favorite shows! So pull up a chair and prepare to bust a gut!

Classic Anime Hell

Come and see a classic screening from the past depths of Anime Hell. Will you see Forklift Driver Klaus – The First Day on the job? Will Hard Gay make an appearance or will he be rejected by Don Hertzfeldt? Well, you’ll just have to come on in to the mouth of madness to see...

Anime Hell

Anime Hell is a free-form video presentation featuring short film clips, commercials, failed pilots, amateur films, found video, instructional and educational films, music videos, and film trailers from Japan and elsewhere. Unfunny cable TV clip shows cannot compare to the live group fun of Anime Hell!

Themed Rooms Nostalgia Room

FanimeCon invites you to take a step back in time and see the roots of modern anime. The Nostalgia Room, has a wide range of anime spanning from the ‘60s all the way to the ‘90s. It showcases ‘60s classics (Astro Boy, Space Pirate Captain Harlock, Devilman, etc.) to modern ‘80s and ‘90s classics (Kimagure Orange Road, Project A-ko, Ranma ½, Sailor Moon, among others). Whether you started

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watching anime back in the day (and want to experience that nostalgic feeling) or you are a more recent fan, come and see what turned many people into anime fans!

Omake/Film Room

Come browse our library of entertaining offerings, including but not limited to: short movies, animation, anime music video parodies, full length anime movies, and all the cool stuff from Japan – including all of the fan-made treasures that you normally will not see! We are certain this room will catch your curiosity and never let it go.

Marathon Room

Has an anime ever piqued your curiosity, but you didn’t have time to watch it? Already seen an anime, but are interested in experiencing it all over again? The Marathon Room is the place for you! Grab your favorite snack, pull a chair up, and prepare for hours of only the most asked-for anime choices.

Cutting Edge Room

Can’t wait for the official release to come out? Come join us in the Cutting Edge Room to see the most recent anime today! Watch subtitled anime with shows fresh from Japan!

Industry Room

This room features various offerings presented by the anime publishers who make it their mission to bring our favorite shows to us through online streaming, DVDs, and Blu-ray. We offer a variety of options ranging from English, Spanish, French, and even Japanese dub with English subtitles. Sit down, crack open a soda, and join us for some of the best anime out in America today!

Asian Films

Did the intense action of Bruce Lee capture your heart as a child? Did the comical martial arts of Jackie Chan give you a warm laugh? The staff of FanimeCon love a good movie just as much as the next guy. And as you might have guessed, the unique style

of Asian cinema has struck a deep resonance with us. That is why we’re proud to present this fan-favorite – a collection of some of the best pieces that have graced theater screens across Asia! From the most mystifying of intrigues and dramas, to the highflying action of the latest Kung Fu movies, we have a sampling sure to impress. So come and watch for awhile, Grasshopper!

Late Night The excitement of FanimeCon keeping you up at night? Do you want something better to watch than those late night infomercials? Worry not! We have you covered with an array of video programming that will feature a variety of films, including campy cult classics and eclectic oddities.

Anime Anarchy

Too extreme for the light of day! Late at night, after all the little chibi have gone to bed, sleepless hoards of worldly adults seek the most outrageous comedy, ghastly horror, and savage action. We have prepared a collection of programming sure to please even the most demanding of connoisseurs! Those seeking this edgy entertainment can find our calloused coliseum of cartoon chaos, an unflinching bombardment of violence, profanity, nudity, and other mature content to challenge even the most hardened old-school otaku.

Midnight Madness

Some otaku hear voices… Voices that say something completely different… Sometimes, they do what the voices say… Welcome to the twisted bizarro-world of fan-made parodies: an altered state in which pimps orchestrate Armageddon by pop music, dwarves sell life insurance to witches, and ninjas do “the Macarena.” Can you stand the shocking goof that is

Midnight Madness? Or will you keel over in cachinnation? It’s a marathon of merciless mockery, and only the most tenacious masochists will persevere until dawn.

Hentai Nights 18+ Now 2 Rooms! Hot, sweaty bodies, heavy breathing, and pounding heartbeats — and that’s just the audience! Oh my! Three scintillating nights of sexy shoujo in sizzling sapphic, sadomasochistic, surreal, and simply silly smut from the midnight moon to the rising sun. Imported from the land of the most exotic and imaginative erotica in the world.

Hentai Music Video Awards 18+

Do you like hentai? Do you like music videos? If so, it’s that time again! Come to the Hentai Music Videos Competition and Exhibition! Watch as videos battle for prizes as you, the audience, decide who wins! After the entries for this year are shown and winners are decided, stick around for more Hentai Music Videos! Laughs will be had, hentai will be shown, and you’ll never listen to the Inspector Gadget theme the same way again!

FanimeCon Presents Hot Yaoi Nights 18+

It’s raining bishonen! Three naughty nights of adult anime and live events dedicated to men who love men, and the fans who love to watch them love each other. Usually written by and for straight women (and oft appreciated by gay men) YAOI is known for emotionally complex storytelling akin to romance novels, with a delicious whipped-cream dollop of male bonding on top. You know you’re curious… YAOI [n. ya-oh-ee] acronym for: “YAma nashi, Ochi nashi, Imi nashi” and “Yamete! Atashi no Oshiri Itai!” A self-deprecating genre label for homoerotic manga and anime. Some prefer the more humorously descriptive alternative: “Yamete! Atashi no Oshiri Itaii!”

Hentai Room Rules and Admittance Must be 18 and over with valid government I.D.

• Due to the immense popularity of Hentai and Yaoi Nights programming, Video Programming will begin issuing tickets for the first two hours of the events. • General admittance of those without tickets will begin after 2:00 am, if space is available. • Attendees may pick up a single ticket for Hentai and Yaoi Nights at the Video Programming table in front of the Marathon Room at 10:00 pm on a first come, first serve basis. • The ticket is valid only for the night it is issued and must be retained for reentry into the event during the Midnight to 2:00 am timeslot. • Seating will begin at 11:30 pm. • Hentai and Yaoi Nights programming will start at midnight. • General admittance will start after 2:00 am, if space is available. • Attendees are not allowed to film or take pictures. You may use your cell phones to text or check the time, but we ask that you keep your cell phones below the waist and pointed away from the screens. If you are caught filming or taking photos, you will be kicked out of the room, your badge information and personal information will be taken down, and you will be barred from re-entering any Hentai or Yaoi Nights rooms for the remainder of the evening.

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Gaming Hall

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FanimeCon 2018 Staff List Chair Team

Eric W. (Head) Evan J. (Second) Claudia T. (Second)

Fan Services Kiara O. (Head) Calvin C. (Second) Alicia C. (Second)

Artist Alley Ted B. (Co-Head) Katrina S. (Co-Head) Masato K. (Second) Marc D. (Lead) Khoi D. Brandon H. Khanh N. Jenelle P. Melissa R. James S. Theodore S. Lawrence T. Ariana V. Christine W.

Dealerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Room Amir S. (Head) Camilla W. (Second) Alice B. Michael C. Jonathan J. James N. Ron O. Zoe O. Vincent P. Brandon P. Leo R. Sara V.

Fan Storage Calvin C. (Head) Nick I. (Second) Luis B. Katie C. Joshua C. Edgar E. Jr E. Waseem H. Nancy L. Angelo M. Ar-Bell O. Arlinda O. Reshel P. Yuweng P. Ryan S. Darwin S. Calvin T. Timmy T. Joe Z.

Registration Katrina S. (Head) Chris B. (Second) Eric C. (Second) Erin W. (Lead) Jeejun B. Christine B. Fiona C. Katerina C. David C. Alisha C. Kathy C. Jenny D. Danny D. Isiah F. Lauren G. Stanley H. Rachael K. James K. Emily L. Vicki L. Dennel L. Marisol M. Thien N. Jennifer N.

Jastin O. April P. Kristine T. Victoria U. Neilson V. Tiffany V. Alina V. Frank W. Cassandra Z.

Swap Meet Benjamin L. (Head) Andrew C. Li-Shien C. Lisa M. Alan N.

Communications Milton L. (Co-Head) Michael L. (Co-Head)

Creative Services Amanda C. (Head)

Artist Pool Nancy T. (Head) Finni C. Stephanie K. Jennifer K. Brittany N. Erica O. Tabitha R. Elda T. Mee Y.

Design Jessica C. (Head) Eric C. Stacy L. Lauren P. Jill Q. Daria R. Deanna T. Tsz W.

Marketing Milton L. (Co-Head) Steve Y. (Co-Head) Stephanie L. (Second) Emily H.

Awesome Sam W. (Head)

Photography Kirk E. (Co-Head) John L. (Co-Head) Eliot B. Zhi C. Johnson D. Kyle D. Alexander H. Amna K. Yan K. Isobel M. Sharon P. Carl V. Deborah W. Geoffrey W.

Professional Registration Milton L. (Head) Fortunato A. Cheri G. Mark S. David T.

Promotions Steve Y. (Head)

Mobile App Ahmed B. (Head)

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Social Media Milton L. (Head) Deborah W.

Prize Coordination Scott R. (Head)

Charity Candice C. (Head) Tina S. (Second) Mattie B. Oscar C. AnneMarie C. Kat C. Lillian C. Darius D. Alyssa G. Justin H. Taylor L. Rowan M. Lawrence R. Vincent R.

Publications Andrew L. (Head) Aaron L. (Second) Edward D. Harmony H. Alex M. Matthew M. Sofia R. Ninarose R.

Content Daniella O. (Head) Elizabeth A. Erin H. Nicole M. Rachel M.

Environmental Branding Timothy D. (Head) Aaron A. (Second) Sea K. (Second) Linda F. (Lead) Vivian H. Vicky N. Lucille N. Andrew T. Kenneth T. Tiffany T. Laura V.

Print Andrew L. (Head) Michelle L. (Second) Ninarose R. (Lead) Ashley V. (Lead) Justin A. Laura C. Laura H. Tyler J. Maria N.

Signage Aaron L. (Head) Jaypee B. Candy G. Jamie H. Helen H. Tyson L. Luisa M. Allan M. Maria N. Ian P. Tina T. Quynh T. Missy Y.

Web Team Phyllis D. (Head) Rajan S. (Lead) Jason L. Alicia L.

Dan N. Ninarose R.

Broadcast Aaron L. (Head) Katherine N. (Second) Sarah B. Alicia L.

Programming Rena W. (Head) Miko E. (Second) Alex N. (Second) Bev S. (Second) David B. Ian M. Chris W.

Dance Arthur S. (Head) Erik H. (Co-Head) Juan J. (Second) Megan M. (Second) Peter N. (Second) Nessa S. (Second) Henry T. (Second) Bryan Y. (Second) Joshua A. (Lead) Madelynn A. Han C. Burt H. Lisa K. Sandy L. Eric L. Jerimy M. Mao M. Oscar M. Jean P. Edgar P. Brian R. Riley R. Miguel R. Rebekah S. Ruby S.

Games Room Felicito S. (Head) Michael A. (Second) Ari N. (Second) Eric S. (Second)

Arcade Jennifer I. (Head)

E-Gaming Jason L. (Head) Sonny G. (Second) Cris J. (Second) Jenai C. (Lead) Sam D. (Lead) Corin K. (Lead) Diego S. (Lead) Robert A. Jorge A. Temo B. Ryan B. Jason C. Andrew C. Jake C. Ivan C. James D. Kyle F. Joshua G. Salvador G. Donovan G. Joshua G. Taylor H. Charles H. Simon H. Raymond J. Jacqueline K. Patrick L. McKinley L. Meiya L. Christopher M. Michael M.

Abe N. Vivian N. Luis P. Dean P. Vlad P. Astrid P. Antonio R. Phillip R. Steven R. Isabel R. Dominique R. Ceaira S. Elliott W.

Tabletop Gaming Jennifer I. (Head) Steven B. (Second) Nicholas C. (Second) Genny D. (Second) Melissa F. (Second) Samantha V. (Second) Christopher L. (Lead) Enrique A. HollyMarie B. Lisa B. Serena M. Madison B. Cecil B. Joab C. Dante C. Sable C. Marshall C. Lorelei D. Benjamin E. Julius F. Brianna F. Kyle F. Jonathan G. Julie H. Christina H. Craig H. Christopher J. Shawn J. Paul L. Casey L. Benjamin L. Andres L. Casey M. Dat N. Nathaniel N. Deanna R. Sofia R. Ray S. Leroy S. Jesse S. David T. Lauren W. Jason Y.

Info Desk Albert T. (Head) Ignacio D. (Second) Sarah M. (Second) Ramsey P. (Second) Kevin W. (Lead) Gabriela A. Miguel B. Sarah B. Jeffrey B. Will B. Jo B. Ryan C. Alexandrea C. Christopher C. Michael C. Maria C. Linda D. Elian D. Christian E. Marjorie E. Osvaldo F. Shelly F. Shawn F. Marianne G. Katt H. NancyJade H. Christina K.

Yuan K. Rigoberto L. David L. Erwin M. Mimi N. Willy N. Samuel O. Ted P. Alex P. Malik P. Elisa S. Christopher S. Thomas S. Summer T. Nguyen T. Vincent T. Adam T. Julianne W. Reed W. Christopher W. Areeb Y. Michelle Z.

Karaoke Tommy P. (Head) Charleett R. (Second) Valerie S. (Second) Zappa J. Nolan L. Elliot T. Elly W. Chiyoko Y.

Manga Lounge Ian M. (Head) Diane K. Jonathan L. Gabriel M. Kelseyrose A. Jarvis N. Jesus P. Terry W.

Panels Bryan C. (Head) Adrienne A. (Second) Sydney M. (Second) Ronna P. (Second) David B. Steve B. Ben C. Miguel C. Kolin D. Micah D. Stephen G. Katelyn G. Keno I. Kevin I. Jasper K. Tony M. Corinne M. Lean M. Paul N. Donovan O. Sarah O. Briana P. Jesse P. Raymond Q. Ruby R. Megan S. Aislinn S. Hilary S. Jonathan S. James T. Tommy Z.

Bushido Benjamin H. (Head) Cynthia B. Michelle C. Jeremiah G. Gabrielle G. Carl K. Otter K. Elizabeth L. Tommy L. Duncan M.

Rachel M. Dan M. Mike N. Ernesto N. Anapaul P. TK-421 R. Russell S. Tom W.

Fan Events Caitlin B. (Head)

Programming Ops Alex N. (Head) Laura C. (Second) Jace G. (Second) Henley S. (Second) James W. (Lead) Autumn C. Tiffany C. Tanya C. Vinh D. Jon F. Robert F. Jesse G. Lauren G. Griselda I. Rebecca K. Esther K. Lauren L. Alisha M. Chantell P. Phuc P. John S. Resa T.

Speed Dating Matthew M. (Head) Justice B. (Second) Patricia B. (Second) London P. (Second) Ty A. Evelyn C. Erin C. Danny H. Kelsey L. Victor L. Vincent L. Bryan N. Alex O. Jun S. Alex S. Donna T. Dominic W. Charles Y.

Video Programming Jerry G. (Head) Keith H. (Second) Kenneth L. (Second) Edmond C. (Lead) Ricky S. (Lead) Camille C. Stan C. Steven D. Sean E. Jacqueline H. Irene H. Andrew H. Binh K. Royce L. Kristi M. Alejandra M. Andrew M. Kelly M. Diana N. Joe N. Phillip N. Andre P. Amanda R. James S. Daniel S. Jerry T. Christopher T. Anna T.

Annie T. Kai V. Jonathan V.

Fanime Music Video Sarah F. (Head) Jon S. (Second)

Guest Relations

Jinni P. (Head) Scott M. (Second) Evan R.

Autographs Michael G. (Head) Annie Y. (Second) Jeanina C. Patryk G. Thai H. Cathy N. Francisco N. Evan O. Ashlee T. Kim-Quang V. Jennie V.

Hospitality Salvador A. Jessica B. Jacqueline C. Annaliese C. Scott G. Christine H. Smita K. Yvonne L. Alyssa L. Natalie R. Akira S. Rajan S. Alexander T. Erika Y.

MusicFest Valerie R. (Head) Liz T. (Second) Florian M.

Japanese Language Services Michelle L. Joshua L. Nita L. Jo-Ann L. Ben L. Ryan R. Isabel R. Sujay V.

Extravaganzas Rebecca K. (Head) Minjae K. (Second)

Black & White Ball Rebecca K. (Head) David C. (Second) Julia C. (Second) Victoria N. (Second) Christine H. (Lead) Darryl H. (Lead) Jacqueline K. (Lead) Lillian L. (Lead) Mirabel M. (Lead) Total N. (Lead) Angie S. (Lead) Chien-Kai W. (Lead) Robeson B. Shirley C. Jennifer D. Jessica D. Dana D. Sunny F. Thomas F.

Liberty F. Vanessa G. My-Tam H. Brandon H. Andy H. Ming-Sum L. Amanda L. Christopher L. Samantha L. Jessica N. Kim R. Christopher S. Ryan S. Allison S. Caroline S. Johnny T.

Elisabeth D. Carlos G. Luis G. Sherissa H. Lewis H. Tami M. Paul M. Thao N. Will P. Danielle P. Robbie P. Andrew P. Christopher Q. Jorge R. Tara S. Kaiwen Y.

Masquerade

Stage Zero

Kristina H. (Head) Michael D. (Second) Sarah G. (Lead) Nicholas H. (Lead) Junior J. (Lead)

Wendell N. (Head) Ali S. (Second) CJ S. (Second) Kayla C. (Lead) Samuel D. (Lead) Jessica D. (Lead) Rachell S. (Lead) Hayleigh C. Sean C. Joamil C. Alyssa D. Alexa D. Rico D. George G. Keon H. Alexis R. Mattison L. Robert M. Anthony P. Kameron P. Jose R. Jonathan R. Jamie S.

Maid Cafe Amy N. (Head) Katy L. (Second) Angie B. Sharon C. Tiffany F. Tue H. Patricia K. Kenny L. Connie L. Amy L. Chelsea M. Amelia P. Sarah P. Paulina R. Karolin W.

Chibitainment Mat Y. (Head) Carina A. (Second) Nicole W. (Second) Paulo A. Adriano A. Kristal C. Sam F. Michael G. Maryna K. Asher S. Katrina W.

Thrift Shop Taylor B. (Head) Cheyenne C. (Second) Elyssa E. (Second) Felicity A. Juan B. Leah C. Justin D. Kyle E. Morgan G. Charlotte G. Janette H. Kimica H. KylaJoy L. Katherine M. Victoria P. Blanca R. Hunter S. Ana S. Sabrina S. Mercedes T. Nouchee V.

Cosplay Gatherings Tye L. (Head) Ai N. (Co-Head) Alexis W. (Second) Maggie C. (Lead) Sam B. Samuel C. Ansel C. Abdullah D.

Operations Erica E. (Head) Erin B. (Second) Nicole T. (Second)

ConOps Michael S. (Co-Head) Terrence T. (Co-Head) Celina C. (Second) Erik A. (Lead) Christopher K. (Lead) Rue W. (Lead) Ken A. Grence A. Matt A. Arcadia B. Jazmaine B. Kathy C. Ruby C. Tara D. David G. Skye H. Henry H. Kelly H. Logan K. Nikolas K. Malisha L. Joshua L. Jessica M. Olivia O. Julia P. Em P. Barclay R. Stephanie S. Katie T. Tiffany W.

Infrastructure Kevin W. (Head) Ian J. Jacky L. Daniel R.

Lost & Found

Nathaniel F. (Head) Breanna H. Dario M. Gavin S.

CSI Michael S. (Head)

Volunteers Karen C. (Head) Tim C. (Second) Peter D. (Second) Jarrett J. (Second) Nhi P. (Second) Leanne T. (Second) Marco C. (Lead) Dorothy C. (Lead) Ether L. (Lead) Crystal V. (Lead) Daniel C. Aries E. Michael H. Jeffrey L. Hsiu L. Bryan L. Jeremiah S. Nainesh T. Oscar V.

Rovers Rachel B. (Head) Shawn D. (Second) Rebecca H. (Second) Gilbert L. (Second) Tony P. (Second) Christine A. Naomi B. Chris B. Andrew B. Claudia B. Albert C. Henry C. Alex C. MariaJose C. Alexandrea C. Kassandra C. Jonathan C. Joey C. Destiny D. Stephanie D. John E. Jose E. Anthony F. Nico F. Ashley F. Anisa F. Lothar C. Juanita R. Ben H. Aaron I. Kelsey J. Kyle J. Richard J. Hiu K. Cindy K. Angela L. Sandi L. Roger L. Ange L. Jonathan L. Vinson L. Tiffany L. Jeffrey L. Sophie L. Karen M. E. ShantĂŠ M. Matthew M. Jared M. Jessica M. Sandi M. Eleonore M. Angelica M. Kristi M. Favio M. Kyle N. Anthony N.

Andy N. Devon P. Meywin P. Gabriela S. Serena S. Winston S. Gabriela S. Antoinette T. Shannon T. Akise T. Connie T. Tim T. David T. Ming T. Shazbot T. Jose T. Alexander T. Amie T. August V. Miguel V. Miguel V. Jesus V. Reggie V. Adan V. Edward Y. Drew Y. Norman Y. Brent Z.

Troubleshooter Jenna S.

Scheduling Scott R. (Head)

Human Resources William W. (Head) Kalen F. (Second) Ellena M. (Second) Carlos P. (Second) Rosina T. (Second) Emileen F. Marliah F. Nanette L. Daryl M. Cat M. Jim M. Luisa M. Nathan M. Alvin O. Marcus R. Geoffrey R. Julia W. Norman W.

Staff Events & Appreciation Ernesto E. (Head) Robert S. (Second) Collins L. (Lead)

Foundation for Anime & Niche Subcultures Board of Directors Che-lin H. (Co-Head) Milton L. (Co-Head) William W. (Co-Head) Sam W. (Co-Head) Eric W. (Co-Head)

Repository James L. (Head)

Facilities Ashley W. (Head) Joyce L. (Second) Natalie R. (Second) Antonio E. Sarah G. Luisa M. Scott S.

Tech Charles P. (Head) Sean D. (Second) Hillary M. (Second) Jarel M. (Second) Giancarlo B. Alexander C. Katherine C. Tai D. Ryan E. Andrew F. David G. Luis L. Norman M. Rickey R. Calvin T. Catherine W. Bobby Z.

Information Technology Scott R. (Head)

Office Management Scott R. (Head)

Logistics Arlene M. (Head) Vernon M. (Second) Daniel C. Eugene C. Nikki D. Maria D. Patrick D. Iliesa K. Alan M. Cadence M. Leonard M. Daniel M. Sean N. Bien R. Francisco R. Jacob S. Jackie W. Casey Y. Ken Y.

Finance Craige H. (Head) Che-lin H.

Accounts Receivable Craige H. (Head) Zac D. Josh H. Jalynd I. Gregory J. Justice J. Kat S. Christopher T. Scott W. Anne-Helen W.

Accounts Payable Felicia T. (Head) Craige H. (Co-Head) Louisa N. (Second) Matthew T. (Second) Natalie S. Andrew Y. Peony Z.

Budgets Felicia T. (Head) Craige H. (Co-Head) Louisa N. (Second) Matthew T. (Second) Natalie S. Andrew Y. Peony Z.

Corporate Craige H. (Head)

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