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From the Con Chair

Convention Maps

Food and Shops

Our Wonderful Staff

Convention Rules

Live Programming

Anime Programming

Panels

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From The Conchair

One of the most enjoyable aspects of my job is that I get to write the opening letter to attendees every year in the guidebook, and this year is no exception. Once again I am thrilled to be able to be here with all of you this weekend as anime fans from all over the country return to the best city in America to celebrate our beloved hobby.

Last year’s convention was a tremendous success and we have been actively trying to outdo ourselves this year. Just look at some of the changes in store for you: we’ve increased the size of the dealer’s room to over 75 tables and more than 25 vendors, we’ve doubled the size of the art show, we’ve ex-panded the video gaming room to include more consoles and a Dance Dance Revolution machine, we’ve increased the number of panel and video rooms, we’ve computerized registration, and we expanded our workshop and gam-ing tracks.

We’ve also invited a whole new slate of guests to our convention. I am pleased to welcome Michael Coleman, Crispin Freeman, Lauren Goodnight, Hilary Haag, Carl Horn, Lex Lang, Monica Rial, and Dave Wittenberg.

Returning guests include Robert and Emily DeJesus of Studio Capsule and David Williams, ADR director and DVD producer.

I’m also excited to be welcoming our Japanese Guest of Honor Nobuteru Yuuki.

Additionally, I’d like to thank the hardworking staff of Anime Boston. Without your tireless efforts, none of this would be possible. I’d also like to thank all of you, the attendees, for your support.

Last, but not least I would like to thank the Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers for providing us a wonderful venue for the past two years that has allowed us to grow and prosper. Sadly, this year will be our final year at the hotel as we have quickly exceeded their capacity and will be moving to a larger facility.

So it is with sadness, yet also joy, that I announce to all of you that due to your wonderful support, Anime Boston will making that next leap and mov-ing to the Hynes Convention Center in 2005.

So sit back, have fun, and enjoy the weekend! It’s going to be one exciting and memorable event!Sincerely,

Adam FerraroConvention ChairmanAnime Boston 2004

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Guests of honor

Character designer and animation director Nobuteru Yuuki is one of the hottest names in the anime industry today. The self-taught art-ist started out as an employee of Artland, Studio Min, and DAST. He worked as an animator on various titles such as Megazone 23.

Mr. Yuuki is perhaps best known for his design work on the Record of Lo-doss War OAV and Escaflowne tele-vision series and movie. However, he has many other fan favorites to his credit, such as the X movie and ac-companying X2 music video, Gunnm (Battle Angel), and Five Star Stories. He has also used his magic touch on the designs for Battle Royal High School, Angel Cop, and Weathering Continent.

Mr. Yuuki’s latest anime designs can be seen in Heat Guy J and Captain Harlock: The Endless Odys-sey, both in the process of being released in North America. In addi-tion, he recently contributed to an animated opening video for Ragn-arok Online.

Mr. Yuuki’s contributions to char-acter design do not stop at anime. Mr. Yuuki has designed characters for numerous games including Drag-on Force II, Legend of Mana, Seiken Densetsu 3, and Chrono Cross. He has also produced several volumes of an original manga called Vaelber Saga. Anime Boston is proud to welcome a guest of such consider-able talent as Nobuteru Yuuki.

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G U E S T SHilary Haag is from Houston, TX and has been working for ADV Films since the late 1990’s. She has voiced characters in more than 30 titles including Nene in Bubblegum Crisis 2040, Ryo in Princess Nine, Karinka in Steel Angel Kurumi, Chloe in Noir, Tessa in Full Metal Panic, Menchi in Excel Saga, and Megumi in RahXephon. In addition to anime, she has appeared in several local and national television commercials

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NCarl Gustav Horn has written professionally on anime for ten years andhas been a manga editor for the past seven. A former associate editor at Animerica and manga editor for Pulp magazine, he is co-author of the book Japan Edge, which in 1999 became the first book on otaku culture to make Newsweek. Together with Tokyoscope author Patrick Macias, he has presented on anime at the International Film Festival and has provided commentary on the field to Wired, The Hollywood Reporter, and the Nihon Keizai Shimbun. Recent editorial projects have included the English editions of the Spirited Away and Castle in the Sky anime comic novels, as well as the mangas Excel Saga, Flowers & Bees, and Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Monica Rial is very excited to be attending her first Anime Boston! Especially after hearing about all the fun her pal David Williams had last year. Monica has been with ADV Films for 4 years where she has worked on many shows including: Princess Nine, Steel Angel Kurumi, Excel Saga, Chance Pop Session, Full Metal Panic, Pretear, Angelic Layer, Saiyuki, Azumanga Daioh, and Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi. She has also worked for FUNimation Productions on their release of Kiddy Grade. Please check out her panels and make sure to say hello!

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Crispin Freeman has been portraying characters in anime for over 6 years. He got his start playing Zelgadis Graywords in The Slayers. Since then he’s played Alucard in Hellsing, Balmung in .hack//SIGN, Amon in Witch Hunter Robin and many others! Current and Upcoming shows include Last Exile where he plays Alex Rowe, Wolf ’s Rain where he’ll be playing Tsume and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex where he’ll be playing Togusa.

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Lex Lang has been voicing anime characters for just over 9 years. He can be heard as Sanosuke Sagara in Rurouni Kenshin, Goemon in Lupin the Third, Crim in .Hack, Kimishima in Scryed, Cain Tokioka in Ex-Driver, Jovanni and Shun in Heat Guy

J, Suzuki in Ai Yori Aoshi, War Greymon in Digimon, Captain Herlock in Captain Herlock, Ry and Announcer in Initial D, as well as multiple voices in The Transformers, Akira, Black Jack, and even more than that! This award-winning actor has also appeared on stage as an actor, comic, and musician.

Originally hailing from Hollywood, California, Mr. Lang’s voice can also be heard in video games and on television.

He will also be selling signed merchandise at the Anime Boston table in the dealers’ room throughout the weekend.

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Robert DeJesus is an Indiana born, self-taught artist. He has worked on comics such as Ninja High School, Mangazine, Not Ninja High

School, Again and SB Ninja High School.

Robert’s biggest claim to fame has to be designing Banzai Chibi Chan, the mascot for PlayStation Magazine: 100% Independent. He recently worked on two childrens books based on Spiderman, released on the weekend of the movie debut.

Robert and his wife, Emily, have started their own company, Studio Capsule. Find out everthing that’s new with Studio

Capsule or Robert at www.robertdejesus.com STUDIO CAPSULEROBERT & EMILY DEJESUS

Dave Wittenberg is a relative newcomer to the world of anime voice acting, but has already given a voice to a number of major characters in various anime titles. His credits include Michael in Witch Hunter Robin, Jiro/Kikaider in Kikaider, Sora in .hack//SIGN, Kei Kusanagi in Please Teacher, the tamer Henry Wong and countless digimon in Digimon, as well as roles in RaveMaster, Last Exile, Captain Harlock, King Gainer, and 12 Kingdoms. He has also been a writer/director for Digimon and Figure 17.

Dave has also done a lot of work in video games. In addition to continuing his role as Sora in the .hack games, he can be heard in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2, 3, and 4, Xenosaga Episode I, and many others.

Dave has been a writer for Bill Maher’s Politically Incorrect, Dennis Miller, and Craig Kilborn.

Anime Boston 2004 will be Dave Wittenberg’s first anime convention appearance.

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ADR Director for ADV Films as well as the DVD Producer, voice on the Internet and keeper of the Suck Bunny. Shows he has directed include Angelic Layer, Pretear, the original Nuku Nuku OVAs, Dirty Pair and many others. Being the evil company rep that he is, he’s often invited

to anime conventions where he can be seen wandering the con with his “What would you do for a DVD badge” giving out DVDs to clever and amusing otaku. And those evil roots go deep, having been an anime fan since before there was an anime industry in the US and with ADV from the beginning when his living room was used as a production facility for their first show, Devil Hunter Yohko.

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Michael has established himself as a popular voice talent with appearances on several top anime and animation series (X-Men, Infinite Ryvius, Quintuplets, Dragon Ball Z, Hamtaro, Ranma 1/2, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Cardcaptors), and the animated feature Ark starring James Woods and

Michael’s good friend, Kirby Morrow.

This is his first appearance at Anime Boston, so please show him what a good time can be had with Anime Boston’s enthusiastic fans!

Lauren Goodnight, a voice actress for ADV Films, has appeared in Pretear (Natsue Awayuki), Angelic Layer (Narrator), SuperGALS! (Sanae), and many others. Anime has always been a part of her life, from watching Voltron and Speed

Racer as a child through her Bachelor’s Degree thesis on fandom (especially anime fandom) ...showing how the love of something central can bind people together.

Anime Boston 2004 will be her first anime convention appearance.

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Anime Music Video Contest:

The Anime Music Video Contest is an exhibition and competition of fan-created music videos with an anime theme. Videos were submitted from across the globe. Watch our screening of the finalists and cast your vote for your favorite video. Winners will be presented during the Masquerade intermission.

Dance Friday Night: “Dance Music Night” Join our djs as they take you on a journey of a different sorts. Dipping deep into their collections, they will bring you the latest and greatest in dance music or some classics that are sure to bring you to the dancefloor. Saturday Night: “Anime Dance Night” Some new and old faces will gracing the decks with a dazzling array of Anime, Jpop, Video Game and Eurobeat music that will keep you moving all night long.

Charity Auction

On Sunday, April 11, 2004 at 3PM in Main Events, Anime Boston 2004 will be holding its first annual charity auction to benefit the Central New England chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Bid on a variety of anime and manga related merchandise and help support a worthy organization! Credit cards will be accepted.

Game Shows

Whose Line is it Anime?:

The hit improv comedy event from Anime Boston 2003 and Mikkakan, is back. See special guests take on the challenging games provided by our host, PatrickD of The Chibi Project. Of course, there’s audience participation too, so some lucky people get to be a part of the show!

“Anime Name that Tune”

This Zephyr classic takes 8 audience members who will prove their quick knowledge of anime music to win big prizes! Audience members will also win prizes when the contestants get stumped! Anime Boston’s victor will compete in the “Best of 2004” championship, like AB’s Ernie Kim did for 2003!

Live Action: Otaku Trivial Pursuit

This Zephyr Game Show takes 6 otaku and turns them into human pieces on our come-to-life trivial pursuit board! Contestants will walk around the board and earn pie velcro wedges based on their knowledge of anime - and wear them like gym badges!

Hentai Havoc

This Zephyr Game Show tests the dirty minds of otaku and rewards their piety! Given seemingly-raunchy clues about an anime character or an anime, teammates will have to endure what first comes to mind with the clues and give the clean answer (18+ because of its potential content).

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Karaoke

Open Mic karaoke:

So you want to sing the theme to Excel Saga or Evangelion? Now is your time to relax and sing to your hearts content with no strings attached. There is a large library of anime and j-music tunes to pick from. We may have the song to that obscure anime you love to sing so much.

Karaoke Competition:

The heat is on!! A panel of judges will be present on Friday night to decide who the best karaoke singer at Anime Boston is. Four place prizes for the four best survivors. Consult the rules for entry in Friday nights competition. Don’t miss out.

Masquerade

It’s just not an anime convention without a Masquerade! The Masquerade is our official cosplay competition showcasing costumes inspired by Japanese anime, manga, and anime-style video games. One of Anime Boston’s most popular events, this cosplay extravaganza will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2004. Once again, ours will take place on the Boston Park Plaza’s impressive stage. Come see it in person or watch it on TV from your hotel room. The Masquerade will begin at 7:00pm. Those who wish to be contestants should report to the Masquerade Registration Desk on Friday, April 9, 2004 for additional registration information.

J-Rock Anarchy:

Join other J-Music cosplayers and fans as we dominate the karaoke room for two hours for a mini-masquerade. Sing your favororite J tune, do that fanservice skit you love, get pictures of the cosplayers, and win some cool prizes. Also join us for some of your favorite j-rock videos!

Gaming

Not Video Gaming but back to basics gaming. We’re talking D&D, BESM, Dragon Ball Z, Yu-Gi-OH! and so much more! LARPs, CCGs, RPGs and Minis enough to make your head spin! And the best of all, its free! Except certain tournaments, almost all of our Role-Playing events happen for free, whenever you have a spare minute in the excitement of Anime Boston! Come on over to the 4th floor and look for the RPG Gaming HQ for more details.

Video Games

The video game dungeon is bigger and better this year. We now have more of the latest video games and you can now compete head to head in networked Xbox and Gamecube games or dance to the beat with our wide selection of music games. Try the tournaments for awesome prizes like a Gameboy SP, an actual PS2 and Anime Boston 2005 registrations. Did we mention that we have a DDR arcade machine? Well, we do! And it’s FREE! Come check us out, its just not Anime Boston without awesome video games!

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.hack//PANELPatrickD and Mariela OrtizLog in to The World of .hack, from anime to video games to manga.

The Adult Swim Revolution:How Anime Made American Animation Grow UpDillon FontFrom Toonami to Midnight Run to Adult Swim- anime burned the path to mature American animation. We will discuss how anime changed American animation forever.

ADR Directing What really goes on in the dubbing studios? Find out from those who transform voice talent into the audio that you hear.

ADV FilmsIndustry panel

All About MacrossGeorge CaswellWhat began as a low-budget spoof has become one of anime’s best-loved franchises. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Macross movie in this discussion of all things Macross.

AMVs 101:Do’s, Don’ts, and DemonstrationsDan Orlowitz, Robert Babcock, David McKeen, and Stephen VoccolaThe Do’s, Dont’s, and Demonstrations panel returns with 90 minutes to teach you how to get started on the road to AMV-making.

AMVs 201:Let’s Get Rendering Dan Orlowitz, Robert Babcock, Jason Schneider, and Matt PysonReady to raise the bar on your editing? Come see the top editors discuss everything from effects editing to multi-editor projects, and more!

AN EntertainmentIndustry Panel

Anime 101Ed SutherlandAn overview of the basics of Japanese animation (anime) and comics

P A N E L S(manga), including terminology, history, cultural references, and artistic conventions

Anime and Manga in Academia:Developments and TrendsMikhail Koulikov, Dillon Font, Elena ShentonThis panel will answer your questions, update you on developments in the academic study of anime and manga, and let you interact with professionals and academics already in working the field.

Anime PlushiesRobert WrightDiscover the signifigance of plushies as well as other types of anime merchandise. Discussed are things like plushie care, cleaning and what makes them fun collectables.

Bad Anime!Neil NadelmanA humorous look at the anime we know exists but we wish didn’t. With “classics” like Magnos the Robot, we look and laugh at the shows which brilliantly stink.

Bandai Entertainment Come join Bandai Entertainment as news will be announced, questions will be answered, and plenty of prizes and surprizes will be in store!

Behind the AMV’sPatrickDYou’ve seen the AMV contest...now learn what went into creating the best videos in that contest from the award-winning creators.

Cel Collectors’ Panel & GatheringWebmistress Lizzard, WeeSheep, and Drac of the Sharp SmilesJoin your fellow cel and production sketch collectors for show-and-tell, trades, and some fun and games.

The Chibi Project - LIVE!PatrickD and Webmistress LizzardInsane scientists have conducted experiments on a Chibi Moon figure and other anime toys. Meet the minds behind The Chibi Project and see a live experiment!

CosplayPrairie Rose Clayton and Tristen CitrineJoin Prairie Rose Clayton and Tristen Citrine as they explain the finer points of character costume construction. Cosplayers of all skill levels and interests are welcome to join the discussion.

Con SurvivalBrian Auxier, Angela Costello, and DOKool A panel that explains how to make it through the con experience by giving useful advice and con stories instead of having to learn through personal hardship.

Construction and Sculpture forCosplayGeorge CaswellCreating cosplay armor and similar items requires skills distinct from the usual sewing and scavenging. One must construct.

Cosplay 101Anna Fischer, Alicia Acampora, Sarah Tremblay, Andrew Acampora, and Michael EngLearn the basics of cosplay: how to choose a character, making a basic costume with little to no sewing skills, and the importance of choosing the right makeup.

Crash Cinema Learn about our t-ink interactive printing technology in the manga and anime industry and ask about our Anime Crash video label.

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Cyborgs & Androids & Robots! Oh My!!number18What is a cyborg? An android? Come and discuss your favorite artificial humans in anime and manga and why we’re so fascinated with them!

Dubs That Time ForgotMike TooleJoin Mike for a fascinating glimpse of dubbed anime’s secret history. Several DVD prizes will be given to audience members ready to answer trivia questions as well!

Dominic Deegan: Oracle for HireMichael TerraccianoMeet the writer and artist of “Dominic Deegan: Oracle for Hire,” the daily fantasy webcomic with unique American manga!

Escaflowne: Beyond the Mystic MoonWebmistress LizzardEscaflowne fans unite for an evening of discussion, Q&A, trivia games, and behind-the-scenes information you won’t find anywhere else!The Evolution of Anime Dolls (Sheila Maithel and Mara Karapetian) For those who love or who are just intrigued by anime dolls: a panel showcasing the evolution of these miniature mannequins from a historical, aesthetic, and cultural perspective.

FanfictionErica Friedman A chance to get advice, anecdotes and good ideas from folks who have made their mark in the world of anime fanfiction.

Final Fantasy X-2Luze, Aersi, and OlwynDisscusion of FFX-2 from the top of Mt. Gagazet to the bottom of Bevelle. Tricks, tips, language and everything in between.

FUNimation Industry Panel.

The Gaijin Menace:The Foreigner in Anime/MangaDillon FontHow are Americans, or Chinese, or Europeans seen in Japanese media? A

P A N E L Slecture on how different ethnicities are portrayed in anime and manga.

GeneonIndustry panel

Got Yaoi?Cyn and NikitaThe Boys Next Door Babes welcome you to a celebration of Boys Love. Leave your predijuces at the door and expect the unexpected. (18+)

Gundam: 1979 - 2004:The Past, The Present, The FutureAng, Studmaster25 Years, Millions of Fans, and a whole bunch to talk about. Universal Century to Cosmic Era. Nothing will be left unsaid in this hour.

HanafudaJon NiehofExperience the game that has entertained Japan for three centuries.

Hard-Boiled Women:Film Noir and Other Western Styles in AnimeDillon Font and Mikhail KoulikovThe string of late-night anime in Japan has been exponentially influenced by Western media styles. From Bebop to Gunslinger Girl, we’ll talk about why this is happening.

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How Anime Shows Come to AmericaLance HeiskellFrom title research and acquisitions, licensing, production, marketing and all the other things in the background that fans are not aware of when they purchase their anime.

How to Draw Anime and MangaEd SutherlandExploration of the difference between American and Japanese comic and animation styles, different anime/manga styles, and hands-on instruction drawing a simple anime character.

Industry Shift: The Rise of ShoujoDillon Font, Angela WashingtonEver since shoujo manga started to trickle out five years, the US manga scene has never been the same. Why are girl-aimed comics and anime so big now?

Introducing ImaginAsian TVStarting in August, a new network called ImaginAsian TV will be coming to a TV near you! 24-hours, dub and sub, J-pop, anime, movies, dramas -- come and discuss!

J-PopAwaresa and SiosanJ-pop, a lighter side of Japanese Music. Come to find out about popular artists and music and see what the sister to J-rock has to offer.

J-Rock: A History and IntroductionAwaresa and ChiThis panel will cover the origins of Japanese rock music, its western and traditional influences, and the realm of rock outside the visual sphere.

J-Rock CosplayAwaresa and ChiFrom tips on where to find things, to advice on how to make things, trust our experienced cosplayers to point you in the right direction!

J-Rock: Visual KeiAwaresa and ChiInspired by American 80’s Rock and Japan’s traditional

performing arts, Visual Kei strives for a greater theatrical effect on its audiences by impressing upon all of the senses. Come learn more about those ‘weird’ bands!

Learn to Play Go!Adam Marquis, David Dawidowicz, and Sean GreenTargeted at the beginner, an overview of the history and rules of the game of Go.

Learning Japanese through Anime MusicThe Anime FanboyUse your anime soundtracks to learn to speak and read Japanese. Great for karaoke enthusiasts and easy A’s in Japanese courses.

Life in JapanGeoff TebbettsEver wanted to actually go to Japan and see what life is like? Come to this panel and we’ll give you advice on going there for work or travel.

Making an Anime or Jrock PlushieMichelle Pinard, Denie, and Brian SmithJoin us to make a plushie of your favorite anime character or J-rock artist. We’ll be sharing basic plushie construction as well as tips and tricks. ($5 materials fee)

Manga EntertainmentIndustry panel

Mecha ModellingGeorge Caswell and Doug DeRienzeDo you like building anime robot (Gundam, Macross, etc.) models? Experienced modelers will help you improve your work in this hands-on workshop. ($15 materials fee)

Media BlastersIndustry panel

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P A N E L SRinguLauren GoodnightRingu swept the world’s attention to itself with Hitchcockian terror and understated Japanese folklore. Join Lauren Goodnight for a discussion about Ringu and the Sadako Yamamura mythos that has captivated the world.

RobotechKevin McKeeverThis will be THE place to find out all the latest news on past, current and future Robotech projects.

Sailor MoonMary Divis and Donna Riley-LeinFrom the manga to the anime to the new live action series, come to discuss the most successful magical girl anime, Sailor Moon!

Shounen-Ai WebcomicsEilonnwy, Wifey, YukiEnjoy shounen-ai and webcomics? Come here to find out about the newest webcomics on the net. Featuring: Avalon, Sublunary, Angel Reaper and more!

So What’s This “Anime” Stuff: A Guide for Parents and OtakuDonna Lein Riley, Meara, NOSConfused by those “cartoons” your kids watch? Ask questions and get straight answers from two anime fans who are also moms!

So You Want to Start an Anime Club?Lyndsey Luther, Kyle Gorman, and Dan OrlowitzHave you ever wished that your high school or college offered a club for otaku like yourself? Then why not start one!

So, You Want to Run a Web Comic...creator of Eidolic FringeLooking for a way to channel all your creative juices and otaku enthusiasm? Considering a future in web comics? Do we have a panel for you!

Soundtrack Hunting w/ The Impossible ManMichael BrownDo you have a soundtrack collection? Or are you a rookie collector? Join I-Man and share your collecting experiences and your soundtrack collection.

Spot the Bootleg: Strategies to Avoid Being Ripped OffChristian Daly and Jerry ChuOMG CDS FOR FIVE BUCKS!! Learn how to identify bootleg merchandise and to avoid being ripped off by pirates (video or otherwise).

State of the IndustryListen and learn as our industry guests discuss the anime industry as a whole: where we are, where we’ve been, and what’s over the horizon.

Synch-Point/Broccoli BooksCome and ask questions about current and future projects of Synch-Point and Broccoli Books! Free giveaways from FLCL, Galaxy Angel, Di Gi Charat and more!

Tenchi Muyo:Have They Gone Too Far?Misty Pendragon and James HendersonTenchi Muyo has had quite a few series, and now there are two new series out there. Are they just as good, or has it gone too far?

Through a Distorted Lens: Japanese Culture As Perceived Through Anime and Mangamoderated by Erica FriedmanFour academic presentations on the experience of anime and manga fandom on the perception of Japanese culture and history:

Long School Days: The Teen Life in Anime (Dillon Font)Planes, Tanks, and Cherry Blossoms: The Japanese Military in Anime and Manga (Mikhail Koulikov)Our Life as a Boy: Male Gender Roles, the Assumed Female Viewer, and Identity in Shoujo Anime (Kerey Luis)

Translation Q&ANeil NadelmanAsk experienced translator Neil Nadelman anything you want to know about the art of turning anime into something you can understand.

What?! You Expect Me to Read This Backwards?Mariela Ortiz, CarpboyLearn all about Japanese comics and how they differ from armored cavalry...with your ninja hosts.

Writing Unique Heroes & Memorable VillainsMichael TerraccianoNeed help breaking anime stereotypes? Learn to create unique manga heroes and villains! Weak heroes, sympathetic villains and ugly love interests are just the beginning.

Voice ActingDiscover the ups, downs, and tricks of the trade with Anime Boston’s voice acting guests.

Yaoi and Shounen-Ai in Manga, Anime, and Other Inter-national MediaSeishuku Skuld and Veronica EcklA discussion of yaoi and shounen-ai trends, how the integration of same-sex themes has affected Japanese society, and how shounen-ai compares with similar themes in Western media.

Yu-Gi-Oh 101Yami Kaiba and Slade ShieldsLearn the in and outs of the Yu-Gi-Oh Card Game in this informative and FUN seminar.

YuriErica FriedmanStories of girls in love with each other are all the rage in manga, anime and live action movies right now. Get the scoop on new and old series of note.

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3x3 Eyes II: Legend of the Divine DemonThe mysterious Pai had turned Yakumo into her immortal servant by fusing their souls. His only hope to return to normal was to help her become human, but she disappeared, sacrificing herself to save him. Now he’s found her again, but she doesn’t remember anything and seems like a normal girl…

Adventures of Mini GoddessA short, silly and cute version of the classic Oh! My Goddess, these are the wacky stories of the adventures that the goddesses (mainly Skuld and Urd) have with their rat-friend Gan-chan when they turn themselves into a more “convenient” size – only a few inches tall.

Alien NineChildhood apprehensions about puberty and adulthood have never been so creepy as in this 4-episode OVA series where Yuri is forced to join the Alien Council and capture the frightening alien creatures that regularly invade the school grounds. Can she handle the changes in herself as well as her classmates?

Angel SanctuaryWith relationships so complicated they couldn’t survive in heaven or hell, this is the ultimate tale of star-crossed lovers trying to find happiness. Angsty pretty boys, ornate angels and blurring of gender and familial bounds are rampant.

Angelic LayerCLAMP’s take on the traditionally shonen genre of fighting anime, the ultra-cute Misaki gets caught up in the Angelic Layer tournament where players control miniaturized fighters that they have customized themselves and respond to their thoughts – toys that we all wish we had when we were younger.

Animation Runner KuromiA hyperactive look at the inside of the animation industry and Kuromi gets her first job in the production of “Time Journeys”. She had to quickly adjust to the menagerie of staff members and keep everyone at heel to make the release date with her sanity intact.

Arcade Gamer FubukiFubuki is just a normal girl who’s pretty good at video games – until she flashes her panties and becomes a god at any electronic game ever invented. What began as a simple tournament quickly spirals into a fight to save the world

as the show gets more and more ridiculous and wrought with video-game in-jokes.

ArjunaA lushly imagined and uniquely styled story from Shoji Kawamori, Arjuna is a high school girl given a second chance at life. Reborn as the Avatar of Time, she must try to save the world from the pollutions and mistakes of mankind, but can she handle being so strongly connected to everything around her?

Armored Trooper VotomsOne of the old old-school anime, this is the gritty story of one man’s epic journey across the galaxy and through one bloody conflict after another, all in search of his past and a sense of peace. Double-crossed by his military comrades, he survives by fighting as a mercenary or gladiator, piloting militaristic mecha for whoever will pay.

Aura Battler DunbineA motorcycle racer named Shou Zama is spirited away into a mysterious fantasy world and conscripted into military service, piloting large biological robot-like machines that resemble nothing so much as humanoid insects. Unable to determine who is truly friend or foe, he must choose a side if he hopes to get back home.

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A N I M E P R O G R A M M I N GAzumanga DaiohOne of the most anticipated releases of the year, these are the stories of a group of high school girls and the absurd and surreal adventures they have throughout their school terms. Not as hyperactive as most anime comedies, it more than makes up for that in overpowering cuteness and hilarity.

Bandit King JingIf James Bond were a cool anime hero and the best thief in the world, he still wouldn’t have half the style of Jing, the unflappably confident thief who can break into anywhere to steal the most valuable of all treasures – a woman’s heart.

BerserkA surprisingly subtle and touching study of characters and love wrapped in a violently bloody tale of ambition and pride without restraint, the taciturn Guts as he joins up with a mercenary band and tries to find his place in the world but is destined to find only tragedy.

Black JackFrom the legendary Osamu Tezuka comes this dark tale of a brilliantly talented (but unlicensed) doctor who travels the world, helping those patients who can afford his fees and inevitably becomes caught up in the mysteries surrounding their circumstances and condition.

Blood: The Last VampireAn unquestionably stylish if rather light vampire story, this OVA from Production IG boasts stunning visuals with fluid animation and inescapable atmosphere as the stoic and immortal Saya bloodily cuts down vampires like vermin.

Blue Submarine No. 6The energetic young Kino and cynical Hayami team up to try to confront the mad scientist Zorndyke before he destroys humanity. Arguably the anime that put the popular studio GONZO on the map, this is a stylish show about the cost of war, bearing a number of similarities to the recent Last Exile.

Boogiepop PhantomThe angel of death Boogiepop haunts the city, bringing a callous type of “justice” to the monsters and beasts that threaten the bring change to the world. Nothing is as it seems

when viewed through the blurry lens of this surreal horror anime.

Boys Over FlowersOne of the classics of shojo melodrama, Tsukushi manages to get herself into a prestigious high school only to find that many of her classmates don’t think she lives up to their elite standards. Emotions not only run high but span the gamut as she finds love blossoming in the most unlikely of places.

Cardcaptor SakuraAfter accidentally releasing the Clow Cards, young Sakura begins to awaken her supernatural powers as she tracks them down before they can cause too much mischief. A cute and adorable series from the popular studio CLAMP.

Cardcaptor Sakura:The MovieClow Reed’s legacy continues to haunt Sakura on a vacation trip to Hong Kong that she was “lucky” enough to win. Traveling with her friends, she gets to meet Li’s family but finds a much darker and more dangerous secret as well.

Cardcaptor Sakura:The Sealed CardThe final chapter in Sakura’s story and the final test. She had thought that she had passed all the trials and had caught the final card, but Clow Reed has left her one last surprise – a threat more powerful than all of her cards and allies, and perhaps even more powerful than herself.

Castle in the SkyA classic Hayao Miyazaki movie fully of aerial adventure and ancient civilizations, this is the story of a young girl with the key to a powerful secret. On the run from pirates and scoundrels intent on seizing that power for themselves, a young boy helps her escape an evade pursuit.

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Cat SoupNonsensical and almost beyond surreal, a young cat tries to bring his sister back from the dead on a journey through time, space and imagination. Difficult to describe, it is more of a visual experience than a straightforward story.

ChobitsA shy loser trying to get into college stumbles across an apparently abandoned “persocom” – a computer in the shape of a beautiful girl. But he gets more than he bargained for when she turns out to have no memory or understanding of even the most basic facts of life.

Comic PartySpurred on by a friend given to ranting about “taking over the world through doujinshi” (fan comics), Kazuki quickly finds himself navigating the world of fan-published comics in Japan and meeting all the very colorful personalities there.

Cowboy Bebop Best SessionsSix of the best episodes of the modern classic Cowboy Bebop, as picked by the fans, remixed in 5.1 surround sound audio.

Cowboy Bebop: Knockin’ On Heavens DoorThe crew of the Bebop hunts down a biological terrorist in this lushly imagined movie. Carrying the same unique sense of style that made the television series stand head and shoulders above most other anime, this takes place just prior to the conclusive events of the finale series itself.

Crest of the StarsSharp dialogue and engaging character interactions marks this surprising hard science-fiction series that slipped under the radar for many people. As violence breaks out on the borders of the Abh empire, two unlikely officers must find their way back to complete their mission and bring news of the impending war.

Cyber Formula GPXAfter recovering it from thieves and accidentally imprinting on the advanced computer in a futuristic race car, Kazami Hayato is tossed into the world of racing in the near future, where technology has changed nearly everything. But human skill is still needed, and Kazami will find out if he has what it takes.

Descendants of DarknessDrafted into Hell’s Ministry of Hades , these pretty boys indulge in a little shonen-ai while battling the forces of darkness. Hunting down escaped demons and dangerous monsters, they can’t help but looking good doing it.

Dragon HalfAn undeniable and spastic classic, the half-dragon, half-human Mink shifts from super-deformed to more super-deformed to relatively “normal” as she tries to win the heart of the most famous dragon-slayer-slash-famous-singer Dick Saucer.

El HazardOne of the original classic tales of school kids being swept off to a fantasy world. Several classmates find themselves in an Arabian-styled world and discover that they have gained mysterious powers. Their quest to find each other and return home becomes an epic story of love and war.

Vision of EscaflowneHitomi, a track runner with an interest in the Tarot, is taken to another world by a dragon-slayer who suddenly appeared before her at school one day. Plagued by horrible visions of the future, she tries to survive and save those around her as her heart grows more and more conflicted over who she truly loves.

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Escaflowne the movieA re-telling of sorts of the TV series, the movie transports a depressed and slightly suicidal Hitomi to the fantasy world of Gaea. An evil empire has been awakening the terrible powers in an attempt to destroy the world, and only a ragtag group of rebels has any hope of opposing it.

Excel SagaTechnically it’s about a secret society trying to take over the city, and sometimes it’s even kinda about the city officials that might stop them – but that would make it seem like it actually makes any sense. One of the most well known and spastically hyperactive anime comedies.

Fancy LalaAfter finding (or being found by) two cute little dragons, Miho finds she is able to transform into a 15-year old version of herself. Taking advantage of her new-found freedom and appearance, she embarks on a career in glamorous showbiz.

FLCLWhat would have been a run-of-the-mill coming of age story turns into a hilarious and brilliantly executed comedy. Naota thinks he’s a boy with some girl problems, but then an older woman claiming to be an alien starts clobbering him in the head, and now robots keep bursting out at the most inopportune times.

Fruits BasketTohru is an earnest young girl just trying to work her way through school and live up to the memory of her mother, but she finds herself living with a family that has a strange secret – when hugged by members of the opposite sex, they turn into zodiac animals.

Fushigi YuugiSucked into another world through a strange book, Miaka and her friend Yui find themselves tossed around by cruel fate and harsher reality. Wanting nothing more than to eat good food and go home, instead Miaka finds love and pain as the prophesized priestess of Suzaku.

Galaxy AngelThey’re supposed to be searching for “Lost Technology” and generally helping the universe out, but this squad of anime beauties are all a few DVDs short of a box set and things never seem to go as planned when they’re out on a missing – or when they stay in, for that matter.

GasarakiCombining robotic power-armor, occult intrigue and traditional Japanese Noh theater into a slow moving post-Evangelion mecha thriller, Gasaraki adds a taste of Cthulhoid horror as a powerful Japanese family uses their influence to get their prototype mecha assault vehicles deployed in a mid-east war.

GeistersIn a post-apocalyptic world threatened by an alien invasion and an asteroid impact, an elite special forces unit must fight not only these invaders, but also the other manipulative shadow governments and conspiracies scheming for power.

Ghost in the ShellLove it or hate it, its influence on American anime fandom (and beyond) is undeniable. With the imminent release of the television series (that reinvents the concept) and the movie (that should be something of a sequel) out in theaters in Japan, it’s time to revisit Mamoru Oshii’s cyberpunk classic.

Gunparade MarchJapan fights a losing war against alien invaders and children are drafted to fight. What at first seems like a pretty standard school-kid mecha show with slick character designs reveals itself as much more interested in the interpersonal relationships and blossoming love amid some of the realities of war.

Haibane RenmeiYoshitoshi ABe’s most personal and touching work, the abandoned Old Home serves as a refuge for girls born with wings and bearing halos. Drawing their

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names from their dreams just before birth, the “haibane” live in a suitably dream-like world as they struggle to understand who they are.

HellsingIn the eternal fight against the creatures of the night (and sometimes the Vatican), England will employ whatever tool it takes to get the job done – even the powerful vampire Arucard and his new fledgling, the former police woman Seras.

His and Her CircumstancesOne moment deadly serious and dramatic, the next insanely and hyperactively hilarious, GAINAX’s tale of teenage romance manages to remain remarkably realistic and honest the entire time. Miyazawa tried to so hard to maintain her image as the perfect student, until Arima showed her that there was more to life.

I’m Gonna be an AngelCute as a puppy and jiggly like J-ELLO, this is a show so sweet and silly that it’ll make your teeth rot. Completely in love with Yuusuke, the young Noel decides that she will become his angel and shower her love upon him, but some mysterious villain keeps sending insane monsters to cause trouble…

Infinite RyviusNominally a remake of Lord of the Flies, hundreds of students find themselves abandoned and alone when their space station school is destroyed. Having escaped on a mysterious space ship buried inside, they have to form their own rules and society to find a way to survive.

Initial DWorking as a tofu delivery boy has honed Tak Fujiwara’s natural skills for racing, but it is when a professional racer challenges him that he collides with his destiny head-on. A wildly popular of street racing cars for the men who love them.

Interstella 5555The legendary animator Leiji Matsumoto and the popular techno band Daft Punk team up to create this audio-visual extravaganza. With Daft Punk providing the enchanting music, Matsumoto takes us through a suitably dramatic space-opera story to match.

IriaAn action-packed anime classic set in an exotic and richly detailed future, this is a companion story to the Zeiram live-action stories. The bounty hunter Iria is forced to face off against an all but unstoppable alien creature with only herself and a few close allies to count on for help.

IrresponsibleCaptain TylorThe quintessential slacker, Justy Ueki Tylor may be far more than he seems as he coasts his way through military service and into command of the Soyokaze, a ship the navy keeps around specifically as a dumping ground for its strangest and most unmanageable recruits.

Jin-RohIn an alternate present where Japan is a fascist state, an officer in the paramilitary Kereberos Corps witnesses a young terrorist blow herself up before his eyes and cannot help but be drawn to her grieving sister, but both of them keep secrets and neither are as harmless as they may seem.

Jojo’s Bizarre AdventureIn the grandest traditions of fighting anime, ridiculously muscular men striking poses too cool for the real world engage in spectacular fights to the death using exotic and whimsical “Stands”, psychic projections with unique powers.

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Jubei-chanChosen because of her “bouncy bon bons”, Jiyu (nicknamed “Jyubei”) is the unwilling bearer of the legendary swordman Yagyu Jubei’s “lovely eyepatch” that gives the wearer great powers – and thus she becomes the target of one obsessed assassin after another.

KaidohmaruUnique and haunting visuals mark another story from the team that brought us Blood the Last Vampire. A historical drama colored in pastels and featuring stunning swordplay, this is a tale of obsessed love and tragic destiny, although not being familiar with the original tale may leave you a bit lost.

Kaze no YojimboA silent stranger wanders into town and finds that things are not quite as they seem when he starts looking for an old friend. Loosely based on Akira Kurosawa’s classic samurai story, Yojimbo.

Key the Metal IdolIs Key really an android? Or is she just a deeply troubled girl raised by an eccentric scientist? Her grandfather’s dying words were for her to make thousands of friends so that she could become a “real girl”, and so she sets off to Tokyo, but not everyone welcomes – or even believes – her.

Kiddy GradeThe super-strong Éclair and the refined young Lumiere are black-ops agents for GOTT, the Galactic Organization for Trade and Tariffs, protecting the galaxy from corruption and abuse. Not all of their comrades are as noble, however, nor are their clients.

Kino’s TravelsKino is a reserved traveler observing the world in all its splendor and ugliness. Traveling with the talking motorcycle named Hermes, Kino passes through kingdoms that operate on an almost surreal dream-logic. Each episode is a fairy-tale like story of the tragic hopes, dreams and illusions men hold so dear.

Knight HuntersBy day they’re florists, at night – deadly assassins! The pretty boys of Knight Hunters include all the required types of “dream guys” and have long been popular with the bishounen crowd.

Last ExileLavi and Claus are young vanship pilots in a fantasy world of airships and fantastic technology, seemingly at the brink of both an industrial revolution and a bloody war. Two great nations square off against each other on the field of battle, what can two civilians trying to live a dream do against that?

Magical Shopping Arcade AbenobashiIn another insane comedy from GAINAX, Sasshi and Arumi run from one alternate universe version of their own familiar shopping block to another, chased the whole way by bucket-loads of anime in-jokes and parodies, all of which add up to something a bit more serious, as we’ve come to expect from the studio.

MahoromaticGAINAX does the familiar maid genre with Mahoro, the cutest and most earnest little combat android you ever did meet. Bringing fanservice to new, cuter heights and adding dashes of drama and action, the show is top-notch eye candy.

Mahoromatic:Summer SpecialMahoro is quite vocal in her adamant belief that ecchi things are no good. Suguru, like any growing young man, is forced to go to greater and great lengths to protect his great “treasures.” More of the light-hearted perversion and less of the plot than in the television series itself.

Mao-chanWho better to defend the famous treasures of the world against the irresistibly cute alien invaders than the even cuter granddaughters of the leaders of

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Japan’s armed forces? Mao and her two friends take up the baton of justice and put on the uniforms of adorable duty to save the world from cute aliens.

Marmalade BoyThe famous long-running shojo series is finally coming to America. Miki’s parents decide to “swap partners” with friends of theirs who used to be school sweethearts and she finds out that she now has a handsome step brother named Yuu who might not be as mean as he first seems…

MemoriesA classic omnibus of three short films from some of anime’s finest creators, this includes the haunting science fiction ghost story “Magnetic Rose”, the playful and darkly comic “Stink Bomb” and the heavily political and directly symbolic “Cannon Fodder”.

Mezzo ForteEnergetic, inventive action and sexy style permeate this fluidly animated guns-n-girls OVA from Umetsu, creator of the infamous Kite. Mikura is a gun-wielding hot-shot backed up by her two partners as they take on the jobs no one else can, as the Danger Service Agency – troubleshooters for hire.

Millennium ActressAnother masterpiece from Satoshi Kon, this time a touching drama in the form of a fictional biography that again blurs the line between reality and fantasy. Footage from Chiyoko Fujiwara’s body of work amplifies the drama of her personal life and underscores the passion that motivated her the whole time.

Mini-PatoEveryone’s favorite squad of mechanized police return as cardboard cut-outs on popsicle sticks for further silly adventures. Released with the third theatrical film, these three short episodes are a light-hearted comedy with a rather unique visual style.

Mobile Fighter G GundamThe Gundam franchise is re-imagined as a martial arts extravaganza as the nations of the world gather to turn the entire Earth into a battle ground for the giant robots to duke it out and decide who’s top dog on the planet.

Neon GenesisEvangelion Director’s CutAnime’s most controversial series answers some questions and creates many more with the release of the director’s cuts of its ending. Does the added footage provide an explanation for our generation’s most influential mecha anime?

NeorangaThree sisters inherit a giant monster who walks out of Tokyo Bay to their doorstep, destroying much of the city in the process. Some people love it, most hate it and a few worship this Ranga as a god, but there are darker conspiracies behind the politicians as the sisters try to live their lives with their own pet Godzillla.

NieA_7A comedy from the creators of Serial Experiments lain, this show swings from the extremes of wacky anime slapstick to melancholy introspection. NieA is a vagrant “under” alien living as a freeloader with Mayuko, a hardworking student. Both need the other more than they care to admit, and are lonelier than they seem.

Night on the Galactic RailroadA story from the vibrant mind of Japan’s great poet Kenji Miyazawa, the anthropomorphic cat Giovanni rides a mysterious midnight train through space and time to witness the most stunning and surreal scenes throughout the universe.

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Ninja Scroll TVOne of the most iconic pieces of anime released in the United States returns as a television series. Jubei seems like a shiftless lay-about ninja, but he steps up when needed to protect the innocent. Usually from bizarre looking and monstrous enemies.

NinkuSomething of a reversed Scooby-Doo tale of mistaken identity, just starring the most powerful ninjas in the land (and their pet penguin). Stranded in the desert, the band takes up jobs as bodyguards for the people who are impersonating them to gain fame. Cue comedic chase scenes and surprisingly well-animated fight scenes.

Now and Then, Here and ThereContrary to its sunny appearance, this is a dark and tragic tale of obsession and strength of conviction. An almost annoyingly optimistic and energetic young boy is whisked away to another world where nothing seems to go his way and “guts and courage” never seems to be enough.

Otaku no VideoWhat convention would be complete without the classically self-aware (and frighteningly accurate) commentary on anime fandom from those who know it best? Watch one otherwise normal man’s descent into madness and see the depths to which some fans sink without knowing it.

Patlabor WXIIIShifting away from what is traditionally the main cast of the Patlabor anime to some of its supporting cast members, the third Patlabor movie also shifts to something of a giant monster movie with a rather dark tone. Something is loose in the bay, destroying equipment and murdering those nearby. The only clue leads to a genetics lab…

Patlabor TVAs labors, or mecha construction vehicles, has entered widespread use, crimes involving them have also become more common, requiring the creation of a special unit to deal with them. Of course, only freaks, weirdoes and machine-nuts would want to work in such a unit to begin with.

PhotonPowered by idiocy, Photon is the most powerful little dim-witted boy on the planet, which is important as he has to face off against the slick and narcissistic Papacha, the pimpinest villain to ever set his sights on galactic domination – or at least he thinks se. Insanity and humor, both high and low, abound.

Please Teacher!Kei accidentally discovered that his teacher is an alien, but that was nothing compared to marrying her to help her cover it up. He has a secret of his own as well, suffering from a rare disorder that causes his to ender suspended animation when under great stress. What kind of relationship can survive under these conditions?

PretearCinderella mixes with magical girls when Himeno’s father remarries into a fantastically rich (and extremely unwelcoming) family. Refusing to let it get her down, she discovers that she is the “Pretear”, the only one who can save not only the Kingdom of Leafe, but the entire world.

Puni Puni PoemyGoing farther than even Excel Saga dared, Puni Puni Poemy pushes everything further with crazier jokes and riskier scenes. She’s not quite your average magical girl heroine, but she’ll try to save the world, even if its against the kind of aliens you don’t talk about in mixed company.

RahXephonClearly bearing the mark of Evangelion, this conspiracies-with-giant-robots is suffused with musical symbolism absolutely gorgeous designs and animation (courtesy of the studio BONES). Ayato’s average life is shattered not only by sudden war, but also the revelation that his entire world is a lie.

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Read or Die!Someone has been cloning the great dead geniuses in history and recruiting them to steal precious and rare books for some plot to destroy the world. Who else can stop them than the British Library’s most trusted super-agent, The Paper?

Revolutionary Girl UtenaUtena’s search for the Prince from her youth has not only led her to try to become a Prince herself, but to Ohtori Academy, where student council members duel over the Rose Bride to gain the power to revolutionize the world and realize their most closely held dreams.

Revolutionary Girl Utena The MovieThe television series is re-imagined in this lush visual extravaganza with even more overt lesbian themes and even less coherence. Dream-logic and desire rule this world in which everyone literally fights for their wishes to become reality.

Risky SafetyRisky is an apprentice death spirit and Safety is an apprentice angel, and both are trapped in the same adorably cute little body. The young Moe’s anguish over her boyfriend attracts their attention and each tries to hinder or help her, respectively.

Rurouni Kenshin OVAA deadly serious and bloody dramatic prequel to the lighter television series, this explores Kenshin’s past and motivations. Gorgeously animated and expertly directed, this tale of doomed love plays out amid Japan’s historical Meiji Restoration.

SaikanoOne of the most touchingly tragic love stories in a while, Chise and Shuuji are awkward high school students stumbling their way through a blossoming love when they are interrupted by war and the revelation of Chise’s dark secret – she is the military’s secret weapon against the faceless invaders.

s-CRY-edThose born on the abandoned Lost Ground often have special powers and are known as Alters. The organization known as Holy was formed to control, contain or destroy them before they could pose a problem for the rest of the world. One Alter, Kazuma, has no intention of meeting that fate.

serial experiments lainThe archetypal WTF? anime, nothing can be taken for granted in this show. Reality is not as it seems and something seems to be pushing the young school girl Lain to an awakening she never knew she longed for. There is little room for an explanation and reality bends, blurs and melts around her.

Sol Bianca:The LegacyAn all-female crew of pilots plies the ocean of stars pursuing their dreams and desires, pursued by their pasts and the forces of Earth, who would have the old, great treasures returned to their original homes. Can women survive on dreams alone, or must they eventually be given abandoned in favor of harsh reality?

Someday’s DreamersYume is a backwater girl who just arrived in Tokyo for her apprenticeship as a magician. Her dream being to help people realize theirs, she wants to receive a license to use her magic for the benefit of her clients, but has a lot to learn about herself and those around her first.

Spirit of WonderThis collection of heart-warming stories follows man’s passion for science and discovery, found in everyone from an eccentric scientist renting a room from a Chinese innkeeper to a group of young-boys-come-old-men bent on visiting Mars.

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Spirited AwayThe Oscar-winning modern fairy tale of a girl swept into a spirit world beyond her understanding. Chihiro finds herself slavishly working for the witch who turned her parents into pigs for eating the spirits’ food. Both delightfully whimsical and slightly creepy at the same time, this is a masterful tale of friendship and courage.

Spring and ChaosThe life story of the famed Japanese poet Kenji Miyazawa is retold with a cast of cat-people as the poet’s visions take on a stunning and surreal life of their own as we are witness to the difficult struggles in the life of this under-appreciated, but brilliant, artist.

Strange DawnTwo more schoolgirls find themselves in a fantasy world and care called upon to fulfill their destiny and save everyone, except this time the inhabitants of this world are not pretty bishounen or cute girls. This world is full of foot-tall Teletubbies, though they react more realistically than most normal anime characters.

Sugar Summer SpecialAnime’s cutest little season fairies and their endearing friend Saga return in this pair of episodes. An old dress that her grandmother finds in the attack reminds Saga of a school play she was once in and memories bring the past to life.

Super GALS!Kotobuki isn’t the best student out there, but she is the most stylish gal in all of Shibuya. Ruling her downtown territory with a sharp tongue and a fast fist, she and her friends try to enjoy life to the fullest while obeying the list of ironclad gals rules.

Tenchi Muyo! GXPThe old reliable Tenchi formula for the one-boy-tons-of-girls show returns as Seinan Yamada is coaxed into joining the Galaxy Police. He can’t escape his outrageously disastrous luck just by leaving Earth, however, but that doesn’t stop the beautiful women from falling over themselves for his attention.

TexhnolyzeA slowly paced and restrained but expertly constructed post-apocalyptic Yakuza story with little interest in explaining what’s really going on. Ichise is taught a lesson with the loss of his arm and leg, only to bear unwanted cybernetic replacements after attracting the attention of the local crime syndicate.

They Were 11Ten people were supposed to be on the abandoned ship taking the final entrance exam for an elite galactic academy, but eleven were there once the airlock was sealed. That is only the first of many surprises and crises in this old mystery where every one has secrets they’re desperate to hide.

Tokyo BabylonSomething of a prequel to the popular movie and series X, this is the more light-hearted story of Subaru and his sister as they try to help those in need from the occult forces haunting the shadows of the world. Trying to uncover the truth behind mysterious deaths, the young mystic finds dark magics at their root.

Twelve KingdomsA perfect little girl is swept into a fantasy world based on Chinese mythology, where she discovers not only a destiny she doesn’t think she is worthy to accept, but also her own frustration and insecurities about not only herself, but also of her life and those around her.

Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful DreamerWhat is a dream and what is reality can no longer be easily determined as our familiar cast of characters find themselves trying to navigate a surreal dreamscape reflection of our real world as they repeat the same day again and again.

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sweethearts Mikako and Noboru find themselves further and further apart. He stayed on Earth, but she left on the great spaceships to fight off the alien invaders. Can their love survive the distance?

Witch Hunter RobinThe pyrotechnic Robin arrives in Japan to help the organization STNJ tack down dangerous witches and neutralize them so that they can be properly contained and imprisoned. This stylish gothic story hints at a deeper conspiracy, however, and not everything is as clear-cut as the witch-hunters might hope.

Wolf’s RainIn a ravaged world where only the city enclaves ruled over by cruel nobles still survive the harsh environment, four wolves gather together to search for the flower maiden who can open a door into paradise and take them from this dying planet.

World of NarueSure, Kazuto was a bit surprised when his new girlfriend turned out to be an alien living on Earth in secret, but she always seemed a little different to begin with, so it doesn’t really matter much, right? Not everyone shares his acceptance, however, and some of his classmates have taken it upon themselves to reveal her secret.

X TVBased on the epic-length manga by CLAMP, this an overly tragic tale of destiny and freedom as the world grinds to a conflict that might very well destroy it. The people chosen as Dragons of Heaven and Earth are driven to destinies they may or may not accept, but cannot deny.

YukikazeThe somber and taciturn Lt. Fukai pilots the advanced jet fighter Yukikaze in the fight against the alien JAM. He listens to almost no one other than the AI of the plan, but doesn’t realize how much he relies upon it until it is lost.

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When two bumbling slackers who sell bootleg videos in a Chinese mall inadvertently let loose a plague of the undead when they end up coming across some cleverly disguised “zombie juice.” Cue blood splatters, zombie shoppers and cute, screaming girls in this hilarious Chinese horror/comedy flick.

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If the meaning of life can be found in feces, breast milk and necrophilia, Takashi Miike has shown it to us in this uniquely disturbing film about the most dys-functional of all families finding happiness in adversity and unity. But only after getting their heads bashed in with a rock several times, of course.

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Non-stop gun-fu, kung-fu, zombie-killin’ action. A jail-break turns out to be far more than it originally seemed as it quickly breaks down into violence. But it wasn’t held in a hidden forest that contains one of the gates to hell for no reason…

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From Takashi Miike comes a tale for the age of the war between generations. A young man so driven to avenge his brother by murdering his father recruits his fellow classmates and forges a surreal mirror of the local Yakuza and rushes headlong into a confrontation with the true power in the city.

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To call it an orgy of violence and destruction would not quite be apt, but it’s about as close as you can get with Takashi Miike’s shocking story of the sadists and masochists within us all. The ultimate masochist finds his boss, and master, dead and seeks out the killer in a desperate need to feel true torture again.

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“Subsidized dating”, or paying schoolgirls to go on a date with an older man, man international headlines and garnered a brief flurry of attention a few years ago. This in-famous and controver-sial film follows a trio of young schoolgirls who, short on time and money, turn to this near-prostitution for a quick buck.

SAMURAI FICTIONIntent on defending his family’s honor, a young (and overly eager) samuri sets out with his two (equally eager and unskilled) friends. Their chase after the world-weary man who tarnished their name is shadowed by elderly ninja and interrupted by a wise hermit and his stubborn daughter.

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5.) Due to the relatively close quarters of the Dealers’ Room, Anime Boston has adopted a “No Bag” policy. This applies to any bookbags, briefcases, suitcases or any other style of bag deemed unwieldy by the security staff. Please leave your bags in your room or check them.6.) Anime Boston does not offer a coat or bag check. However, the Boston Park Plaza Hotel does. The cost is $2 per item. The coat/bag check is located at the valet parking entrance. Don’t forget to tip the attendant!

7.) The Boston Park Plaza & Towers is a hotel. As such it is customary to tip the employees if they perform a service for you. (Especially the bellhops and the room service staff.) Customary tipping procedure is 20% of the total amount. However, please remember that tipping is based upon good service. If at any point a hotel employee is rude or antagonistic towards you, please inform convention operations.

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

R U L E S9.) Anime Boston staff reserve the right to revoke your convention membership and eject anyone at anytime from the convention without a refund.

Convention Drug and Alcohol Policy

STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS MANDATE THAT DRUGS SUCH AS MARIJUANA, ECSTACY, COCAINE, HEROINE, AND OTHER, SIMILAR ITEMS ARE ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES.

Anime Boston and the New England Anime Society (NEAS) do not authorize or endorse the use of drugs while engaging in any convention activities or in areas in use by the convention. We reserve the right to revoke convention membership without refund for any reason, including the discovery of an attendee under the influence of illegal substances. Anime Boston staff will support all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding illegal substances. The convention will contact local law enforcement for issues of suspected drug use.

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

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R U L E SThe legal age for drinking alcohol is 21. Our over 21 attendees are to consume any alcohol in a responsible, civilized manner. We require that our under 21 attendees refrain from drinking at our convention.

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

If convention staff finds an attendee over the age of 21 drinking in a convention area, the convention staff will ask them to take their beverage to their room. If they are not a registered guest of the hotel, the convention or hotel staff will ask they discard their beverage. If it the convention suspects an attendee over the age of 21 is intoxicated, the First Aid staff will evaluate them to determine the seriousness of their condition, and that staff member will take the appropriate action.

If convention staff suspects an attendee under the age of 21 is intoxicated, a member of the First Aid staff will evaluate them and contact the proper authorities by sending them to the local emergency department by ambulance. Anime Boston and the New England Anime Society DO NOT authorize, endorse, or condone underage drinking under any circumstances. We will follow all local, state, and federal guidelines regarding underage drinking.

Although the convention does not prohibit ŒRoom Parties_, we encourage all hosts to be responsible for their party and their guests. Convention security staff will be active in ensuring that your party does not infringe on the other guests of the convention and the guests of the hotel. We remind you that the legal drinking age is 21 in Massachusetts, and if the convention finds underage guests intoxicated, they will be leaving the convention by ambulance to the hospital. Hospital staff will evaluate them and contact the proper authorities to discuss the well-being of this individual. We encourage you to enjoy your parties thoroughly, but also responsibly.

Convention Weapons Policy

While Anime Boston neither condones nor prohibits weapons sales (except firearms, which are not allowed), attendees are prohibited from carrying any actual weapons at the convention. After purchasing a weapon from the dealers’ room, the purchaser should immediately bring the item upstairs to their hotel room or appropriately store the item off hotel property.

Dealers selling weapons must take care in the design and positioning of their

displays to ensure that there is no mishandling of the merchandise. The dealers’ room coordinator or the head of security may require items be removed from sale if there is an apparent danger to attendees, dealers or merchandise.

If security asks an attendee to remove an item deemed a weapon, we ask they take it immediately to their hotel room, or off hotel property. Security must approve all potential weapons and such items must remain sheathed or holstered at all times. Anime Boston policy is that attendees may not carry anything that resembles a real weapon during the convention unless it is in a holster or sheath and peace bonded. All attendees must take any item that may be possibly construed as a weapon that they intend to carry on their person during the convention to the security offices for approval and proper peace bonding by security staff.

Anime Boston will ask any attendee found wearing a potential weapon that has not been peace bonded by security to take the potential weapon to security for approval. Security will deal with repeated offenses accordingly, up to and including ejection from the convention without refund. A good rule of thumb to follow is that if it’s a real blade, can draw blood, or can leave a bruise, you shouldn’t bring it to the convention. Refer to Massachusetts

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R U L E SGeneral Laws, Chapter 269, Section 10, Paragraph B (this passage is available on the Anime Boston website).

To clarify, Anime Boston 2004’s Operations Director offers the following: Practice swords and the like are not being permitted unless they can be peacebound (more on that below) into a scabbard of some sort. While not lethal, they do pose danger in that they are crafted with hurting people in mind.

Peacebinding a weapon means that you allow us to put a bright plastic tie on your “weapon” indicating that it has been judged relatively harmless and/or is being bound into a holder of some sort that renders it so. These ties cannot be taken off save by cutting so it will be obvious to anyone if tampering should occur after the weapon leaves security. Anyone who has a weapon that could possibly viewed as dangerous (even a little bit) needs to come to security to have it approved and, if necessary, peacebound. Any weapons that aren’t approved and/or can’t be peacebound are welcome to stay in security where they will be babysat until they are brought home or locked away in the safety of your room. If you’re found walking about the convention with a questionable weapon you’ll be asked to bring it to security to have it checked over. Each weapon will be judged individually so that the safety of all is addressed firstly.

I hope this is helpful, but if you have another question, please don’t hesitate to ask. However, please keep in mind that no one will be able to pre-approve your weapon. We will try our best to give you an appropriate response; but nothing said here will promise your being able to carry the “weapon” in question as only actual handling of the object in question can decide this.

We thank you for your support and understanding.

Convention Badges

1.) Anyone picking up a badge which was paid for in advance must have a photo ID with the name that matches the name to whom the badge is assigned. This is done for your own protection; to prevent other people from claiming to be you and taking your badge.

2.) Once a badge is picked up at the Registration desk, the badge cannot be transferred to another person nor can it be given to or used by another person at any time. Each person attending the convention must have his or her own badge for the duration of the convention.

3.) Badges must be visible at all times. You should wear your badge in a place that is easily seen. Around the neck on the provided lanyard is best.

4.) All convention events will require a badge for entry. No exceptions. This is for your safety as well as ours. If you are caught in a convention area without a badge you will be removed from the convention.

5.) Hold on to your badge! Do not lose it! If you do lose your badge, check with convention security. Someone may have found it and turned it in.

6.) In the event that you lose your badge and it cannot be found, you will be required to purchase a new one. If the convention is sold out, you’re out of luck.

Volunteering

Anime Boston is always looking for qualified volunteers to help run the convention. If you’ve ever considered volunteering for a convention, there are some pretty good reasons to do so:

1.) You can make a lot of new friends. It’s a unique bonding experience that very few ever get to participate in.

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2.) You can give something back to the anime community. For many of us, anime has quite literally made us who we are. This is a chance to return the favor.

3.) You can get a free T-shirt, crash space, or admission. For those who sign up for 8 hours of work during the convention, you can get a free T-shirt. For those volunteers who really love us and sign up for 12 hours of work during the convention, you can get a free T-shirt and free admission to Anime Boston 2005. For those volunteers who really show us the love and sign up for 16 hours or more worth of work, you get a free T-shirt, free admission to Anime Boston 2005, and free crash space (pending availability). You’ll also get a hug from our member services director.

So, are you ready to volunteer? Here’s how it works:

1.) You may sign up to volunteer at-con or ahead of time, but you must already be registered for Anime Boston. Volunteering does not include convention admission or registration!

2.) On the signup form, tell the Volunteer Wrangler when you would prefer to work and what type of work you would be interested in volunteering for.

3.) When you arrive at the convention, you will need to sign-in at Volunteer HQ.

4.) When it is time for your shift, go to the Volunteer HQ on the Mezzanine Level to swap your convention badge with a volunteer badge before heading to your assignment.

5.) When your shift is done, return to Volunteer HQ to swap your badge back and complete your time card.

6.) You must have your time card signed by the Volunteer HQ staff before and after the shift in order to receive your hours.

Volunteer Rules

1.) All volunteers must sign-in at Volunteer HQ before they begin their shifts.

2.) You must be at least 18 years old to volunteer.

3.) Volunteer work times and positions are available based on first come first serve at sign-up.

4.) All volunteers must exchange their attendees’ badges with volunteers’ badges before they begin each shift and vice versa after they are done working their shifts.

5.) Volunteer crash space is available based on first-come, first-serve starting on Thursday night of the convention and available through Saturday night.

6.) Non-volunteers and volunteers not earning crash space are not allowed to stay in the volunteers’ crash space.

7.) Volunteer crash space is not co-ed.

8.) Alcohol and illegal substances are not allowed in volunteer crash spaces.

9.) Volunteers are not allowed to have parties in volunteer crash spaces.

10.) Volunteer room doors cannot be left opened at any time.

11.) Anime Boston and The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers are not responsible for any misplaced, lost or stolen personal items.

12.) The keys to volunteer crash space are held by the Volunteer Wrangler and Convention Operations.

13.) Volunteers committing to crash space but not earning sixteen hours of volunteer time may be subject to discipline (possibly ninjas) and may not be allowed to volunteer again in 2005.

Convention Dealers’ Room

IMPORTANT! The Dealers’ Room has a limited

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R U L E Samount of space. Due to this fact it may become necessary to wait in line prior to gaining entry into the Dealers’ Room. Please be patient and understanding with us. We will do our best to move people into the Dealers’ Room as quickly as possible.

Note: Dealers, staff, convention guests, press and disabled persons do not have to stand in line for entry into the dealer’s room. If you have any questions, please contact convention security.

1.) Be careful when crossing the street from the Park Plaza Hotel to the Castle.

2.) If you are a disabled person, or a person needing assistance, please contact convention security.

3.) Anime Boston has adopted a “No Bag” rule for the Dealers’ Room. This applies to any bookbags, briefcases, suitcases or any other style of bag deemed unwieldy by the security staff. Please leave your bags in your room or at home.

4.) Smoking is prohibited in the Dealers’ Room and the Dealers’ Room line.

5.) Do not block aisles with photography.

6.) Disruptive behavior that disturbs other attendees or dealers is not allowed. This includes running, screaming, yelling, horseplay, or any other such behavior as deemed disruptive by convention staff.

7.) Please be kind and courteous to your other fellow attendees, dealers and staff at all times.

8.) Shoplifting is a crime. Under no circumstances will it be tolerated and violators will prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

9.) Please follow the directions of the convention staff and convention security. They are there to make your experience more enjoyable, not to hinder or hurt you. Anyone who refuses to cooperate with either convention staff or convention security will be subject to removal from the convention.

10.) If you have any problems, questions or concerns, please contact the Dealers’ Room staff. They will be happy to assist you.

11.) If you suspect that you have purchased a bootleg, please contact the

Dealers’ Room Coordinator at the Operations booth in the Dealers’ Room between the entrance and exit doors.

Artists’ Alley Rules

Artists’ Alley Hours: Friday, April 9: 1 pm - 11 pm Saturday, April 10: 10 am - 11 pm Sunday, April 11: 10 am - 4 pm

1.) Do not photograph without the artist’s permission.

2.) Please do not pester the artists.

3.) There should be no open beverages other than water.

4.) All other con rules still apply in the Artists’ Alley.

Art Show Rules

1.) Do not touch the artwork.2.) Usage of Cameras of ‘any’ kind is prohibited in the Art Show area. If you are found using a camera, it will be taken into Anime Boston possession for a duration of time. 3.) If you are interested in bidding on a piece of artwork, please come to the front desk and one of the volunteers will be able to assist you. 4.) Please do not bid if you are not serious. If you have the final bid on a piece and do not pick up the artwork or make arrangements for Anime Boston to have the artwork shipped to you, you will get a penalty against you which you will

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have to cover at Anime Boston 2005. 5.) If you are interested in contacting an artist for commission, you can inquire at the art show table. Artist may or may not have left contact information.

Art Auction Rules

1.) If you are interested in bidding in the artist auction, you must have a bidders id. Which you can obtain at anytime during the weekend at the Artshow table. If you don’t have an Bidders ID, and you bid on something at the Art auction your information will be taken down before your purchased piece is handed over.

2.) Please do not bid unless you are serious.

3.) Bid increments will be at the discretion of the auctioneer.

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S T A F FAdam Ferraro Chairman

Patrick Delahanty Vice-Chairman

Mary Kaplan Secretary

Treasury

Elana Shenton Treasurer

Carl Houde Assistant to the Treasurer

Chuck Stemmle Treasury Staff

Colette H. Fozard Treasury Staff

Member ServicesTiffani Nadeau Member Services Director

Shawn O’Shea Asst. Member Services

Director

Information Desk

Mary Kaplan Info Desk Manager

Brian Leung Info Desk Staff

Claudine Kaprielian Info Desk Staff

Gabriel Bryant Info Desk Staff

Joe Lee Info Desk Staff

Miguel Mena Info Desk Staff

Nicole Kolosha Info Desk Staff

Val Despres Info Desk Staff

Registration

Frank Bertuca Registration Manager

Angelica Rivera-Gilbert Registration Staff

Dan Beshai Registration Staff

Eric Romero Registration Staff

Glenn Ferraro Registration Staff

Jessica Hocut Registration Staff

Jody Ruszkowski Registration Staff

Katherine Fang Registration Staff

Patrick Forletta Registration Staff

Sam Chong Registration Staff

Steve Amaral Registration Staff

VolunteersBilly Chen Volunteer Manager

Aaron Noonan Volunteers Wrangler

Alexandra Cummings Volunteers Wrangler

Daniel Lim Volunteers Wrangler

Liz Hamel Volunteers Wrangler

Michael Pham Volunteers Wrangler

Stanley Wong Volunteers Wrangler

Steven Wong Volunteers Wrangler

OperationsAndrea Finnin Director of Operation

Keith Mayfield Asst. Director of Operations

Doug Creamer Operations Staff

Jeremy Turner Operations Staff

Rick Mangekian Operations Staff

Susan Ferguson Hotel Liaison

David Ng Photographer

Matthew Barry Purchasing Manager

First AidCatherine Haven First Aid Manager

Alex Hauptman First Aid Staff

Andrea Neale First Aid Staff

James Cavaliere First Aid Staff

Simon Lee First Aid Staff

HospitalityMatthew LeVan Hospitality Manager

Elisabeth Fracalossi Hospitality Staff

Jerome Conner Hospitality Staff

Sarah Pinansky Hospitality Staff

SecurityShamus Mahan Security Manager

James Andrews Assistant Security Manager

Aaron Petruccelli Security Staff

Adam Loehmann Security Staff

Andre Bennett Security Staff

Brendan Lyons Security Staff

Byron McNeal Security Staff

Christine Moua Security Staff

David Overton Security Staff

Douglas Wilder Security Staff

Edward Asencios Security Staff

Erik Kornfeld Security Staff

Gabe Jones Security Staff

James Lau Security Staff

James Mandeville Security Staff

James Pumyea Security Staff

Jennifer Legay Security Staff

John Zhang S ecurity Staff

Jon Franck Security Staff

Julie McCubrey Security Staff

Kerry Walker Security Staff

Kevin Allenberg Security Staff

Kevin Robbins Security Staff

Luke Farrar Security Staff

Mandy Ing Security Staff

Matthew Farr Security Staff

Patricia Bowden Security Staff

Peter Finnin Security Staff

Peter Gray Security Staff

Phillip Troxell Security Staff

Luc Richard Security Staff

Robert Ferguson Security Staff

Roberto Ferral Security Staff

Sarah Hermans Security Staff

Steve Silveira Security Staff

Todd MacDonald Security Staff

Wes DeSantis Security Staff

Renee Hellenbrecht Security Staff

TechnicalJoe Germani Technical Manager

Rick Ralston Technical Manager

Ian McDermott Asst. Tech Mgr. (Live)

G. Desmond Wooten Asst. Tech Mgr. (Anime)

Angela Hocut Tech Staff

Astrid Browne Tech Staff

Becky Thompson Tech Staff

Brendan Place Tech Staff

Chandler Marshall Tech Staff

Chris Cieslik Tech Staff

Ed Arango Tech Staff

Elliott Wong Tech Staff

Evan Behar Tech Staff

Eve Cirillo Tech Staff

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Hilary Maitland Tech Staff

Iam Nowland Tech Staff

James Flynn Tech Staff

Jason Jones Tech Staff

John Oyaizu Tech Staff

Jon Zink Tech Staff

Lei Lei “Lils” Hien Tech Staff

Mark MacKinnon Tech Staff

Matthew Robinson Tech Staff

Robert Babcock Tech Staff

Susan Chu Tech Staff

Ziguang Fan Tech Staff

Videography

Robert Wright Videographer

George Wright Video Camera Operator

Leah Coffin Video Camera Operator

ProgrammingDerek Guder Director of Programming

Michael Lee Asst. Director of

Programming

Live Programming

Paul Bouley Live Programming Manager

Anime Music Video Contest

Patrick Delahanty AMV Contest Coordinator

Charity Auction

Keys Charity Auction

Coordinator

Wai Kwan Charity Auction Staff

Dance

Andrew Iwancio Dance Coordinator

Robert Cerniglia DJ

Game Shows

Corey Gough Game Show Coordinator

J-Music Events

Jen Trudel J-Music Events

Coordinator

Karaoke

Mike Ray Karaoke Coordinator

Jeni Duschak Karaoke Assistant

Masquerade

Marisa Price Masquerade Director

Casey Boomer Asst. Masquerade

Coordinator

Kelly Tenzyk Masquerade Staff

Christopher Bowen Masquerade Staff

Tim Gin Masquerade Staff

Panel Programming

Jon Niehof Panel Coordinator

Dillon Font Asst. Panel Coordinator

RPG/CCG/LARP Gaming

Tim Ryan Gaming Manager

Angela White Gaming Staff

Erica-Ann Berger Gaming Staff

Video Games

Yiyang Song Video Games Manager

Brandon Germain Video Games Staff

Don Huckins Video Games Staff

Supreet Makkar Video Games Staff

Video Programming

Derek Guder Video Programming Manager

RelationsRebecca Irvin Director of Relations

Victor Lee Industry Relations

Giles Pearson Special Assistant

Guest Relations

Sherry Byon Guest Relations Manager

Andyi Richter Green Room Coordinator

Chris Zheng Guest Liaison

Geoffrey Tebbetts Guest Liaison

Lizzard Guest Liaison

Paige McKee Guest Liaison

Patricia Goon Guest Liaison

Public Relations

Jamison Chew Marketing Coordinator

Dan Berube Press Liaison

Exhibits

Stacey Marusa Exhibits Staff

Art Show

Riki LeCotey Art Show Coordinator

Daniel Barry Art Show Staff

Kwan Fu Sit Art Show Staff

Jody Ruszkowski Art Auctioneer

Artists’ Alley

Moira DuFault Artist Alley Coordinator

Alice Tanzer Artist Alley Assistant

Dealers’ Room

Christian Daly Dealers’ Room Coordinator

Brian J. Hargraves Dealers’ Room Staff

Wednesday White Dealers’ Room Staff

Merchandising

Keith Kyzivat Merchandising Coordinator

Donald Bolin Merchandising Staff

Renee Cahill Merchandising Staff

Jekka Corimer Merchandising Staff

PublicationsMara Elena Karapetian Publications Manager

Julie Lindsey Asst. Newsletter Editor

Maggie Ricco Ace Newsletter Reporter

Trisha L. Sebastian Deuce Newsletter Reporter

Patrick Delahanty Webmaster

…and last but not least…

Eric Chon Program Guide Designer

STAFF LIST

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Swan's Court American 7a-11p $$-$$$ All Bar,TO,Veg

Au Bon Pain Bakery/Sandwiches 6:30a-7p, S&S 7:30-6 $ All TO,Veg

Whiskey Park Bar 4p-2a $$ All Bar

MJ O'Connors American 11-11, Su 12-10 $$ All Bar

Ben and Jerry's Dessert F 7:30a-9p, S&S 12-9p $ - TO

Finale Lunch, Dessert F 12-12, Sa 6p-12a, Su 4-11 $$ All Bar,Veg

Todd English's Bonfire Latin Steakhouse 5:30-11p, Su 5:30-10p $$$$ All Bar,TO,RSVP

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood 11a-12a, Su 11:30-11:30 $$$ All Bar,TO,Veg,RSVP

Bennigan's American 11a-1:30a, Su 11a-12:30a $-$$ All Bar, TO

Dunkin Donuts Breakfast 6a-11p $ - TO

Starbucks Breakfast 6:30a-11p, Su 7a-8p $ - TO

Chinese Gourmet Chinese 10:30-8:30, Su 10:30-7 $ - TO, Veg

Sbarro Italian Closed Sun $ - TO

California Pizza Kitchen Pizza 11:30-11,Su 11:30-10 $$ All TO, Veg

D'Angelo's Sandwiches Sandwiches 7a-8p, Su 11-6 $ V/MC TO, Veg

2 Rock Bottom Restaurant 115 Stuart St American 11:30a-1a, Su 11:30a-12a $-$$ All Bar, TO

3 Hard Rock Café 131 Clarendon St American 11a-1a $$ All Bar, TO

4 Speeder & Earl's 47 Huntington Ave American 7a-1:30p, 5-10p $-$$ V/MC TO

5 Starbucks 443 Boylston St Breakfast 7a-9p, Su 7:30a-8p $ - TO

6 Chang's China Bistro 8 Park Plaza Ave Chinese 11:30a-12a, Su 11:30-11 $-$$ All TO, Veg

7 Buddha's Delight 5 Beach St Chinese 11-10:30, Su 11-9:30 $$ V/MC TO, Veg

8 Empire Garden Restaurant 690 Washington St Chinese 9a-10:30p $-$$ V/MC TO, Veg

9 Burger King 553 Boylston St Fast Food 6:30a-9p, Su 11-7 $ - TO

10 Wendy's 551 Boylston St Fast Food 10-10, Su 11-8 $ - TO

11 McDonald's 702 Washington St Fast Food 6:30a-10:30p, Su 7a-10p $ - TO

12 Bertucci's 39 Stanhope St Italian 11-11,Su 12-10 $-$$ All Bar,Del,TO,Veg

13 Maggiano's Little Italy 4 Columbus Ave Italian F 5-11,S 12-11,Su 12-9 $$-$$$ All Bar,TO,Veg

14 Shino Express Sushi 144 Newbury St Japanese 12-9, Su 1-9 $-$$ V/MC TO

15 Kaya Restaurant 581 Boylston St Japanese 11:30a-2a $$-$$$ V/MC TO, Veg

16 Penang 685 Washington St Malaysian 11:30-11:30 $-$$$ V/MC Bar,TO,Veg,RSVP

17 Fire + Ice 205 Berkeley St Mongolian 11:30a-12a, Su 11:30-10:30 $8-17 All Bar, Veg

18 New York Pizza 224 Tremont St Pizza F&S 8a-3a,Su 10a-11p $ - TO, Del (Limited)

19 Subway Sandwiches 230 Tremont St Sandwiches 11a-11p $ - TO, Veg

20 Grillfish 162 Columbus Ave Seafood 5:30p-11p, Su 5:30p-10p $$$ All TO, Del (Limited)

21 Legal Sea Foods 26 Park Plaza Seafood 11:30a-12a, Su 11:30-10 $$-$$$ All Bar,TO,Veg,RSVP

22 Thai Basil Restaurant 132 Newbury St Thai F 11:30-10, S&S 12-10 $-$$$ All Veg

23 Montien Thai Restaurant 63 Stuart St Thai 11:30a-10:30p, Su 4-10:30p $-$$ All TO, Veg

24 Bangkok Blue 651 Boylston St Thai F 11:30-11,Sa 12-11 $$ All Bar,TO,Veg

25 Pho Pasteur Restaurant 123 Stuart St Vietnamese 11a-10p $-$$ V/MC Veg

26 House of Pho 3 Beach St Vietnamese & Chinese 10-10, Su 10-9 $2.99 - TO

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