2014 Program Guide - Anime California

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2014 Program Guide

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Welcome to Anime California!Welcome to Anime California!Welcom

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Information Registration Page 4Code of Conduct Page 5Disabled Services Policy Page 6Weapons Policy Page 7

Hours Hours of Operation Page 8Autograph Sessions & Photo Ops Page 10Video Room Schedule Page 11Open Gaming Hours Page 12Scheduled Games and Tournaments Page 13Sailor Moon Cafe Sessions Page 14The Ultimate Sailor Moon Summer Splash!

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Guests Guests of Honor Page 16Industry Guests Page 19Anime California 2014 Masquerade 0Daily Schedules Page 21Exhibit Hall & Artist Alley Page 27Hotel Map Page 28

Events Main Events Page 30Guest of Honor Panels Page 32Industry Panels Page 36Industry Workshops Page 38Fan Workshops Page 39Fan Panels Page 4018+ Panels Page 44Special Events Page 48Interactive Events Page 49Random Encounters Page 50

Sponsors AC would like to thank our sponsors! Page 52Credits Staff Credits Page 54

Welcome!Welcome to the greatest anime experience to hit any coast ever. Anime

California will bring eSports and Anime fans together to celebrate Japa-

nese culture, music, and animation. Join us to celebrate anime, profes-

sional gaming, music, and more.

A Letter from the CEOGreetings and welcome!!! As the CEO of Anime California, I am thrilled

that you have joined us for this momentous event!! Anime California is

meant to bring a new focus on fun events, attendee feedback, and build-

ing a great community to the anime world of the west coast. With the

support of a bunch of amazing staff, I have brought together a rag-tag

crew of loveable renegades, dedicated to giving their all to this event and

the attendees so that everyone has the best time possible. It is my sin-

cerest hope that all of you have the most amazing time, make wonderful

memories and new friends, and come back to us in 2015! After all, we

couldn’t do it without all of you!

- Warmest Regards,

Jeff Suddarth

Chief Executive Officer, Anime California

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Code of ConductRegistrationLocated in the Grand Ballroom Foyer

Hours Thursday: 3pm-7pm Friday: 9am-6pm Saturday: 9am-6pm Sunday: 9am-2pmEveryone within the Anime California conven-tion space must wear their badge visibly at all times, or risk being escorted out. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult, and those attendees that are 13-17 years of age that are being dropped off must have a waiver signed by a guardian. (Minor Waivers will be available at registration) Badges for children ages 7 to 12 are $10 off the regular price, and children 7 and under are free.No refunds or badge transfers are available at the convention.For any 18+ events, government issued ID will need to be presented. If a badge is lost, check with con ops for lost and found. If the badge is still lost, a replacement badge may be issued for a fee of $30; however, that is subject to availability of badges. Badges will be sold at con until capacity is reached, once capacity is reached, registration will shut down.

Welcome to Anime California. We are happy to open our doors to people of every walk of life, with being able to provide a safe environ-ment for all. These rules are created in order to keep attendees, staff, and others safe for the entire convention. Please keep your badge visible at all times while walking around the convention.Anime California Inc., reserves the right to refuse entrance and/or service to any person or persons at the convention.RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIn addition to these general conduct policies, we also have rules and guidelines for cosplay, press, exhibitors, and others. For these guide-lines, you may go the respective departments for further information. Violations of these rules and responsibilities can result in loss of privileges, up to and including; ejection with-out refund, legal action, or involvement of the authorities.• Do not do anything that could make the

convention less fun for other attendees, the hotel, the staff, or for yourself. If it’s dangerous, obnoxious, uncomfortable, or otherwise, do not do it. It is all of our re-sponsibilities to let everyone have a safe, respectful, and fun weekend.

• Offensive behavior, language, gestures, and/or using sexually explicit or offensive language, conduct, profanity, obscene gestures or racial, religious or ethnic slurs is not tolerated

• Cosplay is not consent. We are a firm be-liever in this policy. Sexual harassment is not tolerated at Anime California. Touching someone anywhere inappropriately without consent from said individual, or repeatedly touching them after being asked not to. We also consider verbal harassment serious as well; your words are just as impactful. Anime California enforces a zero tolerance policy in regards to sexual harassment

• If it is illegal outside of the convention, it is illegal here. Excessive or underage alco-hol use, drug use, harassment, carrying firearms, and many other things are illegal, and will result in your loss of the privilege to attend our convention. If you have a safety or security concern, bring it to the

convention’s operations center immedi-ately. In emergencies, dial 911.

• Hotel Parties - If you are hosting a party where alcohol is being served, it is your responsibility as host to ensure that the age of anyone drinking alcohol is checked. You should also designate someone not to drink, so that there is a fully competent person present to deal with any emergen-cies that might arise.

• Underage drinking is prohibited anywhere inside and outside the convention. Anyone caught drinking and/or suspected of be-ing under the influence who is not able to provide a government issued ID, will have their badge removed and be reported to the local authorities.

• Photography and video recording of any kind are strictly prohibited during any AMV contest or anime screenings.

• Selling anything of any kind at the conven-tion is prohibited unless you are a regis-tered exhibitor with the convention.

• By attending the convention you under-stand that convention staff may take video footage and photographs throughout the convention which may be used in high-lights, marketing endeavors, or other media. You consent to be filmed or pho-tographed by staff, approved industry, or media during the entire convention without compensation to you. Your attendance constitutes a grant of rights to the con-vention to reproduce, display, distribute, perform, creative derivative works of, or otherwise use any video or pictures that it obtains and in any manner throughout the world in perpetuity, including online, for broadcast, or other transmissions.

• These rules apply to all types of attendees, including exhibitors, press, and other con attendees. We may also establish addi-tional policies covering press, exhibitors, and others.

• The convention’s code of conduct and other rules are subject to change at any time, and without notice, at the discretion of the convention. Violation of the rules is grounds for immediate loss of your con-vention badge and suspension from the convention.

If anyone is found in the Anime California convention space without a badge, they will be escorted to Registration by Safety, and will be given the opportunity to purchase a badge. If this opportunity is refused, the of-fender will then be escorted off the premise by hotel security, and will be banned from Anime California.As a courtesy to our fans and attendees, all events are badge free on Day 0, Thursday, August 21st, 2014

What do my convention registration costs go towards? Your registration payments are used for a number of purposes to facilitate holding the convention, such as paying the hotel or convention center, bringing in VIP guests of honor, and getting equipment used during the convention. Early registration gets a discount, as we are often able to lower costs when we can more accurately estimate the number of people attending in advance. Your registration fees also help us put a large number of hours each week into planning the event and helps to make Anime California the best event that it can be!

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Weapons PolicyDisabled Services PolicyAnime California is committed to ensuring that attendees with disabilities have access to all convention programs, facilities, and activities. RegistrationAttendees with disabilities may bypass the badge registration lines. Upon Arrival to the Hyatt, Attendees should proceed to the Infor-mation Desk, where a disabled services staff will escort them to the registration area, no waiting in line required. After the attendee has completed his or her registration and picked up his or her badge, the attendee should return to the info desk in order to receive a priority access sticker.Priority Access StickerPriority access stickers should be pasted to a visible area on the attendee’s badge so the sticker does not obstruct view of any vital badge information. Each disabled attendee and up to two of his/her companions will re-ceive the priority access sticker, which entitles all recipients to the following accommodations:• Front-of-line access to panels, Main

Events, and Special Events. *Please note that there will be priority seating in the front rows of all the programming rooms

• Priority entrance to the exhibit hall prior to opening.

Assistance AnimalsGuide dogs and other assistance animals are permitted in the hotel per ADA regulations.• Hyatt Regency Orange County is a dog-

friendly hotel. To book a pet-friendly room at our hotel, please call reservations at 800-233-1234. The following policies and charges will apply:

The Hyatt Regency is in compliance with the American Disabilities Act. The staff at Hyatt Regency Orange County is committed to ensuring that we meet and exceed all of the requirements for the Ameri-cans with Disabilities Act. The staff at our Orange County handicapped accessible hotel is trained to accommodate guests with spe-cial needs, so that all of our guests, including those with disabilities, are able to have an enjoyable and safe stay. Our Orange County

lodging strives to make sure all our guests are able to take advantage of every activity the ho-tel has to offer. Facilities for disabled persons include:Audio/Visual Smoke Detectors • Braille Symbols in Elevators• Restaurant/Room Service Menus Available

in Braille• Roll-In Showers• Wheelchair Accessible Sinks/Vanity &

Towel Racks• Spa & Pool Lift, Doors, Peepholes, Bath-

tub Benches, Grab Rails & Closet Pole (available upon request)

Available ADA Accessible Rooms include King Room with accessible tub and Queen Room with accessible tub or shower.Wheelchair RentalsAnime California has a limited amount of Wheelchairs for rent, please inquire at the information desk for additional details *Please note, that a liability waiver must be signed prior to use of the wheelchair *Rental fees are 15 USD/Day, please be aware that no profit is made, these fees go to maintaining the wheelchairs Wheelchairs are intended to aid those who are physically impaired or injured, and may not be used for any other purpose. If the wheelchair is found to be damaged in any way, vandal-ized, or misused, the attendee will be held responsible for any damages incurred. Services for the Hard of HearingAnime California does offer ASL interpretation upon request for: Panels, Workshops, Main Events and Special Events. Attendees will need to go to the information desk and put in a request for an ASL interpreter for the desired event, and one will be assigned for them. This can also be done with Programming Ops, located on the 2nd floor of the south tower

Additional information on the ADA can be ac-cessed here: http://www.ada.gov/

All weapons and large props must be inspect-ed and approved by our operations or security staff at the convention. We will then “peace mark” them, by affixing a ribbon or mark that indicates we have checked them, and, if nec-essary “peace bond” them by using ribbon or ties to keep your weapon from being drawn or used (for example, by someone who doesn’t know the rules and sneaks up behind you and grabs it). Attendees must realize that it is a privilege to bring large props and weapons to the convention, and everyone must take great care to be careful not to damage things, whack people, or otherwise do anything that seems dangerous. We allow certain specific prop weapons and large prop items, but anything not listed below is not allowed. Please under-stand that due to crowding, space, or safety issues, we may have to change the rules mid-convention at any time.• Guns: Realistic looking guns are only

allowed if they have a very bright, obvious orange tip that shows they are non-work-ing. Guns that actually work, or have the potential to work, or might be mistaken by the public as real, are not allowed. Toy or fantasy guns that are “obviously fake” are allowed.

• Swords: Swords are allowed if they can be tied shut in their sheath, or if they are made of wood or plastic. Swords must never be waved around or wielded, but they can be used for still posing for photo-graphs.

• Bows: Toy, or otherwise wooden or plastic bows can sometimes be okay, but profes-sional or compound bows are not. Equip-ping an arrow to a bow is absolutely never acceptable, even for photos.

• Large Props: Large props are generally okay, if you are extremely mindful of them. However if we find that we have large crowds, or if they become a problem, we may ask you to return them to your hotel room or car at any time. We will not store them for you.

• Dangerous Things: Please keep your extremely dangerous things, like your Class IV lasers and missile launchers, at home. (Of course these examples are fic-tional, but please remember to use some common sense... imagine if someone decides to pick up your missile launcher to find out if it’s real!)

• Pretend Weapons: Anything that is en-tirely obviously a play/pretend weapon that can not be mistaken for something that is actually a real weapon.

Any weapons may be disallowed at any time at the discretion of con staff.

*Peace marking will be in Con Ops, located in the Regal room, on the 1st floor

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Hours of OperationHours of Operation

Day 0Room Location Hours

Con Ops Regal Room 3:00pm - 2:30amProg Ops Commodore Boardroom 6:00pm - 1:30am

Registration Grand Ballroom Foyer 3:00pm - 7:00pmInformation Registration Desk 3:00pm - 9:00pm

Safety Office Terrace Room B&C 5:00pm - 2:30am


ConSweet Salon I 12:00pm - 12:00amCon Ops Regal Room 8:00am - 3:00amProg Ops Commodore Boardroom 10:00am - 2:30am

Registration Grand Ballroom Foyer 9:00am - 6:00pmInformation Registration Desk 9:00am - 9:00pm

Dealer’s Hall Royal Ballroom 12:00pm - 7:00pmArtist Alley Royal Ballroom 12:00pm - 7:00pmFan Tables Royal Ballroom Foyer 12:00pm - 7:00pmMasq Office Salon III 10:00am - 10:00pm

Industry Lounge Salon II 10:00am - 10:00pmSafety Office Terrace Room B&C 8:00am - 3:00am


ConSweet Salon I 11:00am - 12:00amCon Ops Regal Room 8:00am - 3:00amProg Ops Commodore Boardroom 9:00am - 2:30am


Dealer’s Hall Royal Ballroom 10:00am - 7:00pmArtist Alley Royal Ballroom 10:00am - 7:00pmFan Tables Royal Ballroom Foyer 10:00am - 7:00pmMasq Office Salon III 9:00am - 10:30pmSafety Office Terrace Room B&C 8:00am - 3:00am


ConSweet Salon I 11:00am - 4:00pmCon Ops Regal Room 8:00am - 6:30pmProg Ops Commodore Boardroom 9:00am - 6:00pm


Dealer’s Hall Royal Ballroom 10:00am - 4:00pmArtist Alley Royal Ballroom 10:00am - 4:00pmFan Tables Royal Ballroom Foyer 10:00am - 4:00pmMasq Office Salon III 10:00am - 2:00pm

Industry Lounge Salon II 10:00am - 4:00pmSafety Office Terrace Room B&C 8:00am - 6:30pm

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Video Room ScheduleAutograph Sessions & Photo Ops

Autograph room is located in Terrace Room F

Autograph SessionsDay 1

Guest HoursCherami Leigh 12:00pm - 1:00pmKira Buckland 1:00pm-6:00pmChris Patton 2:00pm-3:00pm

Todd Haberkorn 3:00pm-4:00pmCristina Vee 4:00pm-5:00pm

Natalie Hoover 5:00pm-6:00pmMissyeru 6:00pm-7:00pm

Team Lift XMA 7:00pm-8:00pmDay 2

Todd Haberkorn 10:00am - 11:00amNatalie Hoover 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cristina Vee 12:00pm - 1:00pmChris Patton 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Maridah 3:00pm - 4:00pmKira Buckland 5:00pm - 6:00pmCherami Leigh 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Day 3Cherami Leigh &

Lolita Dark 11:00am - 12:00pm

Chris Patton & Todd Haberkorn 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Maridah & Christina Vee 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Natalie Hoover 3:00pm - 4:00pmMissyeru 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Photo studio is located in Terrace Room D&E

Photo OpsDay 1

Guest HoursDustbunny 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Open Photo Studio 1:00pm - 6:00pmOkageo Cosplay 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sean Shaw 7:00pm - 8:00pmDay 2

Maridah 11:00am - 12:00pmDustbunny 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Kira Buckland 1:00pm - 2:00pmLolita Dark 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Team Lift XMA 3:00pm - 4:00pmChocolate Covered

Cosplay 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Natalie Hoover 5:00pm - 6:00pmCristina Vee 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Day 3Open Photo Studio 10:00am - 12:00pm

Todd Haberkorn 12:00pm-1:00pmOpen Photo Studio 1:00pm-3:00pm

Cherami Leigh 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Throwback ThursdayDay 0

Title HoursJo Jo’s Bizzare

Adventure, ep. 1-2 7:00pm-8:00pm

Jo Jo’s Bizzare Adven-ture: Stardust

Crusaders, ep. 1-28:00pm-9:00pm

Fist of the North Star, ep. 1-2 9:00pm-10:00pm

Yu Yu Hakusho, ep. 1-2 10:00pm-11:00pm

The Rose of Versailles, ep. 1-2 11:00pm-12:00am

Black Lagoon (18+) 12:00am-1:00amBasilisk, ep. 1-2 (18+) 1:00am-2:00am

Video Game AnimeDay 1

Fate Zero, ep 1-2 9:00am-10:00amCasshern Sins,

ep. 1-2 10:00am-11:00am

Blade and Soul, ep 1-2 11:00am-12:00pm

Danganronpa: The Animation, ep. 1-2 12:00pm-1:00pm

No Game No Life, ep. 1-4 1:00pm-3:00pm

Btooom, ep 1-2 3:00pm-4:00pmLog Horizon, ep 1-4 4:00pm-6:00pmSword Art Online,

ep. 1-4 6:00pm-8:00pm

Steins, Gate, ep. 1-2 8:00pm-9:00pmTales of Vesperia,

ep. 1-2 9:00pm-10:00pm

Panty and Stocking, Ep 1-6: 18+ 10:00pm-11:15pm

Tokyo Majin, ep. 1-3 (18+) 11:15pm-12:45am

B Gata H Kei: Yama-da’s First Time, ep. 1-2: (18+)

12:45am-2:15am

Hottest HitsDay 2

Title HoursAttack on Titan,

ep. 1-4 9:00am-11:00am

Fairy Tail, ep. 1-3 11:00am-12:30pmKill La Kill, ep. 1-4 12:30pm-2:30pmMagi: Labrynth of

Magic, ep. 1-4 2:30pm-4:30pm

Free! Iwatobi Swim Club, ep. 1-4 4:30pm-6:30pm

Sailor Moon, ep. 1-4 6:30pm-8:30pmSailor Moon Crystal,

ep. 1-4, 8:30pm-10:30pm

Black Bullet, ep. 1-3 10:30pm-12:00amPanty and Stocking,

Ep. 7-13 (18+) 12:00am-2:15am

Fan FavoritesDay 3

Eyeshield 21, ep. 1-2 9:00am-10:00am

Naruto Shippuden, ep. 1-2 10:00am-11:00am

One Piece, ep. 1-2 11:00am-12:00pmLove Live! School

Idol Project, ep. 1-2 12:00pm-1:00pm

Mysterious Girlfriend X, ep. 1-2 1:00pm-2:00pm

Kuroko’s Basketball, ep. 1-2 2:00pm-3:00pm

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya,

ep. 1-23:00pm-4:00pm

Polar Bear Café, ep. 1-2 4:00pm-5:00pm

The video room is located in Madrid

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Day 2 Hours of Opperation

Room Location HoursConsole Gaming

Pacific Room 11:00am-2:00am

Tabletop Gaming

Harbor Room 10:00am-2:00am

Instaburst Garden Room 2 TBA

Open PC Gaming`

Garden Room 3 10:00am-2:00am

*PC tournaments TBA at con.



Pacific Room 11:00am-5:00pm

Tabletop Gaming

Harbor Room 10:00am-5:00pm


Open PC Gaming`

Garden Room 3 10:00am-5:00pm


Open Gaming Hours Scheduled Games and Tournaments

Open Table Top Gaming: Games are available for checkout with a badge for collat-eral. Posted room rules must be observed. Table space for planned events may be

reserved, but we want you to come play & have fun! **Open gaming is available during scheduled games

Tabletop TournamentsDay Time Event

Day 0 8:00pm-10:00pm Open GamingDay 0 10:00pm-12:00am Are You a Werewolf?Day 0 12:00am-2:00am Cards Against Humanity (18+)Day 1 10:00am-12:00pm Castellan Games and demo

Day 1 12:00pm-2:00pm Dicey Sj Games Demos (Zombie Dice, Cthulu Dice, Chubacabra, Dino Hunt Dice, Trophy Buck)

Day 1 2:00pm-4:00pm Loonacy DemoDay 1 4:00pm-6:00pm Fluxx (Learn to play and new variants!)Day 1 6:00pm-8:00pm Munchkin demo w/giveawaysDay 1 8:00pm-12:00am RPG (6-8 Players) MunchkinDay 1 10:00pm-2:00am Cards Against Humanity (18+)Day 2 10:00am-12:00pm Munchkin “Pathfinder” demo & game w/giveaways Day 2 12:00pm-4:00pm Chez Geek House Party demo & gameDay 2 4:00pm-6:00pm 4:00pm-6:00pmDay 2 6:00pm-8:00pm Vanguard (bring your decks and play)Day 2 8:00pm-12:00am RPG (6-8 players) Are You a Werewolf?Day 2 10:00pm-2:00am Cards Against Humanity (18+)Day 2 12:00am-2:00am Late Night: Are You a Werewolf?Day 3 10:00am-12:00pm Munchkin Tournament *Please sign up in game roomDay 3 10:00am-2:00pm Ticket To RideDay 3 12:00pm-2:00pm 7 WondersDay 3 2:00pm-5:00pm Settlers of Catan/Star Trek Catan

Console gaming is located in the Pacific Room.

Console Gaming TournamentsDay Time Event

Day 1 8:00pm-10:00pm Halo 4Day 2 1:00pm-3:00pm Pokemon X/YDay 2 5:00pm-8:00pm Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3Day 2 8:00pm-10:00pm Ultra Street Fighter 4Day 3 1:00pm-3:00pm Super Smash Bros. Brawl


Room Location HoursTabletop Gaming


Open PC Gaming`

Garden Room 3 12:00pm-2:00am




Pacific Room 12:00pm-2:00am

Tabletop Gaming



Open PC Gaming`

Garden Room 3 12:00pm-2:00am


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The Ultimate Sailor Moon Summer Splash!Sailor Moon Maid Café

For sweets and justice, the pretty maid-suited soldier sailor scouts! In the name

of the moon we will serve you!Come enjoy tea, snacks, and play games

with your favorite classic magical girls, the sailor senshi while they dance and

sing for you!

Sailor Moon Maid Café Sessions

Day 1Session HoursShow 1 12:00pm - 1:30pmShow 2 3:00pm - 4:30pmShow 3 6:00pm - 7:30pm

18+ Show 9:00pm - 10:30pmDay 2

Show 1 10:00am - 11:30pmShow 2 4:30pm - 6:00pm

*VIP Party 10:00pm - 2:00am*The VIP Party is a 21+ Event for all GOH and

Industry badge holders.

Day 3Show 1 11:00am - 12:30pmShow 1 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Sailor Moon Café is locaded in Garden Room 4

The Ultimate Sailor Moon Summer Splash!

Saturday, August 23rd, 12:30pm-3:30pm at the north tower pool

Is there any better way to beat the heat and celebrate the Summer of Sailor Moon? We think not! Be serenaded by Tuxedo Mask! Join our Sailor Senshi hosts for fun in the sun, games, contests and more!! Bring your finest Sailor Moon swim wear!!

Hosted by: Zerggiee, Hexgirl, Miss Sar-ah Jeanne, DaniellaFlam, Tokki, Nana Doom Drops, Rin Mosile, & Mimisugarss

Music by Robert Biehn and M3 Productions

Prizing provided by Crunchyroll

Special appearance by Chocolate Covered Cosplay!

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Guests

Guests

Guests of HonorGuests of Honor

Chris PattonChris Patton has been Voice Acting in Anime for well over 13 years for almost every company imaginable, including ADV Films, FUNimation Entertainment, Sentai Filmworks, and Okratron 5000. His most famous roles include Sousuke Sagara in all the Full Metal Panic series, Greed in Fullmetal Alchemist and Brotherhood, Akuto Sai in Demon King Daimao, Asura in Soul Eater, Keima in The World God Only Knows, Ikki in Air gear, Sho in Guyver, Fakir in Princess Tutu, Nishi in Gantz, and Turles in Dagonball Z: The Tree of Might. Some more of his Anime credits include: Inu X Boku SS, Phi Brain: Puzzle of God, Hajime in Ghost Stories, Ayato in RahXephon, Daley Wong in Bubblegum Crisis 2040, Ranmaru in The Wallflower, Eiji in Gravion and Gravion Zwei, Ha-ruka in Tactics, Graham Spector in Baccano, Komyo Sanzo in Saiyuki, Gintoki in the Gintama movie, Hiroki in The Place Promised in Our Early Days, and tons and tons more! Chris is also a stage performer, a music freak, a horror film nerd, a roller coaster guru, and a huge fan of Sharon Needles, Freddie Mercury, and Aleister Crowley.

Christina VeeCristina Vee is a Los Angeles based voice over actress and director. Cristina is also known for her popular renditions of anime songs on YouTube and got her first “big break” at an anime convention. Her first roles as a professional actress were Nanoha in “Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha” and Louise in “The Familiar of Zero”. Recent voice acting roles include Homura Akemi in “Madoka Magica”, Mio Akiyama in “K-ON!”, Alisa Bosconovitch in ”Tekken: Blood Ven-geance”, Kanaria in “Rozen Maiden Traumend” and “Rozen Maiden Ouver-ture”, and Nagisa in “Squid Girl.”Her Video game credits include Noel Vermillion, Nu-13, Mu-12, and Lambda in all the current “Blazblue” titles, Riven the Exile in “League of Legends”, Compa in “Hyperdimension Neptunia”, and Lian Shi in “Dynasty Warriors 7″, just to name a few. She has also recently completed her first gig as a direc-tor for the popular fighter “Skullgirls” and provided the voice of Cerebella for the game as well. Cristina currently has a few songs available on iTunes. She traveled the US with the other actresses for K-ON! and performed concerts as Mio Akiyama. She also is a host of AnimeTV and was the ASOS Brigade leader for the live action Haruhi Suzumiya season 2 promotional videos.

Todd HaberkornTodd provides voices for several of the most famous anime characters, in-cluding North Itality in Hetalia, Ling Yao in Fullmetal Alchemist, Natsu Drag-neel in Fairy Tail, and Hikaru in Ouran High School Host Club, among many others. Todd Haberkorn is currently a proud member of the Anime community and continues to be its humble servant by way of english dubbing. Haberkorn received his BFA in acting from Southern Methodist University and continues to work professionally, primarily in Texas and surrounding states, as an actor, director, producer, and writer. And while the FUNimation Podcast is no more, you may have previously seen him star in it.Catch Todd’s voice as lead roles in Sgt. Frog as Keroro, Suzuka as Yamato, Ghost Hunt as Naru, Claymore as Raki, Holic as Wataknuki, D. Gray Man as Allen Walker, Sands of Destruction as Kyrie, Soul Eater as Death the Kid, and some others he can’t say right now. A few supporting roles include Itsuki in Shuffle, Ichimoruken in Hell Girl, Firo in Baccano!, Kono in Darker Than Black, Hikaru in Ouran High School Host Club and Khoza in One Piece. Check out most of the shows listed above on Hulu.com or Funimation.com. When not in the booth, Todd is a producer with his company, Out of the Office Productions. Todd is represented by The Horne Agency.

Kira BucklandKira Buckland began voice acting at the age of sixteen after having been in-troduced to the online voiceover community. She got her start voice acting in flash animations and games, and started getting noticed in the industry after winning Anime Expo 2007’s Voice Actor Idol.After moving to Southern California from her hometown of Anchorage, Alaska, she soon landed her first anime roles as Kanae in “Five Centimeters Per Second”, Eri in “AIka R-16” and Nimka in “Moribito”, and began voice acting in video games such as Castle Crashers, Luminous Arc 2, and Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires. Her big break came when she landed the role of the final boss Bloody Marie in “Skullgirls”. Most recently, she can be heard as Izumo Kamiki in “Blue Exorcist” and Madoka Kyouno in “LaGrange”. Recently, Kira was cast in the hit anime series Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, as Ren Kougyoku!

Cherami LeighCherami Leigh Kuehn is an American actress and voice actress who is affili-ated with Funimation Entertainment/OkraTron 5000 and Bang Zoom! Enter-tainment. She has provided voices for a number of English-language versions of Japanese anime series, as well as video games. She is involved in very notable roles such as, Gaige in Borderlands 2, Asuna from Sword Art Online, Lucy from FairyTail, Elicia Hughes in Full Metal Alchemist : Brotherhood, Kneesocks from Panty and Stockings, and so much more.

Natalie HooverNatalie Hoover is a voice actor residing in Los Angeles, CA. Born and raised in Oregon, Natalie had always admired the world of Hollywood. Realizing her passion for the arts, she enrolled herself in several organizations to explore what would soon become her career. Her most recent voice acting roles are Sonia Nevermind from the acclaimed title DanganRonpa 2: Goodbye Despair, Tiara in Fairy Fencer F, Ryubence in The Witch and the Hundred Knight, Toya in Magi: Labyrinth of Magic, Raven Banecroft in Rival Threads, and Yolko in the hit series Sword Art Online that aired on Toonami, as well as many more titles which will be released soon. To learn more about Natalie, visit her web-site or follow her on twitter (@NatalieHooverVO).

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Guests

Guests

Industry GuestsGuests of Honor

Lolita DarkAfter descending into the darkness of her childhood memories, a single idea pierced her thoughts like a blade. Salvation…Redemption…Sanctuary.. to Unlock a path, for those who have lost their bearing. To help those who have no choice, to answer the silent cries of a strong heart hidden behind a smiling face. Lolita Dark is the sacred garden of wanderers, travelers, and urban warriors.Fronted by 2 authentic Japanese singers, Lolita Dark brings the brand new movement to Los Angeles’ somewhat stale rock scene. Their innovative music to appearance, it’s nothing you’ve ever experienced before. Lolita Dark is the new beginning! From their innovative music to their mysterious background and stage performances, Lolita Dark proves that their music is striking the heart of the LA.

StarSlay3rStarSlay3r has been gaming since she was a child and began competitive gam-ing in 1998. In 2006 StarSlay3r moved to Texas where she would later enter the Midnight Gaming Championship launching her professional gaming career as she gained attention from MTV for being a top 10 Guitar Hero 2 player at the CPL tournament held in Dallas, TX. StarSlay3r later moved out to California where her skills only increased as she began winning multiple Guitar Hero tournament in the state. In March of 2008 StarSlay3r ranked 3rd in the nation in a tournament called Rocktacular which was featured on Gamespots Tournament TV. As new rhythm games came out, her rankings raised to new levels and she quickly earned re-spect from players worldwide, not as “the worlds best female guitar hero player”, but as one of the top Guitar Hero and Rock Band players in the world amongst both men and women.

MaridahMaridah started cosplaying around 2001 while in high school after several years of being an anime fan. Over the years she has made a number of costumes, for herself and many for friends as well. She sews and has an extensive background in the preforming arts, which is where she got her first start in making costumes. Always having a love for making things, Maridah finds cosplay great because it offers an outlet for a number of creative skills. Maridah, an anime fan since 1999, collects anime figures, Dollfie Dreams, and BJDs too, in addition to occasionally playing video games, and being a lifelong Star Wars fan thanks to her dad who introduced her to her first conventions for Star Wars and Sci-Fi.

Chocolate Covered CosplayTo promote the freedom of cosplay no matter ones race, size, color, shape or gender. We spread diversity awareness through our life stories and open di-alouge, to encourage empowerment and self validation within the geek community. We are a group of African American cosplayers that reside in Southern Cali-fornia and Our group is composed of 5 women: Ginger Burton, Danielle McRae, Brittney Angel, Deanna McRae, and Ash-phord ‘Ashi-chan’ Jacoway.

InstaBurstLeague of Fighters is a free to play fan made game using the Fighter Maker 2K engine that takes the champions from the popular online title League of Legends into the 2D fighting world. League of Fighters is intended to be a fun way to spend your downtime when waiting for queues, in champ select after you lock in, waiting for your 5th to show up, or even when you queue dodge and have to wait out the timer. We’re aiming for a short (1 to 1.5 minute) match time that you can fit in games of LoF between your busy LoL schedule. The project is made by fans for fans, bringing together a large team of artists, musicians, sound engineers, and more into the collaboration that is team Instaburst. Instaburst is held together and run by the core 2 man duo of co-creators/di-rectors David “Mashumaro” Wu and Alan “SamuraiPanda” Bunney who do everything from coordinate the team members to balancing and programming the game itself.

Random EncountersPart Walt Disney and part Monty Python, Random Encounters lovingly -- musi-cally -- pokes and prods at everyone’s favorite games as only a squadron of nerds could. Ludicrous, ridiculous, and undeniably crafty at the same time, Peter and AJ invite you to dig out your inner otaku and enjoy a few incredibly Random Encounters. WARNING: Musicals are not for everyone. But they should be.

Team Lift XMATeam Lift XMA is a Martial Arts/Stunt team based out of Los Angeles that com-bines high impact Martial arts and awe inspiring stunts to bring you the best in action entertainment. With over 30 years of cumulative experience in Martial arts, this group of talented individuals is ready for anything you might ask of them. Team Lift XMA is experienced at performing for movies, television shows, commercials, music videos, live performances, and more. In addition to working on projects for numerous companies such at mTV, Warner Brothers, CBS, and Paramount Pictures, Team Lift has hosted Stunt fighting panels at convention all over California for over 7 years. Whether performing or teaching, Team Lift brings a high degree of skill and professionalism to every project they undertake.

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Anime California 2014 Masquerade

Saturday, August 23rd, 7:00pm-9:30pm in the Grand Ballroom

Hosted by Andrew J Alandy and Samantha Speeds

Half time show performances by Team Lift XMA and Lolita Dark, with AMV winners recap

Grand Prize sponsored by: Fine Horse Cosplay

Prizes: 1st place- $300, 2nd place- $150, 3rd place-$75...and more!

Featured Judges:

Missyeru

Space Pizza

Okageo

Dustbunny

Shawshank

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Exhibitor ListingAbcToy4Me

Dragon TradingAnime V

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Blackbird BowsGamestar Gear

Sanguine ThreadWhite Milk Carton &

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Pika Chia Double

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Murada/Onelani

Be The Legend

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Fine Horse Cosplay

Lolita Dark

Team Lift XMA

Artist Alley ListingA-A1 Mysticdragon3 A-B1 Vera Bennett

A-A2 Stephanie D. Ong & Diana Doug A-B2 Bearcoffee &

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A-A3 Amanda Carbine & Andrew Taul A-B3 Tiffany Lam

A-C1 Cheryl Kook & Myra Nino A-D1 Geoffrey Pascual A-E1 Mai Namba &

Mashide HyoboA-C2 Zeiva’ A-D2 Artchamacallit A-E2 Alfredo Luna

A-C3 Gabrielle Gabourel & Katherina Kanemeto A-D3 Runeechan A-E3 CafeKat & Annx

A-C4 Cute Parade A-D4 Horticultural A-E4 Kupoification

A-C5 Liss Fishy A-D5 Decalzilla A-E5 Christina Geofiade & Vincent Hall

A-C6 Neko Ninjas A-D6 A kanekun A-E6 Faith Orcino & Liza Bette Torres

A-C7 Sew Delightful/Geek Goddess Cosplay A-D7 Justin Yip A-E7 Jayme Humphries

A-C8 AmigurumiMan A-D8 Blackmorghann A-E8 Pinku Shika & Lapaa

A-C9 Melisa Weber & Teresa Quach A-D9 Moni A-E9 Sakura Dragon

A-C10 Twiichii & Loli Millie A-D10 Pastel Crown A-E10 Augustine Yun

A-C11 Mamo Random & Crystal Padilla A-D11 Lesley Lensen A-E11 Melinda Messing

A-C12 Rin Yamato, Kumori Darkfire A-D12 Kumikoalart A-E12 Sarah Calle

Exhibitor, artist alley, and fan table badge pickup will be located at industry/media registration, located in the grand ballroom foyer. After your badge has been picked up, you must check in with Exhibitor/AA info, located at the front of the Exhibitor hall.Exibitiors, Artists, and fan tables will have access to the royal ballroom and foyer 1 hour before opening and closing to set up and tear down.

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Harbor Room: Table Top GamingPacific Room: Console Game Lounge Salon I: ConsweetSalon II: Industry LoungeSalon III: Masquerade OfficeSalon VII-VIII: Interactive Events

Valencia: Live Programming 1Granada: Live Programming 2

Seville: Live Programming 3Barcelona: WorkshopsMadrid: Video Room

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Time Event Location Featuring Description

Day 0 Day 0

9:00pm-2:00am Welcome Dance (all ages)

Grand Ballroom M3 productions Anime California Welcomes everyone to this fantastical first dance of con! Unwind after a long day

at work (or school) and get yourself pumped up for quite possibly the best anime/gaming con in Cali!

Day 1 Day 1

11:00am-11:30am Opening Ceremonies

Grand Ballroom

Andrew J Alandy and Sami Speed, Masters of Ceremonies Featuring:

Jeff Suddarth: CEO, Guests of Honor: Todd Haberkorn, Cherami Leigh, Chris Patton, Maridah, Missyeru, Kira Buck-land, Natalie Hoover and StarSlay3r.

Anime California has launched! Come meet your Guests of Honor and convention hosts, and brace yourself for the convention of the year! See the premiere of the Music Video for our own theme

song, “Wounded Angel”, by Lolita Dark! Our Master of Ceremonies is sure to give a compelling play by play of all the action. Hang on to your seats, because you do not want to miss this.

2:45pm-4:45pm AMV Spectacular

Grand Ballroom Chibi Rodan You Watch, You decide! The main screening and voting for the best of the AMVs.

The prizes are bigger and the music is louder so what are you waiting for?

9:30pm-10:30pm Lolita Dark in Concert

Grand Ballroom Lolita Dark

This is a show you have to see! Listen as this epic band weaves together crunching guitar riffs, progressive bass lines, lush harmonies, and complex melodic structures in songs that reflect both angst and optimism in an increasingly interconnected world of disconnected residents. Fronted by Shibuya-born singer/songwriter Rayko, Lolita Dark provides the soundtrack and visuals of a world

where light intersects dark, east meets west, and the past overlaps the present, depicting the, seemingly, redundant circles of our lives and universe.

11:00pm-3:00am After Dark Dance (16+)

Grand Ballroom M3 Productions

With all the exciting things Anime California has to offer in the day, the night only brings out the same amount of excitement. Come on out to Anime California’s dances. As we bring you the best dance music from J-pop & k-pop remixes, the hottest tracks out and as darkness settles into the

best of EDM has to offer. So join us as you dance the night away into the late hours.

Day 2 Day 2

7:00pm-9:30pm Masquerade Grand Ballroom

Masters of Ceremonies: Andrew J Alandy & Sami Speed, Judges Panel:

Missyeru, Dustbunny, Space Pizza Cosplay, Shawshank Cosplay, and

Okageo Cosplay. Halftime show by: Team lift XMA and Lolita Dark

Join us in our Main stage Masquerade competition. Be judged on your workmanship skills, or be judged on your performance and presentation. Wow the audience and our judges with your

creativity and attention to detail. Joining the judging panel this year, are the amazing cosplayers: Missyeru, Dustbunny, Space Pizza Cosplay, Shawshank Cosplay, and Okageo Cosplay! PS- Don’t

forget the action packed Halftime show- with a light saber duel by Team Lift XMA, AMV winners recap, and a gorgeous acoustic set by Lolita Dark!

10:00pm-2:00amMidnight

Madness Dance (18+)

Grand Ballroom M3 Productions

Anime California’s smashing DJs are back for another magical night, indulging our 18+ audience in the luxurious, Midnight Madness Dance. We bring you the best dance music from J-pop & K-pop remixes, the hottest tracks out and as darkness settles into the best that EDM has to offer. So join

us as you dance away until the morning sun.

Day 3 Day 3

3:30pm-4:45pmFantasy

Fashion Show, Hosted by

Kimitokan Cosplay

Grand Ballroom

Master of Ceremonies: Andrew J Alandy. Presented by: Kimitokan Cosplay, music provided by: M3

Productions

Ever wanted to see a fashion show that was a little bit nerdier or perhaps a show that looks as if fan-tasy were reality? We present you with a fashion show featuring designs made from the stand point of a cosplayer-designer. Dedicated to showing the beauty mainly seen in the gaming scene with a

touch of Japanese culture, this show will make you feel as if you lived in a world of fantasy. Kimiko-tan Cosplay presents a fashion show tailored to the cosplay and gaming community. Don’t miss out

on it as this is the only time and place to see the Fantasy Cosplay fashion show by Kimikotan!

5:00pm-6:00pmConvention Feed-

back & Closing Ceremonies

LP1: Valencia

Masters of Ceremonies: Andrew J Alandy and Sami Speed.

Jeff Suddarth: CEO, and GoH’s (TBA)

After a momentous weekend, all amazing things must come to an end. Anime California hopes that you’ve made some life long memories and friends, and we want to invite you to join us next year, for even bigger and better things, but in order to do that, Anime California would like to know: Did we do a good job this year? We need to know! Share with us your comments, concerns and observations, but don’t forget

to keep criticism constructive. We want to know what’s on the hearts and minds of our attendees!. Please join our MC’s, conventions hosts, as well as some of our guests, in closing out this amazing event!

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Guest of Honor Panels


Day 1 Day 1

11:30am-1:00pm TEAM LIFT XMA: Stunt Fighting 101

Main Events: Grand Ballroom Team Lift XMA

Come learn the ins and outs of stage and screen combat with Los Angeles based stunt crew Team Lift XMA. Punch combos, selling reactions, “Real Vs. Reel” and a whole host of other

new content await you at this interactive event!

12:15pm-1:15pm Todd Haberkorn Presents: A Todd and his Phone LP 1: Valencia Todd Haberkorn

Todd’s got a tooooooon of numbers in his phone. But does that mean he calls them all? Nope! Let’s find out what happens when Todd calls up folks ya know and some ya don’t. You

may even get to chat them up too!

1:15pm-2:15pm Q&A with Cristina Vee Main Events: Grand Ballroom Cristina Vee Known for such hits as Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Skullgirls, and most recently, Magi:

Labyrinth of magic, it’s time to meet the lovely lady behind the lovely voice!

2:45pm-3:45pm Q&A with Missyeru LP 1: Valencia Missyeru With a flair and talent that is unmatched, find out just what it is that makes Missyeru so special!

2:45pm-3:45pm Anime sing along with

Stephanie Yanez and Cristina Vee

LP 2: Granada Cristina Vee, and Stephanie Yanez

Come sing, dance, and rock to Anime theme songs with Stephanie Yanez (Jpop singer and model) and Cristina Vee (Voice Actress).

4:00pm-5:00pm Turning Villains into Heroes with Cherami Leigh LP 1: Valencia Cherami Leigh

Cherami Leigh discusses how her experiences playing darker characters voicing anime and acting in film has allowed her to learn more about herself and how she has applied those

experiences in other aspects of life.

5:00pm-6:45pm TEAM LIFT XMA: World of Weapons: Stage Fighting


Team Lift XMA hosts its popular Weapons Combat panel, showing you the ins and outs of us-ing weapons in stage and screen combat, as well as the differences to their real life

application.

5:15pm-6:15pmJojo’s Bizarre Adventure

with Jolyne, featuring Kira Buckland

LP 1: Valencia Kira Buckland It’s no surprise that Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure is a phenomenal hit, so take a bizarre walkthrough of the latest incarnation of this story with the voice of Jolyne herself!

7:00pm-8:00pm Q&A with Chris Patton Main Events: Grand Ballroom Chris Patton With such a prolific VO career, it’s not hard to see Chris as giant in the scene, but he’s here

to let you know the man behind the voice!

8:45pm-9:45pm

Todd Haberkorn Presents: MST Anime Style (16+): fea-

turing: Todd, Natalie, and Kira

LP 1: ValenciaTodd Haberkorn,

Natalie Hoover, and Kira Buckland

FUNimation is joined at the hip with anime...but also - live action dubs. Join Todd and other voice actors as they take you on a commentary expedition of foreign film dubbing craziness.

They’ll watch a film dubbed by FUNimation...in all its non-flap matching awesomeness! Warning: There will be profanity...and gore!

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Day 2 Day 210:00am-11:00am Q&A with Kira Buckland Main Events:

Grand Ballroom Kira Buckland Starting at a young age, Kira’s been in the biz, and for sure, you’ve heard that voice before! (Skullgirls, anyone?) But now, she’s ready for some real talk!

11:15am-12:15pm Q&A with Cherami Leigh Main Events: Grand Ballroom Cherami Leigh This girl has done it all! From Sailor Moon to Fairy Tail, but now, she wants you to know her

outside of the anime!

11:45am-12:45pm Q&A With Team Lift XMA LP2: Granada Team Lift XMA You’ve seen them kick butt and take names on stage, but now it’s time to get to know the folks behind Team Lift XMA! Team Lift XMA.

12:30pm-1:30pm Todd Haberkorn presents: Show and tell with Todd

Main Events: Grand Ballroom Todd Haberkorn

Its Todd. He’s got pictures, videos, and more...documenting the half-Asian’s journey through the industry over the years. Come and see what all the buzz is about! Also, you’ll have a

chance to snag a con exclusive..

12:30pm-1:30pm Q&A with Lolita Dark LP 1: Valencia Lolita DarkLearn about the creation and history of this talented group, as well as what goes into the production of their music and video, get your questions answered, maybe even get some

sweet merch!

1:45pm-2:45pm

Cosplay Industry Discussion featuring Missyeru, Maridah,

Okageo, Shawshank, Spacepizza, and Dustbunny

Main Events: Grand Ballroom

Missyeru, Maridah, Space Pizza, Okageo,

Dustbunny, & Shawshank Moderated by

Ashphord Jacoway

Come join all of our Cosplay guests in this industry discussion, where they will discuss such topics as: the ins and outs of branding yourself, navigating the con world, the cost, time and

effort that goes into cosplay, and of course, networking , and have the chance to ask your most pressing questions. Moderated by Industry guest, Ashphord Jacoway.

3:00pm-4:30pm

Voice Actors’ Roundtable, featuring: Todd, Chris,

Cristina, Natalie, Kira, and Cherami

Main Events: Grand Ballroom

Todd Haberkorn, Chris Patton, Cristina Vee,

Natalie Hoover, Kira Buck-land, and Cherami Leigh. Moderated by Andrew J

Alandy

Join all of our Voice Guests for this roundtable discussion, where you can learn how they all broke into the industry, the pros and cons of Voice Over, as well as what it’s like to audition (including the process) and much, much more! Moderated by Anime California’s Master of

Ceremonies, Sami Speed, this is a must see!

4:30pm-5:30pm Intro to Cosplay With Maridah LP 1: Valencia Maridah Join Maridah for this intro to cosplay, where she’ll discuss how she got started, and give you her own personal tips and guidance on how to get into cosplay yourself.

10:00pm-11:30pm Chris Patton Shares Too Much (18 +) LP 1: Valencia Chris Patton This discussion is not for the faint hearted. Chris will answer anything- that’s right folks!-

anything you throw at him! Candid and Uncensored are the key words of the night!

Day 3 Day 310:00am-11:00am Q&A with Maridah Main Events:

Grand Ballroom Maridah Many of you know this lovely idol for her cosplays, from Saber to Miku, but do you really know her?

10:00am-11:00am The Ladies of Magi: featuring Cristina, Natalie, and Kira LP 1: Valencia

Cristina Vee, Natalie Hoover, and

Kira BucklandMorgiana, Ren, and Toya can’t wait to give you a sneak peak into the world of Magi!

11:15am-12:45pm TEAM LIFT XMA: Stunt Fighting :Advanced


Team Lift XMA returns to cover the more advanced techniques behind some of the high-flying martial arts in popular Movies, TV shows and Anime. Come see how the action

you see on the big screen is put together!

1:00pm-2:00pm Q&A with Natalie Hoover Main Events: Grand Ballroom Natalie Hoover This dynamo’s star is on the rise, come and really get to know her!

1:00pm-2:00pm From Voice Over to Theater to Film with Cherami Leigh LP 1: Valencia Cherami Leigh Cherami Leigh discusses her experiences in the various mediums- discussing differences in

preparation, auditioning, booking the job and various other aspects of the biz.

2:45pm-3:45pm Breaking in to Voice Acting, a “How To” with Chris Patton LP 1: Valencia Chris Patton Soo, you think you have what it takes to break into the biz? Chris is here to tell you how the

system works!

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Industry Panels


Day 1 Day 1

1:30pm-2:30pm Crunchyroll Industry Panel LP1: Valencia Crunchyroll

Be the first to learn about new titles added to Crunchyroll’s fall season lineup and other exciting company developments! A raffle will be provided for attendees, where lucky

winners will receive Crunchyroll prizes and get to meet and play games with Crunchyroll!

1:30pm-2:30pm Q&A With Dustbunny LP2: Granada Dustbunny Dustbunny is here to answer your questions with a smile!

4:00pm-5:00pm Cosplay Photography & Posing LP3: Seville WJS Cosplay Photography

A beginner-friendly guide on how to “just make my cosplay pictures look better!!” A professional photographer will demonstrate his techniques on finding posing inspi-ration along with basic photography guidelines that a casual snap-shooter with any

camera can pull off!

4:00pm-5:00pm Q&A with Okageo Cosplay LP2: Granada Okage Co-splay Get to know the legend behind Okageo Cosplay!

6:30pm-7:30pm CrunchyRoll Ambassador Panel LP1: Valencia Crunchyroll Ever wanted to learn about the CR Ambassador Program? Perhaps even join? Come on in and meet the Crunchyroll ambassadors and learn what it’s all about!

9:00pm-10:00pm HENSHIN! Tokusatsu Panel LP2: Granada Chris Patton Join Stan and Deb from Plastic Ronins, as they discuss the long-time running Japanese TV genre of Tokusatsu (Kamen Rider and Super Sentai)

Day 2 Day 2

10:00am-11:30am D!g!t@L P@!nt!ng! LP2: Granada yumedarling

Are you curious about painting in Photoshop? Do you look at your favorite digital artist’s work and wonder “How did they do that?”? In this panel, I will demonstrate the way that I start and finish a painting in Adobe Photoshop, and share what tools digital

painters commonly use to achieve certain effects.

5:30pm-7:00pm Diversity in Cosplay, hosted by: Chocolate Covered Cosplay LP1: Valencia

Chocolate Covered Co-

splay

We are a group of Women of Color dedicated to promoting the freedom of cosplay by showcasing and empowering the gamer/nerd/geek/cosplayer within us all. We

welcome all fans, girls & guys of all different backgrounds to come meet the lovely ladies of Chocolate Covered Cosplay for an open and honest dialogue on con-culture

and see what we ladies of C3 are all about.

5:45pm-7:15pm Advanced Cosplay Photoshoot Demonstration LP2: Granada WJS Cosplay

Photography

A full studio photoshoot with two different genres by a professional cosplay photographer who will discuss his posing and photographic techniques to the

audience as he shoots with two advanced cosplayers. Get a feel for advanced posing techniques and watch photos go up live on the projector screen!

Day 3 Day 3

3:00pm-4:00pm Intro to Cosplay Electronics and Animatronics LP3: Seville E2 Works

Always wanted to take your cosplay to the next level with interactive or automated electronics?! Come and learn at this introductory panel on the Arduino--the most

popular hobbyist microcontroller board--of which will be the heart and brain of your electronics, and where possibilities are only limited by your imagination!

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Industry Workshops

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Industry WorkshopsDay Time Event Location Featuring Description

Day 1

11:45am-1:15pm

Prop Making 101

WS: Barcelona

Shaw-shank

Cosplay

Join Prop Master Sean Shaw in this introduc-tory workshop to Prop making, and learn the ins and out of crafting basic cosplay props.

Day 1

5:00pm-6:30pm

Advanced Armor Making

WS: Barcelona

Shaw-shank

Cosplay

Sean Shaw is back for the continuation of the Prop Making 101 workshop, come and see

what goes into advanced armor making, find out the tips and tricks needed to give your Armor that extra ‘ummph’ and learn about

crafting with foam.

Day 1

5:15pm-6:15pm

Building a Cosplay- Start to Finish, with

Dustbunny

LP3: Seville Dustbunny

Looking to start a cosplay, but don’t know where to start? Never fear!! Dustbunny is

here to guide you through the magical journey of creating a cosplay start to finish, with all the

tips and tricks of the trade!

Day 1

8:00pm-9:30pm

Cosplay Sewing 101

WS: Barcelona

Space Pizza

Cosplay

Space Pizza Cosplay is here to Guide you through the basics of sewing. Always wanted to try your hand at sewing your own cosplay, but didn’t know where to start? Jen will guide

you through the basics of sewing.

Day 2

9:00am-1:00pm

Project Cosplay

WS: Barcelona

Ginger Burton &

Chloe Al-sibai

Where Project Runway meets Cosplay! We will provide you with supplies and inspira-

tion, and you will have a limited amount of time to put together a costume based on a character of our choosing! The costume will

have to be wearable by a cosplayer, not just a dress form/mannequin.

This is definitely a make-it-work moment because you will not have months, or weeks to work on a costume! The winner will be chosen

based on their creativity and likeness to the character. If you think you have what it takes, then come put your cosplay crafting skills to

the ultimate test!

Day 2

3:00pm-4:45pm

How to Build your own

3DMG

WS: Barcelona E2Works

Everyone wants to have their very own 3-Dimensional Maneuver Gear to slay titans with and fight for humanity’s freedom, so how about

making your own?! There are many ways--come to learn ours! Whether you’re a seasoned prop

maker or a newbie, we hope you learn something from one of the many ways to make the famous

gear seen in Attack on Titan!

Day 2

5:15pm-6:45pm

Sew by Hand

WS: Barcelona

Chibi Bubble Ninja

Join Chibi Bubble Ninja, as she guides you through hand stitching for quick repairs to fix

hems, tears, and holes. Everyone can try their stitches and can request some “cosplay repairs.”

Day 3

10:30am-12:00pm

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and Head for Anime-style

Artwork

WS: Barcelona yumedarling

Drawing heads is a lot more complicated than slapping a pretty face on an oval. In this panel, I will explore the anatomy of the human head, and explain how to utilize this knowledge in

drawing believable faces on your anime-style or realistic character. Panel includes a drawing session at the end to try out your newly-gained

knowledge!

Events

Fan Workshops

Fan WorkshopsDay Time Event Location Featuring Description

Day 1

1:30pm-3:00pm

Anime California

Scavenger Hunt

WS: Barcelona

Jackie Rizzo & Nathan

Hall

A Scavenger Hunt that will send contestants on a whirlwind adventure as teams of 5-10 try to find all of the items on the list for coveted prizes. A camera will be needed for each team

as most ‘items’ on the list will be Convention attendee’s themselves!

Day 1

3:15pm-4:45pm

Special Effects

Makeup for Cosplay

WS: Barcelona

Miles Mont-

gomery

A demonstration of special effects makeup techniques essential for every cosplayer. From faux facial

hair to bloody wounds, learn how to add that final “Wow Factor” to your

cosplay.

Day 1

6:45pm-7:45pm Wig Basics WS:

Barcelona

Nana-chan

Cosplay

Join us for tips on what to look for in a wig, how to cut and style, and any

other inquiries you may have in order to have a great wig for your cosplay.

Day 2

1:30pm-2:30pm

It’s All Geek to Me

WS: Barcelona

Fun filled Freddy & Dean Ackley

A trivia game show (Jeopardy style) in which we will choose 3 lucky con-testants and test their knowledge on:

ANIME/GAMING/POP CULTURE/DOCTOR WHO. The audience will

also have the opportunity to participate as well.

Day 3

12:30pm-2:00pm

Anime California

Scavenger Hunt

WS: Barcelona

Jackie Rizzo & Nathan

Hall

A Scavenger Hunt that will send contestants on a whirlwind adventure as teams of 5-10 try to find all of the items on the list for coveted prizes. A camera will be needed for each team

as most ‘items’ on the list will be Convention attendee’s themselves!

Day 3

2:15pm-3:45pm

Wonderful Additions -

How to Avoid Creating

Terrible Self-Insertions and Other

Writing Tips

WS: Barcelona

Cyber-Neko

So, you want to create an original character for fan fiction or role play? Should your OC find a Death Note? or should your OC have the Sharin-gan? How will my OC interact with other characters? Find out how to

turn your OC into a unique character without turning it into a Mary Sue or a

Gary Stu.

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Fan Panels

Events


Day 1 Day 1

12:00pm-1:00pm Cosplay Is Not Consent LP2: Granada

Kelly Hanken, Kit Findley,

Miles Montgomery

Great for new convention-goers! We’ll be talking about appropriate ways to interact in and out of costume during a convention. We’ll be discussing prop handling, photo etiquette and

sexual harassment, among other topics.

1:30pm-2:30pm Con Going 101: Your 1st Con LP3: Seville Steve Roberts

Are you new to conventions? Do you ever feel like you’re not sure where to go or what to do? Come to Con going 101, the convention survival guide panel filled with tips, tricks, and helpful

advice!

2:45pm-3:45pm Convention Photography 101 LP3: Seville Kimberley Paul

Join Anime California’s Photo Studio Manager, for an educational panel that’s all about the ins and outs of Con photography. From asking how to take a photo in a proper manner to

basic equipment care, even being an official con photographer. If you’ve got questions, these two have answers!

5:15pm-6:15pm Anime and Manga: Meaning Beyond Mythos

LP2: Granada

Greg Langner & Abraham Vega

Join us as we look beyond the mythology in anime and manga storytelling, by analyzing the overarching sociocultural, psychological, and behavioral elements of series like Durarara!!,

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, and Dragon Ball.

6:30pm-8:30pm Captain’s Savvy Singalong Crew

LP1: Valencia

Captain’s Savvy Singalong Crew

What melody is this? That’s right, it’s the Captain’s Savvy Sing-along Crew! Together this merry band of mariners drift along to wherever the tides may lead and there’s a song in the

air. Grab an instrument, bring your singing voice and prepare to put your best foot forward to the jig of some of your favorite tunes collected from all over the world of anime and reality.

6:30pm-8:30pm Ask the Nations! (All Ages) LP3: Seville SoCal Hetalians Come and ask the nations of the world questions! Pick at their brains, see what makes them tick!

7:45pm-8:45pm Story Story Die LP2: Granada Dan Twedt

In this collaborative improv game, players will take turns improvising various anime stories. Whenever someone has trouble coming up with content, they will be eliminated and have to

act out a dramatic death.

8:45pm-10:15pm Fanvibe Convention Storytime LP3: Seville Fanvibe Podcast Join the FanVibe as we tell our favorite stories from all the conventions we have attended and share your stories with us as well.

Day 2 Day 210:00am-11:30am Anime California

Scavenger HuntLP3:

SevilleJackie Rizzo

& Nathan Hall

A Scavenger Hunt that will send contestants on a whirlwind adventure as teams of 5-10 try to find all of the items on the list for coveted prizes. A camera will be needed for each team as most ‘items’ on the

list will be Convention attendee’s themselves!

10:15am-12:15pm AMV’s for the Baka Squad LP1: Valencia Chibi Rodan

The awesome how to guide for making AMVS, including history, basic and master techniques,interactive examples, detailed knowledge from an industry professional, and cat videos. So what are

you waiting for come see why true fans make AMVS.

11:45am-1:15pm RWBY Lore LP3: Seville

Mark Lim, Yomary Cruz, Kristen Sorrell

RWBY is a popular animated internet series that began in July 2013. Volume 2 started in July 2014. Find out facts about the voice actors, Easter eggs, and understanding the plot.

1:00pm-2:00pm Body Positive Cosplay & Anti-Bullying

LP2: Granada

Kaddie O’Keefe, Chrissy Lynn, Molly McIsaac,

Leah Cevoli

There are a lot of negative people, mainly online, that have harsh views on cosplayers. This panel will cover how to deal with negative people and focus more on positive feelings and self love

1:30pm-3:00pm Forget the 1ps, bring in the 2ps! (All Ages)

LP3: Seville SoCal Hetalians So you all know the main people on screen for Hetalia But of course what about their alternate selves?

Get all your answers here!

2:15pm-4:15pm Hellsing Ultimate LP2: Granada Cosplay Fabulous Hellsing Ultimate OVA Fan panel. Character Q& A session followed by character discussion and photo

session.

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Events

Fan Panels


Day 2 (Continued) Day 2 (Continued)2:00pm-3:30pm Fairy Tail Fan Q&A LP1:

Valencia SoCal Fairy Tail Fairy Tail’s key members will be represented in a fan panel for an in-character Q&A, along with activities and tons of fun! After all, if there is one thing Fairy Tail is good at, it’s having fun!

3:15pm-4:15pm Insert Witty Title Here: - Fanfiction’s Place in Fandom LP3: Seville Meredith Sweet

Whether you’re unsure of what fanfiction is or a seasoned writer with thousands of reviews under your belt, join us for a mini-workshop on fanfiction’s place in fandom, including terms, etiquette, writing tips

and tricks, and an extra-special prompt to get your creative juices flowing!

4:15pm-5:15pm Anime Debate LP1: Valencia Dan Twedt

In this panel, fans will get a chance to debate various anime subjects ranging from popular topics like Edward Elric or Roy Mustang to more experimental ones like Character Who Should Join the Ouran

Host Club. Then the audience will vote on which choice is best.

4:30pm-5:30pmThe Function of Fandom:

Exploring Fan-Type Through Anime Fandom

LP3: Seville Greg Langner & Abraham Vega

This panel breaks down anime fandom as a universal representation of the nature of fandom, itself. We approach anime as topically academic and present the information as energetically performativity,

allowing challenges to the theories presented by ending with a Q&A.

6:00pm-8:00pm Attack On Titan LP3: Seville Cosplay Fabulous Get in on the know with the Attack on titan Q&A with the scout regime. Join in on Scout issued games that will be loads of fun!!

7:30pm-9:30pm Captain’s Savvy Singalong crew

LP1: Valen-cia

Captain’s Savvy Sing-along crew

What melody is this? That’s right, it’s the Captain’s Savvy Sing-along Crew! Together this merry band of mariners drift along to wherever the tides may lead and there’s a song in the air. Grab an

instrument, bring your singing voice and prepare to put your best foot forward to the jig of some of your favorite tunes collected from all over the world of anime and reality.

7:30pm-9:30pm Oldies but Goodies LP2: Grana-da

Makineko, Bkitten & Kayla Anderson

Travel back, way back, so far back you might not want to come back! Join us on our journey through the rise of anime in the USA. Come catch up with your old favorites or discover those you might have

missed the first time round!

8:30pm-9:30pm Anime Subjects We Disagree On

LP2: Grana-da Dan Twedt This is a discussion where people can talk about anime topics they dislike that others commonly like

and vice versa. Voice your opinion and learn some new ones!

Day 3 Day 311:15am-1:00pm Oldies But Goodies: Part 2 LP1:

ValenciaMakineko, Bkitten &

Kayla Anderson

Travel back, way back- even further this time!, so far back you might not want to come back! Join us on our journey through the rise of anime in the USA. Come catch up with your old favorites or discover

those you might have missed the first time round!

12:30pm-2:00pm Fan Club War LP2: Granada Chibi Interns

Do you feel your fandom is the best? Does your OTP deserve more love than others? Come prove that you are a true fan and your fandom is the one that should rule them all. Compete against others to

prove your fandom is on top and show who’s boss.

12:30pm-1:30pm Anime Fan Art/Fan Fiction Crossover LP3: Seville Dan Twedt

This is a panel for fan artists and fan fiction writers to share their work and make epic crossover stories. You can either bring your own work or create new material during the panel, as

there will be plenty of pencils and paper along with the panelist’s own work.

1:45pm-2:45pm Choose Your Own Anime Adventure LP3: Seville Dan Twedt

Inspired by the “Choose Your Own Adventure Books,” between one and three people will be selected to write or improvise an anime story and at the end of the chapter, will make a few decisions for the

characters to make, which the audience will vote on until the story ends.

2:15pm-3:45pm Black butler fan panel Q&A LP2: Granada Cosplay Fabulous

Join us for a Black Butler panel character Q and A. There will be: Music, fan appreciation and character interviews. Additionally, there will be a Discussion of the show and Character games, so

come out and meet the characters and have fun!

3:00pm-4:00pm Cosplay Video Fan Showcase LP3: Seville Chibi Rodan Come Join CFV and CMV creators as they showcase some of the best Cosplay videos. Additionally exhilerating announcements will be made regarding this exciting New Field of Fandom.

4:00pm-5:00pm How to Create a Successful Panel LP3: Seville Ursa Vega, Victoria

Ceballos

In this panel we will go over the process of making a successful panel. We will also give you some helpful hints and tips on how to make the entire process, from start to finish, easier on you. We will do

our best to answer any questions you might have about creating a successful panel.

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Events

18+ Panels


Day 0 Day 011:00pm- 12:15am Convention Story time (18+) LP 1:

ValenciaFanvibe Podcast

Join the FanVibe as we tell our favorite stories from all the conventions we have attended and share your stories with us as well. 18+ due to language.

12:30am-1:30am Dirty Ditties With Dustin (18+) LP 1: Valencia

Dustin Breiter

Join Dustin from Team Lift XMA as he serenades you with some fabulous dirty covers of some favorite songs, this is not for the weak willed or faint of heart!

Day 1 Day 110:00pm-12:00am Ask the nations! (18+) WS:

BarcelonaSoCal

HetaliansCome and ask the nations of the world questions! Pick at their brains, see what makes them

tick! Anything goes in this no holds barred, uncensored version of your favorite show!

10:00pm-12:00am Captain’s Savvy Singalong Crew: After Hours (18+)

LP1: Valencia

Captain’s Savvy

Singalong Crew

What melody is this? That’s right, it’s the Captain’s Savvy Sing-along Crew! But this time with an adult twist. Our music is raunchier, cruder, and just down right sexy. Grab an instrument, bring your singing voice and prepare to put your best foot forward to the jig of some of your

favorite tunes collected from all over the world of anime and reality.

10:15pm-12:00amSuper Epic Fun Time Love Love Dating Game Show: The Rebirth

(18+)LP 2: Granada HHR Labs The show returns even more ribald than ever before. 5 Beautiful girls, 4 contestants,

3 judges, 2 Hours of fun, equals 1 crazy show. You wouldn’t want to miss this.

10:30pm-12:30am Anime California Otaku Debates (18+)

LP3: Seville

Michael Mansour

Let the debate rage on! In this no holds barred, epic debate, teams of 5-6 players will duke it out! Each team has 5 minutes to present their case- it’s anime vs. anime! Your host will decide which anime shows each team will represent, and the crowd will determine their

winner, if no winner can be declared- then it’s a 1 minute sudden death show down!! Do not miss the excitement!

12:15am-2:15am Your Favorite Anime and Why it Sucks (18+)

WS: Barcelona

Fanvibe Podcast

Do you have a favorite anime? We all do. Come join the FanVibe Podcast as we talk about our favorite anime and why it sucks. It’s just a big roast of all the popular anime.

12:15am-2:15am Ninja-Con presents Comedy Hour (18+)

LP 1: Valencia Dboy

From the creator of “Big Laughs in Little Tokyo” come a comedy show devoted for all nerds, otaku and gamers alike. Ninja-con presents “Comedy Hour”. Performance by Danny “Dboy” Gonzales (Chairman & Founder of Ninja-Con) and friends. Dont miss out on this fun show.

There will be some giveaways and prizes at the end.

12:15am-2:15am Anime Love Line (18+) LP 2: Granada Chibi Rodan & Friends

Does your life stink? Do you have more questions than answers? Do you just want to not feel alone on the harsh battlefield that is love and romance. Then come to the Anime Love Hour where our panelist answer relationship questions, discuss hot topics and give dating advice.

12:45am-2:15am Hellsing Ultimate, After Dark (18+) LP 2: Granada Chibi Rodan &

FriendsJoin the Hellsing cast on a 18+ after dark question and answer adventure. Audience games

and Hellsing abridged humor lead the way through this beautiful night.

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18+ Panels

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Events

18+ Panels


Day 2 Day 2

9:45pm-11:45pm Comedy Double Hour! (18+) WS: Barcelona

Michael Mansour

This is a double dose of laughs! The 1st hour will feature some amazing comedians from the community, and the 2nd hour is- OPEN MIC NIGHT!! So bring your comedy gold, and make

us laugh till we drop!

10:00pm-11:30pmOver The Rainbow

In Japanese Pop-Culture (18+)

LP 3: Seville Matthew Greene, Axel Adams

There are a lot of LGBT references and implications in Japanese Pop-Culture, especially anime and manga. Join Matthew Greene and Axel Adams in a lively discussion and some

trivia on a vast array of topics centering around the LGBT community as it relates to Japanese popular culture.

10:00pm-12:00am Attack on Titan, After hours (18+)

LP 2: Granada

Cosplay Fabulous

Titans? Games ? Bathrobes?! This can only mean it’s attack on titan after hours! 18+ panel, games and shenanigans~ Q and A humor and audience participation games.

11:45pm-1:45am Your Favorite Anime and Why it Sucks: Encore (18+) LP 3: Seville Fanvibe

PodcastDo you have a favorite anime? We all do. Come join the FanVibe Podcast as we talk about

our favorite anime and why it sucks. Its just a big roast of all the popular anime.

12:00am-1:30am Forget the 1ps, bring in the 2ps! (18+)

WS: Barce-lona SoCal Hetalians

So you all know the main people on screen for Hetalia, but what about their alternate selves? Come on down and explore the darker and more devious side of the Axis

and Allies forces!

12:00am-2:00am Shingeki no Sleepover (18+)Interactive

Events: Salon VII & VIII

Shingeki Nerds What happens when the Survey Corps is off duty and away from the dangerous Titans that threaten humanity? They play “games” and tell bad jokes!

12:15am-2:15am The Dub Show (18+) LP 2: Granada

Pierce Brown, Chet Brown,

Brian Praamsma, Hoang Pham,

Eddy Rodriguez

The Dub Show is a game show where you get to put improv comedy skills to the test. One volunteer and his or her 2 friends take the stage and provide their own original dub to a short anime clip. Just to spice things up, each clip will have a theme or a style to dub it to. Whether

you win or lose, compete or don’t compete, everyone will get a chance to judge and the laughs will be endless.

Events

18+ Panels

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Special Events

Events

Special EventsDay Time Event Location Hosts Description

Day 0

8:00pm-10:00pm

S’mores Meet N’ Greet

South Tower Pool:

Fire Pit

Anime California

Executive Team

Come join our convention team fireside for delicious treats and fun conversation. Hosted by our won-derful Executive staff, what a fun and relaxing way to kick off your most memorable convention yet!

Day 1

8:00pm-12:00am

Sailor Moon Movie Night

Salon VII & VIII

Anime California Video

Room Team

Get comfortable and snuggle up for an experience you won’t soon forget! Sailor Moon Movie night

brings you the best experience on the big screen. Bring that special someone, bring your friends, and

enjoy!- And don’t forget your pillows and blankets

Day 2

12:30pm-3:30pm

The Ultimate

Sailor Moon Summer Splash!

North Tower Pool

Zerggiee Cosplay, Hexgirl, Miss

Sarah Jeanne, DaniellaFlam,

Tokki, Nana Doom Drops, Rin Mosile, & amimisugarss with music by Mr. Sunlight and M3 productions, and a special appear-

ance by Chocolate Covered Cosplay

Is there any better way to beat the heat and celebrate the Summer of Sailor Moon? We think not! Be

serenaded by Tuxedo Mask! Join our Sailor Senshi hosts for fun in the

sun, games, contests and more!! Bring your finest Sailor Moon swim

wear!!

Day 2

10:00pm-2:00am

Anime California

Masquerade Gala

Casa Vecina

Jackie Rizzo & Nathan Hall

Join us for a grand evening at our Masquerade Gala, where you will have the chance to make new friends, waltz together, and have fun in this extraordi-nary social gathering. Dance, Socialize and have fun while wearing your best

formal outfit. Dress code requires a min-imum of “business casual”: NO: jeans, ripped clothing, shorts, crocs, horseh-

eads- you get the idea. Formal cosplays are encouraged!

Day 2

11:45pm-1:45am

Adult AMV’s and

Showcase (18+)

LP 1: Valencia Chibi Rodan

Forget the rules. This contest has left morality, sanity and decency far behind. The only 18+ AMV contest has returned with a vengeance and

it’s back with a guarantee to thrill you, chill you and fulfill you. Only question is...can you handle it?

Events

Interactive Events

All interactive events are located in Salon VII & VIII.*Anime and Cosplay Dodgeball are located at the South Tower basket ball court.

Interactive EventsDay Time Event Hosts Description

Day 1

11:30am-1:00pm

So You Think

You Can’t Dance?

Nathan Hall & Jackie Rizzo

Are you sure you can’t dance? Well now you can, with the help of our super

awesome Masquerade Gala Staff, they will teach you the basics (and etiquette) of ballroom dance). You’ll also be taught how to prepare for the dance. Two basic formal

dances will be taught, so wear comfort-able clothes and shoes!

Day 1

2:00pm-4:00pm

Cosplay Chess

Tony West & Alex Entazami

Watch your favorite characters battle it out on a giant chessboard. Cosplay Chess will

feature human cosplayers as the chess pieces being moved across the board.

Day 1

5:30pm-7:30pm

Anime Dodge ball

Mychal Ahearn, Referees: Janay

Tate, Jessica Cruz & Carlos

Estrada

Anime Dodge ball! You might have seen us in a few other cons, but we are here to make our appearance in Anime California. Come down to play a fun tournament of dodge ball where you compete with your

fellow con goers

Day 2

12:15pm-1:45pm

So You Think You

Can’t Dance Take 2?

Nathan Hall & Jackie Rizzo

Calling all cosplayers! Come and join us for a fun game of Cosplay Dodge Ball! Join a team and compete in a dodge

ball tournament were you will make new friends while having lots of fun.

Day 2

2:30pm-4:30pm

Cosplay Chess




Day 2

6:00pm-8:00pm

Anime Dodge ball

Mychal Ahearn, Referees: Janay

Tate, Jessica Cruz & Carlos

Estrada

Anime Dodge ball! You might have seen us in a few other cons, but we are here to make our appearance in Anime California. Come down to play a fun tournament of dodge ball where you compete with your

fellow con goers.

Day 3

11:00am-1:00pm & 2:00pm-4:00pm

Cosplay Chess




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Events

Random Encounters

Random Encounters panels are located in Garden Room I Random Encounters panels are located in Garden Room I

Time Event Featuring Description

Day 1 Day 1

2:00pm-3:45pm Video Game Musicals with Random Encounters Random Encounters

Pokémon, Zelda, Team Fortress 2 and more get a Disney musical makeover from the YouTube otaku team RANDOM ENCOUNTERS! Watch your favorite games become Broadway showstop-pers, from a Batman rockopera to a Tim Burtonstyle PacMan musical! WARNING: This show con-tains catchy songs, nerdy humor and the dreaded Marshmallow Zone. Singalongs are welcome.

4:00pm-5:00pm Behind the Scenes of Random Encounters Random Encounters

Go offline and behind the scenes with Random Encounters as we explore transforming video games from console classics into YouTube music videos. Learn about songwriting, editing,

costume making and more, and feel free to talk YouTube shop with us during our casual Q&A session. Obligatory blooper reels and silly onset.

5:30pm-6:30pm The Real Deal with Gaming and Cons Masoud Karkehabadi

Ever wonder what is really up with gaming at cons? Want to know how it works behind the scenes? Find out from Anime California’s very own head of console gaming! Get your

questions answered, and maybe even some prizes!

7:00pm-8:00pm Live Anime California Web Show Random Encounters Come watch the filming of Random Encounters’ Live Anime California Web Show, featuring cosplay-

ers and congoers just like you! Join us for live interviews, silly games and the chance to be featured!

11:00pm-12:00am Acting Out Your Games Random EncountersReady for your closeup? Actors, Voice Actors, Cosplayers and even the Painfully Sheepish are in-vited to come participate in this epic acting workshop designed for all skill levels and interests! Pick up some tricks, participate in demos and get your character on in a casual, stress-free environment

Day 2 Day 2

1:00pm-1:30pm Random Encounters LIVE MicroConcerts: I Random Encounters

Random Encounters performs their YouTube musical numbers live on stage! Here’s your chance to see their songs in person, grab a selfie or even an opportunity to meet them!

Remember to stop by each show throughout the day for different songs gotta catch ‘em all!

3:00pm-3:30pm Random Encounters LIVE MicroConcerts: II Random Encounters



5:00pm-5:30pm Random Encounters LIVE MicroConcerts: III Random Encounters



5:45pm-7:16pm YouTubing Like A (FINAL) Boss Random EncountersThinking about a cool career on YouTube? Come learn the ins and outs of creating a popular YouTube channel, from writing and marketing to corporate networking and, of course, forging

a relationship with your fans! ;)

Day 3 Day 3

10:00am-11:00am Musical Animation Random EncountersAnimation and Music collide to form an exciting educational panel for artists and musicians

alike! From 2D cartoons to 3D effects, we’re covering the tips and tricks to getting started and improving your techniques. Open to Beginners and Experts alike.

12:00pm-1:30pm Video Game Musicals with Random Encounters: Take 2 Random Encounters

Pokémon, Zelda, Team Fortress 2 and more get a Disney musical makeover from the YouTube otaku team RANDOM ENCOUNTERS! Watch your favorite games become Broadway showstop-pers, from a Batman rockopera to a Tim Burtonstyle PacMan musical! WARNING: This show con-tains catchy songs, nerdy humor and the dreaded Marshmallow Zone. Singalongs are welcome.

1:45pm-3:15pm The Making of League of Fighters Instaburst Meet the team behind this smashing game. Are you a LoL fan? Then you should be here!

Events

Random Encounters

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Sponsors

Anime California would like to thank all of our sponsors!

http://www.crunchyroll.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Crunchyroll

http://www.hanadokicon.org/https://www.facebook.com/hanadokiconSD

http://www.animelosangeles.org/ala/https://www.facebook.com/pages/Anim%C3%A9-

Los-Angeles/167984293225383

http://gamestergear.com/https://www.facebook.com/Gamestergear

http://www.warpportal.com/https://www.facebook.com/warpportal

Sponsors

Anime California would like to thank all of our sponsors!

https://www.finehorsecosplay.com/https://www.facebook.com/FHcosplay

http://www.instaburst.net/https://www.facebook.com/Instaburst

http://www.ninja-conla.org/https://www.facebook.com/NinjaCon

http://pacificmediaexpo.info/2014/

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StaffCredits

Chief Executive Officer Jeff Suddarth

Vice President of Esports John Clark

Vice President of Anime and Live Events DirectorAllison Meyer

Assistant to Ms. Meyer Jeanie Herger

OperationsDH Allison YasakiADH David Som Chris CorreaNguyen LeJeremy WanJohnathan RosasIavana BurgosKimberly SongMark MikawaTimothy RischAngel PedrazaTodd TaylorAnhquan NguyenJohn BerksHarmony RoyalJustin VillasenorDamien McDowellAlyssa NguyenRebecca KimBrian Rivera

SafetyDH Floyd BroadnaxADH Paul JacksonGavin HomPedro RamirezVanessa AguilarJulian MerinoJason HofmannAlfredo LunaBenito OrozcoJonathan GarciaCayley Sublette

Adam RoseCory TranSteven ThomasErik MedinaStevenson NguyenAndrew LimaEric VanceLester Adea

Registration DH Sabrina CookJoe LamandoBrittany CookMatthew MoraTashina WebsterKevin FregosoMegan YeeBryan CarlosHector TornelErika VazquezKent NguyenVinh PhuJudith DuranJavier VasquezMichelle KatzmanEric LeeEsther Kim

Information/Disabled ServicesKarina Heredia BernalLuis ZaragozaRobin NixonStephon Haynes

ASL Interpreters Shinya KonoDanielle Dodson

TechDH Nate OinesADH Jordan LeungToni SheltoDavid VillanuevaRalph Jeriko SerranillaDavid GuzmanVincent Swayne

Edgar AndresAnastasia WilsonMichael PianElyse CalderwoodSunny SomJonathan LauNina BehmaneshAndrew YuwonoHarrison NguyenWes NguyenJoshua HuangKathryn AdeaVincent Sanchez

GuestsDH Tami BiADH Carolina MedranoMia DraytonElizabeth (Melonie) DoCassandra TorresJacqueline EstradaChristine TinosoLauren MoralesRichard VinaraoArielle MolonSa KimRoger BianIrene IwasakaCaroline GaliciaTiffany LeeShawn HollowayMichelle OlguinJustin DamGrace Yang

ProgrammingDH Joshua TherienADH Dustin ParkerSpecial EventsJaclyn RizzoNathan HallIrene CruzProgramming ModerationSamantha SpeedAndrew J Alandy

Staff Credits Credits

Programming OperationsDM Josh Rodriguez Elizabeth MonteroHeather AdamsJacob BoyerAmber Ramirez*Kassie OlsonSeo-Joo HongJessica RichardsAlexis TrejoEmmanuel OrantesDaniela GallegoJose HernandezJoseph PerezOliver SolaresProgramming Registration DM Mark LimSony BuiAshley PhamNick SpadoniProgramming Check-InDM Jimi SomLauren GrijalvaLacole JohnsenTiffany SilverIndustry LoungeDM Shawn VanderploegStephanie FedermanNick NavasDaniel Lindsay Video RoomDM Steve RobertsSrabanti DebnathGriffin YeeJahira Fragozo

*Program Guide Designer

Live EntertainmentDH Patrick ChuaTeresa NguyenNicholas BitterScott Tran

MasqueradeDH Anthony NguyenADH Jah’lon Escudero

Trinity DraytonJennifer RogelSharon YunDaniel CarranzaShawna HantoJennifer EspadasBryan AuBailey DeLongMichelle NguyenThien Nguyen

AMVDH Chibi RodanKylee LoughranDenise AventCoty Travis Jones

Dealers & ArtistsDH Christina KamGerardo TalaveraNatalie ChicoElizabeth NealeRamiro HernandezStephanie ZavaletaSean BenvenisteBryan BeltranColleen CosgroveGregory WattsThessa MartinezYang LiuAdam SarmientoOtto SitPhi TruongRobert ChianconeArianne Tano Eric KimLuis Santos

ConSweetDH Marcela MezaCelestine LocsinSanieya BurtonKyra LopezDominique Anne AbadinesVian DuongVivian Tran

Daniela MontesRomeo LocsinKevin PhamMailan DoEthan QuachGarrett CecchiniLauren LooJennifer Prickett

PhotographyDH Kimberly PaulRachel FinnRichard MatulacFrancis ManuelJacquelyn Paendong

Video GamingDH Masoud KarkehabadiADH Joseph VargasDestiny BenjaminKayliana ReevesKarlee WetzelJazmine GarciaCorey BellFrank GandaraArmando Vargas

eSportsDH John ClarkJose CastroBrian SongJorge CorderoKevin MontanoMichael SotoKhoa Huynh

Table Top GamingDH Heide NicholsDaniel MolzahnDae KimMark McKellipKai McKellipRika Okami

Staff ArtistRinTheYordle

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Autographs

Autographs

AutographsAutographs

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Notes

Notes

Featured Panels: Crunchyroll Industry Panel Day 1 at 1:30 in LP1Crunchyroll Ambassador Panel Day 1 at 6:30pm in LP2

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We hope to see you again next year!

Anime California would like to thank all of our Amazing

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