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Table of ContentsWelcome

Information 5The Beagles 6Convention Rules 7 Anti-Harassment Policy 9 Cosplay Props Policy 10

Guests Steve Blum 12 David Brehm 13 Richard Epcar 14 Kyle Hebert 15 Keith Silverstein 16 John Swasey 17 Stephanie Young 18 Guest DJs 19

Vendors 20

Programming Descriptions 21

Formal Ball 38

Contests Descriptions Cosplay Contest 39 - Skit Contest Rules 40 Anime Idol Contest 41 AMV Contest 42 Gaming Room 44

Staff 45

Volunteer Form 46

The Art of NebrasKon 48 Dining Guide 49

Viewing Rooms Descriptions 50

Hotel Map Back Cover

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The convention is run from two main areas: the Registration Desk and Con Ops.

The Registration Hours are: Friday: 9am-10pmSaturday: 8am-10pmSunday: 8am-2pm

**These hours are subject to change.

The Registration Desk acts as a help desk in addition to selling badges and t-shirts. The kind and knowledgeable registration staff can answer most questions you’d have or can find someone for you who knows the answer! If they are closed or busy you can always stop by Con Ops!

The headquarters of Anime NebrasKon, Con Ops (Convention Operations) is where you can find the convention leadership overseeing the running of the event. NebrasKon strives to be the most attendee-oriented event we can be. Our dedica- tion to that goal extends to every member of our staff, and thus Con Ops is located in the thick of the action, not hidden away where it can’t be “bothered” (as if that’s what getting to interact with our great attendees is!). We want Con Ops to be somewhere you can feel welcome visiting. We love hearing feedback and pride ourselves on our responsiveness to your concerns. If anything is wrong, if you have any reason to need to talk to staff, please come to Salon C (near the hotel’s front desk and the entrance to Palace F) and we’ll do everything in our power to help you.

All of that being said, please don’t treat Con Ops as a lounge. We are a very busy staff (trying to make NebrasKon so great is a lot of work!), and our staff, volunteers, and guests are constantly coming and going from the room. Stop in, let us know how you’re doing, but when you’re done, please be courteous and clear space for the next person. Thanks!

Welcome to Anime NebrasKon 2012! It’s the End of the World!

Well, okay, it probably isn’t. It seemed appropriate for 2012’s theme, considering the hype, and there’s a wide variety of fiction in anime, science fiction and fantasy that deals with the end in a variety of ways.

But for NebrasKon, this isn’t the end by any means. It’s a beginning.

Here at NebrasKon, we view our community that has grown over the last nine years with the greatest admiration and pride. Our fondest memories of the convention revolve around the kind acts and spontaneous creativity of our attendees, many who have gained knowledge, fun, and lasting friendships through NebKon. The goal to build on this amazing community drives us to do bigger things every year.

With over 190 events on the schedule, a packed vendors room and artist alley with some truly unique and creative wares, a lineup of talented and prolific guests of honor to educate and entertain, and a vast variety of other attractions, we’re confident that no matter who you are, there’ll be something fun at Nebras-Kon for you.

We’re also proud of our staff of over a hundred individuals who are investing a tremendous amount of their free time to make the event happen. The directors and members of our committees have been working all year, with many sleepless nights, and they deserve a lot of praise.

With all that said, be sure to ask any of our staff if you have any questions or you’re having trouble finding anything. We’re more than happy to help. At the end of the day, it’s each and every one of you that make us so great.

Thank you all for attending and participating, and I hope you have a great time at this year’s NebrasKon!

Respectfully,Becky Potter, Convention ChairDylan Nigh, Vice-Convention Chair

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As always, these gatherings come with a few basic rules to follow. It’s nothing major, so don’t get freaked out yet! If anyone is in violation of any of these rules during the convention, please notify a staff or security member immediately, and we’ll take care of it for you. Well, with the exception of the first three. Those are your responsibilities.

Please understand that these rules are all intended to protect everyone at Anime NebrasKon.

1) Eat. At least two (real) meals a day. Pocky, while delicious, is not a real meal.

2) Sleep. At least four hours a night. You’ll be thankful.

3) Shower. Otaku funk is something to be avoided.

4) The public viewing of hentai or adult material is prohibited. Dealers are permitted to sell such items so long as they are not on open display and sales are made discreetly to persons of age. We request that dealers notify us if they are planning on selling any adult material.

5) Harassment will not be tolerated. If you feel you have been harassed, please contact security or staff members immediately. We wish to ensure that all convention attendees feel welcome, and we will take great care to guarantee this.6) Be respectful to your fellow attendees, the guests, vendors, and staff (both convention and hotel). Everyone deserves to have a good weekend.

7) All weapons sold or used as props for cosplay must be cleared with and peacebound by security. Exact restrictions are referenced in our weapons policy on this page. Any brandish-ing of such gear will be taken seriously, and depending on the severity, may result in revoking your badge.

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s What are the ‘Beagles’?A big hearty hello to all you attendees. Welcome to Anime NebrasKon 2012! My name is Nick Schneider, and I am the Director of “The Beagles.” If you need to find me, I’m the bald guy with a red goatee and a “The Beagles” t-shirt who stands around the registration desk.

You may be asking, “What is ‘The Beagles’?”. The Beagles is a staff group that exists solely to serve attendees. In simple terms, we’re NebrasKon’s mobile help desk. If you are experiencing an issue of any kind, be it a question or concern, please bring it to us (through whichever medium you wish: Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter, or in person)! We’ll ensure that you’re taken care of. :)

Why are we called The Beagles? You may have heard this story, but if not, it pertains more to my spelling mistake than anything else. It’s actually the reason we have a beagle mascot. You see, back when I was but a wee staffer (2007, I think?), NebrasKon started doing evaluations for our panels and events. I happened to be doing one for “Bagels with Drazz (Richard Townsend)” (By the way, Bagels with Beagles on Sunday morning! Come for the Bagels, stay for the conversation). In my infinite wisdom and immense spelling skills, I managed to mix up the word “Bagels” with “Beagles” throughout the written form. Dylan Nigh, our Activities Director, decided it would be a good idea to read my evaluation aloud to the whole of Con-Ops after he had discovered my, um, mistakes. Who should happen to be walking into Con-Ops at that very moment? Richard. He immediately grabbed a walkie-talkie and started reading the form out again, emphasizing “Beagles” over and over to the rest of staff. It probably didn’t help that I wrote I “loved the beagles with jalapeno cream cheese.” Our mascot’s name is “Spicy” for a reason.

Yes, that is the grand story of how you should really have a dictionary with you at all times to make sure your word choice is correct. I’d like to say my word choice and grammar have improved vastly since then. Right?

ANYWAY! I would like to finish off by again welcoming you all to year nine, Anime NebrasKon 2012! I hope everyone has a great time at our con, and please don’t hesitate to approach us if you need anything at all!

Nicholas S. Schneider Director of The Beagles

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8) Cosplaying is not only welcome but also encouraged at An-ime NebrasKon, but please be aware that costumes will be held to federal decency standards.

9) No open containers of alcohol in the hallways or panel rooms. No alcohol in the raves either. Any alcohol found in violation of this rule will be confiscated.

10) If it’s illegal outside of the con, it’s illegal inside of the con.Underage drinking, drug use, inappropriate behavior in pub-lic- all of these will constitute a ban from the convention, and if severe enough, a call to the appropriate authorities.

11) If you are caught shoplifting in the dealers room, you will have a permanent ban from the convention. If the vendor would like to press charges, we will contact the authorities.

12) If a staff member or security member asks you to do some-thing, please comply. Such issues may involve, for example, crowding in the halls or asking you to stop mock fighting (orreal fighting). (If they ask you something that you do not feel comfortable complying with, please request to talk to Con Ops, or come to Con Ops and we can discuss the issue.)

13) Please keep your badge on you at all times. If you plan on attending any panels marked 18+, please have your ID on you at all times. 14) This final rule is a little scary, but we promise that we will not utilize it without good reason. Anime NebrasKon reserves the right to revoke your badge at any time without refund. This will only be utilized if there is a good reason to do so, but it is necessary to reserve this right in order to protect our attendees, staff, security, hotel, and Guests of Honor.

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yAt Anime NebrasKon, we take harassment very seriously. We want our attendees to feel welcome, and—more importantly—safe. If you feel you have been harassed, please contact a member of staff immediately and we will be more than happy to help you out. Remember, we cannot stop harassment unless we know it is happening, and it is impossible for staff to see every single incident as it occurs.

Harassment can take many forms. There isn’t enough space to list them all, but the major forms can include (but are not limited to):

*Inappropriate comments

*Inappropriate physical touching (including groping and unwanted hugging)

*Catcalls

*Name-calling

*Rough-housing or pushing in the hallways

*Fighting, both verbal and physical

The first step an attendee must take is to ask the offender to stop. In many cases, standing up for yourself will stop harassment before it really has a chance to start. Tell them firmly and loudly, “I do not appreciate that kind of attention.” There is strength in numbers; being vocal about harassment makes others in the vicinity aware. If the incident escalates, or you find your harasser continuing to bother you, find a member of staff (in a black staff shirt), security (a red security shirt) or a member of the Beagles (grey shirts). Give as many details as you can, and we will do everything in our power to remedy the situation.

Anime NebrasKon staff will never brush you off or belittle a situation. We will work with attendees from beginning to end to make sure everyone feels safe and has a good time at our event. We treat our attendees like family, and want to ensure everyone is treated with the respect and courtesy they deserve.

There is a lot you can do as an attendee to avoid conflict in general. Saying “please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me” can really go a lot further than you’d think in keeping everyone happy, especially in crowded areas. Other convention etiquette to keep in mind is:

*Ask for photos. People in costume are more likely to respond positively if you just ask.

*Think before you speak. Before you comment on something, ask yourself, is that the sort of thing you’d like to hear someone say to you?

If you are found guilty of harassment, Anime NebrasKon has policies to rectify the situation. Your first offense will be a verbal warning, and your badge will be marked. Your name and badge number will be written down, the sticker initialled by the staff member who approached you about the situation, and we will review our anti-harassment policy with you. If you continue to harass others, your badge will be revoked, and you will lose all privileges associated with it. No refunds will be offered if your badge is revoked, and you will be asked to leave the convention areas.

Anime NebrasKon is intended to be fun. If you aren’t having a good time, please come find a member of our staff, and we will work with you to fix the situation. And please remember, we cannot do anything to fix a problem unless we are made aware of it.

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* Anything which is illegal in the City of Omaha, Nebraska, or the United States.

* Any live steel weapon that does not have a sheath. “Live steel” is any kind of metal weapon that can or does hold an edge.

* No firearms or any kind of live projectile weapon.

* If Security deems a prop dangerous or harmful it will not be allowed. This will be decided on a case by case basis.

Allowed Items

* Live Steel props that are properly sheathed and peace-bound are acceptable. If it cannot be bound in a way to prevent being drawn it will not be allowed.

* Any blunt metal or wood props will be evaluated by Security to determine if they are a risk. Large items such as wooden swords, baseball bats, or frying pans will be allowed conditionally.

* Airsoft or Nerf guns that have a non-removable orange safety tip, do not look remotely realistic under the condition that they have their trigger mechanism peace bound and be empty of ammunition.

Consequences for Violations

* First offense is a single warning to either correct or discontinue improper behavior.

* Second offense is a full suspension of prop privileges.

* A third and final offense will result in having your badge pulled and all con-vention attendance privileges revoked.

* We reserve the right to modify or escalate the consequences at our discre-tion, based on individual circumstances.

Anime Nebraskon strives to be lenient in our policies to allow our attendees as much freedom as possible. However, for the safety and security of everyone present at our convention we insist that our rules be followed. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please speak with any member of our staff and we will give your input our full attention.

Cosplay

* Shoes are required at all times while in the public areas of the convention

center. Even if a cosplay character goes barefoot, the cosplayer must wear shoes. Attendees visiting the CoCo Key’s water park must follow their regulations about footwear.

* Costumes and daily wear shall not expose the body in such a way as to be

deemed indecent exposure under Nebraska and the City of Omaha ordinances. Private parts must be covered in an opaque material and not be subject to slip-page or gaps. Liquid Latex or other conformal body coatings that conform to the body will be judged on a case by case basis.

* All costumes worn within the convention center must fit through a standard

doorway (36 inches). Any attendee wearing a bulky costume, or one with poor visibility, should have a handler available to escort you.

* Any metal used for cosplays are not allowed to have sharp or pointed edges

that could potentially injure yourself or another attendee.

* No costume or prop may generate odor, smoke, or fog. If you wish to use

such a device on stage for the cosplay contest, please speak with staff in advance and we will decide if it is appropriate.

* No costumes may be realistic depictions of American Law Enforcement or current American Military uniforms, or have the words POLICE, POLICIA, SWAT, FBI, DEA, CIA or any other official Government Agency names or initials on them.

* If an official flag is used as part of a cosplay or as a prop it must be displayed with due respect.

Prop Rules & Guidelines

* Cosplay props are to be checked in with Security at the registration area before they will be allowed in the convention area.

* Security will peace-bind any props and attendees will be required to sign a form verifying that they have read and agree to follow the rules as outlined in this policy.

* Once an attendee has registered any props, they must keep it with them at all times while on the convention floor. If a prop is loaned to or shared with another attendee, both parties are responsible for the prop and will be held ac-countable for any misbehavior.

* Any violation of a peace-bind will result in immediate loss of prop privileges.

* Attendees will not brandish, point, flail, play-fight, run with, or use their prop in any kind of threatening manner.

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his name, Steve Blum is best known as the voice of Spike Spiegel from Cowboy bebop, Wolverine from several incarnations of X-Men (animated movies, games, the wolverine and X-Men televi-sion series, The Super hero Squad Show and X-Men anime), Orochimaru, Zabuza, and others from naruTo, T.O.M. (the robot host) from Cartoon Network’s ToonaMi, Green Goblin from the SpeCTaCular SpiderMan series, Heatblast, Vilgax and Ghostfreak from ben 10, Grayson Hunt (bulleTSTorM), Grunt (MaSS effeCT 2 and 3), Tank Dempsey (Call of duTy), Killer Croc from arkhaM aSyluM, Oghren (dragonage),Vincent Valentine (final fanTaSy vii), Leeron (gurren lagann), Jamie from MegaS Xlr, Storm Troopers and many others in most of the STar warS games, Boogoo, Sparky and others from Disney’s Anime STiTCh, Kyohei (don’t call me Dotachin!) Kadota from durarara, The Voice of 7-11, dozens of Digimon and guest spots on the regular Show, griM adven-TureS of billy and Mandy, The avengerS, earTh’S MighTieST he-roeS, young JuSTiCe, green lanTern, baTMan: brave and The bold, and a gigantic list of other characters and creatures from anime, video games, television and film. Currently you can catch him on the new super-charged CGI series TranS-forMerS: priMe, playing the sometimes delusional - but always deadly Decep-ticon Starscream and as Heatwave on the action-packed kid-friendly, TranSforMerS: reSCue boTS! And..most recently joining the cast of the brand new hit series avaTar: The legend of korra as the terrify-ing villain Amon! Check out more of Steve’s stuff at http://www.steveblumvoices.com/ or http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0089710/. He can also be found on Twitter @blumspew

FRIDAY Opening Ceremonies Palace F 4-5 p.m.Gurren Lagann Palace A 6-7 p.m.Toonami With Tom Palace E 8-9 p.m SATURDAY I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Starscream! Palace D 10-11 a.m.Autograph Session Palace D 3:15-4:30 p.m.Additional Autograph Session Palace D 4:45-6 p.m. SUNDAY Autograph Session Palace C 10-11:30 a.m.Q&A With Steve Blum Palace G 12-1 p.m.Legends of Korra Palace G 1-2 p.m.Guest Send Off Assembly Palace G 2-3 p.m.

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David L. Brehm is the President, Co-founder, and Creative Director for Blue Logic., a digital production company that produces online and theatrical media proper-ties for clients ranging from Nickelodeon to the Dallas Cowboys. David’s extensive 2D and 3D animation background includes several major film and television properties such as the Academy Award nominated feature film JiMMy neuTron (Character Animator) and the subsequent JiMMy neuTron television series (Layout Supervisor,) plus the syndi-cated holiday television special olive The

oTher reindeer (Character Animator,) and also the 3D animated feature film The anT bully, which starred Julia Roberts and Nicholas Cage and was seen in IMAX theaters worldwide. David was also a technical director for the original pilot of The barnyard.

David’s live action directorial credits include The Sarah weTSMan davidSon Tower featuring Natalie Portman, and The Zone featuring Garth Brooks and Troy Aikman. David’s entertainment based live action properties in-clude A Noble Way, Balaam Gimble’s Gumption, and Scout Six. As a live action cinematographer (the RED ONE is his camera of choice ) David’s credits include huManS verSuS ZoMbieS, balaaM giMble’S guMMpTion, and numer-ous music video projects.

Beyond working as a producer and director, David’s creative projects include scriptwriting, storyboarding, character design, and scoring. He studied Jazz guitar at the University of North Texas and currently he and his wife (Stephanie Young Brehm) compose original music for THE BREHMS, a 6 piece jazz-pop band.

David Brehm

FRIDAY Opening Ceremonies Palace F 4-5 p.m.David in 3D Palace A 5-6 p.m.Claymore Panel Ballroom 7-8 p.m. SATURDAY Autograph Session Palace C 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.The Brehm Lounge Palace F 3-5 p.m.Convention Tales from the Guests, 18+ Palace F 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. SUNDAY The President’s Logic Palace E 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Autograph Session Palace C 12-1:30 p.m.Guest Send Off Assembly Palace G 2-3 p.m.

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Richard Epcar-one of the hardest working men in show business- has voiced over 300 characters and is well known to animation, game and anime fans starting with roboTeCh (as Ben Dixon, Lunk, Grel and Capt. Grant). He is Batou in ghoST in The Shell and he’s in a new series from Nickelodeon, The legend of korra (as Chief Saikhan).

Some games you’ve heard him in: kingdoM hearTS (as Ansem/TerraXehanort), TranSforMerS (as Skywarp), SkyriM: elder SCrollS v (Game of the Year), STar warS, MorTal koMbaT (as Raiden-Fighting Game of the Year), bayoneTTa (nominated by NAVGTR-Best Supporting Performance), CaTherine, ModnaTion raCerS, MorTal koMbaT vS. d.C. univerSe (as Raiden and The Joker), Call of duTy-blaCk opS, dead SpaCe 2 (as Hatchins/Announcer), STar CrafT 2 (as Dark Templar), red faCTion guerilla, CoMMand & Conquer 4 (as Mammoth Tank), XenoSaga (as Ziggy), guilTy gearS 2, ghoST reCon 3, .haCk, dynaSTy warriorS (as Dong Zhuo), league of legendS (as Xin Zhao) and world of warCrafT to name a few.

Some of you know him from bleaCh (as Zangetsu and Go Koga), bobobo, X-Men (as Gladiator), naruTo, MonSTer (as Inspector Lunge), ouTlaw STar, MaCroSS pluS, The new Speed raCer (as Racer X), rurouni kenShin (as Hiko), lupin The Third (as Jigen), digiMon (as Myotismon/Etemon), SaMurai ChaMploo, gTo, Cyber Soldier 009, ninJa SCroll, and power rangerS.

He is also a sought after game, animation and ADR director-directing such games as STar oCean, blue dragon, unreal TournaMenT, SMaCkdown vS. raw, and JaCkaSS and such live action films as oldboy, aZuMi, fearleSS and iron Monkey.

Some shows he’s directed are, lupin The Third, ghoST in The Shell 2, noein, fighTing SpiriT, roboTeCh: Shadow ChroniCleS, to name a few.

On camera Richard has appeared in many films and television shows including: John CarpenTer’S MeMoirS of an inviSible Man, ColuMbo, diagnoSiS Murder, gunS of paradiSe, beverly hillS 90210, MaTloCk, CheerS, dayS of our liveS, general hoSpiTal, and soon to be seen as a lead in the feature film broken SpiriTS. You can hear him as Buck the big gorilla in riSe of The planeT of The apeS.He’s very excited about his new audio book-whiTe eyeS-a Doc Savage novel in which he plays 40 characters and the narrator for this fantastic book, and his new book series operaTor 5.

FRIDAY Opening Ceremonies Palace F 4-5 p.m.Autograph Session Palace C 5:45-7:15 p.m.Ghost in the Shell Palace F 10-11 p.m.Outtakes, 18+ Palace F 11 p.m. - 12 a.m. SATURDAY Director VA Palace D 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Convention Tales from the Guests, 18+ Palace F 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. SUNDAY Autograph Session Palace C 10-11:30 a.m.Cyborg 009 Ballroom 1-2 p.m.Guest Send Off Assembly Palace G 2-3 p.m.

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Kyle Hebert is a Los Angeles-based voice actor whose credits include Ryu in STreeT fighTer X Tekken / ulTiMaTe Marvel vS CapCoM 3, Su-per Skrull in avengerS, Kiba in naru-To, Aizen and Ganju in bleaCh, all male voices in X Men arCade, and Kamina in gurren lagann. He is best known as the Narrator and Teen Gohan from the Funimation dub of dragonball Z.

Other notable roles include Ezreal, Jarvan, and Graves in league of leg-endS, Kazukiyo Soga in ouran high SChool hoST Club, Vato Falman in fullMeTal alCheMiST, Richter Abend in TaleS of SyMphonia and Dias,

Arumat, and Crow in STar oCean. Kyle also provides voices in numerous video games including guild warS

2, SainTS row: The Third, SoniC, final fanTaSy Xiii, world of war-CrafT, devil May Cry 4, dynaSTy warriorS, Soul Calibur v and reSi-denT evil v. He writes and voices all the promos for filmmaker Kevin Smith’s Smodcast Internet Radio. For more info, visit www.kylehebert.com.

Kyle Hebert

FRIDAY Opening Ceremonies Palace F 4-5 p.m.Gurren Lagann Palace A 6-7 p.m. SATURDAY DBZ Panel Palace G 12-1 p.m.Kyle Hebert’s Opinion Palace A 3-4 p.m.Additional Autograph Session Palace D 4:45-6 p.m.Convention Tales from the Guests, 18+ Palace F 10 p.m. - 12 a.m.Dragonball Evolution Roast Palace E 12-2 a.m. SUNDAY Autograph Session Palace C 12-1:30 p.m.Guest Send Off Assembly Palace G 2-3 p.m.

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known primarily for his work in anima-tion and video games. He got his start voicing a number of original characters for Chuck Jones’ TiMberwolf series. Since entering the world of anime, he’s voiced Captain Gantu in Disney’s STiTCh anime, Manji in blade of The iMMorTal, and Johan in the SyFy series, MonSTer. In the video game world, Keith has worked on titles like TranSforMerS: war for CyberTron, STarCrafT 2: wingS of liberTy, dynaSTy warriorS 7 and world of warCrafT, as well as his recurring roles as Zasalamel in the Soul Calibur series, Hunk in the reSidenT evil games, and Vector, The Crocodile in the SoniC, The hedge-hog series. Keith is probably best known for his portrayal of Kimimaro on naruTo. Current projects Keith is working on include MonSuno, MonSTer high: eSCape froM Skull ShoreS, bleaCh, gundaM uniCorn and a number of secret, high profile video games yet to be announced. Keith has been a fan of anime since watching Speed raCer and Marine boy as a child, and he’s honored to be visiting Anime NebrasKon again. For more information on Keith Silverstein visit his website at www.keithsilverstein.com, or check out Keith Silverstein Voice Artist on Facebook.

FRIDAY Opening Ceremonies Palace F 4-5 p.m.Q&A With Keith Silverstein Palace D 5-6 p.m.Autograph Session Palace C 5:45-7:15 p.m.The Art of Being Evil Palace E 9-10 p.m. SATURDAY The Voice Over Games Challenge Thingy Palace B 12-1 p.m.Additional Autograph Session Palace D 4:45-6 p.m.Convention Tales from the Guests, 18+ Palace F 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. SUNDAY Guest Send Off Assembly Palace G 2-3 p.m.

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According to Anime News Network, John Swasey is the most prolific male voice actor in North America with more roles and titles under his belt than any other male VA.

John started down the road of anime in 1997, when he landed his first role in golden boy from ADV Films. Since then, John has gone on to voice hundreds of shows and characters with ADV Films, Funimation, and Illumitoons. Being more of the character actor type has given John the freedom to voice bazillions of characters such as Gendo in

evangelion, the Captain in halo (VG), Lord Death in Soul eaTer, Kogoro in SgT. frog, Huang in darker Than blaCk, Vulcan in orphen, Ken in kaleido STar, Captain Ahab in hakugei: The legend of Moby diCk, Rikudoh in rahXephon, Karl Haushofer in fullMeTal alCheMiST, Sir Crocodile in one pieCe, Mister in CoyoTe ragTiMe Show, as well as roles in the live action films 2009 loST MeMorieS, ConduCT Zero, yeSTerday, Jungle JuiCe, and the gaMera trilogy.

In 2004, John jumped to the other side of the mic to direct. Some of the shows he has directed include welCoMe To The n.h.k., airgear, wandaba STyle, ST. Seiya, Shadow Skill, e’S oTherwiSe, MiChel, Jinki eXTend and Shinobi (live action co-directed with longtime pal, Kyle Jones). John loves working in the world of anime as a director and voice actor! Recently, John voiced the evil villain, General Disdain in the animated feature, laST flighT of The ChaMpion. In addition to anime, John has voiced thousands of radio and tv commercials – even a few films. But the coolest acting job was being the Beer Delivery Guy in daZed and ConfuSed.

John Swasey

FRIDAY Opening Ceremonies Palace F 4-5 p.m.Gamera Screening With John Swasey Palace D 12-2 a.m. SATURDAY Autograph Session Palace C 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.Coyote Ragtime Show With Mister Ballroom 6-7 p.m.Convention Tales from the Guests, 18+ Palace F 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. SUNDAY Guest Send Off Assembly Palace G 2-3 p.m.

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writer, producer, and fan of caffeinated beverages that jolt her from one creative project to the next! As a voice actress and singer, she quickly developed a niche voice for dominat-ing females, witches, warriors and queens in the wonderful worlds of anime and gaming. She is best known for her work as Nico Robin in one pieCe (new dub with Funimation), Olivier Armstrong in full MeTal alCheMiST: broTh-erhood, Clare in ClayMore, Arachne in Soul eaTer, Shamrock in .haCk quanTuM, Juiz in eden of The eaST, Junko in deSerT punk, Momoko in okaMi-San and her Seven CoMpanionS, Eve in SpiCe and wolf ii, Moeran in fraCTale, Choka in hero TaleS, Oise in oh! edo roCkeT, Tamayo Kataokon in ridebaCk, Yoshikawa in baMboo blade, Elfriede in MoonphaSe, Mana in negiMa, Katherine in king of Thorn, Miranda Maverick in SolTy rei, Sophia in aquarion, Kagero in baSiliSk, Sasha Jobson in blaSSreiTer, Lecty Leque in heroiC age, Flanca in gunSlinger girl, Oruha in TSubaSa: reServoir ChroniCle, Nora in wiTChblade, Echidna Parass in blaCk CaT, Nanako in Crayon Shin-Chan, B.B. in glaSS fleeT, Yuuri Kitajima in dragonauT, Jane in grappler baki MaXiMuM TournaMenT, Yahagi in MuShi-Shi, Dr. Kozuki in ruMbling hearTS, Itoko Osakabe in SChool ruMble, Mireille in TriniTy blood, Aki Abe in hell girl, Reika Tachibana in balder forCe eXe reSoluTion, Xavier Tatum in Shuffle, Mrs. Tomita in kodoCha, Hanahana in XXXholiC, and Shika in SaMurai 7.

Stephanie’s latest game projects include a role “To Be Announced” in borderlandS ii, the lead female vocals (singing) in MS. SploSion Man, and Weaver in orCS MuST die! In CoMiC JuMper: The advenTureS of CapTain SMiley, Stephanie is the female vocalist in the “Brad” theme song, as well as the voice of the Viking hottie, Nordya. Other gaming credits include Fiona in Spike ouT: baTTleSTreeT and Selket in unreal ChaMpionShip ii: The liandri ConfliCT. Stephanie can also be heard singing theme songs for dragon ball gT, negiMa, one pieCe, and as her character Oruha in TSubaSa.

As a singer/songwriter, Stephanie enjoys lending her signature, soulful vocals, along with her guitarist husband David, to the Dallas-based pop/jazz band, The Brehms (www.thebrehm-sband.com). Their single, “Red Dress”, featured on their self-titled album, was a finalist in the USA International Songwriting Competition! Stephanie is also a graduate of Baylor University with a degree in Theatre Performance. Her love of performing lead her to work extensively on the stage, as well as on both sides of the camera with the production house, Blue Logic (www.bluelogicproductions.com). Stephanie is a two-time nominee for the Dallas Theatre League’s Leon Rabin Award for her work in the Dallas Theatre Community, and she is represented by The Horne Agency.

FRIDAY Opening Ceremonies Palace F 4-5 p.m.Claymore Panel Ballroom 7-8 p.m.Stage Acting vs. Voice Acting Palace E 10-11 p.m. SATURDAY Autograph Session Palace C 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.The Brehm Lounge Palace F 3-5 p.m.Witches, Wise-Women, Tramps & Queens Palace E 6-7 p.m.Convention Tales from the Guests, 18+ Palace F 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. SUNDAY Autograph Session Palace C 12-1:30 p.m.Guest Send Off Assembly Palace G 2-3 p.m.

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sGuest DJsDJ Jinrei Fench Style House | Electro House | Breaks | UK BassOrange Country, CaliforniaDJ.JINREI. Born Bristol, England currently resides in Costa Mesa, California. Jinrei is a producer/trakmak-er and live DJ currently woring for AVEC Nightclub in Huntington Beach & Yost Nightclub in Santa Ana, California. Jinrei coordinates his own events as an own for such talent as Cosmic Gate, DJ.Diamond, WILDPARTY and Adrian Lux.Check out Jinrei’s Facebook, remixes, mixes, and download:http://www.facebook.com/jjinreihttp://soundcloud.com/jjinrei

DJ PrEyX J-Trance| J-House| Hardcore| HardstyleOrange Country, CaliforniaHailing from Orange County, California, DJ PrEyX can be heard spinning anything from house to hard-core. Known for his livestreams online, PrEyX also perform in events such as A/X (Anime Expo), Fanime, Sakura-Con, and started moving towards the Midwest conventions such as AnimeZing, Motaku, and now NebrasKON! Humbled and yet grateful, PrEyX always know what the crowd wants. Be sure not to miss out!http://www.facebook.com/djpreyxhttp://soundcloud.com/preyx

Revolution BoiVocaloid| J-Trance| Dirty Disco| NuBreaks| DubhouseLincoln, NebraskaRevolution Boi was the first U.S. based Vocaloid DJ and remix artist. His work with music while he was in Japan has allowed him to become familiar with Vocaloid be-fore Hatsune Miku herself even existed! His work over time has developed quite well, and he often partners up with other artists and DJs to create amazing collab works. Revolution Boi has been a growing inspira-tion to most vivid listeners international. Whether if, its Moe Garage, Happy Hardcore, or Exit Trance, RB will lay it down with a unique ability to keep the mood flowing. Revolution Boi’s ability to synthesize the music of this genre is unri-valed and he continues to inspire and influence other musicians alike. He has been requested to many live shows and clubs around the Midwest. His mixes are spread worldwide, to Canada, Japan, and even the UK.http://www.facebook.com/FanPageRevolutionBoihttp://soundcloud.com/revolutionboihttp://www.mixcloud.com/RevolutionBoi/

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sVendor’s Room hoursFriday: 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.Saturday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.Sunday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

ArtistsAngry Tanuki DesignsAnime GrAvyApplebunny w/ Flying Shark StudiosArk StudioChibiWorks StudiosDark_Dollz StudiosDemmon DragonsDot Dot Dot StudiosDreamgear Studios/Bandi StudiosFroggy CreationsJami MychackavaneJKrue’s CraftsLittle Bit of EverythingLoli GardensLolicake with Derpy DeliveryMaple House CreationsMrawp ShopMUSETAP StudiosNeko KnickknacksNerdy Little SecretsOnce Upon A DoodleOodle DoodlePlatyMorphPocketpower CraftsPrarie Knoll StitcheryRadiant Grey StudiosReeves Illustration & DesignSeeking SolaceSketch ManiaSonny’s Imperfect CreationsStarving Artists StudiosStudio TipTop

Dealers168 Dragon TradingAnime KlubAnime PalaceAsylum AnimeBlade DaddyBowenDragon1Cardz XtceteraCollector’s Universe and AnimeDa Vinci Scientifica SteampunkDominikat Clothing and DesignEagle AnimeGimme AnimeMystik WabooseNeko-Jin DesignsOdyssey AnimeShaker Shack Etc.Sorbet JungleStar RealmStella’sThe HoardThe Wizard’s WagonWorld Of Dice

ExhibitorsNaka-KonSoDak ConSogen Con

*Come visit the Heartland rooms on the northwest corner of the hotel to see our prop exhibitors! The room will highlight Moose Mendolia’s TARDIS prop from the popular science fiction show Doctor Who. This room is open to the public!

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g#* 2012 Peanut Butter Apocalypse TimeBe afraid. Be crispy-crunchety, peanut-buttery afraid.

A* Absolute Destiny Apocalypse Before there was a pink-haired girl named Madoka, a pink-haired girl named Utena dreamed not of being loved by a prince, but of being a prince. Hear some first-rate com-ments and analysis of the confusing masterpiece that is Revolutionary Girl Utena.

* A Beginner’s Guide to Doctor WhoAlways wanted to start watching Doctor Who but never knew where to start? Come get all the need to know info so you can start watching the series without feeling completely lost.

* A Very Potter PanelThe books may all be written and the movies all released, but that won’t stop us from get-ting back to Hogwarts! Join your fellow Potter-heads for discussion, games, and wizardly treats (i.e. free food).

* All I Know, I Learned from Hentai (18+)Rob “Vash” Lewis talks about his unique educational experiences and insights gleaned from the wide and varied world of hentai. This is a discussion-only panel.

* Amtgard Demo Panel A demonstration of the basics of the battlegame Amtgard. We will demonstrate shots, weapons, armor and basic gameplay mechanics. Depending on legalities and paperwork, there may be opportunities for panel attendees to fight as well. If nothing else, you’ll learn where and when you can get in on the action at our weekly battlegames.

* AMV ContestCome view the winners and submissions for this year’s AMV contest.

* Anime Dance RoutinesIn this panel, people can perform stuff they’ve learned throughout the year. This is not a contest, just all for fun and love of Nico Nico/anime/Asian-inspired dances.Anything with music and choreography is welcome, with the only “rule” being that the dance part has to be notably more interesting than the Caramelldansen. xP And of course, people who don’t want to dance can come and watch. One difference from last year is thanks to friends, we actually have stuff to perform this time. But I definitely encourage others to show us what they know, but please bring the song; there are so many MMD/Vocaloid routines out there now that I have no idea what to bring.

* Anime IdolEvery year we host our Anime Idol contest, mixing karaoke with stage presence for big prizes! The audition session is on 4 PM on Saturday; check the day schedule for the loca-tion. Come watch the finalists perform on stage at 2 PM on Sunday!

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g* Anime ReviewGavin and Hunter review some of the latest anime coming out of Japan, as well as some older gems that you may or may not have missed. There’ll be a chance to ask for and receive recommendations as well.

* Anime ScienceA Q&A discussion on the science, culture, and real-world implications of the various phenomena and conventions of anime.

* Anime: Way of the WarriorA discussion of the skills, strategy, and lifestyles of anime’s greatest fighters.

* AMV Hell 6Fresh off the presses (as in we hope it’ll actually be released by Kon time!), it’s the newest edition of the long-running AMV Hell series.

* Anime Truth or DareThe most extreme Truth or Dare you have ever seen at a convention.

* Avoiding Con Drama the Vash WayWhen lots of people get together for a weekend in one place, drama sometimes ensues. But it doesn’t have to be that way; Rob “Vash” Lewis will tell you the secrets of a drama-free convention experience.

B* Bagels & BeaglesDo you enjoy beagles in the morning? Or was that “bagels”? Come eat bagels with staff and guests! We don’t even need to tell you it’s worth getting up early for.

* Ball Jointed DollsCome learn about ball-jointed dolls, ask some questions, and check out the local group!

*Batman vs. The WorldCan your favorite character take on the Dark Knight? Find out in this interactive game all about Batman versus a character of your choice! All the cool kids are doing it! All of them.

* Beginning Lolita Learn the basics of the Gothic Lolita style and fandom.

* Bento Meal in a BoxLearn to make cute box lunches like in anime.

* Blasters, Sabers, and Metal Bikinis: the Life Lessons of Star Wars (18+)The Star Wars universe is vast and varied, with countless characters, worlds to explore, and plenty of valuable lessons to be learned. Those valuable lessons may or may not be in this panel, but prepare to be entertained all the same.

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gC* Capital Aikido Lincoln DemoAikido is a cooperative, non-competitive Japanese martial art. Come for some back-ground information and a demonstration!

* Capture the CrownJoin the Black Knights or the Emperor’s Guard in this crazy, original combination of capture the flag, chess, and LARP. See if your geass power and cunning strategy can win your team the crown! Spectators welcome.

* Castlevania: Crack That WhipA video game series spanning over 20 years, Castlevania has enchanted the masses with its classic tale of Vampire Killer vs. Dracula. Welcome to anyone well-versed in the lore or fresh blood to the series.

* Charity Auction with Richard TownsendHelp raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters as we auction off all kinds of goodies, including rare autographed items you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else!

* Choose Your Own AdventureRemember those “Choose Your Own Adventure” books? Have you ever wondered what they would be like in live-action? Come find out!

* ClaymoreDo you love this series as much as we do? Awesome! Come have a blast with us as we talk all things Claymore with the voice of Claire, Stephanie Young, and director David Brehm!

* Closing CeremoniesSadly, like all good things, NebrasKon must come to an end. Come bid farewell to Nebras-Kon 2012 with us and start looking ahead to NebrasKon 2013.

* Conventions 101So it’s your first con? Learn what to attend, what to avoid, and other helpful tips.

* Convention Tales from the Guests (18+)The NebrasKon tradition is back again. Our guests of honor share some of their experi-ences from conventions across the country and around the world. Their stories may be funny, inspiration, horrifying, or downright bizarre, but one thing’s for sure: once you’ve heard them, you can’t unhear them. (No video or audio recording of this panel is allowed.)

* Cosplay ChessCosplayers take the role of chess pieces for a truly ludicrous life sized chess game. Expect some strange matchups.

* Cosplay CombatDice Rolling meets LARP. People in cosplay compete against each other to see who is best in “combat.”.

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g* Cosplay ContestThe highlight of most conventions, and ours is no exception. Come see all of the wonder-ful costumes and skits you all have worked so hard on!

* Cosplay Life DrawingCome along and bring your sketchbooks! Practice drawing from a live model with some great cosplayers who will be doing a number of quick poses to spark your imagination!

* Cosplay Green Room Orientation Come hear the rules of the NebrasKon Cosplay Contest and what to expect in the Green Room. Especially useful to new cosplayers.

* Cosplay Wigs 101A beginners guide to cosplay wigs.

* Coyote Ragtime Show with MisterMeet one of the greatest space pirates of all time. John Swasey tells about what it takes to be one of the most daring and cunning characters created.

* Crochet CrazyDid you see someone running around in a crocheted kimono at NebrasKon last year? Well, if you enjoyed that, come see what I have done this year. Learn a bit about crochet-ing, learn basic stitches, and see some amazing things, all made from yarn!

* Crossplay 101 Go over tips and tricks to enhance your crossplay from doing a male, female or anything in between!

* CSI Panel with the UNL Forensic Science ClubAt NebKon we’re all about very kind of fandom, and we’re also very much into learning experiences. The UNL Forensic Science Club would like to show us how mainstream shows like CSI get it right, and how they get it so very wrong.

* Cyborg 009This long-running franchise is well-loved in Japan for its antiwar themes and unwavering sacrifices, but it could use a little more attention on this side of the Pacific. Richard Epcar is here to tell you why.

D* D20 AdventuresA panel for those who still remember the hilarity and sorrow that went with playing tabletop games. From instantly-killed bosses, to the mishaps in spell failure, to what hap-pens when the DM is incredibly sleepy and stopped caring about what happened to the village, this panel is all about the stories our host and our audience have to offer. So roll for initiative and make your move actions to this panel.

* Dating AuctionCome meet a new friend...and help make next year’s convention even better!

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g* Dating Auction After HoursGot bought? Did the buying? Have fun hanging out with your new date. Play some fun games and eat some good grub. * David in 3DDavid Brehm discusses tips, tricks and ideas for creating 3D masterpieces.

* DBZ Panel with Kyle HebertAsk all those DBZ questions that you always wanted to but never got the chance to do so with the man, the myth, the legend: Kyle Hebert.

* Dead Lantern Filmmaking PanelThe Dead Lantern guys, hosts of the Dead Lantern podcast and involved heavily in Out-post Doom, The Grand Horror, Shivers Down Your Spine, and the upcoming slasher film Isabelle take some time to discuss filmmaking. If you have any interest in horror flicks or filmmaking, this is a great panel to attend!

* Demotivate Me!We show a collection of Demotivational Posters, demonstrated in a Powerpoint-like style with a brief history of the birth and evolution of the demotivational poster. Posters are at most PG-13 in nature.

* Derpy Does Dallas (18+)This can’t go anywhere good...

* Director VADirecting voice actors or any actors can be challenging enough, but what’s it like to be alone in a booth, directing yourself? Richard Epcar shares his take on the issue.

* Doctor Who Fan PanelMoose Mendolia takes time from his brilliant TARDIS exhibit to discuss his love of all things Doctor Who, and the fan film project they’re doing this weekend!

* Does This Virus Give Me An Accent?A satirical analysis of the Resident Evil games and movies, perfect for all fans of the zombie franchise!

* Don’t Be That GuyWe all know “that” guy (or possibly girl, no misandry here) -- part creepy, part annoy-ing, part walking health hazard. It doesn’t take too much exposure to “that guy” to ruin a weekend, and if you value your peers and your reputation, you don’t want to be him. Find out what not to do.

* Do’s and Don’ts of CosplayWe have all see that amazing Cosplay that makes your jaw drop and the ones not so amazing that make you gag. We are here to show, tell, and explain the differences, and how just because you can do a Cosplay, doesn’t mean you should.

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g* Dragonball Evolution Roast (18+)Voice actor Kyle Hebert leads a cadre of commentators from our staff and other sources in a rollicking riffing of the 2009 Dragonball Evolution live-action movie. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll kiss 85 minutes goodbye. (No video or audio recording allowed.)

* Duelist AcademyIf you have questions about the realm of Duel Monsters, then this panel is for you. The Duelist Professor Andrew Montz will be there to share his insight into Yu-Gi-Oh! in all its possible areas of the anime, game, manga and even parody show. How rich is Kaiba? Why is there a school for card games? Why are there card games on motorcycles? What in Ra’s name happened to even begin ZEXAL? All these questions and more can (and probably) be discussed.

* Dylan and Noah Eat Something in Front of AttendeesTurnabout is fair play, and this year the stakes are raised. The heads of our Activities and Guests Committees take advantage of a lull to sit down for some dinner, but at what cost?

E* Ecchi Anime Worth Watching (Parental Advisory)A racy and raucous discussion of ecchi anime to watch, and what you may or may not need to know about it. And then all-around talk of the ecchi anime we enjoy watching.

* Edhellen ‘Waur J.R.R. Tolkien spent a large part of his life creating and refining the Elvish languages for his novels. I’m pretty sure he never intended for them to be used like this!

* Enter the Shadow Realm (18+)Discussion of the more mature aspects of the beginning of the manga and relationships in Yu-Gi-Oh!. With a more serious look into the realms of games and magic, it’ll become clear that this franchise goes deeper and darker than it looks.

F* Fandom and Faith Religion in Nerd CultureA discussion of spiritual diversity in the fandom community, the history behind it, cul-tural influences, and why nerds believe what they do.

* Feedback SessionDid you enjoy your weekend at NebrasKon? Was there anything that needed to be improved? Don’t feel like going home just yet? Want to get more involved? Visit with the staff and share your personal opinions with us to make next year even bigger and better.

* Formal BallCome dance the night (or 2 hours) away with fellow otaku! Business casual attire or tasteful cosplay requested. Keep it respectable, dignified, subtle, and/or classy. Dress code is highly encouraged, but we do not plan on throwing anyone out. Just please make an effort!

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g* Formal Ball Dancing InstructionalDo you want to attend the Formal Ball, but feel insecure about your dancing skills? Come to the Dance Instructional to learn such dances as the Waltz, Rumba, and Mamba.

* Friday Night NinjasReal live ninjas! Don’t blink, or you’ll miss them!

* Furry Fandom 101The basics of the Furry Fandom and important things to consider when meeting one.

G* Game On: Intro to Making Your Own GamesSo you like games you say? You want to go into the game industry you say? Well we’re here to help. We’ll go over where to start, making modifications, play testing and even make a modification of our own live!!

* Gamera Screening with John SwaseyJohn Swasey takes us back to a simpler time when the only monsters threatening to de-stroy the country were giant mutated radioactive beasts from the depths of the sea.

* Game Development and Design with RHO Industries[RHO] Industries hosts Game Development panel at this year’s Anime NebrasKon! We’ll chat about how the game development process has worked for us as well as offering advice to those who wish to jump into the independent game industry.

* Gamer RAGE!Some things irritate us to the core. Long lines, otaku funk, and the Water Temple to name a few... Most people think the healing process includes forgiveness, but it’s much easier to be mad forever. This panel is a discussion of everything which made a wonderful hobby sometimes as painful as a Mortal Kombat fatality. From bosses that refuse to die to cutscenes without a skip button... nothing will be spared in this panel.

* Gangnam Style Power DanceRevolution Boi and the AX Convention Tour with DJ PreyX and DJ Jinrei host a dance party of epic proportions on Friday night.

* Gender Roles In SciFi and Anime (18+)A frank discussion of gender politics and conflicts in the strange and bizarre worlds of science fiction and anime. Is there change and progress in fictional media, or is it the same old stereotypes in a fancier wrapper?

* Ghost in the Shell Just in time for its 10th anniversary, Richard Epcar is here to tell stories and take ques-tions on the anime movie and TV series based on the classic Masamune Shirow manga.

* Guest Send-off AssemblyDidn’t get a chance to see your favorite guest or just want to chill and hear how their weekend went? Well, come and check out the guest send off celebration and show all of our guests how much we appreciate them coming to have a blast with us!

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g*Gurren LagannDoes having lots of faces make you great? Join Steve Blum (Leeron) and Kyle Hebert (Kamina) for discussions and stories about the English dub of Gainax’s 2007 mecha masterpiece.

H* Happy Fun Time With Duct TapeDid you see the duct tape amoeba at last year’s con (and the year before that, and the year before that...)? Do you want to be a part of it? Come join us and learn other great uses for duct tape.

* Hetalia 401 : Three and a Half GermansA continuation of previous years’ Hetalia Panels, this time run by Germany, Prussia, Aus-tria, and Italy. Come play games like pose-offs, participate in in-character question and answer sessions, and learn the dance from the movie.

* Hetalia Dance PartySometimes, countries just wanna dance.

* Hetalia DerpJust a fun, laid back panel for Hetalia: Axis Powers/World Series lovers that can double as a relaxation room. We’ll have funny discussions, watch Hetalia-related videos, and hold mini-contests (for prizes!), etc. Everyone’s welcome!

* Heroic NebraskaThe start of the panel will be an audience interactive live action roleplay module that would demonstrate the type of LARP we currently run, followed by a Q&A session. The roleplay module is a touch-based combat system that uses PVC wrapped in foam to emulate actual weapons.

* History of UmbrellaResident Evil fans will be delighted to finally learn the lengthy history and deepest secrets of the Umbrella Corporation at long last. Share in the origins of the disastrous T-Virus, including its predecessors and successors. Learn the dark history of Umbrella’s employees including Albert Wesker, James Marcus, William Burkin, and Ozwell E. Spencer. Join Tony or be left in the dark.

*History of ZombiesWhat are zombies? Where did they come from? Explore the origin of everyone’s favorite undead, from mythology to films.

* How to be an Evil OverlordDiscuss the ins and outs of founding your own evil empire. Learn practical tips for becoming a top-rate super villain, design your own evil lair, and strike terror in a mock attack of an infamous superstore.

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g*How to Create PodcastsEver wonder what it takes to create all those podcasts that you love to listen to? Learn what equipment it takes, how people create podcasts and come up with the ideas needed for them.

* How to Deko Den for BeginnersDeko Den (meaning decorative phone) is where you take average, dull item (such as a phone case) and turn it into a crazy cute, blinged out, or cake-like creation worthy of the Harajuku GODS!! Although Deko den can be costly and provide many sleepless nights of trial and error, I can teach you the ways to spend less and have more cute things!

I* Infectious DiseaseSometimes, you don’t know you’re diseased until it’s already hit you. Some panels are the same way. This event may or may not be a game simulating the spread of an infectious disease, but you might want to bring your breathing masks and hand sanitizer just in case.

* Intro to the NebrasKon MinecraftA discussion of Minecraft, its history, fun, culture, and most importantly, why we like Minecraft. Then a class on red stone, the basics and, some of the advanced Redstone concepts. The first half of the panel will be discussion and lessons. After that, for those who bring their own laptops, there will be a Minecraft scavenger hunt. hosted on a local server. The scavenger hunt will be a race against the clock and other players to find as many items as possible in a new survival multiplayer map. Information on a convention-wide Minecraft server will also be available.

K* Kamen RiderIf you thought Power Rangers had a ridiculously high number of series and casts, prepare to be heavily whelmed by the massive output of the Kamen Rider masked superhero fran-chise over the last 40 years. You might not plumb the depths, but this panel will at least help take a good scratch out of the surface.

* Kyle Hebert Opinion’s On LifeStep away from the world of lip flaps, foley, retakes, and auditions for an hour, and listen to Kyle Hebert shoot the breeze and talk about anything and everything. Perhaps a Hebert Report of sorts?

L* Late-Night Improvaganza (18+)Even more dramatic and comedic improvisation games, only this time it’s too hot for TV and too cool for daylight hours.

* Legend of Korra It may not be anime, but in the eyes of many, it’s close enough. Hear from Steve Blum about this sequel to the much-lauded Nickelodeon cartoon.

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g* Let Me Tell You About Homestuck (Parental Advisory) A panel centered around Homestuck, Andrew Hussie’s popular webcomic. We’ll discuss plot and characters within the webcomic, the fan community, cosplay, and more! If you are a current fan of Homestuck, or if you are unfamiliar with it but are curious about what it has to offer, come join us!

* Let’s Play Live! AmnesiaCome watch Jeff Applebee squeal, squirm, and scream his way through his first ever playthrough of Amnesia.

* Life is Better After High SchoolBeing a teenager can suck for many reasons. Come discuss your questions or share your answers on how to deal with the present and look forward to the future.

* LOL Cats Ver 4.0Cats are adorably hilarious and hilariously adorable, but they still can’t seem to spell, even after all these years...

* Lolita Tea Party Need an excuse to show off your Lolita outfit and drink tea? Of course you don’t, but come to this tea party anyway, and meet other Lolitas at the same time!

M* Magical Mornings with GavinMy own heart, UNLOCK! It’s 10 am; what better time to explore the world of Magical Girl anime? Whether they’re singing in concerts, fighting evil, or trying to become Queen of their magical realms, find out what makes these girls so compelling.

* Master of GamesSo you want to be the Game Master of your group? Or maybe you already are, but just want to learn more. Either way, you have come to the right place. Come listen to Game Master Michael as he dispenses wisdom gleaned from years of running role playing ses-sions.

* Midnight TarotIt’s late and you were looking for something to do. Perhaps you were fated to come to this panel? Kat will be providing readings and other insights into the motifs, rich history, and fascinating world of Tarot.

* My Dirty Little Secret Leave your shame at the door. This panel is about the anime we feel bad about watching, whether it be out of your age group, not targeted at your gender, or you’re just afraid to bring it up because it’s embarrassing. Fear not, you’re not the only one. Come learn about mine, yours, and everybody else’s. And maybe find out something new to add to your list.

* My Little Pony : Fandom is MagicAre you a Brony? Do you want to know what a Brony is? Want to know why Friendship is Magic? This panel is here to help!

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g* My Wally and MeCome meet NebrasKon’s beloved Head of Tech, Wally. “Some people think Wally is funny. His sudden quirks and deadpan delivery make his jokes simultaneously hilarious and insulting. It’s a well known fact that many don’t even know who he is. But he has a panel on puns. We’re not sure why he’s Head of Tech, but whatever.”

N* Name That Tune (For Fun!)Enjoy anime music? Think you know it pretty well? Come have fun testing your knowl-edge in a no-pressure, no-competition environment. Anyone can play, and everyone’s a winner!

* Name That TuneNebrasKon’s most popular musical guessing game show is back for its sixth year. While Friday’s session was just for fun, this is serious business. Pit your knowledge of anime openings and endings against fellow con-goers for bragging rights and fabulous prizes. (Please do not shout out guesses unless the host requests answers from the audience. To be eligible to compete, you must attend and excel at the qualifying preliminaries on Friday at 7 pm.)

* Name That Tune QualifyingIf you wish to compete in the Name That Tune contest on Saturday, you must be present for this event. Top scorers will compete at 2:00 PM Saturday.

* NebrasKon OrientationNew to NebrasKon? Hear people yelling about beagles and ‘one of us’ and want feel less out-of-the-loop? Don’t know where the Game Room is? Then this panel is for you.

* Nerd Dating 101/102Want to find an eligible nerd bachelor or bachelorette? Don’t know how to win them over? Come get some friendly advice from the head of Nerdtron.

* NerdTron Dance! There are only 10 things better than dancing: winning the lottery, and more dancing.

* Nerds Vs. GeeksWhat is the difference between these two groups? Or is there even a difference? Where did they come from, and where are they going? Will it be a civil discussion, or a debate to the death? You make the call!

* Nice CapitalSimilar to the “Nice Florida” panel in 2010, we will be looking at the more adult side of Hetalia.

* Nostalgia Time with Tony and Lathan (Parental Advisory)Come reminisce with Tony and Lathan about ages past in anime and local otaku history past 1 AM. Come hang out with an exhausted staff after day one of operations and tell us how things went. We’ll end the night on a relaxed note.

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gO* Occult and Mysticism in AnimeA long-time favorite, Dani and Kat talk about where some of the fascinating imagery and interesting ideas in your favorite anime come from. Enlightening and entertaining!

* Opening CeremoniesThe official start to Anime NebrasKon. Meet the staff and guests, learn the do’s and don’ts of the Kon, and watch the hilarity that ensues from the skits and videos.

* Outtakes Believe it or not, voice actors don’t always get the lines right on the first try. Richard Epcar digs into the vaults to share some of the lesser-known results.

P* Ponies Vs PokemonEver wonder which of these fandoms is better? Come defend your fandom and prove its superiority.

* Premier Combatives - Stage CombatProfessional wrestling isn’t the only venue that makes fake fighting look real. Learn how to make pretend fighting truly entertaining, not to mention safe.

* Preparing For Your SkitEver wanted to perform a skit on stage but don’t know where to begin? This panel is an awesome place to start! We’ll present a simple guide on how to prepare for your skit, including planning and script-writing. We’ll also dive into the world of audio recording and editing and finish off with performing and stage presence!

* Putting Character Into Your Character Come join Game Master Michael as he discusses how to create and develop a character with personality and depth. Discuss everything from avoiding cliche backgrounds to choosing that memorable quirk that really makes the character stand out.

Q* Q&A With Steve BlumDrop by to ask profoundly prolific actor Steve Blum about anything and everything. Well, anything and everything within the bounds of decency-use some common sense here.

R* Raccoon City Survival GuideLearn your enemy! Join Tony and Brian on a crash course tutorial through the bestiary of Resident Evil! Study each and every unique enemy by learning its history, discover-ing all weak spots, brushing up on your arsenal, and knowing when it’s best to turn and run. Each strategy will keep you alive both in-game and out in the real world! Come and share your first encounter stories with the residents of evil, all the way from the common household zombie to the malicious Tyrant!

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g* Ranting Time with DylanDylan Nigh, Vice Con-Chair and Activities Director might be a little burned out at this point. It’ll be Friday night, after all, and the first night of the convention might have blown up. Come hang out and tell him how your day went. He’ll tell you how his went. ;)

* Redstone and YouNot quite all of us have the time, money, and skills to get an Electrical Engineering degree. But thanks to Redstone ore in the world of Minecraft, you too can build circuits, trans-formers, and many other fantastic devices.

* Robotech with LarryAs a major “gateway series” back in the 1980s, the Robotech franchise has enjoyed much adoration and success in the U.S., as well as some scorn. Hear some of the highlights (and possibly lowlights) of Robotech’s past 25 years.

*Rooster TeethRooster Teeth is a studio that makes Red vs Blue, in addition to running Achievement Hunter. Be prepared for some special features from the DVDs, a quiz show, a battle of Reds vs Blues, and plenty of discussion and questions on all things Rooster Teeth.

S* Sankaku Complex (18+)Its title referring to the triad of anime, comics, and games, Sankaku Complex is a rela-tively new player in the online anime news scene. The site has garnered attention for its radical stances, striking imagery, and unusual subject matter. In this hour, we’ll explore a small fraction of Sankaku’s content, worldview, unique internal language, and other resources it has available. Contains material not suitable for minors.

* Science Fiction From Across the PondLathan and Patrick talk about British science fiction shows and television.

* Stage Acting vs. Voice ActingEver wonder what the differences are between Stage Acting and Voice Acting? Stephanie Young explains the differences and the similarities.

* Story Time with LathanLathan sits and blabbers about partially awkward things for an hour. Anything goes, any-thing may come up. You’ll have to hear it to believe it, but you won’t be able to unhear it.

* Speed Dating PanelTraditional speed dating where otakus of all walks of life can come in and attempt to find a wonderful Prince like Tamaki or a beautiful Princess like Princess Mononoke and perhaps turn a speed date into something more... =D

* Soul Eater Panel See what the world of Soul Eater is like from Lord Death’s point of view or at least the point of view of his voice actor John Swasey.

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g* Super FlawsEver notice that some of our favorite super heroes/villains have some fatal flaws in their costume designs? No? Then come join Super Flaws as we point them out!

* Sunday MassFather Vasquez will lead a Catholic Mass. All are welcome, as long as they are serious and respectful.

* Surviving Arkham Horror Come get a brief walk through to the game, tips and tricks on surviving the city of Arkham and its expansions, and suggestions for best experience against the ancient ones.

T* Tales of Fanfic HorrorSometimes good fan fiction goes terribly wrong; when it does it gets talked about here.

* “Tales of” Game Series Panel An introduction and discussion panel on the “Tales of” video game franchise (Tales of Symphonia, Vesperia, Graces, etc.). Newcomers will learn about mothership titles, game-play, and features. There will be trivia for existing fans.

* Tekkit - When Minecraft Isn’t Hard EnoughEver felt like Minecraft just doesn’t let you do enough? Want to see more automation to your Minecraft? Come see what Tekkit has to offer.

* The Balls Are InertTony and Lathan talk about the mysteries of Dragonball and other anime and games.

* The Brehm LoungeOne of the most-loved panels from last year -so much so that we gave the Brehms another hour and our main stage. Take a moment to relax and enjoy the cool, mellow sounds of one of the best retro jazz bands around.

* The Business of ArtArtistic pursuits such as painting, music, or acting may seem like fun on the surface. But if you want to make a living with them, you’ll also have to learn the more boring aspects.

* The Hands of FateA screening and discussion of the infamous cult film, Manos: The Hands of Fate.

* The End of Fansubbing as We Know It“For fans, by fans.” Throughout the last 12 years, digital fansubs have played an undeni-ably controversial, yet significant role in our anime viewing experience. But not even fansubbing is immune from the ever-changing times, and its days may be numbered. Come hear from Nebraskon’s resident fansubbing expert about the state of fansubbing and what may replace it.

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g* The End of the World AwardsIf some random guys from an ancient civilization were right, and the world is in fact end-ing this year, it would be a travesty not to recognize certain individuals and organizations for outstanding achievements in the field of excellence.

* The Great Homestuck Art GatheringTrade art, see tips and tricks on how to create props and sculpt horns, and much more. Even if you don’t have artistic talent, all Homestucks are welcome. A raffle for Homestuck freebies will occur at the end of the panel.

* The Pokéballs are InertAn in-depth look into the vast world of Pokémon. From Pokémon science to Pokémon legends, Tony reveals all secrets...

* The President’s LogicDavid L. Brehm, president and creative director for Blue Logic Entertainment will offer an exciting presentation on developing creative properties online. He’ll discuss free pub-licity and also offer an eight-step solution for protecting your intellectual property online.

* The Seiyuu HourWe may not be able to bring Japanese voice actors to our Kon (yet!), but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn about and celebrate them. We’ll discuss roles, reveal connections, and play clips of key performances.

* Through the STARGATEJust a little look at the Stargate series. We’ll take you through all three series to whet your appetite for the best Sci-Fi show in history. During the Panel, there will be trivia questions about the show. Answer correctly and you could win cool prizes!

* TokusatsuTalk about Kamen Rider, Ultraman, Super Sentai, Godzilla, Gamera, and many others.

* ToonamismA discussion of the creators, shows, music, and special events featured on the 90s and 00s action cartoon block.

* Toonami with TomHear some tales of Cartoon Network’s beloved “Toonami” block straight from the voice of its robotic host, T.O.M.

* Traditional Art TechniquesLearn tips and tricks for working with traditional art mediums when creating anime-style art.

* Travel Guide TokyoThis Panel will not only arm you with the tools and information you need to know in terms of what to see in Tokyo, but also will include proper information that you need to know if you are going over to Japan as a tourist or if you are attempting to go there as a student!

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g* Triwizard TournamentHarry Potter panel PART 2 REDUX SUPREME! An intense hour of wizardly competi-tion for points, prizes, and particularly awesome party snacks!

V* Vampires Don’t Sparkle: Revisiting EclipseHear some choice words and opinions regarding the Twilight franchise and its place in the pantheon of vampire lore.

* Veterans of the Digimon Ship Wars (18+)Having flashbacks of the Tai/Matt/Sora love triangle? Which is more exploited by furries: Renamon or Flamedramon? Come explore the more lurid side of Digimon.

* Visual KeiCurious about Visual Kei and other J-rock bands? Come by and see for yourself while getting to watch awesome Visual Kei music videos!

* Vocaloid w/ DJ Preyx and Rev BoiLearn all there is to know about Vocaloid from two of its greatest fans.

W* Welcome to Fairy TailThis panel will discuss the Fairy Tail manga and anime.

* Welcome to the New WorldOne Piece is an anime based around Monkey D. Luffy, who wants to be King of the Pirates. This panel will introduce those new to the series and recap all that ‘s happened so far. (May contain spoilers)

*Welcome to “The World”This panel is all about being a part of the latest MMORPG “The World”. Everything from AIDA to the Zeta Dual Gun . Stock up on sprite drops and equip your best skills and head to the Keywords you got in your email. Whatever you do, don’t head to the Lost Grounds.

* Witches, Wise Women, Tramps and Queens Have a lower voice and want to learn how it to use it in the world of anime? Get your questions answered with voice actress Stephanie Young as she shares voice acting tech-niques and stories from her career as an anime vixen.

* What the Heck is Touhou?A phenomenon that started from a vertical shooter video game, Tohou exploded into a fan obsession with fan art, remixed music, fan-made anime, and even entire conven-tions. Chances are, if you’ve spent any time in the anime fandom, you’ve been exposed to Touhou in some form. Come learn what it’s all about.

* Who’s That Character?Remember the old days of Pokemon where before commercials, you’d see that “Who’s That Pokemon?!” screen with the blacked out image of the “mystery Pokemon”? Well think of this panel as something like that, but we’re going to asking about several charac-ters from other anime series and video-games!

* Where in NebrasKon is Carmen Sandiego?We’ve dodged dysentery on the Oregon Trail, we’ve fallen prey to zombies in the Organ Trail, now we’re taking a much different adventure, in the same format. Does anyone remember Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Because we’re totally playing it. DON’T BRING YOUR SMARTPHONES. We’re relying on the honor system here!

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g* Who Needs Sleep?A latenight panel for those who can’t sleep on the first night of the convention. There will be games and whatnot, so bring what you want.

* Whose Line Is It Anime?The tradition of not knowing what the heck is going on continues with NebrasKon’s Improv Team. If Whose Line Is It Anyway? had anime jokes, then you’d know exactly what this panel would be like. Audience participation will happen at times like the show.

* Whose Huge Tracts of Land are These? (18+)Sometimes, the question just has to be asked. And it’s up to your eagle eyes and sharp memory to answer it.

* Women in AnimeTony Esquivel and Jenni “Jenstar” Johnson discuss the characterization and roles of women in anime over the past forty years. From Maetel to A-Ko Megami, Serena “Usagi” Tsukino to Lina Inverse, Naru Narusegawa to the women of today! Learn what it takes to be a real woman in the world of anime!

* Word to Your Mother: An Earthbound Panel You may know Ness and Lucas, but are you familiar with the charming series they come from? Come and discuss the quirky trio of RPGs known as Mother (also known as Earth-bound here in the US.) Warning: you cannot grasp the true form of this panel!

* World of WarcraftInterested in how WoW has changed with the latest expansion? What to learn how pet battles, and the tillers have affected the game? Still curious on just how much better the Alliance is than the Horde? Then this is the panel for you.

* WTF YouTube Season 4There are some things on YouTube that make you question the fate of the human race. Come watch them. 4th edition.

Y* Your Anime Sucks and this is WhyThe UNOtaku guys want you to know that your favorite anime sucks. And they will be MORE than happy to tell you why it does. Even if it doesn’t.

* Your Kung Fu is No Match for MineA demonstration of Chinese martial arts, by Dragon Arts Martial Arts.

* Yu Yu Hakusho (The Spirit is Inert)Just in time for its 20th birthday, it’s back... in Blu-Ray form. Tony E. takes a look back at this 112-episode classic series that not only reached the eyes and hearts of many Toonami viewers, but also helped build fledgling distributor FUNimation Entertainment into the company we know today.

* Yuusha Through the AgesA brief history of the Yuusha Saga, starting with the very first giant transforming robot, Yuusha Raideen, and progressing through the saga to the very last Yuusha series, The King of Braves Gao Gai Gar.

Z* Zelda 26 Years and More“It is written: only Link can defeat Ganon.” Zelda has been around for 26 years and is still running strong. Let’s explore the history of Zelda together, and try to forget about all the timeline debates!

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Our Formal Ball is on the Friday of the convention, at 8 PM in Palace F. There will also be a Dance Instructional the hour prior to the Formal Ball at 7 PM in Palace F. While we have no intention of turning anyone away for the Formal Ball, we do ask all participants to step it up a notch and dress up for the occasion.

The dress code guideline is the ever-so-vague business casual. We stole this definition from www.wikihow.com. You are also welcome to dress in Cosplay, but maybe give it a more formal spin if you are able.

For MenWear pants styles such as khakis, dress pants, trousers and corduroy pants. Jeans are a no-no.

Choose shirts that have collars, such as polo shirts or cotton button down shirts. Consider pairing your shirt with a sweater or sweater vest. Turtlenecks and heavyweight, pressed t-shirts are also reasonable choices.

* If you really want to wear a suit coat and still look business casual, dress it down with khakis instead of suit pants.

* Always tuck in your shirt to complete the look.

Select leather shoes and loafers, and don’t forget the dress socks.

Avoid wearing sneakers, sandals, sports shirts, sweatshirts, sport team jackets, and athletic socks. These items do not fall under business casual.

For WomenIt is okay to wear skirts and dresses as long as the hem falls past the fingertips.

Decide on pants such as khakis, corduroy pants, linen pants or dress pants.

You can choose from blouses, plain shirts, cotton shirts, sweaters, turtlenecks, vests, and sleeveless shirts. Make sure your shirts are not too low cut or revealing.

Try footwear such as leather shoes, flat trouser shoes, high heels and open toed shoes. Avoid flip flop sandals and sneakers.

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Orientation SessionNew to a Cosplay Contest? We host an Cosplay Greenroom Orientation session at 10 AM on Saturday in Palace F. This is a great way to become familiar with how we run our Cosplay Contest and to help you participate.

Cosplay Walk-on Rules

*Street clothes will not be allowed. If street clothes are used as the basis of your costume there must be a significant alteration made to the clothing in question. (Example: an “L” from Death Note most likely will not be allowed in the walk-on)

*Costumes must be made by the person presenting them. If not, ONLY the person who made them may receive any award presented.

*All costumes must adhere to common decency laws. Translation: Cover your private parts (a bikini is bare minimum)!

*Cosplay groups for walk-ons are limited to a maximum of six (6) people; groups must be willing to split any prize(s) awarded. (A note to large groups : If your group is larger than six and you wish to appear on stage, you MUST be from the same series. (I.e. Kingdom Hearts cast, Final Fantasy groups) etc. This rule only applies for groups LARGER than 6.)

*There will be a time limit of thirty (30) seconds for each entrant to walk, pose, and exit the stage. Larger groups, or individuals with elaborate costumes may be granted more time at the Cosplay Coordinator’s discretion. You do not need to utilize all 30 seconds.

*If the contestant is under the age of 12 they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

*What goes on stage with you must come off the stage with you. For example things like confetti, glitter, flash paper, rose petals, water and other messy objects are not allowed, also, no food or animals will be allowed on the stage

*Peace bound weapons can have the peace binding taken off for use on stage, but must be re-bound as soon as possible. Any ‘live’ weapons are strictly forbidden and will not only have you removed from the costume competition but the convention as well.

*No throwing items into the crowd. Our med staff will cry.

*Climbing onto the stage or leaping off the edge of the stage are both not allowed and extremely dangerous.

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2. Skits *just* involving singing/dancing are discouraged. However if you feel your singing/dancing skit deserves exception please contact the Cosplay Coordinator via this form or private email. If you do decide to do a singing skit and it is approved by the Cosplay Coordinator, please record your song (to avoid the audience not being able to hear you clearly) and keep it under the time limit.

3. All skits must be PG-13. No vulgar language! If in doubt, don’t do it.

4. Groups will be of no more than six (6) people; groups must be willing to split any prize(s) awarded.

Audio for Skits:

1. Please have all recordings on a CD or thumbdrive. CDs will not be returned unless requested.

2. You MUST pre-record any dialogue for your skit, along with any musical track. This will avoid technical complications on stage with microphones, messing up lines, etc. This will be strongly enforced this year, no pre-recorded audio, no skit.

3. Please edit all cosplay audio tracks with the appropriate waiting cues, inserting enough blank time at the beginning of the track to give you and your group time to approach the stage. We don’t want anyone to rush on stage and accidentally injure themselves!

4. If you have any special requests, please speak with the Cosplay Coordinator via email or find asap at con. The sooner you can do so the better. On a side note for audio, more then one ‘type’ of audio is suggested. CDs get scratched, sometimes transfers on thumbdrives do not work. Better to be safe then sorry.

Craftsmanship : If you wish to have your costumes judged for craftsmanship the rules are the same as for walk ons.

1. Street clothes will not be allowed. If street clothes are used as the basis of your costume there must be a significant alteration made to the clothing in question. (Example: an “L” from Death Note most likely will not be allowed in the walk-on)

2. Costumes must be made by the person presenting them. If not, ONLY the person who made them may receive any award presented.

3. All costumes must adhere to common decency laws. Translation: Cover your private parts (a bikini is bare minimum)!

4. If the contestant is under the age of 12 they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

5. What goes on stage with you must come off the stage with you. For example things like confetti, glitter, flash paper, rose petals, water and other messy objects are not allowed, also, no food or animals will be allowed on the stage

6. Peace bound weapons can have the peace binding taken off for use on stage, but must be re-bound as soon as possible. Any ‘live’ weapons are strictly forbidden and will not only have you removed from the costume competition but the convention as well.

7. No throwing items into the crowd. Our med staff will cry.

8. Climbing onto the stage or leaping off the edge of the stage are both not allowed and extremely dangerous.

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Anime Idol Sign-Up is at the convention itself, at an audition session on Saturday at 4 PM. Check the schedule on the day of the convention for the location of the room.

You will need to have a total of three songs prepared for Anime Idol, and you need to be sure to have Sunday morning and afternoon free. We will select three to five participants for Anime Idol at the end of the audition session, depending on time availability and other factors. The final decision will be made by a series of judges that have been selected for their ability to make as unbiased a judgment as humanly possible.

We ask that you have a song prepared to perform for the audition session. The song you select for the audition CAN BE USED for the main event.

Guidelines for the songs selected are….

*Must be age-appropriate.

*We prefer Anime or Japanese style songs, but as long as it is relevant to the convention’s interests (aka, video games, animation, etc.) we won’t be too fussy. The primary goal is for this to be fun.

*You must be able to sing the songs. Hence why we’re not being TOO fussy for the song requirements.

The main event will be on Sunday at 2 PM. We will need an mp3 (or equivalent file type, we prefer simple, common formats) of the songs you intend to perform. We will have the ability to ‘strip’ the vocals of any songs, so they will not necessarily need to be a karaoke version. (But a karaoke version WOULD be optimal)

If you are selected for the main event on Sunday, you will be given instructions at the end of the audition session for when to meet. It is typically Sunday morning, but times may vary.

To summarize, if you want to participate in Anime Idol, have three songs prepared (two if you want to tempt fate) for the Audition session on Saturday afternoon at 2 PM, and if you’re selected, listen to the judges’ instructions, and have fun!

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individual are allowed.

2 - SOURCE GUIDELINES The majority of footage in the videos must be from anime sources. Live action and/or American animation scenes must make up less than half of the total runtime.

3 - VIDEO FORMAT Most formats are acceptable, though .mpeg and .avi are preferred. Other formats may be used, but it is recommended to include the necessary codec(s) if you are using a different or obscure format.

4 - CATEGORIES * Best in Comedy* Best in Editing* Best in Drama* Best in Action* Most Visually Appealing* Grave of the Fireflies Award: for the most depressing video. * Dragon Ball Z AMV that Doesn’t Completely Suck Award* Best in Show* Spirit Award: for the video that comes in last place in all categories

5 - CONTENT GUIDELINES Please avoid excessive swearing or otherwise foul language in the song/audio clips. No excessively violent/sexual/disturbing/gory imagery. Essentially, keep things to a PG-13 rating range. If a word would take things to the “R” range, please edit it out of the audio.

6 - ENTRY SUBMISSION METHODS Entries are due by Saturday, 11/3 at 8:00 PM, in one of two ways:

A) There will be a drop box by the registration booth. Please deposit your entries carefully.

B) Alternatively, you can deposit your AMVs at the Convention Operations room, in Salon A.

7 - CREDITING Credit for the source(s) of the video footage and music/audio used must be present in the videos or provided along with the submission. Use “Unknown” if you are unable to identify a source.

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9 - REPEATS Winning entries from any previous Anime NebrasKon will be disqualified. Losing entries from past years are permitted, but keep in mind that some lost for one or more reasons.

10 - ELIGIBILITY In order to compete, you MUST have an official Nebraskon badge for our 2011 convention. Entries from NebrasKon staff, if submitted, are not eligible for awards.

11 - ENTRANT LOCATION Entries MUST be from the continental USA. Due to exorbitant shipping fees, Nebraskon will be unable to award prizes to residents of Alaska, Hawaii, or non-US countries, unless they are present on Sunday after the awards are announced.

12 - SUBTITLES AMVs with subtitles native to the source footage will be instantly disqualified. Exceptions may be made for editor-added closed captions or singalong lyrics.

13 - NOT A RULE Have Fun! Don’t Stress! We’re all here to compete for the thrill!

14 - RETENTION All submissions belong to the AMV Contest organizers, unless you the artist, come to Tony in person and ask for your entries back (after the contest).

15 - Flash Drive Disclaimer PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT ENTRIES ON FLASHDRIVES! IF YOU DO, YOU MUST CLAIM YOUR FLASHDRIVE DURING/RIGHT AFTER THE AMV CONTEST. DUE TO HOW LONG THE JUDGING PROCESS IS, WE CANNOT RETURN FLASHDRIVES UNTIL SUNDAY. NEBRASKON IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST FLASHDRIVES.

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Video Game TournamentsFriday 4pm: Smash Brothers Brawl 2v2 (Wii)6pm: Blazblue Continuum Shift Extend (PS3)8pm: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3- Search & Destroy 4v4 (360)10pm: Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition (PS3)12am: WWE All Stars: King of the Ring Tournament (PS3)

Saturday 12pm: Dance Dance Revolution (Arcade)2pm: Smash Brothers Melee FFA (WII)4pm Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 (PS3)6pm: Retro Revenge Tournament (PC)8pm: Halo 3 FFA (360) *Sorry Halo 4 not released till the week after!*10pm: Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (PS3)12am: JuBeat Plus (iPad) Sunday 12pm: Soul Calibur 5 (PS3)2pm: Dance Central 2 (360 Kinect)

The Video Game Room is in the Omaha room on the 3rd floor.

Video Game Room HoursFRI: 2PM-2AM SAT: 10AM-2AM SUN: 10AM-4PM

*Tabletop gaming will also be available in Tower A!*

Convention Management Convention Chair - Becky Potter Vice Convention Chair - Dylan Nigh Rev. Paul L. Vasquez Colonie WileyBudget Department Department Director - Keith JonesOperations and Personnel Department Department Director - Eric Alloway- - Personnel Committee Assistant Director - Alan Wiggs Caroline Rafle Cody Kaarstad Charlie Lucas- - Logistics Committee Director - Sean McClenathan Travis Kellogg Gregory McClenathan- - Staff Support Committee Director - Kelsey Maxfield Assistant Director - Lara Creamer Jacob Brown Julie Casey Briana Dalen Sarah Whitaker- - Volunteers Committee Director - Matthew “Kelby” Fujan Uel Archuletta Ty Christiansen Jason Marx Erin Olsen- - Security Committee Director - Nick Sandahl Assistant Director - Molly Kreifels Chris Alloway Klaus Backlund Nathaniel D. Butler Nick “House” Dasovic Corbin McMahon Michael Ochoa Ari Schomburg Mitchell Smith Joslynn Sonnenfield Paul Tripp- - First Responders Committee Director - Mark Maiefski Lia Greenwood Kinz Kroulek Marlowe Mapes Sarah McKay Joshua T Omoto Bobby Schafer Lauren Watmore Activities Department- - Programming Committee Assistant Director - Chris Deines Tim Auten Gavin Donaldson Nick Donaldson Jaci Kehling

Ryan McCullough- - Technology Committee Director - Ross “Wally” Waldron Assistant Director - Luke Wilson-Stepan Michael Hirschman Francesca “Kitten” Cutrera Dakota Kelsay Chris Kjar Tania Mihulka Brendon Renshaw Jim Stahl Chris Stevenson Kayla Swain Matthew WilchPublic Relations Department Department Director - Ashley Alloway- - Friendly Faces “The Beagles” Committee Director - Nicholas Schneider Assistant Director - Jalyn Rossignol Rochelle Chiang Robert Cobb Vanessa Languis Laura McGregor Liz Tellinghuisen Tasha Warford- - Registration Committee Director - Sara Deines Assistant Director - Sara Wilson-Stepan Hannah Hanson-Davis Amy Maxfield Mark Maxfield Shawn Mitten Mark Rodgers Gill WrightIndustry Relations Department Department Director - Benjamin Meier- - Guest Relations Committee Director - Noah Chesnut Heather Poysa Chris Deneen Elaine M. Butler Larry “Fuzzy” Furry Noah Roth- - Vendors Committee Director - Dillon “D-Chan” Kaarstad Assistant Director - Andy “Hasagawa” Huggins Jameson “Jaimos” LiegnerGeneral Staff Louis Boiko Valerie Campion Anthony Chiang Vanessa “V-chan” Mcilheran Moose Mendolia Lathan Murrel Inger Myers Jen Owens Daniel Ramirez Matthew Schaps Scott Wiley

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Attention attendees! Do you have time to kill, prefer the thrill of the chase, or always look for the next challenge? Why not sign up to volunteer? See the convention in a whole new per-spective!

If you work up to 15 hours we will offer full reim-bursement of your badge among other items. Stop by the volunteer’s desk during the convention and enroll as a volunteer. We will need the following information from you so please be ready...

First and Last Name (Real) :Badge Name :Phone Number :

* Does your phone have texting? * Does your phone have internet?

Address:Email address:Emergency Contact:Emergency Contact Number:

Keep in mind what panels you want to see and whathours you want to work so we can work around YOU!

*You must be 18 years of age or older to work the night shift unless you have direct parental consent

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Spezia’s 3125 S 72nd St, 0.13mi402-391-2950

Burger King 7205 Ontario St, 0.13mi402-397-5131

Margarita’s 3636 S 72nd St, 0.15mi402-393-7515

Firewater Grille 7007 Grover St, 0.16mi402-452-3473

Anthony’s Restaurant & Lounge 7220 F St, 0.61mi402-331-7575

La Casa Pizzaria 8216 Grover St, 0.86mi 402-391-6300

Amato’s Cafe & Catering 6405 Center St, 0.89mi402-558-5010

Gandolfo’s New York Deli 6303 Center St # 102, 0.98mi 402-315-3354

Jimi Ds 6303 Center St # 105, 0.98mi 402-391-2011

Arby’s 1736 S 72nd St, 0.98mi402-399-1778

Hector’s 3007 S 83rd Plz, 0.98mi402-391-2923

China Garden Restaurant 8315 Tangier Way, 0.99mi402-397-1995

Denny’s 3509 S 84th St, 1.01mi402-393-7343

Great Wall 3033 S 84th St, 1.02mi 402-393-5377

Subway 3021 S 84th St, 1.02mi 402-955-1776

McDonald’s 3606 S 84th St, 1.03mi402-399-8700

Little King 2916 S 84th St, 1.04mi402-398-1647

There were several talented people involved in the artwork you see on our shirts and in our programs this year. These folks had a difficult task this year: how do you depict an end-of-the-world theme without falling into simple stereotypes? In the end we focused on our new mascots: Aurora (the winner of our awesome mascot contest) and Katzenmeow (her devious pet). Around these characters we created a webcomic** with the help of Candace Ellis. By sticking to the theme of Katzenmeow’s attempts at world domination and the resulting ramifications we could tell a story within our theme and ended up with a more cohesive style. We hope you enjoy the art provided this year, and as always if you would like to help out in the future, please email us a portfolio of your work at [email protected]!

Some fantastic artists we would like to acknowledge are:

Kayla Swain - Website background, convention shirt art, badges, program cover and background art, character sheets, anything and everything else under the sun!

Amelie Phannick & Little Bit of Everything Art - Merchandise art, The Beagles shirt and ads art, programs art

Jami Mychackavane - Staff and security shirts art

Studio TipTop - Programs art

**Check out our webcomic at webcomic.animenebraskon.com!

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Friday1:00-2:30 PM Denpa Teki na Kanojo 1-2 (SUB)Juuzawa Juu, a delinquent high schooler who just wants to be left alone, is approached one day by Ochibana Ame. She claims she knew him in a previous life and wants to serve as his “knight”. At first Juu isn’t interested, but after a classmate is murdered, he accepts her help as he looks for the killer. Violence, Sexuality

2:30-4:15 PM Lovedol ~ Lovely Idol 1-4 (SUB)Lovedol is a six-girl pop idol group formed by manager Tomohiro Fujisawa. The first two Lovedol groups were so successful that Tomohiro’s boss wants him to make a third. He deviates and forms a quartet, but their debut gets postponed by the owner.

4:15-6:00 PM Kokoro Connect 1-4 (SUB)Kokoro Connect revolves around the daily, not-so-normal lives of Taichi, Iori, Himeko, Yoshifumi and Yui and the happenings of the Cultural Research Club. They thought they lived a normal existence, but now the Heartseed is pulling their lives apart and exposing inner secrets through body-switching, urges and age-regression.

6:00-7:15 PM Chuu ni Byou demo 1-3 (SUB)High school freshman Yuta Togashi was once a “chunibyo patient” i.e. an overly self-conscious middle schooler. He tries to bury this embarrassing past, by starting a new life in high school – unsuccessfully. His classmate Rikka Takanashi, a current “chunibyo patient”, suspects Togashi and uses the fact to force him into “making a contract” with her. (Available Streaming at The Anime Network)

7:15-9:15 PM K-On! The Movie (SUB)After passing their university entrance exam, Yui and co. discuss a variety of things they want to do before they graduate, including something for Azusa. In the process, they manage to visit London as a club for their graduation trip.

9:15-10:30 PM Little Busters! 1-3 (SUB)Little Busters is an adaptation of Key’s romance adventure visual novel of the same name. Riki Naoe was orphaned when his parents died, but his depression is slowly lifted when he befriends a group of kids calling themselves the Little Busters.

10:30 PM -12:00 AM Sky Girls 1-4 (SUB)In the near future, Earth is at war with aliens called Worms. Its population is left decimated, young men the main casualties. The Worms were beaten back but their re-emergence necessitates the creation of a mecha unit called the Sonic Divers, piloted by 3 young girls. Mild Sexuality

Saturday12:00-1:45 AM Bridge to Starry Skies 1-4 (SUB)Kazuma’s and his sick brother Ayumu move from the city to a rural mountain village so Ayumu can recuperate. They plan to board at their father’s inn, Yorozuyo, but get lost on their way.

1:45-3:45 AM Cyber Coil 1-5 (SUB)Eleven years after the introduction of internet-connected, augmented-reality glasses and visors, Yuko Okonogi moves with her family to Daikoku City, the technological center of the emerging half-virtual world. Yuko joins her grandmother’s “investigation agency” composed of children equipped with virtual tools and metatags.

3:45-5:30 AM Chocotto Sister 1-4 (SUB)Haruma Kawagoe is an only child. Long ago at Christmas, his mother miscarried the child that was to have been his baby sister. That night, young Haruma knelt down and earnest prayed: “Please make my mother well again, and please give me a little sister.” Years passed and Haruma nearly forgot his prayer. But Santa didn’t. When Haruma is least expecting it, he gets an unusual present - his sister. Mild Sexuality

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5:30-7:00 AM Memories Off 1-3 (SUB)Tomoya Mikami’s life changed the day his girlfriend Ayaka was hit by a car and killed on her way to meet him. He blamed himself for her death and was never the same afterwards. He began alienating his friends, and any potential romances were doomed. He decides to find a way to say goodbye to his lost love once and for all.

7:00-9:00 AM Smile Pretty Cure 1-5 (SUB)Once upon a time, there was a kingdom of fairy tales called “Märchenland”, where many fairy tale characters live together in joy. Suddenly, the evil emperor Pierrot made an invasion on Märchenland, sealing its Queen in the process. To revive the Queen, the symbol of happiness called Cure Decor, “the Queen’s scattered power of light of happiness”, is required. To collect the Cure Decor, a fairy named Candy searches for the Pretty Cures on Earth. There, Candy meets a girl, who decides to collect the Cure Decor. Now, will the world earn a “happy ending”?

9:00-10:45 AM Beelzebub 1-4 (SUB)Tatsumi Oga is a first year student in Ishiyama High School for delinquents, where he is called the “strongest juvenile delinquent”. One day while sleeping next to a river, Tatsumi sees a man floating down it. Tatsumi pulls him to shore and the man splits in half, revealing a baby boy. This boy, Beelzebub, is the son of the demon king; Tatsumi, along with Beelzebub’s demon maid Hilda, have been chosen as the ones to raise him. (Available streaming at CrunchyRoll.) Mild Violence

10:45 AM - 12:30 PM Tokyo Mew Mew 1-4 (SUB)On her first date with the cutest boy in school, Ichigo is zapped by a mysterious ray that scrambles her DNA with that of the endangered Iriomote wildcat. The next day, Ichigo discovers she has developed attributes of a cat, as well as the power to transform into a pink-haired superheroine, Mew Ichigo. She and four other girls have been selected for the top-secret Mew Project, which aims to protect the Earth from an alien menace known as Deep Blue.

12:30-2:30 PM Skip Beat 1-5 (SUB)Kyoko followed her true love and childhood friend Sho to Tokyo so she could help him reach his dream of becoming an idol. But one day she goes unannounced to his agency and discovers he doesn’t care for her at all. Kyoko decides to begin a journey to showbiz and get her revenge against Sho. (Available streaming at CrunchyRoll.) Mild Sexuality

2:30-4:15 PM Hyouka 1-4 (SUB)Houtarou, a reclusive teenager, is ordered by his older sister to join the classic literature club. In the club, he gets close to the truth about an incident involving a female member’s uncle, which happened 45 years ago.

4:15-6:00 PM Tactical Roar 1-4 (SUB)50 years have passed since a massive standing typhoon known as the Grand Roar appeared. Shipping and marine navigation again rise to prominence, and the world enters into a second Age of Discovery. However, a dark shadow falls over the development of these routes -- terrorism, in the form of pirates. To cope with these pirates, private enterprises organize an armed self-defense organization. Tactical Roar is the story of a girl who embarks on an escort ship to fight against pirates.

6:00-7:45 PM Dragon Crisis 1-4 (SUB)Ryuuji Kisaragi is a normal high school boy whose peaceful life is turned into an adventure by the return of his second cousin Eriko Nanao. Ryuuji and Eriko seize a relic box from a black broker, and in the box they find Rose, a red dragon girl. In order to protect Rose from the black organization, Ryuji decides to fight using his power as a relic handler. (Available streaming at CrunchyRoll.)

7:45-9:30 PM Hayate the Combat Butler [2012] 1-3 (SUB)The story of Hayate Ayasaki working alongside maid Maria at Nagi Sanzenin’s mansion continues. One day, Nagi receives a phone call from “Area 51,” inviting her to outer space. Nagi plans to accept the offer, only to be stopped by Maria. (Available streaming at CrunchyRoll.)

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5:30-7:00 AM Memories Off 1-3 (SUB)Tomoya Mikami’s life changed the day his girlfriend Ayaka was hit by a car and killed on her way to meet him. He blamed himself for her death and was never the same afterwards. He began alienating his friends, and any potential romances were doomed. He decides to find a way to say goodbye to his lost love once and for all.

7:00-9:00 AM Smile Pretty Cure 1-5 (SUB)Once upon a time, there was a kingdom of fairy tales called “Märchenland”, where many fairy tale characters live together in joy. Suddenly, the evil emperor Pierrot made an invasion on Märchenland, sealing its Queen in the process. To revive the Queen, the symbol of happiness called Cure Decor, “the Queen’s scattered power of light of happiness”, is required. To collect the Cure Decor, a fairy named Candy searches for the Pretty Cures on Earth. There, Candy meets a girl, who decides to collect the Cure Decor. Now, will the world earn a “happy ending”?

9:00-10:45 AM Beelzebub 1-4 (SUB)Tatsumi Oga is a first year student in Ishiyama High School for delinquents, where he is called the “strongest juvenile delinquent”. One day while sleeping next to a river, Tatsumi sees a man floating down it. Tatsumi pulls him to shore and the man splits in half, revealing a baby boy. This boy, Beelzebub, is the son of the demon king; Tatsumi, along with Beelzebub’s demon maid Hilda, have been chosen as the ones to raise him. (Available streaming at CrunchyRoll.) Mild Violence

10:45 AM - 12:30 PM Tokyo Mew Mew 1-4 (SUB)On her first date with the cutest boy in school, Ichigo is zapped by a mysterious ray that scrambles her DNA with that of the endangered Iriomote wildcat. The next day, Ichigo discovers she has developed attributes of a cat, as well as the power to transform into a pink-haired superheroine, Mew Ichigo. She and four other girls have been selected for the top-secret Mew Project, which aims to protect the Earth from an alien menace known as Deep Blue.

12:30-2:30 PM Skip Beat 1-5 (SUB)Kyoko followed her true love and childhood friend Sho to Tokyo so she could help him reach his dream of becoming an idol. But one day she goes unannounced to his agency and discovers he doesn’t care for her at all. Kyoko decides to begin a journey to showbiz and get her revenge against Sho. (Available streaming at CrunchyRoll.) Mild Sexuality

2:30-4:15 PM Hyouka 1-4 (SUB)Houtarou, a reclusive teenager, is ordered by his older sister to join the classic literature club. In the club, he gets close to the truth about an incident involving a female member’s uncle, which happened 45 years ago.

4:15-6:00 PM Tactical Roar 1-4 (SUB)50 years have passed since a massive standing typhoon known as the Grand Roar appeared. Shipping and marine navigation again rise to prominence, and the world enters into a second Age of Discovery. However, a dark shadow falls over the development of these routes -- terrorism, in the form of pirates. To cope with these pirates, private enterprises organize an armed self-defense organization. Tactical Roar is the story of a girl who embarks on an escort ship to fight against pirates.

6:00-7:45 PM Dragon Crisis 1-4 (SUB)Ryuuji Kisaragi is a normal high school boy whose peaceful life is turned into an adventure by the return of his second cousin Eriko Nanao. Ryuuji and Eriko seize a relic box from a black broker, and in the box they find Rose, a red dragon girl. In order to protect Rose from the black organization, Ryuji decides to fight using his power as a relic handler. (Available streaming at CrunchyRoll.)

7:45-9:30 PM Hayate the Combat Butler [2012] 1-3 (SUB)The story of Hayate Ayasaki working alongside maid Maria at Nagi Sanzenin’s mansion continues. One day, Nagi receives a phone call from “Area 51,” inviting her to outer space. Nagi plans to accept the offer, only to be stopped by Maria. (Available streaming at CrunchyRoll.)

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9:30-11:15 PM Seitokai Yakuindomo 1-4 (SUB)Takatoshi, a new student in a recently co-ed high school, is asked to serve as Vice President on the student council. Thus begins his days as the only male and sane human being among three female student council officers. Sexual Humor

11:15 PM - 1:00 AM Robotics; Notes 1-3 (SUB)In 2019, Kaito Yashio is a member of his school’s robotics club and a fan of fighting games. His classmate Akiho is a world renowned programmer of fighting games. The two decide to create an actual giant robot with help from their friends. (Available Streaming at Funimation)

Sunday1:00-2:45 AM To Love-Ru Darkness 1-4 (SUB)In this sequel to To Love-Ru and Motto To Love-Ru, the Yuuki residence is now full of people. Momo, a new resident of the house, also falls for Rito and actively tries to create a harem for him. Meanwhile, a mysterious girl named Mea Kurosaki enters Sainan High School with a hidden agenda. (Available streaming at The Anime Network.) Sexuality

2:45-4:00 AM 1-Shots and Shorts Grab Bag (SUB)A collection of short anime. Various genres will be represented, but if you want to know exactly what’s showing, you’ll have to stop by and take a look.

4:00-5:45 AM Zombie Loan 1-4 (SUB)Do you know when you are going to die? Michiru Kita does; she has the ability to see the ring of death around people’s necks. The darker the ring, the closer to death someone is. She notices two boys in her class have completely black rings. Seeking to warn them of their impending demise, she stumbles onto their secret: they are already dead, but are kept alive due to a contract with Zombie-Loan.

5:45-7:30 AM Pretty Rhythm Aurora Dream 1-4 (SUB)The Prism Show is a new kind of show that requires its participants to be figure skaters, models, and singers all at the same time. Aira and Rhythm, two girls who dream of becoming the Prism Queen, will have to train hard and overcome both their quarrels with each other and their burgeoning interest in boys to achieve their dream.

7:30-9:30 AM Rave Master 1-5 (SUB)50 years ago, a conflict between the light stones (Rave) and the dark stones (Darkbring) destroyed one tenth of the world. Darkbring was revived by a group called the Demon Card in order to bring chaos to the world. Only the power of the light stone can resist it, along with the one who inherited Rave, Haru Glory.

9:30-11:15 AM Hunter x Hunter [2011] 1-4 (SUB)Gon Freecs’ father abandoned him as a baby in order to become a Hunter, an elite class with a license to go anywhere or do almost anything. Now 12 years old, Gon wishes to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a great Hunter. (Available streaming at CrunchyRoll.)

11:15 AM -1:00 PM The Idolm@ster 1-4 (SUB)The arduous struggle of the 13 girls from Talent Production 765 who dream of one day becoming idols in the competitive Japanese entertainment industry. (Available streaming at CrunchyRoll.)

1:00-2:30 PM Operation Santuary 1-6 (SUB)Naoki Kuzumi always thought his life was ordinary, except that he can’t remember what happened in his youth. One sunny day while taking a nap on a bench, a girl literally falls on him from the sky. For some reason, she thinks he’s her younger brother. But there’s more to her than meets the eye...

2:30-3:45 PM Working’!! 1-3 (SUB)Life goes on at the Wagnaria family restaurant as its peculiar employees try to provide a good service despite their individual eccentricities. (Available streaming at CrunchyRoll.)

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Viewing Room 2Friday1:00-3:00 PM Rahxephon 1-5 (DUB)17 year old high school student Ayato Kamina goes about his daily life within Tokyo Jupiter oblivious to the world around him, having been taught that all of civilization except Tokyo has been destroyed. All that changes when the mysterious civilization “MU” invades his home, raining destruction down from the sky in the form of strange monsters called Dolems.

3:00-5:00 PM Fantastic Children 1-5 (SUB)A group of enigmatic white-haired children has been spotted at different times and places in Europe for over 500 years. They behave with far more maturity than they should, never grow old, and seem to have supernatural power. They’ve been seeking a girl, and the only clue they have is a picture of a crescent moon. Now, in the year 2012, an athletic boy named Tohma is about to be involved in this centuries-long mystery.

5:00-6:45 PM Angel Links 1-4 (DUB)Li Meifon is the head of a free, no expenses paid protection/security agency for escorting ships across outer space. Though only 16, she possesses great skill and leadership qualities while commanding her crew aboard their ship, the Angel Links. However, some unpleasant memories begin to trouble her and she starts questioning her own past and reason for existence.

6:45-8:00 PM Area 88 TV 1-3 (DUB)Deep in the sandy plains of the Middle Eastern kingdom of Asran, Japanese photojournalist Makoto Shinjou travels to remote airbase Area 88 to document the activities of the mercenaries who destroy the country’s enemies for a living. Among their ranks is Shin Kazama, a Japanese ace pilot who was tricked by his former best friend into signing a contract with the Asran’s fighter squad.

8:00-9:45 PM Robotech 1-4 (DUB)Rick Hunter is a pilot who gets dragged along with the SDF-1 and joins with them to stop the invaders. Lyn Minmei is a singer who Rick rescues and falls for. Together they try to save the Earth and end the war not with fighting, but with love.

9:45-11:30 PM Claymore 1-4 (DUB)In a world rife with deadly creatures called “youma”, a young silver-eyed woman, Clare, works on behalf of an organisation that trains female youma halfbreeds into warriors with the ability to destroy these creatures. Considered a rogue for picking up a stray child and almost losing herself to her youma side by “Awakening”, she is constantly assigned rather dangerous missions...

11:30 PM -12:15 AM Domain of Murder (SUB)On the trail of a missing husband, P.I. Goro crosses paths with a deranged killer.

Saturday12:15-2:00 AM Guyver 1-4 (DUB)When Sho Fukamachi accidentally found an alien object called Unit it changed his life forever. The Unit bonded with Sho, resulting in a powerful fighting lifeform called Guyver. With Guyver’s help, Sho battled the mysterious Chronos and its Zoanoids in order to protect his friends and his world. Unknown to Sho, the battle will lead to the discovery humanity’s origins, destiny, and the Creators.... Violence

2:00-3:45 AM Nanaka 6/17 1-4 (DUB)Seventeen-year-old Nanaka Kirisato is a high school student serious about her studies and goals in life. She frequently criticizes her best friend, Nenji Nagihara, for being a childish delinquent who spends his time fighting other boys. Then one day, after a heated argument with Nenji, she falls off a flight of stairs and suffers a brain injury, resulting in her mind reverting to that of a six-year-old.

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3:45-7:00 AM Fushigi Yuugi 1-7 (SUB)While visiting the National Library, junior-high students Miaka Yuuki and Yui Hongo are transported into the world of a mysterious book set in ancient China, The Universe of The Four Gods. Miaka suddenly finds herself with the responsibility of being the priestess of Suzaku, and must find all of her celestial warriors for the purpose of summoning Suzaku for three wishes. Mild Sexuality

7:00-9:30 AM Soul Eater 1-6 (DUB)Set in the Shinigami technical school for weapon meisters, the series revolves around 3 groups of each a weapon meister and a human weapon. Trying to make the latter a “Death Scythe” and thus fit for use by the Shinigami, they must collect the souls of 99 evil humans and 1 witch.

9:30-1130 AM Wedding Peach 1-5 (DUB)There are three known worldsthe human world, the angel world, and the devil world. The evil queen Raindevilla yearns to destroy the angel world with help or her many devil minions. The goddess Aphrodite sends an angel to the human world, Limone, to summon three love angels in the form of three school girls, Momoko Hanasaki, Yuri Tanima, and Hinagiku Tamano, who together become Angel Lilly, Angel Daisy, and Wedding Peach.

11:30-1:30 PM Wolf ’s Rain 1-5 (DUB)There is an old legend that speaks of a hidden paradise on Earth - a paradise which only wolves can find. And while thought to have been extinct for hundreds of years, wolves indeed still walk the earth... hidden among mankind. Now, a group of outcast wolves set out to find Paradise: Kiba, Hige, Toboe and Tsume. Each wolf is driven by their own personality and desire, but together they are pursued by humans seeking to quench their own thirst for power. Moderate Violence

1:30-3:15 PM Kimagure Orange Road 1-4 (SUB)Kyosuke Kasuga, fifteen, moves to a new city and falls for Madoka Ayukawa. She’s friendly when they’re alone, but acts like a delinquent when in front of others. Kyosuke meanwhile struggles not to break the heart of Hikaru Hiyama, who fell in love after seeing him make an impossible basketball shot. To add the cherry to this particular sundae, Kyosuke and his family all have various powers, and some members aren’t so concerned with keeping them a secret...

3:15-5:00 PM Heat Guy J 1-4 (DUB)In the city of Judoh, Claire Leonelli has inherited leadership of the Mafia group “Vampire” following the death of his father. To keep Claire’s and other criminal activities in check, the city’s Bureau of Urban Safety has Special Services Division operative Daisuke Aurora and the super android codenamed “J” (whose identity is apparently kept in secrecy, as androids are banned in the city).

5:00-7:00 PM Lost Universe 1-5 (SUB)Kane Blueriver, a trouble contractor, is being hunted by a criminal syndicate named Nightmare because he pilots the Lost Ship Swordbreaker, the only hinderance to Nightmare’s plan to spread the dark lord Dark Star throughout the galaxy. Kane, along with Millie, a girl who dreams to be the “best in the universe,” and Canal, Swordbreaker’s AI, vows to defeat Nightmare, who, besides having a sinister plan, killed Kane’s grandmother many years ago.

7:00-8:15 PM Ceres, Celestial Legend 1-3 (SUB)On their sixteenth birthday, Aya Mikage and her twin brother Aki are called to the family home to be given a special present. What they thought was a birthday party, however, was really a test one which Aya failed. She was found to possess the reincarnated spirit of an ageless celestial maiden (tennyo), one bent on the recovery of her heavenly kimono (hagoromo) and the destruction of the Mikage family. Aya quickly finds herself separated from her beloved brother, and hunted by her own family. Violence, Moderate Sexuality

8:15-10:00 PM NieA under 7 1-4 (DUB)In the 21st century, aliens have arrived on Earth and live among humans. In sleepy Enohana, the dirt-poor student Chigasaki Mayuko finds herself living together with

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meet, NieA seems to be totally unconcerned with the consequences of her actions. As the odd couple throws off the expected sparks, the wrecked alien mothership looms in the background...

10:00-11:45 PM Paranoia Agent 1-4 (DUB)An elementary school kid dubbed with the title “Shounen Batt” or “L’il Slugger” has been going around attacking people with his bent, golden bat. Now, two detectives are investigating so they can stop this kid from making any more attacks, but they will find out soon enough... that this case is much more than they expected.

11:45 PM - 1:30 AM Tenjou Tenge 1-4 (DUB)Souchirou Nagi and Bob Makihara are two delinquents who arrive at Toudou Academy with the objective of ruling over the school with their strength. But on their first day, they encountered the Jyuukenbu, a martial arts group of the school. Members of the group, Maya Natsume, her sister Aya, and Masataka Takayanagi easily overpowered Souchirou and Bob. However, other organizations vying for control force everyone to pick sides...

Sunday1:30-2:15 AM Samurai Champloo 1-4 (DUB)Mugen’s a buck wild warrior - violent, thoughtless and womanizing. Jin is a vagrant ronin - mysterious, traditional, well-mannered and very strong as well. These two fiercely independent warriors can`t be any more different from one another, yet their paths cross when Fuu, a ditzy waitress, saves them from being executed when they are arrested after a violent swordfight. Fuu convinces the two vagrant young men to help her find a mysterious samurai “who smells of sunflowers.” And their journey begins.

2:15-4:00 AM Shadow Star Narutaru 1-4 (SUB)During her summer holiday at her grandparents house Tamai Shiina, a young and cheerful schoolgirl, meets a strange looking creature. They befriend each other and Shiina names it “HoshimaruThe Round Star”. When Shiina returns home efter the summer to go back to school she starts meeting other kids that also have befriended a strange creature like Hoshimaru. But she soon finds out that not all these creatures and their masters are as friendly as Hoshimaru.

4:00-6:30 AM Solty Rei 1-6 (DUB)In a future-based disaster-ridden city with an enormous gap between the rich and the poor, it is hard to tell which humans are walking around with cybernetic body parts. This makes Roy Revant’s job as a renegade bounty hunter/bodyguard-for-hire even more difficult. When a young girl with unbeliveable strength rescues him from a particularly dangerous criminal, Roy realizes that perhaps help can be found in the strangest of places.

6:30-8:15 AM Escaflowne 1-4 (SUB)High school student Hitomi is transported from Earth to the magical world of Gaea, where she meets boy prince Van Fanel, and is caught up in his quest to unite the countries of Gaea against the ominous Zaibach empire. On the way, she discovers an hidden ability and strives to unravel layers of mystery surrounding Van, his past, and the giant machine known as Escaflowne.

8:15-10:00 AM Final Fantasy Unlimited 1-5 (DUB)After their parents disappear, Ai and Yu read their parents’ research and then decide to go in search of them. They ride a strange train to another world known as Wonderland, and meet up with a girl named Lisa. Sometimes aided by a mysterious man known as Kaze, the three find themselves embroiled in a resistance against the tyrannical Earl, who seeks to rule Wonderland and other worlds as well.

10:00 AM -12:00 PM Princess Tutu 1-5 (DUB)13-year-old ballet student Duck is clumsy, good-hearted and sweet... and has a big secret. The mysterious Drosselmayer morphed a young duck into a girl to give her a mission: help a Prince to get the parts of his heart back. With that in mind, she morphs into Princess Tutu, whose magical dances ease the pain and purifies the bad feelings.

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12:00-1:30 PM Gunsmith Cats 1-3 (DUB)Rally Vincent knows her weapons well, while her partner Minne May Hopkins loves to play with explosives. The pair run a gun-shop and one day, Bill Collins of the ATF uses Rally’s gun collection to blackmail Rally and Minnie May into working for the ATF. Little do they know, that they are getting involved in a mission larger than they could imagine.

1:30-3:45 PM Romeo x Juliet 1-6 (DUB)14 years after nearly all of her family was murdered, Juliet of the Capulets leads a double life as Neo Veron’s righeous hero, the “Red Whirlwind”. A sudden escape in her daily escapades leads her to meet Romeo, the kind son of the tyrannical Montague. Destiny has been set as these two individuals soon to be “star-crossed lovers” are cruelly toyed with by fate in the midst of war. Loosely based on the play by William Shakespeare.

Viewing Room 3Friday1:00-2:30 PM Densha Otoko Live Action 1-2 (SUB)A true love story turned to bestselling novel, created from the Internet BBS, 2channel to blockbuster hit movie. Ito Misaki plays Aoyama Saori, working as an office lady at a MNC, gets into trouble with a drunkard on a train. She’s saved by Yamada Tsuyoshi, played by Ito Atsushi. As a form of appreciation, she sends him Hermes teacups. Having no experience with the opposite sex, Tsuyoshi decides to ask for help on the Aladdin Channel BBS on how to interact with Saori.

2:30-4:00 PM Dragon Ball Z Abridged Season 1 (Fandub)Team FourStar’s alternate take on the popular shounen superpower anime.

4:00-5:15 PM Shinigami’s Ballad Live-Action 1-3 (SUB)Feline familiar Daniel was assigned to the most unusual of the Grim Reapers, Momo. Instead of the traditional black robe of the grim reapers, Momo wears all white. Instead of being cold and dispassionate towards her charges, she cries for their plight. These are stories of those whom they are charged to reap.

5:15-5:45 PM Awesome Rangers 1 (Independent Film)The short film that started it all. Two ordinary teenagers named Tony and Lathan discover awesome powers to become Awesome Rangers White and Black, and fight off a squad of evildoers threatening to invade a local park.

5:45-7:00 PM Awesome Rangers 2 (Independent Film)More Rangers, more enemies, no problem. Evil witch Wanda Wickedra sends the nefariou Tree Reaper to destroy Awesome City’s trees. Rangers White and Black step in to save the day, but when evil calls for reinforcements, our heroes are compelled to do the same.

7:00-8:30 PM Winter Sonata Korean Live Action 1-2 (SUB)Joon Sang moves to a new high school in search of his biological father. Yu Jin and Sang Hyuk are close childhood friends, although Sang Hyuk wants to be more than a friend, Yu Jin sees him as a brother. On a trip together with other high school mates, Oh Chelin, Jin Suk and Yong Kuk, Yu Jin is saved after an accident by Joon Sang. They become close and she opens up his cold heart. However, circumstances and fate dictate that their love will never be.

8:30 PM-10:30 PM Yu-gi-oh Abridged season 1 (Fandub)The grand-daddy of them all, the abdridged series that started and defined the trend. Learn from LittleKuriboh why children’s card games are serious business, why Pegasus is so fabulous, and why 4Kids’ (and the original series’) moral lessons don’t hold up under scrutiny.

10:30 PM-12:15 AM AMV Hell 3The first feature-length collection of short comedic anime music videos. Go on a “highway to hell” with Azumanga Daioh, Excel Saga, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and many more.

6:00-10:00 PM The Brony Takeover Nobody knows exactly what will go on here, but you can expect it to involve ponies...

10:00 PM - 1:00 AM Closed for AMV Judging

Sunday1:00-2:30 AM AMV Hell 4They thought they couldn’t top AMV Hell 3, but they were wrong... or were they? See for yourself in this meme-filled collection of clips from Death Note, Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and a few other anime.

2:30-3:30 AM Kimi ni Todoke Live Action Movie (SUB)Kuronuma Sawako has a gloomy appearance and, because of this, is nicknamed Sadako by her peers. On the other hand, her personality is bright and caring. Her motto is do one good thing once a day, but she cares too much about others and cannot express her thoughts. This has made her somewhat of an outcast at school. Kazehaya Shouta is classmates with Sawako. Unlike Sawako, he is outgoing and popular with all the students. He is even polite with Sawako, which makes Sawako respect him and even admire him.

3:30-5:30 AM Shimokita Glory Days Live Action 1-3 (SUB)Yuta, a ronin student, moves to Tokyo, hoping to get accepted into Rokkyo University, which his girlfriend Minori goes to. With no money, he moves into a share house filled with beautiful women.

5:30-7:30 AM Perfect Girl Evolution Live Action 1-3 (SUB)Takano Kyohei is a handsome but bad-tempered university student who is always ready for a fight; Toyama Yukinojo possesses a cuteness that can be mistaken for a girl; the cool-headed Oda Takenaga excels in academics and sports; and the princely Mori Ranmaru loves females, accept a proposal from the female owner of the house where they are lodging at for free lodging if they are able to transform her niece into a proper lady.

7:30-9:30 AM AMV ShowcaseA collection of AMVs from the past and the present, displaying some of the finest (and maybe some not-so-fine) examples of the medium.

9:30-11:00 AM Detective Academy Q Live Action 1-2 (SUB)Tantei Gakuen Q revolves around a team of genius students studying in a detective academy run by a famous detective, Morihiko Dan.

11:00 AM -12:00 PM The Tony and Lathan TheatreA showing of some of the short video projects that our MCs Tony and Lathan have created over the years, including some past NebrasKon Opening and Closing Ceremonies videos.

12:00-1:00 PM Project Objection (Independent Film)Screened in parts during NebrasKon 2011, it’s back in its entirety here. Witness a diverse cast of characters and their courtroom antics as they delve into a whodunnit mystery.

1:00-1:30 PM Evangelion ReDeath (Fandub)The legendary parody from Studio Sokodei that condenses Neon Genesis Evangelion and End of Evangelion into a more concise and more understandable package.

1:30-3:45 PM AMV Hell MinisIn the months and years in between AMV Hell main releases, the crew and their contributors stay busy by putting out these short collections of clips. As you can tell by the timeslot, short collections add up quick.

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Saturday12:15-2:00 AM Usagi Drop Live-Action Movie (SUB)27-year-old Daikichi is a single young man who is trusted by his peers at work. Daikichi then attends his grandfather’s funeral. At the funeral the attendees learn that Daikichi’s grandfather bore an illegitimate daughter with an unknown mother. The girl’s name is Rin, and she is just six years old. Everybody in Daikichi’s family looks at the girl as an embarrassment and wants no part of her. Daikichi, annoyed by his family’s attitude, decides to raise Rin by himself.

2:00-3:00 AM AMV Hell 1, 2, & Championship EditionA collection of some of the shorter AMV Hell videos, including the first two collections ever produced, and the “Championship Edition” competition video. AMV Hell 2 contains some violence, sexuality, and profanity.

3:00-5:00 AM Battle Royale Live-Action Movie (SUB)In response to economic mayhem, the Japanese government passed a new law called the Millennium Educational Reform Actinfamously known as “The Battle Royale Act.” This movie focuses on one high school class that is chosen to participate in the latest Battle Royale, where each student must survive and kill their classmates on a remote island for three days until only one is left standing. (Hmm, sounds familiar...) Violence

5:00-6:30 AM My Geeky Girlfriend Live-Action Movie (SUB)College student Mutou Ookawa catches a glimpse of Ametani Yuiko, his co-worker from a former part-time job and falls immediately in love. Summoning up his courage, he eventually confesses his feelings to her and she responds “...but I’m a fujoshi.” Mutou not having the slight clue what “fujoshi” means, immediately responds “That’s OK!” And thus Mutou’s struggle begins. Will he be able to figure out his girlfriend’s hobbies? Or will he be dragged further and further into the otaku world?

6:30-8:45 AM Sailor Moon Abridged 1-20 (Fandub)A humorous recut of the classic Magical Girl anime that brought many of us into the fandom, because or in spite of itself.

8:45-10:00 AM Heartcatch PreCure Musical (SUB)This musical is footage of the performace at Osaka. The Desert Apostles hatch a plan to defeat the Heartcatch Precure, by using a time-machine to travel back to a time where there is no Precure and to wilt the Heart Tree unopposed! The Precure are sucked into the time-machine too and are seperated in Edo Japan where they meet a young couple with a dilemma.

10:00 AM - 12:15 PM Aim for the Ace Live Action 1-3 (SUB)Hiromi Oka decides to join the high school tennis club from the moment she saw the star player Reika’s excellent and smashing play. However, once the tennis lesson began, Hiromi finds herself bored in the succession of simple practice swings. One day, Munakata becomes appointed as the new head coach of the tennis team. His special training was nothing but original, extreme, and severe.

12:15-2:30 PM Hantsuki Live Action 1-5 (SUB)Ezaki Yuuichi and Akiba Rika fall in love after meeting in the hospital. Yuichi is suffering from a mild illness which can be cured, while Rina has problems with a heart condition that can only be treated with a potentially dangerous operation.

2:30-4:00 PM AMV Hell 5 A feature-length compilation released in 2010, featuring clips from Lucky Star, Ouran High School Host Club, One Piece, and many many more.

4:00-6:00 PM The Catastrophe of Escaflowne (Fandub)A fandub project conceived in the mad mad mind of NebrasKon MC Tony, this takes the 2000 Escaflowne movie and replaces its dialogue with non-stop in-jokes, off-color jokes, references, and other forms of hilarity. Musical score also enhanced for your listening pleasure. Moderate Language

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