Program Guide [PDF] - Nan Desu Kan

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MAP
Long's Peak
(Video)
Blanca Peak
(Panels)
Elevator
Pike's Peak
(Video
Games)
Restrooms
Maroon Peak
(DDR)
Humbolt
Peak
(Panels)
Main Events
Crestone Peak
(Model Show)
Restrooms
Evergreen
(Dealers Room)
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Merchandise
Registration
Lupine
(Asian
Cinema)
Bluebell
(Panels)
Volunteers,
Press &
Programming
Pool
Iris
(Art Show)
Conifer
(Panels)
Spruce
(Operations)
Marquis Club
(Live Gaming)
Primrose
(Video)
Atrium
(Artists Alley)
Business Center
Front Desk
Aspen Theater
(Panels)
Restrooms
Elevator (to
autographs)
Front Range
Trading Post
The Lift
Larkspur
(Art Show)
Autographs will take place in a room
on the second floor next to the atrium.
Restrooms
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Autographs, the Art Show and the
Model Show have moved this
year! Look at the provided map
and familiarize yourself with room
locations.
• Take your weapon to Ops to hear
the weapons policy and be peacebonded.
• While you’re at Ops, check the
doors to see if there are any lastminute
changes.
• This Program has descriptions of
panels. For video room
descriptions, please see the
separate guide located near each
video room.
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WELCOME TO NDK!
Welcome to the 14 th year of Nan Desu Kan!
In our fourteenth year, we look back at how much NDK has grown and, also,
make some decisions on its future. What began in the Tivoli as a festival with
a couple hundred attendees has become one of the largest conventions in the
country. Because of this, we’ve had to take a hard look at what NDK means,
both to us and the community that has blossomed around it.
Beginning in 2011, we will institute an attendance cap of 7,500 attendees per
day, or 22,500 total. We want to stress that this decision was not made lightly.
We have looked over logistical options, searched for other venues, and waited
for 5 years for hotels that were never built, before making this decision. After
exploring every possible option, we truly believe that this attendance cap is in
everyone's best interest to maintain NDK's quality. We will be posting the
details of the attendance cap on the front page of our website after this year’s
convention. You can also look at the detailed explanation on our forums,
under the Announcements section.
On another note, we want to thank NDK’s staff. They are incredibly dedicated,
and it is an honor to work with them year after year. We are blessed to have
so many talented people at our side. NDK would not happen without them.
A huge debt of gratitude is owed to our artists this year. It has been fun seeing
what everyone has come up with. Stephanie Kao, ArtPlayMix, and our very
own Enigma have banded together to give us some beautiful images that
make our printed materials truly special. As you may notice, our badge art this
year is Steampunk-themed. We also would like to extend another huge thank
you to John Peters of Gypsygirl Press. His images can be found all over this
book, and they embody the whimsical fun-loving spirit that NDK is known
for.
You may not see them, but the Board of Directors is always there. They are an
ever-present force at NDK, helping guide it along the way throughout the
entire year. Great thanks is due to each and every one of them: BakuDan, the
Staff Whisperer; Tara, the Super Genius; and Greg, the Official Con Sourpuss.
They are the most dedicated, loving and funny people we have had the
privilege to meet.
Finally, we thank you! Without our amazing attendees, we could not put on
such a marvelous show. You always surprise us and you always make us smile.
Our first priority is to give you the type of NDK that you have come to expect:
the fun, happy friendly con, full of your favorite topics, people and honored
guests. We hope that NDK holds a special place in your heart as it does in
ours.
- Jeremy and Amanda
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Thanks! + credits
To the genius and hard work of each of
our Artists and Designers:
Art Credits:
[Badges, Web, T-shirt art]
Stephanie Kao, The Enigma, ArtPlayMix
[Program Book Cover Art]
Stephanie Kao
[Program Book Cover Design]
Kelly O’Neil
[Program book images]
John Peters
[Promotional images]
Kelly O’Neil, Tara O’Neil
[Program Book Production]
Dan Durkin - City Image Printing
[T-shirt Production]
VictoryStores.com; Cat Specialties
[Logo Design]
Jackie Clark
Staff Sponsors:
BakuDan
You know why.
George Robbert
Provides the Best Traditional Costume Cosplay
award.
City Image Printing
Who prints this fine program guide every year!
onemadcow
Program Layout
Last but certainly not least, thank you to
everyone who has helped spread the word
about NDK and helped us grow.
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THE RULES
Read them, even if you think you know them already. They are for the protection
of you and everyone else in the convention. Ignorance of a rule is not an excuse
for breaking it.
HEALTH
1. If you are over 21 and wish to imbibe, please come to Ops to pick up a
wristband and present your Photo ID. It will allow you to purchase alcohol
at the hotel bar.
2. If you are of age, please drink alcohol slowly, and less than usual. Thanks to
the altitude, you have just become a very cheap date. In addition, Colorado has
stiff penalties for drinking underage and providing alcohol to minors; don’t
put yourself in jeopardy!
3. No illegal drugs. They could kill you, and the con.
4. Please brush your teeth, bathe, and use plenty of deodorant daily.
5. Food, Sleep and WATER!!! Your body and brain require all of these things
to function properly so please stay well fed, rested and hydrated.
6. If you are not feeling well, please inform a staff member. We will call our
EMS team for you. We take your health very seriously, so please don’t be shy.
HAPPINESS
1. Unwanted affection is not okay, and in some cases can be taken as harassment
or assault. If you or any person feels as if s/he has experienced unwanted
touching, hugging, or glomping, report it to the nearest staffer immediately.
DO NOT hug, grab, kiss or glomp anyone who does not want you to. If you
are caught, or reported as doing so, you may be banned from the convention.
So do yourself a favor: ask first and make sure it’s okay.
2. Verbal harassment will not be tolerated. This includes derogatory terms, hate
speech, and all manners of verbal abuse.
3. Be courteous to NDK staff. Many of them volunteer all year long to plan this
convention.
HALLWAY COSTUME RULES
1. No metal handcuffs, metal weapons of any sort, or realistic guns. Any
weapons purchased from the Dealers Room must be taken IMMEDIATELY
to your room.
2. If you are questioning the appropriateness of your costume, check with Ops
first to make sure it is acceptable in the hallways. All convention attendees
must also wear shoes, due to safety concerns. You will be asked to change
your outfit if your costume is not appropriate for all ages.
3. If you are carrying/wearing a sign, you will be asked to put it in your car or
in your room for the entirety of the convention. No exceptions.
4. Know how much space you are taking up! Don’t accidentally whack people
with your wings and props as you pass through the halls and be mindful of
any trailing fabric.
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CAMERA STUFF
1. Cameras and video cameras are welcome. By purchasing a
ticket to Nan Desu Kan, you agree to be filmed or
photographed by the convention. We discourage flash
photography since an excess of it causes people to become
blind. Photography may be banned completely during
certain panels at guest request or during the Cosplay.
Cameras and video cameras are also not allowed in the
video screening rooms, Dealers room, Art and Model
Shows.
2. The best place to take Cosplay photos is outside of the
hotel, or in our new photoshoot area.
HALLWAY TRAFFIC
1. Keep to the right in the halls so on-coming traffic can have
the other lane. Remember to step aside if you need to use
your cell phone, talk or do any non-traffic activities.
2. If you are in line, please stay close to the wall so two lanes
of traffic can still pass.
HOTEL
1. Respect all hotel staff.
2. Keep clear of areas marked “Staff Only” or “Employees
Only.” If the hotel kicks you out for being in a restricted
area, you will be banished from the con.
3. Pick up and dispose of your trash. By doing this you can
help us maintain a good impression on the hotel so they
let us come back every year.
4. If you have a hotel room, please respect the others around
you and keep it down. If a loud room is disturbing you,
please notify the con staff first: we are a little faster.
NASTY UGLY BUSINESS
(Don’t make us do this!)
1. Some things will get you immediately evicted from the con,
including violations of state and federal law, and most
evictions of this kind are permanent.
2. NDK has a two strikes, you’re out policy for lesser
problems. This includes but is not limited to: chasing the
guests around, harassing the staff, or anything else that is
dangerous or disturbing. If your badge gets punched for
any violation, be on your best behavior; on a second punch,
you will be banished from the con!
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PARENTAL NOTES
NDK is more geared to people over age 13 than under. You
have and maintain complete responsibility for, liability for,
and control over your children’s actions and what they see in
this environment. If you choose not to exercise that
responsibility, it is completely your decision.
We try to keep all daytime programming acceptable for
people under the age of 13. However, certain panels are
geared for an older crowd, such as AMVs and anything on
stage after 10 pm. We require ID for anything that is an 18+
panel, no exceptions.
NDK allows children age 13 and older to be unaccompanied
during daytime hours. Children found alone under 13 years of
age will be requested to point out their parent or guardian. If
they are unable to do so, they will be taken to Ops and police
may be brought in. The convention is not a child care facility,
nor does it take any responsibility for such duties. If you lose
your child, please come to Ops so we can inform our security
personnel and call police if they cannot be located
immediately.
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AUTOGRAPH SESSION RULES
Autographs are one of our most popular
attractions, so we've moved them to a new
location to help with line control. Thus,
autographs have a new home this year: on the
second floor of the Atrium tower, up the
elevators next to the Hotel Front Desk. Keep an
eye out for signs and feel free to ask a staff
member if you have trouble locating it.
1. You are allowed only ONE item to sign, per
guest. If you have more than one item, return
to the back of the line for each item.
2. Bootleg items are not allowed in the
autograph lines. Ask us if you’re not sure, but
if you don’t see a copyright somewhere on
your item, that’s the first clue.
3. Please do not hold up the line to take a photo.
You are allowed to take a photo of the guest,
but not with the guest. This slows up the line
and your fellow attendees may not get their
autograph. You don’t want to be that person,
do you?
4. Please do not hug, glomp, kiss, or otherwise
maul the guests. You may also not offer the
guests gifts, food, or anything else. You may
be removed from the convention if you do
either of these.
5. Getting in line for an autograph does not
guarantee you one. Autograph sessions are
scheduled for one hour only. It is up to the
guest, and their schedule, on whether or not
they can stay longer. If their time is coming to
an end, we will have to cut off the line as
needed.
6. Do not line up any sooner than 2 hours before
the scheduled autograph time.
These policies are enforced by NDK and not the
guests. Asking the guests to bypass and ignore
our policies may lead to ejection from the
autograph line.
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INTRODUCING OUR GUESTS
CHRIS BEVINS Christopher Bevins has recorded,
directed, produced, acted in and/or written script
adaptations for over 70 anime series, movies and specials.
Recently, Chris reprised his video game role as the
English- language voice of Dhalsim in Super Street Fighter
IV. He has been featured as Apollo in Aquarion, Mercutio
in Romeo x Juliet, Kenji in Initial D, Johnny in D.Gray-man,
Nicholas Wayne in Baccano!, Shishi Wakamaru in Yu Yu Hakusho, Lafitte and
Shu Shu in One Piece and Beck the Dog in BECK. You can also hear him in
various series like Dragon Ball, Sgt. Frog, Shin chan, Fruits Basket, Fullmetal
Alchemist (both series), Ouran High School Host Club, School Rumble, and Case
Closed. His directing credits include Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad, The Last
Wizard of the Century, Witchblade, Samurai 7, Speed Grapher, Burst Angel, Spiral
and Dragon Ball GT, as well as episodes of Gunslinger Girl, Case Closed and Big
Windup!
CHRIS CASON Voice Actor/Screenwriter/ADR
Director Chris Cason has been involved in multiple
facets of the anime industry for more than a decade.
Currently, he’s featured as the Holy Roman Empire in
the upcoming Hetalia—Axis Powers. His most prominent
role is Gluttony from Fullmetal Alchemist, but he is also
known for Mr. Popo in Dragonball Z Kai, Chamo in
Negima, Hanai in School Rumble, Babbit in Kodocha and Taruru in Sgt. Frog.
Some of his ADR directing and assistant ADR directing credits include:
DBZ Uncut, Dragonball, Dragonball GT, Yu Yu Hakusho, Negima, Kodocha,
Galaxy Railways, Baki the Grappler, School Rumble, Hell Girl, Kaze no Stigma,
Bamboo Blade and Initial D.
CHRIS PATTON Chris Patton, an actor since early
childhood, began voice acting professionally over 10
years ago. He has since gone on to voice well over 100
titles for FUNimation Entertainment and ADV Films,
including: Greed from Fullmetal Alchemist, Sousuke in Full
Metal Panic, Yuuichi in Kanon, Ikki in Air Gear, Hajime in
Ghost Stories, Graham Spector in Baccanno, Ayato in
RahXephon, Fakir in Princess Tutu, Manabu in Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad, and
many, many more. This is Chris’s fourth appearance at—literally—his
favorite con, and his final appearance at an anime convention. NDK is also
the con that allowed Chris to give birth to his now-(in)famous panel, Chris
Patton Shares Too Much! If you’re 18+, be sure to check it out in Main
Events this year!
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CRISTINA VEE Cristina Vee has starred in anime such as Nanoha Takamachi in Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha,
Kanaria in Rozen Maiden and Aika in Aika R-16, as well as the announced voice of Mio Akiyama in K-ON. She
also has voiced for popular video games, as Sylphy in Luminous Arc 2, Noel, Mu-12, Nu-13 and Lambda-11 in
BlazBlue and its sequel and Anri in Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love. She also is the announcer for several Purikura
photobooth machines. In front of the camera, she has co-hosted AnimeTV and the Funimation On Demand
recaps with Johnny Yong Bosch and Jonathan Meza. She helped promote Haruhi Suzumiya season 2 in the
Adventures of the ASOS Brigade (as Haruhi Suzumiya) and she will share a similar experience with K-ON (as Mio
Akiyama).
ECHOSTREAM New Jersey-based echostream began in 1997, when Tony Grund and Japanese transplant
Ryoko Otani met while attending the Royal Academy of Music in London. Other members Jen Rau,
Clarence Jackson and veteran musician Tomo Asaha (Rina Acuity, NIL, Zoey, Shahidah Omar) joined later.
The alternative group’s first album, Identity, was released in 2005. The Duality of Courage followed in 2008.
Over a history of five years, two self-released albums, multiple licenses for TV and compilations (both
domestic and abroad), and many large-venue performances, the band has honed its sound and skills to an
exceptional level.
KAZHA On Friday, Kazha will make a special appearance. The indie rock band has roots on both sides of
the Pacific; lead singer Kazuha Oda began the group after releasing four albums in Japan and working with
pianist Bob James. Now based in Japan and Los Angeles, the band Kazha also features Hideki Matsushige on
guitar, Yota Sato on bass and Rui Aranai on drums. In 2009, they released their first Japanese EP, Breathe
Through Your Dreams on major Japanese label Victor Entertainment. Their debut album Overture was released
worldwide in April 2010.
JERRY JEWELL Jerry has been with FUNimation since 2001 and has voiced such roles as Kyo Sohma in Fruits
Basket, Jimmy Kudo in Case Closed, Taira in Beck:Mongolian Chop Squad, Barry the Chopper in Full Metal Alchemist,
Happiness Bunny in Shin-Chan, Rin Tsuchimi in Shuffle, Zellman Clock in Black Blood Brothers, Tony Frost in Blue
Gender, Suzaku and Jin in Yu Yu Hakusho, Vino/Claire in Stanfield Baccano, and Akito Hayama in Kodocha. His
voice can also be heard in Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball GT, Black Cat, One Piece, Tsubasa, and Trinity Blood.
PATRICK SEITZ Voice Actor/Screenwriter/ADR Director Patrick Seitz has appeared in more than 100
titles. His most recent anime roles are Germany in the upcoming Hetaila—Axis Powers and Grimmer in Monster,
as well as video game roles Artanis in Starcraft 2: Wings of Liberty, Ragna in BlazBlue: Continuum Shift and Silverbolt
in Transformers: War for Cybertron. He is also known for Luke Valentine in Hellsing. His other video work includes
Arthas Menethil and Garrosh Hellscream in World of Warcraft, Ragna the Bloodedge in BlazBlue: Continuum
Shift and Calamity Trigger, Dracula in Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia and Chopin in Eternal Sonata. In addition to
the voiceover work, Patrick has done script-adapting and/or ADR direction for Monster, Romeo X Juliet, Naruto,
Honey & Clover, Hell Girl, Tales of Phantasia, Guardian of the Spirit and Rumiko Takahashi Anthology.
REBECCA FORSTADT (REBA WEST) Rebecca Forstadt has been a voice over actor for over 30 years and
specializes in young girl voices. She is best known for playing the part of Lynn Minmei in Robotech, as well as
Mihoshi in Tenchi in Tokyo and Tenchi Movie 2 and 3, Pai in 3x3 Eyes, Nunnally Lamperouge in Code Geass: Lelouch
of the Rebellion, Chaotzu in Dragon Ball Movie 3: Mystical Adventure, Tachikoma in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone
Complex, Chizuko Oe in Mahoromatic, Tima in Metropolis, Tama-chan in Bottle Fairy, Primera in Magic Knight
Rayearth 2, Suiseiseki in Rozen Maiden, Maia Devlin in Space Pirate Captain Harlock, Sugar in Sugar: A Little Snow
Fairy and Rika Furude in When They Cry. She can also be heard in video games as Farleen in Star Ocean: Till the
End of Time, Izzy Randal and Lynn Minmei in Robotech Battlecry, Rita in Suikoden IV and Tachikoma in Ghost in
the Shell: Stand Alone Complex.
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RICHARD IAN COX Actor Richard Ian Cox is a veteran of anime, video games and mainstream television.
He is well-known for voice acting roles as Inuyasha in Inuyasha, Allelujah Haptism in Mobile Suit Gundam 00 and
Ranma Saotome (Boy-Type) in Ranma ½, as well as Nomad in Galaxy Angel, Kai Shiden in Mobile Suit Gundam,
Shanni Andras and Tolle Koenig in Mobile Suit Gundam Special Edition, Logan in X-Men: Evolution, Cacao in
Trouble Chocolate, Scattershot in Transformers: Cybertron and Bit Cloud in Zoids/ZERO. His video game work
includes Inuyasha in Inuyasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask and Inuyasha: Feudal Combat, Kai Shiden in Mobile Suit
Gundam: Encounters in Space, Pietro ‘Quicksilver’ Maximoff in X-Men: Evolution, and Shanni Andras in Battle
Assault 3 Featuring Gundam Seed and Gundam Seed: Never Ending Tomorrow. He has also appeared on The CW’s Life
Unexpected, USA Network’s Psych and SyFy’s Eureka, Stargate SG-1 and Stargate: Atlantis.
WENDY POWELL Wendy has been a professional voice actress for FUNimation Entertainment and
Okratron 5000 for over seven years. She is most well-known for a villain named Envy on Fullmetal Alchemist.
She was most recently in Claymore where she played Ilena and as Iku in Shigurui. Some of her other credits
include: Emi in Baki the Grappler, Amick in Blue Gender, The Fever Demon in Shin-Chan, Kyo’s Mother in Fruits
Basket, Kasuga in Negima and Paula “Lady Death” in Trinity Blood. She has also voiced characters in: Kiddy Grade,
Case Closed, Yu Yu Hakusho, Peach Girl, xxxholic, One Piece, Tsubasa, Gunslinger Girl, and many others. Video Game
credits include: Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel, Fulmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir and
Spikeout: Battlestreet. This is Wendy’s fourth and final NDK appearance.
KEVIN MCKEEVER NDK is proud to be the first convention outside of California to host the entire
Robotech Staff (Kevin, Steve and Tommy) since 2005! Including his current job as Marketing Coordinator for
Harmony Gold, Kevin has been working in the entertainment industry for nearly 15 years. His television
production credits include Jackass, Kids Say the Darnedest Things, Guinness Book of World Records, Krypton Factor,
Farmclub.com, The 60’s and various television commercials. His film credits include Mystery Men, For Love of the
Game and Billy Frankenstein. He joined the Robotech team in the 1980s.
STEVE YUN Steve Yun joined Harmony Gold to build the Robotech.com website in February 2001, and has
since co-produced and associate-produced several other projects as well, including the Macross restoration,
video games Robotech: Battlecry and Robotech: Invasion, Robotech Remastered and Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles. Steve
has also been featured in an anime documentary called Geeks. Since its launch, Robotech.com has constantly
been one of the busiest anime-related destinations on the internet.
TOMMY YUNE Tommy Yune has worked for over a decade in the comic book and video game industries.
His early game development experience includes character design of the pioneering 3D fighting game FX
Fighter and conceptual design of the award-winning Journeyman Project series. He also wrote and illustrated hit
comic book titles such as Speed Racer Racer X, Robotech and Danger Girl: Kamikaze. Tommy first worked in an
official capacity for the Robotech universe by helping design Robotech.com for its launch in 2001. He has
since come aboard as Harmony Gold’s creative director and oversees new development, including Robotech: The
Shadow Chronicles, which completed production in 2006.
BARBARA GOODSON Barbara Goodson started her career by studying musical and classical theater at The
American Musical & Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York City. Some of her earlier work includes Marie
Crystal and Sera in Robotech, Doris in Vampire Hunter D, Apple in Zillion, Pazu in Castle in the Sky, Queen Regina
in Space Pirate Captain Harlock, Takashi and Kaori in Akira, and Star in Tekkaman Blade. Her more recent voices
include Naota in FLCL, Granny Chiyo in Naruto, Laharl in Makai Senki Disgea, Masaru in Kikraider, Lacan in
Ergo Proxy, Lynn Jackson in Yukikaze, Coda in Eureka Seven, Mitsune Konno in Love Hina and Mother Talzin
in Clone Wars. She also can be heard on several interactive games, such as Lady Vashj in World of Warcraft, Silva
in Suikoden V and Ryoko Leingod in Star Ocean: Till the End of Time.
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2010: The Year We Save Anime
The domestic anime industry has had its fair
share of problems in the last few years. Gain
insight into what’s caused the recent trouble
and learn what you can do to help turn things
around.
ADR Directing With Chris Cason
and Christopher Bevins
Chris and Christopher have a combined two
decades of ADR Directing for FUNimation
Entertainment in addition to their numerous
voice acting roles. Their involvement in
numerous facets of the industry means
they’re able to share a very unique perspective
of the anime business.
Afternoon Tea
Tea has played an important role in culture,
commerce, and even politics over the
centuries, from traditional Japanese tea
ceremonies to the Boston Tea Party. Learn
what impact tea has had on the world, then
sample a variety of them during a traditional
afternoon tea.
All About Visual kei
Come join this expansive discussion of the
Japanese style Visual kei. It covers all of its
subsets and sublevels, where and when Visual
kei formed from, and where it is today. It will
also cover some basic styles and trends that
come along with the Visual kei style and how
these have influenced modern fashion,
culture, and beyond in many countries, not
just Japan.
All Your Meme Are Belong to Us [18+]
Discover internet culture, subcultures,
memes, and viral videos that permeate the
internet and change over time. This will also
include entertainment in the form of
examples, such as viral videos, pictures of
memes, and a quiz portion at the end with
prizes provided by the panelists.
AMV Contest Winners
View a winners’ showcase of the AMV
Contest from each category. This
presentation is usually standing room only, so
be there early!
AMV Contest
The best of all the recordbreaking
206 submissions to
NDK! This is one of NDK’s
most popular events, so
show up early to get in line.
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An Evening with COO [18+]
The Custodians of Otakudom have been
running events at conventions for over 10
years. This has given them time to make a
number of observations about the shifting
flows of the geek subculture. However, this
panel will focus on the embarrassing and
funny stories that have arisen from the past
50+ conventions.
Animation: History and How-To
Learn the history of animation, from the very
humble beginnings to the high-tech field it is
now. Get ready for discussion of how
traditional (2D) animation is done, including
employing the techniques that were discussed
in the historical overview. A real must-see for
animation enthusiasts!
Anime Clue
Come and try to figure out who dun it in this
anime-themed version of the Clue board
game. Players will take on the roles of the
detectives and move about the board trying
to find the killer before he can strike again!
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Anime Dance
Come and learn the most popular dances
from anime, Japanese games, and musical
artists! Attendees will have several dances to
choose from, and two will be chosen to be
demonstrated and learned entirely.
Anime Evolution With Rebecca
Forstadt (Reba West)
Don’t let Rebecca’s famed little girl voice fool
you, she’s been a voice actor for over 30 years.
From Japanimation to mecha anime and
Yoshiyuki Tomino to the rise of DVDs and Bluray,
her career has witnessed, and weathered,
numerous changes. Come hear an insider’s
stories of the ever-changing anime industry.
Anime Feud
This anime-themed version of Family Feud
asks players questions about anime, manga,
video games, conventions, and Japanese
culture to see if they can match the responses
most frequently given by survey participants.
Winners will be awarded with Pocky.
Anime Girl Fight
Instead of spending time hanging out with
actual girls, wouldn’t you rather waste a nerdy
hour arguing about which anime girls would
win in a fight? Then Harmony Gold’s Steve
Yun has the event for you, as a team of
expert panelists argue and vote over this very
important topic! Heckling encouraged.
Anime Improv
We will be using characters, scenes and
situations from anime and suggestions from
the audience to create scenes on the spot
through different staged improv games. Be
prepared for complete audience participation
in this full-contact improv show.
Anime Olympics
The Anime Olympics have always been a
series of wacky games with anime themes,
arbitrarily scored, and cheered on by the
audience. Twelve contestants will be chosen
to compete in three hilarious games,
ultimately seeking victory and prizes.
Anime-ium!
Welcome to a quick challenge
game show based on the
popular game Cranium.
Teams of players will answer
otaku trivia questions, draw,
and use word play to gather
points and win the challenge.
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Battle Karaoke
Gladiatorial combat, Karaoke singing, and
trading card games: three things the
Custodians of Otakudom (COO) have
always thought go hand in hand. This is a
high-energy, high-volume event which puts
control in the hands of the audience as three
teams battle for supremacy.
Beginning Boardgaming
An introduction to the hobby—and
addiction—that is strategy boardgaming.
Learn about the background of strategy
boardgames, their typical features, and where
to find the games and people to play them
with.
Beyond the OAV
The OAV may have died as a medium, but in
its time it was a great way to experience
interesting, innovative anime. Learn why the
OAV died, what’s replaced the OAV, and what
future mediums for anime might look like.
Charity Auction
We’re sure you’re aware of the devastation in
the Gulf region, and we have multiple staff
members who were affected, or had family
that was affected. As a result, we’ve selected
the United Way Gulf Recovery Fund as our
assisted charity this year. Come and bid on
awesome pieces; 100% of the proceeds go to
charity.
Chibi-G’s All Out Monster Attack! [18+]
Players will take on the roles of giant
monsters who are set on smashing Animeville
to dust, be it with fish, foot, or special
monster powers!
Chris Patton Shares Too Much [18+]
We’re proud to bring you the very last
installment of this panel that debuted at
NDK years ago. Come join Chris in his last
bit of sharing too much with anyone (of age)
who wants to hear. Please note: this is an age-
, photo-, and video-restricted panel. Please
come prepared with your wristbands and
leave your cameras in your room.
Closing Ceremonies
A last chance for a fond farewell to the guests
who have been stars in our weekend sky, as
well as news for the next year. As always, we’ll
end NDK with our traditional clapping
ceremony led by our honored Japanese
guests.
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Color Me Bad: Harmonizing Your
Colors With Your Line Work
If you’re an artist who works with color, you
know it’s often not as easy as color by
number. Color choices can make or break an
illustration. What palettes suit what styles?
Join Squid Works Comics members, Stan Yan
(REVVVelations), Zak Kinsella, and Gerhard
Kaaihue for a panel discussion about what
they’ve found works well for their own art.
Come to Denver! See the Seitz!
Anime jack-of-all-trades Patrick Seitz waxes
poetic about voice acting, script adapting, and
ADR directing. He’ll also entertain questions
about the industry and his experiences
therein, and maybe wrassle a bear (weather
permitting).
Comic and Manga Production
Workshop
Tommy Yune, a veteran of hit comic series
such as Speed Racer, Racer X, Robotech, and
Danger Girl: Kamikaze, covers modern
production techniques of the industry and
new options available to hopeful comic
creators.
Convention Defense Course
New to conventions or dragging someone
who is to NDK? Then you’ll want to check
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out this panel, which will tell you everything
you need to know about staying safe, having
fun, and making the most out of conventions.
Convention War Stories [18+]
A panel about the weird, funny, or interesting
events that have occurred over the years to
the panel of convention veterans. The stories
cover getting to the cons, trouble with fans,
and much more. Share your own stories in
this panel, where audience participation is
encouraged.
Cosplay Chess
We are happy to welcome back this game by
popular demand. Get ready to watch your
favorite characters battle each other as two
players make moves to destroy the other
player’s pieces.
Costume and Cosplay Contest
Our Saturday night costume extravaganza. As
always, NDK has the two split so you can watch
the spectacle of fantastic costuming skills or
skit-making genius from the contestants.
Crash Course Workshop: Building
a Character-Driven Comic Story
With tips from local professional comic
creators, create a randomly-generated comic
character and a character-driven plot—a
MUST for aspiring comic book writers.
Crash Course Workshop: Digital Comics
Learn from local professional illustrators and
comic creators about how they use
computers to create their work. They’ll tell
you about their favorite programs and share
secret techniques to create awesome effects
and save time.
Cristina Vee Live
Come and listen as Cristina Vee demonstrates
a live dubbing session right in the panel. If
you ask nicely, she might sing a couple of
songs for you, too.
Do Anime Conventions Have a Future?
Oil is more than $60 per barrel, airlines are
raising fares while cutting services, inflation
is on the rise, the economy is slowing, and
disposable income is on the decline. Can
anime conventions survive—let alone
grow—in this environment? Join
Robotech.com marketing coordinator Kevin
McKeever for an in-depth look at these issues
and the surprising answer.
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echostream Concert
Come and see NDK’s very first full-on rock
concert at no additional charge! We are proud
to have echostream perform with special
guest Kazha as the opening band. It will be an
amazing night, so get ready to rock! Cameras
are welcome.
echostream Q&A
echostream is not a new group, although you
may only now be discovering them. Over a
history of five years and two self-released
albums, the band has honed its sound and
skills to an exceptional level. Come prepared
with questions for this New Jersey-based altrock
band.
Endings in Anime [18+]
This panel’s focus is to discuss the various
styles of endings that occur in anime,
especially those that are 100% conclusive
versus those that are open ended. Clips will
be shown from both types of endings as
examples and conversation points in the
presentation.
Envy and Gluttony with Wendy
Powell and Chris Cason
Join Wendy Powell and Chris Cason as they
talk about your favorite Fullmetal Alchemist
villains. There’s plenty to talk about when it
comes to these characters.
Fanfiction to Fiction
If you’ve always wanted to be a published
writer but find yourself always working on
fanfiction, this is the panel for you! We will
discuss the history of fanfiction, why people
write it, how fanfics hurt and help you as a
writer, and how to make the transition to
original fiction.
Fullmetal Freaks
Fullmetal Alchemist fans unite! Discuss
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood as well as
the basic elements of alchemy in the FMA
universe and in our own history. Then test
your existing and new-found knowledge in
the Fullmetal Freaks quiz.
Fundamentals of Yaoi: History
Revealed, Myths Debunked [18+]
This is an in-depth and frank presentation
about the history and current goings-on of
yaoi. The focus will be on educating people
about this sometimes misunderstood facet of
Japanese media art and looking at how it’s
perceived around the world.
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FUNimation Anime Sneak Peaks
and Prizes
Be the first to watch clips from new and
upcoming shows from FUNimation. Pay
attention to the clips for trivia afterwards to
win DVDs and more prizes.
FUNimation Entertainment Industry
Panel and Q&A
FUNimation has been bringing you the best
in anime for years. Events Manager Joshua
Morris is here to give you the latest news,
show clips, and Q&A.
Gender and Sexuality in Japan
Japan has always had different views on
gender and sexuality than the West. Come
join us to discuss and learn about the roles of
men and women—straight and GLBT—
from ancient Japan to modern day; from
samurai and geisha to housewives and
salarymen.
Giant Robot Rumble
Remember when you were in elementary
school and you argued with your friends
about whether Voltron or Optimus Prime
would win in a fight? Well, prepare for the
ultimate in nerdy panels: Harmony Gold’s
Steve Yun hosts a tournament where
panelists and attendees argue and vote over
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which robots would win in a fight. Sixteen
robots will enter the arena, but only one will
emerge as the victor!
High-Definition Anime
Explore a look at the trends of high
definition in broadcasting and at the cinema,
as well as an exploration of past, present, and
future anime presented in amazing detail and
depth. Discover the technology behind high
definition and get a glimpse of what’s to
come.
History of Robotech: Part 1
Join Harmony Gold’s Kevin McKeever as he
covers highlights of Robotech’s achievements
over the past 25 years!
Horror and Thriller Anime
The world of anime and manga contains
many examples of horror and thriller stories.
Explore the many varieties of horror and
thrillers with examples, from traditional
horror to psychological thrillers to gore-heavy
horror.
How to Be a Professional Comic
Book and Manga Illustrator
The panel will be a discussion detailing
experiences in working with publishers such
as TOKYOPOP and BOOM studios, as well
as working as an independent freelance artist
and a self-publisher. There will also be
discussion about what it takes to be an artist
in the American Manga and Comic Book
industry, followed by a Q&A session.
How to Pick Up Chicks and Guys [18+]
Ever wondered how to break the ice between
girls and guys? This panel aims to give you
the skills to go out and talk to the opposite
sex. After all, everyone at this has one thing in
common already: a love of anime!
In Your Face (Makeup Tutorial)
Makeup is a necessity in all aspects of cosplay,
but the makeup for Visual kei cosplay will
make or break your costume. This panel is an
interactive demo of how to successfully
achieve your look.
Intro to Japanese Theater
This panel will cover the four different
Japanese theaters: Noh, Kabuki, Bunraku,
and Takarazuka Opera, as well as laws,
example video, cultural influence, and
symbolism.
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Intro to Tabletop RPGs With BESM
Big Eyes, Small Mouth (or BESM) is a simple
pen-and-paper RPG designed to appeal to
anyone who enjoys anime and manga,
whether they’re new to RPGs or have years
of experience under their belt. Explore the
concept of pen-and-paper roleplaying as a
medium for storytelling and compare forms
of roleplaying anime fans may already be
familiar with, such as cosplay and role-play
forums.
J-pop Dance
Once again, onemadcow brings you the best
and newest music that Japan has to offer,
along with a mix of your older favorites. Be
sure to bring a friend to dance the night away.
Jam Comic!
Learn how you can use cinematic
storyboarding techniques to create compelling
comic stories, then put it to the test by adding
a panel to our interactive NDK comic!
Japady
Welcome to a special trivia game featuring
presented by Setsu Kawada from the
University of Denver. Be prepared to
compete for prizes by answering questions on
anime, manga, and Japanese culture.
Japanese Cooking With Bob
A large part of Japanese culture is centered
around the food that they eat every day. We’ll
spend time looking at the history, geography,
and other factors that have influenced the
way the Japanese eat. Afterwards, we’ll focus
on some of the most popular and famous
dishes that are traditionally served in Japan.
Japanese Desserts With Bob
As a companion to his Japanese Cooking
panel, Bob will demonstrate how to present
delicious Japanese deserts. A delight for the
eyes and taste buds! Note: This panel is limited
to 35 attendees. Please collect tickets for this
event from the panelist check-in desk north of
the registration desk. Like Willy Wonka’s
factory, nobody gets in without a ticket.
Japanese Mythology in Anime and
Manga
Japanese mythology has a great deal of
influence on anime, from legends found in
InuYasha and Naruto to characters that have
been adapted for modern stories. Learn what
Japanese mythology influences your favorite
series in this popular panel.
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Jerry Jewell Q&A
You asked for him and we heard your cries!
Hang out with Jerry Jewell at his first
appearance at NDK. Ask him all of those
burning questions about your favorite
characters that he may or may not remember
voicing.
JWalking Fashion Show
Don’t you want to know how they dress in
Tokyo? See and experience different styles of
Japanese fashion on the runway and get some
of your questions on Japanese fashion answered.
Karaoke Quest
Karaoke Quest is a new, interactive event
from COO, the creators of Battle Karaoke.
Join us for a Rock-and-Roll fantasy adventure,
where your decisions affect the outcome of
the story. Karaoke Quest is an all-ages,
audience participation event with singing,
cheering, and defeating the forces of evil.
There are two chapters to the story, one on
Saturday and one on Sunday.
Kazha Guitar/Vocal Duet
Kazha represents a new future for world
music; a fusion of cultures and musical
viewpoints that create their sound of
classical, pop, rock, metal, R&B and jazz. This
is your chance to see this cross-Pacific band
in an intimate, acoustic setting.
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Kimono Costuming
This panel is a general overview of types of
kimono and traditional accessories for
credible cultural costuming. Discussion will
also include commercially available patterns
of kimono, and personal experiences of
those who have worked with them.
Kisanzi and Tsunami Jones’ AMV Hour
Join AMV editors Kisanzi and Tsunami Jones
as they show their picks of the best AMVs
from the past year. From popular favorites to
undiscovered indie videos, there’s something
for everyone to enjoy.
Lolita Fashion
Explore the world of Lolita fashion and how
it relates to Japanese culture and style. Learn
about the origins of Lolita fashion, common
misconceptions, the differences between
Lolita and cosplay, Lolita icons and idols, and
much more.
Make Your Own Papercraft
This is a hands-on session exploring the
Japanese Art of papercraft, which differs a bit
from the popular art of origami. Everyone
who comes will be provided with all the tools
to create and customize their very own paper
cat. This panel is limited to 50 people, so
come early.
Making Music With echostream
Join Ryoko, Tony, Jen, CJ, and Tomo for a live
demo demonstration and watch how music is
made.
Masquerave
Bring your friends and be ready to dance to
the sounds of NDK’s own DJ Bullock
pumping out awesome mixes just for you!
This one goes all night, so save your energy.
Mecha 101: The History of Robot Anime
Welcome to a discussion of the history of
mecha anime and how it has transition from
decade to decade. Come and see the
interesting facts and video clips highlighting
the best parts of an often overlooked genre.
Monsters of Music
Test your knowledge about J-pop, J-rock, and
other types of Japanese music in this trivia
game show.
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Movie Making Madness
Love making low budget films? The
Custodians of Otakudom (COO) have been
making small mistakes and producing
spectacular failures of video since 2003.
They’re happy to share advice and
suggestions in this open discussion panel.
Mythology After Dark [18+]
Mythology is pervasive in anime, live-action
movies and TV shows in Japan. Learn the ins
and outs of the darker side from Japanese
mythology with examples from Higurashi to
Ringu.
NDK’s AMV Iron Chef
Two AMV editors, two hours to create an
AMV, one winner. Come watch as two AMV
creators compete to edit the best video in two
hours in front of a live con audience! Join us
for a night of AMVs, editing, games, trivia
and prizes.
Opening Ceremonies
To kick off NDK, we’re pleased to introduce
you to the guests who will help make the
weekend special. In addition, we are delighted
to have Kazha open for us, and hope their
music revvs you up for the long NDK
weekend.
Otaku Subculture
This will be a free-form discussion of anime
subcultures and bits of trivia from various
anime and generally experienced by anyone
with a long obsession with Japanese culture.
The audience is encouraged to participate,
and come with their own observations on this
topic.
Paper + Plastic Model Make-and-Take
Join our expert Model staff in another
creative dive into the modeling world. Those
who participate in the make-and-take are
encouraged to enter their creations in the
Model Show when they have completed
them.
Pin-up Anatomy Secrets
Learn how to make character designs that are
effective and recognizable. See the
importance of having a good outline for your
character, and explore the elements of design,
like shape, direction, size, texture, color, and
value.
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Read-Write-Live!
Read-Write-Live! is a practical approach to
becoming a better writer and storyteller,
regardless of the creative medium used to
express oneself. This discussion panel is open
to everyone.
Resident Evil: Complete Global...
Oh, You Know...
Resident Evil has become a media franchise
that makes up video games, movies, books
and even pachinko machines. It stands out as
one of the flagship series in the survival
horror genre, and one of the most popular
entries even in the surge of zombie
popularity lately. The purpose of this panel
will be to discuss all aspects of the franchise,
with fun trivia and prizes.
Richard Ian Cox Q&A
Richard Ian Cox has been acting in film and
television since the late 1700s. Wait, that’s not
right. From his well-known anime roles to
appearances on television shows, he’s
experienced work on both sides of the
camera.
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Risembool Rangers
The Risembool Rangers are the official fan
club for voice actor Vic Mignogna. If you’re
a fan of Vic, this is the panel for you.
Robotech and the Legacy of Carl
Macek
Join Harmony Gold’s Tommy Yune, Steve
Yun and Kevin McKeever, along with with
Robotech Voice Actors Barbara Goodson
and Rebecca Forstadt, as they cover the
history of the television series that
introduced a generation to anime and discuss
new releases in the wake of the live-action
feature film announcement. We will also
remember Carl Macek, the original producer
of Robotech who started this whole
phenomenon.
Robotech Free-For-All
Did you miss Saturday’s panel? Do you still
have questions about the past, present or
future of Robotech? Well then, here is your
chance to get your questions answered!
Battle of the Rock Bands
See qualifying bands participate in this headto-head
battle of who rocks the most. Come
to cheer for your favorite band and listen to
some good music.
Steampunk Fashion
Learn about Victorian-era fashion and how
it’s used as a basis for Steampunk fashion and
get tips on how to create a great-looking
Steampunk costume easily and without
spending a lot of money. A must-see for
anyone interested in Steampunk cosplay.
Super Happy Gaming Game Show
Each themed round, featuring the random
nonsense you didn’t know you knew, will
allow three contestants to compete. Game
knowledge will include general trivia,
character silhouettes, and game music. For
each round new contestants will go up. The
finalist will face off for the Final Smackdown.
Super Robot Wars
Come talk about mecha anime using the
Super Robot Wars games as a basis for
discussion. See what effect the games have
had on series like Shin Mazinger Z, New
Getter Robo, and Mazinkaiser.
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Tea Ceremony
NDK is proud to present an opportunity for
attendees to experience an authentic Japanese
tradition. Please join Tea Master Hiroko
Akima as she demonstrates the beauty and
aesthetics of Japanese tea. Seating is limited
to 50 people, so be sure to come early.
The Basics of Steampunk
Learn all about Steampunk, from its
influences to its impact on pop culture.
Discover why Steampunk is so popular by
looking at it within a historical context and
explore various examples of Steampunk from
anime to movies to comics.
The Best Games You’ve Never Played
Everyone’s heard of HALO, Resident Evil,
and Gears of War, but what about all of the
others that didn’t reach the limelight of game
notoriety? Join us as we discuss the best
games from the last 10 years that you’ve never
heard of.
The Dating Game
Watch fanboys and fangirls compete for a
chance at true love and eternal happiness.
The Dating Game is an audience
participation event, with contestants drawn
straight from the crowd to compete in
challenges to win the heart of a mystery
otaku.
The Late Show [18+]
A good old-fashioned anime-themed variety
show with random games designed to
entertain you, embarrass you, and—above
all—keep you up late.
The Laws of Anime
We all know the tropes: guns don’t need to be
reloaded unless the hero is cornered;
American characters are loud, brash, and
stupid; and having musical talent means you
have all the skills necessary to pilot mecha.
Explore these Laws of Anime and many
more with examples in this amusing panel.
The Rise of Gaming Culture in
Modern Society
These days, calling oneself a “gamer” is the
norm, not the exception. Learn how it got
that way by examining the gaming subculture
of the past, see what effect it’s hard on the
present, and find out what’s in store for the
future.
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The Voice of Steampunk
Steampunk’s recent popularity has garnered
attention from the media and countless
individuals around the world. See what
impact Steampunk has had on hobbies,
popular culture, and even industry.
Toilet Paper to Visual kei
Create a unique outfit on a model of your
choice using toilet paper, feathers, ribbon,
and tape. Winners will receive prizes, so get
ready to be creative and have fun.
Vampires of Anime
Vampires are common in anime, from
Vampire Hunter D to Vampire Princess Miyu
to Blood+. Explore the mythology of
vampires and discover how vampires in
Japanese mythology compare to those of
European lore.
Voice Actors Q&A
Spend some special time with our awesome
voice actors in two separate panels, Saturday
and Sunday. From interesting war stories to
insider tips, you can expect to see a unique
perspective on the voice acting trade. Make
sure to attend both panels to see all of our
guests interact with each other.
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War Stories From the Conventions
Do you think touring around anime
conventions is easy, glamorous, and luxurious?
If so, you’re in for a shock as Kevin
McKeever tells you about the good, the bad,
and the funny of a life touring around!
Webcomic Beginnings
From conception to completion, learn what
goes into making a webcomic. Find out what
format, programs, and tools to use for
creating your own webcomic and learn how
to put it on the web.
Webcomics: Friend or Foe?
What’s all the fuss about webcomics
nowadays? Visit with a panel of up-andcomic
webcomic creators who will discuss
their creative processes, influences,
promotional ideas, challenges, and opinions
about the state of webcomics. Panelists
include Stan Yan (SubCulture,
REVVVelations), Scott Springer (Angry
Faerie), Mitzi Bartlett (Eternal Flame), and
John Peters (Gypsy).
Wendy Powell’s Villains Panel
Come and indulge your darker side by listening
to Wendy Powell talk about her roles as
scheming, terrible, awful, and maniacal villains.
She has a lot to say about voicing the bad guys.
Why Are Comic Strips Stupid?
While it seems most newspaper comics aren’t
as funny as they used to be, there are still
good comics. But, how do you write a
compelling comic strip? Join local comic strip
artists, Stan Yan (SubCulture) and Scott
Springer (Angry Faerie) for their formulas
and secrets for creating funny strips.
Yaoi, Yuri, and Het! Oh My! [18+]
What’s right (or wrong) with het? Why do
teenage girls flock to yaoi but yuri gets no
love? Do you love or loathe shipping your
favorite characters together? This is a panel for
fanfiction writers, roleplayers, or anyone who
spends too much time having shipping wars.
You Can Play This! - Import
Gaming With Domestic Consoles
Just because a game was released in Japan
doesn’t mean you have to have a Japanese
console to play it. Learn what you need to
know to play import games on the gaming
hardware you already own without
modification.
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ART AND MODEL SHOWS
Welcome to our annual Art Show, located in Larkspur and Iris;
and Model Show, located in Crestone Peak. Space will be at a
premium, so please bring your art early.
Here are a few things to keep in mind.
● All art that is bid on must be picked up and paid for by
3:30 pm on Sunday. If the art is not picked up by that
time, it will be returned to the artist.
● For those purchasing art or participating in the Art Auction,
accepted payment types are check and cash only!
● Please inquire with the Art and Model staff about
procedures for display of items.
● Please be aware that no photos or filming are allowed in
the Art Show.
● Check the schedule for details on model seminars.
● The Art and Model rooms are closed to the public after
12:00 p.m. Sunday. They will be re-opened at 4:00 p.m.
for artist pickup only.
Hours for the Art show:
Friday: Artist check in only! 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Show open: 3:00 to 9:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Art Auction: Sunday from 1:00 to 2:00 pm in Larkspur.
Sunday Artist Pickup: 4:00 pm
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Hours for the Model Show:
Friday
2:00-7:00 pm Model contest intake
Saturday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Model contest intake
10:00 am - 7:00 pm Model show open to view
7:00 - 8:00 pm Model room closed for judging
Sunday
10:00 am Model show open to view
3:00 - 5:00 pm Model entry pick-up & photo
shoot with winners
5:00-6:00 pm Takedown
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ARTISTS ALLEY
This year Artists Alley is having a
special contest. After the con there
will be a vote on the NDK forums
for the best Art, Craft, and Mixed
tables, the winner of each group
will be given a space at NDK 2011.
Voting will be open for one month,
so make sure to choose your 3
favorite Artist Alley tables.
Art
Ameiga Art
Angi Mauri and Kenneth Garcia
Centimetre Art
CHEMISTRY
Chibi Works
Digital Tea House
Eshianfulika Productions
Grayscale Studio
Heetee Art
Maxx Merch
NativEye Creations
Picatrix Studios
Pigtail Studio
Sariochan Arts
Talentless Creations
Yanimator Illustrations
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Craft
Alice & the 3 Dark Kings
Dementions by elyachan
Demmon Dragons
Ghost Cat Designs
Neko Apple
Organized Plushies
Papaya Kitty
Saurian Studios
The Golden Dragonfly
World of Dice
Yarnminion
Mixed *art and craft*
Bliger Studios
Kamakru and Rin Avenue
MadMouseMedia
Oddball Otaku
Setsuna22 and JamieSama
Studio KaRaTuSe
Sylvia Shi
The Mushroom
Guest Artists
ArtPlayMix
Colocons
echostream
Gypsygirl Press
Jan Scott Frazier
Kazha
Squid Works
Stephanie Kao
Whimsical Entropy
Welcome to the next decade of the NDK Dealers
Room. We are pleased to present a selection of new
and returning dealers for the year 2010.
Furthermore, we are proud to endorse a bootlegfree
Dealers Room. Thank you for your continued
support of the anime industry, and for keeping
NDK free of bootleg items.
ROOM HOURS:
Friday: 2:00 pm [preregistered attendees],
3:00 pm [general audiences] to 7 pm.
Saturday: 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
WING/PROP CHECK For your safety and convenience, we have a free wing and prop
check outside of the Dealers Room door. Your props/wings will be held at the door for you
to pick up after you are done shopping. NDK will not be responsible for lost or damaged
props that have been checked in.
ENTRANCES AND EXITS Entrances and exits are marked clearly during high traffic
times. Use only the two doors on the far end of the exhibition hall. All along the
exterior walls of the Dealers Room, you will see doors marked with “No Exit” signs, each
equipped with an alarm. Do not open these doors at any time.
DEALERS ROOM THEFT POLICY Stealing here is no different from stealing anywhere
else: police will be called, charges will be pressed, and you will sorely regret it. Also note, we
have video cameras active throughout the Dealers Room and by entering, you agree to your
image being recorded and waive all right to protest this image being used for evidentiary
purposes.
If you are unsure where to pay for an item, DO NOT pick it up and wander around looking
for a cashier. In the past we’ve had some attendees accused of attempted theft for this. Find
the cashier first, then show them the item you wish to pay for.
Anime Depot
Anime Palace
Anime Pavilion
Anime USA
Anime V
Asylum Anime
Best Anime Shop
Cartoon Passion
DEALERS ROOM
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Comic Cellar
Foreign Expressions
Funimation
Gimme Anime
Gimme Gimme Pillow Toast
Glitch Apparel Mad Gear
Green Tea Design
J House Rock
JPN Toys
Pair O’ Dice
Rainy Day Anime
Valhalla
Vintage Kimono
Voodoo Baby
Wizzywig
Yes Anime
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NDK’s Video Game Room features 6 tracks of constant gaming on
the PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii, as well as Tournaments and special events
and prizes. We’re also featuring our normal awesome array of events,
including Blaz Blue-Continuum Shift, Modern Warfare 2, Pokemon:
HeartGold/SoulSilver, Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, Super Street
Fighter 4, Tatsunoko vs Capcom and Tekken 6.
CHARITY ARCADE VGR is proud to be a part of NDK’s charity
fundraising. There will be a variety of arcade games available all
weekend long just outside the VGR doors and all money collected in
the machines will be donated to the convention’s charity. Even better,
the machines are set so that your first quarter will give two credits (each
additional quarter yields one credit). Come in and kick some butts for
a good cause.
BATTLE OF THE ROCKBANDS 3! Try out at the VGR Annex.
Qualifiers will get a callback to show up at Main Events Saturday
Afternoon at 3pm. The VGR will be closed during the Battle of the
RockBands.
NO MORE TOURNAMENT SIGN-UP! If you want to join a
yournament, just come in when the tournament starts and collect a
tournament token. Each token has a number and if you are defeated,
you lose it. If you win, that token is your proof that you’re still in the
tournament. Keep track of it! And don’t try trading it to your friends –
we’re watching you, smart guy.
The ONLY exception is The Battle of the RockBands event. You must
have tried out and received a call-back in order compete onstage.
PRIZES! We’re sponsoring our usual number of special prizes this
year: Best Video Game Art/Model, Best Video Game Costume, Best
Video Game Music Video, Best CosPlay/Performance and Technical
Awards for Battle of the RockBands 3! The winners get a Golden
Joystick of their very own, and some extra special prizes as well!
T3h rul3z!
1. No food or drink is allowed in the VGR at any time, unless
you're a VGR Staff member. Yes, we will eat right there in front
of you.
2. No roughhousing. There are really no situations where people
should be touching each other while in the VGR. The only real
exception is when you shake the hand of the person who just
whupped your hiney at Soul Calibur, because you’re a good sport.
3. Do not abuse any games, systems, peripherals, or Staff
members in the VGR. Anyone damaging equipment
intentionally will have an equivalent weight in body parts removed
by the VGR Staff.
4. No unattended children under 12. The VGR is funded
primarily through the sales of unattended children to drunken
gypsies. Well, okay: they're not *that* drunken.
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5. No outside games, systems, or peripherals. This is due to
Colorado State Liability laws, not because we're jerks. No, we're
not making an exception for you. Stop asking.
6. No stealing. A terrible curse is laid on those who steal from the
VGR: all your saved games will be corrupted and lost, right after
you get further in your game than you ever have before.
7. No whining. Please note that this rule does not say: no
suggestions, no feedback, no requests or no opinions.
8. No leaving your personal belongings in the VGR. The VGR
Staff are not responsible for your personal belongings. If we find
unattended items we will take them to lost and found.
THE GOLDEN RULE OF THE VIDEO GAME ROOM:
PASS THAT CONTROLLER
The chairs in the VGR are set up in rudimentary lines, clearly indicating
who goes next. If you want to play a game, have a seat. As people
finish, they move away and everyone moves forward. Sometimes a
game is so popular that people stand in line behind the chairs – this is
okay too. When you finish a game, check to see if someone is behind
you waiting for it. If no one wants in, you’re all good. If someone
wants to give it a try, pass it on. If someone isn’t passing the controller,
tell a VGR Staff member immediately.
Addendum: this also includes the “winner passes” or “loser passes” rules
at other conventions - those rules do NOT apply in NDK’s VGR. If
you win the match, pass the controller. If you lose the match, pass the
controller.
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Board of Directors:
Executive Director: Amanda Liebermann
President: Jeremy Pieta
Director of Staff : Dan Peak
Director of Marketing: Tara O’Neil
Director of Events and Website: Greg Hines
Area Heads:
AMVs: Scott "Anime" Peterson
Asian Cinema: Rich Simental
Art Show: Barbara Gillespie
Cosplay: Katie Huber
Dealers: Tami Leland and Dustin Hatchett
EMS: Ed Wade
Guest Services: Jessica Wehling
Japanese Guest Services: Nami Larson
Green Room: Mary Pieta
Live Gaming: Pyro and Nytro
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HOTEL AREA INFORMATION
These restaurants and services are within two blocks of the
hotel:
South side: Garcia’s, Wendy’s, Paradise Bakery, and a Wells
Fargo with an ATM.
Southwest: Original Pancake house, Chipotle, Herber and
Gerber Sandwiches, Il Fornaio, Panera, and Qdoba.
West, underneath the highway: McDonald’s, Taco Bell,
Pappadeaux, and two gas stations.
2 miles south, I-25 off Arapahoe Road:
Taco Bell, Papa Johns Pizza, Arby’s, A&W, McDonalds,
Good Times Burgers, Red Robin (and another Wells Fargo)
Closest ATMs outside of the hotel:
Other hotels in the area, and an ATM located inside King
Soopers, on the West side of I-25 on Belleview.
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Logistics: John Walker, Jarrod Lombardo, Cary Quinn
Masquerave: Ben Bullock
Merchandise: Kelly O’Neil
Main Events: Mark Bradford
Model Show: Sueanne Merrill
Operations: Jeremy Smith
Press and Public Relations: A. Jinnie McManus
Print Manager/J-Pop Dance: Dan Durkin
Registration: JP & Lindsay Prentiss
Safety: Rex Hiltermann
Staff Suite: Fred Poutre
Video: Jake Judson
Video Room Heads: Joel Berger, Lisa Gutierrez,
Dan Hess, Tony Stornetta
Video Gaming: Alex Wilder
Volunteers: Guy Davis
Website: Al Steffen
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