Mainstream panels:
*2D vs 3D:* Saturday, Toronto, 20:00
Les Major, Benoit Cecyre, James Stewart
The eternal battle continues in animation styles and in the hearts of fans!
*Ace Attorney:* Sunday, Ottawa, 15:00
DjSequence, Abby, Monica Hwu, Croik, space coyote
Description: Pack up your Chords of Steel and your speedlines and come
on down to this panel discussion of what could be considered the
greatest video game about lawyers ever invented. You may be seated.
*Amateur Voice Acting Experience:* Friday, Muskoka 1, 19:00
freakywei, Crimson, Steven \"Shaggy\" Shanahan
Here's your chance to see how hard a good Dub can be.
*Amateur Voice Acting Experience:* Friday, Muskoka 1, 20:00
freakywei, Crimson, Steven \"Shaggy\" Shanahan
Here's your chance to see how hard a good Dub can be.
*Anime Hidden Gems:* Friday, Toronto, 19:00
Norm McEvoy, Rene Walling, Jack Cox, Claude Pelletier, Jackie Tang
There's a lot of anime out there. There's also a few things you and
others may have missed - come share your findings!
*Anime in Canadian Culture:* Saturday, Ottawa, 14:00
Vimy 101, Nikita, Rene Walling, Derwin Mak
Anime and Manga have only become more popular in the last few years, and
no where is this more apparent than in Canada. Come and discuss what
influences Anime has had on Canadian culture, and how Canadian culture
has influenced Anime.
*Anime Soundtracks:* Sunday, Halton, 14:00
Andrea Carter (Crownowa), Aidan Mowat, Jack Cox
Come and join us will discuss and list to Anime Soundtracks. What makes
a good Anime Soundtrack, what works what doesn't come and find out.
*Art Doctor:* Sunday, Workshop Room, 10:00
Lar, D. Cameron Calkins, Sara E. Mayhew, Benoit Cecyre
Never got the hang of drawing hands ? Anything else you can't get right
? Bring your art, our Doctors will make it better.
*Art Doctor:* Sunday, Workshop Room, 11:00
Lar, D. Cameron Calkins, Sara E. Mayhew, Benoit Cecyre
Never got the hang of drawing hands ? Anything else you can't get right
? Bring your art, our Doctors will make it better.
*Avatar: The Last Airbender:* Sunday, Ottawa, 14:00
River-bird/Rebecca, Mariyam, Fanfare, Diane, Palpable, Benoit Cecyre
Come and meet with other fans as we discuss the characters, the plot and
the world of Avatar: the Last Airbender.
*Basics of Japanese:* Sunday, Halton, 12:00
J.M. Frey, Karen Wood
Hard to get a grip on the Japanese language? It may be easier than you
think!
*Being Gaijin in Japan:* Saturday, Toronto, 23:00
J.M. Frey, Karen Wood
A look from two perspectives - tourist and resident - of some of the
pitfalls, joys, and just plain oddities of being a foreigner in Japan.
Discussion to follow an informative presentation.
*Best and Worst in Anime:* Sunday, Halton, 10:00
Vimy 101, Nikita, Mel-chan, Katashi Aimi
We all love Anime and there are moments you just can't forget...Even if
you want to.Come see some of the extremes
*Beyblade:* Sunday, Toronto, 16:00
Andrea Carter (Crownowa), Sunny Hui (soulpurity), Ichida, Shiku
Will focus on the anime and manga, such as the differences between the
two; how they have changed once brought out of Japan; mythology
incorporated into the anime and manga; which characters only exist in
the anime, manga, and English anime.
*Bleach:* Friday, Hamilton, 19:00
Terry McCarron, Ichida, Tanya Archibald, Nefer, Iris
Living swords and dying people, discuss the strange and action-packed
world of Bleach!
*Bleach: Of Death and Dying:* Saturday, Halton, 20:00
Iris
An examination of the more profound sides.
*Censorship Debate:* Saturday, Toronto, 15:00
Nikita, Andrea Carter (Crownowa), Sunny Hui (soulpurity), Benoit Cecyre
Censorship is an issue for many - but the definition of it is equally
important. Come debate the various issues!
*Censorship Presentation:* Saturday, Halton, 14:00
Marc Nadeau
A straightforward and serious presentation on censorship issues.
*Character Design:* Sunday, Workshop Room, 12:00
Lar, D. Cameron Calkins, Sara E. Mayhew, Benoit Cecyre
Good character design is something people strive for - come get some
help in striving!
*Character Design:* Sunday, Workshop Room, 13:00
Lar, D. Cameron Calkins, Sara E. Mayhew, Benoit Cecyre
Good character design is something people strive for - come get some
help in striving!
*Characters We Love to Hate:* Friday, Halton, 17:00
L, meki, animeangel, kagenokaimu
Some characters are just fun to dislike - so come share the characters
that make you see red!
*Chobits:* Friday, Ottawa, 20:00
Baka, YukiPhnx, Tanya Archibald, Nefer
The series that gave new meaning to the term "Love Machine."
*Chrono Trigger:* Friday, Hamilton, 21:00
Achika, Fatman, Alex, Shiku
Stories spanning times and worlds and lives. Come discuss the Chrono
Trigger Experience!
*CLAMP!:* Sunday, Toronto, 14:00
Covarla, Baka, Erutis, YukiPhnx
From Tsubasa: Reservoire Chronicles to The Cat Who Fell to Earth and
everything in between. Come in and discuss your favourite episodes,
characters, short stories and more!
*Claude & Ben & Derwin Publishing:* Friday, Toronto, 21:00
Get the inside scoop on publishing from people who have been there.
*ConRunners:* Sunday, Ottawa, 11:00
Rene Walling, Marc Nadeau, Yvonne Penney, Lloyd Penney
In this panel for experienced convention runners,, we will explore "How
to promote your convention" and "How to deal with the
hotel/university/congress center/whatever".
*ConRunners:* Sunday, Ottawa, 10:00
Rene Walling, Marc Nadeau, Yvonne Penney, Lloyd Penney
In this panel for experienced convention runners,, we will explore "How
to promote your convention" and "How to deal with the
hotel/university/congress center/whatever".
*Cowboy Bebop:* Sunday, Ottawa, 12:00
Pengin, Fluffy, Raytracer, Cryis
Retro science-fiction at it's coolest! Join your fellow fans in
discussing the enduringly popular adventure of Cowboy Bebop!
*Creating Anime Music Videos Hour 1:* Saturday, Halton, 12:00
Iceman_F1, Amanda
How to make an AMV that doesn't Suck. By our returning team.
*Creating Anime Music Videos Hour 2:* Saturday, Halton, 13:00
Iceman_F1, Amanda
Continued.
*Current Gen RPGs:* Saturday, Toronto, 13:00
JohnnytheMuse, Les Major, Michael Martignetti, Liana K
Discussion of the current generation of role-playing games - and what
the future may hold.
*Curse of the Fanboys live reading:* Saturday, Ottawa, 15:00
Mel-chan
Summary: Join the Fancrew as they stand trial for writing the worst
fanfiction in history.
*Curse of the Fanboys live reading:* Saturday, Ottawa, 16:00
Mel-chan
Summary: Join the Fancrew as they stand trial for writing the worst
fanfiction in history.
*Dark Side of Fandom:* Saturday, Toronto, 21:00
Steven Savage, Eileen McEvoy
Explore the worst sides of Fandom and Fens
*Darkain Arts Animation:* Saturday, Halton, 17:00
Les Major
Discussion of Darkain Arts recent and current projects.
*Death Note:* Friday, Halton, 18:00
Pengin, Nephrenia, Erutis, Ladyumbra
Connivers, corpses and candy. Join us for a discussion on a dark and yet
sugar filled series that has something for everyone.
*Death Note: Solipsism:* Saturday, Halton, 22:00
Iris
Time to dig into the mindset of Death Note!
*Devils, demons, evils and other villains:* Saturday, Hamilton, 21:00
Vimy 101, Nikita, Nefer, Randi
Despicable, deplorable, devious or down right demented, come and discuss
the villians we all love to hate.
*Dir en grey:* Saturday, Ottawa, 18:00
Baka, Aki, Shiku, Shikumo
We're looking into the past from ever since Diru began starting as
La:Sadies to what they've become now.
*DS VS PSP: BRING YOUR GAME!:* Sunday, Ambrosia 1, 16:00
freakywei, Steven \"Shaggy\" Shanahan
When you're on the move, what's keeping your palms busy; the innovative
gameplay of the Nintendo DS or the graphic power of the Sony PSP? Join
us in deciding which reigns supreme with discussion, multiplayer
challenges, and dare I say, prizes?
*Elfen Lied:* Sunday, Ambrosia 1, 11:00
Paul Nguyen, Dennis, Steve Wright, Candy
The strange, surreal, and disturbing story that has captured - and
shocked - people.
*Evangelion:* Sunday, Toronto, 15:00
Dennis, Andrea Carter (Crownowa), Jim Morrison, Katashi Aimi
Years later, the Evangelion series continues to be a formative part of
anime. Come discuss it with us!
*Excel Saga:* Saturday, Ottawa, 11:00
Sean Gaffney, Nephrenia, Erutis, Ladyumbra, Fluffy
Come and discuss the insanely funny, insanely popular saga of
hyperactive girls, incompetent conspiracies, and more!
*Fan To Pro:* Saturday, Ottawa, 13:00
J.M. Frey, Steven Savage, Sailor Mac, Timothy Carter, Karen Wood
You've got skills and interests you use in fandom - so why not use them
in your career? Come and find ways to take your fandom to the next level!
*Fanfiction:* Saturday, Toronto, 17:00
Dejana Talis, bad_fics87, Inu Addict, Timothy Carter
A general discussion of fanfiction.
*Fansubs: To Be, or Not To Be:* Saturday, Toronto, 18:00
Kevin Baijnauth, Paul Nguyen, Maxy, Andrea Carter (Crownowa)
Do Fansubs have a place, or have their outlasted their "Raison d'etre" ?
*Fic Fic Fic Boom!:* Saturday, Hamilton, 12:00
Sean Gaffney, Steven Savage, His lordship Chaos, Nightbreak
Undoing all the good work the other fanfiction panels have tried to
teach you, we'll look at just how easy it can be to write absolute
dreck, and still get 20 reviews before you post your next chapter!
*Fighting Games:* Saturday, Ottawa, 17:00
JohnnytheMuse, Jim Morrison, Michael Martignetti, Jeff V., Josh
Come and talk about anything under the sun related to friendly fighting
in games. Both 2D, 3D and general veterans of the genre are encouraged
to come!
*FLCL: Because Haruko is an Alien:* Saturday, Hamilton, 14:00
Pengin, Maya, Nephrenia, Fluffy, Crimson
Ever wonder how a robot could be pulled through a small boy's head, or
why the size of a man's guitar can make a girl's nose bleed? Join us in
a free form discussion that will look at everything from giant robot
hands to suspicious housekeepers.
*Fruits Basket:* Sunday, Hamilton, 15:00
Shance Sunflower, Pengin, River-bird/Rebecca, Nefer
Inner secrets, outer transformations, family mysteries, and the mystery
of family being where you find it. We'll discuss this popular and often
surprising series!
*Full Metal Panic:* Saturday, Ottawa, 22:00
Maxy, Sham, Randi, John Frerichs
Love. Comedy. Drama. Giant Robots. What's not to love?
*Fullmetal Alchemist:* Saturday, Ottawa, 21:00
Pengin, Nephrenia, Erutis, Ladyumbra
Be it anime or manga, FMA has a special place in the hearts of fans.
Discuss the series in both its incarnations.
*FullMetal Alchemist: Symbolism:* Friday, Halton, 20:00
Iris
Delve into the symbolism of Alchemy and the ideas in Full Metal Alchemist.
*FullMetal Alchemist: Symbolism:* Friday, Halton, 21:00
Iris
Delve into the symbolism of Alchemy and the ideas in Full Metal Alchemist.
*Fushigi Yuugi:* Saturday, Ottawa, 20:00
Nikita, Mel-chan, His lordship Chaos, Sorsha
From the original to Genbu Kaiden, see why Yu Watase's Fushigi Yuugi
still captivates audiences.
*Gender in Anime/Manga: Sex and the modern Otaku::* Saturday, Ottawa, 19:00
Vimy 101, Andrea Carter (Crownowa), Sunny Hui (soulpurity), Connie
Discuss the role of gender in Anime and Manga, how it is used by writers
and artists to create tnesion, drama, romance, comedy and everything in
between
*Gundam AC:* Friday, Hamilton, 20:00
Maxy, Toshinne, John Bartlett, Ivan
Mecha and more! Come to the Gundam AC discussion!
*Gundam AU:* Friday, Hamilton, 17:00
Julien Mathern, Luc Biron, John Bartlett, Ivan, Mike Barks
A broad discussion of Gundam AU.
*Gundam Politics:* Sunday, Mississauga, 11:00
Jim Morrison, Toshinne, Julien Mathern, Mike Barks
The politics of the Gundam settings are almost as important as the
famous giant robots. We'll discuss the political backgrounds of the
various worlds and some of the historical inspirations.
*Gundam Tech Panel:* Sunday, Hamilton, 10:00
Julien Mathern, John Bartlett, Ivan, Mike Barks
Come and discuss the technology of the various Gundam series! From giant
robots to genetic engineering, we'll look at the ideas throughout the years.
*Gundam UC:* Saturday, Hamilton, 11:00
Julien Mathern, Luc Biron, John Bartlett, Ivan, Mike Barks
A broad discussion of Gundam UC.
*hana yori dango:* Sunday, Hamilton, 13:00
L, meki, animeangel, kagenokaimu
The drama never ends!
*Hellsing:* Saturday, Hamilton, 23:00
Vimy 101, Crimson, Terry McCarron, Shiku
An Opera of Blood and Bullets. Warning: May not contain actual opera.
*Hentai Fetish 411:* Saturday, Halton, 23:00
Shance Sunflower
Shance's Show & Tell.
*How Not to Get a Con Girlfriend:* Saturday, Mississauga, 22:00
Ezri, Karebear, D. Cameron Calkins, Derwin Mak, ren
Too many fangirls chasing you about and you want to get rid of them?
Already taken and need to some advice in turning someone down? We shall
help!
*How to Develop Plot in Fiction:* Saturday, Hamilton, 16:00
Derwin Mak, His lordship Chaos, Timothy Carter, Chris McNeil
Great ideas don't work unless they have a way to be realized - and plot
is your key!
*How To Get A Convention Girlfriend:* Saturday, Toronto, 14:00
Ezri, Karebear, D. Cameron Calkins, Liana K, Steve Bennett.
An honest discussion of meeting a girlfriend at conventions.
*How to Survive an Anime Convention:* Friday, Toronto, 17:00
Maxy, YukiPhnx, Karo Chan, Dr David Stephenson
So you're at an Anime Convention. How will you get through the
convention with your mind, your health, and your bank balance intact?
*Into the Otherworld: A Silent Hill Panel:* Friday, Hamilton, 23:00
Crimson, Sorsha, Rebecca, Josh
For almost a decade the Silent Hill franchise has both terrified and
entertained gamers and more recently moviegoers. Come and explore the
many elements of the town, from the perspective of design to the
psychology and symbolism behind the characters and
*Japanese Culture:* Friday, Toronto, 18:00
Covarla, Baka, Daisy, ren, Erica/Eleryth
A general look at Japanese Culture.
*Japanese food workshop:* Saturday, Muskoka 1, 14:00
Our annual Cooking Lesson. New and Improved !
*Japanese food workshop:* Saturday, Muskoka 1, 15:00
Our annual Cooking Lesson. New and Improved !
*Japanese Horror Movies:* Sunday, Ottawa, 16:00
Ninjatron, Steve Wright, Sorsha, Karen Wood
There's a lot more than we see in North America - be it imports or remade.
*Japanese Street Fashion Panel:* Saturday, Halton, 18:00
rikit, Joyce, yukiruri, Cake Injection
Get up to date on Japanese Street fashion, the latest trends - and the
returning ones.
*Lar's Digital Art Thingie:* Saturday, Halton, 19:00
Lar
eSouza, artist of the comic Looking For Group demonstrate how he does it.
*Let's mosey! Final Fantasy:* Sunday, Ambrosia 1, 10:00
Paul Nguyen, Alex, Ichida, Shiku
A discussion on the ever-evolving world of Final Fantasy. Discuss recent
games such as Crisis Core and Ring of Fates, as well as upcoming games
such as FFXIII, FFvXIII, FFTA2, Dissidia, and the upcoming re-release of
FFIV.
*Lolita Fashion Panel:* Saturday, Halton, 15:00
rikit, Joyce, yukiruri, Queenie, Cake Injection
Discuss, learn, and swap ideas for Lolita-Style Fashions!
*Lolita Tea Party:* Sunday, Halton, 16:00
rikit, Joyce, yukiruri, Cake Injection
Our Traditional Gothic Lolita Tea Party. Dress Code applies.
*Lolita Tea Party:* Sunday, Halton, 15:00
rikit, Joyce, yukiruri, Cake Injection
Our Traditional Gothic Lolita Tea Party. Dress Code applies.
*Maison de the:* Sunday, Hamilton, 12:00
Fingers, Julien Mathern, Luc Biron, Marc Nadeau
Une petite heure a la bonne franquette, pour discuter de tout et de
rien. (ie, the franch panel)
*Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro:* Friday, Hamilton, 18:00
kels, Scarlet, Urasora, Zodiku
After solving all of the riddles in the demon world, Neuro the demon
detective arrives in the human world craving for greater mysteries to
feat on. ITADAKIMASU.
*Making Realistic Characters:* Saturday, Ottawa, 10:00
Covarla, J.M. Frey, Baka, Timothy Carter
Writing realistic characters can be incredibly challenging - so come and
discuss the techniques you can use and mistakes to avoid when making
characters!
*MechaYard Wars:* Sunday, Special, 12:00
Fingers, Dr David Stephenson
Our returning contest. An hour to turn a pile of Junk into great Mecha.
*MechaYard Wars:* Sunday, Special, 14:00
Fingers, Dr David Stephenson
Our returning contest. An hour to turn a pile of Junk into great Mecha.
*MechaYard Wars:* Sunday, Special, 13:00
Fingers, Dr David Stephenson
Our returning contest. An hour to turn a pile of Junk into great Mecha.
*Megaman/Rockman:* Saturday, Hamilton, 10:00
JohnnytheMuse, Jim Morrison, Michael Martignetti, Majin Pete, Josh
Twenty Years of Megaman : An anniversary and salute to the Blue Bomber,
and the Megaman mythos.
*Mononoke:* Friday, Hamilton, 22:00
kels, Scarlet, Urasora, Zodiku
Join us as we discuss the form, truth and regret of the mononoke, and
the mysterious medicine seller.
*Mr Miyazaki's Machines:* Friday, Halton, 19:00
A survey of Mr Miyazaki's wonderful flying machines, and where did they
come from.
*Naruto: Bigger and Better! :* Saturday, Toronto, 10:00
Nephrenia, Ladyumbra, Fluffy, Sunny Hui (soulpurity)
Cannibal plant men, clay eating hands, secret identities and more! Come
and discuss one of the most popular series' today. Shippuden will be
included in our discussion so spoilers will be floating around.
*Naruto; Advanced jitsu and Bloodline limits:* Sunday, Hamilton, 14:00
Pengin, Nephrenia, Fluffy, Cryis
Come discuss the high powered abilities and genetically inherited skills
of your favorite ninjas!
*Neon Genesis Evangelion:* Friday, Halton, 22:00
Iris
*Non-Anime animation:* Saturday, Toronto, 16:00
Rene Walling, Jaemeel Robinson, Benoit Cecyre
Come find out what our panel of experts considers must see animation.
*North American Comics for Dummies:* Saturday, Toronto, 22:00
Achika, Vimy 101, Lar, Liana K
North American comics have been sharing increased shelf space with the
explosion of Manga. Come discuss which traditional comics are worth
reading, which books are good places to start, and why you should care
about any of this.
*One Piece:* Saturday, Hamilton, 18:00
Sean Gaffney, JohnnytheMuse, Cryis, Zackumaru
Come celebrate the 10th anniversary of Oda's epic adventure masterpiece,
and join in the discussion-anything from Devil Fruits to Marines is a go!
*Ookiku Furikabutte:* Sunday, Toronto, 13:00
kels, Scarlet, Urasora, Zodiku
Baseball... school boys... and lots of blushing.
*Ouran High School Host Club:* Friday, Ottawa, 21:00
Pengin, Erutis, YukiPhnx, Jing
The popular series, and it's entertaining cast, continue to charm
people. Come discuss it - or find out more about it!
*Panda Pit:* Saturday, Hamilton, 13:00
Fingers, Sara E. Mayhew, Benoit Cecyre, Dr David Stephenson
Our "Stump the experts" panel, your chance to ask our panel of experts
any questions whatsoever, and sometimes even get a right answer
*Pencil Dragon's drawing demo:* Saturday, Ottawa, 23:00
D. Cameron Calkins
Our returning portrait demonstration.
*Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon - live-action:* Saturday, Halton, 10:00
Nikita, Shance Sunflower, Dejana Talis, Candy
A discussion of the live incarnation of the popular anime and manga series.
*Princess Gyaru Fashion Panel:* Saturday, Halton, 11:00
rikit, Joyce, yukiruri, Cake Injection
Let's get fashionable - Gyaru style!
*Random Discussion Panel:* Saturday, Mississauga, 21:00
freakywei, Steve Wright, Steven \"Shaggy\" Shanahan, Karo Chan
Our returning Build-your-Own-Panel Panel.
*Ranma 1/2:* Sunday, Toronto, 12:00
Erutis, Ladyumbra, Neko Zoot, Zackumaru
Join us for a discussion of the beloved action romantic comedy so
foundational to Anime Fandom in North America!
*Retro Games:* Sunday, Ambrosia 1, 14:00
San, Steve Wright, Jaemeel Robinson, Raytracer
There's more to games than last year's releases.
*Running Anime Clubs:* Saturday, Ottawa, 12:00
Kevin Baijnauth, Karo Chan, Inu Addict, Katashi Aimi
With the internet and shared interests starting an anime club seems easy
- but starting one isn't as easy as you may think, and maintaining one
is even harder. Come discuss - and pick up - tips that may keep your
club going far into the future!
*Sailor Moon:* Sunday, Ottawa, 13:00
Nikita, Shance Sunflower, Dejana Talis, Kimberly Crawley, Mel-chan
In 1992 the magical girl genre was revolutionized by Naoko Takeuchi's
Sailor Moon. We'll explore the wonderful fantasy world and strong female
characters she created, and that are still beloved in Japan and all over
the planet 16 years later.
*Sakurai Takahiro:* Sunday, Halton, 11:00
kels, Scarlet, Urasora, Zodiku
What we love about the roles he plays and the man himself.
*Samurai Champloo:* Saturday, Hamilton, 17:00
Pengin, Toshinne, Raytracer, Cryis
Come discuss the sylish samurai adventure!
*Sengoku BASARA:* Thursday, Special, 20:00
kels, Scarlet, Urasora, Zodiku
We will discuss how this game created its epic and continuing fame in
Japan, despite its comparative unpopulatiry in North America. It is also
known as "Devil Kings" on PS2.
*Shopping in Tokyo:* Saturday, Halton, 16:00
James Stewart
Tokyo is a unique experience - and even moreso when you're trying to
purchase something.
*Slayers:* Sunday, Ambrosia 1, 13:00
Maxy, Baka, Terry McCarron, John Frerichs
The enduringly popular mix of swords, sorcery, and silliness has a place
in anime history. If you're new to it - or an old fan - we'd like to
discuss it with you!
*There's more than Anime North ?:* Saturday, Toronto, 12:00
Derwin Mak, Liana K, Dr David Stephenson
Believe it or not, there is.You've seen the best, but find out about the
rest.
*Todays Animation Industry:* Saturday, Toronto, 19:00
Les Major, Benoit Cecyre, James Stewart
The state of Animation today, the economics, and issues facing it.
*Twelve Kingdoms:* Saturday, Hamilton, 15:00
Baka, Connie, Catharine Poehlman, Iris
Join us for a thoughtful discussion about plot, characters, ideas and
concepts from the series, as well as the long-standing debate of the
nature of the Kirin.
*Utena - A Rose By Every Other Name:* Saturday, Hamilton, 20:00
Achika, Shance Sunflower, Connie, Catharine Poehlman
Secret societies, strange duels, surreality - come discuss all things Utena!
*Videogames Soundtracks:* Sunday, Halton, 13:00
Andrea Carter (Crownowa), Aidan Mowat, Jack Cox
Come and join us will discuss and list to Anime Soundtracks. What makes
a good Videogame Soundtrack? What works, what doesn't come and find out
*Visual Novels:* THursday, Special, 21:00
Anthony Low
An introduction to Visual Novels, where the plot varies based on
reader's decisions.
*Webcomics:* Saturday, Toronto, 11:00
Lar, Sara E. Mayhew, Mark Shallow, Ran Brown
Come and discuss webcomics past, present - and future!
*Weiss Kreuz:* Friday, Ottawa, 22:00
L, meki, animeangel, kagenokaimu
Four florist-assasins? Weiss Kreuz may have an odd premise, but it's
earned dedicated fans - fans who are ready to discuss the series with
fellow fans and newcomers alike!
*Western Mythology in Anime/Manga:* Sunday, Toronto, 11:00
Vimy 101, Nikita, Sunny Hui (soulpurity), Katashi Aimi, Iris
How much are some of the most popular anime and manga influenced by
Western culture? What does Ancient Greece have to do with Fullmetal
Alchemist? How would Victorian Litterature help you understand Manga?
Come and find out for yourself
*When Bad Things Happen to Good Anime:* Sunday, Toronto, 10:00
Ryan Kennedy, Ezri, Andrea Carter (Crownowa), Sunny Hui (soulpurity)
Ever wanted to see what happened to your favourite (or not so favourite)
anime from before its animated debut to being shipped out of its country
of origin? Too many things!
*Witch Hunter Robin:* Friday, Ottawa, 23:00
Baka, Ladyumbra, Aidan Mowat, Steve Wright
Discuss the popular, stylistic, and ground-breaking anime of battles
against the supernatural.
*Writer's Block:* Sunday, Hamilton, 16:00
Gryvon, Steven Savage, Tabby, His lordship Chaos
Join assorted creative individuals discussing writer's block. We may not
be able to destroy your writer's block, but we may be able to at least
carve it into a more interesting shape.
*Xenogears:* Saturday, Hamilton, 19:00
Achika, Fatman, JohnnytheMuse, Josh
One of the video game classics, come and discuss this unusual, at times
controversial game and its effects on gaming through the years.
*yakitate japan:* Sunday, Hamilton, 11:00
L, meki, animeangel, kagenokaimu
Bread is SERIOUS business.
*Yuu Watase:* Saturday, Hamilton, 22:00
Nikita, Sara E. Mayhew, Mel-chan, His lordship Chaos
A discussion on one of Japan's most popular manga artists and how her
many works have influenced shojo manga. Join us as we look at favorite
characters, recurring themes, and the romantic twists that naturally
ensure in her titles.
