Friday at Animé Los Angeles 4 (Day 1)

Version 4.

Rev. 01-Jan-2008

Friday Saturday Sunday

Changes to official printed edition are highlighted like this.

 

 LP 1
(Academy 1)
LP 2
(Academy 6)
LP 3
(Academy 5)
Autograph Table Music/LP4
(Vine)
Anime/V1
(Parlor 123)
Live Action/V2
(Parlor 127)
Cosplay Gathering  
12:00 pm

 

Ala Mascot Costume Look-alike Contest. Tiffany Thomas, Yukiko Greene, Tara Hatchett.

 

 

 

Special BANDAI Screening: Freedom Ep. 1-3 (Age: 13+) The Mysterians (Age: 10+) Subtitled.   12:00 pm
12:30 pm Opening Ceremonies. Kick the convention off with a bang. Learn all the exciting news about Animé Los Angeles 4.
Tadao Tomomatsu, Chaz Boston Baden, Vic Mignogna, Bryan Wong.

 

12:30 pm
1:00 pm

 

LARP: Live Action Role Playing game. Signups at 1:00.
Darnell Coleman.

    1:00 pm
1:30 pm   Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney gathering at Academy Quad. 1:30 pm
2:00 pm Guests of Honor Highlight. An introduction to Vic Mignogna and Bryan Wong.
Tadao Tomomatsu, Vic Mignogna, Bryan Wong.
Shopping for Anime. A brief guide to the usual and unusual places to search for anime dvds.
Alec Orrock, Fred Patten.

Daytime Karaoke (open mic).
Aimee Hoff.

You're Under Arrest The Motion Picture. (Age: 14+)

Atragon. (Age: 10+) Subtitled Harry Potter Gathering at Academy Quad. 2:00 pm
2:30 pm CLAMP Gathering at Academy Quad. 2:30 pm
3:00 pm

Masquerade 101.
Learn the tips and tricks to pulling off a successfull skit.
Lindsay Tallman, Karisu.

Round table discussion: sub vs. dub. An audience-led discussion over preferred language.
(Audience free-for-all.)
Vic Mignogna. Doki Doki School Hours Ep. 1 & 2 (Age: 13+)   3:00 pm
3:30 pm 3:30 pm
4:00 pm

Constancy Roman at Ludicrous Speed! Watch artist Bryan Wong race against time to make an improv comic based on audience suggestions.
Tadao Tomomatsu, Bryan Wong, Christine Laskowski.

Fanzines: Before the Internet. A display and discussion of anime fanzines in America.
Alec Orrock, Fred Patten.

 

Music: Opening Theme Song Sing-along. Come grab a lyric sheet and sing the anime themes you know! Yes, "Neko mimi mode," "To To Totoro," and others!
Heide Nichols.
Ah! My Goddess 2: Flights of Fancy Ep. 1 & 2 (Age: 13+)

(4:00) Cosplay Chess at Academy Quad.

(4:30) Ai Yazawa all series gathering at Academy Quad.

4:00 pm
4:30 pm Are You a Werewolf?
Group game.
4:30 pm
5:00 pm (Setup for AMVs-closed) How to make a pair of Hakama. Detailed descriptions with a small demonstration.
FER Morgan.
Risembool Rangers meet-up. Bryan Wong. Autographs and free sketches. Music: Filk with Nick Smith. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Ep. 1 & 2 (Age: 13+) Cromartie High: The Movie (Age: 13+) Subtitled   5:00 pm
5:30 pm Hellsing gathering at Photo Area. 5:30 pm
6:00 pm Sweating the Small Stuff.
A guide to small details that can help the overall look of your costume.
Angelica Mora.
Supernatural Storytelling. Did you ever want to learn more about those oni, shinigami and other strange creatures that inhabit your favorite stories? Storytellers Barbara Wong and Nick Smith will share traditional Asian stories of ghosts, creatures and other supernatural beings that appear in many tales of manga and anime.
Barbara Wong, Nick Smith.
  Music: S.I.G.M.A. Project EP Preview. Free CDs to the first 40 attendees. My OTOME Ep. 1 & 2 (Age: 13+)   6:00 pm
6:30 pm Mega 64 Version 2 Ep. 1-3 (Age: 13+) 6:30 pm
7:00 pm AMV Contest: showcases the creative spirit of Animé Los Angeles members in the form of Anime Music Videos.
Mikal Saltveit, Brooke Saltveit.

Closed for set-up. (Setup for Rum Party-closed)
Lina "Chick Jack" Conlan, Mike "Captain Jack" Young, and crew.
Music: Pirates Charles.
Shonen Onmyouji Ep. 1 & 2 (Age: 13+) Vampire Knight gathering at Photo Area. 7:00 pm
7:30 pm   7:30 pm
8:00 pm Open for Non Video Gaming.
Pumpkin Scissors Ep. 1 & 2 (Age: 14+) Kamen Rider the First (Age: 13+) Subtitled Random DJs Jedi and Sith gathering at Academy Quad 8:00 pm
8:30 pm     8:30 pm
9:00 pm Dance. (starts whenever AMV contest ends)

Christian B. "Mokita" McGuire, DJ Patrick Beckstead, DJ Scott Beckstead.
Rum Party IX
Join us in all your savvy clothing and help celebrate pirate heritage. Scheduled for all night, or at least until they close the building at 2:00 am.
Lina "Chick Jack" Conlan, Mike "Captain Jack" Young, and crew.
Music: Dig Jelly. Coyote Ragtime Show Ep. 1 & 2 (Age: 14+)

 

9:00 pm
9:30 pm Mega 64 Version 2 Ep. 4 (Age: 13+) 9:30 pm
10:00 pm Black Lagoon Ep. 1 & 2 (Age: 16+) Zebraman (Age: 16+) Subtitled   10:00 pm
11:00 pm Music: lo:lita. When They Cry Ep. 9 & 10 (Age: 16+)   11:00 pm
12:00 am Midnight Karaoke.
Aimee Hoff.
Anime Music Video Hell. Mega 64 Version 2 reruns. (Age: 13+)   12:00 am
1:00 am TBA. Fan choice.   1:00 am
 LP 1
(Academy 1)
LP 2
(Academy 6)
LP 3
(Academy 5)
Autograph Table Music/LP4
(Vine)
Anime/V1
(Parlor 123)
Live Action/V2
(Parlor 127)
Cosplay Gathering  

Some other rooms you should know about

Registration opens at 9:00 am.
Dealers Room opens at 12:00 pm.
Sunset A - Costume Repair station
Producer - Con Suite. Open 1:00 pm to 1:00 am. Blue Rose Maid Café 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, 8:00 pm to 1:00 am, reservations required.
Parlor 131 - Live Program Check-in (Program Ops)
Parlor 125 - Office (Con Ops)

Video Game Plaza (Academy 4): Open 3:00 pm to 2:00 am.
Tournaments:
8:00 pm - Naruto GNT
9:00 pm - King of Fighter XI