Anime Boston - May 26-28, 2006 - Boston, MA

[PatrickD]

Anime Boston 2006 has announced its first round of guests: voice actors Greg Ayres, Steven J. Blum, Richard Epcar, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn and artists Robert and Emily DeJesus. Anime Boston will be held May 26-28, 2006 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA.

Guest bios can be found here:
http://www.animeboston.com/guests/

The full press release can be read here:
http://www.anime-cons.com/news/article.shtml/199

[PsychoRabbitt]

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PatrickD said:
Anime Boston 2006 has announced its first round of guests: voice actors Greg Ayres, Steven J. Blum, Richard Epcar, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn and artists Robert and Emily DeJesus. Anime Boston will be held May 26-28, 2006 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA.

Guest bios can be found here:
http://www.animeboston.com/guests/

The full press release can be read here:
http://www.anime-cons.com/news/article.shtml/199

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Shouldn't it be a given that Robert and Emily will be joining us? /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[tstidm1]

The hotel costs are the only thing that are keeping me from making it a definite for a con in 2006. I think I may talk to Anime Boston over the weekend at Anime USA 2005.

Holy crap! I am so f**king there! /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[PsychoRabbitt]

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Narob said:
Holy crap! I am so f**king there! /images/graemlins/cool.gif

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You say that like you weren't so there before. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Starwind Amada]

I almost fainted when I saw Steve Blum. Holy crap, I cannot believe this is happening.

And my friend flipped when he saw that Richard Epcar played Batou and Bobobo.

Second time going, and it's gonna be better than the first.

[jaylee]

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Redneck Otaku said:
The hotel costs are the only thing that are keeping me from making it a definite for a con in 2006. I think I may talk to Anime Boston over the weekend at Anime USA 2005.

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yeah, after forking over $500 in just hotel costs for 2 nights (i was alone btw), i have to seriously think about whether it's worth it or not.

[Zorak]

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PatrickD said:
Steven J. Blum

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At Melissa Fahn's panel this year, one guy told her that he heard Steve Blum did a convention once and vowed never to do another after one guy in attendance was a jerk to him. He wanted Melissa to tell him that the people at Anime Boston were really friendly and wouldn't treat him that way. Melissa mentioned that he knew Steve Blum a long time and was in some acting group with him and would definitely tell him.

I like to think Melissa came through for us. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[BULLDOG1]

Well...despite what I previously said.......I guess I'll be attending again this year.

My hotel reservation has been made for 2 nights (26th-28th).

Even with the higher rate at the Sheraton Boston of $175 per night....I was able to fit it into my budget thanks to very cheap RT airfare of $98.90 on Delta Connection from JFK-BOS.

At the very least....AB 2006's hotel and transportation costs will probably end up costing me about 1/2 of what attending AB 2005 cost. /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif

A.J.

[PsychoRabbitt]

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Bulldog said:
Well...despite what I previously said.......I guess I'll be attending again this year.

My hotel reservation has been made for 2 nights (26th-28th).

Even with the higher rate at the Sheraton Boston of $175 per night....I was able to fit it into my budget thanks to very cheap RT airfare of $98.90 on Delta Connection from JFK-BOS.

At the very least....AB 2006's hotel and transportation costs will probably end up costing me about 1/2 of what attending AB 2005 cost. /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif

A.J.

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Sweet. Stop by Con Ops at some point and say hello. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[battra92]

As of right now, I don't think I'll be able to attend. /images/graemlins/sad.gif I'm going to try my best but as of right now I don't see it happening.

Here's hoping, though.

[dunno001]

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Bulldog said:
Even with the higher rate at the Sheraton Boston of $175 per night....I was able to fit it into my budget thanks to very cheap RT airfare of $98.90 on Delta Connection from JFK-BOS.

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Good point... I should start looking now for someone who has a space in their room... /images/graemlins/tongue.gif (I'm too lazy to reserve a room on my card, and it's just easier for me to pay someone else cash.)

[tstidm1]

Are there any affordable hotels near some Mass Transit in Boston area? I want to go to AB, but the hotel rooms are insane for AB. $179 a night rooms means I have to spend the night with 4-6 people in a room to make it decently affordable.

[BULLDOG1]

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Redneck Otaku said:
Are there any affordable hotels near some Mass Transit in Boston area? I want to go to AB, but the hotel rooms are insane for AB. $179 a night rooms means I have to spend the night with 4-6 people in a room to make it decently affordable.

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"Affordable Boston hotels" is something of an oxymoron.....especially during a this particular weekend in May.

Note: I can't help but go on the record that having it April again would have worked soooooo much better for me since I'll very likely be going to Boston at some point during that month anyway /images/graemlins/sad.gif ).

Anyway, your best bet for a cheaper hotel would probably be to check www.hotels.com (http://www.hotels.com) for one that is a bit outside of downtown (possibly one near Logan International Airport)....but then you'd have a 20-45 minute commute each way. And even in such a location, any hotel will still probably end up costing more than $100 per night.

Then again....you could always take a chance with Priceline. /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif

If it wasn't for the fact that I was able to get a very cheap early Friday Morning flight (7:15am) from NYC and as such, only have to stay 2 nights.....I wouldn't have even considered AB for 2006.

That's because I consider Otakon, AX, and possibly even Kawaii Kon to have priority....with Katsucon and Sakura-con being possibles....depending on a number of mitigating factors. /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif

A.J.

[MegsLeigh]

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Bulldog said:
Well...despite what I previously said.......I guess I'll be attending again this year.

My hotel reservation has been made for 2 nights (26th-28th).

Even with the higher rate at the Sheraton Boston of $175 per night....I was able to fit it into my budget thanks to very cheap RT airfare of $98.90 on Delta Connection from JFK-BOS.

At the very least....AB 2006's hotel and transportation costs will probably end up costing me about 1/2 of what attending AB 2005 cost. /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif

A.J.

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I think I'm going to do what I did last year and take the train down for the day. It wound up being a lot of fun.

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Megs said:
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Bulldog said:
Well...despite what I previously said.......I guess I'll be attending again this year.

My hotel reservation has been made for 2 nights (26th-28th).

Even with the higher rate at the Sheraton Boston of $175 per night....I was able to fit it into my budget thanks to very cheap RT airfare of $98.90 on Delta Connection from JFK-BOS.

At the very least....AB 2006's hotel and transportation costs will probably end up costing me about 1/2 of what attending AB 2005 cost. /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif

A.J.

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I think I'm going to do what I did last year and take the train down for the day. It wound up being a lot of fun.

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I did the exact same thing for all three days last time. Boston's but a half hour's drive away, but you know big city traffic (and parking, ergh). The train rides themselves took just less than an hour. But what I realized is that the train's last depature times on the weekend is 11:30PM, so there was no way I could have stayed for the AoD get-together (quite the downer, after talking up a storm about it).

Perhaps 2006, I'll drive afterall. By train or by car, my wallet will be dented regardless. That way, at the very least, I can stay for the after party. First round (for myself only)'s on me!

[Shinigamimitsuki]

Good thing I know someone in Boston I can stay with rather than pay out my ass for a hotel room. But I'll be there!

[Ribby]

I'm planning on making a panel at AB'06 dealing with how to become a freelancer/writer for various types of anime/manga/game publications. So if anyone can give me some tips, or know some writers or people in the industry (I will be asking the editors at Anime Insider if they will be available, and sharing my experiences) please PM me or give me an email. Thanks!

[dunno001]

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ShinigamiMitsuki said:
Good thing I know someone in Boston I can stay with rather than pay out my ass for a hotel room. But I'll be there!

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On the topic of paying out the ass for a hotel room, I guess I should start asking now- if anyone has a spot in their hotel room and is willing to share it, please PM me. I'm willing to pay my share for it.

[Starwind Amada]

Shit, the Sheraton is out of rooms with double beds.

Why in the heck must my group insist on getting an expensive hotel room which we'll only be using to sleep in and nothing else? Last year we stayed at the nearby Boston Hostel and saved a lot of money. The only perks that a hotel room offers are a TV (so we can play XBox/PS2/Gamecube and watch anime) and bathrooms that are in the room and not down the hall, but not even this is worth spending the extra money, especially since we'll hardly ever use the room(s). Granted, most of it is the club's money that was donated or given to us by the college, but still. Whatever, I'm going with the majority, but it's still stupid.

EDIT: After much deliberation, we've decided to go with the hostel. Well, most of us, that is. There's no point in spending almost $200 a night for some room we'll be in only to sleep and nothing else.






<span style='color:#dddddd;background:#dddddd'>Azumanga Daioh is a boring series, but I like that line.</span>

Chris put up the notice not to long ago on the main page, and I think I just wet myself again.

F*cking sweet!!!! /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[EmperorBrandon]

Err... I believe the guest list has made a mistake in listing Amy Stapleton in IGPX under Carrie Savage's bio. She does not voice that role (Hynden Walch does). Another example of inaccurate information from IMDb... /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

[jaylee]

the lineup just keeps getting better. just hoping my cousin can find a cheap hotel room so i can go.

[Starwind Amada]

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Inu VASHa said:
the lineup just keeps getting better.

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Better is an understatement. Surely there's a more effective word for having Vic and Steve Blum together at the same convention.

Anyone got any clean underwear? I just wet mine. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[B-Rad Lascelle]

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Starwind Amada said:
Better is an understatement. Surely there's a more effective word for having Vic and Steve Blum together at the same convention.

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Been there, done that... AnimeFest 2004 (http://www.anime-cons.com/events/info.shtml/494) says hello. Not only that, but AFest brought in less than 3,000 people hence dub fans had no problem at all getting a chance to interact with everyone. Whereas Anime Boston will easily triple that number and could potentially hit five-figures. /images/graemlins/cool.gif

Granted, AB's got a pretty stellar lineup of talent assembled here. And if my Bruins squeeze themselves into the NHL playoff picture, I may just make a point of hitting my third Anime Boston con in 4 years.

[battra92]

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Narob said:
Chris put up the notice not to long ago on the main page, and I think I just wet myself again.

F*cking sweet!!!! /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

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Bleh, I was even checking with people at college and still this is not happening for me. I'm trying to but the money just isn't there. /images/graemlins/relief1.gif

[PsychoRabbitt]

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B-Rad Lascelle said:
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Starwind Amada said:
Better is an understatement. Surely there's a more effective word for having Vic and Steve Blum together at the same convention.

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Been there, done that... AnimeFest 2004 (http://www.anime-cons.com/events/info.shtml/494) says hello. Not only that, but AFest brought in less than 3,000 people hence dub fans had no problem at all getting a chance to interact with everyone. Whereas Anime Boston will easily triple that number and could potentially hit five-figures. /images/graemlins/cool.gif

Granted, AB's got a pretty stellar lineup of talent assembled here. And if my Bruins squeeze themselves into the NHL playoff picture, I may just make a point of hitting my third Anime Boston con in 4 years.

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I think someone will license Rizelmine before the Bruins make the playoffs.

And this is coming from a Bruins fan. /images/graemlins/relief1.gif

[LadyFae]

Starwind Armada Said:

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I am making a blog for Anime Boston 2006 that will have news on the convention and chronicle all of the events and experiences I have at the convention. The website is being made in iWeb and is up on the .mac server. You can view it here.

Don't worry, Patrick already knows about this. There's plenty of disclaimers saying that it's not an official site.



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[LadyFae]

Golly, look at what the main AOD page says...

*looks wide eyed and innocent*

[guyver83]

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LadyFae said:
Golly, look at what the main AOD page says...

*looks wide eyed and innocent*

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omg that looks/sounds like soooo much fan.. damn, be cool if otakon had something liek that.

[tstidm1]

Darn it. I decide to stick close to home for Memorial Day Conventions (Balticon because of Neil Gaiman) and AB decided to get Kaiju Big Battle. Goes kicking himself.

[PatrickD]

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guyver83 said:
omg that looks/sounds like soooo much fan.. damn, be cool if otakon had something liek that.

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Why not just come to Anime Boston?

[PsychoRabbitt]

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LadyFae said:
Golly, look at what the main AOD page says...

*looks wide eyed and innocent*

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Yeah, and apparently it's a big deal. I still haven't figured out the appeal of guys in monster costumes beating the crap out of each other.

[guyver83]

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PsychoRabbitt said:
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LadyFae said:
Golly, look at what the main AOD page says...

*looks wide eyed and innocent*

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Yeah, and apparently it's a big deal. I still haven't figured out the appeal of guys in monster costumes beating the crap out of each other.

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you know if you want I can dress up as a monster character and come up to anime boston and beat the shit out of you. /images/graemlins/devil.gif

as for why I can't come, I got youth sports coaching committments or I'd really consider it.

[DocWatson]

Greetings and felicitations. My friend and I have a hotel room at the Sheraton Boston for both Friday and Saturday nights, and are looking for people with who to share it and its cost. The room is a two bed double ($196.79/night total, including tax, to be divided among the occupants); we are two (possibly three, at this point) males in our thirties. We would prefer quiet, mature non-smokers of any gender or age who can pay cash, and don't mind sleeping on the floor; sleeping hours are also of no particular importance--we are both up late, and do not intend to sleep much, though on the other hand we do not have any parties planned.

Please contact me via E-mail (especially if you used to work the night shift at RCN -_^ ), and we can work out the details.

[Starwind Amada]

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PsychoRabbitt said:
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LadyFae said:
Golly, look at what the main AOD page says...

*looks wide eyed and innocent*

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Yeah, and apparently it's a big deal. I still haven't figured out the appeal of guys in monster costumes beating the crap out of each other.

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Me neither, but my friend Big Mike is going fucking crazy over it. As soon as he saw the headline, he almost had a heart attack.

[XenoCrisis0153]

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DocWatson said:
Greetings and felicitations. My friend and I have a hotel room at the Sheraton Boston for both Friday and Saturday nights, and are looking for people with who to share it and its cost. The room is a two bed double ($196.79/night total, including tax, to be divided among the occupants); we are two (possibly three, at this point) males in our thirties. We would prefer quiet, mature non-smokers of any gender or age who can pay cash, and don't mind sleeping on the floor; sleeping hours are also of no particular importance--we are both up late, and do not intend to sleep much, though on the other hand we do not have any parties planned.

Please contact me via E-mail (especially if you used to work the night shift at RCN -_^ ), and we can work out the details.

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You may or may not know, but the AnimeBoston official forums have a section designed specifically for individuals trying to find/offer hotel space to other attendees. Try there if you haven't already.

[Starwind Amada]

Steve Blum can stay with me. We could stay up all night and talk about how cool it would be if Spike and Mugen time traveled and ran into each other. /images/graemlins/cool.gif

Yeah, I know. I'm obsessed. Of course, I won't show that when I see him because I'll be too nervous. That, and I don't want to look like a dumbass and get jumped by security when I try to glomp him (yeah right, I'll die before I act like a fanboy).

[DocWatson]

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XenoCrisis0153 said:
You may or may not know, but the AnimeBoston official forums have a section designed specifically for individuals trying to find/offer hotel space to other attendees. Try there if you haven't already.

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Yup—I posted there and on ANN. ^_^

[Sakakirules]

This will be my first Anime Boston, and I'm really looking forward to it. I've heard a lot of great things about this con, and I'm sure I'll have a blast.

I've met Greg twice before AB, so it'll be fun to talk with him again. I've met Epcar once before, and this time, rather than talking about his huge list of anime titles, I want to ask him about his video game work. (He's currently in Kingdom Hearts II). I met Vic Mignona last September at AWA, and he is honestly the nicest man I've ever met. He will take the time to talk to everyone. He's really a great person. I hope he shows "Full Metal Fantasy." It's a live-action version of FMA. It's AWESOME.

As a fan of Witch Hunter Robin, I'm looking forward to speaking with Kari Wahlgren. (She was also in Wolf's Rain.)

Overall, I think it'll be a great experience. If anyone is interested in saying hi, I'll be there from Thursday - Monday. (Thursday night --- GO <font color="red">SOX</font>!!!)

Talk to you later.

K.

[PatrickD]

Five new guests have been announced:
* Shuzilow.HA (Character Designer)
* Sumi Shimamoto (Japanese Voice Actress)
* Chris Bevins (Voice Actor / Director / Producer)
* Clarine Harp (Voice Actress)
* Mike Sinterniklaas (Voice Actor / Director)
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[Mr. Nail Bat]

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PatrickD said:
* Sumi Shimamoto (Japanese Voice Actress)


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...whoa.

[pig_man]

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PatrickD said:
* Sumi Shimamoto (Japanese Voice Actress)

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Kanrinin-san!

[LadyFae]

yeah, I'm pretty excited to meet the voice of Naussica AND Lady Toki! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

*sprinkles*

The Lady Fae

[BULLDOG1]

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Megs said:
I think I'm going to do what I did last year and take the train down for the day. It wound up being a lot of fun.

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Considering your current (new) location, taking the train to attend AB might be a bit inconvenient. /images/graemlins/wink.gif /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Oh well... /images/graemlins/sad.gif /images/graemlins/sad.gif

Look on the bright side.........you're now only 500 or so miles from Anime Expo. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

Hmm......Southwest has a $149 RT (all-in) airfare from TUS-LAX......... /images/graemlins/devil.gif

Anyway.....less than two weeks to AB 2006......and it's quiet enough to hear a pin drop. /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif

A.J.

Merely the calm before the storm, Yankee. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif Very amusing avatar, by the way, AJ. Touche.

[DocWatson]

Are there any plans yet for an Anime on DVD gathering at Anime Boston? I'd like to meet other fans in a social setting a bit more structured than just the convention center concourse. (And, yes, I posted a similar thread on the AB forums, so I do know about the lounge. ^_^; )

[Justin Richardson]

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DocWatson said:
Are there any plans yet for an Anime on DVD gathering at Anime Boston? I'd like to meet other fans in a social setting a bit more structured than just the convention center concourse. (And, yes, I posted a similar thread on the AB forums, so I do know about the lounge. ^_^; )

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Yea, I would like to see some sort of get together go on but like most events - I do know know the surrounding area well enough to do the planning for anything. ^_^;

I'd say if someone wants to take charge and name a place and time I will try my best to make it.

[guyver83]

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Justin Richardson said:
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DocWatson said:
Are there any plans yet for an Anime on DVD gathering at Anime Boston? I'd like to meet other fans in a social setting a bit more structured than just the convention center concourse. (And, yes, I posted a similar thread on the AB forums, so I do know about the lounge. ^_^; )

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Yea, I would like to see some sort of get together go on but like most events - I do know know the surrounding area well enough to do the planning for anything. ^_^;

I'd say if someone wants to take charge and name a place and time I will try my best to make it.

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only place you need to know.. FENWAY Park.. its that simple! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[Justin Richardson]

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guyver83 said:
only place you need to know.. FENWAY Park.. its that simple! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

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I thought everything was as simple was b - a - r...er... 1,2,3. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[Starwind Amada]

Don't the Red Sox play next weekend? If so, serves my club advisor right. We had to pay WAAAY too much money for him to go (I'm gonna have a word with the school after this trip about their fucked-up policy about taking advisors on trips and making us pay for them) and now he's gonna have to attempt to drive through the mess. The guy's not even gonna attend the con (he knows nothing about anime), meaning we're paying for his vacation. Yeah, thanks a lot, Student Activities. You'll be hearing from me in August.

All I know is, if he tries to pull some shit like calling me on my cell phone (because he'll probably want our numbers to keep an eye on us even though we're in fucking college and he has no reason to call us) at 9 on Saturday night and saying, "Okay, time to go back to the hotel and get some rest," I'll be like "UP YOURS." I'm not spendiing almost $200 for my attendance and this guy's travel fees so he can tell me what to do.

[Justin Richardson]

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Starwind Amada said:
Don't the Red Sox play next weekend? If so, serves my club advisor right. We had to pay WAAAY too much money for him to go (I'm gonna have a word with the school after this trip about their fucked-up policy about taking advisors on trips and making us pay for them) and now he's gonna have to attempt to drive through the mess. The guy's not even gonna attend the con (he knows nothing about anime), meaning we're paying for his vacation. Yeah, thanks a lot, Student Activities. You'll be hearing from me in August.

All I know is, if he tries to pull some shit like calling me on my cell phone (because he'll probably want our numbers to keep an eye on us even though we're in fucking college and he has no reason to call us) at 9 on Saturday night and saying, "Okay, time to go back to the hotel and get some rest," I'll be like "UP YOURS." I'm not spendiing almost $200 for my attendance and this guy's travel fees so he can tell me what to do.

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See: Livejournal or MySpace

[PsychoRabbitt]

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Justin Richardson said:
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DocWatson said:
Are there any plans yet for an Anime on DVD gathering at Anime Boston? I'd like to meet other fans in a social setting a bit more structured than just the convention center concourse. (And, yes, I posted a similar thread on the AB forums, so I do know about the lounge. ^_^; )

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Yea, I would like to see some sort of get together go on but like most events - I do know know the surrounding area well enough to do the planning for anything. ^_^;

I'd say if someone wants to take charge and name a place and time I will try my best to make it.

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I planned the gathering last year and it didn't go very well. /images/graemlins/relief1.gif

And with me on staff this year, I probably won't be free to go to a get together if one gets put together.

[PatrickD]

The schedule has been posted and the AnimeOnDVD.com Panel is scheduled for 5:30pm Saturday in Panel A (Hynes 3rd Floor).

http://www.animeboston.com/events/schedule/

[Justin Richardson]

Since the AoD panel is at 530 on Saturday, why not have a get together and early dinner right after the ADV panel at 2:30? It gives us plenty of time to act stupid, get some food down and to get to know each other. =)

[dunno001]

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Justin Richardson said:
Since the AoD panel is at 530 on Saturday, why not have a get together and early dinner right after the ADV panel at 2:30? It gives us plenty of time to act stupid, get some food down and to get to know each other. =)

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Well, I could do the 2:30, I'd just want to head back early to catch the Bad Luck autographs at 4 PM.

[Starwind Amada]

Yeah, I could do the 2:30 since there's nothing else interesting to me going on at that time.

Also, I see they're pairing up voice actors this year. Now I can kill two birds with one stone by seeing both Steve Blum and Vic at the same time. And it's pretty obvious they'd pair up Mary Elizabeth and Richard Epcar. That whole panel will no doubt revolve around Kusanagi, Batou and Robotech. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

And for some reason, I keep forgetting that Greg's coming back. Sorry, Chrono, you little sinner. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[DocWatson]

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Justin Richardson said:
Since the AoD panel is at 530 on Saturday, why not have a get together and early dinner right after the ADV panel at 2:30? It gives us plenty of time to act stupid, get some food down and to get to know each other. =)

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Any suggestions as to which restaurant?

[PsychoRabbitt]

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Justin Richardson said:
Since the AoD panel is at 530 on Saturday, why not have a get together and early dinner right after the ADV panel at 2:30? It gives us plenty of time to act stupid, get some food down and to get to know each other. =)

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I'm on duty in ConOps until 3, but then I'm free until 11 (at least according to the current schedule /images/graemlins/tongue.gif).

[Justin Richardson]

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PsychoRabbitt said:
I'm on duty in ConOps until 3, but then I'm free until 11 (at least according to the current schedule /images/graemlins/tongue.gif).

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Rule 1 of conventions - what the fuck is a schedule?? Oh yeah, something you write about and totally forget about come Friday. =)

If you can come, that would be great. =)

[Justin Richardson]

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DocWatson said:
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Justin Richardson said:
Since the AoD panel is at 530 on Saturday, why not have a get together and early dinner right after the ADV panel at 2:30? It gives us plenty of time to act stupid, get some food down and to get to know each other. =)

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Any suggestions as to which restaurant?

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Exactly my question - I am pretty easygoing food wise so any of the locals have any suggestions of places to eat that is good?

[LadyFae]

if you like greek food, I suggest taking a walk over to steves on newbury st :D

otherwise, there's the usual chain suspects in the area like CPK, cheesecake factory, and applebees.

*too tired for sprinkles*

The Lady Fae

But we want sprinkles....

Anyway, last year I couldn't make it to the AoD bash, 'cause the last train out was at midnight. I can manage to have a drink with you fellas this year, if it's early. However, if I miss my chance to meet Kari Wahlgren, I'll annihilate you all...

[LadyFae]

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Narob said:
But we want sprinkles....


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maybe next week /images/graemlins/wink.gif

depending on when and where, there's a remote chance I might be able to extract myself from the staff machine to come to a gathering /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[PsychoRabbitt]

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PsychoRabbitt said:
I'm on duty in ConOps until 3, but then I'm free until 11 (at least according to the current schedule /images/graemlins/tongue.gif).

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Rule 1 of conventions - what the fuck is a schedule?? Oh yeah, something you write about and totally forget about come Friday. =)

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Maybe if you're just going, but when you're on staff it's a totally different beast. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Justin Richardson]

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Maybe if you're just going, but when you're on staff it's a totally different beast. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

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Yea...it gets worse. =P

Thats why I choose to be Industry Relations for AnimeIowa - a good majority of my "schedule" is in my hands. =) Tho, the dark side of staffing might pull me into another con or two...

[DocWatson]

I like Chinese and (of course) Japanese, though Greek would be okay.

This is getting pretty close to the wire, especially given the fact that I will be without Internet access at the con. Suggestion: in the event that no decision is made by tomorrow morning, we should meet at the Lounge at 2:30pm Saturday to decide.

[Justin Richardson]

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DocWatson said:
I like Chinese and (of course) Japanese, though Greek would be okay.

This is getting pretty close to the wire, especially given the fact that I will be without Internet access at the con. Suggestion: in the event that no decision is made by tomorrow morning, we should meet at the Lounge at 2:30pm Saturday to decide.

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Lounge at 2:30 it is.

[Hielostar]

Hope to see some of you AODers there. I'll be there Saturday, dressed as everyone's favorite Queen of Shibuya, Ran Kotobuki. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

Aye, Saturday 2:30PM, lounge area tis fine. Look for the short guy with the NERV bag. If I don't see ya then, then I'll see you at the AoD panel at 5:30.

[Justin Richardson]

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Narob said:
Aye, Saturday 2:30PM, lounge area tis fine. Look for the short guy with the NERV bag. If I don't see ya then, then I'll see you at the AoD panel at 5:30.

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You mean Bulldog? /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif


j/k....sorta.... /images/graemlins/cool.gif

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Justin Richardson said:
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Narob said:
Aye, Saturday 2:30PM, lounge area tis fine. Look for the short guy with the NERV bag. If I don't see ya then, then I'll see you at the AoD panel at 5:30.

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You mean Bulldog? /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif


j/k....sorta.... /images/graemlins/cool.gif

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Y'know what? I dunno. I only vaguely recall briefly meeting the man (who'd want to be associated with a Yankee anyway? /images/graemlins/tongue.gif /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif /images/graemlins/tongue.gif). Instead, look for the short guy of Asian descent with the NERV bag then.

[PsychoRabbitt]

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Justin Richardson said:
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Narob said:
Aye, Saturday 2:30PM, lounge area tis fine. Look for the short guy with the NERV bag. If I don't see ya then, then I'll see you at the AoD panel at 5:30.

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You mean Bulldog? /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif


j/k....sorta.... /images/graemlins/cool.gif

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Y'know what? I dunno. I only vaguely recall briefly meeting the man (who'd want to be associated with a Yankee anyway? /images/graemlins/tongue.gif /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif /images/graemlins/tongue.gif). Instead, look for the short guy of Asian descent with the NERV bag then.

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No Kiddy Grade hat this year? /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Anyway, I'm on duty until 3, so I guess I'm missing the meet up. Too bad, I wanted to see someone dressed as Ran. /images/graemlins/sad.gif

[BULLDOG1]

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Instead, look for the short guy of Asian descent with the NERV bag then.

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It's the damn bag that was confusing him......seeing as how I carry a Mythwear courier bag w/NERV logo at cons as well.

Then again....I don't think anyone is going to confuse us.......as I doubt you would ever wear a Yankees cap. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

A.J.

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Narob said:
Instead, look for the short guy of Asian descent with the NERV bag then.

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It's the damn bag that was confusing him......seeing as how I carry a Mythwear courier bag w/NERV logo at cons as well.

Then again....I don't think anyone is going to confuse us.......as I doubt you would ever wear a Yankees cap. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

A.J.

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Precisely damn right. Perhaps a new bag is in order, as my NERV courier looks to have seen its last days. Stuff is cheaper at cons right? I never did buy much last year.

Yeah, I'll be wearing my Kiddy Grade hat too.

[Hielostar]

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Justin Richardson said:
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Narob said:
Aye, Saturday 2:30PM, lounge area tis fine. Look for the short guy with the NERV bag. If I don't see ya then, then I'll see you at the AoD panel at 5:30.

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You mean Bulldog? /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif


j/k....sorta.... /images/graemlins/cool.gif

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Y'know what? I dunno. I only vaguely recall briefly meeting the man (who'd want to be associated with a Yankee anyway? /images/graemlins/tongue.gif /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif /images/graemlins/tongue.gif). Instead, look for the short guy of Asian descent with the NERV bag then.

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No Kiddy Grade hat this year? /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Anyway, I'm on duty until 3, so I guess I'm missing the meet up. Too bad, I wanted to see someone dressed as Ran. /images/graemlins/sad.gif

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Well, looks like my con plans all screwed up again. So, it looks as if I won't be making it to the 2:30 meetup... but I will be at the con in general on Saturday. (I'm going to try to at least go to the AOD Panel.)

[DocWatson]

Look for me wearing a kilt (http://www.lindaclifford.com/Watson.html). ^_^

[treatment]

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* Sumi Shimamoto (Japanese Voice Actress)

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Kanrinin-san!

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so, any stuff about Teh Kanrinin-san from the AOD-ninjas covering over there?

[Justin Richardson]

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treatment said:
so, any stuff about Teh Kanrinin-san from the AOD-ninjas covering over there?

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This AOD Ninja is currently in "drunken ninja" mode. Please leave message and ninja will get back to you. Or hide.

Well, I made it back in one peace, but I bloody missed the AoD panel /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif and everything after 4:30 (next time, I go alone). Chris, if you still got stuff to give out, mail it my way, eh?

So to all ye whom went, what were the highlights and what were the lows?

[Justin Richardson]

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So to all ye whom went, what were the highlights and what were the lows?

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Honestly, I felt this was a very enertaining convention - possibly the most enertaining of the year so far, right up there with SakuraCon. The guests were quite nice and the dance - while stinky, had a great mix of music. The biggest highlight was the attendees. =)

The only things I think really needed to get worked on for next year is the schedule - from higher profile canceled panels (industry) to there not being any transition time between panels, it felt like things were always running late. Add in alot of late Sunday programming and you got my beefs.

Overall, I think AB has my vote for next year unless something huge stops me.

[Dylonius Funk]

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Narob said:
So to all ye whom went, what were the highlights and what were the lows?

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Honestly, I felt this was a very enertaining convention - possibly the most enertaining of the year so far, right up there with SakuraCon. The guests were quite nice and the dance - while stinky, had a great mix of music. The biggest highlight was the attendees. =)

The only things I think really needed to get worked on for next year is the schedule - from higher profile canceled panels (industry) to there not being any transition time between panels, it felt like things were always running late. Add in alot of late Sunday programming and you got my beefs.

Overall, I think AB has my vote for next year unless something huge stops me.

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Highs:
<ul type="square"> Kaiju Big Battel Vic's FMA Panel with screning of the Movie Trailer Grey Ayers's Negima screening Human Cosplay Chees [/list]

Lows:
Fire alarm going off at 8 am on Saturday and having to evacuate the floor. More fun when you lsoe your key and have to wait outisde in your pajamas for Security Not getting a corect scheduel for Saturday on Friday. Not a big deal for me but a little anoyign since i couldn't plan out the whole weekend. Several things got changed. One thing that anoyed me was Richard Epcar's Lupin Outtakes was moved to Ballroom A and when i get in line i find out that it's the line for the Hentai Dubbing. But i cstayed there because it sounded more fun than the other thing but it still was differnet than what i was told I wasn't able to get an autograph on Saturdya becasue the overflow was only for people with a red ticket who were in Friday's autogrpah line. [/list]

So over all thingsa went down great this weekend. I defidently plan to go back next year. Hopefully this tiemr with more money for swag /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[Justin Richardson]

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Grey Ayers's Negima screening [/LIST]
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I dunno if this event is cursed or something... I swear that there is always some sort of A/V issue or something at these panels. Oh yeah, I wanted a doughnut.

&lt;-- crazed guy who always seems to get to take part in the Negima con "experience"

[fletchen]

/images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif Okay, I'm de-lurking.
My hubby and I have been attending Anime Boston for the past four years now. (Still can't believe it's only *4* years...) /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif And we always enjoy the AoD panel. Thanks again for another great panel.
I have to agree that being allotted time in between panels would truly help one's weary feet when having to hustle from the 27th floor of the hotel to the 3rd floor of the Hynes. We certainly weren't factoring in the wait time for a functional elevator. /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

[Dylonius Funk]

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Dylonius Funk said:
Grey Ayers's Negima screening [/LIST]
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I dunno if this event is cursed or something... I swear that there is always some sort of A/V issue or something at these panels. Oh yeah, I wanted a doughnut.

&lt;-- crazed guy who always seems to get to take part in the Negima con "experience"

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Aside from statrti8ng late the screning went off fine. We saw episodes 1 and 5. Greg sounded great as Negi and the girls sounded well doena s well but i didn't recognize any of the voices. I need to check the cast list to refresh my emeory as to who's playing who. The only thing that bugged me was that we didn't get to ask questions because of the time crunch

[jaylee]

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Narob said:[/b
So to all ye whom went, what were the highlights and what were the lows?

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High:
* Haibane-Renmei showing(Eps 1&amp;4)&amp; discussion with Johnathan Klein &amp; Carrie Savage
* Princess Tutu AMV winning Best Action &amp; Best of Show(which has led me to actually want to see this show)
* Most panels where in Ballroom A (muuuuch more room)
* FUNImation panel. They announced Beck and they gave us all AnimeBoston LE Beck "Backstage Passes" (which are numbered. 300 total)

Lows:
* Although I thought Kaiju Big Battel was awesome, I just couldn't stick around because the mic volume was way too loud and it was hurting my ears.
* Not as many vendors/merch selections as last year.
* It was way expensive to go to this convention. (hotel costs in particular). I doubt I'll make it next year.

Other: CPM Panel. I wasn't sure where to put this. But it was quite bittersweet. The rep had only been told he got fired the day before(fri). But since he was there already he pretty much showed up to announce the bankruptsy and that he was fired and to give away all the dvds and t-shirts he had. The guy was choking back tears the whole time even.

So while the whole convention was quite good, I'll be suprised if I make it next year due to the expense of going.

Next stop for me: PortConMaine

[Zorak]

Highs:

-Getting autographs from and my picture taken with Steve Blum, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn and Richard Epcar.
-Bumped into Mary McGlynn in the hall. I was wearing my "Ghost In the Shell: Stand Alone Complex" shirt and she said, "Nice shirt!"
-Brought a digital camera and got a ton of pictures.
-Saw the first two episodes of "Speed Grapher."

Lows:

-Because I was staying with my brother in Somerville and having to catch the T before it shut down, I had to miss some of the late night events I wanted to attend. Like "Whose Line Is It Anime" and the Lupin outtakes.
-After standing in line for Kari Walgren's autograph for almost two hours, they cut off the autograph line and I wasn't able to get one. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

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Lows:
-After standing in live for Kari Walgren's autograph for almost two hours, they cut off the autograph line and I wasn't able to get one. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

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The same thing happened to me waiting for Steve Blum and Vic Mignogna /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif. I didn't even get to go to their panel either /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif. I did meet Vic at Mary McGlynn and Richard Epcar's autograph session /images/graemlins/cool.gif. By the way, Mike Sinterniklaas and Kari Wahlgren were super cool /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif though when I got home, I realized that she spelled my name incorrectly /images/graemlins/depresse.gif. The funny thing was, she told me that she'd hate to spell anyone's name wrong too, which was my fault, for being so muted /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif (also, does anyone know her eye color? I forgot to turn on red eye reduction).

Overall it was a good con, even if I spent most of my time in numerous lines. Chris Bevins and Clarine Harp were real cool, Richard Epcar and mary Elizabeth McGlynn were damn funny, Greg was the man, finally met the JK, and Carrie Savage was a complete sweetie! You all who missed the AoD meetup at 2:30, it was a good time, chilling with DocWatson, Bulldog, and Justin. Can't wait till next year /images/graemlins/happy.gif.

[Hielostar]

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fletchen said:
/images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif Okay, I'm de-lurking.
My hubby and I have been attending Anime Boston for the past four years now. (Still can't believe it's only *4* years...) /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif And we always enjoy the AoD panel. Thanks again for another great panel.
I have to agree that being allotted time in between panels would truly help one's weary feet when having to hustle from the 27th floor of the hotel to the 3rd floor of the Hynes. We certainly weren't factoring in the wait time for a functional elevator. /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

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Hello from the girl who was standing near you guys in line for the AOD panel! Thanks for showing some concern for our friend, who does have the tendency to curl up into a ball when he's cold, and cosplay as dirty laundry. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

Overall, I had a great time, even though I couldn't attend all three days due to possible work conflicts (although, they gave me the days off anyway....). I was possibly not going to go next year due to the fact that I'm going to Disney World a few weeks after AB, but I will definitely try to go next year, and possibly attend all three days.

[PsychoRabbitt]

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Inu VASHa said:

Other: CPM Panel. I wasn't sure where to put this. But it was quite bittersweet. The rep had only been told he got fired the day before(fri). But since he was there already he pretty much showed up to announce the bankruptsy and that he was fired and to give away all the dvds and t-shirts he had. The guy was choking back tears the whole time even.

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I felt sorry for the guy. He came into ConOps to get his press badge right after we all found out about CPM filing bankrupcy. I had to give him props for coming to the con and doing his panel even though he didn't have a job anymore.

[Chris Beveridge]

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fletchen said:
/images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif Okay, I'm de-lurking.
My hubby and I have been attending Anime Boston for the past four years now. (Still can't believe it's only *4* years...) /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif And we always enjoy the AoD panel. Thanks again for another great panel.
I have to agree that being allotted time in between panels would truly help one's weary feet when having to hustle from the 27th floor of the hotel to the 3rd floor of the Hynes. We certainly weren't factoring in the wait time for a functional elevator. /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

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I'm glad you enjoyed it! I rarely get feedback on it and never know how I do when I'm "on" like that. I hope it's a fun and useful panel for a number of subjects.

[SpoilerHappy]

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Narob said:
So to all ye whom went, what were the highlights and what were the lows?

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Highs:
<ul type="square"> Meeting several people from AoD including Bulldog, Skywise, Fangboy, Justin, and DocWatson (sorry if I missed anyone) - so I can now put a face to the name.
Lots of good costumes.
Found several of the panels interesting including the Directors panel and State of the Industry.
Buying a few fun things at the Dealers Room including a black plush Mokona (very cute) and a beautiful Maria-sama poster of Yumi and Sachiko.
Really big rooms for some panels so no missing out due to capacity issues.
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Lows?
<ul type="square"> Living locally - meaning I regularly popped out early to catch the commuter rail home.
Not getting into an autograph session after waiting in line for an hour plus.
Finding a cel of Lena from Shamanic Princess that I liked but not willing to fork over the $$$ for it.
[/list]

[monkeebiz]

Highs:

1) Location, location, location! Best location EVER for an anime convention. It's like those credit card commercials:
"Hotel, $600. Parking $114. Gas $90. Having your hotel just two steps away from the convention center AND a Catholic church, all connected indoors: PRICELESS!!!!"

2) Being there for the BECK announcement! Going home with the cool promotional BECK backstage pass! YAYYYYYY!!!!! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

3) The AOD panel. The industry panels. (I'm dying to know what David Williams was going to say about fansubs at the state of the industry panel, but everyone had already agreed not to discuss it before he got there and they wouldn't let him get into it.)

4) Finding Kyo Kara Maoh stuff in the dealers room. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif I never even knew they'd made any KKM merchandise.

5) The feel of the whole event. Even tho there were like 9,000 people, it never felt crowded, it never felt stressful, no one was pushing or shoving, everything was so laid back. Even the staff was low-key. As lines were filing into panels, the staff at the doors just held up their badges as an indication that the attendees should do the same. At other cons, staff is always shouting instructions like "show your badge" until you are just tired of hearing them, which just adds to your stress level. It was actually kind of amazing how relaxed everything was.


Lows:

1) Panicking the whole 7.5 hour drive from NJ because I'd just read on the AB Forum that if you didn't show up by 8 pm Friday night to claim your pre-reg badge, you couldn't go to ANY Friday night events. I made it by 6:30, but the Memorial Day traffic (yes, I did sit in traffic for over an hour) could have easily caused a big disaster to my weekend. I'm not sure where this policy came from, but, geez, if you've paid and the event is still going on, you're definitely entitled to get in.

2) Being told they were all out of schedules when I arrived Friday. Between that and the panic over registration closing time, I was initially forming a very low opinion of this convention. Fortunately, it didn't last.

3) Being there when they announced SpeedGrapher won't have the original opening theme. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

4) Trying to buy a $9 manga at the table in the dealers room where the idiots kept yelling "20% off manga" and being told, "That'll be $8." I said, "That's not 20% off." She said, "Oh, we're not DOING change." I put it back and bought a $10 manga instead, which had the correct discount. Of course, the seller was cosplaying while working at the table and her gloves got all tangled up in the money and she gave me too many bills back out of my $20. I guess I was an idiot, too, cuz I gave her back the extra money.

5) Having too many things shown in English in the video rooms. The staff must be all dub fans.



It was also interesting to note there seemed to be more girls in attendance than any con I've been to. Also, more people in my age group (between 40 and death) than usual. The FuniGirls party was good silly fun, altho I hope the reps figure out how the Fruits Basket card game works before the next time because no one in my group was motivated to read and interpret the actual rules. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

[DocWatson]

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monkeebiz said:
(I'm dying to know what David Williams was going to say about fansubs at the state of the industry panel, but everyone had already agreed not to discuss it before he got there and they wouldn't let him get into it.)

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So join me in suggesting to AB that they let Mr. Williams and Mr. Greg Ayres (whom Mr. Williams mentioned in this regard) do a panel on fansubs. ^_^

Personally, I also liked the shoujo manga panel ("Shoujo Manga of the '50s and '60s"—actually 1954-63 IIRC), and I hope that the presenter, Nadia Mehady, is given a chance to do another panel next year.

Oh, and the "Asian Film Licensing" panel was also very informative. IMNSHO, the sole panelist should be given the opportunity to do it again next year, with an hour and a half slot (he ran over by at least 15 minutes), and one or more anime industy members to add perspective.

[Justin Richardson]

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monkeebiz said:
(I'm dying to know what David Williams was going to say about fansubs at the state of the industry panel, but everyone had already agreed not to discuss it before he got there and they wouldn't let him get into it.)


[/ QUOTE ]

*laughs*

Yea, I was such an ass at that panel but it was kinda worth it. Heh.

&lt;-- front row idiot

[fletchen]

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Hielostar said:
[Hello from the girl who was standing near you guys in line for the AOD panel! Thanks for showing some concern for our friend, who does have the tendency to curl up into a ball when he's cold, and cosplay as dirty laundry. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

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Hello! How often do people meet each other in person and then meet again online? Isn't it supposed to be the other way around? /images/graemlins/shy10000.gif
I hope your friend-pile managed to get some zzz's. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif
We did all three days this year. Last year we did two. The year before that I think we could only do one. So, I guess our track-record suggests that we're spending more days at AnimeBoston with age. /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif Usually, my hubby covers E3, so our expenses seem to soar around this time of year. But it's still a lot of fun and we really enjoy it. One of these years we'll actually bring our kiddos along, too. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[fletchen]

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monkeebiz said:
It was also interesting to note there seemed to be more girls in attendance than any con I've been to. Also, more people in my age group (between 40 and death) than usual. The FuniGirls party was good silly fun, altho I hope the reps figure out how the Fruits Basket card game works before the next time because no one in my group was motivated to read and interpret the actual rules. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

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I arrived very late to the FuniGirls party. (My poor hubby sat at the back of the room, as if we were infected with girlie cooties.) /images/graemlins/shy00000.gif And I'm one of the ancient ones, too, although I'm only 36. lol.
The Furuba card game was very cute and fun. I asked the FuniGirl rep where I could buy the game but she wasn't really sure. I checked the booth on Sunday but she'd already left for the airport. It wasn't available for sale at the con, either. No worries. I guess I'll find it online. /images/graemlins/wink.gif
Actually, I spent a good 30 minutes learning how to play the FMA card game at the Funimation booth. I ended up buying a couple of decks which my 10y.o. son loves. For what it's worth, the FMA tcg was much easier for me to play than my attempts at using the advanced Yu-Gi-Oh! tcg. And the FB tcg was far less complicated than both. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Justin Richardson]

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fletchen said:
I asked the FuniGirl rep where I could buy the game but she wasn't really sure. I checked the booth on Sunday but she'd already left for the airport.

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Heh, so you are the person I talked to at the booth about the card game.

Nice to get a face to a name. =)

[monkeebiz]

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fletchen said:
I arrived very late to the FuniGirls party. And I'm one of the ancient ones, too, although I'm only 36.

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Oh! I think you were playing Rich Man Poor Man with us with the Furuba deck? I remember you joked that you were old and I was kicking myself later that I didn't ask how old. I'm even more ancient (45), but no one seemed to care....we were all just FuniGirls!

[fletchen]

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monkeebiz said:
Oh! I think you were playing Rich Man Poor Man with us with the Furuba deck? I remember you joked that you were old and I was kicking myself later that I didn't ask how old. I'm even more ancient (45), but no one seemed to care....we were all just FuniGirls!

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/images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif Yes, that was me. I thought it was a fun game, too. I still haven't picked it up yet, though. I checked a few local places but no joy. I think my 9y.o. daughter would really like it.
My 10y.o. son loves the FMA card game, though.

[fletchen]

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fletchen said:
I asked the FuniGirl rep where I could buy the game but she wasn't really sure. I checked the booth on Sunday but she'd already left for the airport.

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Heh, so you are the person I talked to at the booth about the card game.

Nice to get a face to a name. =)

[/ QUOTE ]
That was me. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif Still haven't picked up that deck yet. I've only looked locally at Newbury Comics, Borders and Barnes &amp; Noble. Is it going to be carried at a particular chain?

[DocWatson]

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Oh! I think you were playing Rich Man Poor Man with us with the Furuba deck? I remember you joked that you were old and I was kicking myself later that I didn't ask how old. I'm even more ancient (45), but no one seemed to care....we were all just FuniGirls!

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/images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif Yes, that was me. I thought it was a fun game, too. I still haven't picked it up yet, though. I checked a few local places but no joy. I think my 9y.o. daughter would really like it.
My 10y.o. son loves the FMA card game, though.

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Here are a few e-tailers that carry it:<ul type="square">• FUNimation's Z Store (http://www2.zstore.com/zstore/everything/ProductDetail.cfm?IT=3220) $9.99/deck + shipping
• CCGArmory.com (http://store.usacomicbooks.com/frbacaga.html) $7.50/deck + shipping
• Dreamland Comics on eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=8779672128) $7.99/deck + $2.50 shipping (shipping is free for orders over $30.00).[/list]

[fletchen]

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Here are a few e-tailers that carry it:<ul type="square">• FUNimation's Z Store (http://www2.zstore.com/zstore/everything/ProductDetail.cfm?IT=3220) $9.99/deck + shipping• CCGArmory.com (http://store.usacomicbooks.com/frbacaga.html) $7.50/deck + shipping
• Dreamland Comics on eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=8779672128) $7.99/deck + $2.50 shipping (shipping is free for orders over $30.00).[/list]

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Thank you, thank you! I have some buying to do this week. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[Njr Scrawl]

I was told by another forum member that Sumi Shimamoto (Japanese seiyuu) might be at Boston.

Was she there, &amp; if so did anyone get to hear or speak to her? Or even an autograph?

(Sorry if its been mentioned, long thread)

[DocWatson]

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Thank you, thank you! I have some buying to do this week. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

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You're welcome!

[amkaron]

Yes, Sumi Shimamoto did appear at Anime Boston along with character designer Shuzilow.HA. I went to her Satutday panel, and I asked her about her work in Meitantei Conan/Case Closed. She did not have too much to say about it other than to explain that she did play Kudo Shinichi's (Jimmy Kudo's) mother in the anime, and that at her current age, she loves being cast in motherly roles, and as she gets older, hopefully she will be cast in roles where she plays a grandmother.

She also clarified that when she said that she was a RPG fan, she actually meant to say that she is a big fan of the Final Fantasy games.

Both Sumi Shimamoto and Shulizow.HA promoted the anime Solty Rei, on which they both worked. Shulizow.HA is the main character designer for Solty Rei, and Sumi Shimamoto voices the lead role. They passed out ads advertising the R2 release of vol. 1 of the anime on the Japanese market.

I bought a copy of Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind for the convention, and had it autographed by Sumi Shimamoto herself.

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shinji7161 said:

Yes, Sumi Shimamoto did appear at Anime Boston along with character designer Shuzilow.HA. I went to her Satutday panel, and I asked her about her work in Meitantei Conan/Case Closed. She did not have too much to say about it other than to explain that she did play Kudo Shinichi's (Jimmy Kudo's) mother in the anime, and that at her current age, she loves being cast in motherly roles, and as she gets older, hopefully she will be cast in roles where she plays a grandmother.

She also clarified that when she said that she was a RPG fan, she actually meant to say that she is a big fan of the Final Fantasy games.

Both Sumi Shimamoto and Shulizow.HA promoted the anime Solty Rei, on which they both worked. Shulizow.HA is the main character designer for Solty Rei, and Sumi Shimamoto voices the lead role. They passed out ads advertising the R2 release of vol. 1 of the anime on the Japanese market.

I bought a copy of Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind for the convention, and had it autographed by Sumi Shimamoto herself.

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What???

You brought Nausicaa, but you didn't bring your Maison Ikkoku copy to get autographed by TEH Kyoko Otonashi herself?!!

What were you thinking!!! /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[amkaron]

I don't have Maison Ikkoku in my personal anime collection (my personal collection is quite limited compared to the collections of other AOD readers), but I can't deny that Maison Ikkoku is a good classic series. BTW, who said or implied that I had Maison Ikkoku in my personal anime collection? If I had Maison Ikkoku in my collection, I would have had it autographed. I would not be surprised if someone brought his or her Maison Ikkoku anime DVDs to have them autographed, but if it happened, I don't recall witnessing it.