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KotoriCon Policies ....................................................2

Charities ...................................................................3

Voice Actors ..............................................................4

Performers ................................................................7

Musical Guests .........................................................9

Science Track ..........................................................11

CJ Henderson Memorial Writers Track ...................13

Panels .....................................................................15

Screenings ..............................................................16

Things To Do! ..........................................................18

Shopping Artists Alley ......................................................20 Dealer’s Room .................................................22 Space Food......................................................23

Schedule, Maps & Updates ..........................See Insert

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It is important that guests planning to attend KotoriCon read and understand our policies. Scan the QR code to go to our complete list of policies with examples. Everyone is expected to follow the rules. KotoriCon staff work hard to provide a safe, family-friendly environment.

Disruptive Behavior Policy: Action will be taken if something is considered dangerous or disruptive.

Smoking: Smoking is prohibited inside campus buildings. Smoking is allowed outside ONLY in designated areas. This includes e-cigarettes.

Photographing Guests: KotoriCon’s guests have the right to maintain their privacy. Convention members may be asked to refrain from photographing guests who prefer not to have their picture taken.

Please Remember• Guests will join con-goers for a photo opportunity if they choose

to have their picture taken.• Photographers may not post pictures taken at KotoriCon for

sale online or solicit payment from attendees.• When stopping to take photographs in the hallways, please be

considerate of fellow attendees. Be brief and do not block traffic.

Children at KotoriConKotoriCon is a family-friendly event with programming for ages 13 and older. This policy is to ensure the safety of the younger attendees. A parent or guardian must accompany all children younger than age 12 at all times. Anyone younger than age 16 must come with an adult age 18 or older who has their own ticket. Children are required to carry some form of written identification and parent/guardian contact information with them at all times. This is so that KotoriCon staff may contact the parent or guardian should the need arise.

Costume Props at KotoriCon/ Prohibited Props and Weapons: A list of prohibited props are on the website. Misuse of a weapon or prop, such as swinging it in a public area or posing a hazard to others, will result in it being deemed unsafe for KotoriCon. Guests will be asked to remove the item from KotoriCon.

Games: The spontaneous playing of dancing games at KotoriCon is always appreciated but needs to be moved to areas that do not block doorways or walkways.

Solicitation: Only approved artists and dealers are authorized to sell materials or provide services at KotoriCon. Photographers may not post pictures taken at KotoriCon for sale online or solicit payment for photographs from attendees.

For More InformationAll decisions made by KotoriCon staff are final. Please ask a Security Team member or staff member if you have concerns.

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KotoriCon volunteers work hard all year not just to put together a fun event but it is also a charity fundraiser. This event is run by students at Rowan College at Gloucester County to raise money for charities.

Doctors Without BordersDoctors Without Borders is humanitarian group that provides care to anyone who needs medical attention following a natural disaster, during an epidemic, or in conflict zones.

LINKLiberty in North Korea is a non-profit organization that works to empower the people of Northern Korea. LINK is responsible for rescuing, habilitating and acclimating refugees for a life outside of North Korea.

Able GamersAble Gamers empowers individuals with disabilities through gaming. The charity works with creators to make games as

accessible as possible, and also provides people with specialized controllers. They provide individuals with a level of inclusion not typically experienced by people without their services.

Pets for VetsPets for Vets provides emotional comfort to soldiers recovering from PTSD through the love and care that only a pet could provide. Their goal is to pair compatible shelter animals that match each veteran’s needs.

For More Information, please scan the QR Code for the Charities page on our website.

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For more information on each guest, scan the QR code to take you to our Web page that includes their schedules.

Greg CipesWhen he’s not busy being a professional surfer, dabbling in organic gardening, playing music with his band, or generally fighting for the forces of good in the universe, Greg Cipes is actually the voice of the loveable green changeling known simply as Beast Boy on Cartoon Network’s Teen Titans (a role which he reprises on the currently-airing Teen Titans GO!). He met Ciro Nieli when he landed his first voice acting role ever on the original Teen Titans, and the two still work together today on Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Greg provides the voice of Michelangelo). Despite all that this self-proclaimed “goofball” has done with his career however, Greg is by no means a difficult person to find: it is believed that he will make planetfall at KotoriCon to host a panel, give autographs to all of his adoring fans and he might even agree to sing for us if we ask nicely enough!

Michele Knotz It is said that Michele Knotz hails from a distant, faraway planetoid called “New Jersey.” You may have heard of her from a little-known anime series by the name of Pokémon, where she continues to voice Team Rocket’s Jessie in the show’s SEVENTEENTH season. Pokémon seems to be something of a trend for Michele, as she has also lent her voice to May, Nurse Joy, The

Pokédex, Misty and many of the creatures themselves at different points before the show’s fourteenth season — and that’s not mentioning the work she has done for some of the video games in the franchise (and Super Smash Bros.)! Sources have reported sightings outside of Pokémon too: it is speculated that she has performed as Hajime Yagi in The World of Narue, Potaru Tanaka and Inumi in Magical Witch Punie-Chan, and even as Alisa Bosconovitch and Roll in Capcom’s Street Fighter X Tekken (wait, that’s not all?!). To see all of Michele’s credits (which are quite numerous), check out her website at http://micheleknotz.com/

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Ciro NieliAs a lifelong fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, Ciro Nieli is no stranger to animation (or the extraterrestrial). Believe it or not, Ciro got his start as a revisionist storyboard artist on Family Guy, moving right on to another project called Teen Titans (where he may or may not have met a certain other KotoriCon-

attending voice actor we know) soon afterward. While it is certainly true that he has never had trouble finding work, Ciro currently enjoys living a long-standing dream: executive producing Nickelodeon’s most recent incarnation of (you guessed it!) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — which began airing in 2012 and was recently renewed for a fourth season back in June.

Lisle Wilkerson While she has been known to use a pair of bright-pink boxing gloves to protect the cosmos from danger, Lisle Wilkerson is best-known as the powerhouse behind some of video gaming’s most popular characters: Nina Williams and Christie Monteiro from the Tekken franchise, and Sarah Bryant from Virtua Fighter (just to list a couple you may know). Though she grew up in Tokyo (where she learned to speak

fluent Japanese), Lisle is currently based in Los Angeles, where she lives with her jet-setting cat, Princess Genki, and makes her way doing freelance work. Before she moved to the U.S. in 2008, Lisle worked with all the major radio and television stations in Japan — and she even continues to work with many of them in some capacity to this day! Other credits include a part in the Academy-Award-winning film Lost in Translation, and her first principal role in the critically-acclaimed indie film Kamataki some years later.

Jamie McGonnigal Jamie McGonnigal came to the first KotoriCon in 2010 when we were small and unknown. Jamie is a voice actor, actor, producer, activist and director. You have heard his voice in anime, video games including Barry in Pokémon and several voices in YuGiOh. He is the Community Director for the New Organizing Institute and a blogger for HuffingtonPost.com. He has been a driving force in campaigning for equality.

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Sonny StraitYou know him, you love him, and he’s going to join us at KotoriCon 2015: it’s Sonny Strait! We all fondly remember him as the indomitable Krillin from Dragonball Z, but did you know that his favorite character in the history of ALL media (and the basis for Krillin’s voice) is Popeye the Sailor? Whether he’s braving the high seas as Usopp in One Piece or blowing himself up as the titular ’Splosion Man, Sonny continues to enjoy a prolific career as a voice actor (and his credits really are too many to list here). In addition to embracing his theatre roots, Sonny is a published comic book artist with over twenty years of experience in the arts. Surely someone with so storied a background in the industry would be rife with tales of adventures and struggles survived, but will experience be enough to prepare such a person for the out-of-this-world journey that is KotoriCon?

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chuck huberKotoriCon has so much star-power this year that we even managed to unlock a secret character: DePaul University alumni and Chicago son Chuck Huber! For all of you villains and anti-heroes out there, Chuck got his start in Anime Voice Acting by lending his dulcet tones to Garlic Jr. and Android 17 in Dragonball Z. From that launchpad his career blasted off into the stars, giving him the opportunity to voice hundreds of characters, with Hiei in Yu Yu Hakusho, Stein in Soul Eater, Mohji in One Piece and Shou Tucker in Full Metal

Alchemist just coming off the top of our heads. And if his voice acting resume (which even includes video games like Borderlands II) wasn’t enough, he also served as a writer on Hetalia and Sgt. Frog (where he provided voice work as well), and Baccano to name a few. Outside of anime and video games, Chuck was heavily involved in the production of Arbor Day — The Musical, in addition to other productions in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and the movie Parkland, produced by Tom Hanks.

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Scan the QR code for schedules, links and more information on our performers!

Cosplay Pro Wrestling with Mike GoldsteinKotoriCon fans will be very excited that we are featuring this new event on Friday evening. These are Pro Wrestlers cosplaying as your favorite characters from anime and comics. This unique event will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Uncle YoUncle Yo returns to KotoriCon for another round of laughs tailor-made for the geek culture. His standup comedy routine has been seen at Zenkaikon, AnimeNEXT, Otakon, and New York Comic Con/Anime Fest. He can be heard on his weekly podcast “We are the Geek” where he takes on the latest current events and delivers reviews of the anime/game industry to keep you in the loop. A rising icon and crowd favorite wherever he goes, Uncle Yo isn’t to be missed. Get ready to say Uncle! For the 5th year in a row, Uncle Yo will help us raise money for charity at our charity auction! Its a highlight of KotoriCon so don’t miss it! He is also helping remember CJ Henderson at a memorial panel of readings. He has scheduled his standup comedy. If you are coming on Friday, catch him at the Cosplay Pro Wrestling show!

Ian RubinIan Rubin is a young comedian and actor currently studying at Rowan University. This is his third KotoriCon and he has been a big supporter of our events. He has been traveling all around the east coast, entertaining crowds of geeks, and expressing what it is like to be a nerd when no one around him understands!

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Scott melzerScott is the head writer and director of the anime fan parody group NoN.D.E. Fanfilms. Scott grew up on Speed Racer and Star Blazers, having no idea of the shows’ origins. In college he learned the truth: they were Japanese and there were uncut versions of these shows! And there were conventions! Rabid otakunization soon followed. In 2001, he tried his hand at directing fan parodies, and the homage to fans and fandom This Is Otakudom was the result, followed by S.T.E.A.M.: The Movie in 2005 and Fanboy Soze in 2011. Scott is currently developing his fourth film and spreads the joy of parodies by showing screenings of Abridged shows

and Fan Parodies at cons along the east coast. He’ll also be helping out at the Mystic Realms Danger Room so come by!

501stThe Legion seeks to promote interest in Star Wars through the building and wearing of quality costumes, and to facilitate the use of these costumes for Star Wars-related events as well as contributions to the local community through costumed charity and volunteer work.

Dragon jediCome and join Dragon Jedi in a display of spectacular lightsaber fight choreography! Watch epic duels unfold as the Jedi and Sith battle for peace, power and complete supremacy! They are also doing a panel to learn how they use the force.

Mystic RealmsLived any good stories lately? Mystic Realms is a theatrical live-action role-playing group that has been putting on immersive events for over 18 years. One of the oldest in the country, their events span a range of genres from high fantasy to zombie apocalypse, horror to science-fiction, Super-heroes and more. Mystic Realms presents their “Danger Room” at KotoriCon where you can live out a variety of adventures and genres using an easy to learn skill and combat system. Visit them at http://www.facebook.com/mysticrealmsadventures

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KotoriCon staff bring some great music to the stage again this year. For more information on these musicians, scan the code to go to the page on our website.

The RicecookersThis Brooklyn based band of Japanese musicians will be bringing their alternative rock sound for the first time to our Fine Arts Stage at KotoriCon. The Ricecookers have performed at shows and festivals in New York City and throughout the east coast. Their latest E.P. again and again was just released on iTunes and Amazon.

Kyo DaikoWe are pleased to announce the return of Kyo Daiko Taiko Drummers to open KotoriCon 2015. Kyo Daiko is a community-based group, which is the result of a collaboration between Settlement Music School and Shofuso Japanese House and Garden.

The AsterplaceKotoriCon draws many fans of this New York City-based Japanese band. The Asterplace is Tokyo Melodic Core / Japanese Anime Rock Band. They perform worldwide at festivals, as well as at anime and comic conventions. The Asterplace’s entertainment rock show crosses over race, sex, age and many borders. A complete rock spectacle show with their variety of music style is very enjoyable for all audiences.

HighcouncilFrom the abandoned asylums and haunted pine barrens of South Jersey comes HighCouncil. For years, HighCouncil has been bludgeoning its loyal fans with ferocious epics of riff-fueled neoclassic rock-metal. HighCouncil has played live performances at venues from New York to Maryland, building a fan base in the Philadelphia/South Jersey area.

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One night standRowan College’s own singer, Mike Getsinger, will take the stage on Friday evening. Make sure you catch him at the Fine Arts Center before the Cosplay wrestling show. He will play covers and originals!

k-ble jungleMusical Guests The K-ble Jungle K-ブル　ジャングル have decided to start their 2015 world tour with KotoriCon! After the USA they will perform in Europe in the spring, appearing in some of the largest festivals in Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, and clubs from France to Spain, and then move back to Japan where they are planning a series of concerts in the summer.

Their musical career together, as a singer and DJ, began in 2013, with the tour “ERIKO + DJ Shiru LIVE!” In 2013 and 2014 they performed the largest manga and cosplay festivals in Italy as headliners, from Lucca Comics & Games to the Napoli Comicon, from Etna Comics to Festival del Fumetto in Milano.

Greg CipesAt 16, Greg wrote, recorded and self produced his first single that became a small dance club hit in South Florida. He released an album in 2007 that has sold over 60,000 copies entitled Conscious Revolution by his Roots Rock Reggae band Cipes and The People. Cipes now has a new band, Super Space Fighters, that the critics called the new electronic “Beatles” meets a young David Bowie. The band has a comic book and movie. You have heard him singing as Beast Boy on Teen Titans. Catch him on the Fine Arts Stage at KotoriCon!

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In tune with our Space theme, we have several exciting guests and events focused on the science of space.

Special GuestsRay VillardRay Villard has specialized in communicating astronomy to the general public for the past 20 years. As Public Information Manager for the Space Telescope Science Institute at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, he is responsible for disseminating news about the most recent discoveries made with the Hubble Space Telescope.

Ted WilliamsTed Williams is a planetarium professional who brings stars down to earth. He serves as educator for the Franklin Institute for the Rittenhouse Astronomical Society in Philadelphia. Ted Williams holds a master’s degree in instructional technology and design from Philadelphia University and has been an observatory operator and earth and space science teacher.

Panels & EventsPlanetariumCome see where the stars hang out inside the Stars on the Move portable planetarium. Find Orion, Taurus, Gemini and other constellations of the Winter skies. Learn to find your Zodiac sign or just come in to “space out.”

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TelescopesSeveral astronomers from Rittenhouse Astronomical Society in Philadelphia will set up telescopes in the hope that the skies are clear! They will be near the flagpoles if the weather cooperates, and if not they will bring them into the College Center for you to look at. You can join them the second Wednesday of the month at The Franklin Institute. We appreciate their generous support to show us “Space” at KotoriCon.

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HUBBLE’S TECHNICOLOR UNIVERSEThe spectacular pictures from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have unveiled a universe of discordant objects that look more exciting, vibrant, and intimate to people than ever before in the history of astronomy. Phenomena that were once restricted to the imagination can now be displayed in vivid color and texture. The space telescope captures light as well as invisible radiation from objects located far away and far back into time. These data are converted into color images that reveal far more than what out feeble eyes can ever see. The rich data available in Hubble observations capture not just the appearance of a celestial object, but its essence. Presented by Ray Villard of the Space Telescope Science Institute.

Surfing the Milky Way What can one see of our own galaxy from our suburban back yards? What components make up our galaxy and are the observable with basic astronomy gear? Learn about what can get you started in observational astronomy and what are some highlights to look for throughout the year. Compare what can be seen of the Milky Way in the summer vs. the winter night sky. Presented by Ted Williams of the Rittenhouse Astronomical Society.

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ARE WE ALONE?We have discovered over 1500 planets orbiting other stars. How are they like Earth and how are they different? How will we determine if they are inhabited? How abundant are Earth-like plates in the galaxy? This is the 55th anniversary of the search for intelligent life in space. Why haven’t we come in contact with any alien civilizations yet? Are we truly alone or simply ignorant at understanding the role of life in the universe? Presented by Ray Villard of the Space Telescope Science Institute.

Rowan College at Gloucester County's STEM Division RCGC.edu/STEM • 856-415-2156

KotoriCon thanks the RCGC STEM Division for helping support the Science Track of programming and

bringing us sushi in the Dealer's Room every year!

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CJ Henderson has been a welcome face at KotoriCon since 2011. His table stacked with books in Artists Alley provided a chance to chat with aspiring artists and writers. His panels and his friendly nature inspired many to follow their dreams. He passed away in the summer of 2014, but we were approached by many who wanted him remembered at KotoriCon. We put in a track of programming that will inspire you to follow your dreams. Scan the QR Code for the schedule for this special programming track.

CJ Henderson Memorial TableDanielle Ackley-McPhail will be setting up a booth in the Dealer's room featuring the works of CJ Henderson and his friends, as well as custom costume horns by the Hornie Lady. Proceeds from the sale of CJ's books will go to his family and assist them in clearing inventory out of his basement.

Danielle Ackley-McPhailAward-winning author Danielle Ackley-McPhail has worked both sides of the publishing industry for more years than she cares to remember. She is a member of the New Jersey Authors Network and Broad Universe, a writer’s organization focusing on promoting the works of women authors in the speculative genres. Scan the QR code above for more details on her published works.

Special Guestscharles dunbarCharles Dunbar has been a fan of all things geeky since he discovered Star Trek and Dungeons and Dragons back in 1994. It was this love of fantasy, folklore and video games that inspired him to pursue studies in anthropology and religion as an undergraduate at Hunter College, where he eventually earned a Master’s Degree in cultural anthropology. He has written extensively about fandom dynamics and the changing culture of anime conventions, blending together a love of teaching with his training in human societal history. Since 2009, Charles has been lecturing at universities, libraries, conventions and on countless podcasts. This year he will host two panels at KotoriCon, covering aspects of sacred Japanese culture, mythology, history, fandom, conventions and whatever other topics might strike his fancy.

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CJ Henderson at the Movies Although best known for his many works of fiction, CJ Henderson was also a prolific film critic, specializing in science fiction and fantasy films for more than three decades.

Awakening Your Inner Monkey CJ Henderson approached life and creativity with a unique perspective, a seemingly boundless imagination and rare tenacity. Our panel will discuss what it takes live a creative life, how to navigate the tricky world of publishing and how to awaken and sustain your inspiration — all with the special insights and encouragements CJ shared with us.

Readings from CJ HendersonJoin many of our guests as they read their favorite passages from the work of CJ Henderson.

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Mike McPhailAuthor and graphic artist Mike McPhail is best known as the editor and illustrator of the award-winning Defending The Future (DTF) series of military science fiction anthologies. As a freelance administrator for DTF Publications @ Dark Quest Books, he is charged with the Science Fiction works of the late CJ Henderson. As a member of the Military Writers Society of America, he is dedicated to helping his fellow service members (and deserving civilians) in their efforts to become authors, as well as supporting related organization in their efforts to help those “who have given their all for us.”

James ChambersJames Chambers’ tales of horror, crime, fantasy and science fiction have been published in numerous anthologies and magazines. He has edited and written numerous comic books including Leonard Nimoy’s Primortals and the critically acclaimed The Revenant in Shadow House. He is a member of the Horror Writers Association and the recipient of the HWA’s 2012 Richard Laymon Award.

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Castles, Forests and Bath Houses: Politics, Philosophy and the Worlds of Hayao MiyazakiThe Worlds of Hayao Miyazaki: Explorations into the movies of the legendary film director Hayao Miyazaki: Sacred themes, characters and story elements are identified and discussed. Presented by Charles Dunbar.

Joseph Campbell Sends Out Mew: Pokemon and the Mythic JourneyA look into folklore and world mythology, using Pokemon as a lens. Presented by Charles Dunbar.

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Guest PanelsMost invited guests coming to KotoriCon volunteer to do panels. Additional panels are listed in the Science and Writers Tracks of Programming. Descriptions and times of each panel are found when you scan the QR Code. All the Voice Actors run panels, including Lisle Wilkerson’s panels: “Memoirs of a 6 ft Blonde Geisha” and “Playing Tekken against Nina.” Michele Knotz is bringing her “Knotz an Everyday

panel,” and Chuck Huber has a panel “Dr. Stein’s Electric Universe.” Check the schedule and website for an up-to-date listing!

+2 Comedy Stand Up

A Beginner’s Guide to Anime and Conventions

Castlevania: A Bloodstained Retrospective

Con Bags 101

Cosplay Modeling 101

Doctor Who EU: Into the Mulitverse

Dragon Jedi: Battle for Supremacy!

Dragon Jedi: Secrets of the Force

Eating Well and Cheap at Anime Conventions

Exploring Dystopia in Anime

Geeks, Girls, Guns and Ghouls

The Geek Index: Poetry

Gender Studies 101 for Otaku

The Heroic Dweeb

Learning Japanese: A Realistic Approach

Origami

Original Character Do Not Steal: A Literate Guide to Illiterate Roleplaying

The Original Character Workshop

Pokeholics Anonymous

The Portrait of the Artist as a Young Nerd

Scars, Scruff, and Gory Stuff

True (and False) Japan!

Weiss Schwarz Tournament

What’s a Homestuck

You Can (Not) Understand

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Fan Panels & WorkshopsDescriptions and times of each panel are found when you scan the QR Code above.

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Guardians of the Galaxy This year, we will be showing Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy! Watch as rouge thief Starlord pulls together a misfit team of outlaws to take on the powerful Ronan the Accuser and save the galaxy!

At KotoriCon, we screen various animes, films and other videos. Thanks to Crunchyroll, Funimation and RightStuf for allowing us to screen thier titles. All screenings are suitable for PG-13 unless noted. Descriptions and times of each screening are found when you scan the QR Code.

DeadStarDeadstar is an animated science fiction adventure that follows Harrison, a man battling an underground drug syndicate to steal a rare, endangered flower. The flower may hold a key to world’s future, and to Harrison’s redemption. I animate the entire show on my Mac computer at home, using the animation program, Blender. I cast the voice actors through free voice over sites, and they send me their recordings through email. I decided to start this show after being a huge otaku for many years, starting with of course Dragonball Z. Although many of the

scenes and characters are influenced from animes like Black Lagoon, Akira and Ninja Scroll. I began developing the series in September 2011, and the first episode was released on October 21, 2012. I’m currently in the middle of the second season, in the middle of animating the tenth episode.

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.hack//SIGN

Ben-To

Captain Harlock

Chi’s Sweet Home

Cowboy Bebop

Fairy Tail

Free!

Galaxy Express 999

Glass Fleet

GoLion (Voltron)

The Irresponsible Captain Tylor

Kids on the Slope

Little Nemo: Adventures in Dreamland

Log Horizon

Naruto: Shippuden

One Piece: Film Z

One Piece: Strong World

Persona 4: The Golden

Polar Bear Cafe

Project Blue Earth SOS

RWBY: Season 2

Sailor Moon Crystal

Soul Eater Not!

Summer Wars

Sword Art Online

Toriko

Ultraman Mebius

Wagnaria!!

Wolf Children

Game CompanionThirty-something Bob lives downstairs in his mom’s house, works in fast food and has one friend. His greatest accomplishment is making it to master in a fighter-style video game, permitting him a game companion, Kimiko, which turns out to be real. Kimiko is impressed with Bob as “great warrior,” but when she starts to discover he is not very important in his own world, her enthusiasm fades.

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There are so many things to do at KotoriCon! Below are even more things you can do! Scan the QR codes below for more information.

Contests/TournamentsVideo Games

We will be having game tournaments the Friday night for Smash 4 and Soul Calibur V run by Avalon. There will also be Pokemon DS tournaments on Friday and Saturday in the Card Games Room. Check the schedule or scan the QR code for more information.

Card GamesWe will also be having card game tournaments for several card games, like Magic the Gathering and Weib Schwartz. Check the schedule or scan the QR code for more information.

Kotori no KoeKotoriCon’s singing contest is on the Fine Arts Stage on Saturday evening. Seven contestants will enter, but only one will rise to the top as the victor of Kotori no Koe!

Scavenger HuntThe first annual Stamp Hunt! A fun way to explore the con and see places the staff recommend. Fill out the card with stamps from the listed tables and rooms and turn it in for a cool prize!

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More Things!Casuial GamesAvalon will also be running the video game room on Saturday for casual games. Have fun playing Mario Kart 8, Kirby’s Air Ride and more!

Photobooth ’– Free photoStop by the Photobooth to get a free picture by professional photographer Dave Coates (with a KotoriCon badge). Additional copies will be available online. Find the link on KotoriCon.org.

AutographsVoice Actors can be found giving autographs in the room next to the Dealer’s Room throughout Saturday. You will also find Sonny Strait and Chuck Huber meeting fans throughout the day in the Dealer’s Room.

Band Merch TablesAll the fantastic musicians that perform at KotoriCon have cut their appearance fees to help support the charities we are fundraising for. Please find their tables of merchandise at Artists Alley in the College Center throughout Saturday and help support them. You will find cool posters, t-shirts and CDs. They will autograph them too!

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Danger roomThe Mystic Realms Theatric LARP presents seven different deadly scenarios for you to survive. Enter the “Danger Room” to experience first hand the exciting world of LARP. Flesh-eating zombies, vicious wolves, clockwork robots and other surprises await. Play any time during convention hours. Mystic Realms provides new player training, scripted characters, costumes and padded boffo-weapons. See mysticrealms.com for general LARPing information.

Charity auctionEvery year KotoriCon fans are fantastic supporters of a Charity Auction. All items in the auction are donated. Please include the charity auction on your plans for the day. You can find amazing items found nowhere else. Use this QR code to see some of the items up for auction.

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Artists Alley at KotoriCon is juried, which means every artist and crafter has passed a rigorous screening process. There are a lot of amazing people here, so make sure you stop by and talk to the creators! Scan the QR code for links.

Artist alley mezzanine(1) Gay Breakfast/Uncle Yo

(2) K-Ble

(3) High Council

(4) The Ricecookers

(5) The Asterplace

(6) Skimlines

(7) Geek Mythology Crafts

(8) Cross’ Critters

(9) Team Rocket’s Pokémon Emporium

(10) Monica “MonMon” H.

(11) Vintage Robot

(12) Meaker Sneakers

(13) Photobooth

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Artist alley main hall/lobby(1) The Needle Gnomes

(2) Wave

(3) Xdplushie

(4) Buttered Bun Studios

(5) ENDURO

(6) China’s Crafty Creations

(7) Lesser Key Studios

(8) Mintandapple

(9) Claybies by Lonelysouthpaw

(10) HK

(11) Sweet Mildred

(12) Chris Maghintay

(13) Plays With String

(14) Cheppo Art

(15) Mink Works

(16) Mayuiki

(17) The Bear Accessories

(18) Kathy100

(19) FluffSugarCafe

(20) Starrcrunch

(21) DorkSpork

(22) ZenkaiCon

(23) DerpyCon

(24) Karaoke Signups

(25) KotoriCon T-shirts

(26) Anime Next

(27) Mystic Realms

(28) 501st Legion

(29) Dragon Jedi

(30) Bob Hanke

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KotoriCon attracts a wide variety of vendors to our Dealer’s Room. The Dealer’s room opens at 10:30 am and runs until 7:30 pm in the College Center building.

(1) HKT/mugentoys.com

(2) The Comic Book Store

(3) Collector’s Anime LLC

(4) Anime Castle

(5) Tiki Tiki Board Game

(6) Home Circle Media

(7) Kyoto Anime

(8) Phase ID

(9) Asian Snack Time

(10) H.I.S. International Tours

(11) Science Club Sushi

(12) Butter Side Down Stamps

(13) Arise Bazaar

(14) Dress Your Dreams

(15) Chuck Huber

(16) Sonny Strait

(17) Coventry Decor

(18) All the Kings Men Chess & Games

(19) Stuffed Sushi

(20) CJ Henderson Table

(21) Kat’s Anime Hats

(22) Maid Decadently

Dealer's Room

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Area Food GuideDunkin Donuts660 Woodbury-

Glassboro Rd, Sewell(856) 464-8555

Pal Joey’s Deli660 Woodbury-

Glassboro Rd, Sewell(856) 415-9600

Steak Out641 Woodbury-

Glassboro Rd, Sewell(856) 464-8000

Jim & Mike’s Pizza7 S Broadway,

Pitman(856) 582-8044

Peking Buffet753 Delsea Dr N,

Glassboro(856) 881-4055

Terra Nova590 Delsea Dr, Sewell

(856) 589-8883

Mama Marie’s29 S. Broadway,

Pitman(856) 589-4440

Saladworks791 Delsea Dr N.,

Glassboro(856) 863-2200

Tokyo Hibachi &Sushi Buffet

1692 Clements Bridge Rd, Deptford

(856) 848-8289

Mandarin Court660 Woodbury-

Glassboro Rd, Sewell(856) 468-6893

Seven Star Diner1890 Hurffville Rd,

Sewell(856) 228-5166

Tokyo Tasty279 Egg Harbor Rd,

Sewell(856) 256-8880

McDonald’s122 Delsea Dr, Sewell

(856) 401-3040

Starbucks(in Target)

675 Woodbury- Glassboro Rd, Sewell

Wawa701 Woodbury-

Glassboro Rd, Sewell(856) 468-6235

Ming Lok22 Pitman Ave,

Pitman(856) 589-6161

TomoSushi806 Delsea Dr N,

Glassboro(856) 582-6699

Szechuan AsianCuisine

629 Woodbury Glassboro Rd, Sewell

(856) 468-8881

RoadRunner NestTry GioFano’s Italian Bistro for a selection of delicious appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, pizza, beverages and more.

Science Club SushiEdible Sushi! The Science Club students are selling sushi from Mandarin Court as a charity fundraiser.

Asian Snack TimeAsian Snack Time is Back! And they bring with them all your favorite Japanese treats.

Maid DecadentlyStop by for a delicious vegan treat! Sold are geeky, anime-themed, cute and many more treats available! Allergen friendly also available!

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U.S.S kotoricon crew

Thank you for coming to KotoriCon. For your safety, we run a Con-Operations Office in the Instructional Center throughout the event. If at any point you are concerned or feel ill, please stop by Con-Ops and see if we can help you! Our volunteers are wearing light purple KotoriCon t-shirts with CREW written on the back. Stop any volunteer for help!

The information tables at KotoriCon are located in the JAG Club Office in the College Center, and at the Registration Table in Health Sciences. You can go there to get a program or guide sheet, ask directions or any other kind of help you may need.

We look forward to seeing you again next year!

Want to look up a performer or vendor? You can check out the website at KotoriCon.org for links not found in this program.

Provide feedback after the Con on our Facebook page or by emailing

anime@rcgc.edu

Thank you, Susan Glenn, KotoriCon Chair