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 The Industry: Bootlegs and
Grey Market: With technology
becoming better and faster, rampant exchange of bootleg materials such as CDs, DVDs,
artbooks, and wall scrolls are equally harder to clamp down on. Panelists helped out
the attendees by educating them on true aspects and moral dilemmas between buying the pure
and fake products.
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UFO Catcher Doll Workshop: Some of the most dearly honored collectibles
suitable for all ages and gender are the plushies. In this workshop, attendees could
learn how to build their own from scratch, including skeleton plush, adding fabrics,
accessories, and much more. A cool alternative and accessory addition to the cosplay
environment!
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Raising the Young Otaku: Accessibility and responsibility is the number
parent concern in this day and age of anime and manga. Parents from all walks of life
teamed up to speak out about online resources and becoming more involved with anime club
meetings and knowing what anime is safe for children to watch.
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Martial Arts Demonstration: Steve Trombley and the proud Anshin Dojo
Martial Arts Academy gave a powerful demonstration on the skills of beginning Karate and
advanced skills used for combat and weapons. Reinforced discipline training and
exacting form and function proved to the audience that martial arts was a very respectable
art to perfect and its long-term effects on the psyche can be very advantageous in the real
world.
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Takarazuka and
Bishoujo Live Action Musicals: Lisa
and Tristen Citrine brought more examples of their trips to see the live musicals in Japan
as well as shared amusing stories and tips on preparing for the events. Highlights
featured ticket prices, places to stay, theaters and playing times, and of course, the large
variety of musicals to see: Revolutionary Girl Utena, Sakura Taisen, Sailor Moon, and
much more.
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With so much to see
and do at Anime North, it was impossible to cover it all! Following were additional
panels and workshops held throughout the weekend:
Professional Costumes, The Industry Copyrights, Sailor Moon Fan
Fictions, Goth and Anime, Introduction to J-Rock, Fansubs: Then and Now, Anime on the Big
Screen, Making Music Videos, Lemon Fan Fictions, Cross Cosplay, Cosplay For Grownups, Adult
Video Games, Speed Racer to Initial D, Androgyny and Beauty in J-Rock, Acting Workshop with
Amanda and Jason Lee, Fandom in Japan, Gundam in North America, Iron Author, Coolest
Samurai, When Saturday Morning Didn't Suck, Anime Gaming for Beginners, Shoujo and Yuri,
Anime Hair, Macross 20th Year Anniversary, Women in J-Rock, Japan and the World on Youth
Issues, Cosplay Props Workshop, Wigs and Footwear, Working on a Budget, Japan History and
Politics, Deeper Meanings in Sailor Moon, 25 Years of Sentai Teams, J-Rock Fandom, and much
more!
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Fandom and the Internet: When it comes to convention photos and reports
or even just building a simple website about your favorite anime character, panelists
provided tips and tricks to guide attendees safely through the vast halls of the
Internet. Highlights included building navigation menus, content, making stats, pet
peeves about scrolling, loading times, pixel widths on pictures, evil frames, proper use of
tables, fonts, and much more.
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