LLNN Coverage of Otakon 2003


MAT3K: Behind the Robots: The voices behind the robots speak out! Topics for this great panel featured comments about various shows, technical setups, use of professional speakers and sound equipment for their Otakon performance, and comments about shows they've done like Lensman, Samurai Shodown, Crusher Joe, and Toshinden.	Fan Fiction: FanFiction.net members and many aspiring story-minded attendees gathered together to talk about writing skills, use of installments to stay fresh and lure in readers, use of romance, use of review systems, and keeping track of fan fiction news and updates in the newsgroups.

History of Manga: Panelists who've traveled throughout the lands spoke about manga and the deep roots of Japanese tradition within the storyboards, licensing, hot titles of the decades, developments, translations, competition between publishing companies, and keeping manga as an alternative hobby for cult status.	Industry Panels: Fans who want the latest news and updates about their anime and manga titles could attend any of the numerous industry panels such as IC Entertainment, Right Stuf International, Pioneer Entertainment, ADV Films, Central Park Media, AnimEigo, FUNimation, Manga Entertainment, TokyoPop, Media Blasters, Dark Horse Comics, and much more.

Oekaki: Not just doodling around, panelists for oekaki talked about this casual medium of art expression, sharing of art around the boards, and showing proper web etiquette with comments and welcomes.	Game Show: Anime Turbo: Weekends are never complete without lots more game shows even through Sunday as attendees strived to compete to become hot contestants in the anime trivia arena.
Additional panels and discussions held throughout the weekend included: MAT3K, American Dubbing, MegaTokyo, Rise of the Voice Actors, Fans on Fans, Macross: De-mystified, J-Rock / Visual Kei, Madhouse, Website Design, Spirited Away, Anime and the Media, Pioneer Music, Tofu Records, Synch-Point, Evangelion Q&A, Japan Trip Tips, Right Stuf International, Masquerade Judging Tips, Manga Entertainment, AnimEigo, FUNimation, Learn DDR, Discover Yaoi, Anime Music Video Creation, Closer Look at Voice Acting, Fan Club Summit, Anime in Academia, Fandubbing, Digital Fansubbing Demo, Myths of the Sword, Parent's Guide to Anime, Bandai Entertainment, Central Park Media, TokyoPop, ADV Films, Pioneer Animation, Media Blasters, Dark Horse Comics, Anime: 1983, Otaku Unite!, Hentai: History and How-To, TM Revolution, Naze Nani Megatokyo Live, Otaku Idol, How to Start Cosplaying, AmeriManga, Industry on Manga, Closer Look at Translation, and Industry on Anime.