Author Topic: AnimeBoston 2012: Fantastic times with Mizuki Hitoshi-san! (Read 165724 times)

UncertainJakutten · « **Reply #30 on:** January 28, 2012, 05:01:50 PM »

Quote from: Yukari-Chan on January 28, 2012, 04:45:07 PM

Then I guess I messed up really bad at my previous post. Oh well, good luck finding one.

Er, they found one

;...they already spoke with him and he's good with coming over. This is only the fundraising aspect. Umu...this is all stated in this very thread

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Ibaraki Ibuki · « **Reply #31 on:** January 29, 2012, 07:35:11 AM »

If Mizuki is coming to Boston, they can expect at least a foot of rain around early April.

I hope a translator is included in the cost; don't want him getting lost like the last time he came to the US.

Marokuu · « **Reply #32 on:** February 02, 2012, 09:28:33 AM »

Might want to spare him from the oni taxi drivers as well :3

Joking aside this is really cool, I have an ocean between me and this con so my chances of showing up are nil but I wish you every bit of luck in this endeavor.

Frog · « **Reply #33 on:** February 03, 2012, 01:57:04 AM »

Feel the need to point out now, that unfortuantely if you check leomodesto's tumblr he says he won't be able to attend.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #34 on:** February 03, 2012, 03:43:51 AM »

We're working on that.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #35 on:** February 16, 2012, 03:32:02 AM »

Update on AB shenangans!

- It does indeed appear that Leo will be unable to attend, due to *ahem* questionable interview methods employed by the US consulate during the visa application process. My sympathies go out to Leo, as well as everyone that was looking forward to meeting him.

- In brighter news, the Hitoshi Mizuki train keeps rolling along. His plane ticket has been officially purchased! All that needs to happen now is for AnimeBoston to actually come.

- The Touhou panel has been approved, because Lou is a bro that has always done good by us. We are tentatively scheduled for Friday, 6:30 PM in Panels 202. The panel will run for its standard AnimeBoston 2 hours, though it's obviously going to be run a bit differently this year, given who will be attending.

I know Katsucon is around the corner for a few of you, but Gandalph still whatever donations he can get! Whatever can be spared, we will be very grateful to have it!

Helepolis · « **Reply #36 on:** February 16, 2012, 01:59:29 PM »

Pitty to see some things not working as intended but congratulations on getting Hitoshi rolling. Let us hope he arrives in one piece and not being beaten to pulp by SanaeWife.

Tamashii Kanjou · « **Reply #37 on:** February 19, 2012, 11:09:50 AM »

Okay, money issues have hit me stupidly; so donating stuff to the cause is going to be a little hard...
However, I have my own way around this.

Since I can't actually be there, I'm going to do the one thing I've sort of been getting a reputation for...
I'm going to send a parcel!

If anyone who is going to the con would be willing to give me their address, (obviously PM it) then I'll send a small parcel to you with items inside for the one and only Hitoshi... With possibly an item for SanaeWife too; because I aim to please everyone! XD

So yeah, if anyone would be nice enough to that, I'd be very happy; since it's pretty much the only thing I can do sitting here in England. ><

gammaraptor · « **Reply #38 on:** February 21, 2012, 03:26:26 PM »

Quote from: Gandalph on January 22, 2012, 03:28:53 AM

I got $31.41 from UncertainKitten this evening, 2/19. Thank You! But why the weird amount?

It's pi multiplied by 10 and rounded.

UncertainJakutten · « **Reply #39 on:** February 22, 2012, 12:29:44 AM »

Quote from: gammaraptor on February 21, 2012, 03:26:26 PM

It's pi multiplied by 10 and rounded.

Uh...close enough, yes! I was going for the 3.141(5) visual effect. Technically a proper rounding would be 31.42.

Helepolis · « **Reply #40 on:** February 22, 2012, 10:15:43 AM »

Quote from: Gandalph on January 22, 2012, 03:28:53 AM

Notice how the ENTIRE BAR IS GREEN?! AWWWW YEAH CHECK THAT OUT! HITOSHI IS ON HIS WAY! WE ARE $%#* AWESOME!

Hitoshi is going to devote entire season of "Hang in there Kogasa-san" for this.

C27 · « **Reply #41 on:** February 28, 2012, 09:25:10 AM »

I contacted Hitoshi on pixiv today to ask about this rumour and he confirmed that he'll be there.
Among other things, I also suggested to him to consider Sakuracon in Seattle in the future... we do have a solid fanbase.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #42 on:** February 28, 2012, 11:58:24 AM »

If you can raise the money and have interpreter-capable people on hand, go for it.

Quad City QBs · « **Reply #43 on:** February 28, 2012, 03:24:18 PM »

Quote

Hello,

This email is to let you know that your panel titled:

Slammine Boston: The Charles Barkley Experience

has been denied for Anime Boston 2012 due to being off-topic. Sorry.

This issue of where to draw the line on the type of content we allow
into Anime Boston is a grey area. Despite this, we want to stay as
focused on one area of culture as much as we can. Specifically, based
on our mission statement, we?re focusing on Japanese Animation, the
Japanese language, and areas that it has influenced -- so long as they
can be tied back into those core focus areas.

We already have a number of crossover events to allow Anime fans to
enjoy other activities that fall outside of strictly Anime and
Japanese culture. For example our informal dances, video game room,
live gaming track, and blood drive. While these events are not
strictly focused on Japanese animation and culture, we ask them to try
to tie in with the convention whenever possible.

Just for some information for you -- in 2011 we received requests for
roughly 209 hours of panel programming from the Anime Boston
community. Of those 209 hours, only 54 hours were waitlisted or
denied. This shows that we accept the majority of panel requests
(about 80%) that are submitted. Of those that we waitlist or deny,
you?ll find that there is a mix of panels that follow our mission
statement versus those that do not. If we find that more and more
panels are being submitted outside of our mission statement, we may
choose to broaden our definition to some degree.

If you would like to get a better idea as to how our panels are
selected, please refer to the following thread on the Anime Boston
forums: http://forums.animeboston.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13865

If we were to allow panels popular in our sub-culture that fall
outside of Anime and Japanese culture, we feel that our message
wouldn't be as strong, and we wouldn't have as strong and focused a
community. Many of Anime Boston's programming staff, myself included,
also have a love of interests outside of Anime that a lot of us seem
to have in common. However, upon our inception as an organization back
in 2002, the founders of Anime Boston came to consensus that we
wouldn't allow our convention to get diluted and unfocused, and
decided to limit the scope of the content. The current executive
staff of Anime Boston, and many of our rank-and-file staff have
continued to support this position.

Thank you for understanding.

--

Lou Arruda

nooooooooooooooooooooo

Still waiting to hear back on Artists' Alley. If I get in, I'll be selling--at the least--this and this and this (nsfw-ish.)

Suikama · « **Reply #44 on:** February 28, 2012, 03:56:22 PM »

so it has come to this

there is only one option

CHAOS DUNK

Jana · « **Reply #45 on:** February 28, 2012, 04:35:12 PM »

I'll fly in on a plane, but jump out over the convention center, b-ball in the palm of my hand.

Reddyne · « **Reply #46 on:** February 28, 2012, 07:03:53 PM »

Quote from: Bad Appellant!! on February 28, 2012, 03:24:18 PM

nooooooooooooooooooooo

Still waiting to hear back on Artists' Alley. If I get in, I'll be selling--at the least--this and this and this (nsfw-ish.)

Well, as fun as it sounds, I'm not surprised that a panel about Space Jam and Charles Barkley got rejected.

K · « **Reply #47 on:** February 29, 2012, 01:10:19 AM »

Get dunked.
(Alternatively, get hype.)

C27 · « **Reply #48 on:** February 29, 2012, 07:17:56 PM »

Allright, Mizuki Hitoshi says that he'll be bringing a few doujins along with him to buy and get autographed and stuff, but not too many. He also regrets having to leave Sanaewife at home and hopes there's enough money that she can come next time too.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #49 on:** February 29, 2012, 10:32:04 PM »

Believe me, we regret leaving her at home too. But it would've required an extra $1700 (minimum) that we just weren't getting.

Hopefully we will have that much available next year.

Nat Tea · « **Reply #50 on:** March 01, 2012, 11:47:49 PM »

Wow, the Touhou panel is going to have Hitoshi Mizuki? Sounds like a must-visit to me!

Despite how much I want to go, I still have some planning to do since I have a job now so I need to do that that so I don't get fired (that'd be terrible!!). My mother already agreed to let me go as long as I think of the job first before the convention, so if the job says no, I'm out.

Anyways, you guys seem like you have the panel handled fairly well. Have fun!

Spoiler:

Axel Ryman · « **Reply #51 on:** March 05, 2012, 01:36:08 AM »

Noooo!! D: I won't be able to go this year!

:colonveeplusalpha:

iK · « **Reply #52 on:** March 06, 2012, 06:13:36 PM »

Well terrible news, my University sponsored trip has been canceled so I guess I can't go.

Ah well, I never got a chance to make a Medicine cosplay anyway.

Freeze-Ex · « **Reply #53 on:** March 07, 2012, 01:29:07 PM »

This is awesome!!!!
I have always been a fan of Hitoshi Mizuki comic
I will definitely leave my AA space for seeing the Touhou panel!!!
a question though,
what are you gonna do with the money? cuz 2500 is a lot lol

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #54 on:** March 07, 2012, 02:27:08 PM »

That's been discussed loosely. We have two ideas and wish to discuss them with the donor before we make a decision.

Helepolis · « **Reply #55 on:** March 07, 2012, 02:40:39 PM »

Quote from: Freeze-Ex on March 07, 2012, 01:29:07 PM

what are you gonna do with the money? cuz 2500 is a lot lol

Purchase meat. Lots of meat for Hitoshi.

AFAIK, that is the money for the hotel and his plane ticket you know. It will vaporize within seconds.

Edit: Ninja'd by Kilgapai.

KaiserKnuckle · « **Reply #56 on:** March 14, 2012, 03:26:25 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 29, 2012, 10:32:04 PM

Believe me, we regret leaving her at home too. But it would've required an extra $1700 (minimum) that we just weren't getting.

Uh... you guys said that the amount total in donations on the other page as $5000, right? So you could use some of those extra donations to bring Sanaewife with. (y'know, if those two options you are discussing with Choja with don't work out.)

Skyknight · « **Reply #57 on:** March 14, 2012, 06:44:15 PM »

Maybe it's just as well that Sanae will stay behind. She'd be flat-out impossible to drag out of the New England Aquarium once she finds out about the penguins...^^;

K · « **Reply #58 on:** March 14, 2012, 11:26:10 PM »

Perhaps the same could be said about all people.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #59 on:** March 15, 2012, 01:28:01 AM »

Sanae has been asked and, due to various understandable circumstances, she has declined. We hope to invite her over at a future time, but AB 2012 is not happening for her.