Otakon 2009 – Day 1 in Tweets
“Well, Mell was swell as hell.”
On Site:
 Scott from The Anime Almanac |
 Jon I. from JANAiBlog |
 Kim |
 Edward Sizemore from Comics Worth Reading |
 animevice from Anime Vice |
 Greg |
 Peter Tatara from New York Anime Fest |
 OutOfTimeProd from Out Of Time Productions |
 Alex from alexleavitt.com |
 Carl from Ogiue Maniax |
 DJ Ranma S from Anime Jam Session |
 Vampt Vo from Ani-Gamers |
 Toshifumi Yoshida |
 Narutaki from Reverse Thieves |
 Patz from The Gaming Dungeon |
 funimation |
 bandaient |
 Hisui from Reverse Thieves |
 Frederik L. Schodt from Homepage |
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Starting Off the Day
Greg:
Good morning twitterverse.
Edward Sizemore:
Now begins the Otakon Adventure day 1. Start with 1 hr drive to BCC.
Edward Sizemore:
Feel like schmuck staying at friends house. Show up each night at 11 PM and leave by 7 AM each morning.
Alex:
Just jumped in a taxi, heading over to the convention center and hotel. #Otakon
Carl:
#otakon Finished a bowl of grape nuts, feel invincible, like I ate a bull of STEEL NUTS.
Edward Sizemore:
So I took 301 North to get from Richmond to Baltimore. It’s the scenic route, but I passed thru a
Edward Sizemore:
town called Frog Level and over Polecat Creek. That’s why I take the long way. Also very relaxing with little traffic.
Scott:
grooooooggy… time to wake up… (-_-)zzz
Scott:
And of course, I forgot to pack a comb. (-_-) Otakon attendees should expect a Scott with hair even messier than normal.
Jon I.:
Hampton Inn is awesome because of free continental breakfast. #otakon
Scott:
Mmm… continental breakfast…
Toshifumi Yoshida:
is getting ready for Otakon Day 1.
Alex:
The con center is so empty… Early panelist badge pickup rules! #otakon
Patz:
Alrighty I think I am going to head out to Otakon now. Not sure what my goal is but it is getting boring in the Hotel.
Vampt Vo:
We’re heading out for the day! First panel is Defense Against Fanboys & Fangirls, then a press orientation.
Alex:
Hanging ay the entrance, waiting for the doors to open. #otakon
OutOfTimeProd:
In the press room chillin, line wrapped twice around building, panels started at start of con non means no and parents & fandom #otakon
Greg:
Hey otabutt. Why am I waiting in line to get in? #otakon
Greg:
Whyyyyyyy? http://twitgoo.com/1i4cn
Jon I.:
Now at the “No Means No Defense Against Fanboys and Fangirls” panel. #otakon
Toshifumi Yoshida:
is eating bagels and yogurt in the Con Suite before braving the BCC…
Peter Tatara:
Left the hotel at 10 AM, and no one will serve me breakfast. Come on!
Scott:
10 am on Friday morning and already this place is packed!
Scott:
People… as far as the eye can see! (O_O)
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Yamamoto Panel
Greg:
Waiting for the yutaka yamamoto panel. Lines are a necessary reality for con attendees. #otakon
Jon I.:
At panel 4 getting ready for the Yutaka Yamamoto Q&A. #otakon
Carl:
At the yamamoto panel in panel 4 wearing a skyfish t-shirt
Greg:
Yutaka yamamoto answering delicious questions. http://twitgoo.com/1i4pf
Scott:
At the Yutaka Yamamoto panel. It looks like I won’t be able to take any photos at this con. (-_-)
Scott:
Nevernind. Looks like picks are ok! (^_^)
Jon I.:
After figuring out how to use this damn camera, now filming the Yutaka Yamamoto panel. #otakon
Scott:
Yutaka Yamamoto with @Toshifumi Yoshida translating.
bandaient:
in the Yutaka Yamamoto Focus panel!!
Scott:
Some people are REALLY into Kannagi
Scott:
Dang, @Toshifumi Yoshida is a great translator! (o_o)
Jon I.:
Everyone’s asking Yamamoto-San about the dances in the anime he does. People love those dances! #otakon
Scott:
Yutaka Yamamoto on Shinbo
Scott:
Oh god, @Vampt Vo asked him for his take on what moé is…
Jon I.:
“Whether you like Gurren Lagann or K-ON!, if you’re into it, it’s moe to you.” -Yutaka Yamamoto
Scott:
And Yamamoto gives a cop out answer.
Vampt Vo:
Yamamoto panel was surprisingly interesting. Sure hope we get the interview with him.
Carl:
Yamamoto panel was totally bangin like tsugumi
Jon I.:
Kannagi Focus panel with Yutaka Yamamoto:
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Cosplay!
Jon I.:
Zange-chan from Kannagi!
Jon I.:
LUCKY STAR!!
Kim:
There’s someone here cosplaying as Micheal Jackson. Too soon, man, too soon. #Otakon
OutOfTimeProd:
just interviewed the green ranger and white ranger from power rangers abnd a guy with a slap chop it was awesome #otakon
Jon I.:
Nagi with Zange!
Jon I.:
VOCALOID MANIA!
Peter Tatara:
A Captain Action cosplayer!
Peter Tatara:
Captain Jack (Harkness) Cosplayer! Squee!
Scott:
It wouldn’t be an anime con without Haruhi dance.
Kim:
Did a photoshoot. Met deadpool, shamwow guy and Billy Mays. It was fun. #Otakon
Jon I.:
Noel from BlazBlue!!
Jon I.:
Alicia from Valkyria Chronicles!!
Scott:
MTV International has a catgirl reporter. I approve. ( ^^)b
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VAMPS!
Scott:
Waiting outside the VAMPS panel waiting for press seating.
Scott:
Vamps fangirls getting all excited over a video.
Scott:
Great, I’m seating by a bunch of fangirl journalists. They’d give ANYONE a press badge these days. 😉
Scott:
They’re sort of like a comedy pair, with Hyde playing the funny man and Kaz the straight man.
Scott:
Hyde on the new Eva movie – “It’s f%^*ing great!”
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Opening Ceremonies
Carl:
At opening ceremony #Otakon
Alex:
Opening ceremonies just to watch the new opening animation! #Otakon
Alex:
Opening animation was good, but too much staff pandering. Last year’s was honestly better. #Otakon
Scott:
Meh, last years OP was much better. They should have just shown that again.
Narutaki:
Opening animation was pretty cool!
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Dealers Room
Kim:
Watching ppl line up for dealers room with great amusement. Why wait when you can do other stuff, then go when theres no line. #Otakon
Kim:
There’s no prize for the 1st 100 ppl through the door, and things won’t sell out that fast. #Otakon
OutOfTimeProd:
Waiting on the dealers room line which is mad long. plus also funimation news later tonight if you havent heard. #otakon
Greg:
Gonna skip vamps panel to go to the dealers
DJ Ranma S:
Dealer’s room is now open! Time to make some monies! 😀
Peter Tatara:
The dealer room is open, and the shouts of “Get your yaoi” begin.
Jon I.:
Just used my magic “press powers” to get into dealers room. Line is huuuuge.
Kim:
The dealers room is apparently finally open, amid cheers by the fools–I mean ppl on line. #Otakon
Jon I.:
LOL!
Jon I.:
IT’S TEASING ME.
Edward Sizemore:
Dealer’s room line is insane. Glad I don’t plan to go to another panel until 2 PM.
Jon I.:
5 Higurashi mini figures! -$70
Jon I.:
3 TORADORA FIGURES $210. I AM DONE!!!
OutOfTimeProd:
Inside the dealers room just looking around and looking for Matt..maybe thats not a bad thing. I want to buy stuff but holding back #otakon
Jon I.:
Spent WAY too much money. Leaving the dealers room before I spend any more! #otakon
Peter Tatara:
At Otakon! The NYAF booth’s got Gundam and Soul Eater posters and chopsticks and me!
Peter Tatara:
Of course, FUNimation’s got giant Sgt. Frogs. Well done!
Scott:
Sgt Frog at @funimation booth.
Peter Tatara:
Lots and lots of Soul Eater fans here. All crazy for NYAF’s Soul Eater posters. Big props to Adam and Curtis for making ’em happen.
Peter Tatara:
Holding up a “FREE” sign over at the NYAF booth has resulted in chaos.
Peter Tatara:
And bag two of the chopsticks is open.
Greg:
I went on a rampage at the dealers. $800 spent. #otakon
Kim:
Just met @jlist in the dealers room. Really nice guy, and really knowledgable. #Otakon
animevice:
i’m going to make my way to the dealer room. remember, screencap me on otakon’s dealer room cam and win a prize!
Peter Tatara:
It’s Gia!
Scott:
It’s @Peter Tatara at the @NYAF booth.
Scott:
It’s @animevice confessing something for @bandaient.
Peter Tatara:
I just gave my anime confession at the Aniplex booth. I will regret this tomorrow.
Scott:
Cause nobody likes a Sad Japan.
Scott:
“Wings here, get ‘ya wings here!”
Scott:
It’s @yaoipress brightening the weekend of many, many fangirls.
Scott:
Omg! Cute mascot!
Peter Tatara:
“Do you have any Doritos?” – a fan at the NYAF booth
Carl:
Purchase of Ogiue books successful #Otakon
Kim:
Dealers Room is really quiet now. Its nice. #Otakon
Kim:
Just saw a box of Japanese Chi’s New Home mangas. Immediately thought of @Scott and how he’s probably raided it already.
Scott:
@Kim I already have the manga. If you find a Chi plushie, though, DO WANT!!!
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Reverse Thieves Panels
Narutaki:
Back at hotel getting stuff for our panel at 1245. A bit nervous its already really busy at the con.
Scott:
Reverse Thieves getting ready for their panel.
Scott:
Everyone, go to panel one and take my stuff, please!
Scott:
It’s @Hisui, @Narutaki, and @Carl at the “I can’t believe you haven’t seen this!” panel.
Scott:
And this is their turn out! (o_o)!! Holy crap, they’re superstars!!!
Edward Sizemore:
Apologies to @Hisui & @narutkiRT I didn’t make your panel
Narutaki:
Our panel was overwhelming! Thanks all who came, glad you liked it!
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Kim + Bacon
Kim:
My friends are talking about bacon. I came in on “chocolate covered deep fried bacon.” I’m seriously going to be sick.
Kim:
On a serious note, I REALLY missed my friends and I’m happy that I was able to see them again.
Kim:
Christian: I like bacon when it’s alive! @Girlwithhat: It’s called PIG christian.
Kim:
Apparently this Bacon conversation started out… talking about Capris Sun. Still trying to figure out the relation.
Kim:
x.x NOW they’re talking about capris sun flavored bacon, and beer-battered chocolate covered bacon
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Otaku Idol / Scott’s Reni Obsession
Scott:
Hey everyone, it’s Reni-chan!!!
Scott:
So Reni will be singing one song at the Masquerade tomorrow and a 30 minute show at the Ota-cafe at 10:00 pm that night.
Scott:
Reni sits on the judges panel for the Otaku Idol contest.
Scott:
The first singer gets judgement after singing.
Scott:
Reni is like the Simon Cowell of this event. Very blunt and honest. (^^;)
Scott:
YouTube video — Otaku Idol – Romeo x Juliet OP http://bit.ly/9Nn4l
Scott:
YouTube video — Otaku Idol – Death Note http://bit.ly/YN5nP
Scott:
YouTube video — Otaku Idol – Maginzer Z http://bit.ly/uavMx
Scott:
I leave you tonight, my Tweet Peeps, with pictures of Reni in a Yukata: http://bit.ly/WlJMO I can’t wait to see her at perform tomorrow. ^_^
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MELL!
Carl:
Gonna be at the MELL concert tonight. Hopefully I’ll be ready because concerts are most action-packed.
Jon I.:
Heading off to the MELL concert! #otakon
Jon I.:
Boo Otakon! They stuffed the press people all the way to the right. Not a good camera angle. #otakon
Scott:
At the Mell concert.
Greg:
Sitting back and relaxing at mell concert. #otakon
Carl:
Sitting at mell concert second row
Scott:
Mell takes the stage.
Jon I.:
MELL!!
Jon I.:
MELL rocks pretty damn awesomely. And damn can she sing. #otakon
Jon I.:
MELL concert is a blast! Have another pic:
Scott:
Mell
Scott:
She is awesome.
Jon I.:
MELL had a wardrobe malfunction. Nothing serious though. #otakon
Jon I.:
MELL now singing Black Lagoon OP. #otakon
Greg:
Mell’s concert is amazing.
Jon I.:
Concert sorta turned into a rave. Awesome!
Jon I.:
Concert is over and I have a headache. #otakon
Jon I.:
BUT IT WAS SO WORTH IT! #otakon
Carl:
Well, Mell was swell as hell #Otakon
Narutaki:
MELL was truly amazing!
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Bandai Panel
bandaient:
got hassled by airport security for partial of the giveaways we’re planning for our 9 PM panel at Otakon! >_
Scott:
@bandaient Please, please, PLEASE don’t have it be Lucky Star school girl t-shirts. (>_<) I still haven’t forgiven you from last year!
bandaient:
prepping for our 9 pm panel. 🙂
Peter Tatara:
Outside the Bandai panel of magic, mystery, and – perhaps – announcements.
OutOfTimeProd:
Going to Bandai Panel look for Tweet Updates throughout the hour and full announcements on Blogger and MySpace #otakon
Peter Tatara:
I spy @oshidori at the Bandai panel!
Scott:
The BEI panel with @Toshifumi Yoshida and @bandaient.
Patz:
Come on Bandai give me the goods!
OutOfTimeProd:
Bandai has just announced their catalogue of music from Lantis will be available on iTunes #otakon
Patz:
Woo Kurokami is getting simultaneous blu-ray with dvd!
Scott:
Kurokami coming to both DVD and Blu-ray. Bandai’s first ever Blu-ray release for a new series.
animevice:
Bandai Entertainment’s first Blu-Ray release for a new TV series: Kurokami, simultaneous with the upcoming DVD release!
Scott:
Bandai’s just showing trailers. Where’s the Haruhi news?
Peter Tatara:
Bandai’s screening a clip from the Eureka 7 movie. The film is currently in Japanese theaters.
Scott:
Sept 20th Eureka Day at Kinokuniya NYC.
Peter Tatara:
Bandai just announced a Eureka 7 Day on Sept. 20 at Kinokuniya in conjunction with @ny_anime_fest. Gasp! Shock! I had no idea!
Scott:
Yamamoto makes a surprise visit to the BEI panel.
Scott:
Wow, @Toshifumi Yoshida won’t let it go that I once misquoted him in a tweet. (-_-)
Scott:
Bandai bring out kannagi dancers
Scott:
No haruhi announcement tonight. Bummer. 🙁