Anime Boston 2010: Day 1 in Tweets
Mama-mia! What a mash-up!
On Site:
Scott from The Anime Almanac |
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Mike Ferreira from Anime Dream |
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Lauren Orsini from Con Chowdah |
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Ed Chavez from Vertical Inc. |
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Reni Mimura from ReniReni.com |
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All Roads Lead to Boston
DJ Ranma S:
Just missed the damn train. Oh well, time to take care of my last minute Anime Boston stuff.
Lauren Orsini:
Waiting to board the plane. Sooooo excited to get to Anime Boston. @janaiblog’s photos aren’t helping either!
tristencitrine:
The dfw airport terminal isn’t fun at all. At least it was an efficient day and the weekend bodes well for good news.
Mike Ferreira:
Welp… it’s time for me to get some sleep. 🙂 Have to be up at 5:30 to make my train. ‘night, everybody!
Scott:
Ok, getting ready to board my bus to Boston. Hopefully I can get some sleep to make my ride go faster. (-_-) zzz
DJ Ranma S:
On the bus to Boston. The outlet isn’t powered by me, so no netbook till I arrive. If ya need me, just DM me. 😀
Mike Ferreira:
On the train, headed for #AnimeBoston. ETA – about 8:15-8:30
Mike Ferreira:
Yes, this train has free wifi… I heart MBTA. 🙂
Scott:
Caught an earlier bus to Boston. I’ll probably be at the hynes around 3.
DJ Ranma S:
Finally, The Ranma has COME BACK to #AnimeBoston… *theme song plays*
Scott:
In Boston. Unloading in the hotel room then heading to the con.
Lauren Orsini:
I’m in boston now. And I just received the best news of my life.
Lauren Orsini:
Also, my plane was delayed by air force one, of all things. Would’ve been bad if it had been any other reason.
tristencitrine:
Just landed! Hellooooooo Boston! I missed you!
Reni Mimura:
Reni is in Boston!!good night…(–)zzzz
Jon I.:
Just arrived in Boston. What did I miss?
Jon I.:
Got my press pass! I’m all set for tomorrow.
Scott Green:
Nice. Anime Boston press pass just says “Scott”. Looking forward to confusion possibilities
Scott:
One of the better press badges I’ve gotten at these cons.
Jon I.:
What’s awesome about #AnimeBoston is that there is a FOOD COURT nearby! Say hello to unhealthy eating all weekend long!
Jon I.:
And with that basket of cheese fries, I believe I’ve consumed about 4,000 calories today.
Jon I.:
MORE CALORIES! GO!
Jon I.:
During con weekends, there are two things I stop caring about: my money spending, and my calorie intake.
Mike Ferreira:
@Jon I. Agreed fully. I usually end up $500 poorer and 4 pounds heavier!
Jon I.:
Where everybody knows your name…
Jon I.:
Let the drinking commence!
Scott:
Because I’m being really strict about my diet, I think I’m going to make this a dry convention for me this weekend.
Scott:
Whenever I get drunk, I tend to eat the things I’m not supposed to be eating… (>_<)
tristencitrine:
@Scott me too! Especially sweets. Then again I’m a super lightweight.
On the Con Floor
Lauren Orsini:
Good morning Anime Boston! My roommates have rooms that open early, so I’m up too! Can’t wait to start exploring.
Lauren Orsini:
Stopped by the toy store- I mean MicroCenter- for some last minute supplies for Anime Boston. Cheapest I’ve ever seen a mic for.
Scott:
@Lauren Orsini Is it this model? http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/9963/28recorder1dyl9.jpg
Lauren Orsini:
@Scott, imagine if I conducted interviews with that thing- I wonder what people would say!
Jon I.:
I already have a headache from all the loud fangirls at #AnimeBoston.
Jon I.:
Nice to see Section23 on the #AnimeBoston sponsors list.
Scott Green:
David Williams spotted (staffing Section23’s booth)
Scott Green:
About 20 people watching Cyborg 009 screening. Wonder if that’s more than saw it on Cartoon Network
Scott Green:
I love how there’s a woman who dressed up as the gun otaku from Those Who Hunt Elves every year
Jon I.:
Now waiting for “Who Wants To Be An Ani-Millionaire” to start. #AnimeBoston
OutOfTimeProd:
so they change the schedule here at #animeboston, that means everyone on twitter should take a drink.
OutOfTimeProd:
Of course, the opening ceremonies is starting late. drink to that
Scott:
@OutOfTimeProd Glad to see that Anime Boston hasn’t changed at all in the four years I’ve been absent. 😛
Jon I.:
Who Wants To Be An Ani-Millionaire panel is loads of fun! Well organized too. #AnimeBoston
Jon I.:
Fill in the blank! #AnimeBoston
Jon I.:
Here’s a tougher question for you. #AnimeBoston #Trigun
Jon I.:
The other Higurashi! #AnimeBoston
Jon I.:
Now at Pictionary, where people can’t draw. This is supposed to be keychains. #AnimeBoston
Mike Ferreira:
I hope @Scott made it to opening ceremonies! Reni Reni just performed a song onstage.
Scott:
@Mike Ferreira I think I’ve seen her more than enough times. Hell, she probably sang the the song we wrote together. 😛
Mike Ferreira:
@Scott I wouldn’t doubt it 😛 Still, I’m giving a shout-out, since you were the only guy covering her for, well… forever. ~_^
Jon I.:
Way too many “It’s a jackal!” jokes here at Pictionary. #AnimeBoston
OutOfTimeProd:
When playing Anime Pictionary, the answer is always a jackal.
tristencitrine:
I’ll be tweeting from anime Boston and sharing pix and cool stuff! Please RT <3
tristencitrine:
As soon as I can get downstairs. Arrival was verrrrry late last night, but now I’m a lot sparklier!
Mike Ferreira:
Currently, on floor 2 of the Hynes uploading my second video log. 🙂
Mike Ferreira:
Once that’s done, it’s off to have some fun, goddammit! >:o or something. #AnimeBoston
Lauren Orsini:
Artists Alley is the size of a dealer’s room at most DC/VA cons. Anime Boston is enormous.
Lauren Orsini:
@Jon I., what are you doing for lunch? I want to meet you!
Jon I.:
@Lauren Orsini Not sure yet, probably grabbing a bite at the food court with a friend. I’ll let you know.
Jon I.:
@Lauren Orsini I’m heading to the food court now if you wanna meet up.
Lauren Orsini:
@Jon I. , I do but I don’t know where it is or what you look like
Jon I.:
If you’re on the lookout for me at #AnimeBoston today, I’m wearing the J-List black/yellow Haruhi shirt.
Lauren Orsini:
@Jon I. , well found the food court at least. I am wearing neon blue tights.
Jon I.:
@Lauren Orsini That’s ok. Some other time then. What panels you going to later?
Lauren Orsini:
@Jon I., mock combat next.
Jon I.:
Now waiting for the “Anime Openings and Closings” panel to start. #AnimeBoston
OutOfTimeProd:
getting ready to film the mock combat for cosplay panel at #animeboston. if any1 is there, look for me ill have the ny yankees clothes on.
DJ Ranma S:
Holy shit, no reg line! I r shocked! #AnimeBoston
Mike Ferreira:
Uploading the Main Events stuff for my #animeboston coverage
Scott Green:
Anime Boston: spotted First President of Japan, Project X and Short Cuts
Jon I.:
Oh jeez. The scheule changed and I ended up missing @alexleavitt’s panel. #AnimeBoston
Jon I.:
Dear @AnimeBoston, you could have tweeted about all these schedule changes. Then I would have known!
Mike Ferreira:
And I’m off to an interview! Later again, Twitterers!
tristencitrine:
Here at @clarineharp s panel in Hynes 302 at animeboston so come check it out!
Lauren Orsini:
At the Anime Science panel. Turns out a lot of stuff in anime (flying people etc.) is impossible. #duh
neumaverick:
Walking of the booth for some lunch. My mom met @jessiepridemore. Not sure that was a good idea.
tristencitrine:
I now state for the record I owe Todd Haberkorn a plate of tacos.
Jon I.:
The guy running the moe panel later says it’s all about HOW MOE IS POISONING OUR MINDS. Oh I can not wait for this! #AnimeBoston
Scott Green:
Saw a guy wearing an awesome Edward Gorey meets Gegege no Kitaroh shirt
Lauren Orsini:
Sending photos of the best cosplay I’ve seen to my friends. Including Pimp Gendou and Classy Pedobear.
Scott:
And I’m at the convention! (^_^) Checking out the anime remakes panel.
Scott:
Nothing like a @DarylSurat panel to remind me just how much I hate old school anime. 😛
Jon I.:
@Scott I agree. This panel is not moe enough!
Jon I.:
Actually, some of the anime remakes at @DarylSurat’s panel look really worth checking out.
ChrisBeveridge:
has finally arrived at #animeboston. Who else is here?
Scott:
@ChrisBeveridge here! I’m sure I’ll run into you in person at some point.
Jon I.:
@ChrisBeveridge Me! =)
neumaverick:
Come by panel A for our sneek peak panel starting in 10 mins. #animeboston
Jon I.:
Now in the room for the moe hating panel. Me and @Scott are armed and ready. (not really)
DJ Ranma S:
Whoa, crapload of cosplayers, more than usual! #AnimeBoston
Jon I.:
Moe bashing panel is kinda crowded. Either lots of people hate moe or lots of moe fans wanna get TOLD. #AnimeBoston
tristencitrine:
Goin to the Funimation sneak peek. Panel at anime Boston. See ya there!
tristencitrine:
Come say hi if youre here at the con!
DJ Ranma S:
Flo is at #AnimeBoston! #Progressive #Flo
Scott:
Panel on the history of mo is way too dry and drawn out. If you’re gonna lecture, you gotta make it pop.
tristencitrine:
Watching this initial d clip reminds me why I should never drive while listening to super eurobeat. But its so much fun.
ChrisBeveridge:
@tristencitrine that clip got me juiced for the release.
Jon I.:
Moe panel was boring at first but picked up in the second half. Best of all I didn’t get pissed off. #AnimeBoston
Scott Green:
Wow. Anime Boston managed to pack a room for Capybaron’s scifi lit panel. Not bad
Scott Green:
I was definately wrong in my speculation that having PAX East prior week would lead to anemic Anime Boston attedence.
DJ Ranma S:
Sims is not a cosplay, it’s a cop out! #AnimeBoston
Jon I.:
Basically, it was an informative panel about the history of moe with a mild anti-moe bias.
Jon I.:
I recorded most of the moe panel btw but camera ran out of batteries about 3/4 through. Maybe @OutOfTimeProd will put it up for you guys.
Jon I.:
Now at @alexleavitt’s panel about Watanabe’s works after Cowboy Bebop. #AnimeBoston
Jon I.:
Glad I didn’t have to raise my hand when @Alex asked “Who hasn’t seen Cowboy Bebop?” #AnimeBoston
Jon I.:
Keynote presentations look so much nicer than PowerPoint presentations.
DJ Ranma S:
FullMetal Luigi – nimeBoston
Scott:
Getting ready for the Avatar panel to see if this person just flat out steals one of my blog posts. 😛
Scott:
Man, every panel I’ve been to so far has been completely packed! (O_O)
Scott:
Well, the Avatar panel was really good until it turned into a bitch-fest about live action adaptation. (-_-)
Scott:
It went from a smart look at the Asian influence in the cartoon to “omg, they’re all white in the movie!!!1!”
Scott:
Panelist: “What should we do? Boycott the movie!!” I’m not kidding, it’s major fan raeg from the panelists. How lame. (-_-)
Scott:
@Zeether77 It’s a Hollywood film. God forbid they adapt it for the big screen. (-_-)
DJ Ranma S:
In The Groove 3 – nimeBoston
Scott:
Gawd, what a huge flamer!
Scott:
Overhead: “You know Misty from Pokémon? Well this was a MAN-sty!” (o_o)!!!
Scott:
I somehow imagine a bunch of punks just leaving a bar of soap on the window sill.
Jon I.:
@Scott Shit, better remove that soap I put on the windowsill!
The Dealer’s Room
Scott:
Okay, I gotta think of what anime girl figure I’m going to get from the Anime Boston merchant room this weekend.
Scott:
It’s tradition that I buy one and only one girl figure at every con I go to. Here are a few from past cons: http://www.twitpic.com/13ax7r
Scott:
I try to have it coincide with something at the convention, like when I got the Kannagi figure at the Otakon Bandai announced it.
Scott:
I think that if they have any Chu-Bra or Hanamaru Kindergarten figures, I might get that.
neumaverick:
Come by and check our wide anime selection. (@ Funimation Booth Anime Boston) http://4sq.com/aClJPu
neumaverick:
Btw I made a Foursquare spot for the FUNimation booth at Anime Boston. You and all your friends should check in. Maybe you can be the mayor.
Jon I.:
Now waiting for the Dealers Room to open. #AnimeBoston
Lauren Orsini:
Anime boston dealers room dwarfs even otakon’s. What alternate dimension is this?
Mike Ferreira:
Dealer’s Room Roundup – Hidamari Sketch S1, Sakura Taisen TV, Afro Samurai, School Rumble S1, and 2 Ah! My Goddess artbooks. #AB 2K10
Jon I.:
Found the moe store. Goodbye wallet. #AnimeBoston tp://twitpic.com/1cnmby
Jon I.:
#AnimeBoston attacked JON’S WALLET with MOE! It’s super effective! ($143.77 damage dealt!)
Jon I.:
Here’s what I bought. The Rise figure is rare and expensive. #Toradora #Persona4 tp://twitpic.com/1cnso5
ChrisBeveridge:
Hm. What #Anime toys should I buy my kids at #animeboston this year…
ChrisBeveridge:
got some nice Sgt Frog swag.
ChrisBeveridge:
Keroro goodness!
ChrisBeveridge:
has been told that he should really be happy with what he hears at the #funimation panel at #animeboston tomorrow night.
Video Game Orchestra
OutOfTimeProd:
Here’s to hoping that there will be room at tonight’s VGO concert *lifts drink in air* #animeboston
Jon I.:
Now waiting for the Video Game Orchestra concert to start! These guys were amazing last year. #AnimeBoston
Jon I.:
At the concert, I see #AnimeBoston is treating press guests as Otakon does. By shoving us off to the side where we have a terrible angle.
Jon I.:
#AnimeBoston does the best pre-shows ever. Just putting it out there.
Lauren Orsini:
Waiting for the videogame orchestra to start and they begin the trololo song.
Lauren Orsini:
It’s like anime boston put even more time preparing the pre-show than getting the vgo to come! This is great.
Jon I.:
Okay Video Game Orchestra, we get it, Mario Bros. is awesome. Now play music from another game please. #AnimeBoston
Jon I.:
VGO is now playing music by Nobuo Uematsu from… Blue Dragon?? Really? What about FINAL FANTASY? #AnimeBoston
Jon I.:
If I hear “MARCO! POLO!” one more time I’m gonna start ripping my hair out of my already balding head. #AnimeBoston
Jon I.:
Chrono Trigger! That’s the stuff! #VGO #AnimeBoston
Lauren Orsini:
I got chills listening to VGO’s chrono cross and chrono trigger medleys. This must be how orchestra buffs feel.
Jon I.:
“Time’s Scar” from Chrono Cross is a masterpiece of a song and a staple of all video game concerts. #AnimeBoston
Jon I.:
I’m gonna watch B Gata H Kei. Because everyone else hates it.
Jon I.:
Castlevania ROCK MEDLEY blew large amounts of awesome through my brain. #AnimeBoston
Jon I.:
Metal Gear Solid fans salute the Video Game Orchestra while they play the MGS theme song. #AnimeBoston
Jon I.:
This girl is beautifully singing “Passion” from Kingdom Hearts II. #AnimeBoston
Jon I.:
THE MAN HIMSELF, NOBUO UEMATSU, IS ON STAGE RIGHT NOW. #AnimeBoston
Internet Woes
Jon I.:
Ugh. Hotel Internet sucks. You’d think with all the technology we have, hotels could get decent Internet.
Lauren Orsini:
No internet in the hotel rooms at anime boston! This bites
OutOfTimeProd:
Of course, the hotel that we are staying for Anime Boston has slow internet. The daily updates will be uploaded eventually tonight.
Jon I.:
The free Wi-Fi at the Hynes Convention Center is a godsend. Every con center should do this! #AnimeBoston