Tsukino-Con's opening ceremonies. We'll give you a peek of what's coming up during the weekend, introduce you to our staff, and, of course, the convention rules.

Fashion Show set-up

Fashion Show

Special guests, "The Slants" perform live... for your amusement.

Performing live

Our hero Steve wakes up one day to find he is in a new world of wonder! Where should he go? What should he do?
Well, now YOU decide! Join us as the audience helps take Steve on an adventure in the amazing, and dangerous, world of MINECRAFT!

Sometimes, stereotypes exist because people are just misinformed. In a safe, free-form environment, The Slants take on everything you’ve wanted to know but have been too afraid to ask about the Asian culture.

Simon Young, from The Slants, talks about experiences where Eastern and Western cultures have clashed...and how that has resulted in being banned from clubs, detained at an international border, and being accused of being racist towards himself!

Returning to Tsukino-Con 2012 with even more vocal-synth goodness, Cosplay Victoria's panelist team explores all things Vocaloid! Whether you're completely new to the world of Vocaloid, this is one panel that you won't want to miss! (Or die trying!)

Did you ever wonder what they removed from the English version of Sailor Moon? Come find out everything from removed violence to characterization changes to gender changes (Oh my!)

It may be the middle of winter, but that won't stop these lovely ladies (and/or gentlemen) from getting ready to hit the beach! Only one will emerge victorious, but we all know who the real winners are!

Your body had better be ready!

The 501st legion is one of the longest running charity costuming groups in the world. With over 5000 members in over 40 countries, this group of dedicated Star Wars fans embody the spirit of the "bad guys" from one of the most recognized movie sagas in history.

Have you heard people mention the word "Moe"? Did you ever wonder what it means? Well this panel is here to guide you. Warning: Dangerous levels of HNNNNNG within.

Run through the Elite 4 so many times you mock-quote them as they explain why they’re the greatest? Take your game to the next level! There are thousands of trainers out there just like you: Learn how to compete with the best in Advanced Battling!

What questions do you have about the pokemon universe? Tanner McColeman (the Team Rocket guy) hosts this discussion on the nature of nature itself!

This panel will guide you through the process of turning your favourite character’s costume into a reality. Everything will be covered from how to interpret the character design as a life sized garment to how to pose in character for photographs at a con.

Video games with commentary. What could be better?

Pocky: ambrosia of the otaku world. It’s delicious, but is it… MAN-fastic? Come and watch as Adrian Simeoni and Kelly Clark push the bounds of junk food science to create the most powerful pocky ever known to man. Free samples for anyone manly enough to dare.

Ever consider cosplaying the opposite gender? This is a panel with VERY special guests to give insight on how to start for beginners and how to look epic for those that have gone where no (wo)man has gone before.

Randomness with professor whovianart, consists of the talking on different subjects, sometimes inspired from suggestions in the audience, and sometimes a subject is started and winds its way into one or many other (sometimes very non-related) subjects.

This is the yaoi video room, IE guy on guy stuff. Adults only, picture ID will be required at the door. (18+ only)

A hands on workshop to make 8-Bit game sprite projects in fusible beads. Choose from a selection of NES game sprites, and learn how to convert pixel sprite to patterns. $2 supply fee for first 2 sprites, $.50 for additional.

Not that playing ever costs anything.

Not that playing ever costs anything

In this exciting 16 person event, everyone fends for themselves in a 4 player deathmatch where top 2 move on until only 4 players remain and it turns into a 1v1 game of skill.

Set in a family restaurant, 16-year-old high school student Takanashi Souta works part-time along with his strange co-workers (Season 2, previous knowledge not necessary)

The nefarious Squid Girl is back to continue her self-appointed mission to invade the surface world; if only she could just stop getting distracted by squidding movies, reading squidly manga, and making friends as only a squid could make them.

While attending his grandfather's funeral, Daikichi is surprised to discover that his grandfather had an illegitimate child! Sensing her imminent abandonment and outraged by his complacent family members, Daikichi decides to adopt her himself!

There are three of the Minami sisters: Haruka, Kana and Chiaki, who have an average life. The girls only have each other to depend on and help each other get through everything from love confessions to cooking.

Catchy tunes, cool looking intros, and overall just fun looking stuff all-around

Niwa Makoto moves in with his aunt where he meets his mysterious cousin of the same age Touwa Erio ? who happens to tie a futon mattress around her upper body and is a self-proclaimed alien.

Hasegawa Kodaka has a hard time making friends.One day, he runs into his classmate Yozora while she's talking to her imaginary friend Tomo. Realizing that neither of them have any actual friends, they decide to form a club and start recruiting friends.

On the colony fleet Macross Frontier, Saotome Alto's life is changed forever whenthe fleet is suddenly attacked by unidentified creatures while he is performing aerial stunts for a concert by the wildly popular idol Sheryl.

This is the normal hentai room. Adults only. Picture ID will be required at the door.

Ever since she entered high school, Kotoko Aihara has had a crush on Naoki Irie. One day her home gets destroyed and the only place left to go to was Irie's home. Now that she lives close to him, will their relationship stay the same? or blossom?

Risa and Otani are always being laughed at as the comedy duo. Risa, a girl, is taller than the average girl, and Otani, a boy, is shorter than the average boy. The two are always bickering and even their teacher sees them as a comedy act..

Marika is a high school student in the Space Yacht club. One day, two people appear and demand she assume command of a space pirate ship. Apparently the ship's captain was her father and the title must be passed on to his direct descendant.

Humans have been menaced by mysterious monsters called "Designated Aberrant Disaster: Noise". Tsubasa and Kanade are a popular vocal unit "Zwei Wing". They wear the new weapon "Symphogear" and fight against Noise to save the earth.

Akagi is a natural born gambler. An imposing figure who does not fear death. One who is destined to become a legend, as he plays underground Mahjong games with the Yakuza for millions of Yen.

Itou Kaiji is a bum who steals car emblems and slashes tires on what seems to be a regular basis. This routine changes one day when a debt collector comes by and forces him to join a game onboard the ship Espoire for the money he owes.

Keiichiro lost his family and has retired from his band. One day, he finds an old model android in a garbage dump. He takes her home but she doesn't function so he plans to throw her away, but the next day he finds her making breakfast for him.

This bold account follows the brave exploits of Sergeant "Packy" Perkins and his unit... of rabbits! Join Packy and Private "Bota" Botasky as they resolve an Iranian hostage crisis.

Konoe Subaru, has been serving as the butler of Suzutsuki Kanade in school, a classmate of Sakamachi Kinjirou. Due to an accident, Sakamachi discovers Subaru's secret... that he's actually a girl!?

Nao's brother complex is so strong, it's almost at the point of incest. She's determined to make her brother, Shuusuke, see her as a woman. So determined, that she goes as far as going into his room to throw away all his non-incest related porn.

The Ushiromiya family has gathered for their family meeting on the island of Rokkenjima when a typhoon traps them there and a series of murders is carried out to resurrect the Golden Witch Beatrice.

Friday night introduction From the creator of "Assault on a chicken factory" we have "Do we have to fight cockroachs" Introductory module for 4th edition Gamma World. 4 to 6 characters have to taken on mutant cockroaches.

Pathfinder (D&D 3.75)

A foolish thief has stolen the king's ring and fled into the northern forest. You've been hired to get it back. Suitable for beginners, level 1 pre-mades available. Mild gore, but nothing worse then a mainstream horror movie.

Setup for cosplay contest

Setup for Slants Concert

Performing live

Food fans unite! The Slants help you discover new types of Asian cuisine, how to find quality eateries, and answer questions about the dishes you’ve always been afraid to try yourself.

Learning how positive self-image and confidence can go away for attracting potential partners, how to get beyond the "Friend Zone," and learning when it's time to move on.

Hello. My name is Mark, but some people call me the pokemon professor. Some people keep pokemon as pets. Others use them for battles. Myself? I study pokemon as a profession. Let me introduce you to the world of Pokemon biology. Also, Pokemon don't evolve within a generation. They metamorphose!

The yaoi panel. Yaoi means guy on guy, if you don't like that you should probably not go in here, lest you be scarred.

For those of you who are 18 and older, take a step back in time with us as members of Cosplay Victoria's panelist team explore the most hilarious videos of the past and present from the popular Flash website, AlbinoBlackSheep.com! (Or die trying!)

So you want to be a Stormtrooper? Darth Vader? Bounty hunters more your game? Come & learn some of the techniques used to create the stunningly accurate costumes that the members of the 501st Legion wear!
This panel also covers basic techniques, materials and resources that can be used for Halloween or other cosplay use.

This panel presented covers many techniques and materials used for creating authentic and realistic props. Whether it be blasters or lightsabers, learn how some of the screen-used props were created in the Star Wars films, how replicas are made and cast for duplication, plus advanced techniques such as CNC machining, 3D printing and electronics.

Want to improve your Dance Dance Revolution game? Take some suggestions from the experts in the first half of our panel, followed by some of the most unbelievable videos of the world's truly hardest dance game material. You didn't really want to go to the Cosplay Contest, did you?

ARE YOU READY GUYS!? Time to witness more intense hot-blooded action that will leave your brain on the cutting room floor! TOGETHER WITH THE OATH SWORN THROUGH COURAGE!

Panels give people an opportunity to share their own unique common interests and even discover new ones. But, just what makes a panel a panel? Join us as members of Cosplay Victoria's panelist team attempt to answer this very question! (Or die trying!)

A bare-knuckled attempt by two anime noobs to drag the real anime truth out of the audience in a reverse-panel. Why should we care? Because you want us to! What should we watch? Tell us! And what the heck is a Gundam? Help!

Not sure what to think of all this newfangled moe-stuff? Meet up with other anime senior citizens in this open discussion panel. Rocking chairs not included.

Exploring some common popular archtypes of anime characters. Not sure what they are? Well i-it's no..not like I..I want you...to come to my panel or anything

Getting with the opposite sex is a mystery to many, but now you too can learn how to be socially successful! Tanner, super convention heart-throb extraordinaire, will be breaking down social interaction so that everyone can understand what is going on when that asshole ends up going home with that attractive person you have been chatting up all night

Tanner (the Team Rocket guy, host of panels like Randomness of the Internets, Con Etiquette and Pokemon Theories to name a few) tells a bunch of stories of things he did. They are all real, they are all entertaining and they are somewhat vulgar, so prepare yourself. 16+

Special guests LoadingReadyRun have a grand old time. Find out everything you've wanted to know about internet comedy sensation LRR!

Think you know what it takes to be a convention photographer? Join Peter Cho, a.k.a. "That skinny Asian guy" as members of Cosplay Victoria's panelist team give you the rundown on the do's and don'ts of convention photography! (or die trying!)

Homestuck is kinda like a "choose your own adventure" online comic. You'll have to attend to find out about this interesting comic experience!

An introduction to the art of Cosplay Modeling for both models (those wearing the costumes) and photographers (those taking pictures).

Description here. Sorry to future Mark.

Ever consider running a huge convention or just a small event? Design Time will take you through the steps of making whatever you do look good and professional. We will try our hand at designing a new logo and look at the ways we can utilize it to promote, promote and promote some more! Get ready to roll up your sleeves and learn! Its Design Time!

Are you a struggling artist just trying to make it in the world? Learn tricks of the trade and ways to get paid from someone who knows what they're talking about!

A panel to introduce people to the niche storytelling medium of visual novels. Featuring notable examples such as Higurashi, 999, and Katawa Shoujo

Come and hear the worst fanfic’s you, we, or anyone else has ever hear read aloud by our qualified staff. This is not for kids. This isn’t even for you. We’d be surprised if this was for anyone. In fact, you value your fandom at all you should probably stay away. You have been warned.

Join Madoka in the fight against Walpurgis Night; Team up with Natsu, Erza and Lucy in the Fairy Tail guild; Win the Holy Grail war with Saber; Change the world with Haruhi's SOS Brigade; all these and more in this exciting anime-based trading card game.

Learn to sew with Alice! Learn the basics for beginners right to how to choose fabric for cosplay.

This demo follows an airship making a smuggling run. Play one of 5 pre-made crew characters while you attempt to breach the Elemental Realm of Water. In this 4-hour session we will introduce you to the world, the races, and game play. Everything provided! Spacing is limited to 5 people; sign up early to get a slot. Respectful watchers welcome!

Are you ready to BRAWL!? 32 entrants will be accepted into a tournament to determine who stands at the top. 4 Player FFA matches will determine the top 8 players (with of course a carefully selected set of items and stages to play with/on) and then an 8 person single elimination bracket will determine the rest. It'll be No items, fox only, final destination...but you can choose whatever character you want on a set of neutral stages.

Not that playing ever costs anything...

Not that playing ever costs anything...

Melty Blood Actress runs until 9:30! Do not be fooled by the Marvel vs. Capcom 3 signups overlapping it's end.

In this epic franchise that pits capcom against other things, this one is AWESOME! Come join an 8 person double elimination bracket to determine which team of 3 defeats the others that much faster. Phoenix players will not be shunned away, but looked down upon with great sadness

Republic of Biscotti faces a predicament by the invasion of Galette Leo Knights. In order to save the country, Princess Milchore summons a "hero" from the outer world. Shinku, a junior high school boy living in the Earth, is chosen as the hero.

Louse 'the Zero' (for her 0% success rate) attempts to summon a familiar she inadvertently summons Saito, a regular Japanese boy from Earth. Unfortunately they don't get along and Louise cannot attempt another summoning and Saito cannot return to Japan.

In the future, androids have come into common use but they're treated as merely tools. One day Rikuo traces his robots movements, only to discover a mysterious cafe that features a house rule that "humans and robots are to be treated the same"

While Mirai is shopping with her little brother in Tokyo a sudden earthquake strikes the city. Mirai and Yuuki must find their way home amidst the damaged city.

A group of childhood friends drifts apart after one of them, Meiko, dies in an accident. Years later, the leader of the group, Jinta Yadomi, has become withdrawn and lives as a recluse. An older Meiko appears one day asking him to grant her wish

Definetly not a different movie with a similar name that involves high speed racing and excellent animation

Continuation of the False Songstress. Alto and his allies must defend the Macross Frontier colony fleet from not only aliens but internal conspiracies while dealing with his feelings for the two idols Sheryl and Ranka.

This is the normal hentai room. Adults only. Picture ID will be required at the door.

Tsukino Usagi is a girl in junior high. She's ditzy, whiny, and a crybaby. However after a bad day, Usagi is surprised to encounter a black cat that can talk! The cat, Luna, grants Usagi the power to transform into Sailor Moon.

Tsubomi Hanasaki has been having the same mysterious dream again and again, of Cure Moonlight's defeat. Suddenly, two fairies from the dream appear to her, and before she knows it, she is transformed into the legendary Pretty Cure, Cure Blossom!

Some very intresting anime handpicked out by our not-so-resident anime connoisseur.

After moving into the quiet town of Hinamizawa, Maebara Keiichi spends his days blissfully in school often playing games with his local friends.One fateful day, Keiichi stumbles upon news of a series of murders that had occurred in Hinamizawa

4th edition Gamma World The intrepid party heads out again. This time looking for the mysterious raiders. New players can jump in or character from previous game continues. 4 to 6 players.

4th edition Gamma World.The party is dispatched again, looking for the mysterious raiders who don't bleed. This time only to find a heap of trouble. New players can jump in or character from previous game continues. 4 to 6 players.

An evil mage stole your favorite hat, and you know where he lives. Make him pay. A silly D&D one-shot with premade characters.

You, a commando are tasked with stealing an encrypted holocron with information about the Separatist defences to prepare orbital strikes and start the invasion of Qiilura. Along with your four squadmates will be orbital dropped into theatre, good hunting. Based from the Star Wars RPG system.

Paranoia 5th ed

Someone's threatened the popular reality show "Computer Knows Best". The computer - all praise it - has ordered you to make sure it remains safe. Suitable for beginners, but be warned. This is not a standard RPG. Think 1984 crossed with Loony Toons.

Tryouts

Looking to run a Roleplaying game and in need of advice or just interested in war stories? This is the place for you! Tsukino-Con’s longest running panel returns with surprises, tips, tricks, and plenty of general information for both novice and expert game masters alike. Come and bring your questions and even some of your own stories!

Kelly Clark here. You know me. You know anime. But do I? And am I willing to wager my hard-won swag against a pack of grubby, slack-jawed contestants? I am and I’m going to win. It’s not hubris if you’re always right. Come and see me and my assistant, Tom, defend the title in this awesome game show.

A panel for all aspiring independent filmmakers and cosplayers which dives into the process of developing, filming editing and releasing an independent film on a shoestring budget. Hosted by the main cast and crew of the web series 4Villains, we will guide you through the process of production followed by a Q&A for all budding filmmakers. Learn the ins and outs of planning, equipment, talent, creative development and budgeting your film for release. 4Villains is a family of dedicated and creative individuals and we want to share our experiences with you, and help nurture others creativity in the industry of independent film.Come meet the 4Villains face to face as we share with you our guide to indie filmaking

An academic presentation by an expert in Japanese films and anime in the UVic Department of Pacific and Asian Studies, Dr. Timothy Iles and a presentation by department chair, Dr. Hiroko Noro and students on the pedagogical merits of the use of Japanese pop culture.

How can we account for not only the popularity of animation in Japanese film, but also the persistence of themes of identity, consciousness, and community? This presentation will argue that Japanese animation receives considerable influence from Shinto, Japan's oldest religion.

Ever wanted to learn how to Hula Hoop? Learn how today! This event will be taking place outside between the Panels Building and Artist's Alley if weather permits, or in Clearihue C108 if it doesn't.

Have you ever wanted to experience
the zombie apocalypse? Now’s your chance! UVic Urban Gaming is hosting
a game of Humans vs Zombies in March, this panel will teach you what
you need to survive any zed encounter. “Meat Bait” into “Rambo” in 50
mins flat.

Think you've got a knack for picking out theme songs the instant they start playing? This contest will test the speed and precision with which you can identify those tunes!

How ridiculous is your memory? Why don't you find out in this unique contest! No previous amv experience required.

Presenting the art of building your own world settings. For beginners or advanced creators, Astra Crompton answers questions about crafting alternate Earth or perfectly alien settings. Writer, artist, GM or other creative, come stimulate your brain with Steampunk, fantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction and supernatural worlds.

Whether creating a character for an RPG setting, existing world setting, or your original story, this panel addresses questions from physical design to character structure. Don't make another Drizzt rip-off - learn from consummate creator, Astra Crompton, how to keep your characters believable, distinctive and compelling.

Want to take your cosplay up to the next level? Stumped on how to achieve those anti-gravity designs? Wanting to make more of your costume yourself instead of buying them? Answers for these questions and more tips and tricks for a ribbon-winning cosplay veteran.

Come and witness authentic kimono dressing.

Come and experience an traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony. Recommended for those who enjoy tea ceremoniously (and those who don't).

This hands on workshop teaches the basics of amigurumi crochet, the Japanese art of making cute crochet plushies. Learn the basic stitches and get started on your very own project, or show off your skills and help out, all are welcome. $2 supply fee.

This Tournament is not made of one game alone...no. It is made of little snippets from all sorts of games, heard of or not. In this general play tournament, 50 slots are available to play your way through small tests and challenges from various games throughout all gaming history to be the Super Battle Champion. What new games await this year? Come on out and sign up

Nanoha saves an injured ferret who turns out to be a mage from another world. He enlists her aid in recovering the dangerous Jewel Seeds, unfortunately they are not the only ones out to collect them

In the present day, hundreds of extraterrestrial species walk the Earth. Now, one more alien has arrived on Earth. One of the universe's foremost geniuses with a personality that's bound to attract all sorts of trouble.

Midarezaki Ouka is used to having strange things happen to him -after all, he is the head of the Paranormal Phenomena Bureau. But when he catches a small cat girl in the shopping district stealing apples, his whole life rearranges to fit a new operation

Sato Yo notices there is a war game going on at grocery stores and players called "Wolves" compete for the half-priced bento. Yarizui Sen, the leader of the Half-Pricer Club, forces Yo to join the club and he enters the bento war.

Kyouhei, after moving away to Tokyo from his old town to get away from the events that happened, is out with his friends, including his old neighbor, Shiba. After drinking for a whole night, he and Shiba discover a dead, bloody body in the elevator.

One day Juu is approached by Ame, who claims that she knew him in a previous life, and now wants to serve him as his "knight". At first Juu wants nothing to do with Ame, but after a classmate is murdered, he accepts her help as he looks for the killer.

The year is 1924, the place, Saubure, a small European country neatly tucked beside the Alps. The Japanese exchange studen Kujo meets the mysterious Golden Fairy, a small girl named Victorique that has a brilliant mind for solving mysteries

Hugh Anthony Disward inherits an old mansion and a personal library from his grandfather. In the basement of the mansion, he meets a mysterious girl, Dalian. She is the black book keeper of the Mystic Library that houses 900,666 grimoires.

After Ohana's mother runs off to get eloped with her boyfriend she is sent to live with her grandmother who runs an Inn. Unfortunately it won't be an easy life since her grandmother makes her work for her room.

The final year of the Light Music Club. Together they spend their days enjoying tea and sweets and occasionally playing music.

4th edition Gamma World. As the towns and villages of the land lay in ruin the party heads out to save the Humans, Mutants, Mutant Animals, Mutant Plants(mutant rights hasn't come up with a word to replace humanity) from the live metal menace. 4 to 6 players. New players are welcomed. This is the conclusion of this series.

Ohcrapohcrapohcrapohcrapzombies! Ages 16+ please, given violent and adult situations.