(Dub, TV-14, 102 min) After death, an organization of teenagers rail against the heavens for their short, unfair lives. Opposing them is the enigmatic Angel, dedicated to making them all vanish...
Friday April 4, 2014 11:00am - 12:45pm CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-14, 98 min) When privileged Shion aids a boy named Rat, he becomes expelled from high society. Together with Rat, he must uncover the secrets of No. 6, one of Earth's final remaining cities.
Friday April 4, 2014 11:00am - 12:45pm CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, TV-14, 153 min) Wrapped in white with a scythe in one hand, Momo is a shinigami who helps the dying as they are about to cross over. How far can she bend the rules of death before she must face the consequences?
Friday April 4, 2014 11:00am - 1:45pm CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, TV-PG, 52 min) A sci-fi double feature! First, a boy on a futuristic school field trip meets a girl with a secret who's on the run. Then, prisoners on an orbital prison plan their escape - but where are the wardens?
Friday April 4, 2014 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
Yokoso! Hennepin County Library, Saint Paul Public Library, and MELSA welcome you to the Manga Reading Lounge. Relax, read some manga, and find out what your local library has to offer for otaku. Check out www.hclib.org to find out about Hennepin County Library’s teen anime and manga clubs and events, including Anime Prom in May! To find out what’s coming up for teens at St. Paul Public Library, visit www.sppl.org.
Check out the Brookdale Library Adult Anime Club! Watch anime, discuss manga and more every month. Go to www.hclib.org for more information.
Join Magical Girl Santa and friends as we discuss baking tips for the best cake every time, and even learn a few frosting techniques. Sweets and frosting will be provided so you can try out these new techniques for yourself!
The Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history has become the stuff of legends. The novelized events of the era have inspired countless anime, manga, video games among other media. Romanticized as an epic novel, the Romance of the Three Kingdoms told harrowing tales of courage and honor, plotting and betrayal, love and war in a time of chaos and bloodshed in a divided land (Wei, Wu, Shu). Learn about those who have been immortalized through glory or terror like Guan Yu, Cao Cao, and even the notorious Lu Bu! Find out what it takes to become a Sangoku Musou (Unrivaled of the Three Kingdoms)!
Remember playing a certain series of video games years ago? In this panel, we will discuss all those childhood favorites. From Animal Crossing to Pokémon, at least once you’ve gotta say "That game was my childhood!"
(Dub, TV-14, 96 min) Shirou, a young sorcerer, gets drawn into the fifth Holy Grail war. While trying to protect himself, Shirou summons the powerful servant known as Saber. Can Shirou protect the world from destruction?
Friday April 4, 2014 12:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-14, 102 min) When Kaito Daimon and his friend Nonoha get caught in a puzzle created by POG, he must solve the puzzle to get them out alive. Kaito is then assigned to travel the world solving POG's deadly puzzles.
Friday April 4, 2014 12:45pm - 2:30pm CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 16+, 93 min) As a young girl, Utena was rescued by a prince! She vowed that one day she herself would become a prince and help others as she was. Now, at Ohtori Academy, she has a chance to do just that.
Friday April 4, 2014 12:45pm - 2:30pm CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
We are rolling on to our 6th year of having Cosplay Chess at Anime Detour. This time I will be leading without my partner. Our theme is East Vs West. Eastern Nationality vs Western Nationality.
(Dub, TV-14, 99 min) Medaka Kurokami: perfect in every way, and always makes the right decisions. Elected Student Council President with 98% of the vote, how far with the remaining 2% go to discredit her?
Friday April 4, 2014 1:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
Join veteran voice actor, drector and producer Tony Oliver for lots of fun and real information about what it takes to become a professional voice actor. Tony will touch on the basic skills any aspiring voice actor needs to succeed and give helpful advice and exercises you can do at home. He’ll also answer your questions about breaking into the this exciting profession. A few participants will even get to step up to the mic and try their hand at voice acting a character from some of your favorite anime and games. This is a small slice of the full day workshops Tony teaches all over the country.
Low on funds, but still want to watch some great animation? Join us for a discussion of the latest anime and cartoon additions to Netflix streaming so you can get the most out of your eight dollars.
4 artists, 3 drawings – only one chance to win. The challenge: Create an amazing piece of art from the ingredients provided. Who will take the crown – and who will be “chopped?"
Chrono Crusade is a masterpiece in both anime and manga form. However, which is better? Join us as we discuss what made this series great. We'll discuss the differences in plot between the anime and manga and talk about what makes each one great. This panel will contain spoilers. If you haven't seen and read the series, we will ruin the surprises each has to offer.
Your favorite Vocaloids groove to the hits! From Butterfly on Your Right Shoulder to Happy Synthesizer, J- to K-pop, we cover the best dances. See you there!
Cupcakes! Need we say more? Come relax from the business of Detour and enjoy cupcakes and cake pops--we will also have movies and music, too! We will have a limited number of gluten free cupcakes available for those who have need :). We will also try to ensure that they are made in a nut free kitchen :)
Friday April 4, 2014 2:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Room 108Double Tree
(Sub, 13+, 120 min) Son of a famous hero, Renton dreams of one day joining the counter-cultural group Gekkostate. His dreams become reality when he meets a mysterious girl named Eureka - but will reality measure up?
Friday April 4, 2014 2:15pm - 4:15pm CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 16+, 48 min) As a child, Kanata was rescued by a beautiful military bugler. She vowed to follow in the soldier's footsteps and become a bugler herself! Can her optimism weather a world at war?
Friday April 4, 2014 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 14+, 72 min) A high school student, Mai, intrigued by the unknown, joins a spirit medium, a shrine maiden, an exorcist, a monk, and an enigmatic man by the name Kazuya Shibuya, to solve supernatural cases.
Friday April 4, 2014 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
Ever wanted to do fight sounds, power up yells and learn how game VO is recorded? Don't miss this workshop with Kyle Hebert (Ryu from Street Fighter). Vocal cords will be shredded!
Love BJDs and want to know more about those crazy dolls that seem to be popular in Asia? Come join us to learn more about dolls and the history behind them. Dolls and people are both welcome as we love to talk everything dolls!
Japan has been sending us Gundam since 1979. What does this series say about our society? What lessons can we learn from these giant fighting robots and their pilots? If you've been wondering, this discussion panel is the one for you.
Studio ONY has decided to be crazier than usual and make an entire comic in one weekend. THIS weekend! Join them Friday and offer suggestions on what they should create. They will take your ideas and forge them into a manga over the course of the weekend. You can even stop by their booth and watch it take shape throughout the con!
Come discuss the On Epic work of Eiichiro Oda. We'll discuss the latest developments in both the manga and anime and maybe even sing a song (you know the one). One Piece fans unite!
Get your blood pumping and your tooties thumping! Impress everyone at Detour with your smooth dance moves as you learn the Batter Witch's two favorite dances: The Trollka and the Fourth Wall Waltz. Not limited to Homestucks, either. If you have feet, or just think you do, this dance workshop is for YOU!
"I am thou, thou art I." 2014 has four Persona titles announced for Japan release. Join Velvet Room attendants Elizabeth and Theodore as we discuss the Persona game thus far, debate about which game has been the best, and theorize what Persona 5 will be about.
(Sub, TV-14, 97 min) Humanity's population has drastically fallen and the world has been dominated by fairies. A girl returns home to take her grandfather's place as arbitor between the races. Can they trust FairyCo?
Friday April 4, 2014 3:30pm - 5:15pm CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-14, 140 min) Solty is a Resemble, a person whose body has been rebuilt with high-tech prosthetics. When she rescues bounty-hunter Roy Revant, they team up to find out the truth about those that control the city.
Friday April 4, 2014 3:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 13+, 96 min) Raised as a boy, the Lady Oscar was trained as a master duelist and is a Commander in the Royal guard serving Marie Antoinette. Saving her from the Royal Court may be harder than protecting her life.
Friday April 4, 2014 3:45pm - 5:30pm CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
Distractions at Detour IV : Monsters and Mayhem. Come play with the creatures and monsters we all love, Crafts, Candy, Movies, and Music to soothe the monsters of any age. We gladly invite guests of all ALL ages to join us. (A ThisIsGeek/CON-DROIDS production)
Friday April 4, 2014 4:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Room 103Double Tree
(Dub, TV-14, 100 min) After feeling betrayed, Mei Tachibana has vowed to never make another friend. Her resolve is tested after the very popular Yamato Kurosawa, who likes her, kisses her. Will she put her past behind her?
Friday April 4, 2014 4:15pm - 6:00pm CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
Come join a One Piece marine as she asks for assistance to take down some pirate bounties that have infiltrated the con! There will be prizes on a successful turn in and fun for all!
The courts at AD will have members from Seirin High and the Generation of Miracles. Come join many powerful basketball stars from Japan in a shoot out for prizes, fun, and games. We promise, it won’t be a Japanese Lunch Time Rush!
The Anime Detour staff welcomes you and our guests to the convention! Important information will be conveyed amongst silliness. Trust us, you want to be there.
Noticing a lack of action cartoons? There are actually plenty, both new and old, that you may be missing out on. Come and join us for a discussion of the best action cartoons out there.
3 to 5 Players. Play as a secret Lord of Waterdeep, with secret plots and ambitions. Lead your parties on quests to attain your goal to be the True Lord of Waterdeep.
16 Players. Magic drafting isn’t easy . .now we have Greek Gods and Monsters going at it with heroes! See if you can field the best army! Requires (3) packs of Born of the Gods. Please see a vendor in the dealers room for packs. THEY WILL NOT BE SOLD UPSTAIRS!!!
Join us in The Locker, a place for the true pirate! Have a bottle of rum and share in the good times with the crew. Games, shows, music, and snack food.
Friday April 4, 2014 5:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Room 204Double Tree
(Dub, TV-PG, 105 min) The arts have been outlawed. When a group of young girls sneak off to see a concert a raid occurs and the performers are fighting back! Years later, the girls try to join the singer-warriors AKB0048.
Friday April 4, 2014 5:15pm - 7:00pm CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 13+, 67 min) Childhood friends Fumi and Akira reunite at Fujigatani Girls' Academy. As Fumi becomes romantically involved with a girl named Sugimoto, can she find time for both her friend and her new girlfriend?
Friday April 4, 2014 5:30pm - 6:45pm CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
Some of your anime/manga/gaming loot no longer dear to you? Swap your old stuff with others for something new. Floor market-style. NO BOOTLEGS OR CASH.
2 – 18 Players. Ever wonder what the party does AFTER slaying the dragon and hauling the treasure back to town? Hang out at the Red Dragon Inn of course!
(Dub, 13+, 93 min) Ichigo and his friends must team up with the mysterious Kokuto after a group of Sinners abduct his sister and take her to the prison known as Hell. Can they save her without unleashing Hell on Earth?
Friday April 4, 2014 6:00pm - 7:45pm CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 13+, 97 min) In Sternbild City, superheroes are sponsored by corporations. Veteran superhero Wild Tiger has always preferred to work alone, but now he's been assigned a hotshot rookie as a partner!
Friday April 4, 2014 6:00pm - 7:45pm CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
16 Players. Constructed format. Bring your own current format deck. Prizes! There will be prizes for EVERY YU-GI-OH EVENT (thankfully donated by Level Up Games). However, you MUST BE PRESENT at the conclusion of the event to win them.
Back for our 8th year! We have DYO crafts like fans, bracelets & line art. Masquerade will be shown on Sat. Our room is a Safe Space & GLBTQA friendly.
Friday April 4, 2014 6:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Room 202Double Tree
We will test your skill and knowledge of zombies with games, trivia and even scavenger hunts. We will have sustenance so that you may refuel and relax. There will also be chances to win prizes if you are willing to compete in our Zombie Improv & various other contests. Hope to see you arrive safely, survivor!
Friday April 4, 2014 6:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Room 225Double Tree
Join us in celebrating the most epic anime series of all time: Gurren Lagann! We'll have party games and trivia, cosplay activities, and we'll watch the films and parallel works for the series. We'll also discuss and view Kill la Kill, from the same creators of our favorite anime!
Friday April 4, 2014 6:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Room 207Double Tree
Interested in learning Japanese? Come experience hands-on total immersion activities with Concordia Language Villages! Sing songs, play games, read manga, and fold some cranes with us on the road to language learning. Total beginners, intermediate students, and fluent speakers alike are all welcome.
Friday April 4, 2014 6:00pm - Saturday April 5, 2014 12:00am CDT
Room 124Double Tree
MNFurs is back with our new partner, Minnesota's first Furry Convention: Furry Migration. Come, sit down and enjoy a rare drink or tasty treat in our themed cafe based off the popular anime: Polar Bear Cafe. We can discuss the art, costuming, and the activities of our upcoming convention. .
Friday April 4, 2014 6:00pm - Saturday April 5, 2014 12:00am CDT
Room 210Double Tree
Anime Twin Cities, Inc. would like to invite you to find out more about the parent organization that hosts Anime Detour every year. See what other events ATC has to offer throughout the year for Anime Detour members.
Friday April 4, 2014 6:00pm - Saturday April 5, 2014 2:00am CDT
Room 222Double Tree
Ever wondered what happens in manga when you're not reading? Drinking, dancing, and merriment abound on the other side of the page! Come and join in the fun at iMANGAnation..
Friday April 4, 2014 6:00pm - Saturday April 5, 2014 2:00am CDT
Room 206Double Tree
It's time to party like a Homestuck. We'll have snacks, activities, a free raffle, Can Town, and will be showing Homestuck-related movies like Con Air and Ghostbusters!
Friday April 4, 2014 6:00pm - Saturday April 5, 2014 2:00am CDT
Room 129Double Tree
Ever wondered how your favorite dubs are actually made? Join Chris Cason as he peels back the curtain and discusses what it's like to take an animated property from the written word to the images on your screen. With audience participation, professional advice, and hilarious "tales from the booth"--it's anime from the inside out!
For the past few years this panel has gathered many Hetalians for a panel filled with greatness. This year will be the last round for Crack vs. Canon and it will be packed with people and crazier and more awesome then ever! We're going out with a bang, don't miss it!
A discussion of the game industry. Specifically about being indie. I'll talk about schools and getting in to the industry. Also my experience with Nevenga Games the tribulations of being indie. I will answer any other questions I can about the game industry.
Whether your an old school fan who doesn't get all the squealing and glomping, or if you're just a gamer who is tired of having to deal with the in-fighting of Pony, Homestuck, Hetalia, and Host Club fandoms. Let's take a lighthearted look at how certain fandoms have derailed along the track, and caused quite the headache (and entertainment) for the rest of us. Warning: If you are prone to “butt-hurt”, please avoid this panel at all costs - but if you can laugh at yourself and others.... come laugh a little.
With her works such as Alice 19th, Absolute Boyfriend, Ceres, and Fushigi Yuugi, the manga-ka Yuu Watase uses the Everyday Girl archetype to immerse her readers into fantastic worlds. We will discuss her evolving art style, recurring themes, and interpretations of her work, as well as its transition into anime.
(Dub, TV-14, 102 min) Transfer student Kouichi meets Mei Misaki. He then finds out she's been dead for 23 years. What is the secret of the school? How does her death relate to his family? Can he prevent others from dying?
Friday April 4, 2014 6:45pm - 8:30pm CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 14+, 98 min) Orphaned boy Ao knows little of his mother who vanished when he was only two years old. When an alien searching for his mother attacks him, learning his heritage becomes top priority!
Friday April 4, 2014 7:00pm - 8:45pm CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
A fun atmosphere to relax and learn about the Black Order of Amestris group. Not only will we likely discuss random things but there will also be chances to learn about Pandora Hearts and D.Gray-Man. There will be fun games and plenty of refreshments offered. Let us welcome you to the Order!
Friday April 4, 2014 7:00pm - 11:30pm CDT
Room 229Double Tree
Looking to go old-school? Stop by and play some classic vidya from Dreamcast to the NES, and lots in between-- Or just stop by to hang out or talk shop!
Friday April 4, 2014 7:00pm - Saturday April 5, 2014 1:00am CDT
Room 105Double Tree
(Dub, TV-14, 100 min) Marika is shocked to learn that her family has a legacy of space piracy, and more so to learn that she's inherited the position of Captain. Is a pirate's life the life for her?
Friday April 4, 2014 7:45pm - 9:30pm CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 14+, 91 min) How much is your future worth? Impoverished student Kimmimaru has a chance to make his fortune in the Financial District - but with his literal future held as collateral, he'd better watch his step!
Friday April 4, 2014 7:45pm - 9:30pm CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
Looking to join a club or form a new one? Join us for a brief overview about current clubs, media licensing, meeting spaces, and more! Club leaders are encouraged to attend!
Geek Slink is a belly dance class for all ages, sizes, and character classes. Presented locally at the Geek Partnership Society, Geek Slink is a fun and low-key dance class for geeks that want to get moving and have a good time. Join instructor Shannon Townsend for this one hour demo and get your slink on! All body types, all manner of creature and all ages are welcome! Come in cosplay if you want to make it 20% cooler.
So you've seen those videos on YouTube or NicoNico with those awesome Vocaloids or 3D anime characters doing dances or other wacky things. Now you want to make your own videos, right? ...Yet you don't know how! That's where this panel comes in! Prepare for a crash-course in learning the basics of MMD. Learn how to not only get the MMD software, but where to find models to work with and motion data. Bring all your MMD questions and I will do my best to answer them!
Stick around afterwards for Q&A. Hosted by Maru-sha, creator of the "MMD Countries React" series on YouTube.
After last semester's rave reviews at Hope's Peak's student press conference, or as the kids say "Super High School Panel", we are opening the doors again. Join our students for this special night hosted once again by Celestia Ludenburg and Kiyotaka Ishimaru.
Music changes the world, and this group is no exception. Lead by their talented composer, the idols make a special stop at AD to host a mini talent show! Come show your talents with the boys of ST☆RISH!
3 to 6 Players. The famous Battlestar Galactica is trying to get home to find the 13th colony known as Earth. However they are being stymied by organic and mechanical androids called Cylons. Is your crew infested with Cylons? Can you make it home before your resources get depleted? Can you oust the traitorous remenants of your crew? We have all three expansions for you to find out!
Join us during Anime Detour to find out all about the first dedicated Doctor Who convention to come to the Twin Cities in over 20 years! We'll have fun Doctor Who-themed snacks and entertainment, as well as registration discounts for CONsole Room!
Friday April 4, 2014 8:00pm - Saturday April 5, 2014 12:00am CDT
Room 230Double Tree
There will be cotton candy! There will be fun! Sugar and fun, what more could you want? Wheeeeee! Brought to you by your friends at the Geek Partnership Society
Friday April 4, 2014 8:00pm - Saturday April 5, 2014 12:00am CDT
Room 110Double Tree
Minicon 49, April 18 - 20 at the RadiSh Tree, with Catherynne M Valente, Janny Wurts, and Don Maitz. Excellent programming, costuming, films, gaming, art show, dealers, kids' programming, teen programming, Consuite/bar, room parties, and more.
Friday April 4, 2014 8:00pm - Saturday April 5, 2014 12:00am CDT
Room 208Double Tree
Anime Fargo is a brand new anime convention that's occurring in Fargo, ND from Sept. 26-28. Come hang out with the staff and learn more about the events we're hosting!
Friday April 4, 2014 8:00pm - Saturday April 5, 2014 1:00am CDT
Room 126Double Tree
(Sub, PG, 114 min) Math whiz Kenji is most at home in the popular virtual world of OZ. When a rogue AI threatens the world, he's forced to work with others to solve the dilemma - especially since he may have caused it!
Friday April 4, 2014 8:30pm - 10:30pm CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-MA, 125 min) Horrific titans with a taste for human flesh have left only a few humans alive. The survivors' illusion of safety is shattered when a giant titan breaks into the walled city. How will they survive?
Friday April 4, 2014 8:45pm - 11:00pm CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
3 to 6 Players. Format created by Matt McMillan (our Gaming Head). Legacy legal deck required. Uses a combination of Planechase and Vanguard cards. (If you don’t know what Vanguard cards are, they came from Arena League . . . WAY before Friday Night Magic!!!)
Come join us in the gummy room, which will be featuring anything and everything gummy related. Take a load off and indulge in the sweet sweet world of Gummy.
Friday April 4, 2014 9:00pm - Saturday April 5, 2014 1:00am CDT
Room 226Double Tree
Welcome to Uncle Iroh's Tea House, a quiet place where you can have a nice cup of tea, indulge in some lively conversation, or just relax. Tea tastings are given on the hour, with favorite brews of Uncle Iroh, Prince Zuko, etc.
Friday April 4, 2014 9:00pm - Saturday April 5, 2014 1:00am CDT
Room 123Double Tree
Another year, another set of mutually lonely individuals packed in a room looking for love. Want the deets? "Like" us at facebook.com/otakuspeeddating.
It’s strange enough to imagine only watching anime on VHS, but it’s even stranger to imagine renting it from the video store. Join us for a discussion of the role anime played in the now extinct concept of video rental stores.
Chris, Chris, Chris, and Kris talk about being Khrises. Come discover the true meaning of Khris-ness! Or just get to know a few of our guests of honor.
Dragon Age. Fabulous game, right? We will be discussing each game, including what has been released for Inquisition, and having fun. Morrigan will be your host and may not turn you into a toad. Unless you are Alistair.
France, America, Canada and England have taken a break from world meetings to sit behind the Detour panel tables! Feel free to ask (or dare) anything of the FACE family! And Arthur Kirkland (England) promised a surprise halfway through, as well. Something about Tea Time...
Do you like Prince of Tennis or are just curious about the show? Well, come on in and we'll discuss characters and plot and why defying gravity physics makes a game of tennis all that more exciting!
The "Year 24 Group" were a group of trailblazing female manga authors who greatly expanded the scope of manga written by women. Come learn their history and discuss their influence.
(Dub, TV-14, 100 min) Yuuko, a ghost who died 60 years ago, recruits Teiichi, who can see her, to investigate her death. Will they solve the mystery, and what happens when they start to have feelings for one another?
Friday April 4, 2014 9:30pm - 11:15pm CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 17+, 94 min) The Dominator device has changed police work. Now you can be found guilty of thinking about a crime if it determines you are likely to commit the crime. Keep your thoughts to yourself, if you can.
Friday April 4, 2014 9:30pm - 11:15pm CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, R, 124 min) 31 years after WW III, Neo-Tokyo is infested with gangs and terrorists. Tetsuo gets caught up in a top-secret project that gives him extraordinary powers which threaten to destroy the city once again.
Friday April 4, 2014 10:30pm - Saturday April 5, 2014 12:45am CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
Another year, another set of mutually lonely individuals packed in a room looking for love. Want the deets? "Like" us at facebook.com/otakuspeeddating.
Your favorite survivors are back, tackling the horrors of the Resident Evil series starting at Ground Zero: The Paul W.S. Anderson flick 'Resident Evil'! Come join as we discuss what went right, what went wrong, and how this movie went FUBAR and spawned evil more atrocious than the T-Virus itself!
New to the world of anime and not quite sure where to start in the lengthy history of the genre? Take a tip from us elderly late-20’s geeks as we focus on the touchstones of anime that are a must for any curious fan.
Avatar Korra and friends are back in Minnesota after their travels and tribulations of the last year! Join Korra and some 'new' friends as they talk about what has happened, answer your questions, and perform for you. This is an interactive panel and we welcome all Avatar and Korra fans.
You ever wonder what came before the trolls we know and love? Ever wanted to ask them how they survived in the harsh life of Alternia, or just wanted to ask them any question in general? Well, come to this panel as we take a trip in a time bubble to visit the ancestors and ask them questions and hang out, there will be Q&A, skits, prizes, and more!
Calling all Naruto Fans! If you want to talk about Naruto, come and talk about the manga and the anime. Note: There will be spoilers! Since there is a one hour time frame, we will talk about all of Naruto for 30 minutes and have a 30 minute Naruto Battle! The battle will be one vs. one of your favorite Naruto character or your very own custom created fanfiction Naruto character. Max participants of 10 people. To win the battle, you'll have to act out your Naruto character's strongest move to get the audience to cheer to see who will win, and yes there will be a first place prize only! Come and have a Blast of Fun! People with a chuunibyou personality are especially welcome!
A look at the relationship between yaoi/slash fandom and the systematic sexism launched against female characters—mostly by female fans! Feminist presentation & discussion.
(Dub, TV-MA, 103 min) Due to high demand we are showing an encore presentation of Attack On Titan episodes 1-4. We regret to anounce that the previously scheduled showing of Btooom! has been canceled.
Friday April 4, 2014 11:00pm - Saturday April 5, 2014 12:45am CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-MA, 102 min) When one dies, a book containing all of their knowledge appears in Bantorra library. Knowledge is power, and the librarians of Bantorra are going to make sure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands!
Friday April 4, 2014 11:15pm - Saturday April 5, 2014 1:00am CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, TV-MA, 141 min) Kenshi Masaki stumbles into an alternate world where countries war with ancient machines known as Sacred Mechanoids. Will he find his place in this new world, and eventually, a way home?
Friday April 4, 2014 11:15pm - Saturday April 5, 2014 1:45am CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
Join us for an hour of the most ridiculous death scenes in anime. From classics like Ninja Scroll to new favorites like Blood C. Clips may have violent content.
Join some former Japan residents and PacSet’s guides for a late-night story swapping session. From day to day life to drunk stories, expect a little of everything!
Have you ever wondered if there are nerds making awesome music in your favorite fandom? Chances are there are, and Rendo will show it to you and talk about nerd music history! All music is appropriate for ages 13+.
Survived Supernatural 101 from Detour 2013? Still have more questions? Like, how many marshmallows can Dean really fit in his mouth? Or how about what Sam's secret is for his epic love life (or lack there of)? Well look no further! We're back, bigger and better than ever!
Janna Jungle too stronk! Bruiser Karma being a bully in lane? Come to our League of Legends panel to discuss everything and all things League. Everyone welcome, from cardboard to pro. Everything is up for discussion. (Potions provided.)
Last year Shareece took on Rob "Vash" Lewis and came out in a tie, now you can see what her full WTF?! YouTube panel is like. This young grasshopper was taught well and won't disappoint you!
(Sub, TV-14, 90 min) Outlaw Gasback has a beef with the town's mayor. The mayor has plenty of hired guns at his back. And Vash the Stampede? He's in the middle of it all, of course!
Saturday April 5, 2014 12:45am - 2:15am CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 17+, 105 min) Tokyo is under curfew and the internet is being monitored. Sirrut, a rebel hacker group, discovers experiments involving people being eaten. Saya meets them and finds they are after the same person.
Saturday April 5, 2014 12:45am - 2:30am CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-MA, 53 min) Negi, a 10 year old sorcerer, is still the center of attention of his pupils. Ayaka tries to get him alone for a romantic getaway. Later, Negi is accidentally tied to Nodoka by the red string of fate.
Saturday April 5, 2014 1:00am - 2:00am CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-MA, 87 min) Shanghai-based Sakurai Kikan is a clandestine organization of people with psychic powers. Together, they work to thwart conspiracies born from the ashes of World War I.
Saturday April 5, 2014 1:45am - 3:15am CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-MA, 97 min) Young Layfon joins a military academy to fight the mutant Contaminoids, but his special powers are much stronger than his classmates. Can he keep the source of his enhanced abilities a secret?
Saturday April 5, 2014 2:00am - 3:45am CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-MA, 96 min) Japan is under attack just as ace mecha pilots Go and Anna are about to be married. If they can survive to make it to the honeymoon it won't just be their mecha parts that are interlocking.
Saturday April 5, 2014 2:15am - 4:00am CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 17+, 92 min) Michiko is a beautiful escaped convict, Hatchin is an orphan trying to leave her foster parents behind. Both are searching for a mysterious man from their past. Can they find him and avoid the police?
Saturday April 5, 2014 2:30am - 4:15am CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, TV-MA, 96 min) Takeru was a typical high-schooler until he met Hikari, an alien girl with no memory of her past. Strange creatures appear and attack as he tries to take care of her. What is her dark destiny?
Saturday April 5, 2014 3:15am - 5:00am CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, 17+, 94 min) Interstellar policewoman Birdy accidentally slays an innocent Earth boy. To atone, she shares her body with him so that he can live. Together, the two work to uncover an alien conspiracy...
Saturday April 5, 2014 3:45am - 5:30am CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-14, 115 min) The Zeravire have invaded, but Klein Sandman is prepared. He's built Gravion, a giant robot, to fight them. Eiji joins the crew of Gravion to fight the invaders, while also searching for his sister.
Saturday April 5, 2014 4:00am - 6:00am CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, TV-MA, 104 min) 16 year old Kusanagi Godo has killed the god Verethragna, with that comes the title of Campione (God Slayer) and trouble in the form of groupies, and fighting other gods and Campione. Will he survive?
Saturday April 5, 2014 4:15am - 6:00am CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 14+, 119 min) As war brews between Roland and Estabul, Ryner, bearer of the cursed artifact known as the Alpha Stigma, sets out with his beautiful companion Ferris to find the Heroic Relics.
Saturday April 5, 2014 5:00am - 7:00am CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-14, 145 min) In the future the Earth has been flooded. Maia Mizuki's dream of joining the Ocean Agency has sunk too. She gets a job with Neres, an investigation company that will take on any crazy job for a price.
Saturday April 5, 2014 5:30am - 8:00am CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, 7+, 100 min) Princess Sapphire was born with both a girl's soul and a boy's soul. In order to inherit her father's kingdom, she was raised as a prince - but if her dastardly uncle has his way, that won't save her.
Saturday April 5, 2014 6:00am - 7:45am CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, 14+, 150 min) Naota is a normal kid living in a normal town where nothing strange ever happens. Except maybe for the weird woman who brains him with an electric guitar, causing robots to leap out of his skull.
Saturday April 5, 2014 6:00am - 8:30am CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-PG, 104 min) Young priestess Kirara sets out to recruit samurai to protect her village from marauding cybernetic bandits, once samurai themselves. Will she succeed, or will her village die for their hubris?
Saturday April 5, 2014 7:15am - 9:00am CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, TV-PG, 98 min) When a teacher refuses to let senior Konatsu Miyamoto actually sing in the chorus club, she decides to quit and form her own club. She gets her friends, each with thier own reasons, to join her club.
Saturday April 5, 2014 7:45am - 9:30am CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-PG, 41 min) The evil Garlic Jr. plans to gather the Dragon Balls to wish for immortality! He might have gotten away with it, too, if he hadn't made the mistake of kidnapping Goku's son Gohan!
Saturday April 5, 2014 8:00am - 8:45am CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-14, 150 min) When the Shinsengumi headquarters are threatened, Chizuru must disguise herself as a geisha and investigate rumors coming out of an inn inside the red light district. Can she pull it off?
Saturday April 5, 2014 8:30am - 11:00am CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-14, 119 min) When Haruka falls into a coma, her boyfriend Takayuki nearly succumbs to despair. He is saved by Mitsuki, plunging the two of them into a guilty romance. What will happen when Haruka recovers?
Saturday April 5, 2014 8:45am - 10:45am CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
In the Cosplay? YOU MUST ATTEND THIS PANEL! We'll discuss the rules and when you need to be in the Greenroom. If you've been wait-listed, show up for the chance to get a spot.
Basically, I want to do a tutorial on rave dancing. Things like hooping, poi, shuffling or even gogo dancing. I know several people that know each style and I know quite a few different styles myself, having been onstage at Anime Midwest, Ramencon, ACen, Daisho and Anime Milwaukee during raves.
A panel for anyone who woke up early with their bowls of cereal on Saturday mornings. We’ll take a look back at cartoons from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and even the 00s. Everything from Paddy the Pelican to Batman: The Animated Series.
Come join the beautiful airship U.S.S Alice. Aboard our ship you will meet its captain, Felix and the rest of his crew. Questions are free and the answers will be done to the best of our ability. Come learn what its like to be with an airship crew. And who knows? Maybe you'll become one of us! If Felix doesn't dispose of you first, that is...
A panel discussion on ABC's Once Upon A Time (plus its spin off Wonderland.) Exploring worlds, current stories up to midseason finales, and of course, our favorite OTPs.
(Dub, TV-PG, 102 min) When the international terrorist group Galactor strikes, mankind's only hope is the Science Ninja Team! With their ship the God Phoenix, it is up to Ken, Joe, Jinpei, and Ryu to stop Galactor's plans.
Saturday April 5, 2014 9:00am - 10:45am CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, TV-14, 99 min) In the summer of '66 Kaoru Nishimi moves in with his uncle. He has a hard time fitting in until he meets bad boy Sentaro and music store girl Ritsuko and discovers his passion for playing jazz music.
Saturday April 5, 2014 9:30am - 11:15am CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
3 to 6 Players. Join your buddies for a trip into the dungeon for swag, loot, and bragging rights. Pit yourselves against monsters . . .and your buddies. The first player to level 10 wins, and what are party members for except to trip in front of the monsters?
Yokoso! Hennepin County Library, Saint Paul Public Library, and MELSA welcome you to the Manga Reading Lounge. Relax, read some manga, and find out what your local library has to offer for otaku. Check out www.hclib.org to find out about Hennepin County Library’s teen anime and manga clubs and events, including Anime Prom in May! To find out what’s coming up for teens at St. Paul Public Library, visit www.sppl.org.
Check out the Brookdale Library Adult Anime Club! Watch anime, discuss manga and more every month. Go to www.hclib.org for more information.
Anime Twin Cities, Inc. would like to invite you to find out more about the parent organization that hosts Anime Detour every year. See what other events ATC has to offer throughout the year for Anime Detour members.
Saturday April 5, 2014 10:00am - Sunday April 6, 2014 2:00am CDT
Room 222Double Tree
Voice actors unleashed, unrehearsed, and cold reading cheesy old BATMAN comics as a radio play. The original comic book panels will be projected. Don't miss it!
Whatever our geekdom - anime, sci-fi, or otherwise - we still see a lack of minority characters in the games we love to play and the shows we love to watch. Let’s talk about diversity in the geek community – the current issues and what we can do to solve them. Geeks of all backgrounds are welcome.
Come to our panel and see who is smartest pony at Detour! We will be playing Jeopardy for prizes as well as having a coloring contest to see who can design the newest, most creative pony!
(Dub, TV-PG, 94 min) In the future Earth is ruled by a sentient forest, Agito revives a girl named Toola, a survivor of Earth's technological past. Toola holds the key to ending a 300 year conflict between man and forest.
Saturday April 5, 2014 10:45am - 12:30pm CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 16+, 91 min) Corporate sponsored superheroes Barnaby Brooks and Kotetsu Kaburagi are teamed up against their will to boost ratings. Can the two cooperate long enough to bag Robin Baxter, a superpowered thief?
Saturday April 5, 2014 10:45am - 12:30pm CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
2 – 4 Players. Card game that denotes everything we love about Catgirls. Come have some fun with this great card game. Catgirls especially welcome. (DISCLAIMER: No actual catgirls were hurt in the creation of this game . . .)
(Dub, TV-14, 100 min) Someone forgot to tell Tamaki that she is a Tamayori princess. Fortunately someone assigned to protect her shows up when she is attacked. Now she must adjust to a new school and a new destiny/
Saturday April 5, 2014 11:00am - 12:45pm CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
16 Players. Constructed format. Bring your own current format deck. Prizes! There will be prizes for EVERY YU-GI-OH EVENT (thankfully donated by Level Up Games). However, you MUST BE PRESENT at the conclusion of the event to win them.
(Sub, PG, 117 min) College student Hana falls in love with a shaggy man only to learn that he is both a wolf and a man. Years later, her husband dead, Hana must raise their children, who share their father's heritage.
Saturday April 5, 2014 11:15am - 1:15pm CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
Detour's annual Anime Music Video Contest! Watch the submissions of fellow fans on the big screen. Winners will be announced at a special panel on Sunday.
Join Studio ONY for an in depth look at the art of Character Creation. Artists, writers, and anyone just mildly curious is welcome to attend this panel. Bring your questions and get ready to hear what the voices in your head have to say to you! (just don't do what they tell you to do...that's creepy.)
Do you enjoy propane and propane accessories? Well, mister, stop circling panels in that booklet for this time slot because you have found your panel. We'll have a satisfactory time discussing the great city of Arlen, the crazy antics of Dale Gribble and perhaps an appearance by Big Mountain Fudge Cake. Yup. It's a darn fine American panel, I tell you what.
Did you know that as a registered member of Anime Detour, you are also a member of Anime Twin Cities? Find out more about our organization, year round events, community outreach and plans for the future.
Distractions at Detour IV : Monsters and Mayhem. Come play with the creatures and monsters we all love, Crafts, Candy, Movies, and Music to soothe the monsters of any age. We gladly invite guests of all ALL ages to join us. (A ThisIsGeek/CON-DROIDS production)
Saturday April 5, 2014 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Room 103Double Tree
Join us during Anime Detour to find out all about the first dedicated Doctor Who convention to come to the Twin Cities in over 20 years! We'll have fun Doctor Who-themed snacks and entertainment, as well as registration discounts for CONsole Room!
Saturday April 5, 2014 12:00pm - Sunday April 6, 2014 12:00am CDT
Room 230Double Tree
MNFurs is back with our new partner, Minnesota's first Furry Convention: Furry Migration. Come, sit down and enjoy a rare drink or tasty treat in our themed cafe based off the popular anime: Polar Bear Cafe. We can discuss the art, costuming, and the activities of our upcoming convention. .
Saturday April 5, 2014 12:00pm - Sunday April 6, 2014 12:00am CDT
Room 210Double Tree
(Dub, 13+, 97 min) When Alibaba meets Aladdin, a boy with a magical flute that can summon a blue spirit, they team up in order to obtain treasure from the large Dungeons that appeared across the country 14 years ago.
Saturday April 5, 2014 12:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, TV-14, 126 min) When terminally ill Himari dies, she is brought back to life by a penguin hat. Her brothers can keep her that way, if they manage to find the Penguin Drum - but that's not the only mystery they face.
Saturday April 5, 2014 12:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-14, 110 min) Just before graduation, the members of the Light Music Club take a senior trip, with their instruments, to London. Will their trip help inspire them in writing a special song for underclassman Azusa?
Saturday April 5, 2014 12:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
Cupcakes! Need we say more? Come relax from the business of Detour and enjoy cupcakes and cake pops--we will also have movies and music, too! We will have a limited number of gluten free cupcakes available for those who have need :). We will also try to ensure that they are made in a nut free kitchen :)
Saturday April 5, 2014 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Room 108Double Tree
(Dub, TV-14, 135 min) The Earth's atmosphere is nearly destroyed after years of bombardment by Gamilas. An offer of help comes from the planet Iskander. The only ship able to make the long journey is the Battleship Yamato.
Saturday April 5, 2014 1:15pm - 3:30pm CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
Are you ready for singing, dancing, and cute idols? The aspiring idol group "Berri~Team!" will be performing once again at "Anime Detour 2014!" We'll be performing your favorite j-pop and anime pop songs and teaching the art of wotagei! We hope to see you at "Berri~Team! @ Anime Detour 2014!"
It's true that the anime universe is filled with clichés such as harems, little sisters, and mysterious transfer students. However, there are times when studios aren't the slightest bit creative and outright copy shows entirely. Here we'll discuss these common tropes and play the "Which Identical Anime is Better?" game!
This panel is dedicated to LGBTQ anime & sci-fi communities and their allies. This is for any of us who have been bullied, harassed or otherwise made to feel belittled for our hobbies, interests, sexual orientation or gender identity. Join guests of honor and members of the AD staff as they share their stories, resources, and proof that it does get better.
A tour of the world of Japanese snacks, with a closer look at drinks and the western snacks that became super-popular in Japan (and which failed). Samples will be provided!
Back by popular demand, the Host Club is here to sweep you lovely princesses [and princes] off your feet! Dare your favorite hosts to do the unexpected for the forth installment of this Ouran panel!
One of the most popular franchises in the world has one of the most relatively obscure manga series. Come join us as we dive into Pokémon Adventures, the best undiscovered gem of the franchise.
What is this madness!? Come and find out what Shingeki no Kyojin, or Attack on Titan, is all about. We will discuss the manga, the anime and your favorite characters. Both dead and alive!
Discotek has been one of the best North American distributors for classic anime. From the Lupin series to the early works of pre-Ghibli Miyazaki, they’re an overflowing cup of good old fashioned anime. Stop by as we gush about some of our favorite releases from this little anime distributor that could.
Come and learn about the first major Tokusatsu franchise out of Japan! Explore a world of invading aliens, giant monsters and superheroes from the stars!
Back for our 8th year! We have DYO crafts like fans, bracelets & line art. Masquerade will be shown on Sat. Our room is a Safe Space & GLBTQA friendly.
Saturday April 5, 2014 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Room 202Double Tree
3 – 4 Players. As a special treat this year, our Gaming Department friend Brad Bender is loaning us his handcrafted 3-D Settlers set. Giant Sized Awesomeness!!! (if you are looking for wood, brick, sheep, grain, and ore that is . . .)
(Dub, 14+, 126 min) Riki wants to expand his group of friends, preferably with more girls, and start a baseball team. And then there are those odd messages from cats about a "secret world" to deal with...
Saturday April 5, 2014 2:15pm - 4:30pm CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, TV-PG, 122 min) Hidenori, Yoshitake, and Tadakuni are three perfectly ordinary students at a perfectly ordinary boys' high school. So why are their daily adventures so wacky?
Saturday April 5, 2014 2:45pm - 5:00pm CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, TV-14, 121 min) The assassin Mirelle receives a mysterious email inviting her to "make a pilgrimage to the past". She travels to Japan to meet the equally deadly Kirika. The clue to her past lies with a music box.
Saturday April 5, 2014 2:45pm - 5:00pm CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
Join PacSet Tours for a look at the second Anime Detour tour to Japan! Going with us? Get questions answered by your guides! Not going? Hear about other tours and future adventures!
Ever want to start your own local anime group? Now you can, and Twin Ports Anime (TPA) is here to help with a step-by-step process on how to do it. No longer will your community have to be deprived of anime.
Hosted by FUNimation Entertainment's Director of DVD, Blu-ray & Video Production, this workshop will provide an insider perspective on the hectic world of anime post-production. You will be given various scenarios which will put you in the driver’s seat when making decisions for a hypothetical anime franchise. Topics will include a wide range of subjects such as choosing extra features, hiring translators and dealing with emergency situations as they arise. Get a rare glimpse of what it’s really like to work behind the scenes!
Do you like CLAMP? Do you LOVE CLAMP? Do you even know who they are? If you are any of the above, please come to our panel! Learn about these super women and WIN PRIZES!!!!
This is an introduction to the Korean sword art, Haidong Gumdo. It will present the various aspects of training including patterns, partnered drills and cutting. All of the training is based on the battlefield applications of the sword. The focus is on the correct proper cutting.
(Dub, TV-14, 75 min) While searching for Kokoru, Nai meets a thief named Gareki. After being attacked by a monster, they are detained by Circus, a performing defense agency. Why did Kokoru have a Circus I.D. bracelet?
Saturday April 5, 2014 3:30pm - 4:45pm CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
16 Players. Constructed format. Bring your own current format deck. Prizes! There will be prizes for EVERY YU-GI-OH EVENT (thankfully donated by Level Up Games). However, you MUST BE PRESENT at the conclusion of the event to win them.
16 Players. Magic drafting isn’t easy . .now we have Greek Gods and Monsters going at it with heroes! See if you can field the best army! Requires (3) packs of Born of the Gods. Please see a vendor in the dealers room for packs. THEY WILL NOT BE SOLD UPSTAIRS!!!
The wild, original anime trivia game is back. If you know (or can make smart guesses) about the most unknowable of anime trivia, come join a team. Audience participation and great visuals and delivery make this a fun time for trivia masters and newbies alike.
We all know what the L and G stand for in LGBT. But what does it mean to be bisexual and transgender? Well come and join in on an open and honest discussion about what it all means.
MNFurs presents a FAQ of the furry fandom. Many questions and facts will be stated at this panel, so come on down and have fun meeting real live furries!
Join Anne Robinson in a classic game show with an anime style twist. The Weakest Link will have 8 players compete for prizes, but seven of them will leave with nothing, as round by round we lose the player voted the Weakest Link.
Back for its second year, it's a game of "Who's That Pokémon?" with a TWIST! Think of this panel as something like that, but we're going to asking about several characters from many other anime series and video games! We have candy as prizes! ^ w ^ Come on in, catch candy, and have fun with Maru-sha, the Yaoi-Flag panel host!
(Dub, TV-14, 100 min) The five members of the Cultural Studies group get an education when they find suddenly find their mind is in another boy, or girl's, body. Why is this happening? Can their friendships survive?
Saturday April 5, 2014 4:30pm - 6:15pm CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, TV-14, 135 min) In the wake of the Apocalypse Virus, newly-orphaned Shu meets rebel Inori and learns that he has the power to touch the Void within peoples' hearts and transform them into powerful weapons.
Saturday April 5, 2014 4:45pm - 7:00pm CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-14, 85 min) When Mukade is about to be captured by Naruto, he summons a power that transports both of them back in time to the city of Loran. Can Naruto make it back to the present and save the future?
Saturday April 5, 2014 5:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, TV-14, 105 min) Oarai Academy revives their Tankery program, much to Miho Nishizumi's dismay. She came there to get away from tanks. Given her family's history with tanks though, she is drafted into the program.
Saturday April 5, 2014 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
4 – 16 Players. Bring your own booster of HeroClix. Any tournament legal Golden Age booster will do. You then field your figures on at a time from lowest to highest point value. First Blood and Last Figure Standing prizes awarded.
Welcome to Mario Kart! Eat your mushrooms, hold on to your red shells, and get ready to race! Blue shells: turning friends against each other since 1997.
Join us in The Locker, a place for the true pirate! Have a bottle of rum and share in the good times with the crew. Games, shows, music, and snack food.
Saturday April 5, 2014 5:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Room 204Double Tree
Welcome to Phantomhive Manor, this evening we shall be partaking in a rousing game of truth or dare. Don't be shy, do come in and enjoy yourselves. Those attending who wear Black Butler attire (cosplay) are welcome to join in the fun of the game. Those attending to spectate shall be asking the questions. Interested? Do attend. After all, if I couldn't create an intriguing game for my master then what kind of butler would I be, really?
Run by Page the Notebook. Ever feel as if you aren't being C R E A T I V E enough? Come down to the Creativity Panel! Remember, don't wear green! It's not creative…
From old to new, we'll be taking anime openings and a pinch of anime ending to create fun trivia for those who'd like a chance to win free candy and even larger prizes!
Whether music is inherent to the plot of a show or not, melodies still stick with us long after we've finished watching the show. Here we'll discuss famous composers such as Yuki Kajiura and Yoko Kanno, as well as talk about anime that are about music, such as Beck, Nana, K-ON!, and AKB0048.
3 to 6 Players. So, what happens with you and your friends explore a creepy house late at night? You better be careful because before you set out tonite for your trip into the dark recesses of the house, somebody already made a deal with the Dark Side (apparently they have cookies . . .)
Back for our 8th year! We have DYO crafts like fans, bracelets & line art. Masquerade will be shown on Sat. Our room is a Safe Space & GLBTQA friendly.
Saturday April 5, 2014 6:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Room 202Double Tree
We will test your skill and knowledge of zombies with games, trivia and even scavenger hunts. We will have sustenance so that you may refuel and relax. There will also be chances to win prizes if you are willing to compete in our Zombie Improv & various other contests. Hope to see you arrive safely, survivor!
Saturday April 5, 2014 6:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Room 225Double Tree
Interested in learning Japanese? Come experience hands-on total immersion activities with Concordia Language Villages! Sing songs, play games, read manga, and fold some cranes with us on the road to language learning. Total beginners, intermediate students, and fluent speakers alike are all welcome.
Saturday April 5, 2014 6:00pm - Sunday April 6, 2014 12:00am CDT
Room 124Double Tree
Ever wondered what happens in manga when you're not reading? Drinking, dancing, and merriment abound on the other side of the page! Come and join in the fun at iMANGAnation..
Saturday April 5, 2014 6:00pm - Sunday April 6, 2014 2:00am CDT
Room 206Double Tree
It's time to party like a Homestuck. We'll have snacks, activities, a free raffle, Can Town, and will be showing Homestuck-related movies like Con Air and Ghostbusters!
Saturday April 5, 2014 6:00pm - Sunday April 6, 2014 2:00am CDT
Room 129Double Tree
(Dub, 13+, 99 min) Sayaka's transformation has revealed the terrible fate that lies in store for Magical Girls. Madoka still has the opportunity to make a wish - but would her sacrifice make a difference?
Saturday April 5, 2014 6:15pm - 8:00pm CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 14+, 98 min) Shiro is an ordinary student until a clan that believes he killed one of their members attacks him. He is saved by Kuroh Yatogami, but he is after Shiro's life as well. Can Shiro prove his innocence?
Saturday April 5, 2014 6:30pm - 8:15pm CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
Detour’s legendary anime-centric debate tournament IS BACK! Those with the right balance of humor, wit, and solid arguments will succeed; the others will… well, you’ll see.
A fun atmosphere to relax and learn about the Black Order of Amestris group. Not only will we likely discuss random things but there will also be chances to learn about Pandora Hearts and D.Gray-Man. There will be fun games and plenty of refreshments offered. Let us welcome you to the Order!
Saturday April 5, 2014 6:30pm - Sunday April 6, 2014 12:00am CDT
Room 229Double Tree
(Dub, TV-14, 129 min) Three young men, each haunted by the death of someone near to him, have learned how to transfer their souls to the Unseen World. But now the spirits are starting to appear in the real world...
Saturday April 5, 2014 6:45pm - 9:00pm CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 13+, 94 min) Sword Art Online players find themselves trapped by the game's "Nerve Gear" helmet. The game's creator announces that the only way to escape is to clear all the levels, and "Game Over" equals death.
Saturday April 5, 2014 7:00pm - 8:45pm CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
Looking to go old-school? Stop by and play some classic vidya from Dreamcast to the NES, and lots in between-- Or just stop by to hang out or talk shop!
Saturday April 5, 2014 7:00pm - Sunday April 6, 2014 2:00am CDT
Room 105Double Tree
2 – 18 Players. Ever wonder what the party does AFTER slaying the dragon and hauling the treasure back to town? Hang out at the Red Dragon Inn of course!
Are you a Kpop fan? Well, so are Simon and Martina the founders of the Eat Your Kimchi Youtube channel who live in the heartland of Kpop. Come join us as we introduce you to the Eat Your Kimchi crew and their Kpop adventures and you may just become a Nasty!
Come play games and be silly with the YouTubers. Ask questions, act out things, and dare us to do stuff. (Disclaimer: Bad Language Warning. We are not the actual YouTubers just dorks pretending to be.)
It's another Power Rangers panel. You know what that means: There's another Power Rangers panel! Come and join us as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Power Rangers, by looking at the past as well as the future (specifically the years 2025 and 3000). Go, Go Power Rangers!
You’ve seen them depicted in everything from Kenshin to Ouran, from Hakuoki to Gintama. Just what was this special police force and why are they such an enduring part of Japanese history? Come get some facts and see the many and varied anime portrayals of these warriors.
The hit panel returns for its third year to talk about how busy SHAFT has been in their global promotion of the Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica movies, the other things they've been doing since we held the panel last year, and a few underrated gems we haven't mentioned yet!
(Dub, 14+, 94 min) Ishida Mitsunari vows to carry on Toyotomi Hideyoshi's legacy of violence even as other warlords seek peace. A mysterious plot unfolds as warriors gather in Sekigahara for a final battle.
Saturday April 5, 2014 8:00pm - 9:45pm CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
There will be cotton candy! There will be fun! Sugar and fun, what more could you want? Wheeeeee! Brought to you by your friends at the Geek Partnership Society
Saturday April 5, 2014 8:00pm - Sunday April 6, 2014 12:00am CDT
Room 110Double Tree
Minicon 49, April 18 - 20 at the RadiSh Tree, with Catherynne M Valente, Janny Wurts, and Don Maitz. Excellent programming, costuming, films, gaming, art show, dealers, kids' programming, teen programming, Consuite/bar, room parties, and more.
Saturday April 5, 2014 8:00pm - Sunday April 6, 2014 12:00am CDT
Room 208Double Tree
Come join us in the gummy room, which will be featuring anything and everything gummy related. Take a load off and indulge in the sweet sweet world of Gummy.
Saturday April 5, 2014 8:00pm - Sunday April 6, 2014 12:00am CDT
Room 226Double Tree
Anime Fargo is a brand new anime convention that's occurring in Fargo, ND from Sept. 26-28. Come hang out with the staff and learn more about the events we're hosting!
Saturday April 5, 2014 8:00pm - Sunday April 6, 2014 1:00am CDT
Room 126Double Tree
The stars of Nintendo step back into the arena to do battle! Who will come out on top? The next person to shout FINAL DESTINATION FOX ONLY gets thrown off the stage.
(Sub, TV-PG, 120 min) Ohana moves in with her grandmother, who she doesn't know, after her mom runs off with her boyfriend. Her grandmother owns a hot springs resort and puts Ohana to work. Can she adjust to her new life?
Saturday April 5, 2014 8:15pm - 10:15pm CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, TV-MA, 96 min) Madoka has been recruited by a mysterious girl named Lan to pilot a giant robot to defend the city from aliens. Muginami joins them, but what is her agenda? How does this relate to Madoka's past?
Saturday April 5, 2014 8:45pm - 10:30pm CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
Join Chris and Leon again, with weird stories, figuring out fandoms and their behaviors, discussing massive hordes of fans of certain web comics and the sort, cosplay and clones.
Tired of sitting through boring Q &A panels? Feel like you always have great questions, but you never get to ask them? Annoyed listening to one person blabbering on and on for an hour?!? Well, this is the panel for you! Join Chris Cason as he takes the mic…and asks YOU the questions. Sometimes embarrassing, a little awkward, and always funny--you will never look at the person next to you the same way again!
Sometimes anime openings tell you a little bit about the show. Sometimes they don't. Test your creativity by deciphering some truly inscrutable anime openings in this game.
Tutorial-style. We will discuss how to improve one's writing and review considerations and suggestions specific to publishing within fan fiction communities. New (or aspiring) writers, come get some tips on the basics of writing fan fiction! Veteran writers, come share your experiences and best practices! Updated with new content based on last year's panel.
Here fur your main Homestuck ships? Come here! Hosted by Nepeta Leijon and Karkitty Vantas, we'll talk about your purrsonal shipping! No shipping wars, purrlease~.
Monomi's fun game panel becomes a battle of life and death as Monobear introduces a giant game of Clue. This panel relies on team audience participation and is NOT spoiler-free!
(Sub, TV-MA, 96 min) After the phenomenon known as Hell's Gate, powerful psychics known as Contractors began to appear. Operating on all sides of the law, the governments of the world seek to control them.
Saturday April 5, 2014 9:00pm - 10:45pm CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
3 to 6 Players. Format created by Matt McMillan (our Gaming Head). Legacy legal deck required. Uses a combination of Planechase and Vanguard cards. (If you don’t know what Vanguard cards are, they came from Arena League . . . WAY before Friday Night Magic!!!)
Join us in celebrating the most epic anime series of all time: Gurren Lagann! We'll have party games and trivia, cosplay activities, and we'll watch the films and parallel works for the series. We'll also discuss and view Kill la Kill, from the same creators of our favorite anime!
Saturday April 5, 2014 9:00pm - Sunday April 6, 2014 1:00am CDT
Room 207Double Tree
Welcome to Uncle Iroh's Tea House, a quiet place where you can have a nice cup of tea, indulge in some lively conversation, or just relax. Tea tastings are given on the hour, with favorite brews of Uncle Iroh, Prince Zuko, etc.
Saturday April 5, 2014 9:00pm - Sunday April 6, 2014 1:00am CDT
Room 123Double Tree
(Dub, TV-MA, 94 min) Shikabane are murderous corpses that refuse to die. Shikabane Hime oppose them and have forged contracts with monks to retain their humanity. Ouri, a monk's brother, is drawn into their conflict.
Saturday April 5, 2014 9:45pm - 11:30pm CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, TV-14, 95 min) Okarin's microwave is a time machine! He's done the research, and his calculations are flawless. The walls have eyes, though, and Okarin knows that dark forces are closing in...
Saturday April 5, 2014 10:15pm - Sunday April 6, 2014 12:00am CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
Another year, another court. As always, come and accuse your favorite characters of wrongdoing against you or humanity and watch someone else get punished for it. Watch out for those plot twists though, justice may be coming for you too.
Ready for the ultimate bad anime experience? Get ready to see some of the worst animation out of Japan crammed into a smash cut of insanity, humor and maybe another five ounces insanity for good measure.
Artist Junji Ito is known for his depictions of the horrors arising from everyday life. We'll discuss the themes of his work and why his horror stories are so effective.
Once the Showa Emperor proclaimed that he was no longer divine, somebody had to run the country after the Gaijin Shogun MacArthur left to fight the North Koreans. A discussion of parliamentary democracy in Japan, the major parties, Article 9, and the role of mah-jongg in international diplomacy. (Just kidding about that last part.) Plus, the return of Shinzo Abe: Is Japan about to cowboy up and throw Article 9 in the dustbin of history?
SBURB Live returns to Detour! Join our live studio audience for SBURB Live! The only sketch comedy show featuring your favorite Homestuck characters! Exclamation points!
(Sub, TV-MA, 122 min) Yuki is unprepared when he finds himself involved in a supernatural free-for-all where the losers are erased from reality. Fortunately(?) cute but murderously psychotic Yuno has his back.
Saturday April 5, 2014 10:30pm - Sunday April 6, 2014 12:45am CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-MA, 93 min) Saiga, a former war photographer, tries to infiltrate the Roppongi Club. He stumbles upon a secret ritual that awakens a special ability in him, the power to make things explode once photographed.
Saturday April 5, 2014 10:45pm - Sunday April 6, 2014 12:30am CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-MA, 93 min) A young female Doctor saves Ichise's life in order to test the next generation of Texhnolyze. He is drawn into Organ, a group out to control the city, and also meets a mysterious prophet named Ran.
Saturday April 5, 2014 11:30pm - Sunday April 6, 2014 1:15am CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
Ask your favorite characters those dark, disturbing, dirty or naughty questions that you've been dying to ask them. If you can make us squirm (successfully), there may be a prize in it for you at the end.
Shareece "Bunny" Tatum comes back with a punch as she covers the weirdest things that have come out Japan, including but not limited to commercials, music videos and products.
Want to see what Night Vale is? Do you already know? Is a pack of howling monkeys chasing you? Come to the WTNV panel. Ask your favorite characters questions! Answer trivia! Win cool prizes! Be enslaved by the glow cloud! All are welcome.
Do you have a favorite same-sex pairing? Would you like to learn about the other "side?" Come to this panel and talk about it with us! We'll be talking about favorite pairings, some favorites and introductory titles for both yaoi and yuri, and what’s new in the world of shipping and shipping fandom. All fandoms are welcome!
(Dub, TV-MA, 94 min) Ex-Angels Panty and Stocking lost their halos for being the most hedonistic of the Heavenly Host. To win back their wings, they'll need to earn their keep fighting the supernatural in the big city!
Sunday April 6, 2014 12:00am - 1:45am CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 17+, 136 min) Rin Asogi is an immortal private detective. As Rin struggles to unravel the mysteries that surround her an eternal being named Apos seeks to butcher her and devour the memories of her many lives.
Sunday April 6, 2014 12:30am - 3:00am CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-MA, 168 min) Terrorist-turned-maid Roberta gets back to her roots when her employer is murdered. It is up to the Lagoon company to stop her bloody rampage of revenge.
Sunday April 6, 2014 12:45am - 3:45am CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 16+, 103 min) Detective Re-l Mayer and her autoreiv partner Iggy are assigned to a murder case in the domed city, where she is attacked by an unidentified monster. She attempts to follow the trail against orders.
Sunday April 6, 2014 1:15am - 3:00am CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 16+, 116 min) Mugen, a womanizing warrior, and Jin, a traditional ronin; become partners after Fuu, a waitress, saves them from being executed. They help her search for a samurai that smells of sunflowers
Sunday April 6, 2014 1:45am - 3:45am CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, TV-14, 101 min) Akiyuki Takehara gets caught up in a terrorist attack and is infected with Hiruko which transforms him into a creature known as a Xam'd. With the military after him he takes refuge aboard an airship.
Sunday April 6, 2014 3:00am - 4:45am CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 13+, 159 min) Six years ago, the Laughing Man went on a rampage of cyber terrorism and then disappeared. Now with new evidence, Major Kusanagi and Section 9 have been tasked with finding him and taking him down.
Sunday April 6, 2014 3:00am - 5:45am CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, TV-MA, 86 min) Akira Takizawa wakes up naked in front of the White House with just a gun and a cell phone. He can't recall anything about his past . He just knows he is supposed to save Japan or he will be murdered.
Sunday April 6, 2014 3:45am - 5:15am CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 17+, 96 min) Leicester leads a charmed life, handy with tools, popular with girls, and adventures to be had. When a magical meteor transforms into a girl who calls him papa, Leicester's greatest adventure begins.
Sunday April 6, 2014 3:45am - 5:30am CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 13+, 99 min) A war in the middle east allows the powerful Gowa family to showcase their powerful combat robots. This is only the tip of the iceberg, though, as they hope to harness a force known as Gasaraki.
Sunday April 6, 2014 4:45am - 6:30am CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, TV-14, 119 min) Duck is a girl, who used to be a duck. Using a magic amulet, she transforms into Princess Tutu. She must find the pieces of the prince's shattered heart to end the story of the Prince and the Raven.
Sunday April 6, 2014 5:15am - 7:15am CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, 14+, 96 min) Yuji disappears just as he was about to choose either a normal life with Kazumi or continuing to fight evil with Shana. When he reappears as the leader of Bal Masque, Shana must face off against him.
Sunday April 6, 2014 5:30am - 7:15am CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-14, 98 min) Hideki always wanted a Persocom, a robot designed to look and act human. When he finds a discarded one, he takes it home and discovers it still works. What is the mystery behind Chi?
Sunday April 6, 2014 5:45am - 7:30am CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-PG, 111 min) The sole survivor of an attack on Mars that destroyed his home, Akito just wants to lead a peaceful life as a cook. It is only natural, then, that he winds up piloting a mecha on the front lines!
Sunday April 6, 2014 6:30am - 8:30am CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, TV-PG, 70 min) The ES force is the primary law enforcement organization in the galaxy. Eclair and Lumiere are two of its top agents. They travel the galaxy to bring criminals to justice.
Sunday April 6, 2014 7:15am - 8:30am CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 15+, 100 min) Watch and laugh as boisterous Torako drags her friends into one troublesome situation after another! Whether sampling sports clubs or punching teachers, if it can be tried, Torako will try it!
Sunday April 6, 2014 7:15am - 9:00am CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-PG, 94 min) Harima still wants Tenma, and Tenma still wants Karasuma. Watch everyone fail spectacularly at winning the game of love! Well, except Karasuma - he'll always have his curry.
Sunday April 6, 2014 7:30am - 9:15am CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, 13+, 94 min) Yusuke Urameshi is a good-for-nothing delinquent. In saving a child's life at the cost of his own, however, he earns himself another chance at life, and a new career as a Spirit Detective!
Sunday April 6, 2014 8:30am - 10:15am CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, 13+, 123 min) Humanity is forced to live underground by an invasion of violent monsters. When Kamina and Simon discover a robotic relic, the two set out on an adventure to reclaim the world!
Sunday April 6, 2014 8:30am - 10:45am CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
Welcome to Wonderland! It'll be very grand; spend some time with a Hatter, spend some time with a cat - it doesn't really matter, you'll laugh at his bad hat. Eat a cupcake, drink some tea, to follow Alice, just follow me!
Warning: This panel contains the internet. Ask your doctor if the internet is right for you. Children under the age of 17 should not be exposed to the internet. (+17 recommended)
Are you brand new to the Brony fandom? Are you curious about ponies? Are you a veteran and just want to watch some cool videos and learn the basics again? If so, then you will have a blast of a time!
Jack Skellington and friends have come to spread Christmas cheer to Detour. Beware those faint of heart. The cast will be doing their best to celebrate with games and ghoulish tricks. There will be prizes for those who live through the celebrations.
(Sub, TV-14, 100 min) When Sorata gets kicked out for keeping a cat, he moves into Sakura Hall, where he is assigned to take care of a gifted art student that is so devoted to her work that she can't feed or dress herself.
Sunday April 6, 2014 9:00am - 10:45am CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
(Dub, TV-14, 106 min) Delusion and reality blur as social recluse Takumi becomes involved in a series of bizarre murders. Conspiracies pile up as the New Generation madness spreads across the city.
Sunday April 6, 2014 9:15am - 11:15am CDT
Atrium 1DoubleTree by Hilton
2 – 4 Players. Card game that denotes everything we love about Catgirls. Come have some fun with this great card game. Catgirls especially welcome. (DISCLAIMER: No actual catgirls were hurt in the creation of this game . . .)
2 – 8 Players. Program your bot with lethal efficiency against everyone else. You have 3 life to use . .don’t waste them. Be the first across the finish line (it doesn’t matter how much makes it across tho . .)
(Sub, 13+, 120 min) Mikado has started school in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. However, the city is about to erupt with events both mundane and supernatural - and Mikado is more closely connected than he knows.
Sunday April 6, 2014 10:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Atrium 2DoubleTree by Hilton
Come and listen to Anime Twin Cities' inaugural podcast. We'll discuss news of the anime industry, series we like, and we may even have a guest speaker. Come say hi and help us get off on a good foot.
Do YOU want to build a snowman? Well if so, come join Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and a few other characters for this fun panel! Questions will be answered, prizes will be given away, and so much more. Don't miss out on the fun.
We'll cover my favorite game design book Gender Inclusive Game Design. Also we'll discuss women in the game industry. Also covering both anime and games exploration of women. Why are things the way they are? How can things change?
Previously known as 'Over 649 Pokémon!? When did this happen!?' at Animinneapolis 2012 and Meta Con 2013, but now there are 718. We understand that's crazy, and we're here to help.
Come join your favorite vocaloids in a giant dance performance! We will be dancing the hour away to some of your favorite songs and maybe introduce a few new ones to you as well. Audience participation is encouraged and glow sticks will be provided to create the concert atmosphere.
(Sub, TV-14, 96 min) Hazuki gets a part time job in a flower shop in order to get to know the owner, Rokka, better. Two problems. She's still grieving her late husband Shimao, and Hazuki can somehow see and talk to him!
Sunday April 6, 2014 10:45am - 12:30pm CDT
Atrium 7DoubleTree by Hilton
(Sub, TV-14, 94 min) An 8.0 magnitude earthquake has devastated the greater Tokyo area. Vast areas of the city are destroyed and cut off from one another. Sister and brother Mirai and Yuki struggle to make it back home.
Sunday April 6, 2014 10:45am - 12:30pm CDT
Atrium 8DoubleTree by Hilton
2 – 5 Players. So if we were doing a keyword search of the most awesome Anime themes, this will be the best filter EVER!!! Card game with art by Phil Foglio.
Variable Playes. SPECIAL EVENT. Replay the taking of Deep Space Nine. Scenario created by the Star Trek Miniatures community at Level Up Games, and hosted by our special guests . .The Townsends!
16 Players. Constructed format. Bring your own current format deck. Prizes! There will be prizes for EVERY YU-GI-OH EVENT (thankfully donated by Level Up Games). However, you MUST BE PRESENT at the conclusion of the event to win them.
16 Players. Magic drafting isn’t easy . .now we have Greek Gods and Monsters going at it with heroes! See if you can field the best army! Requires (3) packs of Born of the Gods. Please see a vendor in the dealers room for packs. THEY WILL NOT BE SOLD UPSTAIRS!!!