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54 Pages·2017·6.6 MB·English

Anime Mid-Atlantic 18

June 15 - 17, 2018 

Norfolk Waterside Marriott 

Norfolk, Virginia
Featured Guests
Dino Andrade Neo Atomic Motor
voice actor music group
Dynamic Duchess Cosplay Charles Dunbar
cosplayer anime anthropologist
Edo Bushido Aaron Roberts
music group voice actor
Greg Houser Lord Ramirez
voice actor japanese culture
L.G. Ransom Amy Howard-Wilson & Dave Wilson
author voice actress
Greg Wicker Hazeman
game show host artist
Todd Rogers Caffeine & Ink Publishing
king of video games publisher
Chisuji Robert Axelrod
artists author
AMA 18 Table of Contents
03 Convention Rules 27 Panels and Workshops
09 Volunteers 46 Card Tournaments
10 Venue 47 Video Games
12 Vendors 48 Local Attractions
13 Artist Alley 49 Food
14 Featured Artist Bios 54 Special Thanks
15 Featured Guests
24 Events
26 Signature Events
AMA 18 Convention Rules

What Membership to Anime Mid-Atlantic Means 

1. Upon acceptance of membership to Anime Mid-Atlantic, all members become responsible for their own
personal liability. Members assume all risks with respect to the dangers incidental to Anime Mid-Atlantic.
2. Membership Badges are required for entry into Anime Mid-Atlantic and all events related to it and must be
visible at all times. Membership Badges are non-replaceable, non-refundable, and non-transferable.
3. Acceptance of a Membership Badge constitutes consent to the use of the wearer's image or likeness in any
recording, transmission, or reproduction of Anime Mid-Atlantic for use by Anime Mid-Atlantic for any
promotional use or otherwise.
4. Failure to comply with the published rules of Anime Mid-Atlantic, including disruptive or inappropriate
behavior, will result in the revocation of Membership and ejection from Anime Mid-Atlantic. Anime Mid-
Atlantic may revoke membership and eject anyone from the convention at any time for any reason without a
refund.
Convention Tips 

1. Please drink water and stay hydrated. Anime Mid-Atlantic occurs in the summer so water is even more
needed to keep the body running well. There are water stations set up all around the convention so make use of
them.
2. Get some sleep. The convention will still be there in the morning. Non-animated, mere mortals need to sleep.
We recommend that you should try and get at least 6 hours of sleep each night of the convention to help you
function each day and to make the most of your convention experience.
3. Make sure you eat. We recommend you eat at least 2 meals per day during the convention. You need to keep
your energy up so you can enjoy the convention and have fun.
4. Please take at least one shower each day. If not for yourself, then do it for the rest of us. No one likes body
odor in close spaces. Besides, it will make you feel better and wake you up.
5. Snack when you can between meals. This will help you keep your energy up and let you function better. You
want to be at your best for the convention.
General Convention Rules 

1. Follow requests and directions of Anime Mid-Atlantic and the Norfolk Waterside Marriott hotel staff.
2. Anime Mid-Atlantic and Norfolk Waterside Marriott are not responsible for personal items. Unattended and
lost items will be turned over to proper authorities (Operations, Facility Management, Norfolk Police
Department, Virginia State Police).
3. If you are in Artist Alley and you need to leave your table, for an event, please move your items to your hotel
room or ask a fellow artist to watch your table while you are gone. Please do not leave your items unattended.
Anime Mid-Atlantic and Norfolk Waterside Marriott hotel is not responsible for lost material.
4. Appropriate attire is required at all times, including shoes, pants/shorts/skirts, and shirts/tops, etc. If your
mother would not approve, please do not wear.
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5. Lining up is permitted no earlier than 2 hours prior for general events, and 45 minutes prior to autograph
sessions. Documented disabled persons, Guests of honor, Staff, and VIPS are not required to stand in line for
events.
6. Possession or consumption of alcohol is not permitted in the event space in the Norfolk Waterside Marriott
hotel.
7. The legal drinking age in Virginia is 21 years of age. Anyone under legal age found drinking or intoxicated
will be reported to Facility Management and the Norfolk Police Department.
8. Smoking is not permitted in the Norfolk Waterside Marriott due to building rules.
9. Theft, assault, drug use, and any other illegal activities will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and
will be reported to the Norfolk Police.
10. Discrimination and/or harassment of any form will not be tolerated. Mistreatment of other convention
attendees or guests will not be tolerated.
11. Lewd or aggressive conduct will not be tolerated.
12. Do not hinder or obstruct the flow of foot traffic within the convention areas.
13. Do not touch or alter convention audio/visual equipment.
14. Individuals may be asked to remove large or unwieldy bags, props, or other accessories from the
convention areas.
15. Any other infraction or problem deemed an issue by Anime Mid-Atlantic Staff.
16. Attendees staying in the hotel should respect all hotel guests. Remember, there may be non-convention
guests trying to get a good night's rest or who may be eating in the restaurant.
17. Parties are not allowed in hotel room per Marriott rules. If you have people in your room late and it gets too
noisy, the hotel staff may ask you to lower the volume. Failure to comply with hotel staff could have you
removed from the hotel room.
18. Food is not permitted at all in the Main Events or Video Gaming Room.
19. Please respect the hotel property and please do not damage it. This can reflect badly on you and on the
convention and may cause additional charges to the convention and those involved.
20. Do not hang Banners or Signs on the walls or surfaces of the hotel.
21. Please do not sleep in open hotel areas. Please go to your room to rest.
Props Policy 

1. Real weapons are banned in the convention areas, regardless if they are functional or not, per Norfolk City
Regulations and Virginia State General Laws.
2. Live Steel is banned from any convention areas. This means no metal related props.
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3. All fake and prop guns must have an orange tip, whether glued plastic or painted.
4. All prop weapons must be inspected and peace-bonded each day of the convention. 5. Prop Inspection area
will be available in the hotel. Location to be announced.
6. Other props may be required to be inspected and peace-bonded by Anime Mid-Atlantic Security, at the
discretion of Anime Mid-Atlantic staff.
7. Unapproved items must be removed from convention areas.
8. Fake guns and other prop weapons should not be carried outside the convention and hotel property. The
Norfolk Police Department will treat anyone carrying realistic looking weapons as such.
9. Members who do not comply with these policies or are deemed repeat offenders will be subject to removal
from convention areas.
Autograph Policy 

1. Members may not line up for autograph sessions more than 45 minutes prior to start due to limiting any
potential traffic issues.
2. Staff may end the line prematurely if numbers become unmanageable.
3. Members are limited to two items for signing per each guest, unless otherwise stated.
4. Photos are allowed at the discretion of the guest.
5. Audio Visual Recordings are not allowed so that the line can move along and everyone can have a chance to
get their autographs.
6. Going behind the guest's table is not allowed.
Dance Policy 

1. No bottles (glass or plastic) or cans are allowed. Water is provided.


2. Bags, purses, and backpacks of any kind are not allowed.


3. Props are not allowed.


4. Break dancing, hooping, and stringing may only be done in specified areas of the dance floor.
5. No moshing is allowed.
6. Feet must be on the floor at all times and shoes must be worn.
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Event Rules
Volunteering: please see the Volunteer Desk in the Registration area about signing up to be a volunteer. Rules
can be read here.
Video Game Tournaments: signups for tournaments will be in the Video Game Room.

Tabletop Gaming: signups for tournaments and playtimes will be handled in the Tabletop Gaming Room.
Karaoke: information about Karaoke is available at the Cosplay Information Desk located in the Artist Alley.
Cosplayers and Costumes
Cosplay, Hall Costume Contest, and Fan Favorite Costume Contest: pick up the entry forms at the Cosplay
Information Desk located in the Artist Alley.
All Cosplay props that look like weapons will be considered weapons unless the staff "peace-bonds" it for you.
Only "peace-bonded" props will be allowed at the convention. Do not bring realistic-looking props due to local
area laws.
Wooden swords must be "peace-bonded" and cannot be swung around in any matter. We reserve the right to
take and hold it for the duration of the convention if it is being used dangerously.
No live steel will be allowed at the convention.
Art Show
Large bags and "peace-bonded" weaponry must be checked at the door at the Art Show. No photography in the
Art Show room.

No eating, drinking or smoking in the Art Show.

Do not touch any of the artwork on display.
Personal Items
Norfolk Waterside Marriott and AMA staff are not liable or responsible for any personal items. Keep an eye on
your personal items and do not leave your stuff unattended.
No bags are allowed in the Vendors Room.
Prohibited Items
1. Alcohol and illegal substances.
2. Wheeled items (excluding mobility assistance devices), including but not limited to: Rollerblades, Skates,
Skateboards, Wheelies, Scooters, and Bicycles.
3. Nudity, Revealing and/or offensive attire.
4. Signs of any kind. The only exception will be for cosplays where it can be proven that the character has a
sign.
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5. Weapons, including: Knives, firearms, live steel (knives, swords, sharp items, etc), and other weapons.
6. Real guns (working, disabled, or otherwise).
7. Projectile weapons (pellet guns, air soft rifles, pistols, disc guns, paintball markers, water pistols, or other
liquid capable "weapons," etc). The exception to this rule is when the item is filled with resin and no longer
permanently functional.
8. Whips.
9. Any other potentially harmful weapons, prop, or item as determined by Anime Mid-Atlantic Security.
10. Smoke or fog machines or similar devices.
11. Laser pointers or similar devices. These items may not be used in public unless you are officially
sanctioned to lead or present a convention seminar, panel, workshop, or other convention-sanctioned event.
Repercussions for Violations
Any of the following repercussions may occur for violations, subject to the discretion of Anime Mid-Atlantic
and facility staffs.
1. Verbal warning from Anime Mid-Atlantic or facility staffs.


2. Removal of prohibited items from the convention areas.


3. Ejection from convention premises and revocation of membership to Anime Mid-Atlantic without a refund. 


4. Barring or banning of membership or admittance to future Anime Mid-Atlantic events.


5. Ejection from hotel facilities including guest rooms.


6. Financial and legal responsibility for damages.


7. Reporting to the Norfolk Police Department for illegal activities or substances.
Access to Convention Area and Events
1. In order to enter convention events, you will need a convention badge. Please always wear your badge to
show you can enter the areas.
2. We do not replace lost badges. If you lose your badge, you will have to purchase a replacement badge at the
regular price. Please do not forget to bring it if you are traveling back and forth from home each day to the
event.
3. Video or audio recording devices will not be allowed in the Art Show, Video Game Room, or Video Rooms
due to copyright protections. Recording devices for concerts will be dependent on the concert event and the
rules of the group performing.
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Tabletop Game Room Rules of Etiquette
No fighting or abusive behavior.

No excessive cursing.

We are not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items.

If you can't get something in or out of a box, please bring it to the attention of the staff.

If you see anyone abusing or mistreating the games or the equipment, please get the attention of a staffer.
Any violation of these rules will be grounds for forfeiture of your badge.
Thank you and have fun, Tabletop game room staff
Video Game Room Rules of Etiquette

To check out a controller, give your convention badge to a staff member at the game room desk. No fighting or
abusive behavior.

No food or drink allowed in the room.

Do not damage or mistreat the gaming equipment.

We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Please limit your play time to 30 minutes or less if others are waiting to play.

For competitive games, allow the next person to play if you are not the winner.

Please contact a staffer if there is a problem with equipment or another attendee in the game room. Any
violation of these rules will be grounds for forfeiture of your badge.

Thank you and have fun,

Video game room staff
AMA 18 Volunteers
Benefits of Volunteering at Anime Mid-Atlantic
A nifty T-Shirt when you work a minimum of 7 hours as a volunteer.

You can get a free Pre-Registration for Anime Mid-Atlantic for 2019 for those who work 15 or more hours.
Reimbursement for one fourth of your total hotel room rate before tax (amount depends on what hotel you stay
at up to the Norfolk Waterside Marriott rate of $139). These slots will be limited so you have to sign up early at
the convention.
Example: You and your friends get a room and each of you volunteer and each friend works 20 hours or more.
Each of you can be reimbursed for one fourth of the room rate but all of your names have to be listed on the
bill.
The Rules
Only 4 people will be reimbursed per room number per hotel. Reimbursements will be mailed in 2-4 weeks
after end of convention.
You must be at least 18 years old to volunteer. If you are younger, we need a permission slip from your parents
in person.
Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability form
If you are 17 years old or younger and want to volunteer at Anime Mid-Atlantic, you must:
1) download and print out the Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability form,
2) have your parent or legal guardian sign it,
3) bring this form with you to the convention and present it to the staff at the Volunteer Desk (located in the
Registration Room).
How the Volunteers' System Works?
All new volunteers must print their information (name, e-mail address and badge number) on the volunteers'
list information sheet and on the time card.
You have to sign-up for positions and shifts that are available.

Before you start the shift, you must first sign-in at the Volunteer Desk near the Registration table.
Volunteers will swap their convention badges with volunteer badges and take their time cards with them to be
signed by the department's staff, which they are assigned to.
When you are done with your shift, you must swap the volunteers badges back, and return the time cards.
Volunteers must have their time cards signed-in by the departments' staff before and after the shift in other to
receive their hours.
AMA 18 Convention Venue
First Floor

Vendors Room - Artist Alley (First Floor) - Cosplay Table

Second Floor

Security - Medical