A Look Back at WonderCon 2010: Held April 2-4 at the Moscone Center South in San Francisco, CA
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A LOOK BACK AT WONDERCON 2010

ANIME

Room 226

East Mezzanine

Friday, Apr. 2:
12:30PM - 10:00PM
Saturday, Apr. 3:
10:30AM - 11:00PM
Sunday, Apr. 4:
11:30AM - 5:00PM

Click for a PDF map indicating the location of Anime and other Programming rooms
WonderCon is proud to present an extended three-day screening schedule featuring some of the very best in Japanese animation. All screenings take place in Room 226 in the East Mezzanine.

Special Thanks

The following companies gave permission to screen their titles at WonderCon 2010:

AnimEigo (Branson Moore)
Bandai Entertainment (Robert Napton)
Funimation (Joel Rodriguez)
Media Blasters (John Patterson)
Section 23 Films (Mike Bailiff)
Right Stuf (Christy Sholes)
VIZ Media (Jane Lui)

Here’s a complete rundown of the titles WonderCon is screening in its 2010 Anime track. This schedule is subject to change. Check the room sign for updated information.

WonderCon 2010 Anime Schedule

Room 226 - East Mezzanine

FRI, APR 2

12:30 Soul Eater
12:55 You’re Under Arrest 2
1:20 Galaxy Angel X
1:35 Lost Universe
2:00 Slayers Revolution
2:25 Doujin Work
2:40 Lucky Star
3:05 Urusei Yatsura
3:35 Hayate The Combat Butler
4:00 Princess Resurrection
4:25 Kaze no Stigma
4:50 Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit
5:15 Tower of Druaga
5:40 Tears to Tiara
6:05 Bleach
6:30 Gundam 00
6:55 D Gray-Man
7:20 Code Geass R2
7:45 Genshiken 2
8:10 Kurokami
8:35 Rental Magica
9:00 Ah My Buddha
9:25 Spice and Wolf

End time 10:00

SAT, APR 3

10:30 Hidamari Sketch
10:55 Gakuen Alice
11:20 Special A
11:45 Bamboo Blade
12:10 Aira
12:35 Hunter X Hunter
1:00 You’re Under Arrest 2
1:25 Galaxy Angel X
1:40 Lost Universe
2:05 Slayers Revolution
2:30 Doujin Work
2:45 Lucky Star
3:10 Urusei Yatsura
3:35 Hayate the Combat Butler
4:00 Princess Resurrection
4:25 Kaze no Stigma
4:50 Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit
5:15 Tower of Druaga
5:40 Tears to Tiara
6:05 Bleach
6:30 Gundam 00
6:55 Yozakura Quartet
7:20 Code Geass R2
7:45 Genshiken 2
8:10 Kurokami
8:35 Doujin Work
8:50 Tayutama: Kiss On My Deity
9:15 Ah My Buddha
9:40 Urusei Yatsura
10:05 Dragonaut
10:30 To Love Ru

End time 11:00

SUN, APR 4

11:30 Special A
11:55 Bamboo Blade
12:20 Aira
12:45 Hunter X Hunter
1:10 You’re Under Arrest 2
1:35 Galaxy Angel X
2:00 Slayers Revolution
2:25 Ramen Fighter Miki
2:50 Lucky Star
3:15 Urusei Yatsura
3:40 Hayate the Combat Butler
4:05 Princess Resurrection
4:30 Kaze no Stigma

End time 5:00



Anime Synopses

(in alphabetical order)

Ah My Buddha

For Ikkou it's hard to control his spiritual power while helping the pretty priestesses at his grandmother's Buddhist Temple perform exorcisms, especially with Chitose. Also for unknown reasons, a different priestess Kazuki is trying to invoke his power. Despite this problem Ikkou and Chitose's relationship becomes closer.

Aira

On Aqua, a water-covered planet, Akari continues her training with the prestigious Aria Company to fulfill her dream of becoming an "undine," a female gondolier, along with her best friends Aika and Alice, who have the same dreams with their companies. They have fun times while training together or during their free time off.

Bambo Blade

Hoping to redeem himself and his Kendo club coach, Toraji tries to recruit tiny Tamaki, who has lighting fast reflexes, as his star pupil. She's an anime addict who is finally persuaded to join and shows herself to be a prodigy. Her skills inspire her teammates and gives them confidence to continue training for upcoming bouts.

Bleach

While the Bount leader Jin Kariya is absorbing the Jokai Crest's power, Ichigo and the others rest and prepare for the next battle. Then Rantao warns the Soul Reapers that if Kariya's Crest is released it may cause the many Crest within the Seireitei to explode. Captain Yamamoto mobilizes all the Soul Reapers to find and seal the remaining Crests, while Ichigo confronts Kariya in a final clash atop Sokyoku Hill.

Code Geass R2

Using his Geass, the power to totally compel anyone to follow orders, Lelouch and his own military force the Black Knights take over the country of the Chinese Federation. He also assaults a secret religious organization called Order of Geass, causing an approaching showdown battle between the Black Knights and the Britannian forces.

Doujin Work

Supported and helped by her friends, Najimi continues her dream of being a successful doujinshi artist. When her fan Hoshi -- who likes her -- tries getting closer to her, Justice becomes overprotective. She even meets a rival Kaneru who has the same dream. Tsuyuri encourages this rivalry, believing it will improve their doujinshi.

Dragonaut

The enjoyable time Jin is having with Toa, a girl he had recently met, is interrupted by the Dragonauts and other ISDA units who are after her. As they're fleeing he realizes she is no ordinary girl as she possesses abilities that no human has. When Jin is threatened by a berserk dragon, Toa reluctantly reveals her secret to protect him.

D Gray-Man

In the war between exorcists and soul-devouring demons, a shadow of a man emerges as a deciding factor to end the Millennium Earl's reign of terror. General Cross is the one who turned Allen Walker -- a gifted boy -- into a hero. Allen searches for his former master while matching wits with Lulu Bell of the bloodthirsty Noah Clan.

Gakuen Alice

When Mikan's best friend Hotaru is admitted into the prestigious Alice Academy she also decides to enroll there. However it is a mysterious school, as all the students possess a special talent or ability. As Mikan tries to find her special talent she learns no one is allowed to leave until they graduate.

Galaxy Angel X

During their search for more Lost Technology, the Angel Bridge members -- Milfeulle, Mint, Vanilla, Ranpha, and Forte -- recruit a new member, Chitose. However, the Angel Bridge's actions continue to get them into one hilarious situation after another on the assignments that they're given.

Genshiken 2

The Genshiken Club has been accepted for the next Comic Festival. Sasahara must now get the club to produce a doujinshi. Ogiue, who has some experience, is interested in helping out. As the deadline nears, they rush to get it completed, during which Sasahara gets attracted to Ogiue, who has become friendlier toward him.

Gundam 00

Using armed intervention, the Gundam Meisters try to eradicate war from the world. A new group called Team Trinity begins a merciless rampage, causing a dangerous collision course between the Gundam Meisters and the newcomers. Even as the nations of the world unite their forces to fight the invincible Gundams, the events suggest that a dark conspiracy behind the scenes may be manipulating everything.

Hayate the Combat Butler

For Hayate his life hasn't been easy as a butler or at school recently. Believing his pendent is cursed, Isumi neutralizes it, but a misunderstanding occurs with Nagi, who runs away from home making it look like a kidnapping. After everything is resolved with Nagi, Hayate must prepare for the Butler Battle Tournament to determine who's the strongest butler at Hakuo Academy.

Hidamari Sketch

For Yuno, attending the prestigious Yamabuki Arts High School means moving away from her family. With the help of her classmate and best friend Miyako and second-year students Hiro and Sae, she adjusts to her new life at this school.

Hunter X Hunter

When Mito gives Gon an iron box that his father Gin left him, what's inside doesn't provide clues to his whereabouts, only more mysteries. When Gon and Killua witness the powerful Phantom Troupe's overwhelming strength, they try to shadow them to learn more about them.

Kaze no Stigma

As Kazuma and Ayano—both magic users—continue working together on the supernatural jobs from her father, their relationship becomes closer. Ayano and Kazuma then help his younger brother, Ren, also a magic user, who's trying to rescue and protect the girl he loves from sacrificing herself to prevent a demon's awaking.

Kurokami

In a world where happiness and misfortunes are controlled by luck, three identical-looking people exist sharing an energy called Tera, which is attributed to how much life energy/luck each possesses. The Root is the one with the most Tera. The other two are Subs. If a Sub meets someone who looks identical, they die. If two Subs meet, they both die and the Root gets all of the Tera, becoming a Master Root with enormous luck. Hidden from humans as the Doppenliner System—to maintain a balance called the Coexistence Equilibrium—the Tera Guardians exist. They are beings with abilities surpassing humans. When Keita, a human, meets young Tera Guardian Kuro, he is caught in this ongoing battle.

Lost Universe

Kane Blueriver, a psi-blade master; Canal, a holographic image of their starship Swordbreaker's computer; and Mille, a former private detective and new crewmember, are Trouble Contractors. Their job while traveling the universe is one full of adventure and sometimes danger, especially when they have confrontations with Nightmare, the most powerful crime organization in the universe.

Lucky Stars

Although Konata, Kagami, Tsukasa, and Miyuki are busy with homework and exams, they are still able to enjoy doing fun things together after school, during the weekends, and on holidays. Konata's younger cousin Yutaka is now attending their school and having fun times with her new female friends and classmates as well.

Moribito, Guardian of the Spirit

Escaping into the wilderness, Balsa, Chagum, Tanda, and Madam Togarai reach a remote cave hideaway to prepare for Rarunga's arrival. Hearing the story of Jiguro and the sorrow of the eight deaths that Balsa has carried, Chagum is determined to learn all he can, including how to fight to help out.

Princess Resurrection

After Hiro is given half immortality by Princess Hime from the Monster World, he, along with Liza (a half-breed werewolf), and Flandre (an android maid), help protect the princess from assassins from her world. Assisting them is Hime's younger sister Sherwood, who became an ally and has a huge crush on Hiro after he saved her.

Ramen Fighter Miki

For Miki, working at her mother's ramen shop includes competing against her restaurant rival Megumi at the nearby bakery, fighting Kankuro who always challenges her, and trying to defeat her mother during their fights.

Rental Magica

For the mages of Astral, destroying supernatural monsters and dispelling dark magic is routine work. However when the company president mysteriously disappears, his son Itsuki -- who's unfamiliar with magic -- fills in, which creates problems, not only in vying with their rival Goetia for the same contracts but performing their jobs, which are becoming more dangerous.

Slayers Revolution

A government inspector is after Lina Inverse as a suspect for using Dragon Slave to destroy some powerful magical weapons. Lina, with help from Gourry, Amelia, and Zelgadis, discovers that a tiny creature named Pokota is responsible. They try to find out the reason behind it while eluding the government inspector.

Soul Eater

A student at the Grim Reaper's Death Weapon Meister Academy, Maka is a Meister and Soul her Weapon. In battle Soul becomes a deadly scythe that gets deadlier by absorbing defeated wicked souls. Maka becomes a merciless slayer of monsters that feed on the souls of the innocent. Fighting alongside fellow Meisters and Weapons, they are the world's last defense against evil.

Special A

For Hikari Hanazono, wanting to beat her rival Kei Tokishima at something becomes a obsession. When he becomes the top student and she is number two at the same exclusive high school, she gets more determined, unaware that he actually loves her. Eventually she realizes she has feelings for him too.

Spice and Wolf

When Lawrence, a traveling merchant, meets Holo, a harvest wolf deity, he agrees to take her to her northern home as the local villagers don't need her blessings anymore. Their journey together through towns, cities, and the countryside is one filled with fun and danger, during which a close special bond develops between them.

Tayutama: Kiss on My Deity

Since his family owns a shrine, Yuuri Mito helps with exorcisms. He finds an ancient relic in the woods, but a mysterious goddess warns him to leave it alone. Unfortunately, the seal is broken and some dangerous Tayuti are released. Mito is caught up in a war between the released entities along with having a beautiful goddess girl now wanting to marry him.

Tears to Tiara

When a ruthless priest of the expanding Divine Empire tries to sacrifice Priestess Riannon to revive the demon king Arawn, she survives the ritual. The freed Arawn decides to use his powers to help Riannon, her older brother Arthur, and their forces in their epic battle against the Divine Empire

To Love Ru

After encountering the alien princess Lala, Rito meet Haruna the girl he loves and decides to confess to her. However Lala accidentally intrudes and mistakenly thinks the confession is for her not Haruna, creating a love triangle between Rito and the two girls who love him.

Tower of Druaga

The sixty floors of the Tower of Druaga are infested with deadly monsters and traps. At the top is Druaga, who protects the mysterious treasured Blue Crystal Rod. Only the bravest swordsmen and wisest sorcerers attempt to get to the top. However Jil, an inexperienced guardian, with his fellow companions battle their way up, during which he starts becoming a hero.

Urusei Yatsura

Because Lum and Ataru have a unique romantic relationship, they experience many hilarious situations and misadventures together. They somehow seem to get their friends, family, schoolmates, and other people they may encounter involved in their adventures as well.

You're Under Arrest 2

At the Bokuto Police Station car-crazy Miyuki and insanely strong Natsumi, along with motorcycle expert Ken, Yoriko, Aoi, and fellow traffic officers, continue their daily duty of protecting the public. They also welcome a very enthusiastic new rookie, Saori, to their unit.

Yozakura Quartet

In a town where humans and demons co-exist, the Hizumi Counseling Office maintains the peace. Three females who aren't human -- Hime (descended from a dragon and the town's mayor), Ao (a cat-eared telepath), and Kohata (a half human conjuror) -- work with Akina (a human male who is director and a Oyakume, possessing the power to permanently banish spirits).


Once again, please note that all programs have limited seating and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Rooms are not cleared between programs. Names appearing in bold in these descriptions will be appearing on stage. People appearing on panels are subject to change. This schedule is subject to change.


 

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