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A LOOK BACK AT WONDERCON 2008
DVD Premiere
Appleseed: Ex Machina
Friday, Feb 23
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Hall A
Based on the popular science fiction manga from renowned creator Shirow Masamune (Ghost
in the Shell), Appleseed: Ex Machina follows partners and lovers,
Deunan and Briareos. As members of ESWAT, the elite forces serving Olympus,
they are deployed everywhere trouble strikes. The two fighters find their
partnership tested in a new way by the arrival of Tereus who uncannily resembles
Briareos before the wartime injuries that led to his becoming a cyborg. At
the same time, Olympus finds itself under a stealth attack. Cyborg terrorism,
deadly nanotech zealots, and rioting citizens are just some of the threats that
Deunan must contend with as she fights to save Olympus and her relationship. Fans
will also get to view the winning entry to the "Remix Your Trailer" contest.
» Schedule
» Synopses
» Programming Rooms Map (pdf)
» Anime/Manga Programming
WonderCon is proud to present an extended 3-day screening schedule
featuring some of the very best in Japanese animation. All screenings take
place in Room 226, in the East Mezzanine.
A special thank you to the following companies for giving their very kind permission
to screen their anime titles at WonderCon:
ADV Films
AnimEigo
Bandai Entertainment
Funimation
Media Blasters
The Right Stuf
Here’s a complete rundown of the titles WonderCon is screening in its 2008
Anime track. This schedule is subject to change. Check the room sign for updated information.
ANIME
Room 226
East Mezzanine
Friday, Feb. 22:
12:30PM - 8:00PM
Saturday, Feb. 23:
10:30AM - 9:00PM
Sunday, Feb. 24:
11:30AM - 5:00PM
WonderCon 2008 Anime Schedule
Room 226 - East Mezzanine
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FRI, FEB 22
12:30 Glass Fleet
12:55 Lost Universe
1:20 Azumanga Daioh
1:45 Ramen Fighter Miki
2:10 Galaxy Angel AA
2:25 Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu
2:50 School Rumble
3:15 Urusei Yatsura
3:40 Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
4:05 Tatton Master
4:30 Shuffle
5:00 Galaxy Angel AA
5:25 The Third: The Girl With the Blue Eye
5:50 Bleach
6:15 My-Otome
6:40 Bleach
7:05 Black Blood Brothers
7:30 Death Note
End time 8:00
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SAT, FEB 23
10:30 Gao Gai Gar
10:45 Di Gi Charat Nyo!
11:10 Gao Gai Gar
11:35 Glass Fleet
12:00 Eureka Seven
12:25 Lost Universe
12:50 Zegapain
1:15 Azumanga Daioh
1:40 Ramen Fighter Miki
2:05 Galaxy Angel AA
2:20 Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu
2:45 School Rumble
3:10 Urusei Yatsura
3:35 Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
4:00 Tatton Master
4:25 Shuffle
4:55 Urusei Yatsura
5:20 The Third: The Girl With the Blue Eye
5:45 Bleach
6:10 My-Otome
6:35 Bleach
7:00 Black Blood Brothers
7:25 Death Note
7:50 Simoun
8:15 Black Blood Brothers
8:40 Simoun
End time 9:00
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SUN, FEB 24
11:30 Di Gi Charat Nyo!
11:45 Lost Universe
12:10 Eureka Seven
12:35 Lost Universe
1:00 Zegapain
1:25 Azumagna Daioh
1:50 Ramen Fighter Miki
2:15 Galaxy Angel AA
2:30 Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu
2:55 School Rumble
3:20 Urusei Yatsura
3:45 Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
4:10 Ramen Fighter Miki
4:35 Shuffle
End time 5:00
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Anime Synopses
(in alphabetical order)
Azumaga Daioh
For Chiyo, Osaka, Sakai, Tomo, Yumi, and Kagura, life as high school students is
a fun and enjoyable time, as they engage in school activities like the Sports
Fest and Cultural Fest. They also enjoy the beach together during summer break.
Black Blood Brothers
A decade has passed since the war between humans and vampires ended with the
defeat of the evil Kowloon Bloodline. Jiro and his younger brother Kotaro visit
the special place where vampires and humans live peacefully together. However, a
battle erupts between human soldiers, vampiric refugees, and the remerging evil
Kowloon Bloodline Children. To protect the ones he cherishes and to end the chaos,
Jiro must once again draw forth the Silver Blade.
Bleach
Within the Seireitei, Ichijo and his comrades fend off the attacks of the Soul
Reapers chasing them. Capturing a meek member of Squad 4, Ichijo and Ganju are
shown a secret way into the white tower where Rukia is held prisoner. However, an
old nemesis, Renji Abarai, confronts Ichijo, who engages him in a rematch.
Death Note
Hoping to learn more about Light, detective L gets him involved in the
investigation of the mysterious ongoing murders. Suspecting a second Kira exists,
L gets Light-wanting to divert suspicion away from himself-to post as the original
Kira to lure the copycat out. However this new Kira has an ability Light doesn't.
Di Gi Charat Nyo!
With the advent of summer, Dejiki and Puchiko try to enjoy all the events and
activities that occur. However, hilarious situations happen to both of them,
as well as Rabi-En Rose, Kiyoshi, Genma, and other people they encounter.
Eureka Seven
As the storm clouds of war loom, hidden truths are revealed even while
preparations are starting. Meanwhile, as they explore the Promised Land, a
physical change is manifesting in Eureka, creating a wedge between her and Renton.
As the final clash approaches, the outnumbered Gekkostate decides to fight on.
Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu
Hilarity and misadventures seem to always occur for high school students Sousuke
and Kaname whenever they're together. And that includes anyone else they may
encounter, whether it's at high school or any other place.
Galaxy Angel AA
The Galaxy Bridge continues on their mission to search for and find lost
technology throughout the galaxy. Occasionally they find one that causes them
problems and may even threaten the galaxy. However, their attempts to resolve it
usually creates hilarious situations and results for them.
GaoGaiGar
When the alien Zonders steal a gravity control system, Gai must use the Goldion
Hammer to stop them from controlling it. However, its power could destroy
GaoGaiGar as well. So a new AI robot, Goldymarg, is created which allows GaoGaiGar
to safely use it.
Glass Fleet
The despot Vetti Stroza believes he has stopped the growing rebellion against him
by capturing the two heroes leading it. However, Celo has escaped and found a new
valuable ally. While Sylua infiltrates the fortress to free Michel Volban, the
winds of rebellion will rise again.
Lost Universe
Mille Nocturne's one goal is to be the best at everything. While working as a
private detective, she encounters Kane Blueriver, a psi-blade master and Canal, a
smart-mouthed holographic image of their starship Swordbreaker's computer, who
work as Trouble Contractors. She soon joins them and this unlikely trio has many
adventures throughout the universe while performing their job.
Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
The adventures of the SOS Bridge continues as Haruhi drags Kyon and the other club
members into her search for the extraordinary. Kyon still wonders if the
situations they encounter or occur are possibly the results of Haruhi's wishes.
Also want connection really does exist between the two of them.
My-Otome
Puzzled by her recent unusual behavior, Otome-in-training Arika eventually
realizes she has fallen in love. This new feeling and her desire to be a Otome
creates a conflict within Arika, as well as other events that she experiences.
Ramen Fighter Miki
At her mother's Ramen shop, Miki Onimaru waits on tables, attracts customers with
her cute girlish charms, and makes deliveries. Unfortunately, her klutziness and
temper get her into violent quarrels with her mother. Miki also has an ongoing
childhood feud with her rival Megumi who works in a bakery.
School Rumble
The students of Class 2-C get into more hilarious situations and misadventures,
involving such things as wrestling, back alleyway brawls, and friendly sporting
events, which turn into death matches. Also, Harima is still trying to tell Tenma
his feeling for her.
Shuffle
For Rin, high school is an adventure. He lives with his childhood friend, Kaeda,
who loves him and wants a more intimate relationship. Then two transfer students
join their class, Sia, Princess of the Gods and Nerine, Princess of the Demons,
who both love and want to marry him. Not only does Rin have to deal with the
intimate feelings of these three girls, but also the ire of some jealous guys.
Simoun
In Simulacrum, Aer is recruited as a replacement pilot for the Chor Tempest
Squadron that was decimated by a enemy nation's attack. She is eventually selected
to be the new co-pilot for the Regina of Chor Tempest Neviril.
Tatton Master
Going home from school, Hibo encounters Princess Nima, head of the Tatton Tribe.
She has chosen him to be her husband in exchange for allowing his mother to
research her tribe's mystic powers. As they adjust to their new life together,
they not only have to deal with Fuijmatsu's jealously, as she has feeling for
Hibo, but someone from the Tatton Tribe who wants to punish Nima, who left the
tribe for personal reasons.
The Third: The Girl With the Blue Eye
Hoping to raise Millie's sad spirits, Honoka decides that it might be fun for
everyone to explore the strange unexplained legends of the desert that they are
currently traveling in. However, Honoka, Mille, and their friends find themselves
in a life or death situation as certain myths become real.
Urusei Yatsura
Because Lum and Ataru have a unique budding romantic relationship, they experience
many hilarious situations and misadventures together, as well as with their
friends, family, other relatives, schoolmates, and other people they encounter.
Zegapain
During the ongoing war against the Gardsorm, the Oceanus that Kyo is a pilot on
receives a replacement pilot, Ryoko. Afterwards, Kyo and Ryoko get into a critical
situation while battling the latest Gardsorm weapon. The results of this recent
battle make Kyo demand more information about their enemy.
Names appearing in Bold in these descriptions will be appearing on
stage.
All event and program rooms have limited capacity as set by the Fire Marshall. Seating is
limited and is on a first-come-first served basis.
Even though your badge is needed to get into all events, it does not guarantee
you access to any event if it has reached its capacity. We do not clear rooms
between events. Most autograph signings are of a limited nature. Your badge
does not guarantee autographs at any signing event. If an event or program interests you,
we recommend you get there early.
This schedule is subject to change without notice. For last-minute
additions and changes, please check the complete schedule signs posted
in the programming Room hallways.
People appearing on panels are subject to change.
Remember: Your WonderCon membership gets you access to all events onsite at the convention—space
permitting—including panels, programs, screenings, and the giant
Exhibit Hall. There are no extra fees!
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