With Gen Urobuchi returning to the USA for Otakon, basically Otakon is now MADOKAkon!
If you didn't know, Gen Urobuchi is the Writer for Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Fate/Zero so we'll be having events for both series!
Aniplex USA is also celebrating the arrival of Ai Nonaka, the Japanese voice Actress for Kyoko Sakura, from Madoka Magica!
She will be joined by her English counterpart, Lauren Landa, as well as the other english talent Christine Marie Cabanos (Madoka) and Sarah Williams (Sayaka).
Also, KYUBEY Masks will be coming to Otakon!
There will be various autograph sessions and panels for Fate/Zero and Madoka Magica so check the schedules below. There are two types of autograph sessions, one sponsored by Otakon, and one sponsored by Aniplex. For Otakon's autographing policy, please be sure to check their site.
In addition to the panels and autograph sessions, we will have official Fate/Zero and Madoka Magica COSPLAY gatherings with an interactive stage events, so make sure you schedule your costumes appropriately!
Autograph Policy for Aniplex USA Booth:
For the Japanese talent (Gen Urobuchi / Ai Nonaka) signings to be held at the Aniplex Booth:
-These autograph sessions will be TICKETED. Tickets can be obtained from the Aniplex USA booth with purchase of either Fate/Zero or Madoka Magica.
-With your Aniplex ticket, please be present at the time the autograph sessions start. There will be no guarantees for autographs if you show up late.
-NO PHOTOS, PERIOD will be allowed during these autograph sessions
-ONE ITEM can be signed, OFFICIAL merchandise and goods ONLY, no fanart.
-People who do not comply with these policies will be removed from the autograph session, without their autograph.
For the American talent (Christine Marie Cabanos / Sarah Williams / Lauren Landa) signings to be held at the Aniplex Booth:
-These autograph sessions will be first come-first serve. There will be no tickets. Only a certain amount of people will be able to get autographs using this method. If you do not line up early enough and the line has been cut off, you may not be able to get an autograph. Depending on spacing issues, you can still line up after the cut off point and take your chances, but understand that you may not be able to get an autograph.
-NO POSED PHOTOS. You may take photos while they are signing, but we ask no posed photos in order to give everyone a chance at getting an autograph
-ONE ITEM can be signed, OFFICIAL merchandise and goods ONLY, no fanart.
-People who do not comply with these policies will be removed from the autograph session, without their autograph.
MADOKA-KON SCHEDULE
July 27
FRIDAY 2:00 - 4:00 Madoka Finale Screening with Greeting by Urobuchi & Nonaka (Video Room 5 HD)
FRIDAY 4:15 - 5:15 Madoka English Cast Panel (Panel Room 3)
July 28
SATURDAY 10:15 - 11:15 Nonaka Panel (Panel Room 1)
SATURDAY 12:00 - 1:00 Nonaka Autograph (Otakon Autograph Room 1)
SATURDAY 1:00 - 2:00 Madoka Gathering/Stage Event (Aniplex Booth)
SATURDAY 2:00 - 3:00 Aniplex of America Panel (Panel Room 1)
SATURDAY 3:30 - 4:30 Nonaka Autograph (Aniplex Booth)
July 29
SUNDAY 10:30 - 11:30 Nonaka Autograph (Otakon Autograph Room 2)
SUNDAY 1:00 - 2:00 Madoka English Cast Autograph (Aniplex Booth)
FATE / ZERO SCHEDULE
July 27
FRIDAY 12:30 - 1:30 Urobuchi Q&A Panel (Panel Room 3)
FRIDAY 2:00 - 3:00 Fate Zero Gathering/Stage Event (Aniplex Booth)
FRIDAY 3:30 - 4:30 Urobuchi Autograph (Otakon Autograph Room 3)
July 28
SATURDAY 12:00 - 1:00 Urobuchi Autograph (Otakon Autograph Room 3)
SATURDAY 2:00 - 3:00 Aniplex of America Panel (Panel Room 1)
SATURDAY 5:00 - 6:00 Urobuchi Autograph (Aniplex Booth)
HATSUNE MIKU at MIKUNOPOLIS SCHEDULE
July 27 FRIDAY 5:30 - 6:30
July 28 SATURDAY 1:30 - 2:30
July 29 SUNDAY 12:00 - 2:00