Anime Expo is this weekend, and there are multiple events that are related to Falcom and their releases here. I will add to this list as I find more – or if you know of something (since huge schedule is huge) that isn’t listed here, feel free to let me know in a comment and I’ll add it!
(All times are pacific time.)
Saturday, July 1
The Aksys Games Panel :: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Live Programming 3: LACC – 408 AB
Aksys Games is the localizer working on Tokyo Xanadu. While the Vita version releases this Friday on the 30th, the PS4 and PC versions are still on the horizon for later this year.
Max Mittleman Autographs :: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Talent for Cons Autographs : Booth Entertainment Hall
Max is the English voice actor for both McBurn and Lechter in the Trails of Cold Steel games.
Cassandra Lee Morris Autographs :: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Talent for Cons Autographs : Booth Entertainment Hall
Cassandra is the English voice actress for Fie Claussell and Alfin Reise Arnor in the Cold Steel games.
Kimberly Brooks Autographs :: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Talent for Cons Autographs : Booth Entertainment Hall
Kimberly is the English voice actress for Angelica in the Cold Steel games.
Ys VIII Lacrimosa of Dana – Fan to President :: 8:30pm to 9:30pm
Live Programming 1: LACC- Petree Hall (All events in this hall will be streamed live on Twitch.)
Though there is little information on this panel, it’s easy to assume that this is the chance for English-speaking fans to see Kondo and ask questions. Not just from the title, but as AnimeExpo lists it as a ‘Guest of Honor’ panel, as well.
Sunday, July 2
Ys Cosplay Meetup :: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Site 5 (“Exit South Hall Lobby lower level, turn left.”)
Arranged by NISA, this is a small location set for cosplay gatherings just outside the LACC. JCaito and Zerggiee are both cosplaying as Adol and Dana for NISA. Other cosplayers may be available.
Erica Lindbeck Autographs :: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Talent for Cons Autographs : Booth Entertainment Hall
Erica is the English voice actress for both Misty and Vita in the Cold Steel games.
Monday, July 3
Ys VIII Lacrimosa of Dana – Gameplay Panel :: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Live Programming 3: LACC 408 AB
Nihon Falcom’s President, Toshihiro Kondo, discusses the humble beginnings of the Ys franchise and how maintaining and evolving the Ys gameplay mechanics has made the franchise successful.
Yui Horie Panel :: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Live Programming 5: LACC 404 B
Yui Horie is the Japanese voice actress for Alisa Reinford, and is one of the convention’s guests.
Kirk Thornton Autographs :: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Talent for Cons Autographs : Booth Entertainment Hall
Kirk Thornton is the English voice actor for Bleu Blanc in the Trails series.
Tuesday, July 4
NISA & Community Panel :: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Live Programming 4: LACC – 411
Over Twenty-five, dood. This is the amount of titles we will finish publishing by the end of 2017. IN this panel, NISA’s marketing team discusses the evolution of NISA and the variety of games NISA has published in the past. WIth key titles like Birthdays the Beginning, Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmoney, and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, what other surprises does NIS America have in store?
Other Events
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There are also plans of a Falcom fan meetup at the convention as well. I should be able to try and plan out more details on a time tomorrow evening.
Last, but not least, the box is assembled and completed. It will be given to Kondo at the panel on Saturday night.
I hope to see you all there!
I know it’s super late but I was able to make use of this schedule heavily. I dressed up as Fie on AX2017 Day1 and again on Day 3 to meet Kondo-san at the NIS America signing. He was happy to see my cosplay. I was also able to meet Cassandra Lee Morris while dressed up as Fie.
And I also got to meet Kaiji Tang, the voice of my favorite TOCS character, Gaius Worzel.
It’s okay! Any comments are fine, no matter how late they are! :D (Especially from another Gaius fan. <3)
I wish I could have seen your costume, too! Looking at the pictures, it looks great! I didn't get to see any of the cosplayers out there, and I heard of several from Cold Steel. :(
Glad to hear that the convention was great, though, and that you had the chance to meet the voice actors. <3