Anime Boston 2012 Theme: Post-Apocalyptic

Post by **Faceman** » Sat Oct 29, 2011 9:49 am

After the world is devastated by a series of cataclysmic events, Anime Boston becomes one of the last bastions of humanity.

The Otaku have taken the Hynes Convention Center as their stronghold. As they strive to rebuild civilization, they must be wary of malicious powers trying to subvert them from without and within.

Will the forces of evil gain control of Anime Boston and destroy our last best chance at survival? Or will the Otaku inherit the Earth?

liseyatthedisco · Post by **liseyatthedisco** » Sat Oct 29, 2011 3:47 pm

Are zombies going to be involved in this in any way? Or is it more of a "The Road" type of thing?

Post by **Chairman Miaow** » Sat Oct 29, 2011 4:23 pm

No zombies.

Any relation to zombies is strictly unintentional.

Any actual zombies is strictly the result of science run amok.

Project: J-ko · Post by **Project: J-ko** » Sat Oct 29, 2011 5:33 pm

Chairman Miaow wrote:Any actual zombies is strictly the result of science run amok.

And Mad Science was a theme from a few years ago. If zombies haven't overrun AB by now, they won't get a foothold at all.

By the way, brilliant theme! I love it.

LusciousGrapes · Post by **LusciousGrapes** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 12:10 am

...Yes.

strawberryquincy · Post by **strawberryquincy** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 6:01 am

Gahhh yes! This sounds like a really cool theme! I hope I get into AA because that is the only way I can afford to go x__x
I love post apocalyptic anything.

liseyatthedisco · Post by **liseyatthedisco** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:51 am

Aww I wish there were zombies

egyptianruin · Post by **egyptianruin** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 7:19 pm

LOL will security be wearing reclamation armor to keep out the Non-Otakus from the stronghold? This is very fallout-y themed and I love it.

Amu-Chan128 · Post by **Amu-Chan128** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:02 pm

YES!!!!!! my cosplay is going to be perfect for this

sweet

Master of NERV · Post by **Master of NERV** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:39 pm

Faceman wrote:After the world is devastated by a series of cataclysmic events, Anime Boston becomes one of the last bastions of humanity.

The Otaku have taken the Hynes Convention Center as their stronghold. As they strive to rebuild civilization, they must be wary of malicious powers trying to subvert them from without and within.

Will the forces of evil gain control of Anime Boston and destroy our last best chance at survival? Or will the Otaku inherit the Earth?

Could this be the dawn of a new age, where Desert Punk and Fist of the North Star cosplayers reign supreme? That's a scenario too terrible to contemplate!

Amu-Chan128 · Post by **Amu-Chan128** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:40 pm

Faceman wrote:After the world is devastated by a series of cataclysmic events, Anime Boston becomes one of the last bastions of humanity.

The Otaku have taken the Hynes Convention Center as their stronghold. As they strive to rebuild civilization, they must be wary of malicious powers trying to subvert them from without and within.

Will the forces of evil gain control of Anime Boston and destroy our last best chance at survival? Or will the Otaku inherit the Earth?

i like the theme it being the end of the world.

its gonna be awesome

ForesakenFaerie · Post by **ForesakenFaerie** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:55 pm

Oh!! This gives me a great idea for my table! Just asked my boyfriend what he thought about redoing my display so that it looks like it is made of used and destroyed items. Any other artist revamping their displays for the theme?

KitsuneCreations · Post by **KitsuneCreations** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:55 am

LOVE the theme!! <3

This might be due to the fact I am slightly obsessed with the greatest video game(s) ever... Fallout!

Now I can wear my Fallout NCR Veteran Ranger cosplay and fit the theme, yay

gintoki653 · Post by **gintoki653** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:41 pm

Highschool of the Dead time!!!!!!!!1

Post by **Chairman Miaow** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:58 pm

Master of NERV wrote:
Faceman wrote:After the world is devastated by a series of cataclysmic events, Anime Boston becomes one of the last bastions of humanity.

The Otaku have taken the Hynes Convention Center as their stronghold. As they strive to rebuild civilization, they must be wary of malicious powers trying to subvert them from without and within.

Will the forces of evil gain control of Anime Boston and destroy our last best chance at survival? Or will the Otaku inherit the Earth?
Could this be the dawn of a new age, where Desert Punk and Fist of the North Star cosplayers reign supreme? That's a scenario too terrible to contemplate!

I can say with certainty, there are many a staffer who would whole-heartedly support all things Fist of the North Star related.

Hopallee · Post by **Hopallee** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 8:01 am

liseyatthedisco wrote:Or is it more of a "The Road" type of thing?

Hopefully we can avoid cannabalism...

Phantom 1 · Post by **Phantom 1** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 10:18 am

I'm sorry, but I really hope there is no emphasis on zombies this year. I AM SICK OF ZOMBIES!

All the same, great idea for the theme. I wonder how many other cons will do that.

Post by **Faceman** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:02 am

Phantom 1 wrote:I'm sorry, but I really hope there is no emphasis on zombies this year. I AM SICK OF ZOMBIES!

All the same, great idea for the theme. I wonder how many other cons will do that.

While people are free to cosplay as whatever they want, from a staff perspective, I don't believe there will be a zombie focus. Zombies are more Apocalyptic, whereas we'll be post-apocalyptic. So instead of zombies in the halls, there'll be a pile of burning zombie carcasses from the zombie cleanup.

AnimeGuru06 · Post by **AnimeGuru06** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 2:13 pm

Faceman wrote:
Phantom 1 wrote:I'm sorry, but I really hope there is no emphasis on zombies this year. I AM SICK OF ZOMBIES!

All the same, great idea for the theme. I wonder how many other cons will do that.
While people are free to cosplay as whatever they want, from a staff perspective, I don't believe there will be a zombie focus. Zombies are more Apocalyptic, whereas we'll be post-apocalyptic. So instead of zombies in the halls, there'll be a pile of burning zombie carcasses from the zombie cleanup.

^THIS! And infobot will be standing next to said flame pile wearing an innocent expression. >:)

Post by **SunaoButterfly** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 2:23 pm

Waaaaah, what happened to my post???

pulsedemon · Post by **pulsedemon** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 3:19 pm

It failed to achieve the meager task of appearing to not be spam. Try harder next time, Stephanie!

Post by **SunaoButterfly** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 3:39 pm

pulsedemon wrote:Try harder next time, Stephanie!

Challenge: ACCEPTED. *cue Mortal Kombat theme*

ninja_girl21 · Post by **ninja_girl21** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 4:42 pm

i knew that i can hear someone saying this is sparta lol you know i cant wait i do want to go i dont know i get my plans in order

Post by **Chairman Miaow** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:19 pm

Phantom 1 wrote:I'm sorry, but I really hope there is no emphasis on zombies this year. I AM SICK OF ZOMBIES!

All the same, great idea for the theme. I wonder how many other cons will do that.

To re-iterate:

Chairman Miaow wrote:No zombies.

masterofplush · Post by **masterofplush** » Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:32 am

hhhhmmmmm now I need to find more post apocalyptic anime to watch so I can find a relevant cosplay...

Fetch · Post by **Fetch** » Wed Nov 02, 2011 2:15 pm

How to prevent an apocalypse after it has happened:

If apocalypse caused by a sentient being or something made by a sentient being:
1: Find a way to travel to the past.
1a: Try to be sure your form of travel will NOT cause memory loss.
2: Find cause of apocalypse and stop it.

If apocalypse was caused by a natural disaster:
1: Find way to travel to and survive on another planet, for yours is pretty much kaput.

Toph88 · Post by **Toph88** » Wed Nov 02, 2011 3:13 pm

I think its a pretty cool idea. I mean with all this talk about the world ending in Dec 2012, just seems fitting, lol :3

azyryan · Post by **azyryan** » Wed Nov 02, 2011 5:15 pm

okay my excitement for AB2012 just increased. Didn't think that was possible.
Awesome theme!

MomoMiraculous · Post by **MomoMiraculous** » Wed Nov 02, 2011 7:50 pm

masterofplush wrote:hhhhmmmmm now I need to find more post apocalyptic anime to watch so I can find a relevant cosplay...

The first one I immediately think of is Ergo Proxy.

ninja_girl21 · Post by **ninja_girl21** » Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:05 pm

i think we going to have alot of people going this is sparta oooo better yet anime boston otakus take the convention by storm. all but one come out no one that is normal lol

YouTube · Post by **basharoftheages** » Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:51 pm

Chairman Miaow wrote:
Phantom 1 wrote:I'm sorry, but I really hope there is no emphasis on zombies this year. I AM SICK OF ZOMBIES!

All the same, great idea for the theme. I wonder how many other cons will do that.
To re-iterate:

Chairman Miaow wrote:No zombies.

So, if I'm getting this right, what you're saying is EXTRA zombies.

MomoMiraculous · Post by **MomoMiraculous** » Wed Nov 02, 2011 11:38 pm

Ya know, it's a shame I didn't take pictures after the snowstorm. It hit us pretty bad here in Connecticut and caused a lot of devastation...lots of people still without power. Those pictures from right after with the abandoned streets and strategically placed police cruisers with the lights on would make some pretty cool backgrounds. Note: I am not trying to come off as insensitive I was without power for several days myself and it pretty much felt like the apocalypse after the snow settled.

Aurabolt · Post by **Aurabolt** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 6:45 am

...Post apocalyptic, huh?

Looks like I'm writing a story, then.

My experience with life after the apocalypse is remembering it isn't the end but a new beginning. What better way to showcase that but for the survivors to make more people? Speaking of which: It's been proven wherever there are mass deaths people get the urge to make babies to replentish their population. Black Plague, WWII, Earthquakes, 9/11, etc.

Yep, I'm definitely writing an AB Story on the theme. I'll do it a chapter at a time so everyone can follow along.

LittleShadowPC · Post by **LittleShadowPC** » Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:37 am

This should be very fun indeed.
Thankfully I just added on a character with an apocalyptic in their anime.
It should be fun except for when the food runs out and then everyone is fighting everyone; and hopefully Jenova hasn't gotten too dusty.

Spike Spiegel · Post by **Spike Spiegel** » Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:48 pm

Sorry guys, I'm a bit sick of zombies right now, but hey the character that
I cosplay grows up and makes them anyhow. Still, I, Orochimaru will not be
raising the dead anytime soon, I may do it at ConnectiCon.

Post by **Faceman** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 1:00 am

A message from Anime Boston 2012:

HeavenlyAnime · Post by **HeavenlyAnime** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:29 pm

hmmm i still expect to see some zombies and ALOT of gun props...

and to be honest i am really digging this years theme! i wonder how what will A-chan and B-kun's outfits look like for AB 2012? hopefully tough yet awesome!

liseyatthedisco · Post by **liseyatthedisco** » Sat Nov 12, 2011 1:11 pm

I don't understand how anyone can be sick of zombies.

Secret Duckie · Post by **Secret Duckie** » Sat Nov 12, 2011 11:04 pm

Hah! I love this idea! 2012 would be the perfect year for it! Can't wait to see the name and theme of the ball... You could easily have waaaay too much fun with that!

MistressMaryD · Post by **MistressMaryD** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 5:07 am

liseyatthedisco wrote:I don't understand how anyone can be sick of zombies.

I concur, but its all good; there will still be zombies and zombie themed franchise cosplayers to look for. I'll be one of em. XD

liseyatthedisco · Post by **liseyatthedisco** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:08 am

Oh yeah, I don't mind that the theme doesn't include zombies, I'm just a little miffed by the numerous people saying they are glad the theme doesn't have zombies because they are sick of them or something....I love zombies a lot (well I mean I would kill them but you know what I mean) I even wrote a college research paper on them last term haha So how other people can not like them is a bit...shocking I guess haha

Phantom 1 · Post by **Phantom 1** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:28 am

liseyatthedisco wrote:Oh yeah, I don't mind that the theme doesn't include zombies, I'm just a little miffed by the numerous people saying they are glad the theme doesn't have zombies because they are sick of them or something....I love zombies a lot (well I mean I would kill them but you know what I mean) I even wrote a college research paper on them last term haha So how other people can not like them is a bit...shocking I guess haha

It's actually quite simple. It's because the market is so oversaturated with zombie-related material that it's sickening.

Post by **MerchMaven** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:29 am

It's even simpler: People have different tastes, it's what makes the world go round. It also keeps the cosplays, panels, games and shows that our attendees offer fresh and varied. It's a good thing!

Let's keep things on track, with feedback about the theme and your plans on how you'll join in. 8)

liseyatthedisco · Post by **liseyatthedisco** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 12:11 pm

Haha ok, I wasn't trying to offend anyone, all in good fun....

CatGirl4Eva · Post by **CatGirl4Eva** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:35 am

Post - Apocalyptic eh... Very unique indeed! I shall have to see how I can contribute to keeping the forces of evil at bay...

Phantom 1 · Post by **Phantom 1** » Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:32 am

Okay, for the record, the reason I'm sick of zombies is because (and forgive the pun here) it's been done to death. The market is so oversaturated with zombie-related media that I'm sick of hearing what makes them so cool (not that I understood why they were cool in the first place).

Okay, I better stop now before one of the mods decides to exile me for irrelevant rants.

I wasn't aware there was a difference between apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic. I'll keep that in mind.

MomoMiraculous · Post by **MomoMiraculous** » Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:52 pm

Phantom 1 wrote:Okay, for the record, the reason I'm sick of zombies is because (and forgive the pun here) it's been done to death. The market is so oversaturated with zombie-related media that I'm sick of hearing what makes them so cool (not that I understood why they were cool in the first place).

Okay, I better stop now before one of the mods decides to exile me for irrelevant rants.

I wasn't aware there was a difference between apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic. I'll keep that in mind.

Apocalyptic would be as the Apocalypse was happening and people running away from the disaster that was causing it and just trying to stay alive through the whole ordeal while the living things are being killed off.

Post-Apocalyptic would be after the dust settles. It is essentially a deserted waste land of how a world that was thriving is now barren and dead and how the few survivors of the world are struggling on to rebuild a new life after whatever it was that happened happened. It's a picking up the pieces type situation while struggling with very survival since there would be limited resources for food or water since most of it would have been destroyed. Think Ghost Towns and the like.

Fetch · Post by **Fetch** » Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:41 pm

http://www.anime-planet.com/tags/post-apocalyptic/anime

oddly, anime-planet doesn't have a listing for apocalyptic.

Lineage_Of_Me · Post by **Lineage_Of_Me** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:23 pm

Ai Wo Torimodose First thing that comes to mind

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-POzIrRh0c

artistspin · Post by **artistspin** » Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:29 am

So this year theme is zombie eating cosplay, huh.