Kuroshitsuji (Black Butler) Fanime Panel ** 2013 **

[Nezumi84]

Mr. Faustus, I will ignore the very casual way in which you admit to certain things I will shed no light upon, if only to point out a glaring word of offense that has no place in your vocabulary alongside my name. You lay no "claim" to me, as if I were a piece of property, or as if you even had the status to extend your will in such a way over me. If you simply must say such things, I request you chose a word with greater weight of respect, otherwise I will have to persuade you to do so by other means ~

[ watch this turn into a text wall. i will olly the f*ck out if it turns into a text wall. we can't do this in two places at once okay. afoeinfawa ]

I did not intend to place you under such a title as mere property and you ought to be well aware of that, I do extend my apologies for any offense taken. Still I feel entitled to be wary of any perceived threat, as you are so persistently aloof, Mister Michaelis. And I certainly do not need any of your persuasive measures I assure you.

(I'm not text walling honey XD; calm yourself)

[Firemage1000]

Just a thought of ending the panel, we could end the way the anime does with an "ending song". One of the official ones is I'm Alive by Becca which is sung in English which I think we could all could pull off.

Note: Apparently Butler Grell can sing opera, and Sebastian playing 1 violin sounds like a full orchestra.

Yes, I'm rewatching the anime since in the manga butler grell is in like 7 panels total.

[Nezumi84]

That sounds like a really fun idea! Though imagining the Kuro group lined up like a choir and singing makes me want to giggle. Also do we have an idea what our time frame is going to be? Like how long we are doing the Q and A and how long we are allowing people to ask Truth or Dare or whatever other games were to be played?

[Firemage1000]

Also coming in we could play an intro song.

Also we could lipsync since in reality can't sing at all... I imagined us more forming more of band like group instead of a line...but thats just me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YG8M76__Kk

I have seen Shinigami sing, so Grell Sutcliff and William T Spears would be included.

[CommandantCat]

I myself am a confident singer and preformer. As well as Role Player for William T. Spears as the main reason I cosplay him was from when I was told to start RPing as him months before /last/ fanime haha.

I am warning you ladies, I have written paragraphs combatting demons and angels, an I will not miss a beat to begin my unholy rants of a shinigami ohhohohohohoho~!

So as for the singing plans? Well, it would have to be established with a whole cast agreement. We are reaching a rather full group really and I can't half but be a spot giddy!

I am a fan of classical music, and it does suit Kuro very well. It could also be the queue for a change of topic or game of I create an hour long playlist.

I am assuming 30 minutes or so for the Q and A would be respectable? I am unsure of the tunout, because honestly this is my first panel, well, ever. And that could be after a slight intro I have timed out an given each character a moment to explain themselves. Like a small funny icebreaker. This whole event can be like an awkward party but with people who an uncomfortable with each other. A forced social convention haha.

I love the idea of music in the background, and I actually have all of the Kuroshitsuji music albums on my computer. And half are instrumental.


Going out with a bang? WHAT ELSE FROM THE EXTREMELY FLABOYANT MANAGER OF DEBAUCHERY MANAGMENT ORGANIZATION OF THE SHINIGAMI!
Goodness I have written that better.

But I do like the idea of going out with I'm Alive.
I was thinking also a small curtain call along our table, and I will make it known if anyone wants to pester you all to do it after the room is evacuated so it's not on my head for timing haha.


WALL OF TEXT.
I believe that should be it... Oh, I would recommend not having large, or messy snacks. We will be in costume an some of ours are very high quality suits that we would truly reap a soul if it was damaged.

Tea would be suitable! I do love tea, and my hotel is across the way, I bet I could heat some up right quick like I have done for a Mad Hatter cosplay

[koolcalcat1]

I am quite enjoying myself watching Claude and sebastian fighting...*smile* it just proves that demons are...well not very civil. Oh and I never knew you owned Sebastian. I will make sure to keep Angela in check next time I'm around.

why are demons are so territorial? I mean fro what I've heard Claude did steal Ceil. For that I congradulate you for actually getting away with that. How did you do it?

And If I could also say it's nice to finally have a few sane people here to talk to meaning Will and Victoria.

(oh man music, Im all for music I love it! As for singing to the audience....I might bow out on that one...and I don't think I'll eat because I think it might be rude to the audience....)

[CommandantCat]

One horrible HORRIBLE idea.





Spit takes.

[koolcalcat1]

Spit? Takes? What is that and why dose it sound horribly unsanitary.

[Firemage1000]

Should we have the lyrics memorized or just be familier with them? They are in english which makes my life so much easier. Can we practice before the panel? I think it would be great if everyone could sing (or try to in my case) at the end.

As for snacks, I don't think we should eat durring the panel, but in true butler form, I will have a large thermos of tea and a (breakable) tea set as a part of my costume which I can share before and after the panel. I also will be bringing in tiny fake plants in the shape of cartoon skulls.


I remember last year they had trouble managing getting everyone in and out of the room so I'd plan on doing a 45 minute panel full of stuff because inevitably people leaving and entering the room will take time.

Question about proper names. In relevance to our characters, are we using Japanese pronouns(san, sama) , or are we americanizing and using (Mr., Miss, Madam, first names)

Ex: Butler Grell --> Sebastian: Would I say Sebastian-sama (like in the anime) or Mr. Sebastian or just Sebastian?

[CommandantCat]

Americanization is familiarity. Well, what rolls off the tongue honestly. Native speaking of English, coupled with a British accent for some will make the Mr, Mz, or Madame titles much more.. understood. I would recommend staying against any Japense titles or additions.

As for the signing, our time is already limited, so I would opt against a sing along at the end. It would also jot be an inclusive act for the the whole cast.

Also, think of the formality of the character. Myself, I would address Grell as Mr. Sutcliff or Sutcliff for poniency ,  while Sebastian with less respect to be called simply by his last name, or first an last with no title beforehand.

As said before I am hoping for at most 30 minutes of briefing before the panel for clarification guidelines and a general rundown.

I will actually say no food is tolerable during the panel, tea and water is fine as we will all likely be taking for a good period of time.

[Firemage1000]

It wouldn't be a sing along for the crowd...I was thinking it was something the cast could end on as it is an ending theme at the very end of the panel (like last minute and a half)

[koolcalcat1]

I like singing...really I do...but singing to a crowed? Not so much...maybe or fun though.

[Firemage1000]

I like singing...really I do...but singing to a crowed? Not so much...maybe or fun though.

I was hoping it could be a fun thing...just a suggestion for the wrap up

[koolcalcat1]

Maybe it might be fun, I get nervous singing in a group though...years of choir class haunt my mind...I mean it might just be silly though. We could maybe have it playing as we leave? I dunno

[heidipak]

I'm opting out of singing.  For all your sanity.


(I think I'm very much like Meirin here, in that our singing vocals tend to be .. a little rough.)

I'm curious as to the general planned time line as well.  Of course, I'm sure it'll change as we get closer and during the actual panel itself, but it's reassuring to know that in case our audience just decides to be quiet that night that we have something planned as backup.

[Cosplay Circus]

Tea sounds lovely, I think that should be enough up there with maybe some water. I can't say I'm too wild about singing either... it might be trying to cram a bit too much into the panel as well, though I do think maybe Butler!Grell bursting out singing for a moment or so would fit the character while adding some fun to the panel :) I'd also like to agree in opting for Americanized titles, it would be easier for the people who are going to try and use British accents

Also, do you know how relaxed they are when it comes to props? It's sounding like I'll have to have my whip coiled up while I walk around the con but I feel like it'd work better if I can have it out during the panel just for looks and such, so I just wanted to know if there was any ruling on that by staff or not.

[koolcalcat1]

So my friend told me that I should label my water bottle "holy water". She has an unusual sence of humor. Of course she's also the one that is helping me get my voice to sound guy like...haha...she's full of ideas.

[Cosplay Circus]

So my friend told me that I should label my water bottle "holy water". She has an unusual sence of humor. Of course she's also the one that is helping me get my voice to sound guy like...haha...she's full of ideas.

LOL, I like your friend's idea you should totally do it and then just pull it out in the middle of the panel or something and have someone comment on it.

[koolcalcat1]

^it was that for a supersoker...I told her no on the water gun...Even though it would be fun to use on Sebastian and Claude...

[Cosplay Circus]

^it was that for a supersoker...I told her no on the water gun...

If only Fanime would actually allow a functioning one into the convention.... :( Can imagine how much chaos you could cause with one of them around a con... <3