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2025 PANEL SCHEDULE
(Subject to change)
Saturday
| 11am-12pm: Who’s That Demon Slayer? – You get 3 facts and or opinions of a character and a zoomed in picture and have one minute or so to guess with your teammates!!! |
| 12:15-1pm: Reel to Anime: What Movies Could Be Anime? – Have you ever seen a movie and thought “Wow this could be an anime!” Or “Wait a minute, I might have seen an anime like this…”. Come join us as we look at movies that became anime and have an open discussion about movies that could also be anime! |
| 1:15-2:00pm: Vtuber 101/Ask Me Anything – Join WildSpice the demon vtuber as we dive into the exciting world of vtubing! We’ll cover the basics of what vtubing is all about, how to get started without spending a fortune, and tips for connecting with other vtubers for awesome collabs. Plus, I’ll share my own experiences in the community! |
| 2:15-3:15pm: Art class with Mia! – We will sit and draw anime characters! Lets create some art together!!! |
| 3:30-4:10pm: Your First Trip to Japan – Ever dreamed of going to one of the coolest places in the world? Have no clue on how to start, looking for a few tips for your own first visit to Japan, or maybe you’re interested in comparing notes because you’ve gone before? Well look no further, as two visitors to the land of the rising sun help you on your way to create your own Japan experience! |
| 4:15-5pm: 3..2..1.. Start! A Beginner’s Guide to Cosplay! – Now that cosplay is becoming more popular, many want to jump in the water, but are very hesitant! In this panel, you’ll learn all the tips and tricks on how to debut your very first cosplay or if you haven’t cosplayed for a while and need a refresher! You’ll leave the panel feeling very confident and ready to jump in on the cosplay train! |
| 5:15-6:15pm: Research and Referencing for Cosplay – Have you ever struggled to find reference images for a cosplay plan? Can’t quite figure out that darn dress based on what little you have? Come join Horror Queen Cosplay as she talks tips, tricks, and ways to deal with tricky and hard to find character design details. |
| 6:30-7pm: Pre-Cosplay Contest |
| 7-8pm: Cosplay Contest |
| 8-9pm: Cosplay Contest Photos/Cosplayer Meet & Greet |
Sunday
| 11-11:50am: Ota-Moms (And Dads) – Otaku Caregivers Unite! Join us for a chat about fandom parenting while your kids play. Take a con brake to share kid-friendly anime recommendations, parenting tips, and con survival stories. |
| 12-12:50pm: Interactive Pop Culture Nerd Trivia – Step up and test your pop culture knowledge in various pop culture categories including video games comic books, anime & more for prizes as we take our weekly trivia live show on the road!!! |
| 1-1:50pm: Pepakura: The Art of Papercraft – Papercraft, or pepakura, is the art of turning a 3D model, often from a video game, into a real world paper model. Papercraft is a fun and inexpensive way to build and collect your favorite characters, and has also been adapted as a way to make cosplay armor and props. Join WhiteRakogis of Rakogis Papercraft (rakogispapercraft.deviantart.com) as he shows you all about the process of building a paper model, including both building and designing. |
| 2-2:50pm: Cinema of the Rising Sun: Introduction to Japanese Film – Interested in learning more about Japanese culture through its rich history of film? Join us as we show you how to discover your next favorite film! |
| 3-3:50pm: The Legacy of Toby Fox, Indie Game Developer – You’ve heard of some of Toby’s most famous projects; Undertale and Deltarune, but what do you know about the creator? Either if you’ve been a fan since day one, or just looking for new games to enjoy while learning about indie game history, this panel is for you. |
Panelist Info
- Applicant and one additional panelist will receive a full weekend adult badge.
- Subsequent panelists must purchase a badge for the day they are presenting.
- Panels must be anime/manga, gaming or Japan related.
- If the panel or workshop requires materials and/or supplies,
the panelist must bring enough for the all participants without charge.