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Friday

Open Gaming
Friday: 12:00pm - 4:50pm • Tabletop Gaming
Fullmetal Alchemist
Friday: 12:00pm - 1:50pm • Video Room
Dagashi Kashi
Friday: 2:00pm - 3:50pm • Video Room
Opening Ceremonies Recommended
Friday: 2:30pm - 3:20pm • Main Events
Welcome to Opening Ceremonies, where we introduce you to the fabulous world of this weekend's convention! The wait is finally over, it's party time! Let's get the convention started! Join us as we introduce you to some of the convention's amazing guests, do a little housekeeping with rules and safety, and learn about all the fun events that will be taking place over the weekend!
games and coloring
Friday: 3:00pm - 8:50pm • Kid's Activity Room
Do you have little cosplayers joining your party who are looking for something engaging to do? Step into Kanpai-Con's Easter-themed activity room - a relaxing and kid-friendly environment where you and your little ones can enjoy simple snacks, board and card games, and anime or easter-themed coloring activities throughout the weekend!
Vocaloid
Friday: 3:00pm - 3:50pm • Meetups
Mom I’m Scared, Come Pick Me Up: Convention How-To
Friday: 3:00pm - 3:50pm • Panel Room 1
New to conventions? Just haven’t gotten the hang of how to not have a chaos filled weekend? Tired of weird roommates? We’ve got you covered! Stop on in to learn how you can perfectly plan your convention weekend!
Greggo's Game Shows: Press Your Luck
Friday: 3:30pm - 4:20pm • Main Events
Get ready, it’s time for the game show with lots of Whammies and lots of Big Bucks! Three players will answer questions to earn spins on our big board which is loaded with goodies, prizes and cash to spend in our prize coffers, but be careful! There are also some Whammies that would love to take everything away! Only the player with the most bucks at the end of the game gets to keep it all and maybe come back next year and do it again!
Laurie Hymes
Friday: 4:00pm - 4:50pm • Autographs
Sailor Moon
Friday: 4:00pm - 4:50pm • Meetups
John Swasey Q&A Recommended
Friday: 4:00pm - 4:50pm • Panel Room 1
Join special guest John Swasey in answering all your quesions!
Konosuba
Friday: 4:00pm - 5:50pm • Video Room
Samurai Sword Class Recommended
Friday: 4:30pm - 5:20pm • Main Events
Actual Samurai battlefield techniques, taught by professional swordswoman! Weapons (bokken) provided.
Oscar Seung
Friday: 5:00pm - 5:50pm • Autographs
Honkai: Star Rail
Friday: 5:00pm - 5:50pm • Meetups
Pokémon Q+A with Laurie Hymes Recommended
Friday: 5:00pm - 5:50pm • Panel Room 1
Laurie Hymes is a voice actor best known for voicing Lillie in Pokémon Sun & Moon, as well as many others throughout the franchise! She's here to answer all your questions and geek out about Pokémon!
Cosplay Poker Sign-ups
Friday: 5:00pm - 5:50pm • Tabletop Gaming
Show off your cosplay and compete in a hand of cards! This will be a Texas Holdem Poker tournament; last player standing! Limited seating for (8) players participating. Cosplay not required but bonus chips!
John Swasey
Friday: 6:00pm - 6:50pm • Autographs
Danganronpa
Friday: 6:00pm - 6:50pm • Meetups
The Ultimate Guide to Cosplay Competitions Recommended
Friday: 6:00pm - 6:50pm • Panel Room 1
New to the world of cosplay competitions? Let our head of cosplay KB walk you through everything you need to know about taking your cosplay to a competitive level. With experience competing, judging, and organizing cosplay competitions, we are hear to answer any questions you have!
Cosplay Poker
Friday: 6:00pm - 7:50pm • Tabletop Gaming
Show off your cosplay and compete in a hand of cards! This will be a Texas Holdem Poker tournament; last player standing! Limited seating for (8) players participating. Cosplay not required but bonus chips!
Assassination Classroom
Friday: 6:00pm - 8:50pm • Video Room
Animecon.org's Fabulous Date Auction (15+)
Friday: 6:30pm - 7:20pm • Main Events
Are you looking for a date to the dance? A new friend to attend panels with? Or just looking to help raise money for good causes? A longstanding staple event for our conventions, the Fabulous Date Auction is a fun, interactive event where cosplayers are sold to the highest bidder - auctioned off by our Live Entertainment department! Meet new friends and help raise funds for charity in the process! We're auctioning dates to the formal ball dance that starts shortly after the date auction ends. Rules apply.
Project Sekai
Friday: 7:00pm - 7:50pm • Meetups
Oscar Seung, Career Nerd: From Bullied to Funimation/Netflix Actor Recommended
Friday: 7:00pm - 7:50pm • Panel Room 1
How did a loud, overweight, flamboyant, LGBT, Asian-American immigrant go from being bullied in school, to being a voice actor at Crunchyroll and a film actor on Netflix and Hulu? It all came down to three simple words: I. AM. ENOUGH. Come find out what he means and ask Oscar anything at his panel!
The Fantasy Ball Recommended
Friday: 8:00pm - 9:20pm • Main Events
The dapper gentlemen, the graceful women, the flowing gowns and the majestic music. What could be more magnificent than an exquisite fantasy ball! Come to join the beautifully dressed up cosplayers showing off their most regal outfits and elegant moves in a delightful evening of music and fun. Formal dress is required, so dress to impress. The minimum level of dresscode is business casual. We would like if you avoid jeans, open-toe shoes or sandals, shorts, tank tops, etc. This is a classy event.
Naruto
Friday: 8:00pm - 8:50pm • Meetups
Greggo's Gameshows: Wheel of Fortune
Friday: 8:00pm - 8:50pm • Panel Room 1
America’s most popular game show done fandom style! Everything from the television show is here…fun puzzles, a beautiful letter turner, and of course the big wheel itself! Spin the wheel, buy a vowel, solve the puzzle!
Open Gaming
Friday: 8:00pm - 8:50pm • Tabletop Gaming
Baldur's Gate
Friday: 9:00pm - 9:50pm • Meetups
Real Sword or Piece of Crap? Recommended
Friday: 9:00pm - 9:50pm • Panel Room 1
Is that shiny sword REALLY capable of seeing you through the apocalypse, or does it belong hanging on a wall? Come learn easy "tells"to distinguish the difference.
Cosplay Poker
Friday: 9:00pm - 10:50pm • Tabletop Gaming
Show off your cosplay and compete in a hand of cards! This will be a Texas Holdem Poker tournament; last player standing! Limited seating for (8) players participating. Cosplay not required but bonus chips!
Fullmetal Alchemist
Friday: 9:00pm - 10:50pm • Video Room
Hilariously Bad “Adult” Anime (18+)
Friday: 10:00pm - 10:50pm • Panel Room 1
Are you a fan of hentai? A degenerate like your fellow host? Please join us for 2 hours of the absolute worst hentai we could have possibly found!
Late Night Anime Dance Recommended
Friday: 10:30pm - 12:50am • Main Events
Get your energy out and work up a sweat in this heart-healthy epic dance party! Join AnimeCon.org's resident DJ Greg Ayres and many incredible guest performers as they help you waste the night away with an electric mix of hard-hitting and fun dance music. Experience the bass from the subwoofers as your face melts off thanks to such sick beats. We promise an experience filled with epic music, incredible sounds, and a great light show to boot. No bags allowed in. Strobe lights may be used.
AnimeCon.org's Fabulous Dating Advice (18+)
Friday: 11:00pm - 12:20am • Panel Room 1
Do you find yourself faltering with the ladies? Do you just not know how to whoo that special person? Our trained experts will show you how it's done! Dante will answer all your dating questions (among other ones)!
Open Gaming
Friday: 11:00pm - 11:50pm • Tabletop Gaming
Naruto
Friday: 11:00pm - 12:50am • Video Room

Saturday

Intro to the Theatrical World: Cosplay and Voice Over
Saturday: 9:00am - 9:50am • Panel Room 1
Have you ever been interested in voice over, cosplay, or both? MaveyWavie, an award winning cosplayer and voice actor from Kansas City is here to answer any questions you may have, and shed a little light on the industries! Tips for getting into cosplay, into voice over, into theater in general. If any of these topics has ever interested you come hang out for a bit and learn just a bit more about the industry.
Open Gaming
Saturday: 9:00am - 11:50pm • Tabletop Gaming
Greggo Gameshows: Panel Quiz Attack 25
Saturday: 9:30am - 10:50am • Main Events
Based on the long-running Japanese game show, this trivia game with an Othello/Reversi element pits four contestants against each other in an attempt to answer questions and take over spaces on our giant game board. The player that takes control over the greatest amount of squares wins the game and a shot at a nice bonus prize! Try out is REQUIRED for participation. Please see schedule for more information.
games and coloring
Saturday: 10:00am - 8:50pm • Kid's Activity Room
Do you have little cosplayers joining your party who are looking for something engaging to do? Step into Kanpai-Con's Easter-themed activity room - a relaxing and kid-friendly environment where you and your little ones can enjoy simple snacks, board and card games, and anime or easter-themed coloring activities throughout the weekend!
My Hero Academia
Saturday: 10:00am - 10:50am • Meetups
ABC's of Costuming Recommended
Saturday: 10:00am - 10:50am • Panel Room 1
Do you want to cosplay but don't know where to start? Join Stellae as she breaks down costuming. She will show you where to buy, how to build, and how to get started!
Inital D
Saturday: 10:00am - 11:50am • Video Room
Laurie Hymes
Saturday: 11:00am - 11:50am • Autographs
Ninja Olympics with Samurai Jillian Recommended
Saturday: 11:00am - 11:50am • Main Events
The Ninja Clans want you! Come take part in the contest of the ages, where two teams of congoers compete for prizes, risking life and limb to show their ninja skills.
Spy x Family
Saturday: 11:00am - 11:50am • Meetups
My Hero Academia: A fan panel
Saturday: 11:00am - 11:50am • Panel Room 1
We will be answering questions in and out of character as well as playing games such as truth or dare and would you rather. This panel with strictly be PG13.
One Piece
Saturday: 12:00pm - 12:50pm • Meetups
How to capture a god! Ft. Venti
Saturday: 12:00pm - 12:50pm • Panel Room 1
Come join the abyss twins as they explain tips and tricks on capturing your favorite archons. Featuring Venti, Teyvat’s easiest archon to capture. By the end every nation shall be yours. (Join the abyss)
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Saturday: 12:00pm - 2:50pm • Video Room
Demon Slayer
Saturday: 1:00pm - 1:50pm • Meetups
Voice Actor Q+A! Recommended
Saturday: 2:00pm - 2:50pm • Main Events
Join our voice actor special guests Oscar Seung, John Swasey, Laurie Hymes as they share industry secrets, stories, and answer all your questions!
Genshin Impact
Saturday: 2:00pm - 2:50pm • Meetups
A Discussion on Coping Skills
Saturday: 2:00pm - 2:50pm • Panel Room 1
An interactive psychoeducational panel on common mental health coping skills for anxiety, depression, grief and loss, panic attacks, bullying, and others. Conflict resolution skills will also be discussed as time permits.
Oscar Seung
Saturday: 3:00pm - 3:50pm • Autographs
Attack on Titan
Saturday: 3:00pm - 3:50pm • Meetups
Anime Opening Music Quiz Competition
Saturday: 3:00pm - 3:50pm • Panel Room 1
Are you ready to test your anime opening identification skills? Come participate in our quiz competition where you’ll encounter the soundtracks of our otaku lives and be able to win prizes along the way. Quizzes will be split into categories by genre and time period, so fans of each genre and of all ages will have a chance to shine! Show us what you got! (Be sure to bring a device that is web-enabled in order to participate.)
Code Geass
Saturday: 3:00pm - 5:50pm • Video Room
John Swasey
Saturday: 4:00pm - 4:50pm • Autographs
Jujutsu Kaisen
Saturday: 4:00pm - 4:50pm • Meetups
FNAFs Biggest Mystery
Saturday: 4:00pm - 4:50pm • Panel Room 1
The Five Nights at Freddy's franchise has many secrets and mysteries, but in this presentation you'll learn about the strange thing many fans overlook! Not a lore nut? Don't worry- this is a fun panel for any type of fnaf fan!
The Grand Cosplay Contest Recommended
Saturday: 5:00pm - 6:20pm • Main Events
The Grand Cosplay Contest is our mainstage costume and cosplay competition, featuring some of the most spectacular costumes around. Have an amazing cosplay? Think it's worthy of a prize or medal? Come and show it off in our mainstage costume and cosplay competition! Contestants are judged on workmanship and performance (complete rules can be found online or at the cosplay table) as they battle for the chance to qualify for the Cosplay World Crown and a free trip to Japan! Come watch some of the coolest cosplays and performances of the weekend grace the mainstage! Advanced registration is required if you want to compete.
Frieran
Saturday: 6:00pm - 6:50pm • Meetups
Dating Advice from Yuri On Ice Voice Actor, Oscar Seung! Recommended
Saturday: 6:00pm - 6:50pm • Panel Room 1
Who's ready for real talk? Relationships, dating, and marriage, OH MY. Let's de-mystify relationships together!
Naruto
Saturday: 6:00pm - 7:50pm • Video Room
Get Your Hands Off Me! (Self Defense Class with Samurai Jillian) Recommended
Saturday: 6:30pm - 7:20pm • Main Events
Keeping an assailant from getting a restraining grip on you is a key factor in self-defense. Come learn the Samurai concepts of tehodoki.
Hazbin Hotel/Helluva Boss
Saturday: 7:00pm - 7:50pm • Meetups
Happy Party Funtime Hour!!
Saturday: 7:00pm - 7:50pm • Panel Room 1
Do you want to unleash your inner child? Come to the Happy Party Playtime hour! Play childhood games such as Duck-Duck-Goose, Simon Says, Hot Potato, Musical Chairs, And more! Win prizes such as Squishmallows, plushies, manga, candy, and whatever Ms. Roma brings along! PG panel. no inappropriate behavior or language, children and adults of all ages welcome!
Greggo's Game Shows: Definition
Saturday: 7:30pm - 8:20pm • Main Events
It’s the game of fun with a pun! Two teams attempt to solve punny word puzzles. In a team’s turn, they give the other team a letter they hope isn’t in the puzzle, and if successful take a letter that they hope is in the puzzle. Finding a letter gives that team a guess at the puzzle, and solving the puzzle wins the game. Win three games and your team wins a prize!
Persona
Saturday: 8:00pm - 8:50pm • Meetups
Iron Otaku: Protagonist Powerliting
Saturday: 8:00pm - 8:50pm • Panel Room 1
Iron Otaku: Protagonist Powerlifting Who says you can’t be an absolute savage in the gym and listen to your favorite anime OP’s while doing it? Powerlifting is a strength sport with three events, Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift. Here you will learn about all three lifts, along with demonstrations of each lift and additional information about fitness and health. Are you ready to be as strong as your favorite characters?
Samurai 7
Saturday: 8:00pm - 9:50pm • Video Room
Anime Improv LIVE! Adult Version (18+)
Saturday: 9:00pm - 9:50pm • Main Events
Join our expert improv actors for a unique blend of rapid-fire comedy and anime-themed scenarios, but with an 18+ twist! Completely unscripted and interactive, this panel promises a rollercoaster of laughter and surprises, where anime characters and plots come alive in the most unexpected and amusing ways! (Formally Whose Line is it Anime? 18+)
Five Night's at Freddy's
Saturday: 9:00pm - 9:50pm • Meetups
ConStories from Hell (18+) Recommended
Saturday: 9:00pm - 9:50pm • Panel Room 1
This is a fun look back at all the crazy experiences we have had at cons. While it is facilitated by John Swasey, it is open to all who wish to share. But beware, what is said at the con may not stay at the con. Caution, may contain off-color humor.
Dungeons and Dragons: Roll to seduce (18+)
Saturday: 10:00pm - 10:50pm • Panel Room 1
Come check out and share the craziest stories about dungeons and dragons with the cast of The Misadventures of the 20-Sided Onion.
Kimba the White Lion
Saturday: 10:00pm - 11:50pm • Video Room
Saturday Thunderstorm Dance Recommended
Saturday: 11:00pm - 1:50am • Main Events
Join us for an incredible and fun Saturday night dance party as our DJs pump up the dance floor with epic electronic beats! AnimeCon.org's regular DJ Greg Ayres and a host of other talented entertainers will pack the house and bring down the roof with some great music to dance to. No bags allowed in. Strobe lights may be used.
Persona Smash or Pass: Shadows Edition (18+)
Saturday: 11:00pm - 12:20am • Panel Room 1
You ever see a shadow that just makes your mouth water? One that you think should just be burned with fire and never talked about again? Well you're in luck! Join Joker and Crow as They discuss who is truly hot or not among the various enemies they have faced along their path and share your own corrupt thoughts!

Sunday

games and coloring
Sunday: 9:00am - 10:50am • Kid's Activity Room
Join us Sunday in the Kids Activity Room for a fun-filled day of organized activities and games for the little ones!
What is Therapy? Q and A
Sunday: 9:00am - 9:50am • Panel Room 1
A question and answer panel hosted by a provisionally licensed counselor to help demystify therapy. We will be discussing what to expect if you attend therapy, how confidentiality and privacy work in therapy, how therapy works, and answer any questions you may have.
Open Gaming
Sunday: 9:00am - 3:50pm • Tabletop Gaming
Photos with the Easter Bunny! Recommended
Sunday: 10:00am - 11:50am • Easter Activities
Celebrate the Easter holiday weekend with Kanpai-Con! Anime fans of all ages are invited to bring your phones and cameras, and to join us Sunday morning for commemorative photos with the Easter Bunny! Seasonal Accessories will be available for those who do not feel up to wearing costumes- or, those who would enjoy adding a little festivity to their cosplays!
Marvel, DC
Sunday: 10:00am - 10:50am • Meetups
Fantasy Books: How Many Genres Can Be In One Book?
Sunday: 10:00am - 10:50am • Panel Room 1
Most question how many genres can be in one book? Whether it’s fantasy, adventure, romance, or horror, just how many genres are allowed in one book or series for those inspired writers who want to start publishing their project but don’t know how many genres to go with. I will love to answer any questions for any writers who want to take that big leap of faith, but are not ready just yet. This will be a Q/A panel and I’ll answer whole heartedly about my experience in being a fantasy author.
Tenchi in Tokyo
Sunday: 10:00am - 11:50am • Video Room
Greggo's Gameshows: Three on a Match!
Sunday: 10:30am - 11:50am • Main Events
In this game show from yesteryear, three contestants answer true or false questions to earn money on our giant matching board! If you can make a match, you win! The trivia questions are all 50/50, so anyone can have a chance to play!
John Swasey
Sunday: 11:00am - 11:50am • Autographs
Egg Hunt (5 and under)
Sunday: 11:00am - 11:50am • Kid's Activity Room
A small-scale traditional Easter Egg Hunt for our littlest friends to enjoy! Our Live Entertainment staff will help supervise and guide the younger kiddos - no one will leave empty handed!
Pokemon
Sunday: 11:00am - 11:50am • Meetups
Kpop Random Dance Play
Sunday: 11:00am - 11:50am • Panel Room 1
Come join your fellow K-pop fans as we dance to our favorite new and old K-pop songs! No experience required, show off your skills or just have fun!
Oscar Seung
Sunday: 12:00pm - 12:50pm • Autographs
Egg Hunt (12 and under) Recommended
Sunday: 12:00pm - 1:50pm • Easter Activities
Everyone knows you can't have an Easter Celebration without an Egg Hunt - and Kanpai-Con is prepared to deliver! Our hidden eggs will contain a variety of super exciting prizes - including candy, toys, and a few extra special surprizes!
Coloring Contest
Sunday: 12:00pm - 12:50pm • Kid's Activity Room
Show off your coloring skills with a combination of anime and easter-themed coloring sheets! Prizes will be awarded for participation, so just have fun!
Disney
Sunday: 12:00pm - 12:50pm • Meetups
Everyone Can Cosplay: Guide for Plus Size Cosplays!
Sunday: 12:00pm - 12:50pm • Panel Room 1
As plus size cosplayers, we often struggle to find stores willing to cater to us, or even make an item for us to begin with. Pumpkin, a veteran cosplayer, is here to help you source everything you need for the perfect cosplay, regardless of your size ! Please join for some helpful sources and tips!
Ace Attorney
Sunday: 12:00pm - 1:50pm • Video Room
Samurai Jillian’s Fur Baby Akita Recommended
Sunday: 12:30pm - 1:20pm • Main Events
Samurai Jillian’s fur baby will entertain and visit with you while you learn about the loyal and lovable Akita from Japan. Come get your ‘puppy fix’ and discover more about these courageous and beautiful animals.
Giant Jenga
Sunday: 1:00pm - 2:20pm • Kid's Activity Room
Enjoy a few rounds of a fun, exciting twist on this classic game with our Live Entertainment staff! Featuring our 3 foot tall Jenga Tower with large blocks - so even the smallest friends can play along!
Legend of Zelda
Sunday: 1:00pm - 1:50pm • Meetups
Karaoke Extravaganza!!!
Sunday: 1:00pm - 1:50pm • Panel Room 1
Just as the name says, bring your friends and sing your favorite songs! This Karaoke extravaganza is open to all ages, on a first come first sing basis! Mavis will try their absolute best to get as many performances as possible in the allotted time, but do ask that songs be kept under 3:30 seconds if possible.
Lolita, J-Fashion
Sunday: 2:00pm - 2:50pm • Meetups
Con Swap Meet Recommended
Sunday: 2:00pm - 4:00pm • Panel Room 1
Got old stuff? Want to trade it for other old stuff? Come to the swap meet and do just that.
Kid's Cosplay Parade Lineup Recommended
Sunday: 3:00pm - 3:20pm • Main Events
Help us give the convention an awesome sendoff by participating in our Kids Cosplay Parade! Any kids in any costume are welcome and encouraged to participate! No contest involved - just a chance for our young cosplayers to show off their favorite outfits! Please arrive for line-up at 3:00pm to participate!
Fursuit
Sunday: 3:00pm - 3:50pm • Meetups
Kid's Cosplay Parade! Recommended
Sunday: 3:30pm - 3:50pm • Main Events
Help us give the convention an awesome sendoff by participating in our Kids Cosplay Parade! Any kids in any costume are welcome and encouraged to participate! No contest involved - just a chance for our young cosplayers to show off their favorite outfits! Please arrive for line-up at 3:00pm to participate!
Closing Ceremonies Recommended
Sunday: 4:00pm - 4:50pm • Main Events
You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here. It's that time when we say goodbye to the guests, artists, and new friends we've made over a fun filled convention weekend. Don't worry, there's always next year, but if you can't wait that long check out some of our other great conventions at www.animecon.org!