Which starter Pokémon Would You Rather say is the best overall; Charmander, Bulbasaur or Squirtle? Think you know? Excellent! Can you back it up with whatever argument under the sun you can think of to support your choice? Even better!! Come on over and join me, Waldo, along with the rest of the Substandard Science crew as we argue over silly questions. Warning: Nerd Rage possible….might end in a pathetic slap fight……..might.
Saturday April 29, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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Ever wonder who the most popular ships at CPAC are? Well, here’s your chance to find out! At the Cosplay Speed Dating event, you’ll be matched with dozens of other cosplayers to go on mini “dates” to determine their OTPs. Answer the MC’s questions in character to try and woo your pairing, and rate your dates to find your OTP. At the end, there will be an awards ceremony to reveal the results of your pairings. This event is the perfect way to discover your own OTPs through the lens of your cosplay character!
Saturday April 29, 2017 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Hayden Lounge
It's High Noon (unless this panel isn't scheduled at noon, in which case it was/is going to be High Noon) and we at Mad Bracket Status are putting out the call to all of the Overwatch fans at CPAC. It's our 4th CPAC appearance and we want you to come to our open forum/bracket to help us decide once and for all, who is the Best Overwatch Hero. Prizes will be available. Plz no Widow. Just kidding. But are we...? Who knows? For questions, email madbracketstatus@gmail.com
Conventions can be stressful. We get it. There are a lot of people in a relatively small area, and it can get quite loud. Sometimes you just want to go to a nice, quiet room and take a break from it all. The Manga Library is the place for you. With hundreds of volumes on loan from the AnimeNEXT collection, there's something for everyone. Librarians will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Saturday April 29, 2017 2:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
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Hey, accidents happen. We have the fix! We’ve stocked Morton 205 full of common types of repair tools and ingredients. What could have been a disaster will turn to unexpected relief as you repair your costume without ever leaving the convention!
Saturday April 29, 2017 2:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Morton 205
An internet musical project started by Yoav Landau that sets out to upload a new song/remix every two weeks about internet culture, video games and original concepts. Yoav Landau of The Living Tombstone will be discussing the future of the channel, previewing new songs and remixing as well as a Q&A session to ask about whatever.
Saturday April 29, 2017 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
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Legendary Actor Richard Epcar – is one of the hardest working men in show business, having voiced over 500 characters in Games, Animation and Anime. Best known as the voice of Batou in Ghost in the Shell, The Joker in several Batman games including Injustice: Gods Among Us, Raiden in Mortal Kombat X, Ansem in Kingdom Hearts and now Akuma in Street Fighter V! You’ve heard him in Legend of Korra, JOJO’S Bizarre Adeventure as Joseph Joestar, and Naruto.
Saturday April 29, 2017 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
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Welcome to the Aqours Q&A!! The nine school idols of Aqours will be answering your questions, playing games, and having fun! After talking with the fans we will have two dances for you! Be sure to come check us out!
The host club will be attending this years convention in order to bring more customers. So in order to make you one of are lovely customers, we will be entertaining you to are fullest to meet your desires. We will do this by collecting your questions for your interest and playing a fun game of truth or dare along with a trivia with prizes.
The Senpai Project is a New York City based event organizer who host events for people of the Nerd, Geek, Gaming, Otaku, LBGTQA culture and more! So here is your chance to meet the staff and maybe a special guest to tell us what your dream party/event would be like so we can try to make it happen! You will also have a chance to win a free pass to all of our events for the rest of the year at our panel!
It's time to rumble in the roast session! We always try to show off the things we love, but its time to make a twist and roast the things we love! Join is, and let us begin, with the roasting session! Filled with not only laughter, but with contest and prizes to see who could roast the most!
When it comes to anime, who doesn't love a bad romance? But when your OTP still hasn't gotten together after 7 seasons, something’s not quite right. Come join us for a comedic teardown of some popular romantic comedies and how their protagonists went horribly wrong! Presented by Hen Tie Cake.
Thinking about getting into cosplay? Here's a basic guide for how to start--whether you're buying a cosplay or making it on your own. Also learn how to use social networking sites to gain more knowledge of cosplay, make new friends, and link up with photographers!
This fun-filled panel will be consisting of the beta kids and trolls! There will be time for questions of course, along with some time for games, maybe even win a prize! Come and enjoy some quality time with us!
Four Contestants. Three video games. One prize. Sounds straightforward, right? But when cheating is encouraged and sabotage is in the rules, the tables can turn at any minute. Be a part of the fun before the Official YouTube launch
Saturday April 29, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
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Ever wonder who the most popular ships at CPAC are? Well, here’s your chance to find out! At the Cosplay Speed Dating event, you’ll be matched with dozens of other cosplayers to go on mini “dates” to determine their OTPs. Answer the MC’s questions in character to try and woo your pairing, and rate your dates to find your OTP. At the end, there will be an awards ceremony to reveal the results of your pairings. This event is the perfect way to discover your own OTPs through the lens of your cosplay character!
Saturday April 29, 2017 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Hayden Lounge
Hello 707 here , V let me only tell a few of your guys what makes the rest of the guys in RFA different. I will answer any question for feel like about them and or me . Maybe one of you lucky ladies or gentlemen will take your favorite hacker
Time to satisfy your hunger for answers! Let's talk about everything Tokyo Ghoul! Whether it's about the anime, manga, or anything you want to discuss or ask. We're ready to eat... I mean... entertain you!
A live full demonstration photo workshop from start to finish. Showing and explaining equipment setups, techniques and tricks Otaku-Haven uses for convention photoshoots and studio shoots.
Eyeris, also known as Creep-P, is a western Vocaloid producer, based in New Jersey, who is known for writing songs inspired by creepypastas and internet web series and phenomenons, such as Don’t Hug Me, I’m Scared.
Saturday April 29, 2017 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
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Kyle Hebert is a Los Angeles-based anime and video game voice actor whose credits include Street Fighter 5(Ryu), Naruto (Kiba), Bleach (Aizen, Ganju), League of Legends (Ezreal, Jarvan, and Graves) and Gurren Lagann (Kamina). He is best known as the Narrator and Teen Gohan from the Funimation dub of Dragonball Z and currently voices Gohan and Ox King in Dragonball Kai and Super. He is also the promo voice of filmmaker, Kevin Smith’s Smodcast series of podcasts . For more info, visit www.kylehebert.com
Saturday April 29, 2017 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
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Cosplay can be an extremely expensive venture if you're unsure of how to approach each task. Before you jump in head first, learn a few tricks of the trade to help keep your spending in check!
Help! The Otaku-verse is in disarray. People are tired of broken elevators, con plaque, roommates who don’t pay. In Geek law, the congress (all willing participants) discusses problems or annoyances in the Otaku world, and devises devious, hilarious, and often overly complicated solutions.
Saturday April 29, 2017 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
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So you wanna jump into the fun world of voice acting, but not exactly sure where to find the gigs or where to find a coach? Well join Chris Dattoli and Kasey Burns as we tell you how to go from doing fan dubs to landing paid gigs! We will tell you the tips and tricks we learned as we migrated from machinimas to paid gigs.
Ever wanted to watch the +2 Comedy podcast being recorded live, but can’t make it to New Jersey on a Thursday night? You’re in luck! +2 Comedy is happy to bring the podcast to CPAC.
Saturday April 29, 2017 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
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Crusher-P is a musician and illustrator, best known for her song “ECHO” sung by Vocaloid Gumi. You can find her music anywhere from Sound Voltex, Groove Coaster and Mai Mai to even Japanese radio. Since the age of 14, Crusher-P has been writing, producing and drawing images for her own music. Her first hit song at the age of 16 was just the beginning of an adolescence-inspired existential crisis that eventually lead her to choosing music and art as a career path. Now a young adult, she mixes humor and raw emotion in her music making process. Along the way, she’s done everything from making product demos for Yamaha to singing her own music in a karaoke bar in Japan.
Saturday April 29, 2017 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
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Ever wonder why two anime seem exactly alike? Watch as our trained paternity specialists find out who are the parents of some of your favorites. Presented by Hen Tie Cake.
Imagine if the characters of the popular cartoon "Steven Universe" were all human, in highschool, and got detention. How did they get detention? How do the characters fare in a world that isn't fighting the gems from Homeworld? What situations will they be in?
10th Anniversary Special- Hey there Paisanos! Super Mario Super Panel returns for it’s 10th. Anniversary. If you enjoy jumping on enemies heads for coins, corny pasta puns, and terrible 80’s cartoons then this is still the panel for you! Join in the fun as we play Super Mario related games for prizes and pay tribute to one of the most nostalgic shows of the time.
Saturday April 29, 2017 6:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
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We as a group of dedicated Haikyuu!! Cosplayers plan on utilizing our time for a unique Interactive Ask Fan Panel. The panel would be open for all ages (PG 13), so those of all different ages who love Haikyuu!! just as much as we do can gather around. With interactive games, different prizes, and activities such as truth or dare, Kabedon, and much more! It’ll definitely be something fans will remember!
+2 Comedy moderates a discussion about what it means to follow your dreams and how to make them come true. Guests have included voice actors, comedians, YouTube stars, and writers.
Saturday April 29, 2017 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
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A live reading of some of our funniest “listicles” from our website. We will see “15 Things we can Learn about Love & Dating from Anime”, “The Perks of Dating a Yandere Girl”, and “Things to Expect at Your First Anime Con.” We will also be showing some of our popular anime lists from our YouTube channel!
Ever want to play an RPG but feel you have no time to complete the game or better yet, did you ever feel intimidated to try out RPGs because they are known for being “Too Long”? This panel is meant to be a guide for those of you who are looking to ease your way into the world of Japanese Role Playing games.
Come see one of Stevens’ performing arts clubs put on a shadowcast of The Ember Island Players episode of Avatar:TLA. Full of 4th wall breaking jokes both in the episode and in the performance, it will be a unique performance that any fan of the show should come and see.
Saturday April 29, 2017 8:30pm - 9:00pm PDT
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Exactly what it says on the tin. Geek stand-up, with a Q&A afterwards to answer your most burning questions and settle your least amicable debates. Would Samus beat Lara Croft in a fight? Goku or Superman? Green Lanterns: Who Wore it Best? The sky’s the limit- the Cobra Kai of geek comedy will tackle any query your heart desires.
Saturday April 29, 2017 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
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Did you know the first manga comics were made hundreds of years ago? Join us on a journey from the temple-scroll origins of manga into the modern age. We will explore topics such as early mecha and the advent of yaoi, and why boxing manga was once banned; and audience members will get a chance to look at volumes from our collection of historic manga!
Join an open discussion and clip show on the topic of Mechanized Robots in Animation, Videogames, & Pop Culture. Come discuss stats, aesthetics, or even the ferocity of the Universes mightiest Mecha.
Hey, accidents happen. We have the fix! We’ve stocked Morton 205 full of common types of repair tools and ingredients. What could have been a disaster will turn to unexpected relief as you repair your costume without ever leaving the convention!
Sunday April 30, 2017 9:00am - 8:00pm PDT
Morton 205
These days the fandom is pretty insistent on pushing for quality shows to be in the limelight. The newest season of Attack on Titan? Great. Frozen? Goody. Between the anime scene and the Walt Disney Co., it’s no surprise that a number of American animators are overlooked in the recitation of people’s favorite animated works. Join us for an explorative discussion of the man who did for America what Miyazaki did for anime.
Sunday April 30, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
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How many of you wished you knew more kids who liked anime when you were younger? Do you want to start your own anime club in your school/local library? This presentation will include information on how to start an Anime Club for elementary to high school aged children so they can become acquainted with different genres of anime in a positive and safe environment. We will discuss how to utilize Google Classroom and other technological outlets, different movies to show the students, how to start a discussion about different anime topics, and other ways to make the club "funducational"!
Ever wonder what Levi does when he isn't cleaning or do you wonder what Eren would do for this country if he was President? Well, now this is your chance to come and ask some of your favorite Attack on Titan characters any questions you may have.
As an anime director, Makoto Shinkai makes short, visually intense movies. Join Ink of AniGamers.com and Otaku USA as he explores how Shinkai utilizes the standard distance formula (distance = rate x time) and its variations it to expose, explore, and exploit loneliness in his characters’ relationships. (Warning: there will be plot spoilers.)
Everyone's favorite game is back- but this time with a Marauder's touch! Hosted by the glorious James Potter, volunteers from the audience will form a team along side Moony, Padfoot, Wormtail and Arthur Weasley to face off in the ultimate Harry Potter Family Feud! (The questions will be related to Harry Potter only!) We have prizes, we have a flashy and colorful powerpoint, and we have the Marauders-WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT?! So come on down for a fun round of Family Feud and laughs! Dumbledore required that we through this in: This panel is rated PG13 as to some "adult humor", so if you are sensitive to that you have been warned!
Return to the days of the console wars Genesis vs Nintendo as we take audience member and pit them in 1 on 1 combat in video games challenges spanning three consoles. Do you have what it takes to be the king of games?
A guide for both cosplayers and photographers on how to capture the perfect cosplay photo. Learn how to identify your strengths and how to let them shine in a photo. Includes tips on posing, framing, and environment awareness for both sides of the camera.
Anime has been one of the fastest growing forms of media. Its global appeal has drawn millions of fans across differing social circles. Many social and entertainment factors exist that have helped anime’s growth, but outside group influences, what inherently attracts people to anime? What is happening deep inside the human psychology that draws people in at the individual level? We will review many different psychological factors, and discuss how they may influence people to draw conclusions towards the answers of these questions. All levels of psychology education and knowledge are welcome.
Sunday April 30, 2017 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
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Come ask the cast of rwby the questions you have always wanted to. We wil be happy to answer. Wanna hear a bad pun? We can start the panel out with a Yang! Since Yang Xiao Long will be your host
Bring a one-two punch to teaching STEM: text and images teaming up in comics! Join educators and comics creators as they present their specific strategies for teaching STEM topics.
Founded by Benjamin Schoedel back in 2011 with his wife Maryellen, we are proudly carrying on torch in his name. C.R.A.Z.Y.O.T.A.K.U. is estatic to return to Castle Point making this the first convention since our founder's passing. With that said, we are making this one the BIGGEST and LOUDEST event with so much trivia, games, prizes, and pocky you won't know what to do with yourself so come check us out and show everyone what you're made of!
The convention veterans at Hen Tie Cake will tell several stories; some based on true events and others masquerading as truths. Can you judge which are fact and which are fiction? To find out you’ll enter a world of convention deceptions where audience participation is rewarded and even the cosplay has more than meets the eye.
In honor of our tenth year running, CPAC is hosting its very own panel at the con. Come meet the current con chair and the ones before him. Talk to them, get to know who they are, find out what it running a con is like, see what it takes to start a con, and share a laugh with them. Who knows? They could be one of your go-to friends to hang out later on
Sunday April 30, 2017 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
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Having a hard time deciding whether to buy a Dollfie Dream or Smart Doll? Already own one but thinking about buying the other? Look no further, this panel will be discussing the similarities and differences between the two brands. In addition, the panel will tackle topics such as where to buy, clothing & accessory comparisons, customization and communities. If this sounds appealing to you, then come on by and discover something beautiful.
Looking to flex your creativity muscles in your next cosplay? Come expand your mind and discover new ways to express your nerd love. Learn about casual/closet costumes, DisneyBounding, and all about gijinka. Come see what it’s like to MAKE IT UP!
An interactive Homestuck trickster panel, where the audience is just as important as the characters.The tricksters will be STAR BURSTing to meet you. There will be a number of games played and a Q&A to start things off, where you can ask the tricksters questions of your choice to get to know them better. That will get the ball rolling to start some of the odd end games , like "your momma don't wear no socks" and the Dating Game. Of course this will be the KIT-KATS meow. The most important part of the panel is to smile, laugh and enjoy the sugar induced fun.
A series of toys, cartoons, comics, and now live action movie thrillers all about robots from another world that come to earth and hide as cars, trucks, planes, and all kinds of other earthly creations. But where did this phenomenon come from and how did it come to be? Come explore the Japanese and Marvelous roots of the Transformers franchise. A seriously humorous look at Japanese and American toy companies working together.
Sunday April 30, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
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Japan has a rich sense of literary tradition. The dense poems of this island nation have been written, spoken, and chanted for ages for use in everything from courtship and spiritualism to politics and philosophy. Much has changed within the nation, and with it the poetry of its people and how it is delivered. Join Ink of AniGamers.com as he points out instances within the relatively new medium of anime where the ancient power of traditional poetry is leveraged for humor, introspection, and drama.
Who are the publishers that have brought us titles like Dragon Ball, Attack on Titan, and Black Butler to the US? What about the publishers bringing us options to read manga online such as Yamada-Kun and The Seven Witches, Lucifer and The Biscuit Hammer, and Basara? How about the ones who brought us titles like Fruits Basket, City Hunter, and Iron Wok Jan but don't exist? In this panel run by Justin, known as "Kami_nomi", from TheOASG, learn about the wealth of publishers that have brought over manga to put in bookstores, their big titles, and their impact on the industry in the West.
There are so many different ways that Anime can draw us in, but one of the most important is the opening sequence. On his youtube channel, Mother's Basement, Geoff Thew analyzes the very best anime openings to see what makes them work so well. Today, he's gonna do it live. Join him in [Panel room] as he takes you through his process and dissects some of the best anime openings out there - including audience requests!
Sunday April 30, 2017 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
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The first 20 minutes would be asking the characters basic, pg-13 questions. The next 20 minutes would also be a fun truth and dare that will also engage the crowd, with dares being simple and also pg-13. Lastly, in the final 10 minutes, we would be doing trivia that will award the crowd with prizes (free stickers, candy, etc.)
You've put a lot into making your newest cosplay, and it's time for you to get some photographic evidence of your hard work. Or perhaps, you're the one wanting to document that work. Join Avalon Cosplay as she explains what to do to make the most of a photoshoot, while having fun, staying safe, and getting some amazing results. Complete with posing tips, guidelines to booking a photographer, and an "open forum" for convention experiences past and future, set yourself on the right course to getting the most out of your time and creating some breathtaking art!
panel for photographers and cosplayers alike to share their knowledge and information of what goes into being in front and behind the camera. Perspectives, talents, hints, and tricks are welcomed to be share and gained by all.
Ever wondered what the members of Homra, Scepter 4, and the other clans do in their spare time? Now is the chance to ask them questions, have some trivia fun and more!
Calling all kpop fans! Random Dance Play is from a highly popular dance variety game show called “Weekly Idol”! The moderator will play any Korean pop song. If you know the song choreography, then start dancing. Drop by to have fun and win prizes!
Conventions and Cosplay have only grown in popularity over the past several years. Access to the things that make us squeal is easier than ever in the real world and online. Safety is highly important in these spaces. Bullying is not uncommon. This panel is an open discussion of how to handle difficult situations that involve subjects like consent and bullying, and to present ways to handle those situations if you find yourself in them. This panel is intended as a "safe space" to talk about difficult issues. This is a sensitive subject and are dedicated to handling it appropriately.
Cosplay may seem like a complex and serious endeavor, but it doesn't have to be. It can be a casual joining in, a making-do-with-what-you-have, or just something fun to wear wherever. It doesn't matter who you are or how old, everyone can cosplay!
Chess is well over 1000 years old, and still competitively around the world to this day. What could possibly make this game better, you might ask? The answer is simple: replace the pieces with cosplayers! Watch all your favorite anime characters battle it out for supremacy at the command of two mysterious generals.
Sunday April 30, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
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She blinded me with Swarovski! This panel details beginning to intermediate methods of costume embellishment such as fabric manipulation and texturizing, vinyl transfers, beading, and rhinestone application. We will discuss methods of determining how and where to jazz up an otherwise un-embellished design using both personal projects such as Yuri on Ice skating costumes as well as audience member costumes as case examples.
You go to a panel about Kill la Kill, and 15 minutes into it the moderator is defending the attack on Pearl Harbor. What went wrong?
We're going to discuss the worst panels we've sat through or walked out on, why convention panels are (generally) bad, and how convention organizers, panel members, and audiences can improve them. Presentation is followed by a Q&A session.
Bach a Zero, stylized as “BACH A ZERO”, is an American pop/rock band from Berklee College of Music. The members consist of Sumika Inoue (vocals), Jirou Lee (vocals and guitar), Mitsuhide Suzuki (guitar and piano), Kevin Jung (bass), and Tyler Knatz (drums). The band’s musical style is influenced by Japanese artists such as Ayaka, Supercell, Bump of Chicken, Asian Kung-Fu Generation, and One Ok Rock.
Sunday April 30, 2017 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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Lost Silver Productions welcomes you once again to come play your favorite game shows and win fabulous prizes. Will you act out with our celebrity charaders on BODY LANGUAGE? Answer the surveys and flip fun into fortune on CARD SHARKS? Or beat the Whammy for the big bucks on PRESS YOUR LUCK? The stage is set, and you are the next lucky contestant! Let's play!
The trilogies of Peter Jackson are the standard of knowledge for most fans in the Tolkien universe. But long before An Unexpected Journey, anime played the field when Studio TOPCRAFT made the first offering of Middle Earth on screen. Long passed-over by the regular otaku crowd, our investigative panelists would like to share a story with you of American company Rankin/Bass, TOPCRAFT, Tad Mochinaga, and the magical world called: “Animagic.”
Sunday April 30, 2017 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
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Gabby Nu and Rae Marie Cosplay introduce various useful materials to create highly detailed, professional, and durable prop pieces for any non-fabric parts of costumes, including: armor, staffs, gauntlets, gems, accessories and other popular costume pieces. Materials such as Worbla, Wonderflex, PVC, EVA foam, and resin will be examined in great detail, discussing the basic info about each material while explaining pros and cons, usage and handling, pricing and availability, and recommended projects. Examples of prop pieces we have created with all of these materials will be shown, including a quick tutorial and personal experiences working on various projects. A Q&A will be held after the presentation, so come with questions!
Come join the overwatch team for your fair share of snacks and memes! The heroes will be answering your questions and asking you some of their own. The world could always use more heroes!
Seasoned TTRPG vets take real disagreements between characters or players and decide right and wrong. Between the four of us, we've seen, heard and imagined it all. Come listen, laugh and be judged at RPG Court.
Its the battle of the sports anime: Free! vs Yuri!!! on Ice! Representatives from both sides (Haruka Nanase and Makoto Tachibana vs Yuuri Katsuki and Yuri Plisetsky) are here to settle which is the best sports anime the old fashioned way- in a game of Family Feud!
The questions will range from swimming to ice skating to general life questions!
AND THEY NEED YOUR HELP! Pick your side and come down to volunteer for a team and or cheer them on!
An open group discussion and presentation about the positive and negative representation of minorities in comic books, tv shows, anime, and other popular forms of media! We will discuss people of color, LGBTQA+, disabled folks, and other minorities and how this affects us as viewers and/or as the people being represented.
Through the years some of the most critically acclaimed anime series have been about giant robots and idols. What is the correlation between the two? Why is the idol experience always mixed in with ideas of war and giant metal warriors? Do the giant death machines bring you to your Idol Overlord or is the sweet song of the siren pushing your inner warrior to perfect the machine? Find out who wins in the final battle of your heart and soul as Bots and Babes Boogie Down. Presented by Hen Tie Cake.
Imagine a (totally non-canon) timeline where you could question Max Caulfield and the rest of your favorite Life is Strange characters about the decisions they’ve made throughout their “time-traveling” week at Blackwell Academy. This cosplay Q&A panel will give you the opportunity to do that and more.
Here's an opportunity to ask your favorite shinobi, hokage, and missing-nin every question that you're dying to the answer to. This panel will be devoted to a question and answer session, where the audience can ask the cosplayer who will be acting in character about aspects of the show, the behavior of other characters, and much more.
As an anime director, Satoshi Kon was a man who wasn't afraid to dream a little bigger. This panel will take a look at The history of Satoshi Kon, his works, his influences and his legacy.
The RFA invites you to our VIP Party! Join all 7 members of Rika’s Fundraising Association in a celebration, and allow us to provide an extravaganza of events, such as a Q and A, Truth and Dare, and much more!
Have you ever wondered what the volleyball players and managers of Karasuno, Aoba Joshai, Nekoma, and Fukurodani do on their spare time? What they do off of the court? This is now your time to find out. Questions, games, truth or dare, and even a special event run by yours truly Oikawa Tooru. Come join us as the boys and girls of these teams entertain you.
From anime like Your Lie in April, to Nodame Cantabile, to talented violinists such as Michiru Kaioh from Sailor Moon, or Seiji Amasawa from Whisper of the Heart, classical music has appeared in anime for several years. Come join Juilliard student Queen Kirlia Cosplay in their 'Classical Music in Anime' tribute, come and enjoy both pieces of classical music, and some of your favorite songs and openings.
Come check out the most unique and cool anime/manga characters that will steal your hearts (and wallets). From Lupin the third to 20 Faces, Xan will educate you on these lovable scoundrals
It’s easy to take the fan world of the otaku for granted today. The medium of anime—once obscure—has become nearly mainstream in terms of public awareness and acceptability. The modern otaku doesn’t have to worry about the experiences or the anime of old. What kinds of shows do those old guys watch anyway? What makes a true otaku? Drop by for a presentation on the history of the fandom, a talk on the different generations involved, and enjoy an investigation into the origins of the Otakudom you enjoy today.
Sunday April 30, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
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Do you like Giant Robots, but don't know where to begin? Then this panel is for you! From Gundam to Macross and everything in between, join Otaku Nate as he provides the ins and outs of the Mecha Genre!
Are you a collector of anime goods? Ever felt that your Statues, Nendoroids, Figmas, etc. were lacking something? Well Anime Dolls might be the next thing for you. This panel will explain what an Anime Doll is, Brands, where to buy, community, and much more. If this sounds appealing to you come on by and check Anime Dolls out, it might just be the thing you've been looking for!
Welcome to the Underground! Come and ask different questions, such as: "Why does Mettaton have such glorious legs", "What makes PAPYRUS so addicted to spaghetti?", "Why are Frisk's eyes always closed?", and so on! After answering, the audience will be able to participate in fun games and events such as UNDERTALE TRIVIA, Guess That AU Character, and SO much more!!
If you're reading this schedule, there's a fairly good chance that you like anime. But did you know that you could be liking it ten times more? Critical analysis allows you to appreciate the artistry behind your favourite anime's production, and find hidden meaning in the way it's shot and edited. But how do you get started analyzing anime - and if you're good at it, how can you turn that into a career? Anime Youtuber Geoff Thew of Mother's Basement will guide you through it and answer your questions in this special discussion panel. exact multiplier not guaranteed
Sunday April 30, 2017 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
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EmpathP (otherwise known as Aki Glancy) is an American musician, illustrator, and producer from Virginia. Specializing in the creation of original VOCALOID works, her credits include illustrating the Celtic English VOCALOID “AVANNA” and voice providing for the America English VOCALOID “DAINA”. Her wish is to spread the love for VOCALOID technology across the United States. As the manager of VOCAMERICA: The Western VOCALOID Concert Project, she and her team have worked hard for over a year to make the dream of a western VOCALOID concert series a reality. She is excited to bring VOCAMERICA to CPAC.
Sunday April 30, 2017 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Kidde 228
Here we are, fifteen games and fifteen years later in the series, with Kingdom Hearts 3 somewhere on the horizon (hopefully), and most people have no idea what's actually going on in the Kingdom Hearts series. Come listen as the entire series is broken down from the Keyblade War, leading all the way up to and including the events that occur in Dream Drop Distance, and where this leads us all for Kingdom Hearts 3, the end of the Dark Seeker Saga. Have some questions about what actually is going on? Want to see which one of the series is actually the most important one that retconned itself? Come drop by!
You have spent countless hours in front of a sewing machine, been burned by hot glue guns, and scouted out every fabric and thrift store in town to get your cosplay just right. Now is your chance to show it off! The CPAC Cosplay Contest is judged by guest cosplayers we invite to the convention. Winners get to take home prizes and glorious bragging rights.
Sunday April 30, 2017 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Palmer Lawn
A Q&A Panel with everyone's favorite literary characters: the Marauders! Back for another year at CPAC Messrs. Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs return to answer all of your burning questions! And, Snape will be making an appearance as well! Come down for a fun time of buffoonery, juicy secret telling, and magic!
Editors and anime superfans from nonprofit comic book publisher Pronto Comics will be joined by other independent comic creators in a discussion of the current crop of remakes and sequels to classic anime, such as Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball, Gundam, and Evangelion. How do the remakes compare to the originals? What improvements (and failures) do the remakes bring to the table? And how much of our appreciation or disdain for the remakes is based (or biased) on nostalgia? Come prepared to argue and laugh along with us!
Starting a cosplay can be tricky. Between the expensive prices of materials and the "oh my gosh how the heck do I make this?!" It can be very intimidating. So join Ebi Cosplay and FireBird Cosplay, as they use their many years of cosplaying to give you tips that make gravity defining hair and other wacky cosplay things, easier to create
The Castle Point Anime convention is honored to welcome SHINNOSUKE from ROOKiEZ IS PUNK’D, accompanied by ROCKWELL the former guitarist of SILHOUETTE FROM THE SKYLIT, to CPAC 2017!
Is Nintendo back? Did they ever go anywhere? Is PC Better than Console gaming anyways? What is the best trading card game? Join the fun as we take on some of the most divisive arguments in geek culture. Participants put forth their case and the audience debates and votes for the wining side. If you enjoy arguing (and lets be honest you do, way too much), then come let your voice be heard!
Sunday April 30, 2017 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Babbio 122
What is Gekiga? Is it the name of early alternative manga? Is it a genre, filled with bizarre and over the top ideas that could never appear in the pages of Shonen Jump? Is it the writings of a bunch of madmen? Come to this panel to learn a bit of history and a bit of absurdity about some lesser known manga and the creators who made them.
