Panels
Deciphering Madoka Magica
Hosted by Brian McAfee
10:30AM-11:30AM
Panel Room 2
Author Brian McAfee presents a discussion of the symbols, metaphors, and literary references in the critically-acclaimed anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica. The Concept Movie trailer and the new spinoff series Magia Record will also be discussed. There will be prizes for audience members who ask intriguing questions!
Bishoujo, Bara, and Beyond: Gender in Anime
Hosted by yourheroSerene
12:00 PM – 1:00PM
Senate Chamber
“That character is so gender.” In modernity, our relationships with media have been more formative than ever, and that includes shaping our perceptions of gender. Get anime in the mix, and many otaku have developed what is perhaps a subconscious language for gender, often counter to Western media. Come and discuss some very ‘gender’ characters, the gender tropes that have come from anime, and some background on “why Japan”.
Introduction to Touhou
Hosted by Brian McAfee
12:00 PM – 1:00PM
Panel Room 2
Explore the world and characters of the most prolific fan-made shooter game of all time. At the end of the panel, two lucky audience members will have the chance to play a Touhou game on Lunatic mode, the game’s hardest difficulty setting. Whoever lasts longest will receive a small prize.
Twitch Aesthetics on a Budget
Hosted by Ovoars
1:30 PM – 2:30PM
Senate Chamber
Are you a broke individual who streams but wants to have an aesthetic layout? Then this is the right place to be! Come learn about how to make your own logo, overlays, panels, and more!
K-Pop Random Dance
Hosted by Sydney Morton
12:30 PM – 1:30PM
Panel Room 3
K-pop random dance panel, attendees are welcome to come and dance along to any K-pop choreos they may know (and enjoy impromptu performances from other fans 😉 and mingle with other K-pop stans!!
No Anime, No Game
Hosted by Jayden Ruiz Rosa, Kans Lewis, Ojore Shepeard
3:00 PM – 4:30PM
Panel Room 2
Talking about various animes, audience participation in various trivia games, and all around fun.
Anime Convention Know-Hows
Hosted by Kama-Chama, Mrs. Choi, Jayden
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Senate Chamber
Wanna experience “the talk” with fellow Otaku and Weebs who implore the *gasp* a uber, big, KOWAI, Anime desu convention??? Wells, we gotcha here in this convention panel on Plebs who have configured an informal panel on planning, merching, and executing Cosplay wear in the comforts of those alike.
Idol Meet & Greet
Hosted by Next Stage Festivals
3:30 PM – 4:30PM
Panel Room 3
Had a blast at Idolfest watching the idol groups perform?
Game Difficulty Level: Queen of Hearts
Hosted by Victoria Huang
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Senate Chamber
Players, Welcome to your final game! Difficulty level: Queen of Hearts. As hearts being the cruelest suit, we’ll be playing various types of heart games filled with betrayal. Whether if it’s only a seemingly simple card game, or choosing between which person gets to live, enter only if you’re ready to play with others’ hearts.
Yuri: A Genre for Everyone
Hosted by Jordan Summers
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Panel Room 1
Yuri is a genre for all anime and manga fans. whether you like action, slice of life, isekai, fantasy, romance, sci-fi, or horror, The yuri genre has something for you. Jordan will be going over the main cornerstones of the yuri genre and what you should look into.
Nerdy Furry Mad Libs
Hosted by Hunter and Cass
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Panel Room 2
A themed game of Mad Libs, with a furry twist.
Act That Anime!
Hosted by Jayden Ruiz Rosa
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Panel Room 3
Rendition of charades! Bring a friend and see how many prompts your duo can get against other teams!
Horse Girls? In My Anime?
Hosted by Bubba S.
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Panel Room 1
We all know or have known a “horse girl” at some point in our lives, haven’t we? There’s no horsing around when it comes to the horse girls in the anime and mobile game Uma Musume Pretty Derby, even if they are reincarnated racehorses from another world! This panel will provide an introduction to and discussion relating to all things Uma Musume.
Anime Lawyers
Hosted by Kama-Chama, Mollie, Jayden
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Panel Room 2
Summon ye’s best waifus/husbandos/beings in a show and vouch their decree, amongst 2 chosen sides. Through, favoritism, art talent, and PURE passion let’s behold their creed!!
Demon Slayer Trivia
Hosted by Japanese Animation Club of Tallahassee (JACT)
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Senate Chamber
A full Jeopardy game with random trivia questions about Demon Slayer. The room will be split into two teams, and one person from each will give the answers.
Smash or Pass (18+)
Hosted by Japanese Animation Club of Tallahassee (JACT)
8:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Senate Chamber
Join us in a special version of JACT’s hit game “Smash or Pass”! Vote to “Smash” or “Pass” husbandos or waifus from anime and other characters in pop culture.
The Intersection between Crime and Anime
Hosted by Mollie O’Brien
9:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Panel Room 2
Learn the American Legal history of Anime copyright infringement and underage hentai possession.
Anime Openings, Jeopardy Edition
Hosted by Colin Moody
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Moore Auditorium
3 teams will compete in a Jeopardy-style trivia game centered around the various music used in anime openings. It will consist of two rounds and a final jeopardy.
Fictional Fashion Police
Hosted by ManaT Cosplay
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Panel Room 2
Have you ever wanted to travel to Japan? Are you interested in living there? Get all your questions answered and learn insider tips to make your time in Japan relaxing and meaningful. (Mei, a graduate student at FSU, lived in Japan for a year.)
Macross and Robotech: What’s the Difference?
Hosted by Brian McAfee
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Panel Room 0
Author and industry insider Brian McAfee discusses the history and complicated relationship between the Macross and Robotech anime franchises. The panel will explain how Macross has influenced the development of the anime industry in America. There will also be a brief synopsis of the various spinoffs and sequels from each series and recommend which ones new viewers should start with. The panel will also cover recent legal developments and the future of Robotech/Macross, including the potential live action movie by Sony!
My Life in Japan with Cosplay MeiMei
Hosted by Cosplay MeiMei
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Panel Room 1
Have you ever wanted to go to Japan? Study there? Work there? Maybe even live there? Come with all your questions for Mei, a cosplayer and Adjunct Lecturer of Japanese. Mei lived in Japan for a year and is here to help make your experience unforgettable. Mei can show you the ropes; from trains, the day to day, and basic phrases. Ask questions about things like medical forms and phone plans! This panel is guided by you and your needs.
WEEBOO
Hosted by Jayden Ruiz Rosa
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Panel Room 3
Anime based Taboo game! Test your anime knowledge! How many anime characters can you guess right with a restricted description and time limit?
Make up and body painting 101
Hosted by Star
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Panel Room 2
Learn the basic fundamentals and tips and tricks of make up and body painting!
Japanese in an Hour with Cosplay Mei Mei
Hosted by Cosplay MeiMei
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Panel Room 1
Have you ever wanted to learn Japanese but were unsure where to start? Look no further than Mei’s Japanese in an Hour. Mei is a professional university instructor of Japanese and is here to show you the basics of this wonderful language. From the writing systems, to basic grammar, to simple sentences: you will come out of the panel ready to travel in Japan!
Improv do’s and dont’s
Hosted by Sdr.improv
1:30PM – 3:00 PM
Panel Room 3
Have you ever wondered how your favorite cosplayers act so well in panels? Ever thought to yourself “wow that seems so fun but where do I start?” Come join SDR improve’s third ever improv do’s and dont’s panel! Play interactive games with and learn the art of improv!
Guess the Vocaloid Song!
Hosted by Squid
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Panel Room 2
There will be three rounds of various difficulties. A part of a selected song will be played over the course of 15 seconds and then the “contestants” will guess the song.
Introduction Into Handmade Cosplay
Hosted by MewUsagi
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Panel Room 1
Have you ever wanted to make your own cosplays but didn’t know where to start? Join Morgan of Mew Usagi Cosplays as she breaks down the entire process from start to finish from fabrics, patterns and more!
Sailor Moon Jeopardy
Hosted by Magnolia
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Panel Room 0
Come play jeopardy, learn and answer questions about your favorite Sailor Moon characters!
Lupin III Bingo Bonanza
Hosted by yourheroSerene
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Panel Room 2
Do gay, be crime?? Laugh and win big at this Lupin III bingo with a twist- each item on the bingo card is some event in an out of context Lupin clip! We’ve got 50 years of material on deck, and nothing to lose, so come and experience the show if you’re new, or revel in nostalgia over top scenes. This monkey, his gang of rascals, and his homoerotic pursuing cop are sure to entertain.
Games Ponies Play
Hosted by Bubba S.
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Panel Room 1
In My Little Pony, friendship may be magic, but knowledge is power. Test your knowledge of this beloved franchise inspired by the hit game, “Jeopardy!”. Prizes will be given at the end to the winning team.
Anime Brain Bowl
Hosted by Jayden Ruiz Rosa, Mollie O’Brien
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Panel Room 3
Quiz bowl with anime related questions and audience participation.
OC Meet & Greet
Hosted by Bubba S.
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Panel Room 0
Original characters, otherwise known as OC’s, are every artist’s pride and joy. Each character is carefully crafted and designed with their own universe, story and lore. Come join fellow artists to learn about their original characters and the hard work they put into them!
Anime Scene-It!
Hosted by yourheroSerene
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Panel Room 2
Fun for fans of any expertise level, this otaku spin on the classic Scene-It format will have players answering trivia questions, guessing shows from warped screenshots, and paying attention to video clips for clues. You don’t even have to watch anime for some! This game is convention-tested, and the anime in the game represent a wide variety of genres and years. Come and compete for glory!
Anime Lawyers
Hosted by Kama-Chama, Mollie, Jayden
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Panel Room 1
Summon ye’s best waifus/husbandos/beings in a show and vouch their decree, amongst 2 chosen sides. Through, favoritism, art talent, and PURE passion let’s behold their creed!!
Smash or Pass (18+)
Hosted by Japanese Animation Club of Tallahassee (JACT)
9:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Panel Room 1
Join us in a second rendition of JACT’s hit game “Smash or Pass”! Vote to “Smash” or “Pass” husbandos or waifus from anime and other characters in pop culture.