Anime and Manga for Parents

Parents, aunts, uncles, adult friends, kids who want to improve their parents' knowledge of anime and manga; this panel is for you! Why is anime popular, why you should take a closer view of it for your own enjoyment, what may be problematic, and more will be covered. Gilles Poitras will discuss various aspects of anime and manga that parents should know about as well as answer your questions.

Budget-Friendly Cosplay!

You don't have to spend a lot of money to make cosplay, you just have to be creative! In this panel, Guest of Honor VampyBitMe will be discussing cost-effective ways to make your cosplays and providing recommendations on materials, tools, as well as tips and tricks she's learned along the way. There will be a Q&A as well!

Cosplay Makeup 101

Want to know the secrets to becoming your favorite character in real life? Learn the basics of cosplay makeup from prep, to products, to technique from Guest of Honor and cosplayer Yashafluff! This panel will focus on both female and male anime character makeup with an emphasis on female character makeup. The makeup tips will be useful for both cosplay and crossplay. Makeup is a tool that is beneficial to ALL genders, so come and learn how to utilize those tools and optimize your cosplay!

Couple Cosplaying

Are you and your partner considering teaming up together? Have you already started, but haven't found your footing yet? Come talk to Guests of Honor Aicosu, a married cosplay team of over 14 years, to hear experiences, tips, and insights on the ins and outs of switching up your dynamic and sharing this awesome hobby!

From Fan to Tokyo Explorer

Guest of Honor Gilles Poitras discusses how shaping his visits to Tokyo around anime and manga gave him a new view of the city, resulting in his new book Tokyo Stroll.

Gundam/Gunpla is for everyone!

Guest of Honor VampyBitMe will be discussing all things Gundam/Gunpla related! She will give some insight to help you choose which grade kits to purchase, recommend the best tools, paint, sanding options, and a lot more. She will also be hosting Gundam giveaways during this session, so don't miss out! Come with an open mind, ready to have fun! Gundam is for everyone!

Hilarious Hentai Read Along!

Come look at naughty hentai doujinshi while Guests of Honor and cosplay duo Aicosu voice act the dialogue and sound effects, which changes based on audience suggestions! It will be a sexy, not-so-sexy, fun time!

Horror Master Hirokatsu Kihara

Join Guest of Honor Hirokatsu Kihara as he discusses his work in horror, including collaborative work with renowned horror manga artist Junji Ito.

J-Fashion Bingo

Join Guest of Honor Jordana Robinson from Mossbadger for a fun fashion game with audience participation. Show off your coordinates and win prizes!

Love & Light with Cherami Leigh

Make Rosettes with Mossbadger

Craft with Guest of Honor Jordana Robinson from Mossbadger as she shows you how to make rosette brooch clips, an awesome accessory for your J-fashion coordinate. Limited seats available!

Mario Maker Mayhem

Join Guests of Honor Alex and Jirard of the Super Beard Bros. as they play some of the hardest Mario Maker 2 levels they can find! If you're good, maybe you can play it for them and win prizes!

Photoshoots: a Cosplayer's Guide

Photoshoots aren't just about being photogenic, they're about planning! Learn the inner workings behind a successful photoshoot from a cosplayer's perspective. Guest of Honor and cosplayer Yashafluff will go into detail about posing, logistics, expectations, and the collaboration necessary between cosplayer and photographer that leads to successful results. Cosplayers and photographers are welcome!

Q&A with Cherami Leigh

Q&A with Keisuke Ueda

Q&A with Kyle McCarley

Come meet Guest of Honor and voice actor Kyle McCarley, most known for his work in Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, Mob Psycho 100, NieR: Automata, and Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. Chat about voice acting in anime and video games, and get to know Kyle.

Studio Ghibli: 35 Years with Totoro

Celebrate the 35th anniversary of My Neighbor Totoro with Guest of Honor Hirokatsu Kihara! Mr. Kihara will also discuss his work on other Ghibli classics.

Support for New Dungeon Masters

Some think it's a sucky job, and it sometimes seems like NO ONE wants to do it. Whether you're getting press-ganged into being the DM for your group of friends, or you genuinely LOVE the idea of creating and directing your own first campaign, Guests of Honor Aicosu have good news for you! It's not hard and it's a LOT of fun! Let them show you how!

The BnB: Board Games with GoHs

Guest of Honor and voice actor Kyle McCarley hosts The Board and Barrel game show he streams weekly on Twitch, except this time it's live and in-person, with other FanimeCon Guests of Honor! Come watch them play a board game, probably incorrectly, and weigh in on the house rules that'll either help or hinder their progress.

The Completionist Q&A

Guest of Honor Jirard "The Completionist" Khalil has spent 12+ years beating games to 100% and making videos about it. Come and meet the man himself!

Tokyo the Cheap & Easy Way

Visiting Tokyo doesn't have to be expensive or complex, and navigating the city can be simple once you know what you're doing. Come and find out how you can cut costs and easily explore Tokyo!

Twitch Tech Talk

Live video streaming, particularly for video games, is reaching new heights of popularity, and Guest of Honor and voice actor Kyle McCarley has been having a lot of fun with his Twitch channel. At this panel, Kyle will show you how he does some of the things he does, from software to hardware, microphones to cameras, and PC to PS4. Learn some new tricks you can use on your own live stream, or just get a glimpse behind the curtain.