FanimeCon 2020 Virtual Events

May 23, 2020

If this were a normal year, we’d already be living it up at the San Jose Convention Center with you: our people, our community.

Yeah… we totally miss you too.

But despite FanimeCon 2020 being cancelled, some departments and other members of our community have taken it upon themselves to organize special virtual events this weekend so you can still feel a little bit of the FanimeCon love!

Please note that events and times are subject to change and not all events below are official FanimeCon events.

Throughout the weekend, some of our past panelists from previous years are running unofficial panels.

PanelDate/TimeDescriptionHost URL
The Stage is My Ring: Acting 101
(hosted by: Cosplay Wrestling Federation)
Friday
Starts at 2:00 PM
https://twitter.com/TheCWFUniverse
Music Sets The Pace (How Music Shapes a Pro Wrestler)
(hosted by: Cosplay Wrestling Federation)
Friday
Starts at 4:00 PM
https://twitter.com/TheCWFUniverse
Con Stories
(hosted by: Andre Pena)
Friday
Starts at 5:00 PM
Come listen to a long time attendee and staff member tell stories of FanimeCon from long ago and not so long ago.https://twitter.com/andrevsworld
Using Pro Wrestling to Unlock Your Inner Performer
(hosted by: Cosplay Wrestling Federation)
Friday
Starts at 6:00 PM
An informative panel highlighting the similarities of cosplay, performance and professional wrestling, featuring members of the CWF team giving insight to their creative process and how some of them transitioned to independent wrestling!https://twitter.com/TheCWFUniverse
Anime Goes to Hollywood
(hosted by: Evan Minto)
Saturday
Starts at 2:00 PM
Alita, Ghost in the Shell, Your Name, and more! Evan Minto (Otaku USA, Ani-Gamers, Crunchyroll) takes a look at Hollywood adaptations of anime/manga.https://twitter.com/VamptVo
Suplex Arts Online
(hosted by: Cosplay Wrestling Federation)
Saturday
Starts at 2:00 PM
A digital battle royale featuring the largest roster of CWF characters with live action commentary. Who will rule the digital space and which wrestler will come out on top?https://twitter.com/TheCWFUniverse
Cthulhu for President!
(hosted by: Andre Pena)
Saturday
Starts at 4:00 PM
Cthulhu for President! Come to the longest running presidential campaign in Anime Convention history! 2020 will be the year Cthulhu makes America even crazier! Come see how and learn what you can do to help!https://twitter.com/andrevsworld
Make Anime Great Again
(hosted by: Foundation for the Preservation of Gen 1 Pokemon)
Saturday
Starts at 6:00 PM
When anime was first invented by Carl Barks it was good, wholesome, and pure. In the 90s we saw the invention of love triangles, tournaments, and magical girls. Now anime is mostly just three moe blobs fighting for the affection of the same author-insert sword-boy. What happened?https://twitter.com/FifthGenNotPkmn
Midnight Madness
(hosted by: Andre Pena)
Saturday
Starts at 11:00 PM
Do you hear the voices too? Come watch some of the best video content you can find online. Do you have what it takes to make it until our host can’t stand it anymore?https://twitter.com/andrevsworld
Fifth Gen Isn’t Pokemon
(hosted by: Foundation for the Preservation of Gen 1 Pokemon)
Sunday
Starts at 12:00 PM
Generation Five of Pokemon introduced a lot of new concepts to the series like ripping off their previous aesthetic designs, min-maxing stats to optimize the removal of actual pokemon from competitive play, and whatever Garbador is. When it comes down to it the abominations that were introduced in Pokemon Black and White are nowhere near as majestic as classic pokemon like Muk, Mr. Mime, and Electrode.https://twitter.com/FifthGenNotPkmn
Fifth Gen Isn’t Pokemon Streams Jackie Chan Adventures
(hosted by: Foundation for the Preservation of Gen 1 Pokemon)
Sunday
Starts at 1:00 PM
It’s time for all of us to watch the greatest Japanese anime ever created, together.https://twitter.com/FifthGenNotPkmn
Class of ‘95: Evangelion Alumni
(hosted by: Evan Minto)
Sunday
Starts at 2:00 PM
Evan Minto (Otaku USA, Ani-Gamers, Crunchyroll) explores the careers of Evangelion’s creators, from in-between animators to its famous director.https://twitter.com/VamptVo
CWF Presents: The Match Game! Hosted by Tommy Wiseau! (hosted by: Cosplay Wrestling Federation)Sunday
Starts at 2:00 PM
Based off of the popular game show – your favorite CWF stars match wits against two lucky CWF Universe contestants. There will be laughs! It’s our MAIN EVENT!https://twitter.com/TheCWFUniverse
Fireside Chat with Andre PenaSunday
Starts at 4:00 PM
Let’s all relax by the fire and chat about Fanime 2020: What could have been, what wasn’t and how we’re all doing.https://twitter.com/andrevsworld
A Video History of Anime
(hosted by: Evan Minto)
Monday
Starts at 2:00 PM
In this commentated clip show, Evan Minto (Otaku USA, Ani-Gamers, Crunchyroll) showcases the fascinating history of Japanese animation.https://twitter.com/VamptVo

Our FanimeCon Black & White Ball staff are running Black & White Ball events throughout the weekend, in case you want to get fancy, including a virtual Black & White Ball! Visit their Facebook page for all information.

The Black Ribbon will host several J-Fashion shows this weekend. You can find the latest schedule and links on their Facebook page.

Event NameDate/Time
Indie Brand offerings
(shopping event)
Friday
Starts at 11:00 AM
Capitalism, but Make It Fashion: Building a Brand
(hosted by Puvithel & Lolita Collective)
Saturday
Starts at 12:00 PM
Coping through Art: Menhera Fashion
(hosted by Puvithel)
Saturday
Starts at 1:00 PM
How to Tie a Casual Obi
(hosted by The Black Ribbon)
Saturday
Starts at 2:15 PM
Where to Buy Lolita Fashion
(hosted by Mindy Pile)
Saturday
Starts at 3:30 PM
Posing Panel
(hosted by Plentiful Pie)
Saturday
Starts at 4:45 PM
Intro and History of EGL Fashion
(hosted by Obsixwi)
Saturday
Starts at 6:00 PM
J-Fashion Sewing “How to Pattern a Gored Skirt”
(hosted by The Black Ribbon)
Saturday
Starts at 7:15 PM

And for all your shopping needs, all of the dealers that would have normally be inside our Dealers Hall can be found at the Dealers Hall Vendor List page. Expect a revamp to the page soon!