Anime and Manga for Parents

Are you a parent, aunt, uncle, or grandparent who is curious about what the youngsters are into? Have you got concerns about content? Or do you have folks you would like to introduce to anime and manga? Anime and manga are produced in Japan for both youngsters and adults, for all genders, which means there is plenty of variety to explore. Come for a discussion with Guest of Honor and anime librarian, Gilles Poitras, and perhaps leave with some new ideas on what to get when you visit the dealers room.

Anime/Manga Locations in Tokyo

Anime tourism is a big thing in Japan! Guest of Honor, Gilles Poitras, covers select Tokyo locations with strategies to make getting there much easier.

Between the Ruffles: Belladonna

Go over the decade-long history of Belladonna Fashions. Amusing anecdotes and stories on everything from swimsuits to cryptids.

Cosplay on a Budget 2.0

Guest of Honor, VampyBitMe, and cosplayer, SayoriChu, discuss cost-effective ways to make your cosplays look great, including materials, tools, prep, and management!

Delicious in Dungeon with Casey Mongillo

Guest of Honor Casey Mongillo, the voice of Chilchuck Tims, dishes up stories from behind-the-scenes as a voice actor for the new and popular anime, Delicious in Dungeon.

Fighting Games: Careers 101

Want to turn your fighting game hobby into a career? Join Guest of Honor, MarkMan, as he discusses different careers in the fighting game industry.

Fighting Games: Cultural Impact

Join Guest of Honor, MarkMan, as we celebrate the many milestones, impactful moments, and memories that fighting games have given us over the past 30 years.

Intro to Masquerades

Come learn about what goes into prepping for cosplay masquerades and contests with Guest of Honor and Cosplay Masquerade emcee, Maguma, and find your place in the spotlight! All skill levels welcome!

JoJo's Bizarre Panel!

Are you a fan of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure? Come learn about the various parts of the series (covering both the manga and anime adaptations), try your hand at answering trivia questions, and show off your best poses for a chance to win a Jojo-themed prize—all with Guest of Honor, Kira Buckland!

Lolita Makeup

Learn makeup looks and techniques that coordinate with common Lolita substyles from FanimeCon's J-Fashion Guests of Honor, Belladonna.

Mecha Through the Years

Ignite your passion for mecha with Guest of Honor, VampyBitMe, and sculptural artist, Jryu! Together, they'll take a deep dive into how Mecha came to be and what made them popular. Giveaways planned!

Meet Survive Said the Prophet!

After seeing them in concert, get to know MusicFest headliner, Survive Said the Prophet (SSTP), better as they answer all your burning questions!

Q&A with Yuu Hayashi

If you've got a question for Guest of Honor, Yuu Hayashi, then this is the place to ask it! Mr. Hayashi will be answering questions from the audience at this Q&A panel.

Shopping in Tokyo

Ready to go shopping in Tokyo? Want to know where to go to buy the best stuff? Guest of Honor, Gilles Poitras, covers three major shopping areas and select shops.

Studio Ghibli: 35 Years with Kiki

Join Guest of Honor, Hirokatsu Kihara, in celebrating the 35th anniversary of Kiki's Delivery Service with an in-depth behind the scenes look at the Ghibli classic!

The Brutally Honest Voice Acting Panel

So you want to become a voice actor, and you've probably been told to follow your dreams. That's great, but there are major financial, emotional, and lifestyle risks involved with doing so, and it's important to also take a look at the practical side of things. This is a no-sugar coating, no-BS look at what's really involved in being a voice actor, and whether it's worth it for you.

VA Spotlight: Casey Mongillo

Meet Guest of Honor, Casey Mongillo, the voice behind Shinji Ikari, Emporio Alniño, Chilchuck, and more as they answer your questions about anything from voice acting to skateboarding!

VA Spotlight: Yuu Hayashi

Join Guest of Honor and voice actor, Yuu Hayashi, as he discusses his career and experiences in the Japanese voice acting industry.

Voice Acting for Video Games

Learn what it's like behind the scenes of a video game recording session, and the similarities and differences between voice acting for video games and other media such as anime.

WE ❤ GODZILLA

Guest of Honor and Godzilla superfan, Hirokatsu Kihara, shares his love for the King of the Monsters and his thoughts on Oscar winner Godzilla Minus One!