Disastrous Decisions Dating Game

Are you interested in attending a con dating game, but maybe the fandom isn't one you're familiar with? Well, come witness the unholy chaos that is this dumpster fire of a dating game show! Each round has a new category, from Red Flags to Vampires to Problematic Blondes! Our eligible panelists have no clue which categories will be pulled, nor which characters they will be playing in order to win your heart. Come question your standards while getting your heart melted in the process!

Extremely Hard Anime Quiz

WIN A PLAYSTATION 5 AT THE EXTREMELY HARD ANIME QUIZ! This is a multiple-choice, open-book, take-home quiz that begins on the FanimeCon website three weeks before FanimeCon. You may use any resource. The questions will not only test memory, but also your understanding and ability to analyze anime. You must do research into the real world of topics, such as art, geography, history, literature, music, and science. The answers to the questions will provide additional context to the anime that you already enjoy.

Download your copy of the Extremely Hard Take-Home Anime Quiz here!

Intro to Japanese Mahjong

Seen Saki and Akagi? Ever wanted to learn and play Japanese Mahjong? Here's your chance! After this panel, you will be able to jump right in and play with our experienced teachers from the Pacific Mahjong League! This panel is brought to you by Pacific Mahjong League and Los Angeles Pride of Mahjong.

Name That Anime Tune

The iconic game show just got an anime twist! Contestants will be chosen from the audience to identify anime from snippets of their openings, endings, or soundtrack music. The first person to chime in with the correct title will be awarded points based on how quickly they're able to answer. All contestants will get prizes, but the one with the most points at the end of 15 rounds will win a grand prize! Anyone with a love of anime music, regardless of familiarity, is encouraged to participate!

Nerd's Cradle - Trivia Battle!

Your favorite nerds are back with more audience-participation fun. Watch the premiere professional nerds of the West Coast engage in a battle of trivia with topics, including anime, tabletop gaming, roleplay gaming, and cosplay.

Pokémon Pal & Stranger Version

Are you up all night at FanimeCon looking for something to curb your boredom? Do you have an unethical love for fictional, mutant, Japanese, capsule-based creatures? Reintroducing the decade-long tradition of the 18+ OG Pokémon Game Show! Bring your pals, strangers, and lewd thoughts to an unforgettable evening of degenerate debauchery.

Real or (Fan)Fiction?

A hilarious guessing game for dedicated fanfiction readers! Contestants will guess whether a passage is from a real, published novel or a fanfiction to win a special prize!

Vintage Anime - Name That Year

Do you know your vintage anime? Put your knowledge of pre-2001 anime openings to the test by matching them to their respective years! Two full sessions will be in one panel, with three contestant slots per session accepted from panel attendees. Celebrate classic anime, learn about the beginnings of our fandom, enjoy the greatest anime openings of all time, and compete to win old school anime prizes! Every attendee receives an exclusive ribbon! Six total contestants will be accepted at the beginning of the panel.