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Friday, July 1
 

1:15pm PDT

JoJo's Bizarre Fan Panel With Kira Buckland
A fan panel celebrating Hirohiko Araki's masterwork JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Welcome to fans or people who are just interesting in the series. Events include a trivia game with special prizes, a posing contest, and open discussion of the series by fans for fans! Featuring prolific voice actress and rabid JoJo fan Kira Buckland.
Friday July 1, 2016 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Fan Panel, Panel Event

2:30pm PDT

Taiko Demo & Workshop
Friday July 1, 2016 2:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Workshop, Workshop

5:00pm PDT

Everyone Starts Somewhere: Cosplay at Any Level
When it comes to cosplay, there are so many different ways to approach it and sometimes that can be daunting. A panel of veteran cosplayers will discuss the different methods, from closet cosplay, thrift store alterations, crafting everything yourself, commissioning, and what budgeting a costume really means. After all, everyone starts somewhere.
Friday July 1, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Workshop, Workshop

6:15pm PDT

'In This Corner of the World' Panel
Friday July 1, 2016 6:15pm - 7:15pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Workshop, Panel Event

7:30pm PDT

Anime News Network Q&A
Meet the editors of the internet's most-read English-language anime and manga news site, Anime News Network! Find out about exciting new features at the site, ask a couple questions and win some prizes!
Friday July 1, 2016 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Industry, Panel Event

8:45pm PDT

FAKKU Presents: Saitom Q&A (18+)
Join best selling hentai manga artist Saitom in a one-of-a-kind question and answer panel hosted by FAKKU. Saitom will be joined by other members of his doujin circle, Neko Maru Shoten, who together will share stories and experiences from their time in the industry and talk about releasing their books in English.
Friday July 1, 2016 8:45pm - 10:15pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Industry, Mature

10:30pm PDT

Anime Expo LCS Roast of Soap (18+)
The second annual Anime Expo Late Comedy Show Roast is back to 'honor' 2015's winner, Soap. A panel of peers and past performers have come together to properly destroy each other in the spirit of bad taste and fellowship, hosted by 2014 winner Caitlin Macatee.
Friday July 1, 2016 10:30pm - 11:30pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Industry, Mature |   18+, Mature
 
Saturday, July 2
 

10:30am PDT

Bang Zoom! Audio Engineering Panel
Want to be an audio engineer? Ever wonder about the technical side of dubbing anime? Let the Pros at Bang Zoom! show you some of the ropes of the audio post-prodution industry in an intimate and interactive setting!
Saturday July 2, 2016 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Industry, Workshop

11:45am PDT

Fit Like a Glove: A Guide to Garment Fitting and Pattern Alterations
Creating a flattering and well-fitting garment is a challenge for all seamstresses. The goal is to mold a two-dimensional paper pattern to a unique three-dimensional body without wrinkles, stress-lines, or pickers in the fabric. Though this panel, J.Hart will address various common fitting challenges, including sloped shoulders, ample busts, and flat derrieres. With hundreds of diagrams, you will learn how to alter a muslin, or toile, for a perfect fit and how to transfer these alterations to the paper pattern. Basic sewing knowledge is recommended for this panel.
Speakers
avatar for Joshua Hart

Joshua Hart

Joshua Hart is the costume designer, fashion designer, model, and commissioner behind J.Hart Design, a brand which he has created to showcase his award-winning work, as well as, to foster knowledge, creativity, and inspiration among the cosplay and fashion communities. With over ten... Read More →

Saturday July 2, 2016 11:45am - 1:15pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Cosplay Senpai Panel, Workshop |   Workshop, Workshop

1:30pm PDT

Vampire Hunter D: The Series
Concept art preview, series development updates and Q&A. Panel attendees will also be given some exclusive content access.
Saturday July 2, 2016 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Fan Panel, Panel Event

2:45pm PDT

Posing Like a Pro! w/ Aicosu
So the cosplay’s all finished and it’s time for the con! But wait! Standing in front of the camera is so awkward! Well, we can help! We’ll teach you all the basics of how to strike a pose. Whether it’s with group, a giant prop, as an angry character or a friendly one, we got all the tips you’ll need to get modeling today!
Speakers
avatar for Aicosu

Aicosu

Aicosu, the couple cosplay team of Sheila & Sylar, have been cosplaying collectively for eight years. With over 100 cosplays made and 50 conventions attended, they focus on bringing more than just cosplays to the community. They are well known for answering any and all questions to... Read More →

Saturday July 2, 2016 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Cosplay Senpai Panel, Workshop |   Workshop, Workshop

4:00pm PDT

Wigs and Make Up for all Shades
Chocolate Covered Cosplay's Angel Tenshi and Ashi-Chan get together to share their experience with make up and wigs to level up every shade of cosplayer. Volunteers will be called to model make up and try on wigs during the workshop.
Saturday July 2, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Cosplay Senpai Panel, Workshop

5:15pm PDT

Bushiroad Industry Panel
Get the latest news on upcoming releases for Bushiroad's range of Trading Card Games and find out more about our exciting new TCG, "Luck and Logic"!!! Be introduced to our first stand-alone card game “Ascendants of Aetheros” and receive updates on our sanctioned tournaments and events!!
Saturday July 2, 2016 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Industry, Panel Event

6:30pm PDT

Polymer Clay 101 - Session 1
What are the essential elements of manga style drawing? Japanese-American artists, Alisa & Chihiro, from Copic Markers/Imagination International and creators of the manga series iiiAcademy will take you step by step through the basics of how to create your own manga characters. The professional tips from Alisa & Chihiro will help the characters you see in your mind characters come to life.
Saturday July 2, 2016 6:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Workshop, Workshop

9:00pm PDT

SAKIRA Q&A (18+)
Juné Manga presents the bara/yaoi author and artist SAKIRA. Author of several popular titles including “Wild Boyfriend”, “Boyfriend In Heat”, and “Sailor Men”, SAKIRA has graciously agreed to present a moderated Q&A session for your yaoi pleasure! (Of course, you can also purchase her titles from Juné’s Akadot booth in the Dealers Hall.)
Saturday July 2, 2016 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  18+, Mature

10:15pm PDT

Yaoi Bingo (18+)
This ain't your grandma's bingo night! You may think you know the game, but you haven't truly experienced it until you've participated in YaoiCon's Yaoi Bingo. Come for the amazing yaoi-themed prizes and stay for the lovely bishounen! Older teens and up only, please.
Saturday July 2, 2016 10:15pm - Sunday July 3, 2016 12:15am PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  18+, Mature
 
Sunday, July 3
 

9:45am PDT

Getting Paid To Write About Anime
The editorial staff of the widest-read English language anime and manga news site offer up advice for writers who want to start getting paid, professional work writing about the thing they love most. Real advice from real professionals who hire writers themselves.
Sunday July 3, 2016 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Industry, Workshop

11:00am PDT

Past, Present, & Future of Mobile Gaming
Join mobile game publisher Kick9 for a behind the scenes look at Kick9's latest and upcoming games. Learn about what works and doesn't work in the mobile space and have a chance to ask questions to our panel of mobile game industry veterans. Expect plenty of fun and some great prizes!
Sunday July 3, 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Industry, Panel Event

12:15pm PDT

Cosplay Photoshop 101 w/ Aicosu
Come and learn all about post-photo editing for your cosplay needs! Learn how to touch up your skin, add better lighting, change the background, add visual effects like super powers and sparkles and more! We will break it down for you so it's easy, fun and fast! We'll teach you the basic tools and advanced techniques.
Speakers
avatar for Aicosu

Aicosu

Aicosu, the couple cosplay team of Sheila & Sylar, have been cosplaying collectively for eight years. With over 100 cosplays made and 50 conventions attended, they focus on bringing more than just cosplays to the community. They are well known for answering any and all questions to... Read More →

Sunday July 3, 2016 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Cosplay Senpai Panel, Workshop

1:30pm PDT

Fitness 101 for Cosplayers and Congoers
Join us on this as we have a discussion including experts in both nutritional biology and sports biomechanics into training methods, do's and don'ts, and how to work out effectively for your cosplay and life goals!
Sunday July 3, 2016 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Fan Panel, Panel Event

2:45pm PDT

How to Draw Manga-Style Characters
What are the essential elements of manga style drawing? Japanese-American artists, Alisa & Chihiro, from Copic Markers/Imagination International and creators of the manga series iiiAcademy will take you step by step through the basics of how to create your own manga characters. The professional tips from Alisa & Chihiro will help the characters you see in your mind characters come to life.
Sunday July 3, 2016 2:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Fan Panel, Workshop

4:30pm PDT

Chocolate Covered Cosplay's Diversity Panel
Chocolate Covered Cosplay loves a good dialogue. Come join the sisters of C3 as they share their stories and hold an open dialogue about diversity and positivity in the cosplay community.
Speakers
avatar for Chocolate Covered Cosplay

Chocolate Covered Cosplay

Chocolate Covered Cosplay (C3) is a group of African American cosplayers that reside in Southern California. C3 is composed of four women: Ginger Nichelle, Angel Tenshi, Deanna “Pei-Pei", and Ashphord 'Ashi-chan'.C3 attends conventions all over the country holding panels and events... Read More →

Sunday July 3, 2016 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Cosplay Senpai Panel, Workshop

5:45pm PDT

Copic Marker Essentials
From choosing paper to inking and coloring, this class gives a basic overview of how to use Copic products for coloring your manga characters. Learn how to pick blending colors, how to color like the pros, and see an airbrush demo. All supplies provided. Arrive early for best seating. Taught by Copic marker guru Marianne Walker.
Sunday July 3, 2016 5:45pm - 7:45pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Workshop, Workshop

8:00pm PDT

Polymer Clay 101 - Session 2
Learn how to work with polymer clay by sculpting your own charm with Killer Tentacle Octopus. Ever wanted to work with polymer clay but didn't know where to start? This workshop will go through the basics of how to work with this versatile product. At the end you'll have your own piece to take home. Come join in for this fun class! Clay packets available for the first 60 attendees only.
Sunday July 3, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Workshop, Workshop

9:45pm PDT

Otaku Parliamentary Debate
Hear ye, hear ye! Multiple teams duke it out over divisive topics, and the crowd determines the winner. Which team will be crowned champion of this year’s Otaku Parliamentary Debate?
Sunday July 3, 2016 9:45pm - 11:45pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Special Event, Panel Event
 
Monday, July 4
 

11:30am PDT

Learn to Sew your own Cosplay
Want to learn how to sew your own cosplay but don't know where to start? Not sure what sewing machine to buy? Which fabric is right for your character? Don't know what a pattern is? Well Ginger from Chocolate Covered Cosplay is here to help! In this panel you will learn where to start when picking your fabrics, how to manipulate existing patterns into your cosplay, and finishing tips & tricks to make your costume look complete and professionally made!
Monday July 4, 2016 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Cosplay Senpai Panel, Workshop

12:45pm PDT

Self-Publishing 101
Ever wanted to publish your own book or manga? Come and learn about the wonderful world of self-publishing and get your questions answered about writing, editing, distributing, and marketing.
Monday July 4, 2016 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Workshop, Workshop

2:00pm PDT

Introduction to the Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
Did you ever thought about wanting to live and work in Japan? Are you willing to share your language and culture to the Japanese people and vise versa? Then you may want to consider the JET Program. Come attend our panel to learn more about this wonderful program and on how to apply. JET alumni and the JET Coordinator will be present to tell stories of their experiences and explain more in detail about what the program entails.
Monday July 4, 2016 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Workshop 1 404 AB
  Workshop, Workshop
 
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