✨ EVENT SCHEDULE ✨
Chibi Stage & Meetups
Three days of fan panels, trivia showdowns, dance floors, cosplay meetups, and the road to the Cosplay Contest. All in one run of show.
Get TicketsFanzines 101
An introduction to the world of fan-created zines: collaborative projects featuring artwork, fanfiction, merch and more, made and published by fandom members all over the world. Learn how to find projects, get involved, and use fanzines to grow your creative skills and connect with fellow fans.
Fit Your Cosplay in the Bag
Join HuskyHubbyCosplay as they share what they've learned traveling up the coast and across the country with some of their biggest builds, including Alphonse, Heimdall, and Kaiju No.8. Packing strategies for flights, road trips, and public transit so your cosplay stays safe, organized, and con-ready. Bulky, armored, or just plain awkward to transport, they'll break down how to pack smart and travel with confidence.
Sketchbook Swap
Bring your sketchbook. Trade pages with other artists, fill someone else's book, and walk out with a piece of the community in yours.
How to Get Started in Remote / Online Voice Over
Ever dreamed of becoming a voice actor but don't know where to begin? Join Kyle and Kenkoy as they break down the world of remote voice acting: building an affordable home setup, finding auditions, joining talent rosters, and choosing the right projects. Hear real-world experience from working voice actors and discover why great voice acting is about much more than just having a good voice. Stick around for an interactive exercise to put it into practice.
The Amazing Digital Circus Cosplay Meetup
We will gather as many TADC cosplayers as we can and talk about the opinions we all had on the final ending of the animation. Afterwards we'll gather and those who want to introduce themselves as their character, in character, can do so, and we'll judge as a group. Small goodies for participants while supplies last.
JoJo Limbo
How low can you pose? A JoJo's Bizarre Adventure take on limbo. Strike the pose, hold the pose, and prove your stand power under the bar.
ATLUS Games Meetup
Calling all Persona, Metaphor, SMT, and any cosplaying fans of the ATLUS games! Showcase your cosplays from the many worlds ATLUS has built and meet new friends who have walked the same journey. Expect group photos, prizes for the best cosplayers, and small games celebrating the fandom.
Cosplay Contest Lineup & Pre-Judging
Contest entrants report to the Chibi Stage for lineup and pre-judging. Craftsmanship gets its close-up here. Judges review builds up close before the main show.
Weeb Olympics: The Ultimate Otaku Challenge!
Ready, set, SENPAI! Compete in wild, silly, over-the-top anime-themed challenges like JoJo pose-offs, ramen slurp races, "Notice Me Senpai" shout battles, and more. Shonen powerhouse or magical girl in disguise, test your skills, earn bragging rights, and maybe win prizes. Come play, come watch, come scream your favorite attack name.
The Physics of Anime
Ever watched an anime and wondered, "Is that even possible?" It might surprise you how much attention the creators paid in science class, especially in science fiction anime. Part physics lecture, part geek-out session. Interactive, educational, and most importantly, entertaining. Questions and discussion encouraged.
Cosplay Contest Lineup & Pre-Judging
Contest entrants report to the Chibi Stage for lineup and pre-judging. Craftsmanship gets its close-up here. Judges review builds up close before the main show.
Demon Slayer Cosplay Meetup
A meetup for every cosplayer who loves Demon Slayer. Slayers, Hashira, and demons roaming in the dark all welcome. Group photos, prizes for standout cosplays, and a build-your-team game.
K-Pop Corner
Join Bittersweet's K-Pop Corner for a celebration of all things K-pop. Dance, connect, and enjoy a high-energy set featuring a K-pop Random Dance Play, live performances, and a chance to celebrate the music and culture we all love. Dancer, longtime fan, or brand new. Everyone's welcome.
Lobotomy Kaisen: JJK Brainrot Trivia
The ultimate Jujutsu Kaisen trivia challenge, where deep anime knowledge meets peak community brainrot. Audience against audience in a fast-paced game show covering everything from complex Cursed Techniques to the wildest "Lobotomy Kaisen" memes.
K-Pop Random Dance Play!
Got the dances to your favorite K-pop songs stuck in your head? So do we. Follow along to a playlist of your favorite choreographies, with a 5-second countdown before each song so you can jump in if you know it or step aside and cheer on your fellow fans. Seasoned dancer or first-timer, this is the place to celebrate K-pop and dance the day away.
Invincible Meetup
Suit up and join fellow fans of Invincible for a meetup celebrating the hit comic and animated series. Invincible, Atom Eve, Omni-Man, Rex Splode, Robot, Allen the Alien, everyone is welcome. Meet other fans, take epic group photos, and make friends who share your love for the series. In full costume or just stopping by to admire the builds, come through.
Pokémon Binder Meetup
Show off your Pokémon collection in style. Binders are more than card storage. They're a creative way to showcase your favorite Pokémon, Trainers, and themes. Explore customization techniques with fellow collectors, including cover painting, the Michi Method, themed layouts, must-have materials, and more. Starting out or leveling up, you'll leave with ideas to make it uniquely yours.
Uma Musume Cosplay Meet-Up!
Calling all Umas and Trainers! The ultimate Tracen Academy Uma Musume cosplay meet up. Cheer for your favorite horse girl as they get ready for their next race, enjoy games and group photos, and maybe catch your favorite Uma taking the stage for a special performance. Racing to victory or supporting from the sidelines, this is one you won't want to miss.
Into the Hatsune MikuVerse!
Calling all Hatsune Miku and Vocaloid fans! A fun, interactive panel celebrating the many faces of Miku. Test your knowledge in "Guess That Miku!" as cosplayers take the stage and the audience identifies each variant. Then design your own original Miku or Vocaloid variant using provided templates and art supplies, and share your creation with fellow fans, because in the Miku universe, every Miku is canon.
Gachiakuta Meetup
Talk the story of Gachiakuta and the power its characters hold inside themselves to keep going. Includes a mini quiz and freebies while supplies last.
Cosplay Contest Lineup & Pre-Judging
Contest entrants report to the Chibi Stage for lineup and pre-judging. Craftsmanship gets its close-up here. Judges review builds up close before the main show.