Judge Shockolate is here.. so state your case!!!! WILL YOU SHIP SET SAIL... OR WILL IT FAIL!!!!In this panel, you are stating your case on why a certain " SHIP" sails into the sunset. Yes, you can yell out objections and yes there will be a trial and jury and a ruling!!!

This is your opportunity to provide us with feedback - what went well, opportunities for improvement, things you hope to see next year. Make your voice heard!

Yeah, yeah, we’ve all wished at one point that Pokémon were real or that you lived in Kanto. But I’m here to prove to you why that is a bad, terrible, no good idea. Join us for a fun roller coaster of a journey as we discuss what being a Pokémon Master would really entail.

Test your anime knowledge at our Anime Jeopardy panel! This is based on the traditional gameshow "Jeapordy" with some of our own spin on it. Contestants will compete in a fast-paced game filled with questions about your favorite anime series, characters, games, movies and more!

Get ready to swipe right or left on your favorite anime characters! Join us for a fast-paced panel where we'll rate the hottest (and not so hot) characters. Whether you're seeking your next crush or just want some anime fun, this panel is for you! Let the swiping begin!

Believe it or not, Ouran the anime premiered EIGHTEEN years ago! Get in touch with your inner Renge, prep your commoner coffee, and watch out for vases as we discuss the anime we know and love, learn about the world of Ouran outside of the anime, and talk about our hopes for the next ten years.

Curious about Phase Connect? Not sure if this is a coffee company or actually a vtuber agency? Wonder if Fishman really feeds off the tears of sad girls? Let's explore this up and coming v-tuber agency from Canada.

In this panel I will discuss some of the knowledge that I have picked up from shooting conventions for the last 15 years. Our goal is to learn how to make magnificent art in a convention environment.

Throne of Nerds is a fun anime-themed Jeopardy-style game show where contestants battle it out to prove their ultimate anime knowledge. This high-energy game blends traditional trivia with exciting power-ups, creating a thrilling experience for both players and viewers.

Who are you? Do you play it loud? Wii would like to play, so get N here as we discuss the past, present and future of Nintendo, celebrate its innovations, debate its virtues, and mourn its mistakes. Get into it with trivia and prizes! Be warned, the best play here, so we may get a little biased when it comes to system wars.

In this spin-off of Pokemon Taxonomy we'll be taking an in depth look at the reptiles of the Pokemon Universe and comparing them to their real life counterparts.

Gear up with your fellow trainers for a long weekend of Pokemon Go by making new friends, doing trades, practicing PVP, and organizing raids! Find the Pokemon-Go channel in the official Youmacon discord to make friends early and reduce trading costs.

Get ready for Pokémon REALness!! A Pokémon Ballroom event hosted by @indigo_cosplay! Pokémon will sign up to show off their best moves on the dance floor in front of the judges. Bring props to really showcase your attacks and give us a REMARKABLE show performance. We want to see how you interpret each Pokémon move. The REALESS Pokémon will win a Pokémon prize!

Just because you gotta catch 'em all, doesn't mean it's going to be easy. In fact, some would say it's downright UNFAIR! Stop on by for a rousing trivia showdown that depends on luck just as much as it does skill. Keep the points? Or, pass them on to the opposing team? It's a battle of legendary proportions here at the Unfair Game!

Hey guys, did you know that in terms of human and Pokémon trivia, the Unfair Game is the best way to spend an evening? Grab your Pokéballs and prepare yourself for an epic showdown. Will keeping the points help your team? Or, do you cause an Uproar and send your opponents blasting off again? Find out at our Spicy Unfair Game!

The upcoming fan series, Power Rangers Beast Hunters, brings out the cast to talk about the process of creating their very own season of the popular franchise.

The critically acclaimed fan series, Power Rangers Rail Riders, brings out the cast to talk about the process of creating their very own season of the popular franchise.

Ever wanted to print your very own comic? Stop in to learn the industry and how to submit, create and own your very own work of art!

"Giant Robots, Death Metal, Singing and Dancing, Intense Martial Arts Action, Cute Dresses, Tomboys, Hot Guys, Kabedon, Aliens, Frog Costumes, Mushroom Obsessions, Yandere, Fried Chicken, memes, yuri, Megaman, Chuunibyou, and Vampires? Are you sure this is all from the same series?" Yes. iDOLM@STER is insane. But there's something in it for everyone. You're part of everyone, so come on down and I'll do my best to get you into this amazing franchise.

Abnormalities, while an important resource for both energy and books pages, are dangerous and able to end the lives of those who work or go toe-to-toe with them. However, there are a few abnormalities out there that people have interesting thoughts about. So much so that characters within the Project Moonverse have decided to host a panel about it! Join them and help them rate anything but the danger level of these creatures, but whether they are worthy to be swiped right on or hit with a swipe left.

Come meet the Youmacon Chairman for 2024. Gain insight on what its like to run a convention, knowledge of industry best practices, or just feel free to hang and ask questions.

Wondering what sauce is? missing links, found the sauce but can't remember, not a problem Sauce Soldier is here for you. Most of your hentai, doujinshi needs are right here. Please come through to experience a day in a life of a sauce soldier and showing what a sauce soldier does.

with Kirk Thornton and Keith Silverstein

‍(Friday @ 7:00~8:00PM in Panel Room 320)

Celebrate the voices that bring some of Sonic’s most memorable moments to life! Keith Silverstein and Kirk Thornton discuss their time in the Sonic franchise, how they approached their characters, and their overall experiences working on the game series. Fans will also get a chance to hear about the behind-the-scenes process of voicing characters in a high-energy, high-speed world like Sonic’s.

We love a good pairing, sometimes it's what keeps us tuning in just to see if they will or if they won't. But sometimes, the writing doesn't quite hold up to what we imagine in our heads. Join us as we take a look at some ships, explore their strengths and weaknesses, and pitch our own ideas on how to make them shine!

Are you ready to confess your ultimate anime crush, only to have them roasted live? Welcome to Simp Smackdown: Roasting Your Anime Crush, where your taste in waifus and husbandos faces the ultimate test! Step up and present your favorite character, or just watch as others’ crushes crash and burn. Our panel of four savage judges will deliver sharp tongues, brutal honesty, and plenty of laughs. Rated 18+ for language, inevitable fan art, and sheer savagery. Will your simps survive the roast, or will they be left in ashes?

From Love Live to AKB48 to various K-pop groups, join us in our random dance play panel! The choruses of popular songs from different idol media will play, and if you know the choreography, jump to the center and dance along with other fans of that media. Prizes will be given out to the top 3 participants who know the most choreography!

Nothing’s better than sitting down with a group of friends and reading bad fanfiction. Join us as we break out some new and unheard of works of fiction to read with YOU! If you’re looking for a good laugh, this is the place to be!

Drawing Hentai is easy... right? In this panel, you'll join an NSFW artist as they share their insight and answer your burning questions about drawing porn. If you're an artist looking to draw naughty things, a horn dog looking to see steamy goods, or just morbidly curious, this panel won't disappoint.

Are you an anime fan looking to dive into the world of ball-jointed dolls (BJDs)? Join our panel where seasoned collectors will guide you through the exciting intersection of anime and BJD collecting. Learn how to bring your favorite anime characters to life with customizable BJDs, discover tips for starting your collection, and connect with an awesome community that shares your passions. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned collector, this panel will offer valuable insights and answers to your questions.

Congratulations on your hiring to work for one of the Wings known as Lobotomy Corporation! However, prior to being allowed to work with abnormalities to collect energy for the city, there’s just a few things you need to learn first. Join some of your Sephirots as they show you the inner workings of Lobotomy Corporation and everything you’d need to know before your first day of work for the company.

Wanna know what the best book about being a YouTuber said? Come to this panel for a short break down on the most important things I learned about how to be a successful YouTuber

VTubers, are online content creators who use digital avatars instead of showing their real faces. Vtubing is planning, finding the right artist to match your personality and recognizing the perks of some programs over others. This panel is designed to help new vtubers and seasoned vtubers alike.

Think you know Sonic? Prove it in Sonic Showdown: Brackets, Battles & Kahoot!—the tournament where your fave characters go head-to-head to claim the title of best Sonic character! Play mini-games like Sonic Ring Toss and Big the Cat’s Fishing Frenzy to help your picks climb the brackets. Then, test your Sonic knowledge in a fast-paced Kahoot that will separate the true fans from the fakers. Can your favorite character spin dash to victory? Come find out!

Calling JJBA fans that love symbolism! This is a panel to talk and discuss the interpretations about several characters based on their respective stands. Why can Crazy Diamond heal everyone but his user? What is the meaning behind Echoes having three acts? How does Silver Chariot's appearance line up well with Polnareff's personality? We'll only be covering parts 3 - 6 for this particular panel.

Come watch comedian Marcus Cusic, winner of Anime Expo's 2024 Late Comedy Showdown competition, deliver an hour of hilarious material. With six years of stand-up experience and having featured throughout the state of Michigan, his jokes cover anime, video games, convention culture, as well as observational humor about everyday life, experiences as a minority, and plenty of raunchy topics.

In Japan, tabletop RPGs are called Table Talk RPGs. This panel is about what games are popular in Japan and the differences in game design of Japanese games and the play style of the players.

Join me in exploring the romance/character tropes in Ouran Highschool Host Club including similarities from other animes.

with Keith Silverstein

‍(Sunday @ 10:00~11:00AM in Panel Room 320)

Being evil is not so black and white. There are plenty of shades in between, and lots of different motivations for the characters we love to hate. Join Keith Silverstein, who’s played baddies in shows like Hunter X Hunter, Monster, Bleach, Naruto, Persona 5, and My Hero Academia as he explores what makes these villains so different from each other. Come on. Embrace the darkness. You know you want to.

Have you been playing the Nintendo switch forever with the want for an incredible RPG!? Well how about a TRILOGY!?! Come join as I discuss why the Xenoblade games are a need for any rpg fan as we take a deep (spoiler free) dive into this trilogy masterpiece!

Do you have what it takes to guess anime openings? Test your mettle with over 100 openings ranging from easy to very hard. Top 3 will obtain prizes and top 1 will win a super special prize with the chance of another! Think you got what it takes? Come on down and enjoy the fun!

A run down of the entry level lore and setting of the Vampire the Masquerade TTRPG. Come learn about the different vampiric clans and their individual strengths and weaknesses while taking a step into the World of Darkness while getting all your questions answered.

My panel goes over the events of the first volume of the yaoi Dick Fight Island. I think that there are a lot of under-appreciated yaoi manga and would like to spread the word about one of my favorites.

Japanese cultural critic Hiroki Azuma views the otaku as the key to understanding the new postmodern world. In his book, Otaku: Japan's Database Animal, he examines the shift in otaku media entering the new millennium as a response to changing cultural landscapes in Japan. In this panel, we will discuss his beliefs and determine if this is an accurate assessment of otaku media and the participants. A quarter of a century later, how does his viewpoint hold up?

Lia-and her Vocaloid counterpart IA...the anime that turned Kurt Cobain into an anime girl...Jin (creator of kagerou project/mekakucity actors). 1st PLACE Co sure has a goofy history. Join me as I take you on this wild ride of gay crushes, confused marketing, genuine compassion, insane success, doing too much, project diva competitors, economic collapse, burnt bridges, unfulfilled promises, vtubers, extremely weird anime, investment fraud, and redemption.

When brainstorming for panels, sometimes our intrusive thoughts create an idea that goes right into the reject bin. Join us as we have YOU choose which of our most ridiculous and unhinged panels is the best of the worst!

Have you ever wanted to get down and dirty with the snot guy from Dressrosa? Ever wanted to climb Pika like a mountain? Do you often fantasize about Queen singing to you in the moonlight hours? We are willing to hear you out! Join us in finding the best (worst) degenerate in the room tier list style!

Looking to show off your knowledge of anime and manga? Check out our game show panel sporting rounds inspired by Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and more! There will be both novice and expert rounds as we go, catering to both new and old fans of Japanese medias! Come play head-to-head with friends and soon to be friends to determine who's the best of the best! Raffle tickets are given upon entry, stay until the end for a chance to win super secret gifts! We hope to see you there! ^w^

The Omegaverse needs no introduction but it's science needs a bit of peer revision. Join an aspiring PhD student as we try to make sense of the complicated Biology of Alphas and Omegas.

One Piece Too Long? Dont wanna read 7000 chapters watch 60000 episodes in MLA Format? Do Not WORRY I am going to EXPLAIN ALL OF IT REALLY REALLY FAST!

We all know and love the classic tropes; enemies to lovers, only one bed, coffee shop AUs, etc. but where is the love for less commonly used tropes? Here we will explore and appreciate the less used but still fantastic things that hook you into a story time and time again!

Navigating the vast Anime library can be quite a daunting task. Where do you start? What show is the best? Sub or dub?! Plenty of questions, but the answers are sometimes hard to uncover. And that's why we are here! Our presentation, There’s An Anime for Everyone, is aimed at providing tailored Anime recommendations to viewers new and old! Whether you are an avid viewer of all genres, just love your romance series, or are completely green to the world of Anime, we can guarantee there is an Anime for you out there!

Can you have the Trigun Maximum without 98 anime? How about a second anime, Trigun Stampede, without the manga reaching completion? Let's spend 150 years (just kidding!) *ahem* 1.50 hours going through Trigun's three-decade long history to see how Nightow's world grew and Vash found his "love & peace."

You Ever Seen A Horse? Like EVER? Like a 4 legged creature thats just out here? yeah? you have? what about 50 of them? NO! I got you

Take a peek behind the curtain of Touhou M-1 Grand Prix's English translation to learn about the fun and challenges of localizing comedy. See what goes into making a Japanese Work both understandable and enjoyable to English speakers.

An analysis of all three versions of Trigun; how each source each other.You can’t have Trigun Maximum without the 98 anime, and you can’t have Trigun Stampede without both of its predecessors.Museq Meg will lead an interactive discussion to examine the beats and moments that make up Yasuhiro Nightow’s beloved characters and story.

Do you like Disney Villains? Do you like anime boys? Of course you do! What better way to show off your love for both than by playing Twisted Wonderland! Join our panel to learn all about the super popular gacha game and get some hot tips for starting out!

Exploring urban legends through Vocaloid. A glimpse into the madness that is Shuuen No Shiori's C-ta.

Open Bar!

In VTubing 101, we will be discussing the in's and out's of VTubing and the Livestreaming community. Additionally, we will discuss how you can start streaming as a VTuber and what assets, programs, and tools you have at your disposal as a VTuber.

Test your knowledge of Vocaloid "verses" in this musical-guessing game! Match the songs to their artists, and see if you can claim the title of the Vocaloid "Verses" Champion! Fierce competition and ribbons await!

with Suzie Yeung, Britt Baron, Briana White, & John Bentley‍

(Saturday @ 1:00~2:30PM in Main Ballroom A)

Featuring Suzie Yeung (Yuffie), Britt Baron (Tifa), Briana White (Aerith), John Bentley (Barret), and voice director, Kirk Thornton, this panel delves into how the cast brought their iconic characters to life. Explore the emotional depth, dynamic performances, and behind-the-scenes moments that make Final Fantasy VII unforgettable.

We all know the internet is a weird place, but how weird can it get? Join us as we take you through some of the most bizarre things we can find from your favorite fandoms! An SYTYCFanon Production.

Welcome! Welcome to Kingdom Hearts Trivia!! The most absurd trivia for the most absurd game series!!! Inspired by Dropout TV's Um, Actually; this version of trivia will test your knowledge on the very oddly specific details from throughout the entire Kingdom Hearts franchise. Come take on the challenge and see how well you truly know the series with questions that would stump even the most diehard of fans! May your heart be your guiding key in facing your fears as this won't be simple and clean!

Starting as a collection of four albums and a song uploaded to YouTube, Hypnosis Microphone now stands as an extremely popular Japanese multimedia franchise that spans CDs, drama tracks, anime, manga, live concerts, stage plays, and videos games. However, it still is quite niche outside of Japan. In this panel, we'll go over all the basics about the world of Hypnosis Microphone and everything you need to get into it!

Want to know what the Tekken 8 community thinks of your character picking decisions? Want a space to talk about Tekken with fellow Tekken players, or talk trash about King. Look no further, we have what you’ve been craving for. Join us while we talk about Tekken characters, have general Tekken talk and knowledge on how to get better.

We’ll trace the genre's origins with classics like Mobile Suit Gundam, explore its golden age with hits like Neon Genesis Evangelion, and examine the factors behind its decline in mainstream popularity. Discover how mecha anime has evolved, its impact on other genres, and its resurgence in niche markets. Join us for an in-depth discussion on what made mecha anime a cornerstone of anime history and how it continues to influence and inspire creators today.

Are you vaguely aware of Touhou Project? Are you a huge fan of Touhou Project? Do you not even know what Touhou Project is? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this panel is for you! In this guided but open discussion, I'll respond to any questions or musings you may have, while also talking about the basics of Touhou Project, its importance and history, how I got into it and why I love it, and how you can get into it and why you'll love it.

Game Show that consists of participants naming the Anime (2 pts) and Character (2 pts) who stated the specific quote. The participant has 2 chances of winning. They will have 20 quotes given to them. Prizes will be given to top 3 winners. We will be using lines from 2023 and 2024 anime episodes.

Have you ever felt a close NO! Spiritual connection to the Saiyans in DBZ? Did you get too Excited when frieza lost? Did you yell and give yourself A BRAIN Injury as a kid? Im going to explain WHY that IS!

Ever since Corpse Party was released in 2011 for the PSP, I've been quite fascinated with the lore and world building that has made this series such a blast. With a new game being released on current consoles, more people will be introduced to the awesomeness of Corpse Party! Be prepared to see some nightmarish concepts as I introduce you all to the epic beginning of this franchise!

Come join and sing along too anime themes songs, popular video games and general requests!

HOW MANY BLACK ANIME CHARACTERS CAN YOU NAME?! 6? 300? 0? I AM Going to explain all of them YES ALL OF THEM in an explosive powerful and DIABOLICAL WAY!

"The MOST Depressing Vocaloid Song Series? Are you sure about that? Are you going to qualify that statement?" If you think you can handle it, grab a box of tissues and come see for yourself. I will take you back to the past of sasakure.UK, the person who made the theme song for Magical Mirai 10, and show you how 4 of his most depressing narratives are connected.

Have you ever seen a character that you wanted to cosplay but you had no idea how to style the hair? Today is your lucky day! Join Butdragonstho Cosplay as she teaches you the basics of wig styling! From tools of the trade to techniques used, this panel is beginner friendly and fun for everyone!