Katsucon19

Cosplay is a global phenomenon! Join Yaya for a fun hour of photos and stories from her many trips to International conventions and cosplaying experiences in different cultures, such as Japan, Italy, Australia, Great Britain, Germany, Brazil, Mexico etc.

Catch up on the state of the industry, direct form FUNimation. Hear the latest news and get updates on upcoming releases live at the show. Stick around till the end of the show for some special announcements.

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Are you all ready for the Formal Ball? Are you ready to show off on the dance floor? Not so much? Got your costume all figured out, but still have two left feet? Don't worry; we can help! Come join us and learn everything you need to know to dance the night away!

Join Yaya Han for her signature panel on the Sociology of Cosplay. We will talk about the many odd social aspects of cosplay - From what cosplay means to you, what type of cosplayers there are, to hot topics such as cyber-trolling of cosplayers as individuals and the community as a whole, misconceptions of sexy cosplays, how social media has affected cosplay, and where cosplay is heading in the future. Audience participation is encouraged!

Come and find out what's up with FUNimation, one of the leaders in North American anime. We'll have all the latest and greatest about some of your favorite shows, and info about what's new too!

Once again, the Geek Comedy Tour has returned to Katsucon, armed with its extensive knowledge of all things geeky, sci-fi, anime, video games, comic books, technology and nerd culture, the core lineup of Chris Barylick, Jake Young, James Jones, Joe Deeley, Evan Valentine and Jimmy Meritt along with killer guest comedians Tommy Sinbazo and Emily Ruskowski have returned to bring the funny to the otaku, no matter what.

You've seen Super Art Fight. You LOVE Super Art Fight. Now behold as we let them unleash their worst desires on an unexpecting audience!

Come join Cosplay Burlesque for some cosplay and cabaret!  Cosplay Burlesque is a group of burlesque performers and cosplayers dedicated to combining the two for your entertainment and our mission is to take the characters that fans already love and twist them in ways you've never considered!  There is no fandom safe in our quest for great source material - We are truly fanfiction come to life!  

Sciguy is back from last year to present a rope class for beginners! Sciguy has been a rope rigger for 5 years and is an active member of the community. With his fun and humourous approach to bondage he’ll show you the ropes and teach you all you need to know to tie people up, Japanese style!

So you went to Sciguy's rope panel and are still curious? Do you want some more? How about a chance to practice your new skills? This is the place to be! We'll talk more about safety and technique, then dive right into the ties. Bring a friend to tie and some rope (rope supplies and room will be limited).

I was supposed to be in love with my brother…but it’s okay he’s adopted. My life will never bring me happiness, and where in the world is my talking animal friend!  These and others are the lessons that shoujo manga has taught me. Join us for a discussion on these terrible lessons and the implications they have on our lives. 

Focus is on telling different types of kimonos apart from one another starting   Yukata to furisode and wedding kimonos.  How do you tell a men's kimono from a women's kimono?  What's the difference between an outer kimono and an undergarment?  What kind of obi are right for the different kinds of kimono out there?  We try to answer all of these questions plus a quick dressing demonstration if time allows.

Demonstrations of how to properly wear kimono for men and for women with lots of audience participation.  Undergarments, accessories, obi and coordinating layers for both men and women so that dressing can happen from beginning to end.  

"Touhou Project is a Guinness Book-recognized doujin franchise created by a single man known as ZUN. A visual experience once described as ""a fireworks display being sick,"" the Touhou games are a series of bullet hell shmups with an all-female cast and stellar music. Arguably most notable about Touhou, however, is the fanbase, which has taken on a life of its own, with countless music arrangements, doujins, fangames, and even unofficial anime episodes with voice acting from the likes of Rie Tanake and Kikuko Inoue!
This panel is designed to be accessible to fans of all familiarity levels -- whether you think ""Reimu"" means a laser-shooting cow or you huddle in fear when you hear the phrase ""25 Mushrooms"", there will surely be something you've never seen before. Even if there isn't, you know you're in for a visual assault impressive in both its and difficulty. Whatever your level of familiarity is, we hope to see you there."

It's time for adventure, romance and time travel! Climb aboard the TARDIS and learn about the history of The Doctor, how the show has evolved from history lecture to sci fi adventure, and how it's fandom has grown in the past 7 years.

Join in on a discussion about the realities of working as an actor in the anime industry. From Auditions to recording, come learn what it's really like to make a living working in the anime industry.

Hey there! Would you like to talk about Homestuck? A round- table discussion about the popular webcomic Microsoft Paint Adventures: Homestuck featuring kids & fun, trolls & quadrants, and all their wonderful life-threatening hijinks! 

Lolita is a well known Japanese street fashion that pulls inspiration from the Rococo and Victorian era. It started in the 1980's as part of the gothic movement but has since then grown into it's own subculture, that is popular all over the world. Come learn about this growing street fashion, and how to coordinate your own Lolita look, as we explore it’s many sub-styles. 

The "It Gets Better" project in response to a string of teen suicides by kids who were bullied because they were perceived to be gay. Sadly bullying is something that happens to one in four teens. In the past few years we've even seen an increase in bullying within fandom. Join us as we share our stories, and talk about ways we can all help and Support each other and find the light at the end if the tunnel. It really does get better.

GIR! Voice actor Rikki Simone talks about his time on Invader ZIM as GIR.

Extended looks and special previews of some of the new releases and rad stuff coming soon from FUNimation, one of the leaders in North American anime.

if you remember the Dancing Jabbawockeezs from last year, they are back here with their own Dance group called M.I.N.D. Come for Q&A, learn dance moves and more. 

Due to the state of the economy, this year's "Guests Uncensored" event will be a little more toned down than it normally is. That means no flaming hoops of death or live reenactments of Battle Royale with our guests. We hope you'll still join us for a mellow, quaint evening of sophisticated and intelligent conversation.

Wait...this just in! The recession is over! "Guest Uncensored" is back on in full force! Light the flaming hoops and break out the explosive collars and implements of death! It's going to be a long and interesting night.

"This 18+ Dating Game has anime and video game characters, and more. Characters and creatures of all sorts are looking for their beloved bachelor or bachelorette. "

Ever want to start playing Japanese BL games? Or maybe you want to find new games to play? In the Nitro+Chiral and other BL games you should know panel you will learn about how to set up Japanese BL, or "Boy Love", games on your laptop or computer and even how to get them to translate as you play. You will learn about different Nitro+Chiral games, including the newest DRAMAtical Murder. But you will learn other BL games that you may not even know exist. This panel will highlight on the games, show clips, music and much more.

THEY think THEY can hide the truth, but we can put two and two together. We know what questions to ask. Was Sailor Moon faked on a sound stage in Nevada? What won't the Amestrian government tell us about the Red Menace? Sure, they sound like crazy fan theories, but the difference between 'crazy' and 'sharp' is only three letters. Bring  your own tinfoil hat for an hour of REASONABLE evidence and SANE theories. WINK.

In August of 1972 the first home television video game console was released to the public.  Come and reminisce on the history and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the gaming industry.  The discussion will cover almost all of the gaming systems that have come out and what made them either great or market failures.  Free timelines will be handed out.

Come test your melodic knowledge in Anime Name That Tune! Set your ears to recognize Intro and Outros, competing against your fellow attendees for candy and other goodies! [A Manly Battleships Production]

FUNimation.com is your home on the interwebs for all things FUNimation-related! Find out about cool new stuff and great apps that get you all the anime your little heart desires.

Come one; come all! It's that time of the year again - to come and bid on popular and hard-to-find items and donate to a wonderful cause! This year our benefitting charity is the American Cancer Society.

As always, we will have hard-to-find items from around the Con, some popular iterms from the Merchant's Hall, as well as original artwork from Artists Alley. We will also have all the panels from the Super Art Fight competition and you can only bid on them at the auction.

We will have a table set up Friday and Saturday in the Merchants' Hall with information - feel free to stop by. The auction is Sunday Morning, 10:30am to 1pm in Live One. We can't wait to see you there!

Every game has a story; only one is a legend. The Legend of Zelda has progressed through over a quarter of a century and continues to grow in quality and popularity.  Join us as we discuss the past, present and future of the legend itself, including timeline talk, favorite moments, favorite games, the Legend of Zelda manga and more!  Participate in a Zelda general knowledge based trivia game to win prizes, knowledge and more!  Spoilers may be revealed to those who are not up to date gamers.