Katsucon19

If you like anime there might be a live action for you! Come learn about some of the vast live actions shows that were made from some of the popular anime and manga such as GTO, Hana Yori Dango, Ouran High School Host Club, Rurouni Kenshin, and more. After the presentation there will be a discussion on the different live actions.

Want a way to further emerge yourself into the Asian cultures then come learn about their Dramas aka their TV Shows. Here we'll talk about shows from Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Learn the actors, the history, what shows have been done in more than one country and become a more well rounded fan of Asia.

Have your eyes set on a handsome South Korean star? Have your eyes set on many? Come ride the Korean Wave as we discuss your favorite K-Pop stars and decide upon who reigns supreme as the true K-Pop Husbands!

From Number Girl to Masu Dore, from Asian Kung-Fu Generation to Thee Michelle Gun Elephant, Japan's independent music underground has produced some of the greatest bands the world has ever seen. Join us as we discuss these bands and others, and of course play some fantastic music!

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Dying to know Italy's favorite pasta? What does Russia keep under that scarf? Just how bad is England's cooking? And where the heck IS Canada, anyway?! The nations of Hetalia are back to answer more of your questions! More fun than the Spanish Inquisition!

The pain! Oh dear God, the pain!! How could you ever allow these shows to see the light of day?! We take no responsibility for any psychological damage done when we show (re: inflict upon) you some of the worst of the worst. And they say 'Cruel & Unusual Punishment' is illegal in this country!

Ever wondered what it's like to Live The Dream of selling your art at a convention? There's a whole lot more to it than just sitting behind your table and showing off your work! Two members of the Hooked on Chibis! staff are here to expose the secrets of what it's like to actually run a table - the difference between an 8-hour day and a 12-hour day, 4 feet of space or 6 feet, etc. They'll also regale you with their stories, drawn from over 30 conventions, and answer your questions.

General Questions and Answers.

Ever wanted to play the voice of your favorite anime character? Now's your chance! Join veteran voice actor Crispin Freeman in a dubbing workshop where you get to learn how to voice act in anime! Volunteers will be able to try their hand at voice acting to picture using the same equipment the studios use! Crispin will personally direct the participants in the workshop, revealing to both them and the audience the techniques he's developed over 14 years in voice acting. Learn how to sound like you mean it when putting your voice into a character that's already been animated.

To combat Earth's mightiest villains, the webcomics artists here at Katsucon have banded together. However, due to Earth's badly polluted atmosphere, their powers can only sustain them for sixty minutes, Go, webcomic artists! Fight in the name of love and justice!

O, the artist, and Dern, the writer, live in different countries, but are able to communicate and collaborate on what it takes to make a comic. Writers and artists looking for partners are encouraged to attend, and writers: prepare your elevator pitch.

Sometime you take a bit out of the Con, sometimes the Con takes a bite out of you. Share in the humor when you see just how wrong things can go. May involve tales of alcohol, street explosions and alcohol fueled street explosions.

Are you a lover of shojo or josei manga? Do you wonder why the female heroines of these manga are presented in the way they are? Come discuss these stereotypes in relation to gender issues in Japan with examples from series such as Kare Kano, Ouran High School Host Club, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Princess Tutu, Happy Mari, Love So Life and Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun.

A panel for all ages! See how countries all over the world preform and cosplay. Videos will be showed on cosplays from America, Mexico, Japan, China, Korea, England, Australia, and more!

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Feel like you're getting older, but convention attendees are staying the same age? Is there a point when you become ""too old"" to cosplay? How do we balance the responsibilities of adulthood, but still stay invested in anime fandom? And just how will you explain what a Gundam is to your boss, and more importantly, what it's doing on your desk? Come join us as we discuss the trial, tribulations, and rewards of staying active in anime fandom, even as we're forced to grow up. Presented by AnimeCons TV

Ask a nation panel seems pretty self explanatory but for the new fans or maybe even just some curious people, here it is! The characters from Hetalia Axis Powers are here to answer your questions!

Too scared to heat up your hot glue gun? Afraid of haters and trolls on the internet? We've all been there. Cosplayer Luluko is here to answer your questions and help you avoid some common beginning cosplay mistakes. This is a great panel for any cosplayer with any fears to face!

You've worked on your costume for months. Now you're hoping to find a photographer to capture your beautiful work, but you don't know where to start or how to pose. Learn these simple steps to better cosplay posing and photography from DeAnna, Ger, Han, and Lizzy.

The panel that just keeps on giving the strange music video madness you crave. Awesomely Bad Japanese Music Videos is here to help you indulge in the funniest, strangest, and most downright soul-crushing music videos Japan has to offer!

This is your chance to give daily feedback of your Katsucon experience so far. There will be at least one Vice President of Katsucon present at this panel to receive your feedback! So, if there are any questions; concerns or compliments, this is the place to do it. We really want to know. This panel runs three times this weekend, so be sure to stop by and give your opinions.

A Question and Answer panel of Earth's mightiest heroes for all ages: The Avengers!  The Avengers Initiative 2013: Agent Philip J. Colson Memorial Tour.  Sponsored by Strategic Homeland Intervention Enforcement and Logistics Division (S.H.I.E.L.D).

Join one nerdy bon vivant and a couple of experts from the rogue bartending troupe Bad Bad Cake as they take you through cocktails inspired by your favorite anime, and maybe a few tips and some history about bartending too.

Please bring your state identification as there will be an ID Check at the door.  You will also need to have an 18+ wristband.

Are you a fan of the visual novel Katawa Shoujo? Did Emi's route change your life? Join your Katawa brojos at the KS panel for an hour of reactions, discussion, and contests! We want to hear your thoughts on love, life, and the feels! Come to this panel and bring your best "WAHAHA~"!

The word love is thrown around a lot and has various forms. The prevented/sexual forms of love are commonly called fetishes. This panel hopes to cover not only Hentai, but some of the more popular fetishes and explain why there is love for them. Many questions will answered such as If you’re a guy and likes Futanari why that may not make you gay or If your into Loli or shorta how that may not make you a pedophilia and what fetishes to avoid if have latex allergies. These questions and much more will in Digital Love 5.

Want to know what else is there besides Japanese Manga? Look no further than Korean manwha!! Action, Martial-Arts, Comedy, Romance, etc. Its all here!! Come spend an hour long peek into the wonderful world of Korean manwha!! You won't be disappointed!!

Long ago, Nickelodeon showed good 90's shows and cartoons in harmony. Then, everything changed when Big Time Rush, iCarly, and the wannabe cartoons attacked. Only the Avatar: The Last Airbender could stop them, but when we needed it most, reruns of the show vanished. Time passed, and we discovered a new Avatar named Korra… and although we have only seen trailers and pencil tests, I believe that Korra can save Nickelodeon.

Having trouble finding out why female Otakus are not flocking to you in the masses despite your awesome cosplay? Then maybe it's time to get that extra help from the fairer sex. Sit back and take in the revelations these ladies will be revealing.

A pivotal part to any great story is the world in which it takes place in, be it the past, present, future, or even an alternate universe! If you are new to story creation, or are just looking to get a different perpective, stop on by as we discuss the basics of creating and presenting a new, fascinating setting for your comic or game.