Panels are organized for attendees to have a chance to hear what the authorities have to say on certain topics… that or they’re just a fun time hosted by guests, staff, and crazy people dressed like anime characters.
Panel Programming is now full! Thank you to everyone who applied – we will be posting the schedule soon!
Current Panel List:
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Who Wants to be a Voice Actor?
The event will be half-panel and half-workshop. The panel will focus on the ins and outs of voice-acting; what to do and what not to do. Extra attention will show what an agent/producer looks for in a voice actor, the kind of work available in the industry, how location plays into voice acting and more. The workshop will give audience members the chance to follow along with voice acting exercises, including breathing techniques, enunciation practices, warm-up exercises and a special chance to take part in a mock audition. Panelists will audition, direct and critique participants in the skills taught to them during the workshop. A real treasure for a hopeful, young VA!
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Kingdom Hearts Fan Panel:
A panel for all of the Kingdom Hearts fans out there! This laid-back panel will be a chance to discuss the games and manga, your favourite characters, awesome moments and connect with other fans of these popular games! It will also provide a great opportunity to get pictures with fellow Kingdom Hearts cosplayers!
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Cosplay 101 – Stage Makeup:
Think makeup is just something created for girly looks? Think again! This panel is to teach the bare basics of stage makeup: how to get that “anime eye” effect, how to make a female look masculine, a male look feminine, older, younger, and more! It will also discuss why both males and females can benefit from makeup effects and how it can help “complete” your costume. There will be stage makeup demonstrations on several different techniques and a few requested by the panel-goers, including wounds/scars, and prosthetics!
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Yaoi Addicts Anonymous:
Yes, you know who you are! YAA is a Fan panel and discussion of: ‘What is Yaoi and why do we love it?’, favourite title, favourite characters, anime vs. manga, fanfiction and fanart. After the discussion there will be a top-secret game and yaoi screening (title to be determined at panel)!
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PokéPower: Celebration!
Calling all Trainers, Breeders, Collectors, Fanatics and all other lovers of Pokémon — come join us for a Pokémon Celebration! Discuss your favourite Pokémon, your favourite types and their advantages and disadvantages, old versus new, Ginjinka, and much more! There will be opportunities to trade and battle on both the Nintendo DS and the (old-school) GameBoy — but take note that we condone only good sportsmanship, so no arguments, please! There will also be games and a karaoke contest – so brush up on your Poké-Rap and come join the party!
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Anime Mythbusters:
A humorous look at anime scenarious using SCIENCE! (Warning: Panel contains math!)
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AMV Hell:
A panel dedicated to the best of AMV Hell! Seen it, love it, not sure what it is? Be sure to hit up this panel and experience the wonders of AMV Hell!
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FanFic Fanatics:
This panel is all about how to write a successful fanfic! It will provide interesting discussion about all kinds of fanfics, and will include tips, hints, advice and even some writing examples!
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Original Characters:
Interested in creating an Original Character – but not entirely sure on how to go about it successfully? This panel will provide some helpful info for creating original characters and story-lines! This is a very interactive panel and will be very engaging with the attendees – so come prepared to talk!
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Dating Panel:
Ready to jump into the dating scene? This host is ready to give expert advice on how to get someone to like you, how to keep them liking you, the dating game, the bar game, and self appreciation.
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The Legend of Zelda: Hero of Time (Live Action Movie):
For fans of things that are so bad, they are good, this is a feature-length movie loosely based on the hit game, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – hilarity will ensue!
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Cons 101:
Never been to an anime convention before? Never been to a convention before? Never been outside before? Well administer that SPF 2000 Sunblock and come in while a handful of experienced convention attendees can tell you what to expect, what rules to go by, and how to have an amazing weekend! Bring your parents too, and we can lay any worries to rest.
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Gateway Anime: What got you Hooked:
Someone somewhere said “You should watch/read this” and here you are now. Reading your convention booklet. Come to this panel, and discuss who got you hooked, and what did it for you, be it Dragonball Z or Sailor Moon.
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CONmandos:
It was intense. By late Saturday you were out of pocky, and you were still 3 clicks from the vendor’s room. You had 5 minutes until the doors locked for the day, but you, conmando, were able to make it through the hordes of screaming fangirls to the vendor’s room in time. Show up and receive tips from true Con warriors on how to survive the ordeal to glomp another day. Dynamic entry unnecessary.
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The Fanboy Roast:
Love Nintendo? Ha! Worship Apple? Scoff! Here, we give the fanboys and girls what they’re due for: a Wake-up call. It’s all in good fun of course. But really, Nintendo sucks. And Sony just suffers from middle-child syndrome.
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Anime 101:
Anime, Manga, Cosplay? Just what does all this mean? We invite those new to the fandom, parents, and those who just have questions as we cover these aspects to this growing culture and more.
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Basics of Japanese Language:
A panel teaching the basic grammar and a few words of Japanese to start off those interested in the language. Also included will be tips and advice as well as a discussion of what it means to speak the language vs. knowing 5 or so words.
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Fruits Basket Summer Banquet:
For fruits Basket fans, music fans, and anime fans this would be fun for all. For one time, those cursed by the zodiac have a reprieve from their curse and so the Sohmas have allowed everyone to come to a special banquet. There will be fun, games and more!
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The Panel That Believes In You: Gurren Lagann!
Just who the hell do you think we are?! Join us as we explore all that makes up Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann as we reject common sense to do the impossible and see the invisible!
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AMV 101:
With 3 and a half years worth of editing experience in terms of AMVs, a brave individual thought it would be a good chance to teach the craft that is AMV-making. Concepts will cover: flow, momentum, pacing, clip selection, effect usage, and much more.
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Karaoke:
Can’t wait to belt out your favorite anime opener? Here you can sing songs (Anime/Jpop related only) and hang out. You are allowed to bring your own music if we do not have something you want.
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Cosplay on a Budget
Love cosplaying, but lack the skills, cash, or access to accomplishing your dream? Learn some basic tips and tricks, as well as the ins and outs to cosplaying on a budget! Even come to share your own experiences and secrets of the trade.
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Baccano! Panel:
An introduction, overview, and celebration of the acclaimed 16-episode anime series, Baccano! We will discuss several aspects of the series including but not limited to: Baccano’s history/conception, unique storytelling techniques, characters, settings, and music that completely separate Baccano from the rest, giving one an experience unlike any other anime out there. Both fans and newcomers will learn a lot and hopefully check out this massive collection of abstractly related prohibition-era incidents, featuring 18 main characters and a whole lot of class.
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No Need for Caffeine
If you just can’t sleep at cons, this is panel for you! At this late night panel, there will be many activities. Twister, Anime improv and Anime showings. This is for people that can stay up until it ends and if anyone tries to sleep in the panel they will be sent out and back to their rooms. Sleep is for the weak!
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OMG Moments:
This panel is where you come to remember all those moments in anime that shocked you so much you couldn’t believe they actually happend. They can be sad and awesome at times, such as when your favorite characters die, or manages to pull through and beat their enemy with one final deadly punch. Here much fun will be had, and many in-depth discussions will take place.
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The Summer of Haruhi Suzumiya:
A fan panel dedicated to The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, one of the hit animes about a young girl with the powers to change the world around her according to her will, but she has no idea! Discussion will include series overview, theories on characters and relationships along with a question and answer session. All SOS Brigade members and future members are welcome to attend!
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Horror Games:
Silent Hill? Fatal Frame! Resident Evil! Oh my! A panel discussing the elements of horror games, cliches, what we love about them and parts that made us jump/throw things at the television/turn the game off and hide under the covers.
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How to Plan a Trip to Japan on a Budget:
Ever wanted to go to Japan but thought it was financially impossible? Learn how it is possible from someone who spent 1,600 dollars in all on their trip. Including tips for travel, what to expect at the airport and going through customs, things to do, eat, and more.
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International Reinterpretation:
Japanese Spider-man?! American Dirty Pair?! Three live-action versions of Dragonball?! All this, plus a look at several other wacky localizations when manga and anime crosses the border.
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Tokusatsu: the world of Japanese special effects:
Japan’s rich history of live-action sci-fi, fantasy, and horror has direct ties to the history and development of anime and manga. This panel serves as an introduction to some of the most prolific live-action Japanese franchises, compares the live-action, animated, and manga versions of various multi-media series, and explains why without Godzilla, there would be no Gundam.
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Soul Eater:
Behind the Scenes with Excalibur: In this panel we will talk about the odd things in the series “Soul Eater” that people commonly wonder about- like why Patty’s pants are so poofy and why Dr.Stein has a Screw in his head, and all of the wacky characters like Excalibur, eventually ending with a puppet show, and a Q&A featuring the puppet Excalibur.
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(Chan)theology:
Rules 1 & 2. The Game. Goatse. Some of the internet’s biggest and worst content is generated from the English Imageboard 4chan. Resident chantards Matt & Mike wade through the internet’s septic tank to make sense of the cacophony of lolcats, pranks, and “memes”. This is a SFW panel, and friendly to all ages.
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(Chan)Astrophe:
A return of 2009’s Chan*thology Panel aka ‘the biggest trainwreck at NatsuCon 2009 since the hotel staff’, (Chan)Astrophe is over an hour of chandom- ranging from creating OC, trolling, lurking, and of course, posting MOAR. Rules 1 & 2 only apply to raids.
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* If you have any questions or comments, please contact: programming@natsucon.org
