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SUMMARY:Cosplay Contest Prejudging
DTSTART:20250418T080000
DTEND:20250418T235900
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\n\n
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 303
STATUS:ACTIVE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cosplay Wrestling Federation: Sakurumble V! - Day 1 Doors Open
DTSTART:20250418T094500
DTEND:20250418T101500
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\n\n
LOCATION:Summit Stage
STATUS:ACTIVE
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SUMMARY:Slow and Steady: A Guide to Long Term Cosplay Builds
DTSTART:20250418T100000
DTEND:20250418T103000
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nDo you have a dream to make t
 he most beautiful\, elaborate cosplay but the amount of time it will take 
 feels daunting? Are you halfway through something you’d like to compete 
 with but are losing steam? Sometimes it can be overwhelming to power throu
 gh months (or even years!) of working on the same cosplay\, but it can sti
 ll be a great experience! Join our panel of experienced long-term builders
  as we talk through strategies to stay focused\, have fun\, and make amazi
 ng things that take a little bit of time!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 345-346
STATUS:ACTIVE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cosplay is for every body: A plus size cosplay panel.
DTSTART:20250418T100000
DTEND:20250418T110000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nJoin me as we dive into the 
 beautiful world of body diversity in cosplay! We will discuss practical wa
 ys to level up your fitting skills\, ways to alter prebought cosplays\, an
 d photography tips that help you be seen exactly as you want to be seen. C
 osplay is for EVERY body\, so let's talk about it.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 440-442
STATUS:ACTIVE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Oops! I Got Into Gacha Games And Now I'm Transgender?!
DTSTART:20250418T100000
DTEND:20250418T110000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nGacha games are a source of f
 rustration or even ruination for many\, but for a select group of people t
 hey become a place to find community\, stability\, or even yourself. Join 
 someone who rolled for jpgs of women before becoming a woman herself as sh
 e unravels the psychology and sociology behind why so many trans people di
 scover themselves through gacha.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Paving the Way: Project Sekai
DTSTART:20250418T100000
DTEND:20250418T110000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nAppearing before you is a on
 e-of-a-kind SEKAI only accessible to the congoers of Sakura Con! These pow
 erful street performers invite you to a thrilling afternoon of competing i
 n fun games and earning prizes picked by your favorite member! Stick aroun
 d and you'll get to witness some energetic performances sure to fill your 
 heart with pride!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 310
STATUS:ACTIVE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pure Illusion: Exploring Dreams and Memory In Anime
DTSTART:20250418T100000
DTEND:20250418T110000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nDreams and memories: ephemera
 l\, surreal\, and fleeting\; constantly slipping through our fingers\, but
  essential to understanding who we are as individuals. What better medium 
 to capture this ever-changing vision of reality than animation? We'll look
  at how anime portrays dreams and memories\, and uses them to tell its sto
 ries.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 340-342
STATUS:ACTIVE
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SUMMARY:日本語を話そう〜 Let's speak Japanese!
DTSTART:20250418T100000
DTEND:20250418T110000
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\n\nSkipping your Japanese lecture for con? Ac
 cidentally lost your Duolingo streak during a midnight panel? That's rough
 \, buddy. To make up for it\, you should come play some silly games in Jap
 anese... maybe you'll make a conversation buddy out of it too. If you have
  any Japanese learning under your belt\, feel free to join for a fun one h
 our practice session!(Disclaimer: I am not a Japanese teacher\, just a str
 essed out uni student.)
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Come Learn How to Play One Piece TCG
DTSTART:20250418T100000
DTEND:20250418T113000
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nDo you love One Piece? Card g
 ames? Ways to beat your friends in a nerdy fashion? Come join us as we go 
 over how to play the hit One Piece card game! Lot's of fun and easy to fol
 low directions in learning. We ourselves are obsessed with this game and w
 ould love to teach more people to play\, plus the cards look really cool. 
 We will be going over the main concept of the game\, what the different co
 lors means\, and obviously how to play. We will also cover a bit on deck b
 uilding as well!
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cosplay Wrestling Federation: Sakurumble V! - Day 1
DTSTART:20250418T100000
DTEND:20250418T113000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\n
LOCATION:Summit Stage
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Finding Your Identity In Cosplay
DTSTART:20250418T100000
DTEND:20250418T113000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nHi\, I’m AC Mateen\, LMHC (
 yes\, I’m a therapist\, and no\, I won’t bill you for this panel). Let
 ’s talk about the incredible journey of figuring out who you are under a
 ll the fabric\, foam\, and fierce eyeliner wings.In this panel\, we’ll e
 xplore how cosplay can help you express yourself\, embrace your quirks\, a
 nd maybe even answer the age-old question: “Am I more of a Jedi or a Sit
 h?” Whether you’re a seasoned cosplayer or still wondering if hot glue
  is actually your friend\, this is a space to laugh\, learn\, and find wha
 t makes your cosplay (and your identity) uniquely yours.Expect humor\, hea
 rtfelt moments\, and probably a tangent about why I think capes are both f
 abulous and impractical. Because in the end\, the only character you reall
 y need to be is yourself.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 347-348
STATUS:ACTIVE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Madoka Magica and the History of Magical Girls
DTSTART:20250418T100000
DTEND:20250418T113000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nMadoka Magica is hailed as a 
 subversive masterpiece in the magical girl subgenre\, but what makes a mag
 ical girl? In this panel\, we will explore the history of maho shoujo from
  its humble origins to powerhouses that helped shape the tropes and themes
  we know today and how these core concepts tie back into the feminine stre
 ngth of Madoka Magica.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 3AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Autism Panel/Meet-Up
DTSTART:20250418T101500
DTEND:20250418T111500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nSince 2016\, the annual Auti
 sm Meet Up Panel at SakuraCon has provided a welcoming space for attendees
  on the autism spectrum to connect and share experiences. The panel foster
 s inclusivity and understanding\, offering a supportive environment for th
 ose seeking to navigate the unique challenges of being neurodivergent at a
  busy convention.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 443-444
STATUS:ACTIVE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Smartphone Photography for Cosplayers
DTSTART:20250418T101500
DTEND:20250418T111500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nIn this panel we will discus
 s how cosplayers and convention attendees can take better photos and gener
 ate content using their phone camera. We will cover basic principles of ph
 otography and lighting and equipment.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 343-344
STATUS:ACTIVE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Magic: the Gathering vs Romance Novel: The Remix
DTSTART:20250418T103000
DTEND:20250418T120000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nAre you fan of Magic: the Gat
 hering art and lore? Are you a connoisseur of Romance Novels both sweet an
 d spicy? Are you a creative soul who wants to stretch those creative urges
  with unhinged prompts? If you answered yes to any of these questions\, jo
 in us for a creative escapade combining the joy and wonder of both Magic: 
 the Gathering and the dearest tropes of the Romance genre.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 445-446
STATUS:ACTIVE
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SUMMARY:Super Happy Fun Time Photo Scavenger Hunt
DTSTART:20250418T103000
DTEND:20250418T120000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\n
LOCATION:SakuraDome - 6E
STATUS:ACTIVE
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SUMMARY:Simple Design\, Spectacular Cosplay: Transposing Animation to Life
DTSTART:20250418T104500
DTEND:20250418T114500
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nSometimes it takes a little c
 reativity to bring animated characters to life! If you’re getting ready 
 to cosplay a character that feels a little too simple and needs something 
 more\, this is the panel for you. Our expert cosplayers will discuss ways 
 to elevate a character\, how to interpret a seemingly simple character des
 ign\, and what to think about as you start to work on your cosplay. We’l
 l answer questions as we discuss how to bring the ordinary into the extrao
 rdinary!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 345-346
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:J-Walk Seattle Streets Fashion Show
DTSTART:20250418T110000
DTEND:20250418T113000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nJ-Walk Seattle Streets is ba
 ck for another year of fun and excitement! Do you have an interest in J-Fa
 shion\, but don't know where to start? Come see models of all shapes\, siz
 es\, and ages strut their stuff on a runway to inspire you\, and maybe eve
 n teach you something new about J-fashion! Fairy-kei\, Elegant Gothic Loli
 ta\, Sweets\, Visual Kei\, and lots more featured! Stop by and have some f
 un!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 2AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
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SUMMARY:“IE TAIGA” Idol calls and Mixes for Beginners!
DTSTART:20250418T111500
DTEND:20250418T121500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nHave you ever attended an id
 ol live and seen the audience clap\, cheer and shout a certain way and tho
 ught “wow! They’re having so much fun\, I wanna learn how to do that!
 ” Then you’re in luck! Join us as we teach you the basics of call and 
 mix so YOU can cheer for idols with confidence! IE TAIGA!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 310
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Beyond Anime High School: Anime For Grown-Ups
DTSTART:20250418T111500
DTEND:20250418T121500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nGetting a little old for high
  school anime? Looking for something different? Let's look at some anime m
 ade for an older audience\, about adult characters dealing with adult prob
 lems. About characters with jobs and responsibilities. Because there's mor
 e to life than teenage angst.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 440-442
STATUS:ACTIVE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:In Another World With My Smartphone as a Level 999 Mapmaker
DTSTART:20250418T111500
DTEND:20250418T121500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nHistory and analysis of the 
 rise of Isekai\, why they have proved appealing for both Japanese and West
 ern audiences\, and why the market for original Isekai ideas appears to be
  slowly dwindling\, entering the realm of memes.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Toilet Trivia: A Game of Thrones
DTSTART:20250418T111500
DTEND:20250418T121500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nDid you learn anything last 
 year from Meccha Meccha Productions Tales from the Toilets: Spooky Stories
  and History? Maybe you took extra time this year to get to know the thron
 e in your home? We'll crown toilet royalty for those who know their sh--st
 uff. Bring up to four friends to compete with you\, and maybe learn someth
 ing new along the way.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:How to Make AMVs: Beginner Session
DTSTART:20250418T111500
DTEND:20250418T124500
CATEGORIES:AMV,SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: AMV\,SC-10\n\nEver wondered how to mak
 e one of those super cool AMVs you've seen at con or online? Or what an AM
 V even is? Come find out! We'll discuss tips\, tricks\, and recommendation
 s for starting your AMV journey.
LOCATION:AMV Workshop - 613
STATUS:ACTIVE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:2000s Anime Music Trivia
DTSTART:20250418T113000
DTEND:20250418T123000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nCalling all ninjas\, pirates
 \, and soul reaper! We want you to participate in our 2000s Anime Music Tr
 ivia! Relive childhood memories as you listen to a wide selection of music
  and correctly guess the anime title for the song. The top three (3) conte
 stants who answered the most songs will receive an assortment of prizes. B
 elieve in yourself and grab the gold!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 340-342
STATUS:ACTIVE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:My Hero Academia Truth or Dare: Pro-Hero Edition
DTSTART:20250418T113000
DTEND:20250418T123000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\n"Join us for an exciting role
 play-style panel featuring some of Japan's top pro-heroes as they take on 
 a game of ""Truth or Dare."" As part of the audience\, you'll get to sugge
 st questions for the heroes to answer in character or challenge them with 
 fun dares.You'll also have the chance to take photos with your favorite pr
 o-heroes. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with these heroes in a fun
 \, entertaining\, and laughter-filled setting. We look forward to seeing y
 ou there!"
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 343-344
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Madfics
DTSTART:20250418T114500
DTEND:20250418T124500
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\n"Remember Mad Libs? Let's do 
 some but make it nerdy! Join the Sakura Rangers for a [adjective] time whe
 re we will [verb] original Mad Libs inspired by fanfiction with prompts pr
 ovided by our [adjective] audience! If you enjoy laughing\, [verb ending i
 n ""ing""]\, and audience participation\, this is the panel for you!"
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Friendships that tie the Cosplay Community Together
DTSTART:20250418T114500
DTEND:20250418T131500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nExploring the friends made a
 t conventions and online through the hobbies that we love\, the main one b
 eing cosplay. From finding new friends and how they can impact how we inte
 ract with the cosplay community as a whole and expanding out to our person
 al lives as well. A lot of times expanding social circles\, connections\, 
 knowledge\, and mental health.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 347-348
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cute or Creepy: Romance in Anime
DTSTART:20250418T120000
DTEND:20250418T130000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nBack again for our 3rd year\,
  and we've got all new clips! Romance in anime might look appealing on the
  screen\, but if you saw it in real life\, do you think it would be cute o
 r creepy? Come join us as we watch some clips and decide just that. A few 
 of the clips will even be suggestions from last year's audience!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 2AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Intro to Improv
DTSTART:20250418T120000
DTEND:20250418T130000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nWelcome to the world of impr
 ov comedy. A classroom that will teach you all of the makings of improv co
 medy. We'll be having a small lecture along with a series of exercise game
 s for all to try. Come join us for all the fun and hilarity.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 443-444
STATUS:ACTIVE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Ultimate Fandom Game Show
DTSTART:20250418T120000
DTEND:20250418T133000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nHave you ever wanted to parti
 cipate in a game show but didn’t think you had what it took to win? Well
  here’s a topic you canmaster! Come challenge your fellow anime and gami
 ng fans in competitions to see who knows their memes\, who can guess the n
 ame of badly described shows\, who can complete the side quests\, and more
 !
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 3AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Break That Writer's Block
DTSTART:20250418T121500
DTEND:20250418T134500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nCome join in for a session o
 f writing to break through that writer's block you have! You will learn tw
 o ways on how to effectively push through that block - school papers\, wor
 k papers\, or fanfics. Pens and paper will be provided.
LOCATION:Workshop - 330
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:"Bring Back ""Bad"" Cosplay! How the Cosplay Community has Changed
 ."
DTSTART:20250418T123000
DTEND:20250418T133000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nCosplaying is a great way to 
 express your creative side\, but with the rise of social media\, the commu
 nity has seen some changes. Many older cosplayers will tell you that over 
 the years\, cosplaying has started to turn more into a competition rather 
 than a fun hobby. While this can be a great thing\, it can also deter peop
 le from entering the community. So how do we keep the cosplay world a welc
 oming place? Bring back “bad” cosplaying! Join cosplayers DuelGirlLizz
 y and NezzerCosplay along with photographer Candra Designs to discuss the 
 cosplaying world. Here we will talk about the struggles of entering the ho
 bby\, how it is ok and normal to not be a “perfect” cosplayer right ou
 t the gate\, and how we have grown from our own trials and errors. This is
  a space to learn and find a community\, we hope to see you there!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Fifth Gen Isn’t Pokemon
DTSTART:20250418T123000
DTEND:20250418T133000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nGeneration five of pokemon in
 troduced a lot of new concepts to the series like ripping off their previo
 us aesthetic designs\, min-maxing stats to optimize the removal of actual 
 pokemon from competitive play\, and whatever Garbador is. When it comes do
 wn to it\, the abominations that were introduced in Pokemon Black and Whit
 e are nowhere near as majestic as classic pokemon like Muk\, Mr. Mime\, an
 d Electrode.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 445-446
STATUS:ACTIVE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Intro to Wotagei! (ヲタ芸) Workshop
DTSTART:20250418T123000
DTEND:20250418T140000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\n"Do you love idols or anime 
 songs? Wondering what the ""baby dance"" in Oshi No Ko is REALLY like? Com
 e learn about wotagei(ヲタ芸): an active and engaging way to enjoy your
  favourite otaku music! Join us as we cheer\, clap\, and swing our lightst
 icks through the basics of wotagei in our hands-on workshop. Broken up int
 o 3x 30-min. segments so drop in anytime!"
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 345-346
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Two Decades In Harmony: 20 Years of Avatar: The Last Airbender
DTSTART:20250418T123000
DTEND:20250418T143000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nLong ago\, many were tuning 
 in on Nickelodeon's usual programming including the popular animated show 
 SpongeBob SquarePants\, then everything changed when Avatar: The Last Airb
 ender premiered in 2005. 20 years have now passed since its premiere and t
 he spirit of its devoted fanbase is as strong and continues to grow to thi
 s day. Come celebrate and reminisce about Avatar: The Last AIrbender in ha
 rmony with other fans as there will be talk about this incredible animated
  series and even beyond. Everyone is welcome\, that means all ages\, all w
 alks of life\, fans and non-fans.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 440-442
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Frills & Bills: A Lolita Shopping Guide
DTSTART:20250418T124500
DTEND:20250418T134500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nYou've been to Lolita 101\, 
 you've read all about it on the Internet\, and you want to join the fashio
 n - but how and where do you buy your first dress? Join us in this panel t
 o learn how to spend your hard earned cash on all the frills you desire! M
 ore experienced frillseekers can also hear recommendations on shopping ser
 vices\, indie brands\, and more!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 343-344
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Is it queerbaiting?
DTSTART:20250418T124500
DTEND:20250418T134500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nWe take a deep dive into the 
 history and connotations associated with queerbaiting and discuss how it i
 mpacts our media today
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 310
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zapp's OAFISHAL Spaceship of Love Doors Open
DTSTART:20250418T130000
DTEND:20250418T133000
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\n\n
LOCATION:Mainstage - 4AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:AMVs and Accessibility
DTSTART:20250418T130000
DTEND:20250418T140000
CATEGORIES:AMV,SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: AMV\,SC-13\n\nVPR\, .vtt\, .srt... wha
 t do they mean? Come learn about video accessibility and best practices fo
 r adding subtitles and content warnings to your AMVs.
LOCATION:AMV Workshop - 613
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Girls Band Anime: Music\, Fun\, And Messy Feelings
DTSTART:20250418T130000
DTEND:20250418T140000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nWe're in a golden era of anim
 e about girls starting a band. From Bocchi to Bang Dream to Girls Band Cry
 \, we've had a wave of new anime bands to love - each with its own take on
  what it means to play music\, what brings bandmates together\, and what h
 appens to those bonds over time. Let's concert-hop together through nearly
  20 years of girls band anime!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 340-342
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Oto-mania: The wonderful world of reverse harem anime
DTSTART:20250418T130000
DTEND:20250418T140000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nFans of reverse harem anime u
 nite! Join us for a panel as we rank our favorite and only shows from this
  very niche genre. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just otome-curio
 us\, this is the place for you!
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Splatoon Meet Up
DTSTART:20250418T133000
DTEND:20250418T143000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nLove Splatoon? New to Splato
 on and interested in learning more? Come hang out with fellow Splatoon fan
 s! We will take a cosplay group photo\, talk about how you can get involve
 d in the Pacific Northwest’s competitive scene\, and play some pick up g
 ames (bring your Nintendo Switch and a copy of Splatoon 3).
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 347-348
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Through the lens of the female gaze: Categorizing the characters f
 rom anime we love
DTSTART:20250418T133000
DTEND:20250418T143000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nWhat is the female gaze\, and
  how do you know it when you see it? Join us to explore this question\, as
  we venture to determine what shared qualities some of the most beloved ch
 aracters in anime share that make them so appealing to the female gaze. Th
 is panel will involve audience participation\, so be sure to bring your hu
 mor and opinions.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 2AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zapp's OAFISHAL Spaceship of Love
DTSTART:20250418T133000
DTEND:20250418T143000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\n
LOCATION:Mainstage - 4AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Original Design Cosplay Showcase
DTSTART:20250418T133000
DTEND:20250418T150000
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nHave an original design and w
 ant to show it off? Strut your stuff in your finest cosplay inspired fashi
 on on the original design runway.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 443-444
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Isekai: Japanese VS Korean VS Chinese
DTSTART:20250418T134500
DTEND:20250418T144500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nJoin Eldaerenth in exploring 
 the differences of the Isekai genre in Japanese media\, Korean media\, and
  Chinese media!This panel will cover manga\, anime\, manhwa\, manhua\, and
  webnovels.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 3AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Promise of Wizard 101
DTSTART:20250418T134500
DTEND:20250418T144500
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\n\nWhat do you do when they call you the Wise
  Master and ask you to help with the Big Disaster? An introduction to the 
 joseimuke game Promise of Wizard\, often referred to as Mahoyaku\, and a g
 uide to the characters\, story\, stage play\, and more.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Detective Conan: Case Closer
DTSTART:20250418T140000
DTEND:20250418T150000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nIt's been 30 years and over 1
 000 episodes since Detective Conan first started his case and he still has
 n't closed it yet. But when his strongest allies are a Junior Detective Le
 ague and a cop who sleeps on the job his repeated failures make sense. Tog
 ether let's analyze the real questions everyone has: Is Ran purposely choo
 sing not to believe Conan is Shinichi? Why are the cops letting a small ch
 ild inspect active crime scenes? Why would anyone actually invent a bentou
  lunch box fax machine?!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 445-446
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Warriors of Light\, Queue for Art Party 2.0!
DTSTART:20250418T140000
DTEND:20250418T153000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nJoin your fellow Warriors of 
 Light for an in person art party! This is a social event where anyone is w
 elcome\, regardless of artistic ability. We also encourage sticker and bad
 ge ribbon trading\, and the hosts will have their own to give out! Art sup
 plies will be provided.
LOCATION:Workshop - 330
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:A deep dive into OMORI
DTSTART:20250418T143000
DTEND:20250418T153000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\n"In the world of FARAWAY TOWN
  or in WHITE SPACE or across the lands of the VAST FOREST. There is much t
 o explore in OMORI! In this presentation we'll be taking a dive into our b
 eloved characters\, stories and theories behind them\, as well as some oth
 er hidden theories and themes buried deep under the OMORI iceberg!\nWARNIN
 G: Spoilers ahead for the game of OMORI! This presentation and game contai
 ns depictions of depression\, anxiety\, and suicide\, and may not be suita
 ble for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised."
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Chapter 1: How to Start Cosplaying
DTSTART:20250418T143000
DTEND:20250418T153000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nCosplay- A mashup of 'costum
 e' and 'play'. Many people have play down to a science\, but where does on
 e start with costuming? This panel will explore all the basic information 
 you need to start a new hobby by going over three pillars: Wigs\, Makeup\,
  and Costumes. Includes the opportunity to have all your questions answere
 d by a cosplayer of 11 years.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 340-342
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Anime Family Feud
DTSTART:20250418T143000
DTEND:20250418T160000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\n"Welcome! Join Fandames Pod a
 s your hosts as we split the room\, and see which ""family"" knows the mos
 t! This will be about all anime from the 80s to the current day\, and feat
 ure something about every genre for everyone's niche knowledge to come int
 o play!"
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 345-346
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Sew You Want To Get Into Machine Embroidery?
DTSTART:20250418T143000
DTEND:20250418T160000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nJoin OhMitsooki and Whimsy-M
 imsyas they walk you through the basics of what you'll need to know before
  diving into a money pit of machine embroidery! We’ll cover everything f
 rom supplies to machines\, as well as finishing your first product.
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Mecha History and Cultural Impact: Be Invoked
DTSTART:20250418T144500
DTEND:20250418T170000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nFrom the beginning of anime\,
  there have been robots. But how long ago was that\, and where did the wor
 d “Robot” even come from? Then how did we get the word “mech”? Wha
 t’s the biggest? The strongest? The most influential? Where do the Power
  Rangers fit into it all? Come on by and I’ll answer all of these questi
 ons and more\, along with a few others you probably wouldn’t have even t
 hought to ask!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 440-442
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:From Shelf to Soul: Mastering the Art of Manga Collecting
DTSTART:20250418T150000
DTEND:20250418T160000
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\n\nDive deep into the world of manga collecti
 ng with Manga Youtuber Geeks That Parent! This panel is your ultimate guid
 e to manga from how to start collecting\, tips and tricks\, finding the be
 st deals\, and some great manga recommendations.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Melodies of Life (A Final Fantasy Music Trivia)
DTSTART:20250418T150000
DTEND:20250418T160000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nFew other gaming franchises h
 ave had a musical legacy like Final Fantasy. From riding Chocobo to Victor
 y Fanfares these legendary pieces of music written by even more legendary 
 composers such as Nobuo Uematsu and Yoko Shimomura have become the Melodie
 s of Life to the diehard fans. In this game we will have contestants test 
 their ears as we tune in to see if the music from the Final Fantasy Franch
 ise truly does resonate within them.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 347-348
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Airbrush 101
DTSTART:20250418T150000
DTEND:20250418T163000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nBeginners guide to airbrush 
 come join us as wel walk through how to use and care for your airbrush\, w
 here to get them and what kind of paints to use!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 3AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Plurality in Anime and Real Life
DTSTART:20250418T151500
DTEND:20250418T164500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nThe notion of multiple people
  sharing a body has alwaysbeen intriguing to storytellers\, but many peopl
 e aren't aware thatplurality isn't fictional! Japanese media in has depict
 ed plurality invarious forms\, so we'll be taking a look at what's accurat
 e\, what's not\,and what we love anyway.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 443-444
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Only Clean Cosplay Was Yesterday – Battle Damage Outfits
DTSTART:20250418T153000
DTEND:20250418T163000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nReady to add a new layer of d
 epth and personality to your cosplay? Take a step into the world of applyi
 ng battle damage and weathering effects to make an outfit look like it jus
 t stepped out of your favorite scene.Note - due to limited time and expert
 ise\, this panel will cover damage and weathering techniques specifically 
 for cloth-based outfits and NOT for leather\, armor\, 3D/plastics\, etc.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 310
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:I Watched the Lowest-Rated Yuri Animes
DTSTART:20250418T153000
DTEND:20250418T170000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nNotorious yuri titles you've 
 heard whispers about- G-Taste\, Butt Attack Punisher Girl\, Cream Lemon- I
  watched the worst-rated yuri animes of all time. I'll tell you about the 
 forgotten gems and the steaming trash heaps. Join us for the maids\, the d
 rama\, the questionable doctorates\, and the surprisingly sweet and shocki
 ngly horrible moments.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 2AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:City POP ! The music that defined 1980s Japan
DTSTART:20250418T153000
DTEND:20250418T173000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nBack for it's second year\, b
 igger and better than ever!Join us as we take a deep dive into the enigmat
 ic world of City Pop: a term for Japanese music from the late '70s and '80
 s that perfectly encapsulated Japan's economic and cultural boom. From a v
 ariety of genres\, including early J-Pop\, Jazz Fusion\, and Soul music - 
 as well as featuring iconic artists from the decade - we'll explore the hi
 story and evolution of the City Pop and how it continues to be a musical p
 henomenon today. Whether you're a seasoned City Pop enthusiast or new to i
 ts retro charm\, come groove with us as we unravel the secrets behind the 
 music that defined an era!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 445-446
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Extremely Hard Take-Home Anime Quiz (pick up)
DTSTART:20250418T160000
DTEND:20250418T170000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nWIN A PS5 AT THE EXTREMELY HA
 RD TAKE-HOME ANIME QUIZ! This is a multiple-choice\, open-book\, take-home
  quiz that begins on the Sakura-con site three weeks before the convention
 . You are encouraged to use any resource at your disposal. Some of the que
 stions will test your understanding and ability to analyze anime\, not jus
 t your memory. Instead\, you will need to do research into the real world 
 of such topics as art\, geography\, history\, literature\, music and scien
 ce. The answers to the questions will provide additional context and meani
 ng to the anime that you already enjoy.
LOCATION:Workshop - 330
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Nyan Neko Sugar Girls Nyaow and Furever! <3
DTSTART:20250418T160000
DTEND:20250418T170000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nAre you ready for the Ultimat
 e Nyan Neko Sugar Girls experience of the decade? New to the fandom and wa
 nt to learn deep lore from the series? Well then see you here neko chans! 
 Nya rawr <3
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Court of Fontaine Presents: Genshin Jeopardy!
DTSTART:20250418T160000
DTEND:20250418T170000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nLady Furina and some of your 
 favorite Fontaine characters are hosting a game of Jeopardy! Your Geshin I
 mpact knowledge will be tested on everything from geography\, to memes\, t
 o lore\, and more. Join us for audience participation\, fun\, and prizes!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 340-342
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Level Up with AMV Editors
DTSTART:20250418T160000
DTEND:20250418T173000
CATEGORIES:AMV,SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: AMV\,SC-13\n\nThis is a live AMV-editi
 ng boot camp like no other! Join a panel of three editors as they review n
 ew AMVs and share tips and tricks on what makes a great edit.
LOCATION:AMV Workshop - 613
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Organizing Idol Festivals 101
DTSTART:20250418T161500
DTEND:20250418T171500
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\n\nDo you love idols? Do you want to create m
 ore spaces for idols to shine? Or are you wondering about what goes on beh
 ind the scenes of an Idol Festival? If yes\, this panel is for you! Whethe
 r you are just curious or want to run an idol festival on a casual meet up
  scale or for a main event at a big con\, our personal experience and poin
 ters should assist you in making sure your own Idol Festival is a huge suc
 cess!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Newlywed Game: Con Friends Edition!
DTSTART:20250418T161500
DTEND:20250418T171500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nDo you know your bestie bett
 er than anyone else at this con? Prove it! Join three real life best frien
 ds in a reimagining of this classic game show. Face off against other duos
  for a chance to win prizes based on how well you know your friend. Will y
 ou be crowned the BEST best friends?
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Tokusatsu 101
DTSTART:20250418T161500
DTEND:20250418T171500
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nHave you ever wondered what
 ’s going on with all those guys in colorful suits and helmets? Did you g
 row up on Power Rangers and now you kind of miss it? Did you LOVE Ultraman
 : Rising but have no idea how to get more of your kaiju fix? Welcome to To
 kusatsu 101: a beginner friendly introductory course on all things in the 
 greater toku umbrella. Learn about henshin poses\, the loudest toys known 
 to man\, and more! After that\, stick around for a quick Q&A followed by a
  screening of the first episode of Kamen Rider (1971).
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 343-344
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:In Defense of the Legend of Korra
DTSTART:20250418T163000
DTEND:20250418T173000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nA deep dive where we talk abo
 ut the Legend of Korra\, its faults\, and its improvements. For better or 
 worse.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 347-348
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Saint Snow live show and games!! (Luminous Sailors!)
DTSTART:20250418T163000
DTEND:20250418T173000
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nLuminous Sailors is hosting a
  love live performance and game panel! There will be dancing\, games\, gif
 ts and more!!!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 345-346
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Idol Random Dance Play
DTSTART:20250418T164500
DTEND:20250418T174500
CATEGORIES:Dance,SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: Dance\,SC-13\n\nAlways felt like rando
 m dance plays never had your favorite media? This one will have medias lik
 e Idolish7\, Ensemble stars\, Love Live\, vocaloid\, d4dj\, project sekai\
 , Idolmaster and more!!
LOCATION:Dance Lessons - 420-422
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Anime Music Pub Quiz!
DTSTART:20250418T164500
DTEND:20250418T181500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nAnime Music Pub Quiz is back
 !! Come on your own or group up with your friends to name different anime 
 songs over several rounds. Whether it’s your favorite OP or an ending yo
 u’ve never heard before\, there’s something here for everybody. Prizes
  and Petal Points for first place and best team name. Don’t skip the ope
 ning!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 3AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Socks on My Hands Anime Puppet Slam
DTSTART:20250418T170000
DTEND:20250418T180000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nCosplaying puppets? Miniature
  recreations of your favorite show? Catboy shadow puppets? What a time to 
 be alive! The Socks on My Hands Anime Puppet Slam seeks to present enchant
 ing short-form puppetry produced by local puppeteers and curious artists o
 f all backgrounds as they seek to celebrate all things Anime and experimen
 t with puppetry as a creative medium. Join us for a light-hearted and fun-
 filled evening which presents experimental works and old-time favorites (w
 ell for puppeteers at least!).Be dazzled by our performers! Too short to s
 uck! Will you be in the next one?
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 310
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Magical Girls are Witches Without Pointed Hats
DTSTART:20250418T171500
DTEND:20250418T181500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nWitches and wizards\, magic 
 and mayhem. Spell books\, mana\, and Tolkien. These are all ingredients fo
 r a classic fantasy recipe. Across the pond\, Japanese anime has magical g
 irls and witches without pointed hats. Yokai instead of dragons. Come expl
 ore why those differences exist and how distinct versions of magical fanta
 sy have evolved\; and in some cases\, switched schools of magic with one a
 nother!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 340-342
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:From Shojo to Berserk: The Year 24 Group
DTSTART:20250418T173000
DTEND:20250418T183000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nShojo manga was\, for decades
 \, considered trivial fluff for young girls. But that all changed when a r
 adical group of female authors in the 70s transformed the landscape of not
  just shojo\, but of all manga and its industry forever. Have you ever won
 dered how genres like BL and yuri became popular in conservative Japan? Or
  why Berserk’s Golden Age Arc hit so differently compared to other actio
 n series at the time? Then come join our sparkly-eyed panel on a discussio
 n of the fascinating influence of the Year 24 mangaka group and their work
 s\, including the recently rebooted Rose of Versailles. Then stick around 
 to share your favorite series or examples of iconic shojo and the unexpect
 ed stories which borrow from them!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 343-344
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ranking Anime’s Ultimate FBoys: Who's the King of the Island?
DTSTART:20250418T173000
DTEND:20250418T183000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nAre you ready for the Fboy sh
 owdown!? This panel will rank anime's most infamous “fboys” from smoot
 h talkers to the ones that cause EMOTIONAL DAMAGE to the ones that are jus
 t misunderstood. In this panel\, we'll dive into the world of anime charac
 ters who ooze charm\, confidence\, and an air of danger—making them near
 ly impossible to resist\, even as they step on hearts along the way.We’l
 l have a list and participants will randomly draw a character from a grab 
 bag or they can switch someone who’s already on the board. Be prepared t
 o make tough decisions and defend your choices in this interactive panel. 
 Is your favorite a S Class 5 Star Michelin or are they just a wholesome Ba
 byboy.
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Art of Gijinka
DTSTART:20250418T173000
DTEND:20250418T183000
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\n\nFrom your favorite Pokemon to the most del
 icious looking dessert\, join Bug and friends as they discuss bringing non
  human characters to life with the art of gijinka from concept to cosplay 
 creation.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pokemon Draw by Memory
DTSTART:20250418T173000
DTEND:20250418T190000
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nFeeling artistic? Come and dr
 aw with us as we struggle to remember exactly what Pokemon look like\, and
  maybe even take home a prize! Paper and pencils are provided\, but be sur
 e to bring something to write on!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 2AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Studio Ghibli Trivia Showdown!
DTSTART:20250418T173000
DTEND:20250418T190000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nSo you think you’re a Studi
 o Ghibli expert? Let’s prove it! This exciting and interactive panel wil
 l feature teams from the audience\, all competing in a fun and challenging
  trivia showdown covering a variety of topics from all your favorite Studi
 o Ghibli films! A celebration of this fandom with fellow fans and a chance
  to win awesome prizes awaits you in this panel!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Whose Line is it Anyway?
DTSTART:20250418T173000
DTEND:20250418T190000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nAn improv comedy show where t
 he games of Whose Line is it Anyway are performed by you. Come join in for
  classic games like Unlikely Superheroes\, Scenes from a Hat\, Party Quirk
 s\, and more. Come join us for all the laughs and fun.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 440-442
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:In My Y2K Era: Anime Fandom at the Turn of the Millennium
DTSTART:20250418T174500
DTEND:20250418T184500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nSetting up your VCR for Sail
 or Moon\, Saturday mornings with Pikachu\, and trading tapes with stranger
 s online - this was the golden age of anime fandom for millennial tweens. 
 After school with Toonami and staying up for Adult Swim\, anime was hittin
 g the mainstream. Learn what it was like to be a teen otaku 20 years ago!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 345-346
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:How NOT to Plan an Anime Convention
DTSTART:20250418T180000
DTEND:20250418T190000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nHave you ever wondered what t
 he perfect anime convention should contain? Well\, we're ready to deliver!
  With noted anime guests like Mr. Beast and a two drink minimum\, this pan
 el will come up with the perfect experience.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 445-446
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:K-pop RPD
DTSTART:20250418T180000
DTEND:20250418T190000
CATEGORIES:Dance,SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: Dance\,SC-ALL\n\nCome and dance along 
 to your fave K-pop songs.
LOCATION:Dance Lessons - 420-422
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Break That Writer's Block [2.0]
DTSTART:20250418T180000
DTEND:20250418T193000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\n"For the more experienced\, 
 or bored\, fiction writers - here's a panel made for you to bust through t
 hat ""blank page"" fear. You'll have the pleasure of writing some characte
 rs in some oddball situations. The catch? They're decided by the roll of p
 rompt dice! Come prepared to write! (Paper and pens will be provided if yo
 u forgot yours.)"
LOCATION:Workshop - 330
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zapp's Loveline Doors Open
DTSTART:20250418T181500
DTEND:20250418T190000
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\n\n
LOCATION:Relations Panels/Premiers - Ballroom 2
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Does anyone remember Nisekoi?
DTSTART:20250418T183000
DTEND:20250418T193000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nDo you remember the eleven ye
 ar old anime\, Nisekoi? Reminisce on the days of anime past and discuss th
 e characters\, story\, and overall feelings of nostalgia for the hit anime
  series! Learn about the production team and what they went on to do and g
 et to connect with fellow fans who appreciate this anime from a time gone 
 by.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 340-342
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Learning History in Dubious Ways: Fate\, Hetalia\, and more!
DTSTART:20250418T183000
DTEND:20250418T200000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\n"\nJoin us (Eldaerenth and fr
 iend) for an entertaining and educational(?) look into the depictions of h
 istorical figures and events in Fate\, Hetalia\, and more! See when fictio
 nalized history is surprisingly faithful and when it goes horribly wrong ~
 "
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 3AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Music from Anime and Video Games: Live!
DTSTART:20250418T183000
DTEND:20250418T200000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nLive performance of music fr
 om some of our favorite anime and video games arranged for a wind quintet\
 , presented by Seattle ensemble Winds5. Music helps transport us to anothe
 r world\, setting the mood for our immersive experience. We will bring the
  magic of soundtracks from Persona\, Studio Ghibli\, Elden Ring\, and more
  to your Con experience.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 347-348
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Future is Queer: A Futurama Analysis
DTSTART:20250418T183000
DTEND:20250418T200000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nFuturama is a beloved sci-fi 
 show that has been airing on and off for over two-and-a-half decades. With
  Futurama's recent comeback\, we aim to prove that most of the characters 
 in Futurama are queer. Join us for a restrospective full of humor\, absurd
 ity\, and heart.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 310
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Magical Girls: After the Fight
DTSTART:20250418T184500
DTEND:20250418T194500
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\n\nEver wonder what magical girls are up to a
 fter they're done saving the day? They run a panel\, of course! Join us as
  we joke around\, play games\, and you will have the opportunity to win pr
 izes by flexing your magical girl knowledge.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:League of Jeopardy
DTSTART:20250418T184500
DTEND:20250418T201500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nDo you think you know everyth
 ing there is about League of Legends? From gameplay\, to lore\, to esports
 \, come face off against other tortured souls to prove that you deserve th
 e bragging rights to type “I WON LEAGUE OF LEGENDS TRIVIA!” in /all ch
 at. Winners get fun little trinkets!
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Aged to Perfection
DTSTART:20250418T190000
DTEND:20250418T200000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nFandom and Cosplay are often 
 seen as “childish” but they’re hobbies that can grow with you! Join 
 us for a discussion of participating in cosplay and fandom as you age.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 343-344
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Arcane and Shakespearean Tragedy
DTSTART:20250418T190000
DTEND:20250418T203000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nNot quite over the end of Arc
 ane? Come join us in discussing the show's use of Shakespearean tragedy. W
 e'll discuss who the tragic heroes are\, your favorite character's fatal f
 laws\, the overwhelming themes of revenge\, and the ever-present idea of g
 ood vs evil.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 345-346
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zapp's Loveline
DTSTART:20250418T190000
DTEND:20250418T203000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\n
LOCATION:Relations Panels/Premiers - Ballroom 2
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Spoilers Ahead: This Panel Ruins Everything!
DTSTART:20250418T191500
DTEND:20250418T201500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nSome people just don’t care
  about spoilers. Sometimes there’s a story you’re interested in\, but 
 just don’t have time to sit down and watch or play the whole thing. Or m
 aybe you just want to kill some time listening to someone talk about stori
 es they really like! Whatever you come in for\, you’ll have a good time!
  I’ve got lots of things to spoil for you\, and this in fact the only pl
 ace and time I’ll spoil some things for anyone!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pokemon Film Review Hour
DTSTART:20250418T193000
DTEND:20250418T203000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nThere are over 20 animated Po
 kemon films. Are any of them good? Do we only remember them because of nos
 talgia? Do any of them even pass the Bechdel test? We decided to watch and
  review them so you don’t have to.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 445-446
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Yaoi Story: The Return of the Pizza Man
DTSTART:20250418T193000
DTEND:20250418T203000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nCome and write a story about 
 a pizza man named Dan\, who first made his appearance at a Sakura Con 2015
  yaoi story writing panel. 10 years later\, he has a life of his own\, and
  is looking for love! Where do you think Dan is living now? What kinds of 
 men has he met since then? It's all up to you! Bring your story ideas and 
 strap in for a fun ride! Stick around until the end for a dramatic reading
  of the story created!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 440-442
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:FFXIV Trivia Show
DTSTART:20250418T193000
DTEND:20250418T210000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nThink you know about the worl
 d of Final Fantasy 14? Come test your knowledge in this trivia panel! Back
  for our second year!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 2AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Love live! A Strawberry Dream μ's project
DTSTART:20250418T194500
DTEND:20250418T204500
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nWatch out\, Sakura Con! Straw
 berry Dream Idols are taking the stage and bringing a dazzling and classic
  performance to YOU! Idols and idol fans alike come together to join μ's 
 for a time filled with games\, prizes\, dancing\, and most importantly of 
 all\, FUN! You won’t want to miss it!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 340-342
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Fic Binding: The art of taking fanfiction from the screen to the p
 age
DTSTART:20250418T200000
DTEND:20250418T210000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nWe love fanfiction. We love 
 books. So why not turn fanfiction into books? Learn all about the idea of 
 and how to take your favorite fanfictions and bind them into proper books 
 that you can actually hold in your names and show off in your bookcases. F
 rom one-shot quick binds to multi-chaptered hardbound novels\, let's get s
 tarted.
LOCATION:Workshop - 330
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Gender\, Genre\, and Games in Sports Anime
DTSTART:20250418T200000
DTEND:20250418T210000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nWhat makes a sports anime a s
 ports anime? Is it the thrill of the competition? The forced team building
 ? The homoerotic subtext? Join us to trace the development of shojo and sh
 onen sports anime tropes/conventions from the 1970s (Ace wo Nerae! and Ash
 ita no Joe) all the way up to the modern day (Birdie Wing and Sk8 the Infi
 nity).
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Sonic the Hedgehog: The Game Show
DTSTART:20250418T200000
DTEND:20250418T213000
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nIt doesn't matter if you call
  him Blue Blur\, Blue Justice\, or even Ogilvie Maurice\; if you'd like to
  test your knowledge of the speedy little gaming critter we call Sonic the
  Hedgehog and perhaps win some prizes\, drop on by!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 443-444
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:That Time I Fell Down the Seiyuu Rabbit Hole and Got Reincarnated 
 as a Fansubber
DTSTART:20250418T201500
DTEND:20250418T211500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nTake a guided tour of the ra
 bbit hole that is the seiyuu (Japanese voice actor) fandom! In this panel\
 , Rajio Ryn shares their journey to becoming a fansubber on YouTube\, from
  how they first discovered different kinds of seiyuu content to their curr
 ent process for bringing seiyuu content to English-speaking audiences. Ani
 me fans interested in exploring this niche\, seiyuu otaku curious about th
 e fansubbing process\, and Japanese learners looking for immersion materia
 l will absolutely find something to enjoy and take away from this session!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 343-344
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Azur Lane: Six Years Since Global
DTSTART:20250418T203000
DTEND:20250418T213000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nAzur Lane is a mobile gacha g
 ame with anthropomorphic 'ship girls.' This panel will take a dive into th
 e history of the game\, its lore\, and its off shoots in the six years sin
 ce it has been released globally.
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Big Lady Appreciation Station
DTSTART:20250418T203000
DTEND:20250418T213000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nIf you like big ladies\, then
  we here at the Big Lady Appreciation Station have a treat in store for yo
 u! Come join us and share your love for them with us while the same master
 mind that will bring you Himbology 101 convinces the rest of you why you s
 hould love them too!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 3AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Branding Yourself: A Talk for Artists Struggling To Shine A Little
  Brighter
DTSTART:20250418T203000
DTEND:20250418T213000
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\n\nAs con-goers aspire to exhibit their own a
 rt and as exhibit halls become increasingly crowded with booths\, the comp
 etition for attention is fiercer than ever. In this talk\, I'll share my i
 nsights as an indie artist with you\, diving into the essential principles
  of identity design and branding and how to apply them to help showcase yo
 ur artwork. This panel is specifically designed for independent artists ea
 ger to showcase their work at in-person events\, but who want to learn how
  to create a unique personal brand that stands out and authentically conne
 cts their art with their audience.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Alastor’s Live Radio Show!
DTSTART:20250418T203000
DTEND:20250418T220000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nSalutations newly-departed! I
 t's not too late to join the live audience to Alastor’s Radio Show!! All
  you have to do is laugh when we say LAUGH and awwww when we say AWWWW... 
 or else face the wrath of the infamous host. Featuring hilarious and touch
 ing segments from other Hazbin characters\, interviews with popular reside
 nts of Hell\, and surprise guest stars! Just don't forget to SMILE!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 310
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Dress Up Disasters: A Cosplay Horror Stories Panel
DTSTART:20250418T210000
DTEND:20250418T220000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nWho says the life of a cospla
 yer is glamorous? Join Circuit and Alycas as they share some of their most
  notable cosplay related stories of things just not quite going to plan we
 ther that’s because of poor planning on their part or simply it being th
 e will of the cosplay gods through everyone’s favourite story telling me
 dium of custom made memes! Don’t forget to bring your own memorable stor
 ies for a chance to share in the misfortune.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 440-442
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Return to Yharnam: Bloodborne’s 10 Year Anniversary
DTSTART:20250418T210000
DTEND:20250418T220000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nHello\, good hunter. In 2015\
 , Bloodborne was released and subsequently won Game of the Year. The gothi
 c cities and eldritch mysteries made it stand out among other games of its
  era. Ten years after its initial release- let’s look back on the game\,
  its unique story\, and even hidden data mined content that didn’t make 
 it into the final release! May you find your worth in the waking world.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 340-342
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Fall of the House of Miyazaki
DTSTART:20250418T210000
DTEND:20250418T220000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nHayao Miyazaki did a lot of w
 ork to make anime acceptable to mainstream audiences. Not by creating high
  quality art\, but by making something so bad that everything else looked 
 quality in comparison.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 445-446
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Twisted Wonderland: UnBirthday Bash
DTSTART:20250418T210000
DTEND:20250418T220000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\n“A very disastrous Unbirthd
 ay to you! Who\, me? Yes\, you!” Deuce and Ace are tasked with hosting a
 n Unbirthday Party at the Heartslabuyl dorm. Issue is\, they’ve never do
 ne this on their own before and it quickly becomes very disastrous. See wh
 o else shows up to help them out\, and join in the fun and games they have
  planned.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 345-346
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ghost Stories: Beyond the Infamous Dub
DTSTART:20250418T211500
DTEND:20250418T221500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\n“Most people know about the
  outrageous English dub of Ghost Stories\, but did you know that the ghost
 s the kids defeat are based on real urban legends? Join Ginger for a deep 
 dive into some of the spookiest tales from Japan!”
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Yaoi: Is It Cringe?
DTSTART:20250418T213000
DTEND:20250418T230000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nYaoi: is it cringe? Let's fin
 d out! Come celebrate the good\, the bad\, and the ugly of yaoi's past\, p
 resent\, and future. While yaoi (or is it called BL now?) has had an infam
 ous place in fandom\, it has also come with its share of controversies. Fr
 om yaoi paddles to yaoi hands\, BL has had a bit of an image problem in th
 e past. But amid the questionable content and unique anatomy\, yaoi has pe
 rsevered and even gained more acceptance in recent years. Come explore and
  celebrate yaoi's legacy!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 2AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:How to Wotagei: Dancing for your Idols
DTSTART:20250418T214500
DTEND:20250418T224500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nWant to show your love for i
 dols and other japanese music? Come learn wotagei fundamentals from local 
 uchishi! We'll be going over two of the most common combinations you'll ne
 ed to know to start your cyalume dance journey.
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Vampires for the Female Gaze
DTSTART:20250418T220000
DTEND:20250418T230000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nA dynamic look into vampires 
 in anime\, manga\, and video games made for the female gaze and what makes
  it worth the watch... or not so much. Diving into series such as The Case
  Study of Vanitas\, Vampire Knight\, Diabolik Lovers\, Castlevania\, and m
 ore.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Sister Leveling Abridged - The Forsaken Rizz Monarch
DTSTART:20250418T220000
DTEND:20250418T235900
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nCome meet the creators behind
  the YouTube Channel\, The Anime Boiis! Enjoy a showcase of some of their 
 most popular series including: My Hero Academia Abridged\, Jujutsu Kaisen 
 Abridged\, Solo Leveling Abridged (AKA Sister Leveling)\, and much more! A
 lso\, get the chance to see the premiere of new content that has never bee
 n seen before!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 3AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:German Sparkle Panel
DTSTART:20250418T230000
DTEND:20250419T003000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nwho though a Hetalia panel wo
 uld wind up in the good year of 2025? Join the Germanic countries in this 
 late night game and improv heavy panel! now this isn't any ordinary panel\
 , this is a 100% approved German Sparkle Party\, which means there will be
  GAMES\, LAUGHS\, and PRIZES! we will have some questionable late 2016 tum
 blr humor.... and honestly by the end of the night you might as well write
  it off as a fever dream.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Transitioning Humanity: This Is Not A Man
DTSTART:20250418T231500
DTEND:20250419T001500
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\n\nWhat do Arcane\, Creature Commandos\, Cybe
 rpunk: Edgerunners\, and The Witch from Mercury have in common? All four e
 xplore the ethics and effects of human augmentation – of transhumanism. 
 They ask how far science and technology can take humanity\, and whether th
 e cost is worth it. Join us for an in-depth examination of these new trans
 humanist narratives\, how they’ve been updated for our modern age\, and 
 where these shows draw the line on humanity.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Dungeons and Decisions\; 100 Players\, 1 Character
DTSTART:20250418T233000
DTEND:20250419T010000
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nGather round as we tell the t
 ale of Ehverie Bahdy\, a feebleknight who goes on a great quest. Join us o
 n a choose-your-own-adventuregame of Dungeons and Dragons where everyone i
 n the audience plays a partin the decisions made by our single character!!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 2AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:German Sparkle Panel
DTSTART:20250418T230000
DTEND:20250419T003000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nwho though a Hetalia panel wo
 uld wind up in the good year of 2025? Join the Germanic countries in this 
 late night game and improv heavy panel! now this isn't any ordinary panel\
 , this is a 100% approved German Sparkle Party\, which means there will be
  GAMES\, LAUGHS\, and PRIZES! we will have some questionable late 2016 tum
 blr humor.... and honestly by the end of the night you might as well write
  it off as a fever dream.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Transitioning Humanity: This Is Not A Man
DTSTART:20250418T231500
DTEND:20250419T001500
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\n\nWhat do Arcane\, Creature Commandos\, Cybe
 rpunk: Edgerunners\, and The Witch from Mercury have in common? All four e
 xplore the ethics and effects of human augmentation – of transhumanism. 
 They ask how far science and technology can take humanity\, and whether th
 e cost is worth it. Join us for an in-depth examination of these new trans
 humanist narratives\, how they’ve been updated for our modern age\, and 
 where these shows draw the line on humanity.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Dungeons and Decisions\; 100 Players\, 1 Character
DTSTART:20250418T233000
DTEND:20250419T010000
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nGather round as we tell the t
 ale of Ehverie Bahdy\, a feebleknight who goes on a great quest. Join us o
 n a choose-your-own-adventuregame of Dungeons and Dragons where everyone i
 n the audience plays a partin the decisions made by our single character!!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 2AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Sumo: The Five Ws in 30 Minutes!
DTSTART:20250419T070000
DTEND:20250419T073000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nThis panel will run through 
 the who\, what\, when\, why and how of Japan's national sport: osumo! What
  are they doing? Why is it so important in Japanese culture? Who are some 
 the current popular wrestlers? Find out these answers\, plus many more fun
  facts about this fast-paced tradition!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 303
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Practical Advice for Living in Japan
DTSTART:20250419T080000
DTEND:20250419T090000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nInterested in studying abroa
 d or working in Japan long-term\, but not sure if it is right for you? Hea
 r from the perspective of a PNW native who has recently lived in Japan for
  five years as a graduate student and survived to tell the tale. Topics wi
 ll include not just school or work\, but also leisure\, health care\, apar
 tment hunting\, and much more!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 303
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Whisked Away: 40 Years of Studio Ghibli
DTSTART:20250419T081500
DTEND:20250419T101500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nStudio Ghibli is one of the 
 most beloved names in anime\, many of their films have transported anime f
 ans and non-anime fans alike. There will be much to discuss regarding this
  beloved studio such as films by the great Hayao Miyazaki\, films by Isao 
 Takahata and other Ghibli films. Come celebrate the love of Ghibli with ot
 her fans as we celebrate 40 years of an animation studio that has transpor
 ted many to wonderful landscapes and unforgettable experiences.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Opening Notes: Analyzing the Musical Heart of Anime
DTSTART:20250419T084500
DTEND:20250419T094500
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nEver wondered about the music
 al structure of anime openings? Join us as we explore the musical complexi
 ties behind iconic openings like Demon Slayer\, Frieren: Beyond Journey’
 s End\, and Serial Experiments Lain. We’ll break down the harmony\, form
 \, and techniques that make these openings unforgettable. No prior music k
 nowledge is needed—we’ll make it accessible for all attendees.
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:What Should Be Your First Final Fantasy Game
DTSTART:20250419T090000
DTEND:20250419T100000
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nDiscussion of what is the bes
 t Final Fantasy game to play first. First hand experience by hardcore Fina
 l Fantasy fans help inform new players.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 310
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Oh! That's A Baseball Episode!!
DTSTART:20250419T093000
DTEND:20250419T103000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nHave you ever just been watch
 ing an anime when suddenly\, out of left field\, all the characters start 
 playing baseball for an episode and it's the greatest thing ever? Whether 
 it's there to throw a curveball into how you see the characters\, or a cha
 nge-up into the pacing\, or just to bring out their animation aces\, this 
 is a panel about how anime's baseball episodes really hit it out of the pa
 rk.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 3AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Um\, Actually: Con Edition
DTSTART:20250419T094500
DTEND:20250419T111500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\n"This game show is based on t
 he Drop Out show ""Um\, Actually"". Two hosts will test your nerdy knowled
 ge in correcting really pedantic errors in some incorrect statements. Can 
 you figure out what's wrong? Come join us\, and show off your nerd and fan
 dom knowledge"
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 345-346
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Super Mario Bros Super Panel
DTSTART:20250419T100000
DTEND:20250419T110000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nMario games have been a pinna
 cle of consistency for the video game industry. Mario media adaptations ha
 ve been the same thing\, but in the opposite direction. Let’s delve into
  old Mario media\, from the live action movie to the super show\, and deci
 de once and for all which spaghetti is the most overcooked.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 445-446
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Anti-Blackness in Anime: Loving an Industry that Doesn’t Always 
 Love Me
DTSTART:20250419T100000
DTEND:20250419T113000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nAnime has brought us epic bat
 tles\, tear-jerking moments\, and characters we’ll love forever—but le
 t’s face it\, it hasn’t always brought the love back\, especially for 
 Black fans and creators. Join Panelist AC Mateen\, LMHC\, as we dive into 
 the complex relationship between anime and anti-Blackness.We’ll discuss 
 the frustrating lack of representation\, problematic stereotypes\, and wha
 t it’s like to pour your heart into an industry that sometimes leaves yo
 u out of the narrative. But it’s not all doom and gloom! This panel is a
 lso about celebrating the resilience and creativity of Black anime fans an
 d creators\, reclaiming space in fandoms\, and holding the industry accoun
 table for a brighter\, more inclusive future.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 340-342
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Project Eclipse performance festival
DTSTART:20250419T100000
DTEND:20250419T113000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nProject eclipse would like t
 o welcome all sakura con attendees and idol enthusiasts to see the annual 
 performance festival! Join us to see 15 incredibly talented idol groups/pe
 rformers with music and dance from across the pacific northwest and beyond
 ! Come see our performers sing\, dance\, or both!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 440-442
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:How to Make AMVs: Advanced Session
DTSTART:20250419T100000
DTEND:20250419T120000
CATEGORIES:AMV,SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: AMV\,SC-10\n\nTake your Anime Music Vi
 deos to the next level! If After Effects plugins leave you puzzled\, you'r
 e struggling to break into finals\, or you just want some cool new techniq
 ues to add to your toolkit\, then you've come to the right place. We'll an
 swer your questions and help troubleshoot common problems. We'll show off 
 the tools and processes that have helped us the most. Whether you're tryin
 g to impress a YouTube audience or a Sakura-Con judge\, this panel is a mu
 st for all aspiring AMV editors!
LOCATION:AMV Workshop - 613
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Crop It Like It's Hot: Cosplay and Photography
DTSTART:20250419T101500
DTEND:20250419T111500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nAre you looking to level up 
 your photography game? Maybe you havethat dusty camera sitting around and 
 want to capture some elevatedphotos of your cosplays. Join Xaeri as they g
 ive a crash-course into thebasics of photography and how you can apply it 
 to your own photos. No prior knowledge or equipment is necessary!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 443-444
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Organizing Cosplay Meetups the Old School Way
DTSTART:20250419T101500
DTEND:20250419T111500
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nHave you ever wanted to put t
 ogether a cosplay meetup for an obscure fandom\, but you don't know where 
 to start? The TF2 Cosplay Community is here to show you how it's done!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 343-344
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Samurai Flamenco and the History of Super Sentai
DTSTART:20250419T101500
DTEND:20250419T111500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nSamurai Flamenco pays homage 
 to the famous Japanese tokusatsu franchises\, Kamen Rider and Super Sentai
 . Known as a parody\, a satire\, and even a deconstruction\, it got a very
  mixed reception when it came out back in 2013-2014. Does it deserve the c
 riticism or the praise though\, and should you even bother watching it? To
  answer this question\, we will be taking a dive into the history of the K
 amen Rider and Super Sentai franchises\, their tropes and concepts\, and h
 ow they evolved until Samurai Flamenco arrived on the scene\, and then exa
 mining how Samurai Flamenco took them and turned them to eleven…to its b
 enefit or its detriment.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 347-348
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ballgowns for Cheaters
DTSTART:20250419T103000
DTEND:20250419T113000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nEver wanted to make the big\
 , fluffy dress of your 5 year old self's dreams\, but have no idea where t
 o start? Have no fear - the laziest sewist brigade is here! Learn what's w
 orth making\, what's better bought\, and how to make a giant skirt in thre
 e easy steps. These cosplayers practically live in hoopskirts\, and we kno
 w that a beautiful gown is within reach of any and everybody. Trust us - i
 t's easier than making pants!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 303
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Best dressed anime character rankings
DTSTART:20250419T103000
DTEND:20250419T113000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nTo all the anime lovers and a
 ll the fashion lovers\, its time we unite and decide which anime character
  is the best dressed once and for all
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 2AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Dangerous games with the awesome Prussia
DTSTART:20250419T103000
DTEND:20250419T113000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nPrussia and Romano from the n
 ew Gangstertalia au will be hosting a fun card game for the new Gangster-f
 ied countries. We'll be rocking and pulling all kinds of stunts together. 
 With the awesome Prussia running the show and the less awesome Romano prov
 iding support it'll be a great time.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:How Horror Heals
DTSTART:20250419T103000
DTEND:20250419T113000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nA wide misconception of the h
 orror genre is that it’s intended solely for the scare factor\, to make 
 you feel afraid. When in fact it couldn’t be more the opposite! Many hor
 ror creators are cited saying that they created their art to release their
  own fear\, coping with terrifying real life experiences and traumas. Join
  us in exploring the grand impact that J-Horror media has had socially and
  culturally! Love horror? Great\, join in on the conversation! A bit squea
 mish\, even with a bandaid? No worries\, we keep it mild and still happily
  invite you to join in on this adventure of exploring the J-Horror genre!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 310
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Intro to Godzilla
DTSTART:20250419T103000
DTEND:20250419T113000
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nNew to Godzilla? Want to know
  more about the original movie monster\, but don’t know where to start? 
 Then come to our panel where we will be your guides to Godzilla and his va
 st filmography. Seasoned fans are more than welcome\, and in fact\, even e
 ncouraged to come. There’s a lot to learn. History and trivia abound! Af
 ter this panel\, we will make you an expert on the king of the monsters! J
 apan’s most famous monster!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:K-Pop Dance Work out
DTSTART:20250419T104500
DTEND:20250419T114500
CATEGORIES:Dance,SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: Dance\,SC-13\n\nWant to start your con
  day with a bang? How about a pop? This k-pop inspired dance workout is th
 e perfect way to wake up your body for a long con day of walking around. F
 ollow along to some k-pop inspired exercises\, listening to your fav group
 s. No experience needed\, just come have fun!!
LOCATION:Dance Lessons - 420-422
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:DanDaDan: Making Sense of the Chaos
DTSTART:20250419T110000
DTEND:20250419T123000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nDangerous spirits attacking h
 umans? UFOs-no\, UAPS coming after your banana?! All in a day's work for M
 omo and Okarun. But behind the flashy colors and silly scenarios sits a ve
 ry coherent story about interpersonal relationships\, Ken Takakura\, and w
 hat makes connecting with others so meaningful and important. Join us for 
 the goofy\, the absurd\, the surprisingly heartwarming--and don't forget y
 our family jewels!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 3AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cosplay Modification For YOU!
DTSTART:20250419T113000
DTEND:20250419T123000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nWorried about planning out c
 osplay for conventions? If you can get to that characters body type in tim
 e to fit into the cosplay? Not wearing a cosplay anymore (or just in gener
 al)\, because its not comfortable anymore? Well come on by and chat with u
 s for a bit! We will be going over the stages of planning out cosplay to f
 it you better and how to take bought cosplay more comfortable. Along with 
 modifying a characters outfit to better suit your own needs and wants when
  wearing it at a convention.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 347-348
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Podcasting and You: Everything You Need to Know
DTSTART:20250419T113000
DTEND:20250419T123000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\n"Podcasting is a hobby that 
 is only growing. From fandom rundowns to rewatch clubs to sports teams\, m
 any people have looked at their two to four friends and gone ""yeah\, this
  can be a podcast."" But what do you do? What do you need? What makes a po
 dcast likely to succeed\, and what hidden pitfalls are there? PUCL podcast
  cohost Lynian breaks down the basics and the not-so-basics on recording\,
  running\, and maintaining a podcast\, and with their show clocking in at 
 over 700 episodes\, he might actually know what he is talking about."
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 343-344
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Top Percentage: Into the Joeyverse
DTSTART:20250419T113000
DTEND:20250419T123000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nAnd Arceus said\, Let there b
 e Rat: and there was Rat. And Arceus saw the Rat\, and it was TOP PERCENTA
 GE.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 445-446
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Is That An Isekai? You As An Attendee Can Cast A Vote!
DTSTART:20250419T114500
DTEND:20250419T124500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nJoin this panel w/ Eldaerenth
  & co. and vote on a variety of both Eastern and Western shows/movies/book
 s/etc. as to whether you think they count as Isekai or not! This will be a
  casual panel with some back-and-forth by the two panelists and a majority
  vote from the audience for each concept. Every time a vote is taken\, the
  winning result will be recorded. This panel will be held at multiple othe
 r conventions in the US over the next few years in order to get data on ho
 w regional differences may affect these opinions.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 440-442
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Japanese Crafts on a Daiso Budget
DTSTART:20250419T114500
DTEND:20250419T124500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\n"Join this panel for budget-
 friendly Japanese craft ideas and inspiration. Handbags to hair ornaments\
 , good luck charms to holiday decorations\, and more! If you've ever gone 
 through the isles of Daiso and wondered\, ""What is that even for??"" This
  is the panel for you!"
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 345-346
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:RRR: The Most Anime Film Ever Made
DTSTART:20250419T114500
DTEND:20250419T124500
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nIn 2022\, RRR captivated the 
 world with a cinematic experience that could be best described as “so an
 ime.” What exactly does that mean? This panel identifies a certain aesth
 etic that anime fans can also recognize in an Indian bromance blockbuster\
 , of all places.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 303
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The intersection of Trauma and Anime
DTSTART:20250419T114500
DTEND:20250419T124500
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nDiscussion of how Anime expre
 sses trauma and complex traumas in a culture that disallows discussion of 
 mental illness in the name of social harmony. From explaining the commonpl
 ace occurrence of natural disasters that hit the islands of Japan to showi
 ng the fallout of personal loss and extreme emotional turmoil\, Anime allo
 ws artists to express subjects that are normally taboo. The Anime/ Manga S
 tories that will discussed are Suzume (2022) Higurashi: When They Cry (200
 6) Spy x Family (2022) Made in Abyss (2012) and To Your Eternity (2020).
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Chapter 2: All About Wigs
DTSTART:20250419T114500
DTEND:20250419T131500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nA good wig is the crowning j
 ewel of any cosplay\, but the learning curve to styling your wigs can be s
 teep and expensive if you don't know how to fix your mistakes or avoid the
 m altogether. This panel will answer all your pressing questions about wig
 s\, such as where to buy wigs\, various techniques and how to have long-la
 sting styling.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 340-342
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:So I Got Reincarnated as a Music Producer
DTSTART:20250419T114500
DTEND:20250419T131500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nHow to navigate a mysterious 
 world filled with beats and bass drops. You are the protagonist with a dut
 y to make a song that bangs. Making a remix of a popular song and the choi
 ces that can be made.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Anime on the Spectrum
DTSTART:20250419T120000
DTEND:20250419T130000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nIs that cute anime girl just 
 quirky\, or is she autistic? Learn about autism and autistic coding.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 310
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Yaoi Bedtime Stories
DTSTART:20250419T120000
DTEND:20250419T130000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nOnce upon a time there was a 
 boy who was in love with another boy... Join us for some delicious\, cute\
 , and silly yaoi stories read aloud!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:KPOP 101 & Random Play Dance
DTSTART:20250419T120000
DTEND:20250419T133000
CATEGORIES:Dance,SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: Dance\,SC-ALL\n\nLove Kpop and want to
  learn the dances? SD CARD is here to set up a fun and safe space for you 
 to come learn one of the hottest Kpop dances by your favourite idols! All 
 ages and levels are welcome. Frances will be leading the class with Steph 
 assisting - combined they've done over 300 dance covers over the years and
  taught various kpop classes! Stay to the end to then show off your moves 
 during a fun Kpop random play dance!
LOCATION:Dance Lessons - 420-422
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Basics in Photography and Etiquette (Cosplay Photography\, Pro or 
 No)
DTSTART:20250419T120000
DTEND:20250419T140000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nFor cosplayers\, hobby\, pro 
 photographers and beginner photographers!! This panel is for you! This a c
 lass on basic of photography and the proper etiquette a photographer shoul
 d be treating and respecting clients and cosplayers alike! This panel is h
 ost by two of PNW well know photographers in the cosplayer community
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 2AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Reality Of Creating Manga
DTSTART:20250419T123000
DTEND:20250419T133000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nThis panel will show you how
  to tell stories differently when looking at creating manga/comics. It goe
 s into characterization\, world-building\, what to do with your supporting
  cast\, structures of storytelling\, plot sheets\, character art\, creatin
 g arks\, story break down\, writing\, terms to remember and more. Overall 
 you will learn how to build confidence to begin your storytelling journey 
 no matter the medium- there’s no better time to start than now!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 443-444
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Beyblade X tournament
DTSTART:20250419T123000
DTEND:20250419T143000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nWhether you like it or not\,
  Beyblade is back in full spin with Beyblade X and we are ready to make th
 e most of this golden era of battle tops! So whether you only ever played 
 plastic gen\, or have never played at all\, the intensity of Beyblade X is
  sure to draw in people of all ages! Come learn how to play\, or if you al
 ready play\, come join a tournament hosted by the Seattle WBO chapter! Bri
 ng your own gear to take part in the tournament\, but some loaners will be
  available for free play!
LOCATION:Workshop - 330
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Better Cosplay Photography
DTSTART:20250419T124500
DTEND:20250419T134500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nEver wonder how to take bett
 er cosplay photos using just your phone or want to unlock the potential of
  that expensive camera setup that you purchase? Come and learn about the b
 asics of photography and getting that perfect cosplay shot.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 343-344
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:How Dune Influenced Anime (and vice versa)
DTSTART:20250419T130000
DTEND:20250419T133000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nAfter nearly 60 years\, Frank
  Herbert’s Dune has finally received recognition\, but it has had a long
 standing cultural\, including on anime. This panel explores the ways in wh
 ich Dune has clearly paved the way for some of the most popular works of a
 nime today\, and perhaps… vice versa?
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 440-442
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ani-Family Feud (by ANUW)
DTSTART:20250419T130000
DTEND:20250419T140000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nIt’s family feud but ANIME!
 !!! Hosted by Anime Nation UW\, (the University of Washington's premier an
 ime student organization)\, we’re so excited to bring our fav game to y'
 all!!! Stop by and learn more about what ANUW does and enjoy the best of w
 hat we have to offer: a fun game to play with your fellow con-goers\, and 
 a chance to win petal points for prizes !! We go all out with everything w
 e do\, and this is no exception!! We’re honored to have this opportunity
  to panel at sakura-con for the first time— and for our debut\, we’ll 
 be making it extra special X3 Come through and let’s make some memories 
 that’ll last 4evr <3333
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 345-346
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Celebrating Yuri and GL in Anime and Manga
DTSTART:20250419T130000
DTEND:20250419T140000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nIn this panel\, we will talk 
 about the past andpresent of GL and yuri\, discuss influential animes and 
 mangas\, and recommend our favorites to one another.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 347-348
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cthulhu for School Board
DTSTART:20250419T130000
DTEND:20250419T140000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nCthulhu has been running for 
 president since 1996 with little to show for it. With a world in self infl
 icted chaos we need Cthulhu now more than ever\, but first the Elder Party
  needs to establish a record for governing and the best way we can do that
  is by Cthulhu for School board.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 445-446
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Smut or Angst: The fanfiction title game show
DTSTART:20250419T130000
DTEND:20250419T143000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nSmut or Angst is a silly and 
 raunchy game of fanfiction titles. Players are given the title of a fic an
 d must guess if it's centered around Smut or Angst. Play along with game c
 reator\, Leandra and a panel of friends for the chance to win small prizes
 .
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 3AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:CosPAID
DTSTART:20250419T133000
DTEND:20250419T143000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nA working cosplayers guide t
 o monetization\, sponsorships\, agencies and more!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 303
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Persona TTRGP Live!
DTSTART:20250419T133000
DTEND:20250419T143000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nEver wanted to experience th
 e Dark Hour\, the Midnight Channel\, or Mementos in real life? Experience 
 it in real time by participating in our Persona TTRPG panel. Four (4) (un)
 lucky participants will engage in a quick DnD style gameplay by enacting r
 oles of their favorite characters while charting through familiar dungeons
 . Every second is vital and crucial as they navigate their way through fam
 iliar enemies and traps\, ultimately engaging with the Ruler of the Palace
 . Will our heroes thrive or fall victim to the Game Over screen?
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 340-342
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Yugioh Anime Jeopardy
DTSTART:20250419T133000
DTEND:20250419T150000
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nWant to test your knowledge o
 n the Yugioh anime? Then this is the panel for you. We'll be doing trivia 
 questions in the style of Jeopardy on all of the Yugioh shows (from the or
 iginal series to all of its various spin offs) So get your duel disk out a
 nd get your trivia on!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Introducing Your Anime Passion to Others: How to Select the Best '
 Opener'
DTSTART:20250419T134500
DTEND:20250419T144500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\n"What makes anime appealing 
 to some and embarrassing to others? What factors will make a successful in
 troduction of your passion for anime to non-Anime fan friends? A presentat
 ion and discussion of our anime journeys and data-pools to help determine 
 the best ""opener"" anime to try to hook friends and family who are less t
 han certain."
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Beyond Karkalicious: a Homestuck Fansong Gameshow
DTSTART:20250419T140000
DTEND:20250419T150000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nAfter all these years\, are y
 ou still STUCK THIS WAY? Did you know there are Thousands of silly Homestu
 ck songs besides that one?  Wring your puzzle sponge\, earn prizes\, and h
 ear a heap of guaranteed new-to-you underrated bops at this interactive tr
 ivia game of musical recall and character association! At this tour of alt
 ernative\, Alternian tunes\, we'll dive DEEP into the parody/filk/fansong 
 archives of the creative hurricane fandom that launched a generation of Mi
 llennial creative careers in anime\, fantasy\, cartoons\, and gaming!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 343-344
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ElfQuest: An American Manga
DTSTART:20250419T140000
DTEND:20250419T153000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\n"Long before ""manga-style"" 
 was The Thing to do\, a husband and wife pair created a series that would 
 end up traveling the world. Inspired by the storytelling of Japanese manga
 \, ElfQuest became much closer in style to the comics from across the wate
 r than those made in America. Join us to look at the 45+ year history of o
 ne of the world's best comic series\, and a look at what's to come in the 
 future."
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 440-442
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Ultimate Danmei Panel
DTSTART:20250419T140000
DTEND:20250419T153000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nCalling Danmei fans!! Join us
  for this interactive panel as we come together to discuss all things MXTX
  and beyond! As always\, we can't have a memorable times without competiti
 ve games\, insane prices\, and a whole lot of laughter. Fans new and old w
 elcome! (While participation is highly encouraged\, we also appreciate who
 se who come to be a fly on the wall and soak up all the love this fandom h
 as to offer!)
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 310
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:BrightNRose Kpop Dance Workshop
DTSTART:20250419T140000
DTEND:20250419T160000
CATEGORIES:Dance,SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: Dance\,SC-ALL\n\nBrightNRose wants to 
 vibe with you! Join us for a dance workshop where we will teach a handful 
 of K-pop AND J-pop choreos. Lead by team performance directors who teach r
 egularly. So grab some water and come ready to make it look … easyyyyyy 
 ?. All skill levels are welcomed.
LOCATION:Dance Lessons - 420-422
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Tournament (Switch)
DTSTART:20250419T140000
DTEND:20250419T160000
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nTeam Scyther's Swiss Doubles 
 Tournament! Take part in a Pokemon doubles tournament using VGC standard r
 ules (Regulation H - NO Legends\, Paradox\, etc). Bring your Switch and co
 py of Scarlet or Violet to participate! We will offer prizes to the top tw
 o spots and there will be door prizes!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 443-444
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:"Not Like the Other Anime Quizzes" Anime Quiz
DTSTART:20250419T141500
DTEND:20250419T151500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nHave all those online anime q
 uizzes that claim to be "Extremely Hard" ceased to be challenging for you?
  Do you no longer enjoy pure fact-based trivia\, where you either know the
  answer if you know it\, or you just don't? Tired of quizzes that only see
 m to feature Weekly Shonen Jump titles? Unable to have fun when you don't 
 know the answers?This quiz aims to fix all those issues\, being of interme
 diate difficulty\, framed in a way that allows you to answer it even if yo
 u don't have all the facts\, and drawn from a diverse range of anime\, man
 ga\, and related media. Best part: even if you don't get an answer right\,
  you'll learn something cool in the process or find a new interesting anim
 e to watch! Whether you show up as an Absolute Duo (team of two) or just H
 itori Bocchi (alone)\, you're sure to enjoy this quiz that is Totally Not 
 Like the Others!(PS: pen and paper provided)
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 345-346
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Itasha: Otaku Car Culture
DTSTART:20250419T141500
DTEND:20250419T151500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\n"Returning from 2024! Join us
  as we discuss Itasha car culture in America. Ever wondered what happens w
 hen anime\, cars\, and the unrelenting passion of fandom collide? Welcome 
 to Itasha! This panel dives into how Americans have embraced (and occasion
 ally misinterpreted) this Japanese art form\, transforming their rides int
 o rolling tributes to waifus\, husbandos\, and everything in between. From
  awkward encounters at the gas station to ""is this an itasha?"". Join us 
 for laughs\, insights\, and maybe even a few questionable design choices
 —because nothing says ""I’m committed"" like a fully wrapped car featu
 ring your favorite blushing anime protagonist."
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 347-348
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Same fandom\, different font
DTSTART:20250419T141500
DTEND:20250419T151500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nWe take a look into various s
 hows and their fandoms as we compare and contrast their similarities and d
 ifferences
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 2AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Gojo Effect
DTSTART:20250419T141500
DTEND:20250419T151500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nHave you ever wondered why pe
 ople are obsessed with Satoru Gojo from the series Jujutsu Kaisen? Do you\
 , yourself love him? Do you hate him and want to know what it is about him
  that has hypnotized our community? Well\, join us as we explore what abou
 t him has everyone captivated and how he has impacted the history of anime
 /manga and society going forward.
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:So you wanna rig a VTuber? Waffo's Live2d Crash Course
DTSTART:20250419T143000
DTEND:20250419T153000
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nHave you been interested in m
 aking Live2D models like the ones your favorite VTuber uses? Join Waffo an
 d Koko as they walk you through how to get started making models in Live2D
  Cubism! We'll cover everything you need to start your Live2D Cubism journ
 ey\, from the initial sketch to the detailed physics!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 445-446
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Chapter 3: Makeup from a MUA
DTSTART:20250419T150000
DTEND:20250419T160000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nLearn industry secrets about
  long-lasting makeup\, how to maintain and clean all your tools and palett
 es\, and all kinds of methods of applying your makeup whether it be for be
 auty or SFX
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 340-342
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cosplay Sewing for the Absolute Beginner
DTSTART:20250419T150000
DTEND:20250419T160000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nDo you want to learn sewing 
 but have no idea where to start? This panel is for you! In Cosplay Sewing 
 for the Absolute Beginner we will discuss all the things you need to know 
 as a beginning sewist\, including sewing terminology\, starting equipment\
 , types of fabrics and how to work with them\, and other tips to help you 
 begin your sewing journey. NO SEWING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:That's a Lot of (Emotional) Damage: A Therapist's Guide to Anime
DTSTART:20250419T150000
DTEND:20250419T163000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\n"We've all watched an anime c
 haracter say or do something that made us think ""yeah\, you're mentally i
 ll."" But have you ever wondered how a therapist would clinically diagnose
  these characters in the office? Join Saige Ferko\, a social worker and an
 ime fan\, as she psychologically analyzes all your faves!"
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 3AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:AMV History and Fundamentals: From 640KB to 64GBps
DTSTART:20250419T150000
DTEND:20250419T170000
CATEGORIES:AMV,SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: AMV\,SC-13\n\nDive into the fascinatin
 g evolution of AMVs (Anime Music Videos) as we explore the intricate relat
 ionships between technology\, thermodynamics\, copyright law\, and digital
  media from the pre-Carter era to today. Discover how these elements have 
 shaped the art and science of AMV creation over decades. Plus\, get practi
 cal tips on making your AMV suck less (we hope)! No warranty expressed or 
 inferred.
LOCATION:AMV Workshop - 613
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cosplay Filmmaking 101: The Making of "Patsy's Quest"
DTSTART:20250419T151500
DTEND:20250419T161500
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nEver want to turn your cospla
 y into a film? Two PNW cosplayers as they share the story behind Patsy’s
  Quest\, a short film born from their passion for cosplay and creativity. 
 This panel kicks off with a six-minute screening of the film\, followed by
  insights into how they overcame challenges like scheduling\, fatigue\, an
 d limited resources to bring their vision to life. Discover how their endu
 ring friendship turned their shared love of cosplay into a fun and inspiri
 ng project!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Magical Girls IRL: Bringing Lyrical Rollerskater Magical Melody to
  life!
DTSTART:20250419T151500
DTEND:20250419T161500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nDo you love Sailor Moon\, Ca
 rd Captor Sakura\, and other Magical Girl manga and anime? Have you ever t
 hought about bringing your very own magical girl story to life? Come join 
 us and explore how Lyrical Rollerskater Magical Melody\, a Seattle-based m
 agical girl live action series\, came to be! From concepts to filming\, th
 e cast of Magical Melody will take a look at the series\, reminisce about 
 the journey\, and answer questions from the fans! We’ll even finish off 
 the panel presentation with a performance by Magical Melody!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 343-344
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cosplay & Cosmetology
DTSTART:20250419T153000
DTEND:20250419T163000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nWelcome to Cosplay & Cosmeto
 logy. This is a guide to makeup and wig styling lead by a cosplayer of 12 
 years who is also a makeup artist and licensed cosmetologist in the state 
 of Michigan.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 303
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Kpop/Idol RDP + Games
DTSTART:20250419T153000
DTEND:20250419T163000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nJoin Heartwav3 with an RDP*\
 , idol based trivia with prizes\, four corners**\, raffle\, and a mini get
  to know the hosts/q&a!*RDP=Random dance play**four corners=game involving
  finding peers with common interests
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Exploring the Philosophy of Science in Fullmetal Alchemist Brother
 hood and Dr. Stone
DTSTART:20250419T154500
DTEND:20250419T164500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nWas Dr. Tucker actually a tra
 gic figure undeserving of his fate? Do the horrors we see committed by Ame
 stris possibly foreshadow the future of Senku’s Kingdom of Science? Find
  out the answers to these questions and more in the panel: Exploring the P
 hilosophy of Science in Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood and Dr. Stone! Thi
 s 60 minute panel will discuss how both series depict the use of scientifi
 c knowledge and what messages the series have about science in a broader s
 ocietal and ethical context.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 2AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zapp's Great Big Nerd Debate Doors Open
DTSTART:20250419T160000
DTEND:20250419T163000
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\n\n
LOCATION:SakuraDome - 6E
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Name That Anime Tune 2.0
DTSTART:20250419T160000
DTEND:20250419T170000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nHow well do you know your an
 ime music? Quickly identify songs from a rapid fire avalanche of openings\
 , endings\, inserts\, and even some surprises as you compete against the r
 oom for prizes and glory! Built upon a custom game engine designed to dazz
 le players and spectators alike\, this is an anime trivia experience unlik
 e any other!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 440-442
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:BL/Yaoi/Danmei Fans Unite! Career Tips\, Trivia\, & Merch Exchange
DTSTART:20250419T160000
DTEND:20250419T173000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nAre you a die-hard BL/Yaoi/Da
 nmei fan? Join us for trivia\, career tips for BL lovers\, and a merch giv
 eaway & exchange. Bring your fandom energy—and maybe some goodies to sha
 re and trade.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 310
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Legend of Zelda: A Link to a Panel
DTSTART:20250419T160000
DTEND:20250419T180000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nFor nearly 40 years The Lege
 nd of Zelda has brought adventurers on fantastic journeys filled with magi
 c\, friends\, and a special feeling you can't find anywhere else. Come joi
 n us as we take a look back at every game in the franchise. Revisit old fa
 vorites\, and learn a bit about the games you might have missed.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 445-446
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Come on and Kimono!
DTSTART:20250419T161500
DTEND:20250419T171500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\n"A quick run-through of kimo
 no basics\, like: What styles are casual and which SUPER formal? What are 
 the ""necessary"" accessories? Are kimono one-size-fits-all? Is there a qu
 ick way to know if a kimono was made for a man or woman? Does it matter???
 "
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 347-348
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Intro to Jirai and Ryousangata Fashion
DTSTART:20250419T161500
DTEND:20250419T171500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nHave you seen a cute style t
 hat looks like lolita\, but it a little more casual? Or cute princess outf
 its that you would like to wear or learn more about? Join in to see how th
 ese newer styles have been all over jfashion!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Bachelorette Robot Edition!
DTSTART:20250419T163000
DTEND:20250419T173000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nIn a world where technology i
 s advancing at light speed it is inevitable that we are going to start mar
 rying robots at some point. So come join us to help you to determine which
  type of robot is the right one for you! Ranging from types such as Spring
 trap from Five Nights at Freddy's to Optimus Prime to Genos from One Punch
 -Man.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 443-444
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Do You Know Your Anime?
DTSTART:20250419T163000
DTEND:20250419T173000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\n2nd year in a row! Anime triv
 ia with a twist. Volunteers will be interviewed and quizzed on all things 
 anime\, with the potential to win prizes and flex their knowledge in a fun
  environment. Guess the tune\, badly described anime\, and general trivia 
 questions across the world of anime.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 345-346
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Lucifer's Lounge: Hellaverse Dance Event!
DTSTART:20250419T163000
DTEND:20250419T173000
CATEGORIES:Dance,SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: Dance\,SC-MA\n\nJoin us for a devilish
 ly fun dance event celebrating the worlds of Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss
 ! Whether you're a fan of the music or love bringing your favorite charact
 ers to life through cosplay\, this is your chance to let loose and dance w
 ith fellow fans. Plus\, the one and only SCR4TCHK4T will be spinning an ex
 citing mix of official songs from Hazbin and Helluva\, along with fan-crea
 ted hits that bring the fandom to life. Come vibe\, dance\, and enjoy the 
 beats in a friendly\, high-energy atmosphere\, where you can express your 
 love for the series and share the experience with fellow sinners!
LOCATION:Dance Lessons - 420-422
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Riichi Mahjong 101: How Come I Can't Win?
DTSTART:20250419T163000
DTEND:20250419T173000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nSo you've been sucked into R
 iichi Mahjong. Whether it was Yakuza\, Final Fantasy 14\, or maybe you stu
 mbled across Mahjong Soul in the wild\, mahjong has gotten a lot more popu
 lar in the US in recent years. But\, that hasn't made the rules clear to a
 ll of the new players. If you're not sure what you're doing at the table a
 nd want an easy to understand guide then this panel is for you. I'll be go
 ing over the basic mechanics of the game\, basic terminology\, some easy t
 ips for improving\, and answering the question in the title. As a spoiler\
 , the answer is your hand probably doesn't have any Yaku. What does that m
 ean? Come and find out!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 343-344
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Horror of Godzilla
DTSTART:20250419T163000
DTEND:20250419T173000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\n
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 340-342
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zapp's Great Big Nerd Debate!
DTSTART:20250419T163000
DTEND:20250419T180000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\n
LOCATION:SakuraDome - 6E
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Inuyasha & Trauma Informed Care
DTSTART:20250419T164500
DTEND:20250419T174500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nCome learn about the principl
 es of trauma informed care through the lens of one of your favorite charac
 ters\, Inuyasha! We'll discuss how Inuyasha's trauma has informed his beha
 vior and connect trauma informed care to the positive interactions that le
 d to his character development. Open to all\, healthcare providers and tho
 se interested in learning about caring for loved ones with trauma.
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Fanfic Mad Libs
DTSTART:20250419T164500
DTEND:20250419T184500
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nAn interactive panel about fa
 nfiction\, where audience members help us collaboratively create anime and
  game fanfic Mad-Libs style\, and we’ll do our best to act it out! Come 
 learn about popular tropes\, test your knowledge with trivia\, and help us
  create the wackiest one-shots around!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Harmonic Convergence: Beat Sync as a Narrative Tool in AMVs
DTSTART:20250419T170000
DTEND:20250419T180000
CATEGORIES:AMV,SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: AMV\,SC-13\n\nHave you ever heard a so
 ng in an AMV and felt it just belongs with the anime\, even though the mus
 ic wasn't originally part of the show? As AMV editors increasingly blend g
 enres—using everything from EDM to foreign music—there's been a shift 
 away from relying solely on lyric sync to tell a story. Instead\, many edi
 tors use a technique called beat sync\, where the rhythm of the music itse
 lf drives the narrative. Join TheDestineeAMV as they explore how beat-sync
  can transform AMVs and discover how different aspects of beat-sync work t
 ogether to elevate storytelling and create powerful emotional experiences.
LOCATION:AMV Workshop - 613
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Anime Jeopardy
DTSTART:20250419T170000
DTEND:20250419T183000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nA beloved classic meets an an
 ime twist\, it's Anime Jeopardy! An engaging take on the game everyone kno
 ws\, we have restructured Jeopardy to suit a panel with complete audience 
 participation. All your favorite anime\, both old and new\, are represente
 d in this live rendition of the game. Language and questions are suited fo
 r participants over the age of 13.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 3AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:How To (Mostly) do a Panel
DTSTART:20250419T170000
DTEND:20250419T190000
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nThis is a panel that will hel
 p illuminate how to brainstorm\, formulate\,categorize\, and pitch a panel
  for a convention!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 303
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Crossing the Streams: A Hololive Fan Panel
DTSTART:20250419T173000
DTEND:20250419T183000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nDo you like idols? Do you lik
 e VTubers? Do you just want context for those clips your friends keep send
 ing you? Now's your chance to learn all about Hololive\, the VTuber idol g
 roup you can enjoy anywhere--from conventions and concert venues throughou
 t the US and Asia to the comfort of your own home! Bring your penlights fo
 r an hour of music\, artwork\, learning\, and fun!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 2AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:When the Ship Isn't Just a Ship: A Freudian Psychoanalysis of Outl
 aw Star
DTSTART:20250419T173000
DTEND:20250419T183000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nOutlaw Star: it's a rip-roari
 ng space western. It's a young man's coming-of-age story. It's... a parabl
 e about castration anxiety? Perhaps Gene Starwind's search for the Galacti
 c Leyline is actually a search for healthy masculinity. Let's take a semi-
 tongue-in-cheek look at Outlaw Star through a psychoanalytic lens\, where 
 a gun is never just a gun.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 440-442
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Intro to Manhwa (and webtoons!)
DTSTART:20250419T173000
DTEND:20250419T190000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nManhwa\, in the form of webt
 oons (webcomics)\, have been steadily rising as part of Korea’s globaliz
 ation of pop culture. But what is manhwa\, and what is its relation to web
 toons? What stories and themes are most popular? And how do these reflect 
 Korean culture? Join Dr. Emily Hall in an exploration of the origin and im
 pact of manhwa\; influential artists\, stories\, and genres\; and webtoons
  worth exploring.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Kami\, Buddhas and Tao\, Oh My!
DTSTART:20250419T174500
DTEND:20250419T184500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nLearn about the mythological 
 roots of anime and the blending of Shinto\, Buddhism\, and Taoism in ancie
 nt Japan. Now with more Touhou!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 343-344
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Mech Identifaction Quiz Returns!
DTSTART:20250419T180000
DTEND:20250419T183000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nGuess the mech! Get points fo
 r guessing a robot from a multiple choice list. Get more points by guessin
 g it before the multiple choice phase! If you can guess what it is just by
  its shape\, you’ll get the most points! Of course\, what game would be 
 complete without prizes? The top 3 scorers will win a patch from the Unifi
 ed Fictional Earth Space Forces!
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:From Idea to Reality: Cosplay and Fashion Design
DTSTART:20250419T180000
DTEND:20250419T190000
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nWhen we’re inspired by the 
 fandoms we love\, we often want to bring that inspiration to life with a l
 ittle extra flavor of our own! Creating a custom design can be an exciting
  way to bring a little bit of yourself and your own unique perspective int
 o cosplay. Or perhaps you’d like to go a slightly different direction an
 d design something that’s less of a cosplay and more of a fashion statem
 ent? In this panel\, we’ll be talking about how we approach design\, and
  how you can get started too!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 347-348
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Hot Anime Men in your Area
DTSTART:20250419T180000
DTEND:20250419T190000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nDo you like a good daddy? Let
 s talk about it. We're here to define what makes a good daddy\, and what d
 ifferentiates them from other male archetypes. Come join us as we pick at 
 your favorite characters and decide if they are a daddy\, a baby girl or m
 aybe even a male wife.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 443-444
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Kpop PC trading
DTSTART:20250419T180000
DTEND:20250419T190000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nStill looking for that last 
 PC to add to your collection? Bring your photocards and come trade with fe
 llow Kpop fans.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 310
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Shōjo OVAs of the 1990s
DTSTART:20250419T180000
DTEND:20250419T190000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nOriginal Video Animation\, al
 so called OVAs\, had their golden era in the 1980s to 1990s. The 90s\, esp
 ecially\, had a litany of Shōjo OVAs released. Come explore the wild worl
 d of Original Video Animation. From forgotten gems like A-Girl to well kno
 wn classics like Fushigi Yuugi’s special episode releases- all will be c
 elebrated in this panel on 1990s Shōjo!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 340-342
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Great Anime Debate 2: Electric Boogaloo
DTSTART:20250419T180000
DTEND:20250419T190000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nWe're back for the sequel\, w
 e've got new topics and you've got hot takes. Join us for a round of new a
 nd improved flash debates on some of anime's sillier controversies.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 345-346
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Intro to Belly Dance
DTSTART:20250419T180000
DTEND:20250419T193000
CATEGORIES:Dance,SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: Dance\,SC-ALL\n\nHave you ever wanted 
 to shimmy and shake until you couldn’t any more? Move your body in a cre
 ative way to express yourself for skits or just in general? Look no furthe
 r! Join Eekie from Montana’s own world fusion belly dance troupe Dark Mo
 on Fusion and learn some of the basics of belly dance. World Fusion belly 
 dance encompasses different forms of dance ranging from classical Cabaret 
 style all the way to ATS\, to jazz\, modern\, and everything in-between.No
  prior experience necessary\, bring some water and be ready to move!
LOCATION:Dance Lessons - 420-422
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Waluigi Time!
DTSTART:20250419T183000
DTEND:20250419T193000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nWaluigi’s debut game was Ma
 rio Tennis\, but outside of being the primary antagonist in Mario DDR he h
 as been criminally underused by Nintendo. We’re going to fix that. After
  rigging a game of Mario Tennis against Miyamoto we have won the rights to
  the character and are ready to breathe life into countless new potential 
 Waluigi game formats: from “Waluigi’s Mansion” to “Waluigi’s Med
 ical Bills” we’ll be sure to throw enough games at the wall to ensure 
 one will stick.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 445-446
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:I'll Never be THAT Good: Arcade Rhythm Games for the Apprehensive
DTSTART:20250419T184500
DTEND:20250419T194500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\n"Have you ever wandered throu
 gh the rhythm game section at a convention or arcade\, heard the thunderin
 g beats\, seen the flashing lights\, and thought\, ""Wow\, that looks cool
 ... but I'd never be that good""? This panel is here to prove you wrong an
 d guide you into the lively and welcoming world of arcade rhythm games!Joi
 n us as we demystify the world of rhythm games and make them approachable 
 and fun for total beginners. Whether you're intimidated by the intense pla
 yers who seem like they've memorized every note\, or you’re not sure whe
 re to start\, this panel is the perfect launching point!Everyone starts so
 mewhere\, and this panel is all about making that ""somewhere"" a little l
 ess scary and a lot more approachable. So\, come join us\, pick up the bea
 t\, and discover the joy of rhythm games—you might just surprise yoursel
 f with your improvement!"
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Anime so bad it's good ... maybe
DTSTART:20250419T190000
DTEND:20250419T203000
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\n\nWe all know about great animation\, wonder
 fully crafted stories\, and breathtaking performances. But on the other en
 d of the spectrum is camp! Media that is so bad it's good. Join us to go o
 n a tour of some of the campiest anime and some straight-up schlock anime.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 3AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Gei Komi: A Visual Journey Through the History of Gay Erotic Art i
 n Japan
DTSTART:20250419T190000
DTEND:20250419T203000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nCome learn about gei komi (ak
 a bara) and all its thick-bodied history. CONTENT WARNING: muscles\, beefc
 akes\, chubsters\, and more \;)
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 2AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Its 2008 and you Definitely arent a furry- but-
DTSTART:20250419T190000
DTEND:20250419T203000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nDid you think you weren't a f
 urry in the early 2000s...except you most definitely were? Learn how we go
 t to this point: the denial\, the DeviantArt chaos\, and how a combination
  of Warrior Cats\, Neopets\, and Furbies most definitely turned you furry!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cosplay Miscellany: Odds and Ends to Level Up Your Cosplay
DTSTART:20250419T191500
DTEND:20250419T201500
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nCome join master crafters and
  award winning cosplayers for a panel on… all the stuff that never makes
  it in the other panels! How do you color your eyebrows? How do you weathe
 r your pieces? What do you do with your wallet? What’s a line of action 
 and why should you think about it when you pose? Come with questions - we 
 have answers!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 303
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Anime Jeopardy
DTSTART:20250419T191500
DTEND:20250419T204500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nCome and try your hand at jeo
 pardy asking questions about anime\, video games\, and a little bit of pop
  culture. Optional audience participation will also be at the panel so eve
 ryone is included.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 347-348
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Showa Idol Groove
DTSTART:20250419T191500
DTEND:20250419T211500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nStep back into the glitz and 
 glamour of 1980s Japan\, where the archetype of the Pop Idol took the Show
 a era by storm! Immerse yourself in the world of Idol culture and Kayokyok
 u\, the vibrant musical genre that defined a generation with its irresisti
 ble melodies\, iconic artists\, cultural impact\, and its surprising conne
 ctions to City Pop! Perfect for music lovers and nostalgia seekers alike\,
  join us as we explore why this era is celebrated as the Golden Age of Ido
 ls!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 343-344
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:18+ Lip Sync Battle Doors Open
DTSTART:20250419T193000
DTEND:20250419T200000
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\n\n
LOCATION:SakuraDome - 6E
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cosplay Wrestling Federation: Sakurumble V! - Day 2 Doors Open
DTSTART:20250419T193000
DTEND:20250419T200000
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\n\n
LOCATION:Relations Panels/Premiers - Ballroom 3
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Denji: He's Literally Me
DTSTART:20250419T193000
DTEND:20250419T203000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\n"While you were watching Chai
 nsaw Man\, did you ever see Denji and say ""Woah\, he's literally me!\,"" 
 or were you ever wondering what Denji represents in general? In this panel
 \, we'll be discussing the character of Denji\, wheres his character been 
 and where its possibly going\, and if there's any greater meaning to admit
 ting that you relate to Denji."
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 340-342
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:In Defense of the Legend of Korra
DTSTART:20250419T193000
DTEND:20250419T203000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nThe Legend of Korra is genera
 lly considered a disappointing sequel to the widely beloved Avatar: The La
 st Airbender\, but it is often overlooked for its challenging context and 
 groundbreaking elements. This panel is hosted by PNW-based educator and fi
 lmmaker Lee Ngo\, an ardent fan of Korra to the end.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 345-346
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Twisted Wonderland: Battle of the Dorms edition
DTSTART:20250419T193000
DTEND:20250419T210000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nIt is student game night here
  at Night Raven College! Which Dorm do you suppose is the best? Lets us se
 e! Join your Dorm Leader in a battle of wits with Night Raven’s first ev
 er\, Battle of the Dorms! A friendly game of Trivia will decide which Dorm
  reigns supreme above all!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 443-444
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:A Study of Tastsuki Fujimoto: The Man Behind Chainsaw Man
DTSTART:20250419T200000
DTEND:20250419T210000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nFollowing the release of 2022
 's Chainsaw Man and the hit 2024 film Look Back\, Tatsuki Fujimoto has qui
 ckly made a name for himself as one of the premiere creators of the manga 
 industry. With his bold\, cinematic visual style\, and gripping\, eccentri
 c storytelling\, it is rare to find a creator that captures the hearts of 
 millions of fans all over the world\, seemingly writing whatever he wants!
  If you are interested in exploring the underlying themes of works such as
  Chainsaw Man or Fire Punch\, how they relate to works like Spy x Family o
 r Dandadan\, or even just learning some funny anecdotes from this largely 
 mysterious figure\, then join in for some lively discussion!
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Top 10 Sexiest FFXIV Characters
DTSTART:20250419T200000
DTEND:20250419T210000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nWe asked\, you answered. 100 
 responses from our survey. And tonight\, we will go over who you all think
  are the Top 10 sexiest FFXIV characters!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 310
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Who is the best character in Ace Attorney? (And why it is Dick Gum
 shoe)
DTSTART:20250419T200000
DTEND:20250419T210000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nDo you have opinions about Ac
 e Attorney? Do you want to shout “OBJECTION!” at someone because they 
 like a character more than someone else? Join self-claimed Gumshoe Stan\, 
 A Certain Pole in his friendly debate as to why he thinks Dick Gumshoe rei
 gns supreme among the franchise’s cast\, and if you are so bold\, engage
  in a courtroom-style challenge to truly determine the best character!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:18+ Lip Sync Battle
DTSTART:20250419T200000
DTEND:20250419T220000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\n
LOCATION:SakuraDome - 6E
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Anime Survivor
DTSTART:20250419T200000
DTEND:20250419T220000
CATEGORIES:SC -13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC -13\n\nAnime Survivor takes your fa
 vorite anime characters and strands them on an island where they have to c
 ompete until only one is left. We utilize a web-based simulator to find ou
 t once and for all which anime character has what it takes to be the sole 
 survivor.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 445-446
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cosplay Wrestling Federation: Sakurumble V! - Day 2
DTSTART:20250419T200000
DTEND:20250419T220000
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\n\n
LOCATION:Relations Panels/Premiers - Ballroom 3
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cultural Cross Polination
DTSTART:20250419T203000
DTEND:20250419T210000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nWhat’s the most obscure ani
 me reference you’ve ever seen in a cartoon? What if I told you that in s
 ome conference in Japan\, there was probably a presentation asking “What
 ’s the most obscure western reference you’ve ever seen in an anime?”
 . The funny thing is\, that as time goes on\, these references are becomin
 g a flat circle\, constantly inspiring each other? Well\, this isn’t goi
 ng to be as serious as I make it all sound\, it’s mostly going to be poi
 nting out fun little nods back and forth between East and West!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 303
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Make Fandom Friends: Trigun
DTSTART:20250419T203000
DTEND:20250419T213000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nJoin us for an hour of Trigun
 -themed games and activities designed to help you get to know your fellow 
 fans!
LOCATION:Workshop - 330
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Improvaganza
DTSTART:20250419T203000
DTEND:20250419T220000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nAn different kind of improv c
 omedy show from the panelists who bring you Whose Line is it Anyway. With 
 all new games lined up such as Mission Improbable\, Time Warp\, Film Noire
 \, and more. Come join us for all the laughs and fun.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 440-442
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Tales from the Well: Spooky Stories
DTSTART:20250419T204500
DTEND:20250419T214500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nFrom the group that brought y
 ou Tales from Toilet\, this year we're going to talk about another hole in
  the ground: wells. Many things fall down them\, and sometimes things craw
 l out of them. Kagome got a boyfriend\, Samara gets you\, but there are ma
 ny other tales\, especially spooky\, we'll dive into. Join us\, if you dar
 e!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:setup
DTSTART:20250419T210000
DTEND:20250419T213000
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\n\nsetup and doors for Defend Your Husbando
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 310
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Colors of the Rainbow: LGBT+ Anime
DTSTART:20250419T210000
DTEND:20250419T220000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nAnime and manga have a long h
 istory of diverse storytelling. Included is many varied depictions of the 
 LGBT+ community over the years. Come learn how and why those characters de
 veloped over time. With everything from the Heian and Edo Periods\, to the
  anime Princess Knight\, Revolutionary Girl Utena\, and even Twilight Out 
 of Focus. Come see the vibrant rainbow in Japanese animation!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 340-342
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Hear Me Out
DTSTART:20250419T210000
DTEND:20250419T220000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nIs there a character from an 
 anime or other piece of media that you’ve got the hots for\, even if the
 re’s no logical explanation for it? We want to hear your most galaxy bra
 ined\, unhinged takes on which characters (or abstract concepts) you have 
 a crush on!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 3AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Help! Is my favorite anime … problematic?
DTSTART:20250419T210000
DTEND:20250419T220000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nAnime fans often debate over 
 the "problematic" aspects of their favorite anime\, but what does that mea
 n? Can something problematic still be appreciated? Learn from PNW-based pa
 nelist Lee Ngo as he shares the story of how he almost abandoned his own f
 avorite anime but came up with a helpful solution.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 345-346
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The World of Internet Based Sampling Music
DTSTART:20250419T210000
DTEND:20250419T220000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nEver wondered where those wei
 rd choppy cut up songs on TikTok came from? Are you interested in breakcor
 e? Come check out the World of Internet-Based Sampling Music!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 347-348
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Sakura-Con Cosplay Talent Show
DTSTART:20250419T210000
DTEND:20250419T223000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nEveryone knows that cosplaye
 rs are talented-- many are masters of sewing\, crafting\, wig styling\, mo
 deling\, and performing. But... can they juggle? Play guitar? Sing? Mime??
 Come celebrate your fellow Sakura-Con attendees as they show off a diverse
  range of exceptional and secret talents!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 2AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:#FrierenSweep? Behind the scenes of the 2024 /r/anime awards!
DTSTART:20250419T211500
DTEND:20250419T221500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nJoin some of this year's juro
 rs and hosts as we go through the results of the /r/anime awards!  These u
 nique awards feature two winners for each category\, one voted on by reddi
 tors and another by a panel of judges. Featuring 5 representatives from th
 is year's awards\, come hear our spicy opinions on the results!
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Your Babygirl is Mid
DTSTART:20250419T213000
DTEND:20250419T223000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\n"You’ve heard of “Your Wa
 ifu is Trash”\, now get ready for “Your Babygirl is Mid”. You may ha
 ve seen the term floating around fandom and found yourself asking: what do
 es ""babygirl"" mean? Why are most of the characters I see being referred 
 to as babygirl middle aged men? Why are they so sad?Well worry not--our pa
 nel of experts are here to provide the definitive guide on what makes a ch
 aracter a babygirl\, as well as outline common misconceptions around its u
 se. With such guiding traits as “Old”\, “Has Issues”\, and “want
 ing to see them in a maid dress”\, by the end of this panel you’re sur
 e to have the tools you need to find the babygirl that’s right for you."
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Defend Your Husbando
DTSTART:20250419T213000
DTEND:20250419T230000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nHave the chance to challenge 
 others by defending your anime husbando!!! There will be judges and audien
 ce choice!Make sure your choice of Husbando is 18+If you are unsure come t
 o the judges and we'll let you know!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 310
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:"Escapism and Mental Health: From Iyashikei to ""Cozy Games"""
DTSTART:20250419T220000
DTEND:20250419T230000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\n"In the past decade the anime
  scene has been abuzz with flashy escapist fantasy adventures known as Ise
 kai- meanwhile\, elsewhere in the pop culture realm\, the western world ha
 s grown increasingly fascinated with media that captures living at a slowe
 r pace and celebrates a romanticization of the ordinary. Japanese games su
 ch as the Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon series\, anime like Laid Back C
 amp and Aria represent the Iyashikei or ""healing"" genre- A mode of story
 telling that focuses on eliciting warm\, fuzzy feelings in their audiences
 . In this panel\, we will discuss the common tropes and themes utilized by
  this genre and the cultural impacts it has had in both Japan and the Unit
 ed States."
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 303
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:アチェ Walks Japan: How I walked across Japan in 200 days
DTSTART:20250419T221500
DTEND:20250419T231500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\n3500 kilometers\, covered in 
 200 days of non-stop walking\, and it was raining half the time. How did I
  keep going? I got lost in forests\, climbed the highest mountains\, swam 
 with whales\, meditated with monks\, experienced at least a 150 different 
 Onsens and hotels. How did I record it? (Yes\, I have a lot of jaw-droppin
 g footage!) And what on earth possessed me to do something this ridiculous
 ? Come\, and find out!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zapp's Spaceship of Love: Great Big PERV Debate! Doors Open
DTSTART:20250419T223000
DTEND:20250419T230000
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\n\n
LOCATION:SakuraDome - 6E
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Is a Sandwich Enough?' The Cruel Humor of Needs in Chainsaw Man
DTSTART:20250419T223000
DTEND:20250419T233000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nA satirical but serious look 
 at everyone's favorite devil hunters from Chainsaw Man\, and how our socie
 tal structures prevent them from fulfilling basic and emotional needs. WAR
 NING: Spoilers for the Public Safety saga!
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Himbology 101
DTSTART:20250419T223000
DTEND:20250419T235900
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nDo you like dumb\, yet incred
 ibly attractive fictional men? Do you want to learn more about them or jus
 t appreciate them more? Then come on down to this fun\, yet educational pa
 nel on the history\, love\, and appreciation of himbos in anime and pop cu
 lture!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 3AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Is It Okay to Own a Bangboo? A Look at ZZZ's Friendly Companions
DTSTART:20250419T230000
DTEND:20250420T000000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nDo you like Bangboo? Do you t
 hink they deserve rights or are you just a shaped friend enjoyer? Come joi
 n our panel to wrestle with your moral compass as we look at the various w
 ays the world of Zenless Zone Zero treats it bouncy computers.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Wrong Answers Only: Pokemon Edition
DTSTART:20250419T230000
DTEND:20250420T003000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nJoin us in this zany\, crazy\
 , and colorful version of the Pokemon Trivia Gameshow! This Whose Line is 
 it Anyway inspired competition will put you up against your competitors to
  see who can come up with the best incorrect answers. Show off your Pokemo
 n knowledge (or lack thereof)\, laugh\, facepalm\, and maybe win a prize o
 r two! Remember\, the points don’t matter and everything is made up!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 2AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zapp's Spaceship of Love: Great Big PERV Debate!
DTSTART:20250419T230000
DTEND:20250420T003000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\n
LOCATION:SakuraDome - 6E
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Nu:Carnival: The Morvay and Aster Show
DTSTART:20250419T234500
DTEND:20250420T004500
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\n"The Grand Sorcerer has intro
 duced an out of this world idea known as ""gameshows"" to his trusted fami
 liars. How enticing! How spicy <3! Come join Eiden\, Aster\, and Morvay fo
 r the Most Ultimate\, Deluxe\, Supremo Quiz Gayme Show where you can test 
 your Nu:Carnival knowledge!"
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Is It Okay to Own a Bangboo? A Look at ZZZ's Friendly Companions
DTSTART:20250419T230000
DTEND:20250420T000000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nDo you like Bangboo? Do you t
 hink they deserve rights or are you just a shaped friend enjoyer? Come joi
 n our panel to wrestle with your moral compass as we look at the various w
 ays the world of Zenless Zone Zero treats it bouncy computers.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Wrong Answers Only: Pokemon Edition
DTSTART:20250419T230000
DTEND:20250420T003000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nJoin us in this zany\, crazy\
 , and colorful version of the Pokemon Trivia Gameshow! This Whose Line is 
 it Anyway inspired competition will put you up against your competitors to
  see who can come up with the best incorrect answers. Show off your Pokemo
 n knowledge (or lack thereof)\, laugh\, facepalm\, and maybe win a prize o
 r two! Remember\, the points don’t matter and everything is made up!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 2AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zapp's Spaceship of Love: Great Big PERV Debate!
DTSTART:20250419T230000
DTEND:20250420T003000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\n
LOCATION:SakuraDome - 6E
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Nu:Carnival: The Morvay and Aster Show
DTSTART:20250419T234500
DTEND:20250420T004500
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\n"The Grand Sorcerer has intro
 duced an out of this world idea known as ""gameshows"" to his trusted fami
 liars. How enticing! How spicy <3! Come join Eiden\, Aster\, and Morvay fo
 r the Most Ultimate\, Deluxe\, Supremo Quiz Gayme Show where you can test 
 your Nu:Carnival knowledge!"
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Blue Archive Rant Session Vol. 2
DTSTART:20250420T001500
DTEND:20250420T011500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\n"And then Arona turned around
  and said\, ""This truly was the Blue Archive of all time\, wasn't it\, Se
 nsei.""Join niconicowhee once again for another exciting installment of th
 e Blue Archive Rant Session! Expect enthralling discussions (rants) on can
 celled projects\, brainrot\, and anything Kivotos-related until we run out
  of time. Newcomers and veteran Senseis are welcome!"
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 3AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Danmei for dummies
DTSTART:20250420T003000
DTEND:20250420T013000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nAn interactive and informativ
 e panel on the rising popularity of danmei in the west! It informs the bri
 ef history\, where to read\, how to get into it\, proper pronunciation and
  terminology. There's a little quiz at the end and prizes.
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Anime OnlyConnect Game Show
DTSTART:20250420T003000
DTEND:20250420T013000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nBased on the British Game Sho
 w\, OnlyConnect. Get ready to put your anime knowledge and puzzle solving 
 ability to the test. In this event\, teams compete in a game of finding co
 nnections between seemingly unrelated anime clues.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Exploring VTubing/Streaming - A Discussion In Content Development
DTSTART:20250420T093000
DTEND:20250420T103000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nJoin us for an in-depth discu
 ssion on the streaming space! Discover what challenges you may face and ho
 w to navigate them.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 310
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Conserve\, Cannibalize\, Cosplay
DTSTART:20250420T100000
DTEND:20250420T103000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nCosplay veterans & newbies\,
  have you ever thought about how much waste we produce? Are you filled wit
 h dread knowing that eventually that adorable outfit might end up in the l
 andfill? From buying to making\, we create so much garbage\, and it's daun
 ting to think about where to even start. Worry less\, in this panel we're 
 going to start the conversation on conservation\, with small easy steps we
  can make that helps us all in the long run.
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:2010s Anime Music Trivia
DTSTART:20250420T100000
DTEND:20250420T110000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nCalling all Demon Slayers\, 
 U.A. Heroes\, and Survey Corps members! We want you to participate in our 
 2010s Anime Music Trivia! Listen to your favorite anime music and correctl
 y answer the anime title for a wide variety of songs. The top three (3) co
 ntestants who solved the most questions will receive an assortment of priz
 es. Stay focused and fight on!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 347-348
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Autobots Ikuzou!: A Look at Japanese Transformers
DTSTART:20250420T100000
DTEND:20250420T110000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nTransformers is a franchise t
 hat has been around for over forty years. but did you know that for most o
 f that time the series was almost completely different in Japan? Take some
  time to explore not just the Japanese origins of Transformers\, but also 
 the exclusive anime series that never released here in the States!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 340-342
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Delicious in Dungeon: Make your own Monster!
DTSTART:20250420T100000
DTEND:20250420T110000
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\n!!This is an Audience Interac
 tive Panel!!Help Laios & friends create the right blend of monsters for a 
 perfect chimera! (And then eat it??)Call upon all your powers of creativit
 y and crayon drawing to help us create a masterpiece of monsterly goodness
  - but don't forget to think about functionality! (And taste!)
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 443-444
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:How to Idol: Dance Workshop
DTSTART:20250420T100000
DTEND:20250420T110000
CATEGORIES:Dance,SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: Dance\,SC-ALL\n\nAre you interested in
  learning idol dances? Come stop by to learn tips and tricks from experien
 ced dancers and cosidols! We'll be teaching a short dance from Project Sek
 ai as we talk about stage presence\, formations\, and counting!
LOCATION:Dance Lessons - 420-422
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ROM Modding to Fan Translate a Video Game: Threedux
DTSTART:20250420T100000
DTEND:20250420T110000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nJonko of the Haroohie Transl
 ation Club is back for another round of ROM modding to fan translate a vid
 eo game! This time\, we'll be covering a couple of different games and how
  we prepared them for translation. Come enjoy!
LOCATION:Relations Panels/Premiers - Ballroom 2
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Whose Initiative is It Anyway?
DTSTART:20250420T100000
DTEND:20250420T110000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nJoin the Sakura Rangers on an
  epic adventure that we are making up on the spot. Our talented cast of im
 provisational artists are ready to delight you in a live D&D session made 
 of suggestions from you. Audience participation is a must. So come and joi
 n us for a panel of big dice rolls and big laughs.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Why Your Live Action Adaptations Will Fail You
DTSTART:20250420T100000
DTEND:20250420T110000
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nLive-action film adaptations 
 of manga and anime are often terrible. Why? Is there something fundamental
 ly wrong with them\, or is there something amiss in the process? Learn fro
 m PNW panelist Lee Ngo about what's getting lost in adaptation and whether
  there's any hope.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 440-442
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Worldbuilding in Anime
DTSTART:20250420T100000
DTEND:20250420T110000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nHave you ever had an anime ju
 st... whisk you away to another world? Somewhere that felt not just real\,
  but somehow\, intangibly more than that? Let's explore anime that excel a
 t building these worlds\, and look at what makes them tick!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 3AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Related Picture of Gen Urobuchi
DTSTART:20250420T100000
DTEND:20250420T113000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nAn in-depth critical analysis
  of two specific anime by (in)famous writer Gen Urobuchi: Puella Magi Mado
 ka Magica and Aldnoah.Zero that examines the direct inspirations behind th
 ese works: namely\, Kamen Rider Ryuki and Gundam 079/Gundam Zeta.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 303
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cosplay Swap Meet
DTSTART:20250420T100000
DTEND:20250420T120000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nSwap those cosplays\, wigs\,
  and props sitting in the back of your closet for new treasures. This is m
 eant to be a swap session\, no buying and selling permitted. Please bring 
 an item to grab an item.
LOCATION:Workshop - 330
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Princess Tutu and Beyond: Making Ballet Inspired Cosplays
DTSTART:20250420T101500
DTEND:20250420T111500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nFrom sparkly tutus to lovely
  bodices\, ballet costumes have inspired costume design in a variety of me
 dia. Learn the intricacies in the construction of ballet costumes\, their 
 applications to your own cosplays\, fabric and pattern recommendations\, a
 nd tips and tricks from a ballet teacher and cosplayer for how to look and
  feel your best.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ita Bag Contest!
DTSTART:20250420T101500
DTEND:20250420T121500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nWe all love showing off our 
 fandom collections creatively! What's more perfect than an ita bag?Our lov
 ely host Per_Fekshen has assembled dozens of ita bags with her favorite th
 emes! She loves fandom specific bags! The beginning of this panel will be 
 a short presentation about ita bags and some creative ideas to really pers
 onalize your bags!And then we get to a fun little ita bag contest! With PR
 IZES!!RULES:1. There is no sign up for this contest. To preserve time ther
 e will be a maximum of 50 entrants! Entry tickets will be given at the doo
 r so line up early if you'd like to enter.2. The judging time is one and a
  half hours after the panel has been presented. Entrants will then line up
  to be judged.3. One bag per entrant. You'll have one minute 30 seconds to
  explain your ita bag vision ! Please try to stick to the time limit.4. Ba
 gs should be assembled by the contestant. A photo will be taken of the bag
  and contestant's socials or contact information.5. Bags are to be judged 
 on organization\, layout\, and creativity.1st Place // 1 large ita bag & s
 et of ita bag lights 2nd Place // 1 medium ita bag tote 3rd Place // 1 sma
 ll ita bag purseAdditional prizes may be added !WINNERS WILL BE CONTACTED 
 ON THE SAME DAY OF THE CONTEST. YOU DO NOT NEED TO STAY AFTER YOU ARE JUDG
 ED\, WINNERS WILL BE CONTACTED TO COLLECT THEIR PRIZE.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 345-346
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Behind The Judges Table
DTSTART:20250420T110000
DTEND:20250420T120000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nWhether you’re new to compe
 tition or a seasoned veteran\, judging can be a nerve-wracking affair. Joi
 n<a href="/security/external/?link=MatchaBlossom.co" target="_blank" class
 ="link text-blue"> MatchaBlossom.co</a> s as we break down how judging wor
 ks from both sides of the table\, what to expect\, and how to make the mos
 t of your time. Come with your burning questions as we’re here to share 
 what we’ve learned in our decades of competing\, judging\, and contest r
 unning.
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:My Hero Academia Literature Club
DTSTART:20250420T110000
DTEND:20250420T120000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nAfter a decade of publication
 \, My Hero Academia is complete. This provides literary scholars the first
  opportunity for a holistic and comprehensive reading of the manga\, spin-
 offs\, and all supplementary texts. Together\, we will approach the series
  earnestly and seriously as a work of literature\, and attempt to derive t
 he meaning of the work that we've loved for the last ten years. Expect ful
 l spoilers for all related media.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 310
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Idol Random Dance Play
DTSTART:20250420T111500
DTEND:20250420T121500
CATEGORIES:Dance,SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: Dance\,SC-13\n\nAn hour long random da
 nce play\, filled with songs from yourfavorite idol animes\, games\, and v
 ocaloids producers.
LOCATION:Dance Lessons - 420-422
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:So you want to be a staffer?
DTSTART:20250420T111500
DTEND:20250420T121500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nAre you interested in becomi
 ng involved with Sakura-Con as a volunteer? Come hear some of our Director
 s and various other high-level staff talk about each of our departments an
 d how YOU can get involved as a staff member! Our staff positions are open
  to all ages\, although many of our departments require specific age requi
 rements to be met. We will also take questions about specific departments\
 , how you can contact us\, etc!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 347-348
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Art of Armor Attachments
DTSTART:20250420T113000
DTEND:20250420T123000
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nTired of your armor and heavy
  cosplays sliding and sliding everywhere? Looking for a more stable method
  to attach your foam armor? Come join Chaoticneutralcosplay and learn how 
 to get more stability\, mobility and functionality from your cosplay armor
 !
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 443-444
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Youtaite: The Global J-Pop Cover Community
DTSTART:20250420T113000
DTEND:20250420T123000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nDid you know there's a globa
 l community of singers who cover anime and vocaloid songs just like AmaLee
 \, NateWantsToBattle\, or Will Stetson? Come learn about the Youtaite comm
 unity and how you can get involved\, whether that be working behind the sc
 enes as an audio engineer or taking the mic as a vocalist!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 343-344
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Dungeons & Doujins
DTSTART:20250420T113000
DTEND:20250420T130000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nDo you enjoy Dungeons & Drago
 ns? Choose your own adventure books? Whacky Fanfics/Doujins? Cosplayers ma
 king fools of themselves? Or have you simply just wondered what your favor
 ite anime characters would be like in a D&D/fantasy setting? If you answer
 ed yes to any of these questions this panel is for you!Join us for a silly
  self-contained D&D session with some fan-favorite Dunmeshi (Delicious in 
 Dungeon) party members and everyone's favorite bard\, Hatsune Miku\, as th
 ey embark on an adventure filled with tasty monsters\, deadly foes\, and s
 ome special appearances from other familiar anime characters! Audience par
 ticipation is encouraged!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 3AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Havoc with the Harbingers
DTSTART:20250420T113000
DTEND:20250420T130000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nJoin us in a chaos filled mee
 ting for games\, QnA\, and overall interactions with the Fatui Harbinger's
  (Note\; our content is in character)
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The GameSurge! | Ultimate Video Game Trivia
DTSTART:20250420T113000
DTEND:20250420T130000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\n3 teams battle it out across 
 all eras of gaming! Test your otaku knowledge to its limits as you battle 
 it out to be given the opportunity to plunder deep into The TREASURE TROVE
  OF TRASH and win fantastic prizes! Do YOU have what it takes to win it al
 l? Only one way to find out.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 440-442
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Burning Rubber: An Introduction to Racing Anime
DTSTART:20250420T120000
DTEND:20250420T130000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nWant to check out some racin
 g anime but don't know where to start? Seen some episodes of Speed Racer b
 ack in the day and want to get into some real life racing series that have
  the same feel? Come through and learn about some of the marquee shows and
  movies in the genre\, and some of the racing series that inspired them!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 303
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:D&D in Media: A Critical Fail?
DTSTART:20250420T120000
DTEND:20250420T130000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nHave you ever wished your D&D
  game was a cartoon? No? Well (un)fortunately for you it very much exists 
 and unlike what your therapist tells you it CAN hurt you. And are there be
 tter D&D media examples now?
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 445-446
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Heaven is a Lie! A Hellaverse Sing-Along!
DTSTART:20250420T120000
DTEND:20250420T130000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nFeeling like a Loser\, Baby? 
 Well I bet You Didn't Know that today is gonna be a Happy Day in Hell with
  our jam packed sing-along! Don't worry\, You'll Be Okay because More Than
  Anything we're ready to Poison your mind with Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Bo
 ss musical brain rot! See you there!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 2AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Extremely Hard Take-Home Anime Quiz (results)
DTSTART:20250420T121500
DTEND:20250420T131500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nWIN A PS5 AT THE EXTREMELY HA
 RD TAKE-HOME ANIME QUIZ! This is a multiple-choice\, open-book\, take-home
  quiz that begins on the Sakura-con site three weeks before the convention
 . You are encouraged to use any resource at your disposal. Some of the que
 stions will test your understanding and ability to analyze anime\, not jus
 t your memory. Instead\, you will need to do research into the real world 
 of such topics as art\, geography\, history\, literature\, music and scien
 ce. The answers to the questions will provide additional context and meani
 ng to the anime that you already enjoy.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 310
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Being a Better Bangya: Bringing Visual Kei Culture to the West
DTSTART:20250420T123000
DTEND:20250420T130000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nAre you a fan of Visual Kei\,
  or interested in becoming more in touch with the community? Come to our p
 anel! We'll provide an introduction to the genre\, discuss what it means t
 o be a fan (or a Bangya)\, teach some Furi\, and even showcase some mercha
 ndise from Japan!
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:In My Y2K Era: Conventions and Cosplay
DTSTART:20250420T123000
DTEND:20250420T133000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nSo much shiny satin\, findin
 g a party city wig to match that funky anime hair\, and figuring out how y
 ou're going to survive on ramen\, rooming with 10 other nerds\, and on a l
 imited budget. Elder millennial cosplayers\, Diana Soreil and Eri Victoria
  discuss what it was like being a teen and figuring it all out before yout
 ube tutorials and social media.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 345-346
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Nerd Zumba
DTSTART:20250420T123000
DTEND:20250420T133000
CATEGORIES:Dance,SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: Dance\,SC-13\n\nGet ready to sweat and
  smile! Nerd Zumba is a 45 minute dance cardio class featuring all of your
  favorite music from anime\, video games and other pop culture. Lead by a 
 licensed Zumba instructor.
LOCATION:Dance Lessons - 420-422
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Most Powerful Fandom: Touhou Project
DTSTART:20250420T123000
DTEND:20250420T133000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nTouhou Project has been aroun
 d since 1997\, and in that time has created one of the most passionate and
  creative fandoms the internet has ever seen! This panel will explore the 
 various musicians\, animators\, cosplayers\, and memes that have not only 
 defined the series as a whole\, but have even shaped the public perception
  of Touhou!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 340-342
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:How To Idol: Costuming
DTSTART:20250420T123000
DTEND:20250420T140000
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\n\nWant to begin on your idol journey? Whethe
 r your a kaigai idol or a idol cosplayer\, if you want to make your own co
 stumes but don't know where to start\, this is the place to learn!! You'll
  be able to learn about translating costumes from screen into real life te
 chniques\, how to choose and where to buy fabric\, and techniques to eleva
 te your own cosplay!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 305
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Getting Started with Cosplay Photography
DTSTART:20250420T124500
DTEND:20250420T134500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nIn this panel we are going t
 o discuss how to get started as a cosplay photographer. We will discuss eq
 uipment\, working with cosplayers and working on location and at a studio.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 343-344
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zapp's Arcade of... Love?
DTSTART:20250420T124500
DTEND:20250420T141500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\n
LOCATION:Relations Panels/Premiers - Ballroom 2
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Weeb fat loss for cosplay with failure senpai
DTSTART:20250420T130000
DTEND:20250420T140000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nJoin a weeb who lost 50 lbs a
 fter failing 10 New Year’s resolutions in a row. Get all my advice and s
 implifications of 10 years of failure\, mistakes\, doubt\, set backs and f
 inally success.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 347-348
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Creating your Cosplay Club
DTSTART:20250420T131500
DTEND:20250420T141500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nWant to create a cosplay clu
 b in your community or at your school? Have a cosplay club\, but don't kno
 w how to get more involvement? Join Central Washington University's Cospla
 y Club Officers as they go over how we've become one of the biggest and mo
 st active clubs on campus!
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Strange Anime For Strange People
DTSTART:20250420T131500
DTEND:20250420T141500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nAre you a weirdo who likes to
  explore the weird\, offputting side of whatever media you consume? Well\,
  this is the panel for you! Surreal humor\, mind-bending visuals\, outrage
 ous characters\, and more await as we highlight the anime and creators tha
 t dare to be different.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 3AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:It All Starts Here! An Anime Intro Sing-Along
DTSTART:20250420T133000
DTEND:20250420T143000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nWho doesn’t love a good the
 me song? They set the tone for the show! Some are so catchy they stay in y
 our head rent free for years and years. Join us as we celebrate some of th
 e most popular and beloved anime intros in this sing-along!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 2AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:B-Daman/iPGA - Learn to Play
DTSTART:20250420T133000
DTEND:20250420T150000
CATEGORIES:SC-10
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-10\n\nInterested in Japan's marble 
 launching toy: B-Daman?Attend to learn how to play B-daman! Learn about th
 e history (and future) of B-Daman\, then compete in B-Daman challenges to 
 get iPGA certified!Score high! Obtain victory! B-Da-FIRE!Note: Free B-Dama
 n will be supplied(while supplies last!)
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 303
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Legend belongs to Zelda
DTSTART:20250420T134500
DTEND:20250420T141500
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nIt's a case of mistaken iden
 tity as old as the franchise itself: the assumption that the hero in green
 \, the veritable savior of Hyrule\, was named Zelda. Until recently\, that
  has never been the case. So why has the franchise always been named after
  Hyrule's Princess? Come discover the origins of The Legend\, and why it s
 till fits to this very day.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 345-346
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Anime MENTAL HEALTH
DTSTART:20250420T134500
DTEND:20250420T144500
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nWe will be talking about how 
 anime show cases mental health. Teaching everyone how to better understand
  someone with mental health and also how to let them know that they are no
 t alone when dealing with it.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 310
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Mecha History: Armageddon.
DTSTART:20250420T134500
DTEND:20250420T160000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nThere’s not much in the his
 tory of mecha that can’t be discussed in a normal panel… but what’s 
 there is pretty hilarious! Much of this panel is the same as the other one
 \, but with a few included extras… and an expanded talk about the histor
 y of mecha video games!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 307
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cosplay Lip Sync Extravaganza Doors Open
DTSTART:20250420T140000
DTEND:20250420T143000
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\n\n
LOCATION:Summit Stage
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Riichi Mahjong 102: Ready to Win
DTSTART:20250420T140000
DTEND:20250420T150000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nHave the basics of the game 
 down but are wondering how to improve? This panel will go over strategy ti
 ps for moving from Beginner to Intermediate such as 5 Block Theory\, when 
 to play aggressive\, and how to defend. I'll also go over how to count Fu 
 and further terminology. I'll be sharing some tools you might not be aware
  like efficiency trainers and scoring trainers as well.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 343-344
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:You Can (Not) Run Away: 30 Years of EVANGELION
DTSTART:20250420T140000
DTEND:20250420T160000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nEvangelion's legacy is inesca
 pable whether you like this series or not. This mighty mecha anime is cele
 brating its 30th anniversary this year and there are things to discuss and
  there shall be questions answered . This panel however is aimed at mature
  audiences due to... well... let's just say some subject matter pertaining
  to The End of Evangelion wouldn't fly by in a Christian Discord server. T
 his panel will also cover several Evangelion manga as such material does e
 xist. Of course\, the Rebuild of Evangelion will be discussed since it is 
 a part of Evangelion's history. If you are a fan of this iconic mecha anim
 e\, get in the panel!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 340-342
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Queerness and Cosplay\, a Retrospective
DTSTART:20250420T143000
DTEND:20250420T153000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\ndeep dive into the intersecti
 on of Queer Identity and cosplay as well as the queer cosplay community.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 3AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cosplay Lip Sync Extravaganza
DTSTART:20250420T143000
DTEND:20250420T160000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\n
LOCATION:Summit Stage
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ultimate Werewolf
DTSTART:20250420T143000
DTEND:20250420T160000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nYou're in a village with you
 r friends. Some of them are not as they seem. What do you do? Join us in t
 his game deduction where participants are given a card to define their rol
 e. Participants must figure out who are villagers and werewolves. Can you 
 solve the mystery?
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 345-346
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:(18+) Dio Brando's WORLD
DTSTART:20250420T150000
DTEND:20250420T160000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\n((SPOILER HEAVY))An analysis 
 of the various reincarnation of Dio Brando and his motives\, mind set  and
  methods across the Jojo-verse. Rated for subject material
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 443-444
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:A Brief History of CLAMP Yaoi
DTSTART:20250420T150000
DTEND:20250420T160000
CATEGORIES:SC-MA
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-MA\n\nCLAMP\, the four-woman manga 
 making powerhouse\, are known for incorporating queer characters & themes 
 across their vast body of works. Starting from their debut\, to the worldw
 ide hits like Cardcaptor Sakura and everything in between\, your CLAMP Yao
 i Historian will lead you on this journey!
LOCATION:Prog Panels- 304
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Seattle Video Game Orchestra Live Concert
DTSTART:20250420T150000
DTEND:20250420T160000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nA live orchestral performanc
 e of music from your favorite games! The Seattle Video Game Orchestra is a
  local community orchestra made up of players from all musical backgrounds
  and skill levels\, all with a love for video games.
LOCATION:SakuraDome - 6E
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Sonic: An Unfortunate History
DTSTART:20250420T150000
DTEND:20250420T160000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nSonic the Hedgehog is a stapl
 e holding together the childhood of any proper 90s kid\, but just like Soa
 p shoes he’s tragically out of fashion. We’ll be going over the histor
 y of Sonic The Hedgehog games\, Sega Consoles\, Crush 40\, and various chi
 li dogs.
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 445-446
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Taboo! Game Show: Anime Edition
DTSTART:20250420T150000
DTEND:20250420T160000
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\n"It's the Taboo! Game Show: A
 nime Edition! Compete in a team of 2-4 and try to get your teammates to gu
 ess anime-related terms. Think fast\, flex your otaku knowledge to its lim
 its\, and get your team as many points as possible! Be careful not to use 
 any of the ""taboo"" words\, or we and the audience will buzz you! Glory a
 nd prizes are in store for the winners!"
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 440-442
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:UAMQ - Live Band Anime Music Quiz by UAM!
DTSTART:20250420T150000
DTEND:20250420T160000
CATEGORIES:SC-ALL
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-ALL\n\nIt’s family feud but ANIME
 !!!! Hosted by Anime Nation UW\, (the University of Washington's premier a
 nime student organization)\, we’re so excited to bring our fav game to y
 'all!!! Stop by and learn more about what ANUW does and enjoy the best of 
 what we have to offer: a fun game to play with your fellow con-goers\, and
  a chance to win petal points for prizes !! We go all out with everything 
 we do\, and this is no exception!! We’re honored to have this opportunit
 y to panel at sakura-con for the first time— and for our debut\, we’ll
  be making it extra special X3 Come through and let’s make some memories
  that’ll last 4evr <3333
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 2AB
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Driving in the 90s\, a primer on importing and driving cars from J
 apan
DTSTART:20250420T151500
DTEND:20250420T154500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\nHave you ever wanted to drift
  around corners like Takumi Fujiwara in Initial D? Have you ever wanted to
  off road in a street legal* pickup that weighs less than some horses? Did
  you enjoy the Kei Car class just a little too much in Gran Tourismo? Do y
 ou find drive-thrus and toll booths to be just too darn easy? This may jus
 t be the panel for you.We'll tackle the options for importing and register
 ing foreign cars to the United States\, some of the common pit-falls on ow
 nership & maintenance and generally explain what it's like to own a weird 
 car. Even if you already drive from the right seat\, come on in to share k
 nowledge about your experiences!
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 303
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:"Kojima's Sci-Fi Classics: ""Snatcher"" & ""Policenauts"""
DTSTART:20250420T151500
DTEND:20250420T161500
CATEGORIES:SC-13
DESCRIPTION:Track: Fan Panel\nTags: SC-13\n\n"You've probably heard of the
  ""Metal Gear Solid"" saga and ""Death Stranding""\, but what about Hideo 
 Kojima's earlier games? Come learn about the sci-fi adventure games ""Snat
 cher"" and ""Policenauts""\, how they connect to Kojima's later works\, an
 d why they're still worth playing today."
LOCATION:Prog Panels - 343-344
STATUS:ACTIVE
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR