Convention Events

The Accessibility Info Booth is new for Kumoricon 2024. This booth will be staffed by Kumoricon’s Accessibility team and is for anyone with questions about how accessibility works at Kumoricon. Visit us if you need assistance, have questions about accommodations, or even if you need supplies like masks, ear plugs, large print pocket guides, and more!

The Accessibility Registration Booth is for anyone who needs accommodations while registering for Kumoricon, waiting in line, and/or retrieving their badge. This booth features its own personnel, wide line space, seating for those waiting, and desks at chair height.

Kumoricon's Away From Kumo (AFK) Room is a quiet room for all attendees who need to step away from the hubbub of the event, decompress, and/or relax. The AFK Room is located in room G130 in the Ginkoberry Concourse of the Oregon Convention Center (OCC). This is within the OCC's free Wi-Fi zone. In this room, you can work, write, think, chill out, or even doodle as long as your activities don't make noise. You are welcome to use electronics as long as they are on silent and do not make noise to use, including loud keyboards and headphones. Please refrain from holding conversations with others in the room, listening to music that can be heard by others, and making phone calls. If you and someone else in the room want to chat, please step out of the room. In the event others are talking or making noise in the room, and you are comfortable reminding them of the rules, please do so.

Dos:

• Relax
• Rest your head
• Use electronics that are quiet
• Write/draw/doodle
• Silent crafts
• Music at a low volume with headphones where only you can hear

Don'ts:

• No sleeping
• No food
• No music that can be heard by anyone other than you
• No conversations in person or on electronics
• No noises from electronics, including loud keyboards

Having a cosplay mishap? In desperate need of repairing a prop before a big photoshoot or fixing a seam that came undone? Visit Kumoricon's very own Cosplay Repair shop for help fixing your cosplay. Changing rooms are available!

Want to know if your outfit is acceptable for the Kumoricon Ball? Questions about the event? Come talk to a Ballroom staff member here.

Have questions about where to get age 18+ hand stamps, where to turn in the Cosplay Scavenger Hunt, or anything about ticketed events? Come here for more information.

(If there is no one at this location, come to the Programming Office located in C125–126.)

Got some down time and want to help out Kumoricon? Stop by the Volunteer Booth to see how you can help!

Join us as we kick off our convention for 2024! Find out what's in store for the weekend.

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as talented cosplayers, aged 18 and older, take the stage to showcase their creativity and passion. Watch in awe as they bring your favorite characters to life with electrifying lip sync performances.

Check-in and rehearsal for 18+ Lip Sync participants. This is the final check-in for participants and your chance to get comfortable on the stage. Costumes not required at the rehearsal. For 18+ Lip Sync participants only.

Enjoy some of the non-finalist highlights from the AMV Contest! One of these videos will receive our Best Non-Finalist award.

Welcome to Kumoricon's anime music video (AMV) competition! Editors from around the world compete in different categories that are judged by audience votes during the contest. Winners are announced on Sunday prior to Closing Ceremonies.

Come see the results of the AMV Contest—did the one you voted for win?

Join Kumoricon’s charity team as we bring you high-ticket items that will get those pocketbooks flowing for our Outside In! From signed figures to rare collectibles, we ensure that you will have an exciting chance to win!

Let’s spice things up with the Cosplay Cabaret. A new spin on Cosplay Lingerie with a little extra. Come strut your stuff, or give us a performance in this show! All shapes, sizes, and body types are welcome!

Come see your favorite characters battle on a giant chessboard stage! Attendees in cosplay serve as the pieces and, at the direction of two chess masters, will move, fight, and die live on stage. The fights are not pre-scripted—anything can happen!

Meeting for Cosplay Chess participants. This is an opportunity to discuss battle techniques and work out strategies. Mandatory for all participants.

Mandatory meeting for Cosplay Chess participants. Welcome to the game! Come and learn the rules of the game, how you’ll play, and meet your fellow pieces!

Whether you prefer competing as a contestant on stage or viewing the skits and costumes from the audience, the Cosplay Contest is Kumoricon's main costume event, where entrants compete for recognition and top prizes. Join in the fun yourself, or cheer on your favorite characters as they perform original skits and dazzle the audience with amazing costumes.

For those who are participating in the Cosplay Contest, this is your opportunity to connect with the Cosplay Coordinators and ask any questions you may have. Mandatory for all skit performers. Recommended for first-time contestants. Costumes are not required.

For those who participated in Kumoricon's 2024 Cosplay Contest. You can come pick up your judging forms from the Cosplay Contest, and speak to the judges if you have questions.

Technical rehearsal for all Cosplay Contest participants. This is a quick walk-through of the Cosplay Contest to coordinate ninja assistance, adjust lighting, and test music and audio. Mandatory for all Cosplay Contest participants. Costumes are not required at the rehearsal. For Cosplay Contest participants only.

You asked for it, and we're here to deliver! Join us for the Cosplay Lip Sync Showdown, where cosplayers of all ages hit the stage and lip-sync for their lives, bringing iconic characters to life with unforgettable performances. Don’t miss out on the excitement, creativity, and fun!

Check-in and rehearsal for Cosplay Lip Sync Showdown participants. This is the final check-in for participants and your chance to get comfortable on the stage. Mandatory for Cosplay Lip Sync Showdown participants.

Come in your most colorful clothing and dance to tracks performed by Crusher and darkbluecat!

Love food? Need an escape from the crowds at OCC? Want to play games with a maid or butler while making new friends? Then Maid Café is the place for you!

Treat yourself to this spicier rendition of the Purranormal Maid Café with Purranormal Bunny Café: After Dark. You are cordially invited to admire our squad of Bunny Girls and company with their captivating dances, musical performances, and much more! The After Dark shows will have you appreciating a little more playtime with this special 21+ interactive experience.

Don’t forget to purchase an instant photo with your entrance to memorialize your experience with the Bunnies!

Come join us as we cheer for all things idol at the Kumoricon Idol Festival!

Interested in being a part of the Kumoricon Idol and Karaoke Cosplay Hybrid? Come try out, or even get a sneak peek at just who might be performing at the Hybrid!

Dress to impress and come dance your way into 2024’s Dungeons and Dancing Soiree at Kumoricon. Come in all your finery and show off the new dance moves you learned at the ballroom panels! (See dress code details required for entry.)

See cosplay and karaoke collide once again at Kumoricon's Cosplay Hybrid contest. Contestants will put on skits, perform artistic acts, and go for audience appeal, all the while performing songs to complement their performance.

Are you ready, Kumoricon!? Join us in welcoming YouTube icon NANO to the main stage for an unforgettable concert! Afterward, come meet NANO outside main events for autographs after the concert!

Join YouTube singers OR3O and Lollia as they rock out on the Kumoricon stage!

Dance the night away in a more relaxed version of the ball—without the strict dress code! Bring your favorite partner, find a new one among the other dancers, or even join a new dance circle! Who will be crowned KumoriProm Royalty?

Come in your most colorful clothing and dance to tracks performed by DJ Khek and DJ Scottaconda!

Watch your favorite characters fight head-to-head in a dynamic, entertaining fight! Cosplayers serve as the pieces and, at the direction of two chess masters, will move, fight, and die live on stage. The fights are not pre-scripted—anything can happen!

Meeting for Cosplay Chess participants. This is an opportunity to discuss battle techniques and work out strategies. Mandatory for all participants.

The KumoriMarket is proud to feature a curated collection of artists, exhibitors, and independent creators from around the world.

The Exhibitors portion of the KumoriMarket provides space to retailers and other dealers selling a wide range of goods at the convention.

The KumoriMarket is proud to feature a curated collection of artists, exhibitors, and independent creators from around the world.

The Artist Alley portion of the KumoriMarket welcomes amateur and professional artists to showcase their work and original merchandise. Artist Alley merchandise traditionally includes fan art prints, manga, models, paintings, and novelty crafts, but is limited only by your imagination.

The KumoriMarket is proud to feature a curated collection of artists, exhibitors, and independent creators from around the world.

The Small Press portion of the KumoriMarket welcomes freelance artists and creators by providing space to sell their personal works at the convention. Kumoricon defines the Small Press section as independently-developed artist businesses featuring original content. This includes companies that focus on fashion apparel, tabletop games, webcomics, plushies, and much more!

Showcasing a variety of artists' works. Walk through and bid on unique art pieces!

Notice: No cameras of any sort are allowed in the Art Show, except for supervised press or staff. If you are found taking video or photos of artwork, you will be asked to leave.

Kumoricon will be hosting a photobooth in the KumoriMarket, where you can get your photo taken in front of a simple backdrop at no cost to you. Cosplay and photography require a lot of time, planning, and dedication, so let photographers at the Kumoricon charity photobooth help make this experience simpler for you. The team working behind the scenes is a dedicated group of cosplayers and photographers who have been in the convention scene for more than a decade. Kumoricon is filled with so many keepsake moments, and we are happy to help you relive and treasure your Kumoricon memories.

Donations are always welcomed. All donations from the photobooth will benefit Kumoricon's charity recipients.

Every year, the Kumoricon community dedicates time, effort, goods, services, and significant funds toward bettering lives through charitable donations. Come bid on unique items brought to you by our industry friends and valued community.

Join us as we wind down our amazing weekend of fun. This final event is where we announce contest winners, we replay the best moments of the year, and celebrate everything that was accomplished. Be the first to know the dates for 2025 and who our next mascot will be!

Stop by our autographs area in KumoriMarket to say hello and get an autograph from Crusher and darkbluecat!

Stop by our autographs area in KumoriMarket to say hello and get an autograph from Lollia and OR3O!

Stop by the FAKE STAR booth in the KumoriMarket to meet and say hello to NANO!

Want to meet one of our Voice Actor Guests of Honor? Come to the Autograph lanes and say hello. Our Guests will be signing throughout the weekend at their tables.

Times and pricing will vary per talent. Johnny Yong Bosch only appearing Saturday and Sunday.

Come meet NANO after the concert! Missed your chance? Come see her at the FAKE STAR booth in the KumoriMarket.

Stop by after the concert to say hello to OR3O and Lollia!

Travel back in time with TurtleSmithy Cosplay and Malindachan of TurtleSmithy to discuss innovations that have evolved cosplay into what it is today! Newbies and veterans are welcome.

Join Johnny Yong Bosch (Ichigo), Michelle Ruff (Rukia), and Stephanie Sheh (Orihime) as they dive into the intense battles, character developments, and behind-the-scenes moments from Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War. Don't miss this ultimate Bleach experience!

Learn some tips and tricks for how to not only build a mascot outfit or large prop, but make it to scale with yourself. Hosted by TurtleSmithy Cosplay.

Do you know what build books are, but don't know how to get started? This panel is for you! Join award winning cosplayer Faeliae as she shares her tips on build books! Learn the basics, hear tips for presentation to competition judges, and see examples of build books from various makers!

Do you want to learn tips and tricks to make sewing with fur easier? This is the panel for you! Learn from Faeliae, an award-winning cosplayer and faux fur enthusiast! Learn basic skills for working with faux fur materials, and get a DIY pattern and some faux fur for making your own ears at home!

Anime Jeopardy with people you will recognize! In Celebrity Anime Jeopardy, Guests of Honor compete in rounds of trivia pulled from anime, manga, video games, and Japanese pop culture. See Lollia, DJ Scottaconda, and Faeliae compete for the title of Trivia Ota-king.

Crusher will introduce her world of creations, showcasing her creative process to different multimedia works such as videoclips, songs, and more.

See a container of Cup Noodle at a convenience store, and you might think of cheap calories. But there was a time when eating from the product’s iconic packaging exuded cosmopolitanism, when the on-the-go meal symbolized possibility. We will talk about how Cup Noodle is a story of crossing cultures, how the product’s trans-Pacific journey reveals how Japan has viewed the United States since World War II, and how US business success is dependent on calibrating the right amount of foreign cultural context.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at a typical day for Britt Baron, and Briana White as voice actors and content creators. They’ll share insights on how they prepare, what recording sessions are like, and their post-session reflections, offering a glimpse into the daily life of a voice actor.

The dungeon holds treasure or danger but how will you fare? Join Black Bettie Cosplay to see if you can make it as an adventurer in a Choose Your Own Adventure style game inspired by Dungeon Meshi and involving audience participation. What creatures will you encounter? What dishes will you eat? Come find out!

Join Orion from Project Constellation as she talks about how to design and create idol stage costumes! From creating costumes that fit our characters, choosing fabrics that shine on stage, and making comfortable dance-able costumes! This panel is perfect for cover groups and idol cosplayers!

A deep dive into the world of Persona 3 with Zeno Robinson and Allegra Clark, as they discuss the challenges and excitement of voicing iconic characters.

Join two DJs and two singers as they explore the challenges of the modern music industry. From balancing creativity with career demands to navigating industry changes, get insights into the real hustle behind their success.

Join David Matranga (Wolfwood) and Johnny Yong Bosch (Vash) as they explore the world of Trigun. Dive into behind-the-scenes stories, character insights, and the making of this classic series with the voices of its iconic duo.

How on earth do people get massive groups of cosplayers together? It took me a while but I’ve finally cracked the code. Come learn best practices for cosplay groups, photoshoots, and collabs!

Studying abroad can be life-changing but admittedly intimidating. This panel offers practical advice about how to find programs, plan trips, and make the most of time abroad. Come with lots of questions!

Are you a beginning cosplayer, curious about the competitive scene? Join cosplayers Faeliae and Olivine Cosplay as they take you through their experiences in competitive cosplay and provide insights into cosplay contests.

Level up your cosplays, purchased or otherwise, with this panel on tips, tricks, and solutions to carry props, essentials, and more. There will be solutions for every type of con goer—from your casual cosplayer to experienced sewer/foamsmith.

Come learn about the close relationship between Oregon and Japan. We will look at surprising examples of Oregon in Japan and discuss how Japanese culture is all around us in Oregon.

American TV comedies about Japan can be powerful tools to help us understand globalization. TV comedies from the 1950s to the present have reflected how Americans have felt about Japan. These programs show changing patterns of cultural globalization and perpetuate national stereotypes, while affirming Japan’s international influence. Drawing from my book, Japan on American TV, we will talk about how TV comedies are a gentle way to serious historical issues and to discuss racism, cultural essentialism, cultural appropriation, and other difficult issues. TV presents an alternative history of American fascinations with, and fears of, Japan.

Join Michelle Ruff (Luna), Allegra Clark, (Sailor Kakyuu), and Stephanie Sheh (Sailor Moon) as they share their experiences voicing iconic characters in the beloved Sailor Moon series. Discover behind-the-scenes stories, character insights, and the magic that brings the Sailor Guardians to life!

Join Zeno Robinson and David Matranga as they dive into their roles as Hawks and Todoroki. Discover behind-the-scenes stories, voice acting insights, and what it’s like to bring these iconic My Hero Academia characters to life.

Come join NANO for a unique opportunity to learn more about her and her music. This is your chance to ask NANO questions you may have about her music, her career, or anything else you might be curious about!

Want to grab a drink and listen to some tunes? Come by the Umbrella Lounge at the Hyatt to relax and listen to some live music played by OR3O and Lollia!

Powerful women have overcome obstacles to create some of Japan’s most famous pop culture. Due to laws, social conventions, business practices, and other factors, women have faced different choices in work and family and different access to education and jobs than people of other genders. Come discuss the stories of women who have shattered norms to change the pop culture world.

We will talk about notable mistakes, missteps, misunderstandings, and mistranslations that have led to great successes and have forever changed manga, anime, and other forms of popular culture. Inspiration comes from unlikely places!

Come talk about 150+ years of Japanese trains and how they have changed culture and society. Trains offer ways to understand Japan’s urban development and how people have made themselves at home in cities. Based on my book Tokyo in Transit: Japanese Culture on the Rails and Road.

Explore voice acting beyond anime, from video games to cartoons! Join our panelist David Matranga as they share insights on breaking into different genres and how to navigate the diverse world of voice-over work.

In this panel, darkbluecat will showcase different aspects of musical works featuring VTubers from around the world—such as cover songs, original songs, jingles, and background music composition.

Come look at wig swatches from many different companies, including brands such as Arda Wigs, Coscraft, Kasou, Assist, Swallowtail, and Classe! Join Faeliae and Diana Soreil (@silencedrowns) to talk about wig construction, choosing the right wig for you and your project, color theory, and more!

Join Briana White and Britt Baron as they discuss their roles as Aerith and Tifa in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Explore their experiences, challenges, and the legacy of bringing these iconic characters to life.

Portland’s own (technically Milwaukie ^_^) Dark Horse Comics has been publishing English manga since 1988! Titles include Berserk, Mob Psycho 100, Vampire Hunter D, and many more. Join us to learn about our history and upcoming releases, ask questions, and win giveaways!

The acclaimed Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! anime, named one of 2020's best by the New York Times, started as an ongoing manga from Portland’s Dark Horse Comics. Join us to explore the manga’s origins, its story beyond the anime, and what’s next for the Eizouken crew!

You want to draw, and Yukio Onishi is going to show you how. Onishi, whose art is featured in several of Tokyo-based Manga University’s acclaimed How to Draw Manga books, will share tips and techniques for drawing characters from head to toe.

The Saturday session will focus on faces. The Sunday session will focus on drawing a character’s body.

Hungry for a jumbo onigiri or some Japanese pickled veggies? Here’s your chance to learn how to make them on your own! Glenn Kardy, editor of Manga University’s award-winning Manga Cookbook collection, will demonstrate how fun and easy it is to cook authentic Japanese food right at home.

Want to know what it’s like to live in Japan and work in the manga industry? Join Manga University founding publisher Glenn Kardy and Kumoricon Marketing Manager John de Olde, as they talk about their decade-long collaboration on manga projects—including the Kumoricon-exclusive “How to Draw Manga: Kasa-chan & Ghost Neko / Step by Step”.

Have you ever wondered how your favorite anime gets translated? Join professional anime translator Katrina Leonoudakis to learn how translators craft accurate and entertaining subtitles with the help of linguistics, translation theory, and creative writing techniques.

Chado or "The Way of Tea" is often thought of as simply the ceremonial making and drinking of tea, but the actual study involves many of the cultural crafts of Japan. Come listen to a brief overview and watch a demonstration of a Japanese tea ceremony followed by a chance to ask questions.

Welcome, students of Kumori Academy! Autumn is here, and in Japan that means just one thing—it's time for a traditional school field day! Do a few stretches, tie on a colorful headband, and represent your team in wacky relay races and other wild events! Maybe this year, Senpai will notice you!

Ever wonder what it's like to be a maid in a maid cafe? Ghost Neko's Purranormal Maids & Butlers can answer that question and more! From history to games we have the answers for you! Be prepared for fun games and entertainment as our maids take you through the culture of moe and maid cafes!

-Tickets will be available for purchase starting Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Programming Booth/Office.

Sake is a traditional rice wine with over a thousand years of history in Japan. Its influence on religion, politics, cuisine, and art is evident even in Japanese pop culture: anime, games, movies, and music. Join us on a guided tour of sake as it overlaps with the world of Kumoricon, tasting examples of sake that have made cameos in manga and anime. Along the way, you'll learn about the various types of sake and how brewing techniques affect flavor. Sake educators Nina Murphy and Molly Burnett of Sunflower Sake, a Portland sake shop and tasting room, will serve as guides and cheerleaders for this fascinating and delicious beverage. This experience is great for sake connoisseurs as well as those who have never tasted it before. Please join us! Kampai!

-Tickets will be available for purchase starting Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Programming Booth/Office.

Historical manga about little-known, but true, heroes have become popular in recent years. The speaker is the author of a historical mini-comic, a writer of maritime history and intercultural encounters, and a character in a 2022 manga about a samurai explorer and cultural encounters in N.E. Asia.

AGE RESTRICTED 18+
Shibari is the erotic art of Japanese rope bondage. Practitioners strive to create beautiful imagery by tying intricate knot work along the natural curves of the human form, and then use the rope to contort the body into extremely demanding, but aesthetically pleasing shapes. Witness a demonstration of this rigorous, erotic, and spiritual art form, and learn about the processes involved in bringing shibari to life.

WARNING about content – this Shibari rope bondage performance is highly erotic, may display partial nudity, and possibly involve authentic sexual responses by the female subject being tied. The question and answer portion of the panel may include discussions of consensual BDSM relationships and kinky activities. Shibari is not for everyone. If you find the notion of nudity or any kind of consensual kinky sexual activity unsavory or offensive, then this performance probably isn't for you. But if you're drawn to the imagery you've seen of Japanese Rope Bondage and the notion of the pleasures that can be taken in exploring this art form, then you may enjoy watching this Shibari performance.

Despite its global appeal, many Pokémon designs have been inspired by traditional Japanese culture, mythology, and history. Let's dive in to some of the most interesting facts you may not have known about how puns, wordplay, religion, and martial arts have influenced the series.

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Kumoricon’s AMV Contest with these outstanding videos! Featuring submissions from 2004 onwards, these nostalgic AMVs will take you back to your favorite moments from our contest over the years.

Welcome to the Kumoricon AMV team’s finsta of a panel! These are the AMVs we’re too scared to show during the day. If you haven’t gotten your AMV fix yet, stop by for a hilariously NSFW collection of videos!

Experience the AMV-editing fandom and its history through this collection of retro hits! From showstoppers and genre-defining videos to some of the first AMVs ever created, this panel has a little something for everyone.

Did you miss the AMV Contest? If so, this is a second chance to see all of the amazing videos that are in the running for awards this year. No audience voting will occur during this showing.

The infamous series of short-form comedy AMVs returns! Join us for one of the earliest screenings of the latest AMV Hell, back and better than ever after 8 years. More anime, more laughs, more corn!

Looking for new spooks but too afraid to find them on your own? Join us for AMV Horror Night! You might leave your fear behind, but we’ll still give you a fright!

After 20 years of being an AMV editor, come listen to the tale of the highs and lows of making AMVs. From personal struggles to inspirations, find out more about the creative process of this one editor and maybe find some inspiration of your own.

Meet the creators themselves! Editors will showcase one of their AMVs and give us an in-depth scoop on their process and editing style.

Come one, come all! Join us for our annual AMV karaoke panel full of singing, dancing, and prizes for the contestants that put on the best show. Sing along to all-new hits at this fun-filled event!

Even your ice-cold heart will melt at these therapeutic AMVs. Sit back, relax, and get in touch with your emotions with these heartfelt videos—just make sure you come prepared with a box of tissues!

Warning: The following AMVs contain intense strobing, high-speed cuts, and psychedelic effects. Get your heart beating and your blood pumping with these extreme AMVs. Enter at your own risk!

In honor of Akira Toriyama and his many contributions to the anime and video game industries, we've created a special AMV tribute to celebrate his legacy.

Fresh, new, and hot out of the oven! Come check out the most current animation celebrated in AMV form. Experience your new faves in this block-busting showcase!

Have you seen an AMV and thought, "How do they do that?" Are you someone who doesn't watch AMVs and wonders what all the hype is about? Are you a fellow editor looking for tips? Whatever your level of experience, this panel will help you get started, choose software, and put it all together!

The most popular AMV block is back! Try your hand at one of our many AMV-themed games and win prizes, or kick back and watch all the shenanigans ensue. Featuring updated comedic AMVs and deliriously-exhausted staff members, this panel is sure to give you a laugh!

Old nekos can learn new tricks! All your nostalgic faves from years ago get a fresh coat of paint with these hot new AMVs. This panel showcases videos edited at least a decade after their source media originally aired. Watch the best anime age like a fine wine in these new and innovative edits!

Want to see more video games during the con? Then drop by and celebrate your gamer pride with this GMV playlist of K.O.-inducing hits and rapid tap action!

Come celebrate Studio Ghibli's 40-year legacy with this collection of nostalgic and timeless AMVs.

While these AMVs didn't make the cut, they still left big impressions on the AMV Contest judges. Check out the tough behind-the-scenes decisions our judges make, and see if you can guess which will win our Best Non-Finalist award at Closing Ceremonies!

Have you ever wanted to see your favorite manga come to life? Witness characters leap off page as we explore the incredible artistry of manga music videos. With custom rigging, animation, and color, we can even pretend that our favorite mangas got the anime we knew they deserved!

Live-action movies, computer-rendered video game models, or hand-drawn animations all require different approaches to character and costume design. Come learn some tips to untangle what exactly a character is wearing, and how you can capture that onscreen look for your cosplay!

Learn how to craft cosplay props and pieces out of cardboard, foam, and other crafting materials.

Have you ever wanted a more unified cosplay community in your area? Well, this panel will show you exactly how to start! Central Washington University’s Cosplay Club goes over exactly what starting and managing a thriving cosplay club looks like from day to day! Got questions? We’ve got answers.

Costume workmanship judging for costume entries in the Cosplay Contest. Prior to the convention, participants will be assigned a time slot for judging. Be sure to arrive at least 5–10 minutes prior to your scheduled time slot. Costumes required. For Cosplay Contest participants only.

Interested in making cosplays with foam but have no idea where to begin? Join Olivine Cosplay for a thorough introduction to the world of foam craft—everything from materials and methods to safety and resources. Take the first step toward making your own armor and props today!

Join two casual cosplayers as we talk about how to cosplay for yourself and take the stress out of a con. We'll discuss cosplaying with a healthy mindset and self-care on the con floor, followed by an open discussion.

Tired of your old cosplay? Wanna get a new one without breaking the bank? Had that cosplay that you never wore and don’t want it anymore? Well, come on down to the cosplay swap to trade cosplay, wigs, and props.

Cosplay Wrestling Federation, the premier cosplay-based sports entertainment company, returns to Kumoricon with WeirdMageddon 3! Join us for an action-packed event featuring your favorite characters doing verbal battle for your cheers and jeers!

Gravity-defying hair, intricate patterns and designs, or larger-than-life models? Join @churudoll as she walks you through her 5-month-long VTuber sewing journey, teaching you tips and tricks along the way so YOU can bring your 2D oshi to life!

Join your host, Potato King, in a panel filled with support, advice, and more.

Our panel is to bring out Kumoricon's disabled community and bring helpfulness and support.

• Share your cosplay stories.
• Ask questions.
• Meet fellow disabled cosplayers.
• Make a community!

Tips and tricks for getting supplies for a costume.

Are you looking to level up your photography game? Maybe you have that dusty camera sitting around and want to capture some elevated photos of your cosplays. Join Xaeri as they give a crash course in the basics of photography and how you can apply it to your own photos.

We're back by popular demand to delight Kumoricon with our cursed shenanigans. Bigger, better, and definitely a lot weirder. Bring your "A" game and compete against each other to win the title of the most cursed cosplayer.

Cosplay Wrestling Federation, the greatest cosplay-based sports entertainment company in the world, returns to Kumoricon with an exciting workshop! Join us as we discuss the process for transforming your cosplay character into one of our wrestlers and, maybe, compete with us in the future!

The cosplay-related podcast Dress-Up Disasters hosted by Circuit and Alycas brings you hilarity over those cosplays that didn't quite go right. Whether you have your own story or not, all are welcome to share on both the regret of dumb choices, and the empathy of things (not so) easily avoided.

Join Red Leaf Cosplay and explore personal growth through the art of cosplay. Explore the facets of creating and wearing cosplay, learn from your experience, and gain life skills through the creative transformation. Cosplay is a journey—feel empowered and find confidence through the art of cosplay!

A fun and friendly way for fans of all ages to meet new friends through the world of anime and beyond. Cosplay as your favorite character and get ready to mingle in a safe and inclusive environment. Let's make some fast friends and create lasting memories together! (Cosplay encouraged, not required.)

Learn more about 3D printing as we dive deeper into the details, safety, and grander information about the hobby.

Wearing cosplays that you bought can be lots of fun, but maybe you're itching to try your hand at making cosplays yourself. It may look daunting, but everyone can do it! Learn to take your very first steps into cosplay-making with award-winning cosplayer and professional educator Olivine Cosplay.

Have you ever wanted to crossplay but couldn't quite figure out where to start? Looking to express your identity in a new way through makeup? Curious as to how you can create a gender-neutral canvas? Join us as we discuss makeup application for the gender-bending cosplayer.

Cosplay can be a lot of fun, but it can also be incredibly wasteful. Many of the most commonly used materials in this crafty hobby have a very negative impact on our environment! Join Red Leaf Cosplay and learn new ways to cut down on your waste, recycle, and wear cosplay in more sustainable ways.

Ever looked at a super-detailed cosplay and not know where to start with making it? We're here to help! In this panel we will discuss planning, material sourcing, and even a bit of color theory! Our goal is to help you feel more confident tackling that dream cosplay or stepping up your crafting skills.

Understanding the information throughout a pattern. From fabric, sizes, notions, sewing tips, as well as some industry knowledge.

Have you wanted to make your own fursuit but don't know how to get started? This is the panel for you! Learn about safe fursuit-making practices, where to find tutorials, and resources for getting supplies.

In this fast-paced game show panel, teams of four must create and model a glorious cosplay… from dollar store materials… in five minutes or less! Can you incorporate the Secret Ingredient? Can you win the audience's applause? Prizes await! The timer is ticking! The heat is on! Allez… COSPLAY!

Uncover the secrets to auditioning for cosplay lip sync contests. Learn about filming techniques, song choice, and lighting tricks to make your performance pop. Understand the judging criteria that are crucial for success. Whether you're a novice or a pro, this panel will equip you with the tools to shine.

The Plus Size and Disabilities in Cosplay panel discusses awareness, resources, and change. It is educational and a conversation between the host and people involved to build on how to make the cosplay community a safe space for everyone.

Want to know the basics of wig styling? Then this is your panel! Join industry professionals as they chat about their favorite tips and tricks for all things wig-styling. Open Q&A at the end! You don't want to miss this hair-raising good time!

This panel will have a few local artists from the Portland/Vancouver area talking about our experiences in the artist field, with displays of our set-ups and the things we sell. Teaching you multiple different ways to bring up your own artist vision in the world.

Come join us for a creative exercise that everyone attending can participate in! We will do three rounds, and prompts will be given for each round. The top three designs will get prizes! Supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own. Bases will also be available, all skill levels are welcome!

Come draw some cosplayers, or even model your cosplay for others to draw! Bring your own sketchbook and art supplies.

Meet up with fellow artists who have submitted to the Fan Art Contest. Get critiques from the judges, and get tips and tricks from fellow artists! Open to those who entered this year and are interested in entering next year.

What’s sexy and silly and finishes early? This panel! Race against the clock and your fellow con-goers as you all attempt to create hentai masterpieces in a matter of seconds. Art skills not required. Goofiness encouraged.

Your favorite bad art challenge is back! Race against the clock and your fellow con-goers as you all attempt to create anime masterpieces in a matter of seconds. You too can compete for the prestigious title of Fastest Draw in the West! Art skills not required. Silliness guaranteed.

Are you a creative in a digital era? Do you hate what you do, despite it being your deepest love? Come vent your frustrations and discuss with other artists, as we let off the steam and find solutions for all!

Have you been interested in making Live2D models like the ones your favorite VTuber uses? Join WaffoBaffo as he walks you through how to get started making models in Live2D Cubism! We'll cover everything you need to start your Live2D Cubism journey, from the initial sketch to the detailed physics!

A place to come draw or color to your heart's content. Paper and a variety of art supplies will be available.

Bring a sketchbook, set it down, and let people draw on it! At the end, pick your sketchbook back up and enjoy your new doodles!

Join your fellow Warriors of Light in a social setting where you can participate in an art party in person! We will be providing paper and pencils, and handing out stickers and badge ribbons too! Bring a photo (or photocard!) of your WOL, or share on our twitter tag #KumoWOLparty!

After the story is done, before you publish for the world to see, it's time to polish and fine-tune. Tips, tricks, and discussion about the editing process.

How do you show characters in love? Be it romantic, platonic, bromantic, familial, fondness, etc.—love comes in many forms. Let's explore some ways to bring that to your story.

You have an engaging beginning and a slam-bang finish all ready and waiting, but what about that pesky part in the middle? We discuss pacing, planning (outlines), character development, and how to overcome stagnation and stay out of cul-de-sacs.

Wild about Weird Al? Crazy about Dr. Demento? Get the rundown on fandom song parodies (or “filks”) at this musically hilarious panel! Watch a performance by Kumoricon's own FilkAeris, then join in the fun as we write brand new filk songs right here at the con!

This is where contestants (and interested parties) can find out if they won and, if requested, get individual feedback on what the judges thought about their submitted story.

Write, read, win! Come join the fun! Participants will be given random prompts and have five minutes to come up with a scene or very short story. The audience helps judge, so even if you don't write, you can still be a part of the fun!

Guest readers are available if you lack extrovertedness.

You already write amazing fan fiction, but now you've got original characters and stories in your head. This panel will discuss how the skills you gained through writing fanfic will help you in the self-publishing market and answer your questions about how to self-publish your original fiction.

Ever wanted to write? Have ideas jangling about in your head? Fanfic or original, come collect some ideas on getting started writing or starting a new project. Encouragement freely given.

Come join hosts of the Dress-Up Disasters podcast Circuit and Alycas, in this game show testing your fanfic knowledge from what fandom started what trend to the AO3 tagging system in a Jeopardy game show style.

Come and talk about your writing, your current story, past stories, and/or future stories in a smaller setting. Free advice given. Limit 5 writers (emotional-support extroverts won't count against the cap!). Multiple sessions; see schedule.

Lots of people have strong opinions about what it's like to write about games—but what is it really like? What's it like to work with a deadline? How do you write 1000 words about shovelware? This panel will help answer big questions about writing about games.

"Writing dialogue is the worst!" she said, flopping down into her chair. "I can never get it to sound natural. Why do characters have to talk to each other so much!?"

Does this sound like you? You're not alone! In this panel, we'll take a look at different tips and tricks to make your dialogue soar.

You have poured your heart and soul into your story; don't lose your readers with bad smut! In this candid (and often humorous) panel, we will discuss the elements that go into good smut: pacing, characterization, physics, etc. (Yes, there will be opportunities to ask questions.)

Two things can make or break a story: your inspiration, that heart and soul, the breath that brings your imagination to life… and writer's block, that nightmare of half-finished stories and heartache. This is an interactive panel—you can contribute, ask questions, or just listen in.

A complete breakdown of the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise, including every main installment game and the companion novel series. This panel will have a discussion of the game mechanics, lore, and theories surrounding each game and novel, and the impact that it had on the fandom and gaming in general.

This unholy, chaos-fueled game has returned for another year! Ever wanted to find love in all the wrong places? Ever thought, "What would it be like to date Shrek or Stolas?" Well then, this is the game for you! Every round has a new theme with countless character combinations. Join us, if you dare!

Come play games with the Cosplay Coven and fellow attendees, all in the comfort of your kigus! Kigus not required.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a cafe maid? Then it's time to attend Amai Suppai’s Maid Academy! Try your hand at some classic maid cafe activities led by Amai Suppai maids! From serving delicious food to decorating chekis, our maids will make sure all students graduate in tip-top shape!

Back for the 7th year in a row! Test your knowledge on anime tunes as you compete against other contestants for fabulous prizes.

A late-night, made-for-adults nerdy trivia contest. Contestants picked from the audience will see who can dominate the sex-positive, inclusive trivia featuring questions pulled from adult anime, manga, games, and nerd culture. No kink-shaming or kids allowed! From the warped minds at Anibros Creative.

Would you like to compete in Anime Jeopardy? Then this panel is for you! Stop in any time during the panel to take our quick 10-minute exam. If you want to compete in Anime Jeopardy, you must take this exam! The exam features questions representative of this year’s Anime Jeopardy (all ages) game.

An exciting game show with questions from anime, manga, games, and Japanese pop culture. 9 con-goers battle for glory. Packed with chances for the audience to win prizes too. From Anibros Creative for the 17th time at Kumoricon! Want to compete? Come to “Contestant Selection” for your chance at a spot!

We all know about great anime, wonderfully crafted stories, and breathtaking performances. But on the other end of the spectrum is camp: media that is so bad, it’s good. Join us to go on a tour of some of the campiest anime and some straight-up schlock anime.

There are so many anime openings, endings, and even OSTs out there, and you might be familiar with a lot of them. So much so that you ace every anime song quiz. However, I guarantee you won't ace this one. Maybe you'll win a prize if you know a song, who knows… it's pretty tough.

Ever thought about getting an anime tattoo? Have anime tattoos and want to show them off? In this panel, we will discuss picking a tattoo design and placement, the process of booking and getting a tattoo, showcase local anime tattoo artists, and have time for attendees to show off their anime ink.

Looking for asexual and/or aromantic characters in manga? There’s more than you may think! Come and learn about asexuality in Japan and the representations of asexual and aromantic identities in Japanese media.

This panel is to discuss fascism and other themes present in Attack on Titan. Art is subjective, and this is meant to be a discussion of the themes in Attack on Titan, how they apply, and what the author could be saying intentionally or unintentionally. Mature themes to be discussed, so mature conduct is requested.

Seeing all those cool badge ribbons but no idea how to get or make one? Do you have so many left over you just want to get rid of them all? This panel is a meet-up to bring all your extra ribbons, or come just to collect and mingle. We will also cover how to make your own and where to order.

Love My Hero Academia? Love attending U.A.? Want to support your favorite character? Come be a part of the U.A. cheer squad!

CLAMP, the four-woman manga-making powerhouse, are known for incorporating queer characters and themes across their vast body of works. From RG Veda to Cardcaptor Sakura and everything in between, your CLAMP yaoi historians will lead you on this journey!

Did you ever want to recap One Piece because there so many episodes? Or go back and catch some of the foreshadowing? Well, don’t worry, I did it for you. Join me as we (try to) summarize One Piece in 60 minutes.

Want to participate in a convention event, such as a lip sync or cosplay contest, but are worried your stage fright will get in the way? Not to worry! Come discuss some stress relievers (or just listen) and connect with those with like-minded fears! Or don't! That's okay, too! Let's conquer it together!

Seijun Suzuki (1923–2017) took yakuza B movies to surreal and absurdist heights that continue to enthrall audiences and inspire moviemakers worldwide. Get a primer on this mid-century expressionist with three of his '60s works: Youth of the Beast, Tokyo Drifter, and Branded to Kill.

Danmei fans new and old are invited to come play popular games in this interactive panel! Watch your fave couples battle their way back to one another in Blind Speed Dating! Witness hilarious attempts at trying to reveal scenes from the novels through Pictionary! And so much more!

Greetings, lovely princesses, princes, and all other lines of royalty! The Host Club has a wild idea for entertainment this year! Come spend a day with your favorite hosts playing games, answering questions, and more! Sound like fun? Well, then, the Ouran Host Club will be waiting for you. We'll see you then!

This is an audience-interactive panel! Help Laios and friends create the right blend of monsters for a perfect chimera! (And then eat it??)

Call upon all your powers of creativity and drawing to help us create a masterpiece of monsterly goodness—but don't forget to think about functionality!

This panel is dedicated to the oft-overlooked core of the Digimon franchise: the virtual pets! Learn how a spear counterpart to Tamagotchi became a major fandom powerhouse—and about the pain of collecting these digital monsters!

BOOM BABY!! We’re back for our third year! Guess correctly who said what, and you will earn a raffle ticket that just might win you a fantastic prize!

Are you curious about J-fashion and want some inspo for leveling up your style? Or maybe you’re a longtime wearer and want to meet others who share your interest? Join us as we break down some of the most popular J-fashion subcultures such as Lolita, Decora, Gyaru, Jirai Kei, etc.

Come hang out with the members of the Doki Doki Literature Club! Our club activities will include games, prizes, Q&A, poetry, and more!

Gather 'round as we tell the tale of Ehverie Bahdy, a feeble knight who goes on a great quest. Join us on a choose-your-own-adventure game of Dungeons & Dragons, where everyone in the audience plays a part in the decisions made by our single character!

Win a PS5 at the Extremely Hard Take-Home Anime Quiz in an open-book, take-home quiz beginning October 18, 2024, on Kumoricon’s website. Testing understanding and analysis, this quiz will make you research the real world of art, geography, history, literature, music, and science. The answers provide additional context to your anime.

Win a PS5 at the Extremely Hard Take-Home Anime Quiz! This is a multiple-choice, open-book, take-home quiz that begins on October 18, 2024, on the Kumoricon website. Use any resource at your disposal. The answers will provide additional context to the anime that you already enjoy. Come see the results and see if you've won!

Tired from a long day of Kumoricon fun? Bring a pillow, and join us for a cozy hour of casual open-mic storytelling. It's like karaoke, but for fanfic lovers! Read your own work (or any favorite fanfic) out loud, or relax and enjoy the slumber party vibes. Just keep it PG-13, and warn for spoilers!

An interactive panel about fanfic, where audience members help us collaboratively create fanfic Mad Libs-style, and we’ll do our best to act it out! Come learn about popular tropes from Omegaverse to fake dating, test your knowledge with trivia, and help us create the wackiest one-shots around!

Test your knowledge against other Final Fantasy fans to see who truly knows the most about this long-running RPG franchise, kupo! Stage participants will be selected from the audience, but trivia cards will be provided so everyone can play along!

Love FromSoftware but already played the Souls games and want to know where to go next? Interested in learning more about the company and history of the games? Just generally enjoy the experience of these games and want to know if there are others like it? If so, you’d fit right in our fellowship!

Do you have the video game knowledge to win it all, or will you falter? The GameSurge is a competitive trivia show focused on the strange and wacky world of video games. Be selected to join the show or play along in the audience as we test your gaming knowledge to its absolute limit!

Kaveh and Al Haitham present a trivia event like no other! Participants will be placed in one of six Akademiya Darshans (houses) to compete in teams for the coveted Diadem of Knowledge (and bragging rights)! Prepare to be quizzed on character music themes, story-based trivia, and the world of Teyvat.

Join some of your favorite Genshin Impact characters as you've never seen them before! Play improv games, participate in Q&A, and enjoy our antics as we explore Teyvat until our resin runs out!

Attention, duelists! Yu-Gi-Oh! GX celebrates its 20th anniversary this year! What better way to celebrate than analyze its portrayal of gender? Come and learn about gender variance, heteropatriarchy, and other sociological concepts through a children’s card game anime.

Join us for a video game trivia competition where you and up to 5 of your friends answer questions to win fabulous prizes!

Analyzing power systems? That is shounen taboo! Join a One Piece fan's extremely critical analysis of Haki to try and convince the audience that it does not belong in the world of One Piece.

Do you want to learn more about J-fashion & make new friends that share your interest? Are Fruits, Kera, GLB, and/or Egg sacred texts to you? This panel is for you! Show off your look in a Fruits-style interview. Come make new friends and get inspired by this exciting subculture. All styles welcome!

Grab your watering cans and harvest your turnips, it's time for Harvest Moon 101! Join us as we introduce you to the classic farm sim that inspired your modern faves, go over the timeline of the series, and even discuss some spin offs! Learn about this beloved series and discover your new favorite game!

Unlike Evangelion, the cult-classic anime Serial Experiments Lain has no sequels or rehashes. Unlike Weathering with You, Lain was aired after midnight on Mondays with a low budget. So why is its community so large, diverse, and growing? Join this panel to find out, and write your own page of Lain history!

After nearly 60 years, Frank Herbert’s Dune has finally received mainstream recognition, but it has had a longstanding cultural impact, including on anime. This panel explores the ways in which Dune has clearly paved the way for some of the most popular works of anime today, and perhaps… vice versa?

You! Yes, you! Are you brave enough to join the ranks of the Demon Slayer Corps? If so, come train with us again this year, ask your favorite characters questions, and enjoy lots of fun and games! Will you survive the challenges?

Do you want to become a cosplay idol? Well, look no further! Today we will be going over the highs and lows, the rock bottoms, and the best experiences of your life! Welcome to IdolHood!

Are you a fan of K-pop? Love the groups and their dancing? We will be playing very popular K-pop songs from 2010 to 2024.

An hour-long random dance play! Filled with songs from your favorite idols, anime, games, and Vocaloid producers.

Have you seen ever seen an idol performance and heard fans cheer and clap in a certain way and thought, “Wow, I want to cheer like that! But how?”

Well, you’re in luck! Your friendly wota duo Honeychuu is here to teach you the basics of mixing and calls so YOU can cheer with confidence!

The Legend of Korra is generally considered a disappointing sequel to Avatar: The Last Airbender, but it is often overlooked for its challenging context and groundbreaking elements. This panel is hosted by PNW-based educator and filmmaker Lee Ngo (@PorkChopXprs), a Korra-stan to the end.

Welcome, trainers from across the globe! Professor Birch scheduled a team of gym leaders from Kanto to Paldea for a "good will" tour, but the Professor has yet to show! Come by and share that good will with the trainers at Kumoricon instead!

Do you like BL and GL? Have you heard about shows like KinnPorsche, GAP: The Series, or Diary of Tootsies, but not known where to start? This is the panel for you, where we will go over an introduction to the genre and celebrate these wonderful live-action Thai shows!

It may seem like the quirky anime of human versions of nations was a flash in the pan and now dead to the world, but it's still having new merchandise, café tie-ins, on stage musicals, and new manga chapters every week! Come relive your Hetalia phase and see what you missed since you were gone!

Stepping into a con can feel like you have entered the latest isekai. Cosplayers DuelGirlLizzy and NezzerCosplay are here to share tips, tricks, and answer questions that will help you navigate through this exciting world. After today, you will have newfound knowledge to help you on the con floor.

Did you think you weren't a furry in the early 2000s, except you most definitely were? Learn how we got to this point: the denial, the DeviantArt chaos, and how a combination of Warrior Cats, Neopets, and Furbies most definitely turned you into a furry!

Audience-interactive panel! Calling all residents of Gunsmoke! Do YOU have what it takes to be the next gunslingin’ outlaw known as the Stampede?

Put on your best red coat, spike up that hair, and come test your skills against Vash(es) to see who among you shall be crowned the Best Vash Impersonator!

Have you ever seen a crazy bag filled with pins and keychains and wondered, hey, what’s that all about? Come on down and check out an informational and social panel that will cover the essentials! Bag owners of all skill levels are welcome to come learn and encouraged to bring their bags!

Everything is a JoJo reference, and the stand user can be anyone! Join us for this interactive panel where we talk about JoJo, pose like JoJo, and answer JoJo trivia.

Want to start your con day off with a bang? How about a pop? This K-pop-inspired dance workout is the perfect way to wake up your body for a long con day of walking around. Follow along to some K-pop-inspired exercises, while listening to your fav groups. No experience needed, just come have fun!!

Are you a fan of K-pop? Love the groups and their dancing? Then come join us for our K-pop random dancing and show off your moves!

Join BrightNRose and show off your moves at our Random Play Dance, or you can just come and watch the fun as we play some classic, fav, and new K-pop tracks. We’re also taking song requests! Tell us what songs you want to hear! Submit at https://bit.ly/RPDSongSubmission.

Come sing your heart out, or have a seat and relax. Lastly—but most of all—enjoy the music!

Come take a peek at how the stories we love are shaped by the ones we love to hate. Join villain connoisseur “It’s Victoria Y’all” in examining how villains impact the heart of the narrative and discuss why that even matters—to the fictional worlds and more so our own.

Ever thought about creating your own Vocaloid music but didn't know where to start? Join your hosts Ame Rose Idols as we create a Vocaloid song from start to finish together.

Come on down to the Umbrella Lounge, enjoy some drinks, and answer trivia pub-style! Prove your weeb cred by answering questions old and new (we'll also have some fun variety rounds). Each round is scored independently and each will have a winner. Feel free to drop in at any point!

Kumoricon is excited to announce the return of our premier anime bar, The Umbrella Lounge, featuring a custom drink menu designed around our guests of honor as well as your classics. Cash and credit cards are accepted. You must be age 21 or over to enter, so have your ID ready!

Come on down, bring a friend to hide behind, and get ready for a fright! We all love to be scared sometimes, and what better way than with a collection of horror games? Join Zach Marsh for a sampling of hair-raising indies, curated for your entertainment!

Once upon a time, fansubs were (almost) all U.S. anime fans had. Why was that, how has that changed, and what effects have fansubs had on Western anime fandom?

Curious to know more about the real-life inspirations behind some of your favorite characters? Want to expand your knowledge of Japanese literature? Join us in this informative panel, where we'll be discussing the IRL influences behind Kafka Asagiri's hit manga and light novel series.

Let's see what it takes to become a superstar! Join me, MARIO! As we jump, balance, and roll our way to superstardom! Join me and my friends as we invite YOU to play mini games of chance, skill, and pure chaos with rewards at the end of each game! YAHOO!

Gege Akutami captured and crushed the hearts of millions due to the tragic story he wrote. This has created the fandom sub-sect, Lobotomy Kaisen. We will go over its history, the cursed memes created, and discuss how it is a coping mechanism and a way to gain partial ownership of the characters.

Have you ever wondered what it would look like if you were to change just a few characters and plot points in a story to make it just a bit… different? Entertaining? Cursed? In this interactive panel, the audience participates in filling in the scripts and acting out freshly-reworded storylines.

Do you ever want to lose yourself in a fictional world? Or find a quiet place? Then the Manga Library is your place to be!

In this 18+ presentation, we will hold a discussion surrounding themes of masculinity, violence, and martyrdom in the yaoi and BL spaces. We will explore how these themes interact within the genre and compare them to the broader context of Japan's complex and colorful LGBTQ+ history.

Whether you’re an ordinary harem protagonist or a visitor to Innsmouth, you need this guide to monstrous waifus! Together we’ll investigate the evolution of monster girls through anime as well as some of their mythological and pop culture origins, whether your waifu has fangs, wings, or feathers!

A non-comprehensive personal look at and semi-academic discussion of Japanese music in popular culture from an average enthusiast who mostly listens to J-pop and classical music.

Do you have pins that seem to have lost their charm to you? Looking to trade some of your former favorite pins? Join others to trade pins from all fandoms!

All fuzzy Worm on a String enjoyers gather to enjoy a panel of fun, games, and talks about your favorite silly toy!

Running a panel this year at Kumoricon? Come to this meeting to learn more about running panels during the convention, as well as to ask any questions you may have. If you have any last-minute tech needs or just want to confirm what you requested, this is also the place to get it taken care of.

The notion of multiple people sharing a body has always been intriguing to storytellers, but many people aren't aware that plurality isn't fictional! Japanese media has depicted plurality in various forms, so we'll be taking a look at what's accurate, what's not, and what we love anyway.

The world of Pokémon isn't so different from our own, especially when it comes to the foods we eat and the foods we grow! Ever been tempted to eat an Oran berry? You might have been eating our equivalent and never knew!

As farfetched as a world of magic animals being our companions is, the world of Pokémon is not so different from our own! Many regions in Pokémon are based on our real-life world, so if you ever wanted to visit the magical world, it may be in your own town and you wouldn't have known!

Stop on by for a blast from the past with N64’s Pokémon Stadium 2! All trainers are welcome to bring up to four players for mini-games, battles, or trivia! You can even battle the professor!

Are you a Pokémon master? Let’s test your knowledge against others in an all-out battle using Kahoot! All you need is a device and yourself. Feel free to bring your Pokémon partners and some friends! Hope to see you there, trainers!

Japan's history and culture carry within them vibrant stories of queer existence and expression, and they deserve to be discussed. Come along as we explore Japanese media with trans and intersex characters, and maybe share with us a few of your favorites!

In 2022, RRR captivated the world with a cinematic experience that could be best described as “so anime!” What exactly does that mean? This panel identifies a certain aesthetic that anime fans can also recognize in an Indian bromance blockbuster, of all places.

Have those favorite teachers you love from anime? Such as Gojo, Kakashi, All Might, and Red Hair Shanks? Then we need to talk! There are so many teachers in anime that help the main characters on their journey, and we are dying to talk about them! Come talk to us about some of your favorites!

It’s shark time!! Ever wondered which is the smallest shark in the ocean? How about the deep sea sharks? The world's most-normal-looking shark? Or how about what a hammerhead shark actually uses its head for? Join Jotaro and Kakyoin as we learn some toothy facts about our favorite sharks!

Hello, you wayward sinners! Welcome to the Hazbin Hotel, where we'll have a night of thrills, chills, and plenty of songs to be sung! Have a chance to win some prizes and to interact with us dashing and admirable demons! The night awaits you!

Have you ever played a Zelda title and stared at a sign, trying to discern its meaning? Let's learn all about the various scripts that are used in the Zelda series and how to interpret them. Join us at the end of the panel for a Hylian word search contest!

Commemorate the tenth anniversary of Space Dandy with a dandy panel in space, baby! Find out about the cosmic misadventures of Dandy and his oddball crew of alien-hunters and the unique, imaginative way this sci-fi series unfolded.

Hey, choom! You think you have what it takes to survive in Night City? Join our interactive panel! Our Night City residents can help you perfect your specs and cyberwear. We will go over the character builds based on the tabletop and video game. Will you survive, thrive, or die in the world of cyberpunk?

Bring your manga, anime, figures, and grab-bag cast-offs to the swap meet! Make some new friends, and go home with cool new swag. All for free! Please, no money exchange.

Tokyo Ghoul's classical literature influences, particularly its modeling after Shakespearean tragedies of old, tell a subtle story of good, evil, and what happens to those who let their sacrifices turn sour. Join me as I dive into one of your favorites and reveal what it truly means to be a hero.

The Tolkien nerds are back again, to challenge you to come flex your knowledge of Middle Earth! This year, we have three rounds for different fans: Film Trivia, Book Trivia, and Deep Lore. Regardless of whether you have only seen the movies or have read every word Tolkien has written, all are welcome!

Calling all Nameless and Outlanders! Do you think you know everything there is about the worlds of Genshin Impact or Honkai Star Rail? Then this is panel is for you! Come test your knowledge and potentially win prizes in this Jeopardy-style game panel for both new players and veterans of the games!

"Um, Actually": The game show invented for nerds to do what they do best, one-up and correct fellow nerds. Based on the hit Dropout show "Um, Actually", this panel will have contestants use their knowledge of fandoms, movies, and shows to earn points and win some prizes. Hosted by The Cosplay Coven.

They're so bad, but we just can't help ourselves! Whether they're secretly a woobie or bad to the bone, talk about your favorite villains, bad guys, antagonists, and more in a no-judgement environment.

For the last 17 years, Hatsune Miku and the rest of the Vocaloids have stolen our hearts and captivated our imaginations. Come hang out with us, Ame Rose Idols, as we do a deep dive into the fascinating world and cultural significance of synthesized voice banks.

Have you ever wondered what VTubers get up to when they think the advertisers aren't looking? Find out in this hour of art, music, and adult-oriented fun! Bring your penlights, bring your questions, but leave your preconceptions about idols at home!

Welcome, Master Sage! Unlocalized gacha games can be difficult to navigate and engage with, so allow us wizards to guide you into the world of Mahoutsukai no Yakusoku! Join Sage's Wizard Chloe Collins as he introduces you to the five countries, the other wizards, and the three truths of Mahoyaku.

Have those villains you just love to hate from anime? Or any that you love to pieces even though they’re the bad guys? Come join us in our part two of this discussion on some of the best villains in anime and share your opinion as well!

Was there something you loved, or something you thought could be improved? Good feedback or bad, we want to hear your thoughts. Stop by after Closing Ceremonies to tell the staff what you thought of the con.

We have a fairly good selection of guides for beginners to intermediate learners. We also have lots of fun-designed paper to choose from.

Come and make your own cherry blossom tree to chase away the winter blues!

During these periods, we will have manga-style artwork and open tabletop drawings for your creative imaginations to color.

Come join us to make your very own beginner-friendly Hina doll!

Create wonderful lanterns with beautiful, specially-designed paper.

Create your own Japanese-style fans with fantastically-designed paper and an option for hanging beads to give your fan a special touch.

Make a colorful koi fish kite to hang and let it gracefully fly in the wind.

A Japanese bracelet is a symbol of good luck. Make one for yourself, or give it to a friend or loved one.

Craft a sea dragon wind spinner and watch as it swirls in the wind for you!

Make your own Soot Sprite from the movie Spirited Away to take home.

Join us for a maid cafe dance workshop! Learn Aikome Forever by @HomeMaidCafe as we break down choreography step-by-step. Come dance with us!

The cha-cha has a vibrant and colorful history rooted in Latin American dance culture with its main origins in Cuba. Known for its playful energy, rhythmic footwork, and sharp, quick movements, the cha-cha is a lively, fun, cheeky, and playful dance.

Foxtrot has widely been known as a big-band era staple. This dance has a smooth, progressive style characterized by long, continuous flowing movements. This style is similar to the waltz in look but is often danced to more upbeat songs.

Nightclub Two Step is a more relaxed social dance frequently danced to mid-tempo ballads. Originally a disco slow dance, this incredibly-beginner-friendly style is laid-back with an elegant sway.

The majority of swing dances began in African-American communities in the 1930s and 40s. The style of swing that we will be teaching is East Coast Swing (or Single Time Swing). This dance is fun, bouncy, and easy for beginners to learn.

Originally an Austrian folk dance, the waltz has become a symbol of elegance in our current day and age. This dance is characterized by elegant turns and gliding steps. A waltz is romantic and leisurely, thus making it the perfect dance for flowing gowns and stylish suits.

Are you interested in learning idol dances? Come stop by to learn tips and tricks from an experienced cos-idol and take part in a short Q&A! We will also be teaching a dance for you to master!

Are you a fan of K-pop? Love the groups and their dancing? Then come join us to learn some new choreography.

Calling all cosplay dancers! Are you interested in learning how to dance? Maybe you want to improve your dance skills for cosplay performances, or just share your love of dance with others. We'll be going over the basics and foundations of dance and how you can apply it to your cosplay performances.

Join Amai Suppai Maid Cafe as they teach the choreography to maid cafe dances. This class is for everyone, with or without dance experience!

In this panel, we'll work on creating our own amigurumi craft together. Patterns are provided, but the basics of crochet are needed prior to this panel (chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet). These small stuffed animals originated in Japan but have spread worldwide!

Learn to craft your own chopsticks from scratch! Cost: $1

Come make dollies with us! Each person will get to make their very own dolly and be able to dress it too! Make your favorite character from anime, horror, or something original. Beginning crafters welcome. Tiny fingers may need help with sewing and scissors.

Crochet is a skill that many people associate with chunky blankets on the back of a grandparent's couch. But it's so much more than that! With just yarn and a hook, you can create anything! This panel will teach you the first few stitches needed to start making the basics.

Kanzashi tsumami is the art of making three-dimensional flower hair ornaments out of folded fabric squares. Learn to create a simplified variation, followed by one of the more difficult petal formations. Tiny fingers may need help with sewing, scissors, and hot glue.

Kumihimo is the art of braiding decorative cords, dating back more than 400 years. In this panel, you'll be able to create your own braided cord in a hands-on crafting session.

Have you ever wanted to break into the world of origami? Then this is the panel for you. You will learn about basic origami folding, the terms associated with it, how to read those confusing origami instructions, and how to fold a few basic designs.

Come decorate a toploader with a variety of cute stickers! Supplies provided! A toploader is a small plastic case that protects photocards, common in K-pop, but you can also show off an anime character too!

Kandi: beaded bracelets and customized expressions, integral to EDM and rave culture. Wear or trade on the dance floor!

Video Gaming is your destination for all your digital gaming needs at-con. Drop in and play some games in any of our gaming areas, or watch Kumoricon's top competitors on the main stage. Solo or multiplayer, come visit our check-in/out booth and our staff will happily assist you.

3v3 tag team battle of the beloved Dragon Ball cast. Select an exciting mix of characters like Broly, Kefla, and Master Roshi, or just have 3 Gokus.

The omnipresent gacha series has a fighting game! The sequel includes more characters and more moves, while still retaining the simple inputs the first introduced. (PS5)

Arc System Works' long-running franchise's latest entry, featuring an intense graphical overhaul and the most approachable gameplay yet.

Kart racing at its finest! With the new Deluxe version and constant DLC, Nintendo has been keeping its racing franchise exciting.

Puzzle game classics combine, with classic Tetris versus Puyo Puyo (also known as Kirby's Avalanche or Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine).

The most recent in the longest-running fighting game series of all time. Dripping with style and excitement, this one is the best SF yet.

The latest from Nintendo's brawler franchise, featuring an extremely large cast and cameos.
Singles with the standard 3 stock tournament rule set.

The latest from Nintendo's brawler franchise, featuring an extremely large cast and cameos.
Singles with the standard 3 stock tournament rule set.

The latest from Nintendo's brawler franchise, featuring an extremely large cast and cameos.
Singles with the standard 3 stock tournament rule set.

The latest from Nintendo's brawler franchise, featuring an extremely large cast and cameos.
Singles with the standard 3 stock tournament rule set.

The latest from Nintendo's brawler franchise, featuring an extremely large cast and cameos.
Singles with the standard 3 stock tournament rule set.

Enter the King of Iron Fist Tournament! The long-running series involving family drama and people getting thrown into volcanoes.

This game is the 4th release in the series that features uniquely weird characters and game titles. The Uni series comes from French-Bread, the same developers as Melty Blood.

Tabletop Gaming is your destination for, well, games you play on tables. Open gaming is available in Tabletop throughout the weekend. Bring your own games or check out something from our library. Looking for players? Grab an orange cone from the game library to let people know!

Join us for a special late-night Munchkin event filled with wild possibilities and exciting promo items! Swing by to find out which sets and expansions will be in play, and get all the details.

Come play Munchkin. We have many base sets, new and old, a variety of dungeon sets, lots of expansions, and more.

Your usual Steve Jackson game favorites (minus Munchkin) and a few other games. A variety of games are available for play—come join us!

From the gaming library: Ghosts Love Candy (SJ Games version), Chez Geek, Revolution!, Frag, SPANC, Ninja Burger, Nanuk, Give Me the Brain, Action Cats!, and various dice games (Zombie Dice, Cthulhu Dice, etc.).

If you're not looking for one of our structured seminars, or if you just have some time to kill, feel free to play rounds of koi-koi, Go, shogi, and mahjong, assisted by or against our venerable instructors! We're open late!

So your Go ghost abandoned you, and now you have to get better at the game on your own? Aw man! Well, let's study some interesting battles in the game and some of the cultural aspects too! Strike softly, but powerfully!

No dead, bloody board spirits needed; you can be your own champion at Go! Join reasonably-decent Go player Tanis Nikana as she shows you the ins and outs of the oldest game in civilization! It's easy to learn, and getting good is an art form!

Have you seen those flower cards from Summer Wars and you wanna know how the game is really played? Come learn the game of Koi-Koi, just like in the movie! Plus, you'll get your very own deck of hanafuda for free!

Have you ever struggled with the challenges in Yakuza or the inevitable social outcry when you play Final Fantasy XIV but don't engage with mahjong? Have you ever seen mahjong tiles and want to know how they taste? Come learn the basics of Riichi mahjong, a competitive mix of Rummikub and poker!

You can play loudly in a church, but playing shogi on a pew isn't comfortable. You can be a master of tactics: the construction of a castle and the steady advancement of pieces to nail the opposing king right on his throne! Plus, you can add your captured pieces back into the game for extra pain!

Wanna put your skills from Intro to Koi-Koi to the test, or have you been playing for years and wanna cut loose? This is a Swiss tournament with no eliminations, played three hands in each round!

While casual riichi is a fun pastime, people play this game in tournaments for a reason. Tournament mahjong is different from casual play, and when is there a better time to get four full games in a row than in a tournament?! While we won't be playing with clear tiles, you can still win Kumori Cash and walk home with a classy bamboo-back riichi set.

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of learning and playing popular trading card games: One Piece, Weiß Schwarz, and Shadowverse! Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, our friendly staff will guide you through the basics.

Join us for a thrilling MTG Draft! Build your deck with two random sets and compete for great prizes in a fun atmosphere. All skill levels welcome—come join the adventure!

Entry fee: $15

Open play is open all day! We will have on hand a limited amount of decks you can borrow that will be first-come, first-served. Or feel free to play or learn to play with our professors.

Do you collect Pokémon cards and want to learn how to use them? Now’s your chance to learn with one of our professors! We will walk you through the basics and teach you with our special “How to Play” decks. Whether you’re a new trainer or a returning one, all are welcome!

Come on over to play a quick and fun alternative format to gain more cards for your collection in Pack Battles! It’ll be teams of four with a round-robin tournament. There is an entry fee that pays for your pack. Everyone who participates will get a prize!

Entry fee: $5

Our professors are ready to battle… are you? Feel free to bring your favorite deck or team from Scarlet and Violet to fight and win prizes! We have decks for you to borrow as well.

Join us for an exciting Shadowverse tournament! Standard format English.

Join us for a Weiß Schwarz tournament! Neo Standard format English and JP!

Step back in time and relive the nostalgia of Yu-Gi-Oh's golden era at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Edison Format Extravaganza. This event celebrates the classic Edison Format, providing a unique and thrilling experience for duelists of all generations. Whether you're a veteran player from the early days or a newcomer eager to experience a different era of the game, this event promises unforgettable duels and a trip down memory lane.

Join us for an exhilarating duel of wits and strategy at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Standard Format Showdown, where the most skilled duelists converge to compete for glory! Whether you're a seasoned duelist or just starting your journey, this event promises exciting battles, a friendly community, and the chance to prove your mastery of the game.

(Beginner Friendly) Welcome to BREAK!!, an anime-inspired tabletop RPG where vibrant adventures meet fast-paced, JRPG-style gameplay. In today’s session, you'll be mercenaries guarding the prestigious Mokko-Do Beauty Pageant. But when a bandit lord obsessed with these majestic creatures launches an attack, it’s up to you to save the show and ensure the Best in Show gets crowned!

(Beginner Friendly) Join a crew of Space Cowboys (Bounty Hunters) in an introductory game to the Cowboy Bebop RPG.

(Beginner Friendly) Caravans are struggling to reach Parnast via the Black Road.

Organized attacks by orcs and other monstrous humanoids, working together, have left people baffled. Little do they know that an unusually-intelligent hill giant named Bad Fruul is behind it all.

SEER has sent her emissary, Hsing, to task your group with accompanying a caravan carrying a very special cargo destined for the Shrine of Axes in Parnast and to uncover who is responsible.

A two-hour adventure for 1st–4th level characters.

(Beginner Friendly) Sightings of orcs in the hills surrounding a frontier town have prompted the town master to offer a large bounty to anyone willing to bring back proof of an orc kill. Several bounty hunters have ventured out in an effort to collect, but so far, none have returned from their hunts to claim the prize…

(Beginner Friendly) The town of Phandalin has survived much devastation, but can it withstand the fame brought by Volothamp Geddarm?

(Beginner Friendly) An introductory adventure to Dungeons & Dragons! "You meet in a tavern…"

(Beginner Friendly) A mysterious treasure map requires the attention of someone with very specific arcane and occult skills, leading to an encounter with a space hag who is, of course, happy to help—for a price.

(Beginner Friendly) A free ticket to a feast? Fabulous! Will there be a free-for-all or just a fantasy festival?

(Beginner Friendly) D&D in spaaace! Welcome to Spelljammer Academy.

(Beginner Friendly) It's not a "real" mission. It's just a practice in the simulation chamber. What could go wrong?

(Beginner Friendly) Space is a dangerous place, and it's time for the cadets to show that they can survive. Or not…

(Beginner Friendly) After receiving a strange note from a dying man, the party of adventurers arrives at Waterdeep’s most famous drinking establishment, The Yawning Portal Inn, hoping to uncover answers.

(Beginner Friendly) There is a carnival set up in the backstreets of London, filled with merriment and mirth. This big top has acrobats and animal trainers and good food and drink. Yet some say that Chalkies—strange clownlike creatures that have been seen—are making folks vanish. The Promethean Society needs this investigated.

(Beginner Friendly) 30 PROCYON, CE-2244. You are burning 2Gs on target, and you’ll be in radar contact in one solar hour. The Silohain ciphered your pilot to the tracker, so despite the distances, they’re psychically locked. Now the trick is to stop the target without killing the dragon being held hostage onboard… (UpTooLateGames.com)

(Beginner Friendly) NEW DORRAL, 22-1991. Two big goons push everything off the bar and dump Gail, your too-beautiful-for-this-world elven friend, onto the beer-slicked surface. Gail is unconscious and the two bullets still in Gail's belly need either big magic or an ambulance. Your shift was so close to being easy… (UpTooLateGames.com)

(Beginner Friendly) There is more to this motley group of pilgrims than meets the eye. It is foretold that one of them is descended from the royal bloodline, and is thus the legitimate king of a war-torn nation desperate for leadership.

They who can draw forth the Seven-Tree Spear shall be named king, but are forces more sinister than any earthly imagined at play?

The Accursed Heart of the World Ender is a 0-level funnel that pits the players against a threat against the multiverse itself!

(Beginner Friendly) A Midsummer Festival turns dark as a girl is stolen by goblins. Her sister goes to save her, leading the party to the sinister solstice celebrations at the Goblin Market. Our adventurers must overcome treacherous adversaries, battle memorable monsters, and conquer moral dilemmas as a quest for salvation becomes a fight for survival!

Pre-generated characters will be provided for this level 0 DCC funnel.

(Beginner Friendly) A level 0 funnel adventure for the DCC RPG!

The ship is adrift, and the crew is dead. When the passengers of the Star of Nostro awaken, drugged and bound, and discover that the crew is missing, a desperate race for survival begins. The vessel was meant to transport your group of humble villagers to a brighter future. It is now a coffin ship filled with mysterious deaths, dark plots, and a stalking horror that will not stop until it has feasted on every last soul.

Will your characters’ ingenuity be quick enough to find a means of survival, or will you too fall victim to what creeps in the shadows?

(Beginner Friendly) A level 1 adventure for DCC RPG.

Seeking the favor of a powerful wizard, the party agrees to steal an artifact from a rival’s sanctum. The wizard requires, however, that PCs “feed” the artifact lawful blood to imprison its contents!

Beginner-friendly—pre-gen characters will be provided.

(Beginner Friendly) A level 1 adventure for DCC RPG

Eons-old secrets slumber beneath the forbidden Ghost Ice. Since the time of the Elders, the local tribes have shunned the crawling glacier, knowing it to be taboo land that slays all who tread its frigid expanse. Now, the Ghost Ice has shattered, revealing hints of deeper mysteries entombed within its icy grasp. Strange machines and wonderful horrors stir beneath the ice…

Pre-gen characters will be provided.

(Beginner Friendly) A level 2 DCC adventure! A group of beginning adventurers awake in a jail cell, and must work together to escape the clutches of a bizarre sorcerer from lands far beyond Lankhmar.

(Beginner Friendly) A level 2 holiday adventure with characters provided. The Yule-Light is dying. Perched atop its majestic pine of old, this strange gemstone tree topper has sat for untold millennia, shining its joyful and life-giving light over the small hamlet of Christmas Town that surrounds it. Its radiant light, a symbol of peace and hope to all, now wanes and dims. While far to the north, hidden in the gloom of a mountaintop cave, the vile creature known as the Grinch has awakened. Foul, mean, and a real rotter, this king of sinful sots possesses a small heart and a hatred for the holidays above all things. Now, with only days left before Christmas Eve, a sour-sweet wind blows across the land, spreading a vile taint that threatens the yearly tradition that sees Lord Claus travel the realm, delivering cheer and good faith to the masses. With the fate of Christmas and peace in the realm resting upon a knife's edge, a group of brave adventurers gathers to embark on a heroic quest to fight back the darkness and save the holidays from the Doom That Came to Christmas Town.

(Beginner Friendly) A level 0 adventure for DCC RPG

The Queen’s Onyx Jubilee is set to begin, marking the 95th year of the merciful monarch’s glorious reign. While the entire realm celebrates the good fortune of their long-lived sovereign, a group of common villagers fights to stay alive. For them, the festivities have become a nightmare, as the sounds of revelry are replaced by screams of terror—their own!

Imprisoned in opulence, marked for death, hunted by creatures both grotesque and foul. This ragtag group of unsuspecting villagers must band together to brave the vile mysteries that haunt this place and stand defiant in the face of death itself—if they hope to escape the Veiled Vaults of the Onyx Queen and save their very souls!

Beginner-friendly—pre-gen characters will be provided.

(Beginner Friendly) Cthulhu mysteries, powered by the FATE roleplaying system!

Drop-In Dungeons hosts a session of their support group/discussion circle for GMs of all systems and experience levels. Bring your design challenges, narrative blocks, table troubles, and rules questions, and be prepared to offer fair and friendly advice.

(Beginner Friendly) An introductory adventure to Monster of the Week! Learn to make characters at the table, or bring your own!

(Beginner Friendly) Dungeons! is a collection of short adventures perfect for any con. Each session will be a unique and interesting adventure offering fun for new as well as experienced players.

(Beginner Friendly) Gameplay runs all of Saturday. Join and re-join any time!

In the name of the Castellan, purge the Caves of Chaos and root out the corruption festering in the very heart of Law! This is the classic sandbox-and-megadungeon adventure that launched a million gaming tables between 1979-1982; now it's your gateway back to old-school gaming! Pre-generated characters and blank sheets are available. (GMed by Drop-In Dungeons PDX)

(Beginner Friendly) A Pathfinder Society Scenario designed for levels 1–4; new players welcome! The powerful nation of Cheliax has posted a public bounty that will richly reward the first team of explorers to chart a viable route across the Menador Mountains, linking the nations of Isger and Molthune. Yet the Menador Mountains are an imposing obstacle, replete with steep slopes, snowy peaks, and territorial orcs. Even so, there are no finer explorers than the Pathfinders, and the Society has dispatched a team to collect the prize. Are the PCs ready, not only to explore the foreboding mountains but also to compete with the rival teams and local inhabitants?

(Beginner Friendly) A shipment of relics on its way to Minkai vanished somewhere in the Forest of Spirits, a dense woodland home to kami and spirits of all sorts. In search of the missing shipment, Pathfinder agents travel to a remote village, where they uncover secrets of this enigmatic forest. This scenario features a wide variety of options for encounters and reasons for the vanishing, making for a fresh experience on multiple playthroughs.

(Beginner Friendly) Venture-Captain Amari Li has called for assistance in establishing new Pathfinder lodges throughout Tian Xia! The mountainous island of Kayajima, located in northwestern Minkai, would be an ideal site, as it sits atop a convergence of powerful—though long-dormant—ley lines that could offer valuable protection for a future lodge. Rather than claiming the island by force, the Pathfinders must negotiate with the island's animals and spirits, securing their blessings for a ritual that will restore the island's magic and establish the newest Pathfinder lodge.

(Beginner Friendly) Many newer agents are often sent to the Three Gates Lodge to make sure that the wildlife on the island isn’t out of control and that the various allies the Society made when claiming the lodge are rewarded for their continued aid. The tasks are routine, as the greatest threats were dealt with when initially setting up the lodge, and Venture-Captain Kukuha Mukai performed a ritual utilizing the ley lines. This ritual is a form of powerful defensive magic and almost guarantees safety from all but the direst threats.

The PCs are the latest agents dispatched for this duty. Unfortunately for them, shortly after they arrive, so too does the direst of threats: a god dies, and a strange rain falls over the island just as the PCs are being briefed. Now they have to deal with the literal fallout, as no one else is near, and no help can come for some time.

(Beginner Friendly) The Pathfinders travel to Iobaria, where elven druids and centaur warriors are united against an unlikely threat: a self-propagating horde of corrupted leshys! The source of the Abyssal corruption may be tied to a previous trip to Iobaria by the Pathfinder Society, so it falls to the PCs to seek out the source of the leshy incursion and restore balance to the woodlands.

(Beginner Friendly) A Pathfinder Society initiate has gone missing during their Confirmation mission to become a fully-fledged field agent. With no update on the initiate's whereabouts, the Society assembles a rare group of initiates for a joint Confirmation, tasking them with leading the rescue. It's up to this new generation of heroes to save one of their own—and possibly make a few big discoveries along the way.

(Beginner Friendly) A Pathfinder Society initiate has gone missing during their Confirmation mission to become a fully-fledged field agent. With no update on the initiate's whereabouts, the Society assembles a rare group of initiates for a joint Confirmation, tasking them with leading the rescue. It's up to this new generation of heroes to save one of their own—and possibly make a few big discoveries along the way.

(Beginner Friendly) Two quick introductory Pathfinder adventures!

A caravan is set to depart from the small town of Grayce, but it needs some capable guards. It's up to the PCs to step in and ensure the caravan and its passengers reach their destination.

The Silverscales Tournament calls citizens and adventurers alike to participate in a competition to catch silver trout. This year, a pair of rival twins and some unexpected dangers ensure the event is one that the people of Anthusis will not soon forget.

(Beginner Friendly) A Pathfinder Bounty designed for 1st-level characters. A former slave seeks to reclaim a lifetime's worth of pay from her former captors. Luckily for her, a ship containing the misbegotten wealth of her masters is just off the coast of Kintargo. A group of heroes steps in to assist and claim whatever goods remain on the wreck, but not everything is calm beneath the waves.

(Beginner Friendly) A Pathfinder Bounty designed for 1st-level characters. In the shadow-darkened alleys and fields of Nidal, a scarecrow lurks in the night, taking people from yards and common areas before disappearing without a trace. A bounty has been posted on this nefarious fiend, but things may be even murkier than the heroes expect in this land of perpetual twilight.

(Beginner Friendly) A new year comes for the Pathfinder Society, and what better way to start it off than by attending a fancy event? The Pathfinders find themselves invited to a charity dinner to benefit the Knights of Lastwall fighting in far-off lands against the lich king, Tar-Baphon. They're not the only important Absalom-based faction there, however, as the event is filled with lords and ladies and socialites of all kinds—including the Peacebuilders, a group dedicated to ensuring the Pathfinder Society pays for any of its mistakes. In the middle of dinner, evidence of a strange ritual is found, and the Pathfinders must investigate before dinner becomes a murder mystery!

(Beginner Friendly) Two quick introductory Pathfinder adventures!

It's often debated whether Venture-Captain Drandle Dreng is dangerously erratic or simply uncannily unpredictable, but wherever he appears, chaos is sure to follow. When Dreng calls for a group of Pathfinders to help him check on the Society's kobold allies, the Sewer Dragons, what should have been a simple rendevous turns into a chase through the sewers of Absalom to save the Society's scaley associates.

In the nation of Qadira, Esmayl ibn Qaradi calls for Pathfinders to assist in what should be a simple genealogy verification. However, multiple parties are heavily invested in the results that may be revealed by this family tree, and things won’t be as simple as sifting through old family records. As thieves and nobles vie to control history itself, the PCs will need to fend off violence and deception as they follow the branches of an ancient family tree.

(Beginner Friendly) An Aldori swordlord who fought alongside Pathfinders years ago is looking for a way to push her students harder. She issues a challenge to Marcos Farabellus, the Master of Swords, boasting that her most promising young pupils can defeat any Marcos has trained. She stakes her pride as a teacher and a powerful weapon she used during the Fifth Crusade on the outcome. Marcos both believes such a relic, taken to the very heart of the Worldwound, would be an excellent addition to the Society's vaults and that the PCs are the perfect students on which to stake his own pride. The PCs must do their utmost to justify the faith he has placed in them and win a great victory—and perhaps a new ally—for the Pathfinder Society.

(Beginner Friendly) Two quick introductory Pathfinder adventures!

#1: When the Pathfinder Society receives word of a promising, unexplored ruin in Osirion, the PCs set out to uncover the site's secrets. Yet, upon arriving, they learn that a different group of Pathfinders has already entered the ruins. Has there been some mistake, is the site's magic playing tricks on them, or is something more nefarious afoot?

#2: Venture-Captain Rashmivati Melipdra has called for a group of Pathfinders to travel to Jalmeray and assist her in retrieving a stolen relic. A former member of the Monastery of Unblinking Flame, Melipdra was in the process of negotiating with the monastery for custody of some of its most ancient and historically significant training devices. Before the deal could be completed, a rogue monk stole one of the relics and fled the monastery for the island of Veedesha. There, the monk seeks to use her training and the stolen devices to create a competing monastery. As the PCs travel to a lawless island controlled by bandits and martial artists, they must find a way to retrieve the stolen goods from the new master of the Monastery of Unforgiving Fire.

(Beginner Friendly) Two quick introductory Pathfinder adventures!

#3: Venture-Captain Bjersig Torrsen calls the PCs north to the town of Iceferry in the frigid Land of the Linnorm Kings. There, Bjersig informs the Pathfinders that he has received a request from the family of a storied and long-dead Linnorm King. The family's patriarch, the warrior Hlavard Grenskuldr, appears to have perished in a shipwreck while wearing the family heirloom, the gorget of Linnorm King Grehunde the Sunchaser. For one hundred generations, the family passed this heirloom down from parent to child, until Hlavard sought to wear it on a journey to Valenhall, as Grehunde herself had intended before perishing with the task unfinished. Unwilling to leave the relic to rust away in a watery grave, Hlavard's family has requested the Pathfinder Society's assistance in locating the shipwreck and retrieving the family treasure.

#4: Venture-Captain Calisro Benarry has arranged for the PCs’ transport to the pirate haven of Port Peril to make contact with Free Captain Stella Fane and negotiate a contract with her, facilitating Society movements through the pirate blockades in the area. The job seems simple: track down the pirate captain, secure the agreement, and return to Absalom. But few things are simple when a den of villainous pirates is involved, and it's unlikely the PCs will leave Port Peril without throwing a few punches in a proper pub brawl!

(Beginner Friendly) The PCs have been placed in a sort of exchange program, wherein Magaambya, the oldest school of magic still operating in Golarion, will judge their worth as a foundation for future cooperation. Teacher Ot has been tasked with both showing the PCs the ways of the magical school and evaluating them. The future of this partnership lies in the PCs' hands.

(Beginner Friendly) The open seas are filled with mysteries just waiting to be explored. Some brave or daring sailors venture into a merciless region of phenomena and anomalies, trying to reach the Dark Column in order to gain respect, knowledge, power, or just fame and fortune. Perhaps you will be one of them… A pre-generated character is provided, or you can bring your own Pirate Borg character.

(Beginner Friendly) Join for some fun B movie antics: Strange things are afoot at Graceland. While fans gather for the annual candlelight vigil marking the 38th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death, a group of diehard Elvis impersonators take it upon themselves to investigate.

(Beginner Friendly) Join us for some fun B movie madness: The trailer park is flooded with sharks! Can you survive? Pick a character at random. If you get chewed in half by a shark, pick another character and keep playing.

(Beginner Friendly) Shadowdark RPG is Product of the Year at Gen Con 2024's ENNIE Awards (and many other honors); Professor DM from Dungeon Craft calls it "the best version of D&D". Now learn and play the rules-light, old-meets-new dark fantasy phenomenon for yourself, with a quick demo of its system and adventure design tools leading into a one-shot crafted right at the table. (GMed by Drop-In Dungeons PDX)

(Beginner Friendly) An introductory adventure to Shadowdark—the 2024 ENNIE winner for Best Game. 2 hours, with the option to continue at level 1 for another 2 hours!

Join an in-progress Shadowdark introduction, or continue your level 0 adventure from the previous session!

(Beginner Friendly) Enter the breach and uncover the secrets of the lost civilizations of Birnam’s Bubble before they're lost forever! A Starfinder Second Edition Playtest adventure designed for 1st-level characters.

(Beginner Friendly) A tarot-based, dice-less RPG with rules taught by and played with the designer!

A bar fight leads to the players in possession of a treasure map, but word has started to spread. Can you escape the island and seek your fortune, and can you trust your fellow pirates? Take to the skies and find out in this steampunk pirate adventure. New players welcome!

(Beginner Friendly) A tarot-based, dice-less RPG with rules taught and played with the designer!

(1774) Long before the town of Sleepy Hollow was made famous in stories, a real evil lurked in the woods near the small community. Children have vanished, and many people have fallen ill. What could be behind this? Witches? Evil Spirits? Go forth and seek justice for this small town.

(Beginner Friendly) "You are what you eat." Delicious in Dungeon meets Monster Hunter in an introductory session for a new system called Wilderfeast. It’s beginner-friendly, with nothing you need to bring to the table.

(Beginner Friendly) "You are what you eat." Delicious in Dungeon meets Monster Hunter in an introductory session for a new system called Wilderfeast. It’s beginner-friendly, with nothing you need to bring to the table.

This is a level 0 (funnel) Xcrawl Classics adventure. Pre-gens will be provided. DJ Hard Knoxx puts out a call for wannabe superstars from all over the Empire! This is a chance for ordinary folk to rise above their origins and grab some of the glory and the gold for themselves! Can you survive his mountain playground full of beer-drinking Yetis, angry post-cryptids, ice grommits, and more? And what is the Cosmic Voyager? The answers are hidden on the mountain, and only the brave stand a chance!

This is a level 1 XCrawl Classics adventure. Bring your XCC character or use a provided pre-gen. This could be your big break! The famous DJ Hotdeath invites you to your first Division III event in his hometown of Minneapolis! Test your XCrawl chops against the severe weather and the exotic foods of the Frozen North. This is NOT the Minnesota Nice you may have heard about. Pack your bug spray, your canoe, your cold-weather gear, and your appetite. You're going to need them all to survive!

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for an Anatomy Fluxx demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Fluxx is a card game in which the cards themselves determine the current rules of the game. By playing cards, you change numerous aspects of the game: how to draw cards, how to play cards, and even how to win.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Bagh Chal demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Bagh Chal is a 2-player abstract strategy game, native to the country of Nepal. One player controls a herd of 20 goats; the other controls 4 tigers. Both have their own unique goals to win the game!

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Barbarossa demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

The game uses the in-game deck-building mechanism from Dominion—that is, each player starts with a small deck of resource cards, and during the course of the game, one buys cards from an open card pool to build a deck of cards to play with. The goal of the game is to conquer Moscow.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Bunny Party at Maple Valley demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

You’ve come to visit Maple Valley at a very special time—the Night Sky Party is approaching! Play as a bunny who is furiously trying to decorate for the party and have the honor of hosting.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Butts on Things demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Get your rear in gear for Butts on Things, a fast-playing card game with the cheekiest art around! Play cards onto a grid and capture rows or columns when both ends show matching butts. Don't be bummed if you missed a match because there's always a chance to "grab a buttload" in a mad-dash race for cards where anyone can come from behind! Collect the most cards and win.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a CABO Deluxe Edition demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Spy, swap, and peek to find Cabo the unicorn in this simple card game. Your goal in CABO is to minimize the total value of your cards, but you don't know what all your cards are at the beginning of the game.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Chili Mafia demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Chili Mafia is a set-collection party card game for 2–8 players. Compete to assemble the most powerful Chili Pepper Gangs (sets of cards) and become the most respected mafia boss.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Convert demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Convert is a two-player abstract strategy board game. Two opposing players each have a set of 10 differently shaped wooden blocks that are played on a 4x4 board with alternating black and white squares.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Cowboy Bebop: Space Serenade demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Cowboy Bebop: Space Serenade is a competitive deck-building game with 2 to 4 players, in which you play one of the four members of the famous Bebop crew.

Each player tries to prove that they are the best bounty hunter by getting the most reputation points at the end of the game.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Crossed Words demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

This is Crossed Words, the brain-bending party game of crazy categories and wackier words! At the start of the game, the board is populated with three column categories and three row categories.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for Disney Sorcerer's Arena demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Become the next Master Summoner in this battle arena game. Recruit from a battle-ready roster of Disney and Pixar heroes and villains. Then everyone battles it out with their team to see who is the best!

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Doomlings demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Somewhere on a doomed and distant planet, life has emerged, competing for supremacy until the world’s inevitable destruction. The object of the game is to score the most points by the time the world ends.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Fairy demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Every round, reveal a new card. Simultaneously, all players choose a hand gesture to guess how the card relates to the previous one.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Fluxx: The Board Game demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Fluxx: The Board Game lives up to its card game namesake, as this board game is all about change: changing rules, changing goals, and changing tiles on the board.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Jigūan: The Eastern Mechanist demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Jigūan—a form of ancient Chinese science and mechanical engineering. In the old days, powerful weapons and machines of Jigūan were so advanced that the common people believed it to have mysterious powers.

As a master mechanist in Jigūan: The Eastern Mechanist, it is your job to acquire parts, obtain energy, improve your skills, and complete your creation.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Kabuto Sumo demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Spring time in Japan means the return of the rhinoceros beetles—"Kabutomushi," which is Japanese for "helmet bug"—and their athletic contests of dominance. In Kabuto Sumo, you are one of the contending beetles that is battling for supremacy in the ring and your place in the pantheon of legendary wrestlers.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Kamigami Battles: Battle of the Nine Realms demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

In Kamigami Battles, you are a God defending your realm from the claim of other mighty deities with the aid of Disciples and Warriors you recruit. Through the efforts of these valiant heroes, you will collect the energy that is your life force. By reducing your foe to 0 energy, you can either vanquish them or make them bend the knee and join you!

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Kamigami Battles: River of Souls demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

In Kamigami Battles, you are a God defending your realm from the claim of other mighty deities with the aid of Disciples and Warriors you recruit. Through the efforts of these valiant heroes, you will collect the energy that is your life force. By reducing your foe to 0 energy, you can either vanquish them or make them bend the knee and join you!

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Kemomimi Panic demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

The players are citizens threatened by the vicious thief Crescent Moon. Through talking, bluffing, and special abilities, you must find out which of them is the culprit. Will Crescent Moon manage to steal everyone's treasures before she is unmasked?

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Kinfire Delve: Vainglory's Grotto demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Kinfire Delve: Vainglory's Grotto is a tactical and cooperative card game for 1–2 players. As Seekers, you will fight your way through the well deck of challenge cards to reach Vainglory, the master of the well, and face her in an epic final battle.

Do you enjoy playing board games and want a chance to win them for free? Join us for a demo of Let's Go! To Japan, where we will teach you how to play! You can also check it out anytime from the Play and Win library.

In Let's Go! To Japan, you are a traveler planning and then experiencing your own dream vacation to Japan. The game consists of thirteen rounds in which players draw activity cards illustrated by Japan-based artists and strategically place them on different days of their week-long itinerary. These can't-miss tourist attractions will have you bouncing between Tokyo and Kyoto as you try to puzzle out the optimal activities to maximize your experience while balancing your resources.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Mangaka: The Fast & Furious Game of Drawing Comics demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Mangaka: The Fast & Furious Game of Drawing Comics is a creative, fast-paced card game in which players draw comic stories over four rounds, combining Themes and an ever-growing number of Trends.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Martian Chess demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Martian Fluxx demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

In Martian Fluxx the players are invaders from Mars, and the Creepers are those pesky Pathetic Humans who are always getting in our way, keeping us from winning. Cows, of course, are Keepers because, for Humans and Martians alike, they're good eating. There are actually two Cow Keepers in the game; if you have them both, you can win with the goal "Two All-Beef Earthlings".

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Not Another Fetch Quest!!! demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Not Another Fetch Quest!!! is a fast and fun party card game with a fantasy theme that pokes fun at one of the most annoyingly unnecessary elements in the RPG realm: fetch questing. Take the role of one of the Kingdom of Renfaire's most mundane heroes and use your wits to conquer the quests before your rivals do.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for an Obsession demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

You are the head of a respected but troubled family estate in mid-19th-century Victorian England. After several lean decades, family fortunes are looking up! Your goal is to improve your estate so as to be in better standing with the truly influential families in Derbyshire.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for an Olympus Loonacy demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Olympus Loonacy is a rapid fire card game in which players race to be the first to empty their hand, by matching one of two images on each card in their hand with the images on the open piles in front of them.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Pirate Party: Women of the High Seas demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Players race to collect sets of cards featuring vibrant, diverse, historical women pirate captains with special powers. Plunder, pillage, and raid from other players to take the largest pirate booty. Includes period ships, mermaid wild cards, and a Kraken Attack.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Psychic Pizza Deliverers Go to the Ghost Town demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

In Psychic Pizza Deliverers Go to the Ghost Town, players are divided into "Pizza Delivery Professionals" and a mayor (GM) who controls the ghosts and builds the town. The Pizza Delivery Professionals have to find a pizza and deliver it to the right house in town, all while avoiding ghosts, barriers, and mystic teleportation runes.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Recipe for Disaster demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Recipe for Disaster is a new set-collection card game with a twist where you will be collecting the necessary ingredients for a dish by any means necessary—even a hectic, timed dumpster dive!

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Red Rising demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Red Rising is a hand-management, combo-building game for 1–6 players (45–60 minute playing time). You start with a hand of 5 cards, and on your turn you will deploy 1 of those cards to a location on the board, activating that card’s deploy benefit.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Reign of Dragoness demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Reign of Dragoness is a twist on the time-honored ladder-climbing card games. Use your dragons wisely to play your cards in sets and runs, trying to beat the cards played before you. The battle to play your cards before your competitors will be full of fun and strategy. Quick rounds will make this an addicting family favorite!

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Reviving Kathmandu demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Reviving Kathmandu is a bidding and set-collection game for 1–6 players. In the game, players are builders who travel to Nepal. They’ll compete to earn the title of Most Respected Architect in Kathmandu.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Roll For It! demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Roll For It! is a casual, family-friendly dice and card game. Each player starts the game with six dice of a single color, and three target cards are laid face-up on the table.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Rolling Realms Redux demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

In Rolling Realms Redux, players compete to earn the most stars over 3 rounds in a series of minigames.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for an S.O.B. demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

S.O.B. is a dynamic card game filled with Bandits, Duels, and a Few Sons of Bandits.

Players take turns acting out cards from the Bandit deck. Guess the word and earn the Bandit. But beware… some of the outlaws are S.O.B.s!

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Silver Bullet demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Your village has been overrun by savage werewolves, which are represented by the number on each of the cards that make up your village. To get rid of these fanged fiends faster than the neighboring villages, use your residents' special abilities and your powerful secret weapon: a silver bullet.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Sorcerer demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Sorcerer: A Strategy Card Game is set in what the company describes as a grim, gaslamp-lit world full of fantastic, mythical creatures and sorcery. The players use sorcery to conjure minions, cast spells, and wield enchanted items to reach the game's goal of conquering three battlefields.

Do you enjoy playing board games and want a chance to win them for free? Join us for a demo of Space Race: Rally for Resources demo where we will teach you how to play! You can also check it out anytime from the Play and Win library.

A space conglomerate-corporation is building a new Dyson sphere in an uncharted galaxy. They’re looking for a “go-to” crew of mercenaries and pioneers and have issued a galaxy-wide challenge: “Bring us what we need in a timely manner, and we’ll bring you on board! (Handsome salaries and benefit packages included).”

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Stamp Swap demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

The art of stamp collecting is not just in accumulating many stamps, but in collecting high-quality stamps (including rare gold-foil stamps). This 3-round game for 1–5 players is your chance to meet other attendees, put together a beautiful and well-focused stamp collection, and show it off in a series of contests. Do well, and you may walk away with the top prize at this year’s Stamp Swap!

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Stardew Valley: The Board Game demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

A cooperative board game of farming and friendship based on the Stardew Valley video game by Eric Barone. Work together with your fellow farmers to save the Valley from the nefarious JojaMart Corporation!

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Tanto Cuore: Expanding the House demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

This is a Japanese deck-building card game that has a mechanism similar to Dominion. It brings a garden theme to the world of maid-collecting, with construction cards such as "Garden", "Lily Garden", and "Leaving".

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Tanto Cuore: Oktoberfest demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Do you enjoy brats, burgers, and beers? So do the beautiful, adorable, and sexy maids of Tanto Cuore. They came to your chambers, they expanded your house, and they even made Master take them on vacation! Now what mischief are they getting into? Oktoberfest Edition will take your favorite art, gameplay, and girls and give them a delightfully-fall feel.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Tanto Cuore: Romantic Vacation demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Tanto Cuore: Romantic Vacation, the second expansion for the deck-building game Tanto Cuore—in addition to being a standalone game—is themed around a paradise island vacation.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Tanto Cuore: Winter Romance demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Tanto Cuore: Winter Romance is a standalone expansion to Tanto Cuore, a Japanese deck-building card game in which whoever has the most victory points at the end of the game wins. Introducing butlers, romantic meet-up spots, couples, and exciting new interactive game mechanisms.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Tatakai: A Game of Covert Warfare demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Test your memory. Confuse your opponents. Bluff your way to victory.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a The Plan demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

The Plan is a fast-paced, light card-management game with set-collection goals. In this simultaneous-play game, players form teams of expert thieves and attempt to steal valuable treasures from the museum in a series of heists.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a The Tree Lined Avenue demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Be a big-time landscape designer and design the most beautiful park!

There's a new plan to build a large park with its symbolic tree-lined avenues. However, the avenues cross paths, and the number of available trees is limited. Design the park so that the avenues you are in charge of are the most beautiful in the park.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Things in Rings demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

In the center of the table, place the Rings and form a triple Venn diagram. Designate one player to be "The Knower". The Knower knows the different logic rules for each Ring and will facilitate the game. All other players start with a hand of five object cards.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Tiny Epic Crimes demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a Tiny Epic Galaxies BLAST OFF! demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Tiny Epic Galaxies BLAST OFF! will have you learning and teaching the game faster than ever! Immediately shuffle the Planet Deck featuring 100% icon-based abilities, set them in orbit, and you are on your way.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a What the Heck? demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

In What the Heck?, players are given an equal deck of bidding cards from one to fifteen. Each turn, a prize tile is randomly selected from a pool. Everyone is bidding to win or NOT win the prize because some prize tiles are negative points.

Do you enjoy playing board games and want a chance to win them for free? Come join us for Space Race: Rally for Resources tournament where we will have one of the co-designers run the tournament and teach everyone how to play the game.

A space conglomerate-corporation is building a new Dyson sphere in an uncharted galaxy. They’re looking for a “go-to” crew of mercenaries and pioneers and have issued a galaxy-wide challenge: “Bring us what we need in a timely manner, and we’ll bring you on board! (Handsome salaries and benefit packages included.)”

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a demo where we will have a staff member available to teach a variety of board games. Get a chance to win the board games you play at the end of the convention, along with other possible prizes.

Do you like playing board games and possibly winning them for free? Come join us for a KAPOW! Volume 2 demo where we will teach this game, or check it out from the Play and Win library anytime.

Superhero—or supervillain? You decide in this buildable dice game. Your customizable dice pool is used to execute a variety of superpowers. Gain special abilities and new play experiences by taking on the role of six different heroes or villains.

Come by the Play and Win table to check out and play any of our board games. Any game you play, you will have a chance to win on Sunday. There will be games from Japanime Games, AEG Games, Stonemaier Games, Lemery Games, Leder Games, and Loony Labs, among many other companies. We will have staff available to check out and teach games.

We will post winners on Sunday at 12pm. During the first drawing, everyone can win up to one board game and will have until 3pm to pick up their game. At 3pm, we will do a live drawing for any games that have not been picked up. You will have a chance to win more board games, even if you won a game previously.

If you would like more details on what games we have available and the rules, feel free to stop by the Play and Win booth in Hall A1.

198X is a fully immersive, retro post-apocalyptic, light-touch combat, live-action role-play (LARP) experience with NERF guns themed around surviving the aftermath of an apocalyptic event in 1989 at a weekend-long event. Drop-ins are welcome!

For more info: https://www.198xlarp.com

Pre-reg at the LARP info table prior to event.

Gothic: Age of Ashes is a fully immersive, medieval fantasy, light-touch combat, live-action role-play (LARP) experience themed around portraying a character at a weekend-long event.

For more info: https://ageofasheslarp.com

Amtgard is a medieval fantasy-themed, light-touch combat sport with a magic system, that meets once a week on weekends. Exact day varies by location.

Join us for an at-con session! Drop-ins are welcome!

Local groups: Dragons Forge (Oregon City), Obsidian Grove (Vancouver)

Amtgard is a medieval fantasy-themed, light-touch combat sport with a magic system, that meets once a week on weekends. Exact day varies by location.

Join us for an at-con session! Drop-ins are welcome!

Local groups: Dragons Forge (Oregon City), Obsidian Grove (Vancouver)

Belegarth is a medieval fantasy-themed, heavier-touch combat sport without a magic system, that meets once a week on weekends. The exact day varies by location. Drop-ins are welcome!

For more info: https://linktr.ee/pyketheironport

Belegarth is a medieval fantasy-themed, heavier-touch combat sport without a magic system, that meets once a week on weekends. Exact day varies by location.
Join us for an at-con session! Drop-ins are welcome!

For more info: https://linktr.ee/pyketheironport

A Bridgerton tea party LARP

Jugger is a post-apocalyptic, movie-inspired, light-touch combat sport without a magic system, that typically meets on Saturday at Alberta Park.

Join us for an at-con session! Drop-ins are welcome!

Come join us for a night of fun! Are you a werewolf or a villager, come see if you will survive the night or perish!

Bring a model and build it in a chill atmosphere with fellow builders! There'll be open build space all weekend long, so come and go at your leisure. Plus, there'll be experienced builders hosting the room as well if you'd like tips, have any questions, or just want to chat about model building.

Learn all about the various Gundam model paint markers, with examples and live demonstrations.

Bring your best model(s) and compete for prizes, or come by and check out these masterpieces and vote for people's choice! Models will be graded by judges for paint job, overall creativity, and technical mastery, as well as people's choice awards voted for by any attendee who wants to participate.

Gundam/Plastic Model Build and Take (for beginners!): The Full Armor Course costs $10–$15 to cover materials, depending on how complicated of a model you want, and you get to keep your model!

The Gundam/Plastic Model Build and Take: Short and Sweet Course. Cute Pokémon and friends! This class costs $10 to cover materials, and you get to keep your model!

Learn and even try out the technique known as dry brushing: great for model kits, miniatures, and even cosplay armor.

Come and learn about water slide decals: What are they? How do you apply them? What are the advantages of using them over regular stickers? Learn all of this and more in this hands-on lesson, where you can test it out yourself and ask all of your questions to an expert builder. You can even bring your own model kit to put some free decals on, or try it out on some of our spare parts!

Not all heroes need a quirk. U.A. High School is conducting a special exam for citizens and students alike to test their mettle. You have 30 minutes to piece together the hidden clues in the room to deactivate the villain’s trap. 4–8 people per session. Originally played 2019.

Fellow agents, you have shown much promise—but to maintain the excellence of WISE, we will have Twilight test your capabilities. You have 30 minutes to overcome the challenges without being caught in order to pass this test. 4–8 people per session.

For generations, the Bernstein family has been recognized as a house of nobles that favors books above all else. Elianna Bernstein, the daughter of a baron from the Sauslind Kingdom, is no different. However, rather than being called a bookworm, she is known as the Bibliophile Princess.

Four years ago, the crown prince, Christopher Selkirk Ashelard, offered Elianna a unique arrangement: if she became his fiancée, he promised she could continue to spend all her free time reading. Despite the responsibilities that come with inheriting a title, she agreed to the proposal, enticed by the prospect of gaining access to the royal archives, which house a wide selection of books.

To this day, Elianna firmly believes that her engagement is devoid of romantic sentiment. When she notices Christopher interacting with another girl, she presumes that her days with him are numbered. Yet, during this period of uncertainty, Elianna and Christopher embark on a new chapter in their relationship, gradually uncovering their genuine feelings as they learn to understand each other better.

Ep: 1–4

After a brutal surprise attack by the forces of Quincy King Yhwach, the resident Reapers of the Soul Society lick their wounds and mourn their losses. Many of the surviving Soul Reaper captains train to battle without their Bankai, the ultimate technique wielded by the fiercest warriors.

In the previous assault, Ichigo Kurosaki narrowly managed to help fend off Yhwach's fearsome wrath. However, to ultimately defeat his godly adversary and save his allies, Ichigo must now undergo severe training that will push him beyond his physical, emotional, and mental limits.

Though Yhwach already holds the upper hand in this ongoing blood feud, he also successfully recruits Uryuu Ishida, Ichigo's close friend and rival, to be his successor. Yhwach strikes out once again at the weakened Soul Society, intent on finally obliterating his long-standing enemies. As Ichigo struggles to attain new power, the Soul Reaper captains fight for survival on borrowed time.

Ep: 1–4

This slice-of-life battle story is set in a future that has neither World War III nor an alien invasion—just an ordinary future set after our current age. In this world, robots are part of everyday life, and they contribute to various aspects of society. "Shinki" are 15-centimeter-tall (about 6-inch-tall) cute partners made to assist humans. Equipped with intelligence and emotions, they devote themselves to serving their "Masters."

These Shinki can even be equipped with weapons and armor to fight each other. Such Shinki are named "Busou Shinki" (literally, "armed divine princesses"). In particular, the Shinki Ann (Arnval), Aines (Altines), and Lene (Altlene) serve a high school freshman named Masato. Things change when a new Shinki, the bellicose Strarf, joins them.

Ep: 1–4

Newly-minted high schooler Tsubasa has a plan: she wants to start a girls' baseball team at Rigahama High. Unfortunately for her, instead of going through proper channels, Tsubasa lets her enthusiasm (and maybe her friend Tomoe's words) carry her away, and she charges onstage during the club presentation assembly to make her call for members. Although her homeroom teacher supports her efforts, and despite getting two potential members in the form of super-shy Ukita and slightly leery Nozaki, the student council remains opposed to the team. That's not going to keep Tsubasa down, though—the girl's nothing if not enthusiastic and devoted to her dream.

Ep: 1–4

Average student Mitsuki Mutou suddenly finds himself transported to another realm. Summoned by the king of this world for the remarkable power he is supposed to possess, Mitsuki is thrown out when it appears that he lacks a Special Concept. Moping about, he encounters a priestess named Menou, who explains that Japanese people like him are known as Lost Ones, and such individuals never fail to have Special Concepts.

Menou elaborates that she is part of a church that helps abandoned Lost Ones integrate into society. She invites him to spend the night at her church, where the two can probe the nature of his ability. Eventually, they discover that Mitsuki's Special Concept is actually incredibly powerful and dangerous.

But is Menou's true goal to assist Lost Ones—or the opposite?

Ep: 1–4

During the final years of his life, Hiraku Machio was confined to a hospital bed with a terminal illness until he finally passed away. Taking pity on the unfair life he endured, a god decides to reincarnate Hiraku in another world, where he can live as he pleases. Wanting to try farming in this new life, he is granted an all-in-one "Almighty Farming Tool" that can transform into any useful implement he needs. Hiraku is then transported to a forest seemingly far from civilization. There, he plans to build and farm everything from scratch, gradually transforming the barren land into a thriving new society.

Ep: 1–4

Al Wayne's greatest goal is to become the best farmer he can be. With utmost effort, he reaches the apex of his farming skills and earns the title of a first-rate cultivator. Due to this achievement, Al gains a substantial upgrade to his stats, which now eclipse even the strength of legendary heroes of old.

Soon after discovering his potential, the royal family enlists his help against the rising number of disasters that coincidentally began right as his true power was awakened. Although reluctant, Al concedes that in order to protect his precious fields, he must do his best to keep all threats at bay.

Ep: 1-4

Kokoa Hoto is a positive and energetic girl who becomes friends with anyone in just three seconds. After moving in with the Kafuu family in order to attend high school away from home, she immediately befriends the shy and precocious granddaughter of Rabbit House cafe's founder, Chino Kafuu, who is often seen with the talking rabbit, Tippy, on her head.

After beginning to work as a waitress in return for room and board, Kokoa also befriends another part-timer, Rize Tedeza, who has unusual behavior and significant physical capabilities due to her military upbringing; Chiya Ujimatsu, a waitress from a rival cafe who does everything at her own pace; and Sharo Kirima, another waitress at a different cafe who has the air of a noblewoman despite being impoverished.

Ep: 1–4

Kill Me Baby is the touching story of Yasuna, a normal (?) high school girl, and Sonya, her best friend who happens to be an assassin. Unfortunately, little Sonya's trained assassin instincts often work against her and others in her daily high school life, as Yasuna's often-broken wrist can attest to. She just wanted a hug, but she ended up with a broken neck. Isn't it sad? No, it's hilarious.

Ep: 1–4

Junta Shiraishi is a high school student with one simple goal—to enjoy his youth. However, achieving this goal is not so straightforward since Shiraishi is effectively invisible to his peers; even his teachers routinely fail to notice his presence. In fact, there is a rumor circulating that whoever manages to spot him will receive good luck.

But there is one person who notices Shiraishi's presence without fail. Seated right next to him, Nagisa Kubo is determined not to let him quietly fade into the background. Unfortunately for him, this means that Shiraishi finds himself in some peculiar situations, all orchestrated by Kubo. Despite this, Kubo's playful antics might just be the catalyst needed to spark the thrilling youth that Shiraishi longs for.

Ep: 1–4

Season Fairies create and control the weather using special musical instruments. They make the wind blow, the snow fall, the sun shine; if it's something weather-related, they are the ones who make it happen.

Sugar, an apprentice Snow Fairy, and her friends Salt and Pepper, all want to become full-fledged Season Fairies, and the only way to achieve this is to search for and find the "Twinkles" that will make their magical flowers bloom. The only problem is that none of them have any idea what a Twinkle is.

They enlist the somewhat unwilling help of Saga, a human girl who can see Season Fairies. Much to her annoyance, Saga's perfectly planned and ordered life has just become a little too lively for her taste. Together, they search for the mysterious Twinkles while trying to perfect their magic.

Ep: 1–4

After her parents are killed by bandits, young Sarasa Feed is sent to an orphanage where she learns about the prestigious world of alchemy. Determined to follow in her late parents' footsteps and become an independent business owner, she enrolls at the Royal Alchemist Academy to train and get certified as an official alchemist.

Five years later, Sarasa graduates from the institution and nearly achieves her dream before realizing that she lacks the funds to do so. Left with little choice, she makes do with a low-priced storefront in a town situated far away from the bustling capital. Despite the threat of treacherous terrain and dangerous monsters in the remote countryside, Sarasa begins her exciting new life as an alchemist.

Ep: 1–4

The phantom thief known as the Mirage Queen is an enigma. From their age and gender to the methods behind their daring heists, much remains unknown to authorities and investigators worldwide. However, Queen's few accomplices know them as a remarkably principled person, guided by an internal code and a belief in the artistry of theft. As Queen announces their next target—the legendary jewel called Rose of Linden—the public holds its breath in anticipation. But when thieves from a traveling circus claim the jewel first, it sparks a contest of deception that promises to take everyone involved by surprise.

Movie

After working himself to death in a hostile corporate environment, Yuuji Sano gets a second chance when he transmigrates to a game-like fantasy world. Though he wishes to lead an unassuming life, Yuuji soon learns that he holds the title of Monster Tamer—the weakest rank of adventurer. Using his newfound skills, he tames a number of slimes, and with their help, acquires magical powers to become a Sage—a second profession that builds on his potential.

Even after gaining overwhelming strength, the scars from the life Yuuji left behind prevent him from going all out. However, he may not be able to hide his abilities for much longer, as unforeseen dangers threaten to destroy the world that has become his new home.

Ep: 1–4

Hachiman Hikigaya is a cynical high school student with narcissistic and semi-nihilistic tendencies. He firmly believes that the concept of joyful youth is a lie, and anyone who claims otherwise is simply deceiving themselves.

As punishment for writing an essay mocking modern social relationships, Hachiman’s teacher forces him to join the Volunteer Service Club, a group dedicated to helping students achieve their goals. To his surprise, the only other club member is the beautiful yet cold Yukino Yukinoshita. Now, Hachiman finds himself at the center of other people's problems—exactly where he never wanted to be.

As Hachiman and Yukino use their sharp minds to solve various students' issues, Hachiman must confront the question: will his jaded outlook on society hinder him, or can it be the very tool he needs to navigate this new role?

Ep: 1–4

Rikuo Nura, a boy born part-yōkai and part-human, grew up as the heir to the Nura Clan, a group of yōkai of all shapes and sizes. To him, they were family. However, he soon realized that his classmates viewed yōkai very differently—as terrifying creatures of folklore, known for eating children and reveling in bloodshed. Troubled by this, Rikuo vowed to live his life as a normal human, distancing himself from his supernatural heritage.

But normalcy proves elusive for Rikuo. His goal is complicated by his yōkai attendant, Tsurara Oikawa, who attends school with him under a human guise; Yura Keikain, a young onmyouji with a mission to exorcise yōkai; and his friend Kiyotsugu, who idolizes yōkai and is determined to prove their existence. On top of that, rival yōkai and other dangerous entities threaten those Rikuo cares about.

To protect the people he holds dear, Rikuo must come to terms with his lineage—as the grandson of the legendary Nurarihyon—and embrace his yōkai side by transforming at night, stepping into his role as the rightful leader of the Nura Clan.

Ep: 1–4

For over four hundred years, the Takamimi Shrine in Tokyo has been home to Elda, a magical elf summoned from another world and enshrined as the local goddess. The immortal elf has been cared for by the same family for 15 generations, ever since her summoning in the Edo period. Now, with Koito Koganei's 16th birthday, the responsibility of serving Elda falls to her.

As Elda's shrine maiden, Koito must balance her duties with her everyday school life—a task made all the more challenging by Elda's reclusive nature. The goddess is a complete shut-in, obsessed with video games, collecting toys, and indulging in snacks. Determined to coax Elda out of her shell, Koito spends her days managing Elda's quirky hobbies while encouraging her to engage with the outside world. Along the way, Koito uncovers more about the shrine's rich history and why the locals hold their beloved, spoiled goddess in such high regard.

Ep: 1–4

A nameless sword awakens to find that it has been reincarnated from its former life as a human. With the power of telekinesis, the sword moves through this new world, acquiring various skills and abilities. When it enters a forest filled with monsters, the sword encounters a young girl fleeing from a beast. She grabs the sword and easily defeats the monster. After introducing herself as Fran, she names the sword "Shishou" and officially becomes its wielder.

The two set out to become adventurers, but Fran faces a disadvantage as a member of the Black Cat Tribe—a Beastkin group with a bad reputation. No member of this tribe has ever evolved into a stronger beast, but Fran is determined to be the first and fulfill her parents' dream. As Shishou vows to remain by her side until she achieves her goal, they form an unstoppable partnership of remarkable strength.

Ep: 1–4

Taking place in the past, these OVAs offer a view of the Saiyuuki quartet before their formation and their journey to the west. The first OVA starts with Sanzo and his master, also with Ukoku (later known as Ni Jianyi). The second OVA shows the first meeting of Goku and Sanzo. The third OVA considers the events after Hakkai's sins and his trial (that we know of from the first season of "Saiyuki") and his decision to live in Gojyo's house.

Ep: 1–3

It is the year 2004 AD, and pandemonium breaks as a mysterious frog-like alien race fills the sky with UFOs—or so 12-year-old Fuyuki Hinata dreams. Coincidentally, Sergeant Keroro, leader of a preliminary squad for the Keronian invasion of Pekopon—the alien name for Earth—begins his mission by invading Fuyuki's home. After subduing the boy and his sister, Keroro plans to reunite with his comrades and return to the mothership to repair his invaluable invasion device, the Kero Ball. Unfortunately, he receives word that headquarters has abandoned his unit's retrieval due to an unprecedented issue that forced the rest of the Keronians to flee.

Consequently, Keroro is forced to stay at the Hinata residence together with the friendly, starry-eyed Fuyuki; his athletic, short-tempered sister Natsumi; and their hardworking, attractive mother Aki. Now stuck until further notice, Keroro and his platoon spend each day plotting world domination, but are thwarted each and every time by various unexpected factors. Nevertheless, as they live alongside humans, they learn to treat them as friends and allies, forming comedic yet meaningful connections that make their lives on Earth worthwhile.

Ep: 1–4

Command, control, and communication: the three pillars to successfully execute missions in modern military combat. They are also the source of inspiration behind Stella Women's Academy Airsoft club, aptly named the C3 Club. Due to the club's nature, the members have trouble finding newcomers—but as the school year starts, they hope to find their next sharpshooter among a new crop of students.

Yura Yamato is a freshman at Stella; she sports an unassertive personality that makes it difficult to make friends. She soon discovers her absent roommate owns a massive collection of military memorabilia and movies, including a replica Desert Eagle. When one of the C3 Club's members catches Yura re-enacting an action movie, she drags her into the Club's Airsoft practice match. Despite being on the losing side, Yura is unexpectedly drawn to the excitement of the game.

Upon her return, Yura's roommate—Sonora Kashima—reveals herself to be the C3 Club's president and invites her to join. Now with Sonora by her side, one more exhilarating match convinces Yura to sign up. Thanks to her new teammates, Yura discovers a hidden side to herself and an unexpected love for Airsoft. However, as her dedication to the game slowly takes over her life, Yura finds herself on the path of great change and success—one that may easily lead to self-destruction.

Ep: 1–4

Kuno purchases a strange egg, believing that the mysterious powers of the legendary phoenix will help him defeat Ranma. But when the egg hatches on his head, the bird goes out of control and wreaks havoc all over Tokyo. Ranma and the gang must use any means necessary to get the phoenix to leave Kuno's head and fly away.

OAV

Beneath the capital city of Tokyo, Japan, lies a vast and unknown world known as the Underground. In this realm, people called Elemental Users have the ability to control the elements—fire, water, lightning, magnetism, freeze, and more. Meet Rumina Asagi and his best friend Ginnosuke Isuzu, two average high school freshmen residing in Tokyo. When they encounter gravity user Chelsea Rorec and the Miko of Life, Ruri Sarasa, their lives transform into one grand adventure.

Ep: 1–3

Riku Haruma enters high school without a future in sight. He sees people playing like monsters on the ground, jumping higher than anyone else, running fast, and deciding to try their best. There, he sees Akira Kariya playing rugby, a sport he was once passionate about but gave up due to his physique. While Akira is running roughly, Riku gives him a piece of advice without thinking. From that, Riku feels his dying passion for the sport set ablaze, and his future starts to brighten up…

Ep: 1–4

Despite the prefectural tournament's breathtaking conclusion, the Kazemai High School Kyudo Club has no time to celebrate. With the national competition right around the corner, the club is determined to prove that their initial victory was not a mere fluke.

With his passion for the sport reignited, Minato Narumiya earnestly prepares for the upcoming competition with his teammates, who are equally motivated to win. As the much-anticipated tournament begins, the members of Kazemai's kyudo team fight to stay on target with their ambitious goal. But when old acquaintances reappear as difficult opponents, the boys find that winning the nationals will require more dedication and effort than ever before.

Ep: 1–4

As the soothing warmth of sunlight fades, beings of seraphic beauty rise as the undisputed masters of the night, instilling fear in every living creature. Water freezes in the presence of these blood-sucking monsters, and their victims soon realize that the eerie chill is a harbinger of their inevitable demise. Fortunately, the number of vampires is dwindling, thanks to the dauntless bounty hunters who track and slay these near-immortal predators.

One night, tragedy strikes the Elbourne family when their daughter, Charlotte, is abducted by Meier Link, a powerful vampire lord guarded by an army of monsters. Desperate to save her, the family enlists the Marcus Brothers—a group of ruthless vampire hunters—and D, a sword-wielding dhampir. As a half-vampire, half-human, D possesses the strengths of both species and the weaknesses of neither.

The hunters race to rescue Charlotte, but if her abductor turns her into a vampire, they must be prepared to eliminate her. To complicate matters further, their mission must be completed before Meier reaches the impregnable vampire castle of Carmilla, where Charlotte will be lost to humanity forever.

Movie

Cheerful and optimistic Yuuki Cross and the gruff Zero Kiryuu are members of the disciplinary committee at Cross Academy, an institution that houses two very distinct classes: the Day Class and the Night Class. Their role is to maintain order during the class transitions. While this may not seem like an especially difficult task, the Day Class remains unaware of the Night Class's secret—their breathtakingly beautiful students are vampires.

Ten years ago, Yuuki was saved from a vampire attack by Kaname Kuran, a Pureblood vampire. Now, Kaname leads the Night Class, and Yuuki’s position on the disciplinary committee brings her into frequent contact with him, causing her feelings for him to grow increasingly complex. Meanwhile, Zero harbors a white-hot hatred for all vampires, convinced they can never live peacefully with humans. However, a dark secret from Zero's past soon threatens the fragile peace at the academy, and nothing may ever be the same again…

Ep: 1–4

Do you know when you are going to die? Michiru Kita does, as she has the ability to see a "ring of death" on the necks of those around her—and the darker the ring, the closer one is to death.

One day, she notices that two boys in her class, Chika Akatsuki and Shito Tachibana, have completely black rings. Seeking to warn them of their impending demise, she stumbles onto their secret: they are already dead, but are kept alive due to a contract with Zombie-Loan, a mysterious loan office. Of course, nothing comes without a price, as the boys must hunt down and kill zombies in order to pay off their debt. And once they learn about Michiru's "Shinigami Eyes", they drag her into their crazy world.

Ep: 1–4