Hahaha I and two others from our Doctor Who Cosplay thread ran that panel. Jaki, understandably, had said she'd have to see if she could fit us in, as we weren't anime. We got one of the very last possible time slots for panels (and a perfect time slot for us, btw; many of us felt our squee was the perfect way for us to end our con).
And we got 145 attendees.
So.
Washougal, you know I totally <3 you.
But, for example, if there's something that's an anime, and there's a fandom meetup about it, and it gets a timeslot, but it only has 20 people show up for a 50-person room, is that really a better use of space, then something that's not anime, but draws nearly three times as many attendees? It's a valid question....
Keep this thread circulating, see what kind of response you get. The room was quite full, IIRC, when I went to I'd Just As Soon Kiss a Wookie.
I could see some people showing an interest in this. I, for one, am one of those who wouldn't favor it, not just because I don't like Star Wars, but it's not anime. I feel that anime conventions should be about the world of anime, not just anything that can be categorized as "geeky." However, I know that others would disagree, and I myself do like other things, too.
So, why not? If you want to do it, fill out the paperwork for it when it becomes available. (Usually during early winter).
Well, after seeing a Doctor Who panel as well as a few Star Wars cosplays this last year, I thought it might be appropriate. Especially since there was a Star Wars panel at Sakuracon 2 years ago (and maybe ast year, I dont know)
