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

Help out a great cause, bid on one-of-a-kind items, and have a lot of fun at the Kumoricon Charity Auction! Donations from a variety of local and national businesses, as well as unique souvenirs, will be up for bid. All proceeds benefit the Sunshine Division, a local food bank. Don't miss it.

Charity Auction and Prize Donors – Gallery of items for auction and a list of donors to the auction and to convention event prizes.

Come listen to a mix of live DJs, and get ready to strut your stuff. Held Saturday and Sunday night. Check out our DJs.

Hosted by Ouran Host Club hosts

You are invited to attend the Kumori Ball, our formal dance, hosted by the hosts from the Ouran Host Club. Come in all your finery, ready to waltz with your favorite host. The dress code is semi-formal or cosplay. (Hosts and staff reserve the right to deny entry to anyone inappropriately attired.)

Kumori Ball Dress Code

Want to help out the con staff for a few hours, but not sure what to do? Come to the volunteer meeting; speak with dedicated staff who will tailor your great contribution around the stuff you want to see anyway! It's one of the best ways to show Kumoricon your support!

(Ticketed event—see Info Desk)

The final event of Kumoricon—contest winners are announced, highlights are replayed, and the venue and mascot for 2011 are revealed.

Was there something you loved, or something you think 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.

ADR Scriptwriting—"Hey! Why'd they change that?!" Come find out what it takes to adapt a translation into a script used for dubbing.

The Anime Hunters are back for another year of fun and entertainment. Come check out their panel where anything can happen… and probably will! So come and have fun with The Anime Hunters!

(Age 18+ only—ID stamp required—see Info Desk)

If you liked their afternoon panel, come see what they get up to after dark.

Join Carl Horn and other industry representatives from the manga licenser and comics publisher in our own backyard! Find out what exciting projects are coming from this great company.

Oil is over $60 USD per barrel, airlines are raising fares while cutting services, inflation is on the rise, the economy is slowing, unemployment is at historic highs and disposable income is on the decline. Can anime conventions survive, let alone grow, in this environment? Join Robotech.com's marketing coordinator Kevin McKeever for an in-depth look at these issues and the surprising answer.

Sonny's take on what the world of FMA looked like as Maes Hughes. The good, the bad, the getting Roy a wife.

There IS a difference! Style, technique, shading. You WILL believe that an actor can draw. Join guest Sonny Strait for this informative panel.

Representatives from FUNimation, providers of such successful titles as Dragon Ball Z, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Hetalia: Axis Powers, will be on hand to talk about all the hot items and news coming up this year. Come join them for a presentation on some of their latest products and ask FUNimation folks any questions you would like.

Check out a glimpse of some of this year's up and coming titles.

(Ticketed event—see Info Desk)
(Fee required)

Dinner with the guests! If you want face time with all the guests at an intimate meal, this is the event for you. This is an extra-cost ticketed event, so be sure to purchase your tickets at Info Desk. Tickets are $75, must be purchased by 4pm on Saturday, and only a small number are available. Space is reserved for VIPs and entry for VIPs is included in the cost of registration.

Hello Kitty always says, "You can never have too many friends!" Come join Tiffany Grant as she shares her love for all things Kitty.

Come join Todd Haberkorn, voice actor of North Italy, for a premiere screening of FUNimation's new title Hetalia: Axis Powers. Following the screening, Todd will be hosting a Q&A.

How did one person go from a small town in Connecticut to working on one of the world's most well-known anime franchises? Kevin McKeever tells his story.

Join industry veteran Kevin McKeever as he shows you the ins and outs of getting a career started in the world of independent filmmaking.

Most likely best known for his role as Maes Hughes in Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, and Krillin in Dragon Ball Z, Sonny Strait has worked on a number of projects in the anime and manga industry. His accomplishments also include a YALSA award for Great Graphic Novels for Teens in 2008 for his manga, We Shadows.

Join Todd Haberkorn as he dishes on old films that have no business being watched. It's Mystery Science Theater from the anime voice actor perspective :)

Join Harmony Gold's Kevin McKeever he covers the history of the television series that introduced a generation to anime, and discusses new releases in the wake of the announcement of the live action feature film. They will also remember Carl Macek, the original producer of Robotech who started this whole phenomenon.

Join Harmony Gold's Kevin McKeever for a town hall-style meeting on the state of the Robotech franchise.

Voice actors join Todd Haberkorn as they take old radio scripts and add some music, SFX, and audience participation and recreate 20- or so minute dramas! They will do two per panel.

Bring your questions and Todd will bring his answers… and then some—favorite anime episodes from shows he's worked on, photos, and audio clips from auditions. Todd also shares his insight from a director and actor perspective when working with anime.

Folks from different areas of the anime and manga industry lay it on the line for fans—the good, the bad and the ugly.

Join voice actors from around the industry to learn how they got started and what's really involved in the business.

Do you think touring around anime conventions is easy, glamorous, and luxurious? If you think so, you are in for a shock as Kevin McKeever tells you about the good, bad, and funny of life touring around anime conventions!

(Ticketed event—see Info Desk)

Kumoricon's Anime Music Video competition, created for fans, by fans. Entries are grouped into categories, and you the audience vote for your favorite videos. Come see how your video does, or just sit back and watch! Winners will be announced during Closing Ceremonies.

Accomplished creators and AMV studios showcase their work. There will be two sessions—see Info Desk for details.

Thinking about getting into editing AMVs and have questions? Wanna learn how we make those awesome effects you see on screen? Come probe the brains of veteran editors and newcomers alike!

Eyecatches are 3- to 15-second fanfares containing music or sound effects. Deceptively easy-sounding, like a guess-the-opening-theme quiz, this contest presents about 30 eyecatches from recent anime shows. A few old dogs are also thrown into the mix.

Participants and their friends meet and are given an overview of this year's AMV Iron Chef challenge. Review previous entries, peruse music and video sources, and then create a mini masterpiece on the fly!

A showing of the creations made by the AMV Iron Chef participants. The audience votes for the winner.

Immediately following the contest, stay and watch the "best-of" collection of AMVs created within the last year.

If you missed the original contest, or want to take another look, join us for a replay of some of the contest favorites (as previously determined by audience vote), and a selection of past AMV Show entries and winners.

Since animators are generally older than their target audience, they often select technologies for effects that predate the audience. What are these, and which ones work?

(Age 18+ only—ID stamp required—see Info Desk)

A mix of last year's AMV Contest overflow, and selected works. Includes AMVs having more explicit lyrics or more suggestive imagery than the typical AMV contest show entries.

Need wings for your costumes? Parts that light up? Crazy hairstyles? Armor that won't make your back hurt after 5 minutes? Then this is the panel for you! Anything goes, so bring lots of questions!

(Ticketed event—see Info Desk)

Come see your favorite characters battle it out on a giant chessboard stage! Coplay Chess is an event where convention attendees in cosplay serve as the pieces, and at the direction of two chess masters, will move, fight, and die, live on stage. The combats are not pre-scripted—anything can happen!

Cosplay Chess Information and Rules

Cosplay Chess Registration Form [fillable PDF | DOC] – Due online August 25, or by mail August 21.

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

(Ticketed event—see Info Desk)

Whether you like to compete or just like to see costumes being presented, the Cosplay Contest is Kumoricon's main constume event. Various individuals and groups will present their costumes and entertaining skits. At the end of the contest, prizes will be announced for outstanding entries.

Meeting for Cosplay Contest entrants. This is the time to ask the Cosplay Coordinator questions about skit content and weapons use; sign up for Costume Workmanship slots, Photography slots, and Skit technical rehearsal slots; and hear any last-minute announcements. At least one member of each group must be present. This is the final deadline for all entries: all entry forms, waivers, and CDs must be turned in to the Cosplay Coordinator. Costumes are not required at this meeting.

Join the hunt! Keep your eyes open and on the lookout for clues as you wander the convention. For more information, please go to the Info Desk.

Want to improve the quality of your audio in the Cosplay Contest? This panel will be a crash course in audio recording and editing. We will be going over the equipment required (and recommended), how to use the audio software, and some tips on tweaking your skit even further.

So you have a costume and now you want to go on stage. Excellent! But what to do? Come to this panel and find out how best to have fun and entertain an audience. Tips will be included on stage technique, sound and lighting, and what to backstage in a contest, and what to do if something goes wrong (this is show business after all…)

New to Crossplay? Maybe looking for some tips? Well, that's what we're here for. We have tips for everyone, from those just starting out, to seasoned veterans. Covering male to female to male, no range of subject… Well, we can't cover everything with you during the day.

Welcome to Crossplay: Unbinding, a late-night crossplay panel that delves into things that you want to know. "Like what?" you may ask. How men can obtain that womanly curve and women be more straight. Also, secrets and techniques that aren't readily known will be discussed. There is no question or discussion that is too much for this panel!

Do you have a plushie that's been begging for a chance to appear on stage? A teddy bear ready to emote as Ichigo from Bleach, or perhaps My Shinigami Pony? Give it the opportunity to strut! It's a cheesy cosplay presentation just for them! Make an outfit for the plushie. We will have sound (a boombox) for CDs and a "followspot" flashlight. If you forget to bring music, you may sing or the audience may provide random sound effects at their whim.

Once again, our Hall Cosplay staff will be roaming the halls on the lookout for outstanding costumes and cosplayers. Act your part, or just have fun—you never know where they will be!

Come to this workshop and learn how to make your own purrrrfect cat ears! Materials are provided, and instructors will be there to help you along. Space is limited, so be sure to come early.

Is cosplay your thing? Have a costume or two you are really proud of? Want to show off and have some fun in a photography studio right at the convention? If you answered "Yes", then head over to the Photobooth, and get professional photos done by Spott, of On The Spott PhoTography. Photobooth is once again on the 3rd floor, this time with a dedicated room and set hours. Admission will be $10, and you will be able to download all your images for free. Hope to see you there!

A how-to panel on making bows, wristcuffs, and other small handcraftable items. Materials and instructions will be provided, as well a little bit of fashion history on the Lolita movement.

A panel for those who know a little bit about sewing, but are looking for more advanced techniques. Will include demonstrations on fitting, modifying patterns and creating your own, and dealing with some of the evil fabrics that costumes so often require.

This year, the Karaoke Lounge can be found on the Plaza level. Come sing your heart out, or have a seat and relax. Last, but most of all, enjoy the music!

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. Be goofy, be serious, the point is—have fun with your music!

Listen as contestants perform beautiful Japanese songs. Idol contestants are judged on vocal ability and talent.

(The second hour will be age 18+ only, and you will be required to show an ID stamp.)

On April 7th, 1995, Gundam Wing premiered on Japanese TV. Fifteen years later, the Gundam Wing fandom is still kicking, arting, and ficcing across the web and the world. Join other Northwest GW fans to celebrate the 15-year anniversary. Feel free to being your stories, fics, art and anything else GW you might want to share.

Sounds like another dating game, but it's not! Match Game is a madlibs type game show. Fill in the blanks of a phrase, match the answer with a panel of celebrities, and comedy ensues. Hosted by former Bakazoku members, be prepared for laughs as contestants match their answers with hilarious results.

Bored, got nothing to do while waiting for the next panel? Then come to the game that has murder and laughs as many cosplayers join together to guess, accuse, and just plain go crazy in this fun little game of mystery to find out who is the TRUE MURDER! Anything can happen!

Think you know anime names? Think you have a mind like a steel trap? Check out this game—see if you can remember more names that the other guy, and win a prize if you can…

Another year. Another chance to share your stories of pain and trauma from the anime you've seen. Come and tell others the crazy stuff you've seen or just sit and listen in horror.

Have you played Apples to Apples? Ever wish there was a convention version of the game? Well, you're not the only one. Come play Red vs. Green, a version of Apples to Apples which incorporates all of your favorite fan subjects, from cosplay to Final Fantasy to beyond.

A beginners' introduction to Asian ball-jointed dolls. Obtain information regarding various aspects of admiring, obtaining, owning, and maintaining ball-jointed dolls.

Intermediate information and detail on ownership of ABJDs, including a demonstration for restringing and face-ups, as well as discussions of customizing and modification.

Hosted by DJ V-tan from 91.8 The Fan

DJ V-tan from 91.8 The Fan is hosting his show live from Kumoricon! Come join us for anime, fun times, prizes and the best Japanese music you'll find anywhere. 91.8 The Fan, everything you want, nothing you don't.

Cake on a Plane is a cosplay group made of people from multiple locations in the Pacific Northwest. You may have seen them at the convention last year. If you did, you know to come back to their panel. If you didn't, you should check them out this time! They'll be cosplaying from the series Shugo Chara.

Pirates vs. Ninjas in a battle for a bucket with a flag sticking out of it. The final showdown will be at Closing Ceremonies.

This will be a chibi-est child contest. It will have 3 parts: stage walk, chibi dance-off, and Q&A. Children will be judged by "celebrity" judges who will be cosplayers acting in character. Limit 10 contestants under 12, younger children will get first slots.

Getting married/partnered? Want to create a wedding based on YOUR ideas/cosplay? Karly has 15 years experience and has preformed over 500 custom rituals. Also learn about rituals such as child welcoming, family joining, house blessings, and more!

Perform a dance for the cosplay contest? Been working with friends to perfect the J-pop routine? Know any awesome choreographed dance? Come perform. Video recording provided.

The Fangirl and Fanboy Support Group is back! Come and learn about fan etiquette, glomp etiquette, have a squee-tastic time and of course fan stories! So come one, come all for a fantastic time!

The Kumoricon Forums have a rich and colorful history. The forum members are even more colorful. Come and join the crazy rainbow and see what all the fuss is about.

From Athena to Zelda, the Frag Dolls and your Gamer Girl next door, this panel explores the sensual women of Warcraft, the powerful player pinups and gamer girls around the world. Join a female gamer who will reveal the secrets of the XX gamers and how girls can benefit from them!

(Age 18+ only—ID stamp required—see Info Desk)

When people love something so much they have to sing about it! Filks are a tradition of many fandoms and now they are coming to anime! Work with your panelists to create the ultimate anime filk and learn how to make them yourself. Mature content and uncensored music may be involved.

(Age 18+ only—ID stamp required—see Info Desk)

Do you have talent? Feel the excitement of sink or swim; come to the Gong Show and either feel the rush of applause, or get… The GONG!

(Age 18+ only—ID stamp required—see Info Desk)

Join Gia Manry from Anime News Network—and perhaps some surprise guests!—as she hosts a discussion and viewing panel on DIRTY DIRTY ANIME PORN. With no cat-calls, dirty limericks, or dramatic readings… maybe.

Hetalia: Axis Powers characters come together in a world meeting to improv issues.

The PJ Party is back for its second year at Kumoricon! Now with more excitement than you can shake a pipe at! Come for a night of anime, games, and Improvisational Awesome Fun TimeTM. Non-nations welcome (yes, that means you Sealand!)

Cosplaying? Running a panel? Got your badge and just aren't sure what to do next? Con-going vet and Anime News Network editor Gia Manry explains it all and takes questions, notably after teaching you how not to be a jerk in a Q&A session.

New to the swirling world of hooping? There will be lots of hoops to borrow. Experienced hoopers welcome to attend. Karly is a certified Hoop Dance instructor. Think you can't hoop? YES YOU CAN. Come learn and play.

What's it really like being in Japan? Are the streets really lined with vending machines? What are your chances, realistically, of encountering a giant rubber monster? All this and possibly some practical information from our panelists who have been there and back.

Come to a panel where we will be discussing our favorite Japanese rock and pop musicians. Many of your favorite anime have music videos that go along with the theme songs. We will be showing some of those music videos and discuss the artists who perform them. Please share with us your love for Japanese rock and pop music at our panel.

Who is Ally? What does she do? What does she think? Why do we care? All important questions not answered at this late-night panel of random games, quizzes, dares and prizes! The panel may also premiere the first part of the Kumoricon 2011 location reveal video entitled "Journey to the Con"!

Are you fascinated by Kimono? Would you like to find out more about this glorious textile art? Amy Bradley is an enthusiastic amateur collector and wants to share her love of kimono, haori, and other items of Japanese clothing with other enthusiasts. She will have selections from her collection and present a talk/discussion about them. If you have a favorite piece, bring it along!

Skits, games, and hang-out party! The KH cast has prepared for their "behind the scenes" PJ party, and everyone is invited!

Do you like laughing? Do you like having a good time? Come to Kumoricon's first ever comedy event! Members of otakudom will be presenting jokes on things we love. Please, for the love of God, come watch! Hopefully, you won't regret it.

Christopher Handley pled guilty to possessing obscene manga in 2009, which changed the landscape of what is legal and not in the US. Join Gia Manry and she explains all the ins and outs of this situation and how it might affect the future of anime and manga in the US, and you.

Are you LGBTQ or interested in queer studies? Come participate in a high-energy, broad-ranged, discussion panel about queer anime, characters, industry members, convention experiences and more!

Working stage Magician Kirk Reeves will demonstrate stage magic, real magic, and talk about how it applies to anime and fantasy magic.

Roy Mustang's dream: a world where all female officers have to wear TINY miniskirts! It is Travis Willingham's dream too. We, the Miniskirt Army, are bringing this dream to life one skirt at a time. We are the few, the TALL, the Miniskirt Army. Join us.

(Age 18+ only—ID stamp required—see Info Desk)

You know us. We wear the skirts. You love us. Might even worship us secretly. Now get to know the REAL us. It's time to take off the uniform (leaving on the skirt) and talk about who we really are.

In Mechanicsburg there is no nightclub more infamous than Mama Gkika's. Little do the townsfolk know that beneath the seedy bar is another bar even seedier! Join the Jägermonsters for a show and find out what some of the cast of the comic Girl Genius do when they're not on the page.

This is a panel where even the panelist doesn't know what is going on. It is an open discussion about anything and everything con-related. Topics range from everything to how the con is going for you, and all the way up to the dos and don'ts of cosplaying.

Otaku by Default, an up and coming podcast, is here recording live taking your questions. We hope you'll come over and laugh with us. There will be a Q&A during the podcast so bring your questions.

Are you a fan over 30? When you think of anime does Speed Racer, Robot Boy and Gigantor come to mind? Come meet and commiserate with your fellow older fans!

Ever had a burning question about some of the weirder/finer points of your favorite anime/game/manga… etc.? Don't force those questions down into some deep, dark portion of your brain to fester until they explode! Ask them here! This panel will take those burning questions and get them some answers.

Join Portland's own Para Para team, Rumble Roses, as they demonstrate the art of organized flailing! In all seriousness, Para Para is rising in popularity in the US! Come and join us as we teach you the basics of Japanese-style club dancing that almost exclusively uses your hands. All levels welcome!

Join Portland's own Para Para team, Rumble Roses, in this more advanced Para Para class. Techpara is very popular in the US and Japanese Para Para communities and we're going to help you learn the basics. From angsty poses, to wrist flips, to dancing with all the charisma you can muster, techpara is a fun and challenging form of Para Para that allows for more creativity and individual style.

This is a panel for all those selfless parents and guardians that come every year yet don't know much about anime. We will help you understand the rating systems, where to get anime for your kids, how to supervise what they're watching, and best of all, answer your questions. Find out what is so great about anime to begin with and how you can be a part of your child's world.

Pocky Club is livening things up this year! Come find out about recent changes to everyone's favorite Japanese snack! Come decide the winners of the Pocky-Tan Costume Contest! Come and see flavors you may not have tried before!

Everyone loves to eat it. Now you can wield its awesome power by making your own sword that's soft, safe, and fun to play with.

Do you poi? Come play. Want to learn? This is the place! Bring 'em if you got 'em. We have some to lend, too.

Bresslol and the Whammy return to Kumoricon! Join us—you could be a part of the game and win a fabulous prize!

It's late, thing are quieting down, the big show just ended. Time for bed? Heck no! Come stay up late and see what crazy stuff is out on the net! Under New Management

Join our safe space for a popular, intellectually fascinating, enlightening discussion. Wondering which icons, vestments, and rituals on screen or page are authentic, altered, or made up? From Shinto Kami to Japanese portrayal of Catholic symbols? Notice subtle nods to a religious or spiritual traditions that might have escaped the eyes and ears of those less savvy? Have a positive, negative, or confused reaction to overt, implied, or potential religious or spiritual content in any anime or manga? Share it all here. Panelists have familiarity with many denominations of Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Wicca.

We are Vic Mignogna's Army! Meaning, we're the fan group for voice actor Vic Mignogna, best known for his portrayal of Edward Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist. Join us!!

(Age 21+ only—ID required at door)
(Ticketed event—see Info Desk)
(Fee required)

Kumoricon is proud to host Portland's sake sommelier Marcus Pakiser for the third year. Marcus will talk about making sake and the various types of sake. A sampling of traditional Japanese sakes as well as American sake will be tasted. Entry fee: $10

For the fans of boys' love. Including anime, manga, dounjinshi discussion and more.

Come see the laughs, the innuendos, the kilts, and everything else you have come to expect from SADG! You could be the one on stage competing for our "prize" cosplayer. Remember, the quickest way to someone's heart is through the overwhelming roar of the crowd. (Not to be used as an actual dating service—the dates are a lie.)

(Age 18+ only—ID stamp required—see Info Desk)

It's finally here—the long-awaited and much anticipated (and slightly dreaded) 18+ version of the Slightly Anime Dating Game. Have you ever wished that pesky line would get blown to bits? We're not going to destroy it, but we can move it back several hundred feet. Come join us for a slightly more mature version of the SADG!

(Age 18+ only—ID stamp required—see Info Desk)

A place to meet and greet cool anime fans just like yourself. Come and join the fun! There will be two sessions offered: Gay and Lesbian, and Straight.

(Age 18+ only—ID stamp required—see Info Desk)

A place to meet and greet cool anime fans just like yourself. Come and join the fun! There will be two sessions offered: Gay and Lesbian, and Straight.

Power Rangers came from Japan? Not exactly. Attend and learn some of the differences between the American and Japanese shows. Learn what Tokusatsu is, the origins of Super Sentai. Series will range from classic (1975 to 1992), to Power Rangers era (1993 to present), to the newest: Samurai Sentai Shinkenger.

Did you get three of the same gachapon in the dealer's room? Have volumes 1, 3, and 4 of Naruto and are looking for 2? Come to the Swap Meet and try your luck! Bring your unwanted wallscrolls, figures, anime, manga, and anything else to trade. (Remember, this is intended for trading, so keep sales under $10 please.)

Blocks, kicks, and self-defense techniques—come see Master Ostin of US West Coast Taekwondo Portland and his students as they demonstrate the basic elements of Taekwondo.

Welcome to… The Weakest Link! Can any of the eight players in the game not only survive intense questions, but can they take the bite of the host? Find out! There's a chance to win a prize valued at up to 20,000 yen!

(Age 18+ only—ID stamp required—see Info Desk)

Come one, come all, and witness the terror! The horror! And the lulz! Come ready with your Dramamine and your sense of humor—we're going to read the worst fanfic that's out there. Please keep in mind that this all done in lighthearted fun and no insult is intended.

Based on the TV show "Whose Line is it Anyway?" we will be hosting an improvisation game where everything will be made up by on-stage performers. These performers will be volunteers from the crowd throughout the event. Please come a few minutes early to help give us some suggestions for some of our scenes.

(Age 18+ only—ID stamp required—see Info Desk)

When you just can't get enough, there's always something more… Come get your yaoi-tastic fun time, and share your love of bishies with fellow convention-goers~!

(Age 18+ only—ID stamp required—see Info Desk)

So everyone loves yaoi right? What about yuri? Yuri always seems to be forgotten. This will be the ultimate panel for yuri! Panel to include a introduction to yuri and its forms followed by Yuri Hentai theater!

Located in the sub-basement of the Main Tower (this is the parking level below the dealers hall level), Console Gaming and Legacy LAN Gaming have returned to Kumoricon this year, bigger and better than ever before!

Please note that the location has been changed since the program and pocket guide went to print. Enter the sub-basement using the south stairwell (located near the elevators and front desk on the lobby level, or through the spa area on the plaza level). To exit the gaming level, simply take the far stairwell up to the dealers level and head out as you would from the Dealers Hall. Assistance is available from convention staff or hotel staff for those with disabilities or other needs. Unfortunately the elevators do not access this level.

We will be offering a wide selection of titles both old and new across all of the current gen systems for your enjoyment as well as classic games such as Starcraft and Earth Special Forces on our LAN machines.

Be sure to check out our hosted tournaments for popular hits such as Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Street Fighter IV, BlazBlue: Continuum Shift and Rock Band whose times can be found in the schedule.

Located on the 23rd floor, Tabletop Gaming will be open for the duration of con for anyone to play CCGs, RPGs, or any of the board and card games we have available. Opportunities for open play will be available during all our hours of operation. Don't see your favorite game on the schedule? Be sure to check Tabletop Gaming for additional gaming events not listed below.

Celebrating its fifth year in Portland's gaming community, Guardian Games is Portland's grandest game store. We've survived two moves, an epic windstorm, and a brutal recession, so we're here to stay! Come check us out on the 23rd floor as Kumoricon 2010's In-Room Vendor for Tabletop Gaming, drop by our store at 303 SE 3rd Ave, or visit us online at www.guardiangamesportland.com.

With 10,000+ game items in stock everyday, if we don't have what you're looking for, let us endeavor to find it. From the latest & greatest, to the nostalgic & ancient, we love games and the people that play them! Our goal is to bring the community together. Guardian's monthly calendar is jam-packed with recurring and special events to fit every gamer's needs. You name it, we play it!

Once again, GameStorm brings their famous library of hundreds of board and card games for you to check out and play! Come up to the 23rd floor to see our selection. Look for the orange cones to find a game that is looking for players to jump right in. Or, check out your own game, find an open table, and put an orange cone on it to attract players.

GameStorm is an annual gaming convention that takes place in the Hilton Vancouver Washington every March. GameStorm 13 will be March 24-27, 2011. See our web site at www.gamestorm.org or follow us on twitter at http://twitter.com/gamestormcon.

The card game with ever-changing rules! It starts out simple, with just the Basic Rule card: draw one card and play one card during each player's turn. But New Rule cards quickly make things chaotic. Even the object of the game will change as you play, as players swap out one Goal card for another. Can you Rocket to the Moon before someone changes the goal to Death by Chocolate? A Looney Labs card game.

FRAG is the first ever First Person Shooter… without a computer. Spawn into a map, pick up weapons and equipment, and go FRAG your buddies! And if you should get FRAGged yourself, just respawn and come back shooting! A Steve Jackson Games boardgame.

Tournament of the traditional Japanese game Jan Ken Pon, otherwise known as Rock Paper Scissors. Entry Fee: none.

It's midnight, and the munchkins come out to play! Come join us for an epic round of Steve Jackson Games' Munchkin card game. Play with cards from every available Munchkin set and expansion! Feel the effects of sleep deprivation! In these wee hours, who knows what might happen… But some things are certain. You will kill monsters. You will steal the treasure. And you will stab your buddy in the back.

Declare your allegiance in this cosmic struggle! Combining Munchkin Fu and Munchkin Booty from Steve Jackson Games' popular Munchkin card game line, this event promises to be a historic moment in the ultimate showdown for supremacy. The line has been drawn. Will you karate chop your buddy or make him walk the plank?

Kill the monsters. Steal the treasure. Stab your buddy. Place in any of these three events to obtain a spot in the Tournament Finals. Each event will use different sets from the Munchkin card game line. Prizes provided by Steve Jackson Games. Entry Fee: none.

Kill the monsters. Steal the treasure. Stab your buddy. Place in any of these three events to obtain a spot in the Tournament Finals. Each event will use different sets from the Munchkin card game line. Prizes provided by Steve Jackson Games. Entry Fee: none.

Kill the monsters. Steal the treasure. Stab your buddy. Place in any of these three events to obtain a spot in the Tournament Finals. Each event will use different sets from the Munchkin card game line. Prizes provided by Steve Jackson Games. Entry Fee: none.

Kill more monsters. Steal more treasure. Stab more buddies. The Tournament Finals will determine the Munchkiniest Munchkin of them all. This event is only open to players who placed in one of our three Tournament Qualifier events. Prizes provided by Steve Jackson Games. Entry Fee: none.

Gather your crew of Space Pirate Amazon Ninja Catgirls and embark on one Caper after another. Defeat every challenge the galaxy throws at you, pick up Toys, grab Loot, and watch your tail… Because the other catgirls want what you've got! A Steve Jackson Games card game.

Neko-chan, the catgirl, is cute… Therefore she must be pelted with various objects. Plushies, water, fangirls, you name it! Build up an arsenal of items to throw at the catgirl, or use them as bait to lure her over. The player with the most points at the end is Champion of Everything. And you want that. An Asmadi Games card game.

Tournament duration and prizes will be based on the number of participants. Registration starts one hour before the event.

Bring a Celestial Legal deck and come play in our L5R CCG constructed tournament. Entry Fee: none.

(Fee required)

A fun alternative to a normal draft, in a Chaos Draft each player chooses any three 15 card booster packs to draft with. There will be a variety of packs available, but if you want to open packs from a particular expansion (such as Unhinged) you may want to bring you own. Entry Fee: about $10 (includes 3 booster packs), but may vary based upon the price of packs chosen.

Bring your favorite EDH deck and compete in this variant constructed tournament. For the complete EDH format rules, as well as a list of banned cards, please visit the official website at www.dragonhighlander.net/rules.php. Entry Fee: none.

(Fee required)

Come join us for a draft of MTG's newest Core Set, Magic 2011. Drafting M11 is a great way to play Magic and get new cards. No previous drafting experience required. This is a DCI sanctioned event. Entry Fee: $10 (includes 3 booster packs).

Bring a Standard Legal deck and come play in our MTG constructed tournament. This is a DCI sanctioned event. Entry fee: none.

Bring or purchase a copy of any 60 card MTG theme deck and come play in this constructed tournament. There will be a variety of theme decks available for sale. Entry Fee: none.

Bring a Modified Format legal deck and come play in our Pokémon TCG constructed tournament. Entry Fee: none.

Bring an Advanced Format legal deck and come play in our Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG constructed tournament. Entry Fee: none.

The royal kingdom of Seyrunn received a formal invitation from the mysterious island kingdom of Pisci Loricrur. Amelia has gone to represent Seyrunn, along with Lina Inverse, and the rest of their wacky gang. Will Pisci Loricrur become an ally of Seyrunn, or could there be a war in the near future? It's up to the Slayers to save the day! (Again.)

As the chosen of the great Elemental Dragons, it is your duty to protect creation from the evils that plague it. As part of the Wyld Hunt, you hunt down the greatest of these evils: the soul subverting Anathema. Set in White Wolf's Exalted universe, players will be using Dragonblooded characters.

It is Universal Century 0079. You are a soldier in an elite Zeon mobile suit unit and a part of the first attack wave against earth after the failure of Operation British. Fight for the glory of the Zabi family! For Zeon! Seig Zeon! This RPG is set in the Gundam universe using a unique rules system in which the players are Zeonic mobile suit pilots.

Like many other children, you are a cultist who summons and dominates the horrifyingly cute and powerful monsters known as Pokéthulu. Go on adventures! Defeat adults who never grew up! Attempt to save what little sanity you still possess! A humorous blend of H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos and Pokémon, the Pokéthulu RPG is sure to satisfy your need to unleash cuddly evil from shining dodecahedrons.

Your village is boring. Your island is boring. Your life is boring. So why not become a pirate? You may even have the guts to find the legendary treasure of Gold Rodger: One Piece! Using the fast and easy Risus rules system, players will sail the high seas in this RPG set in the One Piece universe.

LARP, or Live Action Role Playing takes role-playing games to the next level. Instead of sitting around a table, rolling dice, you dress as your character, act as your character, and speak as your character. Think of it as a mesh of role-playing games and drama (theatre, TV, movies, anime, etc.). For the games below, you don't need to know how to play a role-playing game; you don't even need to know how to act. If you get the general idea of "playing pretend" you have all you need to know. All the rules will be explained to the players at the beginnings of games, and a Storyteller (that's the person in charge) will always be available if you have any questions. Costumes are highly encouraged (we'll be dressed up, so should you!).

Test your skill in grand melee as well as your tactics in a small group scenario. Combat will be safe and structured. One-on-one, small group, and last man standing scenarios will be played out. Padded weapons will be provided. No outside weapons will be allowed.

Mass combat simulations using foam padded mock weapons. Combat will be conducted in a safe manner and overseen by marshals. Please do not bring weapons. The weapons for this event will be provided to ensure everyone's safety. Also, because of the nature of this event no food or drinks will be allowed. Fight scenarios will last 5 to 15 minutes long. So you will not need to be on time or stay until the end. You will be given a quick safety course before starting. Also for their safety children under 18 must have an adult sign a waiver.

There is a max of 60 players for this game.

Come dressed as what you want to play in this lighthearted live-action role playing game. Everyone's favorite characters have been transported into a mysterious nexus where they must choose sides and attempt to escape from this alternate reality in which nothing is quite as it seems.

There is a max of 40 players for this game.

Dear Aspiring Witch/Wizard,

We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. All first-year students will be participating in a castle-wide House scavenger hunt to win House Points! The House with the most points at the end of the game will win 1000 House Points that will go toward the House Cup at the end of the year!

Yours sincerely,
Penelope Pinkstone
Headmistress of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry

Come join us in an epic battle of Slytherine against Gryffindor, Huffelpuff against Ravenclaw in a con-wide search for the Hogwarts Professors that will give you tasks and challenges to win House Points!

There is a max of 60 players for this game.

17 words, one pool noodle, and a fur coat. Can you survive the Big Smelly? Get the You Sun Smelly? And save you you you you you you me?

OG is a live-action game using boffer combat. This light-hearted game is set during the cro-magnon era where you must use only 17 words to communicate with your tribes men or women.

There is a max of 60 players for this game.

A staple at Kumoricon, the Creation Station continues to be the place to go for all your fanfiction, fan art, and fan craft needs. Join your fellow fans in a space dedicated to the pursuit of visual, tactile, written, and expressive arts. From writers to artists to 3D crafters, all levels of skill are welcome.

An overview of the basics of bodypainting in cosplay, from the minor to the magnificent. Topics will include surface preparation and masking, paint application tips and tricks, as well as a section on fixatives and topcoats (avoid staining that epic costume you spent 100 hours sewing, and learn how to sleep—yes, SLEEP, in full body makeup). Whether you're looking for guidance on your first Renji markings or looking to do the Full Pikachu, there's a little something for all. Experienced artists are also welcome; come share your favorite tricks with newcomers, and maybe learn a few yourself.

A breakdown of classical and traditional Western artistic methods that can be used to improve or enhance artistic skills for beginning, intermediate, and advanced Anime-based artists. Subjects will include use of line width and weight, use of hue and value, figure-ground relationship, focal principles, and other methods. A half-hour of Q&A will be included. Participation during demonstration is encouraged.

Original and fan art are equally welcome in Creation Station's 6th Annual Art Contest! All levels of experience and all ages are welcome. You provide the imagination; we provide the materials, including professional-grade markers. Several genres, styles, and ratings levels accepted (but please no NC-17 art). From chibis to bishonen, draw, color, and shade your heart out, for prizes! Copic markers are available both to borrow within the room for this contest, and as prizes. Sponsored by Copic.

(Age 18+ only—ID stamp required—see Info Desk)

After curfew, use your imagination, our art supplies, and what you learn in our workshops on drawing prawns, yaoi, and yuri, to create mature art for fun and prizes.

You see them on the chests of the military, on the headbands of the brave, on the sashes of the wise. There's always some sign of what or who a person is. In this panel, new to Kumoricon, we will be making badges, pins, rank insignia, or patches. We'll be using hot glue and needles (but no sewing!), so little fingers shouldn't come alone. If you can't find the badge you want, why don't you come make it?

Have you ever wondered what makes the bad guy look so evil? Or the hero look so good? Then this is the panel for you. Come to learn the basics of panel design that every artist should know, to use physical characteristics to help create your unique and dynamic characters.

Want to make a dolly but don't have the time? Is your pocket crying out because you don't have a little friend to carry around? Is your life less fulfilling because you just aren't covered in chibis?? Have no fear, chibiSPLOSION is here! Using a bit of sewing and the magic of needle felting, we will create tiny chibi versions of anyone you wish. Plus, prizes for the creepiest, cutest, and most unique chibi!

You're at the con, you've got your camera, now what? Join this fun-filled, fast-paced workshop for a run-through of the basics (camera settings, etiquette, lighting, background control, posing, you name it) and some practice before hitting the big time!

Come make dollies with us! We will supply the felt, stuffing, needles and know-how; you supply the fingers and frontal lobes. Each person will get to make their very own dolly, and be able to dress it, too! Beginning crafters welcome. Tiny fingers may need help with sewing and scissors. Who will you make to take home with you?

Back for a 3rd year! This panel will give you the chance to create or modify a stuffed bear (or other animal) into a glorious example of your favorite character. Using needle felting, wool, felt and imagination, we will distort, shape, dress and design each bear to be unique! Children welcome, but we will be using needles. No sewing required. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BEAR, but we will have some stuffed animals available on a first come, first served basis.

(Age 18+ only—ID stamp required—see Info Desk)

Whether you are already an artist and want to expand your portfolio to include more mature visuals, or you are an aficionado of adult visual art and want to learn how to draw its basics, you are welcome here. Our "prawns" session will focus on het pairings and single figure art; yuri and yaoi sessions will also be offered. The Adult Art Contest follows.

Hat Rehab—Is your fedora in a funk? Has your bowler seen better days? Well clutch your cloche and come on over to Hat Rehab with "The Glad Hatter" for a quick how-to that could whip your top hat back into tip-top shape.

(Age 18+ only—ID stamp required—see Info Desk)

Ever wanted to draw your own yaoi manga? Well, never fear, fujoshi! HTDY is here to help, with lessons on male anatomy, how to make your own yaoi manga, and the ins-and-outs of the "good stuff"!

(Age 18+ only—ID stamp required—see Info Desk)

Ever wanted to draw your own yuri manga and illustrations? Well never fear, yuri fans! We're here to teach you all about female anatomy, yuri manga, and—you know—the "fun stuff!"

Do you know your bustle from your polonaise? From Steampunk to Dickens Days, learn accurate vocabulary, fabrics to use, sources for patterns, and where and how to buy, wear, or market such gorgeous garb.

So, you want to make your own manga, but you're not sure where to begin? In "Making Manga," we'll teach you the basics—materials, paneling, pacing and printing—as well as give you advice on getting your manga published! Attendees are welcome to bring in their work for advice/critique.

Calling all manga-ka! Come flex your manga muscles in the Creation Station's 5th annual Mini-Manga Contest! Participants of all skill levels are welcome to join us at the Creation Station for manga-drawing fun, prizes, and instant FAME*!

*Fame not guaranteed. This contest is open from the end of "Making Manga" 'til 11 pm Sunday night.

Call them softies, plushies, stuffies or just good ol' stuffed animals, plush toys are amazing to make and quite the rage. This panel is for people with a bit of sewing know-how who want to learn how to make and modify a 4-legged friend pattern. We will be making felt deer, but you can modify the pattern as you wish to make this critter your very own. Basic sewing skills are helpful.

How often do cosplayers search for a commercial pattern, only to find that it is out of print, the wrong size, or simply doesn't exist? Wouldn't it be nice to choose from various pattern elements, to create a custom-fit pattern from your home computer, instead? In this panel, we will show you methods to achieve great fit and precision drafting, using the automatic and manual editing features of one of today's most versatile pattern-making software programs.

Learn how to take your messy pencil sketches and turn them into polished pieces of digital art. We'll cover line-art, the basics of coloring, layer masks, backgrounds, font choices and more. The last half-hour will be comprised of a Q&A session for anything not covered.

Vector software isn't just for logos anymore. In this presentation we will explore how Adobe Illustrator can be a great tool for stylized anime art by itself, or as a companion with Photoshop, from sketch to final product. If you want to take your art to lean, clean, and pristine, vector might be your new best friend.

Ever want to make a webcomic, but not know where to start? Well come and let the Catboy teach you! Creator of "Catboy of the Con" Kenneth Siefring will show you how to start your very own webcomic and even give you tips on how to get readers! So come check it out! And learn more about Webcomics! The Totoro commands you!

Some fanfics are like a good novel. However the fans who write them aren't just superbly talented and unreachable. With some tricks, tips, a lot of practice, and good criticism, anyone's writing (including yours!) can be of that level. Join the Creation Station's seasoned ficcers to learn how to elevate your fic from good to great.

So much fanfiction is inspired by fan art and vice-versa. This contest is an open invitation for writers to be inspired by the art being created in the Creation Station throughout the con. This contest is on-going, so feel free to drop by the rooms anytime and scribble out something inspired by your fellow con-goers.

(Age 18+ only—ID stamp required—see Info Desk)

Lemon, Lime, Kumquat! Is this writing or fruit salad? The mysteries of fandom smut explained in simple, easy-to-comprehend terms; along with writing and drawing all things risqué!

Have you put so much free time and energy into epic fanfiction and want to share it with the world? So many other fanfic authors have felt the same as you and have rewritten, reworked, and tried to publish their former fanfiction as original fiction. The transition can be easy and painless with a few easy rules. Join the Creation Station as they take an Epic to a Novel!

This event is the Creation Station's flagship. Bedtime Stories is a chance to come and cuddle up with fanfiction authors and get your "fic fix" before bed. Or for writers, this is your chance to share your work with the world and get immediate response. Everyone is welcome, even if you just want to sit and listen! So come in your jammies with your favorite blanket for the Creation Station's favorite event.

(Age 18+ only—ID stamp required—see Info Desk)

A continuation of FFBTS for the after-hours crowd, with fics and improv games with more adult themes and content. This programming is for mature audiences only.

A core component of Kumoricon since our first con in 2003, our Fanfiction Contest welcomes your entries of manga, webcomics, and fanfics under novella length (50 pages), until 9 pm Saturday. Bring them to the Creation Station Project Room, in hard-copy, on data CD, or on a flash drive. (Please note, we will not have online access in this room.) Prizes will be awarded Monday!

Fanfiction and cosplay, what could be better? This contest is open to anyone who has ever wanted to see their fanfiction "brought to life"! Bring a story and some friends willing to act, or at least attempt to, and watch your fanfic in action.

(Age 18+ only—ID stamp required—see Info Desk)

This panel consists of two events:

Adult Story, Story, Die!: Just like the Creation Station classic since 2003, but for mature audiences. Adult SSD! Is an improvisational story-telling and role-playing game wherein anything goes. It culminates in "The Ultimate Showdown", an all-in, multifandom, crossover collaboration. Come to play, or just to watch; it's a fun time for all.

Adult Scenes From a Hat: Just like the Creation Station classic, but for mature audiences. Scenes from a Hat is a fanfiction, fan art, and fan improvisational theater contest wherein participants are challenged to produce a piece of written, drawn, or performed fan work inspired by a written prompt; but here, the results that they produce will be for adult eyes only. Prizes will be given to the best participants!

Do you still have that fanfiction you wrote back in 2001? How about that horrible one-shot you've been hiding in your notebook for years? "Old, Bad, Fanfiction" is an opportunity to dust off the floppy disks and take your more embarrassing attempts at fanfic out of their hiding places to share with other writers and listeners! Please only bring your own fanfiction, written by you. If your piece was a collaboration, you must have permission from the other collaborator(s) to share.

Are you interested in online, text-based role-play, but with no idea how or where to get started? We'll tell you the most common locations in which to find online roleplays, how to start your own RP, and some of the basic edicts and "unwritten rules" that help people become some of the best moderators, game masters, and MUNs (role players) out there!

From the newest noobs to the most seasoned authors and artists, all are welcome to bring their fanworks to have each other, and/or the event facilitator, beta read or view, and offer gentle guidance. This is a great place for authors to network with artists and with editors. Multimedia works are welcome; but please note, we do not have Internet access in the panel room. Fanfic contest entries and on-site Mini-Manga Contest Entries may also be worked on and turned in during this time.

A Creation Station classic since 2005! Scenes From a Hat is a fanfiction, fan art, and fan improvisational theatre contest wherein participants are challenged to produce a form of written, drawn, or preformed fanwork inspired by a written prompt.

Just like the Creation Station classic, but for mature audiences. Scenes from a Hat is a fanfiction, fan art, and fan improvisational theater contest wherein participants are challenged to produce a piece of written, drawn, or performed fan work inspired by a written prompt; but here, the results that they produce will be for adult eyes only. Prizes will be given to the best participants!

Merged into the Adult Improv panel.

10-minute improv contests for writing and drawing.

Has your writing (whether fanfic or otherwise) bogged down? Overpower your inner perfectionist through the miracle of insane deadlines!

Robert Plamondon describes how he wrote a 13-episode fanfic Season 3 for "The Big O" in 13 weeks, and why the crazed pace of over 10,000 words per week was the key to making this some of his best work. (Hint: No time to over-analyze or polish. You have to go with your gut, and it turns out that your gut is very creative!)

A Creation Station classic since 2003! Story, Story, Die! is an improvisational storytelling game where anything goes. Last year we introduced Canadian SSD!, which combines roleplaying with the classic game. SSD! culminates in the "Ultimate Showdown", an all-in, multi-fandom, crossover collaboration. Come and play or just watch, but we promise a fun time for all.

Just like the Creation Station classic since 2003, but for mature audiences. Adult SSD! Is an improvisational story-telling and role-playing game wherein anything goes. It culminates in "The Ultimate Showdown", an all-in, multifandom, crossover collaboration. Come to play, or just to watch; it's a fun time for all.

Merged into the Adult Improv panel.

Main characters tend to get all the glory, especially in fanfiction. But what about those background characters, the ones we know so little about? We'll give you a breakdown of how to write for these lesser-known heroes, and give them some well-deserved love.

(Age 18+ only—ID stamp required—see Info Desk)

Not all mature fiction has to be smut. Learn which icky and disturbing bits of horror, suspense, and action writing will get you an adult rating. And get some tips on how to perfect your more macabre themes.

Love to read? Write? Edit? Want to professionalize your works, or help others improve theirs? Whether curious where to begin, or eager to share your wins and fails, this panel is for you! An experienced beta reader, contest judge, and professional editor will lead a discussion of how, why, and with whom writers and editors should connect to revise written works, not only to perfect those works, but also to build lasting connections, and for pure enjoyment.

Learn the basics of creating characters for written works in a fast and easy-to-understand way.

There's far more to critiquing fanfic and fan art than emoticons, OMGs, and flames. Eager to provide constructive criticism? Yearning to hear what folks really think of your work, but needing a little guidance as to how to respond to it graciously? Join us for tips on how to provide constructive critiques, how to reply to them professionally, and how to interpolate them into your work, culled from experience judging fanfic, fan art, and fan improv performance at anime cons, and experience moderating online roleplay games and their forums.

Learn how to write convincing and realistic dialogue.

Filks, new lyrics to old tunes, are fun, flirty, and fabulous. Especially as penned and performed by founding Kumoricon performer and Creation Station co-founder FilkAeris. Welcome her home from Japan as she graces us with her new filks. Then spice up our evening with your own, pre-written or improvised filks! Songfics are also welcome, especially if you sing them and invite the audience to sing along!

Are you serious about your writing? Do you want to take it to the next level? We will show you the most common mistakes made in writing, and teach academic ways to further your writing. You should be able to walk away from this panel with the skills to draft more professional prose. For fanfiction or original fiction.

Learn the basics of how to plot your short stories or long fictions.

We've all done it. We've all written characters so perfect, and so like ourselves, that they could make other writers cringe. This is what fanficcers call a "Mary Sue" (or a "Marty Stu"). Here, in The "Mary Sue" Manual, you can learn how to spot a self-insert a mile away, and how to avoid the pitfalls associated with writing one.