Join us as we kick off our convention for 2013! Find out what's in store for the weekend.

Kumoricon partners with the Sunshine Division for another year to bring you our annual Live Charity Auction. Come early for a chance to bid on exclusive, one-of-a-kind lots and stay late to bid on your chance to be next year's Badge #1! It's a lot of fun and best of all, it's for charity!

Come visit the Gull's Nest room in the Red Lion for Kumoricon's silent auction. Exclusive art prints and posters, unique anime goods, and collectibles are all being auctioned off for charity! Get there early to check out what's new and get a first look at some of the featured items in our Live Auction.

(Event Pass required—see Programming Booth)

You are invited to attend the Kumori Ball! Come in all your finery—semi-formal or cosplay only, please. Bring a partner, find one among the other dancers, or dance with one of our hosts. Attendees must follow the dress code—staff reserves the right to deny entry to anyone inappropriately attired. Event passes will be available starting one hour before the dance—you must meet dress code to receive a pass.

Join us Saturday night for an all K-pop and J-pop dance party. Nothin' but HITS and DANCEFLOOR JAMS expertly mixed by Initial P and DJ Hojo.

Sunday night, get ready to strut your stuff. Join DJ DiscoSnake and DJ Gino Mari as they play a mix of some of your favorite music!

Come sit, relax, and read your favorite manga in Kumoricon's very own manga library! Open from 8am to 2am all weekend, it's a great place to take a break from all the con chaos!

Hello Kumoricon friends (current and future),

The On The Spott PhotoBooth is back for year #5 here at Kumoricon. We will again be in the Birch room at the Hilton 2nd floor. Everything is pretty much the same this year as it was last year. We will have a full professional grade photo studio, staffed by our volunteer photographer "Spott" and his team of volunteers. We do this for free and for fun, however we do request (but do not require) a donation to help cover costs and aging equipment. Please bring your friends and your best cosplay to show off in PhotoBooth. You will receive free digital copies of your images either at con (bring a USB drive please) or via a private gallery on www.SeeSpottPrint.com. Thank you all for 4 fun years as the PhotoBooth photographer and let's make year #5 the best yet.

Thank You
Spott and team

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!

The final event of Kumoricon—contest winners are announced, highlights are replayed, and the venue and mascot for 2014 are revealed.

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.

(Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth)

Bring your blankets and pillows. You will need somewhere to hide during this bone chilling playthrough of Amnesia: The Dark Descent. Come and scream with us! We will need the support! (Hosted by NOTN.)

Calling all artists and writers! Here's your chance to not only watch professional illustrators in action, but also get pro tips on working in comics and animation. Panelists Anina Bennett and Paul Guinan (www.BigRedHair.com), the writer/artist team behind the steampunk sensation Boilerplate, and illustrator Cat Farris (www.cattifer.com) will talk about how they got started, answer questions, and demonstrate a few "secrets" of cartooning and storytelling. Paul and Cat are members of Periscope Studio (periscopestudio.com), North America's largest studio of comic book and animation freelancers.

Cosplay guests Ninja of the Night discuss the ins and outs of skit writing, rehearsing, and performing cosplay skits! They will be going over the Dos and Don'ts and what to look out for when planning your next contest entry! Don't miss it!

The deadliest Dungeons & Dragons adventure ever made! Jason Thompson (King of RPGs, various D&D comics) is Dungeon Master for the classic dungeon crawl updated for the newest edition of the D&D rules, plus a few twists of the knife. In the tomb of the wizard Acererak, mere death is one of the least of the terrors that await unwary adventurers… pre-generated characters provided, easy to jump into even if you've never played D&D before. Warning: Kumoricon and the DM are not liable if your character dies horribly.

It's been almost two decades since Neon Genesis Evangelion made its first appearance as a manga and then an anime series, yet the Eva phenomenon is as strong as ever, with last year's Evangelion 3.0 movie having made five billion yen at the Japanese box office and still more on DVD. But Evangelion is now much bigger than its original story, and its characters and iconic moments have taken on a life of their own among the fans with officially-licensed alternate universes and parodies. Dark Horse Comics has published three of the spinoff Evangelion manga: The Shinji Ikari Raising Project, Campus Apocalypse, and Comic Tribute, with a fourth, The Shinji Ikari Detective Diary, on its way soon. Join longtime Evangelion manga editor Carl Horn to discuss the changing faces of Eva from the 1990s to today!

It all began in May of 1988, when Portland's Dark Horse Comics published its first manga, Kazuhisa Iwata's adaptation of Gojira. In the last 25 years Dark Horse has released dozens of manga series in English (plus Japanese novels, art books, magazines, anime comics, and roman albums) through the eras of manga as comic books, manga as graphic novels, and manga as e-books! With an emphasis on building personal relationships with such writers and artists as Kazuo Koike, Yoshitaka Amano, Katsuya Terada, and CLAMP, Dark Horse has applied its ideals as a creator-oriented comics publisher to assert a unique and long-lasting place for itself in the U.S. manga publishing scene. We'll also discuss Dark Horse's new book CBLDF Presents Manga, a new guide to the field written by top experts in the North American manga scene. Come learn about Dark Horse's past, present, and future with Japan!

A Q&A for David Vincent. Learn about all the projects he's been involved in.

It seems like it's been "over 9,000" years since Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z first aired. Join Christopher R. Sabat as he revisits his experiences working on one of the most iconic anime series to date.

How does dubbing work? Is there more to it than standing in a sound booth and recording silly dialogue? Find out with Christopher R. Sabat as he explains the basics of dubbing.

All the latest news and information from FUNimation, one of the leaders in North American anime.

An extended look and exclusive clips from FUNimation, one of the leaders in North American anime.

A close look at Oreimo, including discussions of the anime, the manga, and even the original Japanese light novels that started it all. Bring your questions about the Dark Horse Comics' English translation volumes, seasons 1 and 2 of the animated series, the characters, and your hopes for the future of the series.

Do you like cosplaying, storytelling, and/or creating your own characters? Join us for a lively discussion, how-to tips, and Q&A about writing and cosplaying characters of your own creation. Featuring writer/artist team Anina Bennett and Paul Guinan (www.BigRedHair.com), authors of the steampunk sensation Boilerplate, and Benja Barker, a.k.a. Dr. Megahertz and Alloy of The Alter Egos Society.

From the nine circles of the Abyss to Jason's bookshelf to Kumoricon… it's a panel on the absolute worst manga ever translated! If you've enjoyed Jason Thompson's "House of 1000 Manga" columns on Anime News Network, where he reviews his favorite manga, this is your chance to see the flip side of reading too much manga. Come to jeer at the convicts on their way to execution, or alternately, get up in my business and try to argue that "Ugly Duckling's Love Revolution" is a masterpiece of Japanese literature. (And that one's not even in the bottom 10!) It's an action-packed panel of loathing and, yes, appreciation of the lamest manga ever. I might even talk about some good manga while I'm at it.

Join the struggle for manga supremacy! Combine Pictionary, Telestrations, Bakuman, and Dominion and you get Mangaka, a fast-paced new storytelling game where every round involves drawing cards and drawing comics. Follow Trends, avoid Impairments (like Blindness and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome), and compete with your fellow players to tell the greatest comic stories, even if you can't even draw a stick figure! Pens, paper and cards provided. Designed by Jason Thompson (Manga: The Complete Guide, King of RPGs).

(Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth)

Horror manga are some of the most frightening, bizarre, and of course, grossest stories ever drawn in black and white. From zombies (fast or slow, your choice!) to serial killers to traditional Japanese yokai, join us as we count down through artists like Kazuo Umezu, Junji Ito, Katsuhisa Kigitsu and dozens of others to find the darkest, most disturbing manga. Warning: There will be pictures. With Jason Thompson (Manga: The Complete Guide, H.P. Lovecraft's The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath).

Ever since 1946 when Osamu Tezuka drew his first published manga Shin Takarajima, inspired by Disney Donald Duck comics, manga and American comics have been interlinked. Join us on a bizarre multimedia adventure through the history of manga adaptation/translation and general Japanese pop culture in America, from the first licensed translations in the '70s and '80s to the 2000's boom years of Tokyopop, Raijin Comics and more! Featuring ninjas, furries, giant monsters, and Japanese hippies! With Jason Thompson (Manga: The Complete Guide).

Many of us have been dreaming of the day when video gaming will bridge the gap into becoming a virtual reality experience. But for now, we have series like Sword Art Online to show us what we might be missing. Join Cassandra Lee Morris as she shares her experiences of working on one of 2012's hit series!

FUNimation is joined at the hip with anime… but also–live-action dubs. Join Todd and other voice actors as they take you on a commentary expedition of foreign film dubbing craziness. They'll watch a film dubbed by FUNimation… in all its non-flap matching awesomeness! Warning: There will be profanity… and gore!

It's Todd. He's got pictures, videos, and more, documenting the half-Asian's journey through the industry over the years. Come and see what all the buzz is about! Also, you'll have a chance to snag a con exclusive…

Todd's got a tooooooon of numbers in his phone. But does that mean he calls them all? Nope! Let's find out what happens when Todd calls up folks ya know and some ya don't. You may even get to chat them up too!

Yes you've got questions for the voices you know and love from all your favorite video games and anime, but Todd's got questions too! Come have a sit-down as Todd chats up other voice actors in this little spin on the ol' Q&A scenario.

Come enjoy a unique opportunity to meet with Kumoricon's Guests of Honor in a fun, relaxed environment. Non-alcoholic beverages and a light meal provided. Only open to pre-registered VIP attendees.

Join Cassandra Lee Morris, Christopher R. Sabat, and David Vincent as they talk about giving their voices to the video game characters you know and love.

Kumoricon's "AMV Guy" reviews some recent anime music videos and discusses techniques, including the basics of sequencing video clips to music, scene transitions, and some common editing and digital effects tools.

(Event Pass required—see Programming Booth)

Kumoricon's Anime Music Videos 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.

With the contest results complete, we can review the top contenders of each category and also winners of other recent Kumoricon contests, per audience participation.

Join Guy Letourneau for a selection of AMV contest runner-ups and the best of recent Kumoricon and other AMV contests. An off-hours playlist kicks off at midnight with some of the more explicit lyrics and possibly higher levels of "fan service" for more mature audiences. (This is not a hentai show.)

After the contest, come and watch the "best-of" collection of AMVs created within the last year.

Eye-catches are the short musical clips played halfway through an episode to signal a commercial break and then a return to the show after the break. Think you know your anime? Try to identify the anime by its eye-catch. This is a lot harder than it sounds and although it's an excellent challenge for the seasoned, black belt otaku, it can still be fun for all ages and fandom levels. One prize will be awarded for the highest score.

Who are we? We are a large group of people who are much fluffier than others. There are over 1,000 of us out there all around the world. Our panel is all about you: the plus-size community at Kumoricon. We will answer your questions and give out helpful tips when cosplaying. We will help beginners and share stories of our experiences and also have a plus size cosplay fashion show! So come join and experience the fun, and make new friends. There is a lot more to come!

An open discussion about the issues of harassment and the importance of consent at conventions. This is an informative presentation to explain just what exactly the problem is. It is also a safe space for one to share their experiences.

Part two of the Prop Weapon Panel. We will show you the step-by-step process of creating cosplay armor. We will show you the practicality and the importance of making a dress form and how to use different materials from EVA and L200 foam, wonderflex (original and translucent) and fosshape. We will discuss how to fasten and harness your armor and how to create movable joints. Lastly we will end off with different resins, finishers, and finishing techniques. Plus more freebies!!

(Event Pass required—see Programming Booth)

Come see your favorite characters battle it out on a giant chessboard stage! Cosplay Chess is an event where convention attendees in cosplay serve as the pieces, and at the direction of two chess masters, will move, fight, die, and live on stage. The combats 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.

(Event Pass required—see Programming Booth)

Whether you prefer competing as a contestant on stage or viewing the skits and costumes from the audience, the Cosplay Competition 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.

First official meeting for all Cosplay entrants, and final deadline for all Cosplay entry forms. Costume Workmanship slots and Skit technical rehearsal slots will be assigned. Cosplay Manager will describe the technical rehearsal and costume workmanship judging processes. At least one member of each group must be present or the group will be disqualified. Costumes not required at this meeting.

Costume Workmanship judging for costume entries in Cosplay Competition. During the cosplay pre-meeting, entrants 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.

The Cosplay Green Room is the room reserved for Cosplay Competition entrants to wait in during and 1/2 hour prior to the Cosplay Competition. A video feed from main events room will be provided to allow entrants to view the other entries while waiting for their time on stage.

Need help perfecting that makeup look to finish your cosplay? Have no fear, KaythulhuFerret is here! In this panel, you will learn the tips and tricks of quick and easy cosplay makeup. Come and join YouTube cosplayer KaythulhuFerret, and discover the wonders of eye enlargement, eyebrow re-coloring, false eyelashes, and much more!

Join the hunt! Keep your eyes open and on the lookout for clues as you wander the convention. For more information, please check in the Pocket Guide, or go to the Programming Booth.

Ever been to the Cosplay Competition and thought, "Well HOT dang, I wish I could write and perform in this!" Well guess what, you CAN! And Zach will show you all of the basics (and a few advanced techniques) for writing, recording, and performing in your very own skit!

Technical rehearsal for all Cosplay entrants. This is a quick walk-through of the cosplay competition to coordinate ninja assistance, adjust lighting, and test music and audio. Costumes not required at this meeting.

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!

So, you've decided that giant swords, neon hair, and miles of ruffles sound like your idea of a good time—but you don't know where to start. Maybe you tried it that one time twelve hours before con… with hilarious results. No idea what to do when a camera's shoved in your face? I've spent ten years learning the ropes and I want to help. From thinking about what you want out of your cosplay experience to winning the war between animation and reality, let me show you there's more to cosplay than hot glue and hope!

Welcome to an interactive panel designed to get people comfortable with the idea of being in front of a camera—but always with an eye to having fun. We'll go over the basics of posing, including trouble spots and go-to shots, as well as some of the differences between con photography and actual photoshoots. You will get your picture taken during this panel! Be prepared! Make sure the next picture you take is an awesome one, regardless of when or where or how many trashcans you've got to upstage. And remember, there's only one real hard rule of photography: pics or it didn't happen.

The 2013 Kumoricon Fashion Show will showcase the latest in Lolita, J-rock/J-pop, and Japanese traditional dress as well as costumes from all genres. Any outfit that fits within the Kumoricon dress code is eligible to be shown during the Fashion Show. Sign up 30 minutes prior to stage time. All participants will have up to 30 seconds to showcase their outfit on stage—no skits and no judging, just fun.

An opportunity for participants in the Cosplay Competition to discuss what did and did not work in this year's Cosplay Competition. The Workmanship judges will be present to provide feedback and suggestions for the workmanship entries.

A panel of Kumoricon Forum guest speakers to discuss the four Ms of prop weapon production: Making, Materials, Methods, and Madness. We will show you the Dos and Don'ts of making your props. What materials you can use and where to get them. Tools of the trade and the methods we employ. And the "OMG con is in a week and I'm still laying down resin!" madness. Also we will have freebies!!!

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.

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

Calling all Mayors! We are having a meeting today to celebrate all of your successes as mayors! Whether you have a town to govern or not, come and see all of us through some exciting Tortimer games, exchange info, trade items, visit other towns, and party with DJ KK. Hope to see you soon!

In the tradition of Musical Chairs, people will sit around in a circle and pass around a bag of gifts. When the music stops, the player holding the bag will take out a box, which will contain a gift or a penalty. If it's a gift, the player keeps it and if it's a penalty, he/she will have to do what the anime-related message says.

Ever felt like a villain, or even a hero, who doesn't get the justice he/she deserves? Come in and see some of your favorite anime, video game, comic book characters brought to the stand and tried for their wrong doings.

Edward Elric or Vash the Stampede? Fullmetal Alchemist or Soul Eater? Ouran or Hetalia? In this panel, you'll have an opportunity to debate popular anime subjects like these along with many other topics, and the audience will vote on which choices are best based on your persuasiveness.

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!

As the sounds of screams echo down the halls you realize it is the desperate cries of dying otaku. Slowly opening your eyes, the bodies lay discarded across the room. Is it the scene of a battle, or maybe something more? But who did it? How did they do it?! And most importantly, WHY?! Why kill so many otaku… wait, was it the Pikachu plushie? Maybe Dora's Backpack did it?! Who knows, but it's up to you to figure out who killed them! And mainly just have fun laughing… to death.

(Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth)

As the sounds of screams, and other things, echo down the halls you realize it is the desperate cries of dying otaku. Slowly opening your eyes, the bodies lay discarded across the room. Is it the scene of a battle, or maybe something more? But who did it? How did they do it?! And most importantly, WHY?! Why kill so many otaku… wait, was it the Pikachu plushie? Maybe Dora's Backpack did it?! Who knows, but it's up to you to figure out who killed them! And mainly just have fun laughing… to death.

Come share your stories of anime that scarred your soul. Hear the stories of others who have seen the kinds of messed up stuff that can only happen in anime. Laugh and cry with people who've been there, and warn others about shows to avoid (or to go looking for to see if they really are that bad).

Do you have that gorgeous kimono or yukata but don't know how to tie the obi? Have you tried to use Google or YouTube to figure it out but still can't get it right? Or maybe you can tie an obi on others but not yourself? Whether you are looking to perfect that final touch to your kimono or yukata ensemble, or just curious about a small part of Japanese traditional clothing, all are welcome to try their hand at tying obi!

Do you really want to dance at the Kumori Ball, but are not quite sure how? Come learn how to dance in a friendly, fun environment. Lessons include Single Time Swing, Slow Waltz, and the Tango. Remember: big costumes and props can cause you and others to trip, so please dress accordingly. All skill levels are welcome. Come and join us. Warning: Space is limited.

Do you really want to dance at the Kumori Ball, but are not quite sure how? Come learn how to dance in a friendly, fun environment. Lessons include Single Time Swing, Slow Waltz, and the Tango. Remember: big costumes and props can cause you and others to trip, so please dress accordingly. All skill levels are welcome. Come and join us. Warning: Space is limited.

Do you really want to dance at the Kumori Ball, but are not quite sure how? Come learn how to dance in a friendly, fun environment. Lessons include Single Time Swing, Slow Waltz, and the Tango. Remember: big costumes and props can cause you and others to trip, so please dress accordingly. All skill levels are welcome. Come and join us. Warning: Space is limited.

Do you really want to dance at the Kumori Ball, but are not quite sure how? Come learn how to dance in a friendly, fun environment. Lessons include Single Time Swing, Slow Waltz, and the Tango. Remember: big costumes and props can cause you and others to trip, so please dress accordingly. All skill levels are welcome. Come and join us. Warning: Space is limited.

Do you really want to dance at the Kumori Ball, but are not quite sure how? Come learn how to dance in a friendly, fun environment. Lessons include Single Time Swing, Slow Waltz, and the Tango. Remember: big costumes and props can cause you and others to trip, so please dress accordingly. All skill levels are welcome. Come and join us. Warning: Space is limited.

Beat the Geeks is a game show where contestants must match their knowledge against the considerable pop-culture knowledge of our panel of geeks. The contestants will face off against each other and the geeks in an attempt to prove who possesses the most knowledge. In this trivia game show inspired by the popular televised game show by the same name, do you have what it takes to beat the geeks? Come to compete or simply to be entertained!

(Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth)

Now that the series has been rebooted and stuck up on the big screen, the Hawks are getting quite a bit of attention lately. Come meet your fellow followers as we talk about all forms of this amazing series. Manga, anime, movies? Which do you like best? Femto, yay or nay? And what about that skeleton guy? Be warned, this panel is open to discussing the entirety of the series, so it may contain spoilers.

Come join the characters of Black Butler for one hell of a party. Ask questions, play games with our hosts, and maybe win a prize or two! All Black Butler/Kuroshitsuji cosplayers are welcome! Come early and you might even see your favorite pairing be wed! Without a little fan service, what kind of panel would this be?

(Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth)

Left the Tea Party unsatisfied? Please accept our sincerest apologies, put on your nightcaps, and allow the Tea Party hosts to provide you with some more adult entertainment in this late-night panel. We'll play truth or dare, and indulge all of your fan-pairing fantasies. (Well, ALMOST all of them.) All adult Black Butler/Kuroshitsuji cosplayers are welcome!

Are you ready for more of your favorite game shows? Are you ready to see if YOU know everything? Come join us for a great afternoon of game shows!

An assortment of improv games based around the common theme of Homestuck. Anyone is welcome to play games, cosplay or not.

(Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth)

We took Sakura-Con by storm. Literally. It rained that day. Come join us for one of the craziest new panels of cards, cons, and horrible people. Oh, and kids, go away. This panel isn't for you.

Interested in making a pair of your very own cat ears? You're in luck! Come to the Cat Ear Booth in the Exhibitors Hall and choose from a variety of colors and styles of ears to make. Open all three days, as long as supplies last. Cost: $1.

I've been collecting kimono, haori, hanten and nagajuban for more than 18 years. I adore Japanese textiles; they are a unique art form. I would like to share my enthusiasm and knowledge with others by bringing several examples from my collection and discuss how I got them and anything special about them. Panel attendees are free to ask questions (I will answer as best I can) and handle the pieces I bring. I will also have information for attendees on finding inexpensive sources for kimono and haori.

Remember the D.Gray-man Improv show last year? That was us, and we're back again this year under a different name. Same idea as last year; you'll get to participate in improv games with us. We'll be bringing back favorites like snapshot as well as one brand new game!

Participate in games, activities, and discussions about the series D.Gray-man.

Join Naegi and Monobear for this in-character "whodunit" style murder mystery game, where the audience helps investigate and decides who the culprit is!

Cybermen, Time Lords, and Daleks, oh my! Win Whovian prizes for your best cosplays, props, fan creations (fics, filks, Trock, art, crafts, vids), line readings, scene recreations, or flirting a la Captain Jack Harkness. Photoshoots will take place during and after the panel! Share your memories, jokes, trivia, savvy, curiosity, speculations, and collectibles relating to any of the 50 years of classic and new Doctor Who and related series (Torchwood, Sarah Jane Adventures, K-9, Blue Peter, DW Confidential, etc.). Improv theater games and/or Whovian charades are welcome.

Popular, local webcomic creators Jake Richmond (author and artist for Modest Medusa) and Ben Hsu (author for Dubious Company) return to Kumoricon. Join them as they give an in-depth talk about what it means to run a webcomic: from how to get started, to seeing your book in print, as well as other general advice for up and coming webcomic creators.

Guy Letourneau is a licensed collector of Curio & Relic Firearms (C&R FFL, sometimes called a "cruffler"). We'll go over accurate versus outrageous depictions of firearms in anime as compared to real-world equipment, techniques, effects, and also safety concerns. May include non-functional demo items.

Do you like to bake? Do you want to know how to add just the right geeky touch to your favorite delicious treats? Here, we'll let you know how to do things with fondant, explore other alternatives for it, and show you just how geeky you can make your desserts!

Exorcizamus te, omnis immundus spiritus, omnis satanica potestas, omnis incursio infernalis adversarii, omnis legio, omnis congregatio et secta diabolica! Get the salt and holy water, 'cause this panel is an introduction to the long-running TV show "Supernatural". Never seen it before? Can't imagine life without it? Either way you'll get a kick out of character and plot overviews, handy guides to monster identification/killing, a brief touch on the short-lived and ill-advised anime adaptation, and maybe a little trivia at the end. Our panel of presenters will try to be as informative as possible without spoiling anything (and as funny as possible, too!) and hopefully—if this is all new hat to you—you'll go home after con, fire up your Netflix account, and join Team Free Will with the rest of us. As a note to the long-time fans who might attend, we're going to enforce a "no shipping" policy to avoid getting too far off topic—our apologies to all the Becky Rosens in the audience, but we just don't have the time to delve into fanon!

Sacrifices of chocolate to the Norse God Loki are requested but by no means required for entry. Please check all Angel Blades, hex bags, Hellhounds, shotguns, ancient demon-killing Khurdish knives, etc. at the door.

Have you been interested in Lolita fashion, but just didn't know where to begin? Well come join us for a brief introduction into the world of Lolita! This panel covers the origins of the street style, the basics of a Lolita outfit, and how to style yourself on a budget. You will also learn a bit about the Lolita subculture, and how to get involved in the growing and fashionable Lolita community!

Have you ever wanted to see the countries in Hetalia perform skits based on YOUR suggestions? Have you ever wanted to get up in front of a room full of people in your cosplay and act out silly situations but didn't want to do so in a competition? Then the Hetalia Improv Skit Panel is for you! Come for fun, possibly terrible but inevitably silly acting, and a chance to be among cosplayers that understand the silly side of fandom.

Calling all nations and non-nations! The world is in crisis and issues need to be discussed! Topics from obesity and ships, whether you join to become the hero or try to make others one with Russia; come along and join the debate!

(Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth)

While the children are away, the adult nations shall play! The World Meeting returns in the night time to be able to discuss more topics than before, and with less restrictions! Freedom of speech shall reign as topics such as shipping, apocalypse, and how fat America is are discussed! Come along and join the debate!

The HetaStuck Panel is a panel for both Hetalia and Homestuck fans to enjoy. What happens when France hits on Jade Harley? What would a rap off between Italy and Dave be like? Which has more characters, Hetalia or Homestuck? Do you want to know? So do we. Come to the HetaStuck Panel and find out the answers to these burning questions, and more.

It's time to break it out! Get your funky side grooving with this hip hop dance workshop. Learn a choreographed dance to an anime-based hip hop song! Come on, have fun and break a sweat!

Ever wanted to be involved in improvisational acting? Really wanted to find yourself on stage, or even enhance your scripted acting? Well now, here's your chance! Zach will walk you through the basics of improv acting through the use of fun and enticing improv games! Come and make new friends as you find your honesty on the stage!

Hello fellow Kingdom Hearts and Square Enix fans, kupo! The KH Unlocked group is coming back again this year, but this time we aren't just talking strategies and boring stuff, kupo! We are having FUN, kupo! So bring your Square Enix cosplays and join the games, kupo! We will have a random drawing to win a PRIZE too, kupo! So come on down and hang out with your fellow fans, kupo! Music, videos, games, friends, and prizes! What's better than this?

Kickstarter has swept the Internet by storm. This panel will discuss the best and worst. Horror stories, the best ideas, and even a chance to pitch your own ideas are all possible at this panel.

This is your chance to meet your fellow con lovers face to face! Whether you recognize their avatar, forum names, or Facebook accounts, now you can put a person to them! Along with meeting new people, we will be playing some games and interacting with each other! Come one, come all!

We're making a return for some hilarity on the geeky scale! Come hear some great jests about con experiences, cross-dressing, Pokémon, being in Japan, and more! And for the first time, we're opening the mic to y'all in a stand-up audience contest! Share some funny experiences and jokes, and possibly win prizes!

Interested in participating in the Pro-Bending Tournament? Come to this panel with your team or to find others to team up with. Teams will be entered into a bracket and will face off at the main panel. Waivers will be required to participate, and those under 18 years old must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver.

Straight from the world of The Legend of Korra, it's Kumoricon's first-ever pro-bending tournament! Gather a team of three, pick a crazy name, and decide who's bending what element—even the Avatar can't fling more than one around the ring without a penalty! This is fantasy dodgeball at its best, with rules taken directly from the popular Nickelodeon series. Participation is limited and first-come, first-served, so make sure your team arrives early to snap up a space in the preliminary bracket and compete for fabulous prizes. Do you have what it takes? Or will you end up in the drink? Waivers will be required to participate, and those under 18 years old must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver.

Let's get ready to rrrrrrrrumble! Bring your popcorn and your Fire Ferrets T-shirt, and grab a seat in the stands to cheer on your favorite players, as the qualifying teams who survived the preliminary bracket face off in the Kumoricon league finals! Just remember to watch out for flying dodgeballs… that is, elements! The spirit of competition has never been so crazy, or so fun! Waivers will be required to participate, and those under 18 years old must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver.

Ever been curious about getting into the wonderful world of animation? Internet animator Mister Chris is here to teach you the ropes! From getting started with your idea, to working with Flash, all the way to publishing your finished animation to the world! Following the presentation, a brief Q&A will be available.

Inspired by the game Tales of Graces f, Magic Carta is a memory card game where players are given half of a quote from a "hero" whose pictures are on the cards. Two players then try to find the correct card from the cards in front of them, and once one succeeds in finding it, they then read the final part of the quote while acting as that hero. The game goes on until 100, 200, or 300 points are obtained and a winner is decided. (Tales characters only this year! May be expanded to other anime/game characters next year!)

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 a few tips on getting your manga out there!

Come forth and join one of the oldest debates on the internet: who wins in a fight, Goku or Superman. We will be presenting various ideas and material including how their respective powers work, their backup and support, attitude, and anything else the audience wants to throw at us.

Come one, come all to Kumoricon's first ever cosplay workout! It's early, we know you like to sleep in (we do too!) but what is a better way to start the day than with some good old fashioned warm ups! All body types welcome! Come in workout wear and a wig if you would like and just have fun getting ready for con in a healthy way!

We all love anime and manga. Many even go on to learn Japanese to immerse themselves further. From among the brave learners, we have those who wish to translate for their fellow fans that have not yet learned Japanese. While there are many ways to translate the same phrase, you either get the boring, literal translation OR you get the exciting translation that exudes the personality of the character saying it. Come learn some basic tips and tricks on bringing manga characters to life!

Dress lightly and be prepared to learn fun dances from the website Nico Nico Douga. We will teach dance steps to songs like Happy Synthesizer, Bad Apple and many more!

In this panel, people will share their anime-related stories and others will have to guess if they're true or false. Players will get a point for each wrong guess and whoever has the most points gets a prize.

Are you a member of the online roleplay community? Do you want to meet other members of the online roleplay community? Whether you do your RP on Dreamwidth, forums, MMORPGs, or anywhere else, come meet up with us and have some fun! Share your favorite RP memories, stories, and listen to other stories people have to tell as well!

Why do we come to anime conventions? What do we do, what do we like? Why is it so awkward to be an older fan? There is a lot to being an older fan. Come join your fellow older fans in an open forum as we discuss what it means be an older anime fan. All subjects are open from relating to a younger fandom, participating in the anime fandom, cosplay, to the anime we love.

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.

This is a panel for all those selfless parents and guardians who 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.

The famous word association game comes to Kumoricon! Join Johnny Garfield as contestants team up with celebrities to describe words in this exciting, fast-paced game! Prizes for the contestants and the audience.

With the 20th anniversary of the scouts comes excitement, nostalgia, and another reincarnation of our favorite Pretty Soldiers. Discuss your favorite (or least favorite) aspects of the series, and what the future holds. Come meet your fellow fans, join us as we relive our fondest memories, and learn to truly believe in the power of love.

Ever wondered, "Why did they do that?" Well, this might be your answer! Improve your fan fiction and make better original characters. Get a basic understanding of psychological concepts, disorders, and learn how to apply them to fictional characters.

We are back for the 8th year in a row. This is the panel for the people by the people, and it's going to be crazy. So if you want to join in on all the crazy fun you better be there and leave your sanity at the door.

Is your character lonely? Or maybe they just want to pass the time. Either way, come to the Speed Date! This is for those in cosplay ONLY!!! You act as the character you're dressed as in a fast-paced dating scenario. Have fun, everyone! LIMIT IN PEOPLE WHO CAN ENTER!!!

(Age 21+ only—ID required at door)
(Ticketed event—see Programming Booth)

Kumoricon is proud to welcome back Portland's sake sommelier Marcus Pakiser for the 2013 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. Advance ticket purchase required at the Programming Booth. Ticket fee: $10. (ID required at the door.)

After the controversial and mysterious un-aired Anime Jeopardy finale, many questions were left unanswered. Was the host really murdered by the production staff? Did they really unearth a conspiracy that spread all the way to K-con itself? With a brand new team of both AJ veterans and rookies alike, don't miss the exciting rebirth: Shin Anime Jeopardy: Aim For The Top! If you would like to be a contestant, please attend the "Anime Jeopardy Contestant Selection" panel.

Do you think you have what it takes to be a contestant on Anime Jeopardy? Does your Sync Ratio meet our criteria? Find out your true power level at the Anime Jeopardy Contestant Selection panel!

The Slightly Anime Dating Game is a 1970s style game show. We pick people out of the audience to compete for our "prize" cosplayers. The Date is a lie, so you have no reason not to come, participate, and laugh.

Did you ever want to be part of the video game series on YouTube called "Let's Play"? Well they're not just for big shots, anyone can do them! Check out Kyokoon64's tips and tricks to possibly get successful in your hobby of video game recording and to answer any questions you might have! Not to mention a live recording of a Let's Play for all to see!

Did you get three of the same Gashapon in the Exhibitors Hall? Have volumes 1, 2, and 4 of Naruto and are looking for 3? Come to the Swap Meet and try your luck! Bring your unwanted wall scrolls, figures, anime, manga, and anything else to trade. (Remember, this is intended for trading; if money must be used to even out a trade, please keep it under $5.)

Open forum discussion of the game Mass Effect. Come and share your Shepard's story, or just listen while others tell theirs. Compare choices made in the game with others'. We'll even have pin the tail on the pyjak!

Have you ever heard of the Tales of series of games, but didn't really know what it was? Or maybe you're a fan, and want to get to know other fans of the series. Here at Tales of Kumori, we'll have a brief introduction to the game series, discussion about the games, the music, and how it's evolved over the years, and maybe we'll even play a game of Magic Carta while we're at it! Sound good? Drop on by!

Did you just start watching Attack on Titan? Have you been a fan ever since the manga first came out? No matter how you were first exposed to this amazing anime, you probably have a lot to say about it. Join us as we talk about Attack on Titan, discuss favorite characters, and even complain about annoying ones.

Come join the crazy tea time party with the Pandora Hearts crew all lead by the craziest of them all: The Will of the Abyss. With Break, Sharon and more all talked into it by The Will to join her tea party madness. Insanity and all the good eye stealing is sure to ensue. Come join this open talk panel lead by you. If this madness interests you, come join us for Tea Time with Pandora.

Join Todd, Karin, and Emily at the Team Haberkorn Panel! We'll be discussing everything Haberkorn with Mr. Haberkorn himself! Team Haberkorn is an official fan site created by and dedicated to Todd Haberkorn! Proceeds help out the animals at Arcadiana Humane Society. This panel will present information on how to get involved with Team Haberkorn and answer questions from fans. Also, there will be lots of trivia, prizes, a compilation of scenes from Todd's works, games, and so much more! It's sure to be fun for everyone! Stop by and become a Haberkornian today!

Come learn all about Touhou and how much you already know and what you don't know. Learn about the creator of the work, gameplay, music, and the huge base of derivative fan based doujinshi works that have dominated Japan's Comiket for extended time periods. Learn about the many different doujin circles and the quirky fun games they produce. Knowledge yourself in the vast fanon interpretations of what little canon the series actually has and what makes the series so popular in the first place.

Hello boys, girls, and trolls alike. This is in fact the Homestuck Ask Panel you have all been waiting for. Been wanting to ask your favorite troll who they are in what quadrant with? Or maybe you have been dying to hear Gamzee and Tavros have a rap off with Dave. And for those poor brave souls that dare ask Kankri a triggering question, we have something for every kind of Homestuck Fan at this panel. So come on down and have some good old crazy Homestuck fun at the 2013 Homestuck Ask Panel!

"It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves." –Shakespeare. You will learn aspects of the Alexander Technique linked to posture, clarity and voice. Volunteers and listeners will be able to learn how to emit a sound to aid with singing, acting, and public speaking. (Of the two Shakespeare panels, this one focuses on sonnets.)

"It is not in the stars to hold our destiny, but in ourselves." –Shakespeare. You will learn aspects of the Alexander Technique linked to posture, clarity, and voice. Volunteers and listeners will be able to learn how to emit a sound to aid with singing, acting, and public speaking. (Of the two Shakespeare panels, this one focuses on writings other than sonnets.)

Saving Japan from your TV set since 1975, Super Sentai is a long-running series of TV shows about teams of colorful superheroes and their giant robots fighting evil. Sound familiar? That's because starting in 1992, Saban began bringing the shows over to the states under the re-branding of "Power Rangers"—a name I'm sure you're familiar with! Want to know more about the origins of the explosion-filled, color-coded TV show you probably watched as a child? We've got you covered! We'll start with Himitsu Sentai Goranger in 1975 and work our way to Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger in 2013, explaining along the way—don't worry, though, it's easy to pick up! Have questions? We'll do our best to answer them!

Maybe you have impeccable taste in anime, but there are always anime you might not have heard of! From classics that you might have missed, to great shows currently airing in Japan, check out some of the best anime that hasn't reached the masses!

(Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth)

Maybe you have impeccable taste in anime, but there are always anime you might not have heard of! From classics that you might have missed, to great shows currently airing in Japan, check out some of the best anime that hasn't reached the masses!

(Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth)

All new stories! All new emotional scars to inflict! Bring your brain bleach and a shoulder to cry on. We've been scouring the tubes for months to bring you these tasty tidbits. By tasty I mean horrible, and by tidbit I mean horrible, improbable euphemisms, gender swapping, anatomy-fail, and commas applied with a shotgun.

(Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth)

Come hear all your favorites again! Harry and Dumblecop of the Dark Meal! Robocop and Batman! That one with the A-Team! That other one with the A-Team! Remember that one about Magic School Bus? What about the Brave Little Toaster? yeah, that happened.

Come see some of the funniest performers play some of your favorite improv games! You never know what will happen, except it will be HILARIOUS! See you there!

(Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth)

It's that time where dirty jokes flow like sake! Come join Conventional Improv for even more laughs than before! Don't forget to bring your adulthood, because you kind of need it to get into this panel.

Hello Kitty—she's anthropomorphic, cute, has no mouth, and a flagship product of a multibillion dollar corporation. In this panel we discuss her history and the philosophy of Hello Kitty, Sanrio, and their many fans and what makes Sanrio and Hello Kitty popular worldwide.

(Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth)

A panel made by a fan for the fans and not about the fans. A short reading from a yaoi manga and a viewing from an anime will start off this open forum discussion of yaoi manga and mangaka, both well-known and obscure. Open to all those 18+ who are open-minded and have an interest in this genre.

(Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth)

Do you spend hours every day watching YouTube? Do you know about the latest Internet memes and viral videos before all your friends? At this panel you can request videos and see them played in the room, but there's a twist: the audience can vote to skip your video if it's not good enough! The winner will be crowned King of YouTube.

(Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth)

A panel made by a fan for the fans and not about the fans. A short reading from a yuri manga and a viewing from an anime will start off this open forum discussion of yuri manga and mangaka, both well-known and obscure. Open to all those 18+ who are open-minded and have an interest in this genre.

The Chibi Room is a place for exploring the natural cultural curiosity of children and teens through simple arts and crafts. Be it by coloring manga-style artwork or recreating their own Japanese-style garden, the Chibi Room will help nurture the ever growing creative bonds through simple arts and crafts. Please remember that children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

During these periods we will have manga-style artwork and traditional items used or seen commonly to color.

Make a koi kite to fly from a pole or hang.

Kumihimo is a Japanese form of braid-making. A Japanese promise ring or bracelet is a symbol of good luck. Make one for yourself, or give it to a friend or loved one.

Create your own construction paper lantern.

We have a fairly good sized selection of items that we will be going over and learning how to fold.

Create your own sumi-e style painting, or make a Japanese-style fan.

Want to take a break from all the excitement? Have all the cosplays inspired your next drawing? Got an idea for a story that you just need to get down on paper before you forget? Come to our latest addition, Fanworks! Located in the Boardroom on the second floor of the Hilton, this area will be open all weekend long so you can come and jot down a short story or draw a pic to share with other attendees. Maybe someone's story or picture will inspire a new work of art of your own! Or come see what other artists and writers have left behind.

Ever had a plot bunny bite you when you see a great piece of fan art? Or been itching to illustrate a story you've read? Then this is your chance. All weekend long in Fanworks, stories and art left by other attendees will be available to offer inspiration to budding artists and writers. So whether you want to be the inspiration for someone else, or create something to complement someone else's work, come see what is being created in Fanworks.

We'll provide the outlines, you provide the inspiration. Leave the workshop with a fully jointed paper doll dressed in your choice of costume. We'll have several doll templates to choose from; you get to customize it into the character of your choice.

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 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?

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. Several patterns will be on hand to choose from, or make up your own! Basic sewing skills helpful, but not required.

Are you a member of the largest online art community? Want to meet other people in the area who share you love for all things art? Come and hang out with us at the totally unofficial DeviantArt member meet up! Everyone is welcome!

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?

Have you ever wanted to break into the world of origami? This is the panel for you. In this panel you will learn about basic origami folding. You will learn the terms, how to read those confusing origami instructions, and learn how to fold a few basic designs, including the samurai hat, the balloon, and the crane.

Regular dollies not your style? Do you like the horror, the splatterpunk, the undead? Come join us for the darker version of our dolly making class. We'll be making voodoo and zombie dolls, with less emphasis on costumes and more on brains, guts, and the magic that holds them all together. All ages welcome, as long as you don't mind a little stuffing showing.

Are you wild about Weird Al? Crazy about Doctor Demento? Get the rundown on fandom song parodies (or "filks") at this musically hilarious panel. Watch a sample performance by ten-year Kumoricon veteran FilkAeris! If you're a parody writer yourself, step up to the open mic to perform your own work! Then join the audience as we write and sing brand-new filks about your favorite series, right here at the con!

Tired from a long day of Kumoricon fun? Grab your pillows, bring a blanket, and join us for an evening of fun and fanciful stories, starring your favorite fictional characters! Print out your own stories and take a turn reading them out loud! Didn't bring your work along? Borrow a staff laptop and look it up online! All writers are welcome… just don't forget to warn for spoilers!

An old Kumoricon classic, a silly game of mixed up stories and anime characters! Players are given a ridiculous story with blank spaces, and others give them prompts to fill in the blanks and create an even sillier story!

(Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth)

An old Kumoricon classic, a silly game of mixed up stories and anime characters! Players are given a ridiculous story with blank spaces, and others give them prompts to fill in the blanks and create an even sillier story! This panel contains adult content.

Similar to the once-popular prime time show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", the panelist will take suggestions from the attendees on what will go into the fan fiction (place, characters, conflict), and write them live.

Kumoricon gaming is a relaxed environment offering free play throughout the convention for casual gamers, and tournaments for those wanting to test their skills with others. Between our console and LAN gaming setups, we have you covered.

Located in the Red Lion, Tabletop Gaming will be open for the duration of con for anyone to play CCGs, RPGs, or any of the board and card games available. Open Play opportunities are available at all hours. Don't see your favorite game on the schedule? Be sure to check Tabletop Gaming for additional gaming events not listed below.

Celebrating its 9th year in Portland's gaming community, Guardian Games is Portland's grandest game store. We've survived three moves, an epic windstorm, and a brutal recession, so we're here to stay! Come check us out as Tabletop Gaming's 2013 in-room vendor, drop by our retail store at 345 SE Taylor St, or visit us online at www.ggportland.com.

With 14,000+ game items in stock every day, if we don't have what you're looking for, let us endeavor to find it. From the latest and greatest, to the nostalgic and ancient; we love games and the people who 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!

Come join us for free Pokémon fun all weekend long! We'll be running free tournaments for the trading card game and video game off and on throughout the weekend. Don't know how to play the card game? Want tips on how to create the perfect team in the video game? We'll have our experts there to answer any and all questions! Attend one of our theme deck challenges to learn first-hand how to play the game and win cool prizes! Enter in the booster draft: receive packs, build a deck, and test your skills (entry fee required). Stop by our creative center to show off your art skills; we'll have coloring pages and art supplies! Winners for the art contest will be chosen daily at 7:30. Bring your modified legal deck and compete with others in a free tournament.

You may have caught them all, but are you a true trainer?!? Come find out by challenging the world champion CCG player, or a video game expert! Bring your deck or video game to the Pokémon booth and test your abilities as a Pokémon master.

Once again, GameStorm is bringing their famous library of hundreds of board and card games to Tabletop Gaming at Kumoricon. Drop by the Red Lion to play a few games and check out the selection. Look for orange cones to find a game that need more players to start, or check out a game yourself and place an orange cone on your table to attract players.

GameStorm is an annual gaming convention held at the Hilton Vancouver Washington every March. This year GameStorm 16 is March 20-23, 2014. See their website at www.gamestorm.org.

Japanime Games is a board and card game publisher dedicated to bringing you the the finest games from Japan and beyond! Responsible for localizing Tanto Cuore, Kanzume Goddess, and Krosmaster: Arena, among others, their games feature some of the finest art that can be found along with engaging gameplay and quality components.

In addition to scheduled events, Japanime Games will be running demos of their products throughout the weekend. Come by Tabletop Gaming anytime to check them out or visit their website at www.japanimegames.com.

In the deck-building game Kanzume Goddess, you will be one of the gods of mythology. Each god in the game has its own special powers which players can use to their benefit. Players will purchase cards from the center of the table to add to their decks. They will use these cards to purchase more cards and to do battle with the other players. These cards can be used to damage other players, to gain more cards, to draw more cards from your deck, and to protect yourself from damage. The last player with energy left is the last god standing and the winner of the game.

Go down in the dungeon. Kill everything you meet. Backstab your friends and steal their stuff. Grab the treasure and run. Admit it. You love it.

Munchkin is the mega-hit card game about dungeon adventure… with none of that stupid roleplaying stuff. You and your friends compete to kill monsters and grab magic items. And what magic items! Don the Horny Helmet and the Boots of Butt-Kicking. Wield the Staff of Napalm… or maybe the Chainsaw of Bloody Dismemberment. Start by slaughtering the Potted Plant and the Drooling Slime, and work your way up to the Plutonium Dragon!

It's the sickest, silliest Munchkin yet! You are zombies, kicking down doors and eating brains. The "monsters" you're attacking are people, some helpless and some hazardous, with a few rogue zombies thrown in. The armor is whatever you've blundered across during your lurching search for brains. So bravely you'll go forth, with mousetraps on your feet and a bowling trophy protecting your poor rotting head… to level up, or to die. Again.

Come compete in a three-day, four-round Munchkin event. Each round will be played with a different combination of Munchkin sets and expansions. Backstab the competition to the grand prize!

It's the end of the world! In Munchkin Apocalypse, every possible natural (and unnatural) disaster has happened… or will happen during the game. You are a rugged survivor in a world full of people—and things—that want to kill you and take your stuff. So do it to them first!

Axe Cop is the hit webcomic written by Malachai Nicolle (age 5) and drawn by his brother Ethan (age 29). With his friends Dinosaur Soldier and Sockarang, Axe Cop fights crime! He hunts down the bad guys, such as Giant Robot Zombie, Vampire Man Baby Kid, and Dr. Stinky Head, and CHOPS THEIR HEADS OFF! Just don't get blood on you, or you might turn into something totally different, like Bat Warthog Man or Avocado Soldier.

There's only one game that can match the anything-goes action of Axe Cop—and it's Munchkin. Using original art from the series Munchkin: Axe Cop drops you into the Nicolle brothers' world.

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?

Life is good when you're a Space Pirate Amazon Ninja Catgirl. Enjoy a life of larceny and mayhem as you embark on one Caper after another. Defeat every challenge the galaxy throws at you, from the Friendly Guard Puppies all the way to the Fiendish Death Trap. Pick up Toys (and the occasional Poolboy), grab more Loot than anyone else, and watch your tail… because the other catgirls want what you've got!

Tanto Cuore is a Japanese deck-building card game which has a mechanism similar to Dominion. Each player plays as the lord of a mansion and hires maids to fill out their house to become the King of Maids!

Tentacle Bento is a fast-playing trick-taking card game for 2 to 6 players. Each game puts you in the enviable position of being a horrid, tentacle-flailing, slime-oozing monster from outer space—cleverly disguised (of course) as an adorable and newly enrolled student at Takoashi University, an all-girls school nestled in scenic Japan.

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.

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

In Cardfight!! Vanguard, players represent astral spirits dueling on the fictional planet Cray. The cards in players' decks, called "units", represent characters from Cray that players can "call" to the field to fight for them. Entry fee: None.

A fun alternative to a normal draft, in a Chaos Draft each player chooses three 15-card booster packs from any set or expansion 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 your own. Entry Fee: about $10 (includes 3 booster packs), but may vary based upon the price of packs chosen.

Bring your favorite EDH (a.k.a. Commander) deck and compete in this variant multi-player constructed tournament. Entry fee: none.

Draft is a staple format for trading cards games in which players take turns selecting cards out three packs and then building a deck on the spot. Players will be selecting cards out booster packs from the Return to Ravnica set.

This year, instead of one large tournament, we will be queuing 8-man pods. As soon as we have 8 people, we will start a draft. This is a DCI sanctioned event. Entry fee: $10.

A new addition to the Kumoricon Magic lineup. Legacy is a constructed format that has (almost) no restrictions on what sets your cards come from! Please check https://www.wizards.com/Magic/TCG/Resources.aspx?x=judge/resources/sfrlegacy for the current banned list. This is a DCI sanctioned event. Entry fee: none.

Draft format using booster packs from the latest core set, Magic 2013. This year, instead of one large tournament, we will be queuing 8-man pods. As soon as we have 8 people, we will start a draft. This is a DCI sanctioned event. Entry fee: $10.

Commander free play. Come on down and have some casual games of EDH as the day winds down.

Pre-registered? Got your badge and don't want to turn in for the night? This year, we will be offering Return to Ravnica Two-Headed Draft on Friday night. Grab a partner and come on down. This is a DCI sanctioned event. Entry fee: $20 per team.

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

Each player receives six booster packs to construct a deck with. Entry fee: $20.

Bring a Modified format legal deck and play in this Pokémon constructed tournament. Entry fee: none.

Battle in a free constructed tournament using your choice of provided theme decks. Entry fee: none.

Weiß Schwarz is a card game that features characters from your favorite animes. Come down for some casual play. Entry fee: none.

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

Each player receives 5 booster packs to construct a deck with. Entry fee: $20.

Cel*Style is back at Kumoricon! Cel*Style is an indie game company that designs role playing games that are "created specifically to capture the beauty, intensity and strangeness of manga and anime".

This year, they will be offering "Games on Demand" style events. At least one Cel*Style GM will be available during each session, ready to facilitate several different games, depending on interest. The game list includes Maid, Tenra Bansho, Tulip Academy, Panty Explosion, GxB/BxB/GxG, Hot Guys Making Out, Golden Sky Stories, Motobushido, Classroom Deathmatch, The Magical Land of Yeld, and more.

A Dungeons & Dragons 4th edition game based off of the show Avatar: The Last Airbender. Set one hundred years before the avatar Aang's birth, our group of benders must discover why the spirit world has stopped accepting spirits of the dead, find out where the avatar is, and find a way to bring balance to both worlds once more before it is too late!

Fallout: Equestria is a crossover game between the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic television series and the Fallout video game series. The cute pegasi, unicorns, and ponies must defend themselves against the onslaught of a post-apocalyptic world of what once was Equestria, and face off against denizens of this war-torn world with the aid of leftover magic and technology of a forgotten time.

It's 2047; the American empire has released a plague throughout Japan. Rapid physical evolution in half of Japan's denizens to change into what looks to be a page ripped out of a fantasy novel, and the development of what the people call Mahō in certain individuals, able to now cast magic. Motoko Kusanagi has need of a new task force to take down a terrorist organization that could be responsible for smuggling the bioweapons that caused the Mahō outbreak. Whether it's hackers, skilled fighters, or magicians, all are needed to bring down this cooperation, and to prevent any more weapons from being smuggled into Japan.

50 years before the events of the Hellsing manga, the organizations Hellsing and the Vatican are sending their troops to hunt down a vile creature that has emerged from the depths of Germany that now threatens all of Europe! Take a role of a Vampire, Werewolf, Promethean, or a Hunter, and put a stop to the savage that is tearing up the world!

Ever wanted to build your favorite shonen character in a roleplaying game? Now is your chance! Whether it's an expy of your favorite character or something completely your own, if you can think it, you can create it! Using the Mutants & Masterminds rules system, it can be very easy to finally have an all-star team of Kenshiro, Goku, Naruto, and Ichigo finally team up against the greatest eldritch evils that threaten the world!