Main Events
Opening Ceremonies
Fri 10:30 am - 12:00 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Join us as we kick off our convention for 2015! Find out what's in store for the weekend.
Cosplay Contest
Sun 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
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.
AMV Contest
Fri 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Pass required—see Programming Booth.
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.
AMV Show
Fri 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Mon 10:30 am - 11:30 am – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
After the contest, come and watch the "best-of" collection of AMVs created within the last year.
Silent Charity Auction
Mon 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
KumoriBall
Sun 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Pass required—see Programming Booth.
You are hereby cordially invited to the fairytale world of the KumoriBall Masquerade! Come in all your finery; formal or formal cosplay only, please. Don't forget your mask! Attendees must follow the dress code (including masks). Staff reserve the right to deny entry to anyone inappropriately attired. Event passes will be available starting one hour before the dance at the Programming Booth—you must meet dress code to receive a pass.
KumoriProm
Sat 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Dance in all your finery to a more relaxed version of the ball—without the strict dress code! Bring your favorite partner, find a new one among the other dancers, or even dance with one of our hosts. Who will be crowned the KumoriProm King and Queen?
DJ Gino Mari vs. The DiscoSnake: Mixed Media Dance Party Hootenanny
Fri 10:00 pm - 3:00 am – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
In this dazzling anything-goes Mixed Media Dance Party Hootenanny, DJ Gino Mari goes track to track against the overwhelming turntablism of The DiscoSnake [Michael Brillig]. This action-packed event features the talents of this Portland-based production duo as they create a custom dance experience for your convention dancing needs. Taking requests all night long this team will fill the air with the very best dance, pop, anime, gaming and everything else music.
Mass Hysteria: Inus vs. Nekos (with DJs Tamerax, Jimni Cricket, Pete Ellison, Sake Bomb, and Atum)
Sat 10:00 pm - 3:00 am – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Caturday night at Kumoricon, it's Mass Hysteria: Inus vs Nekos! It's gonna be one totally pawsome night of music and prancing! We hope you all got your afternoon naps in, cause we're not kitten around! Time to don those neko ears, those inu tails, and get ready to put your paws up in the air for this year's meowstanding DJs. Who will win?! Inus?! Or nekos?! Are you feline it right meow?!
Legend of Korra Pro-Bending Tournament Check-In
Sat 8:00 am - 9:00 am – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Waivers will be required to participate, and those under 18 years old must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver.
Are you ready for some adrenaline fueled pro bending action? If your team wants to play, this is the event for you! We'll be organizing the bracket and going over rules so everyone can be ready to enter the hexagon. This is a required meeting for all competing teams.
Legend of Korra Pro-Bending Tournament Preliminaries
Sat 9:30 am - 12:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Waivers will be required to participate, and those under 18 years old must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver.
From the hit TV show, The Legend of Korra, Kumoricon is proud to present: The 3rd Annual KumoriLeague Tournament. Where sixteen teams enter the hexagon to fight for a chance at fame and glory. Come cheer on your favorite fantasy dodgeball team as they fight for a spot in the finals.
Legend of Korra Pro-Bending Tournament Finals
Sat 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Pass required—see Programming Booth.
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! Come watch the best pro-benders compete for the title of KumoriLeauge Champion. Eight teams will enter the single elimination bracket, only one will be left standing at the end. There can be only one champion. Join us to find out who will reign supreme.
PhotoBooth
Fri 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm – PhotoBooth (Birch – Hilton)
Sat 10:00 am - 8:00 pm – PhotoBooth (Birch – Hilton)
Sun 10:00 am - 8:00 pm – PhotoBooth (Birch – Hilton)
Mon 10:00 am - 4:00 pm – PhotoBooth (Birch – Hilton)
Who wants to come play in PhotoBooth? Kumoricon 2015 is year number 7 for Spott The PhoTographer and his team to bring PhotoBooth to Kumoricon. I am looking forward to seeing the familiar faces that have become friends over the years. PhotoBooth has provided lasting Kumoricon memories for so many guests. Please be one of our guests this year. (Each day we will close for a lunch break of about 45 minutes, sometime in the mid-afternoon.)
Manga Library
Fri 7:00 am - 2:00 am – Manga Library (Cedar – Hilton)
Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 am – Manga Library (Cedar – Hilton)
Sun 8:00 am - 2:00 am – Manga Library (Cedar – Hilton)
Mon 8:00 am - 4:00 pm – Manga Library (Cedar – Hilton)
Come sit, relax, and read your favorite manga in Kumoricon's very own manga library! It's a great place to take a break from all the con chaos!
Closing Ceremonies
Mon 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
The final event of Kumoricon—contest winners are announced, highlights are replayed, and the venue and mascot for 2016 are revealed.
Rant and Rave
Mon 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
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.
Guest Programming
Anime Con Horror Stories with The Slants
Sun 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Con veterans know about the seedy underbelly of anime conventions: the odors, the room parties, the creeps. However, most of it is in good fun which is why we keep coming back! Share some of your favorite moments that you love to hate and talk about how we can make cons more enjoyable for everyone involved
Dark Horse Panel
Sun 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Portland's Dark Horse Comics is North America's second-oldest publisher (since 1988!) of Japanese manga, novels, and artbooks. Our recent titles include The Art of Satoshi Kon, Unofficial Hatsune Mix, Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, Tony Takezaki's Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Oreimo: Kuroneko. Please come join us with your questions, to see previews of some of our upcoming books, and to hear news on future titles! We'll be giving away prizes, too!
David Vincent's Voice Acting Tryouts
Sat 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Total audience participation! Show off your voice acting talent! You could win autographed posters and even a personal one-on-one Skype session with David Vincent himself with guidance to help launch your voice acting career! David will give insider tips and professional techniques for the world of voice acting, and will put your voice acting talent to the test! Prepare to participate in the most hilarious and informative panel of the weekend!
Joining the Sailor Senshi: Q&A with Erica Mendez and Christine Cabanos
Fri 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Sailor Moon is back! And her team of Sailor Senshi have never been better. Join Erica Mendez (Sailor Uranus) and Christine Marie Cabanos (Sailor Saturn) for a Q&A about their adventures in joining the cast of one of the most beloved shoujo series of all time!
Kieran Strange and KIERAN Project 2015 Concert
Sat 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Kill la Kill with Patrick Seitz, David Vincent, Erica Mendez, and Christine Marie Cabanos
Sun 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
DON'T LOSE YOUR WAAAAAY! Strap on your Kamui and the voices of Ryuko Matoi, Senketsu, Mako Mankanshoku, and Ira Gamagoori! (Clothing required. Nudist beach cosplay is the only exception)
Our Favorite Movies: The Best of East Asian Cinema with The Slants
Sat 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Covering the best of Asia's thriving film Industry, from HK action to Japanese horror. Clips and trailers from some of our favorite movies included!
A Peek Inside the Booth: Voice Acting Q&A with Patrick Seitz, David Vincent, Erica Mendez, and Christine Marie Cabanos
Mon 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Journey into the world of voice acting. From odd voices to Super Saiyan screams, there's an art to every syllable. Get tips and tricks from VAs on the ins and outs of voice acting for a living.
Q&A with Kieran Strange and KIERAN Project 2015
Fri 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Q&A with The Slants: War Wounds and Road Trips
Fri 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Senshi, Kamui, and Nerd Bands: Women in the Industry with Erica Mendez, Christine Marie Cabanos, and Kieran Strange
Sun 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Don't let them fool you. These three gals have worked hard to get where they are! Find out what it takes to make it in the geek industry. And be a woman.
The Slants Concert
Fri 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Portland's The Slants are the first and only all-Asian American dance rock band in the world. They offer up catchy dance beats, strong hooks, and a bombastic live show!
Songwriting Success with The Slants
Sun 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Members of the band discuss practical and proven techniques for writing successful music. Appropriate for all levels, from beginners to professional songwriters.
Tea Time with Kieran Strange: Fandoms from Across the Pond
Sun 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
A panel on all things British such as: Harry Potter; Doctor Who; British lifestyle; Sherlock; and I Am Tim, the web series that she is a recurring character in following the last living descendant of vampire hunter Van Helsing.
Voices in Video Games with David Vincent, Erica Mendez, and Christine Cabanos
Fri 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
A panel where people can ask about voice acting in video games or just chat about video games in general.
VIP Autographs Session
Sat 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
A special autograph signing opportunity with our Guests of Honor, for VIP attendees only.
Christine Marie Cabanos Autographs
Fri 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Sun 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
David Vincent Autographs
Fri 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Sun 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Mon 10:30 am - 12:00 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Erica Mendez Autographs
Sat 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Sun 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Kieran Strange and KIERAN Project 2015 Autographs
Sat 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Patrick Seitz Autographs
Sat 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Sun 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Mon 10:30 am - 12:00 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
The Slants Autographs
Fri 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Cosplay
The Art of Crossplay: From Women to Men Edition
Sun 10:00 am - 11:00 am – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Basics in crossplay will be covered&mdashlfrom head to toe, including clothing, prosthetics, and mannerisms.
Black Butler Cosplay Gathering
Sat 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Come discuss the anime and manga, listen to some music, and meet other Black Butler fans!
Body Positive and Bullying in Cosplay
Fri 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
We talk about body positive, and bullying, and how both apply to cosplay. We also talk about "cosplay is not consent", along with many other things within this range of topics.
Cautionary Tales of Crossplay
Sat 11:30 pm - 12:30 am – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Interested in crossplay? OtakuDee and friends dish out the dirt on how much work it really is. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll cringe.
Cosplay Armor Making
Sat 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
So you want to make your own armored cosplay but don't know where to start? We will give you the know-how from start to finish with different types of materials. Making the patterns, fitting it to your body, harnesses, sealing and painting… maybe even lighting and movable parts! Prizes too!
Cosplay Chess
Mon 10:30 am - 12:00 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
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!
Cosplay Chess Pre-Meet
Mon 8:30 am - 10:00 am – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Meeting for Cosplay Chess participants. This is an opportunity to discuss battle techniques and work out strategies. Mandatory for all participants.
Late Night Cosplay Chess
Mon (Sun after midnight) 12:30 am - 2:00 am – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Come see your favorite characters battle it out on a giant chessboard stage! Late Night 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 after dark!
Late Night Cosplay Chess Pre-Meet
Sun 11:00 pm - 12:00 am – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Meeting for Late Night Cosplay Chess participants. This is an opportunity to discuss battle techniques and work out strategies. Mandatory for all participants.
Cosplay Contest Pre-Meet
Fri 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
First official meeting for all Cosplay Contest entrants, and final deadline for all Cosplay entry forms. Costume Workmanship slots and Skit technical rehearsal slots will be assigned. The 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 are not required at this meeting.
Cosplay Contest Tech Rehearsal
Sun 8:00 am - 11:00 am – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Technical rehearsal for all Cosplay Contest entrants. This is a quick walk-through of the Cosplay Contest to coordinate ninja assistance, adjust lighting, and test music and audio. Costumes are not required at this meeting.
Cosplay Contest Costume Judging
Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Costume Workmanship judging for costume entries in the Cosplay Contest. During the Cosplay Contest 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.
Cosplay Contest Green Room
Sun 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
The Cosplay Green Room is the room reserved for Cosplay Contest entrants to wait during, and one half hour prior to, the Cosplay Contest. A video feed from Main Events will be provided to allow entrants to view the other entries while waiting for their time on stage.
Cosplay Detailing Demo
Sun 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Does your next cosplay have a lot of detail, but you're not sure how to do the things, and you get stuck trying to learn from online tutorials? Up your cosplay game by seeing live demonstrations from an award-winning cosplay seamstress and prop builder.
Cosplay Posing Tips: Dance Poses!
Sat 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Want to learn how to perfect your Princess Tutu poses? Want to just learn cool dance poses? Come join me and learn how to correctly position yourself in basic dance poses! Fun is guaranteed.
Cosplay Scavenger Hunt
Join the hunt! Keep your eyes open and on the lookout for clues as you wander the convention. The game board is located in the Pocket Guide and in the Guidebook app.
Cosplaying While "X"
Sat 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Cosplaying While "X" is about promoting diversity and acceptance in the cosplay world. The panelists will share experiences and encourage cosplayers of all ages, sizes, races, and orientations to continue cosplaying their favorite characters despite the adversity that sometimes comes along with being "X".
For The Love of Cosplay
Fri 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Are you new into cosplay but don't know where to start? Are you stuck on a cosplay idea and need help? Are you looking just looking for some good tips? Then come join well known cosplayers LoZ Link, Ryan Wells, and Victory Joy as the give you a guided tour into the world of cosplay building.
Hall Cosplay
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!
Iron Cosplay
Fri 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
In this fast-paced game show panel, teams of four must create and model a cosplay from dollar store materials in mere minutes! Can they incorporate the Secret Ingredient? Can they win the audience's applause? Prizes await! The timer is ticking! The heat is on! Allez… COSPLAY!
Kumoricon Ball Jointed Dolls
Sat 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
From cosplay to BJDs, this panel is all about meet-and-greet with family and friends. Don't have a doll? Not an issue. Bring your costume—Monster High, Pullip, and more. Come on by, meet the crew, and learn more about the community and the fellow friends involved.
Prop Weapon Making
Fri 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
We will give you the tips and know-how on building your own weapon props. Show you the best tools and where to get your materials from foam to worbla/wonderflex to PVC to resin. Mold building and resin casting. Painting and sealing your works of art. Prizes too!
2nd Skin: Finding the Perfect Face for your Cosplay
Sun 9:00 am - 11:00 am – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Are you new to character makeup? Still holding onto those elf ear prosthetics? Fascinated with bruises and fake blood? Just need some new ideas? Then come join LoZ Link and the Girl the Next Door as they walk you thru the basics of character makeup and prosthetic application.
So You Want to Enter a Cosplay Contest?
Sat 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Cosplay contests, sometimes called masquerades, are a cornerstone of convention programming and entertainment. Have you ever been to one? Thought about entering, but didn't know what to expect? Join us for insight on judging, what to expect backstage, watch video samples, and participate in a Q&A.
Karaoke
Open Mic
Fri 7:00 am - 1:00 pm – Karaoke (Alder – Hilton)
Fri 3:00 pm - 2:00 am – Karaoke (Alder – Hilton)
Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 am – Karaoke (Alder – Hilton)
Sun 8:00 am - 2:00 am – Karaoke (Alder – Hilton)
Mon 8:00 am - 4:00 pm – Karaoke (Alder – Hilton)
Come sing your heart out, or have a seat and relax. Last, but most of all, enjoy the music!
Kumoricon Idol and Karaoke Cosplay Hybrid Contest
Fri 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
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.
Listen as Kumoricon Idol contestants perform beautiful Japanese songs. Idol contestants are judged on vocal ability and talent.
Karaoke Contest Auditions
Fri 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Karaoke (Alder – Hilton)
Interested in being a part of the Kumoricon Idol and Karaoke Cosplay Hybrid? Come try out, or even get a sneak peek at just who might be performing at the Hybrid!
Dance Lessons
Easy Japanese Traditional Dances
Sat 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Please join members of the Oregon Buddhist Temple in learning a few traditional Japanese dances.
K-Pop Dance Medley
Sat 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Come dance to all your K-pop faves like EXO, Block B, SNSD, SHINee, EXID, and more! Dance along to over 25 K-pop songs with a K-pop chorus medley. Love K-pop but don't know any of the dances? Don't worry! This forum also includes a dance lesson for a song that you get to choose!
Learn K-Pop Dance!
Fri 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Shake That Brass on over to the K-pop dance panel! Bounce into the first hour if you want to learn beginner moves. If you're looking for some Danger, stick around for the second hour for more advanced dances. Whether you're the Baddest Female or a Good Boy, we’ll have you moves looking Fantastic, Baby!
Learn a Vocaloid Dance! (or Two)
Sat 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Want to learn a Vocaloid dance? Want a teacher better than a video? Come join us and learn a Vocaloid dance (or two)!
So You Wanna Learn J/K-Pop Dances?
Sun 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Ever wanted to learn some of your favorite J-pop/K-pop dances? Or maybe one of your favorite Vocaloid dances? But lacked the time/motivation to practice? Well at this panel, you'll have the convenience of an instructor to teach you the all the dances you've always dreamed of!
Ballroom Dance Lessons
All of our instructors are skilled dancers with years of experience. From ballroom competitions to social dance clubs to the professional classroom, our staff aim to help you feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor. Please feel free to come to us with any questions you may have, and we will assist you to the best of our ability. Thank you for your enthusiastic support!
Argentine Tango
Sun 10:30 am - 12:00 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
This style relies heavily on improvisation and following the emotion of the music rather than the beat. This makes it a harder style to learn, as there is no "official" form. In this beginner's class we will cover an 8-count sequence to help teach the dance, with fun moves for the faster learners.
East Coast Swing
Fri 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
East Coast swing is a fun, and social six count dance that is more about following the tempo than it is the count itself. We will be focusing on the basic steps in closed and open position as well as a few turns in both. Depending on the pace of the class, we may get into some more advanced moves.
This style is fantastic for beginners, and works as a strong foundation for many other styles. If you're looking for something to wet your feet, this is a wonderful place to start!
International Foxtrot
Sun 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
This is perhaps the most flexible of the ballroom dances. Practitioners of international foxtrot will be able to engage with the majority of classic and classical music. This is an integral dance to know if you're planning on attending an upscale function. All are highly encouraged to attend this beginner's class on the versatile foxtrot.
International Quickstep
Sat 10:30 pm - 12:00 am – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
An integral part of a ballroom dancer's repertoire, the international quickstep is an energetic and classic dance that stands out for having a little more pop than the others. While the tempo is on the faster side of things, this dance shares many figures with the slow waltz and it is recommended you have a bit of background in that dance before jumping in here. This will nevertheless be a beginner's class covering the basics from square one, so if you're feeling a bit frisky, you are welcome and invited to jump right in!
International Slow Waltz
Fri 11:30 am - 1:00 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Sat 10:30 am - 12:00 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
This will be a class covering the basics of the slow waltz, originally called the Boston waltz. This slow waltz covers the fundamentals to all ballroom dancing and is a must-know for anyone hoping to dabble further in the world of ballroom dancing. This beginner's class is designed to wet your toes in what ballroom dancing will look and feel like.
Latin Styles
Sat 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Cha cha, salsa, and merengue are some of the most popular and fun dances around. In this lesson, we'll be dancing through each style one-by-one, learning their similarities as well as their differences. A wonderful class for beginners, whether you want to solidify your basics, or broaden repertoire. All levels are welcome.
Nightclub 2 Step
Fri 10:00 am - 11:30 am – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
This is a casual social dance that is simple to learn and fits into a large breadth of modern and classic songs. This will be a beginner's lesson that covers the fundamentals of nightclub 2 step and will include some simple variations for the basis of improvisation. A perfect dance to know for prom!
Tribal Belly Dance
Mon 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
In this class you will learn the basic elements of belly dance, vocabulary of tribal moves, posturing, and technique. All ages, genders, and body types are welcome and encouraged to join us in this safe space. Non-constraining attire is required, so dress comfortably and be ready to shimmy!
Viennese Waltz
Sun 9:00 am - 10:30 am – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
The perennial favorite Viennese waltz is a fast-paced waltz which is the style that most think of when hearing classical 3/4 metered music. While a staple of the ballroom styles, it is both one of the simplest and most difficult dances around. We strongly recommend you have prior knowledge of the slow waltz before taking this lesson, but we will cover the whole dance from the beginning. If your look includes swirling ball gowns or swaying tailcoats, this is the dance for you.
West Coast Swing
Sat 9:00 am - 10:30 am – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
This is a popular dance that gains its popularity from its smooth movement, relaxed connection, and modern influence. This can be danced to many modern songs and is a cornerstone style for most social dancers. This class will cover the fundamentals and basics for this style. If you are an aficionado of partner dances, this class shouldn't be missed.
General Programming
Animated Disney Quote Game
Sat 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Think you know your Disney animated movies word-for-word? Come test your chops against other attendees who feel they know it all in a fun game of audience vs. audience!
Anime Hunters: A Return
Fri 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
The Anime Hunters are a comedy cosplay group that has attended Kumoricon since 2005, making this their ten year anniversary. From 2008 to 2011 they hosted Kumoricon's main events. This year they return as hosts, along with info on their long-awaited sequel webseries.
Anime Jeopardy Classic
Sun 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
You spoke up and we heard you. The Anibros Podcast™ is proud to present Anime Jeopardy Classic! Remember when Jeopardy was just a stolen middle school biology-prep PowerPoint presentation? Those were the days. Join us as we subject the audience to another year of Jeopardy, with a surprise guest!
Anime Jeopardy Contestant Selection
Sun 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
If you'd like to be a contestant on Anime Jeopardy Classic, then read on! Please attend this panel if you are interested in appearing on everybody's favorite anime-themed quiz show. Interested persons will be given a challenging written quiz, and the top 3 scores will advance to the main event!
Anime Murder Game 18+
Fri 11:30 pm - 1:30 am – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Tired? Bored? Nothing good happening or all the rooms full? Come join the killing spree! As the bodies pile up on the floor, who knows—is the murderer you, or that cute little Pikachu plushy you just got from the Exhibits Hall? Who knows the dead, who knows the killers? Come find out!
Anime That Scarred Me for Life
Sat 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Come share your stories of anime/manga/video games that scarred your soul. We'll laugh, we might cry, (someone might flee the room screaming again) but we won't go through it alone.
Artist Alley Basics
Fri 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Have you seen the artists in Artist Alley and wondered how you could be there but aren't quite sure how to get started? Whether you've already been accepted, aren't sure if you should apply, or just want to learn about profiting on your art, this panel is for you!
Ask the Ancestors
Sun 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Ever wanted to hear the Sufferer's sermon? Have a request of Her Imperial Condescension? Watch the ships go down in flames? Come for over an hour of questions, games, and skits with all your favorite Homestuck Ancestors.
Ask an Exorcist
Fri 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Welcome to True Cross Academy! The prestigious school for Exorcists-in-training invites you to "Ask an Exorcist". Instructors, students, and a few other special guests have all gathered to answer your questions! Don't miss your chance to chat with your favorite characters from Blue Exorcist!
Ask Naruto
Sun 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Always wondered why Rock Lee has such bushy eyebrows, or how Sakura and Sasuke are feeling about each other? Well come on in and find out.
Ask on Titan 2015
Sat 10:00 am - 11:30 am – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
The Survey Corps have the day off, after their most recent expedition outside the walls. So, please join us, for a "Q&A Session", games, and some singing (possibly terrible enough to win us a visit with Kitts Voerman and the firing squad).
Ask Shion and Nezumi! (No. 6 Panel)
Fri 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Have you ever wanted to ask Shion and Nezumi something, but never get the chance? Now you can!
Ask the Un-noticed
Sun 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Welcome to our world, we hope you enjoy your time with us as we shall with you.
Attack on Titan: A Panel with No Regrets
Sat 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Join the scouts as they celebrate Hanji's birthday, play games, find Hanji a date and clean up with Levi! There will be a Q&A, trivia with prizes and also see what everyone got Hanji for her birthday in this exciting panel of fun and games! Titans may attend but must be on their best behavior.
Autistic Fans Get-Together
Sat 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
A fair number of Kumoricon attendees are on the autism spectrum, and often find it hard to interact with others at the con. This is a get-together for anyone on the spectrum where we can share experiences, meet people, and infodump about our favorite things!
The Avengers: Age of After Parties
Fri 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
The Avengers have Avenged the day again, so clearly it's time to Assemble for another party. Come meet Tony, Natasha, Clint, Thor, Bruce, and Steven (and others) for some casual conversation, singing, Q&A, and party games.
Average Jo's Guide to Bizarre Posing and Other Adventures
Fri 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Ever wanted a chance to learn to pose like your favorite JoJo's characters? Not sure what JoJo's is but still interested in the art of the perfect pose? Look no further. We will teach you how to up your posing game! There will also be a pose-off for a chance at fabulous prizes!
Being a Manga Translator
Fri 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Learn how you can turn your hobby into a livelihood, especially if you are into Japanese language. A manga translator of 10+ years will share her journey of becoming a manga translator as well as share some anecdotes in the adventure of translation.
Best Way to Live Your Love Live!
Sun 10:00 am - 11:30 am – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Please come join VENUS☆LIVE for an hour and a half full of dancing, fortune telling, and fun and games with your favorite idols!~ "How can you not come? I'm the only one you'll need!~" -Nico
Beyond Gangnam: An Intro to K-Pop, K-Drama, and Hallyu
Sat 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
"Gangnam Style" is the most watched video of all time on YouTube. Girl's Generation is making appearances on late night television. Korean cuisine is the hot new trend in restaurants. So, what exactly is going on with the new Korean Wave crashing onto foreign shores? Learn the basics here.
Bizarre Adventure: Your Guide to JoJo's
Sun 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is one of the longest running manga series of all time. It is also, by far, one of the most unique! Come as we take you on a journey through this land of fantastic poses, fabulous design work, and overall great series. This is a panel for casual fans and hardcore alike!
Black Butler Tea Time
Mon 11:00 am - 12:30 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
You are invited to the world of Black Butler for tea and entertainment. Come join us as we act out fan fiction, answer questions, and play games of mystery, love and hate, and truth and dares. With all the hospitality we can offer.
Building Gundam Models: Basic Techniques
Sat 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Learn the basics about building, painting and finishing Gundam plastic models, and the tools, skills, and time you need for this hobby.
Building Gundam Models: Advanced Techniques
Sat 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Learn about some advanced plastic model building techniques and how to use them in your Gundams: airbrushing, pre/post shading, weathering, modifying, and making custom pieces and custom decals and markings, dioramas and contests.
Cards Against the Empire!
Sun 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
A Star Wars card game for Horrible People. Join us as we take on the dark side with a fan-made spin-off of Cards Against Humanity, guests, and plenty of audience involvement.
CLAMP Fandom Hangout
Sat 10:30 am - 11:30 am – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Looking for fellow fans of CLAMP series? Want to try a CLAMP manga but unsure where to start? Come chill at this panel for fans of mangaka group CLAMP as we cry over Tokyo Babylon, debate which CCS costume was the best, and try to figure out how many Syaorans there really are.
Comedy Stand-Up Panel Contest: Six-Pack of LOL
Sat 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Ready to laugh? Ready to make others laugh? Then get over here! Come share some of your funniest con stories, silliest riddles, or tales of geekdom! Who knows? You may do well enough to win a prize!
Conventional Improv Presents: Game Show Mania!
Sun 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Join Conventional Improv as we play four classic game shows to test the knowledge of your geek trivia! Prizes for winners, as well as door prizes for those who attend!
Conventional Improv Presents: @Midnight Madness!
Sat (Fri after midnight) 12:00 am - 1:30 am – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Conventional Improv has combined two of their most popular late-night panels into one! First, we have @midnight, where three of the funniest people at con try to win the internet for the con. Following that is Wheel After Dark, where players try to solve puzzles for prizes and to cringe the most!
Conventional Improv Presents: Whose Line!
Sat 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Join Conventional Improv as we bring you some hilarity on the spot as Whose Line frolics into your hearts and makes you laugh like none other!
Conventional Improv Presents: Whose Line After Dark
Sun 11:30 pm - 1:00 am – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
While the kids are off watching their Japanese cartoons, the adults come and watch some improv games where it's a little racy, a little blue, and a lot of fun! Join CI as we bring you some more adult-oriented humor as we bring you a second dose of Whose Line!
Cosplay Health and Fitness
Fri 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Are you just starting down the road to fitness and not quite sure where to get started? Maybe you've been at it a while and just need pointers to take it to the next level? We have a well-educated group of panelists for you. From novice to masters, we are here to talk about getting in shape!
Cosplay Improv Show
Fri 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
The Cosplay Improv Show returns once again! Are you guys ready for another year of fun and games? We will be bringing back some improv favorites like Backstage and Return Counter! You guys probably remember us as the Blues Exorcist dorks from last year, we're now under a new name: MACE Cosplay!
Crossover, Who Are You?
Sun 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Calling all those that want to share their stories. Were you misunderstood? Did you make life choices that where seen wrong but really worked out for the best? Ever set eyes on someone not in your own story? Watch what happens when many characters from different worlds end up in the same room.
Cultural Appropriation vs. Rule of Cool
Sat 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
If all culture is remix culture, how do we as fans and creators borrow from other cultures respectfully while calling out problematic uses? We will explore the history of appropriation, its negative effects on both the source culture as well as the appropriators, and where it has been done well.
Discussion of Asian Horror
Fri 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Are you a fan of Asian horror films and games? Then this discussion group is for you! Whether you want to share your favorite moments among the classics or you're looking to find a new favorite, come join us!
Do U Like Anime? with Epic Awesome Show
Sun 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Do you love anime? We at the Epic Awesome Show love anime. So come join us, as we will be talking about our favorite anime along with some of your favorites. You don't want to miss this exciting event.
Do You Know Anime?
Sat (Fri after midnight) 12:00 am - 2:00 am – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Come join Lelouch Lamperouge as your host to "do you know anime" in this Jeopardy-style game. The winners will be given a prize and those watching could win something too.
Doctor Who Fandom Celebration: Tiptoe Through the TARDIS
Mon 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Cosplay, recite lines, trade trivia, perform fanfic and filks, show fan-made videos, rock us with Trock, flirt a la Captain Jack Harkness—for Whovian prizes! Reminisce about classic and new serials, Big Finish audio, and tie-in items. Photoshoots! New fans welcome! (Bring A/V on flash drives.)
DRAMAtical Murder: Adult_data
Sat (Fri after midnight) 12:00 am - 2:00 am – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Grab your Allmates and leave your brats at the junk shop! The guys of Midorijima are for a night of sass and… well, you know. We'll answer all of your relationship questions, play tons of games, and let you help Aoba choose his latest man. Rhymers and Ribsters welcome!
Dream Bubble Shenanigans
Sat 9:30 pm - 10:30 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
A bunch of nerdy kids in a room? What could possibly go wrong?! Come and ask your favorite Homestuck characters your questions and receive answers that will make you grin.
The Epic Awesome Show After Hours
Sun (Sat after midnight) 12:30 am - 1:30 am – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Do you have a favorite anime that you enjoy but isn't, well, kid-friendly? In this panel, The Epic Awesome show will be discussing everyone's favorite anime from almost hentai to hentai itself. So come and join us, and who knows? You might find a new series to check out.
Escaflowne Analysis
Fri 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Explore a love-hate relationship with this series and its differences between its anime, movie, and manga. Living the dream through a discussion with fans and future fans about the differences in Van, Hitomi's girly motives, and the deus ex machina.
Fairy Tail Guild Unite
Sat 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Come hang out with the strongest team in the Fairy Tail guild. Ask them questions, play games with them, and get your questions answered.
Fangirl/boy Support Group
Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Calling all fangirls and fanboys! Are you tired of no one understanding your fandom? Do you need to feel the love from your fellow fangirls and boys? Join us for discussion, stories, and more at the return of your favorite support group! <3 Can't wait to see you there~!
Finding Olympus: An Appleseed Panel
Fri 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
An open forum discussion on Shirow Masamune's Appleseed series. We will be sharing the best moments from its original run in 1985 to the more current films and anime with everything in between. Come find Olympus with us!
Fire Emblem Awakening Q&A Panel
Sat 9:00 am - 10:00 am – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Do you have burning questions for your favorite Fire Emblem Awakening characters? Look no further! Robin has organized a Q&A panel and has gathered friends and allies. Come on by and ask away!
Five Nights at Kumoricon
Fri 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Hello? H-hello? Well, if you're reading this, looks like you made it to Kumoricon! The Fazbear animatronics are acting a little differently today, playing party games, answering questions and whatnot. Hey, it could be a perfect chance to get to know them a little better. But don't run out of power!
Free!Style at Kumoricon
Sun 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
The boys of Iwatobi and Samezuka swim teams are making a splash on Kumoricon! Join us to ask questions, play tons of games, win Free! stuff, and catch up with all things swimming anime. See you next water time!
Free!Style After Dark
Mon (Sun after midnight) 12:00 am - 2:00 am – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
It's boys night out, so are you ready for a little fanservice? The hosts of Free!Style at Kumoricon are bringing the night club to you for some after-hours fun! Ask us all the questions you were saving, get a peek at our private texts, and witness a few dirty dance moves! Come party Freestyle!
Giovanni Presents The Pokémon BATTLEDOME!
Sun 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Hey trainer! Yes you! Tall grass getting too much for you? Tired of the same old gym battles? Looking for something more electrifying? Get out your game system and gear up for grandiose stadium play, when you bring yourself, your trainer, and your top three Pokémon to come battle with us!
Gotta Read 'Em All—Pokémon Manga!
Mon 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Out of all the elements of the Pokémon franchise, the dozens upon dozens of manga are perhaps the most overlooked. In this panel, we explore some of the titles and share our favorite moments and characters.
The Great Geek Team Trivia Challenge
Sat 11:00 pm - 12:30 am – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Come join us for an evening of trivia! Form up into teams of up to 4 people and answer questions! Win prizes! Maybe learn something!
Guess that Video Game Tune
Fri 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Do you like video games? Sure ya do! In this game show style guessing game, we pick people out if the audience (like you!) to guess video game tunes. The winner is the one who guesses the most right.
Harry Potter Too Tough Trivia!
Sun 11:30 am - 12:30 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Do you know what flavor ice cream Dudley got in the first book? Do you know the name of the Ministry of Magic employee Ron turned into? If you want to test you Harry Potter knowledge and get your Hogwarts letter, this is the panel for you!
Hellsing After Dark Again
Fri 11:30 pm - 1:30 am – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Once again the sun has gone down and the vampires are out and about. Come see how Intera's going to reign them in this time! Dirtier than the day, the moon brings out the best of humanity! Don't forget, content is different between night and day! Prizes will still be available.
Hetalia Ask A Nation
Sun 10:30 am - 12:30 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Have you ever wanted to ask you favorite Hetalia character a question? Now's your chance~! Bring yourself and your friends to have your awesome questions answered! Let's travel around the world for our second time!
Hetalia World Meeting
Mon 10:00 am - 11:30 am – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Ready to have a pastalicious party with your favorite country? Come join in the World Meeting and have all sorts of fun with the countries from Hetalia!
How to Handle Depression After a Con
Mon 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Depression after a convention can be hard to handle, when you were just having so much fun. How do you handle? Come listen and spend a little time with those who share the same thoughts with you. Share heartfelt stories and learn a few tips to help you ease yourself with your post con depression.
How to Survive a Creepypasta
Sun (Sat after midnight) 12:00 am - 1:30 am – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Have you ever wondered how to survive a creepypasta? With this panel we will go over the rules to live.
How To: Tumblr
Mon 10:00 am - 11:30 am – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
You've heard the site name, you've seen posts go viral about cats and Vines, you've heard your friends talk about the blue/black-white/gold dress war, so now it's your turn. Come learn about tumblr, its inner workings, and how you can edit your Dash to your own personal preferences. It's easy!
Iwatobi PJ Party
Sun 10:30 pm - 12:00 am – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Iwatobi Swim Club is looking for new members. Join us in the newest plan to gain members by coming to our sleepover! Questions will finally be answered! Like, what does Rei really see? How often does Rin cry in a week? Join the fun by bringing a stuffed toy too, and wearing a kigurumi of your choice!
Japanese Cultural Symbolism in Anime Explained
Sat 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
A discussion to explain the many common Japanese cultural symbols used in anime that may be missed by a foreign audience.
Kendo with Obukan Kendo
Sat 10:30 am - 11:30 am – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
An introduction to the art of kendo and its history and influence in Japan. The members of the Obukan Kendo Club will demonstrate basic form and technique as well as going over terminology often used during the demonstration.
Late Night at Freddy's
Sat 10:30 pm - 12:00 am – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
*Phone rings* "Hello hello! Good you made it past the first day of con. Now the animatronics have been acting a 'lil buggy tonight, so be sure to keep an eye out. I brought some backup just in case you need help, uh, defending yourself. If you have questions, I'm sure you'll figure it out" *click*
Let's Talk Yu-Gi-Oh!
Mon 11:30 am - 1:00 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
It's time to duel! Come and ask characters the questions you're dying to know before joining in on the fun games!
LGBT+ Meet Up
Sun 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Are you a lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, asexual, pansexual, or anything that falls under this wonderful umbrella? Come hang out with other people like you! This is a safe space panel for people to hang out and converse and be themselves.
Love Live! Kumoricon Idol Festival
Fri 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
The time is now to meet your favorite school idols! The girls of popular school-idol group "µ's" are ready to answer your questions, sing some songs, and perform a dance just for you! The Love Live festival awaits!
Mabel's Guide to Games
Fri 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
You're invited to join the mystery crew for an assortment of activities with Mabel, Dipper, and other gravity fallers, for an hour of action games! Games will be played in a minute to win it style. Compete for prizes and lots of laughs. If games are completed early there'll be a gravity falls Q&A.
Magi: Choose Your Own Adventure!
Sat 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Do you love the Magi series? Do you wish you could see the end of it already? How about coming up with your own end? Well look no further! Come to the Magi: Choose Your Own Adventure! panel, and with the help of others, make your own story with some of your favorite Magi characters!
Magical Girl Support Group
Sat 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Do you love magical girls? Are your friends and family tired of hearing talk nonstop about them? Do you blow all your money hunting down all the Bandai toys? Do you think every little animal you come across is magical and will grant you new powers to fight evil? Then this panel is here to help you!
The Marvelous MCU Panel
Fri 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Marvel fans, assemble! Come join us as we play trivia games, share jokes, and amuse ourselves with a couple rounds of "fanon or canon"? A few lucky people will also go home with prizes! From Iron Man to Agent Carter, let's enjoy everything that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has to offer!
Money Managing 101: How to Budget for Cons
Fri 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Do you feel like planning for a convention that's too big? Have you ever wanted spending money but ended up short for the convention? If these are your personal thoughts and you have more questions, then this class is right for you. When it comes to saving money and how to spend it, Kyouya Ootori knows best!
Morning Exercises and Songs
Sat 7:30 am - 8:30 am – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Whether you're a child or a child at heart, waking up to morning exercises and silly songs is a good way to get your blood pumping and ready for the convention day!
Muggle Quidditch
Fri 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
From pages to pitch, Quidditch has taken off as an international sport. Come join us to discuss how you can be involved and play Quidditch yourself!
Navigating Media While LGBTQIAP+
Fri 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
It can be frustrating to find representation when you're looking for representation, but we're here to help. We'll be covering how the LGBTQIAP+ community is portrayed, treated, and seen in all types of modern and classic media. Everyone is welcome!
Oftenly Renamed Dungeon
Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
It's an audience-run adventure where I defend my keep from you, the adventurers! Be warned: I am a great summoner, and I have mastered the ability to summon creatures from far-off lands to help defend me…
Oftenly Renamed Panel
Fri 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
This is a live panel run by interactions with the audience! I invite you to share in the chaos: everything from con-related to encounters of the NORMAL kind!
Oftenly Renamed Panel 18+
Mon (Sun after midnight) 12:00 am - 2:00 am – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
This is a live panel run by interactions with the audience! I invite you to share in the chaos: everything from con-related to encounters of the NORMAL kind!
Otaku 25+ We're Not the Odd One Out
Mon 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
One again, it's time for older anime fans to come together as we talk about what it's like to be an older anime fan.
Panelist Meeting
Fri 9:30 am - 10:00 am – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
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.
Parent's Guide to Anime
Fri 10:00 am - 11:00 am – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
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.
Persona!!
Sat 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Join Izanagi and characters from the Persona game series and ask questions, share opinions, and have fun! The characters want to max out their social links with you, so come on in and shout PERSONA!
The Rise of Lolita Fashion
Sat 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Lolita fashion started in Japan, but has become a global phenomenon in recent years. We'll discuss the rise of lolita fashion in the west and the culture that has evolved around lolita outside of Japan.
RWBY Fan Panel
Sat 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Are you a bigger fan of RWBY than we are? Probably. But let's all gather 'round for the next term at Beacon.
Sailing the Grand Line: Pirating 101
Sat 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Sake Tasting
Sat 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Age 21+ only—ID required at door.
Advance ticket purchase required—see Programming Booth.
Kumoricon is proud to welcome back Portland's sake sommelier Marcus Pakiser for the 2015 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. Ticket fee: $10.
Salute! A Nod at Military Anime
Fri 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
From Appleseed to Zipang and everything in between, this panel will discuss the wide genre of military-based anime. Come share your opinion on how they have changed over the years and possibly helped shape the modern view of police work, weaponry, and war.
Saving People, Hunting Things… The Supernatural Panel
Fri 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Calling all Wayward Children! Whether you're a newbie or a ten-season veteran, join us for our second year at this panel all about the TV series Supernatural! Enjoy lame fandom jokes, a game of Guess-What-Season-It-Is-By-Sam's-Hair, and a trivia contest with prizes!
Slightly Anime Anime Hunters Dating Game
Sun 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Slightly Anime couldn't make it to con, so the Anime Hunters are taking over! Come see their take on the all ages dating game! They will pick contestants from the crowd to compete for love of our wonderful "prize" cosplayers. Bring your quick wit and dirty mind to win them over. Just remember, the dates aren't real.
Slightly Anime Anime Hunters Dating Game 18+
Sat 11:30 pm - 1:30 am – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Slightly Anime couldn't make it to con, so the Anime Hunters are taking over! Can they handle the 18+ dating game? They will pick contestants from the crowd to compete for love of our wonderful "prize" cosplayers. Bring your quick wit and dirty mind to win them over. Just remember, the dates aren't real.
So I Heard You Like Female Protagonists
Fri 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Are you a bit tired of seeing nothing but white boys in TV shows and movies? Don't worry—we're here to help! Join us as we provide some recommendations and discuss the need for female and minority representation. You'll be leaving this panel with a few new things on your "to-watch" list!
So You Wanna Be a Let's Player?
Sun 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Did you ever want to be part of the gaming vids on YouTube called "Let's Plays"? They're not just for big shots. Anyone can do them! Check out Kyokoon64's tips and tricks of the ins and outs of this hobby to start or collab with others! Not to mention a live recording of a Let's Play for all to see!
So You Want to Run a Panel?
Sat 9:30 am - 10:30 am – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
A panel on running panels! Info about panels, for panelists, by panelists! The panel will be hosted by staff and experienced panelists to help answer any questions and provide basic information from submitting a form to enthralling your audience.
Soul Eater: Maka & Soul
Sat 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Soul Sisters Cosplay returns as Maka Albarn and Soul Eater to keep you having even more fun than before! Join them for a whole hour and a half of fun activities, including answering all of your pressing questions, acting out fan fictions and mad libs, and playing some truth or dare!
Soul Eater 18+: Kid & Liz
Sat (Fri after midnight) 12:00 am - 1:30 am – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Come join Soul Sisters Cosplay for more fun, this time with an adult twist! Death the Kid and Liz Thompson have been tricked by Patty into hosting another panel, alone, and at your mercy! They'll answer your most burning questions, act out steamy fan fiction and mad libs, and play truth or dare!
Steven Universe Q&A
Sat 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
We… are the Crystal Gems and we're here to answer your questions! Come by and meet some of your favorite space rocks and find out what they're up to lately!
Swap Meet
Mon 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Did you get three of the same gashapon in the Exhibits 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.)
Tea and Cake Society Lolita Meet-Up
Fri 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
This is a lolita meet-up hosted by the Portland/Oregon Lolita Tea and Cake Society. We'll do introductions and play a game or two in order to get to know each other. Lolita attire is highly encouraged.
Tokyo Ghoul: Behind the Masks
Sun 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
The ghouls have infiltrated Kumoricon, but they're not here to wreak havoc. They're hosting a panel, and today's special is you! Get up close and personal with these misunderstood characters by asking questions, playing games, and letting them entertain you instead of eat you!
Voice Acting and Shakespeare
Fri 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
An interactive panel where attendees will learn and experiment with their voice, perfect for voice acting, public speaking, and general communication. No prior experience required. No one is obligated to participate, but come ready to use your voice.
Volunteer Meeting
Fri 11:00 am - 12:00 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
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!
Watch This, Not That
Fri 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Don't know what series to watch? Let us help you. Come on in for a list of the year's best anime series (mileage may vary).
Welcome Back to Hellsing!
Sat 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
We came, we saw, we had fun! And now we're back fresh from the Hellsing manor, join us for another fun and wonderful time with new re-'vamped' (hahaha get it?) activities and games! Look for the epic prizes too!
Welcome to the Host Club
Sun 11:30 am - 1:00 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Hello! Welcome to the host club! On this beautiful day we are here for you, the princesses and princes, to ask questions and play games with all of us. Hope to see you soon, my dears.
Where Fanfic Goes to Die: Oldies But Goodies
Mon (Sun after midnight) 12:30 am - 2:30 am – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
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.
Where Fanfic Goes to Die: The New Hotness
Fri 11:00 pm - 1:30 am – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
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.
The Yaoi Panel
Sat 11:00 pm - 2:00 am – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Back for another year of male love hijinks, this panel will go over the differences between shounen ai, yaoi, and general terminology before we let a couple of male readers take us through a short fanfic and a yaoi manga before we go through a yaoi game where what happens is up to the fans!
Chibi Room
Chibi Room
Fri 10:30 am - 5:00 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Mon 10:00 am - 3:00 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
The Chibi Room is a place for exploring the natural cultural curiosity of children and teens through simple arts and crafts. A wonderful variety is offered from manga-style artwork to Japanese woodblock painting. The Chibi Room will help nurture the ever growing creative bonds through these simple arts and crafts. Come join in the fun and enjoy taking your creations home! Please remember that children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Coloring
Fri 10:30 am - 11:00 am – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Sun 10:00 am - 10:45 am – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Mon 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
During these periods we will have manga-style artwork, and open tabletop drawing for your creative imaginations to color.
Japanese-Style Fans
Fri 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Sun 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Create your own Japanese-style fans. There will be two styles to choose from, created with fantastic designed paper, and an option for hanging beads to give your fan a special touch.
Japanese-Style Woodblock Paintings and Cards
Fri 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Sun 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
This is a great kid-friendly version of Japanese woodblock painting. You will be able to create your own Japanese woodblock designs, cover them with paint, and press them onto card stock. Enjoy sharing your created covers for blank cards and frameable paintings.
Koi Fish Kites
Sat 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Mon 11:00 am - 1:30 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Make a colorful koi fish kite to hang and let it gracefully fly in the wind.
Lanterns
Sat 10:00 am - 11:00 am – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Mon 10:00 am - 11:00 am – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Create wonderful lanterns with special designed paper.
Origami
Fri 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Sat 11:15 am - 12:45 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Sun 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
We have a fairly good sized selection of items that we will be going over and learning how to fold. We also have lots of fun designed paper to choose from.
Promise Bracelets and Rings
Fri 11:15 am - 12:45 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Sat 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Sun 11:00 am - 12:30 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
A Japanese bracelet is a symbol of good luck. Make one for yourself, or give it to a friend or loved one.
Writing
Art Into Fic/Fic Into Art
Sat 9:30 pm - 10:30 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
We'll be mixing artists and writers together. Bring a short story or drawing with you and see what someone else makes of your work.
Break That Writer's Block!
Sat 9:00 am - 12:00 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Writing marathon. Instruction and tools provided, just bring your mind. Come and relax, but be ready to write actively. No one is required to stay. Participate in an active workshop in writing out your writer's woes, breaking that block, and getting that train of thought back on track.
Do You Wanna Write a Slash Fic?
Fri 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
We will be writing a slash fic to be read during the yaoi panel. Your vote counts! Come join the fun!
Elements of Good Story Writing
Sat 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
You know what you want to write, but do you know how to write it? We'll go over some of the fundamentals, such as plot, pacing, exposition, and more.
Fanfic and Fan Art Contest Meet-Up
Mon 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Meet up with fellow artists and authors that have submitted to the Fan Fiction and Fan Art Contests. Get critiques from the judges, and get tips and tricks from fellow artists! Only open for those who entered either of the contests.
The Shorter Writing Marathon
Sun 11:30 am - 12:30 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Writing marathon. Instruction and tools provided. Come and relax, ready to submit to the might of the pen. This is a speedy version of a writing marathon. Insanity might happen, but creativity of some sort will ensue! Force through those writer's woes post-haste.
Art
Open Art
Fri 6:00 pm - 2:00 am – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Sat 6:00 pm - 2:00 am – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Sun 8:00 pm - 2:00 am – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
A place to come draw or color to your heart's content. Paper and a variety of art supplies will be available.
ART OFF
Fri 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Do you love to design? Love to draw? Like winning prizes? Then come to ART OFF and team up with a friend or another attendee to take on these character design challenges! All participants get a free ribbon!
Crafts
Amigurumi Basics
Sun 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Come learn the tips and tools of making cute dolls out of yarn. Bring your projects for assistance, or your experience to help others. A basic understanding of knit or crochet is helpful, but not needed.
Cat Ear Making
Interested in making a pair of your very own cat ears? You're in luck! Come to the Cat Ear Booth in the Exhibits Hall and choose from a variety of colors and styles of ears to make. Open all four days, as long as supplies last.
Dolly Making
Fri 10:30 am - 12:30 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Sat 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Mon 9:00 am - 11:00 am – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
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?
Kanzashi Making
Fri 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Sun 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Kanzashi tsumami is the art of making three-dimensional flower petals out of folded silk squares. Learn to create a simplified variation followed by learning one of the traditional petal formations (using less expensive fabric of course). Tiny fingers may need help with sewing, scissors, and hot glue.
Kumihimo
Fri 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Sun 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Traditionally used by samurai as both a functional and decorative way to lace their armor. Kumihimo cords are now popular as obi and haori ties. Come learn one of the common braiding techniques and use your newly found skills to create a bracelet or strap.
Mask Making
Fri 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Sat 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Sun 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Want to go to the KumoriBall Masquerade, but don't have a mask? Come to this workshop where we provide the masks and materials for you to make your own.
Origami
Sun 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Have you ever wanted to break into the world of origami? Then this is the panel for you. You will learn about basic origami folding, the terms associated with it, how to read those confusing origami instructions, and how to fold a few basic designs.
Zombie Dolly Making
Sun 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
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 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.
Video Gaming
Video Gaming/LAN Computer Gaming
Time between panels? Looking for some entertainment with friends? Or perhaps feeling competitive? Look no further than Video Gaming (Console and LAN). Whether you want to jam out on Rock Band, beat your friends at Tekken, or play in one of our many tournaments, we have it all for you in Video Gaming.
Open LAN Computer Gaming
Fri 7:00 am - 2:00 am – Video Gaming (LAN) (Board Room – Hilton)
Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 am – Video Gaming (LAN) (Board Room – Hilton)
Sun 8:00 am - 2:00 am – Video Gaming (LAN) (Board Room – Hilton)
Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm – Video Gaming (LAN) (Board Room – Hilton)
Open Console Gaming
Fri 7:00 am - 2:30 am – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 am – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sun 8:00 am - 2:00 am – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Mon 8:00 am - 4:00 pm – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Amiibo Sm4sh Tournament
Sat 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Do you think your amiibo has what it takes to be the very best? Come join us as we pit amiibo against amiibo in this tournament designed exclusively for your well trained NFC companions. There will only be 16 open slots, but fear not, bring your amiibo anyway just in case we need a backup. Prizes will be awarded for the strongest fighters. Sign up for the tournament at the Programming Booth!
Hearthstone Tournament
Fri 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Video Gaming (LAN) (Board Room – Hilton)
Well met traveler! We will be hosting a tournament for one of the most popular games in all of Azeroth. What game is that, you ask? Why, Hearthstone, of course. Bring your collection and prove your mastery of the classes. So come and warm yourselves by the fire, and make some new friends while you're at it. Sign-ups will be 9am Friday morning. Tournament starts at 2pm! Bring at least 3 decks and have fun.
League of Legends Community
Sun 10:00 am - 11:00 am – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Discussion about the League of Legends gaming and cosplay community. We will also answer your questions from what's our favorite champ to why we hate Teemo!
League of Legends Tournament Preliminaries
Sat 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Video Gaming (LAN) (Board Room – Hilton)
Sun 8:00 pm - 2:00 am – Video Gaming (LAN) (Board Room – Hilton)
Wanting to prove your team is better than the other teams? Wanna prove that you are the best mid player around? Come do so by entering in our League of Legends Tournament! Sign-ups start Friday at 10am! The tournament will be held Saturday and Sunday with Finals on Monday! So come on over and show us your skill!
League of Legends Tournament Preliminaries (Streaming)
Sun 8:00 pm - 2:00 am – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Our League of Legends tournament is going to be streaming next door to LAN Gaming. Come watch people who are willing to put their skills up for a test, and fight against others on the Summoner's Rift. Then come back for the finals on Monday, also streaming!
League of Legends Tournament Finals
Mon 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Video Gaming (LAN) (Board Room – Hilton)
Wanting to prove your team is better than the other teams? Wanna prove that you are the best mid player around? Come do so by entering in our League of Legends Tournament! Sign-ups start Friday at 10am! The tournament will be held Saturday and Sunday with Finals on Monday! So come on over and show us your skill!
League of Legends Tournament Finals (Streaming)
Mon 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Our League of Legends tournament is going to be streaming next door to LAN Gaming. Come watch people who are willing to put their skills up for a test, and fight against others on the Summoner's Rift. Then come back for the finals on Monday, also streaming!
Mario Kart 8 Tournament
Sat 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Calling all racers! Prove to your friends that you're the best racer in town by partaking in our Mario Kart 8 tournament! Do you have what it takes to outdo the competition? Be ready to use everything in the game's arsenal to keep yourself in the lead. No holding back!
Persona 4 Arena Tournament
Sun 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
The clock strikes midnight, and the tiny TV screen flickers to life. The Midnight Channel has appeared! A message flashes onto the screen: "Calling all Persona Users! Prove your might in the P1 Grand Prix! A Persona 4 Arena tournament like no other! Conquer your shadows and seek the truth from 6 PM to 8 PM Sunday night!"
Skullgirls Tournament
Fri 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
A game of lolis fighting over a magical skull that grants wishes. If you have what it takes and your wishes aren't selfless, it turns you into the skullgirl, which makes you the winner of all. If you have this desire, come partake in our tournament here at Kumoricon.
Splatoon Tournament
Fri 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Ready to prove yourself as the King/Queen of the turf? Now's your time to shine. Show your foes how you wield your ink! Use cunning tactics and pure skill to splat your way to victory!
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Tournament
Fri 10:00 am - 2:00 pm – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sat 10:00 am - 2:00 pm – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sun 10:00 am - 2:00 pm – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Mon 10:00 am - 2:00 pm – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Gather up your friends (or for you serious types, your one friend) and smash with your favorite Nintendo characters (and Sonic and Pac-Man and Shulk and Ryu). Enjoy the selection of stages the game has to offer before things get real in Final Destination here at Kumoricon.
Ultra Street Fighter IV Tournament
Sat 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
The stage has been set, and the fight locale chosen. This will be a tournament to remember! Kumoricon is proud to host the Ultra Street Fighter IV tournament. No turtles allowed (humans are fine).
Tabletop/RPG Gaming
Open Tabletop/RPG Gaming
Fri 7:00 am - 2:30 am – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 am – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sun 8:00 am - 3:00 am – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Mon 8:00 am - 4:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
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.
Guardian Games
Celebrating its 11th 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 2015 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!
Board and Card Games
GameStorm
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 18 is March 17-20, 2016. See their website at www.gamestorm.org.
Arkham Horror
Sat 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Arkham Horror is a cooperative adventure game themed around H.P Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos. Players choose from 16 Investigators and take to the streets of Arkham. Before the game, one of the eight Ancient Ones is chosen and it's up to the Investigators to prevent it from breaking into our world.
Cards Against Humanity
Sat (Fri after midnight) 12:00 am - 2:30 am – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sun (Sat after midnight) 12:00 am - 3:00 am – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Mon (Sun after midnight) 12:00 am - 3:00 am – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Cards Against Humanity is a party game for horrible people. Unlike most of the party games you've played before, Cards Against Humanity is as despicable and awkward as you and your friends.
The game is simple. Each round, one player asks a question from a black card, and everyone else answers with their funniest white card.
Castellan
Sat 11:00 am - 1:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sun 10:00 am - 12:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In Castellan, two players work together to build a castle. Finely-detailed wall and tower pieces link together to form courtyards, and the player who finishes a courtyard claims it with a Keep, scoring points for that courtyard equal to the number of tower pieces surrounding it.
Channel A
Fri 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In Channel A, players compete at presenting anime TV show ideas. Shows are based on two premises selected by one player from a set of five randomly chosen premises. Each player selects up to four title word cards from their hand of ten cards and makes a pitch to the other players about their show with that title. Players then vote by secret ballot on who had the best show pitch.
Collateral Damage
Sun 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In Collateral Damage, you play a Gang Boss trying to take over cities in Neo Japan in order to win the game. Your gang is made up of typical characters from romantic comedy anime, with a unique set of statistics and a Special Power to distinguish each one. You move your characters around the board from city to city, and you ultimately win the game by taking over cities.
Fallout: Equestria
Fri 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sat 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sun 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Mon 11:30 am - 2:30 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
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.
King of Tokyo
Fri 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In King of Tokyo, you play mutant monsters, gigantic robots, and strange aliens—all of whom are destroying Tokyo and whacking each other in order to become the one and only King of Tokyo.
Love Letter
Sat 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Love Letter is a game of risk, deduction, and luck for 2–4 players. Your goal is to get your love letter into the princess's hands while deflecting the letters from competing suitors.
Machi Koro
Sat 10:30 am - 11:30 am – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Machi Koro is a fast-paced game for 2-4 players. Each player wants to develop the city on his own terms in order to complete all of the landmarks under construction faster than his rivals. On his turn, each player rolls one or two dice. If the sum of the dice rolled matches the number of a building that a player owns, he gets the effect of that building; in some cases opponents will also benefit from your die (just as you can benefit from theirs). Then, with money in hand a player can build a landmark or a new building, ideally adding to the wealth of his city on future turns. The first player to construct all of his landmarks wins!
Munchkin Adventure Time with Dungeon
Sat (Fri after midnight) 12:00 am - 2:00 am – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In Munchkin Adventure Time, players can help Finn, Jake, Lumpy Space Princess, and friends navigate the perils—and the rewards!—of the Land of Ooo. Will "Oh my glob—look out!" be the last thing Adventure Time fans hear from Princess Bubblegum? Or will Finn and Jake save the day with a sturdy sword and a hearty "Slamacow!"?
Munchkin Panic
Fri 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sat 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sat 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sun 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sun 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Munchkin Panic is a semi-cooperative board game that blends the all-for-one gameplay of Castle Panic and the all-for-me gameplay of Munchkin. In this hybrid game, the Munchkin monsters have found the Castle Panic towers and are on the rampage! Players need to combine cards to hit and slay the monsters before they destroy the castle. Each defeated monster becomes a trophy and gives up its treasure to the victor. If players work together to defeat the monsters, the player with the highest point count becomes Master Munchkin—but players must balance their self-interest with the cooperation necessary to survive. If players get too greedy, the monsters will stomp the castle flat while the players are too busy fighting amongst themselves!
Munchkin U-Pick
Fri 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sat 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sun (Sat after midnight) 12:00 am - 2:00 am – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sun 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sun 10:00 pm - 12:00 am – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Mon (Sun after midnight) 12:00 am - 2:00 am – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Players pick the sets used in these sessions of Munchkin! Mix and match everyone's favorite expansions!
Naruto: Shippuden Deck-Building Game
Fri 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In the Naruto: Shippuden Deck-Building Game, you play as Naruto or one of his comrades and confront S-rank criminals such as Orochimaru and members of the Akatsuki as you explore distant lands on your path to becoming the greatest ninja ever! While you begin with only basic abilities, you'll gain allies, earn equipment, build chakra, and master new powerful techniques, with the goal of defeating as many Archenemies as you can.
Ninja Burger
Fri 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Now you can join the elite Ninja Burger delivery team! As a Ninja Burger trainee you will learn the secrets of stealth, swordsmanship, and customer service as you deliver tasty burgers and fries throughout the world. You will bring honor to your franchise. Failure is not an option.
Sentinels of the Multiverse
Sun 10:00 am - 11:30 am – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sentinels of the Multiverse is a cooperative, fixed-deck card game with a comic book flavor. Each player plays as one of ten heroes, against one of four villains, and the battle takes place in one of four different dynamic environments.
Smash Up
Fri 11:00 am - 12:30 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
The "shufflebuilding" game Smash Up starts with a simple premise: Take the twenty-card decks of two factions, shuffle them into a forty-card deck, then compete to smash more Bases than your opponents! Each faction brings a different game mechanism into play—pirates move cards, zombies bring cards back from the discard pile, dinosaurs have huge power—and every combination of factions brings a different play experience.
Street Fighter Deck-Building Game
Sat 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In the Capcom Street Fighter Deck-Building Game, you take on the role of Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Balrog, M. Bison or one of the other well-known characters as you travel to exotic locales seeking new challenges! While you begin armed only with basic combat maneuvers, you will add new, more powerful cards to your deck as you go, with the goal of defeating as many Stage Bosses as you can.
Superfight
Sun 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Superfight is party game of super powers and super problems. The game is all about arguing with your friends about ridiculous fights.
Sushi Go!
Mon 10:00 am - 11:00 am – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In the super-fast sushi card game Sushi Go!, you are eating at a sushi restaurant and trying to grab the best combination of sushi dishes as they whiz by. Score points for collecting the most sushi rolls or making a full set of sashimi. Dip your favorite nigiri in wasabi to triple its value! And once you've eaten it all, finish your meal with all the pudding you've got! But be careful which sushi you allow your friends to take; it might be just what they need to beat you!
Takenoko
Sun 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In Takenoko, the players will cultivate land plots, irrigate them, and grow one of the three species of bamboo (Green, Yellow, and Pink) with the help of the Imperial gardener to maintain this bamboo garden. They will have to bear with the immoderate hunger of this sacred animal for the juicy and tender bamboo. The player who manages his land plots best, growing the most bamboo while feeding the delicate appetite of the panda, will win the game.
Trains
Fri 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In Trains, the players are capitalists, managing private railways companies and striving to become bigger and better than the competition. You will start with a small set of cards, but by building a more effective deck throughout the game, you will be able to place stations and lay rails over the maps of Osaka, Tokyo or other locations. The trick is to purchase the cards you want to use, then use them as effectively as possible. Gain enough points from your railways and you will ultimately manage the most powerful railroads in modern Japan!
Zombie, Cthulhu, Dino Hunt Dice
Fri 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Play one of three dice games by Steve Jackson Games. In Zombie Dice, you are a zombie trying to collect the most brains. In Cthulu Dice, you play as a cultist attempting to destroy and steal other players' sanity. In Dino Hunt Dice, you play as a dinosaur hunter trying to catch the most dinosaurs.
Collectible and Trading Card Games
Collectible Card Games and Trading Card Games
Tournament duration, promos, and prizes will be based on the number of participants.
Cardfight!! Vanguard Learn to Play
Sun 9:30 am - 11:30 am – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Cardfight!! Vanguard Draft Tournament
Sat 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In Cardfight!! Vanguard's Draft Fight format, players receive six booster packs and draft a 30-card deck. All cards drafted must be used! Please refer to http://cf-vanguard.com/en/ for more information. Entry: $20
Cardfight!! Vanguard Clan Learn to Play
Fri 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Cardfight!! Vanguard Clan Fight
Fri 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Constructed format where players must use only cards from a single clan in their deck. Please refer to http://cf-vanguard.com/en/ for more information. Entry: Free
Cardfight!! Vanguard Clan Fight Tournament
Sun 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Constructed format where players must use only cards from a single clan in their deck. Please refer to http://cf-vanguard.com/en/ for more information. Entry: Free
Dragon Ball Z Free Play
Mon 11:00 am - 1:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Originally released by Score Entertainment, the Dragon Ball Z TCG has been resurrected by Panini America. Bring decks from the Score era or from the new Panini sets.
Force of Will Learn to Play
Fri 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sat 10:00 am - 11:00 am – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sat 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Come learn to play Force of Will, a trading card game. Please see http://fowtcg.com/ for more information.
Force of Will Constructed Tournament
Sat 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Constructed tournament for the trading card game Force of Will. Please see http://fowtcg.com/cards/ for card erratas and latest tournament rules and information. Entry: Free
Magic: The Gathering Chaos Draft Tournament
Sun 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
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: Bring Your Own Packs (Packs can be purchased at the in-room vendor, Guardian Games.)
Magic: The Gathering Commander
Sat (Fri after midnight) 12:00 am - 2:00 am – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Mon (Sun after midnight) 12:00 am - 2:00 am – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Commander is a 100-card singleton format where players build around a single legendary creature. Please refer to http://www.mtgcommander.net/ for more information.
Magic: The Gathering Dragons of Tarkir Draft Tournament
Fri 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
8-man drafts using two Dragons of Tarkir packs and one Fate Reforged pack. Entry: $10
Magic: The Gathering Khans of Tarkir Draft Tournament
Sun 10:00 am - 3:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
8-man drafts using one Fate Reforged pack and two Khans of Tarkir packs. Entry: $10
Magic: The Gathering Modern Masters 2015 Draft Tournament
Sat 10:00 am - 3:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Two 8-man drafts using three packs of Modern Masters 2015. Only 16 slots total available. Entry: $25
Magic: The Gathering Origins Draft Tournament
Sat 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
8-man drafts using three packs of Magic Origins. Entry: $10
Magic: The Gathering Tiny Leaders
Sun (Sat after midnight) 12:00 am - 2:00 am – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Tiny leaders is 50-card singleton format where players build around a single legendary creature. All cards in this format must be converted mana cost of three or less. Please refer to http://tinyleaders.blogspot.com/ for more information.
Weiß Schwarz Learn to Play
Fri 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sat 11:30 am - 1:30 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sun 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Mon 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Constructed format where players use cards only from a single anime of their choice. Please refer to http://ws-tcg.com/en/ for more information.
Weiß Schwarz Neo Standard Tournament
Sun 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Constructed format where players use cards only from a single anime of their choice. Cards that have been released in English sets only. Please refer to http://ws-tcg.com/en/ for more information. Entry: Free
Weiß Schwarz Neo Standard (Eng + Jp) Tournament
Sat 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Constructed format where players use cards only from a single anime of their choice. Cards released in both English and Japanese can be played. Please refer to http://ws-tcg.com/en/ for more information. Entry: Free
Yu-Gi-Oh! Advanced Tournament
Sat 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Draft Tournament
Sun 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In the Yu-Gi-Oh! Draft format, duelist receive 9 battle packs and draft them, constructing a deck with the cards they drafted. Entry: $20
Yu-Gi-Oh! Sealed Tournament
Fri 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sun 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In the Yu-Gi-Oh! sealed format, duelists open five packs and construct a deck with only the cards they opened. Entry: $20
Role Playing Games
Actual Cannibal Shia LeBeouf: The RPG – James Powers
Sun 8:00 pm - 12:00 am – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Actual Cannibal Shia LeBeouf: The RPG is all about players trying to run from the DM controlled Shia LeBeouf, who is trying to kill them. The players now either survive, or kill him! Between 3-6 players.
Costume Fairy Adventures – Michael Hopcroft
Sun 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
You are a fairy—an immortal nature spirit with nothing better to do with your infinite time than create hilarious chaos for other people. You gain magic powers from wearing silly costumes because you're not bright enough to know it shouldn't work that way. Three different people with conflicting goals have asked for your help at a local village pie-eating festival. You'll help 'em, all right—in your own way. A way that involves pranking an entire village. But the sheriff hates fairies… Accommodates 3-8 players.
D&D Adventurers League Learn to Play: DDEX03-01 Harried in Hillsfar
Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and join the Adventurers League! In the village of Elventree, near the oppressive city of Hillsfar, a recent string of strange occurrences has the locals on edge. The factions have gathered here on the borders of the forest of Cormanthor to determine what's happening. Are these the machinations of Hillsfar, or something more? Play one of five mini adventures in this introduction to the Rage of Demons storyline.
For characters of level 1-2, premades will be available. Seating is first come, first served.
D&D Expeditions is a public D&D campaign, growing and changing as events resolve and new threats emerge. Each storyline visits a different area of the Moonsea, effecting some change there, and all the factions are involved. As you defeat enemies, solve puzzles, finish quests, and perform heroic deeds, you'll earn experience and renown that you can take with you to other D&D Adventurers League Events! Bring your D&D Adventurers League character and Adventurers League log sheet. Visit dnd.wizards.com for rules and download the Adventurers League Players Guide as well as the free Basic Rules!
Drunken Bear Fighter – Ryan Hanson, James Powers
Fri 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
A 1-page role-playing game with infinite possibilities. Punching Drunken Bears in space? Check! Kicking Drunken Bears in a fantasy world? Check! Infiltrating a now bear-controlled Nazi Germany in WWII? Check! You decide the theme, and let the fun begin! Accommodates 3-12 players.
Drunken Bear Fighter – Skyler Vinsonhaler, James Powers
Sat 8:00 pm - 12:00 am – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
A 1-page role-playing game with infinite possibilities. Punching Drunken Bears in space? Check! Kicking Drunken Bears in a fantasy world? Check! Infiltrating a now bear-controlled Nazi Germany in WWII? Check! You decide the theme, and let the fun begin! Accommodates 3-12 players.
Drunken Bear Fighter: Pick-a-Theme! – Ryan Hanson, Andy Sugiyama
Sat 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
A 1-page role-playing game with infinite possibilities. Punching Drunken Bears in space? Check! Kicking Drunken Bears in a fantasy world? Check! Infiltrating a now bear-controlled Nazi Germany in WWII? Check! You decide the theme, and let the fun begin! Accommodates 3-12 players.
Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition – Jakob Collins
Sun 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
The story takes place in the small town of Everglow Haven, home of the rare fungus known as the Everglow Mushroom. Here, recent and unexplainable deaths have brought the town leaders to their knees and the economy to a screeching halt. It is up to our heroes to find the person/people responsible and bring them to justice. This adventure focuses on crime solving, quick wit, smart role-play, and good combat strategy. Beginners and veterans welcome to play.
Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition – Ryan Hanson
Fri 8:00 pm - 12:00 am – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
As part of an intrepid group of mercenaries, you and your companions are hired to hunt down a horrible Orc Warlord who kidnapped villagers. Using the 5th Edition rules of Dungeons & Dragons. Accommodates 3-8 players.
Fate: Save Game – Michael Hopcroft
Mon 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
The Internet is in danger! A malevolent virus has been wreaking havoc, and all that stands against it is you—a second-string video game hero from an 8-bit era long forgotten. Your guts—er, pixels—are our only hope. Can you survive what the Master Chief could not? Accommodates 3-8 players.
Golden Sky – Michael Hopcroft
Fri 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Welcome to Hotsunada Town, a picturesque rural village in Japan. You are a henge—an animal with limited magic powers, including taking human form—and you like people and nothing better than helping them with their problems. You could be a mysterious fox, a playful tanuki, a loyal dog—and you can do wonderful things. A heartwarming RPG from Japan. Accommodates 3-8 players.
Rage of Jackson – The Samuel Chronicles RPM – Jason Powers
Fri 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
The players control good versions of Samuel L. Jackson characters while hunting down evil versions of Samuel L. Jackson and preventing them from taking over the world. Uses Drunken Bear Fighter rules. Game accommodates 3-8 people.
School Girls – Michael Hopcroft
Sat (Fri after midnight) 12:00 am - 2:00 am – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sun (Sat after midnight) 12:00 am - 2:00 am – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
You are female students at a Japanese high school—and that is all you will know going in. Everything else is random: what abilities your characters have, who your teachers are, etc. In short, the entire adventure will be made up on the spot for maximum chaos in this wild and crazy comedy RPG.
Schoolgirl RPG (Schoolgirls Welcome)
Sun 8:00 pm - 12:00 am – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In this comedy role-playing game, you are a typical Japanese high student enjoying a typical day of secondary education. This, of course, assumes your values for "typical" include random superpowers, crazy teachers, ninja attacks, and dead rock stars showing up on campus for no discernible reason…
Super Sentai Force! A Mutants & Masterminds Game – Ryan Hanson
Sat 8:00 pm - 12:00 am – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
You play as one in a group of teenagers who take it on as their duty to protect the humanity from evil forces by morphing into superheroes in color-coded, skintight battle suits and fighting vicious monsters from destroying downtown Vancouver. Accommodates 3-8 players.
Japanime Games
Japanime Games
Japanime Games is dedicated to bringing you the finest tabletop games from Japan and beyond! It's our goal to import and translate the best of the best games from Asia to bring those great games to a wider audience. Our games feature some of the finest art that can be found along with engaging gameplay and quality components. We have card games and board games, something for everyone!
Krosmaster: Arena Introductory Tournament
Fri 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Japanime Games (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Fri 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Japanime Games (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sat 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Japanime Games (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sat 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Japanime Games (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Japanime Games (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Krosmaster Arena is a player vs. player oriented miniatures board game that is designed around using cute anime warriors to take on your opponents! All players build their team using a pre-determined method, either a point system, draft, or at random. Utilize your team's various talents and abilities to create a powerful fighting force. Every figure has a point value attached to it to help balance things out. Only those who are able to create a strong, yet versatile, strategy will prevail!
Learn how to play and win some prizes! This will be a 3-round tournament with prizes at the end for all participants. All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary. Players are also allowed to bring their own team of characters (12 points) and play in this multiple round Swiss-style tournament. Entry: Free
Krosmaster: Arena Constructed Tournament
Sun 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Japanime Games (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Mon 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Japanime Games (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Krosmaster Arena is a player vs. player oriented miniatures board game that is designed around using cute anime warriors to take on your opponents! All players build their team using a pre-determined method, either a point system, draft, or at random. Utilize your team's various talents and abilities to create a powerful fighting force. Every figure has a point value attached to it to help balance things out. Only those who are able to create a strong, yet versatile, strategy will prevail!
Players bring 12 levels of characters and play in a multiple round Swiss-style tournament. Prizes will be awarded to all participants. Entry: Free
Tanto Cuore Tournament
Sat 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm – Japanime Games (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sun 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm – Japanime Games (Ballroom – Red Lion)
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!
Prove that you are the best master! Players will compete using love to attract the best maids for your house. No experience necessary and all materials will be provided. All players who participate will receive prizes. Entry: Free.
Pokémon Gaming
Pokémon Gaming
Located in Gull's Nest in the Red Lion, join us for free Pokémon fun all weekend long! Come get an AR photo taken with your favorite Pokémon! If you are feeling creative, stop by and show off your art skills; we'll have coloring pages and art supplies available. Pokémon art contest entries will be taken each day, Friday-Monday. Winners will be determined by the crowd daily, so stop by at 8pm to vote. There's a new winner every day, with Pokémon themed prizing!
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 experts there to answer any and all questions, and we offer Learn to Play sessions throughout the day.
There will be Theme Deck challenges daily (bring your deck, loaner decks will be available), or bring your DS and battle in our Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire tourney. Beat a Gym Leader in any battle and receive an extra Pokémon themed prize!
There will be a special giveaway for anyone stopping by in a Pokémon themed Cosplay! We're always having a blast in the Pokémon area so come on over and join the fun!!!
Entry fee events:
6-8-man pick-up tournaments throughout the day. Entry fee $5.00. Pokémon themed prizing to be determined. Booster Drafts will be held at 1pm and 9pm daily if enough players are interested. Drafts will cost $25.00, but you're guaranteed to walk away with at least 7 packs!
Pokémon Booster Draft
Fri 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Fri 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Sat 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Sat 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Sun 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Sun 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Mon 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Each player receives six booster packs to construct a deck with. Entry: $25
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Tournament
Fri 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Sat 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Sun 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Pokémon Theme Deck Challenge
Fri 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Sat 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Sun 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Battle in a free constructed tournament using your choice of provided theme decks. Entry: Free
Karaoke Open Mic
Fri 7:00 am - 1:00 pm – Karaoke (Alder – Hilton)
Come sing your heart out, or have a seat and relax. Last, but most of all, enjoy the music!
Manga Library Open Reading
Fri 7:00 am - Sat 2:00 am – Manga Library (Cedar – Hilton)
Come sit, relax, and read your favorite manga in Kumoricon's very own manga library! It's a great place to take a break from all the con chaos!
Open Console Gaming
Fri 7:00 am - Sat 2:30 am – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Time between panels? Looking for some entertainment with friends? Or perhaps feeling competitive? Look no further than Video Gaming (Console and LAN). Whether you want to jam out on Rock Band, beat your friends at Tekken, or play in one of our many tournaments, we have it all for you in Video Gaming.
Open LAN Computer Gaming
Fri 7:00 am - Sat 2:00 am – Video Gaming (LAN) (Board Room – Hilton)
Time between panels? Looking for some entertainment with friends? Or perhaps feeling competitive? Look no further than Video Gaming (Console and LAN). Whether you want to jam out on Rock Band, beat your friends at Tekken, or play in one of our many tournaments, we have it all for you in Video Gaming.
Open Tabletop/RPG Gaming
Fri 7:00 am - Sat 2:30 am – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
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.
Panelist Meeting
Fri 9:30 am - 10:00 am – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
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.
Ballroom Dance Lesson: Nightclub 2 Step
Fri 10:00 am - 11:30 am – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
This is a casual social dance that is simple to learn and fits into a large breadth of modern and classic songs. This will be a beginner's lesson that covers the fundamentals of nightclub 2 step and will include some simple variations for the basis of improvisation. A perfect dance to know for prom!
All of our instructors are skilled dancers with years of experience. From ballroom competitions to social dance clubs to the professional classroom, our staff aim to help you feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor. Please feel free to come to us with any questions you may have, and we will assist you to the best of our ability. Thank you for your enthusiastic support!
Parent's Guide to Anime
Fri 10:00 am - 11:00 am – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
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.
Seating (Opening Ceremonies)
Fri 10:00 am - 10:30 am – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Join us as we kick off our convention for 2015! Find out what's in store for the weekend.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Tournament
Fri 10:00 am - 2:00 pm – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Gather up your friends (or for you serious types, your one friend) and smash with your favorite Nintendo characters (and Sonic and Pac-Man and Shulk and Ryu). Enjoy the selection of stages the game has to offer before things get real in Final Destination here at Kumoricon.
Chibi Room
Fri 10:30 am - 5:00 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
The Chibi Room is a place for exploring the natural cultural curiosity of children and teens through simple arts and crafts. A wonderful variety is offered from manga-style artwork to Japanese woodblock painting. The Chibi Room will help nurture the ever growing creative bonds through these simple arts and crafts. Come join in the fun and enjoy taking your creations home! Please remember that children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Coloring
Fri 10:30 am - 11:00 am – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
During these periods we will have manga-style artwork, and open tabletop drawing for your creative imaginations to color.
Dolly Making
Fri 10:30 am - 12:30 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
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?
Opening Ceremonies
Fri 10:30 am - 12:00 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Join us as we kick off our convention for 2015! Find out what's in store for the weekend.
Smash Up
Fri 11:00 am - 12:30 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
The "shufflebuilding" game Smash Up starts with a simple premise: Take the twenty-card decks of two factions, shuffle them into a forty-card deck, then compete to smash more Bases than your opponents! Each faction brings a different game mechanism into play—pirates move cards, zombies bring cards back from the discard pile, dinosaurs have huge power—and every combination of factions brings a different play experience.
Volunteer Meeting
Fri 11:00 am - 12:00 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
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!
Promise Bracelets and Rings
Fri 11:15 am - 12:45 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
A Japanese bracelet is a symbol of good luck. Make one for yourself, or give it to a friend or loved one.
Ballroom Dance Lesson: International Slow Waltz
Fri 11:30 am - 1:00 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
This will be a class covering the basics of the slow waltz, originally called the Boston waltz. This slow waltz covers the fundamentals to all ballroom dancing and is a must-know for anyone hoping to dabble further in the world of ballroom dancing. This beginner's class is designed to wet your toes in what ballroom dancing will look and feel like.
All of our instructors are skilled dancers with years of experience. From ballroom competitions to social dance clubs to the professional classroom, our staff aim to help you feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor. Please feel free to come to us with any questions you may have, and we will assist you to the best of our ability. Thank you for your enthusiastic support!
Cardfight!! Vanguard Clan Fight
Fri 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Constructed format where players must use only cards from a single clan in their deck. Please refer to http://cf-vanguard.com/en/ for more information. Entry: Free
Cosplay Health and Fitness
Fri 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Are you just starting down the road to fitness and not quite sure where to get started? Maybe you've been at it a while and just need pointers to take it to the next level? We have a well-educated group of panelists for you. From novice to masters, we are here to talk about getting in shape!
Drunken Bear Fighter – Ryan Hanson, James Powers
Fri 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
A 1-page role-playing game with infinite possibilities. Punching Drunken Bears in space? Check! Kicking Drunken Bears in a fantasy world? Check! Infiltrating a now bear-controlled Nazi Germany in WWII? Check! You decide the theme, and let the fun begin! Accommodates 3-12 players.
Navigating Media While LGBTQIAP+
Fri 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
It can be frustrating to find representation when you're looking for representation, but we're here to help. We'll be covering how the LGBTQIAP+ community is portrayed, treated, and seen in all types of modern and classic media. Everyone is welcome!
PhotoBooth Open
Fri 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm – PhotoBooth (Birch – Hilton)
Who wants to come play in PhotoBooth? Kumoricon 2015 is year number 7 for Spott The PhoTographer and his team to bring PhotoBooth to Kumoricon. I am looking forward to seeing the familiar faces that have become friends over the years. PhotoBooth has provided lasting Kumoricon memories for so many guests. Please be one of our guests this year. (Each day we will close for a lunch break of about 45 minutes, sometime in the mid-afternoon.)
Pokémon Theme Deck Challenge
Fri 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Battle in a free constructed tournament using your choice of provided theme decks. Entry: Free
Q&A with The Slants: War Wounds and Road Trips
Fri 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Zombie, Cthulhu, Dino Hunt Dice
Fri 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Play one of three dice games by Steve Jackson Games. In Zombie Dice, you are a zombie trying to collect the most brains. In Cthulu Dice, you play as a cultist attempting to destroy and steal other players' sanity. In Dino Hunt Dice, you play as a dinosaur hunter trying to catch the most dinosaurs.
Joining the Sailor Senshi: Q&A with Erica Mendez and Christine Cabanos
Fri 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Sailor Moon is back! And her team of Sailor Senshi have never been better. Join Erica Mendez (Sailor Uranus) and Christine Marie Cabanos (Sailor Saturn) for a Q&A about their adventures in joining the cast of one of the most beloved shoujo series of all time!
Muggle Quidditch
Fri 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
From pages to pitch, Quidditch has taken off as an international sport. Come join us to discuss how you can be involved and play Quidditch yourself!
Saving People, Hunting Things… The Supernatural Panel
Fri 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Calling all Wayward Children! Whether you're a newbie or a ten-season veteran, join us for our second year at this panel all about the TV series Supernatural! Enjoy lame fandom jokes, a game of Guess-What-Season-It-Is-By-Sam's-Hair, and a trivia contest with prizes!
Ballroom Dance Lesson: East Coast Swing
Fri 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
East Coast swing is a fun, and social six count dance that is more about following the tempo than it is the count itself. We will be focusing on the basic steps in closed and open position as well as a few turns in both. Depending on the pace of the class, we may get into some more advanced moves.
This style is fantastic for beginners, and works as a strong foundation for many other styles. If you're looking for something to wet your feet, this is a wonderful place to start!
All of our instructors are skilled dancers with years of experience. From ballroom competitions to social dance clubs to the professional classroom, our staff aim to help you feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor. Please feel free to come to us with any questions you may have, and we will assist you to the best of our ability. Thank you for your enthusiastic support!
Karaoke Contest Auditions
Fri 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Karaoke (Alder – Hilton)
Interested in being a part of the Kumoricon Idol and Karaoke Cosplay Hybrid? Come try out, or even get a sneak peek at just who might be performing at the Hybrid!
Krosmaster: Arena Introductory Tournament
Fri 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Japanime Games (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Krosmaster Arena is a player vs. player oriented miniatures board game that is designed around using cute anime warriors to take on your opponents! All players build their team using a pre-determined method, either a point system, draft, or at random. Utilize your team's various talents and abilities to create a powerful fighting force. Every figure has a point value attached to it to help balance things out. Only those who are able to create a strong, yet versatile, strategy will prevail!
Learn how to play and win some prizes! This will be a 3-round tournament with prizes at the end for all participants. All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary. Players are also allowed to bring their own team of characters (12 points) and play in this multiple round Swiss-style tournament. Entry: Free
Kumihimo
Fri 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Traditionally used by samurai as both a functional and decorative way to lace their armor. Kumihimo cords are now popular as obi and haori ties. Come learn one of the common braiding techniques and use your newly found skills to create a bracelet or strap.
Naruto: Shippuden Deck-Building Game
Fri 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In the Naruto: Shippuden Deck-Building Game, you play as Naruto or one of his comrades and confront S-rank criminals such as Orochimaru and members of the Akatsuki as you explore distant lands on your path to becoming the greatest ninja ever! While you begin with only basic abilities, you'll gain allies, earn equipment, build chakra, and master new powerful techniques, with the goal of defeating as many Archenemies as you can.
Origami
Fri 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
We have a fairly good sized selection of items that we will be going over and learning how to fold. We also have lots of fun designed paper to choose from.
Pokémon Booster Draft
Fri 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Each player receives six booster packs to construct a deck with. Entry: $25
Salute! A Nod at Military Anime
Fri 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
From Appleseed to Zipang and everything in between, this panel will discuss the wide genre of military-based anime. Come share your opinion on how they have changed over the years and possibly helped shape the modern view of police work, weaponry, and war.
Ask Shion and Nezumi! (No. 6 Panel)
Fri 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Have you ever wanted to ask Shion and Nezumi something, but never get the chance? Now you can!
Hearthstone Tournament
Fri 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Video Gaming (LAN) (Board Room – Hilton)
Well met traveler! We will be hosting a tournament for one of the most popular games in all of Azeroth. What game is that, you ask? Why, Hearthstone, of course. Bring your collection and prove your mastery of the classes. So come and warm yourselves by the fire, and make some new friends while you're at it. Sign-ups will be 9am Friday morning. Tournament starts at 2pm! Bring at least 3 decks and have fun.
Love Live! Kumoricon Idol Festival
Fri 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
The time is now to meet your favorite school idols! The girls of popular school-idol group "µ's" are ready to answer your questions, sing some songs, and perform a dance just for you! The Love Live festival awaits!
The Slants Autographs
Fri 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Voices in Video Games with David Vincent, Erica Mendez, and Christine Cabanos
Fri 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
A panel where people can ask about voice acting in video games or just chat about video games in general.
Weiß Schwarz Learn to Play
Fri 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Constructed format where players use cards only from a single anime of their choice. Please refer to http://ws-tcg.com/en/ for more information.
Japanese-Style Fans
Fri 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Create your own Japanese-style fans. There will be two styles to choose from, created with fantastic designed paper, and an option for hanging beads to give your fan a special touch.
Body Positive and Bullying in Cosplay
Fri 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
We talk about body positive, and bullying, and how both apply to cosplay. We also talk about "cosplay is not consent", along with many other things within this range of topics.
ART OFF
Fri 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Do you love to design? Love to draw? Like winning prizes? Then come to ART OFF and team up with a friend or another attendee to take on these character design challenges! All participants get a free ribbon!
Cosplay Improv Show
Fri 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
The Cosplay Improv Show returns once again! Are you guys ready for another year of fun and games? We will be bringing back some improv favorites like Backstage and Return Counter! You guys probably remember us as the Blues Exorcist dorks from last year, we're now under a new name: MACE Cosplay!
Fallout: Equestria
Fri 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
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.
Finding Olympus: An Appleseed Panel
Fri 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
An open forum discussion on Shirow Masamune's Appleseed series. We will be sharing the best moments from its original run in 1985 to the more current films and anime with everything in between. Come find Olympus with us!
Karaoke Open Mic
Fri 3:00 pm - Sat 2:00 am – Karaoke (Alder – Hilton)
Come sing your heart out, or have a seat and relax. Last, but most of all, enjoy the music!
Learn K-Pop Dance!
Fri 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Shake That Brass on over to the K-pop dance panel! Bounce into the first hour if you want to learn beginner moves. If you're looking for some Danger, stick around for the second hour for more advanced dances. Whether you're the Baddest Female or a Good Boy, we’ll have you moves looking Fantastic, Baby!
Ninja Burger
Fri 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Now you can join the elite Ninja Burger delivery team! As a Ninja Burger trainee you will learn the secrets of stealth, swordsmanship, and customer service as you deliver tasty burgers and fries throughout the world. You will bring honor to your franchise. Failure is not an option.
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Tournament
Fri 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Splatoon Tournament
Fri 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Ready to prove yourself as the King/Queen of the turf? Now's your time to shine. Show your foes how you wield your ink! Use cunning tactics and pure skill to splat your way to victory!
Anime Hunters: A Return
Fri 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
The Anime Hunters are a comedy cosplay group that has attended Kumoricon since 2005, making this their ten year anniversary. From 2008 to 2011 they hosted Kumoricon's main events. This year they return as hosts, along with info on their long-awaited sequel webseries.
Japanese-Style Woodblock Paintings and Cards
Fri 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
This is a great kid-friendly version of Japanese woodblock painting. You will be able to create your own Japanese woodblock designs, cover them with paint, and press them onto card stock. Enjoy sharing your created covers for blank cards and frameable paintings.
Seating (AMV Contest)
Fri 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Pass required—see Programming Booth.
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.
The Marvelous MCU Panel
Fri 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Marvel fans, assemble! Come join us as we play trivia games, share jokes, and amuse ourselves with a couple rounds of "fanon or canon"? A few lucky people will also go home with prizes! From Iron Man to Agent Carter, let's enjoy everything that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has to offer!
AMV Contest
Fri 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Pass required—see Programming Booth.
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.
David Vincent Autographs
Fri 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
David Vincent Autographs
Fri 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Golden Sky – Michael Hopcroft
Fri 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Welcome to Hotsunada Town, a picturesque rural village in Japan. You are a henge—an animal with limited magic powers, including taking human form—and you like people and nothing better than helping them with their problems. You could be a mysterious fox, a playful tanuki, a loyal dog—and you can do wonderful things. A heartwarming RPG from Japan. Accommodates 3-8 players.
For The Love of Cosplay
Fri 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Are you new into cosplay but don't know where to start? Are you stuck on a cosplay idea and need help? Are you looking just looking for some good tips? Then come join well known cosplayers LoZ Link, Ryan Wells, and Victory Joy as the give you a guided tour into the world of cosplay building.
Voice Acting and Shakespeare
Fri 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
An interactive panel where attendees will learn and experiment with their voice, perfect for voice acting, public speaking, and general communication. No prior experience required. No one is obligated to participate, but come ready to use your voice.
Ask an Exorcist
Fri 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Welcome to True Cross Academy! The prestigious school for Exorcists-in-training invites you to "Ask an Exorcist". Instructors, students, and a few other special guests have all gathered to answer your questions! Don't miss your chance to chat with your favorite characters from Blue Exorcist!
Cardfight!! Vanguard Clan Learn to Play
Fri 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Constructed format where players must use only cards from a single clan in their deck. Please refer to http://cf-vanguard.com/en/ for more information. Entry: Free
Krosmaster: Arena Introductory Tournament
Fri 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Japanime Games (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Krosmaster Arena is a player vs. player oriented miniatures board game that is designed around using cute anime warriors to take on your opponents! All players build their team using a pre-determined method, either a point system, draft, or at random. Utilize your team's various talents and abilities to create a powerful fighting force. Every figure has a point value attached to it to help balance things out. Only those who are able to create a strong, yet versatile, strategy will prevail!
Learn how to play and win some prizes! This will be a 3-round tournament with prizes at the end for all participants. All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary. Players are also allowed to bring their own team of characters (12 points) and play in this multiple round Swiss-style tournament. Entry: Free
Magic: The Gathering Dragons of Tarkir Draft Tournament
Fri 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
8-man drafts using two Dragons of Tarkir packs and one Fate Reforged pack. Entry: $10
Q&A with Kieran Strange and KIERAN Project 2015
Fri 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Tea and Cake Society Lolita Meet-Up
Fri 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
This is a lolita meet-up hosted by the Portland/Oregon Lolita Tea and Cake Society. We'll do introductions and play a game or two in order to get to know each other. Lolita attire is highly encouraged.
AMV Show
Fri 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
After the contest, come and watch the "best-of" collection of AMVs created within the last year.
Christine Marie Cabanos Autographs
Fri 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Christine Marie Cabanos Autographs
Fri 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Cosplay Contest Pre-Meet
Fri 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
First official meeting for all Cosplay Contest entrants, and final deadline for all Cosplay entry forms. Costume Workmanship slots and Skit technical rehearsal slots will be assigned. The 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 are not required at this meeting.
Money Managing 101: How to Budget for Cons
Fri 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Do you feel like planning for a convention that's too big? Have you ever wanted spending money but ended up short for the convention? If these are your personal thoughts and you have more questions, then this class is right for you. When it comes to saving money and how to spend it, Kyouya Ootori knows best!
Munchkin U-Pick
Fri 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Players pick the sets used in these sessions of Munchkin! Mix and match everyone's favorite expansions!
Oftenly Renamed Panel
Fri 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
This is a live panel run by interactions with the audience! I invite you to share in the chaos: everything from con-related to encounters of the NORMAL kind!
Open Art
Fri 6:00 pm - Sat 2:00 am – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
A place to come draw or color to your heart's content. Paper and a variety of art supplies will be available.
Rage of Jackson – The Samuel Chronicles RPM – Jason Powers
Fri 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
The players control good versions of Samuel L. Jackson characters while hunting down evil versions of Samuel L. Jackson and preventing them from taking over the world. Uses Drunken Bear Fighter rules. Game accommodates 3-8 people.
Skullgirls Tournament
Fri 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
A game of lolis fighting over a magical skull that grants wishes. If you have what it takes and your wishes aren't selfless, it turns you into the skullgirl, which makes you the winner of all. If you have this desire, come partake in our tournament here at Kumoricon.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Sealed Tournament
Fri 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In the Yu-Gi-Oh! sealed format, duelists open five packs and construct a deck with only the cards they opened. Entry: $20
Being a Manga Translator
Fri 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Learn how you can turn your hobby into a livelihood, especially if you are into Japanese language. A manga translator of 10+ years will share her journey of becoming a manga translator as well as share some anecdotes in the adventure of translation.
Mask Making
Fri 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Want to go to the KumoriBall Masquerade, but don't have a mask? Come to this workshop where we provide the masks and materials for you to make your own.
Trains
Fri 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In Trains, the players are capitalists, managing private railways companies and striving to become bigger and better than the competition. You will start with a small set of cards, but by building a more effective deck throughout the game, you will be able to place stations and lay rails over the maps of Osaka, Tokyo or other locations. The trick is to purchase the cards you want to use, then use them as effectively as possible. Gain enough points from your railways and you will ultimately manage the most powerful railroads in modern Japan!
Discussion of Asian Horror
Fri 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Are you a fan of Asian horror films and games? Then this discussion group is for you! Whether you want to share your favorite moments among the classics or you're looking to find a new favorite, come join us!
Force of Will Learn to Play
Fri 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Come learn to play Force of Will, a trading card game. Please see http://fowtcg.com/ for more information.
Prop Weapon Making
Fri 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
We will give you the tips and know-how on building your own weapon props. Show you the best tools and where to get your materials from foam to worbla/wonderflex to PVC to resin. Mold building and resin casting. Painting and sealing your works of art. Prizes too!
Artist Alley Basics
Fri 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Have you seen the artists in Artist Alley and wondered how you could be there but aren't quite sure how to get started? Whether you've already been accepted, aren't sure if you should apply, or just want to learn about profiting on your art, this panel is for you!
Mabel's Guide to Games
Fri 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
You're invited to join the mystery crew for an assortment of activities with Mabel, Dipper, and other gravity fallers, for an hour of action games! Games will be played in a minute to win it style. Compete for prizes and lots of laughs. If games are completed early there'll be a gravity falls Q&A.
Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition – Ryan Hanson
Fri 8:00 pm - Sat 12:00 am – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
As part of an intrepid group of mercenaries, you and your companions are hired to hunt down a horrible Orc Warlord who kidnapped villagers. Using the 5th Edition rules of Dungeons & Dragons. Accommodates 3-8 players.
Five Nights at Kumoricon
Fri 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Hello? H-hello? Well, if you're reading this, looks like you made it to Kumoricon! The Fazbear animatronics are acting a little differently today, playing party games, answering questions and whatnot. Hey, it could be a perfect chance to get to know them a little better. But don't run out of power!
Guess that Video Game Tune
Fri 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Do you like video games? Sure ya do! In this game show style guessing game, we pick people out if the audience (like you!) to guess video game tunes. The winner is the one who guesses the most right.
Seating (The Slants Concert)
Fri 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Portland's The Slants are the first and only all-Asian American dance rock band in the world. They offer up catchy dance beats, strong hooks, and a bombastic live show!
Channel A
Fri 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In Channel A, players compete at presenting anime TV show ideas. Shows are based on two premises selected by one player from a set of five randomly chosen premises. Each player selects up to four title word cards from their hand of ten cards and makes a pitch to the other players about their show with that title. Players then vote by secret ballot on who had the best show pitch.
Kanzashi Making
Fri 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Kanzashi tsumami is the art of making three-dimensional flower petals out of folded silk squares. Learn to create a simplified variation followed by learning one of the traditional petal formations (using less expensive fabric of course). Tiny fingers may need help with sewing, scissors, and hot glue.
The Slants Concert
Fri 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Portland's The Slants are the first and only all-Asian American dance rock band in the world. They offer up catchy dance beats, strong hooks, and a bombastic live show!
Iron Cosplay
Fri 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
In this fast-paced game show panel, teams of four must create and model a cosplay from dollar store materials in mere minutes! Can they incorporate the Secret Ingredient? Can they win the audience's applause? Prizes await! The timer is ticking! The heat is on! Allez… COSPLAY!
Kumoricon Idol and Karaoke Cosplay Hybrid Contest
Fri 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
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.
Listen as Kumoricon Idol contestants perform beautiful Japanese songs. Idol contestants are judged on vocal ability and talent.
Munchkin Panic
Fri 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Munchkin Panic is a semi-cooperative board game that blends the all-for-one gameplay of Castle Panic and the all-for-me gameplay of Munchkin. In this hybrid game, the Munchkin monsters have found the Castle Panic towers and are on the rampage! Players need to combine cards to hit and slay the monsters before they destroy the castle. Each defeated monster becomes a trophy and gives up its treasure to the victor. If players work together to defeat the monsters, the player with the highest point count becomes Master Munchkin—but players must balance their self-interest with the cooperation necessary to survive. If players get too greedy, the monsters will stomp the castle flat while the players are too busy fighting amongst themselves!
Pokémon Booster Draft
Fri 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Each player receives six booster packs to construct a deck with. Entry: $25
So I Heard You Like Female Protagonists
Fri 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Are you a bit tired of seeing nothing but white boys in TV shows and movies? Don't worry—we're here to help! Join us as we provide some recommendations and discuss the need for female and minority representation. You'll be leaving this panel with a few new things on your "to-watch" list!
The Avengers: Age of After Parties
Fri 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
The Avengers have Avenged the day again, so clearly it's time to Assemble for another party. Come meet Tony, Natasha, Clint, Thor, Bruce, and Steven (and others) for some casual conversation, singing, Q&A, and party games.
Average Jo's Guide to Bizarre Posing and Other Adventures
Fri 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Ever wanted a chance to learn to pose like your favorite JoJo's characters? Not sure what JoJo's is but still interested in the art of the perfect pose? Look no further. We will teach you how to up your posing game! There will also be a pose-off for a chance at fabulous prizes!
DJ Gino Mari vs. The DiscoSnake: Mixed Media Dance Party Hootenanny
Fri 10:00 pm - Sat 3:00 am – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
In this dazzling anything-goes Mixed Media Dance Party Hootenanny, DJ Gino Mari goes track to track against the overwhelming turntablism of The DiscoSnake [Michael Brillig]. This action-packed event features the talents of this Portland-based production duo as they create a custom dance experience for your convention dancing needs. Taking requests all night long this team will fill the air with the very best dance, pop, anime, gaming and everything else music.
King of Tokyo
Fri 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In King of Tokyo, you play mutant monsters, gigantic robots, and strange aliens—all of whom are destroying Tokyo and whacking each other in order to become the one and only King of Tokyo.
Watch This, Not That
Fri 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Don't know what series to watch? Let us help you. Come on in for a list of the year's best anime series (mileage may vary).
Do You Wanna Write a Slash Fic?
Fri 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
We will be writing a slash fic to be read during the yaoi panel. Your vote counts! Come join the fun!
Escaflowne Analysis
Fri 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Explore a love-hate relationship with this series and its differences between its anime, movie, and manga. Living the dream through a discussion with fans and future fans about the differences in Van, Hitomi's girly motives, and the deus ex machina.
Where Fanfic Goes to Die: The New Hotness
Fri 11:00 pm - Sat 1:30 am – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
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.
Anime Murder Game 18+
Fri 11:30 pm - Sat 1:30 am – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Tired? Bored? Nothing good happening or all the rooms full? Come join the killing spree! As the bodies pile up on the floor, who knows—is the murderer you, or that cute little Pikachu plushy you just got from the Exhibits Hall? Who knows the dead, who knows the killers? Come find out!
Hellsing After Dark Again
Fri 11:30 pm - Sat 1:30 am – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Once again the sun has gone down and the vampires are out and about. Come see how Intera's going to reign them in this time! Dirtier than the day, the moon brings out the best of humanity! Don't forget, content is different between night and day! Prizes will still be available.
Cards Against Humanity
Sat 12:00 am - 2:30 am – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Cards Against Humanity is a party game for horrible people. Unlike most of the party games you've played before, Cards Against Humanity is as despicable and awkward as you and your friends.
The game is simple. Each round, one player asks a question from a black card, and everyone else answers with their funniest white card.
Conventional Improv Presents: @Midnight Madness!
Sat 12:00 am - 1:30 am – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Conventional Improv has combined two of their most popular late-night panels into one! First, we have @midnight, where three of the funniest people at con try to win the internet for the con. Following that is Wheel After Dark, where players try to solve puzzles for prizes and to cringe the most!
Do You Know Anime?
Sat 12:00 am - 2:00 am – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Come join Lelouch Lamperouge as your host to "do you know anime" in this Jeopardy-style game. The winners will be given a prize and those watching could win something too.
DRAMAtical Murder: Adult_data
Sat 12:00 am - 2:00 am – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Grab your Allmates and leave your brats at the junk shop! The guys of Midorijima are for a night of sass and… well, you know. We'll answer all of your relationship questions, play tons of games, and let you help Aoba choose his latest man. Rhymers and Ribsters welcome!
Magic: The Gathering Commander
Sat 12:00 am - 2:00 am – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Commander is a 100-card singleton format where players build around a single legendary creature. Please refer to http://www.mtgcommander.net/ for more information.
Munchkin Adventure Time with Dungeon
Sat 12:00 am - 2:00 am – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In Munchkin Adventure Time, players can help Finn, Jake, Lumpy Space Princess, and friends navigate the perils—and the rewards!—of the Land of Ooo. Will "Oh my glob—look out!" be the last thing Adventure Time fans hear from Princess Bubblegum? Or will Finn and Jake save the day with a sturdy sword and a hearty "Slamacow!"?
School Girls – Michael Hopcroft
Sat 12:00 am - 2:00 am – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
You are female students at a Japanese high school—and that is all you will know going in. Everything else is random: what abilities your characters have, who your teachers are, etc. In short, the entire adventure will be made up on the spot for maximum chaos in this wild and crazy comedy RPG.
Soul Eater 18+: Kid & Liz
Sat 12:00 am - 1:30 am – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Come join Soul Sisters Cosplay for more fun, this time with an adult twist! Death the Kid and Liz Thompson have been tricked by Patty into hosting another panel, alone, and at your mercy! They'll answer your most burning questions, act out steamy fan fiction and mad libs, and play truth or dare!
Morning Exercises and Songs
Sat 7:30 am - 8:30 am – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Whether you're a child or a child at heart, waking up to morning exercises and silly songs is a good way to get your blood pumping and ready for the convention day!
Karaoke Open Mic
Sat 8:00 am - Sun 2:00 am – Karaoke (Alder – Hilton)
Come sing your heart out, or have a seat and relax. Last, but most of all, enjoy the music!
Legend of Korra Pro-Bending Tournament Check-In
Sat 8:00 am - 9:00 am – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Waivers will be required to participate, and those under 18 years old must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver.
Are you ready for some adrenaline fueled pro bending action? If your team wants to play, this is the event for you! We'll be organizing the bracket and going over rules so everyone can be ready to enter the hexagon. This is a required meeting for all competing teams.
Manga Library Open Reading
Sat 8:00 am - Sun 2:00 am – Manga Library (Cedar – Hilton)
Come sit, relax, and read your favorite manga in Kumoricon's very own manga library! It's a great place to take a break from all the con chaos!
Open Console Gaming
Sat 8:00 am - Sun 2:00 am – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Time between panels? Looking for some entertainment with friends? Or perhaps feeling competitive? Look no further than Video Gaming (Console and LAN). Whether you want to jam out on Rock Band, beat your friends at Tekken, or play in one of our many tournaments, we have it all for you in Video Gaming.
Open LAN Computer Gaming
Sat 8:00 am - Sun 2:00 am – Video Gaming (LAN) (Board Room – Hilton)
Time between panels? Looking for some entertainment with friends? Or perhaps feeling competitive? Look no further than Video Gaming (Console and LAN). Whether you want to jam out on Rock Band, beat your friends at Tekken, or play in one of our many tournaments, we have it all for you in Video Gaming.
Open Tabletop/RPG Gaming
Sat 8:00 am - Sun 2:00 am – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
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.
Ballroom Dance Lesson: West Coast Swing
Sat 9:00 am - 10:30 am – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
This is a popular dance that gains its popularity from its smooth movement, relaxed connection, and modern influence. This can be danced to many modern songs and is a cornerstone style for most social dancers. This class will cover the fundamentals and basics for this style. If you are an aficionado of partner dances, this class shouldn't be missed.
All of our instructors are skilled dancers with years of experience. From ballroom competitions to social dance clubs to the professional classroom, our staff aim to help you feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor. Please feel free to come to us with any questions you may have, and we will assist you to the best of our ability. Thank you for your enthusiastic support!
Break That Writer's Block!
Sat 9:00 am - 12:00 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Writing marathon. Instruction and tools provided, just bring your mind. Come and relax, but be ready to write actively. No one is required to stay. Participate in an active workshop in writing out your writer's woes, breaking that block, and getting that train of thought back on track.
Fire Emblem Awakening Q&A Panel
Sat 9:00 am - 10:00 am – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Do you have burning questions for your favorite Fire Emblem Awakening characters? Look no further! Robin has organized a Q&A panel and has gathered friends and allies. Come on by and ask away!
Seating (Legend of Korra Pro-Bending Tournament Preliminaries)
Sat 9:00 am - 9:30 am – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Waivers will be required to participate, and those under 18 years old must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver.
From the hit TV show, The Legend of Korra, Kumoricon is proud to present: The 3rd Annual KumoriLeague Tournament. Where sixteen teams enter the hexagon to fight for a chance at fame and glory. Come cheer on your favorite fantasy dodgeball team as they fight for a spot in the finals.
Legend of Korra Pro-Bending Tournament Preliminaries
Sat 9:30 am - 12:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Waivers will be required to participate, and those under 18 years old must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver.
From the hit TV show, The Legend of Korra, Kumoricon is proud to present: The 3rd Annual KumoriLeague Tournament. Where sixteen teams enter the hexagon to fight for a chance at fame and glory. Come cheer on your favorite fantasy dodgeball team as they fight for a spot in the finals.
So You Want to Run a Panel?
Sat 9:30 am - 10:30 am – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
A panel on running panels! Info about panels, for panelists, by panelists! The panel will be hosted by staff and experienced panelists to help answer any questions and provide basic information from submitting a form to enthralling your audience.
Ask on Titan 2015
Sat 10:00 am - 11:30 am – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
The Survey Corps have the day off, after their most recent expedition outside the walls. So, please join us, for a "Q&A Session", games, and some singing (possibly terrible enough to win us a visit with Kitts Voerman and the firing squad).
Chibi Room
Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
The Chibi Room is a place for exploring the natural cultural curiosity of children and teens through simple arts and crafts. A wonderful variety is offered from manga-style artwork to Japanese woodblock painting. The Chibi Room will help nurture the ever growing creative bonds through these simple arts and crafts. Come join in the fun and enjoy taking your creations home! Please remember that children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Cosplay Contest Costume Judging
Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Costume Workmanship judging for costume entries in the Cosplay Contest. During the Cosplay Contest 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.
Force of Will Learn to Play
Sat 10:00 am - 11:00 am – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Come learn to play Force of Will, a trading card game. Please see http://fowtcg.com/ for more information.
Lanterns
Sat 10:00 am - 11:00 am – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Create wonderful lanterns with special designed paper.
Magic: The Gathering Modern Masters 2015 Draft Tournament
Sat 10:00 am - 3:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Two 8-man drafts using three packs of Modern Masters 2015. Only 16 slots total available. Entry: $25
PhotoBooth Open
Sat 10:00 am - 8:00 pm – PhotoBooth (Birch – Hilton)
Who wants to come play in PhotoBooth? Kumoricon 2015 is year number 7 for Spott The PhoTographer and his team to bring PhotoBooth to Kumoricon. I am looking forward to seeing the familiar faces that have become friends over the years. PhotoBooth has provided lasting Kumoricon memories for so many guests. Please be one of our guests this year. (Each day we will close for a lunch break of about 45 minutes, sometime in the mid-afternoon.)
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Tournament
Sat 10:00 am - 2:00 pm – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Gather up your friends (or for you serious types, your one friend) and smash with your favorite Nintendo characters (and Sonic and Pac-Man and Shulk and Ryu). Enjoy the selection of stages the game has to offer before things get real in Final Destination here at Kumoricon.
Ballroom Dance Lesson: International Slow Waltz
Sat 10:30 am - 12:00 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
This will be a class covering the basics of the slow waltz, originally called the Boston waltz. This slow waltz covers the fundamentals to all ballroom dancing and is a must-know for anyone hoping to dabble further in the world of ballroom dancing. This beginner's class is designed to wet your toes in what ballroom dancing will look and feel like.
All of our instructors are skilled dancers with years of experience. From ballroom competitions to social dance clubs to the professional classroom, our staff aim to help you feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor. Please feel free to come to us with any questions you may have, and we will assist you to the best of our ability. Thank you for your enthusiastic support!
CLAMP Fandom Hangout
Sat 10:30 am - 11:30 am – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Looking for fellow fans of CLAMP series? Want to try a CLAMP manga but unsure where to start? Come chill at this panel for fans of mangaka group CLAMP as we cry over Tokyo Babylon, debate which CCS costume was the best, and try to figure out how many Syaorans there really are.
Kendo with Obukan Kendo
Sat 10:30 am - 11:30 am – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
An introduction to the art of kendo and its history and influence in Japan. The members of the Obukan Kendo Club will demonstrate basic form and technique as well as going over terminology often used during the demonstration.
Machi Koro
Sat 10:30 am - 11:30 am – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Machi Koro is a fast-paced game for 2-4 players. Each player wants to develop the city on his own terms in order to complete all of the landmarks under construction faster than his rivals. On his turn, each player rolls one or two dice. If the sum of the dice rolled matches the number of a building that a player owns, he gets the effect of that building; in some cases opponents will also benefit from your die (just as you can benefit from theirs). Then, with money in hand a player can build a landmark or a new building, ideally adding to the wealth of his city on future turns. The first player to construct all of his landmarks wins!
Castellan
Sat 11:00 am - 1:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In Castellan, two players work together to build a castle. Finely-detailed wall and tower pieces link together to form courtyards, and the player who finishes a courtyard claims it with a Keep, scoring points for that courtyard equal to the number of tower pieces surrounding it.
Oftenly Renamed Dungeon
Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
It's an audience-run adventure where I defend my keep from you, the adventurers! Be warned: I am a great summoner, and I have mastered the ability to summon creatures from far-off lands to help defend me…
Origami
Sat 11:15 am - 12:45 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
We have a fairly good sized selection of items that we will be going over and learning how to fold. We also have lots of fun designed paper to choose from.
Weiß Schwarz Learn to Play
Sat 11:30 am - 1:30 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Constructed format where players use cards only from a single anime of their choice. Please refer to http://ws-tcg.com/en/ for more information.
Cosplay Armor Making
Sat 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
So you want to make your own armored cosplay but don't know where to start? We will give you the know-how from start to finish with different types of materials. Making the patterns, fitting it to your body, harnesses, sealing and painting… maybe even lighting and movable parts! Prizes too!
Kumoricon Ball Jointed Dolls
Sat 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
From cosplay to BJDs, this panel is all about meet-and-greet with family and friends. Don't have a doll? Not an issue. Bring your costume—Monster High, Pullip, and more. Come on by, meet the crew, and learn more about the community and the fellow friends involved.
Magi: Choose Your Own Adventure!
Sat 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Do you love the Magi series? Do you wish you could see the end of it already? How about coming up with your own end? Well look no further! Come to the Magi: Choose Your Own Adventure! panel, and with the help of others, make your own story with some of your favorite Magi characters!
Pokémon Theme Deck Challenge
Sat 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Battle in a free constructed tournament using your choice of provided theme decks. Entry: Free
Street Fighter Deck-Building Game
Sat 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In the Capcom Street Fighter Deck-Building Game, you take on the role of Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Balrog, M. Bison or one of the other well-known characters as you travel to exotic locales seeking new challenges! While you begin armed only with basic combat maneuvers, you will add new, more powerful cards to your deck as you go, with the goal of defeating as many Stage Bosses as you can.
VIP Autographs Session
Sat 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
A special autograph signing opportunity with our Guests of Honor, for VIP attendees only.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Advanced Tournament
Sat 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Autistic Fans Get-Together
Sat 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
A fair number of Kumoricon attendees are on the autism spectrum, and often find it hard to interact with others at the con. This is a get-together for anyone on the spectrum where we can share experiences, meet people, and infodump about our favorite things!
Fairy Tail Guild Unite
Sat 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Come hang out with the strongest team in the Fairy Tail guild. Ask them questions, play games with them, and get your questions answered.
Dolly Making
Sat 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
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?
Krosmaster: Arena Introductory Tournament
Sat 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Japanime Games (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Krosmaster Arena is a player vs. player oriented miniatures board game that is designed around using cute anime warriors to take on your opponents! All players build their team using a pre-determined method, either a point system, draft, or at random. Utilize your team's various talents and abilities to create a powerful fighting force. Every figure has a point value attached to it to help balance things out. Only those who are able to create a strong, yet versatile, strategy will prevail!
Learn how to play and win some prizes! This will be a 3-round tournament with prizes at the end for all participants. All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary. Players are also allowed to bring their own team of characters (12 points) and play in this multiple round Swiss-style tournament. Entry: Free
Pokémon Booster Draft
Sat 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Each player receives six booster packs to construct a deck with. Entry: $25
Promise Bracelets and Rings
Sat 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
A Japanese bracelet is a symbol of good luck. Make one for yourself, or give it to a friend or loved one.
Sailing the Grand Line: Pirating 101
Sat 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Seating (Legend of Korra Pro-Bending Tournament Finals)
Sat 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Pass required—see Programming Booth.
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! Come watch the best pro-benders compete for the title of KumoriLeague Champion. Eight teams will enter the single elimination bracket, only one will be left standing at the end. There can be only one champion. Join us to find out who will reign supreme.
Fallout: Equestria
Sat 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
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.
Kieran Strange and KIERAN Project 2015 Autographs
Sat 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Learn a Vocaloid Dance! (or Two)
Sat 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Want to learn a Vocaloid dance? Want a teacher better than a video? Come join us and learn a Vocaloid dance (or two)!
Legend of Korra Pro-Bending Tournament Finals
Sat 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Pass required—see Programming Booth.
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! Come watch the best pro-benders compete for the title of KumoriLeauge Champion. Eight teams will enter the single elimination bracket, only one will be left standing at the end. There can be only one champion. Join us to find out who will reign supreme.
Munchkin Panic
Sat 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Munchkin Panic is a semi-cooperative board game that blends the all-for-one gameplay of Castle Panic and the all-for-me gameplay of Munchkin. In this hybrid game, the Munchkin monsters have found the Castle Panic towers and are on the rampage! Players need to combine cards to hit and slay the monsters before they destroy the castle. Each defeated monster becomes a trophy and gives up its treasure to the victor. If players work together to defeat the monsters, the player with the highest point count becomes Master Munchkin—but players must balance their self-interest with the cooperation necessary to survive. If players get too greedy, the monsters will stomp the castle flat while the players are too busy fighting amongst themselves!
Our Favorite Movies: The Best of East Asian Cinema with The Slants
Sat 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Covering the best of Asia's thriving film Industry, from HK action to Japanese horror. Clips and trailers from some of our favorite movies included!
Weiß Schwarz Neo Standard (Eng + Jp) Tournament
Sat 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Constructed format where players use cards only from a single anime of their choice. Cards released in both English and Japanese can be played. Please refer to http://ws-tcg.com/en/ for more information. Entry: Free
Japanese Cultural Symbolism in Anime Explained
Sat 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
A discussion to explain the many common Japanese cultural symbols used in anime that may be missed by a foreign audience.
Building Gundam Models: Basic Techniques
Sat 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Learn the basics about building, painting and finishing Gundam plastic models, and the tools, skills, and time you need for this hobby.
Koi Fish Kites
Sat 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Make a colorful koi fish kite to hang and let it gracefully fly in the wind.
League of Legends Tournament Preliminaries
Sat 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Video Gaming (LAN) (Board Room – Hilton)
Wanting to prove your team is better than the other teams? Wanna prove that you are the best mid player around? Come do so by entering in our League of Legends Tournament! Sign-ups start Friday at 10am! The tournament will be held Saturday and Sunday with Finals on Monday! So come on over and show us your skill!
Mario Kart 8 Tournament
Sat 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Calling all racers! Prove to your friends that you're the best racer in town by partaking in our Mario Kart 8 tournament! Do you have what it takes to outdo the competition? Be ready to use everything in the game's arsenal to keep yourself in the lead. No holding back!
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Tournament
Sat 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Steven Universe Q&A
Sat 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
We… are the Crystal Gems and we're here to answer your questions! Come by and meet some of your favorite space rocks and find out what they're up to lately!
Tanto Cuore Tournament
Sat 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm – Japanime Games (Ballroom – Red Lion)
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!
Prove that you are the best master! Players will compete using love to attract the best maids for your house. No experience necessary and all materials will be provided. All players who participate will receive prizes. Entry: Free.
Ballroom Dance Lesson: Latin Styles
Sat 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Cha cha, salsa, and merenge are some of the most popular and fun dances around. In this lesson, we'll be dancing through each style one-by-one, learning their similarities as well as their differences. A wonderful class for beginners, whether you want to solidify your basics, or broaden repertoire. All levels are welcome.
All of our instructors are skilled dancers with years of experience. From ballroom competitions to social dance clubs to the professional classroom, our staff aim to help you feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor. Please feel free to come to us with any questions you may have, and we will assist you to the best of our ability. Thank you for your enthusiastic support!
David Vincent's Voice Acting Tryouts
Sat 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Total audience participation! Show off your voice acting talent! You could win autographed posters and even a personal one-on-one Skype session with David Vincent himself with guidance to help launch your voice acting career! David will give insider tips and professional techniques for the world of voice acting, and will put your voice acting talent to the test! Prepare to participate in the most hilarious and informative panel of the weekend!
Mask Making
Sat 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Want to go to the KumoriBall Masquerade, but don't have a mask? Come to this workshop where we provide the masks and materials for you to make your own.
Drunken Bear Fighter: Pick-a-Theme! – Ryan Hanson, Andy Sugiyama
Sat 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
A 1-page role-playing game with infinite possibilities. Punching Drunken Bears in space? Check! Kicking Drunken Bears in a fantasy world? Check! Infiltrating a now bear-controlled Nazi Germany in WWII? Check! You decide the theme, and let the fun begin! Accommodates 3-12 players.
Patrick Seitz Autographs
Sat 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Patrick Seitz Autographs
Sat 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Persona!!
Sat 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Join Izanagi and characters from the Persona game series and ask questions, share opinions, and have fun! The characters want to max out their social links with you, so come on in and shout PERSONA!
Building Gundam Models: Advanced Techniques
Sat 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Learn about some advanced plastic model building techniques and how to use them in your Gundams: airbrushing, pre/post shading, weathering, modifying, and making custom pieces and custom decals and markings, dioramas and contests.
Cosplay Posing Tips: Dance Poses!
Sat 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Want to learn how to perfect your Princess Tutu poses? Want to just learn cool dance poses? Come join me and learn how to correctly position yourself in basic dance poses! Fun is guaranteed.
Force of Will Learn to Play
Sat 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Come learn to play Force of Will, a trading card game. Please see http://fowtcg.com/ for more information.
Attack on Titan: A Panel with No Regrets
Sat 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Join the scouts as they celebrate Hanji's birthday, play games, find Hanji a date and clean up with Levi! There will be a Q&A, trivia with prizes and also see what everyone got Hanji for her birthday in this exciting panel of fun and games! Titans may attend but must be on their best behavior.
Krosmaster: Arena Introductory Tournament
Sat 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Japanime Games (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Krosmaster Arena is a player vs. player oriented miniatures board game that is designed around using cute anime warriors to take on your opponents! All players build their team using a pre-determined method, either a point system, draft, or at random. Utilize your team's various talents and abilities to create a powerful fighting force. Every figure has a point value attached to it to help balance things out. Only those who are able to create a strong, yet versatile, strategy will prevail!
Learn how to play and win some prizes! This will be a 3-round tournament with prizes at the end for all participants. All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary. Players are also allowed to bring their own team of characters (12 points) and play in this multiple round Swiss-style tournament. Entry: Free
Magic: The Gathering Origins Draft Tournament
Sat 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
8-man drafts using three packs of Magic Origins. Entry: $10
Soul Eater: Maka & Soul
Sat 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Soul Sisters Cosplay returns as Maka Albarn and Soul Eater to keep you having even more fun than before! Join them for a whole hour and a half of fun activities, including answering all of your pressing questions, acting out fan fictions and mad libs, and playing some truth or dare!
Easy Japanese Traditional Dances
Sat 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Please join members of the Oregon Buddhist Temple in learning a few traditional Japanese dances.
Love Letter
Sat 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Love Letter is a game of risk, deduction, and luck for 2–4 players. Your goal is to get your love letter into the princess's hands while deflecting the letters from competing suitors.
Sake Tasting
Sat 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Age 21+ only—ID required at door.
Advance ticket purchase required—see Programming Booth.
Kumoricon is proud to welcome back Portland's sake sommelier Marcus Pakiser for the 2015 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. Ticket fee: $10.
Welcome Back to Hellsing!
Sat 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
We came, we saw, we had fun! And now we're back fresh from the Hellsing manor, join us for another fun and wonderful time with new re-'vamped' (hahaha get it?) activities and games! Look for the epic prizes too!
Erica Mendez Autographs
Sat 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Erica Mendez Autographs
Sat 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Force of Will Constructed Tournament
Sat 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Constructed tournament for the trading card game Force of Will. Please see http://fowtcg.com/cards/ for card erratas and latest tournament rules and information. Entry: Free
Munchkin U-Pick
Sat 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Players pick the sets used in these sessions of Munchkin! Mix and match everyone's favorite expansions!
Open Art
Sat 6:00 pm - Sun 2:00 am – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
A place to come draw or color to your heart's content. Paper and a variety of art supplies will be available.
Seating (Kieran Strange and KIERAN Project 2015 Concert)
Sat 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
So You Want to Enter a Cosplay Contest?
Sat 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Cosplay contests, sometimes called masquerades, are a cornerstone of convention programming and entertainment. Have you ever been to one? Thought about entering, but didn't know what to expect? Join us for insight on judging, what to expect backstage, watch video samples, and participate in a Q&A.
The Rise of Lolita Fashion
Sat 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Lolita fashion started in Japan, but has become a global phenomenon in recent years. We'll discuss the rise of lolita fashion in the west and the culture that has evolved around lolita outside of Japan.
Ultra Street Fighter IV Tournament
Sat 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
The stage has been set, and the fight locale chosen. This will be a tournament to remember! Kumoricon is proud to host the Ultra Street Fighter IV tournament. No turtles allowed (humans are fine).
Cardfight!! Vanguard Draft Tournament
Sat 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In Cardfight!! Vanguard's Draft Fight format, players receive six booster packs and draft a 30-card deck. All cards drafted must be used! Please refer to http://cf-vanguard.com/en/ for more information. Entry: $20
Kieran Strange and KIERAN Project 2015 Concert
Sat 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Anime That Scarred Me for Life
Sat 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Come share your stories of anime/manga/video games that scarred your soul. We'll laugh, we might cry, (someone might flee the room screaming again) but we won't go through it alone.
Arkham Horror
Sat 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Arkham Horror is a cooperative adventure game themed around H.P Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos. Players choose from 16 Investigators and take to the streets of Arkham. Before the game, one of the eight Ancient Ones is chosen and it's up to the Investigators to prevent it from breaking into our world.
Comedy Stand-Up Panel Contest: Six-Pack of LOL
Sat 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Ready to laugh? Ready to make others laugh? Then get over here! Come share some of your funniest con stories, silliest riddles, or tales of geekdom! Who knows? You may do well enough to win a prize!
K-Pop Dance Medley
Sat 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Come dance to all your K-pop faves like EXO, Block B, SNSD, SHINee, EXID, and more! Dance along to over 25 K-pop songs with a K-pop chorus medley. Love K-pop but don't know any of the dances? Don't worry! This forum also includes a dance lesson for a song that you get to choose!
Animated Disney Quote Game
Sat 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Think you know your Disney animated movies word-for-word? Come test your chops against other attendees who feel they know it all in a fun game of audience vs. audience!
Cosplaying While "X"
Sat 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Cosplaying While "X" is about promoting diversity and acceptance in the cosplay world. The panelists will share experiences and encourage cosplayers of all ages, sizes, races, and orientations to continue cosplaying their favorite characters despite the adversity that sometimes comes along with being "X".
Black Butler Cosplay Gathering
Sat 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Come discuss the anime and manga, listen to some music, and meet other Black Butler fans!
Drunken Bear Fighter – Skyler Vinsonhaler, James Powers
Sat 8:00 pm - Sun 12:00 am – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
A 1-page role-playing game with infinite possibilities. Punching Drunken Bears in space? Check! Kicking Drunken Bears in a fantasy world? Check! Infiltrating a now bear-controlled Nazi Germany in WWII? Check! You decide the theme, and let the fun begin! Accommodates 3-12 players.
Elements of Good Story Writing
Sat 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
You know what you want to write, but do you know how to write it? We'll go over some of the fundamentals, such as plot, pacing, exposition, and more.
KumoriProm
Sat 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Dance in all your finery to a more relaxed version of the ball—without the strict dress code! Bring your favorite partner, find a new one among the other dancers, or even dance with one of our hosts. Who will be crowned the KumoriProm King and Queen?
Super Sentai Force! A Mutants & Masterminds Game – Ryan Hanson
Sat 8:00 pm - Sun 12:00 am – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
You play as one in a group of teenagers who take it on as their duty to protect the humanity from evil forces by morphing into superheroes in color-coded, skintight battle suits and fighting vicious monsters from destroying downtown Vancouver. Accommodates 3-8 players.
Magical Girl Support Group
Sat 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Do you love magical girls? Are your friends and family tired of hearing talk nonstop about them? Do you blow all your money hunting down all the Bandai toys? Do you think every little animal you come across is magical and will grant you new powers to fight evil? Then this panel is here to help you!
Beyond Gangnam: An Intro to K-Pop, K-Drama, and Hallyu
Sat 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
"Gangnam Style" is the most watched video of all time on YouTube. Girl's Generation is making appearances on late night television. Korean cuisine is the hot new trend in restaurants. So, what exactly is going on with the new Korean Wave crashing onto foreign shores? Learn the basics here.
Munchkin Panic
Sat 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Munchkin Panic is a semi-cooperative board game that blends the all-for-one gameplay of Castle Panic and the all-for-me gameplay of Munchkin. In this hybrid game, the Munchkin monsters have found the Castle Panic towers and are on the rampage! Players need to combine cards to hit and slay the monsters before they destroy the castle. Each defeated monster becomes a trophy and gives up its treasure to the victor. If players work together to defeat the monsters, the player with the highest point count becomes Master Munchkin—but players must balance their self-interest with the cooperation necessary to survive. If players get too greedy, the monsters will stomp the castle flat while the players are too busy fighting amongst themselves!
Pokémon Booster Draft
Sat 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Each player receives six booster packs to construct a deck with. Entry: $25
RWBY Fan Panel
Sat 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Are you a bigger fan of RWBY than we are? Probably. But let's all gather 'round for the next term at Beacon.
Art Into Fic/Fic Into Art
Sat 9:30 pm - 10:30 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
We'll be mixing artists and writers together. Bring a short story or drawing with you and see what someone else makes of your work.
Conventional Improv Presents: Whose Line!
Sat 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Join Conventional Improv as we bring you some hilarity on the spot as Whose Line frolics into your hearts and makes you laugh like none other!
Cultural Appropriation vs. Rule of Cool
Sat 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
If all culture is remix culture, how do we as fans and creators borrow from other cultures respectfully while calling out problematic uses? We will explore the history of appropriation, its negative effects on both the source culture as well as the appropriators, and where it has been done well.
Dream Bubble Shenanigans
Sat 9:30 pm - 10:30 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
A bunch of nerdy kids in a room? What could possibly go wrong?! Come and ask your favorite Homestuck characters your questions and receive answers that will make you grin.
Mass Hysteria: Inus vs. Nekos (with DJs Tamerax, Jimni Cricket, Pete Ellison, Sake Bomb, and Atum)
Sat 10:00 pm - Sun 3:00 am – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Caturday night at Kumoricon, it's Mass Hysteria: Inus vs Nekos! It's gonna be one totally pawsome night of music and prancing! We hope you all got your afternoon naps in, cause we're not kitten around! Time to don those neko ears, those inu tails, and get ready to put your paws up in the air for this year's meowstanding DJs. Who will win?! Inus?! Or nekos?! Are you feline it right meow?!
Amiibo Sm4sh Tournament
Sat 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Do you think your amiibo has what it takes to be the very best? Come join us as we pit amiibo against amiibo in this tournament designed exclusively for your well trained NFC companions. There will only be 16 open slots, but fear not, bring your amiibo anyway just in case we need a backup. Prizes will be awarded for the strongest fighters. Sign up for the tournament at the Programming Booth!
Ballroom Dance Lesson: International Quickstep
Sat 10:30 pm - Sun 12:00 am – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
An integral part of a ballroom dancer's repertoire, the quickstep is an energetic and classic dance that stands out for having a little more pop than the others. While the tempo is on the faster side of things, this dance shares many figures with the slow waltz and it is recommended you have a bit of background in that dance before jumping in here. This will nevertheless be a beginner's class covering the basics from square one, so if you're feeling a bit frisky, you are welcome and invited to jump right in!
All of our instructors are skilled dancers with years of experience. From ballroom competitions to social dance clubs to the professional classroom, our staff aim to help you feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor. Please feel free to come to us with any questions you may have, and we will assist you to the best of our ability. Thank you for your enthusiastic support!
Late Night at Freddy's
Sat 10:30 pm - Sun 12:00 am – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
*Phone rings* "Hello hello! Good you made it past the first day of con. Now the animatronics have been acting a 'lil buggy tonight, so be sure to keep an eye out. I brought some backup just in case you need help, uh, defending yourself. If you have questions, I'm sure you'll figure it out" *click*
The Great Geek Team Trivia Challenge
Sat 11:00 pm - Sun 12:30 am – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Come join us for an evening of trivia! Form up into teams of up to 4 people and answer questions! Win prizes! Maybe learn something!
The Yaoi Panel
Sat 11:00 pm - Sun 2:00 am – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Back for another year of male love hijinks, this panel will go over the differences between shounen ai, yaoi, and general terminology before we let a couple of male readers take us through a short fanfic and a yaoi manga before we go through a yaoi game where what happens is up to the fans!
Slightly Anime Anime Hunters Dating Game 18+
Sat 11:30 pm - Sun 1:30 am – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Slightly Anime couldn't make it to con, so the Anime Hunters are taking over! Can they handle the 18+ dating game? They will pick contestants from the crowd to compete for love of our wonderful "prize" cosplayers. Bring your quick wit and dirty mind to win them over. Just remember, the dates aren't real.
Cautionary Tales of Crossplay
Sat 11:30 pm - Sun 12:30 am – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Interested in crossplay? OtakuDee and friends dish out the dirt on how much work it really is. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll cringe.
Cards Against Humanity
Sun 12:00 am - 3:00 am – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Cards Against Humanity is a party game for horrible people. Unlike most of the party games you've played before, Cards Against Humanity is as despicable and awkward as you and your friends.
The game is simple. Each round, one player asks a question from a black card, and everyone else answers with their funniest white card.
How to Survive a Creepypasta
Sun 12:00 am - 1:30 am – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Have you ever wondered how to survive a creepypasta? With this panel we will go over the rules to live.
Magic: The Gathering Tiny Leaders
Sun 12:00 am - 2:00 am – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Tiny leaders is 50-card singleton format where players build around a single legendary creature. All cards in this format must be converted mana cost of three or less. Please refer to http://tinyleaders.blogspot.com/ for more information.
Munchkin U-Pick
Sun 12:00 am - 2:00 am – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Players pick the sets used in these sessions of Munchkin! Mix and match everyone's favorite expansions!
School Girls – Michael Hopcroft
Sun 12:00 am - 2:00 am – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
You are female students at a Japanese high school—and that is all you will know going in. Everything else is random: what abilities your characters have, who your teachers are, etc. In short, the entire adventure will be made up on the spot for maximum chaos in this wild and crazy comedy RPG.
The Epic Awesome Show After Hours
Sun 12:30 am - 1:30 am – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Do you have a favorite anime that you enjoy but isn't, well, kid-friendly? In this panel, The Epic Awesome show will be discussing everyone's favorite anime from almost hentai to hentai itself. So come and join us, and who knows? You might find a new series to check out.
Cosplay Contest Tech Rehearsal
Sun 8:00 am - 11:00 am – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Technical rehearsal for all Cosplay Contest entrants. This is a quick walk-through of the Cosplay Contest to coordinate ninja assistance, adjust lighting, and test music and audio. Costumes are not required at this meeting.
Karaoke Open Mic
Sun 8:00 am - Mon 2:00 am – Karaoke (Alder – Hilton)
Come sing your heart out, or have a seat and relax. Last, but most of all, enjoy the music!
Manga Library Open Reading
Sun 8:00 am - Mon 2:00 am – Manga Library (Cedar – Hilton)
Come sit, relax, and read your favorite manga in Kumoricon's very own manga library! It's a great place to take a break from all the con chaos!
Open Console Gaming
Sun 8:00 am - Mon 2:00 am – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Time between panels? Looking for some entertainment with friends? Or perhaps feeling competitive? Look no further than Video Gaming (Console and LAN). Whether you want to jam out on Rock Band, beat your friends at Tekken, or play in one of our many tournaments, we have it all for you in Video Gaming.
Open LAN Computer Gaming
Sun 8:00 am - Mon 2:00 am – Video Gaming (LAN) (Board Room – Hilton)
Time between panels? Looking for some entertainment with friends? Or perhaps feeling competitive? Look no further than Video Gaming (Console and LAN). Whether you want to jam out on Rock Band, beat your friends at Tekken, or play in one of our many tournaments, we have it all for you in Video Gaming.
Open Tabletop/RPG Gaming
Sun 8:00 am - Mon 3:00 am – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
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.
2nd Skin: Finding the Perfect Face for your Cosplay
Sun 9:00 am - 11:00 am – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Are you new to character makeup? Still holding onto those elf ear prosthetics? Fascinated with bruises and fake blood? Just need some new ideas? Then come join LoZ Link and the Girl the Next Door as they walk you thru the basics of character makeup and prosthetic application.
Ballroom Dance Lesson: Viennese Waltz
Sun 9:00 am - 10:30 am – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
The perennial favorite Viennese waltz is a fast-paced waltz which is the style that most think of when hearing classical 3/4 metered music. While a staple of the ballroom styles, it is both one of the simplest and most difficult dances around. We strongly recommend you have prior knowledge of the slow waltz before taking this lesson, but we will cover the whole dance from the beginning. If your look includes swirling ballgowns or swaying tailcoats, this is the dance for you.
All of our instructors are skilled dancers with years of experience. From ballroom competitions to social dance clubs to the professional classroom, our staff aim to help you feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor. Please feel free to come to us with any questions you may have, and we will assist you to the best of our ability. Thank you for your enthusiastic support!
Cardfight!! Vanguard Learn to Play
Sun 9:30 am - 11:30 am – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In Cardfight!! Vanguard's Draft Fight format, players receive six booster packs and draft a 30-card deck. All cards drafted must be used! Please refer to http://cf-vanguard.com/en/ for more information. Entry: $20
Best Way to Live Your Love Live!
Sun 10:00 am - 11:30 am – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Please come join VENUS☆LIVE for an hour and a half full of dancing, fortune telling, and fun and games with your favorite idols!~ "How can you not come? I'm the only one you'll need!~" -Nico
Castellan
Sun 10:00 am - 12:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In Castellan, two players work together to build a castle. Finely-detailed wall and tower pieces link together to form courtyards, and the player who finishes a courtyard claims it with a Keep, scoring points for that courtyard equal to the number of tower pieces surrounding it.
Chibi Room
Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
The Chibi Room is a place for exploring the natural cultural curiosity of children and teens through simple arts and crafts. A wonderful variety is offered from manga-style artwork to Japanese woodblock painting. The Chibi Room will help nurture the ever growing creative bonds through these simple arts and crafts. Come join in the fun and enjoy taking your creations home! Please remember that children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Coloring
Sun 10:00 am - 10:45 am – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
During these periods we will have manga-style artwork, and open tabletop drawing for your creative imaginations to color.
League of Legends Community
Sun 10:00 am - 11:00 am – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Discussion about the League of Legends gaming and cosplay community. We will also answer your questions from what's our favorite champ to why we hate Teemo!
Magic: The Gathering Khans of Tarkir Draft Tournament
Sun 10:00 am - 3:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
8-man drafts using one Fate Reforged pack and two Khans of Tarkir packs. Entry: $10
PhotoBooth Open
Sun 10:00 am - 8:00 pm – PhotoBooth (Birch – Hilton)
Who wants to come play in PhotoBooth? Kumoricon 2015 is year number 7 for Spott The PhoTographer and his team to bring PhotoBooth to Kumoricon. I am looking forward to seeing the familiar faces that have become friends over the years. PhotoBooth has provided lasting Kumoricon memories for so many guests. Please be one of our guests this year. (Each day we will close for a lunch break of about 45 minutes, sometime in the mid-afternoon.)
Sentinels of the Multiverse
Sun 10:00 am - 11:30 am – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Sentinels of the Multiverse is a cooperative, fixed-deck card game with a comic book flavor. Each player plays as one of ten heroes, against one of four villains, and the battle takes place in one of four different dynamic environments.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Tournament
Sun 10:00 am - 2:00 pm – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Gather up your friends (or for you serious types, your one friend) and smash with your favorite Nintendo characters (and Sonic and Pac-Man and Shulk and Ryu). Enjoy the selection of stages the game has to offer before things get real in Final Destination here at Kumoricon.
The Art of Crossplay: From Women to Men Edition
Sun 10:00 am - 11:00 am – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Basics in crossplay will be covered&mdashlfrom head to toe, including clothing, prosthetics, and mannerisms.
Ballroom Dance Lesson: Argentine Tango
Sun 10:30 am - 12:00 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
This style relies heavily on improvisation and following the emotion of the music rather than the beat. This makes it a harder style to learn, as there is no "official" form. In this beginner's class we will cover an 8-count sequence to help teach the dance, with fun moves for the faster learners.
All of our instructors are skilled dancers with years of experience. From ballroom competitions to social dance clubs to the professional classroom, our staff aim to help you feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor. Please feel free to come to us with any questions you may have, and we will assist you to the best of our ability. Thank you for your enthusiastic support!
Hetalia Ask A Nation
Sun 10:30 am - 12:30 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Have you ever wanted to ask you favorite Hetalia character a question? Now's your chance~! Bring yourself and your friends to have your awesome questions answered! Let's travel around the world for our second time!
Fangirl/boy Support Group
Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Calling all fangirls and fanboys! Are you tired of no one understanding your fandom? Do you need to feel the love from your fellow fangirls and boys? Join us for discussion, stories, and more at the return of your favorite support group! <3 Can't wait to see you there~!
Promise Bracelets and Rings
Sun 11:00 am - 12:30 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
A Japanese bracelet is a symbol of good luck. Make one for yourself, or give it to a friend or loved one.
Harry Potter Too Tough Trivia!
Sun 11:30 am - 12:30 pm – Panels 5 (Hemlock – Hilton)
Do you know what flavor ice cream Dudley got in the first book? Do you know the name of the Ministry of Magic employee Ron turned into? If you want to test you Harry Potter knowledge and get your Hogwarts letter, this is the panel for you!
The Shorter Writing Marathon
Sun 11:30 am - 12:30 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Writing marathon. Instruction and tools provided. Come and relax, ready to submit to the might of the pen. This is a speedy version of a writing marathon. Insanity might happen, but creativity of some sort will ensue! Force through those writer's woes post-haste.
Welcome to the Host Club
Sun 11:30 am - 1:00 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Hello! Welcome to the host club! On this beautiful day we are here for you, the princesses and princes, to ask questions and play games with all of us. Hope to see you soon, my dears.
Ballroom Dance Lesson: International Foxtrot
Sun 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
This is perhaps the most flexible of the ballroom dances. Practitioners of foxtrot will be able to engage with the majority of classic and classical music. This is an integral dance to know if you're planning on attending an upscale function. All are highly encouraged to attend this beginner's class on the versatile foxtrot.
All of our instructors are skilled dancers with years of experience. From ballroom competitions to social dance clubs to the professional classroom, our staff aim to help you feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor. Please feel free to come to us with any questions you may have, and we will assist you to the best of our ability. Thank you for your enthusiastic support!
Bizarre Adventure: Your Guide to JoJo's
Sun 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is one of the longest running manga series of all time. It is also, by far, one of the most unique! Come as we take you on a journey through this land of fantastic poses, fabulous design work, and overall great series. This is a panel for casual fans and hardcore alike!
Cardfight!! Vanguard Clan Fight Tournament
Sun 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Constructed format where players must use only cards from a single clan in their deck. Please refer to http://cf-vanguard.com/en/ for more information. Entry: Free
Costume Fairy Adventures – Michael Hopcroft
Sun 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
You are a fairy—an immortal nature spirit with nothing better to do with your infinite time than create hilarious chaos for other people. You gain magic powers from wearing silly costumes because you're not bright enough to know it shouldn't work that way. Three different people with conflicting goals have asked for your help at a local village pie-eating festival. You'll help 'em, all right—in your own way. A way that involves pranking an entire village. But the sheriff hates fairies… Accommodates 3-8 players.
David Vincent and Patrick Seitz Autographs
Sun 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
David Vincent Autographs
Sun 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Patrick Seitz Autographs
Sun 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Pokémon Theme Deck Challenge
Sun 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Battle in a free constructed tournament using your choice of provided theme decks. Entry: Free
Senshi, Kamui, and Nerd Bands: Women in the Industry with Erica Mendez, Christine Marie Cabanos, and Kieran Strange
Sun 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Don't let them fool you. These three gals have worked hard to get where they are! Find out what it takes to make it in the geek industry. And be a woman.
Takenoko
Sun 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In Takenoko, the players will cultivate land plots, irrigate them, and grow one of the three species of bamboo (Green, Yellow, and Pink) with the help of the Imperial gardener to maintain this bamboo garden. They will have to bear with the immoderate hunger of this sacred animal for the juicy and tender bamboo. The player who manages his land plots best, growing the most bamboo while feeding the delicate appetite of the panda, will win the game.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Draft Tournament
Sun 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In the Yu-Gi-Oh! Draft format, duelist receive 9 battle packs and draft them, constructing a deck with the cards they drafted. Entry: $20
Origami
Sun 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
We have a fairly good sized selection of items that we will be going over and learning how to fold. We also have lots of fun designed paper to choose from.
Anime Jeopardy Contestant Selection
Sun 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
If you'd like to be a contestant on Anime Jeopardy Classic, then read on! Please attend this panel if you are interested in appearing on everybody's favorite anime-themed quiz show. Interested persons will be given a challenging written quiz, and the top 3 scores will advance to the main event!
Krosmaster: Arena Introductory Tournament
Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Japanime Games (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Krosmaster Arena is a player vs. player oriented miniatures board game that is designed around using cute anime warriors to take on your opponents! All players build their team using a pre-determined method, either a point system, draft, or at random. Utilize your team's various talents and abilities to create a powerful fighting force. Every figure has a point value attached to it to help balance things out. Only those who are able to create a strong, yet versatile, strategy will prevail!
Learn how to play and win some prizes! This will be a 3-round tournament with prizes at the end for all participants. All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary. Players are also allowed to bring their own team of characters (12 points) and play in this multiple round Swiss-style tournament. Entry: Free
Munchkin Panic
Sun 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Munchkin Panic is a semi-cooperative board game that blends the all-for-one gameplay of Castle Panic and the all-for-me gameplay of Munchkin. In this hybrid game, the Munchkin monsters have found the Castle Panic towers and are on the rampage! Players need to combine cards to hit and slay the monsters before they destroy the castle. Each defeated monster becomes a trophy and gives up its treasure to the victor. If players work together to defeat the monsters, the player with the highest point count becomes Master Munchkin—but players must balance their self-interest with the cooperation necessary to survive. If players get too greedy, the monsters will stomp the castle flat while the players are too busy fighting amongst themselves!
Pokémon Booster Draft
Sun 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Each player receives six booster packs to construct a deck with. Entry: $25
Tea Time with Kieran Strange: Fandoms from Across the Pond
Sun 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
A panel on all things British such as: Harry Potter; Doctor Who; British lifestyle; Sherlock; and I Am Tim, the web series that she is a recurring character in following the last living descendant of vampire hunter Van Helsing.
Ask the Un-noticed
Sun 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Welcome to our world, we hope you enjoy your time with us as we shall with you.
Cosplay Detailing Demo
Sun 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Does your next cosplay have a lot of detail, but you're not sure how to do the things, and you get stuck trying to learn from online tutorials? Up your cosplay game by seeing live demonstrations from an award-winning cosplay seamstress and prop builder.
So You Wanna Be a Let's Player?
Sun 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Did you ever want to be part of the gaming vids on YouTube called "Let's Plays"? They're not just for big shots. Anyone can do them! Check out Kyokoon64's tips and tricks of the ins and outs of this hobby to start or collab with others! Not to mention a live recording of a Let's Play for all to see!
Fallout: Equestria
Sun 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
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.
Japanese-Style Fans
Sun 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Create your own Japanese-style fans. There will be two styles to choose from, created with fantastic designed paper, and an option for hanging beads to give your fan a special touch.
Kill la Kill with Patrick Seitz, David Vincent, Erica Mendez, and Christine Marie Cabanos
Sun 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
DON'T LOSE YOUR WAAAAAY! Strap on your Kamui and the voices of Ryuko Matoi, Senketsu, Mako Mankanshoku, and Ira Gamagoori! (Clothing required. Nudist beach cosplay is the only exception)
LGBT+ Meet Up
Sun 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Are you a lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, asexual, pansexual, or anything that falls under this wonderful umbrella? Come hang out with other people like you! This is a safe space panel for people to hang out and converse and be themselves.
Mask Making
Sun 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Want to go to the KumoriBall Masquerade, but don't have a mask? Come to this workshop where we provide the masks and materials for you to make your own.
Ask the Ancestors
Sun 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Ever wanted to hear the Sufferer's sermon? Have a request of Her Imperial Condescension? Watch the ships go down in flames? Come for over an hour of questions, games, and skits with all your favorite Homestuck Ancestors.
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Tournament
Sun 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Tanto Cuore Tournament
Sun 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm – Japanime Games (Ballroom – Red Lion)
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!
Prove that you are the best master! Players will compete using love to attract the best maids for your house. No experience necessary and all materials will be provided. All players who participate will receive prizes. Entry: Free.
Japanese-Style Woodblock Paintings and Cards
Sun 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
This is a great kid-friendly version of Japanese woodblock painting. You will be able to create your own Japanese woodblock designs, cover them with paint, and press them onto card stock. Enjoy sharing your created covers for blank cards and frameable paintings.
Ask Naruto
Sun 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Always wondered why Rock Lee has such bushy eyebrows, or how Sakura and Sasuke are feeling about each other? Well come on in and find out.
Free!Style at Kumoricon
Sun 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
The boys of Iwatobi and Samezuka swim teams are making a splash on Kumoricon! Join us to ask questions, play tons of games, win Free! stuff, and catch up with all things swimming anime. See you next water time!
Christine Marie Cabanos Autographs
Sun 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Cosplay Contest Green Room
Sun 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
The Cosplay Green Room is the room reserved for Cosplay Contest entrants to wait during, and one half hour prior to, the Cosplay Contest. A video feed from Main Events will be provided to allow entrants to view the other entries while waiting for their time on stage.
Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition – Jakob Collins
Sun 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
The story takes place in the small town of Everglow Haven, home of the rare fungus known as the Everglow Mushroom. Here, recent and unexplainable deaths have brought the town leaders to their knees and the economy to a screeching halt. It is up to our heroes to find the person/people responsible and bring them to justice. This adventure focuses on crime solving, quick wit, smart role-play, and good combat strategy. Beginners and veterans welcome to play.
Erica Mendez and Christine Marie Cabanos Autographs
Sun 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Erica Mendez Autographs
Sun 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Kumihimo
Sun 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Traditionally used by samurai as both a functional and decorative way to lace their armor. Kumihimo cords are now popular as obi and haori ties. Come learn one of the common braiding techniques and use your newly found skills to create a bracelet or strap.
Munchkin U-Pick
Sun 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Players pick the sets used in these sessions of Munchkin! Mix and match everyone's favorite expansions!
Seating (Cosplay Contest)
Sun 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
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.
Cosplay Contest
Sun 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
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.
Dark Horse Panel
Sun 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Portland's Dark Horse Comics is North America's second-oldest publisher (since 1988!) of Japanese manga, novels, and artbooks. Our recent titles include The Art of Satoshi Kon, Unofficial Hatsune Mix, Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, Tony Takezaki's Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Oreimo: Kuroneko. Please come join us with your questions, to see previews of some of our upcoming books, and to hear news on future titles! We'll be giving away prizes, too!
Giovanni Presents The Pokémon BATTLEDOME!
Sun 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Hey trainer! Yes you! Tall grass getting too much for you? Tired of the same old gym battles? Looking for something more electrifying? Get out your game system and gear up for grandiose stadium play, when you bring yourself, your trainer, and your top three Pokémon to come battle with us!
Weiß Schwarz Learn to Play
Sun 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Constructed format where players use cards only from a single anime of their choice. Please refer to http://ws-tcg.com/en/ for more information.
Krosmaster: Arena Constructed Tournament
Sun 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Japanime Games (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Krosmaster Arena is a player vs. player oriented miniatures board game that is designed around using cute anime warriors to take on your opponents! All players build their team using a pre-determined method, either a point system, draft, or at random. Utilize your team's various talents and abilities to create a powerful fighting force. Every figure has a point value attached to it to help balance things out. Only those who are able to create a strong, yet versatile, strategy will prevail!
Players bring 12 levels of characters and play in a multiple round Swiss-style tournament. Prizes will be awarded to all participants. Entry: Free
Magic: The Gathering Chaos Draft Tournament
Sun 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
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: Bring Your Own Packs (Packs can be purchased at the in-room vendor, Guardian Games.)
Superfight
Sun 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Superfight is party game of super powers and super problems. The game is all about arguing with your friends about ridiculous fights.
Anime Jeopardy Classic
Sun 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
You spoke up and we heard you. The Anibros Podcast™ is proud to present Anime Jeopardy Classic! Remember when Jeopardy was just a stolen middle school biology-prep PowerPoint presentation? Those were the days. Join us as we subject the audience to another year of Jeopardy, with a surprise guest!
Kanzashi Making
Sun 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Kanzashi tsumami is the art of making three-dimensional flower petals out of folded silk squares. Learn to create a simplified variation followed by learning one of the traditional petal formations (using less expensive fabric of course). Tiny fingers may need help with sewing, scissors, and hot glue.
Origami
Sun 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Have you ever wanted to break into the world of origami? Then this is the panel for you. You will learn about basic origami folding, the terms associated with it, how to read those confusing origami instructions, and how to fold a few basic designs.
Persona 4 Arena Tournament
Sun 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
The clock strikes midnight, and the tiny TV screen flickers to life. The Midnight Channel has appeared! A message flashes onto the screen: "Calling all Persona Users! Prove your might in the P1 Grand Prix! A Persona 4 Arena tournament like no other! Conquer your shadows and seek the truth from 6 PM to 8 PM Sunday night!"
Songwriting Success with The Slants
Sun 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Members of the band discuss practical and proven techniques for writing successful music. Appropriate for all levels, from beginners to professional songwriters.
Tokyo Ghoul: Behind the Masks
Sun 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
The ghouls have infiltrated Kumoricon, but they're not here to wreak havoc. They're hosting a panel, and today's special is you! Get up close and personal with these misunderstood characters by asking questions, playing games, and letting them entertain you instead of eat you!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Sealed Tournament
Sun 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In the Yu-Gi-Oh! sealed format, duelists open five packs and construct a deck with only the cards they opened. Entry: $20
Munchkin Panic
Sun 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Munchkin Panic is a semi-cooperative board game that blends the all-for-one gameplay of Castle Panic and the all-for-me gameplay of Munchkin. In this hybrid game, the Munchkin monsters have found the Castle Panic towers and are on the rampage! Players need to combine cards to hit and slay the monsters before they destroy the castle. Each defeated monster becomes a trophy and gives up its treasure to the victor. If players work together to defeat the monsters, the player with the highest point count becomes Master Munchkin—but players must balance their self-interest with the cooperation necessary to survive. If players get too greedy, the monsters will stomp the castle flat while the players are too busy fighting amongst themselves!
Weiß Schwarz Neo Standard Tournament
Sun 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Constructed format where players use cards only from a single anime of their choice. Cards that have been released in English sets only. Please refer to http://ws-tcg.com/en/ for more information. Entry: Free
Anime Con Horror Stories with The Slants
Sun 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Con veterans know about the seedy underbelly of anime conventions: the odors, the room parties, the creeps. However, most of it is in good fun which is why we keep coming back! Share some of your favorite moments that you love to hate and talk about how we can make cons more enjoyable for everyone involved
So You Wanna Learn J/K-Pop Dances?
Sun 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Ever wanted to learn some of your favorite J-pop/K-pop dances? Or maybe one of your favorite Vocaloid dances? But lacked the time/motivation to practice? Well at this panel, you'll have the convenience of an instructor to teach you the all the dances you've always dreamed of!
Actual Cannibal Shia LeBeouf: The RPG – James Powers
Sun 8:00 pm - Mon 12:00 am – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Actual Cannibal Shia LeBeouf: The RPG is all about players trying to run from the DM controlled Shia LeBeouf, who is trying to kill them. The players now either survive, or kill him! Between 3-6 players.
Collateral Damage
Sun 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In Collateral Damage, you play a Gang Boss trying to take over cities in Neo Japan in order to win the game. Your gang is made up of typical characters from romantic comedy anime, with a unique set of statistics and a Special Power to distinguish each one. You move your characters around the board from city to city, and you ultimately win the game by taking over cities.
Conventional Improv Presents: Game Show Mania!
Sun 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Join Conventional Improv as we play four classic game shows to test the knowledge of your geek trivia! Prizes for winners, as well as door prizes for those who attend!
League of Legends Tournament Preliminaries
Sun 8:00 pm - Mon 2:00 am – Video Gaming (LAN) (Board Room – Hilton)
Wanting to prove your team is better than the other teams? Wanna prove that you are the best mid player around? Come do so by entering in our League of Legends Tournament! Sign-ups start Friday at 10am! The tournament will be held Saturday and Sunday with Finals on Monday! So come on over and show us your skill!
League of Legends Tournament Preliminaries (Streaming)
Sun 8:00 pm - Mon 2:00 am – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Our League of Legends tournament is going to be streaming next door to LAN Gaming. Come watch people who are willing to put their skills up for a test, and fight against others on the Summoner's Rift. Then come back for the finals on Monday, also streaming!
Open Art
Sun 8:00 pm - Mon 2:00 am – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
A place to come draw or color to your heart's content. Paper and a variety of art supplies will be available.
Schoolgirl RPG (Schoolgirls Welcome)
Sun 8:00 pm - Mon 12:00 am – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In this comedy role-playing game, you are a typical Japanese high student enjoying a typical day of secondary education. This, of course, assumes your values for "typical" include random superpowers, crazy teachers, ninja attacks, and dead rock stars showing up on campus for no discernible reason…
Amigurumi Basics
Sun 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Come learn the tips and tools of making cute dolls out of yarn. Bring your projects for assistance, or your experience to help others. A basic understanding of knit or crochet is helpful, but not needed.
Do U Like Anime? with Epic Awesome Show
Sun 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Do you love anime? We at the Epic Awesome Show love anime. So come join us, as we will be talking about our favorite anime along with some of your favorites. You don't want to miss this exciting event.
KumoriBall
Sun 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Pass required—see Programming Booth.
You are hereby cordially invited to the fairytale world of the KumoriBall Masquerade! Come in all your finery; formal or formal cosplay only, please. Don't forget your mask! Attendees must follow the dress code (including masks). Staff reserve the right to deny entry to anyone inappropriately attired. Event passes will be available starting one hour before the dance at the Programming Booth—you must meet dress code to receive a pass.
Slightly Anime Anime Hunters Dating Game
Sun 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Slightly Anime couldn't make it to con, so the Anime Hunters are taking over! Come see their take on the all ages dating game! They will pick contestants from the crowd to compete for love of our wonderful "prize" cosplayers. Bring your quick wit and dirty mind to win them over. Just remember, the dates aren't real.
Pokémon Booster Draft
Sun 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Each player receives six booster packs to construct a deck with. Entry: $25
Zombie Dolly Making
Sun 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
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 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.
Cards Against the Empire!
Sun 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
A Star Wars card game for Horrible People. Join us as we take on the dark side with a fan-made spin-off of Cards Against Humanity, guests, and plenty of audience involvement.
Munchkin U-Pick
Sun 10:00 pm - Mon 12:00 am – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Players pick the sets used in these sessions of Munchkin! Mix and match everyone's favorite expansions!
Crossover, Who Are You?
Sun 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Calling all those that want to share their stories. Were you misunderstood? Did you make life choices that where seen wrong but really worked out for the best? Ever set eyes on someone not in your own story? Watch what happens when many characters from different worlds end up in the same room.
Iwatobi PJ Party
Sun 10:30 pm - Mon 12:00 am – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
Iwatobi Swim Club is looking for new members. Join us in the newest plan to gain members by coming to our sleepover! Questions will finally be answered! Like, what does Rei really see? How often does Rin cry in a week? Join the fun by bringing a stuffed toy too, and wearing a kigurumi of your choice!
Late Night Cosplay Chess Pre-Meet
Sun 11:00 pm - Mon 12:00 am – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Meeting for Late Night Cosplay Chess participants. This is an opportunity to discuss battle techniques and work out strategies. Mandatory for all participants.
Conventional Improv Presents: Whose Line After Dark
Sun 11:30 pm - Mon 1:00 am – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
While the kids are off watching their Japanese cartoons, the adults come and watch some improv games where it's a little racy, a little blue, and a lot of fun! Join CI as we bring you some more adult-oriented humor as we bring you a second dose of Whose Line!
Cards Against Humanity
Mon 12:00 am - 3:00 am – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Cards Against Humanity is a party game for horrible people. Unlike most of the party games you've played before, Cards Against Humanity is as despicable and awkward as you and your friends.
The game is simple. Each round, one player asks a question from a black card, and everyone else answers with their funniest white card.
Free!Style After Dark
Mon 12:00 am - 2:00 am – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
It's boys night out, so are you ready for a little fanservice? The hosts of Free!Style at Kumoricon are bringing the night club to you for some after-hours fun! Ask us all the questions you were saving, get a peek at our private texts, and witness a few dirty dance moves! Come party Freestyle!
Magic: The Gathering Commander
Mon 12:00 am - 2:00 am – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Commander is a 100-card singleton format where players build around a single legendary creature. Please refer to http://www.mtgcommander.net/ for more information.
Munchkin U-Pick
Mon 12:00 am - 2:00 am – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Players pick the sets used in these sessions of Munchkin! Mix and match everyone's favorite expansions!
Oftenly Renamed Panel 18+
Mon 12:00 am - 2:00 am – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Age 18+ only—hand stamp required—see Programming Booth.
This is a live panel run by interactions with the audience! I invite you to share in the chaos: everything from con-related to encounters of the NORMAL kind!
Seating (Late Night Cosplay Chess)
Mon 12:00 am - 12:30 am – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Come see your favorite characters battle it out on a giant chessboard stage! Late Night 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 after dark!
Late Night Cosplay Chess
Mon 12:30 am - 2:00 am – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Come see your favorite characters battle it out on a giant chessboard stage! Late Night 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 after dark!
Where Fanfic Goes to Die: Oldies But Goodies
Mon 12:30 am - 2:30 am – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
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.
Karaoke Open Mic
Mon 8:00 am - 4:00 pm – Karaoke (Alder – Hilton)
Come sing your heart out, or have a seat and relax. Last, but most of all, enjoy the music!
Manga Library Open Reading
Mon 8:00 am - 4:00 pm – Manga Library (Cedar – Hilton)
Come sit, relax, and read your favorite manga in Kumoricon's very own manga library! It's a great place to take a break from all the con chaos!
Open Console Gaming
Mon 8:00 am - 4:00 pm – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Time between panels? Looking for some entertainment with friends? Or perhaps feeling competitive? Look no further than Video Gaming (Console and LAN). Whether you want to jam out on Rock Band, beat your friends at Tekken, or play in one of our many tournaments, we have it all for you in Video Gaming.
Open LAN Computer Gaming
Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm – Video Gaming (LAN) (Board Room – Hilton)
Time between panels? Looking for some entertainment with friends? Or perhaps feeling competitive? Look no further than Video Gaming (Console and LAN). Whether you want to jam out on Rock Band, beat your friends at Tekken, or play in one of our many tournaments, we have it all for you in Video Gaming.
Open Tabletop/RPG Gaming
Mon 8:00 am - 4:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
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.
Cosplay Chess Pre-Meet
Mon 8:30 am - 10:00 am – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Meeting for Cosplay Chess participants. This is an opportunity to discuss battle techniques and work out strategies. Mandatory for all participants.
Dolly Making
Mon 9:00 am - 11:00 am – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
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?
Chibi Room
Mon 10:00 am - 3:00 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
The Chibi Room is a place for exploring the natural cultural curiosity of children and teens through simple arts and crafts. A wonderful variety is offered from manga-style artwork to Japanese woodblock painting. The Chibi Room will help nurture the ever growing creative bonds through these simple arts and crafts. Come join in the fun and enjoy taking your creations home! Please remember that children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Hetalia World Meeting
Mon 10:00 am - 11:30 am – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Ready to have a pastalicious party with your favorite country? Come join in the World Meeting and have all sorts of fun with the countries from Hetalia!
How To: Tumblr
Mon 10:00 am - 11:30 am – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
You've heard the site name, you've seen posts go viral about cats and Vines, you've heard your friends talk about the blue/black-white/gold dress war, so now it's your turn. Come learn about tumblr, its inner workings, and how you can edit your Dash to your own personal preferences. It's easy!
Lanterns
Mon 10:00 am - 11:00 am – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Create wonderful lanterns with special designed paper.
PhotoBooth Open
Mon 10:00 am - 4:00 pm – PhotoBooth (Birch – Hilton)
Who wants to come play in PhotoBooth? Kumoricon 2015 is year number 7 for Spott The PhoTographer and his team to bring PhotoBooth to Kumoricon. I am looking forward to seeing the familiar faces that have become friends over the years. PhotoBooth has provided lasting Kumoricon memories for so many guests. Please be one of our guests this year. (Each day we will close for a lunch break of about 45 minutes, sometime in the mid-afternoon.)
Seating (Cosplay Chess)
Mon 10:00 am - 10:30 am – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
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!
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Tournament
Mon 10:00 am - 2:00 pm – Video Gaming (Console) (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Gather up your friends (or for you serious types, your one friend) and smash with your favorite Nintendo characters (and Sonic and Pac-Man and Shulk and Ryu). Enjoy the selection of stages the game has to offer before things get real in Final Destination here at Kumoricon.
Sushi Go!
Mon 10:00 am - 11:00 am – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
In the super-fast sushi card game Sushi Go!, you are eating at a sushi restaurant and trying to grab the best combination of sushi dishes as they whiz by. Score points for collecting the most sushi rolls or making a full set of sashimi. Dip your favorite nigiri in wasabi to triple its value! And once you've eaten it all, finish your meal with all the pudding you've got! But be careful which sushi you allow your friends to take; it might be just what they need to beat you!
AMV Show
Mon 10:30 am - 11:30 am – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
After the contest, come and watch the "best-of" collection of AMVs created within the last year.
Cosplay Chess
Mon 10:30 am - 12:00 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
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!
David Vincent and Patrick Seitz Autographs
Mon 10:30 am - 12:00 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
David Vincent Autographs
Mon 10:30 am - 12:00 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Patrick Seitz Autographs
Mon 10:30 am - 12:00 pm – Autographs (Basement – Hilton)
Black Butler Tea Time
Mon 11:00 am - 12:30 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
You are invited to the world of Black Butler for tea and entertainment. Come join us as we act out fan fiction, answer questions, and play games of mystery, love and hate, and truth and dares. With all the hospitality we can offer.
Dragon Ball Z Free Play
Mon 11:00 am - 1:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Originally released by Score Entertainment, the Dragon Ball Z TCG has been resurrected by Panini America. Bring decks from the Score era or from the new Panini sets.
Koi Fish Kites
Mon 11:00 am - 1:30 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
Make a colorful koi fish kite to hang and let it gracefully fly in the wind.
Fallout: Equestria
Mon 11:30 am - 2:30 pm – Board Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
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.
Let's Talk Yu-Gi-Oh!
Mon 11:30 am - 1:00 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
It's time to duel! Come and ask characters the questions you're dying to know before joining in on the fun games!
Doctor Who Fandom Celebration: Tiptoe Through the TARDIS
Mon 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Cosplay, recite lines, trade trivia, perform fanfic and filks, show fan-made videos, rock us with Trock, flirt a la Captain Jack Harkness—for Whovian prizes! Reminisce about classic and new serials, Big Finish audio, and tie-in items. Photoshoots! New fans welcome! (Bring A/V on flash drives.)
Fate: Save Game – Michael Hopcroft
Mon 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm – RPG (Ballroom – Red Lion)
The Internet is in danger! A malevolent virus has been wreaking havoc, and all that stands against it is you—a second-string video game hero from an 8-bit era long forgotten. Your guts—er, pixels—are our only hope. Can you survive what the Master Chief could not? Accommodates 3-8 players.
League of Legends Tournament Finals
Mon 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Video Gaming (LAN) (Board Room – Hilton)
Wanting to prove your team is better than the other teams? Wanna prove that you are the best mid player around? Come do so by entering in our League of Legends Tournament! Sign-ups start Friday at 10am! The tournament will be held Saturday and Sunday with Finals on Monday! So come on over and show us your skill!
League of Legends Tournament Finals (Streaming)
Mon 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Panels 4 (Oak – Hilton)
Our League of Legends tournament is going to be streaming next door to LAN Gaming. Come watch people who are willing to put their skills up for a test, and fight against others on the Summoner's Rift. Then come back for the finals on Monday, also streaming!
Otaku 25+ We're Not the Odd One Out
Mon 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
One again, it's time for older anime fans to come together as we talk about what it's like to be an older anime fan.
Weiß Schwarz Learn to Play
Mon 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Tabletop Gaming (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Constructed format where players use cards only from a single anime of their choice. Please refer to http://ws-tcg.com/en/ for more information.
A Peek Inside the Booth: Voice Acting Q&A with Patrick Seitz, David Vincent, Erica Mendez, and Christine Marie Cabanos
Mon 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
Journey into the world of voice acting. From odd voices to Super Saiyan screams, there's an art to every syllable. Get tips and tricks from VAs on the ins and outs of voice acting for a living.
Ballroom Dance Lesson: Tribal Belly Dance
Mon 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm – Panels 3 (Heritage E – Hilton)
In this class you will learn the basic elements of belly dance, vocabulary of tribal moves, posturing, and technique. All ages, genders, and body types are welcome and encouraged to join us in this safe space. Non-constraining attire is required, so dress comfortably and be ready to shimmy!
All of our instructors are skilled dancers with years of experience. From ballroom competitions to social dance clubs to the professional classroom, our staff aim to help you feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor. Please feel free to come to us with any questions you may have, and we will assist you to the best of our ability. Thank you for your enthusiastic support!
Krosmaster: Arena Constructed Tournament
Mon 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Japanime Games (Ballroom – Red Lion)
Krosmaster Arena is a player vs. player oriented miniatures board game that is designed around using cute anime warriors to take on your opponents! All players build their team using a pre-determined method, either a point system, draft, or at random. Utilize your team's various talents and abilities to create a powerful fighting force. Every figure has a point value attached to it to help balance things out. Only those who are able to create a strong, yet versatile, strategy will prevail!
Players bring 12 levels of characters and play in a multiple round Swiss-style tournament. Prizes will be awarded to all participants. Entry: Free
Pokémon Booster Draft
Mon 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Pokémon Gaming (Gull's Nest – Red Lion)
Each player receives six booster packs to construct a deck with. Entry: $25
Swap Meet
Mon 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Panels 1 (Discovery B – Hilton)
Did you get three of the same gashapon in the Exhibits 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.)
Coloring
Mon 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm – Chibi Room (Pine – Hilton)
During these periods we will have manga-style artwork, and open tabletop drawing for your creative imaginations to color.
Fanfic and Fan Art Contest Meet-Up
Mon 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Meet up with fellow artists and authors that have submitted to the Fan Fiction and Fan Art Contests. Get critiques from the judges, and get tips and tricks from fellow artists! Only open for those who entered either of the contests.
Gotta Read 'Em All—Pokémon Manga!
Mon 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm – Workshop (Discovery A – Hilton)
Out of all the elements of the Pokémon franchise, the dozens upon dozens of manga are perhaps the most overlooked. In this panel, we explore some of the titles and share our favorite moments and characters.
How to Handle Depression After a Con
Mon 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm – Panels 2 (Heritage F – Hilton)
Depression after a convention can be hard to handle, when you were just having so much fun. How do you handle? Come listen and spend a little time with those who share the same thoughts with you. Share heartfelt stories and learn a few tips to help you ease yourself with your post con depression.
Silent Charity Auction
Mon 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
Seating (Closing Ceremonies)
Mon 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
The final event of Kumoricon—contest winners are announced, highlights are replayed, and the venue and mascot for 2016 are revealed.
Closing Ceremonies
Mon 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm – Main Events (Heritage A/B/C/D – Hilton)
The final event of Kumoricon—contest winners are announced, highlights are replayed, and the venue and mascot for 2016 are revealed.
Rant and Rave
Mon 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm – Live Events (Discovery C/D/E – Hilton)
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.