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

New this year: Changing rooms are available in Cosplay Repair!

Join us as we kick off our convention for 2019! Find out what's in store for the weekend.

Kumoricon's International Anime Music Video Competition. Editors from around the world compete in different categories that are judged by the audience during the contest. Awards go to the first-place winner of each category, as well as Best in Show. Winners are announced during Closing Ceremonies.

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

After the AMV Contest, stay and watch AMVs that didn't make it into this year's contest.

For those who missed the AMV Contest, here is another chance to watch this year's greatest entries. Voting will not be held at this showing.

BytesAnBeats brings together hip-hop artists and DJs inspired by anime and pop culture for a unique show like nothing Kumoricon has hosted before. Featuring: Amanda Lepre, DJ R.O.C.K.M.A.N., E-Turn, EyeQ, Lisa Vazquez, and SkyBlew.

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, and die on stage. The combats are not pre-scripted—anything can happen!

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

Come see your favorite characters battle it out on a giant chessboard stage while dressed in cosplay—but at night! 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!

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

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.

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

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. Mandatory for all Cosplay Contest Participants. Costumes are not required at the rehearsal. For Cosplay Contest participants only.

Costume Workmanship judging for costume entries in the Cosplay Contest. Prior to convention, 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. For Cosplay Contest participants only.

For those who participated in Kumoricon's 2019 Cosplay Contest. You can come pick up your judging forms from the Cosplay Contest and speak to the judges if you had questions.

This show was created to make all models feel empowered, beautiful, and creative. We have asked them to feel amazing in their own skins and rock some lingerie looks that their respective characters might actually wear. This is a fun, respectful, and inspiring event, so come rock the runway with us.

You asked for it and we're here to deliver! Join us for the return of the Cosplay Lip Sync Showdown, where cosplayers of all fandoms get on stage and lip-sync for their lives.

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

Late Friday update: We apologize, but due to unforeseen circumstances, we have needed to cancel both Friday sessions of the Maid Cafe. Sessions on Saturday and Sunday will continue as scheduled.

If you purchased a reservation, you may visit the Maid Cafe podium at the DoubleTree starting at 10:30am Saturday to change your reservation to a different session, or request a refund. Refunds may take up to two weeks to process.

We're proud to present Kumoricon's premier maid cafe—Ghost Neko's Purranormal Maid Café.

We kindly invite you to Kumoricon's premier Maid Café at the DoubleTree by Hilton, with sessions running Friday through Sunday afternoon. Each session combines a sampling of a Japanese maid cafe experience with the community of an American convention, presented as a special dining event.

Each table is under the dedicated attention of a maid or butler, with games, food, and prizes. The maid cafe is a great place for a snack or to get away from the crowds at the OCC. Memorialize your experience with an exclusive pin and a signed instant photograph from our staff. Reserve your seats early to lock in your table!

The Maid Café offers both pre-booked and on-site reservations, as well as accommodating walk-ins, subject to seat availability. Parties may be grouped together when seated.

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

You are hereby cordially invited to the Galactic Gala! Star Guardians, Space Cowboys, Astronauts, and Super Sayans, get your dance shoes ready and prepare to waltz your way through an elegant evening. We hope you all will join us for a majestic time! Attendees must follow the dress code. Staff reserve the right to deny entry to anyone inappropriately attired.

Kumoricon is excited to bring you the latest fashions inspired by and from Japan. 50%DANGEROUS, ATELIER PIERROT, amnesiA&paramnesiA, IBI, and NUEZZZ will be showcasing pieces from their latest lines. Presented by FakeStar USA and 50%DANGEROUS.

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?

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!

If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball! Come watch the best pro-benders compete for the championship in our 7th and final KumoriLeague Pro-Bending Dodgeball Tournament! Eight teams will enter the arena, but only one will be left standing. Cheer, scream, and find out who will reign supreme!

Ready for some adrenaline-fueled pro-bending action? If you've ever wanted to bend the elements, this year is your last chance! We'll organize the bracket and go over the rules to prepare you to enter the arena. This is a required meeting for all competing teams, including wait-list hopefuls!

From the hit TV show The Legend of Korra, Kumoricon is proud to present: The 7th and final KumoriLeague Pro-Bending Dodgeball Tournament! Eight teams will enter the arena to battle for one last chance at fame and glory! Come cheer on our brave dodgeball players as they train to compete in the tournament!

Returning faves and new faces are ready to guide you through your rave. Featuring: E*Tank, Remnant, Shimotsukei, and guest of honor TeddyLoid.

Kumoricon is excited to announce the introduction of our premier anime bar, The Umbrella: Late Night Lounge, featuring a custom drink menu designed around our Guests of Honor as well as your well classics. Cash and credit cards are accepted. You must be age 21+ to enter, so have your ID ready!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Donations are always welcomed. All proceeds from the photobooth with be going to help those at Doernbecher Children's Hospital and to the International School.

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

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

Join us as we wind down our amazing weekend of fun. This final event is where contest winners are announced, we replay the best moments of the year, and celebrate everything that was accomplished. Be the first to know the dates for 2020 and who our next mascot will be!

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.

Characters we cosplay often have unusual silhouettes, impossible body types, or costumes that defy gravity. This works fine in a fictional universe, but how do we take these costumes from imaginary to reality? That's where structure comes in! Learn all about boning, interfacing, corsets, bustles, hoop skirts, and much more as we discuss everything you need to recreate your favorite characters.

You know who Brittney Karbowski is, now come find out what her favorite flavor of pie is. Or ice cream. Or is she's more a cat or a dog person.

Want to be in cartoons?! Join actor/director Tia Ballard (Happy the Cat, Zero Two, etc.) to get your questions answered from A to Z, or cheer your fellow attendees on as they audition for parts! This panel is part instruction, part comedy act. Come join the fun!!

Back for another year! Hosted by Zaxel and Uptown, come join a panel where you can test your merit in horrible challenges all for the chance to win really bad prizes! And when we say these are bad games and even worse prizes, we really… really mean that.

Yuu has always loved shoujo manga and awaits the day she gets a love confession that sends her heart aflutter with bubbles and hearts, and yet when a junior high classmate confesses his feelings to her… she feels nothing. Disappointed and confused, Yuu enters high school still unsure how to respond. That's when Yuu sees the beautiful student council president Nanami turn down a suitor with such maturity that she's inspired to ask her for help. But when the next person to confess to Yuu is Nanami herself, has her shoujo romance finally begun?

Come join the Crimson Raiders and friends—Joel McDonald, Brina Palencia, Ciarán Strange, Morgan Berry, and David Wald—as they answer questions about their stay on Earth as they search for the hidden Vault here at Kumoricon in this Q&A panel.

Want to take your skills and expand on them?! Make them into a career or business? Join 50%DANGEROUS and let's discuss how to market your skills and what steps you can take to turn your hobby into your own brand! Be it cosplay, artwork, fashion, singing, you name it! Let's make your skill a marketable, personal brand!

Picking the right fabric for a project can be an overwhelming process, but it's easy with a basic knowledge of textile properties and techniques. From fabric types to matching a reference and even customizing fabric, we'll cover everything you need to know to get the perfect materials for your cosplay!

Love Disney and anime? Come sing along with fellow fans on stage your favorite tunes led by Caleb Hyles who will sing along right beside you!

Whether you're compensating for something or just like taking up space, this panel is for you! With years of experience blocking hallways and barely squeezing through doors, we'll cover our full process for building larger-than-life cosplays, from planning to structuring to breaking down for transport.

Interested in getting into modeling? Be in for runway or cosplay, come join in for a crash course in modeling. We'll go over everything from the application process, tricks of the trade, posing for still photos, and even practice our runway walks.

Ciarán Strange humbly requests to borrow you tonight in the Anime Bar for some bizarre tour tales, singalong-worthy covers, and hilarious geeky parodies! D&D dudebros, convention horror stories, road trip blunders, #nerdproblems, and even poop (yes, we said poop). Nothing is off the table as the British punk and his lieutenant dork Dave share some songs and stories that will leave you snickering for weeks.

Learn the tricks that are sure to get you a gig in the world of voice-overs. You can be trained and talented and still blow your big chance. Now's the time to learn how to audition, how to impress, and how to get work as a voice actor.

Karen has been a professional dialect coach for over 20 years and has coached hundreds of actors to do many different accents for TV, film and voiceover. In this panel she will give an introduction to learning accents and dialects, covering information about the nature of different dialects, where they come from, and the best ways to learn them. Lots of fun examples, lots of really useful information, tricks and tools.

As it has often been said, voice acting is a lot more complex than just making a "funny voice". This panel is an introduction to the different elements in creating characters that can touch an audience, compel them, move them to tears, laughter, delightful endearment, or simply make them want to hear that voice over and over again. Karen will bring in examples of characters and typical voice-over audition copy, and members of the audience will be invited to come up to the mic and try their hand (…or their voice) at it! This panel is very informative and tons of fun.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to break in to show business? Specifically the voice acting industry? Learn from Funimation voice actress Morgan Berry and learn the "dos and don'ts" of the voice-over world!

Come attend a special viewing of the 2018 OVA, Kase-san and Morning Glories, along with Director David Wald.

Come experience the inspiring, exhilarating, and energetic performances by Kumoricon Guests of Honor: STARMARIE, Caleb Hyles, and Ciarán Strange and WE ARE THE CHAOS!

I feel so incredibly lucky to spend my life doing what I love. I am lucky, but living the life that I do also takes a lot of focus, care and intention. Life is short and precious. What a wonderful thing to be able to spend your life doing the things that you love… How do you make your dream a reality? What qualities are needed to live life in such a way that you are not just "dreaming", but actually taking the concrete steps to do what you yearn to do? A provocative, magical (and even potentially life-changing) heart to heart conversation…

After voice acting for 20 years and with over 300 credits under her belt, Luci Christian is here to answer your questions! Whether you're curious about a particular role or just want to know what's it like in her world, it's sure to be an hour of fun.

PROMARE is the first feature film by Studio TRIGGER. Join guests of honor Shigeto Koyama and Hiromi Wakabayashi for an in-depth look at the making of PROMARE!

Ever wondered what got Caleb Hyles started on YouTube? Want to know what equipment he uses? Does he have a favorite waifu? Come and ask your questions at this Q&A panel with Caleb Hyles.

From remixing Kanye West to being a judge at the 2015 Japan Beatboxing Championships, there's a lot you probably don't know about TeddyLoid. Come and find out more about this amazing music producer!

We cordially invite you to Kumoricon's premier Lolita Tea Party at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Dress in your favorite coordinates and meet other lolitas over tea and sweets! This is a formal event and dress code will be in effect. Enjoy delicious cuisine, games, and much more with our special guests MINORI and ATELIER PIERROT designer, Yuko Ashizawa! It's going to be a truly unique dining experience!

Join the members of Starmarie to find out what it's like being a Japanese Idol Group and so much more!

LGBTQ+ issues, nerd culture, and the convention scene have been likely partners for many years now. Our panel of LGBTQ- and Ally-identifying hosts will guide a thoughtful, tolerant discussion on queer characters and themes, safety and inclusion at conventions, and how we have learned to use various fan works to express and explore our own genders and sexualities. This is a great panel for Allies old and new who may have questions about certain aspects of the queer community that will help make them better Allies, as our super-duper inclusive atmosphere allows you to learn in a judgement-free space!

Come play with your favorite slime. Not the type made by YouTubers.

With 10+ years uploading content to the internet, Caleb Hyles shares his thoughts on the ever-growing, video-uploading platform and some of the difficult realities of being an online influence and creator. Caleb invites you to have some honest dialogue with him about YouTube and having a social media presence. Let's chat and learn from each other!

Fashion as an art form is nothing new, and brands are constantly pushing boundaries and taking new risks with their art. J-fashion is especially known for wild silhouettes, wacky concepts, and bringing back the neon of the 1980s. Join IBI, Daisuke Ichikawa, and NUEZZZ to learn about their workflow from concept to finished product.

Kick back and chill with KionCloud and Uptown Cosplay as they answer your questions! Whether you're fishing for cosplay tips, random stories, or just wondering what their favorite colors are, they've got answers!

Getting an audition for voice acting work can be really hard, but at Kumoricon it's really easy! Come try your hand at creating a character and showing off your skill for Joel McDonald, a professional voice actor and ADR director with Funimation Entertainment. Don't let your big break pass you by.

Just what goes into bringing your favorite video game characters to life? Come find out from the actors themselves! Join Luci Christian, Joel McDonald, Brina Palencia, and Ciarán Strange as they discuss the ins and outs of video game voicing.

These actresses have worked hard to get where they are! Find out what it takes to make it in the geek industry. And be a woman.

Special staff-only autograph signing event.

A special autograph signing opportunity with our Guests of Honor, for VIP attendees only. Kumoricon staff may also attend, subject to time available. This session (part 1) includes the following Guests of Honor: Brina Palencia, David Wald, Joel McDonald, Morgan Berry, Tia Ballard.

A special autograph signing opportunity with our Guests of Honor, for VIP attendees only. Kumoricon staff may also attend, subject to time available. This session (part 2) includes the following Guests of Honor: TeddyLoid, Ciarán Strange, Caleb Hyles, Luci Christian, Brittney Karbowski.

A special autograph signing opportunity with our Guests of Honor, for VIP attendees only. Kumoricon staff may also attend, subject to time available. This session (part 3) includes the following Guests of Honor: STARMARIE, Daisuke Ichikawa, NUEZZZ, Karen Strassman, Studio TRIGGER.

Anime Jeopardy 18+ takes a sex-positive, embrace-your-kink, all-inclusive approach to the classic game show by pulling in a spank bank worth of ecchi, hentai, yuri, and yaoi trivia questions to probe the darker depths of our contestants' minds.

Milwaukie's own Dark Horse Comics has been publishing Japanese manga, novels, and artbooks in English since 1988! Our titles include Mob Psycho 100, Berserk, Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles, NieR: Automata, Star Blazers 2199, Danganronpa, Final Fantasy, Unofficial Hatsune Mix, Fire Emblem, Elfen Lied, Emanon, I am a Hero, At the Mountains of Madness, and Lone Wolf and Cub. Please come by our panel for a look at the past, present, and future of Dark Horse's Japanese publishing program, bring your questions, and win prizes!

FAKKU is the largest English hentai publisher in the world and now an official publisher of manga, games, and anime. Join the company as they talk about their history, current projects, and find out what FAKKU has planned next!

Come join FAKKU as they take you on a journey through outrageous and entertaining chapters of hentai manga. Discover new artists, laugh along to the "plot", and mingle with other like-minded perverts.

Join tabletop game publisher Japanime Games as they give a presentation on board gaming in Japan. They will discuss their publishing process, touching on the Tokyo game market, licensing, localization, and the future of the Japanese tabletop scene and Japanime Games itself.

Budding genius Aoyama is only in the 4th grade, but already lives his life like a scientist. When penguins start appearing in his sleepy suburb hundreds of miles from the sea, Aoyama vows to solve the mystery. When he finds the source of the penguins is a woman from his dentist's office, they team up for an unforgettable summer adventure! Enjoy this movie on the big screen where is should be seen, brought to you by Eleven Arts!

Come and celebrate 14 years of incredible AMV submissions into our Kumoricon AMV Contest. Featuring videos from 2004 onwards, this showing will fill you with nostalgia and appreciation for the creators who have come and gone throughout the years.

Watch how anime music videos are created as multiple video editors compete in a live contest to see who can create the best AMV within a time limit. Contestants will receive surprise bonus content to incorporate as the contest begins. We will have live commentary, games, and the opportunity to win prizes throughout the competition. Q&A is encouraged with the audience!

A game show built around AMVs returns for more competitive action. Yes, we have prizes and the chance to become the AMV 2019 Gameshow Champion!

The title says it all… You won't be able to listen to these songs the same way again!

You might not recognize the name "Daicon", but you'll definitely recognize its descendants: Gainax and Studio TRIGGER, two companies whose roots actually trace back to what can arguably be considered one of the very first AMVs ever made. Join us for a fun bit of history as we showcase a medley of AMVs made to Gainax and Studio TRIGGER titles from yesteryear to today!

The most popular AMV block is back. Get your seat earlier as this block fills up fast!

It's like Rock Band, but less expensive… and your friend won't pick "Eye of the Tiger" for the 50th time. These Game Music Videos are sure to set you on a nostalgic journey through some of gaming's greatest titles.

Journey once again into the mind of Studio Ghibli with brand new videos. Experience the magic and adventure of what makes Ghibli so awesome.

Want to be a cosplay or art commissioner? Want to know what a contract is and how to protect yourself as a client/commissioner? Want to know the tricks of finding good commissioners or lots of clients? These questions (and more!) will be answered, and every attendee gets a take-home info packet!

Cosplay and Lingerie is a lingerie creation and discussion panel focusing on turning characters into lingerie designs. We will discuss design adaption, materials, photography, display, empowerment, and culture.

Check-in and rehearsal for Cosplay Lingerie Fashion Show.

Come on down! Welcome to The Price Is Right, Cosplay Edition! Watch or participate for a chance to win prizes as you test your cosplay shopping knowledge or just guessing skills with bids and mini games based on a variety of cosplay crafting related items.

Do you want to sew your own cosplays? Then this is the panel for you. Come join local cosplayers as they teach you how to get started with sewing your own costumes. We will discuss sewing equipment, patterning, fabric choice, finishing and costume comfort.

So you think you can cosplay? Good news—you're right! Raiphin Cosplay brings 17 years of experience and exploits ready to take on anything you've ever wanted to know about about the cosplay experience. There's more to the story than hot glue and hope! …but definitely have both on hand, just in case.

Finding the right fabric in the perfect color can be impossible! On top of that, sometimes you need a special design that simply doesn't exist. In this panel, The Mystic Artisan will share her years of experience to demystify the complexities of dyeing on both synthetic and natural fabrics.

A great tool belt is the start to a great project! But what all do you need to build your cosplays? Minty Poison Cosplay and Mishi Chan Cosplay are here to help! Joing them as they discuss the successful cosplayers tool kit. This won't be your mom's sewing basket.

Don't have $100s to shell out on Black Widow's batons or Wastelander armor? Don't despair! We'll show you a variety of ways to get props together without breaking the bank in the process.

Just a little fun with your favorite Creepypasta characters! Join us for some party games and a spooky time!

Have you ever looked at an awesome armored cosplay and wondered "How'd they do that?" In this panel, experienced cosplayers and builders will answer those questions!

Do you get those between-con blues? Antsy for your next photo shoot? Or have you always wanted to cosplay but hesitated because you didn't know what to do with it? Come talk about cosplay culture on the video app TikTok and learn some tips and tricks on getting started and making quality videos!

Ever wanted to cosplay a character of the opposite gender or switch a character's gender? Are your interested in creating an original design? How about a mash-up of your favorite characters from different universes? If so, then this is the panel for you!

Cosplay can be a lot of fun, but it can also be incredibly wasteful. Many of the most commonly used materials in this crafty hobby have a very negative impact on our environment! Learn about the problems, alternatives, ways that you can cut down on your waste, and cosplay in more sustainable ways.

Join members of IFP and special guest Minty Poison Cosplay as they talk about their experiences, supplying tips, tricks, and useful information to get you ready for the Cosplay Contest! Bring your questions for them to answer!

Are you concerned about maintaining a budget, but also want to look absolutely stunning at the same time? Well fear not! Lolita on a Budget is back, and better than ever, updated with new fresh new shop list and price tiers. Come on down, and save some money with us!

In this panel we go over how to adjust cosplays to make them more comfortable. Everyone has a different body type and have different comfort levels. We'll help with ideas and how to make sure you're comfortable in those cosplay you've been wanting to wear.

What's the difference between chiffon, organdy, and organza? Wool gabardine or polyester? Does it matter? A crash course on fibers, weaves, and fabric types, what they're most suitable for, and when it's okay to buy the cheap stuff—presented by the author of fabricforcosplayers.com

Corsets, hoops, dance belts—these are all foundation garments and they really matter in costuming. Advice on selecting and making foundations and visual examples of the huge difference they can make to a costume. Also discussed: linings and interlinings.

You got lampshading? You got boob loaf? Don't know what either of those mean? Come on down to Plus Size 102, a body-positive panel aimed at those a US size 12 or higher, and learn. We'll be giving tips on the plus-size market, identifying and suiting different body builds, dress cuts, and more!

Are you frustrated by how hard it is to make your sewing look crisp and clean? Do you want to know how to take your sewing from "meh" to "great"? This panel, for both experienced and new sewers, will give you the tools you need to express your love in cosplay for your favorite characters.

A posing panel dedicated to the lighter side of cosplay photography! A sprinkling of advice and a ton of games aimed at getting you comfortable in front of a camera and being in (or out) of character. You will have pictures taken of you! You may take pictures of others! Be excited—and be prepared!

Are you a new cosplayer, amateur cosplayer, or perhaps wondering what the heck cosplay is? Well, you've come to the right place! We will cover the cosplay basics and what to expect while cosplaying at conventions! This panel is perfect for parents, kids, amateur cosplayers, and cosplay enthusiasts.

Have you ever felt like you couldn't cosplay some of your favorite characters because off the physical limitations that the community has placed on you? Are you confused as to what is and is not okay to cosplay? Come join a conversation about positive body image and cosplay sensitivity.

Have you ever wanted to know more about international cosplay competitions like World Cosplay Summit, and what makes them different from your average cosplay contest? Come check out this intro to international competitions and Q&A with someone who has first-hand experience with several of them!

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!

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. MCed by Caleb Hyles.

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

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!

Developed out of the first styles of Tango from North America and Europe, American Tango is a simplified version of Argentine Tango that is danced by everyone from beginners to world champion competitors. American Tango uses sharper movements than its Argentinian sibling, and is known for its characteristic head snaps.

Is it a Colombian dance? Is it a Cuban dance? Well, there are a plethora of adherents to both and both enjoy a popular following throughout the United States. We are proud to announce that… we're only teaching the LA style. Ok, so there’s some (or a lot) of room we won't cover, but that shouldn't stop you from learning what is probably the most famous and popular social dance in the US. If you want to learn how to shake your hips at any outing, you have to learn salsa.

The modern adaptation of the iconic Lindy Hop, the Single Time, or East Coast Swing is the star-child to inherit the swing genre in the modern age. True to its stylistic roots, it enjoys a huge following, danced all over the states for the aficionados of suspenders, polka dots, and big band jazz. If your look is so out of style that it's totally in style, don't miss the Single Time Swing.

Originally known as the Boston Waltz, having taken form on our east coast, the slow waltz as it is now called is perhaps the most widely practiced International Standard dance. Usually serving as both the greenhorn's first foray into the genre as well as being the perfect intro into the more iconic Viennese version (the word version perhaps being unfit here as it is the originator of "waltzing"). This is a must-learn if one wants to master the International Standard styles.

If you're thinking about dancing hand-to-hand under ornate chandeliers with hoop skirts twisting and turning while seamlessly transitioning from partner to partner, you're thinking about the Minuet, not the Viennese Waltz. Although it eventually rose its way to prominence among high social circles, the Waltz, with its emphasis on rotation and improvisational nature, required relatively little training to execute and scandalously exposed the bare ankles of the women participating. Despite the prevalence of lewdly exposed ankles, we will continue forward with teaching you the elegant and timeless Viennese Waltz.

Bon odori is folk dancing that is done at the Obon festival in the Buddhist temples. We will do dances from Japan as well as dances created in America. These are circle dances to bring the community together so they are simple to do and fun! All dances will be taught.

Are you a fan of K-pop? Love the groups and their dancing? Then come join us for our mix of teaching and half an hour of straight medley dancing so everyone can show off their moves!

Are you a fan of K-pop and have always wanted to learn how to dance to your favorite songs but don't really have a lot of experience dancing? No problem! Come join us and we'll teach you!

Are you a fan of K-pop and have a love for dancing? Come join us at our panel for our intermediate selection of songs! The choreography may be a bit challenging to get down, but we'll have fun being with one another and doing what we enjoy!

Are you a fan of K-pop and have a love for dancing? Come join us at our panel for our advanced selection of songs! The choreography may be a bit challenging to get down, but we'll have fun being with one another and doing what we enjoy!

Learn what goes into making anime parodies on the Internet! Come catch clips of abridged series, get to know local abridger JChippers and his abridging group BridgeBrains, and participate in a Q&A!

Has this ever happened to you: there's a series you love, but most of the content isn't available in English! We've been there! In this panel we'll show you tips and tricks to take charge of translating your favorite Japanese series. We might even help you translate something afterwards!

Get ready to get in shape! This panel us designed to help find the perfect American dream plan of your own! Advice on dieting and exercising to improve your health and life. Learn about the dos and don'ts of the anime workouts seen in some of your favorite shows.

"Western anime" has long been considered an impossibility—anime is Japanese, so how can Western nations lay claim to it? But in the contemporary world, these lines blur more and more. This panel explores the mechanical and cultural definition of Japanese anime, and tackles three different lines of thinking: products inspired by anime aesthetics; culturally sensitive and respectful storytelling; and the outright adaptation style found in series like Avatar, Teen Titans GO!, Neo Yokio, and the recent live-action Death Note.

Amtgard is a live-action role-play, taking place in parks all over the world. Take to the battlefield as 1 of 10 classes ranging from Archer to Wizard. With a thriving community and massive "Kingdom Level Events" at regular intervals, come join us and add to the fun. More info at Amtgard.com

Know your anime and video game knowledge? Test your knowledge against a survey of 100 people and see if you can correctly guess popular answers. Prizes will be awarded to audience members and participants.

Returning for our third year in a row! Ready to test your anime tunes knowledge? Come and prove it! We'll have a brand new selection of songs, some great new prizes that can be won, and the same old great time you can expect.

Anime is changing America. Global fans of Japanese popular culture are transforming education and communication. Knowledge of anime is useful in a range of jobs. Anime has inspired American architecture, entertainment, sports, fashions, food, and other aspects of daily life. Anime has shaped Japan's international image and created an explosion of cultural influence and hybrid creativity. We will explore how anime became so influential and what the globalization of anime says about the relationship of anime says about the relationship between Japan and the United States.

Wanna compete on Kumoricon's #1 anime-themed game show? Take our 10-minute quiz for a chance to win a spot competing in Anime Jeopardy! All participants will be entered to win prizes, and the very best will compete to demonstrate their anime trivia knowledge.

On its 12th year of con syndication, this Kumoricon classic features trivia pulled from popular anime, manga, pop culture, and video games. What is Anime Jeopardy? (Attend "Contestant Selection" for a chance to play and win prizes.) Prizes for participants and the audience!

Wanna poke fun at the anime fanbase? Do you have some hot take anime related opinions that you want to be heard? Do you like laughing at other people's antics within the anime community? Do you also want us to show you some examples of why Japan is the best and craziest country in the world? Then come to the Anime Offensive Show! We'll take a deep dive at some of the most outrageous anime related stories that'll make you question whether you joined the right fandom or not.

A discussion on what makes an anime soundtrack the best. Also what top favorite songs/soundtracks in anime. Also a trivia game on music/anime facts.

Wild about Weird Al? Crazy about Doctor Demento? Get the rundown on fandom song parodies (or "filks") at this musically hilarious panel! Watch a performance by Kumoricon's own FilkAeris, perform your own work at the open mic, then join in as we write a brand new filk, right here at the con!

Come to share stories of psychological horror seared into your soul by anime. Be in a room full of people who know what you've been through because they've been there too. You'll laugh (hopefully), you'll cry (hopefully from laughing), and you might even make a list of shows to go home and watch.

From rogue technology to supernatural threats, societal collapse to peasant uprising, fears of destruction had allowed Japan to embrace the end of its own world with aplomb. This panel explores how Japan approaches fatalism and destruction through media and games, highlighting how it might all come to pass, or possibly survive.

Ever asked… "Am I worthy?" Well the answer's yes! Course you are! Stop doubting yourself! But sometimes magical space hammers need extra convincing. Care to prove you're worthy of Thor's Hammer in a series of competitions? Or spectate as Captain America puts contestants to the test?

Aum Shinrikyo was a Japanese doomsday cult that committed one of the most infamous acts of Japanese domestic terrorism in 1995. From yoga classes, to sci-fi magazines, nuclear weapons, to drinking bathwater—we'll learn about the cult, its legacy and impact, and how it still persists today.

Are you interested in ball-jointed dolls (or BJDs), but not really sure what they are, where to get them, or what to do with them once you have them? In this panel, we will go over all the information a beginner needs to get started in the BJD hobby.

An exciting, tournament-like panel comes to Kumoricon! 6 fandom-themed teams battle head-to-head in an intense series of mini games til one stands victorious! Panel is audience participation so come, cheer, maybe fight! Win a prize and bring your beloved fandoms to victory!

Come and join Princess Zelda on her quest to find fun. There will be games, prizes, and laughs all around. Try your hand at cooking, storytelling, and evading enemy attacks while on this adventure.

Take a deep dive into the origins and evolution of Japanese math rock! In this interactive panel, we will take a look at the origins of math rock in Japan, its departure and evolution from other forms of J-rock, and rising artists within the genre.

Why do boys become girls in manga and anime? Why are space aliens behind so many of these changes? And why did all this start in the late 1990s? Hear from panelists with decades of experience as "tojisha" and learn how manga and anime reflect Japanese society's changing views on changing sex.

Have you ever noticed that sleepover parties with heroes are soo boring? Come be chaotic with your favorite crazy people! Bring your pajamas and your evil attitude for some games and Q&A!

Is this your first time at an anime convention? Or maybe you're just curious as to how to appreciate your favorite anime while having fun? Stop on by to learn about convention etiquette so everyone can have a safe, fun con!

Has it already been 2 years since campaign 1 ended and over 4 years since the very beginning? Come join other fans and reminisce about the past and look forward to the future of this game that's consumed our lives!

From Kit Kats to Halloween, Disney to Marvel, American culture has been localized and popularized in Japan in often unexpected ways. At the same time, Japanese products, like sushi, Godzilla, and emoji have taken on new meanings in the United States. We will discuss what game-changing trends teach about marketing, international relations, national branding, individual identity, notions of home, and more.

Now that the Earth is safe from Homeworld, the Crystal Gems have decided to take a much-needed break, and you're invited for the fun! Join us for fun, games, and prizes! (But be prepared for spoilers!)

Welcome to Danganronpa V2 18+! We left monokuma behind so we can have a bit more fun than usual, so join us with our various games and Q&As!

Greetings my lovely princesses! The Host Club would like to invite you to the Third Music Room to spend a day with Tamari Cosplay and friends! We will play games, answer questions, and even perform for you! Sound like fun? Well then, the Ouran Host Club will be waiting for you. We'll see you then!

It's November and all the Halloween candy has been eaten, but we have a little bit left saved just for you! Last year we had a blast playing audience-inclusive games, doing Q&A, and giving away prizes, so we're back to do it all again! Join in on the fun and be prepared to laugh!

Oh Gacha Games, why do you break my heart so? Wait, what? You don't know what I'm talking about? Well my friend, we need to change that! After all, we're at an anime convention! Dive headfirst with us into the endless abyss of mobile anime characters and side stories that are Mobile Gacha Games!

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

Straight from the streets of Ikebukuro, Yokohama, Shibuya, and Shinjuku, the cast of Hypnosis Mic has come to meet and greet fans and answer questions. Improv skits, rap battles, and general shenanigans will ensue.

UA students square off in the ultimate arena: Family Feud. Watch as they compete to guess the most popular responses to survey questions. Who will win the glory? Who will throw a tantrum if they aren't given a fair fight? Who will come up with the worst euphemisms? Hosted by Aizawa and Open Mic!

A brief introduction to Japanese public transportation, how it came to be, and how it gets everyone from one place to another.

How exactly are Magical Girls different than other lady heroes? And what makes a Magical Girl powerful? We'll discuss all that and more. Learn how there's power in pink frills and how strength can be found in sparkles and friendship.

Got a burning question for your favorite Fire Emblem Hero? Come on by for some Q&A, games, and shipping fun. Shipping wars not allowed.

Are you a sports anime fan? Do you enjoy team-building, gameplay that breaks the laws of physics, and gratuitous manservice? Come join your favorite athletes from various sports series for some fun interactive games and Q&A, and a chance to win prizes!

Who doesn't need an escape from this world sometimes? But doing so would be so hard. Fortunately, Isekai anime does this for us, usually to its ultimate logical conclusion. So join our panel where we dive into all aspects of Isekai and ask the hard question: Is there such a thing as too much Isekai?

Come hang out with Tohru and the Sohma family as we tell stories, play pin the tail on the cat, card matching game, and other fun activities to build up friendships and mend old wounds.

The Team of Voltron will be answering some of your questions about how it was like to save the universe from the Galra and anything and everything! Come join us, there will be games and prizes involved.

Join us in an 18+, open discussion on how cosplayers express their gender and creativity through cosplay. Discuss how anime has influenced gender expression, and LGBT+ inclusivity in anime. Non-cosplayers welcome.

Dungeons & Dragons, Critical Role, Shadowrun, FATE, other buzzwords. You've heard these all before, you've rolled the dice, and now you want to run your own. Other places will give you a list of things to run by, that "these things make you a good GM!" but we seek nothing short of mastery.

Miyazaki was fond of saying he liked to build his worlds before his stories, and it shows. They have these mysterious and sacred aspects that often define them, and their characters. This panel explores some of the ways in which Mononoke to mystery can be depicted and transformed through his works and how he loves to intersect Shinto lore with Celtic elements. Because how he creates them is an interesting blend of folklore and pop thought, among so many other things.

Come test your video game knowledge with you and a team of 5! Prizes for the top 3 teams!

Join the Attack on Titan scouts in playing a creative interactive game, and a small Q&A!

Come join us with a round of Guess That Stand! and absolutely ridiculous trivia, featuring the Jos and Bros we all love. Prizes for the winners and a quacky consolations for missed guesses!

Do you love anime-related music with vocals that just ooze kawaii? Of course you do! So come and join the Happy Hyper Kawaii Music Time panel and check out some of the best kawaii music from 2019! We'll cover a wide range of music including anime, Vocaloid, denpa, rhythm game music, and more.

Bring your blankets and a pillow, maybe even a friend to hold tightly! Snuggle in for a cozy evening of ghastly tales that will haunt you through the night, sending shivers down your spine. Join Zaxel as he reads a selection of grim stories that will leave you wishing the lights were left on!

Have you heard of Portland Fashion Week? While we've had our big event for 2019, come hear about who we are, what we do, and what's happening next year! Since 2002, Portland Fashion Week has striven to create a fashion-based business with a network of domestic and international resources to support emerging designers. Through annual events, our full annual calendar brings together designers, models, media, stylists, celebrities, and VIPs in support of the Portland fashion communities, utilizing a percentage of the proceeds to benefit charity and support the education of the future fashion visionaries.

Presented by 2D Market and hosted by the only person who's read more porn than you, an underfunded anthropological survey of The Futanari. Join us for an evening of ding-dongs and delight. Of packages and prizes.* Phalli and… phollies? You'll SPLART! (With laughter!) *packages 2D, prizes actual

Not all heroics need a quirk. U.A. High School is conducting a special exam for citizens and students alike to test their mettle. You have 30 minutes to piece together the hidden clues in the room to deactivate the villain's trap. 4-10 people per session. Go to the Programming Booth to sign up for a session.

In this panel we will go over the fascinating and sometimes tumultuous history of brand tie-ins, promotions, collabs, and advertising that has been used to promote the Legend of Zelda series over the years. We will cover TV commercials, breakfast cereals, CD-i games, and more!

Before there was All-Might and One-Punch Man, there was Anpanman and the Science Ninja Gatchaman! Learn about the trailblazers that paved the way and set the stage for today's beloved heroes!

Being in cosplay means bringing the character to life, and being able to act like them is a bonus too! This panel will spend time with the basics of improv, followed by plenty of improv games for all to join! This way everyone will be loose and ready to take on any character!

Have you always wanted to be an idol? Me too! Together we will get one step closer as we learn a fun dance! Be sure to arrive on time so we can choose what dance to learn. Come prepared with water and be ready to shine! Let's do our best!

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!

Join the gang-stars in a Passione-filled night featuring fun games, Q&As, and opportunities to win prizes from your favorite Buccellati squad member!

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.

Join the members of the Cosplay Coven for an evening of fun and games while all in the comfort of your kigurumis! Make new friends and great memories playing games with fellow attendees. There will be team race-to-wins, ice-breakers, and games with anime twists. Kigus and PJs are not required, just highly encouraged.

Come on in for a musical experience and learn to play the instrument popularized by the Legend of Zelda games! Participation is encouraged, but not required. Ocarinas will be available to purchase for $6 and come with free learning booklets. Bring your own (4-12 hole) ocarina if you have one.

You like horror/thriller games. You like watching people play them? You like watching people jump from how scared they are? Do you wanna help play the game but not actually take control? Well, come and join!

When different fandoms meet, what happens? I'll tell you what happens: Things go MAD. Join us in a hilariously entertaining panel where characters from different shows meet for the first time and go head to head.

Returning for a second year, your pretty-in-pink maids are back to teach all the masters and princesses about maid cafes. Our maids will go over topics such as the concept of maid cafes, the portrayal of maid cafes in anime, maid cafes in the USA, and more. Let us see your "moe" smile and join us!

Come meet your favorite summons from the Fate series. Ask questions and play games.

As part of a royal edict to modernize, women of the Imperial Court recut their kimonos into bustle gowns during the 1870s and 80s. Many examples, extant and in art, still remain to charm and inspire this unique fashion mash-up.

To show appreciation of North American fans, the Agrestes are throwing a Meet and Greet and inviting their friends along! Unfortunately, someone's been akumatized, but we don't know who. Without the help of Ladybug and Cat Noir, it's up to you to help save the day and stop the evil Hawkmoth!

The Mystic Messenger boys are still here and now we have no filter ;) Come and visit to see all your shipping dreams come to life. Join our after dark party for a great time with lots of laughs.

You are cordially invited to the R.F.A. party. We hope it to be a meaningful event, able to keep your mind at work with our planned events and entertainment via our exceptional members. We request the pleasure of your company and hope you grace the occasion with your presence.

Grab your strap as we slow-burn our way through the story of professional wrestling in Japan. From the the life and times of Kenny Omega, to Captain New Japan himself, and all the way up to newest Muta Scale macho men in the business! Come on down and witness the cream of the crop in this panel!

Noboru Sugimura has had an extensive career in his short lifespan, working on Lupin III, Super Sentai, and several video games. Let's celebrate his genius with a look at his work through discussion and a series of video clips that made this man infamous even after death.

Did you hit the gacha lottery? Or waste all your savings for nothing? Or are you somewhere in between? No matter your story, come join Kumoricon's Mobile Gacha Games Support Group for another go-around as we discuss more of our gacha triumphs and disasters and maybe leave with some extra luck!

Here's a chance for us older anime fans to get together and swap fun stories, beloved fandoms, and the otaku-life from the past. (Don't worry: you don't have to be 25 or older to attend.)

Did you hear about the time Luke Skywalker called upon the LAPD? How about that time a psychic tried to sue Nintendo because they featured spoons in a game? Neither have we! Come join our panel of Weeaboo Historians as we go through absurd yet memorable moments in Otaku History!

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

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

A mix of basketball, soccer, dodge ball, capture the flag, and more; quidditch is a fast-paced, co-ed, sport born from Harry Potter but carried on by athletes. Come learn how to play!

You can also find us on Facebook as "Portland Quidditch Club".

Come learn about the Japanese cultural, religious, and mythological ideas surrounding the designs of your favorite Pokémon! It's not always easy to localize certain ideas, myths, and puns that are specific to Japanese culture. At this panel we will take a dive into all of these and more.

It's a good year to be LGBTQ and a fan of anime and manga. More and more manga by LGBTQ authors (Akiko Morishima, Yuhki Kamatani, etc.) are coming to the US officially, as well as other LGBTQ-themed anime and manga (Sarazanmai, Kase-san and Morning Glories, etc.). LGBTQ or ally, don't miss them!

Come on in and dance your hearts out to a wide variety of K-pop hits! Mingle with other K-pop fans and share your passion!

Lelouch of the Re;surrection, the hit alternate universe sequel film, is only the first entry in the next ten-year plan for Code Geass. What does the past TV series hold for newcomers, what do future installments have in store for longtime fans, and why are you buying clothes at the soup store?

Raava calls upon you to join Zuko, Katara, Aang, Toph, Korra, Mako, Bolin, and more in the spirit world for a special gathering! Now you can learn how to bend your favorite elements and be taught about the styles of each nation! Join Mustang Fire Cosplay once again. Element class… is in session.

Akihiko Kayaba invites you to interview for his relaunch of Sword Art Online, after an unnamed "hero" stole GM credentials and broke the servers after getting a sword in the gut. The exalted game master, after obtaining some fairies, gunmen, and integrity knights, requires a new team for SAO.

So we hear a lot about magical girls, but how does one actually define them? Joseph Campbell wrote extensively on the hero. But he left out the heroine. While her journey mimics his, it has its own markers and transformations, and her outcome is hers alone. This panel explores the different types of magical girls and how their stories are timeless.

Sailor Moon's Dark Kingdom arc has had a couple of adaptations over the years. In this panel, I will be comparing and contrasting the original 90s anime, Crystal, and the live action series from 2003 through both discussion and a series of video clips.

Sake is fermented rice wine that serves an important role in Japanese culture and history. The popularity of sake has supported the growth of breweries all over the world. Join us on a guided tour of various traditional Japanese sake as well as American sake. While you partake in small samples of each, our local sommelier, Marcus Pakiser, will teach you about the various types of sake and how the production process affects the flavor. This experience is great for both those new to sake and those experienced with the drink. This panel is held at the DoubleTree hotel. Tickets for Sake Tasting must be purchased or picked up at the Programming Booth prior to the special event. Tickets are in the form of wristbands and must be worn, untampered, to the tasting. Valid, government-issued photo ID is required to pick up ticket/wristband and at the door for each session. Ticket fee: $15.

Unless you have an agent, or are just really lucky, you need to put yourself out there if you want to get noticed. Be you an artist, a writer, or any other kind of creator, the initial impetus is on you. That said, other people have learned some of the hard lessons, so learn from them.

You asked, so you'll receive! Wait, was that weird to say? Whatever, who cares! This panel is back after another year of weird anime! So come join the fun learning about even more series that made us double-take and go "What?" And be prepared for some zany antics we've saved for this time around!

Come and play games with some of your favorite She-Ra characters. Trivia, Q&A, and more!

Introduce yourself to the art and practice of shibari, an ancient Japanese artistic style of rope bondage. Learn about the origins of this art form and the aesthetics of tying rope on a human body to create intricate patterns and shapes and foster intimate connection between partners. This panel is informational, but parents are strongly cautioned to consider the material.

Shibari practitioners and performers strive to create beautiful imagery by combining intricate and beautiful knot work with the natural curves and contortions of the human body. Witness a demonstration of this erotic and spiritual art form, and learn about the process involved in bringing shibari to life.

A Weeb's Guide to Respecting the Kami: There's a lot to think about. Plenty of panels have gone over the history of Shinto in Japan, both in terms of ritual practice and cultural context. But as an anime fan, sometimes it's the little things that we see over and over again. This panel covers exactly that—the kami you never heard of that pop up in media, the festivals that are alluded to in flavor text, the signs and symbols that might pass you by, but carry within them significance nonetheless.

First time at con? Want to make friends but still find it hard to break out of your shell? Or just want a place to sit? Come hang out with us as as we discuss what to expect and ways to improve your con experience.

Tired after a long day of con? Join your favorite heroes-in-training for a night of fun games, silly shenanigans, and epic PJs.

Slightly Anime is back at Kumo with our kilts and our take on the 70s dating game show. Our game has cosplayers, loaded questions, and some of the strangest match-ups ever. Don't worry, the dates aren't real… just like The Line.

Join the students and teachers of the popular school UA, while they are in dentention, to talk about having social anxiety when it comes to being a hero cosplayer. So that you too can become a hero! There will be improv games, a discussion about social anxiety, and a Q&A! PLUS ULTRA

A panel on running panels! Info about panels, for panelists, by panelists! The panel will be hosted by staff who are experienced panelists to help answer any questions and provide basic information ranging from submitting your application to enthralling your audience.

Yakuza 0? Yakuza Kiwami? Yakuza Dead Souls? Which game do I start with? Do I have to play them all, and in what order? Who's the eyepatch guy? Which is the one about kin drama? The answers to these questions and more are in this no-spoilers panel for folks wanting to get into the Yakuza series.

Whether you're just looking for tips on getting started performing or you've already lost count of your appearances on stage, join the veteran performers of The Muffin Society to brush up on techniques in choreography, lipsyncing, improvising and other stage-related endeavors.

Join Alisa Freedman, Associate Professor of Japanese Literature and Film at University of Oregon, as she explores the value of studying abroad and offers advice for people of all ages who want to learn language and culture in Japan. We will discuss important ways that exchange students from the United States and Japan have shaped the development of both countries, while learning about themselves. Study abroad is a life-changing experience that has altered the course of world history. This panel is based on my research on Japanese women who studied abroad in the United States between 1949 and 1966 and on my experience leading exchange programs in Japan.

We examine notable mistakes, missteps, misunderstandings, and mistranslations that have led to great successes and have forever changed manga, anime, and other popular culture, along with their fandoms. In addition to learning about popular culture, we will discuss how inspiration truly comes from unlikely places.

Who doesn't love the magic of merch? And where better to get some than at a vendor hall of a con? But wait! Before spending all your hard-earned money, there are certain things to consider to get exclusive items or nifty deals. In this panel, we'll cover some topics to become a well-informed buyer.

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

Taiko drummers will showcase their skills and explain their drums and the significance of their performances.

Taiko drummers will perform/demonstrate their skills and teach some of the basic concepts that make a great taiko drummer. Select attendees may get the opportunity to practice on a real taiko drum!

Need a break from that way too intense anime? Did too many break-ups happen or characters die? Are you just full of nope right now? Well then, we've got what you need! A palette cleanser! Come and check out some of this year's most refreshing and easy to watch anime when you just need a break.

Pop quiz! When was the first cosplay? How did cosplayers get reference images in the 70s? Why is it called a Masquerade? How did this whole thing even start? Pencils down! Want to know the answers? Join us for a hilarious good time as we take you back through the history of cosplay and conventions.

Whether you're a new fan from movies and television shows or a lifetime fan from comics themselves, it's hard to miss the treatment of women in comics. Come listen to the dissection of tropes and characters that make up the media we love—but that we wish was a little better.

Join the cast of Super Danganronpa 2 as they offer you horrible advice and accuse each other of murder! If you liked last year's Panel Happy Havoc, get ready for even more exciting mini games, ridiculous interactions, and a thrilling murder mystery!

The physical training to become a pro hero is rigorous, but what about our mental training? Join us as we participate in improv games and Q&A to hone our pro hero skills. Let's Go Beyond!

Have you ever attended classes and thought, "I sure wish this was about very real and not made up anime facts?" Fear not, for this course taught by world renowned Professor Zach Marsh of Anime Science will give you the primer needed to pursue your education in anime.

Asuka vs. Rei. Seibaa vs. Rin. Sebastian vs. ?. Since anime existed our waifus and husbandos have been battling it out to be the best. No more. Battle for your husbando or waifu against the fools who know not. 18+ for language, adult material and language.

You love villians? If so, we have what you are looking for. In this panel we look at the common tropes of villains and highlight the characters that best suit them.

Come discuss the world of CLAMP and why we love it. CLAMP is an all-female Japanese manga artist group that created beloved works such as Magic Knight Rayearth, Cardcaptor Sakura, Chobits, xxxHolic, Gate 7, and many more!

Move over magical girls! With sailor-style school uniforms and weapons like yo-yos, Japan's delinquent girls are a genre all their own. From the streets of Japan to movies, manga, and anime, Yanki girls deal with the world on their own terms!

We're back at it again with the boys and the stuff and the *wink wonk*! The Yaoi Panel is here to fulfill your need for some action! Join us for games, jokes, and everyone's favorite part—the live readings.

Japan has one of the most developed monster cultures of any country. Yokai Nation attempts to trace how the Japanese fascination with ghosts, goblins and other creepy denizens of the world have been born out of Japanese cultural ideas, and how they in turn have influenced Japanese culture and history, all the whole serving as ambassadors to the world. Drawing examples from literary works, Japanese cinema, anime, manga and video games, this panel will take a closer look at some of the popular monsters, trace their histories and contexts, and look how how yokai have been used as cinematic devices, cautionary tales, cultural ambassadors to the West, and representations of Japanese fears and hopes.

Grab your hero costume and power up your Quirk, because we're diving deep into the anime and manga of My Hero Academia! What is it about this super-powered world that pulls us in? There's a little "hero" in us all… and to bring it out, we'll need to go beyond! PLUS ULTRA!!!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Create wonderful lanterns with beautiful, specially designed paper.

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

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

Make your own soot sprite from the movie Spirited Away to take home.

How do you stop the rain in Japan? Make your own teru teru bozu doll and bring the sunshine!

Showcasing a variety of artists' works, walk through and bid on unique art pieces!

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

Do you art? Wanna meet other people that do the art too? Whether art is a newfound hobby or your longtime profession, all are welcome. Come make some new friends and meet other cool artists!

Those beings that often drive your stories and games, the characters. How does one write/build a character so that it is believable and enjoyable? From the hero to the villain, the most beloved characters are those we can relate to. But what makes a character relatable?

Come join us for a fun creative challenge! We bring supplies, and give you prompts to design characters with! Bases and blank paper will be provided! Prizes will be given out each round!

If your creative work has art and you aren't an artist/writer, you are going to need a partner. Learn some communication tools that will allow you to better communicate as a writer/artist to the other type so that your creation will match your vision without you wanting to slam your face into a wall.

Writing is an Art and knowing the difference between 1st and 3rd person, or why pacing matters can elevate your art from "back button" to "Holy cow, Bob, you have GOT to read this story!"

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

Tired from a long day of Kumoricon fun? Grab a pillow, and join us for a cozy evening of casual open-mic storytelling! Bring your own work (or any favorite fanfic) and take a turn reading out loud, or just relax and listen. All writers are welcome… just keep it PG-13 and always warn for spoilers!

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

A fun game where we give you random story elements and characters, you write up your favorite scene from this "anime" or "manga". The audience will decide on the title.

Write, Read, Win! Come join the fun! You will be given random prompts and five minutes to come up with a scene or very short story. Stunt readers are available upon request. Audience helps judge, so even if you don't write, come and listen!

We're back, and so are you! Are you a passionate and skilled artist? Irrelevant! Compete for the title of Fastest Draw in the West in a series of quick doodle challenges. In a contest where style and pizzazz matters more than accuracy and technique, all you gotta do is go fast!

Wanna draw some naughty bits? Do you have a need to share your sexy scribblings with the world (see: panel room)? Look no further! Join our 18+ speed drawing contest where skill doesn't matter. But let your passion shine through and you just might come out on top!

Get the latest tips and tricks on creating your own characters using an XP-Pen Pen Display with Anthony Holden who will be sharing how to bring your Manga and Anime Characters to Life! Anthony is a cartoonist in the Portland area. He has worked for over a decade in film and television animation as well as print media and comics. One XP-Pen tablet will be given away to a lucky attendee, as well as other prizes.

Get the latest tips and tricks on creating your own characters using an XP-Pen Pen Display with Anthony Holden who will be sharing how to bring your Manga and Anime Characters to Life! Anthony is a cartoonist in the Portland area. He has worked for over a decade in film and television animation as well as print media and comics. One XP-Pen tablet will be given away to a lucky attendee, as well as other prizes.

Ever wanted to learn how to write a "great" fanfic? Join us as we teach you the rules and show you examples from some of our favorite fanfics. Class is in session, hope to see you there!

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

Let's write a story together! A science fiction, historical fantasy about giant robots in a boys band saving the world with their stuffed panda by moonlight… or wherever our imaginations take us.

Making things is a passion. Now you have decided to monetize that passion, but don't know how to price your work. Tips and suggestions on how to come up with a price that people will pay, and you can eat. Don't be a starving artist.

We have journeyed far and wide, through prose far too purple and descriptions eye-bleedingly too specific to bring you the finest selection of terrible fan fiction from the land of the internet (and beyond) that the world has never seen.

Be it a game, a literary world, short stories, or a comic, your stories need to take place somewhere. Let's talk about building those worlds, be them simple settings, to full-on solar systems.

Haiku for the modern fan. Learn the forms, learn the history, then twist it into something all your own.

Write stories in five
seven five. Poetry does
not have to be hard.

Don't lose your readers with bad smut. In this candid panel we will discuss the things that go into good smut: language, pacing, physics, and other elements of good writing.

Exactly what it says on the box. Got a plot that is bothering you, or have questions about pacing? Meet up in a small group and we'll talk about what you are writing now.

Two things can make or break a story. Your inspiration, the heart and soul, the breath that brings your imagination to life… and writer's block, that nightmare of half-finished stories and heartache. Come discuss where to find the first, and dispose of the second.

Amigurumi is the art of crocheting small stuffed yarn creatures. Use the skills from "Basics of Crochet" to make your own tiny creation.

Learn the basic crochet skills needed to craft amigurumi! From simple chains to increasing, decreasing, and reading patterns. Everything you need for making some tiny critters.

Heartbroken your favorite character doesn't have a figure? Want to turn your regular Link into a Dark Link? We'll offer tips on painting, sculpting, carving, and otherwise modifying authentic anime figures to create one-of-a-kind otaku works of art.

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! Make your favorite character from anime, horror, or something original. Beginning crafters welcome. Tiny fingers may need help with sewing and scissors.

Are you a fiber artist? Do you knit, crochet, embroider, spin, tat, dye, felt… the list goes on! Come meet other fiber fans! Projects welcome!

Come learn how to build Gundam Plastic (Gunpla) Models! Tools and customization materials will be provided. Whatever you build is yours to keep! Bring your own set or purchase one from our selection of models (as supplies last, limit 1 per person). Models on hand range from $6 to $10.

Do you have a model that you want to show off to other gunpla fans? Bring your best model(s) to participate in this showcase for a chance to win fun prizes. There'll be 4 categories: 1/144 scale and smaller, Larger than 1/144, Super Deformed/Petit/Mascot/Bust/Other, and Dioramas (all scales). Models will be graded by IPMS standards, so make sure those paint jobs are clean! All models are welcome! Judging starts at 3pm, with the winners announced at 4pm. Please stop by and vote for the people's choice!

The Gunpla Lounge is a place to hang out and build Gundam Models, but other sci-fi and anime models are welcome, as well! Beginners and experts alike are encouraged to stop in. Come talk about models, compare techniques, or just chit-chat while putting together that new model you picked up. There will be tools you can use, award-winning Gunpla professionals you can ask for help, and a healthy helping of witty mecha banter. Bring a model, or just yourself, and relax at the Gunpla Lounge!

Bring a model or some spare parts to try out dry brushing on! This simple modelling technique works on painted or unpainted models, and quickly adds a whole dimension of weathering to your models! We'll provide materials and expertise so you can learn how to make your Gundams look a little battle damaged. No robots will be harmed during this tutorial!

Come get help making your ita bag look perfect! We can help with de-cluttering and removing chains, making an insert, and tips for arranging your collection. Just BYOBAM (bring your own bag and merchandise)!

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

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 the most common braiding technique and use your newly found skills to create a bracelet or strap.

Board games, RPGs, TCGs, and more! Located in the Gaming Hall, Tabletop Gaming is your destination for, well, games you play on tables. Open gaming is available in Tabletop throughout the weekend. Bring your own games or check out something from our library. Looking for players? Grab an orange cone from the Game Library to let people know! Do you have a group of players and a GM? Then come play some RPGs! We even have a small library of games you can borrow.

Do you like playing tabletop games? Do you like free things? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you should come check out our Play and Win program (PAW)! The rules are simple: everyone who plays one of our PAW games is entered into a drawing for that game at the end of con. You only get one entry per game, but you can enter every game's drawing! Winners will be announced at 2:00pm on Sunday at the PAW Library, and they have until 3:00pm to pick up their game(s). At 3:00pm we will begin drawing new winners for any unclaimed games, but these new winners must be present to receive the game. For more information, please see PAW staff.

We've teamed up with GameStorm to bring you the best tabletop gaming library at Kumoricon yet! Hundreds of games from both of our collections will be available for you to borrow and play! GameStorm is an annual gaming convention. The next GameStorm is being held at the Red Lion Jantzen Beach on March 26-29, 2020. See their website at www.gamestorm.org for more details.

Aeon's End is a cooperative deck-building game in which you and your fellow breach mages are the only standing between the last remnants of humanity and terrifying horrors intent on their destruction.

A party game for horrible people. If you don't know what this is, imagine Apples to Apples, but extremely offensive.

Core Connection is a deck-building game where you play as the pilots of Resonants, giant mecha that fight to free society from the tyrannical reign of its oppressors! Pilot your Resonant with unique tactics and upgrade it with enhancements to defeat the army of Atlantis!

In this cooperative storytelling board game players work together to complete each character's story arc and win the game, encountering iconic characters and obstacles from the anime series along the way.

The great emperor has fallen victim to disease, having never declared a successor… Now multiple claimants vie for the throne. Which princess will you choose to back in this deck-building game?

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

Go into the dungeon. Kill everything you meet. Backstab your friends and steal their stuff. Grab the treasure and run. This award-winning card game captures the essence of the dungeon experience… with none of that stupid role-playing stuff.

Now you can join the elite Ninja Burger delivery team! You will learn to deliver tasty burgers and fries anywhere. You will bring honor to your franchise. Failure is not an option.

Secret Hitler is a social deduction game about finding and stopping the Secret Hitler. Players are secretly divided into two teams: the liberals, who have a majority, and the fascists, who are hidden to everyone but each other. If the liberals can learn to trust each other, they have enough votes to control the elections and save the day. But the fascists will say whatever it takes to get elected, advance their agenda, and win the game.

Life is good when you're a Space Pirate Amazon Ninja Catgirl. Enjoy a life of larceny and mayhem as you embark on one caper after another. Defeat every challenge the galaxy throws at you, grab more fame than anyone else, and watch your tail… because the other catgirls want what you've got!

Choose what you want to play from a selection of Steve Jackson Games.

An anime-themed set collection card game about young girls with terrifying powers trying to recover their identities.

Come learn to play the traditional Asian board games of mahjong, go, and shogi! Japanese mahjong, also known as riichi mahjong, is a skill game with chance elements similar to the Western card game of rummy. Go is a two-player strategy game in which players compete to surround the most territory on the board. Shogi is a popular chess variant native to Japan.

All three of these games are widely played throughout Japan and have served as the subject matter for popular anime/manga series such as Saki, Akagi, Hikaru no Go, and 3-gatsu no Lion. Members of the PDX Riichi Mahjong Club, the Portland Go Club, and the Portland Shoji Club will be on hand to teach and play during the convention. No prior experience is needed—all skill levels are welcome.

Tournament will use the World Riichi Championship rule-set. All participants will play two tonpuusen (East round only) rounds capped at 1 hour each. After these rounds, the top four finishers point-wise will proceed to play a full hanchan (East and South rounds) to determine 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place. Max players: 20

Tournament will use the World Riichi Championship rule-set with a special twist! Each player will be assigned a special power, simulating the ability of a character in the mahjong anime series Saki. These powers will allow the player to bend some of the base rules to their advantage. This mini-tournament will consist of two tonpuusen (East round only games), capped at 1 hour in length each. Final standings will be determined by total points from the two rounds. Max players: 8

Games for everyone! This year we have gone out of our way to make our department accessible to all players. Zero experience needed. All ages welcome. Almost all content is ready for you to walk up and play! Sign-ups are at HQ. Pre-generated characters are available. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before your game.

Need some help building your character? We have character creation help available for most of our RPGs this year, as well as pre-gens for every adventure. (Character creation can take up to 1 hour so please factor this into your plans.)

You are one of the unlucky ones. You have been caught up in a deadly struggle with the deadliest force in this known universe: Shia Labeouf. Band together with other strangers to escape, outwit, and possibly even kill actual cannibal Shia LaBeouf. (Suggested age 13+)

This is a 1920s scenario set in a small village located around Aokigahara in Yamanashi Prefecture. It takes place during the winter, as powdered snow gently engulfs the surroundings. The Investigators receive a letter from their common friend, Akira Kawakami, informing them of mysterious earthquakes around the village. As the Investigators are about to approach the village, they are assaulted by a sudden earthquake. Will the Investigators be able to find the cause of the Earthquake and save the village? (Suggested age 13+)

A sneak peek at the upcoming adventure path Best in Class! Play as students at the prestigious Mercurial University as they study for finals, fight mobsters and, worst of all, challenge the dreaded Karaoke Room. Games run for one hour, beginners welcome!

A call just came in at the adventure agency, another villain has threatened another big concert and your team is next in line to vanquish their evil plan and, if you want to get paid, keep the arena from getting blown sky high.

Big Eyes, Small Brains is a satirical jab at anime and role-playing that includes a long list of anime tropes. The system is designed for quick character creation, simple rules and all sorts of silly mayhem. Learn more at https://www.attentionspangames.com/bigeyessmallbrains (Suggested age 13+)

It's been a good semester but the workload has been tough. Your uncle has arranged for you and some friends to rent cheap cabins at a coastal summer camp—Camp Sunny! It's a little run down and car trouble means you arrive at 11pm but surely the rest of your vacation will be peaceful, right?

Investigating Eldritch Horrors in the Roman Empire. (Suggested age 13+)

Make a blank flank character and learn to play the official My Little Pony RPG in this exciting mini adventure!

Set in medieval Tovar during the Edo period, Elves on the continent of Kunjar follow the strict code of Bushido. Samurai rule the territory between the Orcs to the South and the kingdom of Men to the North. The Shogun has called for each of the five major daimyo to send one representative fit for a quest back to the Elven homeland to recover a sacred artifact—the Helmet of Lord Toshima. Toshima's clan alone defended the evacuation of the island, against an onslaught of unnatural beings. Failure is not an option. Return with glory or forfeit your life for honor. (Suggested age 13+)

Keiko Satou, a Japanese high school girl, drowns in the Abugawa River. It’s up to her classmates to investigate what really happened to her!

Tired of having to memorize tons of rules to role-play? Look no further, for the solution is here! These drop-in sessions are quick, fun, silly, and best of all, everything you need to know about playing fits on a single sheet of paper. Drop by and play your choice of One Page RPG the assortment your GM has on hand.

Play as malfunctioning robots in this silly, role-play heavy game!

Since time immemorial, you and your people have toiled in the shadow of the cyclopean ruins. Of mysterious origins and the source of many superstitions, they have always been considered a secret best left unknown by your hamlet. But now something stirs beneath the crumbling blocks. Beasts howl in the night and your fellow villagers are snatched from their beds. With no heroes to defend you, who will rise to stand against the encircling darkness? The secrets of Chaos are yours to unearth, but at what cost to sanity and soul? This adventure comes with scratch off mystery characters for surprise RP fun! (Suggested age 13+)

Shadowrun is a science fantasy RPG set in a near-future universe in which cybernetics, magic and fantasy creatures co-exist. It combines genres of cyberpunk, urban fantasy, and crime, with occasional elements of conspiracy, horror, and detective fiction.

Embark on grim and gritty adventures in places where morality is gray and nothing is certain. Ply your trade as a smuggler in the Outer Rim, collect bounties on the scum that live in the shadows of Coruscant, or try to establish a new colony on a planet beneath the Empire's notice…

D&D Adventurers League is a public 5E D&D campaign, growing and changing as events resolve and new threats emerge. Each storyline visits a different area affecting some changes 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! You can bring a character, or a pre-generated character can be provided for you. Visit dnd.wizards.com for basic rules and the Adventurers League Players Guide. All games at Kumoricon are for 3 to 7 players, levels 1-4 (unless noted otherwise).

These special D&D modules are written by local authors for just you! Past Kumoricon exclusive premieres have gone on to be played all over the world but you get to be the first to try them out.

Written by Ma'at Crook
Rather than the adventurers traveling through a forest, an entire forest thunders toward them, running on its roots and trampling everything in its path! Now, after receiving some transformative help, it's up to the party to get past frightened forest creatures and frightening constructs, and right to the heart of the problem. Can they stop the protégé of the trampling forest?

Written by William Murakami-Brundage
Seburil, rock gnome priestess of Gond, has ordered his followers to harvest trees in the Quivering Forest. This has caused conflict with Avumat, verdant lord of the Circle of the Forest. The adventurers must intercede and negotiate a peace between the two factions.

Written by Karren and Pol Jackson
Lyrezix the Gleaming has watched over the village of Volla for thirteen generations. When she fails to show up for a festival in her honor, the townspeople grow worried. It’s up to a hearty band of adventurers to discover what happened to their beloved dragon.

Levels 1-2
Damnation! The Companion that once stood as a beacon of hope and goodness above the city of Elturel has been extinguished and the entire city—along with its denizens—have been drawn into Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells! While those fortunate enough to have been outside of the city’s walls during its departure have been spared that fate, but they're not yet out of danger! The refugees formed a caravan bound for the nearby city of Baldur's Gate. Can you keep them safe from devils, bandits, and one another until they reach safety?

It's been a long, arduous trip, but you're finally here—Baldur's Gate. You're not out of peril yet, however, even if you're leaving the lawless wilds behind you, the streets of the Gate still run red with blood. But you quickly find that arriving at the city wasn't the biggest challenge at all, now you must convince the city's rulers to grant asylum to you and those in your charge. Part One of the Betrayal is in the Blood series of adventures.

Bodies continue to pile up, and the Flaming Fist still has nothing but a name. Thankfully, the perpetrator of the murders has slipped up and the Flaming Fist has captured one of their underlings who, in turn, has revealed the presence of a cult hideout in the sewers beneath the city. The Flaming Fist has asked you to investigate. Are you up for the task? Part Two of the Betrayal is in the Blood series of adventures.

The streets of Baldur's Gate run red with blood. Old blood. The blood of Hellriders. Someone or something is punishing the children for the sins of the father and it's time to put it to an end. Who and where is Gharizol? Part Three of the Betrayal is in the Blood series of adventures.

An Epic Multi-Table Event for Level 1-10
On this holy day of Leira and Mask, folk of all walks of life don masks and costumes to disguise themselves and play at being other than what they are. Festivities begin in the evening, when candles are placed in hollowed-out pumpkins carved with faces. Tricks and pranks of all kinds are common on this night, and pickpockets are rife on this day, so few carry much coin with them, having secreted it away somewhere the previous evening. Instead, people fill their pockets and belt pouches with candies. Come celebrate with us on the darkened streets of Baldur's Gate.

A constructed deck tournament for the Cardfight!! Vanguard TCG. Entry: Free

A constructed deck tournament for the Dragon Ball Super TCG. Entry: Free

A constructed deck tournament for the Force of Will TCG. Entry: Free

Buy any 3 packs or bring your own! Any sealed 15-card Magic: the Gathering booster packs are legal choices in this fan-favorite draft format. Entry: Variable (min $3)

Come jam some casual Commander games.

A multiplayer Commander constructed deck tournament for the the Magic: the Gathering TCG. Entry: Free

Draft old cards no one loves anymore in a silly, synergy-free environment. At least draft chaff isn’t utter garbage! Entry: $3

A Modern constructed deck tournament for the the Magic: the Gathering TCG. Entry: Free

Is it just us or does the plot of Throne of Eldraine sound like it should be an isekai? We even came up with a new name for the set: "That Time I Died Along with My Twin but was Brought Back to Life By My Mother Who is Really Our Stepmother but Now We Can Travel to Other Worlds and Have to Find Our Missing Father the High King… with a Smartphone". More importantly, if Throne of Eldraine is an isekai, does that make Garruk truck-kun? We're not really sure, but we do know that Rowan and Will need your help! Join the league and help the royal twins track down their father, the High King, by playing against other league participants! Each game you win brings the twins closer to their goal. Win enough games and the twins will reward you with extra booster packs to add to your card pool. At the end of the event, those few brave knights who proved most helpful to Rowan and Will will be handsomely rewarded. Oh, we were kidding about the phone… Maybe. Entry: $25

Play the third "Un" set in format it was designed for, booster draft. Entry: $15

Drop in and learn how to play the Dragon Ball Super, Force of Will, and Weiß Schwarz TCGs.

A Neo Standard constructed deck tournament for the Weiß Schwarz TCG. Entry: Free

An Advanced Format constructed deck tournament for the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG. Entry: Free

Build your Yu-Gi-Oh deck from the packs you open in this sealed deck tournament. Entry: $10

Located in the Gaming Hall, join us for free Pokémon fun all weekend long!

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 available to answer questions. Learn to play sessions will be ongoing throughout the day.

We'll have have coloring pages and art supplies available, a special giveaway for anyone stopping by in a Pokémon themed cosplay, and if you beat a Gym Leader in any battle you'll receive an extra Pokémon themed prize! Of course, momma_june's store will be there again this year featuring all kinds of Pokémon items!

We're always having a blast in the Pokémon area so come on over and join the fun!

Pokémon art contest entries will be taken throughout each day, Friday through Sunday. Winners will be determined by the crowd daily at 8pm (3pm on Sunday), so stop by to vote for your favorite. We'll be handing out Pokémon-themed prizes to a new winner each day!

Join us for Kumoricon's first Pokémon GO tournament! Do you have what it takes to be the very best?

6 Booster packs will be provided to construct a deck with. You walk away with all the cards you draft and at least one prize pack! Entry: $25

Build your 40-card deck from a 22 card "seed" pack and 4 Cosmic Eclipse booster packs. In addition to taking home the cards you open for the tournament, you will receive 2 more packs of cards upon finishing the tournament! Entry: $30

Battle in a free constructed deck tournament using your choice of theme decks. Theme decks will be provided, or you can bring your own! Entry: Free

Bring your DS and your best Pokémon team and battle other Pokémon trainers for the top spot!

Video gaming is your destination for all your digital gaming needs at con. Drop in and play some games in any of our gaming areas: Console, LAN, retro, rhythm, speedrunning, or watch Kumoricon's top competitors on the main stage.

Time between panels? Looking to play some games with friends or on your own? Come visit our check-in/out booth and our staff will happily assist you. For LAN gaming, hop on an open computer and play!

Come play the classics! This year, in addition to the usual consoles, we'll have a selection of cabinets from Ground Kontrol. Who knew cathode-ray tubes could be this much fun?

Ground Kontrol is the West Coast's premier classic arcade. They preserve and celebrate video gaming's "golden age" by operating over 150 classic video games and pinball machines. They also run a full-service bar serving from noon until late, host DJs, comedy shows, high score competitions, game tournaments, and Rock Band karaoke, and are available for public and private event rentals.

Enjoy beating classic games quickly? Have 30 minutes or less? Drop in any time and attempt to get as far as you can in Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Metroid, or Super Mario World. Win prizes for being the quickest controller in the West.

THE COLLISION IS INEVITABLE! THE IMPACT WILL BE UNAVOIDABLE! Play as characters from the BlazBlue, Persona, Under Night In-Birth, and RWBY series! Top 8 players advance to the finals. (PS4)

The top 8 players in the BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle tournament face off on the main stage! Commentary provided by Battle Lounge.

Get up out of your seat and get down on the stage! Join the Dance Dance Revolution tournament and face off against dancers new and old. It's an arrow smashin' party! Don't be shy, come show us your moves!

Dragon Ball FighterZ is born from what makes the Dragon Ball so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights between all-powerful fighters. Top 8 players advance to the finals. (PS4)

The top 8 players in the Dragon Ball FighterZ tournament face off on the main stage! Commentary provided by Battle Lounge.

Race and battle all challengers in this Mario Kart 8 tournament. Top players will advance to the finals.

The top players in the Mario Kart 8 tournament face off on the main stage! Commentary provided by Battle Lounge.

Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise. Top 8 players advance to the finals. (PS4)

The top 8 players in the Mortal Kombat 11 tournament face off on the main stage! Commentary provided by Battle Lounge.

Our tournament winners return to the stage, this time with no idea what game they'll be competing in! Commentary provided by Battle Lounge.

Two puzzle game juggernauts collide as global phenomenon Tetris and SEGA's Puyo Puyo combine in a super mash-up of ferocious competition, adorable looks, and addictive puzzle fun! (PS4)

The top players in the Puyo Puyo Tetris tournament face off on the main stage! Commentary provided by Battle Lounge.

11 years have passed since the last series installment, and it is now time for Samurai Shodown to return in a brand-new game featuring high-end visuals and a faithful reproduction of classic game mechanics. Top 8 players advance to the finals. (PS4)

The top 8 players in the Samurai Shodown tournament face off on the main stage! Commentary provided by Battle Lounge.

Bring more than your fists to the fight! Top 8 players advance to the finals. (PS4)

The top 8 players in the Soulcalibur VI tournament face off on the main stage! Commentary provided by Battle Lounge.

Top 8 players advance to the finals. (PS4)

The top 8 players in the Street Fighter V tournament face off on the main stage! Commentary provided by Battle Lounge.

The biggest Super Smash Bros. game ever! With 74+ playable characters, 100+ stages, and more. Top 8 players advance to the finals. (Switch)

The top 8 players in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament face off on the main stage! Commentary provided by Battle Lounge.

Do you have what it takes to face off against the TeddyLoid? Join guests for a friendly competition of gaming!

Top 8 players advance to the finals. (PS4)

The top 8 players in the Tekken 7 tournament face off on the main stage! Commentary provided by Battle Lounge.

The classic Nintendo puzzler. Top players advance to the finals. (SNES)

The top players in the Tetris Attack tournament face off on the main stage! Commentary provided by Battle Lounge.

Fight your way through the dangers of the "Hollow Night", and claim your victory over those who would get in your way. Top 8 players advance to the finals. (PS4)

The top 8 players in the Under Night in-Birth EXE:Late[st] tournament face off on the main stage! Commentary provided by Battle Lounge.

Artemis is a multiplayer starship bridge simulator where players perform the various tasks essential to space travel. Tell your friends what to do as captain, nuke space whales as a tactical officer, multiply your repair estimates by a factor of four as the engineer, become stranded as a fighter pilot when navigation jumps away without telling you, and more! Gather you crew and take to the stars in on our PVP War Server. Scheduled breaks every two hours.

Gather your teammates and take part in our League of Legends tournament.

The world needs heroes. Gather your teammates and take part in our Overwatch tournament.

Amamizukan is an apartment complex where no boys are allowed. Kurashita Tsukimi, a girl who adores jellyfish, lives there happily with her friends who all have nerdy obsessions of their own. Their peaceful lives gradually start to change when a beautiful woman helps Tsukimi out of a pinch… but it turns out "she" is really a "he."

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

One year after goddess Belldandy emerged from Keiichi Morisato's mirror and promised to stay with him forever, a new threat to their happiness emerges, one that could end the contract between Belldandy and Keiichi.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-PG

Nanami Momozono is alone and homeless after her dad skips town to evade his gambling debts and the debt collectors kick her out of her apartment. So when a man she's just saved from a dog offers her his home, she jumps at the opportunity. But it turns out that his place is a shrine, and Nanami has unwittingly taken over his job as a local deity!

Nanami has all kinda of new responsibilities she doesn't understand, dangers she's unaware of, and a cranky ex-familiar who's… actually pretty hot. What's a new-fledged godling to do?

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-PG

Kenren of the Western Army of Heaven. He also meets a strange little boy who seems to be his own age, the War Prince Nataku. Although Goku is happy in his new home, Heaven is not kind to heretics. There are those who would use Nataku and Goku as tools in an attempt to seize the throne of Heaven, and Konzen, Tenpou, and Kenren may not be able to save them.
Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

To find a way in rescuing Pokota's country Taforashia which was sealed by Rezo, Lina and her group are in search for the Hellmaster's jar in what the Red Priest placed his soul after death. Zelgadis is willing to do anything to get the jar for changing back into a human while Zuuma is plotting on revenge and accomplishing assignment in killing Lina Inverse. Still a big mystery for her and the others is what Xellos is aiming for in this battle.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-PG

Touya Mochizuki was accidentally killed, and as an apology, God allows him to be reborn in a fantasy world and will grant him any one wish he desires. And so, Touya chooses to keep his smartphone in the next world. In his second chance at life, he befriends many important figures and comes across the world's secret. He inherits the legacy of an ancient civilization and travels around nonchalantly while possessing powers that rival this world's kings.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Having fun in school, doing homework together, cooking and eating, playing videogames, watching anime. All those little things make up the daily life of the anime- and chocolate-loving Izumi Konata and her friends. Sometimes relaxing but more than often simply funny!

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Nine centimeters (3.5 inches) tall, the tiny girls Hakumei and Mikochi live in the forest. Living in a tiny house in a tree, riding insects and birds, and making umbrellas out of leaves, these tiny girls live a tiny life. Follow their tiny but lovely lives as they live their day to day in a fantastic world of tiny people and gods.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Uranohoshi Girls' High School, a private school in the seaside neighborhood of Uchiura at Numazu city, Shizuoka prefecture. A small high school in a corner of Suruga Bay, it is home to nine teens, led by second-year student Chika Takami, driven by one seriously big dream: To become the next generation of bright, sparkling "school idols"! As long as we don't give up, any dream can come true… All we have to do now is keep pushing hard for fame and glory! Now their "School Idol Project" begins to make their dreams come true!

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

The story takes place in the town of labyrinths, Orario, also called "Dungeon". Bell Cranel is a newbie adventurer that admires "Having a fateful meeting with a person of the opposite gender". One day during an adventure, he is attacked by a Minotaur. Close to destruction, he is saved by a top-class female adventurer, Aizu Wallenstein. He falls in love with her at first sight, and begins actions to become an adventurer that is on her level. He later encounters Hestia, a god called a "Lolita god" due to her stature who falls in love with him.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-MA

Sakurai Tomoki goes on a trip to a hot spring, and is soon up to his usual perverted antics. In addition, he is about to receive his first love confession! However, his desire to pass his days peacefully is challenged once again by another Angeloid. Compared with the hostile Angeloids he had encountered in the past, this new Type Zeta Angeloid is by far the most powerful!

Rating: TV-MA

Count D, a quite interesting pet shop owner from an area called Chinatown, sells rare and hard to come by pets to people longing for something special, but with each sale comes a contract. If the rules of the contract are followed, everything goes fine, but if someone should break the rules of the contract, the pet shop cannot be held responsible for anything unfortunate that might happen. Leon Orcot, a homicide detective, has linked many odd and unexplainable deaths together; they all were customers of Count D's pet shop, and he intends to find out why.

Episodes: 1 - 2
Rating: TV-MA

The suspense horror/dark fantasy story is set in Tokyo, which is haunted by mysterious "ghouls" who are devouring humans. People are gripped by the fear of these ghouls whose identities are masked in mystery. An ordinary college student named Kaneki encounters Rize, a girl who is an avid reader like him, at the cafe he frequents. Little does he realize that his fate will change overnight.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-MA

Ganta is the only survivor after a mysterious man in red slaughters a classroom full of teenagers. He's framed for the carnage, sentenced to die, and locked away in the most twisted prison ever built: Deadman Wonderland. And then it gets worse. At Deadman Wonderland, convicts are forced into brutal deathmatches for the amusement of the masses, the cheers of the crowd drowning out the screams of the dismembered. Even when Ganta befriends Shiro, an unusual female inmate, his dark fate crushes all hope—until he discovers the strange ability to wield his spilled blood as a weapon. Ganta learns his new skill might be related to the murderous man in red and uncovers disturbing secrets that could expose those who stole his freedom. He's determined to see justice served—but first he'll have to fight for his life in a prison that holds a million ways to die.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-MA

Komori Yui is an optimistic young lady that has a strong connection with her father. When he allegedly has to travel for work purposes, Yui is sent to what she thinks is the residence of some distant family members. She is immediately greeted by six strange young gentlemen, the Sakamaki brothers, all of whom want one thing from Yui—her blood. Yui must learn to adapt to life while being a constant target of six forceful vampires, as well as uncover Sakamaki family secrets and information about her role and identity.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-MA

Hinata Ema is the only daughter of a famous adventurer, Hinata Rintarou. One day, Ema learns that Rintarou is going to remarry with a successful apparel maker named Asahina Miwa. Since she doesn't want to disturb them, Ema decides to move out and live with her 13 new brothers in a mansion called Sunrise Residence. As they live under the same roof, romance is starting to grow between Ema and the Asahina brothers.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

A sixteen year old girl is struggling to adjust to a new step-family when seven guys appear on the scene revealing that she possesses a special magical power. Shying away from the strange group, she later joins them when a monster places her friend's life in jeopardy. Without training, she must prove herself capable to take up the sacred duty of the Pretear. They must resolve their differences and work together to defeat the evil princess intent on destruction.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Fourteen-year-old Sakura starts junior high school along her friends, including Syaoran, who had just returned to Tomoeda. After having a dream with a mysterious cloaked figure, all of Sakura's cards turn blank and are rendered powerless, thus she starts her quest to find out what is wrong. In doing so, Sakura and her allies discover and capture new transparent cards using a new key.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-PG

One night, 14-year-old Madoka Kaname has a terrible nightmare—against the backdrop of a devastated city, she witnesses a girl fight a losing battle against a dreadful being lingering above, while a cat-like magical creature tells Madoka the only way to change such tragic outcome is for her to make a contract with him and become a magical girl.

The next day, the teen's dream seemingly becomes reality as the girl she saw in her dream—Homura—arrives at Mitakihara Middle School as a transfer student, mysteriously warning Madoka to stay just the way she is; but when later on she and her best friend Sayaka encounter the same cat-like magical creature from her dream—who introduces himself as Kyubey—the pair discovers that magical girls are real, and what's more, they can choose to become one. All they must do is sign a contract with Kyubey and agree to take on the duty to fight abstract beings called "witches" that spread despair to the human world, and in return, each one of them will be granted any single wish they desire. However, as Homura's omen suggests, there might be far more to becoming a magical girl than Madoka and Sayaka realize…

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Kraft Lawrence (Spice) is a travelling medieval merchant, who finds a 600-year-old pagan harvest deity named Holo (Wolf) in his wagon one night. She begins travelling with him, and her wisdom helps increase his profits. But her true nature draws unwanted attention from the church…

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

As she edges toward the end of her high school life, the energetic but generally clueless third-year Tamako Kitashirakawa has only one major concern: pulling off a stunning baton performance at the Usagiyama Marching Festival. But all too soon, she is confronted by the reality that all her friends have big plans for their futures; she, on the other hand, just operates with the moderate goal of continuing to work at her family's restaurant.

Under the same brilliant sky, Mochizou Ooji intends to study at a university in Tokyo, leaving behind his family, friends, and most importantly, his first and only love Tamako. Unfortunately, the shy admirer cannot bring himself to declare his love, and Tamako is yet unaware that she is the source of such anguish. With time quickly running out, Mochizou must confess his feelings to Tamako soon, or his dream of romance will never be fulfilled.

Rating: TV-14

Ookami Ryouko is a spunky and, by some accounts, rather manly high school girl. She is tall, speaks in a traditionally masculine way and is very proficient in fighting. Ookami-san's best friend is the small and high-pitched voiced Akai Ringo. Incidentally, the two are rather flat-chested, a fact the Narrator (voiced by Arai "Kuroko" Satomi of Railgun fame) is all too eager to point out.

Ookami and Ringo are members of the Otogi Bank, a club in Otogi High School that assists students with their problems in return for their assistance on a different problem at a later date; thus the Otogi Bank is effectively a loan institute for problems where you can take out a loan for a solved problem but you have to repay it sooner or later.

The Otogi Bank is able to solve any problem and will go to any lengths to do so, often leading the members to danger or mayhem. Since most of the members of the club are female, another male is needed for the more dangerous assignments. Thus, the scopophobic (the fear of being looked at) Morino Ryoushi is inducted as a member, right after he confesses his love for Ookami…

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

The protagonist, Yukimura Chizuru, is the daughter of a doctor who works in Edo. The father leaves Edo to work as a volunteer doctor and moves to Kyoto without his daughter. As time passes by, Chizuru starts worrying about losing contact with her father, so she decides to go to Kyoto in search of him. On the way, Chizuru is attacked by few criminals and witnesses a fight between an oni and the Shinsengumi. Taking her into custody and saving her, the Shinsengumi debate on what to do with Chizuru when they discover that she is the daughter of the doctor they are also looking for. So they decide to become Chizuru's protectors and help her look for her father (the doctor). Lots of events happen while she stays with the Shinsengumi, as they discover mysterious secrets and also fight against the Bakumatsu group. The story is overall romantic with a historical and political background.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested extraordinary superpowers called "Quirks" at age four? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Becoming a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? U.A. High's Hero Program of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless?

Middle school student Izuku Midoriya wants to be a hero more than anything, but he hasn't got an ounce of power in him. With no chance of ever getting into the prestigious U.A. High School for budding heroes, his life is looking more and more like a dead end. Then an encounter with All Might, the greatest hero of them all gives him a chance to change his destiny…

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Haruka Ozawa's sophomore year is getting seriously scary. One of her friends is possessed, another has committed suicide and Haruka could be the next one to flunk the still-breathing test. Her only way out of this potentially lethal dead end? Yakumo Saito, an enigmatic student born with a mysterious red eye that allows him to see and communicate with the dead. But the deceased don't always desist and some killers are more than ready to kill again to keep dead men from telling any more tales. That doesn't stop Haruka's knack for digging up buried secrets, and there's even more evidence of bodies being exhumed by both Yakumo's police contact and an investigative journalist with a newly made corpse in her closet! Can this pair of anything but normal paranormal detectives solve the ultimate dead case files or will they end up in cold storage themselves?

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Towards the end of the 19th century, Allen Walker officially joins the organization of Exorcists that destroy the beings known as Akuma; mechanic weapons made by the Millennium Earl with the suffering souls of the dead. Allen has both a cursed eye and an anti-Akuma weapon as an arm, bearing the power of "Innocence", a gift given to him as an apostle of God. Allen, along with his fellow Exorcists must put a stop to the Millennium Earl's ultimate plot that could lead to the destruction of the world and all who live on it.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Hero defeats bad guy. Good triumphs over evil. The end. Or, at least that's how it usually goes. But what happens after the hero goes home? Our hero, Akatsuki Ousawa, is about to find out that sometimes the greatest adventure starts once happily ever after ends.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-MA

Once upon a time, there was a tragic war, in which the power of the devils was involved. After the war, the devils' power was banned and the world was restored to peace. Cecily Campbell is a knight, who has been looking for a blacksmith to repair her old sword given by her father. One day, she saw a man fighting with a ruffian who used the tabooed devil's power. The man defeated him with one blow of his weirdly shaped sword. The man turned out to be a blacksmith called Luke. The fateful encounter was the beginning of the adventure.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-MA

After the murder of her father, Ryuuko Matoi has been wandering the land in search of his killer. Following her only lead—the missing half of his invention, the Scissor Blade—she arrives at the prestigious Honnouji Academy, a high school unlike any other. The academy is ruled by the imposing and cold-hearted student council president Satsuki Kiryuuin alongside her powerful underlings, the Elite Four. In the school's brutally competitive hierarchy, Satsuki bestows upon those at the top special clothes called "Goku Uniforms", which grant the wearer unique superhuman abilities.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-MA

After being brutally murdered along with her family, Makina Hoshimura turns into a Shikabane Hime, a living corpse contracted to the Kougon Cult, in order to exert revenge on the mysterious undead organization responsible for her death. She is assisted in this task by Keisei Tagami, her contracted priest and former friend. This series follows the story of Keisei's younger brother Ouri, a boy with an unusual attraction to death, who slowly discovers his brother's secret and gets dragged into the world of the Shikabanes.
Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-MA

An actor, a martial artist, a gun-crazy high school student, and their tank are transported from earth to a world of elves and magic. However, the spell to return them home was botched resulting in fragments of the spell being magically imprinted onto their skin. Their solution: run around looking for elves and stripping them wherever they find them.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-PG

Six years ago at the magic school known as the Tower of Fang, a grave accident happened involving the magical sword Baltanders and the magic user Azali. Unable to control the sword's power, Azali was transformed into the shape of a great dragon who since that day became known as Bloody August. Krilancelo, a young magician at the Tower who cared greatly for Azali found much to his disgust that the elders of the Tower of Fang were less than willing to save Azali and wanted rather to pretend the accident never happened. Angered by their stand, Krilanceloa swore that he would find a way to return Azali to her former self. Thus he forsook the name Krilancelo and declared himself Orphen, leaving the Tower and his magical studies behind to wander the world…

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-PG

During an excavation at the mysterious ruins in Clow Country, Syaoran discovers his childhood friend Princess Sakura appear on the site with wings that disperse into many feathers. As the feathers disappear to different dimensions, so does Sakura's memory. In attempts to save Sakura's life and restore her memory, Syaoran travels through to another world to find a solution. There's only one thing left he can do. Travel through to different dimensions to collect Sakura's feathers. Helping out with the quest is Kurogane, an exiled ninja from Japan Country who wishes to return to his world, the runaway magician, Fay, who desires to jump between each world never to return to his own and the white meat-bun shaped creature, Mokona.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

"See the world"

With these words, Rahzel, the daughter of a rich family, is kicked out of her house and sent on her journey. Along the way she meets up with Heat and Alzeid, two men with very different personalities but very similar journeys. Rahzel is a clever, stubborn, and confident girl, who, with the powers of her magic and mind helps the people she runs into on her journey to discover the world.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Academy City is a highly developed place in terms of technology. It is said to be 20 to 30 years ahead of the rest of the world, and 80% of its 2.3 million residents are students. The focus of studies here is directed towards esper powers. Misaka Mikoto, one of the top level espers in town, shares a room with Kuroko Shirai, another high level esper who is a member of Judgement, a law enforcing agency composed of students. Both attend Tokiwadai, a private school reserved for the high-leveled and the rich. Kuroko's partner at Judgement, Kazari Uiharu, is a low level esper who studies at Sakugawa middle school. Her best friend and classmate there is Ruiko Saten, a level zero, one who has no esper powers. Together, the four encounter several adventures in the exciting scientific town.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

The story takes place on an island, where a "Fractale System" is beginning to collapse. One day, Clain finds an injured girl called Phryne under a cliff. She disappears leaving a pendant. Clain sets out for a journey with the girl-shaped avatar Nessa to look for Phryne and discovers the secret of the Fractale System.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Yagami Kazuma was originally part of the Kannagi family, a respected family of fire users who have an affinity to fire. However, after being easily defeated by his cousin Ayano and having no talent whatsoever in fire magic, Kazuma is banished and casted out from his family. 4 years later, Kazuma finally returns to Japan, this time as an exceptionally powerful wind user. A series of murders on Kannagi family members have occurred with his arrival. While most of the family including Ayano is convinced Kazuma is the culprit, he honestly isn't. These events begin an all-out war against the Kannagi family, with Kazuma and Ayano right in the middle of it. Based on the novel by Takahiro Yamato.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Nai searches for someone important to him, with only an abandoned bracelet as a clue. Gareki steals and pick-pockets to get by from day to day. The two meet in a strange mansion where they are set-up, and soon become wanted criminals by military security operatives. When Nai and Gareki find themselves desperate in a hopeless predicament, they encounter none other than the country's most powerful defense organization "Circus"!!

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

It is 2016. Matoi Sumeragi, a second-year junior high school student, works part-time as a shrine maiden at Tenman Shrine in the city of Kamaya. Ever since being separated from her mother in early childhood, Matoi has been entrusted to her grandparents on her father's side, but three months ago, she finally began to live with her father Shingo. In those circumstances, she only wishes for a peaceful, normal life.

Her close friend and part-time workmate Yuma Kusanagi is part of the family of the shrine's chief priest, and is a candidate to be the successor shrine maiden. For generations, her family has performed exorcisms of evil spirits. She invites Matoi to one of these exorcism ceremonies, a so-called "Divine Possession" that she will attempt.

One day, Matoi and Yuma walk from the school to the shrine as usual, but when they arrive, they are greeted by the shrine's now damaged grounds, and Yuma's parents have both collapsed from their wounds. Matoi's father Shingo, a police detective, launches an investigation, and he comes upon a man who does not seem entirely sane: his only witness. When he holds down the man, Yuma begins the ritual of Divine Possession.

Something strange then happens, not with Yuma, but with Matoi. Matoi Sumeragi, who had only wanted a normal, peaceful life, takes the role of a god, and gains the power to banish evil spirits! To get her precious everyday life back, Matoi must conduct exorcisms!

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Set in an imaginary world, the Earth Land, there exists a Mage Guild called "Fairy Tail". Fairy Tail is stationed in the town Magnolia, residing in the Kingdom of Fiore, and is currently governed by Makarov, Guild's master.

Lucy Heartfilia, a 17-year-old girl, wishes to become a full-fledged mage and join one of the most prestigious Mage Guilds in the world, Fairy Tail.

One day, out of pure coincidence, she meets Natsu Dragneel, a boy who is transportation-sick, but very cheerful in nature. However, the thing she does not know is that Natsu is the closest connection to Fairy Tail, as he is a Mage in Fairy Tail.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

The story takes place in Tokyo in 2018, where normal humans and those who can use magic coexist. As a result, there are laws against using magic, and a "magic courtroom" exists to preside over lawsuits regarding magic use. In these cases, "Benmashi" or wizard barristers defend those who use magic. The anime follows Cecil, the youngest Benmashi in history, and her associates as they defend clients in these cases.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

First year high school student Sakamoto isn't just cool, he's the coolest! Almost immediately after starting school, he began attracting everyone's attention. The girls love him, and most of the boys resent him. There's even a boy in the class who works as a model, but who is constantly upstaged by Sakamoto! No matter what tricks the other boys try to play on him, Sakamoto always manages to foil them with ease and grace. Though Sakamoto may seem cool and aloof, he helps others when asked, such as in the case of the boy in his class who was being constantly bullied. No matter what difficulties Sakamoto encounters, he moves through his high school life with confidence and class!

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

As a child Sakura Mamiya mysteriously disappeared in the woods behind her grandma's home. She returned whole and healthy, but since then she has had the power to see ghosts. Now a teenager, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! At school, the desk next to Sakura's has been empty since the start of the school year. Then one day her always-absent classmate Rinne Rokudo shows up, and he's far more than what he seems!

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Centering on the gaming lives of various high school students who play video games, including: Keita Amano, a lonely young man who loves video games; Karen Tendou, the beautiful president of the video game club; Chiaki Hoshinomori, who constantly fights with Keita; and Tasuku Uehara, who puts on a facade of being satisfied with his life in the real world, but he in truth loves video games.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

The story of the anime revolves around Dandy, an alien-hunter. His job is to seek out new aliens never seen before, and receives a reward whenever he finds a new species. His mission is to find those new species faster than anyone else as he travels the galaxy. Together with the bucket-of-bolts robot QT and the dimwit alien Meow he picked up along the way, he comes into contact with new planets and their inhabitants.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

In the far future, in a closed cosmic space, the human beings are living in urban type spaceships called territory ships. The religion people believe in says that the planet is the place full of dirties, and they are faithful to the doctrine, and they don't want to set foot on the planet. The territory ship consists of tens or hundreds of units few kilometres cubic, and each unit is a territory itself. Their area represents the power of the landlord. When the lord marries or succeeds to the territory, the ships stick together to make a big territory. On the contrary, when several children succeed to the territory, a ship is divided into several urban ships. The landlords have been fighting each other for their territory to show their power.

Meanwhile, the big power that tries to swallow the whole universe as well as the human begins to encroach on the world. Do they have the future? Why do they live in such a closed world?

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-PG

Enter a world in the distant future, where bounty hunters roam the solar system. Spike and Jet, bounty hunting partners, set out on journeys in an ever-struggling effort to win bounty rewards to survive.

While traveling, they meet up with other very interesting people. Could Faye, the beautiful and ridiculously poor gambler, Edward, the computer genius, and Ein, the engineered dog be a good addition to the group?

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

300 years after a great conflict between Earth and Mars known as the "Calamity War", a woman named Kudelia sets out on a journey to Earth to speak for the independence of the Martian city of Chryse, which is under the control of the Earth government. Escorting her is the private security company CGS members Mikazuki Augus and Orga Itsuka. When a group named Gjallarhorn attacks CGS and Kudelia, Orga sees this as a chance to rebel against CGS and launch a coup. Mikazuki and Orga are thrust into a new conflict. To fend off Gjallarhorn, Mikazuki rides an old mobile suit from the Calamity War, powered by a nuclear reactor, the Gundam Barbatos.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-MA

Haruto Tsukishiro wakes up in a dream world and sees a mysterious girl named Lily. Following this, he meets a man named Kanzaki and learns of the existence of witches, which from here on entangles him in all sorts of incidents.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-MA

The "Abyss" is the last unexplored place in the world. Strange and wonderful creatures roam within, and it is full of precious relics that present humans can't recreate. Those that dare to explore the depths are known as "Cave Raiders". An orphan girl named Riko lives on the rim. Her dream is to become a Cave Raider like her mother and solve the mysteries of the cave system. One day, Riko starts exploring the caves and discovers a robot who resembles a human boy.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-MA

The distant future: Humanity established the mobile fort city, Plantation, upon the ruined wasteland. Within the city were pilot quarters, Mistilteinn, otherwise known as the "Birdcage". That is where the children live… Their only mission in life was the fight. Their enemies are the mysterious giant organisms known as Kyoryu. The children operate robots known as Franxx in order to face these still unseen enemies. Among them was a boy who was once called a child prodigy: Code number 016, Hiro. One day, a mysterious girl called Zero Two appears in front of Hiro. "I've found you, my Darling."
Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-MA

Devil May Cry follows the story of the demon hunter known as Dante. As a half demon, half human, he uses his trusty sword Rebellion and his two guns Ebony and Ivory to take on missions. Dante owns and runs "Devil May Cry", a business that specializes in hunting and killing demon-related problems.
Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-MA

Paradigm City is a place without a past. 40 years ago, something happened that wiped the memories of everyone in it. Unfortunately, the people of Paradigm City were very busy before then, making Megadueses (giant robots) and monsters. People who were born after the memory wipe are gaining/recovering memories of the past and using them to build newer threats. With the help of The Big O (a faithful giant robot), his butler Norman and the android Dorothy, Roger Smith keeps Paradigm City safe. As problems mount and more memories surface, Roger's past and Paradigm's future begin to become suspect…

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

In the distant future, after humans left earth and started colonizing other planets, there lives a man named Gene Starwind and his young partner/brother, Jim Hawking. The two men run a small business on the planet Centinel 3 that claims "we can do any job". Gene makes money on the side by bounty hunting. One day a woman comes to hire the men for personal protection, little do they know that she is actually an Outlaw in disguise. The following events lead Gene and Jim into a maze of trouble, searching for hidden trouble, running from the cops and pirates, and helping out people in odd jobs along the way.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

The "grimoire fantasy" series follows a witch named Zero who is ignorant of the world and a half-beast half-human mercenary who longs to be human. Witches who practice sorcery exist in the world, however, in this era no one knows how about the art and study of witchcraft. Zero is going on a journey to search for a magical tome called "The Book of Zero" that hides a power that can destroy the world. The mercenary travels with her as her guard.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Witches are individuals with special powers like ESP, telekinesis, mind control, etc. (not the typical hogwart and newt potions). Robin, a 15 year old craft user, arrives from Italy to Japan to work for an organization named STN Japan Division (STN-J) as a replacement for one of STN-J's witch hunters who was recently killed. Unlike other divisions of STN, STN-J tries to capture the witches alive in order to learn why and how they became witches in the first place.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

While at school, Taniyama Mai and her friends like to exchange ghost stories. Apparently, there is an abandoned school building on their campus that is the center of many ghost stories. During the story, they are interrupted by a mysterious male figure. The person turns out to be Shibuya Kazuya, a 17-year-old who is president of the Shibuya Psychic Research Company. He was called by the principal to investigate the stories surrounding the abandoned school building.

The next day, on the way to school, Mai passes the school building in question. While examining a strange camera she spotted inside, she gets surprised by Kazuya's assistant. Unknowingly interfering with the investigation, Mai breaks the camera and Kazuya's assistant gets injured.

Kazuya forcefully hires Mai in order to pay for the camera and replace his injured assistant. From that point on, Mai begins to learn about the paranormal world and the profession of ghost hunting.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Shibuya, Japan, 2008. Takumi Nishijou, a high school student at the Private Suimei Academy, one day hears about the "New Gen" murders that have been occurring around the city. Although dismissing the subject because it doesn't involve him, Takumi begins to experience strange mishaps around him, from a horrific picture he received while on his PC, to a mysterious Pink-Haired girl standing at a murder scene.

From there on Takumi struggles to cope with the events unfolding around him, and is soon unaware of what is real or a delusion. As his fate opens up before him, the perpetrator behind the "New Gen" events attempts to find him, leading him into a world where nothing is as it seems.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

The story centers around Akihisa Yoshii, the "baka" of the title. His academy rigidly divides up the student body into classes based on the results of tests. The prodigies are in the A class with reclining seats complete with air conditioning, but Akihisa is in F class, the lowest rung of the school ladder which is furnished only with low, decrepit tables and worn-out straw tatami mats. A girl named Mizuki Himeji is actually one of the smartest girls in Akihisa's sophomore year, but she had a fever on test day and was pigeonholed into the F class. Besides Mizuki (who Akihisa secretly adores), the F class also has Yuuji Sakamoto, the class president who has been Akihisa's friend and partner-in-crime since the freshman year.

The school happens to have developed experiments to summon fantasy creatures, and Akihisa decides to rally F class to take on the higher-tiered classes and seize their perks. The F class uses the summoned creatures in an all-out battle for school supremacy.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Devil King Sadao is only one step away from conquering the world when he is beaten by Hero Emilia and forced to drift to the other world: modern-day Tokyo. As "conquering the world" are the only skills the Devil King possesses—and are obviously unnecessary in his new situation—he must work as a freeter to pay for his living expenses!

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Junior high school student Shouyou Hinata gains a sudden love of volleyball after seeing a national championship match on TV. Although short in height, he becomes determined to follow in the footsteps of the championship's star player, nicknamed the "Small Giant", after seeing his plays. He creates a volleyball club and begins practicing by himself. Eventually five other members join the team by his last year of middle school, but they are defeated in their first tournament after being challenged by the championship favorite team, which includes the so-called "King of the Court" Tobio Kageyama, in the first round. Though Hinata's team suffers a miserable defeat, he vows to eventually surpass Kageyama and defeat him.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

The Shirakiin house's daughter, Shirakiin Ririchiyo, who has a complex about being unable to live independently and unprotected, feels the need to move out and live on her own under the condition of residing in the mansion named "Ayakashi Kan". In this mansion, only those who have cleared a very strict examination could reside in it, and for each resident, they are accompanied with one agent of the Secret Service (S.S.). Although Riricho has rejected the company of the S.S., while residing in the mansion she finds out that the agent dedicated to protecting her is actually the Fox Spirit.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Issei Hyodo is your average perverted high school student whose one wish in life is to have his own harem, but he's got to be one of the unluckiest guys around. He goes on his first date with a girl only to get brutally attacked and killed when it turns out the girl is really a vicious fallen angel. To top it all off, he's later reincarnated as a devil by his gorgeous senpai who tells him that she is also a devil and now his master! One thing's for sure, his peaceful days are over. In a battle between devils and angels, who will win?

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-MA

A nonsense comical mystery. Harumi Kazuhito is a high school boy who loves books and is a fan of novelist Natsuno Kirihime. One day, he finds Kirihime writing at a cafe, about to be shot by a robber. He protects her from the attack but is killed instead. Through the supernatural power of a bookworm, he is reincarnated as a dachshund dog. Kazuhito (as a dog) writhes in a painful bookless life, when a sadistic woman carrying a pair of scissors offers him help. She is Kirihime herself.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-MA

The story is set in a private high school that brings together "saviors", youths with awakened memories from past lives. Some of them are Shirogane who fight enemies with weapons and techniques gleaned from the Puraana powers from their own bodies. Others are Kuroma who wipe out enemies, with magic to manipulate the Maana powers that surpass physics. A boy named Moroha Haimura enrolls in this school. He is the first person in history with past lives of both Shirogane and Kuroma.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-MA

Kaminashi Nozomi (17) is an exceptional gymnast. So much so that colleges with some of the best gymnastic programs are trying to recruit her. Unfortunately for them, she has other plans. Due to her family being extremely poor, money is everything to her. That's why she wants to step into the world of "Keijo". "Keijo" is a type of gambling sport where girls stand on a small floating platform and compete against one another. The aim is to push the other contestant off of the platform into the water, but they are only allowed to use their butt or breasts to push the others off. Will Nozomi be able to compete in the intense world of "Keijo" and bring wealth and fortune for her family?

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-MA

During the early 20th century, along with technological advancements, scientists were able to develop sophisticated magic. The combination of science and sorcery was Machinart, circuits made from spells that were put into objects to bring them to life and even gain a personality. It was developed as a military weapon and has now spread throughout the world.

Akabane Raishin is now attending the Royal Academy to become the best in the world. Accompanied by the lovely teenage girl Yaya, who is actually Raishin’s puppet weapon, he plans on rocketing to the top of the class. However, his test scores come nearly dead last although his combat skills and determination are second to none. Raishin has to compete with the deadliest of classmates if he wants to come out as the king.

Episodes: 1 - 2
Rating: TV-MA

16-year-old Hayate is really down on his luck. Because his unemployed parents are good-for-nothings who waste what money they have on gambling, Hayate had to start working at a young age to help out his family. Although such experience has made him inhumanly fast and tough and skilled at things boys aren't normally skilled at, it has also left him in an awkward position, as his parents have racked up such a huge gambling debt that they have sold Hayate to the yakuza for the value of his organs. In a desperate attempt to avoid that fate, Hayate decides to become a "bad guy" and kidnap someone to be held for ransom, but his efforts to do so are mistaken as a confession of love by the girl he targets. When he helps save the (as it turns out) ultra-wealthy 13-year-old Nagi from real kidnappers, she takes him in and gives him a job as her new personal butler (and love interest) until he can pay off his debt. But Hayate is more attracted to Nagi's beautiful teenage maid Maria, and head butler Klaus is initially disapproving of a boy with such a poor look. And then there's Nagi's pet Tama, who is also a force to be reckoned with.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Hirasawa Yui, a young, carefree girl entering high school, has her imagination instantly captured when she sees a poster advertising the "Light Music Club". Being the carefree girl that she is, she quickly signs up. However, Yui has a problem; she is unable to play an instrument.

When Yui goes to the clubroom to explain, she's greeted by the other members: Ritsu, Mio, and Tsumugi. Although disheartened at Yui's lack of musical know-how, they still try to convince her to stay to prevent the club's disbandment. After playing Yui a short piece which re-ignites her imagination, they succeed in keeping their new member and guitarist.

Along with the tasks of school and homework, Yui begins to learn the guitar with the help of the other band members, experiencing many mishaps along the way. However, with the school-festival drawing near and Yui getting stuck with her practice, will the Light Music Club be ready in time for their debut?

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Azumanga Daioh is about high school life through the eyes of six girls with unusual personalities: Chiyo (the 10-year-old genius), Osaka (the resident airhead), Sakaki (the shy one prone to cat bites), Tomo (the loose cannon), Yomi (the short-tempered one) and Kagura (the resident jock).

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

The anime adaptation of the Shokugeki no Souma manga that centers on Souma, who works with his dad at his family's restaurant. His dad is a culinary master, and he often hosts cooking battles with his father. His father then enrolls him in an elite culinary school that is very difficult to enter, and the graduation rate is only about 10 percent.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Haruki Bandou was born into a family of Judo marital artists and expected to continue the family legacy. But he's about to trade Judo for cheerleading?! When his childhood friend Kazuma Hashimoto invites him to join the BREAKERS, a male cheerleading club, Haru finds himself amongst a quirky group of boys. Can this squad of slightly odd and cute members make a breakthrough in college athletics?

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Six students are each getting on with their lives, and all of them will visit the nearby convenience store after school.

Each goes there for different reasons: to eat ice cream after club activities, to get the latest issue of this week's game magazine, to purchase ingredients, to meet friends, or to stock up on their favorite food. The convenience store becomes the place they can relax and make small memories.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14

Gion Kenji is short and perpetually pissed off about it. Iwashimizu Sumiaki is tall but timid. Although it's bullies that bring this unlikely pair together on the first day of high school, it's the rugby club that will make them friends.

Episodes: 1 - 3
Rating: TV-14