Illustrator/Paper crafter Monica "MonMon" gives us a live demo on how she creates a paper sculpture/illustration. Come and watch as she works on and goes over her process in creating one. Who knows maybe you'll be inspired to start creating your own.
For decades the military genre has been one of the most watched genres in anime. While many shows within this genre have garned attention, several have not. This panel explores several military animes such as Flag, Area 88, and Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket, which have paved the way for several other military anime titles.
Hosted by: Andrew Davis
Friday January 11, 2019 5:30pm - 6:45pm EST
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Do you like Pokémon? I mean, come on, who doesn’t? So where can you go to get your anything and everything Pokémon fix at your all-time favorite place to be at a convention? A Pokémon Party Panel of course! Join the voice actress for Jessie in Pokémon, Michele Knotz, and all-around Pokémon expert Chris Smith for games, fun, contests, prizes, battles, sing-a-longs, and so much more! Trade with other Pokéfans, learn about breeding and battling, and play some awesome fun games for amazing prizes! If you’re a fan of Pokémon, and we know you are, you won’t want to miss this panel!
So you have a basic understanding about what voice acting is, but are you familiar with the several different methods that projects utilize to record their actors? ADR, Pre-Lay, Video Games, and more; here we will go through all the differences!
Talking about mental health can be really hard, but you aren't alone in your struggles! Corgi Cosplay is here to share her personal stories and to hopefully help make talking about mental health a more normal thing.
Osamu Tezuka is known as the "Godfather of Anime" for creating many timeless series. Some, like Astroboy and Black Jack, are still considered legends. This panel will explore his life from childhood to adulthood and how he became The Godfather of Anime.
Hosted by: Andrew Davis
Saturday January 12, 2019 11:00am - 11:50am EST
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Get ready to talk about voice acting and your fave anime with Megan Shipman! Megan has loved anime for years now and is so excited to actually be working in the industry to produce anime today. Ask how she got started and what it's like being on the other side of the convention table now! Come with your questions and nerd out with Megan Shipman!
Learn about the great hobby of Gundam building. History of Gundam, how to get started, tools, building techniques, and the wonderful world of customization.
Looking to try your hand out at improv comedy? The performers of SUYP teach you the best of the basics in this ALL-AGES FRIENDLY workshop. Audience participation encouraged!
Are you new to the cosplay world or just tired of taking out a second mortgage to afford a new cosplay? This panel breaks down the process of creating new cosplays and teaches how to budget and save money, while still creating a stunning cosplay!
Hosted by: Darling Cosplays
Saturday January 12, 2019 12:00pm - 12:50pm EST
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"Western Anime" has long been considered an oxymoron- 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 two different lines of thinking: inspirations that draw from anime style of Japanese visual culture, and the outright adaptation of style found in series like Avatar, Teen Titans GO!, Neo Yokio, and the recent live-action Death Note.
Well brush my barnacles and flog me for a Dutchman! Drop anchor shipmates, and rest yer bones with old Frenchy! Take an hour and learn about pyrate lore and pyrate lingo. As my crew ye will cross cutlasses using curses, insults and oaths from the great age of piracy on the high seas! There be pyrate swag for all who brave the buccaneer waters, and special prizes for the boldest and best cursing and insulting scalawags among ye! Beware ye honest land lubbers; Ye be sailing in pyrate waters!
Often times we find strength in unlikely places. Some would consider Kaizaki Arata from the popular anime and manga, ReLife, a very underwhelming adult. Join us for some hope, inspiration, and life tips as this panel will examine how Kaizaki, an uninspiring character on the surface, encouraged me to change my life.
Hosted By: Nicholas Roccia
Saturday January 12, 2019 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST
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Come and fold your own robotic origami frog, then race it through the robot factory's obstacle course! Who will create the best robot frog? Do you think you can win? Try and see!
Papercraft, or pepakura, is the art of turning a 3D model, often from a video game, into a real world paper model. Papercraft is a fun and inexpensive way to build and collect your favorite characters, and has also been adapted as a way to make cosplay armor and props. Join WhiteRakogis of Rakogis Papercraft (rakogispapercraft.deviantart.com) as he shows you all about the process of building a paper model, including both building and designing.
Saturday January 12, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
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Join Guest Scott Melzer from NoN.D.E. Fanfilms for in introduction to amateur voice acting. We'll cover acting for fan projects, voice "method" acting, tips for building voices, directing voice actors and creating voice sound effects. Not an introduction to the profession, just for fun. Lots of audience participation!
Miyazaki was fond of saying he liked to build his worlds before his stories, and it shows. They have this mysterious and sacred aspects that often define them, and their characters. This panel explores some of the ways in which mononoke- 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.
A voice actor's memory of the days when 4 kids entertainment went from fledgling production company to multi-studio, multi program king of Saturday morning cartoons.
Jamie McGonnigal came to the first KotoriCon in 2010 when we were small and unknown. Jamie is a voice actor, actor, producer, activist and director. You have heard his voice in anime, video games including Barry in Pokemon and several voices in YuGiOh. He is the Community Director for the New Organizing Institute and a blogger for HuffingtonPost.com. He has been a driving force in campaigning for equality.
Gundam is not just about the boys! This panels will explore the women of Mobile Suit Gundam and their impact on the series. Some of the characters that will be explored are Fraw Bow, Sayla Mass, and Lalah Sune.
Hosted By: Andrew Davis
Saturday January 12, 2019 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
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I hope you haven't been skipping over your anime openings, because this panel is your chance to show off your listening skills! Name that Anime Opening is made for you to put your opening knowledge to the test - you'll have 15 seconds to listen to and name each anime opening, in the hopes of beating out other contestants and landing a prize or two. All contestants are welcome!
Hosted by: Hailey O'Neill
Saturday January 12, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
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Cons can be stressful and it's always a good idea to take some time to unwind, have fun, and relax! Come join Kiba and Nicole in some games of fetch and enjoy some good laughs!
Join Sylph Cosplays for a full history lesson on the tactical role-playing game Fire Emblem! From newcomers of the series to veterans, join us to learn more about the old games, and to see that the new games maybe aren't so bad!
Saturday January 12, 2019 4:00pm - 5:15pm EST
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Soooooo you think dubbing is easy huh? Why not give it a shot and try it on for size? See if you can follow those beeps, take direction, create a voice, sound like you’re real, not reading off of a page, ACT, and give a fabulous, stupendous performance! We’re going to take one of my favorite Anime shows that I’ve worked on (no not Pokémon, sorry, LOL) and see if you can dub like the pros! Think you can handle it? There may be a prize in it for you if you can!
Paul St. Peter talks about the vocal adjustments and character choices he has used to create some very frightening voices! His portrayals of XEMNAS (Kingdom Hearts), and NINE TAIL FOX (Naruto), have chilled many a spine, and the terrifying YAMMY RIYALGO (Bleach) is a study in pure menace. Paul will demonstrate his techniques in a clear, simple manner that will allow the fans to feel they are part of the creative process. Then he will ask for volunteers from the audience to rise and frighten everyone with their own vocal creations. Let’s all have some scary thrills!
The Koopa Troop formed out of a love of music and video games. The members will talk about the games that inspired them the most, how these games contributed to each other's musical journey, and how these two seemingly different world are oddly related.
Find yourself cosplaying characters of non-human skin tone but have no idea how to achieve the perfect Beast Boy green or Lapis blue? We'll show you the Do's and Dont's of body paint along with plenty of tips and tricks for a successful paint job.
Hosted By: Darling Cosplay
Saturday January 12, 2019 5:30pm - 6:20pm EST
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A brief history of anime fandom in the US from its struggling first steps to the first cons to the mega cons and streaming channels of today, plus a discussion about where fandom might be going .
Hmm...not quite sure what this is just yet. Game Show meets Show n' Tell?Audience participation is key and you don't even have to leave your seat.Just how goofy this gets is entirely up to you!
Technology matches ceaselessly onward...except for these bizarre diversions to video game history. Join youtuber FanboyFaries as he guides you through these gaming mishaps.
Saturday January 12, 2019 6:30pm - 6:50pm EST
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Daman Mills will go through step by step information on how to get into the VO industry and then give you a chance to act out scenes in groups. Daman Mills is a successful Voice Actor joining us from Funimation Studios,
