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nts e t n o of C e l b Ta Welcome from the Chairs . . 2 Erica Eco • Alicia Chow Camille Rodriguez • Areeb Yaqub CSI • COVID-19 Policies

Guests of Honor. . . . . . . 4

Aoi Yuki • Keisuke Ueda Alvin Zhou • David Vincent Xanthe Huyhn • VampyBitMe HokuProps • Maguma

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Registration • Information Desk Volunteers • Emergency Services Lost & Found • Convention Etiquette New Mom Rooms • Policy Relations Code of Conduct • Attendee Relations Props Policy Costume Rules & Limitations

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Opening Ceremonies • Fanimaid Café Stage Zero • Manga Lounge Speed Dating • Game Show • Artist Alley Charity • Dealer’s Hall • Gaming Hall Cosplay • J-Fashion Shows • J-Fashion Events Karaoke • Dance • MusicFest Black & White Ball • Idris' Closet Closing Ceremonies

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Guests of Honor • Industry J-Fashion Panels • Fan Panels

Convention Maps. . . . . .36 2022 Staff.. . . . . . . . . .42 Autograph Space. . . . . .44

Guide Design and Layout by Eric Chin Creative Direction by Amanda Chaffee Bear Art by Elda The

Looking for maps? Turn to pages 36-40.

Message From the Chairs Erica Eco Chair of FanimeCon 2022

お帰りなさい、みんなさん。Welcome home to FanimeCon! FanimeCon 2022 comes to us after a three-year absence where we have weathered many challenging and unkind events. Throughout this time, all of you have supported FanimeCon and kept up hope that we would be able to meet again in person.

Thank you for your support and cheer as we navigate this unique year in FanimeCon history! We ask for your cooperation and grace to help keep our community safe as we gather, tens of thousands at a time, in this small slice of time and space that is our home.

with friends and loved ones than by taking advantage of our theme this year: food! Thank you to our staff and volunteers who were able to make it back to us this year. As we say, we are “by fans, for fans” and we mean it. Our staff and volunteers know what this convention means to everyone and that is why they deserve a special thanks for making FanimeCon possible. And, thank you to everyone who chose to come back to our convention and for sticking with us through those difficult times. We hope that you enjoy everything we have to offer you this year!

As there is still some risk, please keep in mind the precautions and new policies that have been included in the Code of Conduct as well as the rules from In the spirit of welcoming all of you back to FanimeCon, the San Jose Convention Center. By following these our theme this year is FOOD! This theme evokes regulations, we can all ensure that everyone will have the shared sense of community that we all share both a safe and fun time. Thank you all for respecting when we cook and eat food with our loved ones and the rules and policies while enjoying what FanimeCon friends. We have exciting panels, food-themed gaming has to offer! tournaments, incredible artwork in Artist Alley, the best items for sale in Dealer’s Hall, and more events Camille Rodriguez celebrating food that represents the many communities Vice-Chair of FanimeCon 2022 that gather here! This year will be a little different than Welcome home! most, and yet it is still uniquely FanimeCon, put on by Nothing says home like sharing a delicious meal with fans, for fans. your favorite people. What better way to celebrate our We are deeply grateful to our FanimeCon staff, who renewed togetherness than with a feast of gastronomic volunteer their free time to dream, plan, and put on experiences at FanimeCon? this convention. Because we’re a fan-run convention, This year, we play with food and familiarity. For our we always need more fans to kindly donate their time 2022 buffet, we serve up several dishes for your dining to putting on their favorite events and join the support pleasure — palatable panels on isekai restaurants, groups that put on FanimeCon every year. Please consider volunteering with us, as Staff or Volunteers, to mouthwatering matches of Overcooked and Cooking Mama, a delectable dance menu before the Black & help put on this unique convention that many kinds of White Ball, scrumptious snacks in Dealer’s Hall, and fans call home. Any FanimeCon staffer will be happy many more well-loved eats. Add a dash of friendship, to help you find a department to call home. a pinch of passion, and a garnish of fun discoveries, I’m looking forward to reconnecting with my and you are set for a fulfilling meal this weekend!

FanimeCon family and friends after several years With all the delicious temptations in store for you this apart, and creating new memories with everyone this year, do not forget to wash your hands frequently and year. Again, welcome home! to be mindful of our safety guidelines. Be a senpai and keep your kouhai safe!

Alicia Chow

Vice-Chair of FanimeCon 2022

Hello everyone! Welcome back to FanimeCon 2022!

We are all so happy to have everyone back at FanimeCon 2022 and are excited for everyone to experience what we have planned! Some things are a little different but that’s OK. We have special guests, some exciting panels, fantastic events, and amazing things up for sale. And what better way to reconnect

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Enjoy the convention and taste everything that our staff lovingly prepared for you. Halina sa hapag ng FanimeCon!

Areeb Yaqub Chairtern of FanimeCon 2022

Welcome Back!

Three years of not being able to see one another has made us expert home bakers, or maybe just experts in ordering off DoorDash. This year, our food theme is ready to assail our senses!

I know I’ll be hitting up my usual takoyaki stand and enjoying all the food-based games, art, and merch I can get my hands on!

I think we all breathed a sigh of relief and excitement when FanimeCon was able to definitively say “We’re back in person!” We had you, the fans, in mind as we drafted solutions to make sure everyone at con could

have a safe, yet fun convention to return to! Much has changed from the previous year, but we also have new events such as J-Fashion spearheading their first year at FanimeCon! Overall, I’ll be looking forward to perusing the snacks in the Dealer’s Hall, finding new artists in Artist Alley, and dancing my heart out at Black & White Ball!

This is my first year on the Chair team, an opportunity which has let me give back to a community that has given so much to me. Giving back is always a motto that I live by. FanimeCon provides me a place where I can express myself and truly believe that I am “at home,” and I hope to extend that same feeling to you all! 楽しもうぜ!!! (Let’s have fun!)

Convention Safety Initiative To keep FanimeCon a safe and healthy place, we now require anyone who enters any convention center space to be badged. This will be enforced during the entire length of FanimeCon 2022.

FanimeCon has grown substantially from small anime club roots to one of the largest anime conventions in North America. Along the way, we’ve experienced growing pains like any other convention or event. We kindly request your continued patience and wholeheartedly welcome any and all feedback during these times of change. Our primary goal has always been and will continue to be to facilitate as safe and healthy an environment as possible. With CSI, we hope to work towards continuing and improving on that mission. So again, thank you all, and we hope you have an amazing and safe time at FanimeCon! To make it easy on badge checkers, please hold your badge out so it can be easily read. In the interest of health, please don't let anyone touch your badge except for FanimeCon staff and security.

FanimeCon COVID-19 Policies This year, everyone attending FanimeCon 2022 must be fully vaccinated prior to May 26, 2022. This means all attendees, guests, and staff will need all recommended doses in the primary series and one booster (if eligible to receive a booster) 14 days prior to the convention, which is on or before May 12, 2022.

We are not allowing negative COVID-19 tests, or medical or personal exemptions instead of being fully vaccinated, including children under five years of age who are not eligible to be vaccinated. We hope that we will be able to welcome everyone back in a future year.

FanimeCon is using CLEAR to verify vaccination status at clear.app.link/fanimecon.

FanimeCon will require all attendees, guests, and staff to wear a mask covering the nose and mouth at all FanimeCon indoor event spaces. In addition to our indoor event space, masks will be required to be worn when outside in front of the San Jose Convention Center due to crowded conditions. Prolonged periods of mask removal are not permitted for eating or drinking; the mask must be worn between bites, sips, and taking medication. Exceptions are personal hotel rooms; designated eating or drinking areas; or FanimeCon performers actively on stage performing. Designated eating and drinking areas will be clearly marked with signs.

Please follow masking policies for restaurants and other spaces operated by our facility partners. In accordance with California guidelines, policies will be posted at the entrance of each establishment.

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AOI YUKI Born March 27 in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, Aoi Yuki got her start as a child actor at age four. Currently affiliated with Aoni Production, she got her first voice acting role at age five, and has since risen to become one of the most recognizable names in anime.

Ms. Yuki has over a hundred credits to her name, including notable characters such as Madoka Kaname (Puella Magi Madoka Magica), Tamaki Kotatsu (Fire Force), Tsuyu Asui (My Hero Academia), Tatsumaki (OnePunch Man), Diane (The Seven Deadly Sins), and Iris (Pokemon: Best Wishes!). Her game credits include several Fate/Grand Order characters, Futaba Sakura (Persona 5), Lumine (Genshin Impact), Taiho (Azur Lane), Lysithea (Fire Emblem: Three Houses), and Istina (Arknights).

In 2012, Ms. Yuki received the Best Actress Award at the Sixth Annual Seiyu Awards. We are excited to have Ms. Yuki make her first appearance at FanimeCon. Ms. Yuki will be making a virtual guest appearance at a prerecording panel where attendees can win special prizes! Please send her lots of love!

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Guests of Honor

KEISUKE UEDA Keisuke Ueda is an actor and singer best known for his performances on stage, particularly in “2.5 Dimensional Musicals,” stage shows based on 2D media such as anime and manga. Born on September 5, 1989 in Osaka, he landed his first lead role in 2007, in a musical adaptation of Shonen Onmyoji.

Since then, Mr. Ueda has played a central role in numerous stage productions. His notable characters include Sangaku Manami (Yowamushi Pedal), Japan (Hetalia), Choromatsu (Osomatsusan), Zenitsu Agatsuma (Demon Slayer), and Yuma Kuga (World Trigger), among others. Most recently, he could be seen on stage as Chifuyu Matsuno in Tokyo Revengers: Bloody Halloween, and Hisoka Mikage in MANKAI STAGE “A3!” ACT 2 ~ Spring 2022~.

In addition to acting on stage, Mr. Ueda has expanded his activities to include roles in TV dramas and movies, as well as voice acting in anime and games. Notably, he provided the voice for Heine Wittgenstein in the anime, The Royal Tutor, as well as portraying him on stage in the musical adaptation.

Though already active as a singer through musicals, he made his major debut as a solo artist in 2018 with his first single, “START LINE ~Toki no Wadachi~.” He

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followed this with the release of two albums: Voice of.. in 2019, and canvas in 2021.

This June, Mr. Ueda will once again be reprising his role as Chuya Nakahara in the stage play, Bungo Stray Dogs: STORM

BRINGER. He will be joining FanimeCon for the first time as a virtual guest via a pre-recorded panel. Come and learn more about the world of 2.5D musicals and get a chance to win special prizes!

ALVIN ZHOU Alvin Zhou is a video creator that enjoys showcasing genuine stories about food and the people who make it. He's currently having a lot of fun cooking up different dishes from various anime for Anime with Alvin (a show in the Babish Culinary Universe), creating short films about chefs in the restaurant industry, and every now and then, making little videos about the food he cooks at home on his personal channel.

At night, Alvin loves playing video games (especially Genshin), browsing watch websites, watching movies/anime/Twitch, listening to NieR soundtracks, playing piano, and sometimes baking.

Fun fact: every day, Alvin eats half a box of spring mix for lunch. One of those big ones, too. He says it helps satisfy his voracious appetite, but his pleasure for eating out says otherwise. If you give Alvin a can of Spindrift, he will become your friend immediately. Please welcome Alvin at his very first guest appearance at FanimeCon!

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DAVID VINCENT David Vincent is an award-winning professional voice actor and TV producer based in Los Angeles.

He has lent his voice to hundreds of animations, including series, movies, and video games, as well as guest star appearances on hit TV shows such as The Mentalist and NCIS. His recent roles are Kento Nanami in Jujutsu Kaisen, and as the Talking Sailor Uniform Senketsu on the hit TV Series Kill La Kill airing on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. He can also be heard in the mega-hit video game Super Smash Bros. as the character Robin, who he also plays in Fire Emblem: Awakening. David is a lead talent behind the virtual signing platform Streamily.

David’s other well-known credits include: Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez in Bleach, Gilgamesh in Fate/Zero and Fate/ Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works; Li Xingke in Code Geass; Gaia in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin II; Narrator in Jojo’s Bizzare Adventure; Van in Gun X Sword; Seiji in Durarara!!; Arthur Auguste Angel in Blue Exorcist; Duval in One Piece; Rebel Alliance voices in Star Wars: Battlefront; Jin Kisaragi and Hakumen in the hit video game and anime series Blazblue; Marshall Law and Forest Law in the hit video game franchise Tekken;

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T-Hawk in the Street Fighter video game franchise; Raymond Vester in Resident Evil: Revelations; Richter

Belmont in Castlevania; and Keiss in Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers.

XANTHE HUYNH That Day), Palla-Palla (Sailor Moon Eternal), Platelet (Cells at Work), Hanayo Koizumi (Love Live School Idol Project), Alluka (HunterxHunter), Hermit Mio (Edens Zero), Maquia (Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms), Ui (K-On!), Sachi (Sword Art Online), Yuna Yuki (Yuki Yuna is a Hero), Hidomi (FLCL: Progressive), Fuyumi (Blood Lad), Bebe/Nagisa (Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion), Mato Kuroi/ Black Rock Shooter (Black Rock Shooter), Momoi Satsuki (Kuroko’s Basketball), Keroli (Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-Kun), Siesta (The Detective is Already Dead), Mizuki (The Irregular at Magic High School), and Biwa (The Heike Story).

Xanthe Huynh is a voice actor working out of Los Angeles. Her years of theater training aided her in the voice acting competition at Anime Expo called AX Idol, where she was discovered. After making it as a finalist, she was invited by

Bang Zoom! Entertainment to come in for an audition and has been working since!

Some of her anime roles include Ai Narata (Kageki Shoujo), Menma (Anohana: The Flower We Saw

She’s also recognized for video game roles such as Haru Okumura (Persona 5), Marianne Von Edmond (Fire Emblem: Three Houses), Altina (The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel), Eir (Fire Emblem: Heroes), Kanon (Neo: The World Ends with You), Kyoko Amazawa (Lost Judgment), Meruru (Atelier Meruru), Willo (Paladins), Cooking Cat (A Hat in Time), Mystic Enchantress Nu Wa/ Spirit Guide Artio (SMITE), Vatista (BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle), Maestra (Phantom Breaker Omnia), Miwako (13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim), and Erika (Pokémon Masters).

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VAMPYBITME VampyBitMe is back for her fifth year at FanimeCon! Linda Le (a.k.a. VampyBitMe) grew up in Oklahoma before moving to California where she was discovered by Kotobukiya and Danny Choo after being featured in OTACOOL 2. Since then her costumes have been a worldwide success! She has been featured on Marvel.com and CNN’s, "24 Hours in the Life of a Worldwide Cosplayer,” as well as partnered with Capcom, Bandai, DC, and various game companies in order to bring characters to life through cosplay.

She continues to travel the world, excited to talk about armor making, building Gunpla, creating new art work, and streaming her passions on Twitch. Currently, Vampy is a Host for Bandai Namco Collectables Hobby as well as the Social and Community Manager for the new FPS title GUNDAM EVOLUTION. She loves meeting passionate people in all different walks of life, and loves to keep up the positivity in the hobby and gaming industry.

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HOKUPROPS

HokuProps is led by propmaker Chad Hoku and seamstress Sammy Hoku. Chad's background in 3D has him designing cosplays digitally before utilizing different fabrication techniques to make armor, props, and all kinds of costume components.

Sammy’s love for cosplay at a young age led her to study fashion and costume design as an adult, and she uses this knowledge to cover all sewn elements for their cosplay projects. HokuProps is best known for their Lionhardt cosplay, which

won grand prize at TwitchCon's first Cosplay Contest in 2016 and for co-founding the Ultimate Online Cosplay Championship in 2020 with Tock Custom.

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MAGUMA Matthew “Maguma” Lewis is a 32 year-old cosplayer from Los Angeles, California. Since his very first convention at Anime Expo 2005, Maguma has found an overabundance of challenges, joy, and fulfillment in the world of cosplay! Throughout the years, he has participated in award-winning Masquerade performances, a variety of events, and many cosplay panels.

Additionally, he has participated in cosplay-centered TV shows, has worked with anime productions, video game companies, volunteered at conventions from coast to coast, and served as a member of the Executive Committee for Animé Los Angeles.

Outside of cosplay, Maguma is a digital artist/character designer and very invested in the fighting game community. This has led him to begin developing his very own fighting game, Burning Souls, combining his love of art and fighting game classics.

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Registration Info Information Desk Volunteers Emergency Services Lost & Found Convention Etiquette New Mom Rooms Policy Relations Code of Conduct Attendee Relations The FanimeCon Props Policy FanimeCon Costume Rules & Limitations

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Registration Info

Information Desk

Lost & Found

General

Info Desk is back and ready to help you navigate all the new changes at FanimeCon! This year we will only have our main desk by Stage Zero, but we are still here to answer your questions, direct you to where you need to go, and to help you have the best time at FanimeCon!

Lost & Found is just that – where you go to look for (or turn in!) any lost items. If you’ve found something, please bring it to us and we’ll hold onto it! If you’ve lost something, please stop by and describe it to us. With any luck, someone’s turned it in! This department can be found on the second floor of the Hilton in the San Carlos room with ConOps.

Registration is the first place to go when you arrive at FanimeCon. This is where you pick up your membership badge for fully paid online registration, or to register and pay for membership at the convention. Please consult fanime.com/registration-faq/ or the FanimeCon Pocket Guide for the Registration FAQs and hours.

Lost Badge Policy In the event that you lose or misplace your badge, please check with Lost & Found to see if it has been found and returned. If your badge has not been returned, then you may request a replacement badge. The cost of the first reprint is $50 for a full or halfweekend badge or $35 for a single day badge. If you lose or misplace your badge a second time (assuming it has not been returned to Lost & Found), you will be charged the full, at-con price for a badge replacement.

A replacement badge will invalidate your original badge, and there are NO refunds for your replacement badge, if you should find your original badge.

Industry and Press SJCC — Room 114 Professional Registration (ProReg) handles badges for members of the press covering FanimeCon, as well as creators, executives, and marketing personnel in the anime, manga, and related industries. Unfortunately, ProReg for FanimeCon 2022 is only available for pre-registration this year and will not be available at the convention itself. Please see the ProReg FAQ on the FanimeCon website for more information.

This year we ask that you please keep your face mask on when interacting with our staff as we work to answer your question. As always: you’ve got questions, we have the answers!

Volunteers 13+ Marriott — Silicon Valley Room Thursday: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Friday: 8:30 am – 9:00 pm Saturday: 8:30 am – 9:00 pm Sunday: 8:30 am – 9:00 pm Monday: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm FanimeCon needs your help!

Volunteer for only 20 hours and get a full reimbursement of your weekend badge, or volunteer for five hours to get reimbursed for a single day badge*. Volunteers are wanted at all hours, and in virtually all departments! Please stop by and find a schedule that works for you. *Minors under the age of 18 are only required to work 16 hours for a full-weekend badge, eight hours for a half-weekend badge, or four hours for a single day badge. *Must be at least 13 years of age to volunteer.

If you are a minor (under 18), a guardian consent form with a photocopy of your legal guardian's ID is required to register to be a volunteer. Minors must have a government issued ID or school ID as well.

Emergency Services Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and San Jose Police Department (SJPD) officers are always available on-site. If any emergencies occur, please contact ConOps or the nearest Staff member as soon as possible.

Note: Please be patient when trying to track down something you’ve lost. Many people who find a lost item or badge turn it in when they have a chance, which is not always right when they find it or when you’ve lost it.

All Lost & Found items are held for a three month period after the convention, after which they are then turned over to the San Jose Convention Center. To contact Lost & Found after the convention, email lost@fanime.com. Please do not email us during the convention as it will not be received!

Convention Etiquette While you are at FanimeCon, always remember to respect the personal space of others. Always ask permission to take photos of someone and their cosplay. Cosplay is not consent. Please respect people's personal space and not touch others or their property.

Remember to be considerate and never block traffic. If you are looking to take a photo of a cosplay, kindly ask the cosplayer if they are ok stepping out of the traffic flow to take the photo. Keep FanimeCon a fun and safe place for everyone.

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Essentials Autographs

Please note that the Autographs queuing process has been completely overhauled this year. Please check on the FanimeCon website for info about our new system and policies, or come visit us in the Autographs area and an Autographs staff member will be happy to assist!

FanimeCon has designated a special area for our attendees and Guests of Honor to create cherished memories and obtain autographs.

Be sure to stop by when planning your FanimeCon experience! The schedule (found online and in your Pocket Guide!) will have the times and places where our Guests of Honor will sign autographs. Please keep social distancing and our other new policies in mind when attending autograph sessions. Remember, these people are our guests and should be treated with the utmost respect.

Kindness and smiles go a long way!

Have fun and enjoy your time with this year's Guests of Honor!

New Mom Rooms We have set aside a private room for new mothers to make use of during the convention. Whether it be for some much-needed privacy or just to have some peace and quiet, this space will be available in the Hilton San Jose. The key is available at ConOps on the Hilton San Jose's second floor. The room is open for use during ConOps hours.

Policy Relations Policy Relations is a department that works with Convention Security to address and resolve safety concerns.

If you or someone you know feels unsafe for any reason, we encourage you to notify any FanimeCon staff or Convention Security staff and we will do everything in our power to assist you. You can also call or send a text message to 1 (414) FANIME1 (1-414-326-4631).

Code of Conduct Introduction FanimeCon is committed to providing a safe environment for our attendees and staff. The Code of Conduct outlined below details the expected behavior

our attendees and staff must adhere to.

By attending FanimeCon, you agree to abide by this Code of Conduct.

Badges FanimeCon badges are the physical representation of the ticket that attendees have purchased and are the property of FanimeCon for the duration of FanimeCon. You will need to show your badge at designated checkpoints to enter Convention Center space.

• Badges must be worn on your person, above the waist, and easily visible while in Convention Center space.

• Badges are non-transferable.

• Badges may not be duplicated or altered.

• Badges may be revoked at any time by qualified Security and FanimeCon staff members. Entry to events will be denied if a badge is revoked.

Facilities The San Jose Convention Center, Cultural Facilities, and surrounding hotels have hosted FanimeCon for many years. To promote good relations with these entities, please respect the facilities by leaving it and any equipment in the same condition as you found them.

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• Keep all aisles, exits, fire safety devices, and concession stands clean, visible, and unobstructed.

• Laser pointers, fog machines, strobe lights, and other devices that produce disruptive sights.

• Do not affix anything to any surface, including walls, doors, panels, and columns in the Convention Center space.

• Megaphones and devices that produce disruptive noises.

• Do not use the white courtesy phones in Convention Center space. The white phones do not provide outside telephone service; they are used only to contact emergency services or Convention Center personnel.

• Do not move or tamper with any furniture or equipment. Inform Convention Operations staff if anything should be moved or repaired.

• Do not use any electrical outlets in the Convention Center.

• Only individuals with disabilities or prior approval from Convention Operations may use transportation devices indoors.

• Shoes must be worn at all times.

• Pets and companion animals are not allowed inside Convention Center space.

FanimeCon complies with the ADA Guidelines which define a Service Animal. A Service Animal must be trained to aid a person with a disability.

Prohibited Items The following items are prohibited.

Additional items may be added to this list by FanimeCon at any time.

• Glitter, gum, confetti, and balloons.

• Weapons • Alcohol • Smoking devices, such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaporizers, pipes, and bongs • Illegal substances • Skateboards, bicycles, scooters, roller-blades, and other non-medical wheeled devices • Drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, and other remote-control vehicles

• Outside food and drink may not be sold or distributed on the premises without prior permission, licenses, permits, and insurance.

• Signs that contain profanity, that are not part of a cosplay, or that solicit goods or services.

• FanimeCon is a dry convention. Alcohol, drugs, and illegal substances are prohibited in Convention Center space. Intoxication is not tolerated in Convention Center space. Do not sell or distribute alcohol to minors.

• Do not smoke or vape inside any public buildings or within 25 feet of any entrance.

• Re-sale of hotel rooms is strictly prohibited.

Etiquette FanimeCon wants to ensure a safe and • Please check the FanimeCon website for the most current fun convention for everyone. Please COVID-19 policies. utilize good judgment, be respectful, and show courtesy to everyone around • An inherent risk of exposure to you. This includes Guests of Honor, COVID-19 exists in any public Convention Center and hotel personnel, place where people are present.

FanimeCon staff, and fellow attendees.

COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to • Cosplay is not consent. Do not severe illness and death. According hug, touch, or photograph anyone to the Centers for Disease Control without receiving permission. and Prevention, guests with • Comply with the FanimeCon underlying medical conditions are Props Policy. Get all especially vulnerable. By taking part props peace-bonded. Do in person at FanimeCon 2022 you not brandish props in a are voluntarily assuming all risks threatening manner. related to exposure to COVID-19.

• Be respectful of other attendees and *Convention Center Space includes, but is not limited to, the San Jose Convention Center, staff. Treat others how you would San Jose Marriott, Hilton San Jose, Civic want to be treated.

• Respect everyone’s personal space. Move carefully through the Convention Center space and maintain a flow of traffic. Be mindful of props and do not run indoors.

• Do not verbally attack, abuse, harass, or threaten anyone’s race, religion, political views, gender, orientation, age, or other protected attributes. Personal attacks and harassment are not allowed. Bigotry, homophobia, transphobia, racism, sexism, and other forms of prejudice are not allowed.

• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations at all times.

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FanimeCon reserves the right to modify the Code of Conduct at any time.

Attendee Relations Attendee Relations is here to help with all things attendee-related. We help manage crowds and line control while also being available for attendee questions. In addition, we handle Peace-bonding to ensure that everyone is safe on the convention floor with props and costumes.

You can email us at attendee.relations@fanime.com

• No disorderly conduct such as loitering, public intoxication, indecent exposure, begging, or soliciting.

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Essentials The FanimeCon Props Policy Peace-bonding Hours:

Thursday: 2:00 pm — 8:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am — 8:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am — 8:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am — 8:00 pm Monday: 8:00 am — 2:00 pm

Peace-bonding Station Locations: The Peace-bonding Station is located in the Hub across from On-Site Registration

Props Policy FanimeCon reserves the right to modify or update this policy at any time and without prior notice. Your FanimeCon badge means that you agree to comply with this Props Policy.

You further understand and agree that, for your own safety and the safety of everyone at FanimeCon, designated staff members have the absolute and immediate discretion and right to inspect your costume, prop weapons, and any other item you bring to the convention. We may temporarily or permanently remove any attendee’s Peace-bond at our sole and absolute discretion at any time for violating this Props Policy.

• Your prop must accompany the costume that you are wearing in order to be Peace-bonded.

• Canes and other assistive devices do not require Peace-bonding and are allowed in badge-restricted areas.

• Any prop gun must look like a prop from 50 feet away. This is for your safety and for the safety of our other attendees.

• Gun and firearm-style props must have an orange tip, plus two other orange bands.

• No functional bows and arrows.

• No metal or wood bats, metal pipes, or long metal chains.

• Props should not be made of glass or contain glass components.

• This includes, but is not limited to, bottles, glass tubes, solid glass statues, etc.

• Any item that is designed or manufactured with the intent to cause bodily injury or death, any item that is illegal in the state of California, or any other item that appears dangerous or may pose a risk of harm will not be allowed on the premises. This will be up to the sole discretion of qualified FanimeCon staff.

• No smoke machines are allowed within the Convention Center.

• Any lights that blink rapidly or brightly enough that they disturb other attendees should not be included in props. Lights that slowly transition from one color to another or gradually increase in brightness overtime will be judged on a caseby-case basis.

• Lightsabers are allowed, but you must be careful with them.

• No prop that is designed primarily as a weapon (such as a sword, staff, • Operating a prop to shoot an object or club) may be made of metal, of any material is not allowed at regardless of how sharp or dull the FanimeCon and will result in your prop may be.

Peace-bond being removed.

• Props with metal decoration or We may revoke the Peace-bonding adornment will be judged on a at any time at our sole discretion. For case-by-case basis. example, we will revoke approval • No firearms, airsoft weapons, if you use or brandish the item in replicas of guns, or props that an inappropriate fashion (such use components of these in their as play fighting, swinging the construction are allowed.

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weapon around, or if someone is hit intentionally or otherwise). We will also revoke approval if we receive complaints about the way you are using or displaying your prop, or if you tamper with the Peace-bonding used to show that your prop has been tagged. If your Peace-bond is revoked, you will need to take the prop off of convention property immediately.

Peace-bonded Weapons at the Event You may display your prop weapons only as costume pieces. Do not swing or brandish your prop weapon in any way that could be considered unsafe or threatening. You may pose with a prop weapon in a brandishing manner, so long as no reasonable person would interpret it as anything but a pose for dramatic effect. FanimeCon staff or FanimeCon management may stop your posed brandishing at their sole discretion.

Current U.S. military uniforms, costumes that may be confused with law enforcement, or other emergency response personnel are not permitted at FanimeCon.

If You Buy Props or Weapons at the Convention • If you buy a weapon in the Dealer’s Hall, it needs to stay taped in its box and taken off convention property as soon as possible. Live steel will not be Peace-bonded.

• If you buy a prop at FanimeCon, you may have it tagged with a Peace-bond as long as it belongs with the cosplay you are currently wearing and follows the Props Policy. If not, it needs to be removed from the premises and taken to your hotel room or car.

FanimeCon Costume Rules & Limitations

• All costumes worn within the convention center must fit through a standard doorway.

• All con attendees must wear shoes at all times while in official convention space. This includes, but is not limited to, the: San Jose Convention Center, Marriott, Hilton, Civic Center, and Parkside Hall.

Even if a character goes barefoot, the cosplayer must wear shoes.

• No costume may generate odor, smoke, or fog, or have overly bright or flashing lights.

• Costumes and daily wear shall not expose the body in such a way as to be deemed indecent exposure under California and City of San Jose ordinances. Private parts must be covered in an opaque material and not be subject to slippage or gaps. Liquid Latex or other conformal body coatings will be judged on a case-by-case basis.

• Official flags must be respected, and cannot be worn as part of a costume. They must be on a flagpole. Home-made or unofficial flags are exempt from this rule.

• All costumes with limited visibility and/or movement must have a handler to assist with crowd navigation and safety. This also applies to costumes with large wings or other oversized elements.

• No costumes may be realistic depictions of American Law Enforcement or current American Military uniforms, or have the words POLICE, POLICIA, SWAT, FBI, DEA, CIA, or any other official Government Agency names or initials on them.

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Opening Ceremonies Fanimaid Café Stage Zero Manga Lounge Speed Dating Game Show Artist Alley Dealer’s Hall Charity Gaming Hall Cosplay Events J-Fashion Shows J-Fashion Events Karaoke Dance Idris’ Closet MusicFest Closing Ceremonies Black & White Ball

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Opening Ceremonies

Stage Zero

SJCC — Stage Zero Friday: 2:00 pm — 3:00 pm

SJCC — Concourse

It’s time to officially kick off the longawaited return of FanimeCon! Come by to hear about some of our special events, see our Guests of Honor, and watch some exciting performances!

Fanimaid Café SJCC — West Lobby Café Hours: Saturday: 11:00 am — 6:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am — 6:00 pm Reservations start at 8:00 am each day Fanimaid★LIVE Showtimes: Saturday: 1:00 pm — 2:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 pm — 2:00 pm

お帰りなさいませ、 ご主人様 ♡ Okaerinasaimase, Goshujinsama!

Welcome to FanimeCon's very own Fanimaid Café, the most amazing themed cafe experience we have to offer! Enjoy delicious food enchanted with moe charms, play tabletop games with your maid, and watch our spectacular stage performances!

Fanimaid Café features in-cafe performances and stage games, as well as the Fanimaid★LIVE Showcase at Stage Zero. Don't miss out on all the exciting events we have this year, including the cheki Polaroid Giveaway for the first 50 reservations on Saturday and Sunday.

Book online and see what the magic of FanimeCon's maid cafe is all about! waitwhile.com/book/ fanimemaidcafe

In a world crammed with attendees, artists, dealers, and cosplayers, where can one turn for a bit of relief, information, and entertainment? Stage Zero, of course! Located in the middle of the Upper Concourse at the San Jose Convention Center, Stage Zero returns, providing relaxation and entertainment for everyone at FanimeCon! Stage Zero is also your information nerve center for the rest of the convention thanks to our talented staff.

Manga Lounge Marriott — San Carlos Room Friday: 9:00 am — 11:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am — 11:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am — 11:00 pm Do you ever miss the nostalgic smell of a library full of books to choose from? If you do, or if you just want to kill some time, come down to Manga Lounge and check out up to three books at a time! We have a lounge to relax in with chairs, bean bags, and cushions. There's also a donation area if you are downsizing your collection, and an exchange area where you can swap your old books for ones you haven’t read yet!

Ask our staff for recommendations, help finding your favorite titles, or just come say hi! If you’re interested in joining our staff next year, let us know!

Speed Dating 18+ SJCC — Rooms 211A/B/C/D Saturday: 12:00 pm — 1:30 pm Saturday: 2:00 pm — 3:30 pm (LGBT only) Saturday: 4:00 pm — 5:30 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm — 1:30 pm Sunday: 2:00 pm — 3:30 pm (LGBT only) Sunday: 4:00 pm — 5:30 pm Where instant connections are made and sparks are ignited! The FanimeCon Speed Dating events are for 18+ singles who are interested in meeting new people and potentially finding love!

Registration will take place online at date.fanime.com Forms will be available for 24 hours prior to the date of the session(s).

• For Saturday, May 28 sessions: Forms available Friday, May 27, from 12:00 am to 10:00 pm.

• For Sunday, May 29 sessions: Forms available Saturday, May 28, from 12:00 am to 10:00 pm.

NOTE: Submitting a form does not guarantee a seat to participate. Participants will be randomly selected from the submitted forms, and will receive one email to confirm receipt, and another to confirm admittance. In the event of no-shows, a walk-in line for sessions will also be available for attendees that were not selected or did not pre-register. Again, this does not guarantee anyone a seat.

Speed dating will be reducing the number of participants allowed this year to minimize the risk of COVID-19.

As a special reminder: • Our event does not provide water and snacks! It is your responsibility to bring your own!

• This is an 18+ event, please bring valid photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, state ID, etc.)

Speed Dating 101 Workshop

SJCC — Rooms 211D Saturday: 10:00 am — 11:00 am Sunday: 10:00 am — 11:00 am What is Speed Dating? How does it work? Speed Dating 101 is designed for those that want more information about our events before participating.

Learn the basics, practice with us, and get all the butterflies out before the real deal! Experience low-stakes “friend-dating” under the guidance of Speed Dating staff.

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Events Party Quiz: the Official Game Show of FanimeCon SJCC — Stage Zero Friday: 6:00 pm — 9:00 pm Saturday: 6:00 pm — 9:00 pm Sunday: 6:00 pm — 9:00 pm We're back with a new name!

This year, we're going beyond just quizzes to all sorts of games. Some of our games will be on-the-buzzer, where those with the fastest reaction will have an advantage. Some of our games will need you to guess answers from our surveys. We're also going to have picture rounds, category rounds, timed rounds, and maybe even a drawing round or two.

Contestants will be quizzed on a medley of topics, including anime, video games, and general knowledge.

A single game might run from Bleach to Bayonetta to BTS, from Full Metal Alchemist to Final Fantasy to French Fries. Have you been keeping track of all of the anime series during lockdown? Are you a fighting game specialist? Do you know your world capitals? You never know what might come up during the games.

Players that score well can walk away with prizes, such as plushies, gift cards, and figures. In addition, each day concludes with a jackpot round.

Contestants can win hundreds of dollars in actual cash if they are fast enough and lucky enough. We've given away hundreds during each show before, and we're looking to do it again!

We select all of our contestants from the audience, so just show up, and you can play and win! Come on up, and show off your knowledge!

The Party Quiz will be running on Stage Zero in the San Jose Convention Center, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night.

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Party Quiz: Games With Guests As a special event, one of our rounds will feature some of our Guests of Honor as contestants. Not only will they be competing for the honor of besting their fellow guests, but they will also be playing to win prizes for selected members of the audience!

Please check the website or the pocket guide for more information.

Artist Alley SJCC — Grand Ballroom Friday: 2:00 pm — 8:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am — 7:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am — 7:00 pm Monday: 10:00 am — 2:00 pm Beyond entertainment, anime and manga has inspired many individuals to express their creativity in a variety of ways. Explore the Artist Alley to find unique pieces from illustrated prints to doujinshi to costume accessories from hundreds of budding artists from around the world! Chat with the creators to find out about the nuances of their work and appreciate the tremendous effort they put into their craft. Searching for something that is one-of-a-kind? Discover artists who may take commissions or even sign their work for you! At Artist Alley, you can support small businesses, cultivate FanimeCon’s art community, and visit our center of creativity unleashed!

FanimeCon Creative Team SJCC — Grand Ballroom Curious about the graphic designs and art that appear around the convention center, on your badge, and in the book that you're holding right now? Wondering who these cool characters are? Find the official FanimeCon Creative Team in the Artist Alley near the staff table to find out more!

Dealer’s Hall SJCC — Halls 1 & 2 Friday: 2:00 pm — 8:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am — 7:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am — 7:00 pm Monday: 10:00 am — 3:00 pm Can't afford a trip to Japan?

Don't trust online shops because of counterfeits? Want to impress that special otaku with a surprise birthday gift? Welcome to our Dealer's Hall— where we bring Akihabara to YOU! Here, you can shop from a vast array of merchandise from over 100 vendors: anime, manga, gaming, fashion, and much more! In the back of the Hall, we have tasty food available for purchase, as well as a chill area to relax between expeditions through all the great treasures.

Charity SJCC — Hall 2 FanimeCon is proud to announce that we will be working with our long-time charity partner Make-A-Wish® Greater Bay Area again this year! Make-AWish® Greater Bay Area has been a part of FanimeCon since 2013 and will be supported by funds generated by our Silent Auction (taking place in the Dealer's Hall), our Live Auction (Sunday, 4:00 pm at Stage Zero), and our Putt Putt Golf Challenge (located in the Dealer's Hall). We are also working on other ways to help FanimeCon give more back to the community. Thanks to all of the attendees for your support of our continued partnership with Make-AWish® Greater Bay Area!!

Gaming Hall SJCC — Hall 3 We are back with classic and new gaming experiences for 2022 in our Gaming Hall! The Gaming Hall will be open Thursday through Monday, with hours of gaming experiences to be had with friends, both new and old!

The Gaming Hall offers arcade, console, PC, and tabletop games for players of all ages and skill levels. In addition, the Gaming Stage is located within the Gaming Hall, and will be showcasing select tournaments and attendee engagement events!

All departments will be running events and tournaments during the four-day weekend! For listings, information, and the latest updates, please consult the Pocket Guide, the staff inside the Gaming Hall, or the websites below: Facebook: facebook.com/ FanimeConGaming Twitter: @FanimeConGaming Twitch: twitch.tv/FanimeCon Website: fanime.com/exhibits/ gaming You can also access information through the FanimeCon mobile app!

Gaming Hall Rules

Please follow the FanimeCon 2022 Code of Conduct at all times in the Gaming Hall. FanimeCon staff reserve the right to modify the rules below at any time at our discretion.

COVID-19 Location Specific Rules & Information • Masks: You are required to wear masks in the Gaming Hall, as per the 2022 Code of Conduct.

• Please notify a staffer if a hand sanitizer station is not functional or empty.

• Enhanced Cleaning: Gaming Hall staff and equipment partners will be cleaning input devices, games, and stage microphones to the best of our staff’s abilities.

• For tabletop games, we recommend using hand sanitizer before and after, since it is difficult to use cleaning products on the delicate pieces of many board games.

• eGaming: “BYOC” or Bring Your Own Controller/Joystick/Input Device, etc.: • Attendees may use their own controller or input devices for certain console and PC gaming stations. Please ask the eGaming front desk for more information and permission.

• The PC Gaming area has limited “BYOC” support, to ensure equipment stability.

• Please ask an eGaming staffer for help for “Bring Your Own” audio devices on PC’s at the PC Gaming desk.

• Room Capacity: Games Management reserves the right to limit capacity at any time to enforce safety protocols required by the venue.

• Social Distancing: Please maintain appropriate social distancing and respect the boundaries of other people.

• Please cooperate with our staff if we have to limit capacity.

• Hand Sanitizers: Fixed hand sanitizer stations will be available for all to use.

• We recommend hand sanitizer use and/or washing your hands before and after playing games.

• This extends to our events and tournaments, in particular “unsportsmanlike” conduct. This can result in being banned from future tournaments.

• Staff reserve the right to call in security if required.

• Please do not tamper with or move any equipment, tables, or chairs.

• Please inform a Gaming Hall staffer if there is a malfunction or non-optimal gameplay on any equipment.

• Please also DO NOT attempt to fix the problem; we have qualified staff to troubleshoot problems.

• Events and Tournaments are free of charge. Sign-ups and information are located at the eGaming or Tabletop desks.

• Please arrive 20-30 minutes early before any tournament for check in!

• Any input device for tournament use may be subject to inspection by tournament organizers, to ensure competitive integrity.

• You may remove your mask for brief moments for food bites, drinking sips, and taking medication.

• Please follow staff instructions in the event that line control or crowd control is needed.

• Gaming Hall staff reserve the right to ask attendees to leave the Gaming Hall due to safety concerns and/or potential Code of Conduct violations.

Location Rules • The Gaming Hall is a harassment free zone. Please be a good human being!

• If you feel unsafe or need to report a problem, please flag any FanimeCon staff member and they can assist you.

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Events Prohibited Items & Behaviors

Gaming Stage

eGaming

• E-cigarettes/vaping devices.

SJCC — Hall 3 Thursday 11:00 pm — Monday 2:00 pm The Gaming Stage is happy to be back in the Gaming Hall once more! Looking to make a return to the stage and defend your winnings? Or maybe you’re back with a vengeance to prove you’re the best! We feature, host, and commentate on recreational and competitive games alike! Take a look in your Pocket Guide to see if a Guest of Honor is hosting an event so you don’t miss out!

Recreational events start as early as 9:00 am, ranging from chaotic multiplayer games like Overcooked, to competitive multiplayer games like Super Smash Bros: Ultimate. In the twilight hours (until 1:00 am), we’ll be hosting Jackbox Party Pack games to help you wind down and have a good laugh.

SJCC — Hall 3 All things video games are returning to Hall 3 for this year’s FanimeCon gaming celebration! Whether you are looking for a classic arcade cabinet, good times on a console, or a modern PC gaming experience, you can be sure to find it here! This year will feature a wide and diverse variety of tournament and free-to-play titles: from fighters to puzzles, shooters to racers, and platformers to sports. We will have returning tournament favorites like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Skullgirls 2nd Encore, and newcomers with Chocobo GP. Whether you stop by to relax for a casual game or you’re looking for some intense action, FanimeCon eGaming is your next destination!

Looking to see who will be FanimeCon 2022’s Tournament Champions?

From afternoon until evening, we will be broadcasting the convention’s top talent as they compete for prizes, glory, and the Champion title! Can’t come by and watch? Visit the official FanimeCon Twitch channel (twitch.tv/ FanimeCon) for the live broadcast or to watch recordings of each match.

Tabletop Gaming SJCC — Hall 3 Have you missed playing games with other people face to face? So have we.

Come visit Tabletop in the Gaming Hall and play old favorites with your friends, like Jenga or Fluxx! Or you could discover a new favorite, such as Blokus, Plague Inc. or one of the many others in our library of games!

Arcade Gaming

You must have a valid photo ID in order to check out a Tabletop game.

Rented games must remain at the Tabletop Area inside the Gaming Hall.

• RC vehicles and drones of all types.

• Hover or skateboards/bikes/ scooters.

• ADA - Compliant movement assistance items are allowed.

• Money matches/gambling type activities with real money.

• Unsafe movement or crowding actions (“Ninja,” or arcade area) • Food and drinks at any gaming stations, with specific exceptions: • Sealed containers are allowed.

• Coffee/Tea/Boba Tea are also allowed • Gaming Hall Staff are allowed to have food in Staff Only covered sections.

SJCC — Hall 3 The arcade is back and so is our partner Game Saru! The free-to-play arcade has returned and we invite attendees to check out our selection of arcade cabinets in the Gaming Hall!

We are also having arcade tournaments hosted by the community.

Please check the Arcade section on the FanimeCon website or app for details and sign-up location.

Please limit your play to one game per person when a line is present.

Shoes must be worn at all times while inside the Gaming Hall. We highly recommend using hand sanitizer (or washing your hands) before and after playing games.

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Please see additional rules located in the Arcade Area in the Gaming Hall.

For a full list of rules for Tabletop game rentals, please see the Tabletop Help Desk in the Gaming Hall, or look us up on the FanimeCon website at fanime.com/exhibits/gaming/ tabletop-gaming.

Tabletop Tournament Room Hilton — Almaden Ballroom Friday, Saturday, Sunday The Tabletop department is hosting a dedicated room for attendees looking to play some card games! We will be hosting various trading card game tournaments throughout the weekend.

You must bring your own deck to participate in tournaments.

For a complete schedule of tournaments and operation hours, please visit the Tabletop Tournaments Room in the Hilton, the Tabletop Desk in the Gaming Hall, or look us up on the FanimeCon website at fanime.com/exhibits/gaming/ tabletop-gaming.

Cosplay Events Cosplay Gatherings Do you want to see cosplay from your favorite series? Then FanimeCon's Cosplay Gatherings are meant for you! We have several gatherings created by cosplayers, for cosplayers, such as Disney, Shonen Jump, Marvel, and more! You can find more info at the Cosplay Gatherings table near the entrance to the Convention Center, or on the FanimeCon website!

Cosplayer Hangout Friday: 10:00 am — 8:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am — 8:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am — 8:00 pm This is your one stop shop for making your cosplay experience a BLAST at FanimeCon! Not only do we host official Cosplay Gatherings with photographers, but we also have a Cosplay Lounge! We’ve got you covered with our stock of materials, like sewing kits and hot glue, just in case you have a cosplay emergency. Our lounge is also a nopress zone, so come by to rest after posing and walking around all day!

J-Fashion Shows Elegant Fashion Show Hyatt Place — Salon 1 Saturday: 2:00 pm— 4:00 pm Join us for a J-Fashion runway show featuring elegant and historicallyinspired styles such as lolita fashion, EGA, ouji, otome, or natural kei.

Pop! Fashion Show

J-Fashion Game Night

Hyatt Place — Salon 1 Sunday: 2:00 pm — 4:00 pm Our Pop! Fashion Show will feature styles such as fairy kei, decora, menhera, or gyaru. These styles are often characterized by their use of color and prints!

Hyatt Place — Salon 2 Sunday, 7:30 - 9:30 pm Want to hang out with the new friends you’ve made this weekend? Join your fellow J-Fashionistas for a casual game night! Bring your own board games or consoles, or just show up for a fun time.

J-Fash or kigurumi attire encouraged!

Trunk Show Hyatt Place — Salon 3 Friday: 2:00 pm — 7:00 pm Saturday/Sunday: 11:00 am — 2:00 pm; 4:00 - 7:00 pm Monday: 11:00 am — 2:00 pm Come visit our Trunk Show to shop the runway, see J-Fashion garments and accessories up-close, and chat with designers!

J-Fashion Community Events J-Fashion Community Fashion Walk Hyatt Place — Salon 1 Friday: 5:00 pm — 7:00 pm All J-Fashion enthusiasts are invited to walk the runway in their most impressive outfits! Sign up at the J-Fashion Info Desk before 4:30 pm, or come appreciate the looks.

The Atelier: Handmade Coordinate Contest Hyatt Place — Salon 1 Saturday: 7:00 pm — 8:30 pm Showcase your handmade coordinates for the chance to win prizes! Sign up at the J-Fashion Info Desk before Saturday, 6:30 pm.

J-Fashion Meet & Greet Mixer Hyatt Place — Salon 2 Sunday: 4:00 pm — 5:30 pm Hang out with other J-Fashion enthusiasts in this mixer! There will be interactive games, raffles, and prizes. Come ready to mingle and make new friends!

Karaoke Events Whether you sing in the shower or on the radio, you're welcome on FanimeCon's Karaoke stage, presented by the Karaoke Kaizokudan! Queue up for Open Mic Karaoke, participate in one of our amazing contests, or just take a seat and chill to the music!

Please note that for FanimeCon 2022, a mask that covers both your mouth and nose is required at all times in the Karaoke room, including during your performance.

Open Mic Karaoke SJCC — Room 212 Friday: 11:00 pm — 2:00 am Saturday: 6:00 pm — 2:00 am Sunday: 2:00 pm — 10:00 pm, and until 2:00 am after the Karaoke Gong Show Monday: 11:00 am — 2:00 pm, with an end-of-con group singalong at 2:00 pm With our jaw-dropping catalog of over 9,000 anime, video game, J-Pop, K-Pop, and Disney songs (with lyrics in both their native language and English), plus a full American karaoke system, AND the ability to plug in your own music, our karaoke setup has it all! Don’t forget to check out our fun karaoke contests, where your voice may help you win big!

When we’re not running Open Mic Karaoke, FanimeCon features four scheduled contests with fabulous prizes. Compete to bring yourself singing glory!

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Events UKFC: Ultimate Karaoke Fighting Championship

The Karaoke Contest Check-in & at-con Signups on Friday from 3:00 pm — 5:30 pm Preliminary Round on Friday at 6:00 pm; Final Round at 9:00 pm Are you a talented singer ready to give it your all? Can you hit the highs and lows of your favorite anime, game, or fandom tune? Will you be the one to bring home this year’s coveted trophy and prize winnings? The Karaoke Contest is the destination for memorable performances, whether you’re in the audience or center stage. It begins on Friday night with a Preliminary Round, followed by a short break, then the Final Round of our topscoring singers. Contestants can sign up online before the con, OR sign up in person when the Karaoke Room opens its doors Friday afternoon at 3:00 pm. Contest rules apply.

Saturday at 2:00 pm This contest is less about voice and more about guts!! Can you sing tunes from Sonic while running like Sonic? Can you fake an idol dance routine on the spot? And do you even wanna know what happens when we bring out The Ball Pit? Face off in a tournament bracket of comedic music-based challenges that utilize every note in our songbook and every prop in our closet!

Contestants are picked from the audience at the start of our game, so come early for your chance to take home the title of UKFC Champion!

Acoustikaraoke! Contest

Saturday at 4:00 pm Calling all musicians!! Show off your own original work or a special arrangement of your favorite anime

or video game song on stage at our Acoustikaraoke! Contest — as performed on any musical instruments you can bring up to the stage. Both solo acts and groups are welcome.

Sign-ups are open in the Karaoke Room all weekend before the event.

Do not miss this delightful collection of FanimeCon's most unique performances!

Karaoke Gong Show

Participants: 18+ Audience: 15+ Sunday: 10:00 pm Sunday night reaches its peak with the ultimate pageant of the offbeat — the Karaoke Gong Show! If your skin is thick and your mind twisted enough, then you've got a fighting chance at winning our covered Worst of Show award! Sing any song on our stage with the strangest and most novel gimmick you can imagine, but be warned — things get weird! Do you have what it takes to entertain, amuse, and amaze our audience (and judges) with outlandish acts of comedy that defy explanation? Sign-ups are open at the Karaoke Room all weekend before the event. Bring your weirdest concept to the stage, and be ready to laugh at yourself!

Dance Thursday: 7:00 pm — 2:00 am Friday/Saturday/Sunday: 6:00 pm — 2:00 am Back and better than ever! Dance the night away with our eclectic cast of DJs delivering nonstop animefueled stylings ranging from Eurobeat to dubstep, future bass to happy hardcore, and much more. The FanimeCon Dance runs every night Thursday to Sunday, so there's never been a better chance to let loose on the dance floor with friends!

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Dance Rules All FanimeCon rules and code of conduct apply to attendees of the FanimeCon Dance, with the following additions: • Attendees may be subject to a precursory security check.

• Once you leave the Dance event area, you will have to wait in line to re-enter.

• No outside food or beverages are allowed in the Dance area. Sealed containers (even purchased in the Dealer’s Hall) will not be allowed in. Water is available inside the Dance area.

• Only CLEAR bags will be allowed inside the Dance room.

• Cosplay is acceptable, but large props should not be used as part of a dance move.

• Physical and/or verbal harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. This includes taunting.

• Extreme dance moves that may result in harm to the dancer or spectators are not allowed (i.e. headspins, flips, backflips, etc).

• Chemical-based glow products (i.e. glow sticks, necklaces, or bracelets) are not allowed in the Dance, but LED-based lighting products are allowed as long as they do not represent an immediate danger to others (i.e. LED poi globes).

• No “laser gloves” or laser pointers will be allowed.

• Only authorized personnel are allowed on the stages.

FanimeCon COVID-19 policy will be strictly enforced in the Dance Area.

If you are found to be in violation of these policies you will be asked to leave with or without warning.

Capacity will be limited during this time and doors to the outside Terrace will remain open to provide ventilation.

Social distancing will be recommended in the Dance area and you may be asked to spread out. Dance staff or Security will give you instructions, and you will be required to follow all directions given or be asked to leave.

Private Event Notice: The FanimeCon Dance is a private event hosted for the attendees of FanimeCon. An official FanimeCon badge is required for entry. A FanimeCon badge cannot be obtained at the entrance to the Dance and may not be available for purchase during Dance event hours. FanimeCon badges must be purchased at Registration during normal Registration hours (please visit Fanime.com for Registration hours).

Crowd Photo Release Form: Please be aware that by entering this area, you consent to having your voice, name, and/or likeness used without compensation in any and all media, including films and tapes, whether now known or hereafter devised, in perpetuity. And that you release FanimeCon, its successors, and licensees from any liability whatsoever of any nature.

Photosensitivity and Risk of Seizure Warning: Performances may incorporate strobe and strobe-based effects.

• Lost items found at the dance will be held at the Dance Ops desk until the Dance ends each night. After that time, items will be relocated to Lost & Found.

Atmospheric Effect Warning: Performances might incorporate use of a haze machine.

Covid-19 Notice: The Dance area is a high traffic area and attending can increase chances of coming in contact with COVID-19. While precautions and high ventilation is in place, this does not guarantee a 100% safe environment. For this reason

Age Restrictions: The Dance is open to all ages, but a responsible adult should accompany children under the age of 13. After 10:00 pm, the lyrical content may not be suitable for those under 18.

Bag-Check Notification: FanimeCon wants our attendees, guests, and staff to feel comfortable and safe when attending the Dance. To ensure the safety of our Dance attendees and staff, bags of any kind may be subject to inspection prior to entering the Dance area. All unattended items will be left at your own risk. There are no spaces inside the Dance area that are considered safe and secure for people to store their items.

Idris’ Closet Marriott — Willow Glen 2 & 3 Friday: 3:00 pm — 8:00 pm Saturday: 9:30 am — 7:00 pm Sunday: 9:30 am — 12:00 am Monday: Open in the morning for donations Want to go to Black & White Ball, but don't have anything to wear? Have formal wear collecting dust in your closet? Having issues decoding the dress code? Our helpful staff at Idris' Closet can give you a hand! Idris' Closet is a formal wear thrift shop that will be open during FanimeCon to help with your Black & White Ball needs!

MusicFest MusicFest connects anime and music fans with the best artists and bands from Japan every year through exciting performances and opportunities for fans and artists to interact.

While the annual MusicFest concert will be on hiatus this year, please join us for a special virtual guest appearance and panel! Check the schedule for details.

Closing Ceremonies SJCC — Panels 1 (SJCC LL21A:E) Monday: 2:00 pm — 4:30 pm Another FanimeCon has come to a close. Let’s wrap up the con together and say farewell until next year!

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Events FanimeCon Presents:

The 2022 Black & White Ball Sunday 6:00 pm — 12:00 am Marriott, San Jose Ballroom It’s time for an evening of elegance and fun at the Black & White Ball! Join us on Sunday night for an exciting evening by wearing your best formal wear, formal cosplay, or lolita fashion along with your favorite dancing shoes.

Get excited for great music, photography, and (of course) hours of dancing!

Want even more dancing?

There will be dancing all weekend, from performances and challenges at Stage Zero to a Decompression Dance Party – an informal social dance on Saturday for everyone to have fun and practice what they learned in a casual setting. There’s no need to dress up, but dress code rules regarding heels still apply (see below).

Not sure how to dance?

The Black & White Ball offers group dance lessons every day leading up to the ball! Private lessons will also be offered on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the weekend, so sign up during the con!

Don’t have something that fits within the dress code?

Can’t find anything to wear? Want to donate old formal wear to help out a good cause? Head on over to Idris’s Closet to find whatever you may need at an affordable price! All proceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish® Foundation.

Black & White Ball Dress Code

The dress code for the Black & White Ball is formal. For more details, please follow the guidelines in the dress code below.

Cosplay, crossplay, and lolita are allowed, as long as the attire fits within the guidelines listed below.

As stated in the Code of Conduct, face masks will be required.

Please note: There will be no coat check this year. Please store your valuables (large bags, props, etc.) in a safe location before coming to the Black & White Ball.

Allowed

Not Allowed

Tops: Button-up long-sleeve shirts • Blouses • Dress jackets • Evening jackets • Suit jackets

Button-up short-sleeve shirts • T-shirts • Tank tops • Muscle shirts • Tube tops • Crop tops • Ripped shirts • Not wearing a shirt

Bottoms: Dress pants • Slacks • Khakis • Chinos • Leggings worn under appropriate dresses/skirts

Jeans/denim of any kind • Shorts and cutoffs • Ripped pants • Athletic pants • Sweatpants • Leggings not worn under appropriate dresses/skirt

Dresses/Skirts: Evening Gowns • Dresses/skirts that reach the top of the knee cap • Dresses/skirts with a sheer (see-through) layer that reaches to the top of the knee must also have an opaque (not see-through) layer that extends to fingertip length (at minimum)

Dresses/skirts that are higher than the top of the knee cap • Dresses/ skirts with a sheer (see-through) layer that reaches to the top of the knee but does not have an opaque (not see-through) layer that extends to fingertip length (at minimum)

Accessories: Ties • Gloves • Jewelry • Formal hats • Masks

Weapon props

Shoes: Dress shoes • Ballroom-dance shoes • Dress boots • Flats Clean shoes with no visible logos • Character shoes • Formal sandals with straps to secure the heel

Shoes with large, visible logos (i.e. Nike “swoosh”) • Athletic sneakers/ tennis shoes • Birkenstocks • Uggs • Crocs • Clogs • Flip-flops • Bare feet

If your shoes have heels/platform of any kind, they must be…

• Heels that are 4” or lower (including platform) • Heels that are the size of/larger than a nickel in diameter at the tip

If your shoes have heels/platform of any kind, they cannot be…

• Heels over 4” (including platform) • Stiletto heels (narrow-tipped heels that are less than a nickel in diameter at the tip

* The Dress Code will be strictly enforced - we will be denying entry to individuals wearing inappropriate attire. Individuals who repeatedly disobey the dress code after entry will be asked to leave the event.

If you have any specific questions relating to the dress code or would like to know whether or not the outfit you’re planning to wear is appropriate, please email us at bwball@fanime.com.

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Guest of Honor Panels Industry Panels J-Fashion Panels Fan Panels Legend (16+) Panels with topics geared toward a suggested age group.

(18+) Panels with topics geared toward an older audience.

Identification (driver’s license, ID card, passport, etc.) is required.

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Guest of Honor Panels All About GUNDAM EVOLUTION

Come learn about the world's first free-to-play team-based hero shooter

by BANDAI NAMCO, from brand/ social media managers Linda Le and Stephen Akana.

Position Yourself for Success

Want to develop your hobby into a small business? Join HokuProps as they share how they started their own business and the importance of positioning.

Q&A with David Vincent

Anime & Games In My Filmmaking

From BlazBlue to Jujutsu Kaisen, you've probably heard Guest of Honor David Vincent's voice! And now he's here to answer all your questions.

Artist Spotlight: Keisuke Ueda

Guest of Honor Xanthe Huynh has voiced acted for FLCL, Love Live!, Persona 5, Yuki Yuna is a Hero, and more. You have questions? She's ready to answer!

Kids who want to improve their parents' knowledge about anime and manga, this panel is for you! Various aspects of anime and manga will be discussed.

Join us for a video panel with MusicFest Guest of Honor Keisuke Ueda, as he talks about his 2.5D stage career, voice acting, debuting as a solo artist, and more!

Becoming Cos-positive

Guest of Honor HokuProps discuss how to keep the cosplay community a positive, safe space and diminish toxic behaviors that we may unknowingly perpetrate.

Con-Going 101

New to cons or the cosplay scene?

Come on by to learn some of the basics that cons have to offer with tips and tricks to boost your experience!

Gaming & Content Creation in 2022

Join professionals Stephen Akana and Linda Le in an open discussion about the important tools you need to get into the gaming/content creation industry.

Intro to Masquerades

Learn about what goes into prepping for Cosplay Masquerades/Contests with Guest of Honor Maguma and find your place in the spotlight! All skill levels welcome!

Mad Lib Theater with Xanthe

Guest of Honor Xanthe Huynh is creating her latest theatrical masterpiece! Help fill in the blanks and add final touches, then hear it live!

Q&A with Xanthe Huynh

Recreating Food From Anime

Guest of Honor Alvin Zhou, host of Anime with Alvin from the Babish Culinary Universe, shares behind-thescenes tidbits of his wild journey into making anime food.

VA Spotlight: Aoi Yuki

Join Guest of Honor Aoi Yuki for this pre-recorded panel where she discusses her career and experiences in the Japanese voice acting industry.

Voice Acting Tryouts!

You got what it takes to be a Voice Actor? Join Guest of Honor David Vincent as he tests your skills on the mic! Callbacks not guaranteed.

Industry Panels Azuki Industry Panel

Join the staff of manga service Azuki (azuki.co) and be the first to hear about the latest series and features available in our apps on Web/iOS/Android.

Developing Anime Mobile Apps

eigoMANGA's development team will host a panel to discuss anime/ manga app development for mobile devices.

eigoMANGA Industry Panel

The eigoMANGA team has come together to commemorate our 20th anniversary as well as discuss upcoming manga, games, apps, and animation projects.

How To Self-Publish Your Manga

eigoMANGA's team will hold a tutorial workshop to teach manga self-publishing and distribution.

Intro to Geek Media

This is an insightful look into the establishing your own geek media outlet and the challenges you will encounter.

Racial Diversity in Anime

Brian Holder of LazuArts, one of the first black owned dubbing studios, and anime industry veteran Samantha Inoue Harte discuss racial diversity in the anime industry.

J-Fashion Panels DIY Crochet Craft Workshop

Hyatt Place — Salon 2 Friday: 3:00 pm — 4:30 pm Learn how to crochet a kawaii strawberry in this DIY workshop!

Patterns and materials will be provided. All skill levels welcome! 20 participants maximum.

Lolita Fashion at the Office

Hyatt Place — Salon 2 Friday: 7:00 pm — 8:00 pm Dark Horse Manga Berserk, Mob Psycho 100, Keep Your Like lolita fashion, but want to wear Hands Off Eizouken!, Danganronpa… it beyond events? Learn from style are only some of the manga released veteran fabrickind how to make lolita fashion office-friendly!

by Dark Horse. Come by our panel to hear about more!

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Panels Kawaii or Kowai Fashion Review

Hyatt Place — Salon 2 Friday: 8:00 pm — 9:30 pm Join Plentiful Pie and Mani Tokkigo as they review and pass judgment on the latest releases from J-Fashion brands. Come prepared to participate and vote!

How To Host a J-Fashion Meet-Up

Hyatt Place — Salon 2 Saturday: 10:00 am — 11:30 am Want to hang out with you fellow J-Fashion enthusiasts, but no events on the horizon? Come learn how to plan your own meet-up from start to finish!

Anime & J-Fashion

Hyatt Place — Salon 2 Saturday: 11:30 am — 12:30 pm You love anime and have an interest in Japanese street fashion, but is there a way to combine the two? This panel will walk you through how you can!

J-Fashion Designing: Darts

Hyatt Place — Salon 2 Saturday: 12:30 pm — 2:00 pm Want to design and create a cosplay or J-Fashion item you've seen? By learning how to sew darts, you can do just that!

(Usa) Kumya Appreciation

Hyatt Place — Salon 2 Saturday: 4:00 pm — 5:00 pm Calling all Kumya lovers! Come learn about lolita brand Baby, the Stars Shine Bright’s iconic mascots and appearances throughout the brand’s history.

Lolita FanimeCon Feud

Hyatt Place — Salon 2 Saturday: 5:00 pm — 6:30 pm Test your lolita fashion knowledge with this J-Fashion twist on the classic game show Family Feud!

Modern Kimono: Where to Shop!

Hyatt Place — Salon 2 Saturday: 8:30 pm — 9:30 pm Interested in modern kimono fashion but don't know where to start? We'll go over several online resources and ways to order directly from Japan!

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Lolita 101 — Styling Skirts

Posing for J-Fashion

Hyatt Place — Salon 2 Sunday: 10:00 am — 11:00 am Learn the basics of building a lolita coordinate with a skirt, from choosing a blouse and accessories, to brand recommendations for every size and budget!

Hyatt Place — Salon 1 Sunday: 11:00 am — 12:30 pm The perfect outfit deserves the perfect photo! Not sure what to do in front of the camera? Come get some posing tips for looking your best!

Metamorphose temps de fille — Fan Coordinate Review

Hyatt Place — Salon 2 Monday: 12:30 pm— 1:30 pm Learn how to incorporate lolita fashion into your everyday life, curate a wardrobe for daily wear, and appropriate settings for your fashion choices in this informative panel!

Hyatt Place — Salon 2 Sunday: 11:00 am — 12:00 pm Join us for a remote panel with lolita fashion brand Metamorphose temps de fille as they review your submitted coords! Please note that this panel is pre-recorded.

Material Choices for Lolita Fashion

Hyatt Place — Salon 2 Sunday: 12:00 pm — 1:00 pm Want to get started sewing your own lolita fashion? Join fabrickind to learn which fabrics and trims will get you all frilled up!

Writing for J-Fashion

Hyatt Place — Salon 2 Sunday: 1:00 pm — 2:00 pm Discover the rich history of J-Fashion writing that continues to the present day, and learn how you too can write about your J-Fashion adventures!

The History of Lolita Fashion

Daily Lolita How-To

Fan Panels 4Kids: The Good, Bad, & Ugly

Love 'em or hate 'em, 4Kids changed the Western anime community 4ever.

Join us as we look back on their legacy—from the good to the cringeinducing.

A Guide Through Isekai Series 16+

Isekai have taken the world of anime by storm, but if you dig deeper you can find so much more to it than just a genre—you can find isekai.

A Hideo Kojima Panel 16+

Hideo Kojima, Japanese auteur and gaming legend, has a book out. We will cover his life, Metal Gear, Death Stranding, and The Creative Gene.

Hyatt Place — Salon 2 Sunday: 5:30 pm — 6:30 pm Lolita fashion — Past and Future!

Want to know how your favorite fashion styles got started? Or maybe what the new trends are? Either way this panel will be packed with information about lolita fashion!

An Intro to Magical Girls

Metamorphose temps de fille — Brand Q&A

Glitch the Digital Demon welcomes you to reviewing hentai, skits, prizes, stupid questions, and more! Just like his online show but uncensored!

Hyatt Place — Salon 2 Sunday: 6:30 pm — 7:30 pm Lolita fashion brand Metamorphose temps de fille answers your submitted questions in this remote panel! Please note that this panel is pre-recorded.

Join A-to-J Connections as they dissect everything magical girls and discuss the genre’s history, core themes, and several of the most popular titles.

An Uncensored Hentai Review! 18+

Anime in the Era of VR

Anime and manga have a long history with VR and immersive reality. How has anime affected current tech and will that affect the future of both?

Anime & Beats 16+

Attaching Props & Armor

Anime and Black Culture 16+

Bad Fanfiction 18+

Do you make beats? Do you like anime?

Then come to Anime and Beats and let's hear what you're making!

Anime and black culture are almost hand-in-hand. Come have a blast learning, talking, and debating things related to anime and black culture.

Anime Survivor 16+ Survivor is a reality TV show where people vote each other off of an island until one remains. This is that but Ash Ketchum and Kirito are in it.

Anime to See Before You Die 18+

Thought provoking, bizarre, and historically significant anime covering mature subjects. This is anime for the adult fan!

Anime Unpopular Opinions 16+

Do you have an unpopular opinion in anime, gaming, or fandom? Vent, rant, and be heard in this support group for fans with underrepresented views!

Join Dreidel Cosplay for a lesson in foamsmithing: how to keep your props and armor from falling off!

Do you want to hear great stories for the ages? If not, then we have the panel for you. Come see if you can stand the worst literature on the web.

Bad Hentai 18+ Year six! Come to the Fast and the Furious of Bad Hentai Panels!

Something like that. It's way more fun than you'd expect. The panel line doesn't lie!

Building Better D&D Characters 16+

Come hang out with the staff of Codex Gaming as we discuss our views on building a better D&D character!

Comedy of Dubious Quality 18+

Anime’s Biggest A**holes 18+

An amateur comic arrogantly thinks she can hold an audience's attention for more than an hour with a string of terrible anime-related jokes.

Anime’s Fiercest Females

Without video games all we would have is Skip-Its and sticks with hoops, so let's talk about the history of video games: from Magnavox to Microsoft.

Art & Trauma

Join Dreidel Cosplay to learn how to navigate the world of conventions: etiquette, scheduling, what to bring, and more!

Revolting, unpleasant, and sometimes downright evil. These aren't your average run-of-the-mill jerks. These are: Anime's. Biggest. A**holes.

Anime has had many strong female protagonists through the years. Get acquainted with the passionate, tough, and daring ladies of anime!

Many artists are struggling with finding their voice. Come and join this discussion of Art and Trauma to learn how you can stay empowered.

Ash is a Bad Pokémon Trainer 16+

Ash Ketchum took, like, 20 years to defeat the Pokémon League, something most of us can do in less than 20 hours.

Ask an Idol!

Come ask an idol from µ's and Aqours any burning questions you have! We will also be testing your idol trivia, so be sure to study well!

Console Wars

Convention Etiquette

Convention Stories 16+

A chance to hear stories from people who attend conventions as professionals while also having the opportunity to share your own stories.

Cosplay Makeup for Beginners!

Want to learn how to do cosplay makeup for all types of skin, color, or character? Learn the basics of makeup and how to apply them to cosplay.

Cosplay Photography 101

A guide to getting started in cosplay photography covering equipment, shooting at a convention, and photography etiquette.

Cosplay Posing Workshop

A practical workshop on posing for cosplay photos. We will cover safety, discuss posing theory, and hold a practical section with feedback.

Cosplay with Pride: ACTIVATE!

Let’s talk about inclusivity, representation, acceptance, and creating safe spaces for cosplayers of ALL colors/genders/orientations/ ages/levels!

Cthulhu for President! 16+ Cthulhu for President! Why choose the lesser evil? The longest running campaign in anime convention history continues!

CWF Fanimania VII 16+ Anime Sports Entertainment returns to FanimeCon! Be there!

D&D Dungeon Master 101

Interested in becoming a DM for tabletop RPGs? Level up your skills and ask questions here!

Diamond's Vacation

White Diamond is going on vacation and needs a Gem to take over the position. Come ask questions and help her decide!

DIO Did Nothing Wrong 16+

You were expecting the Joestars to be the protagonists, but it was I, DIO! If Pattinson's Batman proves anything, it's that vampires can be redeemed.

Diving Into Idol Anime

A-to-J Connections has spent hundreds of hours watching every idol anime out there to bring you this panel that features only the best of 2D idols!

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Panels End The Prank War with Class 1-A!

This prank war is getting out of hand. It’s time to hold a meeting, though my squad is obviously beating the nerds, so there's really no competition.

Extremely Hard Anime Quiz

This is a multiple-choice, open-book, take-home quiz that begins on the FanimeCon website three weeks before the convention.

Fan Fiction and Literature 16+

Thrice-published author Fallon O'Neill offers an in-depth analysis and Q&A regarding the fine line between fan fiction and literature.

Hentai Music Videos Contest 18+

Come see this year's entries and past winners!

I Was A Cosplay Mean Girl

CSSN differentiates "drama" from trauma and shares crisis intervention skills in a panel informed by their founder's cyberstalking survival story.

Immersive VR Anime Games? 16+

Visual novels and anime games are fun, but can be so much more due to new technology. What does immersive tech give to the future of these games?

Japan’s Media Culture Of Food

Fanáticos del Anime 16+ A SPANGLISH panel for Latinos, by Latinos that love ANIME! Anime fanatics seeking a Latino forum: don’t be shy and join us by “crying in Spanish.”

Food is a big part of Japanese culture.

How is it portrayed in Japanese media, and how can you achieve the same experience outside of Japan?

Fifth Gen Isn't Pokémon 16+

From K-Pop and K-Dramas to oldschool K-Pop, webtoons, and movies, let's see if you know your stuff!

Forced Romance in Anime 16+

The Amestris Military is holding a panel on how to enlist as a State Alchemist. One thing though: Col. Mustang left the Elrics in charge of the presentation…

Machamp? Pokémon. Charizard?

Pokémon. Keldeo? Someone's sick idea of fanart.

Forced Romance is a popular anime trope, yet a controversial one. Join The Nakama Podcast as they ask: why do people like it and how problematic is it?

Future Of Extreme Sports Anime

Extreme sports are a lot of fun, but will we ever start getting a larger range of sports anime? If so, what sports would be cool in anime form?

Getting Anime In Theaters

Anime is usually an independent experience on a small screen. Let's get more anime in theaters.

Goku and Gettysburg 16+ Exploring the concept of crossovers, from basic interactions of characters to assimilations in completely unrelated settings.

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K-Pop Jeopardy

Keeping Up with the Elrics

Kimoi & Kowai: The Un-kawaii 18+

We all know how kawaii Japan is, but how about the creepy, scary, and oh so sexy? Stop on by, if you dare, to see some of the un-kawaii parts of Japan!!!

Kinky Side to Anime Explained 18+

Seen some kinky stuff in anime? Wanna talk and learn about it in a fun way?

Welcome to the "Kinky Side to Anime Explained!"

Kuroko no Basket Cosplay Q&A!

To celebrate the ten-year anniversary of Kuroko no Basket, join the Generation of Miracles and friends in this Q&A panel!

Magic in Anime 16+ Join the Horn and Cauldron Podcast duo as we rant, review, and analyze the magical systems in five different, awesome anime series.

Make Anime Great Again 16+

Anime used to be built on strong character development and sick tournament arcs, but now it's just moé blobs. What happened?

Midnight Madness 16+

STAY UP LATE WATCH VIDEOS HEAR THE VOICES

Mogra & More: Anime Clubbing

Love anime music and remixes?

AniCLover presents the world of anikura, as we explore the clubs, culture, DJs and music in this underground scene.

Name That Anime Tune

Think you're an anime music maestro?

Put your skills to the test in this game show! Quickly identify anime by their OP, ED, or OST songs to win prizes!

Nerdcore Cypher Returns 16+

We are back! The Nerdcore Cypher Returns! Come and enjoy FanimeCon's most beloved live hip hop freestyle show featuring local Nerdcore artists.

Oh the (Animated) Horror! 18+

Ultra-violence. Demons. Psychological thrillers… Sink your fangs into titles old and new, as we explore the darkness that anime has to offer!

On Roses, Revolution, & Oscar

Parse fact from fiction as we delve into the historical backdrop of the French Revolution via Riyoko Ikeda’s shoujo classic The Rose of Versailles!

Osaka: Comedy & Horror of Japan 16+

Had enough Kawaii and WEIRD at your FanimeCon? Stop on by for some of the HILARIOUS AND SCARY of Japan in this panel about the wild, wild town of Osaka.

The O.C.T Tryouts 16+ The Otaku Comedy Tournament is an amateur stand-up comedy competition.

Six finalists will go on to be crowned the O.C.T Champion of FanimeCon! Otaku Comedy Tournament Finals 16+

The finalists of the Otaku Comedy Tournament Tryouts go head to head to find the funniest otaku of all time!

Winner gets a trophy and a prize!

Photography for Cosplayers

A guide for cosplayers covering cosplayer safety, working with photographers, taking your own photos, and a posing guide.

Pokémon: Arceus Midnight Mass! 18+

ATTENTION TRAINERS!!! The original late night Pokémon gameshow is back again!

Come test your Pokémon knowledge in an epic battle of wits and gall!

Psychology in Danganronpa 16+

Learn about the psychology of DID, cults, trauma disorders, and more through the lens of the Danganronpa series! (This panel is for entertainment purposes only, and does not offer any medical advice.)

Self-Publishing Returns!

FanimeCon's Annual Self-Publishing panel is here! Get the latest on how to get your book, comic, or game published!

Skill Check! 1st Rap RPG!

16+ A Freestyle Rap RPG?! Watch as our talented band of heroes rap for their lives!

Step Up Your Skit

Join experienced couple cosplayers and decorated masquerade competitors Team LuKa for their tips on crafting an award-winning masquerade performance.

Team Sunrise and Cosplay A discussion on reaching out to the local community in the scene and about working with a cosplay group.

The Hentai Game 18+ We developed a game about hentai just for anime cons! Six hilarious Jackbox-like games where we show how much we know about things we shouldn't.

The K-Pop Explosion

Let's dive into how K-Pop grew from a little-known genre in Korea to a huge force in the West today.

The Rise of Webtoons 16+

From indie comics to the next big thing in anime: webtoons have had a rapid increase in popularity, and The Nakama Podcast is here to talk about why.

The Realities of Game Testing 18+

Ever wanted to be a game tester? This panel will show you the ups and downs of the development process of a AAA video game.

The Way We Used to Watch

Anime on PBS? Translated script readings? Come join Nick Redman for a history lesson in how anime was distributed and broadcast around the Bay Area.

The Wonderful World of Idols!

Transformers: Anime in Disguise

Join me for a whirlwind tour, filled with surprising factoids, of the anime and manga entries of the storied Transformers franchise!

Ultimate Fantasy Booking Federation

The Cosplay Wrestling Federation presents the zany new improv show that brings new meaning to the phrase "Card Subject to Change!”

Vintage Anime — Name That Year

A celebration of classic anime!

Attendees compete to identify pre-2001 anime openings to their respective years.

Two full sessions in a single panel!

VTuber Tech

Ever wondered how VTubers control their avatars? Interested in starting VTubing yourself? Find out the programs and hardware involved in VTubing!

Waluigi Time! 16+ Waluigi hasn’t had his own game, so we won the rights for the character off Miyamoto in a game of Mario Tennis and are ready to get to work.

Which Mechs Would Work?

Join Marine and Iraq War veteran Dave as he explores which robots from anime, film, and games he thinks could realistically be assets in combat.

There's a lot of anime about idols out there. Now it's time to learn about the sensational world of IRL Japanese pop idols and why they're so awesome!

The World of Cyberpunk Anime

Transhumanism. AI. Mech-suits.

Ultra-Violence. Alita was just the introduction… Experience the ethos of Cyberpunk as only anime can present it.

Thunder In The East 16+

Join A-to-J Connections as they dive into the world of Japanese Metal! Everything from the mainstream to the obscure, and all the history in-between!

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FanimeCon 2022 Staff List Chair Team

Erica E. (Head) Alicia C. (Second) Camille R. (Second) Areeb Y. (Second)

Swap Meet

Broadcast

Benjamin L. (Head)

Aaron L. (Head)

Communications

Publications

Waffles O. (Head)

Milton L. (Co-Head) Michael L. (Co-Head) Aaron A. Stephanie L.

Artist Alley

Creative Services

Fan Services

Ted B. (Co-Head) Katrina S. (Co-Head) Marc D. (Second) Masato K. (Second) Maggie C. (Lead) James S. (Lead) Theodore S. (Lead) Kiana M. Jenelle P. Soo S. Carrilyn T. Lawrence T. Kaiwen Y.

Dealers Room Camilla W. (Head) Amir S. (Second) Alice B. (Lead) Michael C. (Lead) Zoe O. (Lead) Ron O. (Lead) Sara V. (Lead) Tiara A. Tiffany C. Jeremie G. Greg M. Dat N. Brandon P. Vincent P. Leo R. Ted T.

Registration Katrina S. (Head) David C. (Second) Victoria U. (Lead) Daniel A. Joshua A. Darrell A. Jeejun B. Fiona C. Mimi C. Alisha C. Amber C. Audrey D. RoiJoshua D. Anthony D. Becca E. Christopher F. Johnny H. E H. Samantha H. Chaitanya K. Heather L. Chelsea L. Amy L. Dennel L. Steven L. Marisol M. Michael M. Andre N. Thien N. Christine N. Kurt P. Andre T. Khoa T. Andrew V. Matthew V. Arianna V. Frank W.

Amanda C. (Head) Jessica C. (Second)

Artist Pool Nancy T. (Head) Finni C. Stephanie K. Jennifer K. Erica O. Tabitha R. Elda T.

Design Eric C. Brianna G. Lauren K. Robin K. Daria R.

Aaron L. (Co-Head) Andrew L. (Co-Head) Michelle L. (Second) Edward D. Brianna G. Harmony H. Alexis M. Rachel T. Laura T. Rachel T.

Environmental Branding Timothy D. (Head) Sea K. (Second) Linda F. Chad G. Kristy K. Andrew T.

Professional Registration Milton L. (Head) Fortunato A. Mark S. David T.

Promotions Steve Y. (Head)

Mobile App Ahmed B.

Tommy P. (Head) Charleett R. (Second) Valerie S. (Second) Elliot T. (Second) Sergio K. Nolan L. CJ M. Chiyoko Y.

Editorial

Manga Lounge

Daniella O. (Head) Nicole M. Kimi S.

Ian P. (Head) Tiffany P. (Co-Head) Diane K. (Second) Marcus D. Ernie G. Chauncey H. Jennifer M. Adrian O. Sergio P. Timothy Q. Olivia Q. Vincent R. Neal S. Tina T. Ian U.

Scheduling Scott R. (Head)

Programming

Scott R. (Head)

Charity

Dance

Candice C. (Head) Kat C. (Second) Tina S. (Second) Oscar C. AnneMarie C. Gordon C. Meaghan C. Alyssa G. Taylor L. Rowan M. Ryan M. Jessica M. Jacob M. Vincent R.

Jace G. (Head) Elmer M. (Second) Dominic Y. (Second) Warren F. (Lead) Nichole P. (Lead) Adis T. (Lead) Cyn V. (Lead) Daniel A. Manuel A. Sean B. Robert C. Bryanna C. Sean C. Blanka G. ERIKA G.

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Karaoke

Content Services

Bev S. (Co-Head) Miko E. (Second) Felicito S.(Second)

Prize Coordination

Caitlin B. (Head)

Phyllis D. (Head) Ninarose R. (Second) Drake C. (Lead) Angeline M. (Lead) Prathyusha C. Tin L. Leanna P. Kate X.

Aaron L. (Head) Jaypee B. Christopher B. Laura C. Helen H. Allan M. Quynh T. Missy Y.

John L. (Head) Alexander C. Zhi C. Kyle D. Alexander H. Ren H. Anna H. Amna K. Yan K. Sin L. Deborah W.

Fan Events

Scott R. (Head) Britt H. Nathaniel H. Bryce M. Hoan M.

Web Team

Alexander L. Ashley V. Benjamin Y.

Signage

Photography

Game Show

Daniella O. (Head) Bisma J.

Print

Milton L. (Co-Head) Steve Y. (Co-Head) Em C.

Sam W. (Head)

Ben C. Miguel C. Tracey C. Edward F. Katelyn G. Jasper K. Katrina L. Philip L. Corinne M. Raymond Q. Ruby R. Megan S.

Albert T. (Head) Maria C. (Second) Linda D. (Second) Sarah M. (Second) Kevin W. (Second) Miguel B. Matthew O. Liliana G. Skylar G. Wei H. Ariana H. Rigo L. Robert M. Erwin M. Alex P. Ashley R. Daniel S. Austin S. Christopher T. Anh V. Christopher W.

Marketing

Awesome

Justin H. Alicia K. Kimberly L. SHARBANI M. Kyle N. Jade P. Antonio R. William S. Jessa S. Richard S. Blue W. David W.

Panels Bryan C. (Head) Adrienne A. (Second) Caitlin B. (Second) Sydney M. (Second) Ronna P. (Second) Paul N. (Lead) Donovan O. (Lead) Caitlin P. (Lead) Tommy Z. (Lead) Levi A. Steven B.

Programming Ops Alex N. (Head) Vinh D. (Second) Henley S. (Second) James W. (Lead) Sabrina C. Tanya C. Jesse G. Lauren G. Rebecca K. Esther K. William L. Lean M. Feayona O. Mark T.

Speed Dating Matthew M. (Head) Ty A. (Second) Justice B. (Second) Patricia B. (Second) London P. (Second) Corey B. Alex C. Evelyn C. Summer C. Erin C. Sara C. Sal G. Jenna G. Danny H. Alison H. John K. Victor L. Vincent L. Victoria M. Bryan N. Alex O. Dylan P. Elisa S. Alex S. Nikki V. Nicholas W. Charlie Y.

Video Jerry G. (Head) Kenneth L. (Second) Diego B. Arvin C. Edmond C. Steven D. Elvis D. Keith H. Alejandra M. Andrew M. Diana N. David N. Diana N. Joe N. Andre P. Daniel S. Jeri T. Christopher T.

Fanime Music Video Sarah F. (Head) Jon S.

Games Felicito S. (Head) Richard C. (Second) Ferissa L. (Second) Jorge S. (Second)

E-Gaming Steven P. (Co-Head) Warren L. (Second) Justin T. (Second) Kayla B. (Lead) Joseph D. (Lead) Rogerio J. (Lead) Michael R. (Lead) Diego S. (Lead) Mark W. (Lead) Joshua B. Jason C. Chandler C. Connor D. Rene F. Ben G. Simon H. Jacob K. Ronel M. Jesus M. Michael N. Tony N. Kevin N. Edgar P. Raul R. Antonio R. Justin S. Manny T. Lily T. Erin W. Benson W. Bobby Z.

Tabletop Gaming Jonathan G. (Co-Head) Jennifer I. (Co-Head) Sarah F. (Second) Samantha V. (Second) Cecil B. Casey C. Albert C. Jose C. Samuel C. Denzyl G. John H. Chris H. Craig H. William K. Peter L. Nicole M. Austin M. Deanna R. Leroy S. Tristan T. Diana W. Isaac W. Judith W.

SAGE Stage Alex E. (Co-Head) Gayle Q. (Co-Head) Cloud M. (Second) Giancarlo B. Erik H. Ozui K. Hana L. Joe M. Jerry P. Joshua D. Michael S. Ryan S. Kevin T.

William T. Mary W. Alex W. Haruna Y.

Gaming TechOPS Scott G. (Head) Jimmy M. (Second) Nate A. Robert A. Marshall C. Ryan E. Vincent O. Jeri T.

Indie Games Mark W. (Head)

Guest Relations Jinni P. (Head) Yvonne L. (Second) Scott M. (Second)

Autographs Michael G. (Head) Jeanina C. (Second) Thai H. Viet N. Francisco N. Ashlee T. Carolina T. Kim-Quang V. Annette V.

Hospitality Jessica B. Jacqueline C. Dani G. Christine H. Aya K. Smita K. Alyssa L. Florian M. Eileen O. Arthur P. Rosa R. Valerie R. Erika Y.

MusicFest Liz T. (Head) Suzy K. (Second) Ah-Yung H.

Japanese Language Services Momo C. Lisa K. Michelle L. Michelle R.

Extravaganzas Rebecca K. (Head) Minjae K. (Second) Isabel B. (Lead) Connor H. Matthew T. Calvin T.

Black and White Ball Rebecca K. (Head) Mirabel M. (Second) Victoria N. (Second) Trickssi B. (Lead) Robeson B. (Lead) Darryl H. (Lead) Total N. (Lead) Jim N. (Lead) Midori B. Julia E. Jessica D. Leonardo F.

Thomas F. Vanessa G. Harold H. Tor H. Brandon H. Christine H. Jeff H. Andy H. Don J. Jacqueline K. Carissa K. Christopher L. Tanya L. Lillian L. Jessica N. Alan N. Robert R. Ryan S. Allison S. Chien-Kai W. Luis Z.

Masquerade Marisa P. (Head)

Maid Cafe Katy L. (Co-Head) Sarah P. (Co-Head) Connie L. (Second) Andrew C. Triana C. Cayley C. Tiffany F. Max K. Sandy L. Lily R. Molly R. Emily T. Karolin W.

Thrift Shop Taylor B. (Head) Cheyenne C. (Second) Elyssa E. (Second) Felicity A. Tobias L. Kristen D. Wednesday F. Janette H. Blanca R. Joaquin R. Ana S.

Cosplay Gatherings Tye L. (Head) Ai N. (Co-Head) Maggie C. (Second) Tami M. (Second) Lexi W. (Second) Ansel C. Elisabeth D. Ryan F. Raena F. Carlos G. Luis G. JULIAN H. Alex H. Cody H. Leland L. Rebecca L. Matthew M. Thao N. Christopher P. Robbie P. Christopher Q. Martin Q. Eli T. Wren W. Kaiwen Y.

Stage Zero Wendell N. (Head) Ali S. (Second) Kayla C. (Lead) Samuel D. (Lead) Jessica D. (Lead) Rachell S. (Lead) Christal A. Hayleigh C. Joamil C. Sean C. Xena C. Rico D. George G. Miku H. Joe L. Peter L. Robert M. Jamie S. Jenny T.

J-Fashion Jessica T. (HEad) Mani D. (Second) Mars B. Ming-Sum L. Mindy P.

Operations

Michael S. (Head) Jenna S. (Second)

ConOps Celina C. (Head) Christopher K. (Second) Shannon T. (Lead) Amanda D. Melissa F. Ebony G. Sarah G. Victoria K. Jennifer M. Andy N. Kevin N. Jeremy P. CJ S. Ian S. Connie T. Ashley V. Greg W.

Policy Relations Norman Y. (Head) Nico F. (Second) Gilbert L. (Second) Monica N. (Second) Alda C. Lothar C. Edison L. Vinson L. Jeftah Q. Miguel V.

Attendee Relations Stephanie D. (Co-Head) David T. (Co-Head) Matthew M. (Second) Naomi B. Chris B. Destiny B. ERIC B. Kessiah C. Li D. Andrew E. Presley E. Jose E. Megan F. Kim F. Arius F. Christian G. Cali J. Kyle J. Cindy K. Angela L. Kenneth L. Roger L. Ange L. Jeffrey L. Noah S. Serena S. August V. Miguel V.

Silver Island Gary G. (Head) Luca L. Isobel M. David W.

Adult Gaming

Infrastructure

Luca L. (Head)

Kevin W. (Head) Daniel R. (Second)

Staffing

Lost and Found Christine A. (Head) Drew Y. (Second) Darrell D. Paul L. Christina M. Karen M. Jake P.

Volunteers Peter D. (Head) Karen C. (Second) Jarrett J. (Second) Nhi P. (Second) Leanne T. (Second) Marco C. (Lead) Dorothy C. (Lead) Ether L. (Lead) Tim C. Daniel C. Michael H. Christopher J. Calvin L. Angeline L. Marvin R. Wells S. Oscar V.

Will W. (Head) Kalen F. (Co-Head) Rosina T. (Co-Head) Ellena M. (Second) Daryl M. (Second) Julia W. (Second) David C. Emileen F. Marliah F. Nanette L. Jim M. Nathan M. Alvin O. Joe P. Edward R. Marcus R. Geoffrey R. Norman W.

Board of Directors Che-lin H. (Co-Head) Milton L. (Co-Head) Sam W. (Co-Head) Will W. (Co-Head) Eric W. (Co-Head)

Repository James L. (Head)

Facilities Ashley W. (Head) Joyce L. (Second) Luisa M.

Tech Hillary M. (Co-Head) Charles P. (Co-Head) John L. Sarah M.

Information Technology Scott R. (Head) Claudia T. (Second)

Office Management Scott R. (Head)

Logistics Nikki D. (Head) Maria D. (Head) Michael B. Daniel C. Patrick D. Leonard M. Arlene M. Vernon M. Cadence M. Brianna R. Joseph T.

Finance

Craige H. (Head) Martin C. Antonio E. Deborah W.

Accounts Receivable Christopher T. (Head) Che-lin H. (Second) Barbara C. Craige H.

Accounts Payable Craige H. (Head) Martin C.

Budgets Craige H. (Head)

Finance Corporate Craige H. (Head) Che-lin H. (Second) Antonio E.

Finance Portal Craige H. (Head)

Staff Events and Appreciation Ernesto E. (Head) Robert S. (Second) Renee S. (Lead)

Staff Information Carlos P. (Head)

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