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

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

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

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

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

Want to help out the con staff for a few hours, but not sure what to do? Come to the volunteer meeting! Speak with dedicated staff who will tailor your great contribution around the stuff you want to see anyway! It's one of the best ways to show Kumoricon your support!

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

The On The Spott PhotoBooth is back for another year here at Kumoricon. We will have a full professional grade photo studio, staffed by our volunteer photographer "Spott" and his team of volunteers. We do this for free and for fun, however we do request (but do not require) a donation to help cover costs and aging equipment. Please bring your friends and your best cosplay to show off in PhotoBooth. You will receive free digital copies of your images either at con (bring a USB drive please) or via a private gallery on www.SeeSpottPrint.com.

Join us as we kick off our convention for 2014! Find out what's in store for the weekend.

Have you always wanted to make an AMV but never knew where to start? Made a few but unsure how to go about preparing for and submitting to contests? Want to see how an AMV editor works? Come learn from someone with years of experience! (Panel will focus on Adobe Premiere.)

Join us as we kick off our convention for 2014! Find out what's in store for the weekend.

Join semi-professional voice dubbers Pingu and Zaxel as they dub your favorite anime. Tired of the wait times before an anime gets dubbed? You no longer need to worry, P&Z along with their friends will do it on the fly!

Warning: Panel is for comedy purposes only.

The Chibi Room is a place for exploring the natural cultural curiosity of children and teens through simple arts and crafts. A wonderful variety is offered from manga-style artwork to Japanese woodblock painting. The Chibi Room will help nurture the ever growing creative bonds through these simple arts and crafts. Come join in the fun and enjoy taking your creations home! Please remember that children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Ever wanted to make your own quick pair of cat ears? Feel like you're lost without them? Swing by our station for a chance to make your own set! Staff will be on site to help you, so no need to already know how to do it. Cost: $1.

New to cosplay character makeup? Looking for a new way for doing an old cosplay favorite? In this panel, we will teach how to apply basic prosthetics, find the right kind of makeup for you, and show techniques for creating an amazing character face.

Afraid to make a movie? Don't be after this panel. Q&A with some demonstration of basic film making

The KHU group is back with more junior hero fun! Bring your KH nerdiness and join us all in a Q&A with our panelists, win prizes, or play some KH themed theatre games! If you just wanna chill, you can too and just watch us all go crazy! Whatever floats your chocobo, come on in and join the celebration!

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

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

The Will of the Abyss has again pulled together the Pandora Hearts crew to give another tea party. Lots of games are to be held with prizes, more ranting, and hilarious banter between the many loved characters. So come join in the second Tea Time with Pandora for more fun and memorable moments.

Declare your allegiance in this cosmic struggle! Combining Munchkin Fu and Munchkin Booty from Steve Jackson Games' popular Munchkin card game line, this event promises to be a historic moment in the ultimate showdown for supremacy. The line has been drawn. Will you karate chop your buddy or make him walk the plank?

Q&A session to discuss Sword Art Online.

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

Do you want to perform a cosplay skit but aren't sure how to begin? Come join Ninja of the Night to receive some tips and tricks on how to write, rehearse and perform a successful skit at your next convention! Ask questions and get answers!

If you would like to be a contestant on Shin Anime Jeopardy: There's No Way My Panel Can't Not Be The Student Council President?!™, please attend this panel. Here, you will pit your knowledge against ours in a good ol' fashioned hand-written test. The top three scores will go on to the main event!

In Cardfight!! Vanguard, players represent astral spirits dueling on the fictional planet Cray. The cards in players' decks, called "units", represent characters from Cray that players can "call" to the field to fight for them.

We have a fairly good sized selection of items that we will be going over and learning how to fold. We also have lots of fun designed paper to choose from.

Kumoricon's Anime Music Video competition, created for fans, by fans. Entries are grouped into categories, and you the audience vote for your favorite videos. Come see how your video does, or just sit back and watch! Winners will be announced during Closing Ceremonies.

Kumoricon's Anime Music Video competition, created for fans, by fans. Entries are grouped into categories, and you the audience vote for your favorite videos. Come see how your video does, or just sit back and watch! Winners will be announced during Closing Ceremonies.

Come share your stories of anime heartbreak with a room of people who know where you've been. Join others in some laughter and tears and stories you might not believe. (FYI, one guy ran screaming from the room last year. It was awesome.)

We all love anime and the yummy food in it. Here's an intro course about all those delicious looking food and treats we see our favorite characters eating. (Consumables not included.)

Create your own Japanese-style fans. There will be two styles to choose from, created with fantastic designed paper, and an option for hanging beads to give your fan a special touch.

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

Soul and Maka have been training hard and they're ready to go! They're prepared to keep you entertained by answering all your questions, playing games, contests, and even reading some fanfiction! There's no way to know what to expect from students of the DWMA, but it will be fun no matter what!

Do you have that gorgeous kimono or yukata but don't know how to tie the obi? Have you tried Google or YouTube and still can't figure it out? Maybe you can tie an obi on others but not yourself? Come learn and tie some casual obi knots for yukatas. Also a bonus demonstration for putting on hakama!

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

This is a great kid friendly version of Japanese Woodblock painting. You will be able to create your own Japanese woodblock designs, cover them with paint, and press them onto card stock. Enjoy sharing your created covers for blank cards and frameable paintings.

Yuki-chan's report card arrives full of straight A's. The problem is, she didn't get straight A's; unbeknownst to Yuki-chan, her practical joking pal, Rodney, used her computer to create a fake report card with straight A's. Meanwhile, the gang plays anime-themed Jeopardy. TV-PG

There is more to the women in and behind the anime you love than the archetypes of the little sister, the princess, and the know-it-all. Collectively Karen and Stephanie have been involved in the industry for 10+ years, both in the booth recording, and as the ones calling the shots from the directorial chair. Find out from the experts what it's like to work in the industry and how they bring your favorite female characters to life!

Are you wild about Weird Al? Crazy about Doctor Demento? Get the rundown on fandom song parodies (or "filks")! Watch a performance by Kumoricon veteran FilkAeris! Step up to the mike to perform your own work! And join the audience as we write and sing brand-new filks about your favorite series!

Ever wanted to make your own quick pair of cat ears? Feel like you're lost without them? Swing by our station for a chance to make your own set! Staff will be on site to help you, so no need to already know how to do it. Cost: $1.

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

Our panel is all about you: the plus-size community at Kumoricon. We'll answer your questions, offer advice and helpful tips for beginners and experienced cosplayers, and even have our very own fashion show! So come join us, make some new friends, and have fun with us with Plus Size Cosplay!

For the first time we are going to extend the Fan Fiction Contest to our attendees! Come hang out and read all the amazing submissions to our fanfiction and vote on which one you like best!

Interested in being a part of the Kumoricon Idol and Karaoke Cosplay Hybrid? Come try out, or even get a sneak peek at just who might be performing at the Hybrid!

Come express yourself creatively! Art supplies will be supplied so you can write or draw at your leisure.

Spend an hour with Patrick Seitz: voice actor, ADR director, and ADR script adapter of over 100 titles. You probably know him as Germany in Hetalia, Franky in One Piece, Arthas/Garrosh in World of Warcraft, and Ragna the Bloodedge in BlazBlue. Plus, you've seen his directing work (including Monster), and you've heard his script adaptions (including Steins;Gate, Deadman Wonderland, Wolf Children and Summer Wars). Now's your chance to ask him about those works and more!

Don't know what Touhou is? Learn about the most popular doujinshi series in Japan; vibrant games, music, art, and characters that are sure to entertain! If you are already familiar with the franchise, come mingle with like-minded people. You might even learn a thing or two!

Saving the world from your TV since 1974, Super Sentai has been on the air for 38 years. We'll take a trip back in time starting with Himitsu Sentai Gorenger and going all the way to 2014's Ressha Sentai Tokkyuger in a colorful, explosion-filled history lesson about a Japanese children's show!

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

Kumoricon Forum guest speakers to discuss the processes they use for making various prop weapons, armor and accessories. Basic tools and materials used and where to get them. Prizes!!!

Kumoricon is proud to present our 2014 premier live concert put on by Raj Ramayya! Get your free event pass in advance so you don't miss out!

The Attack on Titan main characters finally got a day off of work, and you can spend it with them! Join Eren, Mikasa, Armin, Levi, Petra, Annie, and others for shenanigans, including character Q&A, improv, the dating game, cleaning tips with Levi, and a multitude of other games.

We welcome Disney fans to join us in the your cutest or boldest pajama attire for a most magical adventure! Dancing brooms, rebellious princesses, handsome thieves, and quirky side characters will be waiting for you to join us to sing along to our favorite Disney movie songs! See you there!

10000 years ago the Emperor of Lighting taught the secrets of Kashira, teaching ancient warriors how to combat his ancient enemy, the Shadow Demons. Now, the time has come, the ancient demons from the shadow realm raise once again to cause terror to the mortal realm. Now you, chosen of the Emperor of Lighting, must combat and fight these demons to save the world.

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

Kumoricon is proud to present our 2014 premier live concert put on by Raj Ramayya! Get your free event pass in advance so you don't miss out!

War. War never changes. Looks like you're new here smooth skin, so why don't you let us tell you how you're gonna last more than a day in the wastes. Join Cobra-Kai for an interactive Fallout experience!

Just like last year, come participate with the hosts who will be in cosplay, but this year we won't be D.Gray-man. We'll be characters from Blue Exorcist! Some of last year's favorite games will be brought back as well as some new games. Come and enjoy some improv games!

Kyouya Ootori will explain the ups and downs about financials, cosplay, conventions, dos and do nots. Listen to a variety of trade secrets for surviving cons of any size, as well as attain an easy fill out guide to survive any con no matter what the size may be. Guest help provided by Haruhi Fujioka.

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

Calling all Wayward Sons and Daughters! Whether you're a newbie or a nine-year veteran, have fun at this panel all about the TV series Supernatural! Enjoy in-depth discussion, lame fandom jokes, a game of Guess-What-Season-It-Is-By-Sam's-Hair, and a trivia contest with PRIZES! So come on! Join us!

This is your favorite mid-day panel of anime- and other geek-related trivia! Games will include Super Press Your Luck!

It's popular to be in a fandom but not everyone finds themselves in one widely known. Sound like you? Then join the club with this panel that not only takes a look at why some fandoms don't hit it big, but how to survive your limited circle and possible ideas for expansion!

While the children are away, the adult nations shall play! The World Meeting returns in the night time to be able to debate more topics than before, and with less restrictions! Freedom of speech shall reign with topics such as dirty jokes, sex and drinking! Come along and join the discussion!

Watch some of your favorite fan performers try to win the Internet in this hybrid of comedy and game show panel! Given the time of night we're doing this, this one is 18+ only, sorry kids.

A machine for pigs you say? Well, we shall see about that! Come join Ninja of the Night as they play through Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs. Bring blankets! It's sure to be a spooky evening!

Hosted by Ninja of the Night

In the creators' own words, Cards Against Humanity is a "party game for horrible people". Much like Apples to Apples, rounds of play start with a player, the card czar, selecting a prompt card. The other players must then play cards that they think the card czar will select.

This will be the same as the other Cosplay Improv Show, just this one means no one underage, which means games where sometimes the line does not just stop at innuendos!

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

Covering the bases from the difference between shoujo ai and yuri to genre and style, this panel will include one episode of two separate anime to highlight these differences. There will also be discussions on popular yuri and shoujo ai titles.

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

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

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

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

Ever wondered how to strategically place sparkles for that perfect changing sequence? Or even how to change your entire look in 20 seconds flat? Well here's your chance to learn! Senpai has charmed a few magical girls and brought them over to you with the powers of love and self-confidence! Ask away!

Join the wild world of Pro-Bending! Sign-ups this year are online. Enter your team at https://www.kumoricon.org/pro-bending for a chance to win a slot in the tournament bracket! We'll contact you if you're chosen, but don't be late for check-in! You snooze, you lose… and your slot goes to the next team on the waiting list!

Learn to dance West Coast Swing to contemporary music. Lightweight and flexible clothing is recommended. This is an active instruction. Space is limited so please do not bring bulky costumes, large props, or wings.

Ever wanted to make your own quick pair of cat ears? Feel like you're lost without them? Swing by our station for a chance to make your own set! Staff will be on site to help you, so no need to already know how to do it. Cost: $1.

The Chibi Room is a place for exploring the natural cultural curiosity of children and teens through simple arts and crafts. A wonderful variety is offered from manga-style artwork to Japanese woodblock painting. The Chibi Room will help nurture the ever growing creative bonds through these simple arts and crafts. Come join in the fun and enjoy taking your creations home! Please remember that children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

A full demonstration course followed by a question and answer session on karate and its history performed by the Portland Shotokan Karate Club. This will include basic form and technique as well as going over terminology often used.

Create wonderful lanterns with special designed paper.

Dark Horse Comics first released Kosuke Fujishima's Oh My Goddess! in August of 1994; in August 2014, Dark Horse released Oh My Goddess! Vol. 46. It's the fans that have made Oh My Goddess! the longest-running manga series in the English language, and you're invited to come celebrate at the 20th Anniversary Panel to look back on the series' history, and hear news about its future!

The On The Spott PhotoBooth is back for another year here at Kumoricon. We will have a full professional grade photo studio, staffed by our volunteer photographer "Spott" and his team of volunteers. We do this for free and for fun, however we do request (but do not require) a donation to help cover costs and aging equipment. Please bring your friends and your best cosplay to show off in PhotoBooth. You will receive free digital copies of your images either at con (bring a USB drive please) or via a private gallery on www.SeeSpottPrint.com.

Straight from the world of The Legend of Korra, it's Kumoricon's second annual pro-bending tournament! This is fantasy dodgeball at its best, with a full 16-team bracket and rules taken directly from the popular Nickelodeon series. Cheer on your favorite team as they jockey for a spot in the finals!

Costume Workmanship judging for costume entries in the Cosplay Competition. During the cosplay pre-meeting, entrants will be assigned a time slot for judging. Be sure to arrive at least 5-10 minutes prior to your scheduled time slot. Costumes required.

Straight from the world of The Legend of Korra, it's Kumoricon's second annual pro-bending tournament! This is fantasy dodgeball at its best, with a full 16-team bracket and rules taken directly from the popular Nickelodeon series. Cheer on your favorite team as they jockey for a spot in the finals!

We have a fairly good sized selection of items that we will be going over and learning how to fold. We also have lots of fun designed paper to choose from.

Have any questions for Bryce? Then this is the panel for you! Bryce will be available to answer any questions you may have for him, so come with questions ready or simply to learn more about Bryce and his work.

Learn to dance Nightclub 2 Step (AKA Slow Dance) to contemporary music. Lightweight and flexible clothing is recommended. This is an active instruction. Space is limited so please do not bring bulky costumes, large props, or wings. 1 hour lesson followed by 30 minutes of open dance for practice.

We will have a trivia game as well as other games to play with the audience. Requests will be taken for skits or activities, and towards the end we will have Q&A. There will be time set aside at the end of the panel for pictures as well.

Ever wondered what it's like to live in the world of Tokyo Mew Mew? What it's like to sprout cat ears every time you get embarrassed? Come have a party with the famous animal hybrid superheroes themselves, ask them some questions, play some games, and make sure to watch your tails on the way out!

An introduction to the art of kendo and its history and influence in Japan. The members of the Obukan Kendo club will demonstrate basic form and technique as well as going over terminology often used during the demonstration.

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

Declare your allegiance in this cosmic struggle! Combining Munchkin Fu and Munchkin Booty from Steve Jackson Games' popular Munchkin card game line, this event promises to be a historic moment in the ultimate showdown for supremacy. The line has been drawn. Will you karate chop your buddy or make him walk the plank?

Are you dying to know how Kyouko Kirigiri became a detective? Maybe you want to see Touko Fukawa gush about her new novel? Perhaps you want to see Ishimaru Kiyotaka lay down the law on some rule breakers? Then come and ask the cast of the hit game Dangan Ronpa at Monokuma's Extracurricular Q&A!

Let's get ready to rrrrrrrrumble! Grab a seat in the stands and watch the eight qualifying teams battle it out for fabulous prizes and the title of KumoriLeague Champions! The spirit of competition has never been so crazy, or so fun!

Come one, come all! This is a panel for all ages and skill levels. We'll be learning and perfecting techniques for building Gundam model kits. We'll discuss methods ranging from seam filling to scratch building. Please bring your own tools, kits, and questions. Some tools will be available for use.

Have you ever wanted to spend time with the BTT? In this Hetalia panel, Prussia, Spain, and France are here to play games with anyone who would like to join.

Let's get ready to rrrrrrrrumble! Grab a seat in the stands and watch the eight qualifying teams battle it out for fabulous prizes and the title of KumoriLeague Champions! The spirit of competition has never been so crazy, or so fun!

Weiß Schwarz is a card game that features characters from your favorite animes. Entry fee: none.

Get to know the new scientific theory (that anime discovered first) that makes dwarves, giants, and elves a real possibility.

Have you ever wanted to ask your favorite Hetalia character a question? Now's your chance~ Bring your awesome selves and your friends to have all of your questions answered! Let's travel around the world together!

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

Learn to dance Single Time Swing to classic swing music. Lightweight and flexible clothing is recommended. This is an active instruction. Space is limited so please do not bring bulky costumes, large props, or wings. 1 hour lesson followed by 30 minute open dance for practice.

Ever wanted to make your own quick pair of cat ears? Feel like you're lost without them? Swing by our station for a chance to make your own set! Staff will be on site to help you, so no need to already know how to do it. Cost: $1.

A full demonstration course followed by a question and answer session on karate and its history performed by the Portland Shotokan Karate Club. This will include basic form and technique as well as going over terminology often used.

An interactive panel where attendees will learn and experiment with their voice, perfect for voice acting, public speaking, and general communication. No prior experience required, no one is obligated to participate, but come ready to use your voice.

You've entered the Cosplay Contest and you have to walk and pose on stage for 30 seconds. In this panel you'll learn tips of how to strengthen your presence on the stage making your 30 seconds something the audience will remember for the rest of the convention.

Ever wondered how your favorite dubs are actually made? Go behind the scenes with veteran ADR director and scriptwriter Patrick Seitz as he peels back the curtain and discusses the process of adapting and directing anime and video games for the English-speaking world.

Ever felt like villains or even heroes do not get the justice that they deserve? Come in and see some of your favorite anime, video game, and comic book characters brought up to the stand and tried for their wrongdoings.

In this RPG you will play Russian agents who combat the drunken bear menace present in the modern day Moscow underground.

Enjoyed the concert and want to learn more about Raj? Already a fan? Come meet with Raj Ramayya and learn more about the man behind the music!

Kumoricon is proud to welcome back Portland's sake sommelier Marcus Pakiser for the 2014 year. Marcus will talk about making sake and the various types of sake. A sampling of traditional Japanese sakes as well as American sake will be tasted. Ticket fee: $10.

Looking for new manga to read that has romance but isn't clichéd? Perhaps you want something along the lines of boys loving boys, or girls loving girls. Come and share your favorites, and learn about ones you've never heard of, but leave the adult content at the door.

Come and play some fun Legend of Zelda themed mini-games in this tournament style Legend of the Hidden Temple spoof! No Legend of Zelda knowledge is required in order to play.

Hosted by Ninja of the Night

A fun alternative to a normal draft, in a Chaos Draft each player chooses three 15-card booster packs from any set or expansion to draft with. There will be a variety of packs available, but if you want to open packs from a particular expansion (such as Unhinged) you may want to bring your own. Entry Fee: about $10 (includes 3 booster packs), but may vary based upon the price of packs chosen.

Come express yourself creatively! Art supplies will be supplied so you can write or draw at your leisure.

Come join the members of the Iwatobi Swim Club for an unforgettable afternoon, where you can play games, ask questions, and catch up with all things Iwatobi. See you next Water time!

L.B. started as a simple blogger before graduating into becoming a professional online geek. Come join him as he shares stories about his journey and answers questions from the audience about what it is like working with anime and manga on a daily basis.

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

Come attend the new Kumoricon Prom! Dance in all your finery to a more relaxed version of the ball; semi-formal or cosplay only, please. Bring your favorite partner, find a new one among the other dancers, or even dance with one of our hosts. Attendees must follow the dress code—staff reserve the right to deny entry to anyone inappropriately attired.

Come and witness Kyo and Yuki from Fruits Basket battle it out for who is best! Root for who you think should win! Q&A, dares, dances, and contests will also be included!

A Marvel D100 system, the setting revolves around a standard anime high school, but with a catch: all issues are resolved with fighting! Disagree with your teacher on a grade? FIGHT! Two people want the last box of pocky? FIGHT! Late to school? You must fight the hall monitors in order to get to class!

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

A Hellsing panel including a Q&A period followed up by some games and activities involving the audience. Lots of pictures and fun scans of all the mayhem from the Hellsing Manor. Even a very special question from Alucard!

Come discuss what body positive is and bullying and talk about how these both apply to cosplay. Questions on the topic will be answered, along with suggestions and having friends come and speak about their experiences with cosplay pertaining to body positive and bullying.

Come join us for another great party! We will be playing games such as musical chairs, pillow fights, Simon says, extreme spoons, and other great games. If you don't have a Kigu regular PJs are welcome or come in normal clothes.

For the first time we are going to extend the Fan Fiction Contest to our attendees! Come hang out and read all the amazing submissions to our fanfiction and vote on which one you like best!

Your favorite all-ages improv show is back for its FIFTH Kumoricon! We're excited to be back and more than ready to make you laugh!

Everybody knows what subtitles are, but not everyone knows how to put them together! I'll be going through the basics of using a program called Aegisub to time and typeset subtitles, and talking a little bit about how to join (or assemble) a team for subbing projects that interest you!

Join us Saturday night for an all K-pop and J-pop dance party. Nothin' but HITS and DANCEFLOOR JAMS expertly mixed by Jimni Cricket, DJ Hojo, Pete Ellison, Sake Bomb, and DJ Atum.

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

The World Meeting returns for another year of international debate! Magical hijinks are abound as we discuss topics such as food, theories, and pairings. Come along and join the discussion!

Another year, another panel! We're back with fresh material and old gems, fitting to hurt your sides more than a sailor scout cosplay! Come listen to some fun jokes and stories! Contribute some of your own, and you might win this year's top honors!

Maka's brought Crona with her, and they're up for whatever you've got! The scythe meister and demon swordsman are as ready as they'll ever be with bundles of ideas to keep you having a good time, from answering all of your pressing questions to playing fun games—maybe even writing a bit of poetry!

From Appleseed to Zipang and everything in between, this panel will discuss the wide genre of military-based anime. Come share your opinion on how they have changed over the years and possibly helped shape the sci-fi view of police work, weaponry, and war.

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

Learn basic techniques for lolita and cosplay makeup. Even minimal makeup provides better pictures. There will be a live demonstration and then we will help you create your own face chart. Bring your own makeup if you can, to get a more personalized look.

In the creators' own words, Cards Against Humanity is a "party game for horrible people". Much like Apples to Apples, rounds of play start with a player, the card czar, selecting a prompt card. The other players must then play cards that they think the card czar will select.

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

Go down in the dungeon. Kill everything you meet. Backstab your friends and steal their stuff. Grab the treasure and run. Admit it. You love it. Munchkin is the mega-hit card game about dungeon adventure… with none of that stupid roleplaying stuff. You and your friends compete to kill monsters and grab magic items. And what magic items! Don the Horny Helmet and the Boots of Butt-Kicking. Wield the Staff of Napalm… or maybe the Chainsaw of Bloody Dismemberment. Start by slaughtering the Potted Plant and the Drooling Slime, and work your way up to the Plutonium Dragon!

Had an experience with a "normal"? See something that made your jaw drop? I want to hear it, and so do the others around you. An audience run panel where everything con related is the topic, from "Best Dressed L" to "I can't believe she said that".

Get ready, y'all! It's time for us adult bronies and pegasisters to show love for our animated equins! …not in that way. We'll have games, talks, jokes, songs, laughs, and some freakin' awesome times!

Join host Brian Boudreaux as we take a comedic spin on a popular game show. There will be spinning, vowels, solving, and brains corrupted in this panel. What more could you ask for?

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

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

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

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

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

Ask all! Hetalia, DBZ, Yu Yu, Soul Eater, Shin Chan, Sgt. Frog, etc…

Learn to dance Slow Waltz to classical and contemporary music. Lightweight and flexible clothing is recommended. This is an active instruction. Space is limited so please do not bring bulky costumes, large props, or wings. 1 hour lesson followed by 30 minute open dance for practice.

Ever wanted to make your own quick pair of cat ears? Feel like you're lost without them? Swing by our station for a chance to make your own set! Staff will be on site to help you, so no need to already know how to do it. Cost: $1.

The Chibi Room is a place for exploring the natural cultural curiosity of children and teens through simple arts and crafts. A wonderful variety is offered from manga-style artwork to Japanese woodblock painting. The Chibi Room will help nurture the ever growing creative bonds through these simple arts and crafts. Come join in the fun and enjoy taking your creations home! Please remember that children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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

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

The On The Spott PhotoBooth is back for another year here at Kumoricon. We will have a full professional grade photo studio, staffed by our volunteer photographer "Spott" and his team of volunteers. We do this for free and for fun, however we do request (but do not require) a donation to help cover costs and aging equipment. Please bring your friends and your best cosplay to show off in PhotoBooth. You will receive free digital copies of your images either at con (bring a USB drive please) or via a private gallery on www.SeeSpottPrint.com.

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

Ever wondered what you were missing in an anime? The Oregon Buddhist Temple will be discussing common (and sometimes uncommon) references and symbols anime actually refer to and their cultural meaning.

Out of all the elements of the Pokémon franchise, the dozens upon dozens of manga are perhaps the most overlooked. In this panel, we explore some of the titles and share our favorite moments and characters.

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

She's fighting evil by moonlight and winning love by daylight! Come meet the one named Sailor Moon, the Stephanie Sheh, star of the new Viz dub of everyone's favorite senshi anime!

Do you like hilarity? Want to see Gamzee attempt to ride a Unicycle? No PrObLeM. Wanna see a courtroom drama featuring the infamous SCOURGE SISTERS? SOUNDS L1K3 FUN TO M3. This is a panel that is fun for all! So come one, come all to the Kumoricon Homestuck Ask Panel! Hosted by: thedancinggamzee

Learn to dance Viennese Waltz to classical and contemporary music. Lightweight and flexible clothing is recommended. This is an active instruction. Space is limited so please do not bring bulky costumes, large props, or wings. 1 hour lesson followed by 30 minute open dance for practice.

In the future land of Tokyo's 2066, aliens have taken over the world. Now humans, to combat their alien master, have experimented on themselves to unlock their inner potential. Now these experimented humans are humanity's last hope to fight off their alien oppressors!

Welcome to the Kumori Region. Gym Leaders await your challenge as you wander through the lands of Kumori. Gathering all 8 badges of the Kumori Region to face against the Elite 4 and become Kumori's first Champion? If so, grab your Pokémon X/Y Games and 3DS/2DS and begin your Kumori Region adventure!

Writing marathon. Instruction and tools provided, just bring your mind. Come and relax, but be ready to write actively. No one is required to stay. Participate in an active workshop in writing out your writer's woes, breaking that block, and getting that train of thought back on track.

And just like that, everything changed when the Titans attacked. You won't have to climb a wall or fight a Titan to ask these voice acting titans questions!

First twelve people in line get to participate, the rest can ask questions and will be the audience. Some basic improv/acting games and techniques.

And just like that, everything changed when the Titans attacked. You won't have to climb a wall or fight a Titan to ask these voice acting titans questions!

We have a fairly good sized selection of items that we will be going over and learning how to fold. We also have lots of fun designed paper to choose from.

Declare your allegiance in this cosmic struggle! Combining Munchkin Fu and Munchkin Booty from Steve Jackson Games' popular Munchkin card game line, this event promises to be a historic moment in the ultimate showdown for supremacy. The line has been drawn. Will you karate chop your buddy or make him walk the plank?

Learn to dance the Tango to classical and contemporary music. Lightweight and flexible clothing is recommended. This is an active instruction. Space is limited so please do not bring bulky costumes, large props, or wings. 1 hour lesson followed by 30 minute open dance for practice.

Calling all inspiring musicians and those who just want to learn a little more about music! Musician and songwriter Raj Ramayya will be giving a beginning introduction to songwriting.

Join the 104th Trainee Squad and soldiers of the Scouting Legion to discuss the many happenings inside of the walls! Topics include Levi's ever growing struggle to reach the top shelf, Erwin's eyebrow game, Eren's and Armin's theory's about what's in the basement, and Jean's constant cries of "no homo".

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

Whether you prefer competing as a contestant on stage or viewing the skits and costumes from the audience, the Cosplay Competition is Kumoricon's main costume event where entrants compete for recognition and top prizes. Join in the fun yourself, or cheer on your favorite characters as they perform original skits and dazzle the audience with amazing costumes.

A fair number of Kumoricon attendees are on the autism spectrum, and often find it difficult to interact with others at the con. This is a get together for anyone on the spectrum where we can share our experiences, meet people, and infodump about our favorite things!

Whether you prefer competing as a contestant on stage or viewing the skits and costumes from the audience, the Cosplay Competition is Kumoricon's main costume event where entrants compete for recognition and top prizes. Join in the fun yourself, or cheer on your favorite characters as they perform original skits and dazzle the audience with amazing costumes.

Event duration will vary based on attendance.

Create your own Japanese-style fans. There will be two styles to choose from, created with fantastic designed paper, and an option for hanging beads to give your fan a special touch.

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

Ever wanted to make your own quick pair of cat ears? Feel like you're lost without them? Swing by our station for a chance to make your own set! Staff will be on site to help you, so no need to already know how to do it. Cost: $1.

Ever wanted to know what it takes to get into the animation field? Internet animator Mister Chris talks about what it takes to make the leap into it! From the early concepts of "Is this for me?" all the way to making your first cartoon. Panel will be followed by a quick Q&A.

This is a great kid friendly version of Japanese Woodblock painting. You will be able to create your own Japanese woodblock designs, cover them with paint, and press them onto card stock. Enjoy sharing your created covers for blank cards and frameable paintings.

See cosplay and karaoke collide once again at Kumoricon's Cosplay Hybrid contest. Contestants will put on skits, perform artistic acts, and go for audience appeal, all the while performing songs to complement their performance. Listen as contestants perform beautiful Japanese songs. Be goofy, be serious, the point is—have fun with your music! Idol contestants are judged on vocal ability and talent.

Interested in making a contract with Kyubey or just wanting to stop by to hang out with your favorite pre-teen magical girls? Then this is the panel for you! Ask questions, give dares, and stay for trivia for your chances to win cool prizes!

Sometimes actions speak louder than words, particularly in the art of Tea Ceremony! The Oregon Buddhist Temple will be happy to explain how every movement made during the ceremony impacts not just the message behind the art, but the overall experience.

What to do with all those free convention T-shirts? Make them even more fashionable. Stephanie will lead a crash course in transforming your con shirts into cute outfits. Bring your scissors, your ribbons, and your creativity.

Want to know what anime to watch? Come and sit down for a review of series within the last year presented in stand-up comedy format. We'll have pretty pictures to help you.

Bored? Just want to pass time? Have a little fun? Then enter a world where anything can kill you: Your friends, some random guy, maybe God did it, or even Satan. Your goal is to figure out how they died! Join the Otaku in a killing spree of laughter and gags! Are you their next victim or the MURDERER!

Come express yourself creatively! Art supplies will be supplied so you can write or draw at your leisure.

Do you think you know everything about anime and other geek related trivia? Come take on one of our titans of geek trivia for bragging rights!

Have you ever thought that a cosplay group with your friends might be cool? To tell the truth, it takes a lot more work than you'd think, and we're here to talk about all of the good things (and the bad things!) about working with a group.

A panel for Hetalia and Homestuck fans who have discovered the beauty of Hussieruya, where we answer such burning questions as "Are the timeline shenanigans in Homestuck more confusing than European politics?" and "Would a world meeting run by trolls be any less chaotic than one run by America?"

From the mind of Shotaro Ishinomori, creator of Cyborg 009, comes the Japanese TV show and pop culture icon, Kamen Rider! Saving the world since 1971 (almost as long as the Doctor!), the franchise is jam-packed with explosions and action! Come and take a peek at this quick and easy history lesson!

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

You are hereby cordially invited to the fairytale world of the Kumoricon Ball! Come in all your finery; semi-formal or cosplay only, please. Bring your favorite partner, find a new one among the other dancers, or even dance with one of our hosts. Attendees must follow the dress code. Staff reserve the right to deny entry to anyone inappropriately attired.

*Sniffs* Mmm what is that delightful vaguely pork scented smell? Ah, Hannibal Lecter is putting on a dinner party for his dear friends and colleagues! If you so wish, you too may attend this exclusive "Exotic food" themed soirée where games will be played, lies revealed, and nothing is vegetarian.

Join Monobear, Hinata, and the cast of Super Dangan Ronpa 2 for this in-character murder mystery game, where the audience investigates the murder, and executes the culprit!

Welcome all to another crazy ride. We will be playing random games like bigger or better feed the creepy van guy and we will take questions about whatever is on your mind. If you're looking for a place to relax with some friends and fun, come on by.

Combine the demon-hunting drama of Supernatural with the costumes and sets of The Labyrinth and what do you get? Add wire fighting and magical combat and you get GARO! Written by screenwriters Toshiki Inoue (Death Note) and Yasuko Kobayashi (Attack on Titan), come learn more about the Golden Knight!

Our favorite ponies have had a fantastic year, and now it's time to gather! We will play games, sing songs, mingle, theorize season five, and more! Come all draconequus! Come all derps! Come all who love this amazing series!

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

You wanted to play. You thought you were worse than our celebrity panel. Now is your chance to take on the celebs, though they are barely that. Teams that beat the celebs have a chance at some prizes!

Welcome everyone to the Ouran High School Host Club! Come and enjoy all the hosts and maybe fan-girl a bit in the process. Honey and Takashi Time!

Back for another year of male love hijinks, this panel will go over the differences between shounen ai and yaoi and general terminology before we let a couple of male readers take us through a short fanfic and a yaoi manga. Recovery will include one episode of two separate anime to explore the difference between shounen ai and yaoi.

Do you love discovering more information about the storyline? Come to this panel to discuss the lore of Dark Souls and have opportunities to share your thoughts on this complicated yet compelling mystery.

Come see your favorite characters battle it out on a giant chessboard stage! Late Night Cosplay Chess is an event where convention attendees in cosplay serve as the pieces, and at the direction of two chess masters, will move, fight, die, and live on stage. The combats are not pre-scripted—anything can happen after dark!

Half gameshow, half improv panel, the AnythingStuck Panel is a Homestuck panel that encourages fans to crossover with any other fandoms they enjoy. The panel will include Cross Stuck catwalk, Strider Says, Lip-sync Battle, Skits, and an AnythingStuck version of Story Story Die!

Join members of Oregon's largest lolita meetup community for a meet and greet. So many people are nervous and intimidated to come to a local meetup, and we want to give you the chance to mingle and make new friends without worrying about whether or not your lolita coord is up to code. We will discuss etiquette, check out pictures from past meetups, and discuss the best way to host your own meetup!

In the creators' own words, Cards Against Humanity is a "party game for horrible people". Much like Apples to Apples, rounds of play start with a player, the card czar, selecting a prompt card. The other players must then play cards that they think the card czar will select.

Adult attendees can rejoin the cast of the Splash Free! for the pajama party of the year. Here's your chance to ask the Iwatobi Swim club those questions you held back earlier, and have loads more fun of the more risqué variety. We party freestyle!

Come see your favorite characters battle it out on a giant chessboard stage! Late Night Cosplay Chess is an event where convention attendees in cosplay serve as the pieces, and at the direction of two chess masters, will move, fight, die, and live on stage. The combats are not pre-scripted—anything can happen after dark!

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

Every vampire wakes up after dark. Come and see when the Hellsing vampires are both fully awake. Lewder and cruder than during the day, too! There will be QnA, Ask Walter, and even more audience interactive games. Once again, Alucard is planning something special just for Integra, too!

It's the grown-up version of your favorite improv show! We play some of the more risque games here, but, as Kumoricon policy dictates, we must keep our clothes on.

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

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

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

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

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

A three-hour marathon of Super Sentai and Kamen Rider, including episodes, professional music videos, AMVs, and more! We will start off with 2013's Kyouryuuger and Kamen Rider Gaim, followed by a brief introduction to Tokusatsu before the videos.

Have you ever wanted to break into the world of origami? Then this is the panel for you. You will learn about basic origami folding, the terms associated with it, how to read those confusing origami instructions, and how to fold a few basic designs.

The Chibi Room is a place for exploring the natural cultural curiosity of children and teens through simple arts and crafts. A wonderful variety is offered from manga-style artwork to Japanese woodblock painting. The Chibi Room will help nurture the ever growing creative bonds through these simple arts and crafts. Come join in the fun and enjoy taking your creations home! Please remember that children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Since 1988, Portland's Dark Horse Comics has published Japanese manga, novels, and art books. Please come join us with your questions, and to see previews of some of our upcoming books including Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, Oreimo: Kuroneko, and Satoshi Kon's OPUS, and for news on future titles! We'll be giving away prizes, too!

Meet up with fellow artists and authors that have submitted to the Fan Fiction and Fan Art Contests. Get critiques from the judges, and get tips and tricks from fellow artists! Only open for those who entered either of the contests.

Everyone knows at least one ghost story or a good folk tale, but how many people have experienced it? One of the members of the Oregon Buddhist Temple will be more than happy to share some of the most interesting and exciting stories he has personally experienced in Japan!

Create wonderful lanterns with special designed paper.

Conspiracy is this year's multiplayer Magic product. Conspiracy is a set designed for multiplayer drafting. Cards directly affect the drafting experience and the set was designed for free-for-all multiplayer play in mind. Entry Fee: $12.

The On The Spott PhotoBooth is back for another year here at Kumoricon. We will have a full professional grade photo studio, staffed by our volunteer photographer "Spott" and his team of volunteers. We do this for free and for fun, however we do request (but do not require) a donation to help cover costs and aging equipment. Please bring your friends and your best cosplay to show off in PhotoBooth. You will receive free digital copies of your images either at con (bring a USB drive please) or via a private gallery on www.SeeSpottPrint.com.

Do you solemnly swear that you're up to no good? Join your housemates to compete for the glorious honor of winning the house cup! Earn points for your house through trivia, debates, cosplay, and more! Discussions about fanfic and shipping may also ensue. See you all there! Mischief managed!

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

Studio GAINAX's greatest legendary unmade project is the film Aoki Uru (also known as Uru in Blue); it was the failure of the first attempt to make it in the early 1990s that led directly to Neon Genesis Evangelion. At this year's Cannes Film Festival, GAINAX announced the project is back on. But what was Aoki Uru supposed to be, anyway? Come take a look at the surprising history of the project with little-seen footage and interviews from the early days of GAINAX!

Share cosplays, props, fan creations (fics, filks, art, Trock, crafts, vids), line readings, scene recreations, memories, jokes, trivia, savvy, collectibles, improv, charades, speculations re Doctor Who, Torchwood, SJA, K-9. Photo shoots during and after. New and classic fans welcome!

We're back again for older fan goodness. Many of you asked for more time, and we listened. Now one and a half hours of open discussion with fellow older anime fans about being an older anime fan, cosplay, and what anime we like.

Come see your favorite characters battle it out on a giant chessboard stage! Cosplay Chess is an event where convention attendees in cosplay serve as the pieces, and at the direction of two chess masters, will move, fight, die, and live on stage. The combats are not pre-scripted—anything can happen!

Come see your favorite characters battle it out on a giant chessboard stage! Cosplay Chess is an event where convention attendees in cosplay serve as the pieces, and at the direction of two chess masters, will move, fight, die, and live on stage. The combats are not pre-scripted—anything can happen!

Another addition to the family of deckbuilding games. The DC deckbuilding game has players taking the role of superheroes, like Batman and Superman, to fight some of the most famous supervillians in DC history.

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

Do you have that gorgeous kimono or yukata but don't know how to tie the obi? Have you tried Google or YouTube and still can't figure it out? Maybe you can tie an obi on others but not yourself? Dive into some more advance knots for casual and formal kimonos!

Weiß Schwarz is a card game that features characters from your favorite animes. Entry fee: none.

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

Have you ever been curious about the origins of the frill-tab-ulous fashion that is "lolita"? Join us and learn about the history of the style, the basics of a lolita outfit, its subculture, and so much more from our panel of fashionable experts!

You may see a fursuiter and others around the convention and ask what this furry stuff all about. This panel is part meet and greet of furry Anime fans people how are curious about furry fandom and the exploration of anthropomorphic animals and furry fandom in anime.

Every year, the Kumoricon community dedicates time, effort, goods, services, and significant funds toward bettering the lives of locals in the vicinity of our con through charitable donations.

Our fundraiser is our Live Charity Auction, held on Monday. We are proud to maintain the Sunshine Division as our beneficiary. The Sunshine Division has provided emergency food and clothing to those in need. The Sunshine Division is unique in that its food boxes are available 24/7, at every Portland police precinct, to anyone in need. The Sunshine Division welcomes volunteers, including kids. Please visit them at www.sunshinedivision.org. Come join the fun, bid on extraordinary prizes, and help give back to the local community.

There is also a food drive with raffle prizes located next to Info Booth. Raffle tickets will be drawn at the Live Auction and sent to respective winners if not present as long as sufficient contact information is legible on the tickets.

One important tool for any voice actor is creating efforts and reactions to match a characters' actions. Learn the ins and outs of the voice reax with Bryce Papenbrook! Vocal battles will ensue.

In this fast-paced game show panel, teams of four must create and model a cosplay from dollar store materials in mere minutes! Can they incorporate the Secret Ingredient? Can they win the audience's applause? Prizes await! The timer is ticking! The heat is on! Allez… COSPLAY!

The final event of Kumoricon—contest winners are announced, highlights are replayed, and the venue and mascot for 2015 are revealed.

The final event of Kumoricon—contest winners are announced, highlights are replayed, and the venue and mascot for 2015 are revealed.

Was there something you loved, or something you thought could be improved? Good feedback or bad, we want to hear your thoughts. Stop by after Closing Ceremonies to tell the staff what you thought of the con.