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2018 Approved Fan Panels

Below are the approved fan-run panels for San Japan XI (2018). Guest / Industry panels will be listed in the beta and final schedule to be released in August.

San Japan XI Approved Panels

Panel Name	Short Panel Description
Nostalgic Heartthrobs [18+] Texan Heat Nerdlesque Show	Most of us had a crush on a fictional character when we were kids. Your childhood favorites will be performing just for your entertainment!
Aggretsuko: Sanrio's Infamous Mascot	Learn more about Sanrio's infamous mascot, Retsuko, a firefox who's struggling to get through work and life.
AKGS: Sale Of The Century	It's the trivia game show that's also conventions biggest bargain sale! Alaska Game Shows is proud to present Sale Of The Century!
AKGS: The "Worst" Cosplay Contest	An Interactive Parody of all those cosplay contest/reality game shows. Come for a good 60 minute laugh in The "Worst" Cosplay Contest.
AMV Editors Panel!	Love AMVs? This is the panel for you! Join SliceofLife and UnluckyArtist as we showcase some amazing AMVs and give you tips for editing!
Anime Adventures	Join us for some games related to various anime! We will be playing games from different anime genres! You can join in or spectate the fun!
Anime Bingo	Choose from different characters as your Bingo sheet. For every winner there is always a prize.
Anime Catch 21	The Blackjack trivia game with an anime twist! Test your knowledge and luck of the draw for a chance to win some cool prizes!
Anime Game Show Yes!	It's exactly what it looks like. In Anime Game Show Yes!, you will answer questions and trivia to win prizes and build your winnings!
Anime Jeopardy	The classic Jeopardy game with an anime twist! Test your knowledge in this trivia game for a chance to win some cool prizes!
Anime Killed the Manga Star	Not all manga gets the chance to be anime (let alone good anime!), find out about some gems you might have missed.
Anime Mafia	Anime Mafia is who-dun-it party game with an anime twist. Destroy the mafia before everyone in town is gone.
Anime Name That Tune!	Think you know anime music? Come test your skills at Anime Name That Tune!
Anime Wheel of Fortune	The classic Wheel of Fortune puzzle game with an anime twist! Prizes for contestants and door prizes for audience members as well!
Applique All The Ways	Surface embellishment on your costume
Artists And Their Creative Process	Three Artist-Alley ink artists discuss workflow, techniques and experiences of bringing a painting to life from start to finish.
Asian Pop Society	Asian Pop Society of San Antonio College will be performing a set list and teaching choreography to be later performed at a flash mob.
Burlesque and Body-Positivity	Burlesque has an impact on those who see it and an even bigger impact on those participating in it. Burlesque changes how you view yourself.
CHINATSU Oku	Japanese Calligraphy Demonstration and workshop
CosDesign 101: Patterning and Fabrics	Come join experienced cosplayer and designer Voidfish Cos for an informative panel on cosplay design, patterns, and planning.
Cosplay Battle Chess	Interactive game of chess where cosplayers play as the pieces. Come early and get signed in as a piece! Groups welcome! Join the fun!
Cosplay Battle Chess 18+ Edition	Battle chess for the 18+ crowd. Cosplayers play as pieces. The 18+ version is open to more trash talk, more jokes, and more taunts.
Cosplay Combat	Come in costume and learn fight moves you can use for your cosplay! Run by San Antonio kungfu instructor and fight choreographer Rick Stemm.
Cosplay Makeup For Beginners	An in depth look at cosplay makeup, where to start, and how to finish!
Cosplay Weathering With Fallout Mario	Learn the ins and outs of weathering your cosplay with the Fallout Mario cosplay group! Make your cosplay look detailed and lived in!
Cosplaying as a Person of Color	You've been told you can't cosplay a character because of your race? You';re the black/Hispanic/Asian version of so-and-so? You aren';t alone.
Crappypasta: Everything's Sp00kier in Texas	From the writer of "Slender Jeff Buys a Rake" comes a hyper-realistic panel devoted to the highest form of art: terrible creepypastas.
Creating Body for Cosplay/Crossplay and Drag	Demonstrating tips and tricks for creating character bodies for Cosplay, Crossplay, and Drag. Such as binding chests, creating hips, & more.
Critical Role Jeopardy	Test your knowledge of the wondrous world of Critical Role in this Jeopardy style game. Compete for prizes and have fun with other Critters!
Dance Tournament	Come show off your dance moves for a chance to be the Dance Champion! Or join the audience and help vote for your favorite dancer to win.
Danganronpa 101: Could You Make It Into Hopes Peak Academy?	This is the Ultimate Danganronpa Trivia Game! The panelists and audience will play an interactive game of jeopardy about Danganronpa!
Danganronpa Murder Mystery	A body has been discovered! Come join the cast of Danganronpa in solving another trial! Who will be chosen as the blackened?
Danganronpa Werewolf	An interactive game for audiance and panel members adapted from the game"Werewolf" to fit the Dangaronpa world.
Elastic Girl's Intermediate Yoga	Elastic Girl is bendy and flexible. This yoga class is has intermediate positions and flows. Join her in some comfy clothes and try it out.
Everyday Kawaii	An exploration of Japan's kawaii fashion subcultures and discussion on how to incorporate them into your daily wardrobe
Explain It! [18+]	Explain it: Put a scene from an anime with no context. The audience must come up with a creative explanation for what is going on. (18+)
Fantastic J-rock and where to find them	This panel will focus on how to buy music, where to find it, and important Japanese muscicians from the 60';s to present day.
Fate/Grand History	Curious about the history/mythology of your fave Heroic Spirits? Southern Cospitality will give a rundown of the series' fantastic roots!
Fighting Games 101: Learning The Basics	New to fighting games and need to learn the basics? Join us for a brief overview of the genre where you';ll get hands-on practice!
Figure collecting 101: Big to Small	Figure collecting Big to Small: This panel will touch on the different types of anime figures from large scale down to gashapon.
Formal Masquerade Dance Lessons	This is the formal dance lessons for the masquerade dance. We will be covering the basic steps of Waltz, Tango, Cha-Cha, and Swing.
From Curses to Killers: The History of Asian-Horror Film [18+]	Halloween comes early as we uncover the history of some of Asia's most iconic and influential horror films that defined the genre!
Furry 101	A presentation about the who, what, were, and why of furries!
Genres In Anime And Manga	Learn about the descriptive details of the most popular types of genres and sub-genres found in Anime and Manga.
Guess that Anime	Never skip an opening or ending huh? Let test that out.
Guess That KPOP Song	How long have you been listening to KPOP? How many songs do you think you know just by the first few seconds? Have your try at all these!
Hentai Fest With The Tentacle Guy [18+]	A magical evening of adult anime, games, prizes, bad jokes, its Squiddy's World-Famous* Hentai Fest!
Hero Academia Murder Mystery: Who Killed All Might?!	In a blink of an eye the Symbol of Peace has vanished! Can you help find the true culprit and bring them to justice before it's too late?!
Hero! Boot-Camp	Do you have what it takes to be a hero? Well, in this case it's your chance to shine! U.A's Class 1-A is here and ready to show you how!
Hosting A Fandom Photoshoot	It can be disappointing when you don't see a photoshoot for the fandom you are cosplaying. Come find out ways you can run one yourself.
How To Panel	Join experienced panelist Eduardo Soliz as he goes over how to plan, organize, and present an educational panel.
How To Survive: Japanese Urban Legends [18+]	Ever wonder about the ghosts of Japan? Think you could survive a run in with one? Find out with us if you have what it takes!
In Defense Of Moe	An explanation of the "moe" aesthetic and why grown men love to watch cute girls do cute things.
Intro To Deco-Bento	Learn how to make your very own cutesy bento box lunches and snacks!
Introduction to Electronic Dance Music (EDM)	If you like Electric Dance Music and want to learn some dance moves, this panel will concentrate on helping those who would like to learn!
Introduction To MtF Crossplay [18+]	This panel is an introduction to male-to-female crossplay, with a discussion of issues such as costume choice, shaping, and construction.
Japan Survival 101	Ever thought about living in Japan, but aren't quite sure what you need to get it done? Join a former expat and talk about moving to Japan!
Jazz At The Con	A new performance group, Jazz at the Con covers a wide catalog of anime, jazz, and pop tunes. You're certain to hear several tunes you know.
Jpop San Japan Quiz Time Show Now! Round 4!	A spin off of Jpop American Fun Time Now, that features guessing kanji and characters, naming the song, brand, and anime,etc with comedy act
Just Monika.	Doki Doki! Monika is glitching her way into your heart; can you save your friends in this new route or will you all get deleted?
Kamoshida's Shadow King's Game [18+]	The shadows are back, And they are taking over the Kings game! Come by the King's castle and join in the court of thieves.
Katara's Relaxation Yoga	Conventions can wear and tear on the body and mind. This panel will cover basic yoga ending with a 15 minute meditation to re-energize.
Killing Your Sweethearts - How to Make Video Games	Everything you need to know to make video games (except actually building games) - teamwork, project management, and more.
Kimono and Yukata Friends	Presentation about Kimono and Yukata incuding a demonstration. Please bring your own yukata/kimono if you have one.
K-pop and J-pop Dance Gathering	Come out and dance to your favorite songs in the K-pop, J-pop, or odotemitta genres!
Last Weeb Standing	Everyone thinks they know everything about anime, but only one weeaboo will rise above the rest. Are you that weeaboo?
Learn to Animate with MikuMikuDance	MikuMikuDance (MMD for short) is a program used around the world. MMD has been used to animate Miku Hatsune and other Vocaloid characters.
LipSync For Your Fandom Life	The time has come to LipSync For. Your. Life! Join Charlie Sweets as you battle for the crown in the biggest battle of the year.
Live pokemon battle	You have two teams of two. must give the right commands to their pokemon to attack and the pokemon must take a hit or dodge.
Lol-calization: Lost in Translation	It's not easy bringing series over to the West - we'll show you the good, the bad, and the ugly of localization and translation projects.
Lolita Horror Stories	Come join us as we share our OoOoOkY sPoOoOoKy Lolita and Japanese Fashion-related horror stories! Audience participation encouraged!
Love Live! School Idol Trivia!!	Calling all aspiring idols and idol fans! Do you think you know all there is to know about ?'s? Aqours? Perfect Dream Project? Prove it!
Magical Being Drag Show	Drag Show Showcasing Talent from San Antonio and Surrounding Cities in a Cosplay and Con Themed show. With Drag Queens, Kings, and Entities.
Make a Dating Simulator	Do you have what it takes to create a dating simulator? Come by to this panel and find out!
Mehnime: An Intro to Obscure Old-School Anime [18+]	The 90s was an odd decade for anime distribution. Come embrace the good, the bad, and the head-scratching that is Meh-nime! (18+)
Mehnime: The New Meh-llenium [18+]	Part 2 of Mehnime! We move into the new Millenium, when the industry was bubbling over and anime boys got pretty (and pretty angsty). (18+)
Miku Miku Dancercise	This is a fun dancercise class to get you moving to Vocaloid Songs! Even if you don't know the dance just dance to it your own way!
Mystic Messenger Speed Date	From the popular game Mystic Messenger, come play through character routes to collect hearts, attend the RFA Party, and reach your Ending!
Nerdlesque vs Burlesque	There's a big difference between burlesque and nerdlesque, right? Texan Heat Nerdlesque clears any misconceptions you may have about both.
Not A Doll: Badass Women Who Shaped Japanese History	Famous women in Japan aren't well-known here - and this is why they should be! Learn all about some awesome women in Japanese history!
One Take Stunts Q&A	One Take Stunts is a new company working on a lot projects, come join us and discuss how you can get into the movie career too.
Ouran Speed Date	You are invited to The Host Club speed date! Spend your day talking and playing games with the handsome members of The Host Club.
People of Color In Anime And Manga	A look at the history and current state of racial diversity in anime and manga.
Queers & Capes: LGBTQ Representation In the Superhero Genre	Historical overview of the evolution of the representation of LGBTQ characters in the superhero genre .
Random K-Pop Dance Challenge!	Love to dance? It's time to show off your moves! Join our dance challenge as we jam along to some of the best hits that K-Pop has to offer!
Rome's Colosseum: Nations vs History	Gather with your fellow audience members and favorite Hetalia Nations to go head to head in a battle for world history knowledge!
Ruler's Academy : Force of Will 101 (What is It, and How to Play)	A basic 101 on what Force of Will is, how to play, and other basics to get started.
RWBY Summer Festival	Come on down to the RWBY Summer Festival! Play games, fold origami, and learn about Japanese traditions while trying to win some prizes.
RWBY School Isn't SO Grimm	The students of RWBY have entered the real world! Come join them for some trivia, fun games and interactive challenges!
San Antonio Game Devs	Learn what is happening in the indie game dev scene in San Antonio from local game developers and community leaders. #IGDA
San Japan Stand Up Comedy	Dallas based stand-up comedian and fellow convention enthusiast Cary Palmer delivers nerd based humor focused on con-based topics!
See The Future With Bill Cipher	Bill Cipher from Gravity Falls gives free tarot and palm readings to those brave enough to come see him eye to eye.
So You Think You Can Draw?	A fun drawing competition where drawings will be selected at random by audience suggestion.
So You Want To Enter A Cosplay Contest	Entering a cosplay contest for the first time? Still not sure what to do? Southern Cospitality can help guide you through it!
So You Want To Start Cosplay	A fun and interactive panel to help beginner cosplayers learn the ropes and how to get into the craft.
Steven Universe Jeopardy	S.U.J. is an interactive game show where fans of Steven Universe can put their love of the show to the test for a chance to win cool prizes!
Steven Universe's Guide To The Galaxy: Interactive Talkshow	Interactive talk show with fans for fans on recent show developments. Also features a raffle with prize-giveaways.
Texas Idol Festival: M@GICAL IDOL	Texas Idol Festival returns with a magical twist! Join us to wotagei to unique japanese idol performances like you have never seen before!
The Cosplay Games!	This panel will be a contest of games such as short Japanese translations, pose offs, copy dance moves, ninja, etc. that will be judged.
The Ken Dolls Q&A	Q & A for the Kendolls Burlesque show.
The Kings Game ; A Phantom Thief's Panel	Get ready for a show stopper as the Phantom thieves try their hands at the kings game, along with stealing a treasure or two.
Trash-Posting In Real Life A Convention Horror Stories Panel [18+]	This is a panel all about horror stories, come laugh at stories that you would think are too crazy to be true
Ultimate Otaku Warrior	That';s right, Were back! You thought last time was difficult? Wait till you see what we prepared this time on Ultimate Otaku Warrior!
Usagi Tries To Sing: A Sailor Moon Quiz Show And Karaoke Interactive	Welcome to all Sailor Moon fans! This panel has a Jeopardy style quiz show, as well as prizes! Karaoke will be included as part of the game.
Variety K Gameshow	A gameshow holding types of activities such as charades, telephone, and bingo with your favorite Kpop artists and win prizes!
Waifu Rescue	Your Waifu is trapped in another castle!! Time to save her!!!
Waifu Wars	Your favorite girl is the best girl, but other, wrong people disagree! Defend her honor in this tournament style debate event.
Welcome to the Ballroom: Rhythm Edition	Want to learn how to dance? This dance panel will involve learning how to dance the basics of the rumba, hustle, and east coast swing.
Welcome to the Ballroom: Standard and Etiquette	Learn the elements of standard ballroom and dancing such as the Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, and Viennese Waltz and proper etiquette in dancing!
What Anime Can Teach Us About Depression And Mental Illness (18+)	Discussion about Depression and Mental Illness in anime and nerd culture. What the symptoms are and how others can help.
What do you mean anime's not for kids?! [18+]	Anime isn't just for kids but adults who crave a little bit of gore and violence. So sit back, and enjoy some educational programming.
What Does It Take To Be A Magical Girl?	Have you ever wanted to be a Magical Girl? Join Kyuubey and the fellow Magical Girls in short demonstrations of how to be just like one!
Who Done It? SJCSI	Be prepared to test your investigation skills as you delve into the dark-side of the con with a murder mystery with the SJCSI!~
World of RWBY Trivia Challenge	So you think you know all there is about the Rooster Teeth web series RWBY? Test your knowledge at this game show style trivia challenge!
Wtf Japan: Music Video Edition [18+]	We will be exploring all of the weirdest, wildest, offensive, explicit, and controversial music videos to ever come out of Japan.
Your Ship Is Trash and So Are We	Two ships enter but only one can prevail! Do you have a ship that is utterly terrible? Now is your chance to defend it!
Youth Idol Dance	A panel for ages 2-8, everyone is born to shine! Let your little tot learn a simple anime dance and they can show their skills at the panel!

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