If you caught us at a convention you likely were in attendance of one of our panels. Thank you for coming and we hope you enjoyed yourself! Here you can find further notes and information on each of our panels. And, of course, you can always contact us directly with questions on any subject via our contact form or our forums.
If you have suggestions for future panels you can contact us in much the same way!
Disclaimer: The panels are of our own creation and a lot of hard work goes into them. We supply this information for the benefit of our attendees. However, please DO NOT use this information for your own panels or distribute without our permission. Thank you!
| The Best Anime You’ve Never Seen, Or Heard Of! |
Panel Host(s): Mitsugi
Panel Description: Think you know anime? We’ve put together a list of some of the best anime that even the most veteran fan has likely never seen, or even heard of! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this treasure trove of some fantastic anime.
Additional Information: The full list of anime shown is –
“Comedy” – 10 minute OAV
“My Neighbors the Yamadas” – Feature Film, directed by Takahada of Studio Ghibli
“Magnetic Rose” – Feature Film
“On Your Mark” – Music Video, created by Hayao Miyazaki
“Denpa Teki na Kanojo” – 2 episode OAV
Retired after 2010: “Future Boy Conan” – Full series directed by Hayao Miyazaki
| Traveling to Japan |
Panel Host(s): Chiaki
Panel Description: Everything you need to know before traveling to the land of the rising sun from a fellow gaijin. From budgeting to lodging to getting around if you want to head to Japan this is one panel you want to be sure not to miss. Informative, funny, and interesting it will not disappoint any future traveler. Spoken from the perspective of someone who has both lived and traveled before and after the earthquake.
Additional Information: The PowerPoint used in the panel can be found here. (Note: Due to video and images the file size is LARGE)
If you have additional questions before your travels don’t hesitate to contact me personally via our contact form or on our forums!
| Girl’s Guide to Con-Going |
Panel Host(s): Chiaki and Kimiko
Panel Description: Alright ladies, lets be honest, there are THINGS that we have to deal with that the guys just don’t understand! But, we also gotta be real with ourselves too. The women of the A.A.A. Podcast put their collective 20+ con experiences together to produce a panel that is both informative and amusing telling con stories from the girl’s perspective. But don’t worry men, you’re welcome too here! You may learn a little something as well.
Additional Information: Recording of this panel from Supercon 2010 can be found here.
| The Great Cosplay Dating Game |
Panel Host(s): Chiaki and Kimiko (sometimes Mitsugi helps out too)
Panel Description: Come one come all, looking for your long lost love or just an hour of fun the Great Cosplay Dating game has it all! Take a romp through old-school style dating games and be ready cosplayers to think quick on your feet! Come early to participate or just sit back and enjoy the hilarity.
(Sometimes this panel is done 18+ called “After Dark Edition” where the questions and panel is more mature themed)
Additional Information: None! We want to keep this one a surprise for the attendees!
| The History of the Horror Anime Genre |
Panel Host(s): Chiaki
Panel Description: Often times, horror in anime is unlike horror anywhere else. From the obscenely violent, to the downright creepy, how did this particular brand of horror evolve? Starting all the way back in 900A.D. this panel looks at how horror in anime evolved from one medium to the next. Informative over gory you just may learn something from this panel.
Additional Information: The PowerPoint used in this panel can be found here.
| The In’s and Out’s of Starting a Podcast |
Panel Host(s): Chiaki and Mitsugi
Panel Description: You likely listen to them off iTunes, feedburner, or another site. Those odd internet shows, half radio, half music download and sometimes entertaining. But how do podcasts get started? Covering everything from initial concept to the launch of your site this panel draws from the multi-year experience of the A.A.A. Podcast to cover everything you need to know before starting your own show.
Additional Information: The PowerPoint used in this panel can be found here.
| Otaku: More than a Word |
Panel Host(s): Chiaki
Panel Description: Many fans walk around cons proudly proclaiming their “Otakuness.” The word in American fan culture has become coequal and a badge of pride. But where did the word come from? How has it evolved? And do Japanese fans share the same enthusiasm? Covering the history of the word through the Japanese fandom to it’s reach into America this panel will likely make you think twice about being an “Otaku.”
Additional Information: The notes used in this panel can be found here.
| The Cosplay Corner |
Panel Host(s): Chiaki and Kimiko
Panel Description: Do you cosplay? Do you see cosplay everywhere and wonder why? Do you even know what the word cosplay means? Learn the history behind the fantastic costumes and convention culture of dressing up. From its origins in Japan, prevalence in anime, American culture, and some tips in there too come into the corner for some information.
Additional Information: Powerpoint for this panel to be posted soon.
| The History of Anime |
Panel Host(s): Chiaki
Panel Description: Did you know Anime got its roots in 900 A.D.? Learn the history of anime and how its structure has evolved through Japanese culture over time. Highlighting famous directors and animation processes this panel will take you from the start to where we find ourselves today.
Additional Information: Powerpoint for this panel to be posted soon.
| The Music of Anime |
Panel Host(s): Kimiko
Panel Description: Music makes you feel, it makes you dance, weep, and randomly break out into song (much at the surprise of your friends). The music found in anime is equally special, from nostalgic openings to moving orchestral pieces. Even anime musicals! This panel covers the full gauntlet of how music and anime relates from the perspective of a music major.
Additional Information: Powerpoint for this panel to be posted soon.