Starting from its origins as a virtual pet, the Digimon franchise has grown to an increasing variety of media, from a hit anime series, music, movies, card games, manga and video games. Come celebrate its 20th anniversary with us as we go through the history of the series and showcase some upcoming projects!
Do you remember Sailor Moon being a live action/cartoon hybrid? Have you heard of entire anime series being dubbed and never released? Come join Children Driving Robots as we look at some failed attempts to bring anime to America.
At least a hundred years ago, a group of idiots and a plastic turtle named Kyle came together with a great mission: to have fun entertaining people irregardless of whether or not people were entertained. Whether it be arcade playthroughs and inaccurate anime descriptions on YouTube... Read More →
Could Pokemon exist in our world? What would they look like? How DID that egg really get there? Just what is Ditto and how does it work? Stop in to our Pokemon Breeder’s Academy as we push the boundaries of science to bring Pokemon to life!
How did the Master of the Universe toy line become an international phenomenon that has expanded into comics, TV shows, movies and so much more? Come join Children Driving Robots as we look at the 40 year plus history and mythology of awesomeness that continues to expand and develop!
At least a hundred years ago, a group of idiots and a plastic turtle named Kyle came together with a great mission: to have fun entertaining people irregardless of whether or not people were entertained. Whether it be arcade playthroughs and inaccurate anime descriptions on YouTube... Read More →
From Kantai Collection to Arpeggio of Blue Steel to Space Battleship Yamato, the history of the Japanese Navy has inspired many beloved Anime. Join us as we discuss these series and the history that inspired them.
Having presented at Otakon, Katsucon, and Derpycon, Winning the War on Pants proudly presents panels on a variety of subjects, ranging from Sports Anime to Military History.
For over 30 years, Ghibli has taught its fans many lessons. This panel will look at the life lessons that can be learned, both as a child and adult, through Ghibli’s most popular films.
Go Nagai is one of the most influential manga artists that ever lived, but little of his work has made its way stateside until recently, with anime hits such as Devilman Crybaby, Mazinger Z Infinity, and Cutie Honey Universe. Come see his impact on U.S. pop culture from the '70s through the '90s.
Many Anime get licensed and relicensed every year. What about those that don’t or return to the unlicensed void? Come join Children Driving Robots to discover and/or rediscover these Anime just waiting for their opportunity!
At least a hundred years ago, a group of idiots and a plastic turtle named Kyle came together with a great mission: to have fun entertaining people irregardless of whether or not people were entertained. Whether it be arcade playthroughs and inaccurate anime descriptions on YouTube... Read More →
From Newtypes to innovators, from the One Year War to the Calamity War, and from the Zero system to the Destiny system. Each Gundam timeline presents it’s own philosophy in the ways that humanity can transcend, and how war directly impacts that ability. Join us as we take a look at each series’ outlook on transcendence and war.
Yosei has an educational background in literature and speculative fiction. They are a member of Doomtastic, a small group of friends who run panels on all things geeky and nerdy.
Despite being set in a world where large Mecha dominate the battlefield and technology is derived from the visions of psychics, Full Metal Panic draws heavy inspiration from the works of the late author Tom Clancy, especially those works set within his "Ryanverse". Join us as we explore the connections between these 2 fictional universes
Having presented at Otakon, Katsucon, and Derpycon, Winning the War on Pants proudly presents panels on a variety of subjects, ranging from Sports Anime to Military History.
Ever marvel at the myriad series that make up the Leijiverse? Wonder at the appeal of their storylines or the connections between each character? Come and discuss the fascinating world that Leiji Matsumoto has built, its awe-inspiring depth, the scope of the stories, and of course all his different alien queens and romantic space pirates.
Yosei has an educational background in literature and speculative fiction. They are a member of Doomtastic, a small group of friends who run panels on all things geeky and nerdy.
A land of ridiculously busty blondes with blue eyes, a ton of guns and violence, flags on every conceivable surface, and loud and obnoxious idiots as far as the eye can see. Oh, and a real-life celebrity will probably show up. What is this strange and magical place? Why it’s America! Come and join us as we explore what anime and manga think life in America is all about!
Manga and cats and anime and cats and video games! And cats!I've been reading manga since about 2002 and I own far more than any single human should own. My favorite manga of all time is Banana Fish. You can also find me on MAL as well.http://myanimelist.net/profile/zawa113
I'm a long time anime and manga fan. I've been enjoying anime since Sailor Moon in the 90s. And I've been reading manga since the first issue of Mixxzine came out. I was a manga moderator on myanimelist.net for several years. http://myanimelist.net/profile/BrandI also used to run... Read More →
Take five space explorers, add a dash of royalty and a pinch of humor, stir well and form Voltron. This panel will take a look at the history of the franchise. From its beginnings in 1984 to the reboot that’s taking the fandom by storm. Plus, all the versions in between. With the show ending after 8 seasons, join us for the last presentation of this panel.
What does Fooly Cooly even mean? We still don't know, but what we do know is that the original FLCL is a cornerstone of early-2000's anime. The cult classic finally gained a sequel in 2018. However, FLCL Progressive was met with more of a frustrated sigh than raucous applause. What went wrong? Did FLCL even need a sequel?
I am the Founder/Creative Director of the "In Defense of SEGA" project, a grassroots campaign dedicated to the positive enjoyment of modern-day SEGA productions. Overall, I enjoy video games from many different companies, and am very passionate about the medium.
Special attacks! Larger-than-life characters! Heroic declarations! The overlap between anime and pro wrestling is intense enough that the two frequently bleed into each other, and you have a floor seat to the ultimate clash of champions.
Who is the best Evangelion Pilot? What do the last 2 episodes really mean? Is Hideaki Anno legitimately insane or just a misunderstood artist? Join us for an open debate and discussion on the groundbreaking anime "Neon Genesis Evangelion"
Having presented at Otakon, Katsucon, and Derpycon, Winning the War on Pants proudly presents panels on a variety of subjects, ranging from Sports Anime to Military History.
Adapting Japanese content for other cultures is a delicate and time consuming process. When done right we get beautifully crafted stories and games. When done wrong, we get hilarious and horrendous content. From cutesy cover art tuned hardcore to dubs gone wrong, join us as we take a look at translations gone askew!
A continuation of the popular Beyond the Tentacle series, +2 Comedy tackles a whole new set of fetishes. Don't miss the exciting live demonstrations and the worst video we could find this year!
+2 Comedy is the top geek stand-up comedy group on the East Coast. They have appeared at over 60 conventions since 2010. Their 18+ panels have thrilled, educated, and intrigued audiences from Otakon to GKE Classic.
Ever had the unpleasure if watching a dubbed hentai and think you could do better? Well put your money where your mouth is and say horribly dirty things in front of strangers.
Remember the anime boom on the 2000s? Remember all the anime that got released some of them bad and some of them great that no one talks about anymore? There are some amazing anime forgetten in this age of sakuga, streaming and simul-dubs
