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Here are this year's awesome panels!!
All your Cute are Belong to Us: A Pinky:St Panel - Learn about the latest craze from Japan, those über-kawaii figures from Pinky:St! Bring your own, share your stories and pictures, talk about your collections and your wish list. Learn where the cuteness started, the latest models to hit the shelves, and what new figures have been unveiled recently.
Anime Fursuit 101 – Ever wanted to build a fursuit, but just didn’t know how? Well, we can give you the latest tips and strategies to make them! Find our things like how to make heads, paws, feet, body suits, where to buy faux fur and more!
Art, Illustration and Comics on the Internet! - Do you love to draw fan art and original illustrations; do you wish you knew how to get started making your own comics? This panel will go over as much information as possible regarding techniques, style, and how to get your work out there and noticed in the vast series of tubes known as the internets. A great panel for beginners, or even intermediates who want to learn a bit more!
The Art of Thrift Store Cosplay - Don’t have the time or the money to make a costume to wear at conventions? There’s a treasure trove of possible costumes to be found at your local thrift store! Come join us for a talk about how to turn thrift store treasures into Cosplay gold.
An Artist’s Guide to Photoshop - It was a grand success last year, and now it’s back! The Artist’s Guide to Photoshop teaches you everything you ever wanted to know about this popular and powerful imaging program. The panel will cover completing an illustration in Photoshop from scanning the sketch to printing the finished product. Tori Brenneison, a studio art major at the Maine College of Art and Baldwin-Wallace College, has been using Photoshop to create illustrations for over six years—let her show you how it’s done! Q & A will also take place during the panel to cover any questions you may have.
Ayumi Hamasaki Panel - A panel about the “Empress of J-Pop”, Ayumi Hamasaki, one of the most influential music artists of the late 90’s and 2000’s! In this panel we will watch music videos, listen to music, watch interviews & concert clips, discuss her music, etc. anything else Ayumi related! So please come, all welcome!
Cosplay 101 - Welcome to the wacky world of cosplay! Everyone’s got to start somewhere and that is here. This introduction to cosplay panel will teach you all the basics including where to buy fabric and how to select the right kind as well as wig styling and other tricks of the trade.
Cho Jiku Panel Macross – Macross, what is it really all about? Come to this panel and see the anime that arguably brought forth the torrent of anime we know today. LISTEN TO MY PANEL!
Colorful the Panties Panel - Panties are red, Panties are blue, Come to this panel, They might be on you!
***18+ Only - ID's will be required upon entry to this panel***
Colossalcon Doll Party - Owners of ABJD (Asian Ball Jointed Dolls) unite!! If you have an interest in ABJD (commonly referred to as Dollfie or Super Dollfie), join us in a photoshoot and meet with doll owners!! Have a doll? Bring him/her along to make some friends!!
Con Slide Show - Did you see the guy with the Digicam? He was here and there.... Wait, He was everywhere! He's taken photos of you and your friends when you didn't know it. Want to some cosplays that were there on Friday when you weren't? Then come join the Con Slide Show! There are even be behind the scenes shots. Its a good panel for sitting back and relaxing. Hosted by Inuyashapoet
Dr Stangedrift : Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the R90 – Racing anime, a genre with a storied history and a bright future. Beginning with Speed Racer and continuing to the modern day with Initial D and Wangan Midnight, come feel the rhythm of the pulsing sound calling your name!
Full Metal Alchemist A Different Look - If you’ve been to one of these before its just explaining an opinion on the panel. However what about how it ties into the Japanese view of the Nazi culture. Come and check it out.
Gaia Online - All about the online game, Gaiaonline. Members and the curious welcomed to join as we will have discussions on the game and forums. This is a great way to meet new friends who play your favorite game.
Ghost in the Shell in the Nutshell - GITS was all about? Don’t understand what a cyber brain does? Want to be able to read barcode. Ever wonder what happed in one of Production I.G.s BEST works EVER. This isn't just a fan boys Panel its a panel for anyone. Come take a deeper look into this Cyber Punk Anime with your host Inuyashapoet
Girly Stuff! – Well once upon a time, god created girls. Then gave them stuff. Then a girl game so she could take about the more feminine aspects of Japanese culture and anime (aside from yaoi).
Glomping 101 - Glomping, the crime, the passion, the lesson? Come to glomping 101 in order to perfect the art and the martial art that is glomping. Run by Kyo of the RBG with a lot of random cameos from other colossalcon fame.
Gothic & Lolita Tea Party – An elegant Tea party hosted by Miss Momo and her Lolita's in crime. Tea and cookies will be served. A discussion on Mana and his influence on Lolita will be held. We would also like to have a discussion on other designers and the affect on our subculture. Also there will be some wonderful games and prizes.
Gundam Panel of D00M – There’s more to Gundam than just SEED and Wing, and this panel will tell you how much more. Learn the long history of one of anime’s most enduring franchises, from the good to the bad, the entire history of Gundam will be at your fingertips in this panel.
Hentai Panel - Your generic hentai panel. Come and be perverted! Bonus: Hosted by a girl!?!?!?!
***18+ Only - ID's will be required upon entry to this panel***
Infinite Space Express Pirate Legend Matsumoto 5555 – One of the greatest anime creator’s ever, Leiji Matsumoto practically invented the Space Opera anime genre which would later give birth to many of anime’s favorite series. Come learn about this often forgotten legend. PROTIP: He directed and created Interstella 5555.
Inuyashapoet Show - The Inuyashapoet show, the most fun you can have (without Shounen Ai, that is) Do you love Randomness and someone ranting about everything that means something to the Anime lifestyles? Then this is the show for you. Come and give the host ideas to talk about. Its not a show without you. Listen to what you, the consumer, have to say about the InuPoet show! "ZOMG! INUPOET! HE'S TEH AWESOME! XD"- Kawaii no Aku
J-Rock - Listen to some J-rock and learn some unfamiliar artists. Watch some J-rock music videos.
Johnny's Entertainment - Like J-pop? Like boybands? Like cute Japanese guys? Johnny's Entertainment is your new best friend! Come listen to some JE music, see some fun videos and check out the cute singers!!
Kyo’s Eye for the Otaku Guy - After someone mistakes Kyo’s new panel “Kyo Rants” for “Kyo’s Pants” a brainstorm happens. Why not show Otaku guys how to dress after when not cosplaying? What if we even showed them how to use otaku knowledge to an advantage? So after about three long, excruciating…. Minutes. Kyo’s Eye for the Otaku Guy was born. Come see fashion, hobbies, and even bathing techniques needed once the con ends and the real life starts.
Kyo’s Guide to Otaku Dating - After years of research including 400 3 page questionnaires, there is finally an answer to the question: What do Otaku want? We’ll break it down into the basics for you and make it so easy even Shinji could do it.
Kyo Rants - Kyo’s random rants on Otaku, anime, video games, and more. This is also a great place to say what you want to say without worry of being lashed out at. Come and enjoy the many ramblings of an entertainer.
The Legend of Zelda: The Panel of Time - The Legend of Zelda: A courageous hero, a beautiful princess, and a powerful villain. Centuries of turmoil and triumph in the land of Hyrule and beyond. We have fallen in love with the adventures and story of this series of 12+ games that has been continuing on for 20 years. Join us for a review, a look at the future, and trivia.
Making it in Vana’diel - Whether you’re a level 1 New Adventurer running around Ronfaure with an Onion Sword, or a level 75 in all jobs with Maat’s Cap and Kirin’s Osode, you’re sure to find something to enjoy in this panel about Final Fantasy XI. All are welcome, even dragoons. Please set all linkpearls to vibrate before entering.
A Not Very Final Fantasy - Final Fantasy has become a staple among otakudom. Where did it come from? Where is it going? Who’s the baddest bad guy? Who’s the coolest Hero? Can you really time attack a Final Fantasy? Jeef and company will present and discuss this and more. Bring your ideas and questions as we delve deep into Final Fantasy. Paladins welcome. Leave your Materia at the door plz.
Ouran High School Host Club Tea Party - Ever been to a Tea Party where all you do is sit around and drink the tea? Well not at the Ouran High School Host Club Tea Party event! At this event, guests will be served free tea, coffee and Delicacies. There will be games, music, photo shoots and more! If you want to have fun, enjoy Ouran High School Host Club or just want a place to relax with the hosts from Ouran, this is the event for you!
Para Para with the Seishun Amigas! - If you like eurobeat and dancing, then this is for you! The Seishun Amigas will fill you in briefly on the history of eurobeat and the culture it spawned, then teach a beginner-level parapara routine!
Pirates Vs. Ninja - Throughout Anime history there's been epic battle of Pirates vs. Ninjas. This panel is to inform and educate on the differences between the 2 groups. This is a Peaceful Panel, no fighting :)
Racoon City Police Department Presents : Zombie Survival and You – An interactive panel about zombie attacks and how to survive the inevitable holocaust that is coming. We will discuss all stages of a zombie outbreak from its earliest stages to ensuring your safe and healthy survival.
Relationships in Anime - He loves her, she loves someone else, someone else loves him! We discuss the dynamics of relationships in anime and rant and rave on famous couples.
Shinsengumi - A look at Japan's rebel group who fought for the purity of their nation. Dear patriots to their country, or rebels to the Emperor? After hundreds of years, they're finally receiving the attention they deserve.
Storytime with Papa Bear – Think you have the guts to be a hentai voice actor? Think you could say all those magical lines without laughing or worse…come take a stab at dubbing both anime and even dojins with Papa Bear and his two little helpers, Ghetto Vader and Token.
***18+ Only - ID's will be required upon entry to this panel***
Super Robot Wars MkII – Mirror mirror on the wall, whose the strongest of them all. It is the end all of the robot versus arguments featuring eight contenders from across generations and genre all vying for the right to challenge one of four legendary mecha to claim the right of strongest mecha ever! This is a VERY interactive panel so bring your mecha geek and watch a heated battle sprout forth.
Thoughtful Anime Fandom - In this panel we will contemplate why people are obsessive fans. Why do we Cosplay? Why are we drawn to the characters we are drawn to?
Toonami of Old - it was once the afternoon block of anime after school from 4-6pm on Cartoon Network, hosted by Moltar from SG:CTC. For a many of us american otaku, this is what got us heavy into anime. Relive these memories with us, as we review old clips from the days of Toonami from 1997-2001.
World of Warcrack - Horde? Alliance? Leave your pvp flag at the door for this Panel, please :) The World of Warcraft has been sucking the life out of gamers for 3 years now, and we aren’t letting it stop anytime soon. Join us for discussion of gameplay strategy, class nerfing, and insight into the mind of a sheeped mob (Just what happens to the mind of an enemy while shapeshifted?)
Yaoi Lovers Unite - For the Great love of Yaoi, there will be long discussions on everything Yaoi! Manly men welcomed to see how long they can brave this fangirl delight panel. So please bring all your yaoi thoughts here!
You think you know Sailor Moon? - You think you know Sailor Moon? Well come take a closer look into the differences in the different versions of the show. Both adults and children alike love Sailor Moon. Come find out why.
These panels are not necessarily run by ColossalCon Staff, and ColossalCon takes no responsiblity for the content thereof; the leader(s) running each respective panel are solely responsible for the content of the panel. |
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