Schedule
8:00 AM
Registration
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM RegistrationMiscellaneous10:00 AM
Bryson Baugus Autograph Session
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Guest Area - Booth 1Autograph SessionEmi Lo Autograph Session
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Guest Area - Booth 2Autograph SessionKeith Silverstein Autograph Session
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Guest Area - Booth 3Autograph SessionArtist's Alley
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Artist's AlleyMiscellaneousDealers Hall
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Dealer's HallMiscellaneousPhoto Booth
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Photo BoothMiscellaneous10:15 AM
Opening Ceremony
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM StageMiscellaneousWhy Are Anime Con Panels So Bad?
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Main Events 3PanelLearn to host (or sit through) a panel. Relive awful panels and dumb questions, from roleplay to war crimes.
10:30 AM
Introduction to Wota Culture: Call and MIX
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Main Events 2PanelWonder what's going on with those specific chants during idol concerts? Join ashes and Scrub in a deep dive into the culture!
Emi Nitta Lottery Reception
10:30 AM – 5:00 PM Guest Area - Booth 0MiscellaneousGaming Area
10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Gaming AreaMiscellaneous11:00 AM
Voice Your Questions! ft. Emi Lo and Bryson Baugus
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Main Events 1GuestPlease join us for a QnA panel featuring popular voice actors Emi Lo and Bryson Baugus. Get ready to hear industry insights, tips, and answers to any other curiosities you may have from your favorite voices!
Food Vendors
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Food VendorsMiscellaneous11:30 AM
Intro to Cosplay Contests
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Main Events 3GuestWhat are cosplay contests, and how do you enter? How do you have the most fun, and increase your chances of taking home an award? Join Wezrez Cosplay for an introduction to the world of cosplay competitions, featuring an explanation of how many contests work, and tips and tricks for getting the best experience out of a contest!
Love Live! Cosplay Meetup
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Cosplay Meetups [MEC Lobby]Meetup11:45 AM
State's Attorney: Investigations
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM Main Events 2PanelSit down with a prosecutor to review various legal concepts seen in the Ace Attorney series. You’ll find out what’s accurate and what’s just for fun!
12:00 PM
Maid Cafe
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM [Harmony Suites] Bergen RoomMiscellaneousGranblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Tournament
12:00 AM – 2:00 PM Gaming AreaTournament12:15 PM
Ask SungWon Whatever Your Heart Desires
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM Main Events 1GuestSungWon Cho is a voice actor you may have heard in Delicious in Dungeon, Lackadaisy, God of War: Ragnarok, Borderlands 3, Aggretsuko, Ranking of Kings, One Piece, Pluto, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Bigtop Burger, Pokemon, Neon White, AI: The Somnium Files: Nirvana Initiative, Like a Dragon, Granblue Fantasy, Odd Taxi, Craig of the Creek, Tuca & Bertie, OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes, Monster Prom, and more. You may also know him from YouTube. He loves his cats Effie and Sophie very much.
12:30 PM
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Cosplay Meetup
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Cosplay Meetups [MEC Lobby]Meetup12:45 PM
It has Pockets! A Guide to Functional Cosplay
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM Main Events 3PanelNothing’s worse than having to change out of a cosplay you spent months making, or $$$ buying. Join us for a crash course in making cos work for you!
1:00 PM
Hello Kitty: A 50 Year History
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Main Events 2PanelHello Kitty can never have too many friends, and neither can we! Jump into 50 years of cuteness, capitalism, and soft power dynamics!
Magic: The Gathering (Tarkir: Dragonstorm) Draft
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Courtyard by MarriottTournament1:30 PM
MEあDOWLあNDS Idol Showcase
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM StageMusical PerformanceThe Voice Over Game Challenge ft. Keith Silverstein
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Main Events 1GuestThere are a lot of different tasks that are expected of voice actors: acting clearly being one. But what about being able to read a difficult line without tripping over your own tongue, providing fighting efforts, creature sounds, and even improvisation? Join host, Keith Silverstein as volunteers compete to the death for prizes in "The Voice Over Games Challenge."
Bryson Baugus Autograph Session
1:30 PM – 6:00 PM Guest Area - Booth 1Autograph SessionEmi Lo Autograph Session
1:30 PM – 6:00 PM Guest Area - Booth 2Autograph SessionZenless Zone Zero Cosplay Meetup
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Cosplay Meetups [MEC Lobby]Meetup2:00 PM
Just say YES!!! Pop Culture Improv 101 with Ally.art3
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Main Events 3PanelWhat would happen if Sailor Moon and Mario went to the mall? Or if a group of friends got lost on their way to the convention? Let's find out! In this panel improv games will be taught and played, but with a twist of all things pop culture.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Gaming AreaTournament2:15 PM
EVA foam: Tools and Tricks
2:15 PM – 3:14 PM Main Events 2Guest2:30 PM
SungWon Cho Autograph Session
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Guest Area - Booth 4Autograph SessionOne Piece Cosplay Meetup
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM Cosplay Meetups [MEC Lobby]Meetup2:45 PM
The Dad Panel: Bringing the kids and the dog together
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM Main Events 1PanelThe Yearly Meeting is upon us once again. Try not to bring mom back this time. DON'T BE LATE.
Keith Silverstein Autograph Session
2:45 PM – 6:00 PM Guest Area - Booth 3Autograph Session3:15 PM
What's the Matter Colonel Sanders? ...Chicken?!
3:15 PM – 4:45 PM Main Events 3PanelBAWK! Don't be a "chicken" and come create your very own CPあC poultry memento with DizzyLizzy. Everyone will leave with their own personal chicken plushie. No prior sewing experience needed.
3:30 PM
Wotagei Workshop with Aniwaza
3:15 PM – 4:45 PM Main Events 2PanelCome join Aniwaza as we welcome you into the world of Wotagei. Learn how you can perform this lightstick dance and amaze your friends at the next con!
Genshin Impact Cosplay Meetup
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM Cosplay Meetups [MEC Lobby]Meetup3:45 PM
Learn Jpop Choreo with Ari. Ki
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM StagePanel4:00 PM
Street Fighter 6 Tournament
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Gaming AreaTournament4:30 PM
Are you Smarter than a College Student? Anime Edition!
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Main Events 1PanelSchool these students with your anime knowledge! Join us to compete against students from local colleges in a battle of anime trivia!
Dungeon Meshi Cosplay Meetup
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM Cosplay Meetups [MEC Lobby]Meetup4:45 PM
All Routes Lead to [You!]?
4:45 PM – 5:45 PM Main Events 2PanelThe love interest holds out his hand to you, proclaiming his love! What will you do? The route the story takes is up to you!
5:00 PM
Love Live Random Dance!
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM StagePanelHave you ever wanted to be a school idol? Well, now’s your chance! Come join RainbowStar Idols and dance along in their Love Live random dance panel!
Cosplay Hall Judging
5:00 PM – 6:15 PM Room EMiscellaneous5:15 PM
The Evolution of Gender and Queerness in Fire Emblem
5:15 PM – 6:15 PM Main Events 3PanelCome take a journey through Fire Emblem's varied history as we explore the evolution of the games' onscreen portrayals of queer and female characters.
5:30 PM
Apothecary Diaries Cosplay Meetup
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM Cosplay Meetups [MEC Lobby]Meetup5:45 PM
Objection! Anime Characters on Trial
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM Main Events 1PanelOrder in the court! Several anime characters have been brought to trial, and it’s up to you to defend or prosecute them. Are you ready to lawyer up?
6:00 PM
The Hot Tea on Hands-Free Gaming: An Accessibility Panel
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Main Events 2PanelA panel about the latest accessibility technology for gamers with disabilities. A lot has happened in the last year, let’s talk about it!
Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves Tournament
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Gaming AreaTournament6:30 PM
Altering, Sewing, and Patterning! Oh My!
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Main Events 3PanelHave you ever wanted to make or modify a cosplay, but have no clue where to start? Well, you’re in the right place! Come join us to learn the basics!
7:00 PM
Emi Nitta Concert
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM StageMusical PerformanceThe GPS Game ft. Unlockable Content
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Main Events 1PanelThink you're good at Mario Kart? Good enough to play without looking? This is the game where you get to prove it. Prizes to be won.
7:15 PM
Psychology of Fandom; past, present, and future
7:15 PM – 8:15 PM Main Events 2PanelFrom Hetalia to JJK, fandom culture has evolved. Explore its benefits, challenges, and shifts with master's students studying fan identity!
8:00 PM
The Art of Being Evil ft. Keith Silverstein
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Main Events 3GuestBeing evil is not so black and white. There are plenty of shades in between, and lots of different motivations for the characters we love to hate. Join Keith Silverstein, who’s played baddies in shows like Hunter X Hunter, Monster, Bleach, Naruto, Persona 5, and My Hero Academia as he explores what makes these villains so different from each other. Come on. Embrace the darkness. You know you want to.
8:30 PM
Emi Nitta Autograph Session
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM Guest Area - Booth 0Autograph Session9:00 PM
CPあC: the Dance 2025
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM StageMusical Performance
8:00 AM
Registration
10:00 AM
Bryson Baugus Autograph Session
Emi Lo Autograph Session
Keith Silverstein Autograph Session
Artist's Alley
Dealers Hall
Photo Booth
10:15 AM
Opening Ceremony
Why Are Anime Con Panels So Bad?
Learn to host (or sit through) a panel. Relive awful panels and dumb questions, from roleplay to war crimes.
10:30 AM
Introduction to Wota Culture: Call and MIX
Wonder what's going on with those specific chants during idol concerts? Join ashes and Scrub in a deep dive into the culture!
Emi Nitta Lottery Reception
Gaming Area
11:00 AM
Voice Your Questions! ft. Emi Lo and Bryson Baugus
Please join us for a QnA panel featuring popular voice actors Emi Lo and Bryson Baugus. Get ready to hear industry insights, tips, and answers to any other curiosities you may have from your favorite voices!
Food Vendors
11:30 AM
Intro to Cosplay Contests
What are cosplay contests, and how do you enter? How do you have the most fun, and increase your chances of taking home an award? Join Wezrez Cosplay for an introduction to the world of cosplay competitions, featuring an explanation of how many contests work, and tips and tricks for getting the best experience out of a contest!
Love Live! Cosplay Meetup
11:45 AM
State's Attorney: Investigations
Sit down with a prosecutor to review various legal concepts seen in the Ace Attorney series. You’ll find out what’s accurate and what’s just for fun!
12:00 PM
Maid Cafe
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Tournament
12:15 PM
Ask SungWon Whatever Your Heart Desires
SungWon Cho is a voice actor you may have heard in Delicious in Dungeon, Lackadaisy, God of War: Ragnarok, Borderlands 3, Aggretsuko, Ranking of Kings, One Piece, Pluto, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Bigtop Burger, Pokemon, Neon White, AI: The Somnium Files: Nirvana Initiative, Like a Dragon, Granblue Fantasy, Odd Taxi, Craig of the Creek, Tuca & Bertie, OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes, Monster Prom, and more. You may also know him from YouTube. He loves his cats Effie and Sophie very much.
12:30 PM
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Cosplay Meetup
12:45 PM
It has Pockets! A Guide to Functional Cosplay
Nothing’s worse than having to change out of a cosplay you spent months making, or $$$ buying. Join us for a crash course in making cos work for you!
1:00 PM
Hello Kitty: A 50 Year History
Hello Kitty can never have too many friends, and neither can we! Jump into 50 years of cuteness, capitalism, and soft power dynamics!
Magic: The Gathering (Tarkir: Dragonstorm) Draft
1:30 PM
MEあDOWLあNDS Idol Showcase
The Voice Over Game Challenge ft. Keith Silverstein
There are a lot of different tasks that are expected of voice actors: acting clearly being one. But what about being able to read a difficult line without tripping over your own tongue, providing fighting efforts, creature sounds, and even improvisation? Join host, Keith Silverstein as volunteers compete to the death for prizes in "The Voice Over Games Challenge."
Bryson Baugus Autograph Session
Emi Lo Autograph Session
Zenless Zone Zero Cosplay Meetup
2:00 PM
Just say YES!!! Pop Culture Improv 101 with Ally.art3
What would happen if Sailor Moon and Mario went to the mall? Or if a group of friends got lost on their way to the convention? Let's find out! In this panel improv games will be taught and played, but with a twist of all things pop culture.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
2:15 PM
EVA foam: Tools and Tricks
2:30 PM
SungWon Cho Autograph Session
One Piece Cosplay Meetup
2:45 PM
The Dad Panel: Bringing the kids and the dog together
The Yearly Meeting is upon us once again. Try not to bring mom back this time. DON'T BE LATE.
Keith Silverstein Autograph Session
3:15 PM
What's the Matter Colonel Sanders? ...Chicken?!
BAWK! Don't be a "chicken" and come create your very own CPあC poultry memento with DizzyLizzy. Everyone will leave with their own personal chicken plushie. No prior sewing experience needed.
3:30 PM
Wotagei Workshop with Aniwaza
Come join Aniwaza as we welcome you into the world of Wotagei. Learn how you can perform this lightstick dance and amaze your friends at the next con!
Genshin Impact Cosplay Meetup
3:45 PM
Learn Jpop Choreo with Ari. Ki
4:00 PM
Street Fighter 6 Tournament
4:30 PM
Are you Smarter than a College Student? Anime Edition!
School these students with your anime knowledge! Join us to compete against students from local colleges in a battle of anime trivia!
Dungeon Meshi Cosplay Meetup
4:45 PM
All Routes Lead to [You!]?
The love interest holds out his hand to you, proclaiming his love! What will you do? The route the story takes is up to you!
5:00 PM
Love Live Random Dance!
Have you ever wanted to be a school idol? Well, now’s your chance! Come join RainbowStar Idols and dance along in their Love Live random dance panel!
Cosplay Hall Judging
5:15 PM
The Evolution of Gender and Queerness in Fire Emblem
Come take a journey through Fire Emblem's varied history as we explore the evolution of the games' onscreen portrayals of queer and female characters.
5:30 PM
Apothecary Diaries Cosplay Meetup
5:45 PM
Objection! Anime Characters on Trial
Order in the court! Several anime characters have been brought to trial, and it’s up to you to defend or prosecute them. Are you ready to lawyer up?
6:00 PM
The Hot Tea on Hands-Free Gaming: An Accessibility Panel
A panel about the latest accessibility technology for gamers with disabilities. A lot has happened in the last year, let’s talk about it!
Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves Tournament
6:30 PM
Altering, Sewing, and Patterning! Oh My!
Have you ever wanted to make or modify a cosplay, but have no clue where to start? Well, you’re in the right place! Come join us to learn the basics!
7:00 PM
Emi Nitta Concert
The GPS Game ft. Unlockable Content
Think you're good at Mario Kart? Good enough to play without looking? This is the game where you get to prove it. Prizes to be won.
7:15 PM
Psychology of Fandom; past, present, and future
From Hetalia to JJK, fandom culture has evolved. Explore its benefits, challenges, and shifts with master's students studying fan identity!
8:00 PM
The Art of Being Evil ft. Keith Silverstein
Being evil is not so black and white. There are plenty of shades in between, and lots of different motivations for the characters we love to hate. Join Keith Silverstein, who’s played baddies in shows like Hunter X Hunter, Monster, Bleach, Naruto, Persona 5, and My Hero Academia as he explores what makes these villains so different from each other. Come on. Embrace the darkness. You know you want to.
8:30 PM
Emi Nitta Autograph Session
9:00 PM
CPあC: the Dance 2025
8:00 AM
Registration
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM RegistrationMiscellaneous10:00 AM
Bryson Baugus Autograph Session
10:00 AM – 11:45 PM Guest Area - Booth 1Autograph SessionEmi Lo Autograph Session
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Guest Area - Booth 2Autograph SessionKeith Silverstein Autograph Session
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Guest Area - Booth 3Autograph SessionEmi Nitta Lottery Reception
10:00 AM – 11:30 PM Guest Area - Booth 0MiscellaneousDealer's Hall
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Dealer's HallMiscellaneousArtist Alley
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Artist AlleyMiscellaneousGaming Area
10:00 AM – 6:30 PM Gaming AreaMiscellaneousPhoto Booth
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Photo BoothMiscellaneous10:15 AM
Convention Stories
10:15 AM – 11:45 AM Main Events 1Panel10:30 AM
Fantastic Anime Locations and where to find them (NYC Edition)
10:30 AM – 11:30 PM Main Events 3PanelCosplay Hall Judging
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Room - EMiscellaneous10:45 AM
Arcane Crafting Chaos: Create Your Own Character-Inspired Accessories
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Main Events 2Panel11:00 AM
Emi Nitta Q&A
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM StageGuestDebuted as a voice actor in 2010, her major roles include: "Love Live!" as Kousaka Honoka of μ's, NHK Educational TV's "Test no Hanamichi New Ben Zem" as the narrator, TOHO CO., LTD Musical "Legally Blonde" as Vivian Kensington, Korean Drama "My Only One" as the JP dub voice for Kim Do-ran.
Debuted as a musical artist in September 2014. In June 2018, her solo live "Nitta Emi Live Tour 2018 'EMUSIC 32 -meets you-'" took place at Osaka's Dojima River Forum and Tokyo's NHK Hall. Her Re-Debut Single "Sing Ring" released on March 25th, 2020. She is giving her all in her artist work as well, such as singing the opening theme "Longing for!" of the 2021 TV Anime "Azur Lane: Bisoku Zenshin!".
Her major roles include the voices of Kousaka Honoka of μ's in "Love Live!", Morizono Rikka in "D.C. III: Da Capo III", Naruze Malga in "Kyoukaisenjou no Horizon", Akesaka Serina in "Irodorimidori", Mahiru in "Princess Connect! Re:Dive", Norizuki Ai in "KING OF PRISM -Shiny Seven Stars", and Sweet-P in "Caligua"
Jujutsu Kaisen Cosplay Meetup
11:00 AM – 11:45 PM Cosplay Meetups [MEC Lobby]MeetupFood Vendors
11:00 AM – 6:30 PM Food VendorsMiscellaneous11:45 AM
Weapons, Warfare, & Warriors: The Fire Emblem Phenomenon
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM Main Events 3PanelMeet Fire Emblem, a Nintendo series that has MORE entries than even Final Fantasy?
12:00 PM
Bryson Baugus Q&A
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Main Events 1GuestBryson Baugus is a voice actor, singer, and stage actor based out of Dallas, Texas. He is known for voicing many roles in anime and video games such as Shoyo Hinata (Haikyu!!), Nagi Seishiro (BLUELOCK), Falco Grice (Attack on Titan), Gepard Landau (Honkai: Star Rail), Bell Cranel (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?), Akihiko Nirei (Wind Breaker), Pegasus Seiya (Saint Seiya), Sherbet Cookie (Cookie Run Kingdom), Takumi Aldini (Food Wars), and many others. For his full list of roles, check out BrysonBaugus.com!
Maid Cafe
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM [Harmony Suites] Bergen RoomMiscellaneousGranblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Tournament
12:00 AM – 2:00 PM Gaming AreaTournamentFatal Fury: Call of the Wolves Tournament
12:00 AM – 2:00 PM Gaming AreaTournamentAll Things ATLUS Cosplay Meetup
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Cosplay Meetups [MEC Lobby]Meetup12:15 PM
Emi Nitta Photo OP
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM Guest Area - Booth 0GuestAnime, Manga, Mental Health, and Disabilities
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM Main Events 2PanelAnime and manga tell all kinds of amazing stories. Having healthy representation of disabilities helps spread awareness and help end negative stigma.
12:30 PM
KPOP / JPOP RANDOM DANCE GAME
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM StagePanelJoin us for a custom made “Random Dance Play”, featuring both KPOP and JPOP artists like Twice, Vocaloid, BTS, LoveLive, SKZ, Ado, and more!
1:00 PM
SungWon Cho Autograph Session
1:00 AM – 2:30 PM Guest Area - Booth 4Autograph SessionHaikyuu! Cosplay Meetup
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Cosplay Meetups [MEC Lobby]MeetupCosplay Hall Judging
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Room - EMiscellaneousMagic: The Gathering (Tarkir: Dragonstorm) Draft
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Courtyard by MarriottTournament1:15 PM
Emi Lo Q&A
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM Main Events 1GuestEmi Lo is a Taiwanese/Chinese-American voice actor and director. They are most well-known for voicing Lucy in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Maomao in The Apothecary Diaries, Ruan Mei in Honkai: Star Rail, Sawatari in Chainsaw Man, Rena in Higurashi When They Cry, Rinku in D4DJ, Suma in Demon Slayer, Columbina/Damselette in Genshin Impact, Miri in Buddy Daddies, Hei in The Legend of Hei, Destiny in takt op. Destiny, Shuten Douji in Fate/Grand Order, Kate in Shadows House, Mirai in Dr. Stone, and Young Hawks in My Hero Academia, but can be heard in countless other anime and video games.
When Emi is not acting, they can be found playing piano, playing video games, cosplaying, napping, working out, eating, or exploring natural and man-made ruins. They also have an absolutely precious but spoiled Siberian cat named Noctis that has never done anything wrong and is incredibly cute and fluffy.
1:30 PM
Rhythm Gaming in the 90s and 2000s: How Parappa the Rapper Changed Everything
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Main Events 3PanelLet's go back to the late 90s to learn how one rapping dog changed the course of history forever. We're gonna learn how he did it and what came after.
2:00 PM
Bryson Baugus Autograph Session
2:00 AM – 3:30 PM Guest Area - Booth 1Autograph SessionVocaloid Trivia Night!
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Main Events 2PanelJoin us for Vocaloid Game Night! Play Name That Vocaloid, Guess The Tune, and Vocaloid trivia to win exclusive prizes! Fun and Vocaloid goodies await!
Tekken 8 Tournament
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Gaming AreaTournamentAlien Stage Cosplay Meetup
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Cosplay Meetups [MEC Lobby]Meetup2:15 PM
Just Dance! at Castle Point Anime Con
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM StagePanelGet ready to bust some moves with a Just Dance session hosted by RoyalBuckss! Consult with your doctor before engaging in physical activity.
2:30 PM
Emi Lo Autograph Session
2:30 AM – 3:30 PM Guest Area - Booth 2Autograph SessionAn Intro to Making 20cm Plush Dolls!
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM [Harmony Suites] Meadowlands RoomPanelNoo! Don't turn me into a marketable plushie! Come on down to learn how to create your own 20cm plush doll so that you can turn your faves into merch!
3:00 PM
It's Hero Time! The History of PreCure
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Main Events 3PanelA defining show of the Magical Girl genre is PreCure! Join abbyonthemoon as they take a deep dive of this beloved Magical Girl series!
Honkai Star Rail Cosplay Meetup
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM Cosplay Meetups [MEC Lobby]Meetup3:15 PM
Doki Doki School Days
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM Main Events 2PanelGuess the series from our wide assortment of screenshots depicting various uniforms, and win some prizes along the way! (All are welcome!)
3:45 PM
Pan Ranger: CP@C
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM StagePanelJoin kaigai idol Pan Ranger for an hour of anisong, tokusong, idol music, and a few originals. Are you bready?!
4:00 PM
A Taste of the Industry: Voice Acting Q&A with SungWon Cho
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Main Events 1GuestSungWon Cho is a voice actor you may have heard in Delicious in Dungeon, Lackadaisy, God of War: Ragnarok, Borderlands 3, Aggretsuko, Ranking of Kings, One Piece, Pluto, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Bigtop Burger, Pokemon, Neon White, AI: The Somnium Files: Nirvana Initiative, Like a Dragon, Granblue Fantasy, Odd Taxi, Craig of the Creek, Tuca & Bertie, OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes, Monster Prom, and more. Join SungWon for a panel where he answers any questions you may have about the world of voice acting!
Vovaloid & Project Sekai Cosplay Meetup
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Cosplay Meetups [MEC Lobby]MeetupGuilty Gear Strive Tournament
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Gaming AreaTournament4:30 PM
Anisong Speed Showdown
4:15 PM – 6:00 PM [Harmony Suites] Meadowlands RoomPanelDo you know a lot of anime songs? Come prove it in this Fastest Fingers First Name that Anime Tune game!
5:00 PM
Masquerade + Runway
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM StageCosplay Event5:30 PM
The Flamboyant Fashions of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Main Events 3PanelExplore the eclectic fashions of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure and what inspired Hirohiko Araki in creating our favorite Joestars and Jobros.
5:45 PM
Dungeons, Dragons, and Dives : A Dungeon Meshi Panel
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM Main Events 2PanelWould you eat Senshi's cooking if given the chance, or would the ingredient list turn you away? Come and defend your choice in this DunMeshi panel!
7:00 PM
Closing Ceremony
7:00 PM – 7:15 PM StageMiscellaneous
8:00 AM
Registration
10:00 AM
Bryson Baugus Autograph Session
Emi Lo Autograph Session
Keith Silverstein Autograph Session
Emi Nitta Lottery Reception
Dealer's Hall
Artist Alley
Gaming Area
Photo Booth
10:15 AM
Convention Stories
10:30 AM
Fantastic Anime Locations and where to find them (NYC Edition)
Cosplay Hall Judging
10:45 AM
Arcane Crafting Chaos: Create Your Own Character-Inspired Accessories
11:00 AM
Emi Nitta Q&A
Debuted as a voice actor in 2010, her major roles include: "Love Live!" as Kousaka Honoka of μ's, NHK Educational TV's "Test no Hanamichi New Ben Zem" as the narrator, TOHO CO., LTD Musical "Legally Blonde" as Vivian Kensington, Korean Drama "My Only One" as the JP dub voice for Kim Do-ran. Debuted as a musical artist in September 2014. In June 2018, her solo live "Nitta Emi Live Tour 2018 'EMUSIC 32 -meets you-'" took place at Osaka's Dojima River Forum and Tokyo's NHK Hall. Her Re-Debut Single "Sing Ring" released on March 25th, 2020. She is giving her all in her artist work as well, such as singing the opening theme "Longing for!" of the 2021 TV Anime "Azur Lane: Bisoku Zenshin!". Her major roles include the voices of Kousaka Honoka of μ's in "Love Live!", Morizono Rikka in "D.C. III: Da Capo III", Naruze Malga in "Kyoukaisenjou no Horizon", Akesaka Serina in "Irodorimidori", Mahiru in "Princess Connect! Re:Dive", Norizuki Ai in "KING OF PRISM -Shiny Seven Stars", and Sweet-P in "Caligua"
Jujutsu Kaisen Cosplay Meetup
Food Vendors
11:45 AM
Weapons, Warfare, & Warriors: The Fire Emblem Phenomenon
Meet Fire Emblem, a Nintendo series that has MORE entries than even Final Fantasy?
12:00 PM
Bryson Baugus Q&A
Bryson Baugus is a voice actor, singer, and stage actor based out of Dallas, Texas. He is known for voicing many roles in anime and video games such as Shoyo Hinata (Haikyu!!), Nagi Seishiro (BLUELOCK), Falco Grice (Attack on Titan), Gepard Landau (Honkai: Star Rail), Bell Cranel (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?), Akihiko Nirei (Wind Breaker), Pegasus Seiya (Saint Seiya), Sherbet Cookie (Cookie Run Kingdom), Takumi Aldini (Food Wars), and many others. For his full list of roles, check out BrysonBaugus.com!
Maid Cafe
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Tournament
Fatal Fury: Call of the Wolves Tournament
All Things ATLUS Cosplay Meetup
12:15 PM
Emi Nitta Photo OP
Anime, Manga, Mental Health, and Disabilities
Anime and manga tell all kinds of amazing stories. Having healthy representation of disabilities helps spread awareness and help end negative stigma.
12:30 PM
KPOP / JPOP RANDOM DANCE GAME
Join us for a custom made “Random Dance Play”, featuring both KPOP and JPOP artists like Twice, Vocaloid, BTS, LoveLive, SKZ, Ado, and more!
1:00 PM
SungWon Cho Autograph Session
Haikyuu! Cosplay Meetup
Cosplay Hall Judging
Magic: The Gathering (Tarkir: Dragonstorm) Draft
1:15 PM
Emi Lo Q&A
Emi Lo is a Taiwanese/Chinese-American voice actor and director. They are most well-known for voicing Lucy in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Maomao in The Apothecary Diaries, Ruan Mei in Honkai: Star Rail, Sawatari in Chainsaw Man, Rena in Higurashi When They Cry, Rinku in D4DJ, Suma in Demon Slayer, Columbina/Damselette in Genshin Impact, Miri in Buddy Daddies, Hei in The Legend of Hei, Destiny in takt op. Destiny, Shuten Douji in Fate/Grand Order, Kate in Shadows House, Mirai in Dr. Stone, and Young Hawks in My Hero Academia, but can be heard in countless other anime and video games. When Emi is not acting, they can be found playing piano, playing video games, cosplaying, napping, working out, eating, or exploring natural and man-made ruins. They also have an absolutely precious but spoiled Siberian cat named Noctis that has never done anything wrong and is incredibly cute and fluffy.
1:30 PM
Rhythm Gaming in the 90s and 2000s: How Parappa the Rapper Changed Everything
Let's go back to the late 90s to learn how one rapping dog changed the course of history forever. We're gonna learn how he did it and what came after.
2:00 PM
Bryson Baugus Autograph Session
Vocaloid Trivia Night!
Join us for Vocaloid Game Night! Play Name That Vocaloid, Guess The Tune, and Vocaloid trivia to win exclusive prizes! Fun and Vocaloid goodies await!
Tekken 8 Tournament
Alien Stage Cosplay Meetup
2:15 PM
Just Dance! at Castle Point Anime Con
Get ready to bust some moves with a Just Dance session hosted by RoyalBuckss! Consult with your doctor before engaging in physical activity.
2:30 PM
Emi Lo Autograph Session
An Intro to Making 20cm Plush Dolls!
Noo! Don't turn me into a marketable plushie! Come on down to learn how to create your own 20cm plush doll so that you can turn your faves into merch!
3:00 PM
It's Hero Time! The History of PreCure
A defining show of the Magical Girl genre is PreCure! Join abbyonthemoon as they take a deep dive of this beloved Magical Girl series!
Honkai Star Rail Cosplay Meetup
3:15 PM
Doki Doki School Days
Guess the series from our wide assortment of screenshots depicting various uniforms, and win some prizes along the way! (All are welcome!)
3:45 PM
Pan Ranger: CP@C
Join kaigai idol Pan Ranger for an hour of anisong, tokusong, idol music, and a few originals. Are you bready?!
4:00 PM
A Taste of the Industry: Voice Acting Q&A with SungWon Cho
SungWon Cho is a voice actor you may have heard in Delicious in Dungeon, Lackadaisy, God of War: Ragnarok, Borderlands 3, Aggretsuko, Ranking of Kings, One Piece, Pluto, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Bigtop Burger, Pokemon, Neon White, AI: The Somnium Files: Nirvana Initiative, Like a Dragon, Granblue Fantasy, Odd Taxi, Craig of the Creek, Tuca & Bertie, OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes, Monster Prom, and more. Join SungWon for a panel where he answers any questions you may have about the world of voice acting!
Vovaloid & Project Sekai Cosplay Meetup
Guilty Gear Strive Tournament
4:30 PM
Anisong Speed Showdown
Do you know a lot of anime songs? Come prove it in this Fastest Fingers First Name that Anime Tune game!
5:00 PM
Masquerade + Runway
5:30 PM
The Flamboyant Fashions of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure
Explore the eclectic fashions of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure and what inspired Hirohiko Araki in creating our favorite Joestars and Jobros.
5:45 PM
Dungeons, Dragons, and Dives : A Dungeon Meshi Panel
Would you eat Senshi's cooking if given the chance, or would the ingredient list turn you away? Come and defend your choice in this DunMeshi panel!