Schedule
Artists' Alley/Dealers' Room
Gaming
Manga Library
10:00 AM
Opening Ceremony
Receive a warm welcome from the convention chair of CPあC!
10:30 AM
Anne Yatco Autograph Session
Anne Yatco will be available for a free autograph session! Attendees are limited to one free signature at this session but can purchase another on the spot. Don’t worry if you miss this! Anne will be hosting a table in Artists' Alley where fans can purchase autographs and merch outside of her autograph session for a fee.
Starshine Theater 1st Mini Live!: Re:(Star)t!
The curtain rises on CPあC! Starshine Theater is proud to present our first in-person dance performance since 2020! We hope you enjoy the show...
Con Survival - How to Make the Most of the Con
This is a guide for con-goers on how to organize, plan, & prepare for a con, as well as tips & tricks on what to do before, during, & after the con.
Danganronpa Meetup
The killer is amongst us?! Puhuhuhu!
11:00 AM
Upgrade Your Premade: Making Mass-Manufactured Cosplays Uniquely Yours
Buying cosplay is easier than ever: this panel will cover basics of revamping premade costumes to fit you better and look one-of-a-kind!
Magic: The Gathering (New Capenna Draft)
Come play in the New Capenna booster draft! Upon joining the draft ($10 entry fee) you will receive three booster packs to be drafted and entry to the tournament. Additional booster packs will be given as prizes to the top players in the tournament.
11:30 AM
Street Fighter V
Ready to unleash your competitive gaming skills? Come play Street Fighter V!
11:45 AM
Intro to Craftsmanship Cosplay Contests
Entering a craftsmanship cosplay contest? In this panel you'll learn everything to know about craftsmanship cosplay contests & how to prepare for one!
Let's Go Together! A SK8 the Infinity Panel
Test your SK8 knowledge in this series of trivia games, that are followed by Q&A sessions and prizes!
12:00 PM
Genshin, Acting, and Anime!
Please join us in our panel featuring Brianna Knickerbocker, Anne Yatco, and Jenny Yokobori. Each of them veteran voice actors, they’ll be answering your questions on Genshin Impact, voicing iconic characters, and what it’s like working as an actor in Los Angeles!
12:15 PM
Press Your Luck
It's the ultimate game of chance where players answer questions to earn spins to use on the big board and avoid the whammy for big bucks
So You've Guides Presents: How to Get Isekai'd
Do you want to get whisked away to save distant worlds from unspeakable evil? So You’ve Guides is here to help you prepare for your isekai adventure!
Hololive Meetup
JP? ID? EN? Holostars? All Hololivers welcome! Thank you forever!
1:00 PM
Brianna Knickerbocker Autograph Session
Join Brianna Knickerbocker at her free autograph session! Attendees are limited to one free signature during the session but can purchase another on the spot. If you can’t make this session, don’t worry! Brianna will be hosting a table in Artists' Alley where fans can purchase autographs and merch outside of her autograph session for a fee.
Itabags: I'm Cringey and I'm Proud
Itabags have been a part of Japanese fan-culture for nearly two decades, but what exactly are they and why are they so popular? Let's find out!
1:30 PM
Guess The Anime Opening
Have what it takes to challenge your fellow otaku in the battle of "Guess That Anime Opening!"? Come find out, make new friends and earn prizes!
1:45 PM
Genshin Impact Meetup
Ad astra abyssosque! Meet your fellow travelers and maybe even the Raiden Shogun!
2:15 PM
The Poor Otaku's Guide to Going to Japan
Going to Japan doesn't have to break the bank. Our expert broke travelers have the tips you need in order to visit Japan!
KPOP / JPOP Random Chorus Game with Mirai Beat Coast
Test your K-pop and J-pop knowledge and see just how many songs and dances you know in this game!
2:45 PM
The GPS Game
Think you're good enough to play Mario Kart blindfolded? Here's your chance to test it. Teams of two compete to win prizes.
3:00 PM
Cosplay Joins the Darkside
Discover how the macabre & goth scene has influenced cosplay & media through the ages. May the Darkside influence your next cosplay.
Madds Buckley Saturday Performance
Come see Madds Buckley, a singer-songwriter most well-known for her viral single "The Red Means I Love You"! She'll be performing music from her upcoming MHA Album, "Sunset on Summerville!". Don't forget to also check out her booth in Artists' Alley where you can say hi and purchase a custom-signed-print. This is her first anime convention so be sure to give her a warm welcome!
Dungeons and Dragons
Join “Dungeon Master G” as he and his brave band of adventurers as they explore the strange and sometimes bizarre happenings of “Dungeons and Dragons.”
3:30 PM
Position Zero! A Beginner's Guide to Revue Starlight
Have you wanted to get into Revue Starlight, but don’t know where to start? Delve into this mysterious musical theater series with Starshine Theater!
3:45 PM
Jenny Yokobori Autograph Session
Come see Jenny Yokobori at her free autograph session! Attendees are limited to one free signature at this session but can purchase another on the spot. If you can’t make this session, don’t worry! Jenny will be hosting a table in Artists' Alley where fans can purchase autographs and merch outside of her autograph session for a fee.
4:00 PM
Convention Stories
If it's your first convention, or your 100th convention, I'm sure you have a story to tell! Like, who pulled the fire alarm?!
Tekken 7
Ready to unleash your competitive gaming skills? Come play Tekken 7!
4:15 PM
Stretch and Spandex 101
Join cosplay veteran Ginger Kitty as she gives you tips and tricks and basic knowledge to make working with spandex and stretch fabrics not so scary!
My Hero Academia Meetup
Come and meet your friends from class 1-A! Go Beyond…Plus Ultra!
4:30 PM
Otaku Ongaku: Nerd Music - Performance!
Otaku Ongaku means Nerd Music in Japanese! Join Otaku Ongaku, an NYC-based anime cover band as they perform covers of your favorite Anime OSTs!
5:00 PM
The Dad Panel
Just Dads being Dads.
K-Pop and J-Pop Random Play Dance
Put your K-pop and J-pop dance knowledge up to the test and join us for a random dance play!
Yu-Gi-Oh
CPあC will be hosting a Tier-1 Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament! Be sure to bring your own deck or be banished to the shadow realm! Battle of Chaos packs will be given as prizes to top players in the tournament!
5:15 PM
SenpaiNYC: Big Anime Game Show
Ever watched a TV show and wonder how'd you do if the questions were based on anime? Well come to this panel and find out how'd you do!
5:30 PM
Motivational Training Arc
What wasn't born, could always be made. A showcase of famous protagonists and how they overcame the odds to become the awe-inspiring legends today.
6:00 PM
Shihori Performance
Shihori is a visionary Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter who has enjoyed over a decade of success in the Japanese pop industry and beyond. Come see her sing and amaze you! After her performance, she will be available for autographs and pictures with fans.
6:30 PM
Spark Your Creativity: A Writer's Workshop
Using anime/manga as inspiration, this panel will inspire attendees & get them into the writing groove. It includes discussion, prompts, & activities.
6:45 PM
Voice Acting: Let's Have Fun & Learn
What would Nezuko Kamado sound like as a constipated Miss Piggy? Let's find out! Practice your voiceover skills & learn some VO biz info!
7:00 PM
Shihori Autograph Session
Shihori is a visionary Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter who has enjoyed over a decade of success in the Japanese pop industry and beyond. Come see her sing and amaze you! After her performance, she will be available for autographs and pictures with fans.
Demon Slayer Meetup
Listen up Demon Slayers, rally together and train your skills! Set your heart ablaze!
8:00 PM
CPあC: The Dance
Join DJ Dekimasen and DJ Appare of AniParty at CPあC: The Dance 2022! This year’s performers are part of the premier U.S. anime song (anisong) DJ club event which draws influence from the “anikura” (アニクラ) subculture of music nightclub event, popularized in Tokyo, Japan. Come dance the night away with us and fellow attendees!
Artists' Alley/Dealers' Room
Gaming
Manga Library
10:30 AM
Bad Panels V: The Phantom Pain
Why are we still here? Just to suffer? Learn to sit through (or host) a panel. Relive awful panels and dumb questions, from roleplay to war crimes.
10:45 AM
Chainsaw Man Meetup
Here, we work part-time to fight Devils, with a Chainsaw...Pochita?!
11:00 AM
Anne Yatco Q&A and Autograph Session
Anne Yatco, the English voice of Nobara Kugisaki in Jujutsu Kaisen, Raiden Shogun in Genshin Impact, Lola in The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter, and Hamamoto in Penguin Highway, will be available for your questions! After her Q&A, she will also be hosting a free autograph session where attendees are limited to one free signature. If you can’t make this session or want to show your support, you can purchase autographs and merch outside of this autograph session at her booth in Artists' Alley for a fee!
Madds Buckley Sunday Performance
Join Madds Buckley in her second performance at CPあC! She'll be performing music from her upcoming MHA Album, "Sunset on Summerville!". Don’t miss this!
Cosplay Wig Styling 101
Having trouble with cosplay wigs? Come sit down with two experienced wig stylists and learn all you have to know to make your own wigs perfect!
Magic: The Gathering (Modern)
Come play Modern Magic: The Gathering! Bring-your-own-deck. Booster packs will be given as prizes to the top players in the tournament.
11:30 AM
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Everyone is here! It's your chance to prove you're the best at Ultimate, or just to have fun along the way.
12:00 PM
Brianna Knickerbocker Q&A and Autograph Session
Brianna Knickerbocker, the English voice of Hu Tao in Genshin Impact, Akira Howard in Astral Chain, Kanao Tsuyuri in Demon Slayer, Rem in Re:ZERO, and Elaine in Seven Deadly Sins, will be available for your questions! After her Q&A, she will also be hosting a free autograph session where attendees are limited to one free signature. If you can’t make this session or want to show your support, you can purchase autographs and merch outside of this autograph session at her booth in Artists' Alley for a fee!
Tournament of Voices
Voice acting competition where players are selected to perform a character's voice. Creativity's encouraged; winners decided by audience!
12:15 PM
Just Chatting About VTubers!
Want to learn more about VTubers? Come on down and learn all about who they are, what they do, and how to become one!
12:30 PM
YOSAKOI
YOSAKOI is a type of traditional dance born in postwar Japan as a people’s dance. We utilize an instrument originated as an agricultural tool. Come see us perform!
1:30 PM
KPOP / JPOP Dance Gathering with Mirai Beat Coast
Join us in dancing along to plenty of full length K-pop and J-pop songs based on attendee requests!
Attack on Titan Meetup
Final Season Part 3? Let's cosplay with our survey corps friends in the meantime!
2:00 PM
A Cosplayer's Guide to EVA Foam
Rome wasn't built in one day; the same goes for cosplay! This panel will teach you the basics of foam armor, and tips to aid your cosplay journey!
2:30 PM
Jenny Yokobori Q&A and Autograph Session
Jenny Yokobori, the English voice of Kumiko Albertson in The Simpsons, Yoimiya in Genshin Impact, Kuromi in Hello Kitty and Friends Supercute Adventures, Phalanx in Demon's Souls, and Laser Baby in The Boys: Diabolical, will be available for your questions! After her Q&A, she will also be hosting a free autograph session where attendees are limited to one free signature. If you can’t make this session or want to show your support, you can purchase autographs and merch outside of this autograph session at her booth in Artists' Alley for a fee!
2:45 PM
Neon Genesis Evangelion Meetup
For all things Evangelion. Bring your Rei chiquita pluches!
3:00 PM
Haikyuu!! Trivia/Jackbox Panel
Four of Karasuno's famous volleyball team members are coming to Castle Point! Come see them live doing trivia and playing Jackbox with the audience!
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Wavedash your way to victory in our Melee tournament! Everyone's welcome, whether you're new to the game or have notches cut in your controller.
Yu-Gi-Oh
CPあC will be hosting a Tier-1 Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament! Be sure to bring your own deck or be banished to the shadow realm! Battle of Chaos packs will be given as prizes to top players in the tournament!
3:30 PM
LilyPichu & iGumDrop Meet-and-Greet
Meet LilyPichu and iGumDrop at the MEC stage! They’ll both be available for photographs and greetings with fans. Come say hello!
Cosplay Improv: Ultimate Showdown!
Do you enjoy acting? Does the thought of thinking on your feet to ridiculous situations sound fun? Are you drawn to the stage? Then COME ON BY!
4:00 PM
Shihori Q&A
Shihori is a visionary Los Angeles-based pop singer and songwriter, who has enjoyed over a decade of success in the Japanese pop industry and beyond. Come ask her questions about her life as an established J-Pop Artist, her newest chapter in Los Angeles, and her most recent album “MUTATION”!
4:15 PM
Weeaboo Bingo
Bingo meets anime in this fun-packed game! Join fans of anime, young and old, veterans and newbies, as we revel in shared anime experiences!
Jujutsu Kaisen Meetup
For all things Jujutsu Kaisen!
4:30 PM
Ebiko Collab!
Ebiko is coming to Castle Point Anime Convention! From 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM on Sunday, you can meet Jaimie and buy apparel from Ebiko's first ever pop-up shop! This can be found in the space next to the stage after Jaimie and Lily's meet-and-greet. Be sure to stop by to say hello and pick up some new clothes at this limited time event!
4:45 PM
Fire Emblem: History of the Emblem
Quick, what's a Nintendo series that's almost as old as Mario and has about as many entries as Final Fantasy? Yep, Fire Emblem! Join Justin to uncover the series’ past, present, and future!
5:00 PM
Closing Ceremony
Thanks for coming to CPあC! We hope to see you again next year!
5:15 PM
Behind the Screen: A Guide for First Time Game Masters
Here we want to show you how to take on a difficult, but rewarding role at the table; The Game Master!
5:30 PM
Cosplay Masquerade and Runway
Want to show off your cosplay or watch your favorite anime characters in action on the CPあC stage? Well the masquerade and runway are back! You will be able to witness your fellow CPあC cosplayers perform in beautiful cosplay, ranging from comedy skits to reenactments of their favorite scenes, and have the chance to show off your own cosplay!
Kigurumi: That Creepy Mask Cosplay (And What Makes It So Beautiful)
Animegao kigurumi is a niche type of cosplay that you don't see much. I hope to show that this "creepy" cosplay type is actually amazing.
6:45 PM
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Meetup
Your next line is, "I will cosplay as a Jojo character and go to the Jojo's meetup"!