Saturday
Panel Room A
Come hear everything DragonBall from some of the voices behind your favorite characters. Scheduled to appear: Dawn Bennett, Dameon Clarke, Justin Cook, Kyle Hebert
Come hear everything Attack on Titan from some of the voices behind your favorite characters. Scheduled to appear: Trina Nishimura, J MIchael Tatum, Elizabeth Maxwell
Here is your chance to live out all of your Rock Band fantasies. Sing, play the guitar or drums, or just watch as this challenge has no end time. Join us for what will become an epic display of cosplay karaoke and see how many times “Bring Me to Life” is performed.
Panel Room B
Are you a beginning cosplayer, curious about the competitive scene? Are you an experienced crafter wanting to enter a build into a contest but need some answers before taking the leap? Join cosplayers Olivine Cosplay and Faeliae Cosplay and their dedicated handlers as they answer your questions, take you through their experiences in their first year of competitive cosplay, and provide insights into how they managed to rise through the Novice category and beyond. Mistakes made, lessons learned, things judges look for, strategies for building and maintaining motivation, the values of a good handler — all this and more at INTRO TO COMPETITIVE COSPLAY!
Join composer, and producer Woodsier Texas (Dan Pancy) as he writes and arranges an original piece of music for a hypothetical video game that YOU get to design! Taking suggestions from the audience, Woodsy will bring a piece of game media to life with music, while also answering questions about his process composing music, working sound design, and the role of a musician in the modern era. Joined by his wife and fellow professional musician Olive, Composition LIVE! is a must attend event, guaranteed to make you laugh, cry, and possibly even learn something.
The Cosplay Competition begins here. The three guest judges will get an upfront and close look at this year’s cosplay form all three skill divisions.
Come hear stories from two of the voices behind your favorite characters. Scheduled to appear: Lex Lang, Xander Mobus
Panel Room C
We watched every single Lupin III movie so that you don’t have to. Come experience with us the great, the terrible, and the unbelievable moments from the Lupin III films over the years.
Part One of Two.
Panelists: Mark Dalton-Bowers & Jack Chen
Welcome to The GameSurge,
Do you have the video game knowledge to win it all or will you falter?
Be selected as a contestant or play along in the audience as we test your video game trivia knowledge in all sorts of fun/unique ways!
Who will win? Only one way to find out!
Cosplay HQ
Organizer: Alli Chinn-Tupper
Pre-Registration and the day of Registration happen here from 10 am until noon.
After-the-Show Events
Location: Courtyard Marriott Ballroom. (across the street from the Convention Center)
Time: 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Cost: $14
Location: Courtyard Marriott Ballroom. (across the street from the Convention Center)
Time: 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Cost: Free
The Anime Washington Game Show!
Join other attendees in contests of skill, trivia, debate, and some silly tasks to determine who is the very best in the Anime Washington Game Show!
Everyone can play along! Show off your anime knowledge, talents, and skills to win some awesome prizes! Whether you sign up to be a part of the event or simply sit back and enjoy the show, the Anime Washington Game Show will be full of laughs.
How to participate?
Go to the tabletop gaming area to sign up and take a quick anime quiz! (Be Early)
This will help our team call people up to participate and enter to win prizes.
When and where?
The Anime Washington Game Show will take place Saturday from 7:30 pm – 10 pm in the Courtyard Marriott Ballroom. Everyone has a chance at winning prizes whether you are called up or participating as an audience member!
What kind of prizes?
Anime statues, show swag, games and more!
Time: 6:15 pm until the interest fades and the concert is over (10:00 pm)
Cost: Free
We are hosting a Rock Band contest at Anime Washington this year! Bring your best costume and Rock with us on the Main Stage on Saturday at 6:15 pm.
Is this a Rock Band event or is it Kosplay Karaoke? It is both. Just get there and sing and dance to some great and less-than-great singers who do their best.
The party will last into the night but will be wrapped up by 10:00 pm
Location: Video Game Area
Time: 10 am until 10:00 pm
Cost: Free
Modern and Retro Gaming, Dance, Rhythm, Party, and E-Sports for Competitive and Casual Players are included with your Admission Ticket to Anime Washington
Location: Tabletop Gaming Area
Time: 10 am until 10:00 pm
Cost: Free
Our Game Library has over 100 new and classic board and card games. You can find anything from anime-themed board games to age-old classics – swing by to
play board games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, and many more!
Looking for something fun to do with friends or just want a break from the crowds? Swing by the Tabletop Gaming Area to relax and check out our wide
selection of games! Choose something from the Board Game Library. Lose yourself in a Role-Playing Game. Compete in a TCG Tournament. Or make some
new friends at our Open Play tables. We’ve got something for everyone!
Cast Photo Ops
Get a cast photo with the guests from My Hero Academia. The photo would include: Brittney Karbowski, Justin Cook, Alexis Tipton, Jason Liebrecht, David Matranga, Emily Neves, Jad Saxton, Kyle Phillips, J Michael Tatum, Felecia Angelle, Kyle Hebert
Get a cast photo with the guests from RWBY. The photo would include: Barbara Dunkelman, Lindsay Jones, Arryn Zech, Kara Eberle.
Get a cast photo with the guests from Attack on Titan. The photo would include: Trina Nishimura, David Matranga, Elizabeth Maxwell, Erika Harlacher, J Michael Tatum, Dawn Bennett, Jason Liebrecht, Alexis Tipton, and Brittney Karbowski.
Get a cast photo with the guests from Naruto. The photo would include: Yuri Lowenthal, Kyle Hebert, Neil Kaplan, Michael Yurchak, Tom Gibis, Doug Erholtz, Brian Donovan, Skip Stellrecht, Kate Higgins, Lex Lang, and Tara Platt.
Sunday
Panel Room A
Come hear everything RWBY from the leading four cast members. Scheduled to appear: Arryn Zech, Lindsay Jones, Barbara Dunkelman, Kara Eberle
Panel Room B
Are you a cosplayer wanting to “level up” their craftsmanship game in preparation for competition? Are you a maker wanting to enter a build into a contest but want to know what judges are looking for? Do you have questions about what a “competition build” and performance might entail? Learn about fabric choices, cosplay contest craftsmanship judging criteria, quick things you can to do INSTANTLY make any cosplay look better, and MORE at Taking Craftsmanship to the Next Level with Olivine & Faeliae!
Come hear everything Genshin Impact from some of the voices behind your favorite characters. Scheduled to appear: Zachary Gordon, Erika Harlacher, Suzie Yeung.
Each of these guests has a shared connection with Genshin Impact but will answer questions from Chainsaw Man, Persona, or even our favorite Diary of a Wimpy Kid!
An absolute legend needs her own special panel with her fans. Come hear Sandy Fox talk about everything from Betty Boop to Hello Kitty at this Sunday Panel.
Panel Room C
Anime has had a long history of diverse storytelling. In terms of its characters, there have been varied depictions of those in the LGBT+ community. Come learn why those characters were illustrated the way they were, and how those same identities developed over time. From the Edo Period to Princess Knight, Sailor Moon, and even My Hero Academia; come see the vibrant rainbow of Japanese animation.
We watched every single Lupin III movie so that you don’t have to. Come experience with us the great, the terrible, and the unbelievable moments from the Lupin III films over the years. Part two of two.
If we could have a time machine, how far back can we go to see how Anime has evolved? This is a panel to enjoy and celebrate the classic hits that have made Anime what it is today.
It’s the 1980s again. Technology is developing faster than ever. The NES & SEGA Genesis have shown us what gaming can do. The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi are changing the way we see science fiction. In Japan, Otaku culture is exploding with content. Captain Harlock, Castle in the Sky, Dirty Pair, Dragon Ball, Gundam, Macross, and many others. Let’s take a trip back to the 1980s for the golden era of science fiction in anime, and explore the how’s and why’s of how it came to be. (Leijiverse fans welcome!)
Calling all future vampire hunters! Join Trevor Belmont as he teaches an (abbreviated) class on Vampire hunting, identifying, and techniques. Earn your diploma from the House Belmont Hunters!
Cosplay HQ
Meet other genshin cosplayer and take photos
Cast Photo Ops
Get a cast photo with the guests from My Hero Academia. The photo would include: Brittney Karbowski, Justin Cook, Alexis Tipton, Jason Liebrecht, David Matranga, Emily Neves, Jad Saxton, Kyle Phillips, J Michael Tatum, Felecia Angelle, Kyle Hebert
Get a cast photo with the guests from Naruto. The photo would include: Yuri Lowenthal, Kyle Hebert, Neil Kaplan, Michael Yurchak, Tom Gibis, Doug Erholtz, Brian Donovan, Skip Stellrecht, Kate Higgins, Lex Lang, and Tara Platt.
Get a cast photo with the guests from RWBY. The photo would include: Barbara Dunkelman, Lindsay Jones, Arryn Zech, Kara Eberle.