Maid Cafe

This otaku attraction commonly seen in anime and J-dramas such as "Densha Otoko" has been brought to the States by Youmacon! Be welcomed into a cafe-style setting Friday evening of the con and be served in style by our very own maids, where you can munch on pastries and drinks with our guests. To be present in the first hour of the Maid Cafe where you can meet and hang out with our guests, advance reservations are required. Visit the convention's cosplay sign-up table to purchase one for $10, or in exchange for a Platinum event ticket. Space is limited, so make sure that if you want in, sign up quickly. For the latter part of the cafe, there will be no charge to enter, but there is no guarantee you will meet a guest at that time.

Cosplay Shougi

A unique cosplay event in which 40 cosplayers will get a chance to be a game of Japanese chess. Two shougi players will be selected prior to the convention to face off against one another. Then the cosplayers follow their moves on a life-size shougi board. Watch as the cosplayers role-play their characters and battle against each other in determining the shougi champion!

Live Action Mario Party

Everyone's favorite party game come alive! The audience is divided into four teams, and one player from each team will be selected to compete in a battle to be the Youmacon Star! Move around the board, collect items, play minigames, and call on your teammates for help! Warning: Mayhem will most likely ensue.

Mario Party After Dark

[18+]

Everyone's favorite party game come alive...? Four teams compete against each other for the Youmacon Star...but late at night you have to watch out for tentacles, Pyramid Head, zombie rape, and rabid yaoi fangirls...Mature Content! 18 and over only.

Charity Cosplay Ball

You are cordially invited for a grand evening of music and dancing. Dress in your classiest attire or a formal cosplay creation and ballroom dance for Detroit's Cornerstone Schools. Patrons are encouraged to wear masks and have the most regal Youmacon ever!

To be admitted to the ball, purchase a ticket at the cosplay signup desk in Artists' Alley for $10 or in exchange for a Platinum event ticket.

The Charity Cosplay Ball requires all attendees to wear formal outfits or formal cosplay. Clothing and cosplay of the opposite gender are permitted, as long as the attendee's appearance and behavior is formal and tasteful.

The following items exemplify what is appropriate for the ball:

• Tuxedos
• Dark suits
• Ball gowns
• Cocktail dresses
• Evening gowns
• Prom dresses
• Dinner suits
• Respectable military attire
• Kimonos and other foreign formal outfits
• Gothic Lolita fashion

The following items exemplify what is not appropriate:

• Shirts with the absence of both jacket and tie
• T-shirts
• Jeans
• Dresses and skirts that fall excessively high on the body
• Sneakers
• Western sandals and flip-flops
• School uniforms
• Costumes that could be considered offensive
• Large props and costume appendages
• Clothing that disregards the general cosplay rules

If you're unsure whether your outfit follows the dress code, e-mail programming or ask the cosplay signup staff at the convention.

Youma Idol

Let the battle begin! Ten contestants with powerful voices have been chosen and will battle against each other in a contest of vocals to be the Youma Idol! Come on in and watch these talented performers give it their all to claim victory. Show the contestants your support as you watch them battle through two grueling rounds to claim the title. Who will be the first YoumaCon Idol?

Contest Rules

• Songs must be in Japanese and less than six minutes in length.
• Printed lyrics may not be used. Vulgar lyrics are not permitted.
• The background music must be a karaoke version, without main vocals.

In mid-October, ten entrants will be chosen to perform in the exhibition at Youmacon. Contestants chosen to perform at the event should have two songs prepared to sing. Audition songs may be used as an entry. Further information will be requested of contestants in the notification e-mail.

At the convention, contestants must check in at Panel 1 half an hour prior to the contest. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. All contestants will perform in an initial round, then the judges will choose five finalists for a final round. The final round will determine the first, second, and third place contestants.

Otaku Family Feud

The five of you stuff yourselves into a single quad and lie about it to hotel staff. You share the collection of ramen you brought with each other. Why not try your combined heads at this adaptation of the classic television hit? Every team of five is invited to vie for a shot at huge prizes for their knowledge of anime and its fandom! After all, "The family that bathes ever, stays together!"

Anime Name That Tune

This classic, brought to you by Zephyr Game Shows, takes eight audience members and enters them into a single-elimination tournament where quick knowledge of anime music (and the occassional video game piece) makes or breaks your chances for big prizes. Audience members will also be eligible for prizes and Super Cool whenever the contestants get stumped like a nun in our hentai game show!

Amateur Anime Stand-Up Comedy Contest

Sign up for five to ten minutes on stage of free open mic to try and see who is the most entertaining stand-up comic. Fairly simple plan, right? Bring your best material or improvise, cosplay-friendly or casual, no big deal. Participate for a chance of winning a prize, or just try and throw a few laughs out there. Bring a friend up with you for kicks! It's all for fun so no need to be shy, give it your best shot!

Cosplay Halloween PJ Party!

Three days of constant costuming and conventioning just not enough for you? Come Thursday night to the Cosplay Halloween PJ party! This year's theme: Halloween! So come as your favorite anime, video game, manga, movie, cartoon, comic (or even Disney princess!) character in their PJs - or Halloween costume! We'll also have games, movies, and all of those other great things that make PJ parties fun! See you there! Doors open at 10. Costume Contest at Midnight. Doors close at 2am.

Anime Limbo

Imagine watching a youtube playlist that's been set up by a mad man. Watch anime parodies, Japanese commercials, and just plain weird clips that Tony has found from all the corners of the internet and beyond. And don't forget.... prizes, prizes, prizes!

MST4K

A tribute to the original! Observe as Tony, Tom, and special guests watch old movies and rip them apart. You'll laugh, we promise.

Dance

The Youmacon dance blows the doors off the ballroom. Bright lights, killer sound, and the musical stylings of our DJs will leave you yearning for more.

Karaoke

Join us to sing your favorite anime themes or other Japanese songs! Sing alone or with a group of friends to show your talent or lack thereof! Bringing your own CD is encouraged for a sure opportunity to sing the song you want.

Scavenger Hunt

Our popular con-wide scavenger hunt continues. Hunt down new cards for our collectible card game! Hidden around the convention in boxes and on staff members are cards for you to find and present for prizes. Find the list in your program guide and enjoy the challenge of the hunt!

Dance Gatherings

Been practicing your Hare Hare Yukai, or just have an urge to Caramelldansen? Youmacon has gatherings for these and other popular group dances Saturday afternoon in front of the hotel. Check the schedule in the back of the guide for times.

Autographs

Ever wanted to meet one of Youmacon's fantastic guests face to face and have the opportunity to get their photo and autograph? This is your chance!

Autograph Rules

• A maximum of four items per attendee may be signed. If you wish for more, you may return to the end of the line and have one additional item signed upon each return to the front, time permitting.
• Only one photograph per guest may be taken during autograph sessions.
• Platinum registrants must notify a guest relations staffer of their presence in the first 30 minutes of a session to be granted autograph priority.
• Guests will not sign pirated/bootlegged materials. Ask guest relations staff if you are not certain if an item is legitimate.
• Do not request phone calls and voice mail recordings during autograph sessions.
• Use common sense if you choose to give a gift to a guest.
• Due to time constraints, the line length may be limited, and attendees in back may not receive autographs.
• Remember to expedite your time spent at the autograph table to let the line proceed.