Panels

Always had questions about a certain part of our fandom? Interested in checking out something new that you've never heard of before? Our wide variety of panels, from talks with our guests to discussions about your favorite series, might be just what you’re looking for.

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Academy of Horror [18+]

Horror 101

Ever wonder what makes us so scared? Want to know how to to make your own frightening tales that will scare people witless? Join team Academy of Horror as we talk about the different genres of horror, the principles of scaring people, and how to develop your own scary tales for role-playing games, scripts, stories and more.

Academy of Horror

Top Ten Anime Villains

Think you know anime evil? Come to this panel and count down with us the top ten most evil, most vile, and most despicable anime villains! After the countdown, discuss and debate the top ten list and offer up your own villains for inclusion in the top ten!

Academy of Horror

Villainy 101

Love villains? Who doesn't? Villains make the story, and without them, a hero is nothing. If you want to learn how to create (or maybe even be) a great villain, then come to this panel. Learn the styles of villainy, the great villains of fictional history, and what things you can do to create your own amazing villain for games, scripts, stories, and more!

Alchemist, Mafias, Gangs, and Headless Horsmen

A Baccano/Durarara Fan Panel

Do you like living in a world that is so screwed up? Are you so pissed at your cell phone that you would like it to be smashed? Would you like to live forever? Watch out for that flying vending machine! Curious as to what all the chaos is about? Come to our panel to discover what the craze is about that Ryohgo Narita has created with these two marvelous series.

All Aboard The Absolution

A Toonami Retrospective

It gave us Dragon Ball Z and Gundam. It also gave us Hamtaro. It was so epic. It had both Steve Blum AND Peter Cullen doing voice work. At times, it was so bad, we ended up with Generation O and more Dragon Ball than we could stand. Of course, I'm talking about Toonami, the cartoon block that spawned a generation of anime fans. This panel will be a retrospective on Toonami: the good, the bad, the ugly, and the awesome. From Astro Boy to Zoids, and everything in between.

Allied Forces or Axis Powers

A Hetalia Fan Panel

Hetalia is a webcomic turned anime that has taken the animanga world by storm with its hilarious spin on history. Personified forms of countries interact in this satire comedy. If you're a fan of Italy's obsession with pasta, America's hero complex, England's magical companions, France's impeccable fashion, Prussia's awesomeness, or just the simple and effective meshing of history and comedy, then come join us! We won't invade your vital regions...promise!

Anzai Nobuyuki

First there was a robot. Then there was a ninja. Then an otaku. And now three fake princes. At one point in time, every anime fan has at least heard of works done by Anzai Nobuyuki, best known for his series, Flame of Recca. Come on in and explore his career, and get answers to your questions on his different series, including Rocket Princess, Flame of Recca, MAR (and Omega), Mixim 11, and Crazy Mania X!

Are You the Cancer That's Killing Your Fandom?

Poor fan hygiene? Con guest stalking? Over the top forum wars? Pirating licensed media? If you answered "yes" to any of these, you might be the cancer that's killing your fandom. Stop in and see if you can't get some good advice on how to turn your life around.

Berserk Theory

Here we will discuss the theories, questions, and answers to life that this series presents. If you are a fan of Berserk, or someone who is interested, then come and join.

Beyond the Gate

A Full Metal Alchemist Panel

All alchemists know that beyond the gate lies truth, and it is time for that truth to be shared with anime fans! Come in and give us some of your time in exchange for information about the hit series FMA! Get your questions answered about the anime, from the dub to the sub, from the first series to Brotherhood, about the manga, and even a little bit of behind-the-scenes information.

Bishoujou Senshi Sailor Moon

Join us as we discuss Sailor Moon, from the horrible dubbing to the mythology and everything in between! And let's not forget about sharing some of those cosplay secrets! In the name of the Moon, show up or be punished!

Chicken or Beef? [18+]

A Male Take on Gay Anime

Ever wonder what guys actually think of yaoi? What is this "bara" that they keep talking about? What's behind those "glowing love cones?" Join us as we answer these questions and have some fun exploring the beefier side of gay anime and have some fun in the process! There will be con stories, games, prizes, lots of pictures and videos, and a ton of insanity, all led by the resident Diva of Youmacon!

Cosplay 101

Is this your first time cosplaying, or have you been doing it for years? It doesn't matter what skill level you are, just stop on by this panel and pick up a few pointers. Having trouble with a part of your costume? Want to know what kind of material to use? How to cosplay on a budget? Any questions you ask we will do our best to answer.

Cosplay

Because Nobody Actually Looks Like That

As a plus-sized cosplayer and a petite cosplayer, we know your pain. Looking at all those tall, leggy anime characters and wondering, "How the heck do I make that costume look good?" Here to answer your questions: Celeste and Roxy. They will explore cosplay, big and small. They will discuss choosing a costume that best fits your body type, as well as store-bought versus home-made cosplay. There will be displays of previous costumes made by both Celeste and Roxy, and even a sewing demonstration of taking in a shirt to better fit a smaller frame. If you need any assistance with sizing, measuring, sewing, or even just complaining about Faye Valentine cosplays, this is the place to do it!

Dance 101

What NOT to do at the rave

A fun, hilarious panel on what you definitely should not do at the rave but from a very serious standpoint. Learn how to approach, how to not look like a fool, learn to reject in the most awesome of ways, AND LEARN TO DANCE! Run by dance choreographers Ryzen Xia and Mark Aiken from Chicago.

The Dawn of Manga

A Reflection on Osomu Tezuka

A ride through the ages of manga with its origins in Japanese wood block paintings, and a look at the life of the "Godfather" of manga, Osomu Tezuka, best known for his work that started it all, "Astro Boy."

Death Note Mafia

Death Note characters take the main roles of this anime-themed interpretation of the popular party game, where you must work with a team who could turn against you at any time. In each round, the randomly selected Kira anonymously removes a player, then all remaining players deliberate who should be sacrificed in the hopes of eliminating Kira. The rules will be explained, so prior knowledge of the game and the series is not required. Can the investigators defeat Kira without falling prey to the Death Note?

Dirty, Dirty Fanfiction [18+]

A celebration of the worst and weirdest in adult fanfiction. Find out what goes where, and what doesn't go back there!

Elementary, My Dear Otaku

Sherlock Holmes, Ellery Queen, Conan Edogawa. For those who are fans of mystery themed series such as Case Closed and Kindaichi Case Files, this panel will take an in-depth look on mystery themed anime and manga series and observe the history of detective fiction that inspired your favorite anime and manga detectives.

Enter the Digital World

A Digimon Panel

Enter the Digital World and join us as we discuss the Digimon series, including the newest season, Xros Wars, along with the movies and everything in between. Have a season you absolutely love or hate? What about a favorite character or pairing? Anything and everything Digimon will be discussed in this panel. Get ready for a wild and crazy ride into the Digital World!

Ethics Of Death Note

A look at the ethical questions surrounding The Death Note and its use, complete with a discussion that taps the minds of Death Note readers and watchers. Get ready to have your brain probed and picked. Come with questions and receive your answers!

Farming for Dummies

A Harvest Moon Panel

Take a trip through the world of Harvest Moon with the Harvest Goddess herself as your guide! She will provide useful information on the series as well as offer her opinions and tips on individual games. The panel will also include a helpful Q & A session. Farming has never been so much fun!

Final Fantasy Fornication [18+]

3D hentai... No, Avatar doesn't need to eat its heart out. We're discussing computer-generated imagery (CGI) hentai, a niche genre waiting to be enjoyed by hentai enthusiasts everywhere. If you enjoy Dead or Alive or Final Fantasy-style graphics with a little something extra, look no further.

Furry Meeting 101 [18+]

An introduction to the furry fandom with a brief history on furries. They will be a Q & A to explain furry fandom and clear up some of the confusion about it. If you are a furry who wants add your two cents, you are welcome to join us.

Gathering Hall

A Monster Hunter Panel

Meet, greet, and play. Exchange information for play via the Internet. Demonstrations will be held for those who are unfamiliar with "The Hunt."

Get Hype

A Street Fighter Panel

Are you the ultimate Street Fighter? Join m-bro and your fellow World Warriors as we look the history of the world's most popular fighting game, from its humble beginnings to the worldwide recognition it enjoys today. Get together with your friends and rivals, discuss strategy, talk some trash, exchange handles, and who knows, we might just see who's ready to prove the old axiom today.

The Giant Origami Challenge!

It's the Giant Origami Challenge, where different anime conventions compete to fold the largest origami! Fold the largest origami the Midwest has ever seen with your friends! Let's beat Anime Iowa, Anime Central, MAC, and Anime Detour's 2010 records! Bring paper! Lots and lots of paper!

Girl Love Without the Sticky Mess [18+]

Do you like girls? How about girls that like girls? Then you've come to the right place! AWOL Panelists present to you a fun and fluff filled panel of girl love! Come on in and discuss anime and manga series that focus on girls and the girls they love.

Godzilla

Still King of the Monsters

A look at Godzilla and the greatest movies of his career. Also, come answer giant monster related questions and win prizes.

The Green Hill Adventure

We will be talking about who created Sonic the Hedgehog and the story of Sonic and the franchise's various characters, right from their beginnings in the games/shows/comics. We shall go over how they met, with trivia to test your knowledge of the Sonic universe. There will be a Q & A segment for each of the game, show, and comic story lines. At the very end of it all, we will go over cosplaying Sonic characters: good and bad approaches and construction tips for making your very own Sonic cosplay. Some samples of the presenter's work will be available for viewing at the end of the panel.

A Guide to Pullip Dolls

Ever wanted to know more about Pullip, Dal, or Taeyang Dolls? How they compare to other 1/6th scale dolls? Where to buy them? This panel will discuss all of that, plus talk about Pullip body types, customizing, and the history of the dolls. So bring your dolls if you have them.

The Gundam Panel

Alternate Universe

Space: The Final Frontier. Giant Robots: Just the thing for fighting over it. This time in many different ways and in many different universes. Join us for a panel on the Alternate Universe branch of the Gundam franchise as we dive into the many different branch-offs of Gundam from over the years. Included are plenty of pictures, clips, and discussion. We will be looking at G Gundam, Gundam Wing, Gundam X, Turn A Gundam, SD Gundam Force, Gundam Seed, Gundam Seed Destiny, and Gundam 00.

The Gundam Panel

Universal Century

Space: The Final Frontier. Giant Robots: Just the thing for fighting over it. Join us for a panel on the Universal Century arm of the Gundam franchise arsenal, as we take a look at the main time line for the legendary franchise. Included are plenty of pictures, clips, and discussion about the original Mobile Suit Gundam, straight through to Gundam Unicorn (Or Turn A, which we will also get into). That includes MS IGLOO, 0080, 08th MS Team, 0083, Zeta, ZZ, Victory, the original SD Gundam, and various other bits and pieces of the UC line.

Hellsing Unfanged

"The Bird of Hermes is my name, eating my wings to make me tame." Follow us down this path and we will show you the order of the Hellsing Organization, the workings of Millennium, and what's behind the Vatican's Section XIII. Be warned that what lurks in these dungeons of the Hellsing manor aren't just centuries old vampires, but something even more diabolical... Be warned of spoilers.

A History of Sailor Moon Hentai [18+]

A look at the hentai surrounding one of the most famous animes in history.

How to Make Your Own Plushie Mascot

Have you ever wanted to make your own little mascot, but don't have the sewing knowledge, time, or help to do so? This panel will show you how to make a 5"-8" felt plush mascot. The panel will run about 2 hours long, and there will be a $5 fee to participate. Materials will be supplied, but seating is limited to the first 100 people through the door. A limited number of panel pre-registrations will be accepted at the Otakumals Artist Alley table.

How to Con 2!

Get ready! Get set! It's time to educate and entertain as we get you excited for Youmacon 2010! Welcome to the Ren Cen! There's something new for everyone this year at Youmacon. But don't worry, m-bro is here to walk you through all the dos and don'ts that apply to every con and to share some unique specifics about this year's Youmacon in its new home. You'll learn, you'll laugh, you'll laugh some more, and maybe you'll get something to help you on your con journey! (Also: Moose)

The Hunter Association

A Hunter x Hunter Panel

Strange beasts and mythical creatures. Secret treasure and hoards of undiscovered wealth. Unexplored lands with unknown histories. There are those who are devoted to tracking down these rare and priceless items. These people are known as Hunters, but only after passing a harsh exam. If you're ready to bite your lip and push through into this mystifying world, come and join us as we discuss just what it's all about.

Inuyasha and Beyond

The focus will be on Rumiko Takahashi's longest-running series, Inuyasha, but will include other Takahashi series, including her newest, RIN-NE. We'll compare manga to anime, series to series, and character to character as we delve into Takahashi's popular works. There will be time for questions and discussion, so be sure to join us!

It's Time to Rev Your Game Up!

%u201CIt%u2019s time to DUEL!%u201D ...No wait... %u201CGet your Game on!%u201D ...er... wait a minute... I mean %u201CLet%u2019s REV IT UP!%u201D Oh I don%u2019t know anymore. Can%u2019t we all just play the card game? From the Streets of Domino City to the Island of Duel Academy, and all the way back to the far reaches of Satellite comes a tale of friendship through a card game. Yu-Gi-Oh! captured the world%u2019s attention and is still running strong. Duelists young and old, come join us to discuss the tale that has gathered so much love and praise. Oh, and be sure to bring your deck, because it%u2019s time to save the world!

I Wanna ROCK, Man!

A Megaman Fan Panel

It all began with two doctors and a dream, until one decided to screw over the other. Then it became one doctor, two boy robots, one girl robot, one dog robot, one cat robot, one bird robot, one lab assistant, and one "walking suitcase." That only covers the original series. Join us as we journey though the rest of the Mega Man series (X, Zero, ZX, Legends, Battle Network, Star Force) and discover a few new ones.

Journey to the Velvet Room

A Persona Panel

Return to a world beyond imagination as we explore the universe of Persona! Join m-bro for another year as we reach out to the truth, history, and themes of this venerable RPG franchise. Experience aspects of the games brought to life before your eyes and other fantastic surprises!

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.

Katekyo Hitman Reborn

CIAOSSU! Welcome to the Mafia!

This panel is a friendly Q & A about the hit shounen series, Katekyo Hitman Reborn. We will have contests, activities involving audience participation, and much more! Come find out all you want to know about what it takes to be in the world of Hitman Reborn. Come join the Mafia! Just watch yourselves, or Hibari Kyoya might bite you to death.

Keroro Panel de arimasu

Do you love gunpla? Are you ready to invade earth? Do you love cute frogs? Then this is a panel that you don't wanna miss! Come and discuss the long running and popular series Sgt. Frog with us! We shall be having open discussion on one of the most popular series in Japan. With so much Gunpla to build, who has time to invade earth?

Knightmares, F.L.E.I.J.A., and Fanservice - Oh my! (Code Geass)

When a 17 year-old boy's daddy issues become an international crisis, the countries, the robots, and even Pizza Hut are involved. The Code Geass TV series, manga spin-offs, videogames, and future projects will be reviewed in this panel. All questions and ideas are welcome for open discussion. Lelouch Vi Britannia commands you to stay until the end for our short quiz and fun prizes!

Let's Rock, Baby!

Devil May Cry

Let's Rock! Jackpot! If you've played Devil May Cry, you've undoubtedly heard those lines! This game has been around since 2001 and since has come out with four titles, an anime series, a manga series, and novels. Each one is a different piece of this growing story of a red coated half-demon named Dante, a man who wields a cocky attitude as well as he wields his guns and sword, his twin brother Vergil, a dark and quiet man bent on ridding the world of humans, Nero, a mysterious young man lacking a past, and finally Sparda, father of the twins and the key to every story told so far. Join us as we discuss the stories, voice acting, and the questions left unanswered. We will even reminisce on the most memorable scenes of the series. So come on, and as Dante would say, "Let's Rock!"

Lost in Translation

Japanese and English are two very different languages. These differences can be frustrating, fascinating, or sometimes just plain amusing! Come learn about some of the ins and outs of Japanese that even the best translations just can't replicate.

Love Sucks!

Do you love your daily dose of vampires? How about those half-blood lovers out there? You do? Then come to our panel where we'll talk about all your favorite vampires, new and old. We'll give you our top ten vamps and half-vamps of all time, and we'll settle the debate about what's better, vampires that sparkle or vampires that can't see the light of day. Come and join the fun! We promise we won't bite!

M-Bro’s Youmacon Otaku Pop Quiz 3

ACCEL

Do you think know everything about your favorite anime, manga, or video game? Ready to step up and prove it? M-bro is back for 2010 and so is Pop Quiz! With all new trivia spanning nearly one hundred categories, your knowledge will be tormented and tested as you take your hand at some of our most diabolical trivia yet! All comers are encouraged to try their hand and take their shot at winning fantastic prizes! Join us and get your con up to speed with ACCEL!

Makeup for Cosplay and the Camera!

Have you ever gotten your pictures back after a con and thought, "Where did my face go?" Have you ever gotten up on the morning of the con, only to find a giant pimple on your nose? What about your zombie cosplay? Was the makeup just not dead enough? At Makeup for Cosplay and the Camera, you will watch live demonstrations of basic corrective and glamor makeup, as well as have your cosmetic questions answered. Makeup is an extremely important element of cosplay that most ignore, so come on in for the basics, application and skincare tips, and product suggestions.

Nerds of the Night

A gathering of those who wish to discuss all things nerdy; video games, tabletop rpgs, comics, and much, much more! Born from the aftermath of 2008's Youmacon Icebreaker, this is where one can go to talk nerd-shop, and then some!

No! Stop! It Feels Good! [18+]

A Hentai Panel

Do those words sound familiar? Perhaps... very familiar? Maybe you'd like to see just how phrases like this play into some of the more... "interesting" works? Or, maybe you're a pervert who just likes hentai. However you swing (pun completely intended), we'd love to have you join us. We promise there will be no attempt to take soap to your brains. This is one panel where dirt is appreciated. Come and spend some time with the AWOL Panelists, and we'll show you a really good time.

Otaku vs. Hollywood

Why Isn't Anime More Mainstream?

With the first of the anime adaptations being submitted to Hollywood, will the results be good? Find out why anime isn't more mainstream, and why Hollywood is just plain messed up.

ParaPara Panel

ParaPara is a style of dancing born in the nightclubs of Japan nearly 20 years ago. It consists of choreographed arm movements (and minimal leg movement) to Eurobeat music. To this day, in huge clubs like Twinstar, ParaPara lessons are given weekly. There is also an arcade game based on ParaPara called ParaParaParadise. Join us as we discuss this dance craze and bust a move! Attendees will get acquainted with Eurobeat music, ParaPara terminology, learn an easy ParaPara routine, followed by a TechPara routine.

A Parent's Guide to Anime

So, your son or daughter is hooked on anime. Just what is anime, and what should you know as a parent? Come to a round table discussion with other parents to discuss just what it is. We'1ll break down the myths and help you understand what your children are watching.

Ramen

Beyond the Cup

While ramen might be a staple food of otaku (and college students) everywhere, how much do you really know about the noodles in that cup? Join us for a lesson in the history and culture of the noodle dish known around the world. You might leave knowing more than you realized ever existed about your favorite snack, and maybe a recipe to boot!

Seramyu and You

Come one, come all, and join us in the wonderful world of Seramyu! Join us as we discuss our favorite musical and learn how to make a Myu fuku and other fun sailor moon stuff. There will even be a chance for you to win pocky.

Shinji Ikari - Total Badass

Is there something you don't understand about the anime series "Neon Genesis Evangelion"? Well, you wouldn't be the first. Come and learn everything you want to, didn't want to, and didn't even know you could learn about Evangelion. There will be open discussions about theories and questions, and most importantly we will prove that Shinji Ikari is indeed a total badass. From Forerunners to post-Third Impact, we will cover it all.

Sing Outside the Box!

Yamaha introduced the Vocaloid software, but fans like you brought the characters to life! The history and media surrounding the Vocaloids will be explored. From Gackpoid to UTAUloids, it's not just Miku's spotlight. Whether you are a die-hard fan or just want to learn more, come visit us. There will be a game at the end with musical prizes!

So What's in Your Heart's Egg? A Shugo Chara Panel

"All kids have an egg in their soul." I'm sure we've heard this a million times. We all have a would be self, some other person we want to be, our true self. Well, come join us and discuss the story of a young girl and her friends as they struggle on the journey to find themselves. Cat boys welcome, just don't go stealing the princess away from the prince.

So You've Sold your Soul?

Black Butler

Welcome to the world of demon butlers, flamboyant shinigami, young lords, morbidly humorous undertakers, and genderless angels. If you guessed Kuroshitsuji/Black Butler, you would be absolutely correct! This fairly new series has been growing quickly in popularity since its release, and with a second season coming up, more fans are sure to follow. Our story begins with a young lord by the name of Ciel Phantomhive, and his unrealistically perfect butler Sebastian, who, despite any circumstance, can do whatever his master orders no matter how impossible the task! As our story advances, we come across many memorable characters, such as the bumbling servants Bard, Finny, and Meylene, an overly flamboyant Shinigami named Grell and his proper higher up who goes by Wlliam, a confusing transforming dog demon named Pluto who sometimes takes human form, and of course the genderless angel. That is all I shall say for now so come to our panel to find out more! We will discuss the anime, manga, musicals, and the new season (we will even play some games with little prizes). So come, sell your soul to the demon, we promise you won't regret it.

So You Wanna Be a Master? A Pokemon Fan Panel

We choose you! Come and share, from your favorite trainers and attacks to your least favorite gym battles and villains! Prepare for a discussion of the show, games, and most of all, trouble (make it double!). Come and discuss the Pokemon fandom that has spread around the world!

Steampunk Mythbusters

"What is steampunk?" Seems to be the question on everyone's mind nowadays. If you have questions or are just curious, come on by as Chloe Brennan of The Chronos Society takes you deeper down the steampunk rabbit hole! We'll bust all your preconceived notions as well as get that creativity flowing.

*Warning: No explosions will occur. Questions are encouraged. A side effect known as "steampunk addiction" may be experienced. Commence costume creation at once if this occurs.

Stitch and Bitch

Do you stitch? Can you bitch? If so we want you! Bring your needles, hooks, fabrics, and yarns to the Youmacon Stitch and Bitch. Knitters, crocheters, and crafters of all types are welcome. Show off your projects, share some gripes, and have some fun.

"Tales of" Panel

Ever felt there were too many Tales games? Can't keep your head on straight of who's who or what's what in each game? Here is a panel that will help! From Phantasia to Graces, spend some time with people who love the series as much as you do. And just as the games always try to teach us, when you're among friends, things are always better! So come on in, die hard fans and casual gamers alike, to discuss and learn about your favorite Tales games!

This One Time at ____ con

A standard con story panel. Funny, adorable, scary, horror stories. Everyone's got one, and we want to hear them! It's an audience-driven panel for everyone to enjoy.

This Panel Ends with You

This is your "The World End with You" survival guide for the UG. Pack your pins for this discussion of plot, favorite characters, extra missions, and even the shopping scene. At the end you can be a real player in our TWEWY quiz! Can you win the game?

Touhou Project

A Beautiful Bullet Storm

Have you ever heard of Gensokyo? How about danmaku? If not, the Touhou Project panel will introduce you to the world of Gensokyo, home and setting of the increasingly popular Touhou doujin-shooting game series. This game series has spawned many memes such as "Marisa Stole the Precious Thing," "Ran Ran Roo," and most recently, "Bad Apple." The first half this panel aims to introduce newcomers to the background and history of the series as well as provide a new understanding of Touhou to current fans of the series. The second half of the panel will allow participants the chance to try out games and ask questions to learn more about the fandom. So what are you waiting for? Gensokyo awaits.

Truth Is Stranger than Fanfiction

Well, not really. Actually, most of the time, fanfiction is stranger than truth. Come and discuss the ins and outs of writing fanfiction. Find out what works... and what should never have seen the light of day. Whether you write fanfiction, or just enjoy reading it, there's something here for you.

Type-Moon

Love visual novels or Type-Moon? Then come talk about your favorite topics or characters here, with people who are ready to discuss and debate such topics.

Vomit-Inducing Video Games

Ever played a video game that had promise or just let you down? Maybe a video game that was just so downright horrible that it made you sick? Even if you haven't played a video game like this, you still may be curious about what video games could be so terrible. Well, this is a panel for those who wish to discuss these games. We will dive into some obscure bad video games that many may have not played or even realized are so bad.

Who Would Win in a Fight?

Gundams vs. Transformers. Sailor Scouts vs. Power Rangers. Captain Planet vs. Avatar?! In the spirit of fun and silliness, who would win in a fight? Come and join this discussion panel as we, the panelists along with the audience, logically try to conclude which characters from which ever series/genre would win in a fight. Bring your best debate because nothing is sacred!

Yaoi [18+]

From Top to Bottom

AWOL is here to bring you all of your yaoi needs. We'll go over the history of the genre, challenge your knowledge with a few fun games and, of course, provide plenty of examples through media and art. Join us for two hours of discussion and a celebration of what makes yaoi great!

Youmacon Whose Line Is It Anyway

We're back and better! Get ready for insanity and a lot of laughs as we preform our own version of Whose Line Is It Anyway. This show will be packed with anime and game references, old and new. We're even throwing in the Irish drinking song! So be prepared, as there will be points where we will ask for audience participation.

Your Mom's Dead and Your Dad's Run Off

The Missing Parents of Anime

Your mom is dead from the most recent topical disease, and your dad has gone off on some training trip to become the greatest fighter in the world. Ever notice this happens a lot? This panel offers a look into the motivations and developments that affect characters once the parental units are out of the picture.

Yuri [18+]

Doing It the Right Way

An overview of yuri, including a brief history, media clips and pictures, as well as a short discussion of different types of anime and manga that focus on shoujo-ai and yuri, along with some recommendations for some good materials, and a little extra bit of fun!

Zombie Survival Panel

Sharpen your blades, load your weapons, and get ready for the zombie invasion! Oh? What's that? Don't know what to do? Then come on down to the Zombie Survival Panel, where you will learn from four REAL LIFE zombie survivors! (not really) The Guru will bestow upon you essential knowledge pertaining to the survival of zombie infestation. Dr. McNinja, field specialist on the zombie plague, will guide you through the different zombie viruses and their undead counterparts. Lord Halfwit will give you some practical advice to use when you find yourself dealing with zombies. The Weapons-Meister will educate you about the most and least effective weapons against the zombie hordes. Not only will the survivors bestow knowledge on you, but they and a special undead guest will reward lucky attendees with special prizes.

WARNING: Panel personnel are not responsible for anyone who dies and becomes reanimated!