BanzaiCon 2022

Sharing What You Love: A Comprehensive Guide to Paneling [Events 1, 2:00PM] Ever binge an anime and want to tell everyone about it? Afraid of public speaking? Have a panel idea but no clue what to do? Come join us for a birthday bash as we give you some helpful tips on everything from research to presentation! We’ll give you everything you need to run a successful panel, so come on down!

George Orwell, Killer Bees, and Homosexuals: A Guide to Dystopian Anime [Events 3, 7:00PM] It’s a wonderful world, or is it? Sometimes you can’t be too sure, but if a mysterious boy tells you to overthrow the government while killer bees dispatch your neighbors, maybe things aren’t going too well… Come join us for a fun discussion on dystopian anime and its relevance in the modern era! Don’t forget your boyfriend! (…or the bug spray) #LITERALLY1984.

Super Late Night Anime Trivia Party [Events 2, 11:00PM]: Gameshows are always a good time, but the Super Late Night Anime Trivia Party?? Oh. You have no idea. Literally none. Your lizard brain literally cannot comprehend how good of a time you will have at this party. Jungian Psychology cannot predict how much SEROTONIN you will receive from this panel. You need to come to this panel. Candy. Games. Party. Late Night Anime Trivia. Do it.

Guess Who Animu [Events 3, 2:00PM] It’s that time of year again! After a nearly two-year hiatus, it’s time for another session of Guess Who Animu! Our anime-themed boards are new and cooler than ever, so come on down to win candy, fame, and GLORY!!!

Netflix and Anime: A Beautiful Disaster [Events 3, 6:00PM] I love Netflix! The Haunting of Hill House was masterful television; Russian Doll was the paramount of entertainment; but anime? Well… From the infamous Death Note adaptation to Kakegurui, Netflix has certainly made an impact on the industry! Come join us for a spirited discussion on streaming platforms, anime revivals, and the future of the industry!

Anime Boyfriends (18+) [Events 2, 10:00PM] You ever think about a boy? Ever wanna just take him out to dinner, to the dance, or to meet your parents? So what if he isn’t real, we don’t care and neither should you, because it’s finally time to talk about our beloveds, or betrothed’s, our Anime Boyfriends. No more taking the cardboard cutout to dinner, because we’ve got a whole hour to talk about our boys. Just don’t forget the tissues… or the fanfics.

20 Years of Fullmetal Alchemist [Events 2, 1:00PM] Everyone has that anime that left an indelible mark on their lives. It might be something new, like My Hero Academia, or something older, like Sailor Moon, but for many of us, that anime is Fullmetal Alchemist. Come celebrate 20 years with us as we discuss all that FMA has to offer!