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Friday, May 25
 

3:00pm EDT

Streaming 101 : Mixing it up
How to get started in streaming
Speakers
avatar for Jesse Mayer

Jesse Mayer

CEO, Calamity Crew
Pro R6Siege player, Owner of Calamity CrewAdjunct Faculty, Monmouth UniversityCyber Guy, Bourbon Connoisseur, Mecha Junkie, Gin Nano-Distiller

Friday May 25, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
 Baltimore 2
  Anime USA x EV

4:00pm EDT

Exploring the Wired: The Ideas Behind Serial Experiments Lain
Serial Experiments Lain is among one of the most popular "cult classic" sci-fi anime of all time. It contains many ideas about the future of the internet and technologies that were experimental in nature at the time or only concepts of what was to come. This panel offers a look at the ideas put forth by the show as well as the technologies and ideas it borrowed from.
Speakers
avatar for Justin Coale

Justin Coale

Justin Coale is a lifelong anime and sci-fi fan who has been presenting at conventions for the last 4 years. Mostly focused in anime, his topics cover all of his interests like sci-fi, video games, movies, and board games. He hopes to blend his knowledge of sci-fi with his love of... Read More →

Friday May 25, 2018 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
 Baltimore 2
  Anime USA x EV, Anime
 
Saturday, May 26
 

11:00am EDT

Ghost in the Matrix
Do you want to expand your science fiction collection? Ready to check out that “anime stuff’ but not sure where to begin? These worlds have collided time and again and we are here to guide you through the experience. Let Doomtastic guide you through this world so we can help you find your white rabbit.
Speakers
avatar for Robotic Unicorn

Robotic Unicorn

Robotic Unicorn
Yosei has an educational background in literature and speculative fiction. They are a member of Doomtastic, a small group of friends who run panels on all things geeky and nerdy.

Saturday May 26, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
 Baltimore 2
  Anime USA x EV, Anime

12:00pm EDT

A Puppet Without a Ghost: the Evolution of Cyberpunk Anime
Even before the term cyberpunk came into popular use, sci-fi anime was exploring the themes and visuals that would later define the cyberpunk genre. We’ll follow the wire of how cyberpunk anime continues to evolve.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe

Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe

Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe's dad took her to her first Star Trek convention as a child, sealing her future as a card carrying geek. A library associate with the Springfield city library, she tours around new England lecturing on various aspects of geek culture. She's performed for all sorts... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
 Baltimore 2
  Anime USA x EV

1:00pm EDT

Cloud Age Symphony: Steampunk and Anime
Steampunk and its various spin off genres have influenced anime for years. In this panel we look at the anime that have taken inspiration from steampunk and examine how anime has in turn influenced some aspects of steampunk itself.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe

Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe

Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe's dad took her to her first Star Trek convention as a child, sealing her future as a card carrying geek. A library associate with the Springfield city library, she tours around new England lecturing on various aspects of geek culture. She's performed for all sorts... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
 Baltimore 2
  Anime USA x EV

2:00pm EDT

Everything You Wanted to Know About Worbla Armor Fabrication But Were Afraid to Ask
Are you interested in creating custom armor for your cosplay? Have you wanted to work with worbla, but didn’t know where to begin? This is the right panel for you! In this panel, we will discuss the basics of worbla armor fabrication and the process of making armor with worbla, including patterns, molding/shaping, detail work, armor strapping, finishing and painting armor.
Speakers
LV

Lena Volkova

Lena has been on the cosplay scene for nearly a decade and draws inspiration from multiple genres and media, utilizing the pop culture landscape to help achieve her creative vision. She is a one-woman force of nature specializing in costumeing, prop making, and photography. Occasionally... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
 Baltimore 2
  Anime USA x EV, Cosplay

3:00pm EDT

Giant Robots and Space Pirates: How Science Fiction helped Bring Anime to America
Come and find out how America’s love of science fiction helped anime gain a foothold here in the west.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe

Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe

Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe's dad took her to her first Star Trek convention as a child, sealing her future as a card carrying geek. A library associate with the Springfield city library, she tours around new England lecturing on various aspects of geek culture. She's performed for all sorts... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
 Baltimore 2
  Anime USA x EV

8:30pm EDT

Cosplay Pitfalls: When Things in Cosplay Don’t Go Your Way
Come join us for a panel discussion where seasoned cosplayers Lena Volkova, Rey_Dot_Ham, and cosplayer photographer Jay’s Fine Art Photography discuss some of the challenges and struggles in the cosplay world from disappointment, lack of peer acceptance, to chasing the fame monster.
Moderators
avatar for Rey Dot Ham

Rey Dot Ham

Amelia Showalter has been cosplaying for two years under the stage name Rey Dot Ham. She co-hosts The Cosplay Cast podcast and is an active member of the DC-area cosplay scene. In her "real life" she is a data scientist and political consultant, which is basically as dorky as cos... Read More →
JF

Jay’s Fine Art Photography

Jason Smith has been a cosplay photographer for the past three years. He co-hosts The Cosplay Cast podcast and is an active member of the DC-area cosplay scene. He is currently an administrator for the D.C. Cosplay Photoshoots group and works closely with the Events Team. In his “real... Read More →

Speakers
LV

Lena Volkova

Lena has been on the cosplay scene for nearly a decade and draws inspiration from multiple genres and media, utilizing the pop culture landscape to help achieve her creative vision. She is a one-woman force of nature specializing in costumeing, prop making, and photography. Occasionally... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 8:30pm - 9:20pm EDT
 Baltimore 2
  Anime USA x EV, Cosplay

9:30pm EDT

Re-telling of stories of the Rising Sun: Japanese Space Operas
Remember Buck Rogers and his adventures? How about Duck Dodgers? Maybe you soared with Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia. But what about Legend of the Galactic Heroes or Captain Harlock? Space opera has captured our imaginations for a century, taking us to far away galaxies and planets. Join us as we take a look through Glass Fleet and space operas of anime and manga.
Speakers
avatar for Robotic Unicorn

Robotic Unicorn

Robotic Unicorn
Yosei has an educational background in literature and speculative fiction. They are a member of Doomtastic, a small group of friends who run panels on all things geeky and nerdy.

Saturday May 26, 2018 9:30pm - 10:20pm EDT
 Baltimore 2
  Anime USA x EV
 
Sunday, May 27
 

11:00am EDT

The Toxic Jungle: The Shadow of the Atomic Bomb over Sci-fi Anime
The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were some of the most horrific moments in modern technological history. Japanese popular culture was forever changed by their destructive power. Here we will explore how these events influenced much of the anime we have come to love.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe

Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe

Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe's dad took her to her first Star Trek convention as a child, sealing her future as a card carrying geek. A library associate with the Springfield city library, she tours around new England lecturing on various aspects of geek culture. She's performed for all sorts... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
 Baltimore 2
  Anime USA x EV

12:00pm EDT

Rebuilding History: Gundam Style
What would the world look like if we introduced Gundam technology instead of nuclear warfare during WW2?
Speakers
avatar for Jesse Mayer

Jesse Mayer

CEO, Calamity Crew
Pro R6Siege player, Owner of Calamity CrewAdjunct Faculty, Monmouth UniversityCyber Guy, Bourbon Connoisseur, Mecha Junkie, Gin Nano-Distiller

Sunday May 27, 2018 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
 Baltimore 2
  Anime USA x EV, Anime
 
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