Guest Panels

ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D Meet & Greet (14P)
Now you seen their performance, have a chat with ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D about how they prepare for each performance, the paths they took to launch a musical career, and what they enjoyed in Canada!

Kanako Itou Q & A (14P)
Come meet the legendary vocalist from popular visual novels!

Meet the real life Shinpachi with Daisuke Sakaguchi (14P)
Come meet the real life Shimura Shinpachi, voiced by Daisuke Sakaguchi, as he talks about his adventures in Gintama, share his inner monologue, and perhaps share a few glasses joke!

Japanese Voice Acting with Daisuke Sakaguchi (14P)
Speak with Daisuke Sakaguchi as he discusses his roles in various video games and anime, life as a voice actor in Japan, and answer some burning questions you have about the characters he voices!

Card Captor Sakura: Clear Card Arc & Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles with Monica Rial (14P)
What's it like for Sakura to be living the secret life of a magical girl, and having to seal all the clear cards? Or losing all her memories in Tsubasa Resevoir Chronicles? Have a chat with Monica Rial, the voice behind Sakura, about all things Sakura from Card Captor Sakura: Clear Card Arc & Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles.

Puhuhuhu... Ultimate Despair! Danganronpa with Jamie Marchi (14P)
Come enjoy despair with Jamie Marchi, the voice behind Junko in DanganRonpa, as she discusses the secrets of Hope's Peak Academy and what it means to bring despair to all!

Q & A with Jamie Marchi & Monica Rial (14P)
Meet Jamie Marchi and Monica Rial and ask them any question about voice acting, the characters they voice, or what they think about your favourite anime!

Acting! 101 w/ Jamie Marchi and Monica Rial (14P)
Let's get one thing straight, you can't be a voice actor unless you're an actor. Whether you're interested in becoming an actor, already a pro, or just want to learn, this panel with professional voice actress Monica Rial and Jamie Marchi will give you some insight into what it takes to be a working actor.

Lindbeck & Lee - Live! (14P)
A slice of the cult fave youtube show, two besties, one hour, one take, so many opportunities for #BeautifulDisasters, with plenty of Audience participation, volunteers, Q&A, Unicorn Farts, and swag for Everyone!

Finding Your True Voice with Mela Lee & Erica Lindbeck (14P)
Come join Mela and Erica as they guide you through creating 5 core character modes to launch your voice acting career!

GAME CHANGER - Evolution of Female Characters in the Gaming Universe with Mela Lee & Erica Lindbeck (14P)
Mela and Erica discuss the evolution of female characters in video games, from 8 bit sprites to powerful female leads, and their impact on the gaming industry.

Master and Servant: All things Fate with Mela Lee & Erica Lindbeck (14P)
Join the voices behind Rin Tohsaka and Mordred from the ever popular Fate series to discuss all things Fate from Fate/Stay Night and Fate/Apocrypha.

The 404s Present: The All-Ages Improvaganza (14P)
Let The 404s close out your Animethon experience with this laugh-filled joyride. Using your suggestions, this fast-paced comedy troupe will create completely improvised scenes using every ounce of their anime knowledge to create a hilarious one-of-a-kind fandom experience.

The 404s Present: The Missing Episode of ??? (14P)
You thought you’ve seen every episode, read every manga, heard every fan theory. But there are some things you were just not meant to see. Luckily, The 404s are here to recreate a Missing Episode of your favourite anime! Come watch and let The 404s know which anime you would like to see them make up on the spot.

The 404s Present: The Improv League of Improvisors (14P)
The 404s can get extremely competitive, and this show is the best place to see exactly how bad they can get. Join The 404s for a presentation of the Improv League of Improvisors. Two teams battle it out in the improv arena to gain your votes. Which team will reign supreme? You decide in this unique comedy showdown.

The 404s Present: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly! (MP)
Do you LOVE getting advice from strangers? Have a burning question only The 404s can answer? Let them assist you with their own twisted form of an advice panel. Their "specialist" are ready to give you the type of advice you may (or may not) be searching for. So get ready for the real, hypothetical or just down right strange, but use their advice at your own discretion.

The 404s Present: The Last Pants Standing Show (MP)
After the sun goes down, the comedy gets suggestive and the improvisors get “comfortable”. You hold the power over The 404s in this 18+ panel where YOU decide who will lose their pants next. Who will be this year's winner of Last Pants Standing? Come check out the show to find out, and stay to the very end for a special game reserved for only the most daring of improvisor!

The 404s Animethon Anniversary Brunch and Show: Fifteen Years of Improvity! (14P)
Join us at this exclusive, intimate celebration of twenty-five years of Animethon, AND fifteen years of The 404s entertaining anime fans around the continent! Get up close with our own skilled comedians as they perform an extra-special, unscripted show based on famous games, while you chow down on a delicious meal with your fellow otaku!

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Cosplay with Stella Chuu (AP)
Come meet Stella Chuu! Renowned Cosplayer for her amazing abilities in the art of Cosplay!

Metadata Studios: The Making of VocaParty (AP)
We walk you through the process of creating a Virtual Idol concert from scratch - from pre-production to production, and everything in between!

Apricity K-Pop Dance Showcase (AP)
After their successful debut at ATOA 2018, come join us for a special Kpop performance by the edmonton-based dance group Apricity! They'll be showcasing two different sets with an audience participation intermission. So make sure to come by and participate in their games as well! 

Apricity K-Pop Dance Workshop (AP)
Come and learn some Kpop moves taught by Apricity! Who knows? Maybe you'll be able to show some moves off during the Saturday Night Dance.

Snackless Stream (AP)
Come check out Snackless as she live streams on the gaming stage!

Working with Crunchyroll (AP)
Ever wonder what it is like to be part of something amazing, working with the largest anime streaming site in North America? See what work life as a Crunchyroll international event lead is like, What the office looks like  and what qualifications are needed to get your foot in the door