Guest Panels
Guest of Honour
Beginner's Gunpla with Chris Hackney (AP)
Guest: Chris Hackney
One of Chris’ favorite pastimes is to sit back with some relaxing music and build a giant robot suit that can destroy a small army. But when he can't do that, he settles for a 1/100th scale model instead. Let's talk the basics of Gunpla, your favorite Gundam series, and maybe even win a prize!
Let's Talk Fire Emblem: Three Houses with Chris Hackney (AP)
Guest: Chris Hackney
You played Fire Emblem: Three Houses (or maybe you didn't), but the man behind the voice of Dimitri is here! Come join Chris Hackney to talk about anything and everything Fire Emblem!
ANI-MADLIBS! With Laura Stahl and Khoi Dao (14P)
Guest: Laura Stahl, Khoi Dao
Remember playing mad-libs on long car rides with your friends? We’re going Otaku with it! Let’s twist classic scenes, scenarios, and characters from some of our favorite anime by butchering grammar together!
Writing for Anime with Laura Stahl (AP)
Guest: Laura Stahl
Along with being a voice actor for Anime and J-rpgs, Laura is also a professional script adapter. In this panel she gives an overview of what it’s like to adapt Anime dialogue from direct translation into what you hear in your favorite dubs! Find out how to balance the essence of the Japanese creator’s message with western sensibility, being true to the voice of each individual character, matching timing and rhythm of animation, and more.
Albedo Takes Your Commision! ft. Khoi Dao (14P)
Guest: Khoi Dao
Describe your Genshin Impact team and Khoi Dao, voice of Albedo, will draw it extremely poorly. It doesn’t even have to be Genshin, Khoi will draw you anything you ask for (within reason), sign it, and at the end you get to keep the drawing, you lucky duck.
Genshin Impact: Behind the Voices ft. Chris Hackney, Laura Stahl & Khoi Dao (AP)
Guest: Chris Hackney, Laura Stahl, Khoi Dao
Does Kamisato Ayato like boba? Is Albedo a good painter? Does Barbara sing like an idol? Join Chris Hackney, Khoi Dao, and Laura Stahl and find out what they truly think about the characters they voice in this Genshin Impact themed panel!
Eat Trash, Talk Trash! With Chris Hackney, Laura Stahl & Khoi Dao (14P)
Guest: Chris Hackney, Laura Stahl, Khoi Dao
What happens when you get a couple of anime characters together to eat Canadian junk food? A lot of trash talking! Come witness the hilarious interactions behind the voices of some of your favourite characters as they try local snacks and gossip about each other!
All About Voice Acting Talk Show ft. Brendan Hunter, Chris Hackney, Laura Stahl & Khoi Dao (AP)
Guest: Brendan Hunter, Chris Hackney, Laura Stahl & Khoi Dao
Ever wondered what it’s like being a voice actor? Or how people from all kinds of backgrounds were able to land their dream roles? Join us in this Q&A talk show series with our voice actor guests to discuss their careers, interesting facts about themselves, and their experiences in the voice acting industry.
The World of Music Talk Show ft. NANO & SennaRin (AP)
Guest: NANO & SennaRin from SawanoHiroyuki[nzk]
Want to know what it’s like to become a professional singer in Japan? Or maybe how some talented singers got their start from singing covers online? Join us in this Q&A talk show series with our musical guests as they reflect on their careers, their experiences in Japan’s music industry, and tips for future singers!
SO YOU WANNA BE A VOICE ACTOR? With Brendan Hunter (AP)
Guest: Brendan Hunter
This industry talk and Q&A demystifies the work of voicing for cartoons/anime, video games, commercials and online from a working Canadian voice talent and teacher. This long-running panel has been a starting point for many people interested in starting out or advancing their Voice Acting careers. It not only showcases local talent and success but nurtures the community of the next generation of great Alberta voice talent!
The 404s Present: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (Advice Panel) (MP)
Guest: The 404s
How do you get a con girlfriend? What anime should I watch this season? How do you hide a dead body? The 404s are here to help with any questions you may have with The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Advice panel! Bring your craziest questions to our panelists and get three hilariously different perspectives on what you should do. **Disclaimer** Advice given from the Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Advice panelists is meant for entertainment purposes only and it’s probably not the best idea to take advice from comedians in the first place.
The 404s Present: The Improv League of Improvisors (14P)
Guest: The 404s
Two teams of 404s battle it out to be crowned the Champions of the Improv League of Improvisors. Your votes decide who the victor of each scene is and ultimately help decide which team is the Champion. With the cast divided and the lines drawn, who will come out on top?
The 404s Present: The Last Pants Standing Show (MP)
Guest: The 404s
When the sun goes down The 404s let loose. Their improv gets suggestive and their attire gets steamier. You hold the power in this 18+ comedy show. When it comes to who gets to keep their pants or lose their shorts, it’s your cheers that will determine the fate of each 404.
The 404s Present: All-Ages Improvaganza (14P)
Guest: The 404s
Check out The 404s as they entertain the masses in this suitable for all ages improv showcase. They will take your suggestions and make up original scenes using their vast knowledge of anime and geekdom culture. Don't miss this last performance from The 404s.
APRICITY K-Pop Dance Showcase (AP)
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)
Apricity will be going through some K-pop choreo in their workshop. So come chill and have fun with the members while learning!
Crunchyroll
Hanging out with Crunchyroll (AP)
Come and hang out and let us know what is on your mind. Nothing is sacred, ask about the office in San Francisco, what it’s like to be on the road, or even ask a thing or two about anime. Just keep in mind, some things cannot be unheard, and some questions don't always have answers."
Notice Me Senpai! (14P)
What would you do to have Crunchyroll Senpai Hime notice you? Hime has sent a representative to carry out the judging to see if you have what it takes to be noticed. Come prepared, if you are one of the chosen participants you will have an opportunity to complete a task designed to see how creative, inventive, impressive, or even just plain desperate to be noticed by Senpai.
Anime Confessions (14P)
Prepare your ears for real anime confessions! The odd, the strange, the things only fellow Otakus would understand or confess to. Want to lift a burden off your chest? Drop off your own confessions at the Crunchyroll confessions box at the Crunchyroll booth or Before the start of (a box awaits you) the confessions panel. No judgment! Or, maybe a little. Submit your confessions here!
VTuber Personalities
"So You Want To Be A VTuber?" by Hazumi (14P)VTuber Guest: Hazumi Aileen
Are you interested in becoming one but don’t know where to start? This panel will show you the many ways that YOU can become the anime character of your dreams.
Hybrid Cooking Live with VTuber OniGiri (14P)
VTuber Guest: OniGiri
Let OniGiri give you a demo and an introduction to AR cooking, what that means, and what you would need to do it yourself.
Model and Rigging with Muying and Ariru (AP)
VTuber Guest: Muying & Ariru
Join Muying and Ariru as they teach you what goes into creating a Vtuber! From model art to rigging, you can start your very own Vtuber journey!
Yumemi's Virtual LIVE Concert (AP)
VTuber Guest: Yumemi
Yumemi's first virtual LIVE at Animethon 2022! This galaxy idol has come to serenade and wish beautiful dreams upon you! Lets sing together!
Let's put on a (virtual) show: preparing live performances in the Vtuber space with AriesShepard (14P)
Vtuber Guest: AriesShepard
With virtual content creators come virtual concerts! Learn how vtubers perform remotely and witness a live performance in action!
Muga's First Live! (AP)
VTuber Guest: Muga
Get your kingblades ready for Muga's debut live at Animethon! Muga is a hamster Vtuber who loves all things cute + spooky!
Creating and Breaking Immersion in Vtubing with MelonMinty (14P)
VTuber Guest: MelonMinty
Navigate the fourth wall with Mel as she discusses the benefits and difficulties of 'immersion' in vtubing. Let's bridge the gap between vtubing and irl content creation by exploring Mel's own personal experiences in the growing virtual community.
Singing with Silvi (AP)
VTuber Guest: Silvi
Silvi is a cute and chaotic snowy owl Vtuber who specializes in singing! Come listen to her sing your favourite songs from all of the best anime!
So you want to be a Vtuber? ft. CottontailVA, TFMJonny, and Ramaea (14P)
VTuber Guest: CottontailVA, TFMJonny, and Ramaea
Have you ever dreamt of becoming a cute anime character? Do you want to be a Vtuber, but don't know where to start? Great, then this panel is for you!