GUIDE
TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You [Sub]
8:00am – 9:30am
Viewings 1
Nasa Yuzaki is determined to leave his name in the history books. Ranking first in the national mock exam and aiming for a distinguished high school, he is certain that he has his whole life mapped out. However, fate is a fickle mistress. On his way home one snowy evening, Nasa’s eyes fall upon a peerless beauty across the street. Bewitched, Nasa tries to approach her—only to get blindsided by an oncoming truck.
Thankfully, his life is spared due to the girl’s swift action. Bleeding by the side of an ambulance, he watches as the girl walks away under the moonlight—reminiscent of Princess Kaguya leaving for the moon. Refusing to let this chance meeting end, he forces his crippled body to chase after her and asks her out. Surprised by his foolhardiness and pure resolve, the girl accepts his confession under a single condition: they can only be together if he marries her!
[from My Anime List]
Building a National Identity for Japan
9:00am – 10:00am
Panels 2
One of the many uses of art is to build a shared understanding of a world, idea, or culture. This panel will focus on government propaganda and independent historical fiction and the ways they create national stories. We’ll examine how WWII government propaganda has transformed into industry collaboration, and how historical fiction can reflect national identity through anime.
Cosplay HQ Open
9:00am – 7:00pm
Cosplay HQ
The History of Cosplay
9:15am – 10:15am
Panels 1
Cosplay has become a staple of convention culture, from dressing up as anime and sci-fi to original and furry characters. Where and when did this phenomenon start? Who were the first cosplayers? How has the hobby evolved over the years? Come with us as we explore how cosplay got its start!
Opening Ceremonies
9:30am – 10:30am
Main Events
Kick of Saturday with opening comments from the Convention Chair, meet the guests, see an idol performance from Fake Idol Project, and learn all you need to know about the con weekend!
Parallel World Pharmacy [Sub]
9:30am – 11:30am
Viewings 1
World-class medical researcher Kanji Yakutani lost his little sister to a tumor years ago due to ineffective treatment. To honor her legacy, he has dedicated his research to developing new medications for such conditions. But as fate would have it, he overworks himself and passes away at the age of 31, only to be given a second chance at life in another world.
When he wakes up, Kanji finds himself in the body of a 10-year-old boy named Falma de Médicis, the son of an esteemed family of medical practitioners in the Sain Fleuve Empire. Bearing the mark of a deity’s divine blessing, Falma is capable of performing a unique divine art, allowing him to create and reduce any substance with the knowledge of its chemical properties.
After reading through some pharmacology books, Falma realizes that this world is operating on similar medical practices as in ancient times. He also learns that medicine is an exclusive privilege to the nobility, depriving commoners of proper medical care. Using the knowledge from his past life and the divine abilities granted to him, Falma resolves to make medicine available to those who need it—irrespective of class.
[from My Anime List]
Manga Library Room Open
9:30am – 9:00pm
Manga Library
Tabletop Gaming Room Open
9:30am – 11:30pm
Tabletop
Video Gaming Room Open
9:30am – 11:30pm
Video Gaming
Cosplay Meetup: My Hero Academia
10:00am – 11:00am
Cosplay HQ
Exhibitors Hall Open
10:00am – 6:00pm
Exhibitors
Itasha Car Show Open
10:00am – 6:00pm
Exhibitors
Jared Box Project Donations Open
10:00am – 6:00pm
Exhibitors
Merch Booth Open
10:00am – 6:00pm
Exhibitors
Silent Auction Open (Closes Sunday)
10:00am – 6:00pm
Exhibitors
The Kitty Connection: Loving the Hello Kitty Lifestyle
10:15am – 11:15am
Panels 3
Can I see Hello Kitty no matter where I am at home? Is it wrong to eat food shaped like her? Am I morally conflicted about Hello Kitty toilet paper? If you’ve asked yourself these questions, then you’re not simply a Hello Kitty fan — you’re living a lifestyle. Regardless if you know of our queen just in passing or if you can name every member of her family including her random twin sister, you are invited to an engaging discussion about the Hello Kitty lifestyle. Discussion topics include defining factors of the Hello Kitty lifestyle, distinguishing features of Hello Kitty’s legion, exactly how far can one take the lifestyle (i.e. can one live entirely off of Hello Kitty merchandise), and general points of interest about Kitty (such as interesting collaborations and Hello Kitty’s style over time). Opinions of many Kitty fanatics on these topics will be shared. Audience participation and smiles are encouraged.
Translating Manga: An Overview
10:30am – 11:30am
Panels 1
So you love to read manga, but what’s the process behind going from the original Japanese text to getting the English words on the page? Local JP-ENG translator Laura Egan (The Music of Marie, Captain Corinth) shares with you her steps to working on volumes now in print, and how you may be able to start on that same path!
Hall Cosplay Judging
10:30am – 2:30pm
Workshop
Have you made a stunning cosplay you want to share with our panel of judges? Enter into our Hall Cosplay Contest, show off your work, & compete for prizes. Enter Saturday Morning at Cosplay HQ.
K-Pop Choreography Dance Party w/ Kawaii Kunai
11:00am – 12:00pm
Main Events
Who hasn’t been dying to learn the moves to your favorite k-pop songs! Get ready for to learn from the masters at Kawaii Kunai all the moves, tricks, and tips to dominating your next k-pop dance competition!
Japanese Culture & History of Japanese Anime w/ Kohei Hattori
11:00am – 12:00pm
Panels 2
Join international ambassador and singer, Kohei Hattori, as he goes into all things Japanese culture, fashion, and life before diving into the history and evolution of anime.
Demon Slayer Tournament
11:00am – 1:00pm
Video Gaming
Terminal Escape Velocity Tabletop RPG w/ Lex Winter
11:00am – 3:00pm
Tabletop
A distress call from a lost spelljammer requires the assistance of experienced adventurers. Brave the wilds of the dead wildspace system known as Nostia, and discover why the ship went missing seven years ago. The giff know precious little, but promise rich rewards.
A four hour adventure balanced for 5 characters with an average party level of 13, inspired by the 90s cult classic horror movie “Event Horizon,” with bits of “Pandorum” and “Alien” scattered around.
Maid Cafe Session 1
11:00am – 12:00pm
Maid Cafe
With a blend of cosplay, games, music, performances, and hospitality, the Setsucon Maid Cafe presented by Pixel Pop – join these maids for an event that is sure to be special!
Sign-ups are first-come, first-served at the Maid Cafe Room for the following seating times. There is a $10 fee per person to sign-up, which includes the one-hour block and desserts.
Cosplay Meetup: Spy x Family
11:00am – 12:00pm
Cosplay HQ
Obscure Anime is Random
11:30am – 12:30pm
Panels 3
Have you ever seen an anime and go…that director created this? Or an anime that’s a clone of another but it’s still quality? Do your friends know of an obscure OVA that only 40 people have seen but it’s a classic? Remember that semi-popular show you loved but no one talks about anymore? Come join Children Driving Robots as we discuss the easily overlooked and random anime!
City Hunter [Sub]
11:30am – 1:30pm
Viewings 1
“City Hunter” is a notorious contractor group with the call sign “XYZ.” No matter the job, they will take it, cleaning up the scum on the streets of Tokyo. The key member of City Hunter is Ryou Saeba; armed with his trusty Colt Python and pinpoint accuracy, he works alongside willful tomboy Kaori Makimura.
Together they solve tough cases and tackle the numerous dangers that accompany their trade head-on. However, when he’s not out hunting crooks and villains, Ryou finds pleasure in chasing beautiful ladies with only Kaori and her one hundred-ton hammer to keep him in check. From pickpockets and arms dealers to crime syndicates, nothing can stand in the way of Ryou Saeba when he takes aim at his next mission.
[from My Anime List]
Intro to Firebending (aka Northern Shaolin)
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Panels 1
Did you know that firebending in Avatar: The Last Airbender is based on the real Chinese martial arts style of Northern Shaolin? Join the workshop to learn some explosive movements of the Northern Shaolin fist.
Competitive Tournament: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
12:00pm – 6:00pm
Video Gaming
Take on the challenge to win great prizes! Compete against the best Smash players around in a bracket-style battle. $10 entry fee to participate. Sign-ups occur outside the Video Gaming Room on Friday Night (must sign-up before 9pm).
Cosplay Meetup: Love Live
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Cosplay HQ
Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse w/ Aaron Dismuke
12:15pm – 1:15pm
Panels 2
My name is Aaron Dismuke and I am utterly unqualified to host this panel, but that’s never stopped me before and honestly, who’s more qualified? Aside from like, an actual veteran or gun enthusiast. Hikers might have one up on me too. Anyone who owns a boat… A farmer could for sure throw a more useful panel. But as someone who’s pretended to be a zombie, one time for pay even, I think I can offer a -… well, not unique per se, but certainly a perspective. (look, honestly we’re just gonna come up with weird anime/horror movie mashups like 28 Days Later but with Pokemon; it’ll be great)
Maid Cafe Session 2
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Maid Cafe
With a blend of cosplay, games, music, performances, and hospitality, the Setsucon Maid Cafe presented by Pixel Pop – join these maids for an event that is sure to be special!
Sign-ups are first-come, first-served at the Maid Cafe Room for the following seating times. There is a $10 fee per person to sign-up, which includes the one-hour block and desserts.
Oh Snap: A Pokemon Snap Bellydance w/ Antipode
12:45pm – 1:45pm
Main Events
OH SNAP! If you are SEAKING comedy, adventure, and bellydance… then don’t be a SLOWPOKE and see Antipode pun-tastic Pokémon show! You better RAPIDASH over to this COALOSSAL performance! Clap, cheer, and sing along to your favorite geeky tunes, as our trainers traverse the “Setsu’’ Region. Be a DOLLIVE and take a CHANSEY on us by coming to the show; that is not too GHASTLY or FARFETCH’D of a request! GOTTA CATCH ‘EM ALL!
Cute Girls Doing All Kinds of Things
12:45pm – 1:45pm
Panels 3
This panel is a dive into the Cute Girls Doing Cute Things trend. We go through an overview of the history of the style and then discuss a variety of shows across genres that exemplify the aesthetic. The goal of the panel is to examine that type of design, how it’s used, and talk about good examples.
Cosplay Meetup: Genshin Impact
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Cosplay HQ
So You Wanna Be An Idol? w/ Fake Idol Project
1:15pm – 2:15pm
Panels 1
Being an idol isn’t easy – and neither is figuring out how to begin! Let Fake Idol Project give you a head start by explaining what it’s like to be an idol in North America, divulging information about the general idol climate, and by explaining the difference between the subsets of the international idol community.
Let’s Play: Forget-Me-Not w/ Sarah Wiedenheft
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Panels 2
Come play a game with Sarah! Forget-Me-Not is a game where you are given a character name or an object at random and must draw them relying solely on memory. Whoever gets the closest wins! There will be fun prizes given out to winners, should you chose to play with her!
Spy x Family (Part 1) [Sub]
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Viewings 1
Corrupt politicians, frenzied nationalists, and other warmongering forces constantly jeopardize the thin veneer of peace between neighboring countries Ostania and Westalis. In spite of their plots, renowned spy and master of disguise “Twilight” fulfills dangerous missions one after another in the hope that no child will have to experience the horrors of war.
In the bustling Ostanian city of Berlint, Twilight dons the alias of “Loid Forger,” an esteemed psychiatrist. However, his true intention is to gather intelligence on prominent politician Donovan Desmond, who only appears rarely in public at his sons’ school: the prestigious Eden Academy. Enlisting the help of unmarried city hall clerk Yor Briar to act as his wife and adopting the curious six-year-old orphan Anya as his daughter, Loid enacts his master plan. He will enroll Anya in Eden Academy, where Loid hopes she will excel and give him the opportunity to meet Donovan without arousing suspicion.
Unfortunately for Loid, even a man of his talents has trouble playing the figure of a loving father and husband. And just like Loid is hiding his true identity, Yor—who is an underground assassin known as “Thorn Princess”—and Anya—an esper who can read people’s minds—have no plans to disclose their own secrets either. Although this picture-perfect family is founded on deception, the Forgers gradually come to understand that the love they share for one another trumps all else.
[from My Anime List]
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Tournament
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Video Gaming
Maid Cafe Session 3
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Maid Cafe
With a blend of cosplay, games, music, performances, and hospitality, the Setsucon Maid Cafe presented by Pixel Pop – join these maids for an event that is sure to be special!
Sign-ups are first-come, first-served at the Maid Cafe Room for the following seating times. There is a $10 fee per person to sign-up, which includes the one-hour block and desserts.
Cosplay Meetup: Project Sekai
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Cosplay HQ
Name That Tune
2:15pm – 3:15pm
Panels 3
I hope those Lo Fi beats helped you study your fandom tunes because for the 9th time, we’re testing your music knowledge with more fabulous prizes up for grabs.
Heroes 4 Hire Nerdcore Hip-Hop Concert
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Main Events
After a thrilling performance at Setsucon 2022, Heroes 4 Hire makes their return to the stage to perform songs from their new album, fan favorites, and show off their unique blend of hip-hop, rap, and nerdcore.
Cosplay Action Choreography (Beginner Level)
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Panels 1
Ever wanted to learn how to do a fight scene, whether it’s on stage or in front of the camera? This panel covers choreography tips and movement tricks on how to properly perform a fight scene in the safest, fastest, and best-looking way. NOTE: Everybody will create their own action sequence.
The Setsucon 2023 AMV Contest
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Panels 2
Join us as we showcase the many AMVs from around the world that were entered into our contest this year! From laugh out loud comedies to tearjerking videos, our AMV entries cover the full spectrum of emotions sliced together for a major joyride. You won’t want to miss the talent on display here. And even better – you have a vote in giving away our Best in Show and category awards!
From Trash to Treasure – An Anime Prop How-To!
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Workshop
This panel will show you how to use recycled everyday materials and turn them into something new, from a magical girl’s staff to your favorite video game prop!
Magic The Gathering Commander Tournament
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Tabletop
Cosplay Meetup: Demon Slayer
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Cosplay HQ
Autograph Session w/ Aaron Dismuke & Sarah Wiedenheft
3:15pm – 4:15pm
Exhibitors
Grab an autograph from voice over guests Aaron Dismuke and Sarah Wiedenheft! They will be signing items that you provide – with the first autograph per guest on a provided item being free – or you can purchase photos and items from them to get autographed. (Note: Funko Pops are not included in the one free autograph policy).
Blue Lock
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Viewings 1
Yoichi Isagi was mere moments away from scoring a goal that would have sent his high school soccer team to the nationals, but a split-second decision to pass the ball to his teammate cost him that reality. Bitter, confused, and disappointed, Isagi wonders if the outcome would have been different had he not made the pass. When the young striker returns home, an invitation from the Japan Football Union awaits him. Through an arbitrary and biased decision-making process, Isagi is one of three hundred U-18 strikers selected for a controversial project named Blue Lock.
The project’s ultimate goal is to turn one of the selected players into the star striker for the Japanese national team. To find the best participant, each diamond in the rough must compete against others through a series of solo and team competitions to rise to the top. Putting aside his ethical objections to the project, Isagi feels compelled to fight his way to the top, even if it means ruthlessly crushing the dreams of 299 aspiring young strikers.
[from My Anime List]
Maid Cafe Session 4
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Maid Cafe
With a blend of cosplay, games, music, performances, and hospitality, the Setsucon Maid Cafe presented by Pixel Pop – join these maids for an event that is sure to be special!
Sign-ups are first-come, first-served at the Maid Cafe Room for the following seating times. There is a $10 fee per person to sign-up, which includes the one-hour block and desserts.
Fantasy Metal for Fantasy Gaming w/ Lex Winter
3:45pm – 4:45pm
Panels 1
ITS TIME TO ROCK AND ROLL…for initiative. Having music for your tabletop experience can turn a fun session into something epic. And fortunately when it comes to inspirations and playtime, there’s a lot to choose from. This panel will (hopefully) introduce audience and DMs to some of the music that can lead to memorable sessions. Or turn those sessions into constant headbanging at the table.
Law and Cosplay
3:45pm – 4:45pm
Panels 3
Hi there! My name is Bee, and I am currently a 1L in law school! I’m also an avid anime fan and cosplayer! Come discuss time management, law school strategies, professionalism, and how to work in a very formal profession while still being true to yourself.
Masquerade Practice Session
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Main Events
Looking to participate in the Masquerade Showcase? Sign up in advance at Cosplay HQ, then join us for the Practice Session to get prepped and ready for the show.
Multiversus Tournament
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Video Gaming
Cosplay Meetup: Chainsaw Man
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Cosplay HQ
Underneath the Popularity: Underrated Studio Ghibli Films (CANCELLED)
4:30pm – 5:00pm
CANCELLED
This Panel Has Been Cancelled – We Apologize for the Inconvenience
Have you seen most of the popular Studio Ghibli movies? Do you want to discover something new? This panel will provide you with new, underrated Studio Ghibli film recommendations that will immerse you in fantasy, nature, and humanity- the finest qualities of any Studio Ghibli film. Come join us as we watch movie trailers and discuss the facets behind the films’ creations.
J-Rock and How We Do It ft. Starlight Criminal w/ Kawaii Kunai
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Panels 1
Come see Starlight Criminal rock the stage! We are a J-Rock band from Philadelphia and would liek to perform a little for you and tell you the in’s and out’s of being in a J-Rock group. We’ll discuss tips and tricks of how we make amazing music, the avenues we use to complete songs and the skills it takes to do what we do. Come check us out! Maybe we’ll perform your favorite song.
The Poke-lympics!
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Panels 3
Do you like Pokemon? So do we! We love them so much that we’re hosting a panel all about Pokemon! Join us for classic games like: Who’s that Pokemon, Real or fake pocket monster, Pokeball Egg Hunt and a few surprises! There will be plenty of prizes handed out so bring your friends and join us for the second ever Poke-lympics!
All About Gundam Models
5:15pm – 6:15pm
Workshop
You hear the word “Gunpla” but you don’t know what it is. Well stop on by and get a crash course in the world of Gundam models and how you can join a community that spans decades.
Masquerade Showcase
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Main Events
Setsucon’s premier cosplay event is back once again! Come be entertained with the some of the top skits and talents, all on our Main Stage. Looking to show off your best in this mix of cosplay, fashion, singing, dancing, and entertainment – sign-up at Cosplay HQ on Saturday morning – all are welcome to participate (solo/group performances).
Dr. Stone (Season 1) [Dub]
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Workshop
After five years of harboring unspoken feelings, high-schooler Taiju Ooki is finally ready to confess his love to Yuzuriha Ogawa. Just when Taiju begins his confession however, a blinding green light strikes the Earth and petrifies mankind around the world—turning every single human into stone.
Several millennia later, Taiju awakens to find the modern world completely nonexistent, as nature has flourished in the years humanity stood still. Among a stone world of statues, Taiju encounters one other living human: his science-loving friend Senkuu, who has been active for a few months. Taiju learns that Senkuu has developed a grand scheme—to launch the complete revival of civilization with science. Taiju’s brawn and Senkuu’s brains combine to forge a formidable partnership, and they soon uncover a method to revive those petrified.
However, Senkuu’s master plan is threatened when his ideologies are challenged by those who awaken. All the while, the reason for mankind’s petrification remains unknown.
[from My Anime List]
Intro to Staff (Martial Arts Demo)
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Panels 2
The staff is a weapon that is depicted in all sorts of media, including anime, manga, and martial arts movies. You may have seen the staff used in The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Join the workshop to learn some basics of staff use, including figures 8, twirling, and sliding. Pool noodles will be lent for use in this event.
The History of Shojo
6:15pm – 7:15pm
Panels 1
Shōjo, or anime/manga made for young women, has been a staple of the industry for decades! But did you know that it has been around since 1902? Shōjo history is complex and full of fascinating authors, artists, and works that defined even anime/manga as a whole! From the early days of pre-war comics to post-war transformations, to its commercial breakthrough in the 70s, and to its adaptation into anime we love, come listen to how this type of anime/manga developed over the past 120 years!
How to Bind Fan Fiction
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Workshop
Having fan fiction on your physical shelf sounds like a dream come true for many people. Well, if that is you, come on over and join us! This is a full start-to-finish tutorial on how to take your favorite fic from Ao3 and turn it into a fully bound hardcover!
Pokemon TCG Tournament
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Tabletop
Old Show, Current Politics: What’s the Deal with Legend of the Galactic Heroes?
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Panels 3
Despite having been around for multiple decades, Legend of the Galactic Heroes has held up incredibly well, with its many themes, particularly about politics and society, still feeling relevant and insightful. Let’s take a closer look at what this anime classic has to offer, what it was trying to say, and what we can take away from it.
Do It Yourself! [Sub]
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Viewings 1
The Fourth Industrial Revolution has led to the development of cutting-edge technologies that have rapidly evolved the world. As a result, schools have begun incorporating these technologies into their curriculum, leaving behind the ways of the old. One such institution is the elite Yuyu Girls’ Vocational High School, where both Serufu Yua and her childhood friend, Miku “Purin” Suride, have applied. Although the tech-savvy Purin is accepted to Yuyu High, the accident-prone Serufu is rejected and enters the traditional Gatagata Girls’ High School instead, driving a wedge into their friendship.
On her way to class one day, Serufu gets into a bike accident, and Rei Yasaku, a passerby who attends the same school, fixes her damaged bicycle. Serufu later finds out that Rei has a passion for old-fashioned crafts and is the head of the school’s Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Club—which is in danger of closing due to a lack of members.
Realizing that this may be her chance to repair her relationship with Purin, Serufu joins the club in hopes of creating projects that could bring them together once more. As the DIY Club welcomes new faces, Serufu learns to build not only handicrafts but also new friendships along the way!
[from My Anime List]
Mario Kart 8 Tournament
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Video Gaming
Learn to Geeky Bellydance: Pokemon Prance w/ Antipode
7:45pm – 8:45pm
Panels 1
Do you want to learn to belly dance? Do you want a few new moves for the dance floor? Do you want to be the best, like no one ever was? The performers of Antipode have been teaching bellydance for over 10 years. If you are willing to learn, we’re willing to teach! MEOWTH, That’s right! Come drag your friends to dance to some of your favorite geeky tunes. Antipode will break down some steps, and then teach follow the leader style moves. If there is time, we will learn a short choreography at the end. You’ll be shimmying like LUDICOLO or MELOETTA! All trainers and Pokémon are allowed, tall or SMOLIV! Everyone of all ages are welcome in this judgment free class. Come join us!
Hand Sewing 101 / Drawstring Bag Make ‘n’ Take (CANCELLED)
7:45pm – 8:45pm
CANCELLED
This Panel Has Been Cancelled – We Apologize for the Inconvenience
In this workshop, you will learn basic hand-sewing stitches to create or modify your own cosplays. This workshop is designed to introduce the 4 basic stitches (straight stitch, back stitch, blanket stitch, whip stitch). You will learn basic construction methods and a few different styles of seams and finishing techniques. I will demonstrate how to do the stitches and then you will be able to practice the stitches and create your own drawstring bag.
There is a supply kit with all supplies needed that will be available for $10. It is not mandatory. (If you want to bring your own supplies, you will need a 12″ x 24″ piece of fabric, a 24″ piece of ribbon, sewing needles, pins, and matching thread.)
Altoona Mew Mew: The History of the Magical Girl Genre
8:15pm – 9:15pm
Panels 2
Since 1962, magical girls have delighted the screen with bright transformations, fun outfits, and deep themes of femininity, breaking of gender norms, and friendship. From Himitsu no Akko-chan to Tokyo Mew Mew New, join us as we reminisce and celebrate the history of the Magical Girl genre. You can expect plenty of fighting evil by moonlight and never running from a real fight. You may even walk away with a to-watch list!
This Panel is (About) Crap: Japanese Innovations in Plumbing [18+]
8:30pm – 9:30pm
Panels 3
Japan is full of wild and wonderful inventions that make us ask “Why does that exist?” No better product exemplifies this than the modern toilet! Join us as we investigate how commodes differ in the East! How did they evolve into the high-tech thrones we know today? Why are some public restrooms designed like works of art (or horror)? Come get the inside scoop on Japanese plumbing!
Setsu Odori – Late Night Dance ft. DJ Kyon, Kohei Hattori, & Trickstar
9:00pm – 12:00am
Main Events
Take on the night with our Setsu Odori, which showcases two returning DJs, Kyon and Kohei Hattori, and a DJ making his Setsucon debut, Trickstar! With a mix of classic club favorites, anime sing-alongs, EDM, and vibes, this dance is ready for you to dance all night!
The Do’s and Don’ts of Cosplay
9:00pm – 10:00pm
Workshop
WITH NEW INFORMATION- After being a cosplayer for over 5 years I have made almost every mistake in the book. Come by and let’s talke about what you should and should not do while cosplaying.
Rate My Husbando and Waifu [18+]
9:15pm – 10:15pm
Panels 1
Levi or Ervin? Erza or Lucy? What makes your husbando or waifu the best? Join us for all the juicy details as we fight for our husbandos and waifus.
Watch This, Guys! Obscure Anime Edition
9:30pm – 10:30pm
Panels 2
Do you struggle to find new shows? Are you tired of watching Demon Slayer on repeat because you can’t find anything better? Well, stop by and discover some new and obscure shows! They may be hard to find, but they’re definitely worth the watch!
Animexperts Live [18+]
9:45pm – 10:45pm
Panels 3
Are you an Animexpert? Could you describe an anime series with just one image and anime opening? Or would you describe it as the coolest and craziest series never made? Then come join Children Driving Robots and prove yourself to be an Animexpert!
Chainsaw Man [Dub; 18+]
10:00pm – 12:00am
Viewings 1
Denji is robbed of a normal teenage life, left with nothing but his deadbeat father’s overwhelming debt. His only companion is his pet, the chainsaw devil Pochita, with whom he slays devils for money that inevitably ends up in the yakuza’s pockets. All Denji can do is dream of a good, simple life: one with delicious food and a beautiful girlfriend by his side. But an act of greedy betrayal by the yakuza leads to Denji’s brutal, untimely death, crushing all hope of him ever achieving happiness.
Remarkably, an old contract allows Pochita to merge with the deceased Denji and bestow devil powers on him, changing him into a hybrid able to transform his body parts into chainsaws. Because Denji’s new abilities pose a significant risk to society, the Public Safety Bureau’s elite devil hunter Makima takes him in, letting him live as long as he obeys her command. Guided by the promise of a content life alongside an attractive woman, Denji devotes everything and fights with all his might to make his naive dreams a reality.
[from My Anime List]
Anime Trivia [18+]
10:30pm – 11:30pm
Panels 1
Join the Setsucon Con Chair and Secretary as they host anime trivia! Test your anime knowledge with questions about openings, manga artists, voice actors, character relationships, and more!
Danganronpa Roasts with Junko Enoshima (feat. Special Guest Makoto Naegi!) [18+]
11:00pm – 12:00am
Panels 2
Junko Enoshima will give her frank opinions of the entire Danganronpa cast (accompanied by powerpoint!) and will invite the audience to join her in her roasting. At the end, the floor will open up for the audience to roast Junko (But be prepared for her to retaliate!)
No Really Blank Is Good [18+]
11:00pm – 12:00am
Panels 3
In the first ever edition of No Really Blank is Good, our host talks about why Highschool of the Dead is actually a good show! No really! This is a hill he is willing to die on and is prepare to tell you why you have been wrong this whole time. So stop by, take in the laughs, and learn why this anime truly is brilliant.
Founded in 2007 by the Penn State Anime Organization, Setsucon brings anime, manga, and Japanese culture to the winter months in Central Pennsylvania.