Panel Request Form Closed
Greetings
Thank you for all your requests for panels this year! We are in the process of plugging everything in and seeing where they fit perfectly! We will be posting the schedule very soon as our December 15 deadline approaches! In that we are for now closing the panel request form for this year and we will be in contact with those who have already submitted. Thank you for the great number of panels and requests you have made and we look forward to see what other great ideas you will have in the next convention year! Thank you and have a great holiday!!
Schedules
Live Programming and Video Room schedules!
AMV
Read all about the AMV contest here!
Cosplay
The Cosplay Rules have been posted!
Dances
Friday:
The dance returns again to present a wild mix of anime remixes, character singles, video game tracks, eurobeat and a whole helping of geeky stuff. Come also to find out if Andrew, Rob, the Super Geto Sentai Force 16 and YOU can defeat the nefarious Dr. Grunge! (DA-DUMMMM-insert dramatic music) See the Super Geto Sentai Force 16 page for details!
Saturday:
A veteran nightclub DJ of many years, Greg has honed his mixing skills to a razor sharp-edge. From packed rooms at anime conventions, to the legendary stage of The Knitting Factory (NYC), Greg’s deejaying has taken him around the country. Join him Saturday night as he shares his know- ledge of music, his deep library, and a whole lot of energy with to Katsucon’s appreciative dancers.
For information on the Formal – see Sweet 16 Formal Dance below!
Hall Cosplay
So you have a costume, but for whatever reason, you aren’t appearing in the Saturday Night Masquerade. If you want to have your costume judged, feel free to enter the Hall Costume Contest. For more information about Katsucon 16’s Hall Cosplay content, see the Hall Cosplay page!
Katsu-Lounge
The aim of the Katsu-Lounge is to present a number of nuanced genres that we can’t normally focus on at the bigger dances. It’s also a chance to see the dee- jaying up close and meet the deejays involved with moving many different crowds. Prior to the actual Lounge hours on saturday, there’s actually a set of panels where you’ll get to hear each deejay talk about the genres that they’ll be playing. You can read a bit about the panels on the Katsu-Loung page.
Maid Café
Maid Cafés are a special kind of theme restaurant that first appeared in the Akihabara area of Tokyo and became popular around the turn of the century. Unlike your typical Western restaurant, Maid Cafés are staffed by highly attentive workers (see their bios!) who treat their customers as masters or mistresses rather than mere patrons. As the name suggests, Maid Café workers typically dress in maid outfits or other forms of cosplay. Make your reservation online now!
Sweet 16 Formal Dance
Well it was awesome last year and we’re going to do it again this year! That’s right we are going to have a formal dance and event on Friday night! With it being Valentine’s Day weekend, get your Valentines off on the right foot by bringing your one and only to our the SWEET 16 Formal!! We have our dance DJ on and gearing up for one hell of a formal dance! We welcome DJ ASU who will set you off on the right foot this weekend! Please make sure you are in formal attire, no boots, or sports shoes. Ladies bring your beautiful gowns and dresses, and Gentlemen bring your handsome tuxedos and formal wear. This is going to be a night to remember!
Super Geto Sentai Force 16
PROFESSOR GETO has called forth people of all ages and walks of life to aid the world in defeating the nefarious DOCTOR GRUNGE! You, everyday citizens of the world, are to become heroic Sentai and team up to defeat the threatening menace of radioactive giant monsters! Now, go to the Laboratory and create the heroic uniforms you need to fight!
Yunmao Ayakawa hosts Official Nihon Maid Association Workshop #2
An official introductory course – Sign up required. (2 HRs)
Ever wonder if you truly have what it takes to be a top maid in Japan’s Esteemed popular Maid Café industry? Since 2005 Thousands of Maid hopefuls head to the Nehon Maid Association for thorough training courses with hopes to become a top Maid in Japan; and many have to go through Yunmao Ayakawa first. Katsucon Sweet 16 is proud to announce that Official Board Member, Ambassador, and Instructor for Japan’s Nihon Maid Association, Yunmao Ayakawa, will host an official introduction Workshop and Training session for those who truly want to know what it takes to be a professional Maid or Hostess in Japan. Read more about this event here!
There’s even more to come! Don’t forget to check back soon for new information and updates!!!
