Animecon is a day devoted to anime, cosplay, manga, and Asian culture – JUST FOR TEENS!
Schedule
| Event | Location | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| All day | Pokémon Trainer Game | Throughout the Library | Find a Library staff Pokémon trainer and complete the task they assign you. Once the battle is done, you will collect a Pokémon. Can you catch them all and become the ultimate trainer? |
| All day** | Origami Room | Meeting Room 1 | Test your folding skills and learn some new origami. **There will be guided model making from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Cosplay Photoshoot | South Lobby | Get your photo taken in your costume as you arrive! |
| 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Silent Disco Party | Community Room | Come get your silent groove on with your friends. |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Diamond Painting Stickers | South Basement | Make a shiny sticker! |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | “Wood”block Printing craft | South Basement | Try out the art of custom “wood” block printing (but using Styrofoam). |
| 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Tea Room & Anime Screenings | Centennial Room | Sip some tea, eat some snacks, and watch some anime – simple as that! |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Karaoke | Underground | You are the star! Pick out a song and sing! |
| 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. | Japanese Calligraphy | Board Room | Learn about Japanese culture and characters. Presented by Yuriko Yamamoto from the Japan/America Society of Kentucky. Limit 20 (get your ticket at the registration table). |
| 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. | Chopped: Ramen edition | Kitchen | Can your team turn mystery ingredients into a yummy bowl of Ramen? Teams of two (2) must sign up at the registration table to compete. Everyone else can watch and judge the Ramen creations! |
| 11:00 a.m. | Japanese Ghost Stories and Legends | Auditorium | Hear some classic and contemporary Japanese ghost stories, with connections to some of your favorite anime, and get recommendations on what to read and watch if you want more creepy stories. |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Anime Pub Trivia | Auditorium | Get together a trivia team (max. 4 players) and see if you can win it all in this pub-trivia style game. |
| 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Just Dance | Underground | Get your groove on with this popular game. |
| 1:00 p.m. | Ramen Noodle Eating Contest | South Basement | Who will be crowned champion this year? |
| 1:00 p.m. | Cons on a Budget presentation | Board Room | Seasoned con-goer Kacie Cole will share insider info. and strategies for attending larger anime conventions on a budget. |
| 2:00 p.m. | Q&A with an Expert | Board Room | Ask anything! Kacie Cole has attended cons, won cosplay competitions, and knows anime! Curious about anything anime-related – now is the time to ask! |
| 3:00 p.m. | Cosplay Contest | Auditorium | Become the living embodiment of your favorite characters at our cosplay contest—an exciting celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and the joy of shared fandom. |