[{"title":"Watamote: No Matter How I Look at it, It\u0026#039;s Your Guy\u0026#039;s Fault I\u0026#039;m Not Popular!","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ETomoko Kuroki had only one friend in middle school and her less-than-pleasant personality left her isolated and alone. Then she had a \u0022brilliant\u0022 idea: playing lots of romantic video games to learn how to become popular instantly! Now that she\u0027s in high school, however, her plan hasn\u0027t proven to be as clever as she had thought, and rather than fixing her problems, she\u0027s worse off than she was before! But instead of abandoning her scheme, she keeps doubling down, trying to find shortcuts to the popularity she desires. Meanwhile, her family is ill-equipped to deal with the \u0022new\u0022 Tomoko, her one friend has undergone a similar mad change, and the biggest trainwreck of a miracle makeover ever is about to unfold in WATAMOTE - NO MATTER HOW I LOOK AT IT, IT\u0027S YOU GUYS\u0027 FAULT I\u0027M NOT POPULAR!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"3:00 pm","ends":"4:30 pm","room":"Hawthone 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"23","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230526150000","timestamp":"1685131200","nid":"959"},{"title":"Opening Ceremonies","hosts":"","body":"","day":"Friday","starts":"4:00 pm","ends":"5:00 pm","room":"Ballroom B-C","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"7","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Kon Event","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002235\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Kon Event\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022naka-red\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230526160000","timestamp":"1685134800","nid":"813"},{"title":"Traveling Kimono Exhibition: Kimono Through Time","hosts":"Tangerine Mountain","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETangerine Mountain proudly presents our Traveling Kimono Exhibition: Kimono Through Time\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EEver since Commodore Perry steamed into Tokyo Harbor in July of 1853, the West has been fascinated by kimono and Japanese culture. While modern kimono as we know them are a uniquely Japanese creation, hints of kimono and Japanese fashion can be found throughout Western history. From the obi-like sashes that Colonel Winchester and Civil War regiment soldiers incorporated as status-symbols into their uniforms, to American 1920\u2019s flapper fashion which utilized straight seams without tailoring, to modern-day shawls and wraps that bear the \u201ckimono\u201d name; the West\u2019s fascination with kimono as art and fashion has only continued to grow to new heights.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EThis exhibition highlights antique and modern kimono fashions and items from the Edo Period to Present Day. All pieces come from the private collections of Tangerine Mountain Imports \u0026amp; Designs, the largest vintage kimono importer in the United States of America. Through this exhibition, we hope to give viewers access to authentic and antique kimono materials that usually can only be found in museums, while highlighting a variety of modern, vintage, and antique garments that will highlight specific aspects of kimono and provide context to their representation in modern and popular culture.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EThe goal of this exhibit is to ultimately engage the public in cultural exchange through kimono, while providing an educational opportunity to learn about kimono through direct access to authentic materials.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EExhibition Rating: All Ages\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLocation: Within the Vendor Hall\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\u0022\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u002203085aec-9422-4a99-959b-444b4479fe8a\u0022 height=\u00222100\u0022 src=\u0022\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-images\/exhibition\/Naka-Kon%20-%20Weekend%20Advert%20-%20Traveling%20Exhibition.jpg\u0022 width=\u00221898\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 \/\u003E","day":"Friday","starts":"4:00 pm","ends":"8:00 pm","room":"Exhibit Hall A\/B","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"18","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Industry","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022115\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Industry\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022orange\u0022}]","sorting":"20230526160000","timestamp":"1685134800","nid":"947"},{"title":"Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ESince the ancient times, the Kannagi priestesses have used their swords, or Okatana, to exorcise the creatures known as Aratama that brought chaos upon the world of man. These maidens were known as Tojis, a special task force within the police allowed to have their Okatana on their person because they are government officials, but they mostly consist of school girls who go to one of five training schools. This spring, the top Tojis from five schools across the country have been gathered for a customary tournament where they will use their abilities and fight for the top position.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"4:00 pm","ends":"5:30 pm","room":"Hawthorn 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"24","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230526160000","timestamp":"1685134800","nid":"992"},{"title":"How to wear Kimono","hosts":"Tangerine Mountain","body":"\u003Cp\u003EYes, you can wear kimono! Tangerine Mountain invites you to join us as we make wearing kimono approachable for everyone. Whether you\u0027re new to kimono or a seasoned veteran, there\u0027s plenty for you to learn and experience. We dress volunteers from the audience in a variety of kimono, explaining the differences in fabrics and formalities along the way. We also discuss foreigners wearing kimono in Japan, Japanese street fashion, and techniques that make wearing kimono and tying obi easier.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-center\u0022\u003E\u003Ca class=\u0022btn btn-outline-primary\u0022 href=\u0022\/vendor-hall\/traveling-kimono-exhibition-kimono-through-time\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EVisit the Traveling Kimono Exhibition page for more information.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"4:30 pm","ends":"5:30 pm","room":"Exhibit Hall A\/B","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"18","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Industry","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022115\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Industry\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022orange\u0022}]","sorting":"20230526163000","timestamp":"1685136600","nid":"950"},{"title":"All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EMeow! To stop president \u201cHell\u201d Mishima of Mishima Industry from conquering the world home appliance market, scientist Kyusaku Natsume creates the All-Purpose Cat-Girl androbot Nuku Nuku. Sweet as a kitten and strong as a tiger, teenaged Nuku Nuku has no problem dispatching Mishima\u2019s never-ending stream of appliance robots. Being human, however, is a different story!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EKyusaku\u2019s son, schoolboy Ryunosuke Natsume, guides Nuku Nuku as best he can. But he has his own problems when schoolgirl Noriko Ishiyama decides she has to marry him! Then there\u2019s Akiko Natsume, Ryunosuke\u2019s mother: By day, she\u2019s a mild-mannered Mishima executive, but by night she\u2019s the company president\u2019s ruthless right hand, nicknamed \u201cBloody Akiko!\u201d For a while, the students at Maneki High School are not sure about Nuku Nuku, but that all changes when she saves class head officer Futaba Kaibara from a marauding washing machine! Curiosity won\u2019t kill this cat!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"4:30 pm","ends":"6:00 pm","room":"Hawthone 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"23","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230526163000","timestamp":"1685136600","nid":"960"},{"title":"Maid Cafe: Session 1","hosts":" Maid Cafe staff","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWe would like to welcome you to the Naka-Kon Maid Caf\u00e9! Sit back and relax as our charming staff takes care of you. Enjoy a snack and tea, games, and a dance performed by our maids. Feel free to converse with your maid and other guests! We\u2019ll be sure that you\u2019ll have a wonderful time.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease note that there are some rules:\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No touching of the maids.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No asking or giving maids personal contact information.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pestering or harassment of the maids will not be tolerated.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Please ask the staff for permission to take pictures or record video.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All other Naka-Kon rules and regulations apply.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EWe look forward to seeing all of our lovely Goshujin-sama and Ojou-sama!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/ticketed-events\/maid-cafe\u0022\u003ERead more on the Maid Caf\u00e9\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"4:30 pm","ends":"5:30 pm","room":"Maple","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"29","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Ticketed Events, Kon Event","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00223\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Ticketed Events\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022pink\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002235\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Kon Event\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022naka-red\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230526163000","timestamp":"1685136600","nid":"844"},{"title":"How NOT to Draw","hosts":"Amelie Belcher","body":"\u003Cp\u003ECome on out and point and laugh at the mistakes that all young artists make when they first start out. We\u0027ve all been there, so let\u0027s all laugh at ourselves together.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"5:00 pm","ends":"6:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Guests","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00224\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Guests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022cyan\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230526170000","timestamp":"1685138400","nid":"819"},{"title":"Charity Ball Dance Lesson","hosts":"Charity Sector","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIn this lesson we will teach you basic ballroom step and a little east coast swing! Come as you are or with a partner. 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Warm up your writing fingers because you\u2019ll have one hour to write the best fanfiction that you can.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/contests\/iron-fic\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERules\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"5:00 pm","ends":"6:30 pm","room":"Leatherwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"27","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Contests, Kon Event","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00222\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Contests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022blue\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002235\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Kon Event\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022naka-red\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230526170000","timestamp":"1685138400","nid":"834"},{"title":"Intro to Competitive Cosplay Contests","hosts":"Momo Kari\u00f1o","body":"\u003Cp\u003EEveryone knows cosplay is first and foremost for fun, but for some people a little friendly competition is also a fun way to cosplay! Having competed in 40 competitions, placing in over 30 of them, Momo has learned a lot, and has plenty of helpful advice to share. This panel covers the world of competitive cosplay contests and masquerades. We\u0027ll discuss how various styles of judging work, what contests generally look for in their winning selections, and how you can break into the competitive circuit for yourself. 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She may not say much, but this cool girl seeks out ramen every day! Her classmate Osawa Yuu is very interested in this new transfer student. One day on her way home, she happens to see Koizumi-san in a long line in front of a ramen shop. Yuu wants to eat ramen with her! Will she get her chance?\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"5:30 pm","ends":"7:00 pm","room":"Hawthorn 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"24","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230526173000","timestamp":"1685140200","nid":"993"},{"title":"Cos-Parade","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ECome one, come all to witness the Cos-Parade!\u00a0 It\u2019s a fantastic way to showcase all of the wonderful cosplays that appear at Naka-Kon each year in a non-competitive stroll around the convention center! 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Samurai armor is venerated among military historians, artists, game designers, and Japanese culture fans for generations. However, most people never get to see authentic armor up close, much less have the chance to look \u201cunder the hood\u201d at its construction. Tangerine Mountain presents authentic Edo Period samurai armor from the Higuchi family, who served the venerated Sanada clan at Matsushiro Castle in present-day Nagano City. 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We will be covering your favorite convention topics such as anime, video games, cosplay, and more! Not selected to be a player? Don\u0027t worry! There will be plenty of audience participation prizes to snag along the way. May the best weeb win!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"6:30 pm","ends":"7:30 pm","room":"Leatherwood 2-3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"28","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230526183000","timestamp":"1685143800","nid":"840"},{"title":"Chiaki Mayumura Concert","hosts":"Chiaki Mayumura","body":"\u003Cp\u003EChiaki Mayumura is not your ordinary Japanese idol. 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But everything changes when he discovers a way to save his sister who was turned into a dragon during their days at the academy. 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This year, the Corps has decided to bring together some of their experienced members to share their stories and give our new recruits a chance to ask questions and meet their favorite slayer. There will be games, prizes, and more! Per Master Kagaya Ubuyashiki, we humbly ask that you bring your finest thinking cap since we will be doing trivia questions based on the show that will get your brain turning. 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The show follows their budding relationship in their office.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"9:30 am","ends":"10:00 am","room":"Hawthorn 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"24","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527093000","timestamp":"1685197800","nid":"1004"},{"title":"Traveling Kimono Exhibition: Kimono Through Time","hosts":"Tangerine Mountain","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETangerine Mountain proudly presents our Traveling Kimono Exhibition: Kimono Through Time\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EEver since Commodore Perry steamed into Tokyo Harbor in July of 1853, the West has been fascinated by kimono and Japanese culture. While modern kimono as we know them are a uniquely Japanese creation, hints of kimono and Japanese fashion can be found throughout Western history. From the obi-like sashes that Colonel Winchester and Civil War regiment soldiers incorporated as status-symbols into their uniforms, to American 1920\u2019s flapper fashion which utilized straight seams without tailoring, to modern-day shawls and wraps that bear the \u201ckimono\u201d name; the West\u2019s fascination with kimono as art and fashion has only continued to grow to new heights.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EThis exhibition highlights antique and modern kimono fashions and items from the Edo Period to Present Day. All pieces come from the private collections of Tangerine Mountain Imports \u0026amp; Designs, the largest vintage kimono importer in the United States of America. Through this exhibition, we hope to give viewers access to authentic and antique kimono materials that usually can only be found in museums, while highlighting a variety of modern, vintage, and antique garments that will highlight specific aspects of kimono and provide context to their representation in modern and popular culture.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EThe goal of this exhibit is to ultimately engage the public in cultural exchange through kimono, while providing an educational opportunity to learn about kimono through direct access to authentic materials.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EExhibition Rating: All Ages\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLocation: Within the Vendor Hall\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\u0022\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u002203085aec-9422-4a99-959b-444b4479fe8a\u0022 height=\u00222100\u0022 src=\u0022\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-images\/exhibition\/Naka-Kon%20-%20Weekend%20Advert%20-%20Traveling%20Exhibition.jpg\u0022 width=\u00221898\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 \/\u003E","day":"Saturday","starts":"10:00 am","ends":"6:00 pm","room":"Exhibit Hall A\/B","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"18","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Industry","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022115\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Industry\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022orange\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527100000","timestamp":"1685199600","nid":"948"},{"title":"Teyvat Trivia Time!","hosts":"Olivia, Emily","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDo you know too much about Genshin Impact? Are your friends tired of hearing you break down every new update for the lore drops? Well, we\u0027re not! In fact, we\u0027d love to see how much you really know about the game and the world of Teyvat. Bring your phone to buzz in and answer questions!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"10:00 am","ends":"11:00 am","room":"Cottonwood 3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"22","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527100000","timestamp":"1685199600","nid":"875"},{"title":"Restaurant to Another World","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThere is a certain restaurant in the first basement level of a multi-tenant building in one corner of a shopping street near the office district. The historical restaurant, marked by a sign with a picture of a cat, is called \u0022Western Cuisine Nekoya.\u0022 This restaurant looks completely normal through the week, but on Saturdays, it opens in secret exclusively to some very unique guests. 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Japanese calligraphy has a long history that reaches back\u00a0 4000 years!\u00a0 Come learn the 8 basic strokes found in all kanji and master \u6c38.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"10:00 am","ends":"11:00 am","room":"Leatherwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"27","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527100000","timestamp":"1685199600","nid":"866"},{"title":"Frozen Footprints Kimodameshi","hosts":"Tomo and the Cultural Events Team","body":"\u003Cp\u003EEnter if you dare... The kimodameshi has a cold-hearted host this year and she has turned our maze into a winter wasteland. The Tsurara-onna (Icicle Woman) didn\u0027t come alone either... Her friends are just as frigid as their icy grasp. Can you make it past their snowy traps or will all that be found are your frozen footprints?\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENote:\u003C\/strong\u003E Blacklights will be present. This is a ticketed event.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/ticketed-events\/kimodameshi\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERead more about it here.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"10:00 am","ends":"2:00 pm","room":"Leatherwood 2-3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"28","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Kon Event, Ticketed Events","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00223\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Ticketed Events\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022pink\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002235\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Kon Event\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022naka-red\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527100000","timestamp":"1685199600","nid":"860"},{"title":"Charity Ball Dance Lessons","hosts":"Charity Sector","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIn this lesson we will teach you basic ballroom step and a little east coast swing! 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Join the voice actor of the Big Mom pirates Charlotte Perospero and Napoleon as we delve deep into the world of One Piece, and vibe together as a crew.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"10:30 am","ends":"11:30 am","room":"Cottonwood 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"21","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Guests","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00224\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Guests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022cyan\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527103000","timestamp":"1685201400","nid":"893"},{"title":"Tsurune","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EBecoming a great archer requires more than just a steady hand and a good eye. It takes focus; the ability to find exactly the right moment to release the bowstring and send your arrow streaking to its target. As a child, Minato Narumiya became entranced with kyudo, the Japanese art of archery, but after years of study, he suddenly quit after an incident during a middle school tournament. Now, his high school\u2019s Kyudo Club has approached him, and between the encouragement of the coach and several classmates he used to practice with, Minato is reluctantly convinced to pick up the bow again. But is the timing right? Is Minato really ready for competition, or is he destined to miss the bullseye again? 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Brunch? What more could you need! The \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/ticketed-events\/cosplay-brunch-bingo\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENaka-Kon Cosplay Brunch \u0026amp; Bingo\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E event is your one stop shop to fill your belly with delicious waffles, and win some amazing prizes. The one and only Luna Flare will be hosting, so bring your appetite and good luck cosplays for the chance to win some great prizes, including passes to Naka-Kon 2024! 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How do I work there? How do I live there? The Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program, an opportunity to teach English and bring your own culture to classrooms in Japan or use your Japanese language skills to interpret and translate for local city governments, is a program spanning 35 years! 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Come join Zeno in a discussion about where the industry is going, what actors feel their place in it is, and how they feel about the nature of casting and what they\u0027d like to see.\u00a0 A Q\u0026amp;A is to follow, so feel free to share what you\u2019d like to see in English Dub casts in regards to representation.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"12:00 pm","ends":"1:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"21","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Guests","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00224\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Guests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022cyan\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527120000","timestamp":"1685206800","nid":"892"},{"title":"ChihayaFuru","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EChihaya Ayase was a girl who never seemed to fit in. She never had much in common with the other kids, and her family was so obsessed with her older sister\u2019s modeling career that, sometimes, it was like Chihaya wasn\u2019t even there. Everything changes when transfer student Arata gets Chihaya interested in the world of competitive Karuta, a unique card-based game that requires lightning fast reflexes, an exceptional memory, and a keen ear. Chihaya is a natural, and she has the skills to take her to the very top. Suddenly, Chihaya has found her goal: to become the best player in Japan! It won\u2019t be easy, but when a girl has a dream in her heart, nothing else matters in CHIHAYAFURU Season 1!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"12:00 pm","ends":"1:30 pm","room":"Hawthone 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"23","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527120000","timestamp":"1685206800","nid":"973"},{"title":"Beyond Anime High School: Anime for Grown-Ups","hosts":"BokuSatchii","body":"\u003Cp\u003EGetting a little old for high school anime? Looking for something different? Let\u0027s look at some anime made for an older audience, about adult characters dealing with adult problems. About characters with jobs and responsibilities. Because there\u0027s more to life than teenage angst.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"12:30 pm","ends":"1:30 pm","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527123000","timestamp":"1685208600","nid":"895"},{"title":"Anime Quiz Bowl","hosts":"Birdie, Lexi","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAre you ready to show off your anime knowledge? Come on over for an intense Anime Trivia Bowl. From Sh\u014dnen to Sh\u014djo, anime openings, and films; do you have what it takes to win? 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He is tasked with joining the sword, spear, and bow as one of the Four Cardinal Heroes and fighting the Waves of Catastrophe as the Shield Hero.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EExcited by the prospect of a grand adventure, Naofumi sets off with his party. However, merely a few days later, he is betrayed and loses all his money, dignity, and respect. Unable to trust anyone anymore, he employs a slave named Raphtalia and takes on the Waves and the world.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EBut will he really find a way to overturn this desperate situation?\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"1:00 pm","ends":"2:30 pm","room":"Hawthorn 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"24","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527130000","timestamp":"1685210400","nid":"1007"},{"title":"Itai! All My Ita Bag Merch!","hosts":"Babyfacecosplay, metan0ia","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDoes your back hurt from all the pain of carrying your best girl in your bag? Come to this panel to share your awesome ita bag! From single characters to whole series, we\u0027d love to see your collection. If you\u0027re new to ita bags, come learn a little bit of the history and see how others design, collect, and display their pain for their faves!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"1:00 pm","ends":"2:30 pm","room":"Leatherwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"27","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527130000","timestamp":"1685210400","nid":"868"},{"title":"Khoi Dao Draws Your Genshin Team","hosts":"Khoi Dao","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDescribe your Genshin Impact team and Khoi Dao will draw it extremely poorly. It doesn\u2019t even have to be Genshin, Khoi will draw you anything you ask for, and at the end you get to keep the drawing, you lucky duck.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"1:30 pm","ends":"2:30 pm","room":"Cottonwood 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"21","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Guests","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00224\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Guests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022cyan\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527133000","timestamp":"1685212200","nid":"891"},{"title":"Senryu Girl","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EEiji Busujima was a delinquent in middle school, but now that he\u2019s in high school, he\u2019s trying to put all that behind him. He\u2019s even joined the literature club! Unfortunately, while Eiji\u2019s heart might be in the right place, his face didn\u2019t get the memo, and if his scowling, slit-like eyes don\u2019t scare people away, then his attempts at senryu poetry probably will. But there\u2019s one member of the literature club who isn\u2019t easily intimidated: Nanako Yukishiro, an odd but cheerful young woman who never speaks and communicates only through senryu poetry! So, when the meddling president of the club decides to encourage a relationship between this strange literary pair, the haiku is sure to fly! The most important words are left unsaid when an ex-delinquent becomes the target of a write-by romance from a SENRYU GIRL!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"1:30 pm","ends":"3:00 pm","room":"Hawthone 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"23","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527133000","timestamp":"1685212200","nid":"974"},{"title":"Experience Japanese Brush Calligraphy","hosts":"Tracie Whiting Kipper","body":"\u003Cp\u003ETry your hand at SHODO. Japanese calligraphy has a long history that reaches back\u00a0 4000 years!\u00a0 Come learn the 8 basic strokes found in all kanji and master \u6c38.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"1:30 pm","ends":"2:30 pm","room":"Maple","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"29","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527133000","timestamp":"1685212200","nid":"850"},{"title":"Karaoke Contest","hosts":"Contests Staff","body":"\u003Cp\u003ELike singing along with your favorite anime tunes? Come do it for a contest! Please remember to register with Contests staff ahead of time!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/contests\/karaoke-contest\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EKaraoke Contest rules are here\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"2:00 pm","ends":"3:30 pm","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Kon Event, Contests","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00222\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Contests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022blue\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002235\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Kon Event\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022naka-red\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527140000","timestamp":"1685214000","nid":"896"},{"title":"Final Fantasy 35th Anniversary Panel","hosts":"Spencer Pressly","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFinal Fantasy is far from over and now that the series has reached its 35th Anniversary we are having a gathering at Naka-Kon 2023. 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He then acquires a skill that allows him to create, bestow, and edit skills... and in order to use it, he needs to accumulate points by carrying out such tasks as eating delicious meals and doing sexual things with alluring members of the opposite sex.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"2:30 pm","ends":"4:00 pm","room":"Hawthorn 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"24","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527143000","timestamp":"1685215800","nid":"1008"},{"title":"Japanese Motifs: A Visual Lexicon","hosts":"Tangerine Mountain","body":"\u003Cp\u003EJapanese art is full of detailed designs, such as cherry and plum blossoms, interlocking circles, ships, dragons, pine trees, and reeds. Japanese clothing, art, architecture and more have been richly decorated with these designs for more than a thousand years. Join Tangerine Mountain as we present Japanese motifs as a visual lexicon, exploring the methods of visually depicting natural, literary, historical, and even supernatural phenomena in kimono, with an eye for seasonality. Artists, anime lovers, kimono aficionados, and anyone with an eye for design will enjoy learning more of the history and meaning of traditional motifs, how traditional motifs can be expanded to include modern phenomenon (e.g. yukata with cats and cell phones alongside motifs that have been en vogue for hundreds of years), and how motifs can be used in creative self-expression.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-center\u0022\u003E\u003Ca class=\u0022btn btn-outline-primary\u0022 href=\u0022\/vendor-hall\/traveling-kimono-exhibition-kimono-through-time\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EVisit the Traveling Kimono Exhibition page for more information.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","day":"Saturday","starts":"3:00 pm","ends":"4:00 pm","room":"Exhibit Hall A\/B","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"18","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Industry","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022115\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Industry\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022orange\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527150000","timestamp":"1685217600","nid":"953"},{"title":"Who the Hell is Laura Stahl?","hosts":"Laura Stahl","body":"\u003Cp\u003ECome one and all to Laura\u2019s Q\u0026amp;A! 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But when Karen\u2019s childhood friend Hikari mysteriously arrives after years abroad, Karen quickly learns that there is more going on at Seisho than the normal drama classes. Following Hikari late one night, Karen discovers an elevator that takes her deep below the Earth, where the secret auditions for the leads in Starlight is underway\u2026 a competition that is fought with real weapons as well as song and dance! 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Put your debating skills and quick thinking to the test and let (in)justice be done in this mock trial! Let us shepherd these anime and gaming favorites to their inevitable guilty verdicts and uncivil lawsuit results!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"4:00 pm","ends":"5:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527160000","timestamp":"1685221200","nid":"897"},{"title":"Sailor Moon 30th Anniversary Trivia","hosts":"Luna Flare","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s time to put your Senshi-Knowledge to the test, Sailor Scouts! You don\u2019t have to be a mysterious blue-haired girl with a 300 IQ to ace this test. 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Sailor Moon says, See ya!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"4:00 pm","ends":"5:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"22","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Industry, Guests","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00224\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Guests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022cyan\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022115\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Industry\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022orange\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527160000","timestamp":"1685221200","nid":"879"},{"title":"Holmes of Kyoto","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EHolmes, a young man whose family runs an antique shop in Kyoto, has the unique ability to read people and instantly distinguish genuine and high value antiques. 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Coy","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECombat for Stage and Screen: A look at fake fighting in video games, anime, and more!\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EFascinated by fisticuffs? Wonder how it\u0027s done? Come find out! This panel will give an in-depth look at violence in everything from video games to movies. Find out all the secrets and terminology involved in creating the illusion of violence. We\u0027ll look at Stage vs. Screen Combat, Motion Capture, Martial Arts, Acting, Fly Rigs, Falls, Weapons, and way more! 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Emma, an honest and hardworking young maid, never felt her place in life to be a burden. But then she met William, a member of the gentry and the eldest son of a wealthy family. His warm smile and earnest affection threaten to capture her heart... but can love truly conquer all?\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"4:30 pm","ends":"6:00 pm","room":"Hawthone 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"23","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527163000","timestamp":"1685223000","nid":"976"},{"title":"Maestro! 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From DAWs to gear to MIDI CC\u0027s to routing to templates, hopefully you will learn something that will boost your workflow (including live demonstrations from RWBY Vol 8, RWBY: Arrowfell, \u0026amp; Evil Tonight).\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"4:30 pm","ends":"5:30 pm","room":"Leatherwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"27","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527163000","timestamp":"1685223000","nid":"870"},{"title":"Maid Cafe: Session 5","hosts":" Maid Cafe staff","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWe would like to welcome you to the Naka-Kon Maid Caf\u00e9! Sit back and relax as our charming staff takes care of you. Enjoy a snack and tea, games, and a dance performed by our maids. 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We\u2019ll be sure that you\u2019ll have a wonderful time.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease note that there are some rules:\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No touching of the maids.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No asking or giving maids personal contact information.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pestering or harassment of the maids will not be tolerated.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Please ask the staff for permission to take pictures or record video.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All other Naka-Kon rules and regulations apply.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EWe look forward to seeing all of our lovely Goshujin-sama and Ojou-sama!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/ticketed-events\/maid-cafe\u0022\u003ERead more on the Maid Caf\u00e9\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"4:30 pm","ends":"5:30 pm","room":"Maple","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"29","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Ticketed Events, Kon Event","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00223\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Ticketed Events\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022pink\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002235\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Kon Event\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022naka-red\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527163000","timestamp":"1685223000","nid":"852"},{"title":"Portfolio and Sketchbook Review","hosts":"Amelie Belcher","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAmelie invites you to come and share and review your portfolio and\/or sketchbook with her! 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A competitive challenge for kaiju fans of all kinds, this panel promises to entertain, amaze, and educate the audience on trivia based on Godzilla, King Kong, Ultraman, and all of their giant monster friends. Contestants are selected via audience raffle, and the winner will receive a fabulous kaiju prize! After all, this isn\u0027t your grandparents\u0027 Jeopardy. This! Is! KAIJU JEOPARDY!!!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"5:30 pm","ends":"6:30 pm","room":"Cottonwood 3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"22","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527173000","timestamp":"1685226600","nid":"880"},{"title":"Woodpecker Detective\u2019s Office","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIt is the end of the Meiji Era.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EThe genius poet Ishikawa Takuboku, who\u2019s struggling financially, starts a detective business out of his lodging in response to a certain murder case.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EHe calls it the Woodpecker Detective\u2019s Office. \u0022The ghosts of the Twelve-Story Tower in Asakusa,\u0022 \u0022the man-eating figure who wanders the streets on snowy nights\u0022...\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003ETakuboku involves himself in one bizarre case after another with his hometown acquaintance, Kindaichi Kyosuke, as his assistant.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"5:30 pm","ends":"7:00 pm","room":"Hawthorn 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"24","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527173000","timestamp":"1685226600","nid":"1010"},{"title":"Let\u2019s Talk Demon Slayer with Mark!","hosts":"Mark Whitten","body":"\u003Cp\u003ECome talk with the voice of Rengoku, the Flame Hashira, and learn about his time working on the show and other related Demon Slayer properties.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"6:00 pm","ends":"7:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"21","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Guests","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00224\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Guests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022cyan\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527180000","timestamp":"1685228400","nid":"888"},{"title":"Non Non Biyori","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen Hotaru moves from Tokyo to a tiny town in the rural countryside, she\u2019s in for some serious culture shock: the nearest place that sells comics is 20 minutes away, the nearest video store is ten train stations down the line, and there are only three other girls and one boy in her entire school! Even though everything\u2019s so different, there\u2019s something about the laid-back atmosphere that makes her feel strangely comfortable. While she\u2019ll certainly miss parts of her old life, there\u2019s a whole lifetime of experiences waiting to be enjoyed with her new friends Renge, Komari, Natsumi, and Suguru! 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Technology is developing faster than ever. The NES \u0026amp; SEGA Genesis have shown us what gaming can do. The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi are changing the way we see science fiction. In Japan, Otaku culture is exploding with content. Akira, Castle in the Sky, Dirty Pair, Dragonball, Gundam, Macross, and many others. Let\u2019s take a trip back to the 1980s for the golden era of science fiction in anime, and explore the how\u2019s and why\u2019s of how it came to be. (Leijiverse fans welcome)\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"6:00 pm","ends":"7:00 pm","room":"Leatherwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"27","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527180000","timestamp":"1685228400","nid":"871"},{"title":"BJD 101: A Beginner Guide to Ball-Jointed Dolls","hosts":"AudenDoll","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAre you interested in ball-jointed dolls, but have no idea where to start? At this panel, help alleviate that worry with a clear, concise guide to BJD collecting for beginners. Learn about the terminology, where to buy them, different styles, how to customize them, and more. You can even handle real BJDs at the end of the presentation! 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Come learn about a brief history of Anime in America, how to tell the various genres apart, and maybe walk away with a new series to binge.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"7:00 pm","ends":"8:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527190000","timestamp":"1685232000","nid":"899"},{"title":"LGBTQIA+ and Nerdom","hosts":"Luna Flare","body":"\u003Cp\u003EJoin us for a discussion on representation, finding yourself through your fandom and how you can express yourself through cosplay, art and just general nerdiness.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"7:00 pm","ends":"8:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"22","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Industry, Guests","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00224\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Guests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022cyan\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022115\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Industry\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022orange\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527190000","timestamp":"1685232000","nid":"881"},{"title":"In\/Spectre","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIwanaga Kotoko became the god of wisdom to the supernatural beings and spends her days solving problems for them. 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Make sure you have your ticket pre-purchased as we will not be selling them at the door!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/ticketed-events\/charity-ball\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMore details on the ball here...\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"7:30 pm","ends":"9:30 pm","room":"Ballroom B-C","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"7","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Kon Event, Ticketed Events","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00223\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Ticketed Events\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022pink\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002235\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Kon Event\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022naka-red\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527193000","timestamp":"1685233800","nid":"906"},{"title":"MHA - Plus Ultra Trivia","hosts":"Aaron Campbell","body":"\u003Cp\u003EHow well do you know My Hero Academia? Are you the one in your friend group with all the answers? Do you know the most obscure facts about the MHA universe? Or maybe, you just wanna test your knowledge. Bring your friends and join Aaron Campbell, the voice actor for Pro Hero Majestic and Kotaro Shimura, for this team based trivia game!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"7:30 pm","ends":"8:30 pm","room":"Cottonwood 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"21","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Guests","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00224\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Guests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022cyan\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527193000","timestamp":"1685233800","nid":"887"},{"title":"Shirobako","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EOnce upon a time, five girls made an animated film and it was so much fun that they pledged to get jobs in animation so that someday they could make another film together. Now, two years later, Aoi, Shizuka, Ema, Misa and Midori have learned the truth about the anime industry: it\u0027s not always fun, it\u0027s anything but easy, and having talent isn\u0027t always enough to open the right doors. Which is why Aoi\u0027s overwhelmed by her job as a production assistant, Shizuka\u0027s waiting on tables between auditions, Midori\u0027s currently scriptless, Misa\u0027s switched to C.G., and Ema\u0027s working long hours as a key animator. Is it what they imagined? No. But are they ready to give up? Not just yet! Sometimes, when things happen in animation, they can happen in the most wonderful ways in SHIROBAKO!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"7:30 pm","ends":"9:00 pm","room":"Hawthone 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"23","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527193000","timestamp":"1685233800","nid":"978"},{"title":"Shin Megami Tensei 30th Anniversary","hosts":"Spencer Pressly","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAtlus has become very well known because of the Persona series, but its origins come from Shin Megami Tensei which just turned 30 years old. So at this panel we take a look at the origins of this demonic series and discuss everything up to modern day with games like SMTV. So if you are a fan of any of these games join the panel for fun and some prizes to be won as well!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"7:30 pm","ends":"8:30 pm","room":"Leatherwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"27","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527193000","timestamp":"1685233800","nid":"872"},{"title":"Cosplay Photography for Beginners","hosts":"LuckyPhoto, Stellare Photography","body":"\u003Cp\u003ELearn how to take great photos with any camera. Also, for cosplayers, learn how to get a great pose for your photographer.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"7:30 pm","ends":"8:30 pm","room":"Maple","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"29","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527193000","timestamp":"1685233800","nid":"857"},{"title":"The Otaku of Money","hosts":"Golden Belt Otaku LLC","body":"\u003Cp\u003EBased on the United Kingdom gameshow, The Colour of Money, this panel features a solo player trying to win a Right Stuf gift certificate depending on how well the solo player tries to stop the cash machine. The player may leave with nothing in this game. NOTES: 1. MUST BE 13+ YEARS OLD TO PLAY THE GAME. 2. There will be two episodes recording (time permitting).\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"8:00 pm","ends":"9:00 pm","room":"Leatherwood 2-3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"28","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527200000","timestamp":"1685235600","nid":"863"},{"title":"Oh! That\u0026#039;s A Baseball Episode!!","hosts":"BokuSatchii","body":"\u003Cp\u003EHave you ever just been watching an anime when suddenly, out of left field, all the characters start playing baseball for an episode and it\u0027s the greatest thing ever? Whether it\u0027s there to throw a curveball into how you see the characters, or a change-up into the plot, or just to bring out their animation aces, this is a panel about how anime\u0027s baseball episodes really hit it out of the park.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"8:30 pm","ends":"9:30 pm","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527203000","timestamp":"1685237400","nid":"900"},{"title":"Hentai Biology","hosts":"Lathan Murrell","body":"\u003Cp\u003EA lot of weird stuff happens in Hentai but what is made up and what is plausible if not very common? Here we will explore the bio phenomena of hentai and how it compares to the weirdness of real life.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"8:30 pm","ends":"9:30 pm","room":"Cottonwood 3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"22","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, 18+","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002236\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u002218+\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022red\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527203000","timestamp":"1685237400","nid":"882"},{"title":"The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EBookstore employee Mikado always had a tendency to see creepy things. He had lived his life pretending he didn\u0027t see these things but then he has a fateful encounter with an exorcist named Hiyakawa. Mikado ends up being forced to help out with exorcism duties and has to deal with the embarrassing fact that exorcising these things with Hiyakawa somehow feels really good. While getting dragged into dealing with these cases every day, they run into a cold-blooded murder case. Enjoy a new kind of horror mystery created by total opposites.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"8:30 pm","ends":"10:00 pm","room":"Hawthorn 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"24","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527203000","timestamp":"1685237400","nid":"1012"},{"title":"Anime Trivia Showdown: Beat the Voice Actors w\/ Khoi Dao","hosts":"Aaron Campbell, Khoi Dao","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThink you know more about anime and video games than the people who voice them? You probably do, voice actors are super dumb. Come flex your anime knowledge and dunk on some VAs with your superior skills. You might win a prize! Question difficulty will vary based on how desperate Khoi is for your approval that day.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"9:00 pm","ends":"10:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"21","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Guests","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00224\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Guests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022cyan\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527210000","timestamp":"1685239200","nid":"939"},{"title":"Beautiful Bones: Sakurako\u0026#039;s Investigation","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EMost young women have lots of obsessions, but Sakurako Kujo only has two: work and bones\u2026 and since the bones are part of her work, it really comes down to just bones. However, in between collecting de-fleshed animal and human remains for her studies, Sakurako also assists the local police as a forensic consultant, where she\u0027s developed a formidable reputation as both a corpse magnet and detective. Assisting her in these tasks is young Shotaro Tatewaki, who is no slouch at sleuthing himself, though his primary task is to keep Sakurako focused (and keep her from occasionally \u0022borrowing\u0022 a particularly interesting specimen). If there\u0027s a bone to pick, a stray skull to be found, or a random skeleton hidden in a closet, you can trust this team to unearth the evidence in BEAUTIFUL BONES: SAKURAKO\u0027S INVESTIGATION!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"9:00 pm","ends":"10:30 pm","room":"Hawthone 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"23","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527210000","timestamp":"1685239200","nid":"979"},{"title":"Lost in Adaptation: Hollywood\u0026#039;s Take on Anime","hosts":"Andy Huggins","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDragonball: Evolution - BOMBED! Ghost in the Shell - FORGOTTEN! Netflix\u0027s Cowboy Bebop - CANCELLED! And yet they keep coming!!! In this panel we\u0027ll cover the history of anime adaptations in Hollywood, as well as the future of anime adaptations and what makes them so difficult to translate to the silver screen. Most are trainwrecks, but some will surprise you! Join us to celebrate the worst Hollywood adaptations of the best anime and manga of all time!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"9:00 pm","ends":"10:00 pm","room":"Leatherwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"27","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527210000","timestamp":"1685239200","nid":"873"},{"title":"Who Wants To Be A Gillionaire","hosts":"Crow Dalova, Faelyn Amaius, Rysstyl Fyrlihtsyn","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFinal Fantasy XIV encompasses a vast setting, spanning four expansions, dozens of regions, and hundreds of memorable characters, songs, stories, and references. But how well do you really know the world of FFXIV? Come test your knowledge with the Dreaming Ways, and fight for your chance to win prizes and bragging rights at the Studium for a year! Please note that if you\u2019re still playing the story, we may touch on everything from 1.0 to Patch 6.0 and beyond, which means the possibility of heavy spoilers!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"9:00 pm","ends":"10:30 pm","room":"Maple","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"29","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527210000","timestamp":"1685239200","nid":"858"},{"title":"Your Waifu is Trash, Details to Follow","hosts":"Allie, Gina, Adam, James","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIs your waifu a fine wine or pure dumpster juice? 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No babies allowed.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"10:00 pm","ends":"12:00 am","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, 18+, Guests","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00224\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Guests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022cyan\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002236\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u002218+\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022red\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527220000","timestamp":"1685242800","nid":"901"},{"title":"Adult AMV Contest","hosts":"Contests Staff","body":"\u003Cp\u003EShow off your skills when you put your favorite video games and anime to the ultimate soundtrack! 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But he ends up in Class 1-D, which is full of all the school\u0027s problem children.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat\u0027s more, every month, the school awards students points with a cash value of 100,000 yen, and the classes employ a laissez-faire policy in which talking, sleeping, and even sabotage are permitted during class.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EOne month later, Ayanokoji, Horikita, and the students of Class D learn the truth of the system in place within their school...\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"10:00 pm","ends":"11:30 pm","room":"Hawthorn 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"24","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527220000","timestamp":"1685242800","nid":"1013"},{"title":"Chiaki Mayumura Party Concert","hosts":"Chiaki Mayumura","body":"\u003Cp\u003EChiaki Mayumura is not your ordinary Japanese idol. Join the concert to see the buzz on the free-spirited, track-making idol who uses her voice and guitar to create humorous music!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"10:30 pm","ends":"11:30 pm","room":"Ballroom B-C","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"7","youtube":"zY1YbDnog1Y","tags":"Programming, 2023, Guests, Performance","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00224\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Guests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022cyan\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002297\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Performance\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230527223000","timestamp":"1685244600","nid":"907"},{"title":"Devils\u2019 Line","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EEverything you thought you knew about vampires is wrong. 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Others come to test their skills against the legions of monsters lurking in the darkness below. However, Bell Cranel\u2019s grandfather told him a different reason: it\u2019s a great place to rescue (and subsequently meet) girls! Now that Bell\u2019s a dungeon delver himself, the ladies he\u2019s encountering aren\u2019t the helpless damsels in distress he\u2019d imagined, and one of them, the beautiful swordswoman Ais Wallenstein, keeps rescuing Bell instead. As embarrassing as that is, it\u2019s nothing compared to what happens when goddesses get involved. Freya, Hephaistos, and Loki, with their powerful Familias, are intimidating enough, but there\u2019s one goddess whose relationship with Bell is certain to spark trouble. 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After a decade apart, fortune reunites her with her childhood friend Akira, who\u2019s always held a special place in Fumi\u2019s heart. But even as they rediscover their friendship, with the start of the new school year, Fumi becomes enamored with a tall, charismatic girl named Sugimoto. Fumi soon finds herself playing a balancing act, between her feelings towards Akira and her newfound desire for Sugimoto.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"6:00 am","ends":"7:00 am","room":"Hawthone 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"23","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528060000","timestamp":"1685271600","nid":"985"},{"title":"My Love Story!!","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ETakeo Goda\u0027s hulking physique and affinity for sports make him popular with other guys, but girls just find him intimidating. Unaware of his gentle nature, the girls that Takeo likes always seem to fall for his handsome best friend, Suna, instead. Takeo is resigned to being Suna\u0027s wingman, with no hard feelings between them, until Takeo rescues Rinko Yamato from a creep on the train.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EUnfortunately, while Rinko might see past Takeo\u0027s brutish appearance, Takeo\u0027s become so conditioned to girls preferring Suna that he assumes Rinko is the same! Being the good, genuine guy he is, he\u0027s going to do everything he can to help the two of them be happy. Will Takeo let himself believe someone likes him? Love isn\u0027t blind: it\u0027s just a little dense in MY LOVE STORY\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"7:00 am","ends":"9:00 am","room":"Hawthone 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"23","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528070000","timestamp":"1685275200","nid":"986"},{"title":"Fire Force Season 1","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ETokyo is burning, and citizens are mysteriously suffering from spontaneous human combustion all throughout the city! Responsible for snuffing out this inferno is the Fire Force, and Shinra is ready to join their fight. Now, as part of Company 8, he\u2019ll use his devil\u2019s footprints to help keep the city from turning to ash! But his past and a burning secret behind the scenes could set everything ablaze.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"7:00 am","ends":"8:30 am","room":"Hawthorn 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"24","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528070000","timestamp":"1685275200","nid":"1019"},{"title":"Laid-Back Camp","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ENadeshiko, a high school student who had moved from Shizuoka to Yamanashi, decides to see the famous, 1000 yen-bill-featured Mount Fuji. Even though she manages to bike all the way to Motosu, she\u0027s forced to turn back because of worsening weather. Unable to set her eyes on her goal, she faints partway to her destination. When she wakes up, it\u0027s night, in a place she\u0027s never been before, with no way of knowing how to get home. Nadeshiko is saved when she encounters Rin, a girl who is out camping by herself. This outdoorsy girls story begins with this first encounter between Nadeshiko and Rin.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"8:30 am","ends":"10:00 am","room":"Hawthorn 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"24","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528083000","timestamp":"1685280600","nid":"1020"},{"title":"Flip FLAPPERS","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAs a middle school student, Cocona has been trying to decide what to do with her life. Magical Girl, however, wasn\u2019t a career path that she\u2019d ever considered. When suddenly a strange girl named Papika thrusts her into a secret organization called Flip Flap, Cocona\u2019s outlook does a radical flip-flop. Her views start to change when she is dragged into an alternate dimension called Pure Illusion where she\u2019s charged with gathering crystal shards and fighting strange creatures. Now, between running missions and facing off against a rival organization, Cocona doesn\u2019t have much time to consider alternate career choices. What are these shards, and why is gathering them so important? There\u2019s a mystery to be solved and multiple worlds to be saved in FLIP FLAPPERS!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"9:00 am","ends":"10:30 am","room":"Hawthone 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"23","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528090000","timestamp":"1685282400","nid":"987"},{"title":"Naka-Kon 2023 Swap Meet!","hosts":"Yuki, Gloss, Tinker","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDid someone go a bit over the top with the grab bags? Did you get one too many duplicate manga? What about the figurine from an anime you\u0027ve never heard of?! Well, worry no more! The swap meet has come back for another exciting year. Remember, money is absolutely NOT allowed! 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While modern kimono as we know them are a uniquely Japanese creation, hints of kimono and Japanese fashion can be found throughout Western history. From the obi-like sashes that Colonel Winchester and Civil War regiment soldiers incorporated as status-symbols into their uniforms, to American 1920\u2019s flapper fashion which utilized straight seams without tailoring, to modern-day shawls and wraps that bear the \u201ckimono\u201d name; the West\u2019s fascination with kimono as art and fashion has only continued to grow to new heights.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EThis exhibition highlights antique and modern kimono fashions and items from the Edo Period to Present Day. All pieces come from the private collections of Tangerine Mountain Imports \u0026amp; Designs, the largest vintage kimono importer in the United States of America. Through this exhibition, we hope to give viewers access to authentic and antique kimono materials that usually can only be found in museums, while highlighting a variety of modern, vintage, and antique garments that will highlight specific aspects of kimono and provide context to their representation in modern and popular culture.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EThe goal of this exhibit is to ultimately engage the public in cultural exchange through kimono, while providing an educational opportunity to learn about kimono through direct access to authentic materials.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EExhibition Rating: All Ages\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLocation: Within the Vendor Hall\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\u0022\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u002203085aec-9422-4a99-959b-444b4479fe8a\u0022 height=\u00222100\u0022 src=\u0022\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-images\/exhibition\/Naka-Kon%20-%20Weekend%20Advert%20-%20Traveling%20Exhibition.jpg\u0022 width=\u00221898\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 \/\u003E","day":"Sunday","starts":"10:00 am","ends":"4:00 pm","room":"Exhibit Hall A\/B","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"18","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Industry","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022115\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Industry\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022orange\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528100000","timestamp":"1685286000","nid":"949"},{"title":"Upcycling Materials for Cosplay","hosts":"Philip Odango","body":"\u003Cp\u003EExplore examples of how to reuse everyday and budget-friendly materials into your cosplays.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"10:00 am","ends":"11:00 am","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Guests, Industry, Cosplay","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00224\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Guests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022cyan\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002232\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Cosplay\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022indigo\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022115\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Industry\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022orange\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528100000","timestamp":"1685286000","nid":"917"},{"title":"A Place Further Than the Universe","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EScenery that we have never seen. Sounds that we have never heard. Scent that we have never smelled. Food that we have never tasted. And the surge of emotion that we have never experienced. This is the expedition of recollecting the pieces torn apart and sensation left alone. When we reach that place, what will we think? Howling, 40 degree angle. Raging, 50 degree angle. Shouting, 60 degree angle. A wilderness beyond the heavy sea. The furthest south, far from civilization. At the top of the Earth. We will find lights through the girls\u0027 eyes to live tomorrow.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"10:00 am","ends":"11:30 am","room":"Hawthorn 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"24","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528100000","timestamp":"1685286000","nid":"1021"},{"title":"BJD Project Cosplay","hosts":"Contests Staff","body":"\u003Cp\u003EShow off your sewing skills! 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And some of them look nothing like what you\u0027d expect. From broad strokes like character design to small details like linework, let\u0027s learn how to LOOK at anime like you never have before!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"10:30 am","ends":"11:30 am","room":"Leatherwood 2-3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"28","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528103000","timestamp":"1685287800","nid":"930"},{"title":"Maid Cafe: Session 6","hosts":" Maid Cafe staff","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWe would like to welcome you to the Naka-Kon Maid Caf\u00e9! Sit back and relax as our charming staff takes care of you. Enjoy a snack and tea, games, and a dance performed by our maids. Feel free to converse with your maid and other guests! We\u2019ll be sure that you\u2019ll have a wonderful time.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease note that there are some rules:\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No touching of the maids.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No asking or giving maids personal contact information.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pestering or harassment of the maids will not be tolerated.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Please ask the staff for permission to take pictures or record video.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All other Naka-Kon rules and regulations apply.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EWe look forward to seeing all of our lovely Goshujin-sama and Ojou-sama!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/ticketed-events\/maid-cafe\u0022\u003ERead more on the Maid Caf\u00e9\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"11:00 am","ends":"12:00 pm","room":"Maple","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"29","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Ticketed Events, Kon Event","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00223\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Ticketed Events\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022pink\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002235\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Kon Event\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022naka-red\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528110000","timestamp":"1685289600","nid":"853"},{"title":"Building a Cosplay Brand","hosts":"Momo Kari\u00f1o","body":"\u003Cp\u003EHave you ever thought about building a brand for yourself, based around your love for cosplay? Well look no further, Momo is here to get you started! Knowing how to market yourself as a cosplayer starts with establishing your unique brand. Come listen in to get tips on where to start, and what benefits come from constructing a brand. We\u2019ll talk about social media, marketing materials, revenue sources, brand image, and more! Questions are also always encouraged, so don\u0027t be afraid to come with some in mind.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"11:30 am","ends":"12:30 pm","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Guests, Industry","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00224\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Guests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022cyan\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022115\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Industry\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022orange\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528113000","timestamp":"1685291400","nid":"918"},{"title":"Kino\u0026#039;s Journey -the Beautiful World- the Animated Series","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0022The world is not beautiful, therefore it is.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EA story about Kino, who travels around the world with nothing but guns for protection and the talking motorcycle Hermes. Kino travels to many mystical worlds, each with its unique customs and people, and learns about the world through their stories, at times conjuring humor and inspiration or other times piercing cynicism.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EHowever, Kino\u0027s own custom is to stay no longer than three days in every town without exception, as it is enough time to learn almost everything important about the place while still leaving time to explore new lands.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"11:30 am","ends":"1:00 pm","room":"Hawthorn 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"24","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528113000","timestamp":"1685291400","nid":"1022"},{"title":"Sunflower Idol Fest","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAre you a fan of idol anime? Do you love watching J-Pop and K-Pop performers show off their cool moves? Do you want to support your local idol dance groups? Then this is the panel for you! Idol groups from all over the Midwest have come together to put on a show and would love to have you there to cheer them on! Make sure to bring your penlight since you will learn wotagei (cheering gestures) to support the performers. Can\u0027t wait to see you there!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u0022195f7ffb-50bb-4c4b-b42a-3831ea798d8b\u0022 height=\u00221500\u0022 src=\u0022\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-images\/2023-idolfest.jpg\u0022 width=\u00222000\u0022 \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"12:00 pm","ends":"3:00 pm","room":"Ballroom B-C","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"7","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Kon Event, IdolFest","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002235\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Kon Event\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022naka-red\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002288\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022IdolFest\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528120000","timestamp":"1685293200","nid":"912"},{"title":"Into the Wind: Genshin Talk w\/ Kazuha","hosts":"Mark Whitten","body":"\u003Cp\u003EJoin Mark, voice of Kaedehara Kazuha, in a lively discussion of Genshin Impact, his experiences working on the game, and his playstyle.\u00a0 Come with questions for the Q\u0026amp;A to follow!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"12:00 pm","ends":"1:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"21","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Guests","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00224\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Guests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022cyan\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528120000","timestamp":"1685293200","nid":"924"},{"title":"GATE","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen a dimensional rift appears in downtown Tokyo and begins spewing an army of monsters and men in medieval armor, 33-year-old JSDF officer Yoji Itami\u2019s hobbies of fantasy novels and video games suddenly complement his military training and help rout an invasion from another world! They also make him a natural choice for the first major expeditionary force to be sent into the Gate, and what he and the JSDF find on the other side is both amazing and terrifying. Elves. Dragons. Beast people. But there\u2019s a far worse danger to be feared, because while spears, shields and even giant teeth can be countered with modern weapons, nothing is as ruthless, deadly or hard to stop as the treachery of men who will sacrifice anything or anyone in order to control the new world on the other side of the GATE.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"12:00 pm","ends":"1:30 pm","room":"Hawthone 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"23","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528120000","timestamp":"1685293200","nid":"989"},{"title":"Writing for Anime","hosts":"Laura Stahl","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAlong with being a voice actor for Anime and JRPGs, Laura is also a professional script adapter. In this panel she gives an overview of what it\u2019s 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\u2019s message with western sensibility, being true to the voice of each individual character, matching timing and rhythm of animation, and more.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"12:00 pm","ends":"1:00 pm","room":"Leatherwood 2-3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"28","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Guests","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00224\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Guests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022cyan\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528120000","timestamp":"1685293200","nid":"931"},{"title":"How to Incorporate Kimono into Cosplay","hosts":"Tangerine Mountain","body":"\u003Cp\u003EJoin Tangerine Mountain for an in-depth discussion about kimono and the role it can have in cosplay!\u00a0 We will cover topics such as how to cosplay responsibly while being culturally sensitive; cultural exchange vs. cultural appropriation as it pertains to representing popular characters utilizing kimono; and use exhibits in our Traveling Exhibition as examples of creative ways of bringing characters to life. Bring your cosplay ideas to further the discussion!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-center\u0022\u003E\u003Ca class=\u0022btn btn-outline-primary\u0022 href=\u0022\/vendor-hall\/traveling-kimono-exhibition-kimono-through-time\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EVisit the Traveling Kimono Exhibition page for more information.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","day":"Sunday","starts":"12:30 pm","ends":"1:30 pm","room":"Exhibit Hall A\/B","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"18","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Industry","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022115\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Industry\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022orange\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528123000","timestamp":"1685295000","nid":"954"},{"title":"RWBY: Ice Queendom Anime Discussion","hosts":"Average Asian Cosplay","body":"\u003Cp\u003EA new evil is spreading through Remnant and it\u0027s up to the students of Beacon Academy to defeat it. We will be discussing the current series and future of the anime and what makes it unique. Come with questions and theories. Always remember to Keep Moving Forward.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"12:30 pm","ends":"1:30 pm","room":"Leatherwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"27","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528123000","timestamp":"1685295000","nid":"928"},{"title":"Maid Cafe: Session 7","hosts":" Maid Cafe staff","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWe would like to welcome you to the Naka-Kon Maid Caf\u00e9! Sit back and relax as our charming staff takes care of you. Enjoy a snack and tea, games, and a dance performed by our maids. Feel free to converse with your maid and other guests! We\u2019ll be sure that you\u2019ll have a wonderful time.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease note that there are some rules:\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No touching of the maids.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No asking or giving maids personal contact information.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pestering or harassment of the maids will not be tolerated.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Please ask the staff for permission to take pictures or record video.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All other Naka-Kon rules and regulations apply.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EWe look forward to seeing all of our lovely Goshujin-sama and Ojou-sama!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/ticketed-events\/maid-cafe\u0022\u003ERead more on the Maid Caf\u00e9\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"12:30 pm","ends":"1:30 pm","room":"Maple","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"29","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Ticketed Events, Kon Event","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00223\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Ticketed Events\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022pink\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002235\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Kon Event\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022naka-red\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528123000","timestamp":"1685295000","nid":"854"},{"title":"Iron Cosplay Con-Crunch Competition","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ENaka-Kon weekend has finally arrived and you\u0027ve finished all of your crafting. The con-crunch is finally over, right? WRONG! Get ready for the Iron Cosplay Con-Crunch Competition! (IC4 for short). This is an Iron Chef-style contest where teams of up to five will create a theme-matching cosplay only with supplies provided at the event, all within a 60 minute time frame. Anyone can join in on the fun and there will be prizes for participants and lucky audience members!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"1:00 pm","ends":"2:30 pm","room":"Ballroom A2","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"1","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Cosplay, Contests, Kon Event","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00222\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Contests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022blue\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002232\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Cosplay\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022indigo\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002235\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Kon Event\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022naka-red\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528130000","timestamp":"1685296800","nid":"914"},{"title":"Who Said That?","hosts":"Sarah and friends","body":"\u003Cp\u003EHow well do you know your anime? Can you tell us which characters said what lines? Well if you wanna test your luck come join us at Who Said That to win some prizes and candy. Hope to see you there!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"1:00 pm","ends":"2:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528130000","timestamp":"1685296800","nid":"919"},{"title":"Minami Kamakura High School Girls Cycling Club","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EMaiharu Hiromi has moved from Nagasaki to Kamakura to attend high school. Her new residence means a new school and new friends, and all of her exciting new encounters from day to day happen when she\u0027s on her bicycle! 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Join Clifford Chapin and Kristen McGuire as they talk about their journey and how anime brought them together.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"1:30 pm","ends":"2:30 pm","room":"Cottonwood 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"21","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Guests","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00224\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Guests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022cyan\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528133000","timestamp":"1685298600","nid":"925"},{"title":"Ya Boy Kongming!","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIn the year 234, a dying Zhuge Kongming\u2019s thoughts wander over his life as one of China\u2019s greatest military strategists and statesmen, wondering what might have been had he been born in less turbulent times. Inexplicably, Kongming finds himself in a younger body in a very strange land! But why has a master of feudal diplomacy and the art of war been brought to modern Japan? He seems overqualified for flipping burgers, but then destiny calls in the entrancing voice of aspiring singer Eiko Tsukimi. Learning of her troubles in becoming a professional, Kongming\u2019s quest is secured: applying his formidable craft, intellect, and bag of ancient Chinese secrets to the task of making Eiko a star! Pity now the executives of the Japanese music industry, for they are but mere men, and they face the promotional assault of a legend reborn: YA BOY KONGMING!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card mx-4 mt-4\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022card-body text-center\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022card-text\u0022\u003EShowings courtesy of Discotek Media, Crunchyroll, Nozomi Entertainment, and Sentai Filmworks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rightstufanime.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Erightstuf.com\u003C\/a\u003E for your anime and merchandise needs!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"1:30 pm","ends":"3:00 pm","room":"Hawthone 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"23","youtube":"","tags":"Screening, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002284\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Screening\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022green\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528133000","timestamp":"1685298600","nid":"990"},{"title":"[Canceled] Anime, Manga, \u0026amp; Music with DANTZ \u0026amp; Ray","hosts":"DANTZ \u0026amp; Ray Kirk","body":"\u003Cp\u003ECome join this talk panel with our Japanese music guests, DANTZ and Ray Kirk, as they discuss their careers in the global music industry and their favorite Japanese anime, manga, and games!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"1:30 pm","ends":"2:30 pm","room":"Leatherwood 2-3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"28","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Guests","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00224\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Guests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022cyan\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528133000","timestamp":"1685298600","nid":"932"},{"title":"Can You Speak Japanese?","hosts":"Sherry Thomas","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDo you want to speak Japanese? Want to watch anime without subtitles or read manga only available in Japan or simply increase your knowledge of other languages. Well, we\u0027ve got a show for you. Come down and learn real Japanese phrases and writing that you can use in various situations. Free resources included.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"1:30 pm","ends":"2:30 pm","room":"Leatherwood 2-3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"28","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528133000","timestamp":"1685298600","nid":"1032"},{"title":"How Kimono are Made","hosts":"Tangerine Mountain with Special Guest","body":"\u003Cp\u003EMany costumers struggle to replicate the look of an authentic Japanese kimono because they don\u2019t know authentic Japanese kimono construction. Tangerine Mountain is ready to show you that kimono are made utilizing methods and procedures no Westerner would ever conceive of. It\u2019s not just straight lines! Attendees will get the chance to handle kimono bolts and materials the likes of which most Americans never get to even see in person, much less touch.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EWe start with the initial design process, using authentic materials from design houses, such as drafted designs on wax paper, katagami stencils, and design papers, all from our collection of thousands of artifacts.\u00a0 Then we will discuss the kimono bolt, including dyeing, painting, and embroidery techniques, and take attendees through to the finished product, drawing on our experience working with a high-end custom kimono salon in Japan. All materials are labeled in English and Japanese and photos and video are enthusiastically encouraged. This panel is perfect for anyone seeking to cosplay a kimono-wearing character, for fashion students or professionals interested in non-Western garment construction, or anyone who is interested in Japanese culture.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPanel Length:\u003C\/strong\u003E 90 minutes + 30 minutes at the end so attendees can lay out and photograph materials for their research\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-center\u0022\u003E\u003Ca class=\u0022btn btn-outline-primary\u0022 href=\u0022\/vendor-hall\/traveling-kimono-exhibition-kimono-through-time\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EVisit the Traveling Kimono Exhibition page for more information.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"2:00 pm","ends":"4:00 pm","room":"Exhibit Hall A\/B","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"18","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Industry","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022115\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Industry\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022orange\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528140000","timestamp":"1685300400","nid":"955"},{"title":"AMV Contest","hosts":"Contests Staff","body":"\u003Cp\u003EShow off your skills when you put your favorite video games and anime to the ultimate soundtrack! Let these two media combine into a beautiful AMV (anime music video) that can move audiences to laughter or tears\u2026or maybe both! Whether it\u2019s heartbreaking dramas or fierce action, wow us with your technical know-how and artistic talent. Want to see what your fellow AMV fans have created? Don\u2019t miss the AMV showings where we\u2019ll screen the entries in both categories!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/contests\/amv-contest\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECheck out the rules here...\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"2:00 pm","ends":"4:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"22","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Kon Event, Contests","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00222\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Contests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022blue\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002235\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Kon Event\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022naka-red\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528140000","timestamp":"1685300400","nid":"922"},{"title":"Clip Studio Paint 101","hosts":"Amelie Belcher","body":"\u003Cp\u003ELet professional comic artist Amelie Belcher take you through the ins and outs of the most powerful comic creating software available today. Want to make a manga of your own? Learn how with Amelie!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"2:00 pm","ends":"4:00 pm","room":"Leatherwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"27","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Guests","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00224\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Guests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022cyan\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528140000","timestamp":"1685300400","nid":"929"},{"title":"Maid Cafe: Session 8","hosts":" Maid Cafe staff","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWe would like to welcome you to the Naka-Kon Maid Caf\u00e9! Sit back and relax as our charming staff takes care of you. Enjoy a snack and tea, games, and a dance performed by our maids. Feel free to converse with your maid and other guests! We\u2019ll be sure that you\u2019ll have a wonderful time.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease note that there are some rules:\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No touching of the maids.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No asking or giving maids personal contact information.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pestering or harassment of the maids will not be tolerated.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Please ask the staff for permission to take pictures or record video.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All other Naka-Kon rules and regulations apply.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EWe look forward to seeing all of our lovely Goshujin-sama and Ojou-sama!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/ticketed-events\/maid-cafe\u0022\u003ERead more on the Maid Caf\u00e9\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"2:00 pm","ends":"3:00 pm","room":"Maple","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"29","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Ticketed Events, Kon Event","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00223\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Ticketed Events\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022pink\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002235\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Kon Event\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022naka-red\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528140000","timestamp":"1685300400","nid":"855"},{"title":"Cosplay Contest Feedback Panel","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWould you like to hear from our esteemed cosplay contest judges about the various cosplay contests at Naka-Kon? 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How are you supposed to keep up with the vocal demands of the job? How do you pull creature noises out of your regular voice? 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To keep herself occupied in that big empty space, Ryo practices her cooking, something that she thought she excelled at\u2026 but nothing ever seems quite right anymore. There\u2019s something missing, but what could it be? The answer unexpectedly arrives with her runaway cousin Kirin, who\u2019s looking for a place to stay while she attends cram school. Much to Ryo\u2019s surprise, her cooking seems to improve when they eat together! 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But do you want to discover a world of beating a bunch of stuff into your face pores in an artistic way? Do you want to morph into your favorite character but don\u0027t have the money for plastic surgery? Have we got the tools for you! Come hang out with us as we discuss how to dip your toes into the magic of cosplay makeup; everything from basic face-structuring contour to creme-based hobgoblin chic, we will help start your makeup adventure.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"3:00 pm","ends":"4:00 pm","room":"Leatherwood 2-3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"28","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528150000","timestamp":"1685304000","nid":"933"},{"title":"Closing Ceremonies","hosts":"","body":"","day":"Sunday","starts":"4:00 pm","ends":"5:00 pm","room":"Ballroom B-C","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"7","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2023, Kon Event","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002235\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Kon Event\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022naka-red\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022110\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222023\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20230528160000","timestamp":"1685307600","nid":"916"}]