[{"title":"Opening Ceremonies","hosts":"","body":"","day":"Friday","starts":"4:00 pm","ends":"5:00 pm","room":"Ballroom A-B","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"4","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524160000","timestamp":"1716584400","nid":"1135"},{"title":"Maid Cafe Session 1","hosts":"Naka-Kon Maid Cafe Staff","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWe would like to welcome you to the Naka-Kon Maid Caf\u00e9, now called Tomo\u0027s Teahouse! 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\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENo touching of the maids.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003ENo asking or giving maids personal contact information.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPestering or harassment of the maids will not be tolerated.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPlease ask the staff for permission to take pictures or record video.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAll other Naka-Kon rules and regulations apply.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe look forward to seeing all of our lovely Goshujin-sama and Ojou-sama!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003ETickets and event details available on the \u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/ticketed-events\/maid-cafe\u0022\u003EMaid Caf\u00e9 page\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00a0\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, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524163000","timestamp":"1716586200","nid":"1167"},{"title":"WACKY Japanese Commercials (Minus 1)","hosts":"Happy Sephy","body":"\u003Cp\u003ESeveral years ago, a strange man arrived at Naka-Kon with some even stranger yet interesting television commercials from Japan.\u00a0 Then, without any warning, he vanished.\u00a0 Now after an unexpected leave of absence, Happy Sephy has returned to present some of the WEIRDEST and COOLEST Japanese commercials available today.\u00a0 Prepare to be entertained!!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"5:00 pm","ends":"7:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524170000","timestamp":"1716588000","nid":"1145"},{"title":"Iron Fic","hosts":"Naka-Kon Contests Staff","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAction! Adventure! Comedy! Romance! It\u2019s all in your hands in the Iron Fic contest. 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\u003EIron Fic Rules\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, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524170000","timestamp":"1716588000","nid":"1159"},{"title":"Voice Acting 101","hosts":"Amanda Miller","body":"\u003Cp\u003EPeople often have misconceptions of what it takes to be a voice actor, but it\u2019s right there in the job title: Voice ACTOR. Voice Acting is acting, plain and simple. And acting is in essence letting your imagination run free, explore, and play, just like we did effortlessly when we were kids. So come join stage and voice actress Amanda C. Miller for a beginning workshop and Q\u0026amp;A on how to put the play back in your performance and lay the foundation you need to be a great voice actor!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"5:00 pm","ends":"7:00 pm","room":"Leatherwood 2-3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"28","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524170000","timestamp":"1716588000","nid":"1164"},{"title":"Sailor Moon Concert with Jennifer Cihi","hosts":"Jennifer Cihi","body":"\u003Cp\u003ERemember the iconic songs from the original release of Sailor Moon? You had them on repeat, now hear them LIVE, sung by their original singer for Sailor Moon, Jennifer Cihi! Stick around after Opening Ceremonies for a Sailor Moon concert you won\u0027t want to miss!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"5:30 pm","ends":"6:30 pm","room":"Ballroom A-B","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"4","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, Guests, 2024","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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524173000","timestamp":"1716589800","nid":"1136"},{"title":"CosParade Signup","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDetails are available on the \u003Ca href=\u0022\/cosplay\/showcase\/cos-parade\u0022\u003ECos-Parade page\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"5:30 pm","ends":"6:00 pm","room":"Ballroom C","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"5","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, Kon Event, Cosplay","tags_json":"[{\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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524173000","timestamp":"1716589800","nid":"1141"},{"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 Quiz Bowl. From Sh\u014dnen to Sh\u014djo, anime openings, and all the latest hits; do you have what it takes to win? At least 30 people will have a chance to compete in a series of 4v4 trivia rounds! (Prizes will be awarded)\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"5:30 pm","ends":"7:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"21","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524173000","timestamp":"1716589800","nid":"1150"},{"title":"Tomo\u0026#039;s Matsuri","hosts":"Tomo and Cultural Events","body":"\u003Cp\u003ETomo and Seiryu are busily gathering inspiration for their upcoming cook-off. Take a moment and join in the fun! Team Tomo has brought back the games guaranteed to whet your appetite for some friendly competition. Our restaurant themed photo op adds some funny flavor text to add to your photo faves. Play for fun, play for prizes, or just play for bragging rights at Tomo\u2019s annual Matsuri.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"5:30 pm","ends":"7:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"22","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524173000","timestamp":"1716589800","nid":"1155"},{"title":"Cos-Parade","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Cos-Parade is back y\u0027all! The Cos-Parade is a family-fun filled event designed to showcase all the wonderful cosplays that appear at Naka-Kon in a non-competitive stroll around the convention center. This year, the Cos-Parade takes place on Friday evening, just after opening ceremonies!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EParticipants must \u003Cstrong\u003Eregister for the Cos-Parade on-site\u003C\/strong\u003E. We will have a limit of 50 participants, granted on a first come, first served basis.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EMore details are available on the \u003Ca href=\u0022\/cosplay\/showcase\/cos-parade\u0022\u003ECos-Parade page\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"6:00 pm","ends":"6:30 pm","room":"Ballroom C","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"5","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, Kon Event, Cosplay","tags_json":"[{\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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524180000","timestamp":"1716591600","nid":"1140"},{"title":"Maid Cafe Session 2","hosts":"Naka-Kon Maid Cafe Staff","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWe would like to welcome you to the Naka-Kon Maid Caf\u00e9, now called Tomo\u0027s Teahouse! 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\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENo touching of the maids.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003ENo asking or giving maids personal contact information.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPestering or harassment of the maids will not be tolerated.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPlease ask the staff for permission to take pictures or record video.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAll other Naka-Kon rules and regulations apply.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe look forward to seeing all of our lovely Goshujin-sama and Ojou-sama!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003ETickets and event details available on the \u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/ticketed-events\/maid-cafe\u0022\u003EMaid Caf\u00e9 page\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00a0\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"6:00 pm","ends":"7:00 pm","room":"Maple","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"29","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524180000","timestamp":"1716591600","nid":"1168"},{"title":"Tomo\u0026#039;s Dance Lessons","hosts":"Naka-Kon Charity Sector","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWelcome to this year\u2019s dance lessons.\u00a0 Join us and our lovely dance instructors for an hour of fun learning how to complete the basic ballroom step as well as a few fun tricks! We cannot wait to see you!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"7:00 pm","ends":"8:00 pm","room":"Ballroom C","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"5","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, Kon Event, Cultural 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:\u002292\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Cultural Event\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022yellow\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524190000","timestamp":"1716595200","nid":"1258"},{"title":"Hallway Cosplay Contest","hosts":"Naka-Kon Cosplay Sector","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDo you like to cosplay, but hate large crowds? Are you an avid cosplayer who has too many costumes for just one event? Is your favorite costume from a show\/game\/other media that didn\u2019t originate in Japan? Then the Hallway Cosplay Contest is for you! Come to the Hallway Cosplay area during the convention, fill out a short form, talk to the judges for a few minutes, and be on your way. No pre-registration required!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFriday Hallway contest is from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. CT at the Cosplay Contest Registration\/Check-in tables inside Ballroom C.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESunday Hallway Cosplay contest judging will be open on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.CT.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EBoth Friday and Sunday Hallway Cosplay winners will be announced at Closing Ceremonies. If you win a prize and cannot attend Closing Ceremonies, Naka-Kon will mail you your award.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/cosplay\/hallway-contest\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESee the Hallway Cosplay page for more details.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00a0\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"7:00 pm","ends":"9:00 pm","room":"Ballroom C","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"5","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, Cosplay, Cosplay Contest","tags_json":"[{\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:\u002253\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Cosplay Contest\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022purple\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524190000","timestamp":"1716595200","nid":"1246"},{"title":"Bandai Namco Trading Card Games 101","hosts":"Spencer Pressly","body":"\u003Cp\u003EBandai Namco is no stranger to the world of Trading Card Games, but has exploded in popularity recently. This includes series like One Piece, Dragon Ball, Digimon and much, much more. So, if you have only seen theses in the card aisle at Target in passing or are a hardcore local playing most of these, this panel will be perfect for you.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"7:00 pm","ends":"8:00 pm","room":"Leatherwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"27","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524190000","timestamp":"1716595200","nid":"1160"},{"title":"Aika Kobayashi Concert","hosts":"Aika Kobayashi","body":"\u003Cp\u003EOur Japanese musical guest of honor, singer and voice artist \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/guests\/2024\/aika-kobayashi\u0022\u003EAika Kobayashi\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E - or \u2018Aikyan\u2019, as she is called by her fans - will take the main Naka-Kon stage in Ballroom A\/B on Friday at 7:30 pm, and then again on Saturday at 7:00 pm. Kobayashi-san is known for being both the singing and speaking voice of anime idol Yoshiko Tsushima from \u003Cem\u003ELove Live! Sunshine!!\u003C\/em\u003E, for her own original singles, and even as the face and voice behind the theme song for Japan Gummy Association, \u201cGummy Chew\u201d! Kon attendees are invited to sing, dance, and cheer along as a real-life idol brings the legendary J-pop energy to the OPCC, and be sure to \u003Ca href=\u0022\/guests\/2024\/aika-kobayashi\/photo-raffle\u0022\u003Eenter the raffle for the photo sessions\u003C\/a\u003E with Aikyan set to be held 30 minutes after the end of each performance.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"7:30 pm","ends":"8:30 pm","room":"Ballroom A-B","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"4","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, Guests, Japanese Guests, Kon Event","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:\u002235\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Kon Event\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022naka-red\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022129\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Japanese Guests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524193000","timestamp":"1716597000","nid":"1137"},{"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":"Friday","starts":"7:30 pm","ends":"8:30 pm","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, Guests, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524193000","timestamp":"1716597000","nid":"1146"},{"title":"Heather Gonzalez: Ask Me Anything!","hosts":"Heather Gonzalez","body":"\u003Cp\u003EJoin Heather Gonzalez - voice actress known for roles in Persona 3 Reload, Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, Honkai Star Rail, Kotaro Lives Alone, JoJo\u0027s Bizarre Adventures, Rainbow High, and many others - for an Ask Me Anything session! Learn more about Heather\u0027s voice acting career, how to get into voice acting or traditional acting, info about Heather herself, and more. Audience members encouraged to ask their own questions!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"7:30 pm","ends":"8:30 pm","room":"Cottonwood 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"21","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524193000","timestamp":"1716597000","nid":"1151"},{"title":"Weeb Jeopardy!!!","hosts":"Nymphea, Chosai","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDo you love games? Do you love prizes? So do we! Come join us in the competitive spirit and play Weeb Jeopardy!!! We will be covering your favorite convention topics such as anime, video games, US animation, 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":"8:00 pm","ends":"9:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"22","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524200000","timestamp":"1716598800","nid":"1156"},{"title":"Jfashion Slumber Party \u0026amp; Swap Meet","hosts":"Naka-Kon Jfashion Sector","body":"\u003Cp\u003EPut on your cutest, coziest coordinates and join us for a casual, slumber party themed swap meet! Swap, Snack, and Socialize with community members new and old. Find new treasures to take home, and find new homes for your old treasures! A limited number of tables and clothing racks will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Please be kind and share with your neighbors.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"8:00 pm","ends":"10:00 pm","room":"Leatherwood 2-3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"28","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, J-Fashion","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022127\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022J-Fashion\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524200000","timestamp":"1716598800","nid":"1165"},{"title":"Pack it up, Pack it in - Part 2","hosts":"Diana \u2018Binkxy\u2019 Tolin","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe continuing saga of getting everything to fit in your suitcase, including your actual clothes!\u00a0 Join cosplay veteran, contest organizer, and certified \u2018Rich in Luggage\u2019 guest Diana Tolin in a panel that discusses how to optimize your cosplay packing for travel domestically and internationally! 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Join our hosts as they put different Dragonball characters--from multiple series--head-to-head to discuss, argue, defend, and decide who is the \u0022best\u0022 based on randomly-selected criteria. Everyone gets to participate and there is sure to be lots of laughs! Be there or be a Yamcha.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"8:30 pm","ends":"10:00 pm","room":"Leatherwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"27","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524203000","timestamp":"1716600600","nid":"1161"},{"title":"Bunny Bar \u0026amp; Sake Lounge (21+)","hosts":"Naka-Kon Maid Caf\u00e9 Staff","body":"\u003Cp\u003EJoin us for our BRAND NEW 21+ cocktail hour, THE BUNNY BAR \u0026amp; SAKE LOUNGE!\u00a0 We offer two different sections for you to experience.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESake Lounge Section\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Sake Lounge is available to all Naka-Kon badge holders 21 years or older without an additional ticket. It will offer a variety of sake to choose from while relaxing in our lounge area. Valid ID and purchase of sake is required for entry. 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More importantly, she\u2019ll talk about why she feels manga is an essential part of the reading experience. If there\u2019s a genre you love to read, then manga\u2019s guaranteed to have something for you.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00a0\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"9:00 pm","ends":"10:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524210000","timestamp":"1716602400","nid":"1147"},{"title":"K!LL SCREEN Presents: RETROcore","hosts":"K!LL SCREEN","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0022RETROcore\u0022 is the newest entry in K!LL SCREEN\u0027s on going video DJ series. \u0022RETROcore\u0022 is a masterfully crafted visual journey focusing on the anime that made us. Everything from Akira to Dragonball to Perfect Blue and anything else pre-1999. 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No Babies.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"9:30 pm","ends":"11:30 pm","room":"Cottonwood 3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"22","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, Guests, 18+","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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524213000","timestamp":"1716604200","nid":"1157"},{"title":"Beading 101","hosts":"Meow Meow Cosplay","body":"\u003Cp\u003EHave you ever wondered the bead aisle at a craft store and felt very inspired, but had no idea where to start? This panel teaches you everything you need to begin adding beadwork into your costume! 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Accessories are supplied, feel free to bring whatever you\u0027d like or just yourself! We will have a mini info sesh, games, freebies, and prizes!!!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"10:30 pm","ends":"12:00 am","room":"Leatherwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"27","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524223000","timestamp":"1716607800","nid":"1162"},{"title":"Dance Party","hosts":"","body":"","day":"Friday","starts":"11:00 pm","ends":"1:30 am","room":"Ballroom A-B","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"4","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524230000","timestamp":"1716609600","nid":"1139"},{"title":"Cos-Lesque!","hosts":"Naka-Kon Cosplay Sector","body":"\u003Cp\u003ECos-lesque is returning for another year! Cos-lesque is a cosplay-themed burlesque show showcasing theatrical strip teases, this year featuring dazzling performers from Foxy By Proxy! This is an 18+ ticketed event so grab your tickets (and your wristband) for some cosplay-themed adult fun!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EMore are available on the \u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/ticketed-events\/cos-lesque-18\u0022\u003ECos-lesque page\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"11:00 pm","ends":"12:00 am","room":"Cottonwood 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"21","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 18+, 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:\u002236\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u002218+\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022red\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524230000","timestamp":"1716609600","nid":"1153"},{"title":"Monster Girl Helpline","hosts":"Straubrey Quartz, Winterblade AMVs","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWhether you\u2019re a painfully ordinary harem protagonist or a hapless visitor to Innsmouth, Massachusetts, you need this comprehensive guide to monstrous waifus! We\u0027ll help you learn about your waifu\u0027s mythological history, explore her place in modern pop culture, and help ensure that your relationship is as happy and healthy as possible. Whether your waifu has fangs, wings, or animal ears, this is your one-stop shop for monster girl history, ethics, and psychology!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"11:00 pm","ends":"1:00 am","room":"Leatherwood 2-3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"28","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524230000","timestamp":"1716609600","nid":"1166"},{"title":"LED\u0026#039;s for Cosplay, Made Less Scary","hosts":"MaveyWavie (Mavis)","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Wow!! That\u0027s such a cool cosplay! LED\u0027s must be so hard to install.\u0022\u00a0 Well, they actually are very simple! Join MaveyWavie for a live demo about basic LED\u2019s and how to utilize them in cosplay and props! Ask questions you may have about the process, take notes, and hopefully be inspired to add LED\u0027s to your next cosplay!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"11:00 pm","ends":"12:30 am","room":"Maple","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"29","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240524230000","timestamp":"1716609600","nid":"1177"},{"title":"Bad FanFic Reading","hosts":"Jager, Crazzy Red Artist, Strawberry","body":"\u003Cp\u003ECome Join EBA as they present some of the worst anime-based and other genres\u2026 Just worst fanfiction that has ever been written. 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Join us as we take a look at some of the best and most interesting of adult games, from the survival crafting game AI\uff0aShoujo to the popular catgirl visual novel Nekopara. We\u0027ll be learning about the adult game industry as a whole as well as seeing what some of the best games have to offer!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"12:30 am","ends":"1:30 am","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525003000","timestamp":"1716615000","nid":"1149"},{"title":"Ultimate Anime MILF Showdown","hosts":"jadeecosplays, lolokujo.cos","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAREEEEEEEEE you ready for the most INTENSE, most BRUTAL, most downright HEATED (and down bad) fight of your life?! A match where you get to decide who the Ultimate MILF of Anime is. We\u2019ve got MILF\u2019s from every corner of the anime world and we need YOUR help to decide who ranks the highest.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EDo you think you have what it takes to help decide the Ultimate MILF?\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"12:30 am","ends":"1:30 am","room":"Cottonwood 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"21","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525003000","timestamp":"1716615000","nid":"1154"},{"title":"Beyond MyAnimeList\u0026#039;s Top 100","hosts":"DT, Z","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDare to dive deep into anime beyond MyAnimeList\u0027s top 100 most popular! Join us to enjoy curated clips showcasing hidden anime treasures!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Friday","starts":"12:30 am","ends":"1:30 am","room":"Leatherwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"27","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525003000","timestamp":"1716615000","nid":"1163"},{"title":"Wota Olympics","hosts":"Bitty, Ezi","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThink you can prove you\u0027re the best at being a fan for your favs? Come compete in the Wota Olympics! Participate in games, challenges, and activities inspired by different aspects of Japanese idol culture for fun prizes (and bragging rights)!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"10:00 am","ends":"11:30 am","room":"Cottonwood 3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"22","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525100000","timestamp":"1716649200","nid":"1205"},{"title":"Video Game Development Q\u0026amp;A","hosts":"Samuel Villanueva, Circean Studios","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWant to know how game development works? Here\u0027s your chance to talk to local and traveling game developers. Naka\u0027s Gaming department will be teaming up Samuel Villanueva (former Senior Dev of Niantic, Inc.) and with local devs from Circean Studios to have a Q\u0026amp;A session about their adventures in development. If you believe game development may be a future career choice, then come to the panel and ask away!\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, 2024, 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:\u0022115\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Industry\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022orange\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525100000","timestamp":"1716649200","nid":"1192"},{"title":"Kimodameshi: Food Fright","hosts":"Tomo and Cultural Events","body":"\u003Cp\u003EI hope you\u2019re not hungry. Food from the spirit world can be a bit difficult to digest. 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Delve into the elegant art form of brushstroke mastery as you embark on a journey to unlock the secrets of this ancient tradition.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EIn this workshop, participants will be introduced to the fundamental techniques of Japanese brush calligraphy. Through hands-on instruction, you will learn the eight essential strokes that form the foundation of this captivating art. From the graceful sweep of the horizontal line to the delicate precision of the dot, each stroke carries its own significance and beauty.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EBut brush calligraphy is more than just mastering strokes\u2014it\u0027s about embodying the essence of Japanese culture. You\u0027ll discover how posture and the way you hold your brush can profoundly influence your writing style, channeling a sense of mindfulness and intention into every stroke.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EUnder the guidance of our experienced instructor, you\u0027ll not only refine your technique but also cultivate a deeper appreciation for the artistry and discipline inherent in Japanese calligraphy. 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We cannot wait to see you!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"10:30 am","ends":"11:30 am","room":"Ballroom A-B","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"4","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, Kon Event, Cultural 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:\u002292\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Cultural Event\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022yellow\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525103000","timestamp":"1716651000","nid":"1244"},{"title":"Cosplay Brunch \u0026amp; Bingo","hosts":"Naka-Kon Cosplay Sector","body":"\u003Cp\u003EBingo? Brunch? What more could you need! The Naka-Kon Cosplay Brunch \u0026amp; Bingo 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 2025! In addition to winning prizes for winning bingo rounds, there will be raffle tickets available for additional prize opportunities, and even a prize for cosplaying!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EMore information is located on the \u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/ticketed-events\/cosplay-brunch-bingo\u0022\u003ECosplay Brunch \u0026amp; Bingo page\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"10:30 am","ends":"12:30 pm","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, Cosplay, 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:\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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525103000","timestamp":"1716651000","nid":"1230"},{"title":"The Skies of Teyvat: Why We Love Genshin Impact","hosts":"Birdie","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWhether soaring the skies of Mondstadt or uncovering the secrets of the forgotten underwater realms of Fontaine, one thing is certain- the world of Teyvat calls to us. Come celebrate the colorful realms of Genshin Impact with other fans and see the parallels and inspirations taken from our world to create the adventure we know and love. And of course, share time with fans who are inspired by those adventures too. This will be a panel free of major main story spoilers.\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, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525103000","timestamp":"1716651000","nid":"1217"},{"title":"Let\u0026#039;s Make A Super Robot Theme Song!","hosts":"BokuSatchii","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThere\u0027s a certain unmistakable essence to a classic super robot theme song. The trumpet fanfares. The bombastic vocals. The lyrics designed to make you shout onomatopoeia and special attack names at the top of your lungs. What\u0027s not to love? So let\u0027s celebrate the pioneers of the genre, enjoy a few examples, and then find out what it takes to write a theme song from scratch for our very own super robot!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"11:30 am","ends":"12:30 pm","room":"Leatherwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"27","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525113000","timestamp":"1716654600","nid":"1193"},{"title":"Experience Japanese Brush Calligraphy: Session 2","hosts":"Tracie Whiting Kipper of My Nihongo Lessons","body":"\u003Cp\u003EStep into the world of Japanese brush calligraphy with our immersive workshop. Delve into the elegant art form of brushstroke mastery as you embark on a journey to unlock the secrets of this ancient tradition.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EIn this workshop, participants will be introduced to the fundamental techniques of Japanese brush calligraphy. Through hands-on instruction, you will learn the eight essential strokes that form the foundation of this captivating art. From the graceful sweep of the horizontal line to the delicate precision of the dot, each stroke carries its own significance and beauty.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EBut brush calligraphy is more than just mastering strokes\u2014it\u0027s about embodying the essence of Japanese culture. You\u0027ll discover how posture and the way you hold your brush can profoundly influence your writing style, channeling a sense of mindfulness and intention into every stroke.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EUnder the guidance of our experienced instructor, you\u0027ll not only refine your technique but also cultivate a deeper appreciation for the artistry and discipline inherent in Japanese calligraphy. Whether you\u0027re a seasoned artist or a novice explorer, our workshop offers a welcoming space to immerse yourself in the rich heritage of brush calligraphy.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EJoin us in this family friendly workshop and unleash your creativity as you connect with centuries of tradition, leaving with newfound skills and a profound sense of artistic expression.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00a0\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"11:30 am","ends":"12:30 pm","room":"Maple","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"29","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, Cultural Event","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002292\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Cultural Event\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022yellow\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525113000","timestamp":"1716654600","nid":"1179"},{"title":"How to Get Started in Voice Acting","hosts":"Dani Chambers","body":"\u003Cp\u003EEver wondered how you could get started in Voice Over? Well, here\u0027s a chance to learn! We\u0027ll talk about what is needed, what kind of experience is needed, and other important info that you need to know.\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, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525120000","timestamp":"1716656400","nid":"1218"},{"title":"Pokemon Spelling Beedrill","hosts":"PhatYosh, Castle Logical","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDo you want to be the next Pokemon Spelling Master? Join us for the Spelling Beedrill and test your knowledge of Pokemon from all generations! Usual Spelling Bee rules apply, but instead of words from the dictionary, you will be spelling the names of Pokemon. Do you have what it takes? Gotta spell \u0027em all!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"12:00 pm","ends":"1:30 pm","room":"Cottonwood 3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"22","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525120000","timestamp":"1716656400","nid":"1206"},{"title":"Doki Doki Literature Club Festival!","hosts":"Pat, Maddy, Hannah","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0027s finally time for the club festival! Monika, Yuri, Sayori, and Natsuki have been working hard. Join us to play special games made for you! Cupcakes, poems, and fun are all you need. This year\u0027s festival will be the best!\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, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525130000","timestamp":"1716660000","nid":"1194"},{"title":"Karaoke Contest","hosts":"Naka-Kon Contests Staff","body":"\u003Cp\u003ELike singing along with your favorite anime tunes? Come do it for a contest! \u003Cstrong\u003EPlease remember to register with Contests staff ahead of time!\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003ECheck out the \u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/contests\/karaoke-contest\u0022\u003EKaraoke Contest rules over here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"1:30 pm","ends":"3:30 pm","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525133000","timestamp":"1716661800","nid":"1231"},{"title":"Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Fan Panel","hosts":"Spencer Pressly","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth recently released and what better way to cope with the wait for this trilogy to conclude than joining your fellow Final Fantasy fans at this Naka panel. Together let\u2019s go over what lead to Rebirth, talk about some of the crazy moments in this game, and, of course, bring your tin foil hats as we speculate about the future.\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, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525133000","timestamp":"1716661800","nid":"1219"},{"title":"Maid Cafe Session 3","hosts":"Naka-Kon Maid Cafe Staff","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWe would like to welcome you to the Naka-Kon Maid Caf\u00e9, now called Tomo\u0027s Teahouse! 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\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENo touching of the maids.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003ENo asking or giving maids personal contact information.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPestering or harassment of the maids will not be tolerated.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPlease ask the staff for permission to take pictures or record video.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAll other Naka-Kon rules and regulations apply.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe look forward to seeing all of our lovely Goshujin-sama and Ojou-sama!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003ETickets and event details available on the \u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/ticketed-events\/maid-cafe\u0022\u003EMaid Caf\u00e9 page\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00a0\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, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525133000","timestamp":"1716661800","nid":"1169"},{"title":"70 Years of GODZILLA","hosts":"Andy Huggins","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFrom the classic Gojira to contemporaries Godzilla: Minus One and Godzilla x Kong, the Big G has reigned supreme in our pop-culture landscape. In this panel, we\u0027ll cover and celebrate Godzilla\u0027s triumphs, share interesting kaiju trivia, and engage both kaiju newcomers and tokusatsu diehards alike! Come join us and find out why there\u0027s no better time than now to follow in the footsteps of the King of the Monsters!!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"2:00 pm","ends":"3:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"22","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525140000","timestamp":"1716663600","nid":"1207"},{"title":"Cosplay Contest Green Room","hosts":"","body":"","day":"Saturday","starts":"3:00 pm","ends":"6:00 pm","room":"Ballroom C","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"5","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, Cosplay, Cosplay Contest","tags_json":"[{\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:\u002253\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Cosplay Contest\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022purple\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525150000","timestamp":"1716667200","nid":"1242"},{"title":"Voicing Efforts for Video Games","hosts":"Heather Gonzalez","body":"\u003Cp\u003EHYAAAH! Join voice actress Heather Gonzalez to talk about voice acting in video games - what kind of efforts do you need to make for games versus shows or movies? Then, join the rest of the audience in participating in small battle reactions! Are YOU ready?\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"3:00 pm","ends":"4:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"21","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525150000","timestamp":"1716667200","nid":"1220"},{"title":"Dissecting Kimonos","hosts":"Catherine You","body":"\u003Cp\u003EKimono lovers (and kimono curious?) this one\u0027s for you!\u00a0 Let\u0027s geek out about kimono culture during a live dissection of a genuine vintage kimono.\u00a0 We\u0027ll discuss textiles, fashion, and UPCYCLING while exploring the anatomy of this traditional garment.\u00a0 Feel free to bring your own kimono\/ kimono inspired projects to share! (kimono related gifts welcome ;) )\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"3:00 pm","ends":"4:00 pm","room":"Leatherwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"27","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525150000","timestamp":"1716667200","nid":"1195"},{"title":"Maid Cafe Session 4","hosts":"Naka-Kon Maid Cafe Staff","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWe would like to welcome you to the Naka-Kon Maid Caf\u00e9, now called Tomo\u0027s Teahouse! 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\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENo touching of the maids.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003ENo asking or giving maids personal contact information.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPestering or harassment of the maids will not be tolerated.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPlease ask the staff for permission to take pictures or record video.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAll other Naka-Kon rules and regulations apply.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe look forward to seeing all of our lovely Goshujin-sama and Ojou-sama!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003ETickets and event details available on the \u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/ticketed-events\/maid-cafe\u0022\u003EMaid Caf\u00e9 page\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00a0\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"3:00 pm","ends":"4:00 pm","room":"Maple","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"29","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525150000","timestamp":"1716667200","nid":"1170"},{"title":"Jujutsu Kaisen Trivia","hosts":"Geena, Del","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAre you interested in learning Jujutsu? Or maybe you\u0027re a Sorcerer with full knowledge on the cursed history of Jujutsu Kaisen? Come and test your knowledge on Jujutsu Kaisen trivia! Brush up on the series, re-watch iconic battles, and make sure to take a peek at the manga - and let\u0027s test our Jujutsu knowledge together!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"3:30 pm","ends":"4:30 pm","room":"Cottonwood 3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"22","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525153000","timestamp":"1716669000","nid":"1208"},{"title":"Naka-Kon Mainstage Cosplay Contest","hosts":"Naka-Kon Cosplay Sector","body":"\u003Cp\u003ENaka-Kon is proud to yet again host the cosplay contest, right here on the Main Stage! This exciting event is an opportunity for crafters and performers alike to showcase their cosplay and talent on stage. Come watch these wonderful cosplayers strut their stuff across the mainstage!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"4:00 pm","ends":"6:00 pm","room":"Ballroom A-B","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"4","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, Kon Event, Cosplay, Cosplay Contest","tags_json":"[{\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:\u002253\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Cosplay Contest\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022purple\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525160000","timestamp":"1716670800","nid":"1245"},{"title":"20 Years of Soul Eater","hosts":"Theron, PickleMickle, Bre, JadeEss, Lena, Styxear","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0022A sound soul dwells within a sound mind and a sound body.\u0022 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of Soul Eater\u0027s manga- so let\u0027s reflect on it with the cast! Featuring trivia for the most diehard Soul Eater fans, and *Watch Out* Spoilers will be mentioned as we take a look back at Soul Eater!\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, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525160000","timestamp":"1716670800","nid":"1232"},{"title":"Convention DJing Unfiltered","hosts":"K!LL SCREEN","body":"\u003Cp\u003EK!LL SCREEN has been DJing conventions for over a decade. Is it as fun as it looks? Join him for anecdotal stories about his time on and off the stage at various conventions all around the country. Aside from sharing a love for music, what are the benefits and what are the drawbacks? Here K!LL SCREEN will give you for a true and honest look into this weird, niche, world of music, networking, partying, and business as well as answer any questions you might have. Is it everything it\u0027s cracked up to be?\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"4:30 pm","ends":"5:30 pm","room":"Cottonwood 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"21","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525163000","timestamp":"1716672600","nid":"1221"},{"title":"JET Program Q\u0026amp;A","hosts":"Members of Heartland JET Alumni Association","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAre you interested in living and working in Japan? If so, the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program may be for you. The JET Program was founded in 1987 and has sent more than 77,000 participants from around the world to work in schools, boards of education, and government offices throughout Japan. JET is the only teaching exchange program managed by the government of Japan. This panel will feature alumni of the JET Program who will share about their own JET experiences and answer your questions about the program.\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, 2024, Cultural Event","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002292\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Cultural Event\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022yellow\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525163000","timestamp":"1716672600","nid":"1196"},{"title":"Emily Temple cute Tea Party \u0026amp; Fashion Show","hosts":"Emily Temple cute, Misako","body":"\u003Cp\u003EJoin us for the exclusive Emily Temple cute Tea Party and Fashion Show, with honored guests from the Japanese fashion brand Emily Temple cute and model Misako. Enjoy a delightful tea service while experiencing a runway fashion show featuring new collections from our special guest designer. Formal dress code\u00a0for those not dressing in Lolita fashion and ticket are required in order to attend.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EMore details are available on the \u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/ticketed-events\/tea-party-fashion-show\u0022\u003ETea Party \u0026amp; Fashion Show\u003C\/a\u003E page.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"4:30 pm","ends":"8:00 pm","room":"Leatherwood 2-3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"28","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, Ticketed Events, J-Fashion, Japanese Guests, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022127\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022J-Fashion\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022129\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Japanese Guests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525163000","timestamp":"1716672600","nid":"1185"},{"title":"Maid Cafe Session 5","hosts":"Naka-Kon Maid Cafe Staff","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWe would like to welcome you to the Naka-Kon Maid Caf\u00e9, now called Tomo\u0027s Teahouse! 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\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENo touching of the maids.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003ENo asking or giving maids personal contact information.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPestering or harassment of the maids will not be tolerated.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPlease ask the staff for permission to take pictures or record video.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAll other Naka-Kon rules and regulations apply.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe look forward to seeing all of our lovely Goshujin-sama and Ojou-sama!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003ETickets and event details available on the \u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/ticketed-events\/maid-cafe\u0022\u003EMaid Caf\u00e9 page\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00a0\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, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525163000","timestamp":"1716672600","nid":"1171"},{"title":"Ad Astra Aby\u2013 Genshin Daily Commissions","hosts":"Inoce, Mira, Breezy, Suga, Con, Clio","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAd Astra Abyssosque! Join characters from Genshin Impact for a new and improved set of daily commissions that only the bravest of travelers might dare to try their hands at. Play and win trivia and mini games to help your team of panelists complete their commissions and collect your rewards! Will we be able to complete all of the commissions? Come cheer on your favorite characters as we find out!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"5:00 pm","ends":"6:30 pm","room":"Cottonwood 3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"22","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525170000","timestamp":"1716674400","nid":"1209"},{"title":"Kaiju Jeopardy!","hosts":"Andy Huggins","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe popular giant monster game show returns to Naka-Kon! 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 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525173000","timestamp":"1716676200","nid":"1233"},{"title":"Welcome to the Queer Manga Book Club!","hosts":"Briana Lawrence, Jessica Walsh","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Queer Manga Book Club is part of Jessica Walsh\u2019s (Snow\u2019s) review blog \u201cWell, Are They?\u201d, a page that offers reviews of several forms of media (anime, video games, movies, ect.) from a queer perspective. The QMBC offers monthly posts on upcoming LGBTQIA+ manga releases along with, you guessed it, reviews of all kinds of stories. From the ongoing selection of cooking gays to autobiographical coming of age stories, this panel will offer some reading recommendations from Snow and her wife, Briana Lawrence.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003ENote: The couple is not responsible for the damage to your wallet once you hear about all the manga that\u2019s available.\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, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525180000","timestamp":"1716678000","nid":"1222"},{"title":"How the West Influenced Anime","hosts":"The Anivangelist","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFeel like you\u0027ve seen that character, story, or visual before? Anime and manga, movies, and modern Japanese culture have all been influenced by Western art forms, from Lupin III to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners! Come learn about the history behind these references - and just how much Japan has influenced the West in return!\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, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525180000","timestamp":"1716678000","nid":"1197"},{"title":"Artists Guessing Their Hardest","hosts":"Veronica Showalter","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWanna show off some artistic skill, or participate in a fun filled game show? We\u0027ll take the description of an audience member\u0027s character of choice and try to draw them based on their description! Artists can ask any questions about the character\u0027s physical appearance if needed. After 2 minutes, utensils down, and we have to try and guess who it was! Let\u0027s draw together!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"6:00 pm","ends":"7:30 pm","room":"Maple","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"29","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525180000","timestamp":"1716678000","nid":"1180"},{"title":"Aika Kobayashi Concert","hosts":"Aika Kobayashi","body":"\u003Cp\u003EOur Japanese musical guest of honor, singer and voice artist \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/guests\/2024\/aika-kobayashi\u0022\u003EAika Kobayashi\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E - or \u2018Aikyan\u2019, as she is called by her fans - will take the main Naka-Kon stage in Ballroom A\/B on Friday at 7:30 pm, and then again on Saturday at 7:00 pm. Kobayashi-san is known for being both the singing and speaking voice of anime idol Yoshiko Tsushima from \u003Cem\u003ELove Live! Sunshine!!\u003C\/em\u003E, for her own original singles, and even as the face and voice behind the theme song for Japan Gummy Association, \u201cGummy Chew\u201d! Kon attendees are invited to sing, dance, and cheer along as a real-life idol brings the legendary J-pop energy to the OPCC, and be sure to \u003Ca href=\u0022\/guests\/2024\/aika-kobayashi\/photo-raffle\u0022\u003Eenter the raffle for the photo sessions\u003C\/a\u003E with Aikyan set to be held 30 minutes after the end of each performance.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"7:00 pm","ends":"8:00 pm","room":"Ballroom A-B","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"4","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, Kon Event, Guests, Japanese 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:\u002235\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Kon Event\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022naka-red\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022129\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Japanese Guests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525190000","timestamp":"1716681600","nid":"1248"},{"title":"Jujutsu Kaisen Sorcerer Training Lessons","hosts":"Pat, Maddy, Lucas, Hannah, Zoe, Gabriel","body":"\u003Cp\u003EClass is in session at Jujutsu High and we have some special guests coming to teach today. We\u2019ll be training you to become the best sorcerers! Join us for trivia, minigames, and a comedy showdown!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe will not be held accountable for any stupid acts done by Gojo Satoru.\u201d - Nanami Kento\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00a0\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"7:00 pm","ends":"8:30 pm","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525190000","timestamp":"1716681600","nid":"1234"},{"title":"Worldbuilding in Anime","hosts":"BokuSatchii","body":"\u003Cp\u003EHave you ever had an anime just... whisk you away to another world? Somewhere that felt not just real, but somehow, intangibly more than that? Let\u0027s explore anime that excel at building these worlds, and look at what makes them tick!\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, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525190000","timestamp":"1716681600","nid":"1210"},{"title":"Sailor Moon: Meet the Scouts!","hosts":"Amanda Miller, Sandy Fox, Jennifer Cihi","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Sailor Scouts protect our universe with the power of love! Meet and talk about the show with some of the Sailor Scouts - Sandy Fox, the voice actress of Sailor Chibi Moon, and Amanda Miller, the voice actress for Sailor Jupiter! Plus, meet Jennifer Cihi, the voice behind your favorite Sailor Moon songs from the show\u0027s original soundtrack and Lunarock albums!\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, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525193000","timestamp":"1716683400","nid":"1223"},{"title":"Your Isekai Anime is a CRITICAL HIT!","hosts":"DM Maxwell","body":"\u003Cp\u003EEver want to escape to another world? Curious about D\u0026amp;D? Let me, DM Maxwell, guide you through the anime that share so much with the beloved Tabletop RPG. Let\u2019s dive into the parallels between these anime worlds and the realms of Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons!\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, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525193000","timestamp":"1716683400","nid":"1198"},{"title":"Konpeito Kombat","hosts":"Tomo and Cultural Events","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWho knew that Seiryu had a sweet tooth? What could be more fun than to have a food fight with extra-large konpeito candies? You\u2019ve seen the soot-sprites with them in Spirited Away, now dodge, weave, or just throw as many as you can. Bring friends or compete with whoever is there. Each round will last about 5 minutes each and allow 10-12 people to play at a time.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"8:00 pm","ends":"9:30 pm","room":"Ballroom C","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"5","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, Cultural Event, 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:\u002292\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Cultural Event\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022yellow\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525200000","timestamp":"1716685200","nid":"1243"},{"title":"Intro to Resin Casting: Resin for Cosplay","hosts":"Jessica Violet","body":"\u003Cp\u003EInterested in making gems for your cosplay but don\u2019t know where to start? This introduction to resin casting is perfect to begin! Casting your own custom gems and jewelry is a great way to step up your costumes. We will be discussing the basics of resin casting, mold making, and various applications and examples of how to utilize resin pieces in your cosplay. Come learn resin casting and creating!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"8:00 pm","ends":"9:00 pm","room":"Maple","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"29","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525200000","timestamp":"1716685200","nid":"1181"},{"title":"History of Horror in Anime","hosts":"Bazzle, Khadgart","body":"\u003Cp\u003EEmbark on a macabre journey through time and experience the evolution of horror anime over the decades. We\u0027ll cover the body horror of the 80\u2019s, the ultraviolence of the 90\u2019s, the psychological horror of the 2000\u2019s and on until we reach the present day. Seasoned veterans of the scene as well as newbies to the genre alike can expect a breakdown of themes and tropes with an abundance of anime recommendations to add to their watch list.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMature content warning: Some content will not be appropriate for all audiences.\u003C\/strong\u003E\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, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525203000","timestamp":"1716687000","nid":"1211"},{"title":"Charity Ball","hosts":"Naka-Kon Charity Sector","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWelcome attendees to this year\u2019s annual Charity Ball.\u00a0 Please come enjoy yourself and dance the night away but don\u0027t forget to grab a dance card on your way in so you can have a chance to become one of our ball royalty! Oh, and don\u0027t forget to say hello to Tomo and get a photo at our photo booth! We can\u0027t wait to see you!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EThe ball\u0027s dress code and tickets are available on the \u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/ticketed-events\/charity-ball\u0022\u003ECharity Ball page\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"9:00 pm","ends":"11:00 pm","room":"Ballroom A-B","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"4","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525210000","timestamp":"1716688800","nid":"1249"},{"title":"Nakama Feud","hosts":"PhatYosh, Castle Logical","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFamily Feud, but make it anime! Compete on a team of Nakama to guess the top results of anime related surveys, where you battle it out to see who knows what\u0027s popular in the anime community. Survey says, you want to play!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"9:00 pm","ends":"10:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525210000","timestamp":"1716688800","nid":"1235"},{"title":"Anime Tattoos and You","hosts":"Amelie Belcher","body":"\u003Cp\u003ESo you want an anime tattoo. Come learn from artist Amelie Belcher how to prepare, what kind of art will make the best tattoo, best placement, and what to expect from the process. Have a question? Don\u2019t be afraid to ask!\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, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525210000","timestamp":"1716688800","nid":"1224"},{"title":"Winning Love by Daylight: Sailor Moon and Queerness","hosts":"Birdie","body":"\u003Cp\u003ESailor Moon has been an iconic series for the LGBT+ community since its first publication in the 90s. Take a dive into the representation of its unique and colorful cast of characters and how their representation has changed and developed across cultures, countries, and even its own canon. Moon Prism Power, Make Up!\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, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525210000","timestamp":"1716688800","nid":"1284"},{"title":"Moonlight Cosplay Bingo with Luna Flare","hosts":"Luna Flare","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThis is the evening version of our Brunch \u0026amp; Bingo event! This adults-only event is an opportunity to feast on delicious food, and win some amazing prizes including passes to Naka-Kon 2025! Join our host Luna Flare for an incredible evening. In addition to winning bingo rounds, there will be raffle tickets available for additional prize opportunities and even a prize for cosplaying!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EMore details can be found on the \u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/ticketed-events\/moonlight-cosplay-bingo\u0022\u003EMoonlight Cosplay Bingo\u003C\/a\u003E page.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"9:00 pm","ends":"11:00 pm","room":"Leatherwood 2-3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"28","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, Guests, Cosplay, Ticketed Events, 18+, Kon Event","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u00223\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Ticketed Events\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022pink\u0022},{\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:\u002235\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Kon Event\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022naka-red\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002236\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u002218+\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022red\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525210000","timestamp":"1716688800","nid":"1187"},{"title":"Persona 3 Reload Fan Panel","hosts":"Spencer Pressly","body":"\u003Cp\u003EPersona 3 Reload released earlier this year so all of us Atlus fans at Naka-Kon are gonna get together to talk all about this remake! Together we will take a look at the development of this game, compare it to the various releases over the last 18 years, and look forward to the upcoming epilogue later this fall.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"9:30 pm","ends":"10:30 pm","room":"Maple","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"29","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525213000","timestamp":"1716690600","nid":"1282"},{"title":"Adult AMV Contest","hosts":"Naka-Kon 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. Videos with content (language, violence, or sexuality) above a PG-13 rating must enter our 18+ contest. 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\u003ERules and more available on the \u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/contests\/amv-contest\u0022\u003EAMV Contest\u003C\/a\u003E page.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"10:00 pm","ends":"11:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"22","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 18+, 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:\u002236\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u002218+\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022red\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525220000","timestamp":"1716692400","nid":"1212"},{"title":"But What About GL?!","hosts":"CatDog","body":"\u003Cp\u003EHave you ever found yourself looking through LGBT+ anime\/manga recommendations and wondered to yourself: where are all my girls at!? Where is the good GL!? Have you ever wondered to yourself why there\u0027s such a big difference between BL and GL, both when it comes to content and the fan bases? I\u0027ve been right there with you and through a deep dive analysis between the BL and GL genres--I think I have some answers for you! Come learn some GL history and get some amazing GL recommendation that will finally satisfy that Girls\u0027 Love need!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"10:30 pm","ends":"12:00 am","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525223000","timestamp":"1716694200","nid":"1236"},{"title":"Studio Ghibli Through the Years","hosts":"Lexi, Becca","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFrom a witch in training and her cat, Jiji, to the aspirations of an engineer to create beautiful planes. A runaway hatmaker and her adventure to break a curse, even the struggles of a young girl facing the reality of being a foster child. Studio Ghibli has touched many of us in ways too many to list. Come celebrate the wonderful worlds of Studio Ghibli. Learn about its origins and development and share your love of a studio that has brought so much to the medium of animation.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"10:30 pm","ends":"11:30 pm","room":"Leatherwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"27","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525223000","timestamp":"1716694200","nid":"1199"},{"title":"Happy Yaoi Fun Time","hosts":"Nuku-chan","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFujoshi and Fudanshi, rejoice! We are back again for another year! Prepare for a night of hilariously bad or good yaoi shows depending on your definition. Arguably pun-tastic jokes and fabulous door prizes! This panel is an 18+ panel for a particular sub-genre of anime. This panel may contain any or all of the following: foul language, animated nudity, suggestive language, adult themes, homosexual themes, animated sexual scenes, bad puns, violence, and controversial themes. This is not a panel that will be for everyone\u0027s taste so please be aware of this before attending.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"11:00 pm","ends":"2:00 am","room":"Cottonwood 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"21","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525230000","timestamp":"1716696000","nid":"1225"},{"title":"Open Karaoke","hosts":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ELike singing along with your favorite tunes? Come and have fun with open karaoke!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"11:00 pm","ends":"2:00 am","room":"Maple","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"29","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525230000","timestamp":"1716696000","nid":"1183"},{"title":"Dance Party","hosts":"","body":"","day":"Saturday","starts":"11:30 pm","ends":"2:00 am","room":"Ballroom A-B","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"4","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525233000","timestamp":"1716697800","nid":"1250"},{"title":"Will it Smash or Goat Scream!? After Dark","hosts":"Void, Pawna","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWelcome to Will it Smash Or Goat Scream!? An After Dark 18+ panel where we throw your favorite character from video games, anime, and other popular media into a random generator and let everyone decide WILL IT SMASH!? OR GOAT SCREAM!? Panelists will provide their arguments and the crowd will determine if it Smash or Goat Scream away!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"11:30 pm","ends":"1:00 am","room":"Cottonwood 3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"22","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525233000","timestamp":"1716697800","nid":"1213"},{"title":"Cosplay Combat","hosts":"Jager, Crazzy Red Artist, Strawberry","body":"\u003Cp\u003EJoin EBA in the fights of the century as cosplayers from our own audience roll their own fates and fight in mock combat. Will the dice be in their favor?\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"11:30 pm","ends":"2:00 am","room":"Leatherwood 2-3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"28","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240525233000","timestamp":"1716697800","nid":"1188"},{"title":"Anime Improv Games Extravaganza!","hosts":"MaveyWavie (Mavis)","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFans of anime, manga, and theater unite? In this action packed Game Show \/ Performance mash up of a panel, audience members are able to participate in anime themed improv games such as \u201cI am\u2026Naruto ?\u201d (A play on \u201cI am a tree\u201d), \u201cSwoosh!!! Bam!!! POW!!! Anime sound effects\u201d, and \u201cDubbing\u201d!!! Audience participation is highly recommended but we also have room for those who\u2019d just like to watch ;). Will goku battle a school girl? Will Gojo join the space program? Who knows, the possibilities are endless!!! Come join your host, MaveyWavie, for an epic improv showcase!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"12:00 am","ends":"1:30 am","room":"Leatherwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"27","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240526000000","timestamp":"1716699600","nid":"1201"},{"title":"Now WTF (What the Feet) are Those?","hosts":"KongMan21, Chrissy, CJ","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThey walk the lonely roads, the only ones that they ever know. But how do they walk them? Come on down and compete to see if you can correctly guess the \u0022sole\u0022 purpose of who walks on their own 2 feet to the path of success.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Saturday","starts":"12:30 am","ends":"2:00 am","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240526003000","timestamp":"1716701400","nid":"1237"},{"title":"Hallway Cosplay Contest","hosts":"Naka-Kon Cosplay Sector","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDo you like to cosplay, but hate large crowds? Are you an avid cosplayer who has too many costumes for just one event? Is your favorite costume from a show\/game\/other media that didn\u2019t originate in Japan? Then the Hallway Cosplay Contest is for you! Come to the Hallway Cosplay area during the convention, fill out a short form, talk to the judges for a few minutes, and be on your way. No pre-registration required!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFriday Hallway contest is from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. CT at the Cosplay Contest Registration\/Check-in tables inside Ballroom C.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESunday Hallway Cosplay contest judging will be open on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.CT.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EBoth Friday and Sunday Hallway Cosplay winners will be announced at Closing Ceremonies. If you win a prize and cannot attend Closing Ceremonies, Naka-Kon will mail you your award.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/cosplay\/hallway-contest\u0022 rel=\u0022 noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESee the Hallway Cosplay page for more details.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00a0\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"10:00 am","ends":"12:00 pm","room":"Ballroom C","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"5","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, Cosplay, Cosplay Contest","tags_json":"[{\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:\u002253\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Cosplay Contest\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022purple\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240526100000","timestamp":"1716735600","nid":"1247"},{"title":"Naka-Kon 2024 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! Let\u0027s have some fun and make not only your, but someone else\u0027s day!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"10:00 am","ends":"11:30 am","room":"Ballroom C","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"5","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240526100000","timestamp":"1716735600","nid":"1253"},{"title":"When the Thing You Love Becomes Your Job","hosts":"Briana Lawrence, Jessica Walsh","body":"\u003Cp\u003EBriana Lawrence has always wanted to be a writer, but she never thought part of her job would have her in the pop culture media space. As someone who loves pop culture, particularly anime and manga, it has now become a part of her job both as Crunchyroll\u2019s EN Senior Features Editor and as an author who is often inspired by anime. Briana\u2019s wife, Jessica Walsh (Snow), also found herself in a similar situation when it came to sewing and cosplay. But how do you balance loving something with working in that space? This panel tackles that question one step at a time.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"10:00 am","ends":"11:00 am","room":"Cottonwood 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"21","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240526100000","timestamp":"1716735600","nid":"1226"},{"title":"Pantry Pandemonium (Obstacle Course)","hosts":"Tomo and Cultural Events","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe cooking contest is in a few hours and both of our chefs are in a panic trying to get the last of their ingredients. 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In this contest, you will have a limited time to make the best outfit for a BJD. 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Demon Slayer. One Punch Man. Of course you know some banger OPs to anime, but what about these hidden gems?\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"10:30 am","ends":"11:30 am","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240526103000","timestamp":"1716737400","nid":"1238"},{"title":"Misako\u0026#039;s Posing Academy for Aspiring Models","hosts":"Misako","body":"\u003Cp\u003EHave you ever wanted to be a fashion model? Special Guest Misako has been working as a model in Japan for beloved fashion brands such as Emily Temple cute, Baby the Stars Shine Bright, Triple Fortune, and many more, and she is here to tell you what it\u0027s like! Join us for an informational journey through Misako\u0027s career, as well as her tips and tricks to strike the perfect pose on the runway.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00a0\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"11:00 am","ends":"12:00 pm","room":"Leatherwood 2-3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"28","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, Japanese Guests","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022129\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Japanese Guests\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240526110000","timestamp":"1716739200","nid":"1189"},{"title":"Maid Cafe Session 5","hosts":"Naka-Kon Maid Cafe Staff","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWe would like to welcome you to the Naka-Kon Maid Caf\u00e9, now called Tomo\u0027s Teahouse! 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! 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Do you love watching J-Pop performers show off their cool moves? Do you want to support your local idol dance groups? Then this event is for you! We\u0027ll have many different idol groups from all over the Midwest 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","day":"Sunday","starts":"11:30 am","ends":"2:00 pm","room":"Ballroom A-B","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"4","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240526113000","timestamp":"1716741000","nid":"1251"},{"title":"Let\u0026#039;s Act!","hosts":"Heather Gonzalez","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWant to learn what it takes to be a voice actor? Join voice actress Heather Gonzalez for a short-form voice acting workshop! Learn tips and tricks from a pro, plus practice your skills alongside other members of the audience.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"11:30 am","ends":"12:30 pm","room":"Cottonwood 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"21","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240526113000","timestamp":"1716741000","nid":"1227"},{"title":"ProCreate","hosts":"Amelie Belcher","body":"\u003Cp\u003ENew to digital art? Can\u2019t afford Clip Studio Paint or Photoshop? No worries! Professional artist Amelie Belcher is here to guide you through one of the cheapest and most powerful digital drawings tools out there! Come learn the ins and outs of getting started with Procreate. You too can be a digital artist!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"12:00 pm","ends":"1:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240526120000","timestamp":"1716742800","nid":"1239"},{"title":"Balancing Cosplay and Your Career","hosts":"ChibiTifa","body":"\u003Cp\u003EHaving a full time job and cosplaying at the same time can be quite taxing, especially if your job is high-stress or in essential service. Learn how you can effectively balance both! Join ChibiTifa, a news journalist by day, as she gives tips and tricks on how to handle burnout and how to pace yourself.\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, 2024, Guests, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240526123000","timestamp":"1716744600","nid":"1203"},{"title":"Guess the Anime Opening and Endings: Kazoo Edition","hosts":"Ali, Chris","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDo you really know anime openings or endings? Would you be able to guess an opening or ending if it was played by a kazoo? Join us to test your knowledge with some of the best (questionable) kazoo covers you have heard!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"12:30 pm","ends":"1:30 pm","room":"Leatherwood 2-3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"28","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240526123000","timestamp":"1716744600","nid":"1190"},{"title":"Maid Cafe Session 6","hosts":"Naka-Kon Maid Cafe Staff","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWe would like to welcome you to the Naka-Kon Maid Caf\u00e9, now called Tomo\u0027s Teahouse! 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\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENo touching of the maids.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003ENo asking or giving maids personal contact information.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPestering or harassment of the maids will not be tolerated.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPlease ask the staff for permission to take pictures or record video.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAll other Naka-Kon rules and regulations apply.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe look forward to seeing all of our lovely Goshujin-sama and Ojou-sama!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003ETickets and event details available on the \u003Ca href=\u0022\/programming\/ticketed-events\/maid-cafe\u0022\u003EMaid Caf\u00e9 page\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00a0\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, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240526123000","timestamp":"1716744600","nid":"1173"},{"title":"Iron Cosplay Con-Crunch Competition","hosts":"Naka-Kon Cosplay Sector","body":"\u003Cp\u003EPicture this: Naka-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! Participation is free and crafting experience is not required, but teamwork and the ability to perform under time pressure is a must.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EMore information on the \u003Ca href=\u0022\/cosplay\/showcase\/ic4\u0022\u003EIC4 pag\u003C\/a\u003Ee.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"1:00 pm","ends":"2:30 pm","room":"Ballroom C","building":"Overland Park Convention Center","location_weight":"5","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, Cosplay, 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:\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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240526130000","timestamp":"1716746400","nid":"1254"},{"title":"Working in Anime","hosts":"Amanda Miller","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWant to turn your love of anime into a career? Whether it\u2019s voice acting, animating, translating, or adapting dub scripts, there\u2019s probably a position that\u2019s perfect for you that you may never even have considered or realized was accessible to you. Come learn about the different jobs and what they entail at this informative Q\u0026amp;A with industry professionals.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"1:00 pm","ends":"2:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 2","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"21","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, 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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240526130000","timestamp":"1716746400","nid":"1228"},{"title":"Anime Alphabet","hosts":"DT, Z","body":"\u003Cp\u003EKnow your anime? Know anime other people don\u0027t know? Can you complete the alphabet with anime titles? Walk through the alphabet with us and you may win a prize!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"1:00 pm","ends":"2:00 pm","room":"Cottonwood 3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"22","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240526130000","timestamp":"1716746400","nid":"1215"},{"title":"Magical Girls are Witches Without Pointed Hats","hosts":"Birdie","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWitches and wizards, magic and mayhem. Spell books, mana, and Tolkien. These are all ingredients for a classic fantasy recipe. Across the pond, Japanese anime has witches in the form of magical girls without their pointed hats. Magic schools without four houses. Yokai instead of dragons. Come explore why those differences exist and how distinct versions of magical fantasy have evolved; and in some cases, switched schools of magic with one another!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"1:30 pm","ends":"2:30 pm","room":"Cottonwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"20","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240526133000","timestamp":"1716748200","nid":"1240"},{"title":"Cosplay Contest Feedback Panel","hosts":"Naka-Kon Cosplay Sector","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWould you like to hear from our esteemed cosplay contest judges about the various cosplay contests at Naka-Kon? Want to learn more about what goes into entering, judging or running the cosplay contest? Would you like feedback on your cosplay contest entry? Come chat in this relaxed panel and discuss these topics and more.\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"2:00 pm","ends":"3:00 pm","room":"Leatherwood 1","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"27","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024, Cosplay, Kon Event, 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:\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:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240526140000","timestamp":"1716750000","nid":"1204"},{"title":"Final Fantasy 14 - 10 Years Down, 10 More To Go!","hosts":"Mike Tinsley","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe end of a 10 year story arc has concluded and we are off to start a new 10 year story arc. Join us as we discuss Final Fantasy 14 through the years, how the story has affected us and what we theorize will be in the future.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EBe advised, this panel is storyline heavy and will contain many spoilers.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd, of course, trivia with prizes!!!\u003C\/p\u003E\n","day":"Sunday","starts":"2:00 pm","ends":"4:00 pm","room":"Leatherwood 2-3","building":"Sheraton Hotel","location_weight":"28","youtube":"","tags":"Programming, 2024","tags_json":"[{\u0022tid\u0022:\u002231\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u0022Programming\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022},{\u0022tid\u0022:\u0022119\u0022,\u0022name\u0022:\u00222024\u0022,\u0022color\u0022:\u0022\u0022}]","sorting":"20240526140000","timestamp":"1716750000","nid":"1191"},{"title":"Maid Cafe Session 7","hosts":"Naka-Kon Maid Cafe Staff","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWe would like to welcome you to the Naka-Kon Maid Caf\u00e9, now called Tomo\u0027s Teahouse! 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! 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