Remember the first time you saw Happy Tree Friends, before you knew what the joke was? You kind of wondered what your friend who said, "Dude! You have to check this out!" was so excited about. It was just a bunch of cute little animals doing stupid things until, suddenly... something happened and you got the joke. The sick crew who work on Happy Tree Friends LOVE to see people get the joke for the first time, so bring a friend who's never seen the show, and blow their minds a little.

Have you ever wanted to draw, but just haven't ever been given the chance? PMBQ teaches you six steps to drawing your very first panda. She has other mini-art lessons, just in case you're not quite the panda fan. Art supplies are provided, just bring your open mind.

Learn to level up your Cosplay skills by enhancing your own features with makeup, contact lenses, hair styling, and wigs. We also show off some costume design tricks.

In the age of image sharing, wearing a good costume is only half the battle: it ought to be well-documented too! Whether you're using a point-&-shoot on your con buddies, or a hefty DSLR for love of the medium, this panel shares insight unique to shooting at conventions that you won't find in a typical Photography 101. Some topics include hall photography vs. scheduled photography, making the most of limited convention spaces, photographer etiquette, and how to get your pics out into the world.

Can you and your team construct the most insanely consistent anime crossover ever? Find out in a friendly competition of crossover-building!

Ever wanted to get into PC gaming but don't know where to start? Come to this panel! We're explaining the ins and outs of PC Gaming, including how to build your own gaming PC, LAN parties, and other fun stuff!

Selecting fabrics for your costume can be overwhelming. Join our discussion on choosing fabrics and learn to make the most from your decision!

Don’t miss this discussion on how to move fan art from hobby to career.

Interested in making your own manga but aren't sure how to write female characters? Stop by as we work on character building, talk about gender, and look to the good (and bad) female characters in anime.

Join local fighting game heroes in a lighthearted presentation of the fighting game community. Between playful banter and an open Q&A, you'll learn what it means to be a professional fighting game player and how you could join the community for yourself, regardless of whether you're a video game prodigy or just a casual player.

How does fandom fit into your professional ambitions? It's easier than you'd think!

Join us for the AOD Game Show! Lots of trivia and lots of prizes available for those who want to get on stage. All of the contestants come straight from the audience, so just show up and get ready to play, and you just might get picked!

Questions are about anime series, manga, video games, and other general knowledge. We cover some old, some new, some classic, and plenty of awesome series. If you've got a broad knowledge of things, you've got a great chance.

The main show runs on Sunday at noon, and we have three separate game shows during this time slot, so it's okay to come at any time and join the fun!

Come meet and chill with talented video game and anime voice actor Kyle Hebert!

This is a panel, discussion, and showcase for Gundam model builders. Bring your completed and work-in-progress kits and dioramas as we share tips, techniques, and stories! Other Mecha models (Macross, VOTOMS, etc) are welcome as well! The best models will be featured on a blog!

Hey there, do you wanna talk about Homestuck? Come join us for this rumpus party and general tomfoolerly. We have games, trivia, Q&A and more!

A bunch of League of Legends Voice Actors have gotten together to discuss League of Legends! If you're a League of Legends fan this is where you should be!

Hit 'em with a Splash Attack! Join us to learn all about the Pokemon Magikarp, its history, stats, anime appearances, and why it turns into a powerful dragon!

Some commercial video games are made by 300 people. Others are made by 3. (Give or take.) Join a group discussion with director of the Adventure Time video game James Montagna, creator of Spelunky and IGF award-winner Derek Yu, and the team behind Skullgirls including creator/artist Alex Ahad & designer Mike Z., as we trek across the strengths of artistic style & player communication, through stories of game development without a multi-million dollar budget, and into the wild frontier of Downloadable Distribution.

Just a lil' ol informal get-together. Come and meet fellow Bronies, swap your favorite links and memes, and just talk Pony!

Recap and discuss the many trends and changes going on in the Brony fandom, answer trivia, and win prizes!

While we all love the mane six characters, fans of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic often like background ponies as much as, if not more than, the main characters. This panel explores the histories and characterization of Ponyville's silent residents. Why did Lyra and Bonbon become a pair so early in the series? At what point did we all accept "Octavia" as the name of the classy grey pony? How did we take the name DJ Pon-3 and convince the HUB television network to use that name in official advertisements? Did you all know that Berry Punch was originally the Over Protective Parent Pony before she was the town drunk? Come and find out the true histories of your favorite background ponies!

For anime art lovers and budding book publishers, this panel describes the process of coordinating and going to print with a multi-artist anime artbook. We are looking at the development of Anime Angels, a 68-artist artbook project that ran a successful Kickstarter campaign and went to print in mid-2012.

Follow Random Encounters behind the scenes on the creative process of turning a video game into a music video. Explore the ropes of YouTubing, industry, and getting your projects to the surface... with fun anecdotes, production bloopers and some open Q&A on the side!

Our Robotech panel features a very special treat — a screening of the documentary Carl Macek's Robotech Universe, which includes footage from Carl's appearance at AOD 2010.

Directed and narrated by independent filmmaker Keith Maxwell, the documentary features interviews with the cast and crew involved with the groundbreaking Robotech franchise that debuted in 1985. A collection of private photos and stories portray the herculean effort by Carl Macek and his crew to create a dynamic anime series that influenced an entire industry that is still going strong today.

After the screening, Robotech Creative Director Tommy Yune fills you in on the latest exciting happenings in the Robotech Universe and franchise, and is on hand to answer any questions.

Cristina's been busy! Come and discover the latest series she's been working on!

The award-winning 2D fighting game Skullgirls started with the chance merger of tournament player Mike Z's pet project, a fighting game engine, with artist Alex Ahad's pet project, an illustrated game world, eventually launching in 2012 as a PSN & XBLA best-seller. Join the art, animation, and design brains behind Skullgirls as they discuss the uphill battle to creating a unique, lovingly-crafted competitive fighting game.

Spiral Knights art lead Ian McConville walks you through how the style and design of this hit new Sega MMORGP were envisioned, sketched out, and ultimately worked their way into production.

Explore the rise, fall, and recent resurgence of Sonic the Hedgehog in games and other media. An in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at Sonic's creation, his rise to fame in the early 90's, and his transition into 3D and the present day. Bring your questions and your passion for Sonic – all are welcomed! With Aaron Webber, Brand Manager, SEGA America

Three Panel Soul creators Ian McConville and Matt Boyd update the latest on the series, answer questions, and wax poetically on the meaning of life.

Come and join members of the Western Vocaloid Company, Vocalekt Visions, and learn about Vocaloids, Odotte Mita (dance covers), and the work they do as a Vocaloid company including music, animation, and live concerts!

You've seen it, you heard it, you watched it on Youtube, Pixiv, NicoNicoDouga, and conventions like Comiket. Why is it the #1 most popular fan franchise in internet history?

Writing is easy: All you do is sit staring at a blank sheet of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead. ~Gene Fowler

The infinite void of the empty page, the crushing deadlines, the ridiculous demands of the network executives... does this sound like the life for you? Decide for yourself when cartoon veterans Ken Pontac and Tommy Yune overcome their Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to relate their anus-clenching adventures in the bloody trenches of television and feature animation.

Just joking, kids, writing for animation is FUN!

It's time to duel, get your game on, and rev it up! (and maybe KATTOBINGU) Come in for Yugi-news, trivia, and prizes!