Attending Otakon without a co-host is daunting. The convention is massive, making comprehensive coverage a challenge even for a team. Despite this, a determined effort will be made to document the event’s highlights. A pre-Otakon podcast is available for download to prepare attendees for the convention.
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Two panels will be hosted at the convention: “New Anime for Older Fans” on Saturday at 10:15 AM in Room 152A and “Star-Crossed Alien Lovers…in Robots!” on Sunday at 12:45 PM in Room 151B. These panels promise engaging discussions and insights for anime enthusiasts.
Attendees at Otakon 2019, showcasing diverse anime-inspired fashion and cosplay.
A tentative schedule outlining planned attendance at various panels and events throughout the convention has been created. This schedule includes a range of topics, from discussions of specific anime series like Urusei Yatsura and Mix! to broader explorations of themes like magic systems in anime and the works of Kio Shimoku. Attending these diverse panels will provide a comprehensive overview of current trends and historical perspectives in anime.
The schedule includes panels focused on fashion in anime, such as “Fake Fashion and Vintage Vandalism: A Designer Tour Through the Fashion of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure” on Saturday. This panel will delve into the unique and often outrageous fashion choices of characters in the popular anime series, examining the inspiration and cultural influences behind them. This session will be invaluable for understanding imposter fashion in anime.
Friday’s schedule is packed with events, starting with “Urusei Yatsura: 40+ Years, Datcha!” at 9:00 AM and concluding with “Aren’t You a Little Old for This? – Fandom and Functional Adulthood” at 9:30 PM. Saturday includes the hosted panel “New Anime for Older Fans” and explores topics ranging from shounen and seinen manga to the mythology of mecha anime. Sunday’s schedule concludes the convention with discussions on Fate/Stay Night, the history of Japanese animation, and a final closing ceremony.
The planned schedule includes a panel specifically addressing the fashion of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure. This panel, titled “Fake Fashion and Vintage Vandalism,” promises a deep dive into the iconic and influential style of the series. It offers a unique opportunity to analyze how Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure utilizes imposter fashion, blending real-world trends with exaggerated and fantastical elements to create a distinctive visual identity. By examining the show’s costuming choices, attendees can gain insights into the broader phenomenon of imposter fashion within anime and its impact on real-world fashion trends.
