Program Description
Event Details
Celebrating Japanese Anime and Beyond!
Head out to the first annual Natsu Con at Bowman Library, sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board and available to comic, character, and anime fans of all ages.
Hear engaging speakers, participate in character panels, learn and take part in iconic anime dances, become a cartoonist, and compete in our cosplay masquerade!
Artists are currently being sought for the Artist Alley, and cosplay fans of all genres are welcome to sign up to participate in our cosplay panels.
Schedule
1:00
Artist Alley Opens
Artists are being sought for the Artist Alley, and interested artists will want to contact Donna Hughes at 540-869-9000 x215 to request a table.
1:30
Nick Coleman: Superheroes Have Issues Too (Meeting Room)
Break-out Session: Learn Japanese with Rina Riggs (Study Room 1)
2:00
Character Panelist Meeting (Children’s Room Register Here)
2:30
Character Panel Presentations (Meeting Room)
Break-out Session: Crossroads Counseling (Study Room 1)
3:00
The Oasis of Ready Player One - sign up for 5-10 minutes to explore an environment in virtual reality from 3:00 - 5:00PM (Back of Meeting Room)
3:30
Mrs. Virginia, Brieanna King-Kulik: Take Ownership of Your Heart and Body (Meeting Room)
Preview of New and Favorite Anime Titles (Front Lobby)
Idol Dance! Learn to dance like your favorite vocaloids and school idols. No dance experience or costume necessary. (Children’s Room)
4:30
Break and Japanese Snacks (Meeting Room)
5:00
Idol Dance Presentation (Children’s Room)
5:15
Masquerade and Cosplay Contest (Children’s Room)
6:00
Paul Merklein of Great Big Faces: Be a Cartoonist! (Meeting Room)
7:00
Artist Alley Closes
Masquerade Contest Winners and Closing Remarks
Idol dance participants and masquerade contestants will have the opportunity to sign up during the event. Cosplay Panelists should register in advance at https://www.handleyregional.org/natsuconcosplay.
Questions? Contact Donna Hughes at dhughes@handleyregional.org or 540-869-9000 x215.