9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- MainStage – Closed
- Panel RM 1 – Closed
- Panel RM 2 – Sponsor Brunch – Host: Anime Iowa
- Family Programming –Closed
- Panel RM 3 – Traveling to Japan on a Budget – Host: Nick Kariya
- A visit to Japan doesn’t have to be expensive! Learn tips and tricks for finding good airfares, accommodations, food, destinations, and travel within the country.
- Panel RM 4 – Name That Anime Tune!– Host: Kii-chan
- Everyone can play! Work with your teammates to guess the anime title and song name. Anime from 1985-today are included!
- Panel RM 5 – Clair Obscur: An Expedition 33 Lore Panel – Host: Off the Balcony
- Join us as we dive deep into the lore of the game, how it was made, and what makes it so special
- Panel RM 6 – Craft/Cosplay Swap Meet – Host: SweetPinkKat
- Looking to rehome some craft or cosplay supplies? Bring all your bits and bobbles to this panel and help a fellow craftsmen with their next project.
- Panel RM 7 – Closed
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- MainStage – Closed /Setup
- Panel RM 1 – Around The World with Carries Savage – Host: Carrie Savage
- Carrie shares stories and shows pictures from her travels to other countries! Be aware- some of these stories will surprise you, and the pictures may break your heart!
- Panel RM 2 – Sponsor Brunch – Host: Anime Iowa
- Family Programming –Potions
- Want to make your own potion to go? Brew up a potion, cork it, and decorate the jar. Start to finish in no time at all! Mix up some strength, mana, life or even some liquid luck. While Supplies Last.
- Panel RM 3 – The Tale of Princess Kaguya– Host: Paul Price
- The story of the shining princess who came to earth as an infant, grew to be a beauty, defied the emperor, and was taken back to the moon.
- Panel RM 4 – Not So Simplicity: Plus Sized Patterning – Host: B Team Cosplay
- Sometimes a pattern right out of the package is not so simple. Learn how to make a standard pattern work for you, or the first steps to make something custom to your body.
- Panel RM 5 – Closed
- Panel RM 6 – Craft/Cosplay Swap Meet – Host: SweetPinkKat
- Looking to rehome some craft or cosplay supplies? Bring all your bits and bobbles to this panel and help a fellow craftsmen with their next project.
- Panel RM 7 – Doll Meetup– Host: Nikki and Bridget
- Do you collect ball jointed dolls, other types of dolls, or are interested in learning about the hobby? Stop by the doll meetup!
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- MainStage – Lilly kiss idols | Aqours: together we shine – Host: Mainstage Lilly Kiss Idols
- Our idol group will be doing a live performance as the members of aqours! We’ll also be doing a mid-performance giveaway so stop by and watch us perform!
- Panel RM 1 – Setup
- Panel RM 2 – Sponsor Brunch – Host: Anime Iowa
- Family Programming –Potions
- Want to make your own potion to go? Brew up a potion, cork it, and decorate the jar. Start to finish in no time at all! Mix up some strength, mana, life or even some liquid luck. While Supplies Last.
- Panel RM 3 – Workforce Q&A! – Host: Werkforce
- Meet the cast of Werkforce and ask your questions.
- Panel RM 4 – Cosplay 201: All About Fabric – Host: B Team Cosplay
- A beginner’s guide to working with fabric.
- Panel RM 5 – The Anime Writer Who Keeps Wrecking You– Host: DT
- Jukki Hanada writes anime that hit different. Discover how he delivers emotional damage and which shows to watch next.
- Panel RM 6 – Setup
- Panel RM 7 – Doll Meetup– Host: Nikki and Bridget
- Do you collect ball jointed dolls, other types of dolls, or are interested in learning about the hobby? Stop by the doll meetup!
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
- MainStage – Setup 12:30PM/ Con Plays DnD – Host: Mainstage The Pufferfish
- Be part of a live DnD adventure! We will walk you through a short story where the audience chooses what we do! Join for tense battle and memorable characters
- Panel RM 1 – On The Road Again Q & A– Host: Patrick Pedraza
- Patrick compares being on the road now vs going on the road as a drummer in a rock band? His work ethic hasn’t changed, but the traveling and lifestyle has.
- Panel RM 2 – Closed
- Family Programming – Cleaning/Setup
- Panel RM 3 – Behind The Voice: My 25 Yeats In The Show Business – Host: Brian Beacock
- Go behind the scenes with Brian as he tells tales of how he got his big break in voice over, along with crazy stories of odd jobs, auditions, and the world of entertainment then and now.
- Panel RM 4 – Monogamy? In This Economy? – Host: ???
- Panel RM 5 – How to Make a Build Book for Competition – Host: Ajax and Mix
- Build books are highly recommended for cosplay competitions. Ajax and Mix will walk you through their build books and how to get started! Feel free to bring a device to build your book with us!
- Panel RM 6 – J-Fashion Library Lounge – Host: Susie
- Drop in to browse Japanese fashion magazines, photobooks, and stylish manga
- Panel RM 7 – Reading Lounge – Host: Anime Iowa Paneling
- Want some time to sit down and read your new manga? Or looking for a space to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the convention floor. This is an open room reading lounge, come and go as you please and read!
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
- MainStage – Con Plays DnD to 1:30 PM/ Setup– Host: Mainstage The Pufferfish
- Be part of a live DnD adventure! We will walk you through a short story where the audience chooses what we do! Join for tense battle and memorable characters
- Panel RM 1 – Samurai Dan Ninja Weapons of Death – Host: Samurai Dan
- Also known as “nontraditional weapons of feudal Japan”, but who’d come to that? Come see ninja weapons explained and demonstrated.
- Panel RM 2 – Learn to Embroider – Host: Nikki and Bridget
- Want to learn how to add embroidery to your cosplays? Learn the basics of embroidery including setup and several basic stitches. All skill levels welcome and supplies will be provided!
- Family Programming –Anime bingo
- Join us for a few rounds of Bingo with your fellow Anime Iowa Attendees! Try your luck at winning a prize. Come have fun!
- Panel RM 3 – Let’s talk About Gender In Anime – Host: Wynryn
- Join Najimi and discuss representations of gender in anime! See a timeline of queer characters, and talk about your favs.
- Panel RM 4 – Iron Cat Studios & Illustrations: The Art of Anime! – Host: Steve Bennet
- Manga artist Steve Bennet speaks about creating illlustrations for anime.
- Panel RM 5 – Brushbug Hide & Seek – Host: Eternal Starlight
- Meet the wonderful creature named brushbug. He shows up in unexpected places. Can you find him?
- Panel RM 6 – J-Fashion Library Lounge – Host: Susie
- Drop in to browse Japanese fashion magazines, photobooks, and stylish manga
- Panel RM 7 – Reading Lounge – Host: Anime Iowa Paneling
- Want some time to sit down and read your new manga? Or looking for a space to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the convention floor. This is an open room reading lounge, come and go as you please and read!
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- MainStage – Closed
- Panel RM 1 – Pet’s Fanclub – Host: Anime Iowa Paneling
- Do you love animals? Do you want to share how awesome or cute your pets are? Stop by this casual community panel to share photos of your beloved pets with fellow attendees. We could all use the joy!
- Panel RM 2 – Learn to Embroider – Host: Nikki and Bridget
- Want to learn how to add embroidery to your cosplays? Learn the basics of embroidery including setup and several basic stitches. All skill levels welcome and supplies will be provided!
- Family Programming –Anime bingo
- Join us for a few rounds of Bingo with your fellow Anime Iowa Attendees! Try your luck at winning a prize. Come have fun!
- Panel RM 3 – Cosplay 305: Intro to Cosplay – Host: B Team Cosplay
- Dive into cosplay corsetry, from corset history and the fashionable silhouette to pattern sourcing and how to draft your own.
- Panel RM 4 – Bingo -> Cursed Spirits vs Sorcerers Who Will Win? – Host: Yuji & Sukuna
- The final battle is upon us, Cursed Spirits vs Sorcerers, Yuji vs Sukuna.. But, with a twist! Join us in an enticing duel by BINGO!!!!
- Panel RM 5 – Closed
- Panel RM 6 – Mindbridge Meeting – Host: Anime Iowa & Mindbridge
- Mindbridge Foundation meeting. Open to any who would like to learn more about Anime Iowa’s parent company Mindbridge.
- Panel RM 7 – Reading Lounge – Host: Anime Iowa Paneling
- Want some time to sit down and read your new manga? Or looking for a space to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the convention floor. This is an open room reading lounge, come and go as you please and read!
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- MainStage – Closed
- Panel RM 1 – Mental Health and Fandom- Host: Semetary Cosplay
- a licensed professional therapist, combines two things he is passionate about: mental health and fandom
- Panel RM 2 – Sanrio Stars! – Host: Anime Iowa Paneling
- Are you a Sanrio Fanatic? Love Hello Kitty, My Melody, The Twin Stars and more? Come join in on this trivia game and test your knowledge against other Sanrio die-hards! Remember, it’s a Small Gift, Big Smile world!
- Family Programming –Closed
- Panel RM 3 – Freestyle Art Jam 2- Host: Anime Iowa Paneling
- Need something to do until Closing Ceremonies? Stop by to color or work on your own art projects, or just sit and chat with fellow attendees.
- Panel RM 4 – Bingo -> Cursed Spirits vs Sorcerers Who Will Win? – Host: Yuji & Sukuna
- The final battle is upon us, Cursed Spirits vs Sorcerers, Yuji vs Sukuna.. But, with a twist! Join us in an enticing duel by BINGO!!!!
- Panel RM 5 – Fanfiction Binga – Host: Emma
- Come play a round of bingo and learn about tags used in fanfiction everywhere! Limited cards and limited prizes!
- Panel RM 6 – Mindbridge Meeting – Host: Anime Iowa & Mindbridge
- Mindbridge Foundation meeting. Open to any who would like to learn more about Anime Iowa’s parent company Mindbridge.
- Panel RM 7 – Reading Lounge – Host: Anime Iowa Paneling
- Want some time to sit down and read your new manga? Or looking for a space to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the convention floor. This is an open room reading lounge, come and go as you please and read!
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- MainStage – Closed
- Panel RM 1 – Closed
- Panel RM 2 – Closed
- Family Programming –Closed
- Panel RM 3 – Freestyle Art Jam 2- Host: Anime Iowa Paneling
- Need something to do until Closing Ceremonies? Stop by to color or work on your own art projects, or just sit and chat with fellow attendees.
- Panel RM 4 – Closed
- Panel RM 5 – Closed
- Panel RM 6 – Closed
- Panel RM 7 – Reading Lounge – Host: Anime Iowa Paneling
- Want some time to sit down and read your new manga? Or looking for a space to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the convention floor. This is an open room reading lounge, come and go as you please and read!
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- MainStage – Closing Ceremonies – Host: Anime Iowa
- Every con must come to an end. Come join us to recap the best moments of the weekend and to hear some special announcements!
- Panel RM 1 – Closed
- Panel RM 2 – Closed
- Family Programming –Closed
- Panel RM 3 – Closed
- Panel RM 4 – Closed
- Panel RM 5 – Closed
- Panel RM 6 – Closed
- Panel RM 7 – Closed