Below you will find the panel schedule for Sunday, November 15. There will be exciting topics and sessions will cover perspectives, history, influences, the music of, cosplay influenced by anime – and more! Panels will take place in the Shutter’s West 2 and Shutter’s East 2 Rooms.
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Panel programming subject to change without notice.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2025
SHUTTER’S WEST 2 ROOM
11:30 PM to 12:30 PM – Cringe Is Dead! Oshikatsu, Yumeshipping & You!
A public discussion of Oshikatsu, Yumeshipping and all things deemed “cringe”. Even though Otaku culture has come a long way in being normalized- it’s still easy to feel intimidated by being seen as “cringe”! Let’s talk about Oshikatsu, Yumeshipping and come together to meet others who like this (very expensive) hobby.
Bio coming soon!
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM – Kentucky Fried Christmas: How Japan Celebrates the Holidays
Romantic dates on Christmas Eve, elaborately decorated strawberry shortcakes, and a bucket of KFC for dinner are just some of the unique ways that Christmas is celebrated in Japan. Perhaps you’ve wondered about popular media, songs, and other traditions? Well, we’re here to help you learn all about those too! Join A-to-J Connections as we examine the ins and outs of celebrating Christmas in Japan as we take a look at all the food, popular Christmas songs and movies, and everything else that makes the holiday look a little strange to outside observers. The holidays are almost upon us, and perhaps you’ll come away from this panel with all sorts of ideas on how to freshen up your own holiday celebrations! A panel for everyone, especially those who have a fondness for Christmas!
As a group, A-to-J Connections has hosted over 250 panels at dozens of conventions. So far this year we’ve hosted panels at Anime Los Angeles, FanimeCon, Hentai Matsuri, Anime Expo, and will be hosting at Long Beach Comic Con in September. We’ve hosted panels at many other conventions around the country like Sakura Con, LA Comic Con, Otakon Vegas, LVL Up Expo, A-Kon, and have also hosted at several previous San Diego Anime Cons.
2:15 PM to 3:15 PM – Breaking into voiceover for Anime and Video Games
Has growing watching anime and playing video ever peak your interest in voicing the characters in them one day? Have you ever been curious about how someone gets started in the industry? Join us for an exciting conversation as we dive into the incredible world of voiceover. We will discuss tips and tricks for video game and anime auditions as well take you through our own journey on how we got started and how you can too. Bring your questions and we’ll bring our answers. We’ll see you there!
Bio coming soon!
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM – Kaigai Idols from the Heisei Era
A Retrospective with Angel Hearts. We will talk about our experiences as pioneers in the overseas idol community 20+ years ago, what the community was like back then, our thoughts on the advancement and current state of the community, and our hopes for the future. We will include tips for aspiring idols and reflections on what held us together and kept us coming back year after year.
Angel idols descended from Heaven to free your hearts and fill them with a rainbow of positivity! Angel Hearts is a veteran idol cover group based in California. They have been performing J-pop, ParaPara, IDOLM@STER, and idol anime songs since 2003 and have performed 90+ times across the Western US. Let’s fly with sparkling angelic smiles!
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM – Japanese Queer Media
You’re invited to a panel discussion on the history and terminology of Japanese queer media—how it began, how it has been commercialized, the legal issues involved, and where it may be headed next. We’ll also explore its influence on Western queer media (and the “bleed back” effect), unpack common terms, and share a few background stories and trivia along the way. We are always researching this topic and finding new information that we think attendees will enjoy and find enlightening.
We are a motley group of LGBT people are love anime and the history of Queer media.
Panelists include Melissa Gene Meyer, Jimmy Sherfy, Elle Luevano, Kyra Truongs, and Kira
SHUTTER’S EAST 2 ROOM
11:30 PM to 12:30 PM – Design Your Ita Bag
Got an ita bag or thinking about starting one? Come explore how to turn your favorite fandom into a display bag with the Lala sisters! We’ll talk themes, layouts, merchandise, custom elements, handmade accessories, and all the fun ways you can make an ita bag your own.
We’ll show off examples from our own collections and share the creative tricks we’ve picked up over ten years of designing ita bags. Whether you’re building your first bag or looking for fresh ideas for your next one, you’ll leave inspired to mix, match, customize, and show off your fandom in your own style!
The Lala Sisters, Maggie and Martha, have spent the past ten years creating ita bags, applying their creativity to turn character inspiration into carefully designed, wearable creations. Their approach combines design, sewing, and a love of fandom, treating each bag as its own creative project. By combining fandom merchandise with handmade and custom elements, they create unique displays that express their love of their favorite series while giving them a way to connect with other fans and celebrate convention culture.
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM – SD Anime Con Scavenger Hunt
Get your phone camera ready and start scouring the convention to take pictures of all the listed items! Work in a small team (4 max) or by yourself to take selfies with all the items in the list. First team upload all of them to our site and and check back in for confirmation wins a prize! Fast talking disclaimer: Pictures from before the convention do not count. If no one completes all pictures before time, whoever has the most will win.
Zero and Cat, the husband-and-wife duo known as theCATandROBOT, have more than a quarter-century of convention-going experience. Since 2014, they’ve been animating conventions across Southern California with various game shows & panels, with Jeopardy standing out as the fan favorite. Eager to share their love for interactive panels and games, theCATandROBOT are here to entertain and engage attendees with their unique brand of fun-filled activities.
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM – Anime Charades
The classic parlor game with an anime twist. Audience volunteers will be given a choice of a popular anime series or character, and they then need to act it out (without making a sound!) for the audience to guess.
Zero and Cat, the husband-and-wife duo known as theCATandROBOT, have more than a quarter-century of convention-going experience. Since 2014, they’ve been animating conventions across Southern California with various game shows & panels, with Jeopardy standing out as the fan favorite. Eager to share their love for interactive panels and games, theCATandROBOT are here to entertain and engage attendees with their unique brand of fun-filled activities.