Apothecary Diaries
Sun 1:00pm–1:45pm · Main Atrium
Chainsaw Man
Sat 9:00pm–9:45pm · Main Atrium
DanDaDan
Fri 3:00pm–3:45pm · Main Atrium
Delicious in Dungeon
Sun 3:00pm–3:45pm · Main Atrium
Demon Slayer
Demon Slayer
Fri 5:00pm–5:45pm · Main Atrium
Freiren
Sat 8:00pm–8:45pm · Main Atrium
JJK
Sat 5:00pm–5:45pm · Main Atrium
Kigurumi
Sun 12:00pm–12:45pm · Main Atrium
Konosuba
Fri 8:00pm–8:45pm · Main Atrium
miHoYo Games
Sun 2:00pm–2:45pm · Main Atrium
My Hero Academia
Fri 2:00pm–2:45pm · Main Atrium
Nintendo
Fri 12:00pm–12:45pm
One Piece
Sat 10:00am–10:45am · Main Atrium
Pokemon
Fri 6:00pm–6:45pm · Main Atrium
Pokemon
Retro Anime/Manga
Sat 12:00pm–12:45pm · Main Atrium
Retro Games
Sat 2:00pm–2:45pm · Main Atrium
Re: Zero
Fri 7:00pm–7:45pm · Main Atrium
Sailor Moon & Other Magical Girls
Sat 3:00pm–3:45pm · Main Atrium
Shounen Anime
Sat 4:00pm–4:45pm · Main Atrium
Spy × Family
Fri 4:00pm–4:45pm · Main Atrium
Square Enix
Sun 4:00pm–4:45pm · Main Atrium
Studio Ghibli
Sat 11:00am–11:45am · Main Atrium
Time Travel Anime
Sat 1:00pm–1:45pm · Main Atrium
Umamusume
Sun 11:00am–11:45am · Main Atrium
Vocaloid (and Friends!)
Fri 1:00pm–1:45pm · Main Atrium
Newly Added
Yamibo: Darkness, The Hat, and Travelers of the Books
Sun 11:15am–1:00pm · Grand Gallery Overlook Room B
Newly Added
Akane Banashi
Fri 6:00pm–7:45pm · Grand Gallery Overlook Room B
Newly Added
Flint the Time Detective
It is the 25th century. The dark lord has 'infected' history with time-devices that could damage history beyond repair. Genshi and his father lived in the prehistorics when they got turned into fossiles. They are discovered and Genshi gets turned back to his original state. With the help of his father, a boy Tony and a girl Sara he has to travel trough time to bring the time-devices back to the land of time so history will be saved.
Sun 9:30am–10:30am · Grand Gallery Overlook Room B
Newly Added
.hack//Quantum
Tobias, Mary, and Sakuya challenge the impregnable "The One Sin", but they lose their way in the maze and unintentionally trap other guild members. A mysterious cat is watching their blunder. Is it another player character or NPC?
Sun 3:30pm–5:00pm · Grand Gallery Overlook Room B
Newly Added
Haibane Renmei
Born from a cocoon in the village of Old Home, a young Haibane, a being with a halo and small gray wings, awakens to a world she does not understand without memories of her past.
Sat 4:15pm–6:00pm · Grand Gallery Overlook Room B
Newly Added
Kaze no Yojimbo
Sat 7:45pm–9:30pm · Grand Gallery Overlook Room B
Newly Added
Land of the Lustrous
Sat 2:45pm–4:15pm · Grand Gallery Overlook Room B
Newly Added
Onegai AiPri
Fri 11:30am–1:00pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
Newly Added
Princess Tutu
Sat 6:00pm–7:45pm · Grand Gallery Overlook Room B
Newly Added
To The Forest of Firefly Lights
Sun 10:30am–11:15am · Grand Gallery Overlook Room B
Newly Added
Uninhabited Planet Survival
Sat 10:00am–11:45am · Grand Gallery Overlook Room B
Newly Added
Baccano!
During the early 1930s in Chicago, the transcontinental train, Flying Pussyfoot, is starting its legendary journey that will leave a trail of blood all over the country. At the same time in New York, the ambitious scientist Szilard and his unwilling aide Ennis are looking for missing bottles of the immortality elixir. In addition, a war between the mafia groups is getting worse. On board the Advena Avis, in 1711, alchemists are about to learn the price of immortality.
Sat 9:30pm–11:00pm · Grand Gallery Overlook Room B
Newly Added
Genshiken
Kanji Sasahara is an introverted college freshman just looking for a place to fit in. One day, he happens to stumble upon the club known as the Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture—otherwise known as Genshiken—that serves to bring the full spectrum of otaku culture together. His first visit to the club, however, does not end well as Sasahara's pride is crushed by his senior, Harunobu Madarame, and he leaves the meeting in full denial of his otaku nature. Sponsored by Media-Blasters.
Fri 7:45pm–9:30pm · Grand Gallery Overlook Room B
Newly Added
Kamen Rider - The First
Fri 9:30pm–11:00pm · Grand Gallery Overlook Room B
Newly Added
Pokémon League - Z-A Free For Alls
This tournament is a battle royale!
Pokémon League Coordinator
Sun 12:00pm–3:00pm · Grand Gallery Overlook Room C
Newly Added
Pokémon League - Gym Leader Challenge
Challenge Gym Leaders. Win badges. Qualify for our tournament!
Pokémon League Coordinator
Fri 3:00pm–9:00pm · Grand Gallery Overlook Room C +1 more
Newly Added
Pokémon League - Gym Leader Championships
Attendees who earned enough Gym Badges will enter this tournament.
Pokémon League Coordinator
Sat 7:00pm–10:00pm · Grand Gallery Overlook Room C
Newly Added
Pokémon League - Pokémon GO Safari
A Pokémon-Catching Contest!
Pokémon League Coordinator
Sat 12:00pm–6:00pm · Grand Gallery Overlook Room C
Newly Added
Casey Mongillo Q&A
Casey Mongillo
Sat 4:30pm–5:30pm · Panel Room 1
Newly Added
Implementing Voice Overs for a Visual Novel with Cinnamon Switch
Casey Mongillo
Fri 3:30pm–4:30pm · Panel Room 3
Newly Added
AMV Hell
Programming Director
Fri 10:00am–6:00pm · Grand Gallery Overlook Room B
Newly Added
AMVs of JAFAX Past
JAFAX used to have an AMV Contest. Enjoy revisiting JAFAX Shorts and contest entries from years past.
Programming Director
Sun 1:00pm–3:00pm · Grand Gallery Overlook Room B
Newly Added
Avoiding the Mayhem in Makeup
A special effects makeup panel for both beginners and advanced! Come learn some tips and tricks on how to create looks for cosplay from fake blood to making your own prosthetics!
Pink Opal Cosplay
Fri 8:00pm–9:00pm · Panel Room 1
Newly Added
Bibbity Bibbity Ballgowns
Learn the ins and outs of ballgowns! In this panel we will cover the basics of undergarments, structure and materials so that you too may make your very own fluffy princess dress of your dreams one day!
LeviathanBlaze
Fri 2:30pm–4:00pm · Panel Room 1
Newly Added
Chibi Jon's AMV Picks
Programming Director
Sat 11:45am–2:45pm · Grand Gallery Overlook Room B
Newly Added
Cosplay Sign Ups
Come sign up for the Friday Cosplay Showcase or for Saturday Cosplay Contest Judging Slots
Cosplay Coordinator
Fri 1:00pm–3:30pm · Panel Room 4 +1 more
Newly Added
Down and Dirty on the Farm
Did you get really into Grimshire? And maybe a little too into Cloud Meadow? Are you excited for Grave Seasons? Do you think the genre is really held back by an unwillingness to explore adult themes? Then join me for an after-hours farm sim panel where we can talk about the "cozy" and not-so-cozy aspects of some of our favorite games. (Psht, you can be unhinged about your favorite marriage candidates)
Gabrielle
Sat 9:30pm–11:00pm · Panel Room 3
Newly Added
In Defense of the Devil May Cry Netflix series
Devil May Cry super fan Van wants to discuss the good, the bad, and the bizarre aspects of the Netflix adaptation. This panel will cover story elements of the games as well as both seasons of the Netflix show.
Van
Sat 10:00pm–11:30pm · Panel Room 2
Newly Added
Introduction to Molding and Casting
Do you hate sand(ing)? Do you find it really irritating? Do you have 100 of the same part and don't want to spend your precious crafting time going over layer lines again and again, with a coarse scrap of sandpaper? Learn the basics of creating silicone molds and resin castings, so you only have to finish a single part! This panel covers the basics of: safety, when molding/casting can come in handy, how to build one and two-part molds, what materials to use, and how to use epoxy resin for castin
Cerkl Creations
Fri 5:00pm–6:30pm · Panel Room 2
Newly Added
It's Honest Work (A Farm Sim Panel)
Do you often daydream about leaving your terrible corporate job to cry in a chicken coop instead? Have you written many a comment about how not every farming simulator is Stardew Valley? Were you hopelessly disappointed by Rune Factory 5? Then I have the panel for you! Come on down to It's Honest Work (a Farm Sim Panel) and we'll have a Grand Bazaar of a time!
Gabrielle
Sat 4:15pm–5:45pm · Panel Room 2
Newly Added
What is J-Fashion? Exploring the history and styles of J-Fashion
Hello my name is Kaylie Randolph! I have been interested in EGL fashion since middle school at my first anime convention. Fast-forward 10 years and I’m doing a project on J-Fashion on a study aboard trip to Japan. Come and learn about different street styles and add to your closet!
Moon Bunny Panels
Sat 3:00pm–4:00pm · Panel Room 1
In-Character Dating Game
An in-character fake dating show
Jessica
Fri 8:00pm–9:30pm · Panel Room 3
You Don’t Need to Be an Artist: Pixel Art for Beginners
You don’t need to be an artist to make pixel art. In this panel, you’ll learn how to create your first game ready sprite using simple shapes, limited colors, and beginner friendly techniques. Perfect for aspiring game devs and creators with zero art experience
Birdtek Games
Sat 1:00pm–2:30pm · Panel Room 1
Pom Pom Power Up! ☆ with ChiRi Girls
Join ChiRi and wota to not only their original music but brand new covers of anisong and jpop idol bangers!
ChiRi Girls
Sat 3:00pm–4:00pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
Cosplay Feedback Panel
Cosplay contest feedback session
Cosplay Coordinator
Sun 2:00pm–3:00pm · Panel Room 1
Anime Jeopardy
Do you want to test your knowledge on anything and all anime? If you do then anime jeopardy is the place to do just that.
Jade
Sun 1:00pm–2:00pm · Panel Room 2
Banger OPs to Anime that You Don't Know: A-Side
Dustin
Fri 3:00pm–4:00pm · Panel Room 2
Banger OPs to Anime that You Don't Know: B-Side
Dustin
Sat 3:00pm–4:00pm · Panel Room 2
AMV Freeplay
Join us for a fun, fast-paced look AMVs during AMV Freeplay
Rewind Art Studio
Fri 10:00pm–11:30pm · Panel Room 1
Anime Pictionary
Party Table
Fri 5:30pm–7:00pm · Panel Room 1
Cosplaying While Trans
Let's talk about how to be safe while capturing cosplay euphoria, explore ways to avoid dysphoria, and get advice from community!
Rewind Art Studio
Sun 1:00pm–2:00pm · Panel Room 1
J-Pop Revolution: The Sound of Yasutaka Nakata
Let's explore the world of Yasutaka Nakata, a pioneer in J-Pop and electronic music
Rewind Art Studio
Sat 1:00pm–2:00pm · Panel Room 3
Secrets of Suzume: Symbolism Through Color
Let's step into Shinkai's ""Suzume"" (2022) to explore how color theory and visual storytelling are used throughout the film and enhance the storyline
Rewind Art Studio
Sun 4:00pm–5:00pm · Panel Room 4
Are You A Great Senpai?!?
Party Table
Sun 2:00pm–3:30pm · Panel Room 2
Behind the Mic: A Live Q&A with Jason Douglas
Jason Douglas
Sun 12:00pm–1:00pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
From Titans to Tyrants: The Many Voices of Jason Douglas
Jason Douglas
Fri 5:00pm–6:00pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
Party Table Presents: Mystery Hentai Theater 9069!!!
Party Table
Sat 10:00pm–11:30pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
Celebrating Underrated Vocaloids & Friends!
Come share the love for Vocaloid and vocal synth characters that don't get nearly enough attention!
Aria
Fri 1:00pm–3:00pm · Panel Room 2
IA: A vocaloid to surpass Hatsune Miku
Aria
Sun 10:00am–12:00pm · Panel Room 3
Improv Debate Challenge: Powerscaling Showdown!
Debate teams of 3 will argue over who'd in a battle. Dive into a wild debate where teams of 3 pit never-before-heard anime characters against each other in absurd showdowns!
Aria
Sun 3:30pm–5:00pm · Panel Room 2
Introduction to 3D Printing
Corey
Sun 3:00pm–4:00pm · Panel Room 1
Produce Me!: A Guide Through the iDOLM@STER Circle of Idol Heck
Aria
Fri 4:00pm–5:30pm · Panel Room 1
sasakure.UK's Doomsday Anthology: The MOST depressing Vocaloid series.
I will take you back to the past of sasakure.UK, the person who made the theme song for Magical Mirai 10, and show you how 4 of his most depressing narratives are connected
Aria
Sun 2:00pm–4:00pm · Panel Room 4
Simple Animal Origami
Corey
Sun 12:00pm–1:00pm · Panel Room 3
The 45 Minute Semester: A Game Design Crash Course
Steven Zavala will now teach as much as he can in the span of a single panel slot about game design. Don't worry, he can talk very, very fast
Steven
Sun 10:00am–11:00am · Panel Room 2
The People who Brought You Mekakucity Actors, IA, and...Listeners... 1st PLACE Co., Ltd.
Join me as I take you on this wild ride of gay crushes, confused marketing, genuine compassion, insane success, doing too much, project diva competitors, economic collapse, burnt bridges, unfulfilled promises, vtubers, extremely weird anime, investment fraud, and redemption
Aria
Sat 11:30am–1:00pm · Panel Room 1
Touhou Cold Read Comedy Grand Prix!
Come on down to witness or participate in a comedic gauntlet where contestants from all over the state will do whatever it takes to win the grand prize!!!
Aria
Sat 6:00pm–8:00pm · Panel Room 1
Touhou M-1 Grand Prix: Translating on Lunatic
Take a peek behind the curtain of Touhou M-1 Grand Prix's English translation to learn about the fun and challenges of localizing comedy
Aria
Fri 5:45pm–7:45pm · Panel Room 3
What the heck is a Touhou Project?
Are you vaguely aware of Touhou Project? Are you a huge fan of Touhou Project? Do you not even know what Touhou Project is? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this panel is for you!
Aria
Fri 9:30pm–11:00pm · Panel Room 2
Where all of this really started: Anime Shinseiki Sengen
Discover how one 1980 event was the big bang that led to all of this, changing the media landscape overnight
Aria
Sat 10:00am–11:30am · Panel Room 2
Your Favorite Anime Sucks: I Will Roast the Thing You Love
Steven Zavala will roast whatever anime you love the most for your entertainment
Steven
Fri 9:00pm–10:00pm · Panel Room 1
Child Labor Law Violations In Anime
Have you ever watched an anime and asked yourself, "How is this legal?" Odds are, it isn't!
Moon Bunny Panels
Sun 11:00am–12:00pm · Panel Room 2
(Don’t) Trust the Process: A Cosplay Panel
Your cosplay fairy godmothers are here with real cosplay horror stories, beginner-friendly tips, and quick hacks to help you survive the con floor
Yellow Thread Cosplay
Sat 10:00am–11:00am · Panel Room 1
Fanfic Troupe Fight: 2026 Edition
Which fanfic tropes are the best?
Moon Bunny Panels
Sat 8:30pm–10:00pm · Panel Room 1
Finding Love in Deepspace
Join us as we dive deep into the characters, memories, and “plot” of Love and Deepspace
Yellow Thread Cosplay
Sat 9:00pm–10:00pm · Panel Room 2
It’s Not a Phase, It’s an Itabag
Itabags are a creative way to show off your favorite characters, ships, and passions—whether it’s a small display or a full-on shrine
Yellow Thread Cosplay
Sun 10:00am–11:00am · Panel Room 4
Pokemon Jeopardy
Test your Pokemon knowledge in this fun twist on the hit game show!
Nathan
Fri 1:00pm–2:00pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
The Rise And Fall Of A Project Diva
You may know Project Sekai…but before that there was Project Diva and its various spin-offs
Moon Bunny Panels
Sun 3:00pm–4:00pm · Panel Room 3
This Was Not in the Budget: Smart Con Spending
We’ll be breaking down how to plan ahead, prioritize what matters, and make the most of your con without financial regret
Yellow Thread Cosplay
Fri 7:00pm–8:00pm · Panel Room 1
Vocaloid Jeopardy
Kelsey
Sun 12:30pm–2:00pm · Panel Room 4
We All Picked the Worst Option: Otome Edition
Welcome to otome games, where the drama is high, the romance is intense, and 2D men keep leading us to bad decisions
Yellow Thread Cosplay
Fri 9:30pm–10:30pm · Panel Room 3
Anime Audition Workshop (2-Hour Intensive)
Join veteran anime voice actor and director Jeremy Inman for an in-depth, two-hour audition workshop designed for aspiring and working voice actors
Jeremy Inman
Fri 2:00pm–4:00pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
Directing in Anime: Why You Should Care
Ever wondered who shapes the performances, tone, and emotional punch of your favorite anime dubs? Join veteran director Jeremy Inman for an inside look at what anime directing really involves, and why it plays such a huge role in the shows you love
Jeremy Inman
Sat 12:00pm–1:00pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
From Stage to Studio: A Q&A with Alex Organ
Join acclaimed voice actor and theater performer Alex Organ for an in-depth and engaging Q&A panel exploring his work across anime and the stage
Alex Organ
Sat 1:00pm–2:00pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
JAFAX Feedback Panel
Sat 5:15pm–6:15pm · Panel Room 3
VIP Mixer
This is a time for VIPs to sit and chat with each other, with snacks and drinks provided
Sun 11:15am–12:15pm · Panel Room 4
Cosplay Showcase
Cosplay Showcase event
Cosplay Coordinator
Fri 4:00pm–5:00pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
Vendor Hall Feedback Panel
Sat 9:00am–10:00am · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
Anime Movie Showing
Yet to be determined
Anime Screenings
Cosplay Ops and Judging
Cosplay prejudging room!
Cosplay Coordinator
Sat 11:00am–3:00pm · Panel Room 4
Horsetory: a Look at Umamusume Lore
A look at the world of Umamusume Pretty Derby and more importantly: the Implications created by changing all horses to instead be young women.
Daisy
Sun 10:00am–11:00am · Panel Room 1
Itasha and Car Culture
Anime! Cars! Anime + Cars = Itasha!
Anthony
Sun 1:00pm–3:00pm · Panel Room 3
Karaoke
Fri 10:00am–11:30pm · Grand Gallery Overlook Room D +2 more
Let's Go Gambling - Remixed
Have you ever wanted to place bets on the most ludicrous, dumbest, absurd, and nonsensical games? Do you truly want to know what it feels like to put everything on 17 black? Then let-it-ride at this panel where gambling like a complete fool is its own reward! Disclaimer - There is no actual gambling with real currency at this event. It's all just for fun and competing over one single prize.
Anthony
Fri 7:30pm–9:30pm · Panel Room 2
Manga Library
Sat 9:00am–11:00pm · Grand Gallery Overlook Room G +1 more
Museum of Warriors
Swordsmanship Museum and Academy
Fri 1:00pm–9:00pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room F +2 more
Pokémon League
The Pokémon League at JAFAX.
Pokémon League Coordinator
Fri 1:00pm–11:00pm · Grand Gallery Overlook Room C +2 more
JAFAX Signals: Anime
Lexen
Fri 1:00pm–2:00pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room C+D +2 more
JAFAX Signals: Video Games
Lexen
Fri 2:30pm–3:30pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room C+D +2 more
Katana Class
Swordsmanship Museum and Academy
Fri 7:00pm–8:00pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room C+D +2 more
Sumo 101
Grand Rapids Sumo Club
Fri 12:30pm–1:30pm · Panel Room 1 +1 more
Sumo: Open Practice
Grand Rapids Sumo Club
Fri 2:00pm–4:00pm · Main Atrium +1 more
Sumo: Tournament
Grand Rapids Sumo Club
Sat 11:00am–5:00pm · Main Atrium
Interpreting Samurai Swordsmanship
Swordsmanship Museum and Academy
Sun 11:00am–12:00pm · Panel Room 1
Koshirae: Art of the Japanese Sword
Swordsmanship Museum and Academy
Sun 4:00pm–5:00pm · Panel Room 1
Let's Draw Kaiju
Swordsmanship Museum and Academy
Sat 2:00pm–3:00pm · Panel Room 2
Nuts About Anime Squirrels!
Squirrels - those bushy-tailed, fuzzy friends scurry their way into our hearts… and also scurry into our anime!? You’d be surprised how many shows have a squirrel or two in them! Trust us, we counted. And we’ll share the best anime recommendations… based on squirrel representation! Not to mention tons of squirrel facts!
Jeremy
Sat 4:00pm–5:00pm · Panel Room 3
Sengoku Jidai: Warfare in Japan's Warring States Period
Swordsmanship Museum and Academy
Sat 6:00pm–7:00pm · Panel Room 2
Swords in Media: Myth vs. Reality
Swordsmanship Museum and Academy
Fri 1:30pm–2:30pm · Panel Room 1
Anime Jeopardy!
It’s just like Jeopardy, except all the questions are about anime, we are filling in for Alex Trebek. Contestants will be selected from the audience based on a short knowledge-test at the beginning of the show.
Mitch
Sat 8:00pm–9:30pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
Banger OPs to Anime You Don't Know: Encore Edition
Attack on Titan. Demon Slayer. One Punch Man. Of course you know some banger anime openings. But what about these?
Dustin
Sun 10:00am–11:00am · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
Bonsai: Look to the Trees
Ted Bentley
Sat 2:00pm–3:00pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B +1 more
Convergence Point: A K-pop & J-pop Showcase
Performers from all across time and space are Converging at one single Point and place: at JAFAX's K-pop & J-pop Showcase! Come celebrate JAFAX's 30th Anniversary at a showcase that's bound to result in at least one time travel paradox!
TOXINESIS
Sun 2:30pm–4:00pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
Cosplay Battle Arena
Fri 2:00pm–9:00pm · Grand Gallery Overlook Room E +2 more
Epic OSTs to Anime You Don’t Know
The best beats don't always come from blockbuster anime. From orchestral pieces to rock anthems, this showcase highlights tracks from overlooked series that deserve your ears. Join us to find your next favorite track and build a playlist that'll make your friends ask, "Wait, what anime is this from?"
Dustin
Sun 12:00pm–1:00pm · Panel Room 2
Gotta Name Them All
Think you have what it takes to 'be the very best?' Theres 1025 Pokémon out there can you and your teammates name them all? Name the most? This all-ages panel is a sign up prior, however you are more than welcome to come and watch. See how many you can name as they play.
Kuffed Cosplay
Sun 11:00am–12:00pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
Granblue Fantacy Versus: Rising Tournament
Sun 1:00pm–2:00pm · Exhibit Hall C
Guilty Gear Strive Tournament
Sun 12:00pm–1:00pm · Exhibit Hall C
Kirby Air Riders Tournament
Fri 8:00pm–9:00pm · Exhibit Hall C
Kiss, Marry, Kill, Kuff?
Kuffed Cosplay
Fri 9:30pm–11:30pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
Magical Girls Throwin' Hands
See why magical girl anime punch above their weight in action animation. Fun for fans of frills or flying fists!
Dustin
Fri 6:30pm–7:30pm · Panel Room 2
Mario Kart World Tournament
Sat 1:00pm–2:00pm · Exhibit Hall C
Melty Blood: Type Lumina Tournament
Sat 5:00pm–6:00pm · Exhibit Hall C
Modular Origami for Beginners
Jeremy
Sat 7:00pm–8:30pm · Panel Room 2
Nerd Chapel at Jafax
Nerd Chapel
Sun 9:00am–10:00am · Main Atrium
Pom Pom Power Up! ☆ with ChiRi Girls (MINI LIVE)
ChiRi Girls
Fri 6:30pm–7:00pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
Seek Shelter with TOXINESIS: Side A
TOXINESIS is a high-concept performance duo based in Mid-Michigan that covers a variety of Jpop and Kpop choreographies. Join Botulinum-42 and Lutetium-177 in their Two-Part Spectacular for a performance unlike any they've done before! This is one you won't want to miss!
TOXINESIS
Fri 7:30pm–9:00pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
Seek Shelter with TOXINESIS: Side B
TOXINESIS is a high-concept performance duo based in Mid-Michigan that covers a variety of Jpop and Kpop choreographies. Join Botulinum-42 and Lutetium-177 in their Two-Part Spectacular for a performance unlike any they've done before! This is one you won't want to miss!
TOXINESIS
Sat 4:15pm–5:45pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
Sonic Racing Crossworlds Tournament
Sat 3:30pm–4:30pm · Exhibit Hall C
Street Fighter 6 Tournament
Fri 4:00pm–5:00pm · Exhibit Hall C
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament
Sat 7:00pm–8:00pm · Exhibit Hall C
Tekken 8 Tournament
Fri 6:00pm–7:00pm · Exhibit Hall C
Tetris Tournament
Sun 2:00pm–3:00pm · Exhibit Hall C
The Anime Writer Who Keeps Wrecking You
Writer Jukki Hanada crafts stories that hit hard and stay with you long afterward
Dustin
Fri 4:00pm–5:00pm · Panel Room 2
You Can’t (Legally) Watch This Anime
Ever fallen in love with a show only to see it disappear from streaming? Here we'll spotlight both fan favorites and forgotten series that streaming platforms left behind. We'll discover why these stories are worth remembering and why it's a loss you can't (legally) watch these anime.
Dustin
Sat 10:00am–11:00am · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
Heavy Steel Combat
Swordsmanship Museum and Academy
Fri 11:30am–12:30pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room C+D +7 more
Closing Ceremonies
Sun 5:00pm–7:00pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
Cosplay Chess
Sat 12:15pm–1:15pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room C+D
Cosplay Contest
Craftsmanship and Skit Divisions
Cosplay Coordinator
Sat 6:00pm–8:00pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
Electronic Dance Party
Cory Stratz
Fri 9:00pm–11:00pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room C+D +1 more
Kids Cosplay Contest
Children's cosplay contest
Cosplay Coordinator
Sun 4:00pm–4:30pm · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
Open Gaming
A space for console, arcade, board and tournament gameplay
Fri 11:30am–11:30pm · Exhibit Hall C +2 more
Opening Ceremonies
The kickoff to JAFAX 28
Lexen
Fri 11:00am–11:30am · Grand Gallery Meeting Room A+B
Taiso
Traditional Japanese stretching
Lena
Fri 10:30am–10:45am · Main Atrium +2 more
Vendor Hall
A space for vendors and artists to showcase their goods
Fri 12:00pm–7:00pm · Exhibit Hall C +2 more