Panels
Anime Salt Lake 2013 schedule is full.
Thank you everyone for your panel submissions! 
We look forward to having you all at Anime Salt Lake.
If you have any questions or concerns please email volunteer@animesaltlake.com.
ASL 2013 Convention Schedule
Current schedule is final but some changes may still be made. To view the schedule or download please click here.

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Anime Password
Host: Erin Partridge

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Can you get someone to name an anime by just saying one word?  Come and see if you can use the right passwords and solve the word puzzles and win prizes!

Are you smarter than a Weaboo?
Host: Raquel Blythe

Weaboo
Think you know everything there is to know about Anime and Video Games? If you think you're all knowing in ALL OF THE THINGS, then try your knowledge in trivia with an onslaught of questions of various genres and see if you know more than the average Otaku.

Ask the Ancestors!
Host: Samantha Whitesides

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With so many panels popping up about Homestuck, it's hard to believe there's none that have focused solely on the ancestors. In this panel, there will be interactive fun with the attendees, primarily questions you can ask the Ancestors about their former lives and the hardships they went through with the Sufferer's rebellion.

Black Rock Shooter: The Truth
Host: Kailee Clark

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Who is Black Rock Shooter? If you believe she's just Hatsune Miku's alter ego, you are VERY sadly mistaken. Come and hear the truth about the twin-tailed, gun-swinging, trench coat-wearing enigma.
Already know her? Great! Come and test your knowledge for prizes!

Brony Panel
Host: Aaron Crandall

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The Brony panel from last year is back and bigger than ever! Come on down to fun interactive panel full of games, trivia, prizes, and friends!

Comic Books In America Not Just For Kids
Host: Chris Ekstrom

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American Comics What You May Be Missing And Why You Should Be At Lest Trying Them
Better Than Manga Who Knows You Be The Judge

Cosplay Make-up 101
Host: Mitzy Dever

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Male - Female, Female - Male, Special Effects and more, not to great with makeup and would like to learn more about it? Then join us! We'll be going over simple tips to help transform yourself with the use of makeup!!

Cosplay Photography 101
Host: Annhelicea Do

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Have you ever wondered how to take good cosplay photos? And why your pictures don't look as epic as you want them to be? Come and see how you can take those epic photos that you want!Raffles and prizes will be given out also refreshments!

Crack Couples
Host: Aireanna Rock

Ciel
For the entertainment of Ciel Phantomhive, Sebastian and Grell will be pairing random couples up together through the art of card drawing.

Cross-play 101
Host: Mitzy Dever

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This is a panel for those interested in learning about Crossplay (cross dress cosplay) and sharing their experiences. We're be mainly going over Female to Male transformation so please join us!!

Evolution of "Abridging"
Host: Joshua Gray

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Come watch and discuss your favorite abridged series from Little Kuriboh's Yugioh Abridged all the way to TeamFourStar's DBZ abridged! If you don't know what abridging is then come on in and find out!

Doctor Who 50 Years Eternal 1.5
Host: Chris Ekstrom

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Come And Learn About Your Favorite Time Lord Of Old And New
And The Otaku Connections
And OF The Fandom From Fan Films To O.C. Doctors And More

Hetalia World Conference
Host: Isabelle Berke

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Ever had a question for a Hetalia country? This could be your chance to have it answered. Whether the question is for a Nordic, an Ally, a Axis, or anyone else, come and ask away! And don't forget the PASTA!!!

How To Publish Your Art And Stories
Host: Bryan Young

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Published author and graphic novelist Bryan Young will teach attendees the ins and outs of professional and self-publishing books, stories, and graphic novels.

Introduction To Boys Love CANCELED
Host: Sebastian Mohler

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CANCELED

Introduction to Girl's Love
Host: Mitzy Dever

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A panel to introduce you to the Lesbian side of Anime. Like Yaoi or Shounen Ai which is the terms for GuyxGuy/Gay Romance, Yuri and Shoujo Ai are the counterparts for Lesbian Romance or GirlxGirl. We'll discuss Yuri and Shoujo Ai animes, manga, titles, and more! Come join Utena to discuss this genre!!

Introduction To Polymer Clay
Host: Sam Miyake

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Are you a master sculptor or just looking for a fun new hobby? Learn different tips and tricks about making cute charms, jewelry, cosplay accessories and much more in this panel dedicated to polymer clay!

King Of The Tokusatsu
Host: Chris Ekstrom

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See How Kamen Rider Ultraman Godzilla And The Other Toku Series Are Invading And Converting Otaku Into There Ranks
Who Knows You May Already Be Among Them

Join my Crew
Host: Joshua Gray

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Come join us for an amazing discussion about the best anime in Japan, One Piece! One Piece Fan-Panel, discuss your happiest and saddest moments in your journey across the Grand Line!

K-Z

K-Pop 101
Host: Angela Bentle

SNSD
An introduction to Korean Pop music, the fandom, and it's industry.

LARP for Otaku
Host: Jessica Zarnofsky

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Love watching anime with fantastical battles? Like cosplaying characters with swords? Wish you had reason to do it more often? Come learn about Live Action Role Playing and why it's the perfect hobby for any otaku.

Let me tell you about Homestuck Host: Sebastian Mohler

Homestuck
Come learn what Homestuck is all about, in this panel dedicated to educating con-goers on what makes this web comic something special.

Live Action Anime
Host: Chris Ekstrom

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Learn About The Ever Growing Sea Of Anime And Manga Titles Being Turned Into Live Action Tv Series And Movies Around The World.

Living and working in Japan!
Host: Christina Qi

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So what is it REALLY like to live and work in Japan? What should I know before I visit? How can I learn Japanese? How can I get a job in Tokyo? Come join us, ask questions, and discuss everything Japan-related! Obscure Japanese snacks will be provided for the first handful of attendees.

Lolita Tea Party Etiquette
Host: Kelly Alfred

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Not familiar with etiquette? Not a problem!
Take a seat and indulge in warm tea while learning proper table manners. The do's and dont's when dining in a sophisticated fashion.
We will be serving tea and biscuits, space may be limited so its first come, first serve.

Motteke! Sailor Fuku!
Host: Angelita Rodriguez

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Come and discuss the cult classic Lucky Star with fellow attendees in this interactive panel.

Otaku Speed Meeting
Host: Carlos Navales

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You aren't alone during ASL! It is a good way to know your fellow Otakus during the con so come & meet your fellow Otakus. Who knows, you might meet your future BFF.

Project Cosplay
Host Raquel Blythe

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Everyone will be placed into groups and given several strange materials, and a theme. Participants are required to make an outfit in conjunction with the theme during the time limit. The theme will range from J-rock to Steam-punk.

Props and Armor Synchronization Host: Raquel Blythe

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Need a new inventory? Don't know where to acquire that prop for your next cosplay? Want to build that suit of armor and don't know where to begin? Start your adventure here to get the right materials to equip into your inventory. We'll cover all of the basics and move onto inexpensive effective materials, so you can defeat that dungeon boss in no time.

Samurai.Champloo
Host: JL Snow

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This panel will look at (lightheartedly of course!) various aspects of the series: life on the road, anachronisms, character archetypes (Jin, Fuu and Mugen), and why the series is mad cool. Bring your questions and have some fun...

Semi-intelligent.Discussion
Host: Christina Qi

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Why do you think anime is so popular? What separates good anime from bad anime? What are some of the greatest issues in anime and pop culture today? Is "otaku" a good or bad thing?

Come discuss these issues and more! Everyone's opinions are welcome.

Solid Golden Anime
Host: Erin Partridge

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50 years ago Osamu Tezuka kicked off the anime boom with Tetsuwan Atom aka Astroboy. Go back to that year long ago and relive the year when anime got its big start.

Super Sentai Vs Power Rangers
Host: Chris Ekstrom

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S.S. 35+ Years Vs PR 20 Years Come Learn What Your Missing And There Influences On Anime And Join The Growing Fandom

The Unofficial 4chan Panel
Host: William Schmitz

4chan
A brief look at the notorious image-board website that continues to affect not only the anime community, but the entire world. If you already use 4chan, come and discuss the site with fellow anons.

Vault Experiments
Host: Tre Waldrum

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In a land ravaged by global war, many vaults were built to supposedly keep the people of America safe. Many of these vaults, however, were built with a terrible secret. Come experience the tests of vault life.

Visual Kei
Host: Vicious Kurai

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Panel will discuss the origins, history, idols and icons, genres in Visual Kei music, Fashion styles in Visual Kei, as well as Visual Kei all around the world.

Zelda; The Legend and Beyond
Host: Chris Blair

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The legend of Zelda, having spanned already more that 25 years and 16 games, is still growing ever more, but sometimes the real meat of the store and saga is the things that go beyond the games.