This year, our convention guide is entirely online. You can still pick up a printed schedule at-con.
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It is with immense joy and excitement that I extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you to COAF 2024! Thank you for braving the weather to join us!
As the heart and soul of our vibrant anime community, you are why we do this. COAF is by fans, for fans. This convention is more than just an event—it's a celebration of our shared passion for Japanese animation, manga, and the incredible creativity that binds us together. Get ready for an unforgettable weekend filled with friendship, discovery, and, of course, a whole lot of anime magic!
What's in Store for You:
Awe-Inspiring Guests: Prepare to be starstruck as we welcome some of the most talented and beloved figures from the anime industry. Meet your favorite voice actors, Vtubers, creators, and artists who have brought your cherished characters to life.
Epic Panels and events: Dive deep into the world of anime , gaming, and music. You can dance the night away, listen to beats at the anime bar or explore panels and workshops on a wild variety of topics. Whether you're interested in the art of cosplay, the latest industry trends, or insightful discussions about your favorite series, we've got something for everyone.
Cosplay Everywhere! Unleash your creativity and showcase your passion for anime through the art of cosplay. Our cosplay events, competitions, and photo shoots are the perfect stage for you to shine as your favorite characters come to life.
Fabulous vendors: Indulge your inner collector with a shopping experience like no other. Explore our vendor hall and artist alley for unique and exclusive anime merchandise that you won't find anywhere else.
Game the night (or day) away : Challenge your friends to consoles, arcade or tabletop games or join one of our gaming tournaments. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just looking for some casual fun, there's a game for everyone.
Community Connections: Forge new friendships and strengthen existing bonds within our welcoming and inclusive community. Share your love for anime, make memories, and celebrate this shared experience with like-minded individuals.
Make sure to check our official website for the latest updates, schedules, and any additional information you may need.
- Rosa
How vast is your magical girl knowledge? Bring your friends and compete in this multi-round trivia game. Transform yourself and get advice from your familiar to win this battle of wits. Prizes will be provided for the wining team by Magically Cosplay- a local magical girl group. Come blow the competition out of the water!
Come play Wheel of Anime! Based on the hit game show Wheel of Fortune with Pat Sajak, this game will focus on all topics relating to anime from shows to films and manga. The event is hosted by two fellow weebs! Prizes available to contestants and audience members alike!
Who are all these avatars showing up on your Twitch feed?! Learn about VTubers (virtual YouTubers), the latest online media format originating in Japan. Once a niche genre, VTubers are now being signed by major record labels and showing up for collaborations in traditional media. Explore how this industry got its start, including some major players still around today (and others that aren’t), and deep-dive into the technology, fandom, and revenue models that make it all possible.
An uncensored 18+ Comedy Variety Showcase of Games by Improv troupe Super Happy Otaku Entertainment or SHOE, full of dark & bizzare humor, audience participation, and suggestions.
How down bad are you? Could you recognize your anime crush by a sliver of their arm or the end of their ponytail? Test your waifu and husbando knowledge by playing “How Down Bad: Name That Waifu or Husbando!” Compete with other down bad individuals for naughty prizes such as stickers, plushies, and mangas, and the legendary Down Bad Award!
Are you a pervert? If you answered 'no' you're probably lying, so just succumb to it. In this panel, we don't just talk the talk, we walk the walk (or dance, or lick, or... corn. Whatever comes up) This panel is filled with yaoi and yuri themed games, stories, jokes and entertainment. So get ready, put on your dirtiest mind, and come play for the WIN
Using nothing but a whiteboard and your memories, this panel encourages all attendees to try their hand at drawing a random Pokémon from memory. From very simple and classic Pokémon to brand new ones, try your hand at this panel!
Did you know that Super Mario Land was originally supposed to come bundled with the Gameboy in North America, but Tetris was chosen to appeal to a broader demographic? Or that the Super Gameboy accessory for the SNES plays games 2.4% faster than a Gameboy system? Explore the history and influence of Nintendo’s famous handheld line, from 1989 to today.
Everyone loves a good hentai! And we know you want to see all you favorite and enthralling hentai brought to life, right? So, we’ve gathered some of the most entertaining hentai mangas we could find on the internet, and we here at HorseDeer will be the voices. You will get to witness some charming (horrifying?) hentai manga slide shows that will be read and sometimes interpreted or even...'translated' by your crazy friends at HorseDeer
With the many anime fan ships present on social media, fan art commissions, Ao3, and more, why do we ship what we ship? This panel looks at fan ships and the intersection of gender/sexual identity at the heart of these ships.
Get ready to lip sync for your life! It’s back! And better than ever! Prepare a lip sync as the character you’re cosplaying!
As much as I would like to describe this panel to you, that's hard to do. We don't always know what will happen. In fact, we never know what will happen at this game show. What we do know is that people WIN. Come and compete for an uncertain prize by doing uncertain activities directed by uncertain characters. Just make sure you bring a sense of humor, because you won't survive by your wits alone
Ever feel like playing your favorite anime protagonist in Dungeons and Dragons? Join us and we'll teach you the building blocks you need to convert your favorite anime characters into playable characters for your next game of 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons.
