Game Shows
Anime Match Game
Also based on another classic, Anime Match Game takes two contestants and four celebrity panelists in a game of match! The MC gives a scenario...
Zoro and Nami are arguing in the galley when Sanji bursts in and shouts angrily, "Zoro, if you ever try to _____ my _____ again, I'll throw you over board you seaweed headed idiot!"
...and each panelist writes their version of the statement, while the two contestants write theirs. Everyone reveals, and points are awarded to the contestant who's answer matches the most panelists answers! Remember, there is no 'right' answer, just hilarious ones!
Contestants are chosen through a short match of Jan Ken Pon, so come check out this hilarious mental match up and see what your favorite Guests of Honor are thinking! (Oh yeah, prizes too!)
Anime Millionaire
-Source:- Fruits Basket
-Question:- How does Kyo enter the Sohma residence the first time we meet him?
A. In a hot air balloon!
B. Barrel roll!
C. He walked through the front door, silly!
D. He crashed through the ceiling, duh!
If you can answer this question and others like it, you can win prizes in the Naka-Kon Trivia Game Show, Anime Millionaire! The top prize is a million dollars! Not really, but we do have random cool prizes we’re sure you’ll like just as much as a million dollars!
Anime Name That Tune
Just how well do you know your anime OPs and EDs? You can find out with the chance to win prizes by showing up for Anime Name That Tune! Impress, wow or just weird your friends out by showing them just how much you know about Japanese music. From Azumanga Daioh to One Piece, how well do you know your tunes?
Anime Singled Out
-All ages audience, but participants must be 15 and up!-
Do you dream of finding your one, true Otaku love? Well, try your luck with a Naka-Kon tried and true game show, Anime Singled Out! Based on the 1990’s MTV show Singled Out, Anime Singled Out will help you find what could be your future husband/wife – or at least a date for the night! The prize? Dinner with your potential new sweetheart is on Naka-Kon!
Our two MC’s will help you narrow down your choices by asking anime and manga related questions. If your suitor’s answers don’t match yours, dump ‘em! If they do, hey, at least you know you have something to talk about at dinner!
Challenger On Fire!
New to Naka-Kon this year, come check out this straight-from-Japan game show that tests your ability to recognize your favorite anime characters!
You will face up to twenty contestants in a game of elimination. We will show you a picture of a character on a screen and you write down the character name. If you get it right, you stay in the game and if you don't, you're out! The game ends when only one person is left! And if you don't win the first time, stick around, because we'll be doing two rounds!
It's Over 9,000! (And this time, the balls are inert...)
So you don't Cosplay and you don't like Karaoke, but dag narbbit, you want a chance to be on stage! Well here it is! If you're up to the challenge, bring a group of your friends to It's Over 9,000 to perform pre-written skits with only five minutes preparation!
The skits are kept under lock until until we hand them out, so its up to you to perform for a celebrity judge for a chance to win cash! This time we've included props, so put on your acting face and prepare to be hilarious!
Panels
Advanced Para Para with Team Royal Sabi
Not for the noobs, be prepared to exercise your advanced Para Para skills with the masters themselves, Team Royal Sabi!
Beginner Para Para with Team Royal Sabi
Para Para. In the wrong hands, it can be disastrous. Arms flying everywhere, and the next thing you know, you're upside down on the floor with two people missing limbs! But with the help of the talented people from Team Royal Sabi, you're sure to be safely Para Para-ing in no time!
Conventions 101 with Fuzzy
For first timers to an anime convention. Come and learn tips and tricks to having a fun and memorable convention experience. Also learn the answers to questions such as, "What the heck is a GLOMP?" and "Hentai...is that like anime porn??" and other questions you've wanted to ask but were afraid to. Con newbies are welcome, as well as con vets with input to throw in the mix!
Cosplay Combat
Cosplay Combat is a LARP (live action role play) that pits cosplayer agains cosplayer in a mock combat situation to see who's character is the greatest!
Cream the Cosplayer
A most beloved Naka-Kon original, pay a buck to cream the most annoying anime characters right in the kisser!
Entering A Cosplay Contest
Come get hints on entering the Cosplay contest from the judges themselves!
Forum Meet Up
Come meet all the friends you made on the Naka-Kon forums!
Japan Music Station
Showing a variety of Japanese music from all kinds of genres. With anime music, Japanese pop music, Japanese visual rock, reggae, R&B, classic, oldies, and traditional!
Lupin's Guide to Thievery
Lupin the 3rd and his cohorts demonstrate the proper way to steal a priceless gem!
Modeling Workshop
Basic descriptions of modeling. Kits for purchase including building materials.
Naruto Fan Panel
A panel for all of the Naruto fans to get together and be Naruto fans! We'll be playing games, a photo shoot, and some simple discussion about favorite characters and episodes.
Props from Scraps
How to make realistic-looking props from foam, cardboard, and packing supplies, with demonstrations of techniques by experienced dumpster-diving cosplayers!
Robotech Panel with Fuzzy
Robotech, the phenomenon that swept the 80's and introduced a whole generation to anime is back. Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles, released in 2007 continues the story of the seach for Admiral Hunter. Come and join Fuzzy as he leads a discussion on Robotech from the basics, to what the future holds for Robotech. Plots, storylines, merchandise and future releases will be covered as well.
Sci-Fi Fandom: Do Otaku Belong?
A mature discussion of the origins of the otaku community and anime conventions. Fans of both sci-fi and anime talk about life in the sci-fi fandom community and the divide between older and younger fans.
So You Think You're A Geek...
Bring your craziest useless knowledge to this panel, where the masters (and mistresses) of random trivia will test your geekiness against their most obscure factoids.
The Maou, the Engagement, and the Toilet
Kyou Kara Maou! was something of a phenomenon among girls in Japan, and a fiercely loyal Maruma fanbase has formed in America. What is it about this fantasy series that has captured the imaginations of so many people?
Wait, you like what?! Yaoi: A "Mature" Discussion
18+ Panel (ID's will be checked at the door)
Come join Sinisterbug in a discussion/lecture about yaoi, BL, shounen ai and just why, oh why, do girls like it so much? There will be a doujin giveaway!
Showings begin at midnight!
Web Comics
Come share your knowledge about some of your favorite web comics, and learn about awesome new ones!
When Badfics Attack!
A discussion about the pitfalls of bad fanfiction, including Mary Sues, bad grammar, OOC, nonsensical plot, etc. All ages panel!
Wigs and Wig Styling
Learn the basics of choosing, wearing, and styling wigs.