Programming for Sunday, November 16th

Stories from the Studio: Voice Acting Tales with the Georges | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Host: Justin Pope, Director of Programming

Ever wonder what it’s like to live the life of a voice actor? Life throws lots of different things your way when you start voicing anime and video game characters. Catch some interesting stories the Georges have to share throughout their voice acting journey!

Japanese Pop and Anime Music | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Performer: Bridget Dooley, JapanWNY

A vocal performance medley of anime themes and enka classics in Japanese, including themes from Your Name and Cowboy Bebop, and artists such as Ishikawa Sayuri and Yamaguchi Momoe.

Closing Ceremonies | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Host: Justin Pope, Director of Programming

And that’s a wrap! Come reminisce on all that happened over the course of this memorable debut weekend for KinshokuCon. Hear some final words from our partners and be the first to know plans for KinshokuCon 2026!

Wakandaverse: How Black Panther Can Enrich the Youth | 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Host: Ace Pierce, Hidden Village

Enter the WAKANDAVERSE! The characters and stories of Black Panther can go beyond traditional comic entertainment to educate the youth about their world. Join this panel discussion to learn about the power of Wakanda in scholastic settings!

College of Creation: Cosplaying D&D Characters & Beyond | 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Host: Ioneyes.cosplay, Cosplay Judge

You’ve been playing your TTRPG for ages but maybe role-playing at the table just isn’t enough–you need to BE your character. Come learn and talk about what it takes to put together a cosplay for your own D&D character. From conventions, to Ren Faires and LARPs, cosplaying your own tabletop character is far more common than you’d expect.

Your Wig is Wigging Out! | 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM

Host: Corii Bacon

Many people struggle to style and properly care for their cosplay wigs. As a licensed cosmetologist that works with wigs regularly, I’ll share my experience and professional opinion on caring for these important pieces of one’s costume.

Would Monsters in the Dungeon Actually Taste Delicious? | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM

Host: Samantha Pond

Let’s take a look at a few monsters featured in Dungeon Meshi and see if they would taste delicious.

How to Use a Death Note for Good (Without Killing People) | 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Host: Samantha Pond

What are some things you can do with a Death Note that are good without killing people?  A Death Note requires the death to be at/or before one’s natural end of life. What if you, for example, take away cancer symptoms for the last three years of someone’s life?

And They Were Roommates: A (SFW) Shipping Fanfiction Workshop | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Host: Victoria Mikolajczyk

Come join us for an exercise-based workshop all about writing romance fanfiction for new or intermediate writers! We’ll explore character chemistry, how to write an immersive setting, and generate ideas for a scene together. Supplies will be provided!

Build-a-Bouquet: Wood Flower Workshop | 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Host: Brigette Brzezniak

Join KrisBrig Creative for a free hands-on wood flower workshop where participants will create beautiful mini bouquets to be donated to Grace Guest House in Buffalo, NY, a nonprofit that provides a comforting home-away-from-home for patients and families traveling for medical care. The session will also feature live demonstrations of the wood flower crafting process.

Kumihimo Friendship Bracelet Demo | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Host: Michele Hauryski, Head of Hobby Hideaway

“Kumihimo” is Japanese for “gathered threads” and is the traditional art of braided cord making. This textile art form was featured in the anime film Your Name. Learn how to make your own in corded friendship bracelet during this dedicated demo time. These materials will also be available throughout the weekend for you to try on your own if you are not able to attend.