Saturday 6 October, 2018
A panel about geikomi, yaoi's older, beefier brother. Written by and for gay Japanese men, these stories feature guys who're bold, brash, bodacious and decidedly burly. If you're looking for an LGBT History panel with a heaping helping of gratuitous male nudity, you're sure to love this panel!
Your favorite character died? Your OTP broke up with no hope of getting back together (or maybe never even got off the ground)? Your show ended exactly how you didn’t want it to? We know that feel. Come share your feels with us. Tissues and stuffed animals provided.
While male homosexuality has been welldocumented in Japan since samurai days, love between women, well, hasn’t. Yuri – lesbian manga and literature – has a relatively recent history in Japan, owing largely to Japan’s strict gender roles and conservative culture. Vitamin H documents the history of this genre, which most certainly extends past the blushing fanservice seen in today’s anime.
Vitamin H explores the weird, wild, world of youkai, Japan's traditional monster-spirits. Creature facts, famous stories, and even some tips on how to survive YOUR next encounter with these strange creatures!
Come watch all of our fantastic cosplay contest entries perform and show off their cosplays on stage. Cheer on your favorites as they compete for fantastic prizes!
For more than 50 years, we've been enchanted by the frilly pink badasses known as magical girls. But beneath their elegant exterior lies a complex and captivating history that's filled with all kinds of surprises. Join Vitamin H as we explore the universe of magical girls, from the early inspirations in American TV to the modern, ultra-slick shows that captivate audiences throughout the world.
All good ideas have to start somewhere. Media, regardless of its origin, tends to find its basis in real-world events that mold the story. Media gives us the power to ask "what if?", to protest, to bring awareness, and explore beyond what we know. Join us as we take a look at anime, manga, and movies that work to showcase some of the greatest political issues in Japan.
Bring your glowsticks! No large bags or backpacks.