Love anime? Wish your friends and family did too? Join Vitamin H as we talk about why we love anime, barriers to fandom entry, common misconceptions, and a handful of great gateway series to start off your animewary friends.

Like so many of our favorite nostalgic shows, the Digimon franchise is unbelievably vast. Countless games, manga and anime series all tell a different story about these amazing digital creatures. As always, Vitamin H is here to help you dive a little deeper into all things prodigious. 

Experience the world of outrageously over-the-top adult anime dubbing. Whether it's bizarre lines, contrived plots, insane innuendos, or just plain bad acting, you're sure to laugh out loud as we bask in the madness of some of the best(?) English-dubbed scenes from adult anime.

America has been importing Those Weird Asian Cartoons for longer than most of us have been alive, and the journey from animation cel to your television or computer has been longer and more storied than you might think.  Join Vitamin H as we explore the history of anime as seen from this side of the Pacific, from black-and-white television shows of the 1960s through the rise of Toonami and the fall of Geneon and ADV.

Oyajicons rejoice! If you like your anime men to be a bit more on the mature side, maybe with a beard or a bit of scruffy stubble, then you’re not alone! Come join Vitamin H for this hour-long collection of the best ossans anime has to offer, including some you might not’ve met before.

A somewhat tongue-in-cheek look at the world of otome games - dating games for girls. We look at the history of these games, the precursors that defined them, and the vast amounts of spinoffs the genre has spawned. Otome RPGs, Otome Rhythm Games, anime, iPhone games, and even… Choose-Your-Own-Adventure CDs?! Even those who aren’t huge fans of the genre are sure to enjoy this panel as we explore some of the most unique, inventive, and just plain weird stuff that otome games have to offer. 

Just how crazy can a movie be? You'll find out in this assortment of wonderfully insane Japanese cinema. Goofy or profound, surreal or meta, mindbending or beautiful. You'll see all kinds of amazing things and maybe discover some of your new favorite movies. Bring your ID and leave your good taste at the door! 

A Metal Gear panel, featuring all the clones, mechs, vampires, conspiracies and one-eyed dogs that we know and love. As you can probably guess, we’ll be delving a fair bit into the weirder side of Metal Gear lore, as well as probing the mind of the series’ enigmatic creator. If you’re looking for a mix of hardboiled spy thrills and geriatric half-tree assassins, this might just be the panel for you. 

Think you're a fan of Tenchi Muyo?  Well, the Tenchi Multiverse is even vaster than you think, and it goes WAY beyond what you may have seen on Toonami, stretching across more than half a dozen anime, and that’s not including the countless spinoffs, re-tellings, alternate continuities and an endless supply of supplemental material.  Join Vitamin H as we chart a course through the OVAs, TV shows, the games, and more.

You know who were really awesome? Ninja, that’s who.   They may not’ve really had the amazing superhuman powers we see in film and anime, but their ingenious use of chemistry, physics and the martial arts were just as amazing. From walking on water to breathing fire, invisibility to reading minds, we’ll be examining the myths of the ninja’s great powers and explaining the fascinating reality behind these legends.

Love going to panels? Want to run your own? Vitamin H (along with special guest star Becky Miyamoto from Paniponi Dash) is here to help you make them great! Covering everything from choosing a topic, the process that goes into planning, pitching your panel, and public speaking tips to getting feedback and staying in contact with your fans. We'll help you make your audience as excited about your topic as you are! 

Love going to panels? Want to run your own? Vitamin H (along with special guest star Becky Miyamoto from Paniponi Dash) is here to help you make them great! Covering everything from choosing a topic, the process that goes into planning, pitching your panel, and public speaking tips to getting feedback and staying in contact with your fans. We'll help you make your audience as excited about your topic as you are!

Just how crazy can a movie be? You'll find out in this assortment of wonderfully insane Japanese cinema. Goofy or profound, surreal or meta, mind-bending or beautiful. You'll see all kinds of amazing things and maybe discover some of your new favorite movies.

Experience the world of outrageously over-the-top adult anime dubbing. Whether it's bizarre lines, contrived plots, insane innuendos, or just plain bad acting, you're sure to laugh out loud as we bask in the madness of some of the best(?) English-dubbed scenes from adult anime.

While male homosexuality has been well-documented 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.

You know who were really awesome? Ninja, that’s who. They may not’ve really had the amazing superhuman powers we see in film and anime, but their ingenious use of chemistry, physics and the martial arts were just as amazing. From walking on water to breathing fire, invisibility to reading minds, we’ll be examining the myths of the ninja’s great powers and explaining the fascinating reality behind these legends.

Oyajicons rejoice! If you like your anime men to be a bit more on the mature side, maybe with a beard or a bit of scruffy stubble, then you’re not alone! Come join Vitamin H for this hour-long collection of the best ossans anime has to offer, including some you might not’ve met before.

A panel about horror games, from Sweet Home and Clock Tower to Amnesia and The Evil Within. We’ll talk about the twisty history of survival horror games, the strange and disturbing avenues the genre has gone down, and what lies ahead for horror gaming enthusiasts. We’ll also be highlighting some unique and underrated titles you might not’ve tried.

Join Vitamin H as we explore the career of Akira Kurosawa, Japan's first visionary director, and the samurai, detectives, and dreams that continue to inspire filmmakers around the world even today. This nice change of pace from typical con fare features clips from some of Kurosawa's best works from the 1940s through the 1980s.

What The #$@! Is A McElroy? is an introductory panel designed to explain the bizarre internet phenomenon that is The McElroy Fandom. Who are these guys? What do they do? Why are so many congoers dressed as elves with umbrellas? This panel will explain all this, and more, as well as giving you some direction on which of the 30+ McElroy projects would best tickle your fannish fancy.

Oyajicons rejoice! If you like your anime men to be a bit more on the mature side, maybe with a beard or a bit of scruffy stubble, then you’re not alone! Come join Vitamin H for this hour-long collection of the best ossans anime has to offer, including some you might not’ve met before.

Blood! Terror! Nonsensical plots! These are the films that defined a horror generation, from the "cha-cha-cha" of Jason Voorhees to the edgy one-liners of Freddy Kreuger. Make sure you're prepared for this cavalcade of danger, death and silliness.

Just how crazy can a movie be? You'll find out in this assortment of wonderfully insane Japanese cinema. Goofy or profound, surreal or meta, mindbending or beautiful. You'll see all kinds of amazing things and maybe discover some of your new favorite movies. 

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!

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!

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.

Oyajicons rejoice! If you like your anime men to be a bit more on the mature side, maybe with a beard or a bit of scruffy stubble, then you’re not alone! Come join Vitamin H for this hour-long collection of the best ossans anime has to offer, including some you might not’ve met before.

While male homosexuality has been well-documented 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.​

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.

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!

Presented by Vitamin H!

Love going to panels? Want to run your own? Vitamin H (along with special guest star Becky Miyamoto from Paniponi Dash) is here to help you make them great! Covering everything from choosing a topic, the process that goes into planning, pitching your panel, and public speaking tips to getting feedback and staying in contact with your fans. We'll help you make your audience as excited about your topic as you are!

For over thirty years, Studio Ghibli was a maelstrom of creativity, inspiring countless other franchises. But behind their cutesy art and gorgeous animation lies a story more complex and dramatic than you might expect...

Vitamin H explores the weird, wild, world of yokai, Japan's traditional monster-spirits. Creature facts, famous stories, and even some tips on how to survive YOUR next encounter with these strange creatures!​

A look at the darker side of anime, showcasing everything from gothic gloom to high-octane thrillers, traditional yokai to unspeakable Lovecraftian beasts. Whether you're a seasoned horror fan who's looking for new nightmare fuel or just a regular otaku who'd like to try something different, there'll be something here for you to love.

Epic battles! Giant swords! Morbidly obese fantasy chickens! Vitamin H skewers the quirks of the Final Fantasy franchise and schools you on why Your Favorite Final Fantasy Sucks. (Audience interaction is mandatory, as ordered by the Shinra Corporation.)

Experience the world of outrageously over-the-top adult anime dubbing. Whether it's bizarre lines, contrived plots, insane innuendos, or just plain bad acting, you're sure to laugh out loud as we bask in the madness of some of the best(?) English-dubbed scenes from adult anime.

National Novel Writing Month is a long-running challenge where people from all over the world spend November attempting to complete a creative project. Join a previous NaNoWriMo winner as they discuss the history of the challenge, it's advantages and disadvantages, and hopefully convince you to get signed up!

America has been importing Those Weird Asian Cartoons for longer than most of us have been alive, and the journey from animation cel to your television or computer has been longer and more storied than you might think. Join Vitamin H as we explore the history of anime as seen from this side of the Pacific, from black-and-white television shows of the 1960s through the rise of Toonami and the fall of Geneon and ADV.

Think you're a fan of Tenchi Muyo? Well, the Tenchi Multiverse is even vaster than you think, and it goes WAY beyond what you may have seen on Toonami, stretching across more than half a dozen anime, and that’s not including the countless spinoffs, re-tellings, alternate continuities and an endless supply of supplemental material. Join Vitamin H as we chart a course through the OVAs, TV shows, the games, and more.

Like so many of our favorite nostalgic shows, the Digimon franchise is unbelievably vast. Countless games, manga and anime series all tell a different story about these amazing digital creatures. As always, Vitamin H is here to help you dive a little deeper into all things prodigious.

Somewhere in rural America lies a small, quaint resort town that's bathed in an eternal fog. A place where those with troubled hearts must face the deepest, darkest parts of their psyche. You've found a letter that tells you to join Vitamin H for this indepth look at the history of the Silent Hill franchise.

Oyajicons rejoice! If you like your anime men to be a bit more on the mature side, maybe with a beard or a bit of scruffy stubble, then you’re not alone! Come join Vitamin H for this hour-long collection of the best ossans anime has to offer, including some you might not’ve met before.

Is it a game show? A discussion? A showcase of bizarre videos? Just an excuse for Vitamin H to throw ramen at you? What the actual H is this panel? You'll just have to show up to find out.

Blood! Terror! Nonsensical plots! These are the films that defined a horror generation, from the "cha-cha-cha" of Jason Voorhees to the edgy one-liners of Freddy Kreuger. Make sure you're prepared for this cavalcade of danger, death and silliness.

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!

A somewhat tongue-in-cheek look at the world of otome games - dating games for girls. We look at the history of these games, the precursors that defined them, and the vast amounts of spinoffs the genre has spawned. Otome RPGs, Otome Rhythm Games, anime, iPhone games, and even… Choose-Your-Own-Adventure CDs?! Even those who aren’t huge fans of the genre are sure to enjoy this panel as we explore some of the most unique, inventive, and just plain weird stuff that otome games have to offer.

Experience the world of outrageously over-the-top adult anime dubbing. Whether it's bizarre lines, contrived plots, insane innuendos, or just plain bad acting, you're sure to laugh out loud as we bask in the madness of some of the best(?) English-dubbed scenes from adult anime.

Love going to panels? Want to run your own? Vitamin H (along with special guest star Becky Miyamoto from Paniponi Dash) is here to help you make them great! Covering everything from choosing a topic, the process that goes into planning, pitching your panel, and public speaking tips to getting feedback and staying in contact with your fans. We'll help you make your audience as excited about your topic as you are!

America has been importing Those Weird Asian Cartoons for longer than most of us have been alive, and the journey from animation cel to your television or computer has been longer and more storied than you might think. Join Vitamin H as we explore the history of anime as seen from this side of the Pacific, from black-and-white television shows of the 1960s through the rise of Toonami and the fall of Geneon and ADV.

You know who were really awesome? Ninja, that’s who. They may not’ve really had the amazing superhuman powers we see in film and anime, but their ingenious use of chemistry, physics and the martial arts were just as amazing. From walking on water to breathing fire, invisibility to reading minds, we’ll be examining the myths of the ninja’s great powers and explaining the fascinating reality behind these legends.

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.

A different take on a typical Studio Ghibli panel that focuses less on the films themselves and more on the magic behind the wonder of the “Japanese Disney” - a Kingdom of Dreams and Madness two legendary animators worked themselves (and those around them) to the bone to create

Vitamin H explores the weird, wild, world of youkai, Japan's traditional monster-spirits. Where did they come from? How many of them are there out there? Creature facts, famous stories, and even some tips on how to survive YOUR next encounter with these strange creatures!

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!

Like so many of our favorite nostalgic shows, the Digimon franchise is unbelievably vast. Countless games, manga and anime series all tell a different story about these amazing digital creatures. As always, Vitamin H is here to help you dive a little deeper into all things prodigious.

Vitamin H explores the weird, wild, world of youkai, Japan's traditional monster-spirits. Where did they come from? How many of them are there out there? Creature facts, famous stories, and even some tips on how to survive YOUR next encounter with these strange creatures!

America has been importing Those Weird Asian Cartoons for longer than most of us have been alive, and the journey from animation cel to your television or computer has been longer and more storied than you might think. Join Vitamin H as we explore the history of anime as seen from this side of the Pacific, from black-and-white television shows of the 1960s through the rise of Toonami and the fall of Geneon and ADV.

Oyajicons rejoice! If you like your anime men to be a bit more on the mature side, maybe with a beard or a bit of scruffy stubble, then you’re not alone! Come join Vitamin H for this hour-long collection of the best ossans anime has to offer, including some you might not’ve met before.

Experience the world of outrageously over-the-top adult anime dubbing. Whether it's bizarre lines, contrived plots, insane innuendos, or just plain bad acting, you're sure to laugh out loud as we bask in the madness of some of the best(?) English-dubbed scenes from adult anime.

Welcome to the world… or, rather, worlds of Japan’s most darkly inventive and disturbing manga author. A world where disembodied heads float through the skies and hideous young boys gulp down cooking oil like water. Fish that walk on metal legs, girls who mutate and grow like living fungus. Spirals in the air, horrors in the ocean, a hole that was made for you in the side of a mountain. And above it all, a vast, living star that consumes everything it touches. This is the world of Junji It...

A panel about horror games, from Sweet Home and Clock Tower to Amnesia and The Evil Within. We’ll talk about the twisty history of survival horror games, the strange and disturbing avenues the genre has gone down, and what lies ahead for horror gaming enthusiasts. We’ll also be highlighting some unique and underrated titles you might not’ve tried.

While male homosexuality has been well-documented 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.