Castle Point Anime Convention

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Schedule

8:00 AM

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10:00 AM

Autograph Session

Autograph Session

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Join ashes in a deep dive into idol concert culture and ask whatever burning questions you may have, including about whatever yeah tiger means.

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10:15 AM

Panel

LET'S DAZE! 2 Girlfriends is back! This year we will be talking about Kagerou Project, One of the most successful Vocaloid series of all time!

Meetup

10:30 AM

Panel

Welcome to the Literature Club! Join Monika, Sayori, Yuri, & Natsuki in a speed dating event to compete for your best girl's love!

11:00 AM

Tournament

Tournament

Miscellaneous

11:15 AM

Meetup

11:30 AM

Guest

Step into the world of voice acting with our exclusive Q&A panel featuring Kayli Mills, Lizzie Freeman, and Caitlin Glass! Join us as they delve into their experiences and insights as renowned voice actors, sharing captivating stories and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from their remarkable careers.

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Make your own cosplay or make a cosplay your own. Here’s how to alter a store bought cosplay to make it unique!

12:00 PM

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Join Sk8 crew to create fresh board designs. Paint mini boards, show your unique style! Hosted by Cosplay Hollow.

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Itabags have been a part of Japanese fandom for over two decades, but the love - and pain - of this hobby persists! Let's learn how to itabag!

12:15 PM

Meetup

1:00 PM

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A defining show of the Magical Girl genre is PreCure! Join curefloraa and abbyonthemoon as they take a deep dive of this beloved Magical Girl series!

Miscellaneous

1:15 PM

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Join NJ-native kaigai idol mspaint palette for her idol show at the local con that started it all.

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Do you know a lot of anime songs? Come prove it in this Fastest Fingers First Name that Anime Tune game!

Meetup

1:30 PM

Autograph Session

Autograph Session

Autograph Session

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Come learn about the Japanese visual rock movement that has taken the world by storm: Visual Kei! Stay for trivia and prizes too!

2:00 PM

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Sweetheart Stars is proud to present the Sparkling Idol Showcase! Come watch idol performers in a non-competitive show that you won't want to miss!

2:15 PM

Meetup

2:30 PM

Panel

Whether you have a phone camera or a high-end DSLR, and whether you want to take selfies or photos of other people, this panel is for you! What makes a good picture? How do you pose? What programs do people use to process images and what tools are helpful for getting the perfect shot? No matter your camera or your goal, this panel will help upgrade your cosplay photography skills.

3:00 PM

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The Artist Alley is important to any convention. But how does it work? And where do you start? Learn the basics to get your artist career started!

Tournament

Tournament

3:15 PM

Panel

Grilling, and chilling. The dads yearly meeting is up again. DONT BE LATE

Meetup

4:00 PM

Panel

Dance along to your favorite love live songs in celebration of it's anniversary at this random dance panel hosted by Rainbowstar Idols!

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Come join the Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation cast to learn about the dangers of resentful energy & partake in a night-hunt!

4:15 PM

Meetup

4:30 PM

Panel

Find out the real history behind the hit series Vinland Saga and discuss what makes it a successful series!

5:00 PM

Panel

Ever have an interest in voice acting? Learn more on how to get started as a Voice Actor at Closing Credits!

Miscellaneous

5:15 PM

Meetup

5:30 PM

Panel

Struggling with your cosplay makeup? unsure with what products or techniques to use? We have got you covered from primers to finishers!

7:00 PM

Musical Performance

SHINNOSUKE from ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D performs an acoustic set of hits from ROOKiEZ and his solo project SINOBROWN

8:30 PM

Panel

Celebrating 24 years of JPOP legends: Perfume! Get ready for a medley of songs & visuals that both longtime fans and first listeners will enjoy!

9:00 PM

Musical Performance

Join DJ Dekimasen, DJ Signal, and DJ Appare of AniParty at CPあC: The Dance 2024! This year's performers are part of the premier U.S. anime song (anisong) DJ club event which draws influence from the "anikura" subculture of music nightclub events, popularized in Tokyo, Japan. Come dance the night away with us and fellow attendees!

10:00 AM

Guest

Caitlin has been working in the anime industry since 2004 as a veteran voice actress and ADR director, best known for the role of Winry Rockbell in the Fullmetal Alchemist Franchise. As an ADR director, she worked on Ouran High School Host Club and voiced Haruhi Fujioka. Currently, Caitlin lends her voice to characters like Mina Ashido in My Hero Academia and Damian Desmond in Spy X Family. Other well known roles include Vados in Dragon Ball Super, Petra in Attack on Titan, and Maki in Love Live! School Idol Project. As a director, she's contributed to series like Fruits Basket (2019), Free!! (season three and all movies), Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card, and many, many more!

Autograph Session

Panel

Have you ever wanted to create a cosplay, but the existing costumes &/or patterns do not fit your shape? Learn how to create cosplays to fit EVERYONE.

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10:15 AM

Meetup

10:30 AM

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11:00 AM

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SHiNNOSUKE is a Japanese musician most known for his work as the Vocalist, Guitarist, and Songwriter of the Japanese rock band ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D. ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D is celebrated for their chart-topping hits like "Song For" (Bleach ED), "Complication" (Durarara!! OP), "IN MY WORLD" (Blue Exorcist OP), "Reclimb" (Yowamushi Pedal OP), and numerous other fan favorites. In 2019, Shinnosuke and UZ from SPYAIR founded S.T.U.W - Songs to Unite the World. Rather than just a band, S.T.U.W serves as a space for like-minded individuals to gather and create music. Their ethos centers on "Thinking global, Acting Local," as they collaborate with fellow enthusiasts to pursue their musical passions.SHiNNOSUKE’s latest project, SINOBROWN, showcases SHiNNOSUKE as a solo act. SINOBROWN debuted in 2021 and blends a mix of genres over acoustic sounds creating a unique and chill style. His track “That’s how we do it” was showcased as the ending theme for the documentary on the championship team KOSÉ 8ROCKS in the professional dance league D-LEAGUE. SHiNNOSUKE’s music resonates with audiences worldwide, as seen through his collaborations and performances. With a passion for music that transcends boundaries, SHiNNOSUKE continues to captivate listeners with his innovative approach and heartfelt performances.

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From CPAC, it's time to PRESS YOUR LUCK. 3 players will answer questions to earn spins on our big board to win prizes and avoid the Whammies.

Miscellaneous

11:10 AM

Autograph Session

11:15 AM

Meetup

11:30 AM

Panel

Ever wanted to decorate your own toploader but not sure where to start? This workshop is perfect for you! Come and join us for Toploader Decorating!

12:00 PM

Guest

Kayli is a Michigan born voice actor, singer, lyricist and script adapter. You may know them as Keqing (Genshin Impact), Alice (Sword Art Online), Emilia (Re:Zero), Clara (Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun) and many more! Outside of work, they enjoy being active and love going on adventures! You’ll find them in the gym lifting most days, and outside enjoying a nice hike or climbing something they probably shouldn’t be! She’s also a huge foodie and could talk to you for hours about how to perfectly construct a gourmet donut!

Tournament

12:15 PM

Meetup

12:30 PM

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A panel about the latest accessibility technology for gamers with physical disabilities. A lot has happened in the last year, let’s talk about it!

1:00 PM

Panel

Learn the secrets to masked cosplay! Learn tips and tricks to scaling helmets and staying safe at cons!

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Cons should be a safe place to have fun. We’ll discuss ways to be safe & how practice proper etiquette at cons.

Tournament

Miscellaneous

1:15 PM

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Lizzie Freeman is an LA based voice actress who was born in Oklahoma. A cat and coffee enthusiast and lover of all things cute, she began her career in 2012 working on indie titles like “Dust: An Elysian Tail” and online animations. After making the move to Los Angeles in 2016, she began making strides in her career and has lent her voice to several anime titles and video games. Her more prominent roles include Trish Una in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind, Hinata Tachibana in Tokyo Revengers, and Yanfei in Genshin Impact!

Meetup

1:30 PM

Autograph Session

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Join Raine, Griffin and Liza for Blooming Spring Idolfest, an idol festival featuring performances from a ton of amazing idol groups! Be sure to bring your penlights!

2:00 PM

Panel

Learn more about Digimon With Digimon Expert and YouTuber Xanaxdu! From a Virtual Pet to Multimedia Franchise to its most recent resurgence!

2:15 PM

Meetup

2:25 PM

Autograph Session

2:30 PM

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Join us for a custom made “Random Dance Play”, featuring both KPOP and JPOP artists like Twice, LoveLive, BTS, Vocaloid, SKZ, Ado, and more!

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Contestants play Mario Kart in teams. Whoever has the controller can't look at the screen and their partner is their GPS. Prizes to the winning teams

Miscellaneous

3:00 PM

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Whether it's your first convention or your 100th, I'm sure you have a story to tell! Like, who pulled the fire alarm? Come and share your experiences!

Tournament

Tournament

3:15 PM

Meetup

3:30 PM

Panel

Guess the anime from our wide assortment of screenshots depicting school uniforms from various series, and win some prizes! (All are welcome!)

4:00 PM

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Join Royal, Just Dance streamer and overseas idol for the CPあC Performance of her 2024 Debut Tour, covering mainstream J-pop from the 21st century.

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With every mandatory beach scene, casual caress, and red-faced confession, the list of “not BL, but close-enough” animes grow! Let's chat about it!

4:15 PM

Meetup

5:00 PM

Cosplay Event

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A Family Feud game show featuring 4 schools to see which university knows the anime community the best! Everyone is welcome to play the game!

7:00 PM

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$40

Saturday

$35

Sunday

$60

2-Day

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