Featured Panels
The following are some of the featured panels you will find at Providence Anime Conference.
This list is out of date. For a full list of panels, refer to our Panel & Workshop Descriptions page.
All About Anime Cons
Presented by Patrick Delahanty of AnimeCons.com with Kevin McKeever
Have you thought about starting up an anime convention of your own? Have you wondered what it takes to get it off the ground and make it successful? PatrickD, co-founder of Anime Boston and Providence Anime Conference and the creator of AnimeCons.com, shares his insight into the convention scene.
Anime in China
Presented by Kevin McKeever
In the spring of 2007 the Robotech Convention Tour attended the 3rd China International Cartoon Animation Festival (CICAF) in Hangzhou, China. Did people cosplay? How big was it? How many people were there? Did they have a dealers' room? What was the city like? Now it is your chance to get your answers to these questions and see how anime and Robotech is viewed in the world's fastest growing economy.
A Brief History of Japan
Presented by the Comiku Girls
Thousands of years of history! All in one hour! The Heien Era, the Warring States, the Feudal Period... Where do Samurai and Ninjas fit in? This panel talks about the history of Japan so that fans can have a better sense of the historical context that has helped shape some of their favorite anime and manga.
Color Theory for Anime Artists
Presented by the Comiku Girls
Why does everyone say skin tones "have a lot of blue in them"? Red and blue make purple but did you know red and green can make brick red? More than just a color wheel, this panel will talk about how to use color to help define a focal point in a piece using contrast and tone.
Do Anime Conventions Have a Future?
Presented by Kevin McKeever
Oil is over $100 USD per barrel, gas is over $4 USD per gallon, airlines are raising fares and cutting services, inflation is on the rise, the economy is slowing, and disposable income is on the decline. Can anime conventions, as we know them today, survive -- let alone grow -- in this environment? Join, Robotech.com's head of marketing, Kevin McKeever, for an in depth look at these issues and the surprising answer.
How I Got Into the Anime Industry
Presented by Kevin McKeever
How did one person go from a small town in Connecticut to working on one of the world's best known anime franchises? Here is where you will find out.
Introduction to Independent Filmmaking
Presented by Kevin McKeever
Join industry veteran Kevin McKeever as he shows you the ins and outs of getting a career started in the world of independent filmmaking.
Kimono & Yukata
Presented by the Comiku Girls
A demonstration of how to properly put on Kimono and Yukata, including how to tie the obi. In addition, we will discuss the differences between Kimono and Yukata and Japanese ideals of beauty. We will talk about how to make your own yukata, including where to find patterns and fabric choices. Li Izumi studied how to properly put on a Kimono (a nearly hour long process) in Akita, Japan. Akiko Meigetsu and Li Izumi have sewn their own Yukata and Kimono.
Life Drawing for Anime Artists
Presented by the Comiku Girls
Everyone says "draw from life", but not everyone has access to life drawing classes. This panel gives anime artists the opportunity to draw from a live model as we discuss figure drawing techniques such as gesture drawings and sketching techniques. Participants should bring their own drawing materials.
Robotech: Past, Present and Future
Presented by Kevin McKeever
Kevin McKeever, head of marketing for Harmony Gold, covers the history of the animated series that introduced a generation to anime and discusses upcoming new releases in the wake of the announcement of the live action feature film.
She might not be into Meowth: Dating Tips for Otaku
Hosted by Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe, Dating Guru Columnist for Soulgeek.com
Love is complicated, and its even more complicated in the world of various fandoms. Join relationship columnist Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe of Soulgeek.com, for a discussion on love and relationships in the fandom world. Sarah will talk about some of the questions she's written about, and take more from participants. Ask her advice or offer your own!
Written Japanese
Presented by the Comiku Girls
An introduction to the Japanese written language, including the differences between the three main writing systems, its history and development from its Chinese origins. After the initial discussion, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about the Japanese written language.