The Anime Detour convention in Minneapolis is next week and I’ll once more be on a slew of panels. Stop on by April 7th-9th to check out the following panels at the convention.

Physical Media Rocks

Streaming services are good but physical media is better. Stop by this panel to learn all about why investing in DVDs and Blurays is really cool.

Friday 4/7/23
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
2F Greenway IJ

Getting Into Gundam

With the release of The Witch From Mercury, now is the perfect time to get into Gundam for newbies. Enjoy a fun discussion of all things Gundam.

Friday 4/7/23
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
2F Greenway FGH

Film Year in Review

What films did you miss this past year? Join our discussion of movies since last con which includes multiverses, Indian epics, and a whole lot of horror! Intended for ages 16+.

Friday 4/7/23
9:30 PM to 10:30 PM
2F Greenway FGH

Saturday Morning Cartoon Fever

Hey hey, it’s Saturday! Reminisce about the days of cereal and toons with this retrospective on the history of Saturday morning cartoons.

Saturday 4/8/23
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
2F Greenway CDE

Autism & Anime

How does anime portray autism? Which anime best represents autism? Join our discussion on how anime can be used to better reflect neurodivergence.

Saturday 4/8/23
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
2F Greenway IJ

Old School Anime Trip

Step back in time for this wildly retro and nostalgic trip down memory lane. VHS, fansubs, Toonami, and all manner of old-school anime are discussed. Intended for ages 16+.

Saturday 4/8/23
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
2F Greenway IJ

Gatekeeping is Bad and Here’s Why

Gatekeeping is the last thing you want in anime. Join the discussion of observing and stopping it to keep anime fun for everyone.

Saturday 4/8/23
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
2F Greenway IJ

Horrors of Anime: Dangerous Dubs (18+)

Anime can be weird, but we English-speaking folks can be weirder! Join us for a smash cut of the most bizarre dubs on the strangest anime ever made. 18+ Wristband Required

Sunday 4/9/23
12:00 AM to 1:00 AM
1F Lakeshore A

Tales From The Video Store

Ever wonder what renting anime from the video store was like? This former video store employee will reveal all.

Sunday 4/9/23
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
2F Greenway AB