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BOTH THE NARUTO AND NEZUKO PANEL ROOMS ARE LOCATED ON THE LOWER LEVEL.
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FULL PANEL SCHEDULE
ANIME RIVERSIDE 2023
ALL PANEL GUESTS AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND CANCELLATION
SPACE IS LIMITED. WE SUGGEST YOU LINE UP EARLY TO THE PANEL YOU'D LIKE TO ATTEND.
EVERY ROOM WILL BE CLEARED AFTER EVERY PANEL...SO YOU CAN LEAVE, BUT YOU CAN'T STAY!
SATURDAY SCHEDULE
MAIN STAGE (OUTSIDE PLAZA)
Helluva Boss Cast Panel - 2:00 PM
Main Stage
We have a HELLUVA panel for HELLUVA BOSS FANS! Come join the cast of Helluva Boss on the main stage as they answer questions and talk about their experiences being on the hit YouTube Series!
Host: Jeromy DeChant
Panelists: Richard Horvitz, Vivian Nixon, Cristina Vee
Demon Slayer Cast Panel - 4:00 PM
Main Stage
All Demons and Demon Slayers are welcome to join us for our Demon Slayer Cast Panel! Come see some of your favorite voice actors from Demon Slayer answer questions and talk about their experiences playing these fan favorite characters!
Host: Dade Elza
Panelists: Bryce Papenbrook, Kirk Thornton, Brianna Knickerbocker, Zach Aguilar, Kira Buckland, Mela Lee
NARUTO PANEL ROOM A
SATURDAY
Toonami Through the Years - 11:30 AM
Panel Room A
Some say Toonami is the reason WHY certain generations even got into Anime! Join Toonami fans as they discuss the history of Tom, Toonami and Adult Swim! Audience participation is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED and you will be rewarded with FREE STUFF!
Host: Colin K Bass
Panelists: Jimmy Arias, Jefferson Malanay, Elaura Goesch, Katie Oliver
Shaman King Fans! Spirit Integrate! - 12:30 PM
Panel Room A
AMIDAMARU! SPIRIT INTEGRATE! Come join new Shaman King fans, Shaman King experts and everything in between! We’ll be talking about ALL THINGS SHAMAN KING and giving away awesome freebies! Plus, a first look at our live action short: “The Next Shaman King”, coming soon to Anime Fire!
Host: Colin K Bass
Panelists: Michael MacRae, Chelton Perry, Jefferson Malanay, Vanessa Rowen
Anime Clash: DBZ vs Death Note - 1:30 PM
Panel Room A
An age old question… or is it? Oh well, these hilarious panelists will battle harder than Goku Vs. Frieza to find out WHO IS THE BEST! DBZ vs Death Note… who will win?
Host: Tyler McPhail
Panelists: Team DBZ - Jeromy DeChant/Paul DeCuir
Team Death Note - Chazzy Baragiola/Elaura Goesch
Naruto Cast Panel - 2:30 PM
Panel Room A
Naruto fans, get ready! We have a very special compilation of Naruto Cast Members! Rock Lee, Guy Sensei, Kiba and Kurama! Join our host, Colin K. Bass as he asks them questions about their experiences on the show and opens up the floor to audience questions!
Host: Colin K Bass
Panelists: Brian Donovan, Skip Stellrecht, Kyle Hebert, Paul St. Peter
Representation in Media - 3:30 PM
Panel Room A
Do you want to learn more about representation in the media? Join our amazing host and panelists as they discuss the importance of inclusivity and acceptance. You don’t want to miss this inspirational panel!
Host: MagicalBlackGirlAliah
Panelists: Ana Mendoza, Chelton Perry, Jimmy Arias
Okamoto Kitchen OVA First Look - 4:30 PM
Panel Room A
Host: Jimmy Arias
Panelists: Gerald Abraham, Mykal Williams
Chainsaw Man Fans! - 5:30 PM
Panel Room A
Devils, fiends and everyone in between are invited to join us as we celebrate and discuss the hit anime; “Chainsaw Man”! Our host with the most will talk to fellow Chainsaw Man fans about the Anime, the future of Denji and so much more! Come on out!
Host: Chazzy Baragiola
Panelists: Asami_Chan_Cosplay, Peppered.Up.Cosplays, Dusty Myklebust
Unnecessary Debates (18+) - 6:30 PM
Panel Room A
Have you ever wanted to hear funny people debate things you thought should never be debated? Well, don’t we have the perfect panel for you! Come watch debaters like Anastasia Washington, Eric Bell, Ron Swallow, Mandy Oquendo, Paul DeCuir, and KEM Cosplay and learn something you never wanted to know!
Host: Tyler McPhail
Team 1- Anastasia Washington, Ron Swallow, Paul Decuir
Team 2 - Eric Bell, KEM Cosplay, Mandy Oquendo
NEZUKO PANEL ROOM B
SATURDAY
Causeplay and Charity Volunteerism - 12:00 PM
Panel Room B
Come discover how to take cosplay life to a whole new level! Kids Can Cosplay adult volunteers explain the mission of KCC and what we do as an organization. They’ll also discuss how they got into charity cosplay and their passion for volunteerism. Panelists will share some of their experiences volunteering with KCC and show how causeplay changes lives – for the volunteers and within their communities. This panel is for cosplayers and non-cosplayers alike.
Host: Elemental Cosplay
Panelists: Stephanie Garcia, Wendy Newton, Christopher Seltsam, Thi Nguyen, Shai Culver
The Art of Prop Making - 1:00 PM
Panel Room B
Have you ever wanted to learn more about prop making? Or maybe you’re already a prop maker and you want to talk to your fellow artists? Well then, this panel is for you! Join talented prop makers as they discuss how they got started and what they’re working on now!
Host: MagicalBlackGirlAliah
Panelists: Ivan Gonzalez, Daniel Castro, Andrew Webster, Natsume Cosplay
Anime Talks LIVE - 3:00 PM
Panel Room B
Ladies and Gentleman! The host of Anime Fire’s #1 Talk Show, “Anime Talks”, Chazzy Baragiola is going LIVE at Anime Riverside! He’s interviewed Rock Lee, Misa, and even the OG Vegeta! But now… he is here to dive into the past, present and future with the OG Goku himself… Ian James Corlett! Join us as he asks the deep and meaningful but also fun questions! You don’t want to miss it!
Host: Chazzy Baragiola
Panelist: Ian James Corlett
Most Extreme Ranking Challenge: The Biggest Badass Women in Anime - 5:00 PM
Panel Room B
Five geeks come together to rank the Top 3 and Bottom 2 collectively on a specific geeky subject. Full of debating, guilt-tripping, and bribery, you won't want to miss the chaos! At Anime Riverside, they will be ranking the top 5 bad@$$ women in anime!
Host: Tyler McPhail
Panelists: Ana Mendoza, Mandy Oquendo, Elaura Goesch, KEM Cosplay, Cha Adler
Content Creation 101 - 6:00 PM
Panel Room B
Have you ever wanted to start creating content for social media? Or maybe you ARE creating content and want to learn more? Well then this is the panel for you! Come join content creators from all kinds of different media as they discuss how to get started and where they’re going!
Host: MagicalBlackGirlAliah
Panelists: Scuba Steph, Girls Got Rhythm, Verbalase, Emmi XI
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
MAIN STAGE (OUTSIDE PLAZA)
Hunter x Hunter Cast Panel - 1:00 PM
Main Stage
Calling all Hunter x Hunter fans! Come join some of your favorite voice actors as they discuss the show, answer fan questions and more! You don’t want to miss this panel!
Host: Jimmy Arias
Panelists: Cristina Vee, Keith Silverstein, Tara Sands, Chris Tergliafera, Kyle Hebert, Michael Sorich
Attack on Titan Cast Panel - 3:00 PM
Main Stage
FOR HUMANITY! Come join some of your favorite voice actors from Attack on Titan as they discuss the show, answer fan questions and more! AOT fans don’t want to miss this panel!
Host: Girls Got Rhythm
Panelists: Bryce Papenbrook, Jessica Calvello, David Matranga, Josh Grelle
NARUTO PANEL ROOM A
SUNDAY
Studio Ghibli Fans! - 11:30 AM
Panel Room A
Studio Ghibli has had so many classic movies over the years. My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke and SO MANY MORE! Join Ghibli super fans as they discuss their favorite moments, Miyazaki himself and the future of Studio Ghibli.
Host: Michael MacRae
Panelists: Ana Mendoza, Elaura Goesch, McKenzie Fox, Chazzy Baragiola
Cosplay 101 - 12:30 PM
Panel Room A
Are you interested in getting into Cosplay? Or maybe you ARE a cosplayer and want to surround yourself with other cosplayers? Then this is the panel for you! Talk about cosplay, how you got started and the impact it has had on our lives! EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Host: KEM Cosplay
Panelists: LadyToxie, MagicalBlackGirlAliah, Chaleee_Ale
Voice Acting 101 - 1:30 PM
Panel Room A
Do you want to learn more about voice acting? Join professional voice actors David Vincent and Michelle Ruff as they talk about how they got into voice acting, their experiences and more! You don’t want to miss this!
Host: Jeromy DeChant
Panelists: David Vincent, Michelle Ruff
DigiDestined (LIVE ACTION DIGIMON) - 2:30 PM
Panel Room A
Live action Digimon?! No way. It would never work. Well… you need to decide that yourself! Check out an Episode 1 screening with the cast and crew of DigiDestined! Watch the episode, ask questions and get some sneak peeks at episode 2!
Host: Jimmy Arias
Panelists: Colin K Bass, Shelbylyn Messier, Chelton Perry
Anime Clash: Fullmetal Alchemist vs Avatar the Last Airbender - 3:30 PM
Panel Room A
It’s time for ANIME CLASH! In one corner we have our panelists representing Fullmetal Alchemist… in the other corner, we have panelists representing Avatar the Last Airbender! Who will win? Find out on the Anime Clash Panel!
Host: Jimmy Arias
Panelists: Avatar - Jeromy DeChant, John Guerra
FMA - Giselle Sanchez, Finn Pierson
Anime Fire Live Action Media - 4:30 PM
Panel Room A
Celebrity interviews, Live Action Anime, Original Series and SO MUCH MORE! Join the cast and crew of Anime Fire as they discuss their experiences working on the different projects and what to expect from the future of Anime Fire. Plus… FREE STUFF for audience participation!
Host: Jimmy Arias
Panelists: Colin K Bass, Chazzy Baragiola, Michael MacRae, McKenzie Fox
NEZUKO PANEL ROOM B
SUNDAY
Kids of Cosplay - 12:00 PM
Panel Room B
A look into cosplay through the eyes of kid cosplayers! Come get tips on cosplay, conventions, and more from some of Kids Can Cosplay’s youngest members. They’ll also discuss their passion for volunteerism and how they got started as charity cosplayers, as well as how causeplay benefits them and their communities. This panel is for kids, parents, and cosplayers of all ages. Come take part in the most adorably informative cosplay panel you’ve ever seen!
Host: Elemental Cosplay
Panelists: TBD
TTRPG 101 - 2:00 PM
Panel Room B
Do you want to learn more about Tabletop RPG’s? Or maybe you already play them and just want to be surrounded by fellow table-toppers! Then this is the panel for you! Discuss stories from epic campaigns, talk about the future of TTRPG’s and more!
Host: Joseph Ryan Hanson
Panelists: Ryan Omega, Sierra Taylor, PJ Megaw
S*&# Talk - 4:00 PM
Panel Room B
“Got questions or complaints and want mediocre answers and no resolutions? Come by and see what we have to say! “ Anyone who loves a good and fun argument should definitely come check out this panel!
Panelists: Tyler McPhail, Girls Got Rhythm, Ana Mendoza
