MTAC Warrior

In honor of our theme, MTAC presents our very own version of Ninja Warrior! Complete the challenge course within a certain amount of time for prizes and glory!

Otaku Sleepless Sleepover Challenge

Panelists Matt "Face Eater" DeVille and Erica "Scrambles the Death Dealer" Johnson are going to show you the wors...er...best ninja movies of all time, while you laugh at jokes and attempt to stay up all night. Those who manage not to sleep will win awesome swag.

Fighting Game Basics 101

Tired of losing to your sister mashing buttons? Looking to acquire sickening high winning streaks? Want to go to the arcade and spend only ONE quarter the whole day because you are that good? This panel is a step in the right direction by teaching the fundamentals of fighting games: blocking, spacing, zoning, reaction, punishing, whiffs and mind games. We'll demonstrate with Street Fighter IV.

Zombies R Us

Learn survival tactics against these brain-munching, undead fiends! Discussion of zombies in anime, movies, video games, board games, etc., as well as defensive tactics, should the dead ever rise.

Shonen Jump!

From One Piece to Dragonball, from Naruto to Bleach, Shonen Jump rocks! Discussion on the history of one of the most famous manga mags in the world. Also on the fandom surrounding so many of its most famous titles.

Monster Raising

From Pokémon training to Monster Ranching to saving the Digiworld. Panel for the fans of the Pokémon, Digimon, Monster Rancher and Tamogachi. Or simply to learn about this unique game genre.

Podcasting Roundtable

Ever wanted to do a podcast? Want to hear from seasoned experts? Feel like you could talk for an hour about your favorite anime? Learn how to do it with style!

Vampire Knight Ball

Enjoy a formal dance in which you can meet the characters of Vampire Knight, or just enjoy the music and fun. Formal dress preferred but not required.

Anime Trivia

Come and test your nerd skills with some Anime Trivia! Hosted by Amanda Adams, aka the Trivia Keep, this game will provide all sorts of various anime questions. Everything from basic questions to every day anime, to questions that make you go "...what the...?". There will be prizes for first, second, and third place. PLEASE NOTE: There will be strict rules regarding electronic devices, as cheating will not be tolerated so that we can have a fun and fair game.

Naruto Fandom Meetup and Photoshoot

Join fellow Naruto fans for some old-fashioned games, pose with other Narutards for photo ops, practice handseals- here is your chance to do it all with other fans from your favorite Ninja series!

Shojo Mojo: Feminism in Anime and Japan

This panel will discuss feminist topics ranging from anime/manga characters, relationships, and plots to Japanese women's history. Our aim is to have a friendly environment to freely debate the dirty details of what sucks in fandom and what can be done about it. Audience participation is encouraged.

Silent Auction: Ninja Style Charity

MTAC Ninja is hosting a special event to aid worthy causes, and we welcome you to participate! Come by and find a few special treats! All money raised will benefit the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and The Asia Foundation.

MTAC On A Dental Floss Budget

Cons cost money...it's a fact. Anime fans aren't always the most upwardly mobile, but that doesn't mean you have to miss out on the fun of a convention for lack of funds. With a little creative budgeting, you can get the full con experience for as little as $50 a person, sans travel expenses. Intended to be both humorous and educational, con veterans offer money-saving tips to those looking to save some cash at future conventions.

Gundam: 30 Years

Gundam premiered in 1979 in Japan, and it became one of the great innovative forces in Science Fiction. In honor of the 30th anniversary, this panel will be covering the history of the franchise, its effects, and some insight into the future.

Avoiding Bootlegs

Bootleg products are common sights in the anime, manga, video game, science fiction...okay. We see them everywhere. Anything from DVDs to model kits showing up at conventions, stores, and the internet. Here we'll cover information on the bootleg world and how to avoid such products.

Crossover Fans

We want to give you a chance to really geek out with us, so come share your non-anime fandoms with us. Our staff panel will cover just about everything - BSG, SG1, Star Trek, Star Wars, British sci-fi, Whedon, Marvel... we've got something for the geek in everyone!

Voice Actor Extravaganza

Want to know something about your favorite voice actor? Interested in their hobbies and interests? Want to know how they got started in the business? Then this is the place for you with a one hour Q & A with our fabulous voice acting guests!

Asian Horror Cinema

Ever been interested in the world of Asian Horror Cinema? Then this is the panel for you! Come and learn all the details of Asian horror - new and classic!

Closing Ceremonies

This is it! It's been a long, fun, and exhausting weekend, but all good things must come to an end. Join us for our last fleeting moments together as we say our "Thanks" and "Sayonara." Be sure to stick around for previews of next year's MTAC!

Raising Geeklings

Join the mommies and daddies of our staff for a fun conversation about rearing our little ones, fun things to do around town with them, and advice on raising them in our big, geeky footsteps.

Fandumb 2

As unbelievable as it seems, fans don't always get along. Is it because the old school has seen it all? The newer fans haven't seen enough? Or maybe we're just cranky 'cause we can't find that elusive model kit we're looking for. In this open discussion panel, Fandumb returns for its second year to shed light on the U.S. fandom. We’ll look at common trends in anime fandom, lay down time frames, and above all, find out what grinds everyone's gears.

Ramen Eating Contest

Contestants will now face even greater ramen challenges that ever before! The stakes are higher and the competition is fierce. Want to know what's in store for this year's ramen competition? Come to the show!

Super Clean: The Bleach Fan Panel

The Bleach fan panel is back for hour of fandom fun! For the first half, we'll explain what Bleach is and discuss the English dub and the Viz-released manga...but watch out after the half point! Spoilers will fly everywhere! Prizes and candy for those that can answer Bleach trivia questions! The big question is a doozy!

MTAC Forum Meet-n-Greet

Put some faces to the names and meet the characters from MTAC's very own web forums!

Cyberpunk 102: The Emergence of Postcyberpunk

It's time to take a new look at the new emerging genre of Postcyberpunk. We'll look at what the genre entails and some relevant titles. Here we'll also view how these titles reflect the shift in the social concepts of technology, computers, and the internet...because...y'know...the internet is made of tubes!

Opening Ceremonies

It's that time of the year again! MTAC Ninja is here and it's time we kick it off with a bang! Join us at opening ceremonies to find out just what's in store for this year's convention!

Alternate Universe: The Wonderful World of Fanfiction

So you love fan fiction or you have an idea for a story in your head and now you want to put it on paper. How do you make it successful? Popular? Unique? Here you will learn what your toolbox should have, how to develop an engaging and flowing writing style, create original character and develop existing ones. But most of all, you will learn how to write for your audience.