Ninja-Con 2015: Overview & Panels

Ninja-Con returned to Little Tokyo for a three-peat!

Instead of being spread out all over Little Tokyo like last year, Ninja-Con staked its claim and took over the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center (JACCC), its James Irvine Japanese Garden, and its courtyard! In fact, there was so much going on that I had to break my coverage up into five(!) different posts! This first post covers the con in general and panels in particular.

The indie anime convention once again packed the area with artists, performers, and voice actors, and expanded its offerings to include food trucks, butlers, and Hollywood celebrities.

Had never checked out the Japanese American National War Memorial Court at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center before.

Artist Amanda Arias at her booth, one of many in Ninja-Con 2015’s Artists Alley. She was much nicer than the girl who apparently didn’t want free publicity. :p

Good Smile‘s Nendoroid Expression Challenge, where you can make faces for Nendos!

My friends from Lolita Dark shared a panel with SouLandscape before their respective performances.

Cosplay Guests of Honor Yuks General and Garp Stavo Sauce held a Q&A Panel.

Frank Beddor, writer of The Looking Glass Wars and producer of There’s Something About Mary also held a Q&A Panel.

The Divas of Voice Over Q&A Panel was run by Danielle McRae (Skullgirls), Kira Buckland (Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic), and Sarah Williams (Kill La Kill).

Jon Allen held two panels during Ninja-Con, one of which was Independent Wrestling w/ “The” Jon Allen.

Dustbunny, Tokari Maid & Butler Manager Chise, and others held the Support Anti-Bullying Panel.

Mynx Midnight (Midnight Shinigami) and Dino Andrade (Hellsing Ultimate) hold the Industry Parents Q&A Panel.

Of course, the Tokari Maids were present and this year the Tokari Butlers made their debut!

Lots of attendees took part in the J-Pop Dance Panel!

This laid-back con keeps enhancing its offerings and topping itself; can’t wait to see what next year will hold!

See the full album on my Fan Page on Facebook and be sure to Like The Vault on Facebook, where I’m finally caught up through 2010! 😀

2015 06 06 Sat: Ninja-Con 2015: Overview & Panels

Full Coverage of Ninja-Con 2015:

Ninja-Con 2015: Overview & Panels
Ninja-Con 2015: Opening Ceremonies & SouLandscape
Ninja-Con 2015: BURAI -Standing All Alone-
Ninja-Con 2015: Lolita Dark
Ninja-Con 2015: Photoshoots

Ninja-Con 2014

Ninja-Con returned for another year of fun in Little Tokyo!

This indie anime convention was able to attract an even bigger crowd this time while still maintaining its “hometown” feel. Many artists, performers, and celebrities again took part in this intimate one-day show.

Taiko drummers perform during Ninja-Con’s Opening Ceremonies.

D-Boy, Founder and CEO of Ninja-Con, is joined by the Tokari Maids. Photoshoot with the Maids coming soon!

Special Guest Mikarin of Takeriya Samurai performs in the James Irvine Japanese Garden at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center.

Guests of Honor Celeste Orchid and Dustbunny host a panel.

Special Guest Chii Sakurabi performs in Los Angeles for the first time!

Guest of Honor Candy Bomber (featuring my friend Paprika Mari as lead singer) performs as well!

Ninja-Con’s gaming area featured console and table top gaming.

My friends, Tune in Tokyo‘s DJ Greg and Infotakus‘ Tomoyo-chan, host a J-pop Vs. K-pop panel! Which of those two genres do you prefer?

Guests of Honor Reuben Langdon (Devil May Cry 4), Lauren Landa (Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magika), and Lisle Wilkerson (Skullgirls) host a voice acting panel.

The Tokari Maids pose with guests in the Tokari Lounge.

Guest of Honor On Being Human puts on a rocking performance.

Even though Ninja-Con took over Little Tokyo, I was still able to run into many friends, some of whom I hadn’t seen in years! What a great way to keep the con momentum going with this great event nestled in between FanimeCon and Anime Expo. Photoshoots from the con and with the Tokari Maids coming soon!

See the full album on my Fan Page on Facebook and check out The Vault on Facebook, where I’ve been posting events from 2009! 😀

2014 06 07 Sat: Ninja-Con 2014

Full Coverage of Ninja-Con 2014:

Ninja-Con 2014
Ninja-Con 2014 Photoshoots
Tokari Maids of Ninja-Con 2014 Photoshoot

Pokemon Tokari League [Aug 2013]

It doesn’t seem right to say it when I still have events from 2013 to recap, but Happy New Year! xD

Ninja-Con‘s Tokari Maids held their own stand-alone event at the end of August!

The Pokemon Tokari League took place at the Cultural Alliance of Long Beach (the same venue where Tokyo Status originally launched)!

Ninja-Con’s Tokari Maid Yui plays jan-ken-pon with a guest.

This Pokemon-themed event featured food, games, performances from the Tokari Maids and guest performer Paprika Mari, and a special guest Champion — voice actor and singer Machii Valentine!

Special guest Champion Machii Valentine poses with a Poké Ball.

Ninja-Con’s Tokari Maid Aylin and Head Maid Chise.

Guest performer Paprika Mari poses with a Poké Ball.

Ninja-Con’s Tokari Maids, special guest Champion Machii Valentine, and guest cosplayer Dustbunny pose with a guest.

Ninja-Con’s Tokari Maid Kiki plays against a guest.

Assorted prizes up for raffle are displayed.

Ninja-Con’s Tokari Maid Yui plays against a guest.

Ninja-Con’s Tokari Maids and special guest Champion Machii Valentine look at a photo.

Ninja-Con’s Tokari Maids and Butlers pose for a group photo with special guest Champion Machii Valentine, guest cosplayer Dustbunny, and other cast members.

This amazing and fun-filled event ran the entire afternoon. If you weren’t able to make it, check out the photos on my Facebook Page as well as the video recap on Tokari’s YouTube Channel. Looking forward to more events soon!

2013 08 31 Sat: Pokemon Tokari League