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Main Events
AMV Contest
Holiday Matsuri Staff
10:00–12:00 PM
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Guest Q&A: Saturday Edition
Holiday Matsuri Staff
12:30–2:00 PM
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Cosplay Contest
Holiday Matsuri Staff
2:00–4:00 PM
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Awards Ceremony
Holiday Matsuri Staff
5:00–6:30 PM
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Saturday Night Showcase
Holiday Matsuri Staff
7:00–8:00 PM
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Special Events
Masquerade Tech Rehearsal
HML Cosplay Division
10:00–11:30 AM
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Dealer's Hall Special Event
HML Events
12:00–1:30 PM
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Masquerade
HML Cosplay Division
2:00–4:00 PM
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Maid Cafe Pop-Up
Cafe au Lait Cosplay
5:00–6:30 PM
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Saturday Evening Mixer
HML Events
7:00–8:00 PM
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Panel Room 1
Magical Girl Evolution: Sailor Moon to Now
MoonPrismPower
10:00–11:00 AM
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Underrated Anime You Need to Watch
HiddenGemOtaku
11:30–12:30 PM
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Shonen Hall of Fame Debate
MangaMindset
1:00–2:30 PM
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Anime Villains We Secretly Root For
VillainFanclub
3:00–4:00 PM
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Best Anime Openings of All Time
AnimeBeats
4:30–6:00 PM
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Fantasy vs. Sci-Fi Anime Showdown
GenreDebate
6:30–7:30 PM
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Panel Room 2
Retro Gaming: Anime Classics
RetroConsole
10:00–11:00 AM
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Gacha Games: Worth It or Not?
GachaPhilosophy
11:30–12:30 PM
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Esports and Anime Crossover
EsportsOtaku
1:00–2:30 PM
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VR Gaming in Anime Fiction vs. Reality
VRWeeb
3:00–4:00 PM
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Best JRPGs of 2026
JRPGMaster
4:30–6:00 PM
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Gaming Communities and Fandom Culture
FandomGamer
6:30–7:30 PM
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Panel Room 3
Intermediate Armor Techniques
FoamForgeFL
10:00–11:00 AM
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Painting and Weathering Your Costume
WeatheringWizard
11:30–12:30 PM
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Worbla and Thermoplastics Deep Dive
ThermoPropShop
1:00–2:30 PM
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Making Accessories and Jewelry
AccessoryCraft
3:00–4:00 PM
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Selling Your Cosplay Work
CosplayBiz
4:30–6:00 PM
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Character Embodiment and Performance
ActorInCosplay
6:30–7:30 PM
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Panel Room 4
Bleach: Is TYBW the Best Arc?
SoulSociety
10:00–11:00 AM
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Hunter x Hunter: Will It Ever Return?
HxHWaiter
11:30–12:30 PM
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Evangelion: Understanding the Philosophy
NervHQ
1:00–2:30 PM
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Sword Art Online Fan Panel
AincradPlayer
3:00–4:00 PM
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Re:Zero Deep Lore Discussion
SubaruEnjoyer
4:30–6:00 PM
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Black Clover: Underrated Masterpiece?
MagicKnightHQ
6:30–7:30 PM
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Panel Room 5
J-Fashion: From Harajuku to Your Wardrobe
HarajukuHML
10:00–11:00 AM
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Voice Acting: Behind the Microphone
MicDropActing
11:30–12:30 PM
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Manga Illustration Techniques
InkMasterAnime
1:00–2:30 PM
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The Business of Anime: How It Works
AnimeIndustry
3:00–4:00 PM
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Anime Soundtracks: A Deep Dive
SoundtrackNerd
4:30–6:00 PM
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Starting Your Own Anime Club
ClubFounder
6:30–7:30 PM
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Panel Room 6
18+ Cosplay Confidential
AdultCosplayClub
10:00–11:00 AM
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18+ Anime That Pushed Boundaries
AdultOtakuHub
11:30–12:30 PM
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18+ Adult Themes in Mainstream Anime
NSFWPanelRoom
1:00–2:30 PM
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18+ Dating in Nerd Culture
CrushCon
3:00–4:00 PM
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18+ Comedy Night
OtakuUncensored
4:30–6:00 PM
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18+ Improv and Games
AdultCosplayClub
6:30–7:30 PM
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Game Room
Game Room Open
HML Game Room
10:00–2:00 AM
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Cosplay Academy Workshop 1
3D Printing for Cosplay
FoamForgeFL
10:00–11:30 AM
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Vacuum Forming Basics
FoamForgeFL
12:00–1:30 PM
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Advanced Armor Master Class
FoamForgeFL
2:00–3:30 PM
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Weathering and Aging Your Costume
FoamForgeFL
4:00–5:30 PM
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LED Integration in Armor
FoamForgeFL
6:00–7:30 PM
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Cosplay Academy Workshop 2
Coloring and Tinting Wigs
WigWizardCo
10:00–11:30 AM
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Hair Braiding and Upstyles for Cosplay
WigWizardCo
12:00–1:30 PM
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Character-Accurate Face Paint
WigWizardCo
2:00–3:30 PM
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Drag-Inspired Cosplay Makeup
WigWizardCo
4:00–5:30 PM
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Airbrushing for Cosplay Makeup
WigWizardCo
6:00–7:30 PM
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Cosplay Academy Workshop 3
Stretch Fabrics for Bodysuits
NeedleAndThread
10:00–11:30 AM
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Dyeing and Printing Fabric
NeedleAndThread
12:00–1:30 PM
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Advanced Tailoring Techniques
NeedleAndThread
2:00–3:30 PM
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Making Accessories from Fabric
NeedleAndThread
4:00–5:30 PM
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Upcycling Thrift Finds for Cosplay
NeedleAndThread
6:00–7:30 PM
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Late Night Main Events
Saturday Night Main Event
Holiday Matsuri Staff
8:00–10:00 PM
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Midnight Spectacular
Holiday Matsuri Staff
10:30–12:00 AM
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Final Night Extravaganza
Holiday Matsuri Staff
12:30–2:00 AM
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Late Night Special Events
Charity Raffle & Live Auction
HML Charity
8:00–9:30 PM
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Late Night Cosplay Showcase
HML Cosplay Division
10:00–11:30 PM
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After Hours: Best of HML
Holiday Matsuri Staff
12:00–1:30 AM
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RAVE Room
RAVE: Night 2
DJ Akihabara
8:00–2:00 AM
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Panel Room 1
Saturday Night Deep Dive
AnimeCriticPro
8:00–9:30 PM
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Late Night Anime Recommendations
RetroOtaku
10:00–11:30 PM
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Final Night Anime Celebration
HMLCommittee
12:00–1:30 AM
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Panel Room 2
Saturday Night Gaming Showcase
PixelOtaku
8:00–9:30 PM
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Speed Running Late Night
SpeedDemon
10:00–11:30 PM
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Final Round: Gaming Championships
PixelOtaku
12:00–1:30 AM
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Panel Room 3
Late Night Cosplay Judging Breakdown
CosplayChampsPanel
8:00–9:30 PM
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Midnight Armor Talk
FoamForgeFL
10:00–11:30 PM
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Final Night Cosplay Roast
OtakuUncensored
12:00–1:30 AM
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Panel Room 4
18+ Saturday Night Roast
OtakuUncensored
8:00–9:30 PM
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18+ Late Night Confessions
AdultOtakuHub
10:00–11:30 PM
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18+ Final Night: No Regrets
NSFWPanelRoom
12:00–1:30 AM
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Panel Room 5
Saturday Night Fandom Showdown
FandomPanel
8:00–9:30 PM
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Late Night: Anime Deaths That Hurt
OtakuReport
10:00–11:30 PM
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Final Night Fan Celebration
HMLCommittee
12:00–1:30 AM
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Panel Room 6
Saturday Night J-Pop Showcase
AnimeBeats
8:00–9:30 PM
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Late Night Sing-Along
HML Karaoke
10:00–11:30 PM
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Final Song: Closing Night Music
AnimeBeats
12:00–1:30 AM
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Club 3NINE
Club 3NINE: Saturday Night
Club 3NINE / DJ Akihabara
9:00–2:00 AM
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