Panels

RIT Cosplay Troupe proudly presents our fourth annual cosplay chess match, in which male and female characters (from anime, video games, etc.) face off against each other in a battle that could only take place at Tora-con 2012. This year will finally answer the age old question: Do women belong in the kitchen? Yes? No? Only in Mushroom Kingdom? Come view the epic battle of (wannabe) macho men versus the lovely (on the outside) ladies! (Alternate ending on Sunday!)

It's just like you feared. It's another Hetalia panel, but with 100% more gilbirds, tomatoes, space, maple syrupy, and scones. Countries come one and all to talk about important world topics with your favorite characters. Fans? Of course, all are welcome to join in the debate with your favorite countries or even to bash on that least favorite character. There might be pasta, there might be a chance to become one with Russia, or be slaughtered by Belarus for trying to be one with her brother. However, we do have one thing you might enjoy, we got pirates.

Ever wonder why your favorite anime characters act the way they do? Are you curious about those odd gestures you're seeing in manga panels? And what the heck is an "indirect" kiss? This panel will examine and discuss various aspects of Japanese culture as seen in anime, manga and tokusatsu series, with illustrative examples.

The "Cosplayers" crew is back with some new shorts that continue the story-line created in the movie released last year! See the crazy antics of Seth and the rest of the gang in a world premiere short! The crew will also be on hand after the showing to answer questions about the movie, making the shorts, and experiences on this past year's tour.