Interactive Programming
Console Video Game Room (in collaboration with the Rutgers Rhythm Games Club)
10:00AM – 6:00PM
Who hit me with the red shell?
Visit the Video Game Room to relieve stress through the cathartic act of gaming. Both old and new games will be available for free play throughout the day for all badge-holding attendees. There will be Mario Kart, Smash, Brawl, Rhythm games, and so much more!
Kogaracon Smash Tournament Max participants: 16 Limited spots, register as soon as possible to secure a spot.
Signup starts – 10am Tournament start – 12
Managed and Coordinated by Asvp_732 (https://www.twitch.tv/asvp_732) and team
“Please join us for Kogaracon’s first Smash tournament! Prizes guaranteed to top 4”
Panels
Visit our exclusive panels and hear what your peers have to say about the anime culture around you. Don’t be afraid to participate in a fun and family-friendly environment where you are free to express yourself!
Table Top Gaming
10:00am – 6:00pm
Come on in and play classic board and party games! Kogaracon boasts a wide variety of games to choose from. Whether you want to play with your own group, make new friends, or even make new rivals, the tabletop and trading card game area is the place for you! Check out our games from our Sponsors as well!
Rara Road Show presented by Ita.Lifestyles
10:00AM – 6:30PM
Check out the Rara Road show! Itasha & anime-inspired cars throughout the day right outside the College Center. These cars show off the best of the personalities and dreams of their owners, while fusing in Japanese culture, anime, and anime characters to create unique drives.
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Wellness Room
10:00AM – 6:30PM
Need some time for yourself? Need a space for you to catch a breath and decompress from events throughout the day? We got you covered. The Wellness Room will be your exclusive access to a space where you can take it easy or catch a breather in the busy schedule of events. Take a break in May for Mental Health Awareness Month!
Pride Lounge
11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
The Pride Lounge will be an all day inclusive programming area that pertains to LGBTQIA+.
What’s your favorite LGBTQ+ Anime? Come vote on your favorite LGBTQ+ Anime! The winning series will be announced later in the day. Attendees can vote for their favorite Boys’ Love, Girls’ Love, and Heavily Implied Queer series!
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM LGBTQ+ Representation in Media and History Join us for an hour of LBGTQ+ history and learn about its impact on popular media.
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM LGBTQ+ Anime Streaming
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM LGBTQ+ Anime Bingo Ready to test your luck? Join us for an exciting gameshow featuring your favorite LGBTQ+ characters and series. Bingo boards and chips will be provided. Featuring LGBTQ+ characters from both popular and less well known series.
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM LGBTQ+ Craft Hour – Build your own Pride Flag
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM LGBTQ+ Open Mic -A talent hour where guests can come up to the mic to talk about their experiences and showcase their talents. Discussion about LGBT+ issues is also encouraged.
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM What’s your favorite LGBTQ+ Anime? Voting Ends and winner in every category will be announced.
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Group Photo
Everyone is encouraged to join us for a group photo where we showcase the poster boards where attendees will be able to leave their doodles throughout the day. Multicolored dry erase markers will be available so that attendees can help decorate the white boards. Pronoun stickers for badges will be provided as well.
MultiFaith Prayer Room
11:00AM – 4:00PM
Please check in at the Student Activities Office for access to the prayer room.
