L. Nitrogen started going to cons in the 00s, her first one being AKON (RIP). She is an original member of Black Nerd Rises, putting the FRO in FROZEN on BNRs panels since 2018. Favorite anime genre: supernatural. Guilty pleasure? The Sims 4.
From the early, often complicated depictions of the past to the rise of modern icons like Afro Samurai, Michiko & Hatchin, and Yasuke, this panel explores how representation has shifted over the decades. We’ll discuss the impact of Black creators in the industry, the deep cultural exchange between Hip-Hop and Anime, and the power of seeing diverse heroes on screen.
Loosely based on the game show Family Feud, "This Ain't a Family Show" is a game where we will pick two teams of 5 contestants each to go head-to-head in a lewd-themed guessing game. Games like "I can't believe it's not Hentai," where we show 5 seconds of a clip and the teams have to guess if the scene is from an ecchi or hentai, or our version of "dirty minds," where the teams must resist answering the question with obviously dirty answer.
Think you know everything about nerd culture? Prove it! Inspired by *The Big Fat Quiz of Everything*, this game show pits teams against each other in a battle of wits, covering anime, comics, video games, tabletop gaming, sci-fi, fantasy, and more! Can you guess the movie from a bad review? Identify a voice actor's cameo? Only the ultimate nerd will claim victory!
Don't skip this intro! Join us for Guess That OP!, the "Name That Tune" style challenge that tests your ears and your otaku cred. Three audience teams will compete through two rounds of diverse categories like Shonen Jump Jams and Historical Headbangers. Prize bags are available for all contestants, with special rewards for audience members who can identify the songs the teams can't.