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Welcome to the schedule for Katsucon 19 in 2013!

Katsucon is an annual 3-day fan convention held in the D.C. metro area for multicultural enthusiasts and entertainment. Katsucon is produced by Katsucon Entertainment, Inc. (KEI), a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization dedicated to bringing information about Japanese animation, society, and traditional and popular culture to fans everywhere.

Saturday, February 16 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dead Like Us REMIXED

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Recommended ages - 13+

A revised look at death customs, shinigami and afterlife mythology in Japan. Drawing on folklore and sacred beliefs, this panel deconstructs the various ways anime and games present the idea of death gods and stories, offering a window on Japanese beliefs and customs. Part theory, part retrospective. 


Speakers
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Charles Dunbar

Charles Dunbar is a knowledge otaku. In 2011, he received his MA in socio-cultural anthropology, and has traveled extensively, presenting lectures on fandom dynamics, Japanese culture and sacred practice in media, folklore and mythology. By day, he edits fiction, indulges in the occasional... Read More →


Saturday February 16, 2013 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
JCI 2 (Chesapeake 6)

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