Day 1

The Language of Distance: Emotion, Body, and Direction

mit photography

Time: 11:00AM – 12:30PM

How does distance change the meaning of an emotion?

In photography, even a small change in distance, body direction, gaze, or space can completely transform the story.
A close distance can feel intimate, but it can also become pressure.
A far distance can suggest longing, separation, or silence.

In this workshop, we will explore how to translate emotion into visual direction through distance, body position, gaze, and composition.

Recommended for photographers, cosplayers, models, and creators who want to make their images communicate more clearly without relying on words.

Okay, I Like It… Picasso.

Time: 01:00PM – 02:00PM

Get into the flow state with your inner artist with this no fuss, no rules toploader decorating session! You just pick up a sticker and hope you don’t regret where it ends up.

Diving Into The Deepspace

MYSTELLARX

Time: 02:30PM – 03:30PM

An introduction of what Love and Deepspace game is truly about and what makes us love the game so much. There so much to love and explore and certainly more than meets the eyes.

A Scripted Murder Mystery Experience with Nightshade Tavern

Nightshade Tavern

Time: 04:15PM – 06:15PM

It’s that time of the year again—AniManGaki has come and once more Nightshade Tavern shall be hosting TTRPG Workshops! On Friday we will be running A Proposal in Blood, A Scripted Murder Mystery (or Jubensha)! We hope to see all of you there!

Day 2

Location Alchemy: Turning Any Place into a Story

mit photography

Time: 11:00AM – 12:30PM

A good photo does not always need a perfect location.
What matters is how you read the space.

In this workshop, mit photography will show how to break down ordinary locations into useful visual elements: walls, corners, chairs, doors, light, shadow, lines, and empty space.

You will learn how to turn a simple place into a meaningful scene by connecting location, emotion, body direction, and storytelling.

Recommended for creators who want to shoot more creatively in limited spaces, convention areas, simple rooms, or unexpected locations.

Cardinals Hobby: MTG Booster Blitz!

Cardinals Hobby

Time: 01:00PM – 02:00PM

One booster. Four mini-decks. Endless chaos! ⚡
Crack open a single Magic: The Gathering booster, split your cards into tiny 3-card decks, and battle it out in a series of fast, bite-sized games!

🎴 1 Booster each
⚔️ 4 Mini-Decks
🔥 Quick & Casual Games
😂 Pure TCG Chaos
No deck-building. No complicated prep. Just open, play, and see who gets the better pulls!
Perfect for both MTG veterans and curious newcomers.
👉 Come give Booster Blitz a try at Cardinals Hobby Animangaki Workshop Saturday 29th August 1:00PM! Limited slots available.

How to makeup like a pro with Munchy

Munchy

Time: 03:00PM – 04:00PM

Munchy will teach you her tips and tricks that she learned and created through various experience on how to make your makeup game 📈📈📈

Clients & Models: The Social Aspect of Photography

Emillio Daniel

Time: 04:30PM – 06:00PM

A dive into the professional interactions photographers have with the clients and models they work with. From how to deal with clients who disagree with your prices to contacting models for hired work or collaborative projects. Let’s put aside the technical aspect of photography for now and think more on the business aspect – the part that’s very human-centric. Learn about what not to do with your models, learn about how to prepare a proposal for a client, learn about how to say ‘no’ and other social interactions a photographer might have in their line of work. Be prepared for your next photoshoot as a professional photographer and think beyond the technique and gear.

Day 3

Cosplay 101: How to SLAY the con, not urself

Curiosity 3D Workshop

Time: 11:00AM – 12:30PM

Staring at a cosplan and not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered. In this workshop, I’ll be breaking down basics of prop and armor making from choosing the right materials to setting up a safe workspace. Whether you’re brand new Coser or looking to refine your craft, join me and let’s start cookin!

The Art of Hidetaka Tenjin

Hidetaka Tenjin

Time: 01:00PM – 02:00PM

Join legendary mecha illustrator and designer Hidetaka Tenjin (Macross, Knights & Magic, Star Blazers 2205) for an inside look at his celebrated career. From iconic plastic model box art to animation mechanical design and real-world robotics, Tenjin shares his creative process, industry insights, and the journey behind his 2022 Inkpot Award. Don’t miss this rare chance to see one of Japan’s mot acclaimed mechanical artist in action.

Origami Long Sword and Shield

Origami Academy

Time: 02:30PM – 03:30PM

Learn to fold this amazingly scalable one sheet Origami Sword and Shield!

Learn-To-Play TTRPG with Nightshade Tavern

Nightshade Tavern

Time: 04:15PM – 06:15PM

It’s that time of the year again—Animangaki has come and once more Nightshade Tavern shall be hosting TTRPG Workshops! On Sunday, we will be hosting beginner-friendly D&D games! We hope to see all of you there!