Panels
What are Panels?
Panels at Tokyo, OK are one of the most dynamic parts of the convention experience: bringing fans, creators, and community voices together in live conversations, workshops, and interactive sessions.
Many TOK panels are proposed and led by attendees themselves, making the program a direct reflection of the community’s interests and creativity.
Alongside fan-driven programming, Tokyo, OK also features professional panels led by Celebrity & Industry Guests, Professional Cosplayers, Artists, Makeup Artists, and other experienced creators or partners, offering insight into creative careers, industry trends, and the craft behind fandom.
From anime and cosplay to gaming, art, writing, Japanese culture, and broader pop culture, panels can take many forms: ranging from discussion-based talks and guest Q&As to hands-on demonstrations and game-show-style events.
Whether you’re discovering a new fandom, learning a creative skill, or diving deeper into topics you already love, TOK panels offer spaces for learning, participation, and shared enthusiasm throughout the weekend.
Panels are all about YOU.
Made by YOU, for YOU.
Panels can range from topics such as Sailor Moon
Cosplay Design to full out game shows!
If you have a passion that you would like to share with others, sign up!
Here are some examples that we have had
from previous years:
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Deadlines
Panel Submissions are available now!
The form will close on May 8.
Panelists will be contacted by May 23.
No further changes will be made after May 28th.
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Types of Panels
Discussion
The majority of panels are standard discussion-led panels, generally with 1-4 presenters. Examples include fan panels, guest Q&As, etc. Discussion panels generally run 1-2 hours.
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Anime (discussion of a specific anime or type of anime,
these can also be ran by panelists in cosplay character) -
Cosplay (discussion of "how to", "tips and trick of", or "lifestyle of" types of things)
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Popular Culture (discussion of all other types of popular culture not specifically Japanese)
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Gaming (discussion of all things gaming)
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Lolita (discussion of all things Lolita)
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Japanese Culture (discussion over all of the different types of culture in Japan)
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Art/Writing (how to draw, write, and produce art/books/manga)
Interactive
An interactive panel is one that requires physical participation from the attendees in the audience. For example, a panel wanting to teach the latest kpop choreo that requires attendees to get up and move, would be considered an interactive panel. A cosplay panel
that has hands-on involvement would also be considered interactive. Interactive panels
run in increments of 1-2 hours.
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Game Shows (run by panelist in cosplay character or just by enthusiastic game show host)
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Art/Writing (how to draw, write, and produce art/books/manga)
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Kpop dance (showing off and learning the latest Kpop choreography)
Demonstration
Demonstrations are presented by local area groups who meet certain requirements. Demos generally run in 30 minute increments. Demonstration groups interested in submitting demos should review the Code of Conduct for Tokyo, OK requirements.
Please note, submission of requested materials does NOT guarantee acceptance.
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A Valid 2026 Event Entry (Badge, Pass, or Membership) is required to host a panel. Panlist are required to obtain their own entry.
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​If you would like to host a panel for Tokyo, OK, please fill out this submission form below. Filling out this form does not guarantee that your panel will be selected for the upcoming event.
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If your panel is selected, you will be contacted by Panels staff by May 23rd with a tentative panel time and date.
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All panels will be finalized at least two weeks before the convention start date.
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5 days after the panelists have been contacted is the last day we will take changes to the schedules
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Panel Rooms are equipped with: a sound system, projector, HDMI cable and at least one microphone.
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If your device needs special adapters to hook up to the sound system or HDMI cable, you will need to bring them. OS4CA does not provide them.
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If your panel is selected, as a thank you, you will be provided complimentary weekend badges to Tokyo, OK 2027
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Only the three (3) main panelists will receive complimentary badges
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You must check in with the TOK Panelist Check-in table at least 15 minutes before your panel is to start.
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Once you have submitted your registration if you want to make changes please use the contact form to notify the Panel Team.
Additional information
