Cosplay Chess: Cosplayers become the pieces and act out a game of anime inspired chess! Dance Dance Revolution: Hosted by Banzaikon's senior graphic designer Dan Zamarripa! Origami Panel: Learn how our talented friend and artist Judy creates original works of art in origami! Martial Arts Seminar: Sensei Edward Contreras (5th Dan) Seidokan Aikido host's a multi-discipline martial arts seminar! Come experience various martial arts as they exhibit and train throughout the convention! NOTE: Audience participation is limited to several events and will require signing a waiver of liability. Dance Show: Hosted by local talent Lorena Abreu and Stacy Apolinario! We are honored to have them dance for us this year! The Zombie Survival Expert: We are honored to have the ever fearless experts present on everything zombie related! Anime Comedy Tour: We will showcase local comedians in addition to the hilarious Hunk! That's right his name is Hunk. Last year he packed a room with people after an impromptu comedy skit. We are honored to have him return! Open Mic Karaoke: We want to hear you sing! Maybe!? Just kidding! Come have fun showing your vocal talents Banzai Concert Series: We will host a music concert during our first night! Come join, should be fun! Multi-talented bands! We are currently working out the details for a major band to be announced soon! Banzai Rave: Our raves may be a little different ... weather permitting will have a rave on the beach! Otherwise it will be indoors. Either way, come have fun! Vendor / Artist Alley: We will have several vendors / artists for you to meet and buy some of their wares should you choose. Our vendors are all amazing people & they make this convention worthwhile. Thank You! Bike Fest Panel / Presentation: Ever hear of Bike Fest? Well these are some awesome amazing people, and we are honored to have them present this year! http://www.spibikefest.com/ American Red Cross Night at the Galleria: Our local Red Cross chapter will host an art gallery where 100% of the monies raised will go to the chapter and Japanese Relief Fund! Banzai WTF Is it Cosplay: Come join Georgina Ramos as she hosts a worst cosplay competition! Bring your worst ... win a prize! Yugioh & Pokemon League Tournaments: We have a unique way of hosting tournaments like these! Other feature board games / tournaments table top may be available depending on any new incoming hosts. Thank You. E Honda's Revenge Returns! Last year Bear nearly slaughtered all our guests. We have a new way of introducing sumo wrestling this year! Cosplay Auction & Cosplay Dating: Join to be auctioned off or simply look for a date! Note: We are not responsible for anyone who is not picked up at either the auction or dating. Thanks. Cosplay 101: Featuring local talent and cosplayer Jessi Magana! Library Times: Featuring the McAllen, TX Public Library with introductions to their local anime scene! Banzaikon Supreme Court: Court is in session - what will happen!? B & S Kite Show: From the host of South Padre Island's Kite Fest! Gaming Room: Hosted in concert with Burn Your Bra and our Local NE1 LAN Center with David SirFishouse! Thank You!

We have many more events to be announced. Hope you can make it!