GSAF Panel Schedule
Saturday 5/3/2025
The Main Stage
12:00PM
Sabers Guild Presents
Host: Sabers Guild
Location: The Main Stage
Live Action Light Saber FIghts set to Star Wars Music
4:30pm
Cosplay Contest
Host: GSAF
Location: The Main Stage
Sign up and pre judging will start at 4:00PM at the main stage area.
GSAF Yearly Cosplay Contest. Judged by some of our cosplay guests.
Panel Area
12:30PM
Anime Clubs After Graduation
Host: Matthew Weiss
Location: Panel Area
As anime continues to capture the hearts of fans worldwide, many wonder how their passion for anime can persist after leaving school. Join us for a lively discussion about maintaining anime club camaraderie after graduation. This panel explores creative ways to keep the anime spirit alive, from organizing meetups and virtual hangouts to forming new communities in the workplace or in your local area. Whether you’re a former club president or a casual fan, learn how to sustain those connections, create meaningful events, and keep anime a central part of your post-college life.
1:30pm
Battle of the Bulge
Host: Jessica Small
Location: Panel Area
A slightly weird party game where you stare at a poorly zoomed in picture of a fictional character. Get ready to play - get the most points, win a prize! (I will share our screen - we will show various images (PG13) of a fictional character, and the crowd needs to guess the character based on the image and meme-y hints. We will provide materials to the crowd to play along. Prizes will be distributed. TV/screen display needed.)
2:30pm
Wig Basics 101
Host: Abigail Castro
Location: Panel Area
New to cosplay and wigs are freaking you out? Come swing by to learn about the basics of wigs to relieve your stress about them! We'll discuss from where to buy wigs all the way to basic styling techniques.
3:30pm
Robotech 40th Anniversary (I)
Host: Bryant Shiu
Location: Panel Area
The “Robotech 40th Anniversary (RT40)” panel will celebrate the iconic animé-based space opera with a focus on local comics creators from the Greater Philadelphia and Tri-State Areas. It will highlight the creative challenges and achievements behind the Robotech comics and novels, especially those published by Comico, Eternity/Malibu, and Academy. Hosted by a dedicated Robotech fan, the panel follows successful RT40 celebrations on the West Coast and brings the spotlight to the East Coast. This is a unique opportunity to honor the legacy of Robotech and its influence on bringing animé to Western audiences.
Sunday 5/4/2025
Main Stage
1:00pm
Anime-theme improv drop-in
Host: Edison M Villa
Location: The Main Stage
Come join us as we explore the art of anime and improvisational comedy. All are welcome to play. There will be fun games that incorporate some of what you see in "Whose line is it anyway". Many of the games will be anime theme versions of classic games such as guessing games or commentary games.
Panel Area
12:30pm
Robotech 40th Anniversary (II)
Host: Bryant Shiu
Location: Panel Area
The “Robotech 40th Anniversary (RT40)” panel will celebrate the iconic animé-based space opera with a focus on local comics creators from the Greater Philadelphia and Tri-State Areas. It will highlight the creative challenges and achievements behind the Robotech comics and novels, especially those published by Comico, Eternity/Malibu, and Academy. Hosted by a dedicated Robotech fan, the panel follows successful RT40 celebrations on the West Coast and brings the spotlight to the East Coast. This is a unique opportunity to honor the legacy of Robotech and its influence on bringing animé to Western audiences.
2:15pm
Lightsabers for Collecting & Cosplay
A deep dive into the world of lightsabers—replica, inspired, custom, stunt, baselit, and pixel. We’ll explore major manufacturers, boutique saber smiths, and how to navigate the often murky reseller market. We’ll also break down soundboard options, blade types, and transparency issues. A show-and-tell will feature hilts from over a dozen makers and eight unique soundboards.