Penguicon 2026: Full Schedule

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7:00pm EDT

Anime Robots Are People Too- the Japanese Approach.

Friday March 27, 2026 7:00pm - 7:50pm EDT

Japan has a different attitude to robots than the West. Instead of Frankenstein and Terminator “Do not play God and create life” themes, Japanese have the Shinto/Buddhist animist idea that mountains, rivers, animals, and artificial objects have their own spirits and are non-human persons. Let’s look at some series with a different view of non-human intelligences and ethics!

Speakers

Griffin

Star Stramel

Margaret Moon

Paul Kemner

Paul's a bit older than Godzilla, watched the original broadcast of
the Astro Boy series, and has been a fan of anime ever since. Finally retired as a database guy, he works on his 108 secret skills, studies
ancient & modern polytheist religions, plays exotic instruments, and
writes... Read More →

Friday March 27, 2026 7:00pm - 7:50pm EDT
Portage auditorium

Anime

11:00pm EDT

So You Think You Can Read Fan Fiction

Friday March 27, 2026 11:00pm - 11:59pm EDT

Algonquin B

We have selected a handful of quality, dialogue heavy, fan fictions to read with the audience. We run it like a workshop and try to get the best, most authentic, acting experiences out of our volunteers. We have a great time and still continue to see people from other cons visit this one.

Speakers