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OffKai Expo The VTuber Convention

May 31 - June 2, 2024 at Hyatt Regency, Burlingame, California

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Programming

Programming

Here’s the list of all all the events, performances, and panels happening at OffKai Gen 3!

Check out the individual programs or the link to the full schedule below.

Friday

Opening Ceremony

The kickoff of OffKai Expo Gen 3! We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Friday 11:30 AM

Main Stage

GrindStones’ ROCKIN’ HARD quiz: You VS Kaela and Bijou

Kaela Kovalskia
Koseki Bijou

Kaela and Bijou compete with each others’ fans, aswering questions about each other! Get complimented by your Oshi for getting the answers right… or receive punishment.

Friday 12:00 PM

Main Stage

VTuber Mocap Tech

Oshi Live

Ever wondered how VTubers control their avatars? Interested in starting VTubing yourself? Come find out the programs and hardware involved in VTubing! From independent to Hololive we’ll intro how VTubers do what they do. We’ll also show you how you can start VTubing TODAY!

Friday 12:00 PM

Panel Room 1

You suggest, Yoclesh Designs!

Yoclesh

You want to see a character with wings? Horns? Armor or a cute Maid dress? Or all these features mixed? No problem!

Yocci welcomes you to the panel to bring a brain stacked with ideas as she will design a female character live with implementing your suggestions into the design.

Friday 12:00 PM

Panel Room 3

『 Space 🪐 Cadet 』 Ashton Marten 2nd chinchilLIVE

Ashton Marten

A real hologram concert featuring roller rodent race queen Ashton Marten with a spacey twist! Take a trip to the stars with Ashton for her 2nd ever solo live concert where she takes one giant leap for chilla-kind and discovers what cheese the moon is really made out of.

Friday 12:30 PM

Community Stage

hey u should come to this panel

BriAtCookiebox

BriAtCookiebox has come to OffKai to craft a masterpiece of an entirely self written song- with your help! Have you ever wanted to be involved in the making of a beautifully sung and magnificently mastered song? That won’t happen today, but that is a great dream to have!

Come participate in the making of an entirely acapella song. Play a role in writing lyrics, making a beat, and watching Bri embarrass herself as she attempts to write a song in 1 hour with no musical experience or training.

Friday 12:30 PM

Panel Room 2

Mint & Matara's Summer Show at OffKai

Mint Fantôme
Matara Kan

Come join Mint and VShojo’s Matara as they do their Summer Special Podcast Show! Join us as you can hear about their latest news! They will be doing Q&A after so be ready with questions!

Friday 2:00 PM

Main Stage

V4Mirai's Lunalia play Hear Me Out!

Alias Anono
REM Kanashibari
Yumi the Witch
Dr. Nova(e)

V4Mirai’s Lunalia generation has some hot takes prepared, and they need you to judge their worthiness! Join the audience in cheering (or jeering) these hot takes!

Friday 2:00 PM

Panel Room 1

Group Lifting and Gymterviews LIVE!!
Ft. @TimJZheng

Jeff McBiceps
Tim (Vite Ramen CEO)

Do you want to say you worked out with Jeff McBiceps?? Together we will get those muscles pumping!! Plus, the first ever Gymterviews LIVE! The talk show where you can only talk while exercising. Will Vite Ramen founder Tim survive every level of the interview gauntlet? Finally, you as an audience will vote on ingredients to make the world’s best(?) protein shake, and Jeff will be answering all of your fitness questions! Hope you are ready for a buff time!

Friday 2:30 PM

Community Stage

So You Wanna Play Old Games?

Amiya Aranha

Retro game VTuber Amiya Aranha tells you everything you need to know about streaming games using your old consoles! Covering everything from playing Doom on a calculator to getting that old SNES in streaming shape, if you’re looking to stream from your original retro hardware, this panel is for you!

Friday 2:30 PM

Panel Room 2

The Mythos Panel

Apollo
Hades
Poseidon
Zeus

Doing a Q/A, focused around the behind-the-scenes processes of Mythos, as well as general information about what the agency is all about, our goal with VTubing, as well as how we stand out. Memeing around is also included.

18+ ONLY

Friday 2:00 PM

Panel Room 3

V-Dere VTuber Game Show!

Airi Viridis
Elia Stellaria
kirispica
Mozumi Pichi

BZZZT!! Do you have what it takes to win a game show about VTubers?! Let’s put your knowledge to the test!
Come along for an hour of fun with Airi Viridis, Elia Stellaria, kirispica and Mozumi Pichi!
*potential to win prizes!

Friday 4:00 PM

Panel Room 1

Referencing 3D for Live2d Rigging

BIG HAM

Can’t quite visualize what a pouch looks like turning in space? Say less. BIG HAM is here to share some insight on how to utilize 3d models to improve your rigging angles in Cubism Live2D. This panel covers how to utilize3d resources into reference for live2d rigging.

The panel is suitable for all levels of rigging artists, as well as people who have interest in starting out but need a bit of visual guidance.

Friday 4:00 PM

Panel Room 3

Intro to Euphoria

Saya Sairroxs
Hikanari Hina
Runie Ruse
Muu Muyu
Eimi Isami

Here comes the new kids on the block! It’s Euphoria’s very first convention appearance – a very rare chance to experience the first-time magic!

Friday 4:30 PM

Community Stage

How To Create Your VTuber Cosplay 101

A.N.N.J System

Ever wanted to cosplay as your VTuber Model but didn’t know where to start? VTuber & Cosplay Veteran A.N.N.J. System is here to help (Joined by cosplay creator friends Tokkitan & YuzuPyon)! Offering a beginner friendly step-by-step guide on how to make common VTuber parts like animal ears, wings, skirts, horns, tails, etc!

Included: Reviewing Audience VTuber Submissions Live & demonstrating how we would make it real!

Let us do the planning for you, so you can cosplay as your VTuber self today!

Friday 4:30 PM

Panel Room 2

Agency or Indie?

Rita Kamishiro
Pina Pengin
Jun Akane
Nana Asteria
Ami Amami

Are you a VTuber contemplating joining an agency? Maybe you wanna try striking it out on your own as an indie? Join the former PRISM Project talents Rita, Pina, Jun, Nana, and Ami as they share their diverse experiences and perspectives on creating content as part of an agency and as independents!

Friday 6:00 PM

Panel Room 1

New to voice acting?

Obake PAM

Interested in voice acting, but no idea where to start? Join Obake PAM, as she gives tips on some easy ways to get started, even if you’ve never tried before!

Friday 6:00 PM

Panel Room 3

eirene in Wonderland

eirene

eirene in Wonderland is a unique, first of its kind 2D VConcert! Using techniques only VTubing can allow, eirene will be performing multiple original songs with instantaneous changes into outfits and sets that couldn’t be achieved otherwise. Come see an event like you’ve never seen, and be prepared for anything…

Friday 6:30 PM

Community Stage

Idol Alert: Special Edition!

Kai Saikota

Our idol news program is called “Idol Alert” – our host Kai Saikota will briefly walk thru Idol event updates & then members of various gens will participate in a Family Feud game with audience answers!

Friday 7:00 PM

Main Stage

JAPARI PARK GAMES! Let the Battle Begin.

Coyote (Coyo)
Humboldt Penguin (Hululu)

Come join Kemono Friends V Project’s Hululu and Coyote in our Japari Park games! Who will win, Coyo or Hululu? We are looking for your help in this battle for the delicious Japari Buns!

Everyone is welcomed to watch and/or participate!

Friday 8:00 PM

Panel Room 1

Mom and Dad Advice with Vexoria and Zolon

Vexoria the Sun Eater
Zolon

They’ve done it on stream, but now they’re doing it live! Come and pick Zolon and Vex’s brains live while they pester each other on stage and have fun telling tales and giving worldly advice to those in need!

18+ ONLY

Friday 8:30 PM

Community Stage

VTubers Dub Hentai

nyaruchuuu
Lilybelle

Supported by JAST and OffKai Night Market, we’re bringing a funny twist to your favorite hentai scenes! Put yourself to the test by creating silly improve dubbing of the lewdest scenes presented by experts Nyaru and Lilybelle!

18+ ONLY

Friday 9:30 PM

Panel Room 3

LEWDTUBER PANEL

el_XoX
Fefe
Projekt Melody
Vexoria the Sun Eater

Meet Lewdtubers el_XoX, Fefe, Projekt Melody, and Vexoria the Sun Eater. Learn about Lewdtubing and join them! For an audience, interactive Strip Tease! Lewdtubers VS Coomers which is you! Will you be able to see all of these lovely VTubers naked in one night? An 18+ panel hosted by el_XoX!

18+ ONLY

Friday 10:30 PM

Community Stage

GyaruCast Live

Reiyu GuiGui
Ichigo Lemonade
Kumo Kuddelmuddel

Featuring the gyaru pyarus of the doujinshi podcast GyaruCast: Reiyu GuiGui, Ichigo Lemonade & Kumo Kuddelmuddel. Sharing their thoughts on doujinshi and hentai, the Gals invite you to join them and participate as part of the audience!

Come discuss doujinshi, hentai, and the NSFW side of vtubing with the Gals.

18+ ONLY

Friday 11:30 PM

Panel Room 3

Saturday

#にゃるSuperLive ~Yakkai Idol Party: TIGER OK~

nyaruchuuu

Come Wotagei All Night Long! Your #1 Eternal Shooting Star Idol comes back to OffKai for a 3rd year to present the yakkiest idol concert at OffKai Expo! TIGER OK!

Saturday 10:00 AM

Community Stage

Establishing a Brand as a VTuber

Tomoe Umari

This panel will cover the importance of incorporating one’s image as a VTuber into every aspect of their content creation and social media presence. It’ll also go over the building blocks of branding, and what one can do to help distinguish themselves and thrive!

Saturday 10:30 AM

Panel Room 2

The Disappearance of Pippa & Tenma

Pipkin Pippa
Tenma Maemi
Rinkou Ashelia (Lia)
Fujikura Uruka
Hakushika Iori
Utatane Nasa
Shisui Michiru

Where have Pippa and Tenma gone? What were they up to?? Let’s find out together with the rest of Phase ORIGINS!

Saturday 11:15 AM

Main Stage

TAKE ME TO CHURCH!!

Vivi Chan the Dragon
CyberTygerVA
JohnLovesAnime
Bread_SamaVT
Dividia Storm

Vivi Chan the Dragon leads a “seiso” musical sermon. Come by for SINGALONGS, SNACKS, and a chance to get BLESSED! Brothers CyberTygerVA, JohnLovesAnime, and Bread_SamaVT as well as Sister Dividia Storm will guide you as you enter…. the Church of Milk.

Saturday 12:00 PM

Panel Room 1

Stream Deck Showcase: VTuber Edition

Chibi Miharu from Elgato
Stormbeard from Elgato

Learn how to use Stream Deck as a VTuber. See the possibilities of Stream Deck live during the panel with Elgato staff. Stop by to get inspired, ask questions, and for a chance to win a Stream Deck XL, Stream Deck +, or Stream Deck Pedal (three winners).

Saturday 12:00 PM

Panel Room 3

JINZOU FAIYA FAIBO WAIPA

Peoni Astera

Hey you! Have you ever heard of… wotagei? Ever seen fans going wild with light sticks and cheering at a concert in Japan? Come and learn wotagei with me! All levels welcome – come chant, jump and wave your light sticks!

Saturday 12:30 PM

Community Stage

Cosplay Showcase

A.N.NJ. System
domoarigathanks

For the past two years, we have been awestruck at all of the talented attendees who came to OffKai Expo in cosplay. This year, we are continuing to give them a place to shine on stage!

The Cosplay Showcase is an official event with hosts, a stage, and prizes. This event is not a contest! 

Saturday 1:45 PM

Main Stage

Are You Smarter Than A VTuber?

Senz
El_XoX
YFUBaby
Riikami
Alpha Aniki
Taiga Chama
Megalodon

Are You Smarter Than A VTuber? 5 VTubers face off in a battle of wits with both general knowledge and VTuber related questions! Audience members will be able to be involved as well!

Saturday 2:00 PM

Panel Room 1

idol ENCORE: Q&A, Q&A, Q&A, REBOOT!

Chikafuji Lisa
Enya Ignis
Shabel Tonya

Stop by to get to know idol ENCORE! Chikafuji Lisa, Enya Ignis, and Shabel Tonya will be answering your questions and more!

Saturday 2:30 PM

Community Stage

Black don't crack

Keiseira

A showcase into the black v-tuber sphere!

Saturday 2:30 PM

Panel Room 2

Henya the Genius x Koefficient Talk Show

Henya the Genius
Koefficient

Come see VShojo’s Henya the Genius as she talks to Koefficient and her fans about her latest activities! She’ll also be taking questions!

Saturday 4:00 PM

Main Stage

Studio Élan x VirPro: Girls, Games, & Giveaways

Studio Élan & Virtuality Project

The newest announcements from yuri visual novel developer Studio Élan + a hangout session and livedrawing with the members of Studio Élan and Virtuality Project

Saturday 4:00 PM

Panel Room 3

Welcome to ALiAS Academy

Remilia Nephys
Amanogawa Shiina
Komachi Panko
Erina Makina
Himemiya Rie
Chisaka Airi

Come receive your eDuCAtiOn at the ALiAS Academy! By the way education was not yet a requirement for Phase Connect back when ALiAS was recruited!

Saturday 4:30 PM

Community Stage

EternalS Q&A / Preguntas y respuestas = Q&A !

idol ES: EternalS 

Newly Debuted Idol Gen: EternalS are answering community questions!

Saturday 4:30 PM

Panel Room 1

VOLs Guesser - Swing or get swung?-

Aria Synth
Shirousa Mikumi
Minazuki Mana
Mayuno A. Charlotte
Angy Catto

Flying in from South East Asia?! Challenge VOLs VTubers to create ever lasting memory through interactive quizzes and performance.

Saturday 4:30 PM

Panel Room 2

VTubing: An Australian Perspective

Vershion AUS

VTubing: An Australian Perspective is a panel on 4 Australian VTubers and their experiences at the far side of the globe down under – the fun and difficulties that are involved with being an Australian content creator presented to you by Clio Aite, Hanya, Mako Fukasame, and Jean Faymas.

Saturday 6:00 PM

Panel Room 3

Rhythm Realm: Interactive Audience Adventure

Dee the Sphinx

Embark on an interactive adventure with Dee the Sphinx at her Rhythm Realm Panel! Join the Rhythm fun as you the audience guide the hero through multiple levels of music-fileld excitement. Get ready to tap, smack, shout, and groove to the beat in this thrilling interactive experience!

Saturday 6:30 PM

Community Stage

Burnout 101

Zumi

The basics of burnout and how to avoid it as a content creator

Saturday 6:30 PM

Panel Room 1

OffKai Live:

Light up the Night

Kira Lily
Miori Celesta
Takanashi Kiara
Bao The Whale
Aruvn
kirispica

eebeegames

Raise your penlights and cheer for your oshi! Presenting our concert event once more, OffKai Live 2024 will feature over 3h of live music performances.

MC by Koefficient and Vivi Chan The Dragon

Opening Act: OffChoir
directed by eebeegames

OffChoir is OffKai Expo’s community choir! With a goal of bringing the VTuber fan community together, OffChoir will be performing a medley of iconic VTuber songs from 2022-2023 to celebrate VTuber music!

Saturday 7:30 PM

Main Stage

Anikura Dance Party

AniCLover
Axesniper
Auvenil
LinkCube
Odyssey Eurobeat
Piro
Spiritsnare

Let’s party into the night with AniCLover and an exciting lineup of DJs who will bring VTuber and otaku music to dance floor!

Saturday 10:30 PM

Main Stage

jast/J18 Eroge/Doujinshi Industry Panel: Working with Publishers

Kumo Kuddelmuddel
Reiyu Guigui

Join the jast and J18 eroge and doujinshi publishing imprints, along with vtubers Reiyu Guigui and Kumo Kuddelmuddel for a discussion about hentai in game, manga, and printed form, as well as the benefits and challenges of working with indie publishing brands. Come for a chance to win a Saya no Uta fumofumo plush!

18+ ONLY

Saturday 10:45 PM

Panel Room 3

Sunday

GX Aura’s Karaoke Concert

GX Aura

A selection of anime, vocaloid, pop and Jpop songs performed by the browser gremlin – GX Aura!

Sunday 10:00 AM

Main Stage

Maximum immersion in VR - harnessing the power of Japanese creators and global fans -Virtual Market/HIKKY

ChyadoSensei from VKet
Lhun from VKet

A crash course on maximizing, harnessing and taking advantage of VR experiences as both a Vtuber, a fan and as business at Virtual Market.

Sunday 10:30 AM

Community Stage

kawaii Trivia Party (+Q&A)

Kaya Nishikino
Charlotte Suzu
Namiji Freesia
Ran Tsukiha
Hiyori Mokami

What say you about a trivia and Q&A party on Production kawaii’s panel that features our host, Hanamizuki’s Kaya Nishikino? We will also have co-panelists from across the generations ー Charlotte Suzu, Namiji Freesia, Ran Tsukiha, and Hiyori Mokami! Learn a thing or two about our talents and experience our definition of kawaii. ♡

Sunday 10:30 AM

Panel Room 1

How To Dedicate Your Life To Your Oshi

Petrichoral

Bring your notepads and pens for an educational and slightly satirical show about selling your soul to your ride or die favourite creator! Join Petrichoral to hear more about what you can do as a viewer that best helps your favourite VTuber!

Sunday 11:00 AM

Panel Room 3

Former PRISM Project members present: The Comeback Concert!! Returning as indie VTubers, Iku Hoshifuri, Aoi Tokimori, Rita Kamishiro, Shiki Miyoshino, Pina Pengin, Ami Amami, Jun Akane, Mako Sameshima, and Nana Asteria are putting on a musical show just for Offkai Expo! Tune in for vocal performances that will have you on the edge of your seat! And it looks like they’re going to have a special announcement too….? Don’t miss out! See you there!

Sunday 12:00 PM

Main Stage

Make 'em laugh! How to level up your entertainment skills!

Miss Lala

Order up, ’cause Miss Lala will be dishin’ tips and tricks of the trade to better immerse, engage and entertain your community!

Sunday 12:00 PM

Panel Room 2

Fumo Fun: Plushie Crafting

Sena Bonbon

Have you been seeing those fumo plushies all over? Join us for a panel where you’ll learn the art of crafting your very own fumo plush! From basic stitching techniques to personalized designs, this session is perfect for both beginners and seasoned crafters.

Sunday 12:30 PM

Community Stage

How To Find Your Small Corpo Kami Oshi!

Yurikago Kokone
Suri Solari
Ciccino Katterina
D.K. Graves
Meeta Osita

Have an insanely specific niche interest? Ever wonder if there will ever be an oshi for you? Discover how to go about finding your kami oshi with the help of small corpo girls from V&U!

Sunday 12:30 PM

Panel Room 1

VTubing and Identity

Pheesekai
FaeriSami
Ducky
Shyaren

Ever wanted to know what it was like to be transgender or gender-nonconforming in the VTubing space? Have you been considering VTubing as an option to express your truest self online? Come check out VTubing & Identity, a panel where VTubing and how it can help you explore your identity will be discussed. Panelists will discuss their experiences, provide advice for your own journey, and answer questions from the audience! Hosted by Pheesekai with co-panelists FaeriSami, Shyaren, and Ducky.

Sunday 1:00 PM

Panel Room 3

A Hero and a Jester walk into a Con...

Regis Altare
Gavis Bettel

Altare and Bettel visit OffKai for the first time and they are inviting the audience to challenge them with interesting questions!

Sunday 2:00 PM

Main Stage

Making chat fun with live interaction

Uwoslab

Demonstrating how to build an interactive chat experience using lights, sound, robotics, and other crazy IRL chat-controlled gimmicks. Audience participation is welcome!

Sunday 2:30 PM

Community Stage

VTuber Trivia Show (VTS)

Pina Pengin
Aoi Tokimori
Mako Sameshima
Shiki Miyoshino

Introducing VTS (VTuber Trivia Show), where we delve into all things VTuber-related! It’s a quiz show packed with trivia about VTubers. Ready to put your knowledge to the test? We’re not just asking about the VTubers themselves; we’re throwing in challenging questions about the software and apps they use, like VTube Studio! VTS is hosted by Pina, with Mako, Shiki, and Aoi as contestants — and guess what? You can join them too! Don’t wait any longer; become a contestant and join the fun!

Sunday 2:30 PM

Panel Room 1

Closing Ceremony

The end of OffKai Expo Gen 3! We’ll miss you!

Sunday 4:00 PM

Main Stage