IDOL 18+: The Dark Side of J-Pop Idols (Anime California 2016)

Date: Saturday September 3, 2016
Time: 10:00-11:30 PM
Location: LP1 (Room 201A)
Hosts: Tiffany, Molly, Paloma, and Manuel

Everyone knows J-Pop idols as cute, positive role models with music that matches their bubble-gum image, but the world of idols isn't always that simple! A-To-J Connections continues its popular "IDOL" series of panels with this look at the dark underside of the idol industry! Besides genre-breaking groups like BiS, Babymetal, Deep Girl, and Ladybaby, we will also cover topics such as highly talked about scandals, the dark side of the fandom, and the tragedy of Okada Yukiko. Fan and curious newcomer alike, this panel will have something for everyone!