IDOL 3D: A Guide to J-Pop Idols Panel (FanimeCon 2017)

Date: Sunday May 28, 2017
Time: 4:00-5:00 PM
Location: Panel Room 3
Hosts: Molly & Manuel

Ever wonder why idol groups like Morning Musume and AKB48 are at the center of the Japanese popular music scene and how they attract legions of fans around the world? Join A-to-J Connections as they dissect the “idol equation” and examine topics like: the big names past and present, the history of idols in Japan, the “Idol Warring States Period”, and what exactly it means to be an idol! From the curious newcomer to the seasoned fan, this panel will have something for everyone!