13. Check out some panels

We all love anime and movies, but you can watch a lot of those 362 other days of the year, while some of the panels could be a once in a lifetime experience, certainly a once in a year experience. While there are some really bad panels, there are also some really great panels as well. Why not find out some of the history of anime, learn how to review it if you are into journalism. Maybe you want to learn more about mecha anime, or maybe you just want to laugh at REALLY REALLY BAD anime. It's almost a guarantee that you can find a panel that will appeal to you. I personally recommend anything being run by Frederick Schodt, or the Anime World Order crew. The old timers of anime are also a good group to check out.  I will add some references to groups/individuals that have run some good past panels.