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Known for dominating anime conventions with their insights into fandom and culture, The Foundation for the Eradication of Gen 5 Pokemon will be guests at Kin-Yoobi Con 2025.

Because it will not be a real anime con in Northern California without their shenanigans.

Foundation for the Eradication of Gen 5 Pokemon is a panel group that takes jabs at the anime fandom and culture. They have presented their panels at conventions such as FanimeCon and SacAnime. Among their most iconic panels are “Waluigi Time”, “Fifth Gen Isn’t Pokemon” and “Pokemon Film Review Hour”. They also host the YouTube series “Anime Survivor”.

They will be joining musician Otaku Acoustics along with professional cosplayers LauraC and Astros_Here.

Kin-Yoobi Con 2025 is a hybrid anime convention that brings community leaders and fans for a weekend of fun. It will feature an all-digital event along with an in-person event. The virtual event will take place on August 22nd via Twitch. The live event will take place at the S.D.E.S. Portuguese Hall in Union City on August 24th.

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