Ogawa Burukku

Brooke is an American-born artist who spent 16 years working on manga (Japanese comics) in Japan under the pen name Ogawa Burukku. She has also done translation and illustration work for publishers and storyboarding for animation. Currently she lives in Broken Arrow where she continues her original indie comic series FaLLEN

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6:00 PM | Location: Boomer A

Manga vs. Western Comics: A Tale of Two Mediums

What makes manga distinct from Western comics, and why do readers gravitate toward one over the other? Dive into the cultural and artistic differences between these two storytelling traditions and how they continue to influence one another.

Moderator: Jeff Provine

Panelists: Jeff Provine, Red Bard, Joshua Caudill, Ogawa Burukku

10:00 PM | Location: Boomer B 18+

Show Me Your Doodle (18+)

Get ready for some naughty art in this 18+ panel! Watch as talented artists take wild and sultry character-pairing suggestions from the audience and turn them into NSFW masterpieces right before your eyes. From steamy fanfic fuel to taboo crossovers, nothing's off-limits -- except maybe modesty. Join us for a night of seductive sketches and tantalizing creativity in a fun, no-holds-barred atmosphere!

Moderator: What’s Up Fandom Podcast

Panelists: Jacob Blackmon, Mike Kennedy, Buck Berlin, Ogawa Burukku, What’s Up Fandom Podcast

7:00 PM | Location: Sooner A 18+

Modern Fan Service: From Senshi to Okarun (18+)

Fan service in anime has evolved -- what was once primarily geared toward female characters has now flipped, with a growing focus on male characters as well. Join us as we discuss how fan service has changed over the years, shifting from the classic tropes of Sailor Moon to the new wave of characters like Okarun and beyond. Explore how these changes reflect shifting audience expectations and the impact on anime storytelling, while diving into the complex role fan service plays in both modern anime and fandom culture.

Moderator: FoxDaddy

Panelists: La Blanke, FoxDaddy, Ogawa Burukku, Clinton Girkin

2:00 PM | Location: Boomer B

From Fan to Creator: Transforming Fandom into Your Career

Learn how fans of comics, TV shows, and games have turned their passion into professional creative careers.

Moderator: Amber Hanneken

Panelists: Jacob Blackmon, Ogawa Burukku, Amber Hanneken, Kayla Argo