VidCon Anaheim

Paul Karyakos, also known as CHEFPK, has been a fan of anime for longer than he has been cooking. His love for anime and food has blossomed into a career that brings people together in a unique way. From the extravagant meals Luffy eats to the simple dishes anyone can enjoy. Food and anime fans love to eat and CHEFPK is here to satisfy their cravings.

Community Track

Crown the Creators: Guess Who Anime Edition

Location: Festival Stage Sponsored by Disney's Descendants: The Rise of Red

Saturday, June 29

10:00 am - 10:40 am

Featuring: CHEFPK, Steven He, Danny Motta and more

Quick question, is geek culture the powerhouse of pop culture? We think we have the answer at VidCon’s wildest game show. Join top YouTube creators like NCHammer 23, Danny Motta, Chris Barnett, Steven He, and others for this anime-fueled take on Guess Who. Find out how nerd culture has emerged from the shadows due to YouTubers drawing inspiration from their favorite stories. Don’t miss this fusion of fun and inspiration — perfect for fans old and new!

Participants

CHEFPK

Steven He

Danny Motta

YouTuber

Stanzi Potenza

Comedian

Chris Barnett

Actor

TheChrisBarnett LLC

Janel Jimenez

Strategic Partner Manager

YouTube

NCHammer23

Youtuber

Community Track

Anime-tion Nation

Location: Trending Stage

Saturday, June 29

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Featuring: JUJU GREEN AKA STRAW HAT GOOFY, CHEFPK, Noor Dabash and more

Calling all anime fans — this is your chance to hear your favorite anime aficionados nerd out! Get the scoop on their favorite series and characters, hear their thoughts on recent live-action remakes, and share in their excitement over the future direction of the genre!

Participants

JUJU GREEN AKA STRAW HAT GOOFY

CHEFPK

Noor Dabash

Sapnap

Jinhong "Xell" Kim

Professional Weeb

Community Track

Crown the Creators: Girl Dinner

Location: Festival Stage Sponsored by Disney's Descendants: The Rise of Red

Saturday, June 29

1:30 pm - 2:10 pm

Featuring: Kalen Allen, CHEFPK, Mythical Kitchen and more

Have you ever wondered if you can make dino nuggets fancy? Are you a pro at assembling charcuterie-adjacent meals for one? Then don’t miss this fun and silly cooking game, where teams will compete to show us their best Girl Dinner. Whose culinary creation will take the cake in our Crown the Creators Tournament?!

Participants

Kalen Allen

CHEFPK

Mythical Kitchen

The Sweet Impact

Community Track

Crown the Creators: The Coronation!

Location: Spotlight Stage

Saturday, June 29

5:45 pm - 6:30 pm

Featuring: Alan Becker, The Sweet Impact, Carter Kench and more

After a weekend full of exciting face-offs, which team has come out on top?! Come find out at the first ever Crown the Creators Coronation Ceremony (where there might even be a few last-minute points awarded)!

Participants