Even though we’re not celebrating Y2K anymore doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate the art of the AMV! Due to the overwhelming response last year, we’re happy to bring back the AMV Contest for all to join. In honor of Ai-Kon 2025’s Cafe theme, this year’s contest’s theme will be “Welcome!” (“Irasshaimase!” いらっしゃいませ！) We’re so excited […]
Read More >If you’re looking for some Anime-flavored fun as you await Ai-Kon, check out our very first Anime Song Night at The Rec Room, May 24th, 2025, 6pm-1am! The party is free for all to attend, and you’ll want to be there early as the first 150 attendants will be able to request their favorite Anime […]
Read More >Ocean In Space is a Canadian illustrator and brand known for colorful, nostalgic artwork that blends the themes and aesthetics of 90s shoujo manga with the vibrant world of Japanese decora fashion. Blending traditional techniques with playful modern aesthetics, Ocean is dedicated to creating artwork, clothing and other merchandise that will make you smile! https://www.tiktok.com/@oceaninspace?_t=ZM-8vPuq7WzacA&_r=1 […]
Read More >30 years old disabled cosplayer, seamstress and content creator, Gaby has been cosplaying for almost a decade now. Known for spreading awareness about the challenges they have to face as a disabled individual, Gaby has a background in sewing, cinema and intervention. You’ll recognize them for their colorful cosplays, their unique make-up looks and their […]
Read More >If you’re not much for dancing, might we interest you in Ai-Kon’s inaugural Music Showcase? Share your covers or original music related to anime, video games, J-Pop, J-Rock or anything in between. Whether you’re a soloist, musical duo or full band, we want you to share your talents with the rest of Ai-Kon. Submissions close […]
Read More >YOU WON’T BELIEVE who our next guest is! It’s none other than SungWon Cho, also known as ProZD! SungWon has many credits to his name, so we’ll just list a few for you. Anime fans know him as Senshi from Delicious in Dungeon, as well as his roles in Solo Leveling, Pokemon Horizons and Twilight […]
Read More >Let’s brave the dungeon, and get some eats! Ai-Kon is overjoyed and grateful to announce our first guest, Damien Haas!! Damien Haas is a man of many talents, with over 70 credits to his name, ranging from directing, writing, producing, improv, and voice acting. Video game aficionados will recognize Damien from games such as Fire […]
Read More >The wait is over—tickets for Ai-Kon 2025 are now available! Take advantage of our Weekend Early Early Bird (WEEB) pricing while you can. Head over to our ticket page to get your own today!
Read More >Congratulations to our winners and runner up winners for the Mascot Contest and many thanks to every artist that entered! Credit to:Winning Aiko: @MintxLotusWinning Doug: @zearyuRunner Up Aiko: @chiuuniRunner Up Doug: @Artsy Innocence
Read More >It’s that time of year again, so we’re looking for new designs for both of Ai-Kon’s mascots: Aiko and Doug! Aiko and Doug appear on a variety of Ai-Kon promotional materials, including t-shirts, posters, flyers, badges, programs, and the Ai-Kon website. Their designs can be created by you! This year, we are looking for a […]
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