Kawaii Kon
@kawaiikon.com
Hawaii's largest anime convention
April 24-26, 2026
April 24-26, 2026
It’s the last few days to get your tickets for A Fabled Autumn Dream, our first annual charity gala. Step into a realm of magic, music, and moonlight before the gates to the fae close for good.
Last day to purchase a ticket: Sat, Nov 1
🎟️ Don’t wait: https://kawaiikon.com/charity-gala/
Last day to purchase a ticket: Sat, Nov 1
🎟️ Don’t wait: https://kawaiikon.com/charity-gala/
October 31, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It’s the last few days to get your tickets for A Fabled Autumn Dream, our first annual charity gala. Step into a realm of magic, music, and moonlight before the gates to the fae close for good.
Last day to purchase a ticket: Sat, Nov 1
🎟️ Don’t wait: https://kawaiikon.com/charity-gala/
Last day to purchase a ticket: Sat, Nov 1
🎟️ Don’t wait: https://kawaiikon.com/charity-gala/
Sip some magic at A Fabled Autumn Dream! ✨
Exclusive cocktails await:
🍸 Unseelie’s Curse
🍸 Forest’s Dream
🍸Faeries’ Glow
It’s the final few days to get your gala tickets—don’t miss this enchanted night!
🎟️ https://kawaiikon.com/charity-gala/
Exclusive cocktails await:
🍸 Unseelie’s Curse
🍸 Forest’s Dream
🍸Faeries’ Glow
It’s the final few days to get your gala tickets—don’t miss this enchanted night!
🎟️ https://kawaiikon.com/charity-gala/
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Sip some magic at A Fabled Autumn Dream! ✨
Exclusive cocktails await:
🍸 Unseelie’s Curse
🍸 Forest’s Dream
🍸Faeries’ Glow
It’s the final few days to get your gala tickets—don’t miss this enchanted night!
🎟️ https://kawaiikon.com/charity-gala/
Exclusive cocktails await:
🍸 Unseelie’s Curse
🍸 Forest’s Dream
🍸Faeries’ Glow
It’s the final few days to get your gala tickets—don’t miss this enchanted night!
🎟️ https://kawaiikon.com/charity-gala/
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October 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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The Kawaii Kon Cosplay Competition is seeking applicants for judging positions for this year’s competition. Applications close on November 25, 2025.
More info and application available at https://kawaiikon.com/cosplay-contest/cosplay-judge-app/
More info and application available at https://kawaiikon.com/cosplay-contest/cosplay-judge-app/
September 6, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The Kawaii Kon Cosplay Competition is seeking applicants for judging positions for this year’s competition. Applications close on November 25, 2025.
More info and application available at https://kawaiikon.com/cosplay-contest/cosplay-judge-app/
More info and application available at https://kawaiikon.com/cosplay-contest/cosplay-judge-app/
Don't forget to join us tomorrow at the Anime Swap Meet!
We'll be at the Hawaii Video Game Marketplace at the Neal Blaisdell Center. The event runs from 10am - 6pm and has free admission.
Come and find some new things to add to your collection!
We'll be at the Hawaii Video Game Marketplace at the Neal Blaisdell Center. The event runs from 10am - 6pm and has free admission.
Come and find some new things to add to your collection!
August 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Don't forget to join us tomorrow at the Anime Swap Meet!
We'll be at the Hawaii Video Game Marketplace at the Neal Blaisdell Center. The event runs from 10am - 6pm and has free admission.
Come and find some new things to add to your collection!
We'll be at the Hawaii Video Game Marketplace at the Neal Blaisdell Center. The event runs from 10am - 6pm and has free admission.
Come and find some new things to add to your collection!
Step into a realm of moonlight, magic, and whimsy 🧚
Kawaii Kon presents A Fabled Autumn Dream, our first annual charity gala in support of the Hawaii International Film Festival.
Inspired by the fae realm, this evening invites dreamers, adventurers, and nobles alike for a night you’ll never forget
Kawaii Kon presents A Fabled Autumn Dream, our first annual charity gala in support of the Hawaii International Film Festival.
Inspired by the fae realm, this evening invites dreamers, adventurers, and nobles alike for a night you’ll never forget
August 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Step into a realm of moonlight, magic, and whimsy 🧚
Kawaii Kon presents A Fabled Autumn Dream, our first annual charity gala in support of the Hawaii International Film Festival.
Inspired by the fae realm, this evening invites dreamers, adventurers, and nobles alike for a night you’ll never forget
Kawaii Kon presents A Fabled Autumn Dream, our first annual charity gala in support of the Hawaii International Film Festival.
Inspired by the fae realm, this evening invites dreamers, adventurers, and nobles alike for a night you’ll never forget
Anime Swap Meet is back!
Clear some clutter, make some cash and find some new things to add to your collection at the Kawaii Kon Anime Swap Meet at the Hawaii Video Game Marketplace on Sunday, August 31 2025 at the Neal Blaisdell Center.
Clear some clutter, make some cash and find some new things to add to your collection at the Kawaii Kon Anime Swap Meet at the Hawaii Video Game Marketplace on Sunday, August 31 2025 at the Neal Blaisdell Center.
July 8, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Anime Swap Meet is back!
Clear some clutter, make some cash and find some new things to add to your collection at the Kawaii Kon Anime Swap Meet at the Hawaii Video Game Marketplace on Sunday, August 31 2025 at the Neal Blaisdell Center.
Clear some clutter, make some cash and find some new things to add to your collection at the Kawaii Kon Anime Swap Meet at the Hawaii Video Game Marketplace on Sunday, August 31 2025 at the Neal Blaisdell Center.
This year's art auction was a huge success! We raised $2324 dollars this year for charity with the money going to The Trevor Project. A big mahalo to all participating artists and attendees!
March 28, 2025 at 12:02 AM
This year's art auction was a huge success! We raised $2324 dollars this year for charity with the money going to The Trevor Project. A big mahalo to all participating artists and attendees!
We would like to address an incident that happened during the convention weekend.
March 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
We would like to address an incident that happened during the convention weekend.
That’s a wrap on Kawaii Kon 2025!
From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU to the over 20,000 of you who made this year’s convention unforgettable! Whether you cosplayed, shopped, danced, gamed, or just soaked in the anime goodness, you are what makes Kawaii Kon so special.
From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU to the over 20,000 of you who made this year’s convention unforgettable! Whether you cosplayed, shopped, danced, gamed, or just soaked in the anime goodness, you are what makes Kawaii Kon so special.
March 17, 2025 at 3:39 AM
That’s a wrap on Kawaii Kon 2025!
From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU to the over 20,000 of you who made this year’s convention unforgettable! Whether you cosplayed, shopped, danced, gamed, or just soaked in the anime goodness, you are what makes Kawaii Kon so special.
From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU to the over 20,000 of you who made this year’s convention unforgettable! Whether you cosplayed, shopped, danced, gamed, or just soaked in the anime goodness, you are what makes Kawaii Kon so special.
Pre-Registration for Kawaii Kon 2026 is now open!
Register now for a special early-bird deal of $60 for a multi-day badge. Act fast because this deal ends on March 17 at 11:59pm.
Purchase your membership at https://www.eventeny.com/events/kawaii-kon-2026-19120/
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Register now for a special early-bird deal of $60 for a multi-day badge. Act fast because this deal ends on March 17 at 11:59pm.
Purchase your membership at https://www.eventeny.com/events/kawaii-kon-2026-19120/
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March 17, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Pre-Registration for Kawaii Kon 2026 is now open!
Register now for a special early-bird deal of $60 for a multi-day badge. Act fast because this deal ends on March 17 at 11:59pm.
Purchase your membership at https://www.eventeny.com/events/kawaii-kon-2026-19120/
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Register now for a special early-bird deal of $60 for a multi-day badge. Act fast because this deal ends on March 17 at 11:59pm.
Purchase your membership at https://www.eventeny.com/events/kawaii-kon-2026-19120/
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Want a copy of the Dungeons & Dragons Players Handbook signed by the cast of Baldur's Gate 3? Be sure to attend the Campfire Stories with the Cast of Baldur's Gate 3 panel for your chance to win!
📍Main Events - 11am
📍Main Events - 11am
March 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Want a copy of the Dungeons & Dragons Players Handbook signed by the cast of Baldur's Gate 3? Be sure to attend the Campfire Stories with the Cast of Baldur's Gate 3 panel for your chance to win!
📍Main Events - 11am
📍Main Events - 11am
Ask an Anime Character is back!
Have you ever wanted to ask your favorite anime character a question? Well now you can! Joining us this year will be Krillin, Koro-Sensei, Maes Hughes, Anya Forger, Maple, Homura Momiji, Shoto Todoroki, Tomoya Okazaki, and Hideki Hinata.
Have you ever wanted to ask your favorite anime character a question? Well now you can! Joining us this year will be Krillin, Koro-Sensei, Maes Hughes, Anya Forger, Maple, Homura Momiji, Shoto Todoroki, Tomoya Okazaki, and Hideki Hinata.
March 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Ask an Anime Character is back!
Have you ever wanted to ask your favorite anime character a question? Well now you can! Joining us this year will be Krillin, Koro-Sensei, Maes Hughes, Anya Forger, Maple, Homura Momiji, Shoto Todoroki, Tomoya Okazaki, and Hideki Hinata.
Have you ever wanted to ask your favorite anime character a question? Well now you can! Joining us this year will be Krillin, Koro-Sensei, Maes Hughes, Anya Forger, Maple, Homura Momiji, Shoto Todoroki, Tomoya Okazaki, and Hideki Hinata.
We have one last concert block this weekend featuring two fantastic local bands.
Console: The VGM Band starts it off at 2pm, and Close the Distance wraps it up at 3pm.
Close the Distance will also be having the live debut of their newest single "Better Off" so don't miss out!
Console: The VGM Band starts it off at 2pm, and Close the Distance wraps it up at 3pm.
Close the Distance will also be having the live debut of their newest single "Better Off" so don't miss out!
March 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We have one last concert block this weekend featuring two fantastic local bands.
Console: The VGM Band starts it off at 2pm, and Close the Distance wraps it up at 3pm.
Close the Distance will also be having the live debut of their newest single "Better Off" so don't miss out!
Console: The VGM Band starts it off at 2pm, and Close the Distance wraps it up at 3pm.
Close the Distance will also be having the live debut of their newest single "Better Off" so don't miss out!
It may be the last day of Kawaii Kon 2025, but we still have so much to do!
Memberships are still available at kawaiikon.com
Memberships are still available at kawaiikon.com
March 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It may be the last day of Kawaii Kon 2025, but we still have so much to do!
Memberships are still available at kawaiikon.com
Memberships are still available at kawaiikon.com
There were so many impressive entries to this year's VAST Video Art Contest, but a few were able to claim the top prizes. Congratulations to this year's winners!
March 16, 2025 at 4:01 AM
There were so many impressive entries to this year's VAST Video Art Contest, but a few were able to claim the top prizes. Congratulations to this year's winners!
Happy National Voice Over day to all of our VO guests past, present, and future!
March 16, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Happy National Voice Over day to all of our VO guests past, present, and future!
Happy National Voice Over day to all of our VO guests past, present, and future!
March 16, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Happy National Voice Over day to all of our VO guests past, present, and future!
Don't miss out on the world's first screening of YOUR FORMA right here at Kawaii Kon!
📍 Room 310 - 1:30pm
📍 Room 310 - 1:30pm
March 15, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Don't miss out on the world's first screening of YOUR FORMA right here at Kawaii Kon!
📍 Room 310 - 1:30pm
📍 Room 310 - 1:30pm
No matter what kind of video game you're into our Video Gaming room will surely have something for you!
Be sure to check out our FREE VR zone brought to you by VR Villa!
Be sure to check out our FREE VR zone brought to you by VR Villa!
March 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
No matter what kind of video game you're into our Video Gaming room will surely have something for you!
Be sure to check out our FREE VR zone brought to you by VR Villa!
Be sure to check out our FREE VR zone brought to you by VR Villa!
Don't miss out on your chance to meet Ayunda Risu and Kobo Kanaeru!
Join them as they sing karaoke and interact with you, the fans, in this special Kawaii Kon event!
📍 Main Events - 2pm
Join them as they sing karaoke and interact with you, the fans, in this special Kawaii Kon event!
📍 Main Events - 2pm
March 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Don't miss out on your chance to meet Ayunda Risu and Kobo Kanaeru!
Join them as they sing karaoke and interact with you, the fans, in this special Kawaii Kon event!
📍 Main Events - 2pm
Join them as they sing karaoke and interact with you, the fans, in this special Kawaii Kon event!
📍 Main Events - 2pm
Ever want to put your Gundam to battle against others in a PvP brawl?
Join us as we adapt the 40k rules for Gundams in this crazy battle for victory! Bring your own Gundam (1/144 scale please). We will be using an adapted Imperial/Chaos Knights rules.
Join us as we adapt the 40k rules for Gundams in this crazy battle for victory! Bring your own Gundam (1/144 scale please). We will be using an adapted Imperial/Chaos Knights rules.
March 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Ever want to put your Gundam to battle against others in a PvP brawl?
Join us as we adapt the 40k rules for Gundams in this crazy battle for victory! Bring your own Gundam (1/144 scale please). We will be using an adapted Imperial/Chaos Knights rules.
Join us as we adapt the 40k rules for Gundams in this crazy battle for victory! Bring your own Gundam (1/144 scale please). We will be using an adapted Imperial/Chaos Knights rules.
We love seeing all of your photos! Don't forget to tag us on your shots!
March 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We love seeing all of your photos! Don't forget to tag us on your shots!
Our concert block tonight definitely needs to be on your schedule.
ASH DA HERO starts it off at 7pm, then comes from20 and HELLO GLOOM at 8:15pm, and TOKYO DEN-NOU from DEN-ON-BU finishes the night at 10pm.
ASH DA HERO starts it off at 7pm, then comes from20 and HELLO GLOOM at 8:15pm, and TOKYO DEN-NOU from DEN-ON-BU finishes the night at 10pm.
March 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Our concert block tonight definitely needs to be on your schedule.
ASH DA HERO starts it off at 7pm, then comes from20 and HELLO GLOOM at 8:15pm, and TOKYO DEN-NOU from DEN-ON-BU finishes the night at 10pm.
ASH DA HERO starts it off at 7pm, then comes from20 and HELLO GLOOM at 8:15pm, and TOKYO DEN-NOU from DEN-ON-BU finishes the night at 10pm.
It's day 2 of Kawaii Kon and we have so much to see!
Memberships are still available online at kawaiikon.com.
Memberships are still available online at kawaiikon.com.
March 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It's day 2 of Kawaii Kon and we have so much to see!
Memberships are still available online at kawaiikon.com.
Memberships are still available online at kawaiikon.com.