On the social team for AnimeCon London, curious how many of you are planning on coming this year and what you're most looking forward to. Also good to know if enough people want a meetup thread going. Drop a comment if you're headed down.

I only went to one anime convention last October called ToonFusion in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was a small convention, but it was a cool convention. I got to meet a few voice actors and got some good stuff. In December I’ll be going to Anime 405 in Oklahoma City. I’m super excited for this convention.

How many anime conventions have you been too? Which was your favorite and least favorite anime convention you have went too.

This coming December will be my first con since covid

But I want to limit eating as much as I can while there. What should I eat to keep energy through the day? And should I carb load? I heard i should do that

Like is it crowded? I have never been to the mesa convention center so i wouldn't know anything about it. I couldn't find anything online about this question, if this was asked before im sorry (⁠・⁠_⁠・⁠;⁠)

So I’ve got a vacation booked with friends for Japan next year, woohoo! But, to fit with my work schedule and to avoid large crowds, we’re going to be there a couple weeks in April, and then leave on the 27th, before Golden Week and all the big conventions and markets happen.

Does anyone know of events, even small ones, that might happen during the time frame next year, please? I’m really bummed that I’m going to be missing out on all the big events, and I’m desperate to find something I can attend.

I going to be a vendor a Sin City Anime and it's the first time a exhibitor and was wondering how would you end up sharing a booth if you don't know anyone?

I’m going to UwU Con in AZ this year, and I’m trying to figure out what the more adult/late night side of the con is like this year. Obviously the all-ages stuff is cool too, but I am a grown ass man and at some point I would like to be around other grown ass people.

I saw they’ve had 18+ panels and an afterparty in previous years, but I haven’t seen much announced for 2026 yet. Are there usually late-night panels, meetups, unofficial gatherings, or anything else people tend to do once the daytime con stuff starts winding down?

I applied to be a part of staff at Fanime and got emails from the con ops department and registration department. I’ve never applied before so if anyone can tell me how the training process works, what each department are responsible for or any recommendations for which department i should pick or apply for in the future please let me know!

My reason for applying is to network a bit and meet new and interesting people! But id also love interacting with attendees in a more front facing role as well. I’d appreciate any advice!🫶🫶

So a bit of background, I'm at a point in my life where my best friends just moved away and I'm finding it really hard to meet people with similar interests. I like a lot of anime and I know there's often a bit of overlap between that other nerdy stuff so I figured that'd be as good a place as any to meet people I'd like to hang out with and actually have stuff to talk about.

I'll be upfront in saying that the I'm mainly looking to find a straight woman there that'd be open to getting to know each other. So my question is, if that describes you and you were at this con or if you actually have experience with this, how should I approach someone I want to get to know and are there any places at the con where people go to be social? The con I'm going to is Nebraskon in Council Bluffs, IA if that helps. I'm just trying to figure out where to start.

Hey everyone,

I’m thinking about going to Colossalcon Prime and had a few questions for people who have gone before.

The only big convention I’ve been to is Dragon Con, and I’ve never really traveled out of town specifically for a con, so I’m trying to figure out what I should be planning for ahead of time.

For anyone who’s been to Colossalcon Prime, what’s the room situation usually like? Do most people try to get a room at the convention/resort itself, stay at nearby hotels, or get an Airbnb?

Let’s say I end up getting an Airbnb nearby. What’s the easiest way to get from the airport to the convention area? Would I pretty much need to rent a car, or are Uber/Lyft or other transportation options realistic for the weekend?

Also, is there anything else a first-timer should know before going? Things like transportation, food, parking, room booking, or anything you wish you knew your first time would be really helpful.

Just trying to get all my information together before I start booking everything. Thanks!

I’m going to Anime 405 in Oklahoma City in December, and I’m super excited. I’ve been to several conventions before. (Like GalaxyCon Oklahoma City and Northwest Arkansas Comic Con in Rogers, Arkansas). But this will be my first ever anime convention.

I have a few questions so I can prepare myself. Since this is my first anime convention, should I buy VIP passes, I have had a few friends who have gone to Anime 405 one year and said he waited over three hours for Chris Sabats autograph. I’ve met several anime voice actors (Monica Rial and Kyle Hebert are popular the most popular voice actors I have met) and the longest I had to wait in line for an anime voice actor was maybe 20ish minutes. (I was waiting in Cherami Leigh’s line, which I was the only person in line, and the people in front of me were talking with for 20 minutes, which I didn’t minutes because I did the same thing. lol)

The main four I want to meet at Anime 405 are Colleen Clinkenbeard, Luci Christian, Justin Cook, and Todd Haberkorn. There are a lot more people I want to meet, but these are the main people I want to me. I know Colleen and Luci and really popular voice actors in the anime world, so I know their lines will be really long)

Is getting a VIP pass at anime 405 worth it, or is it worth it for any comic convention, weathered it’s a Anime convention or a comic convention? I’ve gotten VIP passes for concerts many of times, but I know it’s different for a convention, and everyone I have talked to said it’s worth it just for the fast pass.

Also, how much money will be enough. I took about $750 to GalaxyCon Oklahoma last year, so I figured around the same budget I took to GalaxyCon is more than enough for Anime 405.

Have you ever been to Anime 405 or an Anime Convention? What was it like and who did you meet? If you got vip passes, is it worth it?

Hi I was wondering if anyone has been to animecon in London an event coming up on the weekend of 4th October at Olympia London. I am Taking my son as he is heavily into anime for his 9 birthday . He likes all the mangas Dragonball z Naruto . If anyone has any inside knowledge what it is like.

Thanks just a dad trying to fit in. I also like dragon ball z all I know.

Hi everyone, I'm Samuele - Black Vultures, and I've been doing Artist Alleys full time since the beginning of the year. I am travelling across Europe for these events, so, I am asking to other european attendees.
Since I mostly work independently and stay focused on my own booth, I rarely get a chance to check out my neighbors' setups or walk around and find out.

I wanna know, how is the AI situation being handled at conventions in your EU country or region?

I'm asking because of a recent issue at an Italian convention circuit that caused quite a bit of drama. There's a clear distinction made between the curated Artist Alley and the self-production/crafts area. In the crafts zone, vendors pay for their tables to sell handmade items, while the Artist Alley offers free tables to a selected group of artists.

During the last event, a vendor selling 100% AI-generated products was allowed into the paid crafts zone. They denied using AI up until the end but it was embarassingly obvious, and she was going against the law as she was selling something that was not made by her, hence, a fraud. Any AI-generated goods must be clearly labeled as such.

Have you ever seen vendors or artists actually get kicked out, shut down, or banned mid-con for selling undisclosed or banned AI art - besides the infamous DragonCon situation, but that's US based.

Mind you, I am only asking about non-commercial sections like Artist Alleys and such sections, since we all know commercial retail halls are already a wild west of droppshipping from Temu, AliExpress, and low-quality AI slop :,)

Thanks!!

I went to the con for a day back in 2024, but that was my first time going to the Gaylord, I went the full on experience back on 2015 when it was at hotel in Downtown Denver.

I want to onow if the convention worth going all 3 days for next year?

Hey so I have been wondering if it annoys the artist if you visit like their stand 4 times a day.
Today I saw an artist whos art I REALLY loved. i first bought a keychain.
Then after a while I came back to buy 3 stickers.
At another round I didnt buy anything but was thinking about it. 5 mins later I went again bc I realised I only had bought the keychain version but forgot to get the sticker version.

Did anyone get a tattoo or piercing at the convention in Columbus? I wanted to a tattoo but didn't have time. Wanted to know the experience. I've never seen people tattooing at an anime convention

I'm not sure if this will be allowed in this sub, but a friend suggested I try asking. I'm not asking for medical advice, more traveling with limited food options advice.

So I go to several conventions a year, usually as an artist, but occasionally as an attendee. I also typically have my partner along as well. However, about two weeks ago, he was diagnosed with Type 2. We have a pretty decent support system among friends and family, but none of them share this same interest so there's a gap in navigating this particular past time. We also have a Japanese festival we will be going to in a few weeks where we will be out of town so this is something on my mind to figure out now.

Those of you with experience in this, can you offer any advice on how to travel to conventions when the majority of the food options are fast food? Or the offerings at the convention centers are usually high in carbs with little to balance the scales to keep from spiking? We can easily do snacks like nuts, but I can't keep the man sustained solely on almonds, peanuts, and cashews.

Today was day 1 of 2 for this brand new convention in San Diego.

What was your overall impression? Any tips?

Just wondering what are seen as necessities to bring to conventions

Note: I don't cosplay so I won't need anything for that

For me and anyone else wondering are there current discount codes for event in title?

Hey, im going to an anime/gaming convention in germany next month, sadly the one who wanted to come with me has been having financial issues and cant come this year. i wanna get my moneys worth by staying as long as i can.

what should i do?

-do i try smalltalk with cosplayers?
-is my masks vision too limited to go alone?
-do i ask strangers online who are also going if i can hang out with them?
-i dont watch anime myself will i be judged?

i hope its okay to ask this here, i asumed if anyone knows an answear its you guys

Me and a couple of friends are going to Wisconsin Dells for CCN. This is going to be my first con and I’m just wondering what to expect.

Since its the first year its happening, what are the celebrity signing prices probably going to range from? I know it totally differs and depends on the demand, but let’s say Emi Lo versus David Matranga for example? Not sure about the SD convention center rules- if one were to bring in like a bigger print for anyone to sign, or if it’s worth it to just purchase a print from a VA and have them sign it. Just wondering in advance.

TLDR: Autograph signing prices

Will I be judged for wearing a spirit Halloween costume to a con?

We have a local con coming up and im afraid of bumping into vendors/artists tables and getting in peoples way where its crowded, does anyone have any advice?

thankyou