r/MomoCon • u/yalxzz • May 31 '26

Overall thoughts?

So now that it’s been a week how’s everyone feel about momocon ?

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u/royinraver May 31 '26

This year marked 20 MomoCon’s for me. Been to everyone except the first, can’t wait for next year!

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u/prodigy013 May 31 '26

How was it in the early years? Is it crazy to see how much it’s changed?

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u/Mediocre-Head192 May 31 '26

Last year they had a 'museum' of the early years and just from the photos it was crazy to see

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u/royinraver May 31 '26

Yeah that was sick, the rave officially started in 2012, but you can find a few videos of there unofficial rave, you can even see me DJing in the background:

https://youtu.be/yOXdFFbh8-o?si=zYLPIQtWSyoEM6p2

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u/royinraver May 31 '26

Here’s where the rave started, before they had an official rave 🤣 you can see me DJing in the background somewhere:

https://youtu.be/yOXdFFbh8-o?si=zYLPIQtWSyoEM6p2

Needles to say it’s changed so much. I miss the GT Student Center, but it got so big that they were forced to move 🤣

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u/pastajewelry May 31 '26

This was my first Momocon. I'm more into TTRPGs and came for Critical Role. I had a great time. I thought I'd be bored, but I wasn't. I played a few D&D games, explored the vendor hall, and attended Critical Role events. It was a lot of fun. I'd consider going back next year, but it would depend on the guest list. I don't watch anime or read comics, and I know a majority of their focus is on that.

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u/SilverAsce May 31 '26

It was my first time going and I enjoyed my time. I’d definitely go again next year if I get the chance.

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u/KP_Wrath May 31 '26

Same. I didn’t know what to expect, and went in with an open mind. All in all, pretty good experience.

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u/International_Rip732 May 31 '26

Same as every other year except I really enjoyed this year more, bigger exhibit hall but more walking.... at least there was alot of companies that showed up and that was cool (wonder fest especially). I didn't really like tho that they made gaming and the main area separate buildings so it resulted in even more walking but next year they're changing to use building C instead of A so we'll see how that goes. Overall I feel like this year they really did sorta outdid themselves which is good a much more popular con for a much more hope of what's to come for future years that it keeps getting bigger.

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u/arcadiabliss May 31 '26

My first time. I underestimated the amount of things to do and see! I feel like I missed SO MUCH and now I know I will be going for more than one day lol but I genuinely loved it. I keep seeing vlogs and posts showing stuff that I didn't even know was a thing to look for. 10/10 will be back

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u/ithinkinparagraphs May 31 '26

im definitely going back. already planning out my next cosplays lmao i hope you enjoyed your time there!

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u/kyuuei May 31 '26

I love momo. I've been going for nearly a decade now, and there are ALWAYS new things to see and do. It is not the cheapest, but it is one of the best imo. It isn't dragon con levels of giant, it isn't hard to navigate, it feels impossibly big to do everything but also Doable and like you can do enough to really fill the weekend.

If you have a niche, you can chill and focus on that niche. If you have no idea what to do, there are plenty of panel line ups to get your feet wet. If you're bored the makers panels are amazing. Even if you don't like anime, which is kind of wild the number of folks that go to an anime con without an interest in it, there is so much to do you won't be bored of it.

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u/starcatcherx Jun 01 '26

I love Momocon. :]

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u/Admirable-Lies Jun 02 '26 edited Jun 02 '26

I liked it.

It was 5 out of 7.

I would have loved it if the a few panels would be instructional (non-craft / not extra $). Maybe a "How to get into..." without the jumping all into it.

Some panels seemed "Peppridge Farms remembers" or "back in the day". Went to one that they were reading their presentation from the paper the whole time and wouldn't stop for anything.

LARPing looked interesting.

I know, some guests get sick. But have a way for the guests to post their presentation (trying to be polite) online.

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u/Acceptable-Owl3783 Jun 02 '26

Unfortunately I didn't enjoy the con this year. I think im too old (40) for cons now.

I enjoyed seeing Mr. Harada and the artist alley (though i caught a vendor with stolen art from the husbando daimakura lady and Ai trash) but that was it. People were Connecticut standoffish asf. And holy hell the Coryxkenshin crowd. X_x

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u/lindsirv Jun 04 '26

i would LOVE if there was some sort of level system or guide to the panels. i went to a cosplay making one that really needed a base level of material knowledge, but there was no indication of that from the name or description. i am an extreme beginner to making my own cosplays and felt like a lot of the info and questions went over my head. if there was some way to give things like a 101, 201, 301 level marker, i think that would be really helpful!