Outside Events

Anime Swap Meet 2024

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Anime Swap Meet 2024 Clear some clutter, and make some cash or find some new things to add to your collection!…

Kawaii Kon 2023 Fashion Show 6%DOKIDOKI Model Applications are now closed!

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Thank you for your interest in modeling at the Kawaii Kon 2023 Fashion Show! This application closes March 3, 2023. If…

Anime Swap Meet 2023

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The Anime Swap Meet is back! Is your display case getting cluttered? Is it time for that old manga to find…

Anime Swap Meet 2019 at Collectors Expo

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The Anime Swap Meet is back! Sell your wares or browse the many treasures - we have deals for both attendees…

Anime Day & Swap Meet 2019

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Announcing the Anime Swap Meet at Anime Day! Anime Day returns with some fancy new footwork for 2018! This year, in…

Speedrun Submissions are Open!

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Do you have what it takes to capture the hearts and minds of Kawaii Kon? We are looking for expert speedrunners…

butishake 2018 Request Line

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Submit your favorite song to dance to now and then find out if it was included in our video mix at…

Kawaii Kon Fashion Show 2018 LISTEN FLAVOR Model Application

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Kawaii Kon is seeking female style models for the LISTEN FLAVOR fashion show! Before submitting your application, please read the following:…

Anime Swap Meet 2017

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The Anime Swap Meet returns this February 25 and 26th to the Hawaii Collector's Expo! Spots are $25 for the weekend.…

Anime Day October 15, 2016 at Shirokiya

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Anime Day returns for 2016, this time at the new Shirokiya! Head to Ala Moana Mall this October 15th for fun…

Keiki Con – Nov 7, 2015

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The Mililani Town Association (MTA) partners with PBS Hawaii for the first annual KEIKI CON – proudly presented by State Farm…

Anime Day 4.0 – Oct 3, 2015

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Anime Day Returns! Join us at Windward Mall for a day full of anime, art, and fun! Join our Cosplay Runway,…

Beach Day – Aug 16, 2015

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Every year, Kawaii Kon hosts a beach day get together for fans! This is a free opportunity to mingle with some…

Booth at Hawaii Book and Music Festival – May 2 & 3, 2015

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Come visit us at our booth at the 10th annual Hawaii Book and Music Festival! We'll be running children's activities, playing…

Deadlines & Announcements

KKON 2024 Crew Applications Open!

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Kawaii Kon 2024 Crew Applications are now open! We're looking for volunteers for Hawaii's biggest anime convention and we'd love to…

Vendor Applications are Now Open!

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Vendor applications are now open! Artists: You will have until December 15 to submit your application. Approvals will be sent out…

Kawaii Kon VIP Tickets for PIXY, Demondice, Trash Taste, and Konomi Suzuki

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PIXY, Demondice, Trash Taste, and Konomi Suzuki have VIP tickets for sale! See the links below to purchase the VIP tickets…

Kawaii Kon 2023 Fashion Show 6%DOKIDOKI Model Applications are now closed!

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Thank you for your interest in modeling at the Kawaii Kon 2023 Fashion Show! This application closes March 3, 2023. If…

Meal (and other!) Deal Offers

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Anime Swap Meet 2019 at Collectors Expo

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The Anime Swap Meet is back! Sell your wares or browse the many treasures - we have deals for both attendees…

Model Applications, Mana & Moi-même-Moitié Announced!

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Kawaii Kon continues to bring you the very best creators and trendsetters in Japanese culture! As an early Christmas present from…

Speedrun Submissions are Open!

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Do you have what it takes to capture the hearts and minds of Kawaii Kon? We are looking for expert speedrunners…

Kawaii Kon Fashion Show 2018 LISTEN FLAVOR Model Application

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Kawaii Kon is seeking female style models for the LISTEN FLAVOR fashion show! Before submitting your application, please read the following:…

KK2017 Modeling Application

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Please read the following Kawaii Kon is seeking female and male style models for the BABY, THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT fashion…

Kawaii Kon 2016 Staff Meetings

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Staff Meeting Details: Ala Moana Hotel Plumeria Room 1:30pm on February 6, 2016 Ala Moana Hotel Plumeria Room 12:00pm on March…

Karaoke Preliminary Dates 2016

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Singers Welcome! Want to perform live on stage at Kawaii Kon? You can when you enter the Kawaii Kon Karaoke Kompetition!…

Model Applications Open

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Applications to be a model in the Kawaii Kon fashion show are now open! Both fashion brands, h.NAOTO and galaxxxy will…

VIP Passes On Sale December 14

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Don't want to stress about getting your hotel and membership and t-shirt for Kawaii Kon? Get it all together (and more!)…

Volunteer Applications are live!

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Kawaii Kon is Hawaii’s largest anime convention, and we are excited to work with you and create the best anime convention possible. In…

Guest Spotlight

Guest Announcements for Genshin Fans!

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Ready for our next round of guest announcements? Us too. Welcome to Kawaii Kon Keith Silverstein and Sarah Miller-Crews! Genshin Impact…

Guests Announcements for Kawaii Kon 2024 Part 2!

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Part two of guest announcements for 2024 are here! Chainsaw Man fans unite! Ryan Colt Levy and Sarah Wiedenheft are coming…

Kawaii Kon VIP Tickets for PIXY, Demondice, Trash Taste, and Konomi Suzuki

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PIXY, Demondice, Trash Taste, and Konomi Suzuki have VIP tickets for sale! See the links below to purchase the VIP tickets…

Model Applications, Mana & Moi-même-Moitié Announced!

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Kawaii Kon continues to bring you the very best creators and trendsetters in Japanese culture! As an early Christmas present from…

Guest Recap

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We've announced almost a dozen guests in the last few weeks! Here's a quick recap incase you missed it!  Cherami Leigh…

Latest Guest Announcements!

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Our first three guest announcements have all been of a musical flavor. First, Loverin Tambourin, a Japanese band known for the…

Convention Tips

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Hosting a Panel

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Are you Hawaii’s expert on all things Dragon Ball? Do you spend your days searching ebay for rare figma and anime-related…

Joining Staff

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Have you considered joining the Kawaii Kon family? If you prefer to help out and get a behind the scenes glimpse…

Registration Pick Up

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When it comes to Registration, you have two options. Either you may pre-register online, or register at the convention.
Photo Courtesy of Addison Caluya

Attending Your 1st Anime Con

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Are you attending your first anime convention? Feeling overwhelmed by everything? Don’t fret, we have some helpful tips to aid you…