Get ready for lots of fun at Kōmori Con with the many activities we have planned such as the Artist Alley, panels, performances, and more! Whether you are a casual enjoyer, a long-time fan, or even someone who has just started exploring this genre, there is something here for everyone~
Curious on where and when everything is happening? Here is the full schedule!
For the expanded schedule, click here
Come to the Kōmori Con merch table to buy your very own Kōmori Con themed merch featuring our mascots, Mori and Kō!
Raffle: Every Kōmori Con merch purchase will come with a raffle ticket that you can use to win a prize!
*Prizes will be displayed at the merch table, with winners being announced at 5:45 PM in Concourse Performance, and you MUST BE PRESENT to win.
Merch Table Location: TBD
Join us at 40Acres MikuFest! which will be taking place after Kōmori Con!
40Acres Mikufest! is a free hour-long Vocaloid concert under Kōmori Con, starring the main 6 Vocaloids along with some special guests! Be sure to check out the hologram projection setup and exclusive MikuFest merch at the MikuFest table located in the Main Concourse during the day.
Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Connally Ballrooom
Join PixelHaven's Pokémon Prismatic Evolutions TCG Tournament here at Kōmori Con! Battle other passionate Pokémon TCG players for a chance to win amazing prizes, including a coveted Pokémon Prismatic Evolutions ETB!
*Registration for this event offered only through the PixelHaven Pokémon TCG Tourney Bundle
*More info can be found on PixelHaven's Event Page
Time: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Legends Room
Join us for PixelHaven's Overcooked! Tournament hosted alongside the Pokémon Prismatic Evolutions Tournament!
*No pre-registration required
Time: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Legends Room
"Nah I’d win.” Or would you?
Join us for the Gojo Lookalike Contest! Dress up as our king, Gojo Satoru from the hit series Jujutsu Kaisen and compete with others to see if you’re really the best.
Winners will be selected via a crowd vote and will receive a prize.
Contest Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Main Lounge
FAQs/Etiquette:
Photos: Cosplay is NOT consent! Ask pictures before snapping a picture or a selfie.
"Who’s better? The cosplayer of today or the cosplayer in history?"
"Are you the strongest because you cosplay, or do you cosplay because you are the strongest?"
Join us for our Cosplay Showcase!
Dress up and show off as your favorite characters with others! The cosplay showcase will be a chance for you to compete and showcase your cosplays. Even if you are not competing, we would love for you to show off your hard work!
Call Time: 5:30 PM
Showcase Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Concource Performance
FAQs/Etiquette:
Photos: Cosplay is NOT consent! Ask pictures before snapping a picture or a selfie.
Registration: We accept walk ons, but please try to pre-register at the cosplay signup table in the rotunda prior to the event
Time: The showcase will be from 6:00-7:00 PM in the rotunda, and call time is 5:30 PM
Are you the very best? Find out in the Pokémon Pocket Tourney!
This is a low stakes, no holds barred, all day tournament where you battle other trainers for tokens to be turned in for prizes.
Start Location: Info Desk
Time: ALL DAY
Rules:
1. Start! Every convention attendee can claim one free token at the info desk. Additional tokens can be purchased for $1.
2. Time to battle! Stake your tokens against other trainers at Pokéstops around the convention.
*Please remember to practice good sportsmanship at all times. We recommend that you use random room codes to prevent mishaps, and all decks are allowed!
3. Win! Once you have accumulated at least 5 tokens, head over to the info desk to claim your prize. Every 5 tokens can be traded in for a wheel spin. Prizes range from anything between Pokémon cards and merch from the Artist Alley!
*If you want extra prizes, tokens can be purchased for $1 each and directly traded in for a spin of the wheel!
Disclaimer: If a competitor is reported for breaking rules or acting inappropriately, they will be disqualified from the contest. This means their tokens will be confiscated and they will be banned from turning any tokens in for a prize with the wheel.
10 bandits are on the loose, and it’s up to you to find them!
Look for Kōmori Con staff throughout the convention to give you a sticker of their rendition of Mori drawn in one minute! Staff members will be denoted by a purple lanyard and/or purple bandana.
Feel free to place the stickers onto the Wanted board on the back of your badge~
Upon collecting all 10 bounties, head to the info desk to claim your reward!
FAQs/Etiquette:
Try to find us all on your own! If you can't find a specific bounty, ask a staff member to tip you off as to where they might be~
If you want to know what the bounties look like, check our Instagram for the official bounty post.
Join us for the Doodle Contest!
You could be the next Picasso! Come to the doodle wall and draw a doodle of our mascot, Mori! Whether you are an art noob or professional, all are welcome to participate.
Submit your doodle to a form for a chance to win a prize and view your art and others on a digital Pinterest board! A crowd based competition will determine the top doodles in the contest.
To view current doodle contest submissions, click here
Submission Period: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Voting Period: 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Location: Stairs Near Legends Room
Winner Announcement Time: 5:45 PM
Location: Concourse Performance
FAQs/Etiquette:
Doodles: Doodles will be done on a post-it and placed on the wall
Digital Wall: A Pinterest link will be provided on the Discord along with a QR code for viewers!
Voting/Winning: The voting period will begin at 5:00 PM, closing at 5:45 PM. Winners are then announced shortly after. You must be present at the winner announcement at the Concourse Performance to win.
Join our stamp rally!
Go around the convention and collect stamps from various locations to earn an exclusive prize at the end! Stations with stamps will be denoted by a cactus table topper. If you need help finding a station, ask a staff member or the info~
Once you collect all the stamps, head to the info desk to collect your exclusive prize!
Locations:
Join us at the Lego Minifigure Bar by Bricks and Minifigs! Create your own Lego Minifigure that reflects you or your favorite character~
Time: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Connally Ballroom
Join us at our Artist Alley!
Here at our Artist Alley, we will have 47 super amazing and talented artists joining us! Take a look around to find unique posters, prints, stickers, and other merch from your favorite fandoms to take home and support local artists.
Additionally, you will be able to find official merchandise from official vendors throughout the alley!
Time: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Connally Ballroom
FAQs/Etiquette:
Interacting With Artists: Talk to artists and ask questions, but don’t haggle!
Payment: Most artists take card, cash, and some common payment apps
Photo Policy: Before you decide to take any photos of any artists or their art, make sure you ask the artist for permission first!
Come and support local businesses at the Dealer's Den!
Below, we have the list of dealers and where to find them~
Location: Connally Ballroom
Guzu Gallery (Blind Boxes, Figurines, Art)
Kewl-N-Kawaii (Blind Boxes, Keychains, Toys)
Bricks & Minifigs (Lego Minifigure Bar, Lego Sets)
AZTC Games (Retro Game Consoles, Japanese Games)
Location: Legends Room
PixelHaven (Pokémon Packs/Boxes, TCG Supplies)
Stop by Horn's Hangout to experience the vibrant aspects of campus culture from the local Austin community!
Each table will have a different activity for you to explore, so check them out~
In the Horn's Hangout, we will feature the following:
Alienware Longhorn Esports (by PixelHaven)
MikuFest 40 Acres
Longhorn Gaming
Collaborative Artist Club
Anime Club at UT Austin
Longhorn Furries
Eternal Origin Cosplay
Location: Connally Ballroom
Join us for a lineup of unique performances!
Location: Connally Ballroom
Performance Schedule:
Performance Block 1 (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM): Maidol Puga, Hime Rina, MUSE, B-Mimi, Love Notes
Special Performance (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM): Kitty Draper Trumpet Performance
Performance Block 2 (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM): Anime Club Band, Venus With Stararium, CSA Crimson
Join us for a lineup of captivating panels!
What’s your niche special interest? Come to panels to learn some cool information about anime related topics! Our presenters have activities planned and fun topics so be sure to check it out.
Location: Nowotny Schmidt/O’Niel
Panel Schedule:
(1:00 PM - 2:00 PM): Saiyan & Sailors or Metas and Mutants
(3:00PM - 4:00PM): The Price Is Right: Anime Edition
(5:00PM - 6:00PM): Lavender Couples: Queer Romances on Genre TV
FAQs/Etiquette:
Questions: Wait until the time alloted by the panelist to ask questions! Pay attention to the panel and enjoy~
Meet with other members of your fandoms!
Look below to find the timeslot your fandom is in and head over when it is time to take pictures and share your love of the fandom with each other! All are welcome, whether you are in cosplay or not~
If your fandom isn’t listed below, feel free to talk with each other in our Discord to coordinate your own fandom meetup!
Location: Nowotny Schmidt/O’Niel
Fandom Meetup Block 1 (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
(2:00 PM - 2:30 PM): JJBA / 2000s Magical Girl and Shōnen (Fairy Tail, FMA, HXH, Soul Eater etc.)
(2:30 PM - 3:00 PM): Sports Anime (Haikyuu, Kuroko No Basuke, Blue Lock, Free!, etc.)
Fandom Meetup Block 2 (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
(4:00 PM - 4:30 PM): HOYOVERSE (Genshin Impact, HSR, etc.) / Indie Games (Omori, Stardew Valley, etc.)
(4:30 PM - 5:00 PM): Riot Games (LoL, Valorant) / Other Assorted Games (OW, Pokémon, etc.)
Fandom Meetup Block 3 (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
(7:00 PM - 7:30 PM): VOCALOID + Random Dance Play
(7:30 PM - 8:00 PM): Rhythm Games (PJSK, Enstars, etc.)
Location: Main Lounge
Fandom Meetup Block 1 (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
(3:00 PM - 3:30 PM): The Big Three (Naruto, Bleach, One Piece)
(3:30 PM - 4:00 PM): Retro Anime (Sailor Moon, Evangelion, DBZ, etc.)
Fandom Meetup Block 2 (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM) - Mix & Mingle
Fandom Meetup Block 3 (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM) - New Gen Shōjo + Shōnen (Dandadan, Frieren, Dungeon Meshi, etc.) + JJK, CSM, MHA, etc.
* If your fandom isn’t listed above, feel free to talk with each other in our Discord to coordinate your own fandom meetup!
Wanna take a picture with Mori as an old time sherrif? Head over to the photo booth to take your wanted photo taken!
Location: Main Lounge
Time: ALL DAY
Join us for the Itasha Car Showcase. Snap a pic and pose with these custom anime cars!
*vroom vroom*
Time: All Day
Location: Front of Building
Hungry from exploring the convention? Head over to the café to refuel!
The café will offer a variety of soups, salads, sandwiches, and drinks.
Location: Next to Main Lounge
Time: ALL DAY