What is Kōmori Con?

Kōmori Con is an annual anime convention that was first started by a group of passionate students at the University of Texas at Austin in 2023. The convention brings together anime enthusiasts from all over the country to experience the vibrant world of Japanese animation, art, culture, and entertainment.

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When is Kōmori Con?

Kōmori Con 2025 will occur on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

The convention will run between the hours of 12:00 PM and 9:00 PM.

Where is Kōmori Con?

Kōmori Con 2025 will be hosted at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, which is located on UT campus.

Address: 2110 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78712

Is there a schedule?

Yes! The schedule for Kōmori Con 2025 is on our homepage, with an expanded version for easy viewing here

If you would like to see the full list of events and their descriptions, head over to our Activities Page

How do I get access to Kōmori Con?

You can gain access to Kōmori Con by purchasing a ticket on our website or at the door.

Tickets are 20% off when bought online before the day of the convention, with UT students/alumni getting an additional discount on all tickets.

Various ticket bundles are offered with select discounts on tickets and merch.

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Will I get the full experience with a regular ticket?

Purchasing a basic ticket on our website will give you full access to most of the events and activities at Kōmori Con.

The only event needing a special pre-registration at Kōmori Con is the Pokémon TCG Tournament hosted by PixelHaven.

All other events and activities are included with a basic ticket, with various ticket bundles offering select discounts on tickets and merch.

If I ordered merch online, how do I pick it up?

If you ordered merch online, you can pick up your merch at registration and check in.

Is there a bag policy?

Yes, there is a bag policy at Kōmori Con.

For safety reasons, Kōmori Con will only allow con attendees to carry clear large bags (< 12” x 6” x 12”) or small bags/clutches/purses (≤ 4.5" x 6.5") inside the convention.

However, we understand that there are attendees that have reasons for carrying larger bags.

For those with medical supplies or photography equipment for performances, we ask that you check in appropriately and let our staff know about your condition/role so that we can be aware and tag your bag appropriately.

Bag Check-In will be located at the same table as Check In and Registration.

One of our volunteers will ask you to show the contents of your bag, regardless of size. If the bag does not meet our bag policy, we ask that you check in your bag.

Your bag will be tagged with a number tag, and you will be given a ticket so that you can reclaim your bag. Your bag will stored in the staff-only room. Please take what you deem important out of the bag. If you plan on reentering the con with your oversized bag, please recheck your bag for every entry.

NOTE: We plan to have the room monitored through most hours of the con's duration (and only staff members listed in the yearbook will be able to access this room), but we ask that you plan ahead for your con day and to minimize any potential loss as we cannot guarantee total security. Our team's recommendation is to bring what you can carry and to bring bags that meet our bag policy and do not need to be stored, as this policy is mostly designed as a last resort for bags and large items (i.e. props, large medical devices) that do not meet policy.

Can I bring props?

Yes, you can! However, we do have some guidelines you will have to follow if you want to bring them:

1. Sharp and/or metal props are NOT allowed
2. Real weapons are NOT allowed
3. Props can NOT shoot projectiles
4. We allow props to be made out of foam, clay, and plastic, but any LARP at the convention will NOT be allowed
5. Props with electric rigging are allowed as long as they are NOT encased in metal

If your prop does not meet these guidelines, you will have to check them in at Bag Check-In at the check in and registration table.

Is there parking?

Parking in front or under the convention center is reserved for staff and select vendors and performers/panelists.

If you are a vendor or performer/panelist at Kōmori Con and want to request parking, head to our Contact Us

For Kōmori Con attendees, the closest parking to the venue is located at the San Jacinto Garage. Additionally, there is street parking along Guadalupe Street. Both options are paid parking and we do NOT validate parking.

Is Kōmori Con family friendly?

Yes, Kōmori Con is family friendly! Everyone of all ages are allowed to come and enjoy~

We go through each artist, vendor, tabler, performer, and panelist to ensure that everything is appropriate for younger audiences.