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Anime Expo 2026 Prep Guide - Find concon in Kentia Hall

Heading to AX 2026? Find concon downstairs in Kentia Hall KH-124 + KH-224, plan around LACC construction, and watch for new maimai merch.

From Sketch to Convention Floor — How concon Actually Works

From ArtCenter dropout to convention vendor — how I design rhythm game merch, work with manufacturers, and sell at every con I can get a table at.

What's in My Bag Every Time I Go to Round1

After years of forgetting stuff and overheating at the arcade, here's exactly what I bring to every Round1 session — from arcade cards to the right shoes.

Your First Time at Round1 — The Arcade Card Starter Guide

Lost at Round1? Here's everything about e-amusement, Aime, and NESiCA cards — what they are, where to get them, and how to set them up. From someone with four arcade cabinets at home.

Anime Sticker Collecting — Die-Cuts vs Doro vs Kiss-Cuts (and Where to Put Them)

New to anime sticker collecting? Learn the difference between die-cut decals, mini stickers, and kiss-cuts — plus creative ideas for where to put them.