Anime NYC 2026
Find concon shop at Anime NYC 2026 in PLAY.nyc Booth 1B-214
I will be tabling inside PLAY.nyc with rhythm game merch, arcade goodies, and a new maimai T-shirt debuting at the show.
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concon shop will be at Anime NYC 2026 inside PLAY.nyc at booth 1B-214. The table will be mostly focused on rhythm game merch, including maimai, DDR, IIDX, SDVX, PIU, stickers, charms, lanyards, card stickers, and a brand new maimai T-shirt launching at the event.
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Anime NYC is almost here, and I am so excited to bring concon shop to New York!
This year, I will be tabling inside PLAY.nyc at Anime NYC. If you are going to the convention and you love rhythm games, Japanese arcade games, or very specific arcade merch that makes other players go "wait, where did you get that?", please come say hi.
You can find me at booth 1B-214. The table will be heavily focused on rhythm game merch, with a special emphasis on maimai and other arcade favorites. I am also debuting a new maimai T-shirt at the show, which I am very excited about. It feels like the exact kind of shirt you wear when your brain is full of slide notes, touch notes, and one more credit.
Anime NYC 2026 Event Details
Anime NYC 2026 takes place August 20-23, 2026 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City.
The show brings together anime fans, manga readers, cosplayers, artists, exhibitors, voice actors, game fans, and Japanese pop culture communities for a huge convention weekend. If you have been to a big anime convention before, you already know the energy: packed halls, booth hunting, friends trying to coordinate meetups, and at least one moment where you realize your tote bag is now doing actual weight training.
Anime NYC's official site highlights exhibits, screenings, experiences, and appearances by creators from Japan and beyond. So whether you are there for anime announcements, shopping, cosplay, gaming, or just wandering the hall with friends, there should be a lot to explore.
What PLAY.nyc Is Offering at Anime NYC
PLAY.nyc is returning as part of Anime NYC's Gaming & Community Hall, bringing game creators and fans together inside the convention. The official page describes PLAY.nyc as a space for meeting dozens of game designers and developers, with a big focus on celebrating games and the people who make them.
That makes it a really fun fit for concon shop, because so much of my work is connected to gaming communities: rhythm games, arcade culture, convention merch, and the very specific joy of finding art for a game you thought nobody else at the con would understand.
If you are already planning to check out the gaming area, come find the concon table while you are there. I will be in the PLAY.nyc section at 1B-214.
Booth info
Event: Anime NYC 2026
Area: PLAY.nyc
Booth: 1B-214
Focus: rhythm game merch, maimai merch, arcade accessories, stickers, charms, shirts, lanyards, and card stickers
Find Me at Booth 1B-214
If you are a rhythm game player, this is the table to peek at between panels, gaming hall wandering, and food break attempts.
I will be bringing merch inspired by games and communities like:
- maimai
- DanceDanceRevolution
- Beatmania IIDX
- Sound Voltex
- Pump It Up
- other arcade rhythm game favorites
Expect a mix of shirts, stickers, charms, lanyards, game card stickers, and other arcade-friendly accessories. I always love when rhythm game players stop by because the conversations get extremely specific in the best way. Someone will point at a design, immediately understand the reference, and suddenly we are talking about favorite charts, local Round1 locations, and why one game somehow stole five years of our lives.
New maimai T-Shirt Debuting at Anime NYC
The big new release for this event is a new maimai T-shirt.
maimai has such a special place in the modern arcade rhythm game scene. It is colorful, loud, physical, cute, chaotic, and instantly recognizable the moment you see someone playing it. The giant circular cabinet already looks like it came from the future, and watching players move around the screen is half rhythm game, half performance.
I wanted this new shirt to feel like something made for people who genuinely love that arcade energy. Something fun enough for a convention outfit, but still wearable after the event when you are back at your local arcade chasing scores.
If you have been looking for more maimai merch, please stop by early and take a look. Convention launches are always a little exciting because I get to see people's reactions in person, which is one of my favorite parts of tabling.
Browse maimai online before the show
Rhythm Game Merch at the Booth
My goal for Anime NYC is to bring the kind of rhythm game merch that feels made by someone who actually spends time around arcade players.
That means designs for people who recognize the games, know the references, and understand why a lanyard, card sticker, towel, charm, or shirt can become part of your arcade routine. Rhythm game merch is not just cute. It is part of the little kit you bring when you go play.
If you play DDR, IIDX, SDVX, PIU, maimai, Chunithm, Taiko, or other arcade rhythm games, definitely stop by. Even if you are new to rhythm games and just curious, I am always happy to chat. The rhythm game community can look intimidating from the outside, but most players love seeing new people get interested.
More rhythm game picks
Come Say Hi in New York
Anime NYC is going to be a big weekend, and I am really happy to bring concon shop to PLAY.nyc this year.
If you are attending, please come visit booth 1B-214. You can browse the rhythm game merch, check out the new maimai T-shirt, talk arcade games, or just say hi while you are exploring the gaming area.
I always love meeting people who know the same niche games and fandoms that inspire my work. Convention weekends are busy, loud, and exhausting, but moments like that are exactly why I keep doing them.
See you at Anime NYC!
Planning your Anime NYC shopping list?
Start with rhythm game merch online, then come see what is new at booth 1B-214.
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Where is concon shop at Anime NYC 2026?
concon shop will be inside PLAY.nyc at booth 1B-214.
What dates are Anime NYC 2026?
Anime NYC 2026 runs August 20-23, 2026 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City.
What is PLAY.nyc at Anime NYC?
PLAY.nyc is a gaming-focused area at Anime NYC featuring game creators, developers, and gaming-related exhibitors. An Anime NYC badge gives access to PLAY.nyc and the broader Anime NYC show.
What merch will concon shop bring?
The table will mostly focus on rhythm game merch, including maimai, DDR, IIDX, SDVX, PIU, shirts, stickers, charms, lanyards, card stickers, and arcade accessories.
Will the new maimai T-shirt be available online?
The new maimai T-shirt is debuting at Anime NYC. After the event, check the maimai collection for online availability.