WasabiCon

Happy birthday to the English voice of Edward 🤪 in Cowboy Bebop: Melissa Fahn! Melissa was a guest at WasabiCon in 2024.

Missing the tabletop gaming from last October? 🎲✨ Us too! What games are you loving right now so we can be fully prepared for this year's convention?👀

At WasabiCon, every kind of gamer has a place to play. 🎮✨ Whether you come to unwind, explore new worlds, or just have fun, gaming brings us all together. 💥 What games are you loving right now? Drop your recs below! 👇🎮

Happy birthday to the English voice of Todoroki ❄️🔥 in My Hero Academia: @DavidMatranga1! David was a guest at WasabiCon in 2019 and again in 2023.

WasabiCon is thrilled that our Artist Alley remains unparalleled in its offerings for attendees. This year saw a record number of applications and—as of today—we are officially SOLD OUT. 🛍️ Vendor spaces are still available (for now) and any future Artist Alley applications will be placed on a Waitlist. jax.wasabicon.com/artists/

MiniCon Card Show & Kawaii Market is taking over Castle Hotel Orlando on April 18 with TCG vendors, kawaii finds, live DJ vibes, and a Pokémon tournament. 💖🃏 Come for the big pulls and cute hauls, and stay for the nonstop energy! MiniconandFreshExpo.com

Are you part of a geek club or cultural organization with roots in anime, cosplay, gaming, or other facets of fandom? ✨ Community Group applications for this year's WasabiCon are OPEN. Sign up now and help create connections that last beyond the con! jax.wasabicon.com/talent/

Celebrate National Anime Day (April 15th) at DOMU Jacksonville with Wine Down Wednesday featuring drinks, bites, cosplay, and nonstop vibes. 🍷✨ Use the code WASABI10 for 10% off of your tickets and summon your squad for the ultimate mid-week quest! JaxWDWAnimeDay.eventbrite.com

Featured Talent applications for WasabiCon 2026 are OPEN! ✨We're looking for creative cosplayers, geek culture influencers and content creators to bring new experiences to our show. 🎭🎤 Apply now and join the fandom family: jax.wasabicon.com/talent/

JAX POP CON Vol. 3 is taking over the Main Library THIS SATURDAY from 10am–4pm for a full day of comics, books, games, TV, movies, and all things fandom! 🦸‍♂️📚 Stick around for the cosplay contest at 3pm where you can win a 3-Day pass to WasabiCon 2026! 👘🏆 jaxlibrary.org/JaxPopCon

We are excited to announce that we are NOT moving to Orlando in 2027 like a certain sports team. We're even more excited to announce our rebrand, more inline with Jacksonville's unique identity and personality. 📄 Official Press Release: wasabicon.com/press/PR-wasab…

Have you RSVP’d yet? 😱 Don’t miss out on Jacksonville’s otaku event of the year happening October 9-11! 🔥 Whether you're into anime, cosplay, or gaming, we have everything you need to level up your summer. 🎮✨ facebook.com/share/1BpFZqkr…

🇯🇵 The countdown is on, Central Florida! Just a few days until Japan Festival takes over Downtown Eustis on March 28th with incredible food, cultural performances, vendors, family fun, and your chance to WIN a FREE airline ticket to Japan in 2027 ✈️🎉 Make your plans now, bring your friends, and come celebrate all things Japan with us. Details at JapanFestivalEustis.com 🌸

Last day to nominate for WasabiCon for Best of Bold City! yourchoiceawards.com/boldcity/

MEGACON Orlando @MegaConOrlando is a wrap!! 🤩🎉 From meeting amazing fans to sharing all things anime, cosplay, and gaming at our booth, you all made it unforgettable! If you stopped by, THANK YOU 💙 we can’t wait to see you again soon 👀✨So… which convention should we meet up at next? 👇

@stephaniesheh, the English voice of Hinata Hyuga from Naruto, will be attending WasabiCon October 9–11, 2026. Get ready for heartfelt moments, autographs, and all the ninja fan feels.

We’re excited to be at MEGACON Orlando this year! 🎉 If you’re attending, make sure to stop by the WasabiCon booth (CZ1008) to say hello, learn about our upcoming events, and grab some sweet, sweet swag (while supplies last!!)

Jax Pop Con Vol. 3 returns to the Main Library on April 4th from 10am–4pm, bringing an all-ages celebration of comics, books, games, TV, movies, and fandom to the heart of Jacksonville. 🦸‍♂️📚 Plus, don’t miss the cosplay contest where the winners can score a weekend pass to WasabiCon! 👘🏆 jaxlibrary.org/JaxPopCon

Thank you to everyone who completed the WasabiCon feedback survey this past December. Based on the hundreds of responses we received, we’re excited to share some upcoming changes. Still have thoughts to share? Please email us! 🎟 link in bio.