Event reminders! We have our holiday charity drive THIS SATURDAY at Isekai's Winter Ball! We also have our cozy crafternoon at the Taylorsville Library on Saturday December 20th, so bring your projects and come hang out with us! We can't wait to see you all there!

Need some last-minute holiday crafting motivation? Drop by the Taylorsville Library on December 20th from 3:30 to 5:30pm for a cozy crafternoon! Bring your projects and join us for a fun day of productivity and socialization!

Just one more week until @isekaianimecon.bsky.social's Winter Ball! We can't wait! We'll be doing a food drive for the Utah Food Bank and a gift wrapping table, so be sure to come say hi!! And if you donate, you'll get $5 off your HachiCon 2026 badge!

Thank you so much to everyone who donated and helped make this tree possible! It's up for charity auction at the Festival of Trees, and we can't wait for it to go to a loving home! The festival goes through this Saturday, so be sure to say hi to Hachi if you're there!

You've asked and we're delivering! The Heartless Ball is returning for year 2 on February 14th, 2026! 💖🖤 you can get your tickets now at www.strideevents.com/events/the-m... We can't wait to see you all there! What do you want to see most at the dance?

Tis the season of giving! We're once again working with the Festival of Trees to raise money for Primary Children's Hospital! The trees are decorated and auctioned off, and that tree includes a bunch of presents under it! Check out the link for the wishlist! . www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

It's finally here!! 🎉 You can buy your HachiCon 2026 tickets RIGHT NOW for a super limited early bird discount, this weekend only! Follow the link below to get yours now! . www.strideevents.com/events/hachi...

We love the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, and we're so happy to see all the wonderful comments from you all saying how much you love the venue as well! We have lots of big plans for HachiCon 2026 that are only possible thanks to the amazing space (and staff!) at the UCCC!

Year 3 dates are HERE!! 🎉 HachiCon is returning to the Utah Cultural Celebration Center August 20th to 22nd, 2026! So mark your calenders, we can't wait to see you all there! . #HachiCon #HachiCon2026

Some big news is dropping tomorrow 👀 . #HachiCon2026

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We're hard at work to put together some really fun events for you all, and we want to hear from you! What kinds of events do YOU want to go to throughout the year? Workshops, charity drives, meetups, dances, or anything in between! Let us know your event picks in the comments! . #HachiCon

Happy Halloween!! We hope you all have a spooktacularly fun and safe Halloween weekend! Hachi is excited to celebrate the Hyakki Yagyō, a night parade of 100 demons from Japanese folklore! Be careful though, if you see the spirits in the parade, you mind end up being spirited away yourself!

A big round of applause for the winners of our 2025 cosplay contest! We can't wait to see what all of the amazing contestants from this year do next! . #HachiCon #UtahHachiCon #HachiCon2025

Did you misplace something at HachiCon? Email us at [email protected] and tell us what you’re looking for! We have a whole box of lost treasures that we want to reunite with their owners! . #HachiCon #UtahHachiCon #HachiCon2025

If you attended HachiCon this year, please take a few minutes to fill out our anonymous feedback survey! Your opinions, experiences, suggestions, and critique will shape the future of HachiCon, and we want to hear from each and every one of you! . forms.gle/tguKsyLutAVj... . #HachiCon #HachiCon2025

And that’s a wrap! We had such an incredible time at #HachiCon2025 and we hope you did too! Thank you so much to every single person who helped us make this happen, we would not have been able to do this without you all! . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon #HachiCon2025

An update to our panels schedule today!! GunPla 101 is now "so you want to be Isekaied?" At 2 pm in panels 1 Make Mine Mecha is now "Anything Goes Trivia!" At 7:30 pm in panels 3

It's time to d-d-d-duel! Get to know all about our card game Jan Ken Paw! Check out our website to read up on the rules and watch a demo video created by our developer, Vital Rock Games, so you'll be ready to win your tournament arc this weekend! . utahhachicon.com/jan-ken-paw . #HachiCon #JanKenPaw

Just 2 MORE DAYS! Get your bags packed, your wigs styled, and your cameras charged! What are you most excited for? . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon #HachiCon2025

Want to skip the line at the con? If you pre-registered, you can pick up your badge early! Come by the Taylorsville Library on Thursday from 7:30-9! Bring an ID and the email you registered with to pick up your badge! Proxy pickups aren't allowed, so please plan accordingly . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon

Having wig trouble? Need a glue gun? Forgot to pack some bobby pins? Stop by the cosplay repair station! We’ve got all sorts of tools to help you keep your costume in one piece! What kinds of things do you always need at the repair station? . Art by SpyHop design apprentices 2024/2025 . #HachiCon

Don’t get lost at the con! Keep our handy venue map with you so you always know where you’re going and where your favorite panels and events are happening! Be sure to check out the parking info on the third slide if you plan on driving/carpooling to the con! . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon

The amazing artists and vendors at HachiCon have put together some super fun stamp rallies! Check out the photos to see what artists are participating and where you can find them! For more details, go to utahhachicon.com/artists-and-vendors . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon #HachiCon2025

The official schedule IS HERE! There are SO many amazing events, panels, and contests, happening at HachiCon this year! Head to our website to check out the full schedule, and start planning for all the fun things you want to do at the con! . utahhachicon.com/schedule . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon

Your mission from Hachi, should you choose to accept it: collect every stamp at HachiCon! Pick up a card at registration to get started, then visit the listed stations around the con to get it stamped! If you collect every stamp, you can get a free exclusive Hachi sticker! . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon

Delicious in Dungeon? More like Delicious in Dine-In! We have our very own pop-up kitchen this year, stocked with Japanese-American fusion foods, cooked by Hachi’s very own grandma! From savory hot dogs to energizing onigiri, Kou’s Kitchen has something for everyone! . #HachiConUtah #KousKitchen

We hope you’re all hungry, because we have some amazing food vendors joining us! Our friends at Shiba Boba, @criticalhitsoda.bsky.social, and Eamen Haus have some max level food and drinks ready for everyone! . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon #HachiCon2025 #ShibaBoba #CriticalHitSoda #RamenHaus #FoodTruck

Score a great find at the HachiCon second hand sale! The sale is open to the public, no badge required!! It only runs on Friday, from 10am to 12:30pm (before the convention opens), so don’t miss it! . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon #SecondHandSale

Online badge sales are ENDING tomorrow August 8th! Badges will still be available for purchase at the convention–for full weekend and single day–for those who want to buy at the door, but they will no longer be available for purchase through our website after August 8th. . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon

No con is complete without a super fun game room! Whether you want to jump into retro gaming, test your skills in one of our three tournaments, or relax with some board games, there’s something for everyone! . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon

Everybody give a big Hachi Hello to @oneemilys.bsky.social, one of our 2025 cosplay contest judges! We’re so excited to have her on board, be sure to show her lots of love! . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon

Everybody give a big Hachi Hello to @crimsonclericcos.bsky.social, one of our 2025 cosplay contest judges! We’re so excited to have them on board, be sure to show them lots of love! . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon

Everybody give a big Hachi Hello to @rennacosplay.bsky.social, one of our 2025 cosplay contest judges! We’re so excited to have her on board, be sure to show her lots of love! . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon

Know your route before the con! Whether you’re taking the train, the bus, or if you plan on just making your way downtown, walking fast, you can use our handy map to make sure you’re taking the best route! . #HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

We hope you’re all ready to rock out at HachiCon with our guests at @weebstreets! Taking inspiration from the Japanese Chika (underground) idol scene, Weeb Streets brings music, dance, and a love for performance everywhere they go! . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon

HachiCon, are you ready to rumble?! The Lucha Project is coming to HachiCon! Every wrestler has a backstory, every match is an arc, and nothing is impossible--it’s a live-action anime battle! Bring your energy, and they’ll bring them mayhem!! . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon

And the BlueSky winner is... @metalkicker.bsky.social!! We'll be reaching out to the winner in DMs to get them their prize! Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our giveaway, and we can't wait to see you all at HachiCon! . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon

As I have mentioned on stream, I will be returning to Utah to perform at @hachicon.bsky.social! I'll be doing a total of FOUR PERFORMANCES as listed in the schedule~ We're gonna sing songs, dance, and have a great time! I'll try my best to record each performance! #Vtuber #hachicon #idol

Let's give a big welcome to our friends @kenshintaiko! Taiko drumming has often been called the “heartbeat of Japan,” and has been used to celebrate various festivals for hundreds of years! Kenshin Taiko are here to keep this art form and tradition alive in Salt Lake City! . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon

We're so excited to announce @otakudreamscafe as returning guests for HachiCon 2025! ✨️ Don't miss out on their energetic performances during the cosplay contest's half-time show! Please give a warm welcome to Otaku Dreams and show them lots of love! . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon

Audrey Fisher (aka Toastbuncomics) fell headfirst into the world of webtoons in 2018 and never looked back. Her obsession sparked not only her own webcomic journey, but also The Webtoon Wave, a fun insightful podcast where your favorite Webtoon creators spill their secrets! . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon

Purpah is an artist and writer based in Burbank, California. They earned a BFA in illustration and have since gone on to create “Suitor Armor” on Webtoon as well as writing for other projects. They live with their partner, their cat Imhotep, and their bunny Bellatrix! . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon

Ingrid Ochoa is a Mexican-born writer and illustrator based in Utah, best known as the creator of “The Kiss Bet” on Webtoon. She lives with her three cats and tells heartfelt stories with humor and charm! . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon

Tomorrow is the last day to enter our badge giveaway! (And you can enter on all 3 of our socials, by the way 👀)

HachiCon is for everybody, and we want everyone to be able to join the fun! If you need any ADA accommodations at the con, just let us know at registration! Head to our website to read more about our accessibility policy and accommodations. . utahhachicon.com/accessibility . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon

Feeling a little overwhelmed? Need a break from the con chaos? Just want to find a fun new manga series to read? Come visit our manga library! The library is a designated quiet space at the con and is open to all! . #HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

Submissions for cosplay gatherings are now open! Fill out the submission form linked below to get your gathering on the schedule! . forms.gle/8Rqndnv23orD... . #HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

We’re less than a month away, and we can’t wait to see all of your amazing cosplays! Show off what you’re bringing to HachiCon with our super fun cosplay lineup templates! . utahhachicon.com/cosplay_lineup_frame . Hachi art is created by Spy Hop Design Apprentices of 2024! . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon

HachiCon wouldn’t be possible without our incredible volunteers! Whether you’re a seasoned staffer or a first-timer, we’d love to have you on board! There's all kinds of positions: badge check, security, panel support, and more! Applications close 8/1, so sign up now! . #HachiConUtah #HachiCon