HizashiCon Anime Festival presented by Japan America Society of Northwest Florida

Experience the vibrant pop-culture of Japan steps away from Pensacola’s sunny beaches. HizashiCon offers attendees three fun-filled days of music, cosplay, and anime. Join us on Friday for a special documentary screening for the hit magazine “Giant Robot” in partnership with 309 Punk Project. The fun doesn’t end there! Test your knowledge of anime and video games at Coastal Cat Cafe’s Trivia Night right after the screening. Dress in your Halloween best on Saturday, October 31st, for hours of panel programming, Maid Café performances, the cosplay contest, idol festival, and karaoke. Gamers young and old are invited to participate in video game tournaments scheduled throughout the event in the game room. Get your holiday shopping done early, or pick up something nice for yourself in our dedicated Artist Alley and Vendor Hall. Finally, meet the voices of some of your favorite characters in our Guest Hall. Though the convention doors close, the party keeps going in the newly renovated, upstairs main stage. Stay with us for a night of music brought to you by talented artists and Vocaloid engineers. Enjoy brunch before the convention at Coastal Cat Café on Sunday, November 1st, with our special “Cat-puccinos and Cosplay” event. Wear your favorite cosplay and play with rescue cats and eat a catered breakfast. Who knows, you may leave with a new fur-ever friend! Finally, join us back at the convention for more programming, cosplay, and art!

EVENT DETAILS
Schedule:
DAY 1
Saturday, October 31st: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Main Convention – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM 
Concert – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
DAY 2
Sunday, November 1st: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Special Events:
Friday, October 30: 4:00 – 6:00 pm
“Giant Robot” Film Screening and Q&A with Co-Founder Martin Wong, a co-branded fest event with 309 Punk Project
Free tickets available on EventBrite
Friday, October 30: 6:00 pm
Trivia at Coastal Cat Cafe
1508 W Garden St, Pensacola, FL 32502

Sunday, November 1
“Cat-puccinos and Cosplay”
Coastal Cat Cafe,1508 W Garden St, Pensacola, FL 32502
Reservation Block 1: 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Reservation Block 2: 11:30 am – 12:45 pm