Ushicon is an 18+ only Japanese animation convention taking place in Round Rock, TX, just on the north edge of Austin. We’re celebrating our 11th year in operation and our 6th as an 18+ only convention. In many respects, we’re like most anime conventions in that we have video theaters, anime industry guests, an arcade, a tabletop gaming room, a dealer’s room, an artist alley, panels, workshops, and game shows. This year, we even have a maid cafe! What really sets us apart though is the age limitation. The atmosphere at Ushicon is much more laid back than you would see at most all-ages conventions, and feels a lot more like a community of anime fans, thanks to our smaller size. By the end of the weekend, you’ll probably have made a few new friends and may even recognize most of the people you see, even if you don’t know their names yet.
So, why are we 18+ only? Well, I’ll refer you to the next post for that explanation.