Cosplay Photo Contest:

Minimal Edit:

1. popce.raw
2. VaniZiva
3. Paul Burian

Digital Photoart

1. RAWR shootings
2. carmenscheiblhoferphotography
3. Ruru Takes Pictures

PL: RAWR shootings, Don Esteban

Drawing competition:

1. yaskeepants
2. L.enno.X
3. DarthNICI

PL: yaskeepants

Figures Photo Contest:

1. Watermelon princess
2. neko.nelia
3. angelikachibi

PL: Watermelonprincess

Meme Contest:

1. Cassiopeia
2. Ruru Cosplay
3. SonOfSparda

PL: Cassiopeia

Cosplay Contest:

1. Kirichu
2. Atis
3. Ilionej

PL: Skullmake39

Cosplay Performance:

1. Cloud & Teadom
2. Boyswhocry0
3. Hannah

PL: Cloud & Teadom

Cosplay Catwalk:

PL. Christian

Dance Contest:

Solo:

1. Mewa
2. Crisis
3. Hannah

Group:

1. DIFF
2. Mimicry
3. Cupid Dance Crew

PL: Mimicry

Anime Quiz:

1. Best Generation
2. Two pieces
3. Noobs
4. Tilerapalu

Sound Quiz:

1. Loods
2. Gangle + Kiki
3. Noobs

Speed Art:

Saturday:

• Technology + execution: Nicole S.
• Idea + creativity: Stefanie A.
• Composition + mood Car-the-car

Sunday:

• Technology + execution -Sarah G
• Composition + mood Fructosee
• Idea + creativity Rabid Raccon

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Find 10 QR codes distributed around the site.

Each QR code makes a Pokémon appear.

Memorize the first letter of each of the 10 Pokémon you find through the QR codes and guess which Pokémon we are looking for at the end.

If you show us the right Pokémon in PokémonGO at our stand, you’ll be entered into the competition!

We’re giving away a Pokémon package to one player!

Registration at the Pokemon Go booth

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We are the Slovenian cultural association Animoku from Maribor, which deals with anime, manga, board games, video games, fantasy, science fiction and other aspects of geek culture. This year we will also participate in HanamiCon, where we will present our project “Cosplay Photo Studio”, which we organize in cooperation with MKC Maribor (Youth Cultural Centre Maribor).

This is a free photo studio for cosplayers and photographers that takes place twice a month at Kulturni incubator in Maribor, where you can take photos for your cosplay or photo portfolio at no extra cost.

At HanamiCon we will set up a photo backdrop where you can take your photos, either with your own or with our photographers. The following photographers and cosplayers from our association will be at your disposal:

• Klez.Pics
• Kristjan Pucko
• Riva
• Salmonela Cosplay
• Mousy Does Cosplay

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Werewolf is a timeless classic that not only promotes strategic thinking and interaction, but also makes for exciting and entertaining rounds. For the first time at HanamiCon we offer you the opportunity to play this classic with the support of our partner association Anime- und Manga Kulturverein Graz.

Saturdays:
23:00 – 00:15

Max number of participants: 18
Min number of participants: 1

Registration at the information stand

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Werewolf is a timeless classic that not only promotes strategic thinking and interaction, but also makes for exciting and entertaining rounds. For the first time at HanamiCon we offer you the opportunity to play this classic with the support of our partner association Anime- und Manga Kulturverein Graz.

Saturdays:
21:30 – 22:45


Max number of participants: 18
Min number of participants: 1

Registration at the information stand

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Werewolf is a timeless classic that not only promotes strategic thinking and interaction, but also makes for exciting and entertaining rounds. For the first time at HanamiCon we offer you the opportunity to play this classic with the support of our partner association Anime- und Manga Kulturverein Graz.

Saturdays:
20:00 – 21:15

Max number of participants: 18
Min number of participants: 1

Registration at the information stand

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Werewolf is a timeless classic that not only promotes strategic thinking and interaction, but also makes for exciting and entertaining rounds. For the first time at HanamiCon we offer you the opportunity to play this classic with the support of our partner association Anime- und Manga Kulturverein Graz.

Fridays:
00:45 – 02:00

Max number of participants: 18
Min number of participants: 1

Registration at the information stand

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Werewolf is a timeless classic that not only promotes strategic thinking and interaction, but also makes for exciting and entertaining rounds. For the first time at HanamiCon we offer you the opportunity to play this classic with the support of our partner association Anime- und Manga Kulturverein Graz.

Fridays:
22:15 – 23:30

Max number of participants: 18
Min number of participants: 1

Registration at the information stand

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Werewolf is a timeless classic that not only promotes strategic thinking and interaction, but also makes for exciting and entertaining rounds. For the first time at HanamiCon we offer you the opportunity to play this classic with the support of our partner association Anime- und Manga Kulturverein Graz.

Fridays:
20:45 – 22:00

Max number of participants: 18
Min number of participants: 1

Registration at the information stand

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Show off your Pokémon Pinball skills and grab a MEGA Pokémon Retro Pack!
Crack the high score, collect points without end and claim victory!

This is how it works:

• Play on site and give it your all on the pinball machine
• Whoever scores the most points wins!
• Be there on Sunday at the award ceremony, maybe YOU will be one of the winners!

Price:

• GameBoy Color (Schiggy design)
• PLUS the classics: Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold & Silver

Join in, take your skills to the top and become a pinball champion!

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Sophia has been very active both in front of and behind the stage over the years. She has taken part in various competitions herself, has been a jury member at cosplay competitions and has even been involved as a presenter, for example at the final of the German Cosplay Championship.

In addition, Sophia is part of the podcast duo “Cossip Girls”, where she talks about various aspects of the cosplay community together with MsSkunk and has been part of the editorial team of Cohaku magazine for more than ten years.

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This is how it works:

– Pictures of the Straw Hat Gang are hidden all over the site.
– Use the Hayuko app on your smartphone to scan the QR codes on the pictures.
– Once you have found them all, you will automatically be entered into the competition.

There will be great prizes among all participants who have found all of them, which will be raffled off on Saturday and Sunday during the award ceremony.
The prizes are sponsored by Planet Japan!

Good luck with your search!

Click here for the app:

If you have any questions, just drop by the information stand!

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I’m taking part this year with a show act and I’m sooo excited!

Look forward to a mixture of dance + martial arts with a strong Demon Slayer flair.

I will interpret Akaza’s backstory through dance.

Don’t miss out!

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It’s our first time on the Hanami stage, but that doesn’t stop us from rocking the stage!

Come along and have a cool time with us.

See you at the Hanamicon~

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Thanks to her training in fashion design and tailoring, she places particular emphasis on telling stories with her cosplays.
Her strengths lie above all in the construction and fit of costume pieces as well as in the skillful combination of materials and techniques.

Her most recent successes include 1st place at Animefest 2025 in Brno, which allowed her to represent the Czech Republic at the Extreme Cosplay Gathering in Paris.

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Thanks to her profession, her cosplay work focuses mainly on roleplay and stage performance. Recently, she has also started teaching and is currently working on an online course about cosplay competitions.

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What I love most about cosplay is getting to play the role of my favorite characters and meeting other fans. I love taking part in competitions and meeting up with other cosplayers to talk about crafting and much more.

I won the title of “Cosplayer of the Year” twice in Hungary – in 2018 and 2022. I was also able to represent Hungary at several international competitions, for example at the Cosplay Central Crown, at Gamers8 in Saudi Arabia and at the TOC at Yunicon.

Last year I won 1st place at the Budapest Comic Con, the Yunicon Craftastic Contest and the VIECC Craftsmanship Contests.

I’m really looking forward to attending Hanamicon!

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He is known as the German voice of Lorenor Zorro from One Piece and Jotaro Kujo from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.

On Saturday and Sunday you will have the opportunity to get free autographs from Uwe Thomsen. You can also see him live on stage at the Q&A panel and ask your questions.

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When: Sunday: 13:30-15:00

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When: Saturday: 14:00-15:30

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Natsu Dragneel in Fairy Tail, Jaden Yuki in Yu-Gi-Oh! GX and Genya Shinazugawa in Demon Slayer.

Here are some of his anime and animation roles:

• Natsu Dragneel in Fairy Tail
• Jaden Yuki in Yu-Gi-Oh! GX
• Genya Shinazugawa in Demon Slayer
• Marcus Damon in Digimon Data Squad
• Meguru Bachira in Blue Lock
• Akira Takizawa in Eden of the East
• Johnny Test in Johnny Test
• Casper in Casper (Animation)
• Simba (young) in The Lion King

On Saturday and Sunday you will have the opportunity to get free autographs from Julius Jellinek. You can also see him live on stage at the Q&A panel and ask your questions.

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In addition to her passion for traveling and getting to know different cosplay communities around the world, she is also the editor-in-chief of the international cosplay magazine Cohaku, which has been published in German and English since September 2013 and introduces cosplay beginners and veterans to the technical and craft aspects of the hobby.

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Her passion, which later became her profession, began over 13 years ago with her first role as Tifa Lockhart. Since then, with each new cosplay, Luce has worked to improve in all areas – from tailoring to propmaking to wig styling – to achieve the most faithful result possible. She has been taking part in the most important competitions since 2012 and won Best Female at her first individual competition at Comicon in Naples. This victory also qualified her for the ICC (Italian Cosplay Competition), where the best Italian cosplayers compete against each other.

Since then, Luce has had numerous successes in Italian competitions. Among the most important are second place in the ECG qualifications in Lucca, second place in the EuroCosplay qualifications at Romics, first place in the Clara Cow Cosplay Cup qualifications and selection among the 20 best cosplayers worldwide at Gamers Without Borders. In addition, she has won numerous awards such as Best Female, Best Costume and many other prizes at competitions throughout Italy.

Her cosplays became known worldwide and attracted the interest of numerous companies, events and video game studios. For example, her cosplay of Eliza from Tekken 7 by Namco Bandai was shared on all official channels worldwide. She also participated in the Frankfurt Fan Festival in collaboration with Square Enix with her cosplays of Gentiana (Final Fantasy XV) and Shiva (Final Fantasy XIV). During the pandemic, she has worked on major collaborations, including with Gamigo Group, for whom she designed an Izanami cosplay and served as a judge for an online contest.

In 2022, Luce worked for Amazon Prime Video as the official host of all activities during Lucca Comics & Games together with the actors of “The Rings of Power” as well as for Toei Animation at the premiere of “One Piece Red” as Boa Hancock.

In 2023, Luce was selected for the M.A.G.I.C. cosplay competition. In June, she also worked as the official cosplayer of Jill Warrick for the launch of Final Fantasy XVI, organized by Epicos and Plaion.

Thanks to her international network, Luce is committed to connecting the various cosplay communities worldwide. To this end, she initiates new competitions such as the Tournament of Champions (ToC) to promote Italian talent in Europe and worldwide.

Currently, Luce is actively working with Legacy Distribution as a content creator and official cosplayer of Liliana for Magic: The Gathering Arena, collaborating with Wizards of the Coast and many other partners. She has been cosplaying full-time for several years and is a regular guest and jury member at international events. There she organizes panels and workshops, moderates and judges competitions and meets her numerous fans – a total of around 360,000 followers on Facebook and Instagram.

Among the international events where Luce has been invited as a guest are: Brussel Comic Con, Austria Comic Con, Akumakon (Ireland), Magnificon & Pyrkon (Poland), Nice Geek Expo (France), Yunicon (Austria), Y-con & ComicSalon (Slovakia), Mondocon & Budapest Comic Con (Hungary), Mangafest (Spain), LaMole (Mexico), Insomnia Gaming Festival (England) and Made in Asia (Belgium).

She has also been represented at all the major Italian events, including Napoli Comicon, Romics, Lucca Comics & Games, Cartoomics, Etnacomics and many other smaller conventions.

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In this workshop, you will bind three tiny books the size of a €2 coin – each one unique and handmade. Step by step, you will learn how to create small books from prepared individual parts: You design the book covers, attach the endpapers and spine reinforcement, attach the book block to the cover and complete your work with gluing and pressing. Finally, transform your miniature books into small pieces of jewelry – such as earrings, pendants or keychains. In the end, you will not only take home knowledge, but also three unique works of art.

Note Some manual dexterity is helpful, but don’t worry – all steps are shown and accompanied. Ready-made material packs are also available to take away if you want to continue at home. If you have any questions or need further tips, you can contact BookartByMandy directly via the Bastelbistro (Discord: https://discord.gg/NFhEasU7UW).

• Duration: 1h
• Number of participants: max. 9 persons.
• Cost: 20€ per person

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In the lecture “Cosplay photography: from the idea to the masterpiece”, photographersand cosplayerscan deepen their cosplay photography skills in a one-hour session. Led
by Photolisteners, the lecture will be divided into three phases: Pre Production, Production and Post
Production, looking at the details in each of these phases.

Communication and preparation are dealt with in the pre-production phase. The production phase includes location scouting, setting up the set-up (camera and lighting), posing specifications and the creative use of props. Finally, post production deals with the selection, editing and sharing of the images.

The lecture provides a comprehensive introduction and inspires photographersand cosplayersalike
to master their cosplay photography skills.

Duration: 1h
Participants: unlimited
No registration necessary!

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The “How to draw Emotions” workshop is all about depicting emotions in a targeted way.

You work with facial expressions, gestures and lines. Color also plays an important role.
You use drawing exercises to express emotions such as joy, anger or melancholy. This
will give your anime characters more depth and expression.
I look forward to your participation.

Duration: 1h
Participants: 15
Register on site at the information stand

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Welcome to the magical world of magic potion brewing! In this workshop, we
will devote ourselves entirely to the technique of magic potion making. Together, we will create your own little
magic potions that shine mystically, glitter or even change color. At
the beginning of the workshop, you will choose a potion bottle and select the appropriate color, glitter,
decoration, seal and co. to create your personal potion. Of course, I
will be at your side every step of the way as potion master to make sure that your bottles don’t
explode or create a lazy spell. At the end of the workshop you will receive your
personal potion bottle, which you can use as decoration, for roleplay or the next pen
and paper session.

Duration: 1h
Participants: 10
Cost: €10 per bottle
Register on site at the information stand

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Immerse yourself in the impressive world of Japanese calligraphy (Shodo) and ink painting
(Sumi-e) and learn how to create artistic characters and simple floral motifs with
brush and ink.
The workshop begins with a brief introduction to the history and significance of
Japanese calligraphy. You will then learn the basics of the technique,
including the correct brush position, the guide and the most important strokes and shapes.
Under the guidance of a trained calligraphy teacher, you will practise prepared
characters and flowers in various styles.

Duration: 1h
Participants: 20
Register on site at the information stand

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How do you turn a simple foam mat into an impressive weapon, a pair of wings or a detailed mask? This lecture is all about crafting cosplay props from EVA foam. You will get an overview of different types of foam and their possible uses, learn about important tools for processing and find out how to create a wide variety of shapes and textures using cutters, dremel and heat. You will also learn about the right priming and a successful paint job so that your props not only look good, but are also con-compatible and long-lasting. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, you’ll find practical tips and tricks for your next project at
.

Duration: 1h
Participants: 20
Register on site at the information stand

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How do fictional characters exist and how do they inspire us? In this talk followed by a
Q&A, author jacksreality combines various theories to create an overall picture of the existence
and influence of fictional characters. To what extent do fictional characters carry metaphors with them? How
can they inspire us? How can we understand “magic” in this context? By
answering these questions, he aims to contribute to the understanding of both dimensions – fiction and reality –
.

Duration: 1h
Participants: unlimited
No registration necessary!

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You want to draw and publish your own manga/comic, but don’t know how?

Then you’ve come to the right place! In this lecture I will show you how to create your own manga and/or webtoon with Clip Studio. Starting with page formats, paneling, up to rasterizing, lettering and creating print files, as well as the most common sources of error, you will learn everything you need to know to create your first manga/webtoon with Clip Studio.

In addition, all participants will receive a free 3-month trial version of Clip Studio for PC/Mac and printed transparent sleeves (only while stocks last).

Duration: 1h
Participants: unlimited
No registration necessary!

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Whether beginner or advanced – in this interactive lecture I would like to give you basic knowledge
but also tips and tricks for advanced users on the subject of sewing in the cosplay area
!

Overview of topics:
1) Technical terms explained simply
2) Correct measurements (even without help – we measure ourselves together!)
3) How to: read and use purchased patterns correctly
4) Sewing machine and overlock – important basic information, tips and tricks

You don’t need to bring anything and you’ll get a script with all the info (and more!) that I talk about
in the workshop to take away with you!

Duration: 1,5h
Participants: 15
Cost: € 5,- per person
Registration on site at the information stand

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Kazusou Oda, also known by his stage name Coda, is a Japanese singer, songwriter, composer and music producer. He is best known for his anime soundtracks, especially as the singer of the openings “BLOODY STREAM” and “Fighting Gold” from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.

Live performance on Saturday!!!

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In Munich, she is actively involved in the development of a local city pop scene. Together with BR DJ Christoph Lindemann, she regularly organizes the City Pop Night with the aim of establishing City Pop as an independent concert culture in Munich.

Live performance on Friday (ball opening show) and Sunday.

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Then register now using the form below!

Please note that we only have a limited number of places available, so we cannot guarantee that every registration will be accepted. After checking, we will contact you with an acceptance or rejection.

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Werewolf is a timeless classic that not only promotes strategic thinking and interaction, but also makes for exciting and entertaining rounds. For the first time at HanamiCon we offer you the opportunity to play this classic with the support of our partner association Anime- und Manga Kulturverein Graz.

Fridays:
20:45 – 22:00
22:15 – 23:30
00:45 – 02:00

Saturdays:
20:00 – 21:15
21:30 – 22:45
23:00 – 00:15

Max number of participants: 18
Min number of participants: 1

Registration at the information stand

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Sunday: 11:00 – 14:00

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Nippon Arcade by RS-Pinball: Once again this year, there will be an arcade area with freely playable arcades to enhance your gaming experience.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate & Beyblade: This time we will be organizing a Beyblade X tournament for the first time alongside classic esports tournaments.

Fight Game Corner: The Viennality team will be at HanamiCon again this year to share their fighting game expertise with you.

Beat Saber: Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game in which you hit the beats that perfectly match the hand-tailored music.

Retro Gaming Area: Dance Dance Revolution. Swing your hips, let your feet dance and impress the crowd with your moves – it’s time to show off your dancing talent!

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Pokemon Tournament presented by

Format: played in standard format according to current rules:

Important:

• You need your own Yugioh deck to participate
• There is also the possibility to swap cards
• Registration and the tournament will take place in the TCG Area
• Prizes: Prize Packs for Yugioh
• The prizes are provided by Play Kingdom.
• Registration for the Yugioh tournament on site in the TCG Area!
• The tournament takes place on Saturday and Sunday at 13:00.

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The autograph sessions are located in the front tent, see map!

Autographs are free of charge!!!

Saturday:

• 12:00 13:00
• 16:00 – 17:00

Sunday:

• 12:00 13:00
• 15:00 – 16:00

Julius Jellinek is a well-known German voice actor who can be heard in several popular anime roles. His best-known characters include: Natsu Dragneelin Fairy Tail, Jaden Yuki in Yu-Gi-Oh! GX and Genya Shinazugawa in Demon Slayer.

Uwe Thomsen: He is known as the German voice of Lorenor Zorro from One Piece and Jotaro Kujo from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.

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There will also be a Bring & Buy at HanamiCon this year. To ensure that everything runs smoothly, there are a few rules:

We only accept items for sale that are anime/manga related and/or related to the scene (Japan, K-Pop, J-Rock, etc.). In addition, items on the following themes are also permitted: Disney, DC, Marvel, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Star Trek, Supernatural, Game of Thrones, Percy Jackson, Stranger Things, Grishaverse & Doctor Who.

Only private individuals may offer items for sale; commercial sales are not permitted. This also applies to supposedly profit-oriented resellers. If almost exclusively new goods are brought in, we must refuse to accept them on site, as there is a strong suspicion of a reseller.

Pirated copies or defective goods may not be offered for sale!

Lucky bags, mystery boxes and similar packaging that deliberately conceal the contents may not be brought in. The only exceptions are blind boxes, which are also offered as such in regular retail.

We reserve the right not to accept items for sale, even without giving reasons.

A maximum of 54 items can be brought, this applies if the items are collected on Sunday between 15:30 and 17:00. For all other collection times, the limit is 18 items. In addition, only up to 10 items of the same or similar category may be brought in. E.g. only 10 figures in total: Funkos, action figures and statues all count as figures. The same applies to buttons and pins, which fall into the same category. Exceptions to this are mangas, animes and CDs, here only a general limit applies. Unfortunately we cannot accept cosplays or wigs due to lack of space.

The maximum number of sellers who can offer items at Bring&Buy is also limited. There is no guarantee or claim to be able to sell your items. The free places will be allocated in the order of the incoming sales lists. It is possible to submit items as long as there are enough spaces available. If the quota is exhausted, you will be informed on the homepage or the sales list will be rejected by e-mail.

The submission of several lists or the bringing of two sellers leads to the complete exclusion from the Bring&Buy for both lists. Each person may only bring items from one list.

Items can be brought in on Saturday until 5 pm. It is not possible to drop off items on Sunday, as the sale closes at 14:00 on this day. Collection on Saturday must be completed by 6 pm at the latest. The last collection point is on Sunday at 5 pm.

If you want to offer your items on several days, you don’t have to pick them up in between.

Only even amounts in 0.50€ increments are accepted as a sale price (no 1.99€).

Payments or disbursements are made exclusively in cash. Payments are made without exception upon complete collection. Interim payments are NOT possible for logistical reasons.

Sets such as manga series must be assembled as such by the seller. However, in such a way that the items are not damaged (preferably wrapped in cellophane film or, if necessary, stretch film).

Make sure that the price labels are attached in such a way that they cannot come off by themselves. But also make sure that they can be easily removed and that the goods are not damaged in the process. Items for which the price label has fallen off will be excluded from sale.

Do NOT stick the stickers near the EAN or other QR codes on the item.

No liability is accepted for theft. There will also be no reimbursement for any damage. We appeal to the honesty of all visitors!

The use of the Bring & Buy is only possible with a valid HanamiCon ticket, acceptance or return (including payment of the sales proceeds) of the items outside the event venue is not possible.

Uncollected items or sums of money can be requested a maximum of 4 weeks after the end of HanamiCon; any costs incurred (such as shipping) must be covered. After this time, they will become the property of HanamiCon as a donation.

A return or exchange is not possible, we therefore ask the buyer to check the items for completeness and defects before purchase.

Persons who do not adhere to the rules or are unpleasantly conspicuous will be excluded from Bring&Buy.

We reserve the right to adapt or change individual rules if necessary.

Please also note the instructions that are sent together with the price labels.

Procedure:

Read the rules carefully and only take part in Bring&Buy if you agree with all the points.
Download the template and enter the items you want to sell in the list.

Send this list from April 01 to: bringandbuy@hayuko.at

We accept lists until the number of sellers has exhausted our capacities. We will inform you via the homepage as soon as acceptance has ended.

You will receive a confirmation and a print template for the price labels by e-mail within 48 hours. If you do not receive a reply after this time, please send us the list again immediately. Make sure that you send a correctly completed list to the correct e-mail address. Entries that are not delivered or delivered incorrectly cannot be considered.

Make sure that price labels are attached in such a way that they cannot come off by themselves. But also make sure that they can be easily removed and that the goods are not damaged in the process.

Bring the items to the B&B stand during opening hours.

Saturday June 06, 2026 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday June 07, 2026 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

On Sunday, only collection is possible from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., between 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. the Bring&Buy is closed.

Have fun at HanamiCon and then pick up the unsold items and your sales proceeds at the B&B booth.

Attention! Please do not send the template to bringandbuy@hayuko.at before April 1st!

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Are your shelves bursting with manga, do you have anime that you no longer watch or do you want more things for your collection? Then Bring&Buy is the right thing for you! Here you have the opportunity to hand in your old items for sale, as well as to purchase various rarities or bargains.

If you have things for sale look here:

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When:

Friday, June 5, 2026 from 6:00 pm

Where:

Seifenfabrik Event Center
Angergasse 41-43, 8010 Graz

Opening hours:

Ball: 18:00 – 02:00
Clubbing: 00:30 – 2:00

Age restrictions:

• under 14 years with accompanying person
• between 14 – 16 years without an accompanying person until 23:00
• from 23:00 with accompanying person (at least 18 years)
• from 16 years unlimited

Important:

• Please take a photo ID with you (passport, driver’s license, ID card, EDU card)

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Let our bar team spoil you with a wide range of drinks. We conjure up the most delicious drinks for you in our cocktail bar.

Let our show acts entertain you with a breathtaking opening and midnight show.

• Everyone is given a glass of sparkling wine at the reception.
• Let our bar team spoil you and enjoy our extensive range of drinks.
• Own cocktail bar
• You can expect a great opening show by Nilo and a midnight show by Flare Talents
• You can also be crowned King and Queen of the Ball again (see below for information and procedure).
• Live Dj Shen

Stage program:

Highlights:

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Become the king or queen of the ball

• Register on 5.6.2026 between 18:00 – 19:00 on site in the entrance area.
• There you will receive further information about when and how we can take a photo of you, which will then be uploaded to the app so that visitors can vote for you. If you are not present at the time of the photo, your place will be given to someone else.
• Each participant receives a number, which they can visibly attach to themselves.
• All candidates must appear backstage at 9:15 pm. You are called up and can show the audience that you have what it takes to be king or queen.
• If you do not show up, you will be excluded from the election.
• At 23:45, the winners will be crowned on stage and dance to a slow standard waltz.
• The number of participants is limited: A maximum of 10 male and 10 female candidates can take part. Places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
• Every visitor has the opportunity to choose their favorite via the app.
• The winners can look forward to a bottle of sparkling wine. You can pick it up at the bar.

How to vote:
Every visitor has the opportunity to vote for their favorite via the app.
Download app: Google Play Store or Apple Store

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Beat Saber:

Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game in which you hit the beats that perfectly match the hand-tailored music.

Immerse yourself in a rhythm experience that you have never had before!

Experience the unique gameplay of Beat Saber with its elegant combination of beats and graphic effects.

Just Dance Area:

You can dance, laugh and work up a sweat in the Just Dance Area. The appeal of Just Dance lies in the great music and diverse choreographies.
Come along on your own or with your friends and enjoy a fun time together!

V Tuber:

Cillerian x VTuber promotes the VTuber scene in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. We bring VTubers and fans together at conventions to interact live and provide entertainment. Join us to make VTubing a success at conventions.

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But that’s not all. Our arcade machines take you straight back to the nostalgia of the past.

Let yourself be carried away by the energy and fun of our Retro Arcade Area. Memories are guaranteed here!

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The silverfish himself invites you to have fun with him and find out who has earned the right to call themselves “meme champion”.

Anyone who knows the Silberfisch knows what that means: there are (almost) no limits. Let off steam with your memes to your heart’s content and show what you can do!

Send us your meme and convince our jury to crown you the winner.

Conditions of participation:

• By submitting your picture, you agree that it will be displayed on the Gallery Wall at the event location and uploaded to the social media channels or the website during the con.
• The entry must remain unpublished until the winners are announced. Afterwards, you are welcome to share them on various platforms.
• Prizes will NEVER be forwarded abroad!

Rules and regulations

• Closing date: 30.05.2026
• Only 1 meme per participant
• File formats: JPEG or PNG (no videos or gifs)
• Meme must be created by you
• Racist/extremist submissions and personal hate memes will be automatically disqualified

Competition & evaluation process

The memes sent in by the deadline will be judged by a three-person jury and the winners will be announced at the awards ceremony. All memes will be shown on the Gallery Wall.

Registration:

Fill out the form below by 30.05.2026.

Only one meme per person please. Every entry will be posted at Hanamicon, but we reserve the right to exclude memes that do not fit the theme from the competition.

Prices:

1st place: Prizes in kind
2nd place: Prizes in kind
3rd place: Prizes in kind

The winners will be announced at the award ceremony on Saturday and the prizes presented there. If you are unable to attend the award ceremony, please provide your contact details at the information stand

ATTENTION! The audience award will be announced on Sunday at the award ceremony!

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Enjoy a cozy barbecue evening together or rather alone in front of a campfire in harmony with nature.

Show us your best shots on the topics of barbecuing, enjoyment and fire.

Newcomer & Minimal Edit:

For those who are just starting out with photography and those who attach importance to faithful editing.

The focus here should be on the image shot by the camera. Minimal adjustments are fine (slight color grading, simple retouching)

Pros & Digital Photoart:

For you, the raw photo is just the basis and you use it to create an unprecedented work of art.

There are no artistic limits here, edit, add, remove, create as much as you like. There are no limits to your creativity here.

General rules:

• At least one cosplayer should be present in the photo
• The photo should be “child-friendly”, as anyone can look at the pictures at the convention. I.e. no sexual acts, extreme violence and similar “adult” themes
• Please send the finished image as a JPG (the higher the resolution, the better)
• Please also send the unedited photo with your submission so that the degree of editing can be understood.
• By submitting the photo, the participant agrees that HAYUKO may use and publish the image at events and on social media.
• All elements used must be either your own property, licensed or royalty-free.
• Entries are permitted from photographers and cosplayers. The permission of the submission must be clarified with the other party beforehand. If it is subsequently discovered that permission has not been granted, this will result in disqualification and a possible future ban from further HAYUKO cosplay photo competitions.
• There is a limit of one entry per person. Multiple entries of the same model in pictures by different photographers are possible without limit. However, the setting should be different from the other photographers.
• No fully AI-generated images are permitted
• Judges: Owaron Photography, Mourni

How do I submit my pictures?

Please upload the original photo and the edited photo to the cloud (Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox, Onedrive,…) and share the photos with us via a permanent sharing link.

You can also upload a text document where you can tell us everything about your picture. Location, camera settings/setup, editing details, etc.

Prices:

• “Newcomer & Minimal Edit” 1st place – 3 non-cash prizes
• “Pros & Digital Photoart” 1st place – 3 non-cash prizes
• 1 Audience Award

The prizes are sponsored by Modern Asia Market and Cineplexx .

The winners will be announced at the award ceremony on Saturday and the prizes presented there. If you are unable to attend the award ceremony, please provide your contact details at the information stand.

ATTENTION! The audience award will be announced on Sunday at the award ceremony!

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E-sports at the Hanamicon 2026!

The upcoming edition of Hanamicon will be the venue for the 15th edition of the CHOP. tournament series! This means that we will not only be hosting the usual Smashbros. Tournament, but also tournaments for other esports titles as well as some side events.
The following tournaments are on the program:

• SSBU Singles & Doubles
• Tekken 8
• Street Fighter 6
• Beyblade X
• Crocodoc

Pre-registration:

In order to guarantee a smooth tournament process, we will prepare the tournament tree before the start of the event, which is why we want to give you the chance to pre-register.
You can find the pre-registration form at https://start.gg/chop

On-site registration is of course still possible if places are available.

Good to know:
You must bring your own controllers and headphones for the tournaments!
The tournaments will be held in a double elimination system
Participation in the tournament is free of charge, but a valid Hanamicon ticket must be purchased. Info and tickets

Tournament schedule & prizes
Saturday:
SSBU Singles:
12.00 – Tournament starts
16.00 – Final rounds

Krokodoc:
15.30 – start of the tournament

Street Fighter 6:
16.00 – Tournament starts

Sunday:
SSBU Doubles:
11.00 – start of tournament
14-00 – final rounds

Tekken 8:
12.00 – Tournament starts

Beyblade X:
12.00 – Tournament starts

Distribution of prize money:

The prize money for all tournaments is distributed according to the following formula:
First place: 50%
Second place: 30%
Third place: 20%

Prize pool
SSBU Singles: 400€, provided by spark7!
SSBU Doubles: 100€, provided by spark7!
Tekken 8: 100€
Street Fighter 6: 100€
Beyblade X: Prizes in kind TBA

You must bring your own controllers for the tournaments! For hygiene reasons, only a few loan controllers can currently be issued.

Tickets:

A valid ticket for the respective day of Hanamicon is required for participation. These can be purchased in the online store.

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Esports at the Hanamicon 2026:

Of course we are also organizing some tournaments at the Hanamicon in Graz this time.

This time we will be organizing a Beyblade X tournament for the first time in addition to classic esports tournaments.

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The cosplayers and furries visit children throughout Austria who are not doing so well and give them back a piece of their childhood in high-quality cosplays. The Charity Heroes also support families with necessary investments that benefit the children.
You can decide what happens with the donations!

The charity auction will take place on Sunday 07.06.2026 on the stage!

The Charity Heroes Austria team and Hanami are looking forward to a great weekend with you!”

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Once again this year, we would like to invite you to take part in the Hanamicon drawing competition. This time the theme is: Street party

Food and drink stalls, fun games, street performers and much more! Can you show how your characters get dressed up, have fun with candy floss and duck pulling or stroll around in the evening under lantern light? No matter whether it’s a Japanese matsuri, Aufsteirern or a neighborhood festival – as long as the theme is picked up somehow, you can let your imagination run wild! Fan art or original motifs are all allowed, there are no limits to your creativity!

We are looking forward to your contributions and to a colorful variety of ideas and styles! Whether you work digitally or traditionally is entirely up to you, but please bear in mind the conditions of participation below.

Conditions of participation:

• Resolution: 300dpi
• Format: A4 – A3
• Only one entry per participant
• Only unpublished works
• Images created with AI or copied works are excluded from the competition! As there have been an increasing number of entries that were created (partially or completely) with AI or it was not entirely clear whether the image was created entirely by the artists themselves, we recommend that you take photos or, even better, record videos during your work. In case of uncertainty, we reserve the right to ask for intermediate steps or similar.

Prices:

• Place 1-3 non-cash prizes
• The winners will be announced at the award ceremony on Saturday and the prizes presented there. If you are unable to attend the award ceremony, please provide your contact details at the information stand.
  The non-cash prizes are sponsored by Pilot Pen, Clipstudio, Pentel , Ohuhu and Tombow .

Registration:

• To participate, fill out the form below by May 30, 2026, if you do not receive a registration confirmation write us an email to zeichnen@hayuko.at
• Please name the file according to the following scheme artist_last_name_first_name.jpg e.g. Künstlermann_Mustermann_Max.jpg , so that we can assign it to your e-mail address.

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Attention! Drawing takes place in the Art Area, which is located in the front tent.

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When: Sunday: 15:30-16:30

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When: Sunday: 12:00-13:00

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When: Saturday: 16:00-17:00

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When: Saturday: 12:00-13:00

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Sunday: 11:00 – 17:30

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Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00

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Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00

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Saturday: 11:00 – 01:00

Sunday: 11:00 – 17:30

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• Register on 5.6.2026 between 18:00 – 19:00 on site in the entrance area.
• There you will receive further information about when and how we can take a photo of you, which will then be uploaded to the app so that visitors can vote for you. If you are not present at the time of the photo, your place will be given to someone else.
• Each participant receives a number, which they can visibly attach to themselves.
• All candidates must appear backstage at 9:15 pm. You are called up and can show the audience that you have what it takes to be king or queen.
• If you do not show up, you will be excluded from the election.
• At 23:45, the winners will be crowned on stage and dance to a slow standard waltz.
• The number of participants is limited: A maximum of 10 male and 10 female candidates can take part. Places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
• Every visitor has the opportunity to choose their favorite via the app.
• The winners can look forward to a bottle of sparkling wine. You can pick it up at the bar.

How do you vote?

• Every visitor has the opportunity to choose their favorite via our app.
• Download app: Google play store or Apple Store

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Everyone is given a glass of sparkling wine at the reception.

Let our bar team spoil you and enjoy our extensive range of drinks with our own cocktail bar!

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The following competitions will be chosen:

• Cosplay Contest
• Cosplay Catwalk
• Dance Contest
• Meme Contest
• Drawing competition
• Speed Art Contest
• Anime Quiz
• Cosplay Photo Contest

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The following competitions will be chosen:

• Cosplay Performance
• Meme Contest PL
• PL drawing competition
• Speed Art Contest
• Sound Quiz
• Cosplay Photo Contest PL

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Of course, these contrasts can also be of a purely stylistic nature. Whether it is simply a video with contrasting colors, fast and slow cuts or a mix of different styles, everything is allowed. The choice of contrasting settings, such as winter and summer, war and peace, old and modern or a focus on characters that could not be more different, is also welcome.

The possibilities with this theme are limitless and can be interpreted completely freely, so let your imagination run wild. You are also welcome to tell us how you interpreted the theme in your video.

Basic information about the competition

Type of contest:
Open contest with the theme “Opposites attract”

Deadline:
May 24, 2026 | 11:59 p.m.

Video length:
Maximum 5 minutes

Contest-specific rules:
The submitted AMV should not have been published before the year 2025 and must not have won a prize in a contest. (This includes a ranking from 1st to 3rd place and additional prizes such as Editor’s Choice and the Audience Award).
We are of course particularly pleased to receive new AMV submissions.

Regulation on the subject:
The theme of this AMV competition is “Opposites attract”. Black and white, hot and cold, evil and good, these opposites can appear in many different variations and there are no limits to your own interpretations, although there may of course be deductions in the rating if the theme is missed. You are welcome to send us your interpretation of the theme as a note when you submit your AMV.

Prizes:
The 1st to 3rd place and an audience favorite will be awarded.
The audience favorite will be determined by voting after the videos have been shown at the convention.
Prizes will only be handed out at the award ceremony and afterwards at the information stand. Uncollected prizes will not be sent to the winners after the convention.

The prizes are sponsored by Peppermint Anime and Animoon .

Delivery

You can submit your AMV using the following contact form:
Artist name or group name (+participant name):
E-mail:
Download link:
AMV title:
Video material (name of the anime, etc.):
Artists:
Song names:
Notes (optional):
Preferred language (German/English):

Organizational Info

Contest management: AMWizard | Discord: backlogwizardnick
If you have any questions or problems, you can also reach us at amv@hayuko.at.

Apart from that, the Austrian AMV community is super nice and will be happy to help you with general problems or questions about material, video, editing software, etc.
A-AMV Discord: https://cutt.ly/AustrianAMVDiscord

General rules and regulations

Rules for the video

• Video material:
  The video material may consist of anime, games and any other type of animation (cartoons, Disney, stop-motion, etc.). However, it should be noted that the main focus is on the topic of “Anime and Japanese/Asian culture”. We do not wish to exclude Western animation from the contest, but we reserve the right to reject video material if it strays too far from this main focus (e.g. Western video games with no recognizable anime style, Hollywood films with no connection to Japanese/Asian culture, etc.).
  It is permitted to use alternative material (this includes, for example: Live action, material not matching the above rule and AI images & videos). However, this may only be present in a maximum of ⅓ of the total video length.
  If you are unsure whether certain video material is permitted, you are welcome to ask us at any time.

• Prohibited material:
  As the competition has an age rating of FSK16, the finished video must not contain any content with a higher age rating. You can check the age rating for your video material on the FSK website (https://www.fsk.de/freigaben). If an anime does not yet have an FSK rating, you can use the Japanese age rating as a guide, which you can usually find via a Google search. If you are unsure about the age rating, please feel free to contact us.
  Of course, video material with a higher age rating can also be used, provided that the finished AMV censors the problematic scenes enough to guarantee an age rating of FSK16. Conversely, the video material should not be edited in such a way that an FSK16 release is exceeded.

• Technical requirements:
  The video must have a minimum resolution of 720p and should be submitted in a 16:9, 21:9 or 4:3 format. By default, a resolution of 1920 x 1080 is recommended, which corresponds to a 16:9 aspect ratio.
  Furthermore, the video file should be playable with a standard video player (e.g. VLC Player). The following file formats are suitable for this: MP4, AVI, MKV and MPEG.

• Reuse of AMVs:
  The video must consist exclusively of your own clips and may not contain any content from AMVs from other editors.

• Subtitles / watermarks / third-party logos:
  Third-party logos, watermarks and subtitles should be removed from the original material to the best of your ability, as this could have a negative impact on the rating.
  However, if the concept of your video requires one of these things, then this rule is of course not relevant for you.

• Intro / Outro:
  As the competition will be judged anonymously, we ask you not to use an intro/outro for your entry. During the contest, we will display all important information about the video and editor to the best of our ability (usually as a slider).
  However, if you insist on an intro/outro because it is part of your AMV concept, please send us an alternative version of the AMV with your name removed or made unrecognizable, as this way we can guarantee a fair and anonymous evaluation by our jury.

Rules for submission

• Correctness of the submission:
  All details of the video material and music used must be correct to the best of your knowledge when submitting the video.

• Download link:
  We ask you to send the video via a file hosting service (e.g. Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.).
  Please note, however, that you often have to share the link to share the video first so that it can be used by other people.

• Number of entries:
  Only one AMV entry per participant and cooperation project is permitted. However, passive assistance or feedback does not count as active collaboration on a cooperation project, which means that the editor in question may of course also send in their own video.

• Late submissions:
  If a submission is delayed, this must be reported in advance. It costs nothing to ask, so please let us know if there are any technical problems or other delays and we will certainly find a solution.
  We cannot and will not accept unannounced submissions after the deadline has passed.

Other rules

• Breach of rules:
  The competition management reserves the right to disqualify an entry in the event of a breach of the rules.

• Publishing the AMV:
  The AMVs may only be published after the competition. If the competition is an open contest, you may of course have already published your video and publish it before the competition.

FAQ

How many AMVs will be shown on stage?

It is our aim to show all submitted videos on stage. However, depending on the schedule of the event and the number of entries, this is sometimes not possible.
If the number of entries exceeds a certain level, we may not be able to show all AMVs on stage and give priority to the entries with a higher score.

Will I receive a confirmation when you have received my AMV?

We will endeavor to send a confirmation of receipt of your AMV within 72 hours. If you have not received a confirmation message after a longer period of time, please contact us.
However, sometimes the confirmation emails end up in the spam folder, so it always makes sense to check this.

How is the jury made up?

We always try to put together a jury consisting of people who have experience in various aspects of AMVs.
These include:
– Professional or many years of experience with editing
– Participation in many contests and therefore experience with the process of AMV contests
– Experience with a variety of current and popular anime

We endeavor to put together a jury that is as diverse as possible.

How does the jury rate?

Aspects such as originality, first impression, story, effort, execution, editing, choice of scenes, effects, mood/atmosphere, quality and recognition value are evaluated. Points will be awarded in several categories, which will be added up to an overall ranking at the end.
The audience favorite will be chosen by the audience of the convention. The exact procedure may change depending on the convention, but a vote is usually held at the convention after the videos have been shown.
The jury will carry out an anonymous evaluation to the best of their knowledge and will therefore not know the editor of the AMV. Hereby we would like to promote a fair evaluation.

Can I see the AMVs somewhere after the convention?

It is entirely up to the creators whether they make their video publicly accessible. While we will endeavor to publish a list of submissions, it is up to the editors to decide if they want to publish their AMV.

How do I know if my AMV is not too extreme or complies with the rules?

Follow the rules to the best of your ability and there should normally be no breach of the rules. In case of doubt, however, you can contact us at any time and if there has been a breach of the rules, you will be contacted and informed of the exact breach.

If your video contains a rule violation and you can no longer make the video compliant in time, we will gladly give you some extra time to adjust the problematic parts and send us the corrected video.

Will there be feedback on every AMV submission?

If you would like feedback on your entry or information on the scoring, you can contact us and we will endeavor to provide you with the feedback you require.

Is the use of AI tools permitted?

The use of AI tools to help create the AMV is permitted. Video and image material created by an AI is also permitted in principle, but the material used must comply with the rules (see “Video material” and “Prohibited material”).

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Noonbar

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ONE PIECE CARD GAME is a collectible card game based on the world of ONE PIECE!

Characters from the entire history of ONE PIECE, including the anime, manga and movies, are represented in the game, plus there are cards inspired by famous scenes from all of these stories!

One Piece Tournament presented by:

Format: played in standard format according to current rules:

• You need your own One Piece deck to take part
• There is also the possibility to swap cards
• The prizes are provided by Play Kingdom.
• Registration and the tournament will take place in the TCG Area
• Prices: Promo Packs for One Piece
• Registration for the One Piece TCG tournament on site if required in the TCG area!

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presented by

Format: played in standard format according to current rules:

• You need your own Lorcana deck to participate
• There is also the possibility to swap cards
• Registration and the tournament will take place in the TCG Area
• Prizes: Prize Packs for Lorcana
• The prizes are provided by Play Kingdom.
• Registration for the Lorcana Tournament on site in the TCG Area and will take place on Saturday and Sunday at 3:00 pm!

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Format: played in standard format according to current rules:

Important:

• You need your own Pokemon deck to participate
• There is also the possibility to swap cards
• Registration and the tournament will take place in the TCG Area
• The prizes are provided by Play Kingdom.
• Registration for the Pokemon Tournament on site in the TCG Area!
• The tournament will take place on Saturday at 13:00.

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The Magic tournament will take place on demand.

You need your own deck to participate.

The prizes will be providedby Play Kingdom.

You also have the opportunity to purchase single cards and packs on site!

Registration and information on site in the TCG Area

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There will be a Trading Card Game Area again this year.

Players of all ages and skill levels can not only compete together in tournaments but also make new friends, discover new cards and show off their best strategies.

Would you like to become the best duelist or Pokemon master?
Then take part in our local tournaments, you can find more information here:
Yu-Gi-Oh! Battle City Tournament, Pokemon Tournament and Magic-The Gathering Tournament.

Tickets can also be purchased on site.

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He has played in Japan, Thai, Indonesia, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands and of course Austria and has produced and remixed Kpop songs.

Dj Shen will play for you on Friday and Saturday during the Aftercon Party.

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You want to present your costume on stage, but our competitions are too intimidating for you? You just want to experience the feeling of being in the center of the audience without feeling nervous about the jury? Then we have just the thing for you!

Once again, we are offering a “Cosplay Catwalk” for all cosplayers, where any cosplay is allowed! No pressure, no pre-judging, just to present your cosplay!

Registration:

Taking part is easy!

Send us the form below by 24.05.2026

If we have too many registrations, we will draw lots at random.

The cosplay can be homemade or bought, as there is no pre-judging!

Only individual participants can take part in the contest.

Price breakdown:

But we don’t want to leave you completely without a prize, so there will be a public vote among all participants using our app!

The winners will be announced during the award ceremony on Saturday, 06.06.2026,
If you are unable to attend, please let the information stand know
and leave your contact details.

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Huh? How, you ask? Exactly! We will be at the start again this year with our repair stand! Our little angel from last year will be at the start again this year.

Whether an ornament has fallen off a suit of armor or a seam has come loose, we are here to help you to the best of our ability.

The whole thing is free again, but if you would like to support us, a small donation box will be available. So if something breaks, come to us!

We look forward to seeing you and to an unforgettable weekend at HanamiCon 2026.

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Participants 2026:

For all dancers among our visitors, a dance contest is of course a must at Hanamicon! Would you like to present your dance skills live on stage? Then sign up now and show us what you’ve got!
The competition will take place on Saturday 06.06.2026 on the main stage.

How do I register?
Send us the form below by Friday, 15.05.2026, 23:59. If we receive too many registrations, there will be a pre-selection.
In this case, the jury will select the participants in advance who will finally compete on site.
It is possible to register as an individual or as a group. Individual and group acts will be judged and chosen separately (see rules for more information)!

How does the evaluation work?
Each of the 3 jurors awards 1-10 points for each of the evaluation categories. After the contest, the judges come together for the evaluation, where the performances are discussed and the final points are evaluated.
The winners in the individual and group categories are announced at the award ceremony on the respective day. The prizes will be presented on stage. If you are unable to attend the award ceremony, please provide your contact details at the information stand.

What evaluation criteria are there?
Self-choreographed dances are evaluated according to creativity, execution/implementation and interaction with the music.
For cover dances, execution and implementation are evaluated.
For all participants, facial expressions, eye contact, audience interaction, stage use and synchronicity/positions (in the case of group participants) are important evaluation categories.

What rules should be observed?

• As we only have a limited time slot, your performance should take between 3 and 5 minutes.
• Participants must arrive backstage 15 minutes before the start.
• There is a waiting list. You will be notified by e-mail if you are unable to take part. If you are unable to take part in the competition, please notify us by e-mail so that we can inform the participants on the waiting list.
• The recording of images and audio recordings of participants is automatically permitted and can be used afterwards.
• A valid Hanamicon ticket is required to participate. Tickets can be purchased at the VKK or at the box office.
• Participants should wear safety pants to protect their privacy and comfort.
• For their own protection, underage participants should not wear clothing that is too revealing (e.g. bikini tops, etc.).

I would like feedback, is that possible?
Yes, but our jury is not obliged to give feedback. The requests after the contest are often so numerous that this is such a time-consuming task that feedback is not possible for everyone. We therefore ask you to remain polite and respectful towards the jury.

What prizes can be won?
The following places will be awarded:
Solo: Place 1-3
Group: Place 1-3
2x Audience Favorite
The non-cash prizes are sponsored by Modern Asia Market and Niikisanime .

The individual and group winners will be announced at the award ceremony on the respective day and the prizes presented there. If you are unable to be present at the award ceremony, please provide your contact details at the information stand.

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The best way to get through the daily grind is to drink a good cup of coffee!

We have sweet treats that are cutely decorated and adorned for you.
We don’t just enchant you with our delicious cakes and cupcakes.

Opening hours Maid Cafe:

Saturday June 6, 2026: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday June 701, 2026 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you!

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Here, all cosplayers, nerds and gamers can party together in the Seifenfabrik until the early hours of the morning!
Let’s celebrate anime and manga culture together!
Dance and sing with your friends or enjoy a delicious cocktail at the bar.

When: Saturday 6.6.2026
Where: Seifenfabrik Graz
The evening bar opens at 7 pm

DJ Shen

Important:

• Please take a photo ID with you (passport, driver’s license, ID card, EDU card, ecard with picture)
• If possible, please pick up your AfterCon wristband ticket at the information desk during the day on Saturday!
• AfterCon Party from 16 years

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