Sunday, August 25
S.D.E.S. Portuguese Hall of Alvarado
30846 Watkins St, Union City, CA
Anime & Gaming Convention
(Virtual) Friday, August 23, twitch.tv/kinyoobicontv
(In Person) Sunday, August 25
S.D.E.S. Portuguese Hall of Alvarado
30846 Watkins St, Union City, CA
Kin-Yoobi Con 2024
Attendee Registration is now $30
Attendee At-the-Door/Day-of Registration - $30
As long as they are accompanied by a paid adult attendee, children under the age of 10 are free.
Welcome or Welcome Back
Welcome to Kin-Yoobi Con 2024! Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of anime and Japanese pop culture. Our convention is a place where fans come together to celebrate their love for anime, manga, gaming, and cosplay. Join us for a day filled with exciting events, special guests, and endless opportunities to connect with fellow enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just discovering the wonders of anime, Kin-Yoobi Con 2024 has something special in store for you. Let's have some fun!
Activities & Events
Kin-Yoobi Con 2024 Full Schedule
Friday (Virtual Day) twitch.tv/kinyoobicontv
1pm-1:10pm Opening ceremonies with LauraC
1:10pm-2pm “A History of the Video Game: Console Wars!” Panel by The Foundation for the Eradication of Generation 5 Pokemon
2pm-3:10pm “Detective Conan Case Closer!” Panel by The Foundation for the Eradication of Generation 5 Pokemon
3:10pm-3:40pm Kin-Yoobi Con Replay!
3:40pm-4pm Specials from music artists Only One Ronin and more!
4pm-5pm Cosplay Wrestling Federation's New SAO! - Suplex Arts Online!
5pm-5:30pm Closing Ceremonies/feedback Q&A/Trivia prizes
5:30pm Kin-Yoobi con After party channel raid
Cube Cube/Skillz Match Code Tournaments and Amazon digital gift card giveaways throughout stream.
Sunday (In-Person Day)
11am-11:30am “Basics of Cosplay!” Panel by Cherry Tea Girl
11:30am-12pm “Cosplay Career!” Panel by Carmilla Jo
12pm-1pm “Sonic: An Unfortunate History” Panel by The Foundation for the Eradication of Generation 5 Pokemon
1pm-2pm “Cosplay Wrestling Federation: Kin-Yoobi Con Rumble!” by CWF
2pm-3pm “From TheStrangeRebel to Aerith! Briana White’s journey!” Panel by Briana White
3pm-3:45pm “Charity Dating Auction”
3:45pm-4:45pm Cosplay Contest
4:45pm-5pm Closing Ceremonies/feedback Q&A/Trivia prizes
Outside/back of the building:
1-3pm Free BBQ (first come, first served)
11-3pm Dreamscape cars!
Video Game Section Free tournaments:
11:15am Mario Kart 8
12:30pm Smash Bros. Ultimate
2:45pm Street Fighter 6
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
Attendee Registration is now $30.
Attendee At-the-Door/Day-of Registration - $30
As long as they are accompanied by a paid adult attendee, children under the age of 10 are free.
DEALER/ARTIST REGISTRATION
Selling hours are 11 am - 5 pm. Setup hours are 9:30 am - 11 am. Take down hours are 5 pm- 6 pm. Sellers are not required to stay for all open hours.
If we are not notified that you will be arriving after 10:30am the day of the convention we will assume you are not coming and give your spot to someone on the waiting list.
Table reservations for Artists are currently SOLD OUT. Those interested in an artist table reservation can still be added to a waiting list. If a spot becomes available the cost is $55 and each include one full day badge (1 full day attendee badge with table purchase).
Table reservations for Dealers are still available and cost $80, and each include two full day badges, one for the dealer and one for a helper (2 full day attendee badges with table purchase).
What is the difference between a dealer and an artist? An artist is only allowed to sell art that they, themselves, made. That includes fanart or crafts. A dealer, on the other hand, is allowed to sell a variety of things, like anime merchandise such as DVDs, official art books, wall scrolls, games, cards and an assortment of other things that the dealer might not have necessarily made themselves. That's the only difference. There is no separate "artist alley" and "dealers hall," both artists and dealers are in the same hall and both have the same table size.
Before registering as an Artist or Dealer please first read the Kin-Yoobi Con Dealer/Artist Terms of Agreement and Limit of Liability for complete information. Registered Dealers and Artists must turn in a signed copy of this form.
To register as an Artist or Dealer, please complete and email the liability form to 2009gzr@gmail.com. We will assign you a spot, however please email us with any special need requests. We cannot guarantee specific placement but special accommodations will be taken into consideration when determining location. In particular, we will try our very best to accommodate for medical needs. Please also indicate any helpers you would like to register in your email.
Once we receive your email we will send you an invoice to pay using credit/debit card. You may also pay by check.
VOLUNTEER!
Interested in volunteering for Kin-Yoobi Con? We need your help! Volunteer for four hours and get free admission. Send us an email at 2009gzr@gmail.com to request a volunteer position.
PRESS REGISTRATION
For press registration to Kin-Yoobi Con please send an email to 2009gzr@gmail.com with a link to your publication and information about your involvement with the press organization you contribute to, including title and/or affiliation. Kin-Yoobi Con staff will evaluate your press proposal and send you confirmation email promptly if approved. We encourage all interested members of the press to apply.
Honored Guests
LauraC
LauraC is a veteran cosplayer that has has competed in several cosplay competitions and masquerades since 2006. She has judged numerous cosplay contests at a variety of conventions. LauraC has appeared in different media formats. Some notable highlights include the following: In 2007, she was featured in Appleseed ExMachina's movie DVD special feature, "East Meets West!" Over the years, she appeared in a multitude of online news articles, several printed newspapers, international magazines including Cosmode, featured on two magazine covers, and live morning edition news at San Diego Comic-Con International. Furthermore, LauraC's cosplay was showcased in a Facebook commercial titled, “We Are Not Alone." Not long ago, she led a nationwide commercial for Honda, which dominated on the West Coast. One of Laura’s favorite projects is working with Kotobukiya for several years at SDCC. LauraC collaborated with artist TeaBearDoodles to create a coloring book, published by Amazon titled “Happy Halloween with Pip, Roo, and Flora.” Most recently, she enjoys cosplaying and collaborating with long time cosplay friends. LauraC hopes to spark creativity and inspire people to have courage to pursue their passions
Carmilla Jo
Carmilla Jo is a San Francisco Bay Area-based cosplayer and model. Inspired by her love for storytelling and desire to connect with fellow authentic creatives who chase the fantastical, she has evolved into a one-woman creative producer and powerhouse. She has yielded numerous publications, interviews, and cover features. She has been hired by companies including Adult Swim, Riot Games, and T-Mobile, and is available for diverse opportunities, including cosplay appearances and brand partnerships.
Only One Ronin
Only One Ronin is an artist (Rapper/Digital Creator) based out of Oakland, CA. His content is mostly shaped by the anime, comics and pop culture he enjoys. Bringing into the mix the introspection from his life’s struggles and aspirations; Ronin paints a unique portrait through this framework to show the many nuanced experiences of what it’s like to be human through his eyes.
Cosplay Wrestling Federation
For the first time ever in KinyoobiCon history - the CWF has touched down in person to Kinyoobi Con 2024!
Established in 2014, Cosplay Wrestling Federation is a competitive, improv performance group bringing the biggest personalities on stage in the spirit of pro wrestling and cosplay! Performing at major California conventions since January 2014, the CWF is ready to rumble in Union City!?
The Foundation for the Eradication of Generation 5 Pokemon
The Foundation for the Eradication of Generation 5 Pokemon is a group of anime convention panelists who create content for conventions throughout Northern California. Their content is primarily comedic, leaning heavily into irony and nostalgia for a time when anime was great and there was a countable number of Pokemon. You can find their panel uploads and discord using the following link: https://linktr.ee/fifthgenisntpokemon
Briana White
Briana White also known as TheStrangeRebel is a professional actress and streamer/content creator who is known for voicing Aerith Gainsborough in the Final Fantasy VII Remake franchise. She reprised her role in 2022 Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. She has succeeded in all worlds of performing. She was the lead in hit indie feature, Occupants, which earned her 12 Best Actress Wins. She was in Princess Rap Battle: Snow vs Elsa, with over 200+ million views. She founded her own video game YouTube & Twitch channel, Strange Rebel Gaming several years prior to her voice acting and has built a loyal and wildly engaged viewer base of over 470k+ with over 21+ million views across YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. She is also an experienced live host, with appearances in ArcadeCloud from Omnia Media, Machinima's Game Night, Game the Game from Geek & Sundry, and Oculus Rift on Facebook. Her acting background is rooted in her entire life of community theater from her hometown of Orange County, California, and her education from NYU's prestigious Tisch School of the Arts where she graduated with a B.F.A. in Theater in only 3 years.
https://www.twitch.tv/thestrangerebel
Cherry Tea Girl
Cherry Tea Girl has been cosplaying for over 20 years, and has won various awards for both construction and performance. Through the years, she has been incorporating LED lighting to her costumes, and gives panels on her techniques. Being part of the cosplay dance group Angel Hearts, she loves to learn Para Para and J-Pop dances. She’s also a mom. Although she may not have as much time to make as many costumes in recent years, she enjoys dressing up in Japanese Fashion: mainly Elegant Gothic Lolita and Gyaru Fashion. See more of her work on her Instagram: @cherryteagirl313
Photo credit: @clover._.photos
Aimai Mirai
Aimai Mirai is the premier anime cover band from the San Francisco Bay Area composed of passionate cosplayers, musicians, and more! Founded in 2022 with the goal of sharing love for anisong and live music to the community. You can catch them performing at conventions all throughout the west coast from Sacremanto to Los Angeles.