HachiCon
@hachicon.bsky.social
Thank you for an incredible year 3! We'll see you all next year for HachiCon 2027! 🐾
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Banner and icon art by CatAmongStars on Instagram
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Banner and icon art by CatAmongStars on Instagram
We have so many talented artists that create the wonderful pieces you see at HachiCon, and a lot of those come from the absolutely incredible Design Apprentices at Spy Hop!!!
Arlo
Iris
July
Jey
Toby
Erik
Claudia
Kate
Sofi
Celestina
Arlo
Iris
July
Jey
Toby
Erik
Claudia
Kate
Sofi
Celestina
August 27, 2026 at 10:22 PM
We have so many talented artists that create the wonderful pieces you see at HachiCon, and a lot of those come from the absolutely incredible Design Apprentices at Spy Hop!!!
Arlo
Iris
July
Jey
Toby
Erik
Claudia
Kate
Sofi
Celestina
Arlo
Iris
July
Jey
Toby
Erik
Claudia
Kate
Sofi
Celestina
We're glad you all liked the gallery displays at HachiCon 2026! The photos'll be on display through the end of the month at the UCCC. If you'd like the physical copy of your photo if you're in one, feel free to reach out to us and we'll get it to you once the display is down!
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August 26, 2026 at 10:03 PM
We're glad you all liked the gallery displays at HachiCon 2026! The photos'll be on display through the end of the month at the UCCC. If you'd like the physical copy of your photo if you're in one, feel free to reach out to us and we'll get it to you once the display is down!
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon
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Thank you so much to everyone who made 2026 our most incredible HachiCon so far! We had such a fantastic convention, and we couldn't have done it without you all!
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August 24, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Thank you so much to everyone who made 2026 our most incredible HachiCon so far! We had such a fantastic convention, and we couldn't have done it without you all!
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Not even 11 AM and already popping in the game room at @hachicon.bsky.social! Come on by for Smash Bros tourney at 3 PM, or try one of our high score challenges on select music games!
August 22, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Not even 11 AM and already popping in the game room at @hachicon.bsky.social! Come on by for Smash Bros tourney at 3 PM, or try one of our high score challenges on select music games!
Be sure to visit our little Hachi shrine downstairs by ConOps!
August 22, 2026 at 6:41 AM
Be sure to visit our little Hachi shrine downstairs by ConOps!
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A little hectic, but we are a GO for the game room at @hachicon.bsky.social! Come and pay us a visit!
August 21, 2026 at 1:42 AM
A little hectic, but we are a GO for the game room at @hachicon.bsky.social! Come and pay us a visit!
Be sure to check out @the.lucha.project show at 7pm on the lower patio! You won't want to miss it!
August 21, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Be sure to check out @the.lucha.project show at 7pm on the lower patio! You won't want to miss it!
All badges come with a free sticker, so be sure to grab yours from registration!
August 21, 2026 at 11:42 PM
All badges come with a free sticker, so be sure to grab yours from registration!
We have merch!!! Stop by our booth on the main floor to gets yours before it sells out!
August 21, 2026 at 9:02 PM
We have merch!!! Stop by our booth on the main floor to gets yours before it sells out!
We have a chalk garden this year out on the patio! Stop by and leave a doodle!
August 21, 2026 at 12:02 AM
We have a chalk garden this year out on the patio! Stop by and leave a doodle!
Special Hachi sticker!! Show proof of West Valley residency at registration to receive a special Hachi's Hometown sticker!! (While supplies last)
August 20, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Special Hachi sticker!! Show proof of West Valley residency at registration to receive a special Hachi's Hometown sticker!! (While supplies last)
Check out our venue maps so you know where to go for all your favorite events and panels!
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August 20, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Check out our venue maps so you know where to go for all your favorite events and panels!
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#UtahHachiCon #HachiCon
Know before you go! Check out our handy maps for knowing the transit routes and parking areas!
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Art by @nurtarts.bsky.social
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Art by @nurtarts.bsky.social
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August 20, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Know before you go! Check out our handy maps for knowing the transit routes and parking areas!
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Art by @nurtarts.bsky.social
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Art by @nurtarts.bsky.social
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Here's our hours of operation for this weekend! We can't wait to see you all there!
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Art by @skygoldart.bsky.social
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Art by @skygoldart.bsky.social
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August 19, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Here's our hours of operation for this weekend! We can't wait to see you all there!
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Art by @skygoldart.bsky.social
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Art by @skygoldart.bsky.social
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We have some amazing cosplay judges for the contest this year, and they can't wait to see all your incredible costumes and performances this Saturday! Please give a warm welcome to @ozcostumes @ugamicosplay.bsky.social and @vfirecosplay.bsky.social
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August 19, 2026 at 6:47 PM
We have some amazing cosplay judges for the contest this year, and they can't wait to see all your incredible costumes and performances this Saturday! Please give a warm welcome to @ozcostumes @ugamicosplay.bsky.social and @vfirecosplay.bsky.social
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We're so thrilled to welcome back Otaku Dreams to HachiCon!! Don't miss out on their energetic performances, as well as a special maid café experience event during the convention!
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Art on first slide by @spy_hop art design apprentice
Art in 2nd slide by @korvid.bsky.social
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Art on first slide by @spy_hop art design apprentice
Art in 2nd slide by @korvid.bsky.social
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August 19, 2026 at 3:23 AM
We're so thrilled to welcome back Otaku Dreams to HachiCon!! Don't miss out on their energetic performances, as well as a special maid café experience event during the convention!
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Art on first slide by @spy_hop art design apprentice
Art in 2nd slide by @korvid.bsky.social
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Art on first slide by @spy_hop art design apprentice
Art in 2nd slide by @korvid.bsky.social
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Break out your lightsticks and your best dancing shoes! Local favorite @weebstreets.com will be at HachiCon, bringing amazing and energetic performances for everyone to enjoy!
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August 18, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Break out your lightsticks and your best dancing shoes! Local favorite @weebstreets.com will be at HachiCon, bringing amazing and energetic performances for everyone to enjoy!
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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 artform and tradition alive in Salt Lake City! We’re absolutely thrilled to have them back at HachiCon & can’t wait to hear them!
August 18, 2026 at 5:48 AM
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 artform and tradition alive in Salt Lake City! We’re absolutely thrilled to have them back at HachiCon & can’t wait to hear them!
HachiCon, are you ready to rumble?! @the.lucha.project is coming back 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!!
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August 18, 2026 at 12:07 AM
HachiCon, are you ready to rumble?! @the.lucha.project is coming back 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!!
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#UtahHachiCon #HachiCon
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#UtahHachiCon #HachiCon
The amazing artists and vendors at HachiCon have put together some super fun stamp rallies! You can start your quest by making any purchase from one of the participating artists and getting a stamped card from their booth!
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Hachi and Kou art by @itskinotastic
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Hachi and Kou art by @itskinotastic
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August 17, 2026 at 7:54 PM
The amazing artists and vendors at HachiCon have put together some super fun stamp rallies! You can start your quest by making any purchase from one of the participating artists and getting a stamped card from their booth!
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Hachi and Kou art by @itskinotastic
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#UtahHachiCon #HachiCon #HachiCon2026
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Hachi and Kou art by @itskinotastic
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#UtahHachiCon #HachiCon #HachiCon2026
We're so excited to see all the amazing models our contestants have built for the model kit contest this year! We have some amazing judges ready to check them out! Huge thanks to M R S Hobby Shop for all their hard work running this contest!
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August 17, 2026 at 4:04 AM
We're so excited to see all the amazing models our contestants have built for the model kit contest this year! We have some amazing judges ready to check them out! Huge thanks to M R S Hobby Shop for all their hard work running this contest!
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Please join us for a big heartfelt thank you to The Utah Cultural Celebration Center, @isekaianimecon.bsky.social Spy Hop, M R S Hobby Shop, @sewtites.bsky.social, Modern Sakura @thefivewitswigs.bsky.social CUT/SEW, and @blickartmaterials.bsky.social the incredible sponsors of HachiCon 2026! 🧡💛🩵
August 17, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Please join us for a big heartfelt thank you to The Utah Cultural Celebration Center, @isekaianimecon.bsky.social Spy Hop, M R S Hobby Shop, @sewtites.bsky.social, Modern Sakura @thefivewitswigs.bsky.social CUT/SEW, and @blickartmaterials.bsky.social the incredible sponsors of HachiCon 2026! 🧡💛🩵
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!
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Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our giveaway, and we can't wait to see you all at HachiCon!
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August 16, 2026 at 5:51 AM
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!
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#UtahHachiCon #HachiCon
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our giveaway, and we can't wait to see you all at HachiCon!
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#UtahHachiCon #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!
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August 15, 2026 at 11:25 PM
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!
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#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon
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#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon
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.
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utahhachicon.com/accessibility
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#UtahHachiCon #HachiCon
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utahhachicon.com/accessibility
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#UtahHachiCon #HachiCon
August 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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.
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utahhachicon.com/accessibility
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#UtahHachiCon #HachiCon
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utahhachicon.com/accessibility
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#UtahHachiCon #HachiCon