KAIJU Con April 2025 Show Guide

26 APRIL 2025 KAIJU CON - ANIME & MANGA CON

OFFICIAL SHOW GUIDE

SAT: MAIN STAGE - Hall 2 ALL STAGE EVENTS ARe INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET PRICE 11.15am

Cosplay Panel

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KatieLavabug & Grabbinlegs discuss international cosplay comptitions.

12.15pm Miku Cosplay Showdown

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Miku Cosplayers battle it out with on-stage performances.

1.15pm

IDOLS LIVE - 4 performances

Live performances with Sweet Tea Idols, Bubble Charli, KyuuBeats and AIRI ft Ryu

2.15pm

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A beginners guide to competitive cosplay

Bat & Blossom Cosplay discuss their art form and what it means for them.

3.15pm Anime Limited: Your Physical Media Friends Andy Hanley and Toni Murphy talk about Anime Limited’s work, and the importance they place on physical media in a world of streaming and digital content.

4.15pm Mugen Taiko Drummers - LIVE

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The Taiko drumming group show off their skills with a short performance.

4.40pm C3 Cosplay City Championship & Cosplay Parade!

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It’s the second qualifer of the C3 championships; the winners will enter the final at EPIC Comic Con on 7 Sep. Cosplayers of all abilities are invited to show off their skills.

ALL DAY ACTIVITES ALL ACTIVITIES ARe DROP IN FOR FAMILIES and KIDS. OPEN ALL DAY MUGEN TAIKO DRUMMING

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Have a go, learn the basics.

MAID2GO - Made Cafe Experience Ohayou, mina! The Maids have sprung from their slumber of winter, to host a FREE event! Maids2Go is a small rest stop away from the bustle of the SEC, open to all Kaiju Con attendees.

Drop by for a sweet treat, a drink and have your moe-moe fortune read by our rotating cast ! The Maids are excited to welcome you back.

FACE PAINTING

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Paid activity: Designs and prices vary from the talented face painting team.

Photobooth

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Get your photo taken in the photobooth. Prices vary for digital and prints.

Drop in on the day with your crew.

TAKE PART! Drop in activities

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FREE TO TAKE PART: Drop in and have a go with various crafts and

activities for all ages.

ANIME SCREEING! Powered by All the Anime: Drop in and chill, over 7 hours of

streaming Anime across the day.

VISIT WWW.FORTHEFANS.UK to DOWNLOAD THE FLOORPLAN AND LISTING.

COMIC CON HANDY HINTS FOR A WEEKEND OF FUN. STAYING SAFE AT COMIC CON We take your safety at Comic Con very seriously. While we do everything possible to create a safe space with an extensive, qualified security team, we wanted to share some tips and advice for attending.

ASK FOR ANGELA Whilst we, along with the SEC’s qualified security team, endeavour to create a safe environment at Comic Con, it’s really important that if you feel unsafe at any time, please notify security or a staff member immediately.

We are adopting the “Ask for Angela” system.

If, at any time, you would like to be removed discretely from a situation or speak in private to a staff member about a situation, you can simply ask, “Hey, do you know where Angela is?”

NEW FRIENDS While meeting up with new people you’ve become friends with online is awesome, they might not always be the person you thought they were online.

- Don’t go alone when meeting a new friend in person for the first time - Stay within the SEC grounds where security is present.

- If you feel uncomfortable, you can find a staff member and use our “Ask for Angela” system.

STAY CHARGED Access to a phone can be critical while at a con in case you’re separated from friends or family.

Always carry a powerbank and a charger so you can recharge your phone on the go. As an extra step, you can organise a “Meeting point” with your group if you’re separated, and as always, if you need help, you can ask a staff member who can be identified by their T-shirt.

QUIET SPACE If you or a friend may need access to a quiet space, please check our floor plan in advance to see where it is located. Alternatively, on the day, you can ask a staff member.

EAR DEFENDERS We also have free ear defenders for anyone who may need them. Please note that we do require a deposit of £5, which will be returned when the ear defenders are returned.

STAY FUELED It’s easy to do many steps and work up an appetite on a con day. Remember, you can bring your water bottle with free refill stations across the SEC, and it’s always a good idea to have some emergency snacks on hand for you or a friend. If you forget, don’t worry—food will be available on-site, including the Morrison’s Daily on the concourse.

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USER GUIDE DO’S AND DON’TS OF COMIC CON

- Ask before taking a photo of someone.

- Bring a water bottle and some snacks.

- Wear antiperspirant deodorant.

- Have your ticket downloaded and ready.

- Bring comfortable shoes and take breaks if you need too.

- Ask staff for help if you need it.

- Bring a portable charger and charging cable.

- Look out for one another if you’re in a group.

- Treat others with kindness and respect.

- Take a photo of a person who is resting or eating. Find them later!

- Be rude to someone because they’re cosplaying a character you don’t like.

- Meet someone you don’t know alone.

- Forget to read our prop rules if you are cosplaying with a large prop or weapon.

- Miss out on scheduling. Check out our time table before and set alarms so you don’t miss your favourite panels!

MEETING A GUEST!

STEP 1 Purchase a ticket! We recommend doing this in advance so that you are guaranteed a spot to meet your favourite guest. Make sure you also have a ticket to enter the convention that day as these are sold separately and check out the optional extras.

STEP 2 On the day, show your email receipt or name it was booked under for staff at the guest signing area.You can also purchase direct from the table. While waiting, prepare your item to sign if you have brought something, or choose an 8x10 print to get signed from the table.

STEP 3 It’s time to meet the guests and chat. Have your item ready to hand them, or choose from a print they have available.