Anime Celebration, Fan Participation Highlight 4th Annual KimoKawaii Anime Experience & Convention

CONROE, TX -- Conroe’s beloved celebration of Japanese pop culture, KimoKawaii Anime Experience & Convention, returns for its fourth year on June 7-8, 2025, at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center. KimoKawaii is more than just an event – it’s a family welcoming environment for fans of all ages. This year’s event welcomes voice actors Mauricio Ortiz-Segura (Giulio Gandini in My Hero Academia: You're Next), Corey Wilder (S-Bear in One Piece), Tiffany Grant (Neon Genesis Evangelion), Annie Wild (Beta in Eminence in Shadow) and Jeremy Gee (Joe Higan in Ninja Kamui). For tickets and additional details, please visit https://www.kimokawaii.net/.

FREE weekend passes will be available on Thursday, May 29th, 2025 with purchases from Kimokawaii’s community partners. Participating locations include:

Dragon Bowl C - Conroe, TX
118 Simonton St, Conroe, TX 77301

Dragon Bowl C - Spring, TX
610 Rayford Rd Ste 642, Spring, TX 77386

Fit To Dance Studio - Conroe, TX
829 N Frazier St, Conroe, TX 77301

Crust Pizza - Hedwig Village - Memorial
9406 Gaylord Dr Ste 900, Houston, TX 77024

Crust Pizza - Conroe, TX
449 S Loop 336 W Ste 1600, Conroe, TX 77304

More locations may be added; check www.kimokawaii.net for the latest list. Businesses interested in participating can send email to contact@kimokawaii.net.

Event Highlights

● Experience Rinth Hour, a live event where you can join the audience and watch talented voice

actors perform a table read right before your eyes!

● Come sing your heart out at Cosplay Karaoke – in costume or not, everyone is welcome to join

the fun

● Japanese Fashion Show: a multi-category performance honoring Japanese fashion, featuring intricate designs and cultural fl air.

● The Geeks of Comedy: Stand-up and improv hosted by Bradley Smith (voice of Ryan’s World’s Combo Panda).

● Cosplay Contest: Compete for prizes in our popular cosplay competition.

● Giant Fuzzy Totoro: Hug a life-size Totoro built by a well-known local artist, a unique photo opportunity you won’t want to miss!

● Authentic Japanese Video Arcade: Free-play machines hosted by Okashi Houston.

● Japanese Vending Machines: Available at Okashi Houston’s vendor booth in the exhibitor hall.

Event details

WHAT: KimoKawaii Anime Experience and Convention

WHERE: Lonestar Convention and Expo Center, 9055 Airport Rd, Conroe, TX

WEBSITE: kimokawaii.net

CONTACT: contact@kimokawaii.net

WHEN:

June 7, 2025

10am- 6pm Vendor Hall

6pm – 7pm Japanese Fashion show

7pm – 8pm Photo Ops

June 8, 2025

10am -5pm Vendor Hall

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Businesse interested in KimoKawaii’s extensive marketing campaigns can email contact@kimokawaii.net to explore custom sponsorship packages.