KimoKawaii

KimoKawaii
StatusActive
GenreAnime, Japanese culture
VenueLone Star Convention & Expo Center
LocationConroe, Texas
CountryUnited States
Inaugurated2022
Organized bySilverback Events
Websitekimokawaii.net

KimoKawaii (KimoKawaii Anime Experience & Convention) is an annual two-day anime convention held during June at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center in Conroe, Texas, a suburb of Houston. The convention's name comes the combination of the Japanese words kimoi (meaning creepy) and kawaii (meaning cute.) KimoKawaii's goal is to provide a deeper experience than the average anime convention, and is also family-friendly.

Programming

The convention's programming includes an arcade room, artists, a battle of the bands, cosplay contest, a dance party, exhibitors, fashion show, karaoke, and panels.

A live art auction in 2022 benefited the Texas Children's Hospital.

History

KimoKawaii was founded by Chris Carson. The convention during each event produces new episodes of the original anime Kushi & The Anunnaki.

Event history

DatesLocationAtten.Guests
June 4-5, 2022 Lone Star Convention & Expo Center
Conroe, Texas		Elise Baughman, Cynthia Cranz, Lana Marie, Josh Martin, Chris Rager, and Adachi Trieu.
June 3-4, 2023 Lone Star Convention & Expo Center
Conroe, Texas		Bob Bergen, Chris Patton, Tyler Walker, Charmie Cosplay, Peachy & Fairy, and Pocketsize Cosplay.
June 1-2, 2024 Lone Star Convention & Expo Center
Conroe, Texas		Melanie Kohn, Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld, John Simons.
June 7-8, 2025 Lone Star Convention & Expo Center
Conroe, Texas		Tiffany Grant, Annie Wild, Bradley William Smith, Jeremy Gee, Mauricio Ortiz-Segura, and Corey Wilder.
June 6-7, 2026 Lone Star Convention & Expo Center
Conroe, Texas		AllieCat, Cynthia Cranz, Adam Gibbs, Carrie Savage, Lindsay Sheppard, Lara Woodhull, Jacob Eiseman, Meggie-Elise, Mary Morgan, C.J. Peterson, John Simons, Bradley Smith, Ezra Vervin, and Eduardo Vildasol.

KimoKawaii College Station

KimoKawaii College Station is a one-day anime convention held during April at the Hilton College Station & Conference Center in College Station, Texas.

Event history

DatesLocationAtten.Guests
April 18, 2026 Hilton College Station & Conference Center
College Station, Texas		Carrie Savage and Lindsay Sheppard.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Hernandez, Sondra (2 June 2025). "KimoKawaii anime convention returns to Conroe. Here is how to go". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 Rouner, Jef (1 June 2022). "Conroe's interactive KimoKawaii anime con aims to be different". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  3. 1 2 Hernandez, Sondra (30 May 2023). "KimoKawaii anime convention returns to Conroe this weekend". The Courier of Montgomery County. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 Walker, Laura (12 June 2025). "Creepy-cute and Conroe's own: Inside the world of the KimoKawaii anime convention". Houston Public Media. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  5. 1 2 Melton, Sharron (May 30, 2024). "3rd Annual Kimo Kawaii Anime Experience & Japanese Fashion set for June 1 & 2 in Conroe". CW39 Houston. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  6. 1 2 Pena, Rosario (April 28, 2022). "Anime Stars, Live Art Auction Charity Headline KimoKawaii". Woodlands Online. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  7. 1 2 Pena, Rosario (May 6, 2025). "Anime Celebration, Fan Participation Highlight 4th Annual KimoKawaii Anime Experience & Convention". Woodlands Online. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  8. ↑ "KimoKawaii 2022 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
  9. ↑ "KimoKawaii 2023 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
  10. ↑ "KimoKawaii 2024 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
  11. ↑ "KimoKawaii 2025 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
  12. ↑ "KimoKawaii 2026 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
  13. ↑ "KimoKawaii Anime Experience & Convention back in Conroe this weekend". The Courier of Montgomery County. 1 June 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  14. ↑ "KimoKawaii College Station 2026 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved April 25, 2026.

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