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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Special thanks to the amazing VA, artists, and community members who helped make this event unforgettable. Your support means the world to me and the entire #IbashoCon Team; we've made a meaningful impact, and we couldn't have done it without you.❤️ #IbashoCon #CharitySuccess #LGBTCenterOfRaleigh

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

🌟Thank You for An-Amazing #IbashoCon 2025 Silent Charity Auction!🌟 We are overjoyed to announce that, thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised $1,085 for the LGBT Center of Raleigh! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by, donated, or contributed in any way.

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

There is less than 5 days to sign-up for Gohon Kumite 2025! With a maximum of 32 competitors per game (48 max for SSBU), spots are filling up quickly, so don't wait! Go for broke and sign up for a chance at the Grand Prize! #IbashoCon #NCFGC #SF6 #T8 #SSBU #GGST #GBVSR #RaleighNC #NCSweep #FGC

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Introducing our Gohon Kumite 2025 Commentators! Thank you OkiZeni, @wintersoulyk.bsky.social, GooeyLagoon, @pineapplehour.com, @soloman98.bsky.social, @tacowaffle.bsky.social, @hobbes2.bsky.social, & @ninstar123.bsky.social for providing your talent to the event!🎉

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Special shoutout to our community sponsor, @xepherarcade.com! They’ll be at #IbashoCon with some awesome arcade machines in our free play area, and also in our Skyline Exchange exhibitor hall! Check them out in Durham, NC, we hear they have Miku Gatorade. #Arcade #HiiragiEmuri #RhythmGames #RDU

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

✨Step into the mortal realm for a gathering like no other!✨ Join us at IbashoCon on Sunday, February 23rd, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM in The Fan Circuit for the “Danmei Gathering in the Mortal Realm”—presented by the legendary @yayahan.bsky.social and the incredible Kenza Cosplay!

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

🚨Stay Close to the Action!🚨 Our #IbashoCon hotel block at Hilton Raleigh North Hills has been extended—but rooms are limited! Book to unlock: ✨Special discounted rates ✨FREE overnight parking ✨Access to Friday night pre-con events (when you book both days!) #RaleighNC #LastChance #RDU

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

📢ATTENTION GAMERS📢 Gohon Kumite is in 2 weeks! That means sign-ups will be closing soon!😱 With a $400 prize pool for each game & limited spots available, what are you waiting for??? Sign up today before it's too late! start.gg/gohonkumite #GohonKumite #RDU #SF6 #T8 #GBVSR #GGST #SSBU #NCSweep

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

✨Get ready to meet our fantastic cosplay host for IbashoCon—Britnithecat!✨ Britni McNeill is a NC cosplayer, actress, and content creator with a BA in Theatre & over 12 years cosplay experience! From Wig styling to prop making, Britni has a strong passion for embodying the characters she portrays.

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

✨Meet the cosplay extraordinaire Chiki!✨ With her vast experience and award-winning talent, Chiki is the heart and soul behind IbashoCon’s Cosplay Contests. Chiki has won a multitude of awards for her own cosplay work, and her work has been featured in "1000 Incredible Costume & Cosplay Ideas"!

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

✨Last Chance to Save!✨ Get 10% OFF IbashoCon Badges from February 1st to February 15th using code LASTCHANCE10 at checkout!🎟️ 🔥This is your final chance to snag a discounted badge before the convention. Plus, when you pre-register, you’re guaranteed an exclusive IbashoCon lanyard!

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

At IbashoCon, Yaya Han will serve as one of the Masters of Ceremonies for our danmei events and will host exclusive panels during the weekend. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet a true cosplay icon and celebrate the magic of fandom together!🌟 #IbashoCon #YayaHan #Cosplay #Danmei

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

✨We're beyond thrilled to announce that the legendary @yayahan.bsky.social will be joining us at our first-year convention!✨ Yaya Han is a cosplayer, designer and author with more than 20 years of experience, appearing on countless books, newspapers and online media outlets globally!

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

🚨Stay Close to the Action!🚨 Our IbashoCon hotel block at has been extended—but rooms are limited! Book through us to unlock: ✨Special discounted rates ✨FREE overnight parking ✨Access to Friday night pre-con events Secure your spot now!🔥 ibashocon.com/hotel #IbashoCon #CosplayNC #RaleighNC #RDU

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

🌟Be Part of IbashoCon History!🌟 Want exclusive IbashoCon merch, epic bragging rights, and 20% off tickets for life? 👀 The Sugureta Sponsor Badge is your golden ticket—but it's almost gone! Limited quantity & never produced again! Every dollar goes straight to making IbashoCon even better.

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

We are entering the final weeks to enter our game tournament, the Gohon Kumite! We have a 5 game lineup, including: 🥊Street Fighter 6 🥊Tekken 8 🥊Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 🥊Guilty Gear: Strive 🥊Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Surprise! We have one more guest to announce. 💜 Introducing the amazing Patrick Pedraza to IbashoCon! ✨ Hailing from Oxnard, CA, Patrick is a Latino Voice Actor currently best known for voicing the highly anticipated character Scaramouche in Genshin Impact as well as many well known voices!

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

IbashoCon's Hidden Big Block 500 TCG Tournaments Are Here! We’re bringing the heat with TWO epic tournaments: ✨One Piece TCG on Saturday ✨Pokémon TCG on Sunday Both tournaments are FREE with your IbashoCon badge. 🗓 Event Details: 📌Registration opens at 10:00 AM 📌Round 1 kicks off at 12:00 PM

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Oppang is an NC gem with 3 locations over the state! They provide everything K-pop & Korean culture and dedicated themselves to create a welcoming space for all fans to connect and celebrate together. Please look forward to their booth at IbashoCon! #IbashoCon #AnxKpopBattles #Oppang #Kpop

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

✨We’re thrilled to announce that Oppang will be the prize sponsor for the ANX KPOP BATTLES, bringing a total of $425 in gift cards for our winners!✨ Think you got what it takes to claim victory? Don’t wait—sign up before February 14th! Details at ibashocon.com/kpop Let’s see who reigns supreme!👑🔥

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

✨Step into the Spotlight at IbashoCon’s Electric Avenue Cosplay Contest✨ Mark your calendars for February 22nd, because it’s your time to shine! Whether you’re rocking a handcrafted masterpiece or channeling your favorite character’s energy, this is your chance to dazzle the crowd and judges alike.

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

We're excited to announce our final judge for the CosCraft Cosplay Competition, Pinku Perfect! Pinku Perfect Cosplay (Anna Mina) is an award winning cosplayer specializing from Magical Girls to Disney Princesses, a princess performer, and a small business owner based in Raleigh!

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

We're thrilled to have the Thel Phenom as our CosCraft Competition judge! Thel Phenom was introduced to cosplay through the relic cosplay.com. Since then, she enjoys organizing group photoshoots with fans, hosting panels, and of course helping with cosplay contests, including Otakon and NekoCon!

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

✨🎶Get Ready to Dance the Night Away at the K-Pop Sugar Free Party!🎶✨ Join us on Saturday, February 22nd, from 8 PM to midnight for a high-energy celebration of all things K-Pop! 💃🕺 We’re teaming up with ANX KPOP Battles and the incredible DJ Jinrei to bring you the hottest K-Pop hits!

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

✨ Step Into the Magic of Crystalline Maid Cafe at IbashoCon! ✨ We’re thrilled to announce the premiere of Crystalline Maid Cafe, debuting alongside IbashoCon 2025! 🌟 Indulge in a unique experience filled with endless entertainment, delicious snacks, and drinks—all served with smiles and charm. 🩷

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Huge congrats to @arrowfgc.bsky.social @imcheryo.bsky.social @kingraze13.bsky.social & Sharkz for winning this month's #TournamentOfThrones! All 4 players won weekend badges for #IbashoCon's Gohon Kumite for a shot at the grand prize! Shoutouts to @oakcityesports.bsky.social and @xepherarcade.com!

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

We're thrilled to welcome the incredible Dorothy Fahn to our 2025 lineup! 🎤✨ Dorothy is a native of southern California who began her career as a stage and on camera actress. Since then she has lent her voice to hundreds of Anime, Games, ADR, and Animation titles!

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

✨Staff Spotlight✨ Introducing our Design Team Lead—Alquan Sewell! Alquan is a graphic designer based in Raleigh. He's a passionate FGC fan and has a deep love for anime! Whether designing or diving into his favorite games and shows, he brings energy, creativity, and passion to everything he does.

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

🏨 Stay Close to the Action with the IbashoCon Hotel Block! Why worry about travel? Book your stay at the venue so you can step straight into the excitement! (Limited Space!) Enjoy exclusive perks: ✨Discounted room rates ✨Free overnight parking ✨Walking distance to amazing restaurants and shopping

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

We’re thrilled to announce Fight or Flight Comics as a proud sponsor of IbashoCon 2025! 🎉 We’re so excited to have them on board! Be sure to check out your new favorite local comic book store and stop by their booth this February at Ibasho! #Ibasho #Raleigh #RDU #FightorFlightComics #SupportLocal

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

🎤 Last Call for Panel Applications!🎤 Do you have a unique idea for a panel or event that will make IbashoCon unforgettable? This is your chance to shine! 🌟 Whether it’s anime, cosplay, gaming, or something totally unexpected, we’re looking for exciting, one-of-a-kind panels to add to our lineup.

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

🌟 Get ready Digimon fans!🌟 We're thrilled to announce that Tom Fahn is joining our guest lineup! 🎉 Originally from Huntington, NY, Tom is based in LA but loves going back to visit NY when possible! He’s best known as the voice of Agumon from Digimon, as well as many other voices in the industry!

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

We are deeply saddened to hear community members losing their homes, belongings, pets, and memories due to the LA wildfires. You are not alone. Let's try our best to find joy in what we love and stay strongly connected as community as we are going through these troubling times.

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

🌟Meet the "Stitch Witch" Katelyn of Wickedly Stitched by Kate!🌟 Kate is a professional designer and seamstress from Rocky Mount, VA. She is known for her signature corset designs, drawing inspiration from historical and couture fashion, adding intricate detail and bold contrasts to every creation.

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Their center provides direct program services to the community, including youth leadership programs, resource navigation, educational workshops, gender affirming support and the annual Out! Raleigh Pride festival. Donate today here: www.ibashocon.com/give #ibashocon #charity #give #pride

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Turn your love of Asian pop-culture into support for a charitable cause! IbashoCon is having a silent charity auction, where all proceeds will go to The LGBT Center of Raleigh. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on a variety of items; from voice actor experiences to video game merchandise!

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Be part of something extraordinary as we launch the first-ever Ibashocon! Volunteering with us means becoming part of a vibrant community of fans and creators who share your passion. Don’t miss your chance to make new friends and be at the heart of the action.

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

✨We're proud to announce the first judge for our CosCraft Comp Craftsmanship contest (say that fast 3x)! Caitlin Jackson (A.K.A ThatCosplayingRealtor) is everyone's favorite real estate agent in the Raleigh area! With over 20 years, she has achieved cosplay Masters level status & Best-in-Show.

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

We're SO hype to announce another community sponsor, VisitRaleigh! From local food to events, news & more, the representation of our city is crucial to promoting events like ours! Stay up to date with our event & others in Raleigh by visiting their site visitraleigh.com #raleighnc #supportlocal

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

✨We’re thrilled to welcome Venomous as a judges for the Electric Avenue Cosplay Contest!✨ Known for their extraordinary craftsmanship & cosplay from Dark Souls, Assassin's Creed, & many others series, Venomous has earned numerous awards, including Best in show at Animate Raleigh 2024!

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

🎤✨ Are you ready?? Idol Fest is coming to IbashoCon! Dazzle the crowd with your idol-inspired performances. Be it Vocaloid or VTuber motivated, we’re looking for talented individuals and groups to light up the stage! 💌 Applications open Dec. 26th—don’t miss your chance to shine! ✨ (Exact Time TBA)

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

IbashoCon is excited to announce that THE Kenza will be joining us as a cosplay judge and host for our danmei events! Whether it be Danmei, Anime, K-Pop, or vlogging with friends; Kenza brings the content for all of his friends and followers to enjoy! #cosplay #ibashocon #cosplaycontest #raleigh

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Calling all creators and makers—IbashoCon’s CosCraft Competition is your time to shine! This contest is all about celebrating the incredible effort, skill, and artistry that go into handmade costumes. Whether you’re sewing, sculpting, or crafting from scratch, let your creativity take stage!

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

💥 ✊Think you’ve got what it takes? ✊💥 Sign up now for Gohon Kumite, the ultimate fighting game showdown at Ibashocon! Test your skills, face epic rivals, and claim victory! Grab your badge and sign up to play! start.gg/gohonkumite #NCFGC #FGC #T8 #SF6 #SSBU #GGST #GBVSR #Ibasho #IbashoCon

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IbashoCon @ibashocon.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

🎄✨Looking for the perfect gift? IbashoCon tickets are here to save the day—and your wallet! From now until December 31st, enjoy 15% off tickets with code JOYFUL15. Grab your pass to the ultimate fandom celebration!✨🎄 🎟️ Use code: JOYFUL15 🎉 Sale ends: December 31st #ibashocon #anime #kpop #danmei

Use code "JOYFUL15" for 15% off NC's Ibashocon tickets! Sale ends December 31st.

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