Ahoy shipmates! Kaizoku-Con is Cork’s first and largest convention for Japanese animation, manga, and culture and also welcomes those with interests in science-fiction, fantasy and gaming. Situated on the beautiful University College Cork campus we have something for everyone, so go check out our previous events, screenings, panels and get hyped for what we might have to offer you all next year.
We can announce that we will be hosting Ireland’s first Hebocon competition. Over the weekend of the convention we will be running a robot fighting tournament in which contestants pit terribly built robots against one another. That means you get to build a bad robot and come and compete to win the first-ever title of Hebocon Ireland Champion!
We at Kaizoku-Con are also committed to giving back to the community and so we hold a charity auction each year in aid of the LauraLynn House Children’s Hospice in West Cork. Over the last two years we have had over 1,600 attendees, 4 special guests, around 40 artists & traders, over 60 volunteers, and around 50 panelists. We have spread the love of Japanese and nerd culture, had a lot of fun, made a lot of memories, not to mention raising just under €6,000 for charity.
So what are you waiting for; come and join in the fun this March 4th- 6th.