DAiCon 2026
Davis Anime Convention (DAiCon) is an anime convention held at UC Davis, hosted by the Davis Anime Club!
Date: Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Location: UC Davis Alumni Center and Conference Center
Address: 530 Alumni Ln, Davis, CA 95616
Join us for panels with fun anime-related topics, artist alley with a ton of anime artists and vendors, board games and video games, cosplay gatherings, and more!
Panels
Artist Alley
Games
Cosplay
Performances
Latest News:
DAiCon Tickets are now LIVE!
Presale tickets are now live! Get your tickets now before the prices increases!
Until April 26th: $20
At the Door: $25
Buy now!
Cosplay Gathering Lineup is now LIVE!
Want to see all of your favorite characters from a certain game or show gather in one place? DAiCon will be holding 6 cosplay gatherings this year! See for more information!
Events & Activities
Guests of Honor
Brenna Larsen
Brenna is an actor, singer, and voice director. She is most known for her roles in:
Genshin Impact (Navia)
Honkai Star Rail (Yunli)
Pokemon Masters (Eve)
Joshua Waters
Joshua Waters is a voice actor, Pikmin super-fan, and living Paper Mario encyclopedia based in Texas that voices characters spanning from video games such as:
Honkai Star Rail (Phainon)
Blue Lock (Shuto Sendou)
Sasaki and Miyano (Miyano)
Molly Zhang
Molly Zhang is a purveyor of memes, dreams, and voiceover things! She is best known for voicing:
Honkai Star Rail (Seele)
Zenless Zone Zero (Astra Yao)
Apothecary Diaries (Gyokuyou)
Events & Activities
Cosplay
Cosplay Guests/Judges
Axel
Keegan
Kena
Onecuppacoffee
Peachi
Rinschuru
Tomoko
Cosplay Contest
Interested in entering a Cosplay Contest to show off your true craftmanship or performance?DAiCon will be hosting a Cosplay Contest for the Best Craftmanship and Best Performance! Come show off your skills to the audience!Applications are officially closed! Good luck to those who entered!
Cosplay Gatherings
Want to see people cosplay your favorite characters all in the same place? DAiCon will be having 6 Cosplay Gatherings this year!Cosplay gatherings will be held in varying times and locations! See below for all the details!Vanderhoef Quad:
Honkai Star Rail: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Yu-Gi-Oh: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Hoyoverse: 3:00 PM-4:00 PMMoss Patio:
Frieren: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Deltarune: 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Boys Love/Yaoi: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
IMPORTANT: Props and Cosplay Rules
Aggie Host Security Division from the University of California, Davis Police Department, reserves the right to maintain security, safety, and hospitality during the Davis Anime Convention. Please adhere to their instructions and directions.DAiCon is a family-friendly convention and children are welcome and encouraged to attend, so please keep that in mind when choosing your cosplay.
Props
NO LIVE STEEL at all will be permitted on the premises of the convention.
- No sharp edges or objects that could be used as a weapon are allowed.
- Any metal chains are to be less than three feet (3’) in length. This includes, but is not limited to chain wallets or any non-costume chains as well.NO GUNS OR PROJECTILE LAUNCHERS OF ANY KIND will be permitted.
- NO prop guns of ANY KIND allowed.Prop weapons shall be limited to less than six feet, six inches (6’6″) in height, and less than fifty pounds (50lbs) in weight.
Cosplay
Outfits must cover at least as much as a swimsuit and shoes/sandals must be worn at all times. Makeup and bodypaint are allowed, but do not count towards body coverage. Body paint should be set or sealed so that it will not rub off onto the surroundings.
Leashes, ropes, chains, etc. connecting two or more people are not allowed for safety reasons.
Skate-shoes, roller skates, and rollerblades are not allowed. Skateboarding is not allowed, though skateboards may be used as props if they meet the convention guidelines.
Current US military uniforms, costumes that may be confused with law enforcement, or other emergency response personnel are not permitted.
Miscellaneous
NO ALCOHOL, LIGHTERS, CIGARETTES, AND PEPPER SPRAY permitted at the convention.
Events & Activities
Panels
Panels will be held at the Alumni Center!More details to come!
Events & Activities
Stage Performances
Video Game Orchestra (VGO) is the largest student-run music ensemble at UC Davis, with over 100 musicians! Their own members arrange every piece they perform to help bring your favorite video game soundtrack to life!Come see them perform your favorite video game soundtrack live!
Performance Time: 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Location: Moss Patio
Bakuhatsu Taiko Dan is a student-run drumming group that has been part of the UC Davis student community since 2001! They are dedicated to cultivating musical and personal development, fostering creativity and self-expression through sharing the art of taiko.Come see their dedication to taiko live!
Performance Time: 1:00 - 1:15 PM
Location: Vanderhoef Quad
Otaku Ongaku translates to Nerd Music! They are a passionate band dedicated to performing anime openings, endings, and OSTs with their high energy! They even have their covers on Spotify with over 2 million streams!Come see them perform your favorite anime songs and OSTs live!
Performance Time: 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Location: Moss Patio
Events & Activities
Games
Fighting Games
& Smash Ultimate
Details will be announced soon!
Rhythm Games
Details will be announced soon!
Board Games
Details will be announced soon!
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Conference Room B
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Multiple 16-player brackets!
In collaboration with:
Davis Smash Ultimate Club
Sign-ups will be IN-PERSON
Rhythm Games
DDR
Osu!
Sound Voltex
Project Diva
Available for free play!
In collaboration with:
Rhythm Games Club @ UC Davis
Fighting Games
Guilty Gear
Street Fighter
Available for free play!
In collaboration with:
Fighting Games Club @ UC Davis
Events & Activities
Artist Alley
More details to come!
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns and want to reach out to us directly, please email us at [email protected]Our social media accounts are also open for DM's!Are you a UC Davis student/alumni? Join the Davis Anime Club Discord server!
Tickets
Prices:
Pre-sale until April 26th: $20
At the door: $25
DAC Member/Supporter: $15
Check-in will be at the Conference CenterAfter checking in, attendees will be given a wristband that will be checked before entering the Alumni Center or re-entering the Conference Center, so people can move in and out of reserved buildings.
Directions to DAiCon will be announced soon!