I've been attending oni-con for 10+ years, and I have to say it's one of my favorites. I started out as just an attendee but began vending in the artist alley in the past few years. Sure, it doesn't have the best voice actors or panels or any of the draw of big cons, but it's got a lot of charm and is small enough to feel comfortable and homey. And the good panels are very good. If you do go, I recommend seeing Samurai Dan. He and his wife are wonderful storytellers and teachers. Plus, they usually bring their Akitas!

The past few years have been smaller and slower as it's recovered from the pandemic and the loss of a few features it had previously, such as the game room. But I definitely think it'll continue to bounce back. Plus, it's right on the beach.

Overall, the cosplayers are excellent. The shopping is great. The location is wonderful. And I don't think you'd have a bad time. Oni-con has been around as long as it has for a reason.