Hoshi Con brought together artists, cosplayers, performers, fans, and creators from across the community for two unforgettable days celebrating anime and Japanese pop culture.

Held at the Cannington Exhibition Centre & Showgrounds on November 29–30, 2025, the event transformed both indoor and outdoor spaces into a vibrant, living showcase of creativity. From the moment doors opened, the energy across the grounds was constant and contagious.

Pictured: Myself at the photo wall.

Stationed at the dedicated Photo Wall

Throughout the weekend, I was stationed at the dedicated pop-up photo wall alongside Kat, capturing portraits from morning through to close.

The photo wall quickly became a focal point of the convention, drawing in cosplayers eager to have their hard work professionally photographed.

It was a space where confidence, craftsmanship, and personality came together in front of the lens.

Pictured: With the Tears of the Kingdom incarnartion of Zelda!

Cosplay Community

The cosplay competitions were guided by our amazing judges: Cataclysm, Grangertales, and Roguelin (@roguelin_), all highly respected figures in the cosplay community known for their creativity, attention to detail, and expertise.

While special guests @roxanne.kho and @zackt._ were sadly unable to attend due to severe flooding in the Philippines, we send them our best wishes for safety and recovery.

The weekend was expertly hosted by @pavlovaface and @theonlymaven, keeping the energy high and the schedule flowing smoothly.

Pictured: Lending themselves to the camera lens is @pomfies

Beyond the Lens: Culture, Cars, and Community

Outside of the photo wall, Hoshi Con delivered on every front.

Artist Alley buzzed with original artwork and handmade pieces, exhibitors showcased anime and manga treasures, and panels and gaming zones stayed busy all weekend.

Itasha and JDM cars drew crowds, JPOP Idol performances lit up the stages, live Anime DJs kept the atmosphere alive, and Japanese food trucks fuelled long days of exploration.

Pictured: With a Hoshi Con volunteer, @ddiirtt_

A Safe, Inclusive Space

More than anything, Hoshi Con reinforced its commitment to being a safe, inclusive, and family friendly event.

The sense of community was unmistakable, with newcomers and long-time fans alike sharing the space with respect and enthusiasm.

Being part of the weekend from behind the camera was a privilege, and the memories captured at the photo wall are a testament to just how special the Hoshi Fam truly is.

Pictured: Despite the busy schedule of the Hoshi Con’s main host, The Only Maven was still able to visit the photo wall.

Thank you to the following:

I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the following:

A special thank you to Kat (IG: @intheredhood1) for her invaluable help with the pop up photo wall, line management and overall assistance throughout the weekend. Not only that, she provided many of the Behind the Scenes photos as seen here in this blog!

To all the cosplayers and visitors who stopped by my photo wall, thank you for including me in your weekend!

A big thank you to Hoshi Au and Hoshi Events for the invitation to the photo wall.

As of now, no date for Hoshi Con 2026 has been announced. For more information, please visit the Hoshi Con website at https://www.hoshievents.com.au/hoshi-con/

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