Albuquerque has always had an incredible and passionate anime community. We see it at local meetups, the amazing cosplay scene, and in the crowded aisles of our shops and theaters every time there is a major release. This has stretch far back to the days of Suncoast Video, and for too long, local fans have been treated as an afterthought by the anime convention scene.
We have watched out-of-state corporations swoop in New Mexico, drop a generic “con-in-a-box”, and leave the second the weekend ends. Even worse, we have all been burned by disastrous events that promised the world, collapsed, and ran off with the empty promises and table fees. We decided we had seen enough. Albuquerque deserves better. That is why we are building Nichijou Con, a brand-new anime convention coming to Albuquerque in 2027.
The word nichijou translates to “everyday life.” We chose this name because we believe fandom shouldn’t just be a massive, overwhelming corporate spectacle you visit once a year. It should feel like home. It should be a natural extension of our everyday community, elevated into an extraordinary weekend.
Nichijou Con is a local convention, for people who care, by people who care. Our team is being spear-headed by Slice of Life Anime and Manga, your trusted local anime store, and includes Albuquerque organizers, small business, and industry professionals with over 10 years of collective experience who live here, work here, and love this community. Our goal is simple: to create a fun, safe, and welcoming space where you can celebrate your favorite things alongside the people who matter most.
We are focusing heavily on what makes the convention experience meaningful:
- A extensive artist alley and vendor hall that highlights talented New Mexican creatives and vendors.
- Interactive panels and fan-programming that celebrate your favorite series, gaming, and pop culture.
- Experiences and activities that you can enjoy with new and old friends alike.
This is not a corporate cash grab. This is a love letter to the 505. We want Nichijou Con to be a place where you can walk through the doors, immediately feel like you belong, and leave with a collection of new friends’ Discord tags.
We are just getting started, and we want you to build this with us. Over the next few months, we will be dropping updates about venue selection, dates, artist applications, volunteer opportunities, and more!
Follow us on social media, share our stuff, and get ready. Albuquerque’s anime scene is finally getting the convention it deserves.
Sincerely,
The Nichijou Con Team
The local con where everyday life is anything but normal.
We’re looking to bring fans unforgettable performances, epic fan experiences, and more to the 505!