SunnyCon

SunnyCon SunnyCon Anime Expo is a long-standing event that celebrates anime and Asian culture
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We are the SunnyCon Anime Expo, an event specializing in everything anime and Japanese culture. Established in 2010 as Tuckys Anime, SunnyCon has moved from a small event in Sunderland to become the largest geek event in the North East picking up awards like best creative industry business for Sunderland in 2013 and Newcastle's best creative business award in 2016 along the way. Sunny Expo continu

es to grow as we look to host our next large event at St James Park Stadium. Be sure to join us for the biggest anime expo in the UK, you bunch of weebs.

📝We always get a lot of questions throughout the year for when we start taking applications for everything from panels t...
10/12/2024

📝We always get a lot of questions throughout the year for when we start taking applications for everything from panels to volunteering so here are the dates we are launching everything for SunnyCon 2025.
🗣️Starting this Friday with panel applications,
🏆Cosplay and talent comp applications launch in March.
🫂Cosplay meets in early April.
🥰Volunteer forms at the end of May.

Artists and traders list is up on the Chibi section of our website. More will be added as we are awaiting some finalisin...
09/12/2024

Artists and traders list is up on the Chibi section of our website. More will be added as we are awaiting some finalising tables 😁

Happy Saturday. Best stay inside, ignore the storm and catch up on your anime backlog.
07/12/2024

Happy Saturday. Best stay inside, ignore the storm and catch up on your anime backlog.

We did it 1000 followers on TikTok! Next goal 10000!
06/12/2024

We did it 1000 followers on TikTok! Next goal 10000!

29 Weeks to go!December, Christmas, New Year, etc. Just relax over the coming month 2025 is just over 3 weeks away and e...
06/12/2024

29 Weeks to go!
December, Christmas, New Year, etc. Just relax over the coming month 2025 is just over 3 weeks away and enjoy what you can. If you haven't already head over to our TikTok we're 5 follows away from 1000! (https://www.tiktok.com/)

Absolute banger!
05/12/2024

Absolute banger!

We could be about to see an 18+ anime streaming service🔞
03/12/2024

We could be about to see an 18+ anime streaming service🔞

Platform codenamed "OceanVeil" to stream titles not available on other platforms

A Por-wii-gone! Just make sure not to insert any dubious discs.Credit - patreon.com/bigrigcreates
02/12/2024

A Por-wii-gone! Just make sure not to insert any dubious discs.

Credit - patreon.com/bigrigcreates

02/12/2024

The origin story of a true legend.

Sure it looks juicy but bet it tastes like crap.
02/12/2024

Sure it looks juicy but bet it tastes like crap.

30 weeks to go!Nice round number, and look at how November has gone! 2024 is winding down, but we are not. Tickets are o...
29/11/2024

30 weeks to go!
Nice round number, and look at how November has gone! 2024 is winding down, but we are not. Tickets are on sale 24/7 and make fantastic gifts 🎁🎫 That's your summer sorted!

27/11/2024

Secondary Chibi table bookings have closed again as we've hit the limit. Thanks to all who applied and check those inboxes as emails have been sent.

Start the day with Pokemon food end it with Pokemon food!
26/11/2024

Start the day with Pokemon food end it with Pokemon food!

The One Piece is now many 😭
26/11/2024

The One Piece is now many 😭

You've heard of diglett doughnuts, now try some diglett castella cake 😋
26/11/2024

You've heard of diglett doughnuts, now try some diglett castella cake 😋

Live action Voltron in the offing!
25/11/2024

Live action Voltron in the offing!

Sterling K. Brown, Rita Ora and John Kim have boarded the live-action feature , based on the mecha anime that Rawson Marshall Thurber is directing. The trio will star alongside Henry Cavill, set to begin production this December in Australia: http://thr.cm/STqZlde

Oda has been overseeing season 2.
25/11/2024

Oda has been overseeing season 2.

Awesome to see Anime Attacks return.
25/11/2024

Awesome to see Anime Attacks return.

We’re back for Anime Attacks in February 2025!
Join our celebration of anime and Japanese culture. We’ll have plenty of workshops, performances, arts and crafts, stalls and much more!

Tickets here: https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/30344/Anime-Attacks-2025

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St James Park
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE14ST

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Lugias Song is the BEST music to chill to!

Secondary Chibi table bookings have closed again as we've hit the limit. Thanks to all who applied and check those inboxes as emails have been sent.

2024 SunnyCon Casual Cosplay Competition Part 3

2024 SunnyCon Casual Cosplay Competition Part 2

Part 1 highlights from our casual cosplay competition at SunnyCon 2024. #sunnycon2024 #cosplay #cosplayers

We asked and you answered! ⬛Our 2025 tee will be black⬛

Here is our tote bag design for 2025 we hope you like it :D Once again you can preorder merch on our ticket page to be picked up on event weekend.

Footage of our 2024 Cosplay contest with entrants from Masters and Rising Stars

To be fair we still love a good Simpsons quote. #convention #simpsons

SunnyCon 2024 Opening Ceremony
SunnyCon 2024 Opening Ceremony

Ed gives Weebs the traditional SunnyCon welcome with a smattering of advice and hijinks. #sunnycon #sunnycon2024 #cosplay

A duty to escape. Footage taken from Tab Kimpton's creator burnout panel at SunnyCon 2024. It is a fitting and uplifting quote in these times. #mindfulness #motivation #sunnycon

Do not take (prop) weapons into Eldon Square! #cosplay #cosplayers #propweapons #props #newcastle

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We are SunnyCon Anime Expo, an event that specializes in everything anime and Japanese culture. Established in 2010 as Tuckys Anime, SunnyCon has moved from a small event in Sunderland to become the largest geek event in the North East picking up awards like best creative industry business for Sunderland in 2013 and Newcastle best creative business award in 2016 along the way.