2026 Kawaii Kon Content Creator Application

Aloha and welcome, creators!
If you produce content and would love to capture and share the magic of Kawaii Kon, this application is your gateway to joining the fun.

Please read the Terms and Conditions in order to apply for a Press Badge. You may also refer to the FAQ on our press-media page: https://kawaiikon.com/registration/press-media/

Content Creator Application Rules and Guidelines

Requirements:

• To qualify as "Content Creator" and receive complimentary entrance to this year’s convention, individuals must meet the following criteria:
• You must create content relevant to Kawaii Kon.
• You must meet one or more of the minimum follower/subscriber counts:
  • Instagram : 10k followers
  • TikTok: 50k followers
  • X : 10k followers
  • YouTube: 5k subscribers
  • Twitch: 5k followers
  • Facebook: 10k followers
  • Note, we will also be taking your level of engagement into consideration.
• You must allow It's Complicated, LLC. the right to post, re-post, and create new content using any Kawaii Kon related content you post on your social media accounts beginning at acceptance and lasting until April 10th, 2027. In return, It's Complicated, LLC agrees to use this content solely for the purposes of promoting and bringing awareness to Kawaii Kon.
• You must commit to making no fewer than:
  • Two (2) posts leading up to Kawaii Kon, one (1) being no less than 1 week out from the event, and two (2) posts during Kawaii Kon.
    OR two (2) posts leading up to Kawaii Kon, one (1) being no less than 1 week out from the event, one (1) post during Kawaii Kon, and one (1) post concluding Kawaii Kon, no later than May 31st, 2026.

Content Creator Policies:

• Your Content Creator badge allows complimentary access during all public hours.
• Your Content Creator badge does NOT allow early access, special access, line cutting, or backstage access.
• Your Content Creator badge does NOT guarantee seating, autographs or free autographs from guests.
• Your Content Creator badge does NOT allow you free access to separately ticketed concerts and events.
• Content Creator badges are nontransferable. You may not loan or sell your content creator badge. Anyone found violating this will have their badge revoked and will be disqualified from Content Creator badges at future Kawaii Kon events.
• Your Content Creator badge does not guarantee interviews. If you'd like to speak with an invited guest, please arrange this through our Press Team prior to the show after your badge has been approved. Interviews with talent cannot be guaranteed at the event. All of our guests have approved schedules, and on-site requests are very difficult to fulfill.
• Prior acceptance does not guarantee acceptance this year.
• All decisions are final.

Kawaii Kon reserves the right to approve or deny any application. This decision is final and cannot be appealed. Include any and all information in your application that will allow Kawaii Kon to make an informed decision.